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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-15
Art Embroidery Dent.

2 Silk-covered Glove Boxes. Reduced from
$3.50 TO 81 90 each.
I Silk covered Handkerchief Box. Reduced
from 81 .25 to SOC.
Hand PAINTED PLAQUES. Reduced from 81 80
TO 75c each.
japanese Embroidered and Leather Book
Racks. Reduced from $500 to 300 each.
) Duchess Lace DOilies hand-embroidered. Re-
duced from 100 to 81. 90 each.
Hand'emhroidered Silk Picture Frame. 2
openings Reduced from $500 to $500.
l Hand embroidered Silk Picture Frame, 3
openings. Reduced from 500 to 81. 90
Hand painted Centerpiece Roll. Reduced
from $500 to 800.
Hand embroidered Pillow Reduced from
$500 to 800.
l Hand-painted Linen Baby Reins with rib
bon trimming. Reduced from 800 to 800.
Hand em broidered Portfolio. Reduced from
$500 to 500: reduced from $500 to $500.
Hand embroidered Kid-coyered Glove Box.
Reduced from 5000 to $500.
Main
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China Department.

I 1O0pcc. Gold and While Porcelain Dinner
Set. sonp tureen damaged. Reduced from $13.
to $9.s5.
Decorated French China Soup Tureen. Re
duced from $500 to $50.
Decorated French China Sugar and Cream
Set. Reduced from 81 80 to Csc.
Richly Decorated Footed Fruit Bowl. slightly
damaged. Reduced from $l.23 to 75c.
l2 Imported Odd Decorated China Bread and
Butter Plates. Reduced from Csc to 13c each
Richly Decorated China Chocolate Pitcher
Reduced from $500 to $l.75.
Marmalade or Mayonnaise Dishes. on Stands
Reduced from 75c to 35c each.
10 Odd Decorated French China Lunch Plates
Reduced from Csc TO 15c each.
Decorated Limoges China Meat Dishes. Re-
duced from 80 to 81 90 each
Imported Odd Decorated China Ramekins or
Plates. Reduced from Toe to Csc each.
Fifth door. q ct.
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Rug Department.

a1l2ft. Wilton Rug. Reduced from ~ 50
to $23.75.
ax9-ft. Administer Rug. Reduced from SIS. 80
10 $l2.50
3616s- inch Wilton Rugs. Reduced from
$500 to $500 each.
sx9ft. Clover Rug. Reduced from % 80 to
$3.50
2.619-ft. Imperial Smyrna Rug. Reduced
from 4l.S0 to $500.
2.6xl2-ft. Imperial Smyrna Rug. Reduced
from $RO0 to 100.
exie-ft. Mating Rugs. Reduced from g. 50
TO $500 each.
2.6x5-ft. Bath Rug. Reduced from g 50 to
$3.50.
3x3-ft. Bath Rug. Reduced from $3.50 to
81 So
sx3-ft. Bath Rus. Reduced from $500 to
SI.oo.
Fourth AoAr. G st.
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Tow Department.

Train 'rf Sed"ass s snsf ,S to 'Hs o
Metal Pinwheels reduced from $3.50 to JOt
each: reduced from 500 to 25c each.
Large Dressed Teddy Bears. domestic make
Reduced from q. 90 and 80 to 800 each.
Jointed Monkeys. Reduced from 81 90 ant
81 80 to 2jc each.
, Mechanical Bears with Uncle Sam. Re
dueed from $2.9b to 75c each.
Imported Dressed Teddy Bears. Reduced
from 81 80 to SOC each.
6 Tin Foot Ball Games Reduced from 81 .Ot
to Zoe each.
i Tin Kitchen. complete with utensils. Re
duced from $3.50 to $50.
I Dolls Rattan Reclining Go-Cart Reduced
from $3.50 to $l.75.
Dolls. - Rata: q ~ Reclining Go-cart Reduced
Fourth floor. Eleventh st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-15
Misses Department.

! Girls White Serge ''Peter Thompson Suit
trimmed with red braid full plated skirt; size
g.. Reduced from $500 to $1,000.
Girls Brown Cheviot Coat, ~" length
trimmed with brown braid and fancy buttons
size 8. Reduced from $40. so to $50.
10 Girls India I.inon 0uimpes. high neck
bemstitched collar. long sleeves: fasten in back
sizes 8 to II. Reduced from 81 90 to 85c each.
2 Girls Red Serge Coats, lined with red silk
~ double. breasted style finished with blacL
velvet collar and pearl buttons: sizes 8 and 10
Reduced from $3.50 to $50 each.
2 Misses Gray Skirts. plated style trimmed
with buttons. Reduced from 500 to $3.50 each
Third floor. G ST.
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Infants DeDartment.

Children'x Navy Blue Cheviot Refer. with
turnover collar: nnishsd With large bone but
/ Children's Covert Cloth Refer with velvet
collar: finished with several rows Of stitching
and hone buttons. Reduced from $50 to -. 20.
rolling collar; trimmed WITH black braid and
brass buttons. Reduced from $3.50 to $500.
trimmed with fancy silk braid and brass but.
tons Reduced from $500 to $40.
"a CbiIdren's white Muslin Skirts. trimmed
with tucked ruffe and tucks: sizes and 3 years
Reduced from SOC to Csc each
Third floor, Eleventh ct.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-15
Shoe Department.

II pairs Women's Donsola kidskin Blucher-cu
sizes 3 aud lA-2ls. 5 and saB-3. ~ 3h and
7C--2h, and D. Reduced from $3.50 to 81. %
pair.
II pairs women's Patent kidskIn Button
Shoes. With dull kidskIn tops: GOODYEAR welt
SOLE Cuban heel: sizes 4. By and 4tsA-3 and
6,sB-la. 5. So and &c d. Reduced from
$500 to g. 25 pair.
is pairs Wonien's Black Suede l-strap House
Slippers with low French heels: sizes !. ~. q
and 7A-3h and 6B-1s s. 81 and C-3 and
~ n. Reduced from $500 to 81 80 pair.
Third floor Tenth st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-15
WOmem's Skirt Dent.

2 Dark Blue Mohair Skirts full gred style
with folds. Reduced from 1915 to $500 each.
Black Mohair Skirts new gored style with
d>ep folds. Reduced from s.. Is to 90 each.
Fine Black French Wolfe Skirts. with taffeta
bands. Reduced from 1915 to 1915 each
l Brown Panama Skirt. trimmed with straps
Of self material and buttons. Reduced from
81. 80 ia 1878.
Third door q st.
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And these remnants:
Friday Bargain in
DamaSk Pattern Cloths.

100 Damask Pattern Cloths. ex-
cellent quality and neat, attrac-
tive patterns: 1924 size.
$500 each. Value. $500.
Also 700 yards 3o-inch Linen
Suiting. in strawberry and deep
shade of pink; excellent quality.
25c yard. Was 85c.
Second 6oor Eleventh st
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-15
Boys Furnishings Dept.

20 BOYS Madras Blouses. white and neat col
o-ed effects: sizes q to ~. Reduced from SOC to
Sc each.
~ Fine Laundered Blouses. collars attached
o. laundered neckbands: sizes 4 to 10. except II
and II. Reduced from Loo to 69c each.
= Boys Sweaters, garrett only: sizes to Il.
Reduced from 81 90 to 6oc each.
IL Boys Cloth Hats and Caps. various styles.
Reduced from u 90 end 80 TO SOC each.
IL Boys Sailor Blouse Wash suits. mussed
from handling: sizes 8 to IL. Reduced from
&3.a5 and $3.50 to $50 each.
Third 6oor Tenth ST.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-15

H,inch Table Mirror. slightly imperfect.
Gold Decorated Austrian Glass Fruit Bowl
Reduced from 500 to "a %
Tinted Glass Fruit Bowl, slightly imperfect
Reduced from 81 o to Use
Gut Glass Butter Plate. slightly iuperfect
Reduced from 81. 90 to $40
Decorated Austrian Glass Punch Set i'm
perfect. Reduced from $500 to q. so.
I Austrian Glass Motto Whisky Set Re.
duced from 81 90 to 81 90.
Fifth floor. G.
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Thomas 4 Co. Incorporated.

Thomas & Co. has been incorporated by
certificate filed with the recorder OF
deeds. The company will conduct a mems
furnishing business. The capital stock is
placed at $1,000. and the incorporators
are Samuel ]. Thomas. Ralph r. Rose
and Ralph K. Gilchrist.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-15
Friday Bargains i'm

FTlOay bargains ial
Mems Furnishings Dept.
Is dozen Mems Chamois
Gloves. in the new fall shades,
with self-stitched backs and white
pearl buttons.
$I.oo a pair. Value, $l.5o. ,
10 dozen Mems 1-clasp Tan
Walking Gloves. with self-stitch-
ed backs: good fall weight; sub
ject to manufacturers imperfec-
tons.
$1.25 pair. Value, $2.oo.
Is dozen Mems Self-striped
White Madras Pajamas. with
military collars. trimmed in blue
All sizes.
Special price. $1.1s suit.
Is dozen Mems Printed Madras
Paiamas. with military collar :;
neatly trimmed with white braid
and finished with pearl buttons.
All sizes.
SI.65 a suit. Value, $500.
50 dozen Mems Reversible Silk
Four-in-hand Ties. in plain black,
white. tan. brown. green, gray,
olive and navy blue These are
made from the cuttings of silks
used in half-dollar ties, and are an
exceptional value.
Special price, 2sc each.
so dozen pairs Mems Lisle
Thread and Cotton Sox, in plain
black and neat fancy effects.
Grades usually found in the quar-
ter-dollar lines. All sizes.
Special price.
s pairs for $I.oo.
And these remnants:
q pairs Mems Cotton Sox. black and fancies:
Csc to 15c: pairs for $l.o0.
p dozen Mems Linen Collars, mostly turn
down shapes: all sizes In the lot. Reduced
from 81 30 to Soc dozen.
hood: good size: Reduced from $500 to $500.
q Mems Smoking Jackets. Of double texture
cloth: neatly trimmed: sizes 49, 80 and 10. Re-
duced from $500 s. Is each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-15
Friday Bargain i'm
WOrmen's FIandkerchiefs


One hundred dozen Women's
Fine All-linen Hand-embroidered
Initial Handkerchief. They are
our own direct importation: the
cloth is sheer and fine; the initials
are small and beautifully en-
broidered; and just below the
initial is a dainty floral design
also embroidered by hand.
They represent the best value
possible to obtain at the price
and while the line of letters is
complete, it is a good time to
purchase for Xmas gifts.
25c each.
E in box for $3.50.
Main noor G at.
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Bank Looter's Bail Kept Big.

PTTTSBURG. Pa. October 15.-In the
United States district court yesterday
Judge James S. Young refused to reduce
the bail Of William Montgomery, former
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-15
special price,
s pairs for $I.oo.
And these Remnants !.
Mems Clothing Dent.

II Mems Plain Black and Blue Suits-ends OF
Stein. Bloch lines: sizes "a. 30. ~ and -. Re
duced from $22. 50 and $25.o 90 to $3.50 each.
Mems Top Coats. In fancy krays and brewns
ENDS Of Stein Bloch lines: sizes IS. 20. ~ and
~. Reduced from 422.5O to $3.50 eaeh.
Main door. Tenth st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-15
And these remnants :

Mahogany Dresser swell front, large plate
to $3.50.
~. Mahogany chit.onier; to match the above
CHARTERED Oak China Closet. cross In nted
oak top. bent glass door. Reduced from $500
Quartered Oak Library or Hall Chair, leather
seat and arms. Reduced from $1,000 to $50
Weathered Oak Buffet. Shereton design.
long linen drawer. napkin cabinet with sliding
drawers: Reduced from, 5000 to $4e.75
Solid Mahogany Arm Chair. leather seat and
back. Reduced from 5000 to $1I.75
Weathered Oak Side Table two drawers With
locks: lower shelf for channg dish. etc Re-
duced from 1000 to SO Is.
Solid Mahogany Chair, leather seat and
back Reduced from $500 to $7.S5.
Sixth door, G st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-15
Friday Bargain i'm
Bows Ala=Wo01 Suits.

A small lot (about As in ally
Boys Atwood Suits, in navy
blues and neat fancy effects; all
have knickerbocker trousers; we'll
made and we'll fitting suits; sizes
8 to rs.
Special price. $3.65 each.
Values, $500 to $3.50.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-15
Glove Department.

II psrs Women's hutton Piaue Gloves. white
and light tan: sizes 5H and ~. Reduced from
$40 to TIC pair.
pairs WonIen's f-clasp Castor Gloves. si,es
~. Oh and 81. Reduced from $i.50 to 75c
pair.
Main floor G. st
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Sporting Goods Dept,

pair Women's Winslow Ball-besrinr Skafes
Reduced from - 90 to 81 .p5
1 pair Boys' winslow Bsll-bearins Roller
Skates. Reduced from - 90 to 81 as
3 pairs Extension Roller Skates. REDUCED frou
81 20 to Use pair.
Fourth door, Tenth ct.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-15

cashier Of the Allegheny National Bank.
now in jail and accused Of peculations
which wrecked the bank.
The bond demanded 10 100000. United
States District Attorney John W. Dunkle
opposed any reduction.
He informed the court that the bank
had been looted Of at least y, 2JO,OO, Al
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-15
Machine Department.

~ marred Reduced from $500 to $a3 90.
White Rotary" sewinE Aschine. slightly
white vibrator Sewing Machine. slightly
marred. Reduced from @31 90 to $500.
Second door. G st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-15
Friday Bargain i'm
.omen's Silk Isle Hose.

50 dozen pairs Women's Black
Silk Isle Thread Hose, with
double soles and high-spliced
heels; excellent quality.
CSC; 8 pairs for $I.oo.
Regular value, soc pr.
And these remnants:
p pairs Women's Spun silk Hose, In cardinal.
light pink champagne and navy blue; sizes Oh
and 10. Reduced from 81. Is to CSC pair.
IS pairs Women's Cotton Hose. fawn color
with vertical stripes Of blue. pink green or
lavender: sizes 81. and 91s. Reduced from
Soc to 35c: pairs for 3l.O0.
Main door. st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-15

1t pays TO read the want columns a
The Star. Hundreds Of situations Or,
flled through them,
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RICH DESIGNS.
, EXCLUSIVE MODELS.

though all of this has not been traced Z,
Nontgobery. the latter. he said. had ad
United being responsible for q shortasi
of $469. 600.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-15
Friday Bargain i'm
WOmen'S Merino Vests.

IS dozen Women's Imported
Swiss Ribbed Merino Vests, high
neck, long sleeves-the weight
for immediate use, and a splendid
value. Sizes 4 to E.
Special price, $I.25 each.
And these remnants:
Women's Merino Combination Suits Ypsilan-
tic make. natural color. high neck. long sleeves:
ankle-length drawers; size 4. Reduced from
A.75 to $500 a suit.
II prs. Women's Ribbed Cotton Drawers. with
side buttons: ankle length: small sizes. Reduced
from 25c pr. to 2 prs. for 25c.
81 Children's Fall-weight Cotton Combination
Suits. high neck. long sleeves sizes for children
from to years old. Reduced from 75c to SOC
each.
Main door, st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-15
Friday Bargain I'm
Imported COrsets,

We offer the ends of several
lines of our French Parame. Sap
phire and Lily of France Corsets
at reduced prices. They consist
of silk broche, coutil and batiste,
and all are desirable models
high bust and long hip or high
bust and medium hip. There are
only few of these and not all
sizes. Priced as follows:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-15
Friday Bargains i'm
Upholstery Department.

OpHlUISVeFy L0epdIH UHuheFa C
A small lot of Imported French
Couch Covers. in rich oriental and
French designs.
$3.50 ca. Values. $3.50 and $3.50.
5000 each. Value, $1,000
$50 each. Value. $12.5o.
$1,000 each. Value, $500.
A small lot of Fine Net Cur
tains. trimmed with appliqued
braid.
$3.50 a pair. Value, $2.25.
A small lot Of Renaissance
Lace Curtains, in rich and effec-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-15
M000war0 & I0tbr0{p
New York
FRIDAYS Our Remnant DaY.

o e #
lin
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-15
Friday Bargain i'm
Taffeta Sc MORE Ribbons.

We have secured and offer at
half the regular price. a lot of
8-inch Fancy Taffeta and MORE
Ribbons. They are suitable for
hat trimmings, sashes and fancy
work. and are shown in pink,
light blue, white, nile, mais, navy
and brown.
Coo the yard.
Regular price, $I.25.
Main floor 4 st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-15

A lot of White Lawn Aprons.
with and without bretelles: some
trimmed with embroidery: others
with tucks; all finished with wide
hens; large and small sizes.
Ioc each. Value. &c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-15
Friday Bargains i'm
Furniture Department.

G~a AH01AHS DGVS1H UAAA&alue
A lot of CHARTERED Oak Rock
ers, with box seat; neatly hand
caned; attractive, design; strongly
made.
$3.o5 each. Value, 5000.
A lot of Solid Mahogany Buff
fets, in dull finish velvet-lined
silver drawer; long linen drawer /;
two large dish cabinets. Nelson
Matter make.
$28.75 each. Value, $4,000.
A lot of Dull Mahogany-fnish
Tables, with 24-inch top and
lower shelf; bolted construction.
1896 each. Value, 500.
A small lot of Wood Pictures,
hand inlaid; very rich and artistic,
and particularly desirable for
dens. -~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-15
Friday Bargains i'm
Muslin Underwear DEBT.

A lot of Taffeta Silk Petticoats,
in black and colors made in sew
eral attractive styles and trimmed
with tucked founces and circular
rufles.
S3.85 each. Values, $500 and
$50.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-15
Parane:

Parame:
$500. Were $3.50:
$500. Were $3.50.
Lily of France:
$500. Were $3.50.
$3.50. Were $1,000.
$3.50. Were $500.
Sapphire:
$500. Were $o.75.
$3.50. Were $3.50.
And these remnants: ]
pairs Bon Ton Corsets eoutil medium bus,
and hip, elaetics attached: sizes -, % and 80
Reduced from $4.5o to $3.50 pair.
pairs r. d. Corssts. black sateen. medium
bust and hip: sixes 20 and p. Reduced from
4.50 to 90 pAir.
Third door, Eleventh st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-15
And these remnants =.

10 Muslin Gowns. high neck. long sleeves
yoke: neck sleeves and front trimmed with en-
fEoidery edge. Reduced from 81 90 to 69c each
pairs Cambria Drawers. trimmed with ruff.
res n embroidery and tucks. Reduced from
Nainsook Corset Covers. full front tucked
eac.: trimmed with vslenciennes lace insertion
each. wv " -"
Imported White Taheta SILK Petticoat with
deep tucked noInce trimmed with several row a
II point de Psris insertion and wide emhroiderv
heading run with ribbon aud finished with rsoint
$12.SO ~'' :"
Third floor Eleventh 81
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Glassware Dent.

Main door. G. st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-15

a lot Of Outing Flannel Short
Petticoats. in white. pink and
light blue: trimmed with wide
ruffles finished with scalloped edge.
soc each. Value, 75c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-15

Regular price, $1.2S.
Main door. {; st.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1908-12-10
Foreign Affairs.

This nations foreign policy Is based
on the theory that right must be done
between nations precisely as between
individuals, aud in our actions for the
last ten years we have In this matter
proved our faith by our deeds We
have behaved ana are behaving to-
ward other nations as in private life an
honorable man would behave toward
his fellows.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1908-12-10
Census.

1 strongly urge that the request OF
the director Of the census in connec-
tion with the decennial work so soon
to be begun be complied with and that
the appointments to the census force
be placed under the civil service law,
waiving the geographical requirements
as requested 10y the director Of the
census. The supervisors and enumcr-
ators should not be appointed under
the civil service law for the reasons
given by the director.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1908-12-10
The Philippines,

Real progress toward self govern
ment Is being made in the Philippine
Islands The gathering of Philippine
legislative body and Philippine assem-
bly, marks a process absolutely new in
Asia, not only as regards Asiatic colo
nles of European powers, hut as re-
CARDS Asiatic possessions OF other ASH
attic powers, and indeed, always ex-
ceptlng the striking and wonderful ex-
ample afforded by the great empire Of
Japan, II opens an entirely new de-
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1908-12-10
Statehood,

l advocate tht iD.m,u uidtc admission
OF New Mexico aud Arizona as states.
This should be done al the present ses-
sion of the congress. The people OF
the two territories have made It evi-
dent by their votes that they will not
come In rs one state. The only alter
native is to admit them as two and
trust that this will be done without
delay.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1908-12-10
Latin American Republics.

The commercial and material prog.
ress OF the twenty Latin American re,
publics Is worthy Of the careful atten,
tion Of the congress. No other section
Of the world has shown greater pro.
portionate development of It's foreign
trade during the last ten years. and
none other has more special claims on
the interest of the United States.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1908-12-10
Public Health.

The dangers to public health from
food ndulteratlon and FROM many 9th
er sources, such as the menace to the
physical. mental and moral develop
ment Of children from child labor,
should be met and overcome. This ma.
ton cannot afford to lag behind In the
worldwide battle now being waged
by all civilized people with the micro
scopic foes Of mankind The first leg
islative step to be taken Is that for the
concentration OF the proper bureaus
into one of the existing departments.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1908-12-10
National Parks.


Last year al amendment was incor.
porated IN tl@ measure providing for
the secret service which provided that
there should he no detail from the Sc.
cret service aud no transfer therefrom.
1t is not too much to say that this
amendment has been Of benefit only
and could he Of benefit only, to the
criminal classes. The amendment IN
question was OF benefit 10 no one ex
cepting "a criminals, and ii seriously
hampers the government In the detec.
tion Of crime and the securing OF jus.
tlce. 1t prevents the promotion of EN-.
ployCes IN the sc'ret service, and this
further dlscOurages good effort In It's
present form the restriction operates
only to the advantage Of the criminal,
of the wrongloer
Tho chief argument In favor of the
provision was tlat the congressman
did not themselves wish TO be inyes;l
gatel by secret service men. Very III
tie Of such investlga ton has been done
In the past. bun IL Is true that the work
OF the secret service agents was partly
responsible FOR The indictment and con,
victlon OF u senate" and congressman
for land frauds In Oregon. do noI
believe that II Is in the public interest
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1908-12-10
Panama Canal.
Ocean Mail Lines.

again recommend the extension of
the ocean mail act OF 1891 so that sat
isfactory American ocean mail lines TO
South America, Asia, the Philippines
and Australasia may be established
The creation of such steamship lines
should be the natural corollary of the
voyage Of the battle feet, It should
precede the opening of the Panama
canal
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1908-12-10

l take this opportunity publicly to
state my appreciation Of the way In
which In Japan, In Australia, In New
Zealand and in all the states Of South
America the battle feet has been re.
ceived on Its practice voyage around
the world. The American government
cannot too strongly express It's appre-
ciation Of the aboundlng and generous
hospitality shown our ships In every
port they visited