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Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-05-07

Freeiand. Pa--Two persons x.-.
shot In clashes between shsrins ss..
ties and striking mctormen ana 80
ductors Of the Lehigh Valley rr.r-s.,
company and their sympaihizers her.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-05-07
No. SIx-sIxIY.SIX

This is a prescription prepared 80
pecially for Malaria or chiils ard
Fever. Five or SIX doses viii break
any case. and n taken then as a tonic
the fever will not return. 75c-Adv.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-05-07
RQoEINGS

We believe that NE carry the largest
stocks OF rootnxs In the south. IN painted
and g~aivanized steel. rubber and eompo-
siron. all prices. Sc per sguare. CON-
plete. and up Try ~Pzrofd.~ the King %
Rubber Roofing Ten years without .
rush Pfdx~on-rhomas Irun Company.
Iron. Steel. Railway and Mn Supplies.
Memphis. Tern~sze~. Adv.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-05-07

Chieago-A<ssning struck the club
house OF the asnewood County Giro
At sSarthmo~ south Of here. causing
q IRE which assruyed the building.
The loss Vas snzased NJ sI50.0ea-
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-05-07

It is often easier to read a man thar
it is to make use Of the knoWledgs
gained.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-05-07

3 teke~
bic Compound the
praise IL deserves.
for ! have taken IL
at different times
and il always ~
lieved me whe q
other Medicines
failed, and when I
hear . woman COM
plain ! always rec
ornmend itLAstwin
ter 1 Was attacked
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-05-07

Wrighs's Indian Vegetable Pfnh hsv>
proved their worth for Is yearh Tea ia
yoanelf now. Send for sample 70 "a PaEi
81. New York Adv.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-05-07

Common sympsems In Children
are headache. high temperature. foul
breath. picking at nose. and grinding
Of teeth. sure Indications Of worms
Give the child Frey's vermtfage &C
eorting TO directions and watch re-
suits At all dealers .Sc-Aav.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-05-07

Shreveport. La-Augustus Boone G
Confederate veteran. took poisoa \,
mistake for quinine at his home kers
and died before physicians could ~
lieve him.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-05-07

English society women plan to open
ten shops at several Of the coatinentai
resorts
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-05-07

VIM eurs your Rhssmssism and an
kinds Of aches and pains-Neurslgia.
Cramps. Cole. Sprains. Bruises. Cuts.
Old Sores. Burma. etc Antissptie
AnsdynaL Pries 1xe-Ahv.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-05-07

We are always suspicious OF the
person who gives the same amount
Of laugh to every joke We tell
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-05-07

Newport. R. L-sn rssodore A.
Havemeyer. formerly 1t N.x York
aud Newport. is dea4 "a p1ersapa
according 10 a cable nsssax. 1890
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-05-07

The chap who keeps everiastngiy
at ii aceomplishes a lot OF thiags that
are not necessarily worth the effort
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-05-07
Toe Soon

Did Jack impress you muchF-
No. II vas the first time he had
eaIled-Nev York World.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-05-07

Z He looks like q fool,- But. papa.
- asked me to marry him. He
has. Well. don't ever tell me I can't
size up peopleL"-Houston Post.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-05-07

Some women can smile in the face
Of adversely Just as IL they meant IL
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-05-07

DR.. Pierr~'s Pleasant Pellets regulate
and invigorate stomach. liver and boxeis.
s~ugzreoated. tiny ~granuies. easy 20 take -
candy. ADV.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-05-07

You may sum the duty Of yoar life
in the giving Of praise worthify. and
being yourselves worthy Of n-RuE
hin
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-05-07
Modern FARMING.

Cityman-Do you keep bees,
Countrymsn-No. there are mors
Hp-to-date methods Of getting stung-
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-05-07

Good intentions will often steer q
fellow into a lot Of trouble.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-05-07

Miss Katherine B. Davis. commits
sioner OF corrections in New Ydh
city. is a baseball fan
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-05-07
Tire Difference
Defined

A literary genius Is one whom ma
ture lets In on the ground nOor. and
whom the publishers force to live in
an attic.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-05-07

Fond aother-WeII Tommy. what
are you going 20 do for the when you
grow up Toumy--H I can afford
IL I'm going to send you 70 some high
toned establishment. where ycu viii
get n fine educafton-
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-05-07

Men who pose as judges OF human
nature get a good many hard bumps
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-05-07

Putnam Fadeless Dyes gGaraatee
satisfaction. Adv.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-05-07

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oAc4s ADV.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-05-07

Css Roman Eye Bal.sa for seAldlus sea-
sA;lon In eyes and ianAnnAsioe Of eyes 90
eyelids. ADV.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-05-07

There's only q thing a woman
loves better than 10 BE- told . secret.
and that Is 10 ind IL out for herself.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-05-07
W. Mu.1 H.~e NJ

Pessimist-The cost Of living b -
rfble.
opumist-But its worth he prsea.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-05-07

1t Is possible to De active. Jealous
and diIigsut. and still go to the dogs.
Such q fate Is regularly that Of the
1ea
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-05-07

One Of the most prstszttoas tsvn
planning schemes ever msditafed Is
to be undertaken at Delhi. India
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-05-07
FEELS LIKE
A new WOMAN


Piqu>. Ohio.-"I would be very IN
grateful II | failed to give Lydia E
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-05-07

Most Of US can't even do our duty
without making a fuss about IL.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-05-07

Fertuaxts Indians
In . composition dealing with the
habits and customs Of American In
dams. a boy deeply impressed with
their free-andeasy life wrote the fol-
loving: The Indians had few laws.
but they were well violated
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-05-07

He has . born teachers eye
I suppose you can tell that BY the
pupils in them
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-05-07

Examine carefully every bottle Of
CASTORIA, a safe and sure remedy for
The Denison review., 1914-12-09
COLLEGE NOTES.

The Basket ball season has opened
and the boys have practised several
times. The first nights practice four
teams were out. With earnest and
continued practice We look for splcn-
did team.
Among those who entered school
this week were, Rachel Blume, Bessie
Hunt, William l'lemming, Arthur John
son, Fred Kolls. Henry Taneburg and
Elmer Lindsren,
Ethel Turin and Ruth Peterson spen
Sunday at their homes in, and near
liiron.
George Lind. from Kiron was down
Saturday and Sunday visitis his broth
CT and friends at the College.
Ward Tucker is employed as travel
ing salesman by the Reesbers Cloth
ing company.
A new grammar class has been Or
Sanized.
During Miss Steers absence the diff
lercnt students have taken up the
practice of teaching. which will be
found very helpful.
The Denison review., 1914-12-09

Miss Gencvieve Richards visited Mr..
and Mrs. Roscoe Saunders in Manila
over Sunday.
Mr.. Carl Denkcr. of Ashton, S. d.,
arrived in the city last week for a
short visit at the home OF his aunt,
Mrs. Andrew LOrenzcn.
Mrs. Adam Short, OF Vail, and her
guest. Miss Minnie Alley. of Omaha,
were in the city Saturday shopping
and visiting with friends.
| Miss Florence Cook, who has had
charge of the Snow school of dress
making in Denison for the past few
months, returned to her home at
Miles.
MIR. and Mrs. Tom McGrath, of
Schlcswig, were among those from
out OF town who attended the funeral
OF Mrs. Meehan held in Dcnison last
Wednesday.
Mrs. T.. G,lick and Mrs. G. l.. Voss
left yesterday foi' Jefferson. where
they will visit at the S. j. Nelson
home. They expect to so down to Dcs
Mcines for visit with friends before
returning home the last of the week
Mrs. 0. NJ Criswcll who was SO
seriously injured in an auto accident
a few weeks ago, has improved so that
she is able to be up and around again
She was hurt in an accident near the
Bale farm west Of Denison. and while
no bones were broken, she was badly
bruised.
| MIR. and Mrs. Leon Cassaday and
children were called to Orion, ILL.,, last
week on account of the death of Mrs
Cassaday's mother Mrs. w. l.. Hitch
cock. Mrs. Hitchcock was taken sud
denly i'll and passed away at hos
! pital in Moline and her daughter had
not known that she was even sick, sc
| the news came as a great shock to her
c. NJ. Dybbro returned Friday from
Lincoln, where he was called on ac
count of the death of his grandmOth
CT, Mrs. Marie Dybbro. Mrs. Dybbro
who was "a years of age, slipped and
fell at the home OF her daughter in
Lincoln and broke her hip bone, bu,
on account of her advanced age she
did not recover from her injury. She
leaves husband who is now in his
SSth year.
Clarence Chamberlin has all of the
motorcycle fans excited over a new
contrivance which he bitches onto his
motorbikc, thus carrying two additions
al passengers. Two baskets are fas
tened on the machine, one on either
side of the driver. and though there
are no extra wheels the machine will
run evenly balanced with three pagsen
gers. Clarence says that it is almost
impossible to Overturn it asN it acts
very much the same as Il gyroscope.
Mrs. William Gates, daughter OF Nh
and Mrs. N. Staininger. OF this city
who resides in Sioux City, was badly
hurt on Tuesday OF last week when
she fell down the cellar stairs in her
home. Mrs. Gates was doing her
house work and had occasion to &c
to the basement and fell from the
top stair to the basement. She was
unconscious for several hours and
was found by ncighbor woman who
happened in and discovered her at the
loot OF the stairs. and q physician was
called to administer to her. Word
was sent to Denison last Tuesday and
Miss Nell Staininger left to help care
| for hnr a-- -
The Denison review., 1914-12-09
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.
Monday, Nov. 30, 1914.

Monday, Nov. 30, 1914.
Henry +. G. Schroeder and wife to
Ernest X. Plousll-SH SEA 3i-S4-4l
Con. $10,S00.
Kate Miller and husband to John A
Walters-Lot 5, block 8, Dow City
Con. $1.O0.
A. A. Conrad and wife to Mary A
Nichols, Gertrude y. Talcott-Lot is
block 9. Buffers add. Arion. Con. $500
Jerome Slcchta and wife to Sears
, McHenry-Lots 4, 5. &. Z, 8, 3, block
81, Denison. Con. $3.50.
NJ. Wieland and wife to Fred Boett
ger, Jr.-Lot q, block 1872, Dcnison
Con. $210.
Sears McHenry and wife to Fred
Boettger-Lot 1, block 131, Denison
Con. $3.50
Jemima Walters to Kate Millcr-E
$3.50 acres w. so acres NE SWA 80
S2-lo. Con. $1G5O.
Celia Blackman, widow. to j. w
Miller, .Ir.-Lot 4, block 12l, Denison
Con. $4,000.
J. w. Miller. Jr. and wife to Celia
Blackman-E. 20 1T. lot 4, block 1906
Dcnison. Con. $25oo.
Wednesday, Dec. 2. 1914.
Charles Smith and wife to John
Walters-Lots 10. II and II, block Il3
Dow City. Con. $500.
N. K. Wilder and wife to Isabel s
and G.. NJ. Wilder-Lot Is, block g.
Dow City. Con. $500.
John II. Reimers and wife to Henry
krohnke-Lot 5, block 81, SchleSWiS
Con. $3.50.
The Denison review., 1914-12-09
C.. 4 NJ w. shinments.

Agent Wulf OF the Northwestern re-
ports the following shipments over
tliat road during the, past week:
Doud Milling Co... i car of flour to
Nicola; l car of flour to Webster City:
| car of flour to Boone: l car of flour
to Milwaukee,; cars OF corn to State
street: car Of oats to Cedar Rapids.
Farmers Coop. Society: cars OF
hogs to So. Omaha; 2 cars of corn to
State street; 2 cars of oats to State
street.
Nicholson Produce Co.. 1 car dressed
poultry to State street.
Fee & Kobler: | car of contractors
outfit to Casey.
W. II. Mcradden, car OF horses to
u. S. Yards.
The Denison review., 1914-12-09
Miss Bessie Hall, Of Dunlap. was in

Miss Bessie Hall, of Dunlap. was in
tho city Saturday.
Harry Knowles was up from Arion
Monday calling on friends.
Mrs. l.. J. Cochran. of Richards, Wis
tied friends here Saturday.
A. J. Darling was down from Dcloit
Monday transacting business.
A. Fl. Kuhlman was over from Ute
Monday transacting business
Miss Mary Young. of Dunlap, called
on friends in the city Saturday.
Miss Ethel How was up from Dun
lap last Saturday visiting friends.
j. A. Healy, of Charter Oak, trans
acted business in Denison Monday.
Mrs. Emmett Roberts, of Dunlap.
called on friends i'll Denison Monday.
Mrs. George Weiss, OF Dow City,
was a pleasant visitor here Saturday.
Chas. Wore was DIP from Dow City
Friday having some dental work done.
Miss Mamie Potter. of Dow City,
called OH friends in the city Satur-
day.
Frank Iidworth, of Dow City, was
pleasant business visitor here Sat
urday.
Mr.. and Mrs. G.. II. Best were up
from Dow City Saturday doing some
trading.
A. l.. McElwain. of near Charter
Oak, was business caller in Denison
Monday.
Mr.. Arnold Brockman. of West Side,
transacted business in Denson Thurs
day last.
Miss Grace Lea, of Glidden, was an
over Sunday guest at the Rev. j. l..
Boyd home.
Mrs. j. II. Eiffcrt was among those
from West Side who shoppcd in Deni-
son Friday.
Mrs. Henry Witt and children We're
up from Arion Saturday shopping and
calling on friends.
Miss Hattie Hall visited her sister.
Mrs. II. D. Jones, in Schlcswis last
Thursday and Friday.
Misses Helen and Lois Goddard
were up from Dow City Saturday shop
ping and calling on friends.
Miss Nellie Welsh was over from
Buck Grove Saturday spending the
day with friends in Dcnison.
A. b. Lorenzen and family motored
up to Schleswig Sunday and spent the
day at the p. c. Iiolander home.
Miss Mollie Adams, of Charter Oak,
was the guest of Miss Rhea Cummings
in Denisnn Thursday and Friday.
Mrs. Williams and Miss Della Fox.
of Dunlap. were among the out OF
town shoppers in Denison Monday.
Ed Kcpford, of Arion. was in Deni-
son Monday transacting business and
shaking hands with his many friends.
Misses Verna, Grace, Hattie and
Dewey Voss were here from West
Side Saturday visiting at the Charles
Bollen home.
'''The Master Key" will appear in
serial form in the Review, commcnc-
ing next week. Don't fail to read the
opening installment.
Mrs.,.l. Il. Bale and daughter, Mar
Saret, returned yesterday from Oma-
ha. where they spent two days visiting
her mother, Mrs. Meyer.
Dan Scanan and Mike Giblin, of
Vail. were among those from out of
town who attended the funeral Of Mrs.
Meehan in Denison last Wednesday,.
MIR. and Mrs. r. NJ. Trusdell return
cd to their home at Sioux City Mon
day after few days visit at the
home of her parents, Rev. and Mrs.
j. l.. Boyd.
Mr.. and Mrs. Raymond Conner re-
turned Friday from Council Bluffs.
where they spent a week at the home
of Mrs. Conner's parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
w. II. Dudley.
Mrs. c. J. Kemming went down to
Omaha last week to care for the John
Campbell children while their mother
is; confined in the hospital after a
serious operation.
The Denison review., 1914-12-09
items Of a
4ccai Kind
Send us your news.
Short course all next week.

Short course all next week.
Mrs. Paul Rosburg was a shopper in
this city Friday.
Mrs. }. Rundlett, of Vail, was Den
1son shopper Friday.
Public sales advertised in the Re
VicW arc read in $500 homes.
Miss IIilda Sclnoor visited friends
in Dunlap several days last week.
Mr.. Ben Pautsch was in OMAHA last
Wednesday transacting business.
Mrs. Geo. Fritz, of Dow City, was a
pleasant caller here last Wednesday.
Eugene Crandall, of Dow City, was
a business visitor lin DcnisOn Friday
Mr.. VIM. Dctleis was down from
West Side Friday transactins busi-
ness. 'tfiA
Miss Margaret Mclienry visited at
the Butler home in TT. Dodge Satur,
day and Sunday. =,
Jacob Sachau was down from De
lott Thursday transacting business at
the county capital.
Read the first installment of "The
Master Key" which appears in the
next issue of the Review.
Conrad REM, OF Dunlap, arrived in
Denison Friday for a. few days visit
at the Herman Hilk home.
Miss Catherine Murphy was up from
Dunlap last Wednesday spending the
day with friends in the city.
Mrs. T. Il. Pearson and Mrs. L. l..
Barber were in Omaha last Wednesday
spending the day with friends.
Mr.. and. Mrs. Fred Moellcr were
down from Deloit Thursday spending
the day with friends in the city.
Mrs Chas. Bartchcr returned home
last week from Boone, where she ell
joyed a weeks visit with relatives.
Mrs Mary Simmerman and children.
Walter and Lucy, were over from Ma
nilla Saturday shopping and visiting
with friends.
: Mr. Herbert Connell and Mr.. John
Schaupp. OF Omaha. were guests at
the Carl Kuellnle home in Denison
over Sunday.
Mrs, Matte Holmes returned last
week from ColfaX. where she has been
for several weeks at tho sanitarium
taking treatment.
Mr IT. II. Blackburn. cashier of the
Iowa National bank at Des Moincs,
was in tho city last "Wednesday on
some bank business.
Mrs John c. Suhr. of Fremont, Neb..
and Mrs. Hans Hagge, OF Charter Oak.
we're pleasant week end guests ut the
home of Mrs. John Rohwcr.
Miss Caroline, Clristianscn left last
week for her home s,e Exira. where she
Will remain for Il few weeks visit be-
fore returning tc Denison.
Mrs. Amy Rees and children. OF Dun
lap, were in DenisOn several days last
week visiting al the home OF her par
ents. MI. and Mrs., George Lyon.
Will L. Jochims and Herman p.
Schroeder, of Lake Park. arrived in
Dcnison last week for IL few days Wis
it with relatives in and near Denison.
Mrs. r. l.. Harrison and daughter.
of Grand Island. Neb., arrived in Deni-
son last week fora visit at the home
Of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. S. NJ.
Kelly.
Paul Rosburg, Of Hinton. arrived IN
Denison last week and will spend the
winter here attending school and as
sisting in the Office Of his brother, DR..
A. H. Rosburg.
The first installmcnt of "rhe Master
Key will appear in next weeks issue
of tho Review. Don't fail to read this
story for it is one OF the biggest hits
that has appeared for years.
The Denison review., 1914-12-09

Crawford county was visited on
Monday with the first read snow fall
of the season and the ground is now
blanketed with a fine covering of
snow. The snow began to fall early
in the morning and continued through
out the day without interruption but
the weather was so mild that it melt
ed to some extent forming slush. Coal
dealers welcomed the first snowfall
with great deal of enthusiasm as did
dealers il rubbers and 0vershoes.
The Denison review., 1914-12-09

Ralph Norris is assisting at the Kel-
ly shoe store during the Christmas
rush. Ralph has q position as sales
man with the Kelly Wholesale shoe
company, of Des Moines, but is home
for tho holidays.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-20
FRENCH ARMY HAS
 REACHED MoRHANeE.
There is Little Change in the Situation
 in Upper Alsace.

Paris, Aug. 19, 10.55 p. m.-The fol- lowing official statement was given out tonight:
 Latest adviceS are to the effect that the Trench army has reached Nor hange (Morchingen), in Alsace-Lor- raine, 19 miles southeast of Metz. Our advance was very rapid in the after noon beyond the River Seille, especial ly the central part of our line. At the end of the day we reached Delme, on one side, and Morhange or tffe~ other There is little change in the situa- tion in upper Alsace. We continue to advance in Vosges. The Germans have retaken the village of Vile, where we had an outpost. Our troops, debouch- ing on the Seille, have occupied Cha teau Salins and Dieuze, but face we'll fortified and strongly held positions. Our progress at first was necessarily slow.
 Our cavalry has had a successful encounter with the Germans at Floren- vile. Belgium. Very large German forces. it is announced, are crossing the Mouse between Liege and Namur.
 One of the French brigadiers has asked the commander in chief to make public the following fact: A French rhussar, made prisoner, was dragged by German soldiers into an Alsatian viI- lage and his throat was cut before the villagers, who testify to the deed.'
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-20
HUERTA AND FAMILY
 NARROWED IN LONDON
Are Occupying Apartments in an ob-
 -seure Hotel.


 London. Aug. 19. 9:30 p. m.-Ma- rooned in London because of war and the consequent interruption to travel Victoriano Huerta. former president of Mexico and his family made brief sightseeing tour about London to- day.
 Loading his party into two automo- piles, General Huerta instructed the driver to go to Trafalgar Square and Buckingham Palace. Suggestions that he might also care to see West minister Abbey and St. Pauls Cathe- dral were dismissed by General Hu- erta with an impatient "Only Trafal- gar Square and Buckingham Palace"
 General Huerta and family slipped into London unannounced and secured apartments in an obscure hotel where they have rested quietly for two days, worn out by the trip from Jamaica
 To inquiries as to his health General Huerta said he was well but tired out He will remain in England untfl Au- gust 24, when he will proceed to San lander Spain.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-20
Planning for
 Merchant Marine
PRESIDENT WILSON coNsuLTs
 LEADERS IN CONGRESS.
CALLS FOR s25.ooo,o ,ooo
For the Purchase of Ocean Going ves- sells to be Operated Under Direction of Government Shipping Board in Foreign Trade.

Washington, Aug. 1e.-Comprehen- sive plans were mapped out by tue administration today for buildings up the American merchant marine with government money for the immediate purpose of transporting the products of the United States to the warning pow CTS of Europe from South and Central America. President Wilson in con- sultation with democratic leaders of the senate and house approved a, plaE contemplating the expenditure of aa- proximately 25,0O0. 900 for the pur- chase of ocean going vessels to be op- erated under the direction of gov ernment shipping board in carrying on the foreign trade of the United States.
 Government Insurance.
 Government insurance of American ships and cargoes againS tthe risks of war would be provided for in a bill submitted to congress after it had been approved by the president The bill, another of the emergency measures de- signed to aid in moving exports. was introduced in the senate by Senator Clark of Arkansas, in the house by Representative Alexander. It would create a temporary bureau of war risk insurance in the treasury department and would appropriate $5,000,0 900 fer the payment of losses and $100,000 for the operation of the bureau.
 Purchase of Ships.
 The plans agreed on for the pur- chase by the government of ships in- clude the creation of shipping board to be composed of the president, the secretary of the treasury, the secretary Of commerce and the postmaster gen. eral, to have charge of securing the needed ships and fitting them out.