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The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1906-03-02
Stoker ia First Locomotive,

Letchworth Cox, who was a stoker
on the first locomotive that ever got
up steam in America, celebrated his
ninety-first birthday at his home In
Jamesburg, N. j., on Christmas Day
Mr.. Cox was the son of Joseph and
Hannah Cox and was born in Chester
county, Pa, in 1914. He is still In
possession of all his faculties.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1906-03-02

ply from forest destruction is equally
as great. Large areas in the Southern
Appalachian and White Mountain
Ranges should be created into forest
reserves.
For Eastern For.st Reserves.
In a speech at Raleigh, N. c., on
October goth, last, resident Roosevelt,
said; 1T is the upper attitudes OF the
.orested mountains mat aIe most valu-
able to the nation as whole, especially
because OF their effects upon the water
supply. Neither state or nation can az
ford to turn these mountains over TO
the unrestrained greed OF those who
world exploit them at the expense Oh
the future. We cannot afford 10 wait
longer before assuming eOntrol ia IL,
interests OF the pablo, OF these forests;
for If we do wait, the vested interests
Of private parties in them may be-
come so strongly intrenched that Il
may be q most expensive task TO Gus.
lem. If the eastern states are wise,
then from the Bay Of Fundy to the
~ We WI see, within the next few
years policy set on foot Similar 10
that so fortunately car. cd out IN the
Ugh Sierras OF the west by the Ma
ional government. ~ the higher Ap-
nalachians should be reserved Such
reserves would be paying investment,
not only in protection to many inter
ests, but in dollars and cents to the
government. The Importance to the
southern people OF protecting the south
ern mountain forests is obvious. These
forests are the best defense against the
floods which, in the recent past, have,
during a single twelve months, destroy
ed property officially valued at nearly
twice that 1t would cost to buy the
Southern Appalachian Reserve"
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1906-03-02
They Mnsf Gnaw.

Rats, mice and squirrels unceasing
ly gnaw at something, not out of pure
mischief, as people generally imagine.
but because they are forced to.
Animals of this class, especially
rats, have teeth which continue to
grow as long as the owner lives. This
being the case, the rodent is obliged
to continue his gnawing so as to keep
his teeth ground off to proper length.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1906-03-02
NICK LONCWORrHS FATHER.
Was One Of the Fist Men of Ohio
interesting lnciaents OF Lie.

interesting inciuents OF Liscs
Congressman Nick Longworth, the
Presidents son-in-law, il a milIonafrs
OF Cincinnati. his family is one OF
the oldest and most aristocratic OF thai
city. His father, Judge Longworth, was
- able q man as ever sat on the 81.
preme bench Of the State, and withal,
one OF the youngest. he resigned this
.,osition as hS 0Id not care to take life
30 seriously after passing tiIty. When
le died he was a colonel on Gov. Mckin-
.ey's stan, death resulting from ex.
posture on an Inauguration day.
Judge Longwortn was man not only
beloved, but brilliant. His courtship
Il his wife, mother OF the present Con-
gresham, began when both were but
TX years old. She was then little Sue
Walker. Some years before the judge
lied, he built small steamboat for
iea-ure trips on the Ohio river. lie
allied 1t the Go. II was an odd
name. and people wondered what Il
meant. Some said 1t stood for Cincin-
lati, Ohio, others said II meant Come
of, !" but the judge would not make poo-
lie the origin of such an odd christeA-
ing. Years later, ne told this story:
As boy, he had fallen In love with
Sue Walker, and conhded his affection
TO his mother, who wished 70 encour-
age him In writing, and advised him
to express his love in a letter. He
did so but did not know how to spell
Sue. He ponde-ed a wnlie. then rea-
soned that II d-o-spelled do" co
ought to spell Sue. That was the way
he addressed his frst love letter, and
when he was a man grown, dear G. o."
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1906-03-02

Only hardshell nuts should be fed
to park squirrels The teeth Of suuir-
rel grow so fast that he needs hard
shell nuts to keep them at the proper
length. A squirrels teeth will grow
so long that he cannot eat.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1906-03-02
The Old Folks We're Absent.

A man came up to lecturer in ho-
tel in Kansas City saying with enthu-
siasm: well, sir, | enjoyed your lecture
very much last night" Il didn't see you
there" remarked the lecturer ooh, |
wasn't there" "Well, what do you mean
by telling me you enjoyed my lecture, and
you were not present." ooh, | bought
tickets for my girls father and mother,
and they both wentp
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1906-03-02
JUST ON SEA FARM RANCH OR IN TIE SCHOOL

pro-
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Interesting Booklet "TsIsacop TAN RE With each Or
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1906-03-02
PICMY ICELAND PONIES.
Pets In Parlors Of London Society
Twenty-Lsght Inches High, :

London society has a bad case Of the
Zoologicals. Tiger cats, gentle little
lemurs; gazelles, with their soft
brown eyes," fretful porcupines and
ant-eaters have In turn been made
pets, but they have all been dethroned
as rulers of petdom by the parlor ponies
Of Iceland.
These tiny creatures are the fun
NEST little things imaginable. They are
no larger than a Newfoundland dog
their height is twenty-eight inches.
slightly less than that Of the ordinary
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1906-11-15
DYCUSBURG.

Married at Metropolis, ILL.,, Nov.
q, Miss Mamie Graves and Mr..
Claud White. The bride is the Sec
ond daughter of DR.. and Mrs, J. NJ.
Graves, of Dycusburg, and Mr..
White resides in Texas. There are
many friends who extend congratula-
tlOnt to the happy young people.
Miss Ira Griffin who is attending
school at St. Vincent paid her par
ents visit last week and returned to
school Sunday. She will visit Dycus-
burg again during Christmas holt
days, accompanied by Miss Rhea
Co0ksey.
Judge j. p. Brissey is our newly
elected administrator of justice and
John d. Gregory, marshal. The new
judge has all the qualifications to
commend him to the people as an ex-
cellent official.
Ed Bond and family, of Paducah,
are guests of Mr.. and Mrs. j. l.
Hill.
Some of the farmers in Crittenden
county are burning lime for fertilizing
purposes. Mr.. John Tabor, of Next
CO, is burning a kiln for the benefit
of his farm.
Mrs. Jasie McReynolds and child.
rem are at home after visit of sew
eral weeks to Muhlenburg, county.
Mr.. and Mrs. u. G. Graham pass
ed through Dycusburg last week en-
route to Paducah. They spent FRI
day night at the home of Mr.. Fred
Ramage the brides father and were
to be entertained at supper Satur-
day evening given in Smithland by
Mrs. Thos. Davis, sister of the
groom in honor of his bride.
Another barge Of tomato cans went
down the river last week bound for
Mound City.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1906-11-15
~ y N: u y 1FN

We are glad to report Mrs. J. K
Hall who has been very sick as i'm
proving.
Mr.. j. A. Thomas has moved on
the l.. c. Terry farm.
We are glad to report that Mr.. S.
j. Humphrey, our new groceryman
has put in a fine stock of family
groceries on the road near George
Moore's.
We are sorry to learn that Brother
BOgges, our pastor is quite sick at
this writing.
Rev. W. d. Humphrey has taken
charge of the Mountstering circuit
in Brown county illinois. His fami-
ly will join him soon.
The snow birds are quite numer-
Gus lookout for a cold snap.
Esq. p. G. Moore and wife visited
their son Mr.. Joe Moore near Hurrl-
can camp ground last Sunday.
Success to the PRESS and its
many readers.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1906-11-15
Should Meet Hearty Reception.

Kilroy & Britton's new play in
which they will be seen at the Ma
rion opera house Friday, November
16, styled Gan AristO'ratic Tramp"
is from the pen Of Lem Barker, au-
thor of ''For Home and Honor" ga
Quaker Wedding" "The Sinking
City" and dozen other new popular
successes. San Aristocratic Tramp"
is far above the average tramp show
in every respect and contains more
features in enc single act than all
other so-called tramp shows in four.
The scenic effects are gorge usly COR
rect while the cast is made up of the
very best dramatic talent New York
affords. There are seven big spe-
cialty features in addition to the reg
ular company, making the entire
production second to nothing of this
class travelling and their reception
here should be hearty one to say
the least
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1906-11-15
BELLVILLE BEND.

The Halloween party at Mr.. Os-
ear Lucas last Wednesday night was
well attended and all report a most
enjoyable time.
Several from here attended church
at Green Grove Saturday night.
Misses Mamie and Margaret Wood
visited in the Yarbo vicinity Sun
day.
Farmers are busy gathering corn.
A most bountful yield will be realiz-
ed.
Coleman Woody visited in these
parts Saturday and Sunday.
Mr.. George Lamb and family Wis
lite the family of Mr.. Oscar Lucas
Sunday.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1906-11-15
CRAYNEVILlE.

Gathering corn is the order Of the
day.
Mr.. Holoman and Mrs. Canada are
still on the sick list.
DR.. Cook left Tuesday for tour
in the west
W. H. Bigham was in Crayneville
Thursday buying tobacco.
There is a chicken pox scare in
our school.
Mr.. Parker, of Salem, visited q
number of friends in Crayneville. last
week.
Mr.. George Order will leave with
his family for Texas in a few days.
W. r Browns family visited
friends at Piney Greek Saturday and
Sunday aud attended church there.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1906-11-15
EAST MARION.
many readers

j. S. Braswell has gone to Kelsey
to build a fine barn.
Miss Henry Woodall is visiting
her sister, Mrs. Dave Gass.
Uncle Ned Canaan attended Pleas
ant Hill church Sunday.
Mrs. Lem Clark is on the sick
list.
Mr.. Chas. billiard and wife, of III. ,
spent the day with Paul Walker and
wife last week.
Mr.. William Fillmore Turley is
is moving in the Curry Woodsides
place.
Mrs. Nina Cruce is visiting her
father-in-law, G. W. Cruce, at
Crayncville.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1906-11-15
GLENDALE.

Weather fin in this vicinity.
Corn gathering is the order of the
day.
The Glendale mines are turning
out fne lot of spar.
There is stronc talk Ct the Coma
dOre mines starting up work again
so N.
We learn that there is crew Of
hands who will starr 10 work IN the
mini on the Ed Flauary farm.
Mr. Tine, Stations, Of the Cray ne
vile .Icinil. j., wishing friends aud
rola,it, b. c his week.
Our school / progressing nicely
wit H. :. Moore az tho l..Iu.
Cair!uc Mnrfhyreruruad last week
from ov'r hr.Ho. h- i've Where
he made ltah,'- . o.os ne
s'0a'..
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1906-11-15

Robt. Perrin and Miss Hamly of
this vicinity were married last week.
Charlie Mayes is quite sick at the
family home near Caldwell Springs.
Alb Henry, of Marion, was in Dy-
cusburg last week.
Joe Fugerson while running his
horse through Bennettsville Satur-
day evening had the misfortune to
have his horse break its right fore
leg.
Some of our young people are at
tending a protracted meeting in pro-
gress at Caldwell Springs. The
meeting is conducted by Rev. Mil
Ter of Kelsey and is of considerable
interest.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. z. Brissey gave
a very delightful musical to their
young friends Friday evening in hon
or of their guest, DR.. SimOns, of
Louisville. Those present were:
Misses Lucie Gregory, Lilly Graves,
Mamie Steele, Ada Dycus, Mamie
Richards and Messrs. Claud, Edggie,
and Roy Gregory, W. E. Dycus,
Shelly Decker, and DR.. Simops.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1906-11-15
COURT DOCKET.
Continued from First Page.

OOhNihuCN aye
Same VS. Lawrence Tackwell, car.
rying concealed deadly weapon.
Same VS. j. r. Green, trespass.
Same VS. Shade Holder, breach of
peace.
Same VS. same, carrying concealed
a deadly weapon.
Same VS. Ira Sullivan, selling liz
uOr to a minor.
Same VS. Ira Sullivan, selling liq-
uor without license.
Same VS. Charley Cook, cutting an
other III sudden heat.
Same VS. Fred Gaines, carrying
concealed deadly weapon.
Same VS. Illinois Central r X Co.. ,
failing to sound whistle, etc.
Same vs. same, same
Same VS. same, same
Same VS. Central Telephone Co. :,
creating a common nuisance.
Same vs. Bob Pogue, breach of
peace.
Same VS. Il, K. Pool peddling with
out license.
Same vs. same, same.
Same vs. National Fertilizer Co..
failing to file statement.
Same VS. Fred Gaines, breach Of
peace.
Same VS. Clyde Woody, on appeal.
Same Va same, same
Same VS. same, same
EQUITY DOCKET.
NOVEMBER TERN, 1906.
Henry NJ. Daniels VS. John Daniels.
NJ +. Pogue, Assignee, etc., VS. W.
POgue, etc.
j W Belts VS. II A Hodge.
W G Rice VS. Lizzie Harris.
Josephine Duncan VS. W f Duncan.
Anne l. Orme vs. Prince Pickens.
} NJ Swnnsy V: Robt Belt, etc.
Mary j Black, admx,, VS. Alice Tow
cry, etc.
G j Pierce VS. l. + McCsge.
Harry Watkins VS. G II Orme.
j w Blus, Jr VS. Il 7 Robinson.
ID 9 Roberts VS. j p Reed, etc.
ID b Kevil, etc vs. w II Clark.
Carrie Threlkeld, admx., vs. Foster
Threlkeld, etc.
Geo NJ Travis, etc, VS. r V Hill.
j A Graves vs. W T Graves, etc.
Emaline Turk vi W A Parftt, etc.
Mrs Il II Porter vs. j. G. Funkhous-
er, etc.
j n Todd VS. j II Mcdowell.
NJ + Pogue, etc, VS. Henry Adams.
Mrs Sophia Sexton VS. Daniel Sexton
Thomas J Jones Va Malissa Jones.
w 4 Mitchell vs. X B Mitchell.
NJ G Jacobs vs. r IL Enoch.
Cordelia Cannada VS. j N Canada.
Rosetta Saunders VS. Jno, Saunders
} { Towery, etc vs. Sarah Kemp.
Ellis Pool VS. ArIander Pub
LGna b Powell VS. Rudell Elder
J II Travis vs. Il L Reed
j n Toad VI j il Nck ouoy.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1906-11-15

Green & Sons, VS. W B Binkley.
A Fl McNeeley, etc, VS. &c r B COM
pany.
Mamie Newbill, VS. Herbert Pruoe.
H f Easley, VS. W D Tudor.
Eliza Clement, VS. w K BOaE.
Harry Bennett, VS. r M Peak.
Griffin & Wells, VS. o H Scott, etc.
Walter A Wood Host Machine Co,
VS. Jas Writtenbisog etc.
VIM fowler VS. J e Travis.
I'll Robinson, VS. A + Franklin.
10 Dixon, VS. VIM johnson.
Jessie Davis, etc, VS. Will johnson.
Farmers Bank, VS. Richard Mills.
IN Mccormick, VS. l q R 20.
Ira G Hartzell, VS. Andrew j Hart
cell.
w d Crowell, administrator VS.
John f Crowell, etc.
W. d. Crowell administrator vs
l p Orr, etc.
W D Crowell administrator VS. j
+ Crowell.
EQUITY APPEARANCES.
VIM Wheeler, vs. Lily Wheeler.
JP Pierce Gusr, vs Joseph Hurst.
w B Wilborn, VS. The United
States Fidelity and Guaranty Com
pany of Baltimore, Md.
A H Reed, VS. Marion Zinc Com
pany.
r L Moore, VS. T H Cossitt, etc.
W b Yandell, VS. Mary Hill, etc.
v Hayden, VS. j G Kinsolving,
etc.
A X Hughes, vs. Newton Jones.
Lucy Flanary, VS. Dock Flanary.
l j Hill, VS. Emma Hill.
NJ + Croft, VS. j A Rogers, etc.
&c B McMicaw, VS. H S Gilbert.
j W Blew, Jr, VS. Jas p Simpkins.
S Kahus Sons, VS. A A Deboe, etc.
Cochran & Baker, vs. John s
Woodall, etc.
Henry Watson, VS. j j Croft etc.
j A Wheeler, etc, vs. j H Bittis,
etc
Burt Craynd, etc VS. Linnie Dor
rob, etc.
w ii Clark, VS. W II Mann.
w D Crowell, administrator, vs.
Orr, etc.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1906-11-15

Annie E Lemon VS. Macy Lemon etc
VIM W Plumblee VS. Sophia Plunfblee
Boston & Paris VS. j 4 Chittenden,
etc.
l. H James, etc., VS. j F Moore, etc.
Massillon Engine & Thresher Co.,
vs. Jas Writtenberry, etc.
9 S NnDn VS. Frank Posey, etc.
G S Num-, adr., VS. Ruth Guess, etc.
James Lane VS. Leoha Lane.
James T. Skinner, etc., VS. Farmers
and Merchants Bank, etc.
r W Wilson VS. Mary Fowler, etc.
Dixie Buchanan VS. w H Buchan-
nan.
Frank jackson VS. Louisa Waddell,
etc.
Sallie Tharp VS. jessie Tharp.
T M George VS. AL Kirk, ct al
L F White VS. D M Boyd.
Marion Shoemaker VS. Fleming Akers
Geo r Simpson VS. A j Grant.
Bigham Masonic Lodge VS. Mrs
Electa NJ Frisbee.
ORDINARY DOCKET.
NOVEMBER TERM, MONDAY SEVENTH
DAY NOVEMBER, rs, 1906.
r. r. Pickings VS.. Western Union
Telegraph Co.
j. 4. Stevenson, administrator VS..
W. H. Locket.
M. G. .O'aarrO VS.. W. c. O'Bry.
an.
Ada Robinson VS.. Illinois Central
railroad company.
j. G. Rochester, administrator VS..
B. E. VinsOn & Company.
Same VS.. Same, same.
VIM. S. Birch6eld, VS.. The Royal
Fraternal Union.
r. H, Kemp, etc., administrator,
VS.. W. S. Kemp, Jr.
Same VS.. same, same.
Willis +. jolly & Co., vs.. j. W.
Morgan.
Sullivan Machine Co., VS.. Adams
q Pierce.
Marion Coal Of Kentucky VS.. Theo-
dore r. Troendle.
Tasting Industrial Co., VS.. W. II.
Harp, etc.
John Tinsley, VS.. Marion Mineral
company.
Annie Il. Rhodes, VS.. j. A.
Graves, etc.
Annie f. Rhodes, vs.. S. H. CAST
dy, etc.
II. H. King, VS.. Mamie j. Mich
all.
Theodore r. Troendle, VS.. Coal &
Coke Co.
Jacob Mitchell, VS.. d. G. Roberts.
j. r. Green, VS.. Arthur Num-.
Mayer Bros. q Co., VS.. T. Ii.
McReynolds.
j. V. Hayden, VS.. j. K. McKen-
ny etc.
G. Harris, VS.. |. c. r. R., Co.
T. r. TrOendle, vs.. Marion Coal
Co., Of Kentucky.
9Th DAY NOVEMBER 81,
1906.
j. w. Givens, VS.. ID. +. Murphy.
NJ. F. Pogue, vs.. Bankers I'm
ion of the World.
Thompson Wilson & Co., VS.. 7.
H. McReynolds.
j. l.. Laid, VS.. Robert Boyd etc.
John G.. Martin, VS.. l. G. r. r.
Co.
Newton Jones, VS.. l. c. r. R. Co. !
Alf Doom, VS.. M. A. Cassidy, etc.
Merritt Manufacturing Co., VS..
Mrs. Plur. |
Jesse Tharp, VS. Mrs f H Porter.
II Il Hoover. vs. Lee Line Steam
ers.
Eskew Bros, VS. j W Wilson.
T A Frazer, VS. G W Horning.
Judge Hoover, VS. j H Belts etc
executors.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-01-16
FAVORS A LOCK CANAL
The President Preparing a Message
to Congress.

Washington. Jan. 15.-President Roosevelt is
preparing to send to Congress a message which
will favor lock canal at Panama. He had
conferences to-day with several members of the
Senate Committee on mteroceanic Canals. in
Guiding Senators Kittredge Knox, Dryden, Hop
kins and Ankeny.
The committee has in its possession an ad-
vance copy of the report furnished by the Presi-
dent for use in examining Chief Engineer Stew
ems when he appears tomorrow at the opening
Of the investigation ordered by the Senate. This
report contains the views of the consulting
board as expressed before the foreign members
left this country. together with the amendments
that have been made SINCE, of which General
Davis is now getting their Endorsement
The message of the President Will favor the
construction OF a lock canal, on the ground that
it is in the interest of the present generation and
not for posterity. and that it can be built at
less cost Of time and money. 1t is said that the
President incidentally asked the Republican
members of the committee to support the nomi-
nation of Joseph B Bishop TO be member
Of the canal commission and to use every effort
to prevent indiscriminate reductions of the sala-
rfes of canal officials which he fears may be
the result of the investigation.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-01-16
WILCOX HARD At WORK
Presenting Needs of City Postoffce
to Congress.
From The Tribune Bureau. ]


Washington, Jan. I5-PIans to get the needs of the
New-York Postoffce before Congress with view to
obtaining the appropriations required for increases
facilities were discussed at conferences between
Postmaster Wilcox and New-York Congressman
to-day. On account of his membership on the Post
Office Committee and his long experience in Con-
gress, the task Of leading tho fight before the com
Inittee will be intrusted John X. Dwight. Post
master Wilcox and Mr. Dwight had long talk
tonight over the general situation and by the
time the conference was ended Mr.. Wilcox had
armed the Representative with facts and figures
about the New-York PCstof1ce that will be of
great value in impressing the House committee
Mr. Wilcox said tonight after his talks with Pres
ident Roosevelt, Postmaster General Cortelyou and
the NewYork Representatives that the outlook was
encouraging though the fight would have to be
pushed theoretically.
First OF all" he said I'VE want TO assure our
chances of getting the appropriations recommended
by the Postmaster General in his annual report
The department is disposed TO lend ALI assistance
possible in increasing the facilities at Nev-York
I may say that in general want more branch
stations. increased deliveries, more help TO handle
the growing business of the city and improvements
in the methods Of distributing and collecting mail
For the latter, especially. I in favor of trans
portation Of mail subway trains. automobiles
delivery wagons, and. of course. extension of the
pneumatic tube service. New XOrks pOSOffiCe
ness mas increased more than any other. and the
city is entitled TO greater considera ton
Mr.. WILCOX said that all the New York Congress
men have promised TO aid in pressing the needs of
the pOstOffiCe.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-01-16
TO PASS A TARIFF BILL.
Maximum and Minimum Measure
Practically assured.
rFrom The Tribune Bureau. ]

Washington, Jan. 15.-Leaders of both House
and Senate are now convinced that a maximum
and minimum tariff bill, drafted practically
along the lines Of the McCleary bill Will be
enacted at this session of Congress. Speaker
Cannon and Senator Aldrich are heartily in ia
vor of such measure, and there is every evil
dence that they will have ample support tc in
sure its passage.
The proposed legislation will provide for an
increase of % per cent over the DingIey schedules
TO be assessed on imports from every country
which fails TO give to American products as low
a duty as it assesses on imports from every other
country, and for the imposition of a duty of %
per cent on all imports now on the free list when
coming from countries which fail to give their
lowest duties to the United States
There is little doubt that the unwillingness of
Germany to grant to this country its lowest du-
ties has precipitated the purpose to enact leg
slation of this character, although the action Of
Brazil, which viii soon assess higher duty on
American -four and other products. has also had
it's effect It is urged that Germany even at the
present time. imports from the United States
only such products. chiefly raw materials,
as are essential to her industries, as for
instance raw cotton, copper and petroleum.
whereas the United States imports from
Germany articles wholly manufactured or
al teaSI III dll SttNHilCeu STATE OF manu-
facture. In the case of Brazil, the pro-
posed law will have the effect of imposing duty
Of % per cent on coffee, result which it is be
Iieved will ultimately insure far better treat
ment from that country for American -four and
other products.
The maximum and minimum tariff scheme has
long been under consideration in the Senate, Mr..
Lodge having introduced resolution which was
adopted several years ago, providing that the
Finance Committee should investigate the sub
ject The extent to which the investigation
prosecuted has not been made known. but that
work along that line done is evident from
the fact that practically all the Republican
members of the committee favored the proposed
measure.
Senator Lodge has at this session introduced
bill providing for maximum and minimum
tariff, leaving the blank, but 1t is obvious
that this measure would not. even if introduced
in the lower chamber find favor there. The Nc
Cleary bill, however, which makes the Dingley
schedules the minimum and an additional %
per cent the maximum, appeals to a large major
ity Of the Republican members. and as it will
have the cordial support Of the Committee on
Rules well as Of the Ways and Means Com
mittee, II is pretty certain TO be adopted