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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-01-28
councils resolution denying the mayor

councils resolution denying the mayor
the power OF appointment Then,
when Chief of Police Bennett refused
to fill his six offices for less than $50
q month. the mayor reappointed him
and fixed his monthly pay At that
figure.
Gosh" said an old-timer. THE
city's funds are being wasted dread
fully. Fifteen dollars a month mounts
up. Before long Neptune Cfty'n be
Just as bad us New York-~and then
where'il it be, I'd like to know"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-01-28
GERMAN STEAMSHIP LINE
EARNED $4,000, 900 IN YEAR

BERLIN, Jan, 27.--The directors
of the Hamburg American Steamship
company declared a dividend of ten
per cent for the year 1918. The re-
port of the business of the company
for 1914 showed earnings OF $15.000.-
600, as compared with S13,125.0o for
the previous year.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-01-28

For Size 80 this coat requires ~
yards Of - inch material. The SKIRT
may BE- copied In size ~ with ~ yards
Of - inch material
Nos S13s-7Ss7 shows . coat AZ AAxk
brown duvstyn wsFn with q skirt of
tweed IN q rich brown mixture
The small ek1l1s dress shown In No.
s1<1 n made Of dark blue ssrno with
cellar and cuffs u red and white dotted
silk. II ~ = stmple design With Z
stitched belt and two patch pockets
~ way Ut nnish.
70 make this drsss Ia size Il -.
auirss ~ yards Of - inch material
No. al2e-sizes - to ~
No. Tet7--eiseA - to %.
Ne. 1l41-gizss 4 TO 4
Each pattern is csnta.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-01-28
The Virginian' s
Free Shopping Service

First. The virginian viii buy for you any article
mentioned advertised 10 The Virginian. When
ordering anything The Virginian has published,
please give date of issue and number Of page.
Second Enclose cheque to the cost Of tho
articles You want you do not know exact cost send
approximate amount and the balance, If any remains
after purchase, will be refunded Should the re-
mittance by chance be insufficient The Virgnian will
notify you articles cannot be sent till the full amount
has been received.
Third Unless otherwise requested articles sent
express collect When ordering small, light articles
include postage so that they may be mailed.
Fourth. Only by speciai arrangement win articles
be sent approval. IF you return them, your re
mittance will be refunded, but express charges both
ways viii be at your expense.
Fifth. The XirgniAn makes charge for its ser,
vices All orders to be accompanied by the appro
pirate remittance.
Sixth. When ordering garments, be sure to state
size and to your preferences to style color and
material. Please your second choice when pos
sible.
Seventh. The Vrgnian employs expert shopper,
and patrons may rest assured that all orders viii ba
placed with responsible firms.
Eighth. Please write your name and address very
legiby-and the forethought of those who write on
but side of the paper is appreciated very much
A stamped envelope should b. eAcksed when reply
is desired.
SHOPPING BUREAU
$500 CARE THE VIRGINIAN,-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-01-28
be the guest of Mrs. Williamson

Talley.
in Baltimore.
Miss Virgie Tyler. VINO has been
the guest of friends in Petersburg, has
returned to the city. and will leave
this week with Miss Mary Scarborough
for New York, where they will spend
some time. =
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-01-28

The council thought that would be
great The members were all for Mr..
alocum. But Mayor Henry A. Ben.
nett. who ia no relation to Chief Of
Police Bennett recently vetoed ~
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-01-28

70 -shtein Slther vatessA H.
iu0trAesA Bill oa4 thle 6eu0en Aaa
h sure - stAts nGn6of q nek4erA
and Ma A>Aauf1hG cHes the Sq{leot
pAs< q tAe bust A4ersse IA4Sssn
Dspaytm eat ears AteAahend W.
9ff1on
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-01-28

Miss Esther Coleman. 81 Appomat-
tox, Is spending some time with her
cuuatnH. tbs Misses Hunter In West
Grace street
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-01-28

Miss Ethel Boudar. who spent the
weekend in Norfolk as the guest OF
Miss Elizabeth Payne, has returned to
her home In this city.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-01-28

Ma. $500 .*..-..~... 0fss-sss..a<...
name -.~ea y. $3.50 .....,..re.s.sss.
Aadrsss .sss.w~s svs ~s~ 4. ssts<s ssxe.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-01-28

Mrs. Dolores Cans has returned t.
her home near Baltimore, after visi
to friends in this city.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-01-28

Miss Lucy Turner. of Fauquier, Ii
the guest OF Miss Emily Royal. a,
her home in West avenue.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-12-02
"MILE OF PENNIES" FUND
is RAPIDLY INCREASING
Jack Palmer, Six Years Old, Dis
tinguished Among Contributors
to Children Of Belgium.

Jack Palmer. six years old, living at
1880 Belmont street, is the mascot of
the mile of pennies" fund for relief
of the children Of Belgium, being col
lected under the direction of Mrs Ellis
Logan. chairman Of the District Fed
Grafton Of Women's Clubs.
The very first day that the fund was
open Jack brought In rs cents that he
had earned by being a good boy in
school for q whole week. Yesterday he
turned in 34.26 that he had earned"
since, and promised that he was going
to work hard and hoped to get more
than $40 before the fund closes. His
contributions have been placed in a lit
tie loving cup all by themselves.
Other Contributions.
The stranger within our gates" pile
got ,the largest donations yesterday
amounting to nearly S.. showing that
there are Q good many tourists in
Washington at this time.
Five feet of pennies were contributed
by the anti-su1ragists. and the sui.
frage contributions were increased by
Mrs. Augustus knight added six feet
and three inches to the donation Of
Chapter c. P. E. o.
A woman living in the Kenesaw
apartment gave contribution that she
had saved by abstainins from matinees
last week.
Two other states have been heard
from where collections are being taken
UP for the mile OF pennies. Mrs. N: w.
that she 10 making . collection for the
fund. Mrs.. Logan has had word from
etA111ng. NJ, her ohildhood homA that
bGhs Weusn thsss who wee her y1ay-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-12-02
JEWS FACE GREATEST CRISIS.
Committee Selects Officers to Direct
Its War Relief Work.

NEW YORK. December 1.-The
greatest crisis that has faced the Jew
ish people in modern times" now con-
fronts that race, In the opinion OF the
American Jewish relief committee Tor
sufferers of the war. This committee,
organized here in October at confer
enca of more than 100 national Jewish
bodies, has announced the election Of
Louis Marshall as chairman, Cyrus L.
Sulzberger as secretary and Felix M.
Warburg as treasurer.
With the announcement was issued
an appeal for funds to assist the COM
mittec to aid impoverished Jews in the
European nations at war. 1t was
stated that more than 100000 Jews
live within the area of conflict, and
that 5000, 900 of them are in the actual
war zone in Poland, Galicia and along
the whole Russian frontier.
Hunger. disease. restitution in its
EXTREMIST FORM" the appeal declares,
confront a Jewish population as nu-
merous as that of Belgium.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-12-02
Woo0war9 & Iotbrop
New York-WASHVNGTON-Par
Fine Warm Apparel
for Babies.
Excellent Holiday Gifts.

You could not please a mother
more than by giving her baby
some of these fine quality wear
ing apparel in the daintiest styles
for winter wear.
Long White Cashmere Coats. large
cape embroidered in pretty sprays:
dainty hand-scalloped edge: all silk
lined. $500.
cape and turn-back cuffs. silk lined and
finished with scalloped edge. e6.75.
Infants First Short Coats, large
hand-embroidered cape: made through
out of fine cashmere; thoroughly silk
Infants First Short White Corduroy
Coats. some have large capes and
others in box style with turn-back
cuffs. $500.
Infants Corded Silk Bonnets. turn
and silk lined, Soc.
Infants Corded Silk Bonnets, turn
back piece trimmed with lace, silk lined
and finished with dainty ribbon ties.
76c.
Infants Corded Silk Bonnets. with a
dainty hand-scalloped and dotted edge.
beautified by shirred lace and ribbon
ties, S1.5O.
white and light blue and pink bands.
and crown finished with large ball, soc
each.
Infants Knitted Leggins, with and
without feet: drawstring at waist. zoe
each.
Infants Fine All-wool Knitted Leg
gins. with or without feet, and draw
string at waist, $1.OO each.
Infants Plain White Sweaters, also
those trimmed with pink and blue i'm
dainty tints: We neck style, S1..5 each.
Infants Plain White Sweaters. with
high turnover collar and cuffs; 32.:5
and $3.50 each.
Infants White NIittens, with thumb,
25c pair.
Infants Hand knitted White Mirtens.
Soc pair.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-12-02
A Graceful, Well Corseted Figure
With Treco Corsets.

Treco Corsets are increasing in
their value and desirability in the
estimation of all women. Prac-
tically unknown two years ago,
they are now asked for with reg
ularity.
The Treco material is one peculiarly
suited to modern corset needs: it pos
sesses frmness and durability. yet
not without pliability and the giving
qualities which make for comfort and
ease.
Grecian Treco. such as is used in the
Bien Jolie Corsets is the best quality.
and most suitable for corseting pur-
poses. These Corsets are designed and
boned with every care for comfort and
excellence. They are remarkably light
in weight.
We show Treco Corsets in
number of models, and shall be
glad to have our patrons ask to
see them.
$3.50 to $3.50 pair.
NOTE-Treco Corsets are recon-
mended for convalescents after surgical
operations. for young girls and all
women who want the easiest and most
comfortable corset possible.
Third floor. Eleventh street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-12-02

mates as little girls are making a COL
lection to swell the fund Of pennies.
Similar notices have come from places
in New York and Ohio.
Aids to Be in Costume.
Friday and Saturday Mrs. Logan will
be assisted in receiving at the Ogram
station, 18th street and Pennsylvania
avenue. by two young women in Bel
gian costume.
1t has been decided to send the money
collected for the mile of pennies"
Christmas morning. directed to the
Queen of Belgium, with the message.
Peace on earth, good will toward
men,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-12-02

ernoon, and his failure to return homo
last night alarmed his relatives.
The police started a search for him
last night. They failed to find the
slightest trace Of him. however, and this
morning they were no nearer a solu-
ton Of the mystery surrounding the
disappearance of the octogenarian than
they were last night.
This morning William T. Belts, 901
g street northeast, son of the missing
man. renewed his request Of the police
to make a thorough search for his
father.
the aged man left his sons home at
eth and q streets with a pair of shoes
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-12-02

ing a congressional investigation into
the condition of the army. navy and
coast defenses of the United States, as
the first step in a proposed country
wide campaign to insure the enact
ment OF national and state legislation
necessary for maintaining national Sc
curity. was created here last night at
a meeting Of $50 representative citi-
gems of New York.
Resolutions were passed asking
President Wilson to act speedily upon
Representative Gardeners resolution re-
Questing an investigation into the ar
mament of the United States and au-
thorixing the appointment by Chairman
Stanwood Menken of a committee of
fifty to organize branches of the new
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-12-02
The Highest Quality Travelling Goods
for Christmas Gifts.

The Highest Quality Travelling Goods
for Christmas Gifts.
useful and beautiful piece of luggage always good gift,
whether for extensive traveller only the occasional
The Travelling Goods Department
the fourth floor, directly in front of the roth
elevators
TRAVELLING BAGS OF ALL KINDS STYLES AND LEATH-
ERS.
Cowhde Bags. Pigsin Bags
Grain Leather Bags, Seal Leather Bags,
English Kit Bags.
Bags finely necessary toilet articles ivory
ebony finishes
SUIT CASES FOR MEN AND WOMEN
e. ~ inch and large Sizes depths Styles
high quality feathers Made according the best
finest travelling goods specialists
TRUNKS FOR EVERY PURPOSE.
Dress Trunks Wardrobe Trunks
Hat Trunks
Packing Trunks, School Trunks.
Sole Washington agents for the Innovation Wardrobe Trunks
Every consideration has been these Trunks making them
convenient, durable and moderate in price
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-12-02

to leave at a shoemaker's. and from the
shoe shop he was going to the home
OF his daughter, where he resided.
1t is stated that Mr.. Belts had been
delayed on his trip between the two
houses several times. but not until yes
terday did he remain away any length
Of time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-12-02
Buys Wheat for the Belgians.

CHICAGO, December 2.-Purchasing
agents of the Rockefeller Foundation
bought $500 bushels of wheat in Chi
cago markets yesterday for relief OF
the starving Belgians, it was learned
today. The Belgian Relief Association
also bought 900 bushels. The wheat
will be shipped free of charge to east
ern ports.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-12-02

league throughout the country. The
league was formed. the resolutions
stated, because under the changed
conditions of international relations il
may not be wise to continue to fntrust
our national defense to hurried emer
gency measures
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-12-02
Wornen's Slippers:

w SeA1~1o -
Himalaya Cloth Boudoir Slippers,
$1.o0 and $1.50 pair-of imitation
rajah silk, in pink, blue and lavender,
with and without heels.
Suede Dressing Slippers, $1:5o
pair-black, tan, gray and red, with
quilted Innings. finished with silk
pompons.
Felt Juliets, s1.so pair-riehly fur
trimmed; low heels.
Felt Opera Slippers, SIPS pair
in black, red and navy; low
heels and flexible leather soles.
Tailor-made Comfy Felt Moe
casins, $1.00 pair-in black, brown,
oxford, chinchilla, gray and red.
Ribbon trimmed Peerless Comfy
Felt Moccasins, $l.50 pair-in pretty
colors.
Indian Moccasins, S1.50 and $500
pair-Hiawatha and Iroquois elkskin.
Chinese Silk Slippers, $500 pair
richly hand embroidered.
Satin Dressing Slippers, $500
pair-shown in black, pink, blue, Law
ender and gray and trimmed with
pompons; wood Cuban heels.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-12-02
HANDSOME GIFT NIGHTMARES.

HANDSOME GIFT NIGHTMARES.
Tine Most Attractive Christmas Suggestions That
the Housefurnishing Store Cam Offer
Metalware of this occupy place honor the mod
well appointed Not only beautiful in their shining metals
and Designs but of everyday service Certainly most
sensible and desirable gift things
Chafng Dishes priced from. $500 to $1,000
Coffee Pecolators, priced from. 80. $500 to $13.25
Crumb Trays and Scrapers, priced. .75c to $aso
Serving Trays cretonne centers. .... 100 to 5000
Solid Mahogany Serving Trays. $3.50 to 5000
Casseroles nickel frames ............ $1ss to $500
Fish and Steak Planks, pierced nickel frames. 1915
Sherbet Egg Grapefruit Cups. SITS and $aoo
Carving Sets, and three pieces. $500 to $500
Folding Tray Wagons, each. $1,000
Universal Coffee Percoators. $500
NOTEChafng Coffee Pecolators for with cleo
trcty alcohol The designs the
shown nickel and copper, and
with two combined and trimmings Of ebony.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-12-02
SEEK OCTOGENARIAN
MISSING FROM HIS HOME
Thomas Belts Disappeared Yesterday
and Police Can Find No
Trace Of Him.

Thomas Belts. eighty years old, who
lived with his daughter, Mrs. Anna B.
English. at 704 A street southeast. dis
appeared about / o'clock yesterday aft
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-12-02
SECURITY LEAGUE FORMED.
Will Ask Congress to Investigate
Nations Coast Defenses.

NEW YORK, December 1.-The Ma
tional Security League. a new organi-
cation which will work toward caus-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-12-02
Mems Slippers:


Tan Suede Opera
Slippers, $500 pair.
Tan Calfskin Opera
Slippers, $3.50 pair.
Tan and Black Dom
COLA Kidskin Romeos,
$3.50 pair.
Black Felt Romeos;
$3.50 pair-with leath-
er soles.
Felt Opera Slippers,
$1.50 pair-with leather
soles; black and OK
ford gray.
Indian Moccasins,
SITS and $500 pair
Hiawatha and Iroquois
elkskin, in beaded and
burnt leather designs.
Bath Slippers, $1.00
pair-made of terry
cloth, in many colors.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-12-02

Misses, Girls and Children's
Slippers:
Comfy Felt Moccasins, $l.0o and
Sl.25 pair-Dutch kid design.
Red Felt Juliettes, $1.00 and $l.25
pair-with leather soles and spring
heels.
Indian Moccasins. $1.0o and $l.2s
pair-Hiawatha and Iroquois elkskin,
in beaded and burnt leather designs.
Infants Shoes, Soc pair-Soft-
Sole Shoes, Moccasins and Ankle
Ties.
Boys and Youths Slippers:
Dancing Pumps, $500 pair-pat-
ent leather and gun metal calfskin.
Tan Kidskin House Slippers,
$1.50 pair-opera style, with suede
lining
Felt Romeos, $1.50 pair-Oxford
gray, with leather soles.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-12-02

FROM THE BOOK STORE
These Gift Suggestions Are Timely.
oft
nmereya
odandWh Book.
Phelps
for Novels
Price,
The in 6vos.c
~I5o 6vos,h lf1ether
rscfoaru un.hrdoed
wGenany
hard dictionary unabridged ~1&0o
Germany Fighting MACHINE by f"F' HENDERSON,
esand Heoins o VIM
o'a"""'
Synonym Antony nc Prepoit
nda of L.
d an-Indencroe 81
Price $2oo
McCluesAu s,.o
NV Own Bible Dictionary ed by Bc
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-12-02
"ARTBRONZ" BOOK ROCKS
Distinctive Gifts,
Unusual Prizes,

Fine for Decorative and Practical Use.
A beautiful finish of bronze is used on a baser
metal, with the same richness and durability that
solid bronze would have. Modelling, workman:
ship and finish the finest.
Such subjects as "Scribes," Evil Spirit,
Unfinished Sketch Gladiator" "DArtagnan,"
elephants" and others.
Priced at $500 each.
Book Consoles, $500 to $12.5o pair.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-12-02

OTHER UNUSUALLY HANDSOME
GIFTS.
Playing Cards in leather cases.
Score Cards in leather cases.
Poker and Bridge Sets in leather cases.
Poker Chips in leather cases.
Dominoes in leather cases.
Waterman's Ideal Fountain Pens.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-12-02
HOLIDAY STATIONERY
i'm FANCY BOXES.

Our assortment of Boxed Holiday Stationery
is exceptionally large, and ranges from the simple
boxes of inexpensive stationery at 25c to the large
and elegant cabinets with the finest quality sta
tonery in all sizes and colors, arranged in various
compartments, and priced up to $500.
Fancy Boxes, with best linen stationery;
drawer and tray arrangement, $1.oo each.
Cretonne Covered Boxes of Stationery in
many beautiful designs; paper, envelopes and cor
respondence cards, soc to $1.25.
MIN Aaau,E Eleven
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-12-02
Gift Selection is Easily Made From the Large Display
of Christmas Slippers.


SHOWN SUCH BROAD VARIETY OF
STYLES AND THE HIGHEST PRICED SORTS ARE
ALLOW THEIR
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-12-02
HANDSOME AND USEFUL GIFTS FOR THE
DESK AND LIBRARY.

OulIdOl0 SELECTIONS IOT
Gift obligations can be filled handsomely and
ell as artistic excellence, in the Desk and Libr
Never have we shown such remarkably ext
ieces been so handsome or so attractive in appe
The artistic character of all these Offer
ings and their extreme practically assure
constant use-the prices are most agreea-
bic. What more desirable qualities could
gift contain?
BRASS DESK AND LIBRARY
FITTINGS
Desk Sets, $3.50 to $780,
Childrens Desk Sets, S. to $500
Calendars, soc to $o75.
Letter Clips, soc to $1.75.
Pencil Stands, 25c, soc and 75c.
Paper Knives, 25c to $500.
Inkwells, SOC to $3.50.
Book Ends and Letter Racks, $Ioo to $I2 s
Desk Pads, with brass corners, S1.oo to $8oe
Roller Blotters, soc to $3.50.
Spiral Pencil Holders, $I.oo and $1.5o.
Quill Pens, 75c each.
Library Sets, soc to $3.50.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-12-02

LEATHER DESK FITTINGS.
Books bound in the finest quality leather and
containing the excellent papers that the fastdous
will be pleased to receive.
Memorandum Books, Address Books, En-
gagement Books, Visiting Lists. Writing
Folios, Blank Books, Guest Books, Mem
orandum Pads.
Writing Portfolios in pin seal leather, red and
blue, fitted with writing pad, inkwell and compart-
ments for paper, envelopes and stamps, $3.50 to
$500 each.
PERSONAL CHRISTMAS
GREETING CARDS
What Is Private Christmas card3
A Private Christmas Gard is Special Greet
ing Card imprinted with the name and address OF
the sender, possibly the monogram die or coat OF
arms to lend exclusive distinction.
This style of card is becoming more popular
each season. ..,
We are showing great number of beautiful
designs for selection.
Orders are taken by means of Sample Albums,
which may be seen in our Stationery Department.
The cards may be obtained in quantities of II,
IS, 50 and upward.
Main door, street.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-07-07
HOW TO MAKE A REAL
WRINKLE REMOVER

In these days of cleverly advertised
"beautifiers" of 81 varieties and more
it is hard for woman to believe she can
make simple home remedy for those
hateful marks of age, worry and ill
ness, which will do her more good and
cost her much less than the average
made preparation. There's nothing in
the world so effective for removing or
preventing wrinkles, crows feet and
creases as solution made by dissolv-
ing an ounce of pure powdered saXolite
in a half pint of witch hazel. Every
druggist has the ingredients.
Use this harmless mixture daily as a
refreshing lotion, bathing the face in it
two or three minutes at time. The
quick and satisfactory results viii sur
prise you. Even the first application
produces wonderful improvement The
wrinkles are less in evidence and the
face has firm, "sold,' comfortable
| feeling.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-07-07
RIG BUBBLES PRICKED.

IT~HE New York Times says Of the Claim company > >
failure that t is house of cards when mas Ialle
and the Wall Street Journal declares tnat the Dig
cornoration "faied because it was based on conf
ation Of wholesale and retail business whlcn imposed
~ Il financial burden heavier than it could bear IL
declares that the late j. Morgan who is SAID 10 nave
been interested in financing the topheavy concern saw
bs clearly and that ut is not too much to say thaC mao
no heen alive the result would have been 1oreseeh aho
therefore rendered largely harmless
In the opinion of the Springfield Republican, wnat tne
Now Haven was in railroading the Clatln company
seems to have been in merchandising The parallel IN IN
come wavs is striking In both cases one tlnds the ou
vol established concern with character beyond re-
nroach and reputation for unfailng profits and dvl
bends transformed into an overweghted unWeldy ana
unmanapeabIe enterprise. Ideas of business prudence
tested bv centuries of experience were thrown TO the
winds III financing them. The principle OF combination
was supposed to carry some magic with it capable OF null
lifyng even the multiplication table"
It is very evident that the craze Tor gganCc enter
prises and monopoes is passing in America.
In the last few years we have seen good many OF
these bubbles, especially in the railroad line, prcked
They go counter to experience and good BUSINESS ana
is time their day should come to close -,
Clearly their collapse has nothing to do with general
trade conditions present prospective except to bring
them to sounder toundatlon.