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Elmore County Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1910-1915, 1914-07-04
RAISING THE
SCHOOLHOUSE FLAG
A Fourth of July Poem

|
Today the birthright of her hopes the
younger nation sings
As on the pinons of the light the ban
ner lifts its wings.
Today the future on US smiles and stu
| dious abors cease
To set the flag above the school, our
fortress wall Of peace
War bugles old, storm beating drums
and veterans Scared and true
And children marching for the states
mid roses wined with dew.
Behind ye thrice hundred years, be-
fore thousand grand,
What says the past to you today, o
children of the Iand2
What are thy legends, o thou flag
that gaddenest land and sea?
What is thy meaning in the air amid
the jubilee?
Flag of the sun that sows for all,
Flag of the breeze that blows for all,
Flag of the sea that flows for all,
Flag of the school that stands for all,
Flag OF the people, one and all
The peaceful bugles blow and blow
across the silver sea.
What is thy meaning in the air? oh,
banner, answer me!
Oh, my America, whose flag we throne
amid the sky,
Beneath whose folds IT'S life to live and
noblest death to die,
hear the peaceful bugles blow across
the silver aea
And bless my God my palace stands a
cottage home in thee!
So speak the voices of the past. We
children Of the land,
Behind us thrice a hundred years, be-
fore thousand grand.
Such are the legends of yon flag that
sladdens land and sea;
such is the hand that scrolls the air
this day of jubilee.
Flag OF the sun that shines for all.
Flag of the breeze that blows for all,
Flag of the sea that flows for all,
Flag OF the school that stands for aIL
Flag OF the people, one and all
Hail, flag Of liberty, all hall
Hail, glorious years to comel
-Hezekiah 6uttsrworth in Youths
Companion.
Elmore County Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1910-1915, 1914-07-04

'Forty-fiye hundred killed in battle
at the taking of Zaccatecas," Is the
word from Mexico. If this keeps up
Villa will sooon have to import a
few armies for opponents, or go out
of the war business.
Elmore County Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1910-1915, 1914-07-04

One of our friends wanted to lick
us yesterday when We accused him OF
kissing the cook. And when we told
him he ought to be ashamed of him
self for not doing so he saw a great
light and rushed home and embraced
his wife for the first time in ten
years. Don't ask us.
Elmore County Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1910-1915, 1914-07-04
THE WILSON TANGO

Washington ia laughing at the evil
son Tango" the very latest develop
ment In the Wilson-Bryan Mexican
policy. 1t 10 described as follows:
One step forward
Three steps backward
Hesitate and then sidestep
Some just call il the Bryan Tango
Elmore County Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1910-1915, 1914-07-04

Every time private bank goes to
smash we read of a gang of pollti-
clans having their fingers In the
pie. The banking laws of some states
are so lax that, like the donkey, we
are progressing backwards.
Elmore County Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1910-1915, 1914-07-04

A Well street robber who steals
millions from railroads Is politely
termed "a gentleman of high finance.
The poor devil who steals loaf of
bread Is only thief.
Elmore County Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1910-1915, 1914-07-04

Why shouldn't President Wilson
feel peaved because a shave tail
lawyer cussed him on the golf links?
If you was president Of all these great
and glorious and rich and prosper
GUS United States wouldn't you feel
your Importance just a wee little bit?
Elmore County Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1910-1915, 1914-07-04

If some of our senators and con-
gressmen were suddenly dumped into
the ocean there would be an alarming
death rate among the fishes. There
are some things a fish cannot
atomachI
Elmore County Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1910-1915, 1914-07-04

A New York wholesale house has
just failed with liabilities of $4,000,
900. But that Is too small an amount
to call for more than passing COM
ment.
Elmore County Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1910-1915, 1914-07-04

Up in Marquette, Mich, there is a
man in prison who cannot be persua-
ded to leave although his time has
expired. He prefers the bars to his
relatives.
Elmore County Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1910-1915, 1914-07-04

An Indiana woman sent her baby
from Stillwell to South Bend by pa,
GELS post for IL cents. At that rate
some of our plitic.ans will be trying
to break into heaven by the D. p.
route.
Elmore County Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1910-1915, 1914-07-04

In Chicago the female owner of a
small animal show promised to marry
her trainer, and tEa lions promptly
ate him up.
Elmore County Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1910-1915, 1914-07-04

A British member of parliament
uses homing pigeons to communicate
with his constituents. Well take
ours between the crusts.
Elmore County Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1910-1915, 1914-07-04

Forget the Empress of Ireland
1t Is quite time for another boat to
take the plunge.
Elmore County Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1910-1915, 1914-07-04

When you hear man continually
growing at the home paper it's a
safe bet he owes the editor a, dollar.
Elmore County Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1910-1915, 1914-07-04

Before punching the other fellows
jaw you should politely express your
regrets at the necessity of taking
such drastic action.
Elmore County Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1910-1915, 1914-07-04

A rich mans son Is to be tried for
murder In New York. Is this to be
the latest form of summer sport?
Elmore County Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1910-1915, 1914-07-04

Two airships collided in Germany
and all on board were killed. That
settles it, we will take urs Jogging
along behind the old gray mare.
Elmore County Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1910-1915, 1914-07-04

Heavens! just listen to this! Not
ed surgeons are warning the public
against needless operations.
Elmore County Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1910-1915, 1914-07-04

The government is encouraging far
mers to establish fish ponds. Is
Uncle Sam looking for a place to
dump Congress?
Elmore County Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1910-1915, 1914-07-04

'iHypocrites perform the DEVILS
drudgery," says wise man. And
for whom does His Satanic Majesty
perform a like service?
Elmore County Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1910-1915, 1914-07-04

Several days have passed now with
out another big steamer being sunk
Are dull times ahead of us?
Elmore County Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1910-1915, 1914-07-04

Race suicide is sweeping the
United States" declares a leading
divine. r. S. must have a new
broom.
Elmore County Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1910-1915, 1914-07-04

A last years straw hat makes one
think the wearer has robbed a dray
horse.
Elmore County Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1910-1915, 1914-07-04

Wen have another war scare to-
morrow. Japan has opened up nego-
tiations over the California land scraI
Elmore County Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1910-1915, 1914-07-04

Wilson sees a new era," is the re-
port from Washington. We'd like to
borrow his glasses.
Elmore County Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1910-1915, 1914-07-04

Now let's ship the Abe Diplomats
over to Ulster.
Elmore County Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1910-1915, 1914-07-04

We'd give a sour apple for a word
Of truth from Mexico.
Elmore County Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1910-1915, 1914-07-04

Even a fool can observe a sane
Fourth.
Elmore County Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1910-1915, 1914-07-04

Peace in Mexico? OF course, when
there are no more left to fight.
Elmore County Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1910-1915, 1914-07-04

Il will" always gets there.
Elmore County Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1910-1915, 1914-07-04
OPPOSE LIQUOR in
STATE and NATION
Continued from page u
Continued from page u
PROHIBITION PLANK.

plank was amended to cover the point
raised,
Elmore County Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1910-1915, 1914-07-04

Upper the Consultations
few at Fort MoNny now the National Washinston)
mis- the writing Of The star
spangled Banner the national Key
anthem was inspired by the bombardment McHenry
Baltimore In September
July of this The the historic
rae Constellation at cost Of $780,
bimoe for exhibition September Spnged
centennial MHeny
Poomac the Washington and
The gate has training Newport
and is the oldest vessel In the American navy
Elmore County Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1910-1915, 1914-07-04
, PARAGRAPHS

.
"Watchful Waiting" caught the fly.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-24
MORE TIME FOR BANK LAW
Van Tuyl Commission to Ask
for Month TO Prepare Report.

The Van Tuyl Banking Commission, at
n deliberative session yesterday at tho
Chamber OF Commerce. decided TO ask
from the Legislature an extension OF an
other month in which 10 prepare its re-
port on the changes proposed in the state
banking law. The report was TO be pre-
scented on February l.
Yesterdays session was taken up with
the discussion OF the matter OF reserves
OF state banks, and. according 20 the pro-
posed bill in its present form. the required
amount Of the reserves OF the trust COM
ysnles will remain virtually unchanged,
and that Of the state banks will be re-
uuced 10 conform with the requirements
OF the federal reserve act Penalties are
80 be imposed on bank the reserves OF
which fall below the figure required.
I'm the afternoon the proposed law af-
fecting private banks was reviewed. and
Il was decided 10 refer all the conclusions
reached thus far back TO the sub-commit-
tees for further revision The next meet
ing OF the commission Will be held subject
20 the call OF the chairman, A. Barton
Hepburn, but It will probably take place
ON Thursday or Friday next
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-24
GOVERNMENT BONDS

al sales for the day. <6.s22. 900.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-24
MONEY AND EXCHANGE.

CALL MONEY opened at "a per cent:
highest, ? per cent: lowest, ~ per cent;
closing. per cent; ruling. per cent;
renewal. tx per cent.
TINE MONEY was active; short dates
were dull Rates. 2&G3 per cent for
sixty days. 81 631s per cent for ninety
days, Z q q per cent for four months,
3ls@32. per cent for five months and
3& q per cent for six months.
MERCANTILE PAPER came into the
market with some freedom. Rates, AZ n
"a per cent for sixty TO ninety days
Endorsed bills receivable. as we'll as for
choice four and six months single
names, and per cent for others.
CLEARING HOUSE STATEMENT
Exchanges, s54I3l6.55s: balances, s40,-
02G193 The Sub-Treasury was a debtor
10 the extent of sl,036,i6S.
SUB-TREASURY.-L banks gained
% the sub-Treasury since last Friday
$4,000
DOMESTIC EXCHANGE. - Boston,
par; Savannah, buying > Lice discount.
selling par; san Francisco, 35c premium,
Charleston. iuying par. selling Lice pre-
MUM; Chicago. zoe premium; ST. Louis
lGc premium bid, sc premium asked,
Cincinnati, l0c premium.
DAN II tJi-AfAlNbS. bOStOls eA-
changes S29.3S4.4f4, balances sl.572.556:
Chicago. exchanges S05,049,936, balances
s., sos $50; Baltimore. exchanges $780,
PSI, balances Ssl3,i30: St Louis, eX-
changes $l4124.9s0, balances Sl,47s,772.
SILVER MARKET. -Commerci prics
of bar silver in New York, 67iac an ad-
vance of isc Mexican dollars were
quoted at i5c. unchanged In London
bar silver was quoted at 26isd, an adj
vance Of lled
FOREIGN EXCHANGE.-The market
closed steady, while sterling declined
about points. Gable and sight rates.
London-Cable. 1850; demand, 4.ssA.
Punishable. 51S1s less l-s4; check.
5.lss. plus 1854. Berlin-Cable, 90;
check, - 1916 Switzerland - Cable.
5.1SSt: check. 5.iSa. less 5-64. Holland
Gable. 40i, plus 5-64; check, 40i4.
Belgium-Cable. 1858. less l-l6. check.
5.21i, less 1-6f. Sixty and ninety day
bills: London (bankers) -Slxty days.
4.S36o: ninety days. ts245. London
commercially Sixty days. 4S3S; ninety
days 4.S2a.. Paris bankers Sixty
days. b.2l u; ninety days. 5.23I less
1916. Paris commercially -Sixty days,
5.2ls less LIS; ninety days. 5.23A.
Berlin bankers Sixty days, 94,;
ninety days. 94i2 Berlin (commercia)
Sixty days, 9ia.; ninety days. s4n.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-24

Thus leaving a balance % ....................
Accrued Interest on the 3lst day OF December
Rents due and accrued on the 3lst day or ID
Reinsurance due OF accrued. in companies al
dav OF December. 1919 amounted to-.
T-nexDired Reinsurance premiums on the 3lst
Note The Insurance Department has estlml
corner wall and William Streets and -
Book Value given above. at........'...
And the property az Staten Island IN e.
The Market Value ~ Stocks. Bonds ana otner
ccmber, 1919, exceeded the Companys all
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-24
REVIEW OF THE
STOCK MARKET
Earlv Losses Followed by
Strong Close-Bonds in
Good Demand.

The steady rise Of prices since the
Presidents message Of peace came TO
the stock market was temporarily in
,orrunted Yesterday by heavy selling at
the opening. continued throughout the
first hour. but buying was actively re-
sumed in the late trading, and the close
again showed gains general throughout
the list. The days transactions were
again large. over 100000 shares, repre-
sented by close to eco different issues
and nearly 100000 bonds. Heavy
Investment buying OF high grade bonds
continued. stimulated 10y the successful
bond sale by the State Of New York.
The publication Of the text Of the
proposed antitrust laws. read by itself
without the accompaniment of the
Presidents persuasive words. was used
by some as bear argument. IDLE
freight cars. too. continued 10 increase.
the total reaching 2l4.SS9 on January
10. 26.O39 more than on the first Of the
year. Figures of agricultural exports
;or December were over Sl3,WOOO
less than for the same month in 1872.
Heavy selling Of Canadian Pacific for
foreign account. resulting in net loss
81 is points had q somewhat depress-
ing influence.
Southern Pacific led in the late sd-
vance. following tho publication Of
protest sent 70 Washington by the Cali
fornia state Railroad Commission and
BY commercial bodies Of California
against separating the Central Pacific
from the Southern Pacific system.
Steel common touched 68ls. a new high
record for the present movement
Reading opened wide and resisted con-
siderable pressure, making small net
gain on the day.
Commercial agencies report more en-
ployment for labor, increased opera
tons in The iron and steel industries
on better demand and a general i'm
provement in trade, aided by the more
seasonable cold weather. Commercial
tcLQltSf lLoN Nb44N4iANo ~ 49,
The large stock dealings Of the last
few days have had no effect in altering
the extremely easy condition Of the
money market. Call loans were re-
newed at ia per cent. one-fourth Of
per cent lower than on Thursday, and
time rates continued favorable. Fore
casts Of to-day's bank statement indi-
cate a further increase Of around ST.
100000 in surplus reserve over last
weeks remarkable total. On Sub
Treasury transactions the banks have
made q small gain, and currency has
continued 10 fow here IN large amounts
from the interior. The engagement OF
100000 gold for France this week
has been largely offset by the receipt
Of 81, 500, 600 gold coin imported from
Canada.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-24

4 dividend Of interest Of
paid 10 the holders thereof,
THIRD Of FEBRUARY next
The outstanding certifica
holders thereof. or their leg
FEBRUARY next. from whic
produced a. the time o. pay
\ dividend ~ FORTY per
the wear ending 3tst Decembe
upon application. certificates v
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-24
STRONGER TONE in
LONDON MARKETS
BulIish Tone Here Helps Senti'
ment in LOndon-Paris
Prices Better.

London. Jan 23-The sharp rise IN 1910
Tintos and cheerful sentiment all aroun"
caused strong tone on the Stock IN
change to-day. Favorable news from Tue
mines was received resulting IN stea"s
advance of copper shares. Tine pu'"'i
tone Of the New York market IS the leau-
ing cause OF the advance Home rams
alone were unsteady first selling OF
slightly and then rallying bit Ine
Bank Of England purchased fSol,voo gli
over the counter and received from AUS
tralia 10000 for shipment to India. There
were some buying orders from the Con-
tinent.
Led by Canadian Pacific, the market
for American shares opened easy uut
later improved on the advance IN New
York. Copper. Reading and Southern
Pacific were strong features ut the close
Consols closed S-ls lower, at IS 1915 tor
n ncy and 1878 for the account ANA
dian Pacific was 2 points lower at 2le'2
Gold premium at Madrid to-day was D.
against $50 Yesterday; and Lisbon 10
unchanged
Paris. Jan. 2s-There was moderate ae-
tlvity on thu Bourse to-day. Prices were
inclined 10 improvement.
Exchange on London Is % francs -l'2
centmes, unchanged.
Berlin. Jan. &-There was little actiV-
ity on the Boerse to-day, and prices were
irregular at the close.
Exchange on London is % marks @'2
pfennigs. unchanged. Money, ll2 per
cent
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-24
U. S. TREASURY FINANCES.

Washington. Jan. 23-The condition OF the
United states Treasury al the beginning OF
business to-day was: Net balance in general
fund. yo5. es35sl; total receipts yesterday. s..
oso. $50: total payments yesterday. n.sct. is2.
The deficit for this fiscal year Is Ss,iH S5s,
against a deficit OF S. SCI. 09t last year. ex-
elusive OF Panama Canal and public debt trans
actions.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-24
w. G.. Bierd TO Head Alton.

w. 6. Bierd. vice president and general
manager OF the Minneapolis e ST. Louis
Railroad Company, will resign soon to
accept the presidency of the Chicago &
Alton. according TO an announcement
made yesterday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-24
.W.IGAM.rED COPPER CoMrt.sS,,,'

AZ BroadWay, JhnuaTF =, MI
Ata meeting Of the Directors OF va, =, -
ramsted Copper Company a dhloeus
and one-half per cent. Il = - was oissn
PAYABLE February 23rd. 1914. 70 1919 %
OF record on the books ~ The IomR
OF IL o'clock noon Janusry 2tth, lsl.
4. II MELIN sser-l.-----
ADVERTISEMENT AND SUBS ~ 'io,es,
once No. 1864 Broadway, hetHsen s.s s,'
s7th SITS. until . o'clock 2. m. 49, AZ -
received al the following branch omSss ~
9Th ave. cor. isth St: iN Fast ii,h -
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-24
DIVIDEND NOTICES.
sEABOARD AIR LiNE RIL"M ~.

New York. y e, January --i. ,.,.,
The Board OF Directors has this Day ~. -,
a dividend OF one Per Cent 40 up'n rrfv
ferred capital stock % SEABOAkD ~, ,a,l I,
RAILWAY. payable on February io,1, ~ "
stockholders registered upon the poos. .s-.sr
COMPANY at the close Of business on rs...<s
9th. 1914. The transfer books vii = - =
o'clock p. NJ on February .. lsit a
remain closed 20 and including fec..,.src
i9I4 n. & PORrEOUs. seoe''.--
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-24
FINANCIAL. MEETINGS.

NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN that q. 49,
r,es,,ng q, the stockholders OF the Mothsa, y. !.
Cornorstion will be held AZ the ones e o. :,
corporation. No. l3s West ian street eolv-, =
OF Manhattan. New York city, Nes I.i,.,.
. o'clock in the afternoon on the tNsny, -.
day OF January. 1914. FOR the PURPOSE o.,.u,rs
inr directors OF the corporation FOR ne ,n' 80
year and until their successors are elsoue- :,
FOR the transaction o. such other ou''N'
may properly come before the meeuas
Dated New York, January IS. lst
+. ". JENNEY. sscresI.<
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-24
NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE

Erdav Jan 2Tos sales eo573o shares compared win
the corresponding day IN 1918
January 2 inclusive 'o%''fN '''
with e5Os 394 sha for riod in 1915
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-24
FOREIGN GOVERNMENT AND MU.
NIClPAL BONDS.

FURNISHED BY Zimmerman & Forshay, No .
Wall streetD
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-24
HANDY REFERENCE.

Ids Of leading active stocks, based
ne present selling prices and fixed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-24
ASSETS.

United states and State OF New
York Bonds ........ .....'
New York city. New York Trust
Companies and Bank Stocks. ..'
Stocks and Bonds OF Railroads
Other Securities .................
Special Deposits In Banks and
Trust Companies ..............
Real Estate cor. Wall and VIII
tam Streets and EXcnangf
Place, containing Offices .....-.
Real Estate on staten Island (htld
under provisions of Chapter 4si
Laws Of lSSD..............
Premium Notes ...............-.
Tills Receivable .................,
Cash in hands OF European bank
ers 70 pay losses under policies
payable In foreign countries.
Cash in Bank.
Temporary Investments
payable January ard February
1919 ......s....ss s'ss''' ''''' Cd
Loans .''sssss's'''''
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-24

> 1918. amounted to..............
> cember. 1913, amounted 20 .......
, thorized IN NeT YORK. on the 3ist
5ay % December. 1913. amounted 70
Z Cd the value % the Rca. Estate
xchangc Place IN excess o. the
xcess Of the Book value. at......
Securities on the 3ist day o. De-
! alton by ..........-..t....
2 balance would bs.......-........
The Nome daily nugget., 1914-06-13
MhS. fiARRlMAN TO HELP
 "OLU MEN" TO GET J(

N AoiIINGION A plan to organize Mcii-to-uu peIsUhs oL mature years .I .tl ,ulnmunIlIcs into associations 10 nc,p uIu men obtain work was Suis- t-ustvu tUuAy to the new industrial r. IdtIuns uuInu4ssIUu and made pupn. ID Airs. J. DoIuen Harrnnan, resident CuLI'II4IsSIOuCr.
 GeU4Sc N. Clossct, sew Nenty eight, o4 OIcN vItAu, wrote:
 L.uelI. men Who have been IdI1 aslue onI5 because .theT hdlr IS gray !Hu CntItICu te some consideration. W t In O.cN U.,tuu haze oISanIzeu Lo Aelp lnIs eIAss to Iinu work. anu. wIth be IM cen -UU anu oVU names oh our books, We hANe lOund places tor sixty all ready.
The Nome daily nugget., 1914-06-13

spectre made its appearance in 1903 when Mir. Hearst. then member of congress introduced bill for the con structiun and operation of government telcgraphs Another spectre was ma trralizcd hy Mr. Hearst at the same session in the form of bill for the creation of the parcel post.
 The latter proposition has been cn- acted into law and the service estab . lished under that law has won univer sal approval in the face of persistent efforts on the part of interested cor porations to limit and to cripple 1t.
 As yet the government ownership of tcl"graphs is unaccomplished. It IS opposed by forces identical with those that opposed the parcel post-namely, monopolistic corporations enjoying the privilege of doing business at Q large profit. It is natural that they should resist any change.
 The Wilson administration char acteristically endeavored to defeat or delay government ownership by fore ing the dissolution of the combination by which the telegraph and telephone companies were enabled to give tho public a better service. But the of feet of the foolish act will be to hasten the very thing Il was intended u avert, for the public, having tasted the lesser benefits under private com blnation, will turn eagerly to thu greater advantage of general telegraph ana telephone combination under gov crnnrnt ownership.