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Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1913-12-26

- a 4. M-Jennings Lodge. NO
9 meets second and fourth Frioays
,f each month. in Masonic hall on
weir street. visiting brethren vel
come.
EA. HAMILTON, W NJ.
WALTER S. MUIR. Secretary
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1913-12-26

Farmers Business Courses by cor
respondence without tuition.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-02-21
VOTING.

VOTING.
Men. women and children can
calling at A. w. Benefits, GOT
+. M. TO r. M: providing
q fve-cent purchase IL made.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-02-21

Two and one-half more working
days in the great Merchants and
Manufacturers contest. and that the
ahortncss Of time Ii appreciated was
demonstrated BY the large attendance
~ voting day at contest headquarters
yesterday.
All Of the candidates ara working
hard on combinations, time limit at
which have been extended to r, ~,
Monday, On account Of delay In ar
FtvAl OF MeAd0w Gold Butter, Each
And every 0na rAalfEing that the iar9r
CT number OF votes can be- secured
through this source,
Tomorrow ii r. M, the time isEit
an the special opportunities as fol-
lows will expire, and those who have
been working an these sia0uids-Bee
that they arc turAsd In ~ that TINA.
M, i-Re$ every net Oh nifty Pied4
want ~ 6overeign coupons turned
n hy 4 +. ~ Saturday, the ga, 6.e0e
honus votes &re nlkcved. Fer evesy
~ m 1eA $1,000 xx1 aItsre1,
Mo- AZ ev4ky exItcaarshin lalEep
49, 9mlth4eN1 6asf aoeD iieee, ~
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-02-21
Mr.. H0UGH NAMED
To HEAD LEAGUE
IN LIQUOR FIGHT
Prominent Norfolk Business
Man to Lead Anti-Sa-
loon Forces
MANY OF OFFICERS
ARE REFLECTED
DR.. McAllister Remains Sec
rotary, MIR. Jones Treasur-
er, Dr.. Cannon on Leg
islative Committee

ROANOKE. VA, Feb so. w.
Hough. n prominent anti saloon
league member and business man Of
Norfolk. was elected president of the
league today to succeed r. s. Bar
bour, OF South Boston. The secre-
tary. treasurer and most OF the vice
presidents and committeeman were
reelected.
The full List Of officers, all Of whom
were elected unanimously by vive
voce. Is - follows:
Offccrs Elected.
President--J. w. Hough, Norfolk.
Vice. p. ". d. Com
way. Fredericksburg: Governor w. III.
Mann. Richmond: the Rev w c.
Campbell, p. D.. Roanoke; the. Rev.
q. s. Bowers. Winchester, Professor
J. r. Henderson. Bristol: Hon. A. r..
Lincoln. Marion. the Rev, 8. Roger
Tyler. Richmond: Mr.. w r. Hale,
Nokesville: Mr.. III. f. Mcwane.
LynchburK, Mr.. Tim Sheehan. Roam
oke; Mr.. s. r. Rogers. Onancock.
Secretary. p. McAIlister. Rich
n1ond.
Treasurers. r. Jones. Richmond.
Attornsy-T Thomas whitehead. Am
herst.
Legislative commsttee--Jamesc Can
non. Jr., J. d. McAIIister, Ed. J..
Richardson. David Hepburn, Thomas
Whitehead. r. $. Barbour. W. Ell. VIM
cent. j. w. Hough.
State Executive Committee--The
Rev. James Cannon, Jr.. d. D..
Blackstone the Rev. r. Men. Sinp-
son. D. D.. Richmond: Professor r. r.
Huntington. University OF Virginia
the Rev. Thomas Semmes, Coyington /;
the Rev. w. Ashhury Christian. D. D.,
Richmond: the Rev. r. Fl Bennett.
ID. D.. Lynchburg; Mr.. r. s. Barbour,
South Boston; the Rev s. G. Hatcher.
d. D., Ashland: the Rev. K. r. Dad
mum. Farmvflle. the Rev. J.. NJ.
Pitcher. d. D.. Petersburg: Mr. j. w
Hongh, Norfolk: the Rev. e. r. we'll
fard. y. D.. Newport News: the Rev.
WI. C. James. ID. D.. Richmond; the
Rev. p. A. Cave, Bowling Green: Mr.
w n. Vincent. capron: the Rev. M.
s. Eagle, Richmond. Professor G.. T..
Jordan. Stanton: Mr..I. E. Cocner,
Winchester; Colonel James D. John
ston. Roanoke: Professor James r.
Fishhurn, Waynesboro. Mr.. w. 8.
Chesiey. fredericksburg: the Rev. i.
w. Cammacs. Richmond. Mr.. G.. w.
Hawxhurst. Falls Church. the Rev.
g. w. Perryman. u. D.. Norfolk; the
Rev. G. w. Kemper. Richmond; the
Rev F, II, Martin. d. D, chariottes-
vile; Mr.. r, ID. Camp, Franklin; Mr..
George r. Adams. Biacksburg; Mr.. +.
w. Ikenberry. Daleville: Mr.. J. r.
Bellows
The report OF the committees on
resolutions and credentials were
adopted at the same hour. The Gre
dentiais committee reported an at
tendance Of delegates OF about $50.
Resolutions Adopted /.
The resolutions committee report
covered wide range OF subjects. each
resolution being brief and to the
point. It was In part as follows:
Resolved, That we congratulate
the temperance people OF Virginia
upon the ever increasing strength OF
the temperance sentiment in the
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-02-21
HONEST BUSINESS
IS NOT CONCERNED
GOVERNOR WILSON ANSWERS THE
CRITICISMS or THE SEVEN
sIsTERs~ HILLS.
SOME IN QUANDARY
PROFESS NOT TO KNOW now FAR
REACHING WILL BE THE Eff
Feet OF THE NEW COR
PoRATIOS LAWS.
SOME IN QUANDARY

TRENTON. N. T.. Feb. 20.-Busi-
ness men generally throughout the
State of New Jersey are in a guam
Diary as to just how far-reaching will
be the effect OF the corporation laws
known as the 'seven sisters" which
have been passed by the New Jersey
legislature. and signed by Governor
Wilson. who was actually their spon-
sor. The measures are distinct de-
parture froia the statsstes of New Jer-
sey which have been in effect for
many years. and under which trade
conditions have been developed.
OF the seven laws. two stand out
prominently. These were designated
as number 43. and number SIS. The
first was an act to define trusts, and
to provide for criminal penalties. and
punishable for violation of it's terms
and the other was popularity known
as the holding company act" The
other Ave bills were more regula-
tory In character than indicative OF
the establishment of new principles,
and while they have caused no lit
tie concern they have not claimed the
attention nor created the alarm that
emanated from bills IS and SIS.
At a Disadvantage.
In. the argument directed against
DAi 3d. llHliuc were iiddt NY .AGPEE-
sentative OF New Jersey manufac-
turers that the measure would put
them at disadvantage with COM
petitors located in other States. who
would not be subject to the provisions
OF the BILL
Subsection makes Ii a nisdemean-
or to limit. or reduce the produce
ton or increase the price of mer-
chandise. or OF any commodity. Sub
section makes Ii unlawful to pre-
vent competition In manufacturing.
making transporting. selling and pur-
chasing, and subsection 4 makes 1t "a
crime to fix any standard or figure
whereby the price of any article to
the public, or consumer. shall I'm any
manner be controlled.
No Mutual Protection.
1t Is asserted that the law will re-
suit in practically wiping out trade
associations whose mefnbers are
banded together for mutual pretec-
ton In their respective lines of BUSH
ness.
In the case OF the holding corrs-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-02-21
SOCIETY NIGHT GREAT
AUTO SHOW TRIUMPH
GREATEST CROWD OF THE WEEK
TURNS OUT AND ENJOYS
FESTIVAL or FUN.
MAYOR AINSLIE THERE
CITY HALL DIGSTTARrEs ARE NO.
TICEAHLE IN BRILLIANT
THRoNG AT THE HORSE
SHOW BUILDING.

Society night at the auto show was
the banner night OF the week. thus
far. A brilliant. enthusiastic throng
filled the Horse Show building. look
ed over the beautiful machines on ex-
hibftion. admired the decorations. lis
tened TO the cabaret show. and were
delighted beyond measure by this
rafting entertainment and tine music
given by Professor Stains big orches-
ira.
Mayor Ainslie was present and SO
were a number of city dignftaries.
not the least conspicuous OF whom
was the chief of police. Major Louis
Werner. Police Commissioner Nc
Carthy also was noticed In the gath
ering. but the representatives OF this
department OF the city government
were not out there to eliminate any
thing Rather. In the classic Ian
xuage of Barney Magee. they were
there to illuminate.
The cabaret show was snappier
than ever. Jingle Belle was the
happy hat as usual. but Radei and
Shafer. the two funny men OF the
company. turned In an extra trick or
two. Sliding down ropes from the
stage to, the floor was one Of these.
and their acrobatic dancing was as
sensational rs ever. They arc a great
team. Their billy Bounce" song is
a scream.
Rue Brown Prima Donna.
Rue Brown. prima donna soprano
OF the company. rang the Venus"
Walt from "Ohl Oh. Delphine." the
musical comedy hit OF New York,
and later Miss Taylor sang one OF
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-02-21
INJURED HUSBAND
Receives BULLETS
CAPTURES PISTOL. AND DRIVES HIS
BETRAyER ouT or THE
HOUSE.
THEN GOES FOR AID
RAILS ARE EXTRACTED AND HE
WILL REcovER--wIFE AND
COMPANION LOCKED UP
IN JAIL.
THEN GOES FOR AID

Especial to The Richmond yirginian. J
& STAUNToN. VA. Feb. 2o.---.A. D.
Worth, night clerk at the Augusta
hotel. shot Luther B. Bosserman twice
at $3.50 this afternoon at Bosserman.s
home. when discovered in a room
with Bosserman's wife, a beautiful.
tered the chest on the right side and
the other entered the groin.
Bosserman wrenched the pistol. a
.3s-calihre. from Worth. and then or
dered him from the house. without
attempting to do him any harm. Bos-
sernan called DIR. a. L. Tynes and
was removed I'd q hospital. where the
bullets were extracted, and he is ex-
pected to recover.
Man and Woman Jailed.
Worth and the woman were placed
In jail. Bossernan had been suspect
Ing his wife of improper relations
with the fiashy clerk. and was watch
ing an opportunity to catch them
when 1t came this afternoon.
Worth. who receives good char
acter from his employers, says Bos-
serman caught him and attempted to
harm. him and In the ecuffle he fred.
BOsaerman stands well here, being
q member OF th6 flro company and
several social orders. Last week he
submitted to TRANSMISSION az the Uni
versity OF Virginia hospital In an ef-
fort. which failed, 10 save the life
OF his little daughter. Aithea.
Sentiment IA Strong.
Sentiment II strong against both
Worth and tho woman. ard there liz
some talk Of iynchinE, but Il Ia idle
talk. an there IN no apprehension
whatever that due process OF law will
be intcrfered with.
Worth 10 the son nf Charley worta,
who resides on his farm near Waynss-
boro. He Is about twenty-five years
old
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-02-21
TOO MANY APPLICANTS
FOR THIS COMMIT TEE

tERae;ai 10 The RisismeHd virgiHian,}
BRISTOIt var Feb. 80. The DEM
aeratic executive committee Of the
Ninth district, which iHet here today
to make up Recommendation for In
ternal revenue collector United
States district attorney and United
States marshal, was so embarrassed
by the great array of candidates that
the committee adjourned without
Recommending any ona fer federal
patronage.
There were orsr hundred p0ait:-
claims here from all sections 60f the
the: yarIopa pfices, the committee de-
cided 70 make nd less.
Altsr AdsptinE i Aasoi utioa' pattilas;
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-02-21

itself ar record Hs willing to make
recommendations only for district Of
Aces, leaving local appointments Ia
tho local organisations, the district
committee unanimously adopted the
following resotutionsi
TN view OF the diversity of sPin~
ION as to the policy that should be
pursued by this committees, rs Ia the
endorsement of a candidate Tor either
OF the Offices OF district attorney coli
Iector Or internal revenue. and mar
shaI for the Western district OF vir-
ginia i thcrefore be IL
:. Resolved, That II - the sense of
this COMMITTEES that Il IL unwise and
exRedIent Ut this Time ID essderse any
csn1idatt for either VI Ahss4 otiices.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-02-21
BURY GENERAL LEE
IN FAMILY VAULT
FUNERAL sERvICns VILE TAKE
rLAon IN LnxiNGroN TINS
MORNING..

Especial ta The Rtchm0nd virginiaa.}
!. lsxINaTq q, n Al Fss q; The body
disd Tuessay Il sssvsnwo aa "a arrived wed
here tonight and wAa INST al the depot
nv thu faculty Al WA6hanEtonl and Lee
university, rft1o Acee6sAa escort to the
church.
The BODY will these lte ii. stata with
guard Of honor from The student body
until tomorrow r1ofNfnS N ~ n 81 s
Epneral servleee f13f III shnid Ak 1a:38:
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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1913-10-31

without guards--some 800 miles away from the
prison--have cfeated national reputation for
loyalty, Less than one per cent have violated
their pledges by successful escape Communi-
ties no longer fear to have our convict camps
established near them. We have made manhood
as well as money by this healthy. hearty out
door labor. We have built the prisoners up both
physically and morally Men discharged from
our road camps do not have the prison pallor,
the physical weakness and the hesitating. hang
dog appearance Of the typical discharged con-
Wet. They are bronzed sturdy, healthy, efficient
laborers and are IN demand as such. About 80
per cent. of those we have sent from the camps
ON the completion OF their terms have made
good. The other 40 per cent. have mostly found
their way back into prison elsewhere
Under the Colorado system the convict is
allowed ten days on his sentence for each laonth
OF labor performed on the roads. This is In
addition 70 the usual reduction made for good
behavior There are other incentives for the
conyicts to so conduct themselves that they viii
be put at work on the roads, according to War
den lyman. For one thing" he says 'the man
who is allowed to leave the prison for the road
camp practically has seen the last Of prison II
she conducts himself properly. His food is bet
ter, his clothing is better. He has not constant
y before his eyes the guns of the guards to
remind him that he Is convicted criminal and
has no place In society. His seltrespect re-
turns he Is taught selfreliance and sustained
application, and these things enable him to take
his place among other people and do a mans
work when he Is released from prison."
AS 70 the economic side OF the question: War
5 den lyman Is just as optimistic. He declares
that the state has saved large amount OF
money and that it win save hundreds Of thou.
sands OF dollars during the next ten years
through the use ofsconvict labor on the roads
With reference TO the cost Of maintaining the
convicts in the road camps. Warden lyman gives
some statistics
I'm one Of our camps ne says. 1--WE worked
SIS men, not including the camp help. one months
The maintenance OF each OF these men cost the
state exactly rs cents per day. The total cost
Of all the work for the month. including salaries
care OF stock. feed for teams and cost OF equip
meut was s515.15. or 47K cents per day per
man. Had this number OF men been employed at
the standard wage rate Of 50 per day. the cost
Of wages alone would have heen s1.ss2.5os
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1913-10-31

Y In New Jersey the convicts are handled lit
tie Inherently but the object Ii the sames Here
the guards have not thrown away their guns.
but the firearms are not In evidence and the
casual visitor to the convict camp scarcely can,
tell which are the keepers and which convicts.
Woodrow Wilson. when he was governor Of
New Jersey thought he saw way to solve some
of the. problems presented by the state prisons.
He outlined his idea to the state prison labor
commission and turned over to that body. togeth-
er with the state road commissioner the task
Of working out his ideas. The result of President.
Wilson's suggestions Is Don't Worry Camp. the
first of the road convict camps to be established
In New Jersey.
This Is very much like any other summer
camp except that it 10 sbetter equipped. One
large room holds the convicts' beds. while in
projecting ell there Is space for 1--WE guards.
whose beds are so placed that every square foot
of the c0nvicts quarters can be seen through q
glass partition. This is the only suggestion Of
surveillance, except for the locks that are placed
on the doors at night. The convicts' room con-
tains showerbath and other facilities The
ventilation Is scientific and the floor. walls cell
ing and beds are spotless. Two former chefs.
now convicts. preside in the kitchen and prepare
the meals, which include meat twice q day and
plenty of fresh vegetables.
All the buildings in the camp were construct,
ed by the convicts themselves, without any out
side help. save where expert workmanship such
as could not be furnished by the convicts. was
needed. After the camp was completed the com
yicts were put to work on the nearby roads,
Asphalt roads are to be laid and culverts and
bridges constructed, and in this connection is
seen one OF the chief benefits Of the new sys-
tenn, so far the convicts concerned. The
prisoners win have an opportunity to learn the
masteries OF scientific road-making. profession
which Is not overcrowded. Those prisoners who
show an interest In the work viii be promoted to
responsible positions and win be In position to
secure well-paid jobs when their terms expire
the authorities believe.
While these few states nave been taking the
lead in the efforts to solve the problem OF cAn
vict labor other states have been studying the
question OF how best to direct the labor OF the
states ward, both for his own interest and that
OF the state. and rapid progress is predicted
along these lines during the next few years by
those familiar with penal conditions throughout
the country.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1913-10-31
Wholesale SLAUGHTER.

"I.ll tell you q funny one that's alb
solutely true" said Bunny Brewer.
who has needed the back-to-the soil
movement and recently taken up q
homestead on an Misunderstanding
farm. Last fall. along about hog kill
in time. we had some folks from the
city out here and likely lookin' gall
now quicher kiddin' came out to see
how / started the days chores.
Wen be awful busy today. lady,
says l.
what are you going to do?" says
she.
We're going to kill cow
sWhat-a whole cow at once?'
What do you think o. that? Mebbe
she thought we were going to butcher
a tenderloin steak! Cleveland Plain
Dealer.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1913-10-31
How Il happened.

Weary Willie-Lady. wuz wunst a
prosperous merchant he'd a luxu-
rious home, an honorable name, an
ten bloomin' and highly educated
daughters.
Mrs. wellment-what brought you
to poverty7
Weary Wiily-My daughters insist.
ed on marrying highly educated men.
and had ter support ten fawiliea.--
Puck
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1913-10-31
BUILDING 4 FIRE
An Accomplishment Most Per-
sons Can Learn.


When the first chilly DAYS OF aus
/ fumh come. the open IRE claims much
Of the affection and attention Of the
household. For nothing is SO cheer
| full. 80 comfortable and so begutifnl
to look upon as q fire Of logs CRACKING
on the hearth. or Of glowing Goals
burning in 4 crate.
4 There are some women and some
men. as well who think thew do mot
| know how to light 4 fire. 90. If they
want 10 he warm or want to he cheer.
fnI or want ia watch the cracking fire.
thev must needs wait for some one
mora skiIlful than thew 70 huild II s.
Donbtiesss there are some nersons
1 who. cannot bniId ! Are i,isf a. there
are some who cannot make reraniums
grow ana soma Others whose cake IL
y, ways FANS IL the baking. But most
nersonas II thev WIN take the trouble
/ - iaarns I th;,,s - :, 'abo,,t tba chin.
nav w1,are tbev arc h,,i,dine ! Are
and ahout tha ygavs 81 ares IN peneral.
win ind then,salves a1,le x master
/ the art If fire maxine
F,yerv ona Enowgs 81 course that =
draft 4 onss of The s. f,rst Essentials for
Z good Are 9,rv fnei is another 80
Sec. ii II that Won have them both At
band g
F.va,, : ,,,o,. o,.i,,,nev non he. made
10 barlnr 8 gooa Ere IF -its 5rawine
nowers are NOT GOOD cuddIe ana coax
tba f,ro mast tbe sn,ohine STAGE Don,t
brr,, g, All x,,,so,,,, fs-a b,,t establ;sb
/ s-1- - - - - 80 :. : = - :
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1913-10-31

II1YI1LZG5 II WZzok ELY EzLEZS4ZUEZGNTYZ4W
s, y. -. 80 - -. Ss4. s.-
- -, - s a.
80 nsm e,s.ons nas g ~ ~
!. t H. ori s
SENSES anu 4hsif Innate Ielufn " sAe WvHiu 20
.a. s. Il.
l'.s i . s.asal 49, u as
An1r al'slupt = asau 81 nolss. sAisssnce'
nhs lev lusa ~ cohslst Loau ADJ = ~ ~
uoen 1ne seass anu .hs conxlcl, = slve VIZ ssaso
sne oensll e lns apoI snal ~ ps n.lzeu =.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1913-10-31
HI6R ONES SAFEST
Facts About Tall Buildings That
Shake.


49,.
The towar,np alyvscrav,ars daspife
their massiva !, annearance. are rarely
absolutely IL rest. An almost contin-
mons series a. vihrafiona masses over
New yorly,s nassive, skyline saws the
SIM 81 that city The rush If street
fraf1ic fhe action ~ engines and ele-
vafors tho tricks If WIND nresaura are
corsfanflv SETTING mn we've motions
tl,ronel,o,,f the great structure. Of
steel and masonry. The fact that
these ha,fldinaa are within certain
.. limits elastic Il a conrae an assur.
ance ~ their saYefv Accidents from
ton much vibrafion' are nracticallv. I'M
heard of' S.
Thasnrol,lau, II ina vibrations "a per.
hans 5owl,ora g. cornnl;cated a. IL
4 downfou,,, Nav vnrI T4are are ero,,n.
"a "a course ma greatest collection
e 80 IL s,,nd envwbero
&, ~ ,,.ld ~. $500. q u s.in "a
suhwav trains e the verv baae ~
E IS esa sbni1siy, 8. tends II 81 m vihra-
t;ons = avaTv .s,raction The ella
waited railroads and the surface cars
cause still other vibrations. In every
ONCE building again viii be found CON
siderable machinery for running tho
elevators and performing other work.
This is usually located in the low
er easements at the roots Of the foun-
dations and the waves thus set in mo-
zion travel to the extreme height OF
the structure. The wind pressure is
another important factor.
In order ia know exactly how q
building il affected nv. these yibra-
lions sevara1 extremely delicate instrtI-
roants hav5e haen invented They are
adanfafiopa 81 tha familiar SEISMIC
Il, ,,saa i, rscord artl,onal Yes al
f H,r less crynnl;cated and sensitive
-, { 1.r,,,,,,o,,ar torn, re saiamogranl,
i. ,,sas y, ,,,0o s,,re lateral vibrations
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1913-04-19
BILLS RAINED ON CONGRESS
Measures Introduced the First Day
Covered Everything From Cur
rency to Flood Relief.

Washington. D. C.-Bills and reso-
buttons to reform the nations cur
rency system, to prevent foods of the
Mississippi river, to provide for re-
lief of flood sufferers, to build govern
ment railroads in Alaska and for a
host of other purposes, were intro
duced in both houses of congress the
first day of the session. The meas
ures represented weeks of work on
the part of senators and representa-
tives in the preparation of legislative
drafts to be urged for immediate ac-
ton.
Several currency reform bills ap-
peared, one by Senator Hitchcock of
Nebraska, a member of the senate
committee that will prepare currency
legislation. 1t would establish twenty
distinct national reserve associations
with wide powers of note issue, dis
count and exchange. The bill devised
by the National Monetary Commission
was introduced again by Senator
Lodge, acting for Senator Weeks.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1913-04-19
SENATORS BY DIRECT VOTE
Connecticut the Thirty-Sixth State to
Ratify the Constitutional Amend
ment-Operative Now.

Washington, d. C.-Direct election
of United States senators by the peo-
pie was authorized and made compul-
sorry, when the Connecticut legisla-
ture ratified the constitutional amend
ment submitted by congress less than
a year ago. Ratification already had
been given by thirty-hye states
The situation that results through
out the contrary where many legisla-
lures have adjourned until 1915 is such
as to leave confusion in the minds of
members of the senate as to how the
early steps toward direct election OF
senators win be carried out.
While the proclamation of the sec
rotary of state announcing final ratih-
cation of the amendment by thirty-six
states is required by law, Senator
Bristow and Senator Borah, leaders
in the direct elections fight in con-
gress, expressed the opinion that the
amendment is for all practical pur-
poses now part of the constitution.
ANY man who may be elected to
the senate hereafter must be elected
directly" said Borah.