PUBLISHERS’ NOTE
The several chapters of this book were first written as addresses to be delivered on various occasions and in various places. The publishers asked Mr. Elliott's permission to make a book out of them, believing that such a volume would be useful in the consideration of the railroad situation in the United States. In the preparation of the addresses for publication references to particular times and places have been for the most part omitted, but in some instances these have been retained because they are applicable to general conditions existing to-day all the country over.
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October 15, 1913.
This book about Railroads is presented with the compliments of a Lady who takes a great interest in the subject, in the hope that it may be found interesting and instructive.
