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Middletown transcript., 1914-10-31
COTTON MAY BE
SHIPPED ABROAD
Formal Admissions That 1t Is
Not COntraband.
MAY GO EVEN TO GERMANY
A Fair Market In Germany For Cot
ton, Though the Mills In Eng
land Are Closed Down-Answers
Southern Senators.

Washington, D. c. Sir Edward
Gray, British Minister for Foreign Ar
fairs, has assured the United States
through Ambassador Page, at London,
that England will not interfere with
American cotton shipments as contra
band of war"
Ambassador Page also reported that
the British ship Camperdown, laden
with American cotton and products,
detained at Sornaway, Scotland, was
not held because of her manifest, but
on account Of a disagreement between
her owners and the charter party.
This attitude of the British govern
ment will permit the safe movement
of American cotton to any point, in
cluding Germany, where market may
be found. Moreover, Sir Edward
Grey's statement is construed in some
quarters as meaning there is to be no
interference with any nOn-contraband
eargoes from a neutral country car
ried in neutral ships, even when con-
signed directly to belligerent.
The British statement as to cotton
forestalled action by the State Depart
ment upon a request made by senators
from Southern States that the bel
ngerent countries be asked to give as
surances that shipments of cotton from
the United States to neutral or bel
ngerent countries would not be seized
or detained.
Cotton never has been listed as
either absolute or conditional contra
band, but some cargoes have been de-
tanned and certain marine insurance
companies have refused to issue cotton
policies. A fair market for cotton is
said to exist in Germany, though most
of the mills in England and France are
closed
Middletown transcript., 1914-10-31
U. S. DEFENsEs WEAK.
Forts Are Needed At Cape Henry and
Coast Artillery Short.

NOdSL ATIiIlGTJ OuOTIs
Washington, D. C.-An urgent plea
for more men to garrison the country's
coast defenses was made by Brigadier
General E. NJ. Weaver, chief of Coast
Artillery, in his annual report sub
mitted to Secretary Garrison. No new
Notifications were asked for in addi-
ton to the proposed forts at Cape
Henry to command the entrance to
Chesapeake Bay.
Calling attention to the fact that
many of the foreign warships Of latest
design. are to carry guns larger than
IA inches in caliber. General Weaver
asked that 16-inch guns be provided for
Cape Henry.
Of the need for additional artillery
men, he reported 564 officers and TO-,
988 men below the needed number.
unless provision is made in the
near future" the report continued,
"for additional Coast Artillery per
sonnel, it will be necessary to reduce
the garrisons to mere caretaker de-
tachments at some of the defenses of
lesser Importance, including Baltimore,
Portsmouth, Delaware, Charleston.
Savannah, Key West, New Bedford,
Potomac, Tampa, Columbia, Cape Fear
and Mobile"
Middletown transcript., 1914-10-31
46,0OO DODGE
THE INCOME TAX
Returns Far Below the Estl-
mates Of Experts.
GOING AFTER THE DODGERS
According To Figures Made Public BY
the Secretary Of the Treasury
s57,5es Returns Were Made
Under the Law.

Washington, D. C.-Unless the ex-
perts who figured out the "taxables"
when Congress was working on the In
come Tax law were far at sea in their
calculations, there are more than 14O,-
900 income tax dodgers who have
evaded the internal revenue collector
and failed to pay their share of the
toll.
According to figures made public by
the Secretary of the Treasury, 357,59S
returns were made under the law dur
ing the fiscal year just ended. The
estimates on which Congress did much
of its work on the act gave 425,OOO tax
able incomes. These estimates did
not include incomes between $4,000
and $4,000 According to the state
ment, 79,426 returns were made on In
comes between these limits, so that
the total discrepancy between the esti-
mates and the incomes is 146,S3S.
Not a single class of incomes lived
up to the hope of the estimators. In
the $4,000 to $4,000 class, however,
the discrepancy was greatest. the esti-
mates being 178,OOO and the returns
101, ,718. Incomes from $4,000 to $4,000
were only found to number 114,4S4,
while the estimate was 126,00O.
The announcement showed that "A
returns were made on incomes over
81 900, 900, 81 on incomes between
$500 900 and 81 100000, 222 on incomes
between 25O,OOO and $4,000 and 1,241
on incomes between 100000 and $780,
900. In no instance were these figures
near the estimates, which put the ST.
600 900 incomes at 100, the next at
$50, the next at 500 and the 100000 to
/ $250,00O at $500.
The lack of incomes between $4,000
and $4,000 and between $4,000 and
$4,000 was shown by the fact that
there were only 26,818 returns of the
first class, with estimates of $4,000,
and 1877 of the latter, with estimates
of 24,5OO
There were 6,682 married women
who made separate returns. The total
of all married persons making returns
was 278,835. The single men num-
bered 55.212 and the single women
2S,551.
Middletown transcript., 1914-10-31
THE PRESIDENT
FOR HIGH IDEALS
Men of Nation Should Think
More Of Higher Ideals.
ADDRESS IN PITTSBURGH
"True Christians" Should Labor For
Others; Young Men Should
Aim To Uplift the
World.

Pittsburgh, Pa.-Peace commission
treaties of the kind negotiated between
the United States and many foreign
countries were spoken of by President
Wilson here as the means of shedding
light on disputes which will make the
use of force unnecessary.
The President predicted that after
international disputes have been dis
cussed for a year, as provided in these
treaties, cannon will not be found
necessary to settle them.
Mr.. Wilson addressed a massmeeting
in celebration of the SEVENTEEN ami
versary of the Young Mems Christian
Association movement and dwelt on
the lessons of Christianity, urging
young men to be progressive and work
for the public welfare.
In opening, the President said he
felt that by his being away from Wash
ington Congress could have more
leisure to adjourn"
He spoke particularly of the ideals
of young men. Most people, he de-
clared, believe young men to be "aroh
radicals" but that he had found them
to be very conservative.
at would be good for men, both
young and old" Mr. Wilson said, i'to
detach themselves more from business
and think of higher things. l wonder
how many of us think Of Christianity
as an instrumentality for practical de-
velopment of mankind?
'No man is a true Christian who
does not think of how he can help his
brothers, how he can uplift mankind,
and who does not labor unselfshly for
others.
The duty of Christian young men Is
to uplift the world. They are the
strongest kind of young men. be
lieve there is growing to be more and
more a demand for such men in the
world, for the world is growing to ap
preciate them more and more"
The President pleaded for homes
with Christian atmospheres, saying
that christianity is catching" and
that children reared in Christian homes
are more apt to be good citizens thar
others.
"How tired I am" continued the
President, "of the men whose virtue is
selfish, because it is self-protective.
hate the moral coward and l dispise
him as well. I wish the towards
would stay on the side lines and lei
others do the things to be done. DOM
follow people who stand still. Now
adays leaders must be aggressive.
"If you can guess before hand who
your leaders are to be, the chances are
they will be useless. believe II
popular government because under i
we do not know from what family Of
class or occupation the leaders viii
come. This is an age in which th'
principles of those who utter public
opinion rule the world. In the enc
the popular jury will find the right.
''Is it not important that we, whit
constitute a part of the jury. shall lool
at things from a correct viewpoint an(
with Christian spirit? l hone tha
| there will now be a great rush o
Christian spirit on the doors of evil
What you have to do is to fight, no
with cannon, but with right"
Middletown transcript., 1914-10-31
A rrnth Erom Germany.

Hans Diedricht of the German con-
sulate in Charleston was arguing with
lucid eloquence and irrefutable logic
in a Charleston club on the pacific
disposition of the kaiser.
A Charleston banker interrupted
Mr.. Diedricht, but the latter stuck
firmly and calmly to his arguments
intricate thread.
The banker interrupted second
time, but, as before, Mr.. Diedricht
kept on unmoved.
But when for the third time there
came an interruption rage got the
better of the German diplomatist and,
striking the table with his fist, he
shouted in a loud, fierce voice:
Empty stomachs make the most
noise!'"
Middletown transcript., 1914-10-31
Extra Session Talk Unofficial.

Washington, D. C.-With the return
of President Wilson from Pittsburgh
it became known that predictions made
in the House earlier in the day that
Congress would be convened in extra
session in November to consider cot
ton relief legislation were not made on
the authority of Mr.. Wilson. Officials
close to the President said that he
would not call an extra session.
Middletown transcript., 1914-10-31
NEGRO LYNcAED ON SUNDAY.
Mob In Arkansas Town Pursues Two
Others.

Newport, Ark.-A mob lynched How
ard Davis, a negro, here few minutes
after Davis had shot and killed City
Marshal Payne, Two other negroes
we're pursued by a mob bent on lynch
ing them. Payne attempted to arrest
the three, who were disorderly. In a
revolver fight Payne was killed and
Davis wounded. The crowd imme-
diately dragged the crippled negro to
a tree and hanged him.
Middletown transcript., 1914-10-31
The Forward Turn.

Pierre Rodjestvensky, the Russian
consul to San Francisco, said in a
recent military argument:
These assailants of the Russian
campaign are ignorant. Their argu-
ments show a military ignorance as
great as the sea ignorance that was
shown by the young tripper on his
first visit to Coney island.
"As this tripper and his girl stood
on the Coney island beach, the young
woman said:
"'Al is the tide going out or COM
ing in?'
looming in, of course, you Ounce.
al answered. Can't you see which
way the waves are turnin' over"
Middletown transcript., 1914-10-31
COTTON AID PLAN SURE.
Federal Reserve Board and Bankers
Have Agreed.

Washington, D. C.-After weeks of
negotiation between bankers and mem
bers of the Federal Reserve Board a
tentative agreement was reached
which the board practically approved,
by which a fund of $135.000,0Q0 will
be raised to take care of the surplus
cotton crop and extend aid to the cot
ton producers. The plan is slightly
different from that originally proposed,
but loans will be made on cotton at 6
cents per pound bearing interest of
not more than per cent. Loans will
be for one year with a)privilege of six
months extension. The reserve board
will have direct supervision of the
fund, but probably will operate through
a committee of bankers and business
men.
Middletown transcript., 1914-10-31
10 OF HIS SONS DEMOCRATS.
Father Of IS Children Welcomed At
White House.

Washington, D. C.-President Viii
son congratulated J. E. Duckworth.
North Carolina mOuntaineer, on haV-
ing been the father of 25 children and
having voted the Democratic ticket for
65 years. Mr.. DuckwOrth, who had
never seen a President before, was in
troduced by Senator Overman. He
told the President he had 1S sons and
10 Democratic votes in his family.
Middletown transcript., 1914-10-31
WHITE HOUSE OUT OF SOCIETY.
Even Formal Dinners and Receptions
To Be Abandoned.

Washington, D. C.-All social affairs
probably will be abandoned at the
White House this winter because of
Mrs. Wilson's death. Officials said
that the question had not been taken
up formally, but that it was improbable
that the President would care to hold
even the formal dinners and recep-
tons to the Diplomatic Corps, the Su-
preme Court. the Cabinet and Con-
gress.
Middletown transcript., 1914-10-31
EXPORTS LIMBER EXCHANGE.
Heavy Buying Of War Supplies and
Grain Felt In Wall Street.

New York.-Wall street is more
cheerful now than since the beginning
Of the financial depression caused by
the war. The chief reason Of the
radical improvement in sentiment
was the sensational break in sterling
exchange, which indicates that the
enormous purchases of supplies and
the heavy buying of grain for export
have begun to make their influence
felt on the trade balance.
Middletown transcript., 1914-10-31
MRS. THOMSON
TELLS WOMEN
How She Was Helped During
Change of Life by Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound.
Philadelphia, Pa.-'Tam just 52years
Of age and during Change of Life suf-

Tered Tor SIX years
terribly. l tried sew
eral doctors but none
seemed to give me
any relief. Every
month the painsWere
intensein both sides,
and m ade m e so
weak that / had to
go to bed. At last
q friend recommen-
ded Lydia E. Pink
hams Vcge table
Middletown transcript., 1914-10-31
SEES RUIN FOR TEXAS FARMERS.
Governor Thinks Only Moratorium
Would Save Them.

Austin, Texas.-Gov. o. B. Colquitt
sent a final message to the extra ses-
sion of the Texas Legislature, stating
he believes a moratorium is the only
way to save Texas farmers from ruin.
He added that he does not expect the
extra session to pass such law. The
extra session, called to consider cotton
relief has killed all cotton reduction
acreage proposals and bill to estab-
lish a central State bank with $780,
100000 capital.
Middletown transcript., 1914-10-31
MISSOURI MULES FOR WAR.
England and France Order Animals
for Europe and Africa.

Kansas City. - Missouri mules,
which have figured conspicuously in
previous wars, now are called on to
get into the European tangle. The
6rst CIDER this time, as in former
years, comes to Kansas City. This
order has been anticipated for some
weeks, but dealers announced It. Both
the French and English Governments
are back c. the order. Some of the
mules will be used in South Africa.
Middletown transcript., 1914-10-31
AWAIT PEACE EFFORTS.
Generals Hill and Maytorena Declare
Truce Pending Negotiations.

Washington, D. General Bliss
wired the War Department that a truce
between General Hill and General
Maytorena, at Naco, to await the out
come of the peace convention at Aguas
Calientes had been arranged by Com
missioner Remon Sosa. Maytorena
will retire with his forces to Villa
verde, some miles south of Naco.
Middletown transcript., 1914-10-31
POPS BY POST TO MISS VIII SON.
Chicago Man To Be Examined As To
His Sanity:

Chicago.-A man giving his name as
David A. Wilson was held under arrest
by Federal authorities here on charge
of having written to Miss Margaret
woodrow Wilson, the only unmarried
daughter of President Wilson, propos-
ing marriage. He will be examined as
to his sanity. Wilson admitted having
written the letter, but refused to
answer any questions concerning it.
Middletown transcript., 1914-10-31
ANOTHER ROYAL SON.
Queen Of Spain Presents Alfonso With
Fourth Male Offspring.

Madrid.-Queen Victoria presented
King Alfonso with another son, his
fourth. There are also two daughters
in the royal family. King Alfonso was
married on May 81, 1906, to Princess
Victoria Eugene of Battenburg. Their
first child, the Crown Prince Alfonso,
was born May 10, 1907.
Middletown transcript., 1914-10-31
DISEASE RATE AT VERA CRUZ.
Percentage Fer Army Higher and For
Navy Lower.

Washington, D. C.-The percentage
of sickness among the American mill
tary forces at Vera Cruz was higher
for the army, but lower for the marines
for the week ending October 21 than
for the previous week. A statement
issued by the War Department showed
that the sick rate for the week ended
October 21 was 1877 per cent. for the
army and 179 per cent. for the
marines, against 1877 per cent. for the
army and POS per cent. for the marines
for the preceding week.
Middletown transcript., 1914-10-31
Imnnrtant tn Mothers
Trained for II.

The Cynic-I don't see how you
managed to down that walrus hide
boot with so much relish when you
were exploring in the arctic.
The Explorer-Why, man, I'd eaten
homemade pies in a boarding house!
Middletown transcript., 1914-10-31
COBB PRAISES U. S. coNsuLs.
Says Not in One Instance Did They
Quit Under Fire.

London.-The American Luncheon
Club, Of which Wilson Cross is chair
man and G. w. Mckinley, is secretary.
entertained Irwin s. Cobb, the Ameri-
can humorist, and Capt. Petty Of the
Belgian army.
Mr.. Cobb paid the highest tribute
t, the American diplomatic and con-
sular officers, saying that not in a
single instance did one quit under
fire. He praised Brand Whjtlock.
Middletown transcript., 1914-10-31
cARMAN JURY DIsAeREEs.
Final Vote Said To Be 10 For Ac-
quittaI; Two For Conviction.

Mineola, N. Y.-The jury in the trial
of Mrs. Florence Conklin Carman, ac-
cused of Staying Mrs. Louise Bailey,
June 80, disagreed and was discharged.
Ten jurors are said to have voted for
acquittal and two for conviction of
murder in the first degree on the final
ballot. The jury was out about 13
hours. It is unlikely that Mrs. Car
man ever will be brought to trial again.
Before the jury came in District At
torney Lewis J. Smith said that if it
stood even 8 to 4 for acquittal it was
improbable that the defendant would
be retired.
Middletown transcript., 1914-10-31
JuDeEsHlP FOR F. |. slDDoNs.
District Commissioner Named To Sue
ceed D. T. Wright.

Washington, D. C.-Frederick L. Sid
dons, of this city, member Of the
Board of Commissioners which gov
erns the District Of Columbia, was
nominated by President Wilson to be
an associate justice of the District
Supreme Court here.
Middletown transcript., 1914-10-31
NINE DEATH RATE FALLS.
safety-First Movement Cuts Down
Number Of Accidents.

Washington, D. C.-The safety-frst
movement being urged throughout the
United States mining industry is ma
terially cutting the death rate, the
Bureau of Mines announced. Deaths
in metal mines in 1913 were 6S3 among
1s3. 900 men employed or mortality
rate of 3.54, as compared with death
rate of 8. 81 in 1912 and 419 in 1911.
Middletown transcript., 1914-10-31
WOMAN GETS LIFE SENTENCE.
Convicted OF Poisoning Ten-Year-oId
Stepson.

Hugo, Okla.-Mrs. Jack Bayse, wife
of a wealthy merchant of Boswell
Okla, charged with poisoning her 10
year-old stepson, was sentenced to life
Imprisonment. Mrs. Bayse denied the
States charge Edwin Debarr, State
chemist, testified he found poison re-
sponsible for the boys death.
Middletown transcript., 1914-10-31

YOUR OWN DRUGGIST WILL TELL. YOU
nv Murine Eye Remedy for Red. Weak, Water
k,es and Granulated Byelids; No STna rtlne-
INST Eve Comfort Write for Book Of the Bye
By mail Free. Murine Eye Remedy Co.. Chicago
Middletown transcript., 1914-10-31

The woman who wants her own way
can't understand why her husband
doesn't.
Middletown transcript., 1914-10-31

Don't try to convince mule that he
Is stubborn He knows it.
Middletown transcript., 1914-10-31
THREATEN COTTON BUYERS,

Texas Night Riders Warn Those Who
Pay Under 1oc. Pound.
Daingerheld, Tex.-Night rider warn
ings were found posted on the doors
of merchants who have been known to
buy cotton for less than 10 cents per
pound. They were warned that their
stores would be burned if any more
cotton was purchased under 10 cents.
Most Of the business men refused to
be alarmed.
Middletown transcript., 1914-10-31
UTAH MAN CANNOT LOSE HIS JOB
Retains Attorney to Release Him
From Postmastershln.

from FostmaStershIp.
Cotton, Utah.-Lyman H. Marble,
merchant and postmaster here, has
retained an attorney in an endeavor
to be released from his official posi-
ton. His term expired more than
year ago, but the Government has
failed to appoint a successor or to
release him or his bondsmen.
The Increase in mail matter since
the parcel post was established, has
caused him losses, Marble says.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1914-08-14
Proposals for Public
School Building

Sealed bid for the furnishing OF all mate
rial and labor for the erection, construction,
building, furnishing and e~Quipping OF a pub
lie school building for the Board OF Education
OF the City OF Wildwood, Cape May county,
N. j., Will be received by the Board OF Educa-
ton at the city hall on or before the hour OF
eight D. M. September 2, 1914.
All bios to be sealed and to be marked
nProposal for Erecting School Building"
ALI bids to be made on blanks furnished for
that purpose and to cover all items contained
therein and to be accompanied by a certified
check in the amount OF $500.
Plans and specifications may be seen at the
office of Lynn H. Boyer, architect, l09 4.
Wildwood avenue, Wildwood, N. j., or may
be obtained from the said architect or the
deposit OF $40 therefor, which amount will be
returned when the plans and specifications
are used in bidding or surrendered prior to
the opening OF the bids.
reserved.
W. G. TODD, We ~
Secretary of the Board.
Board OF Education, City ofWndwood, N. j.
Dated August u, 1914.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1914-08-14
New Goods coming in
every day lately

~BoadcIofhs for the new capes, garnet green. old rose and lavender,
so inches wide, $1f0 per yard.
The popular Black and White Wolfe 2c and 30c
White VoHe 25c and SOC.
White RaMne for skirts, dresses, etc. 10, rs, Soc.
White Rice Cloth and other novelty white goods Z5c yard.
Materials for Bathing Suits. An extra good quality Black Saline, will
make a suit nearly as handsome S a Messaiine, with double
the wearing power, 3c yard
May Manfon Patterns in stock for making up these goods IOc.
Laces, Embroideries and other trimmings
Wide Ribbons for girdIes and sashes
Grdle foundations 1c.
Ready made girdles in the newest styles, soc and up.
Lace Guimpes Csc TO $1.00.
Very special values in Neckwear at 2c
White Waists in the latest designs S1.OO up.
ladies' and Misses Dresses, Voiles, Crepes, Lingeries etc; Up-tothe-
Minute styles at very reasonable prices.
Full Line of Muslin Underwear.
Beautiful ParasoIs $f00 and $500.
Bathing Suits, Caps and Shoes.
Some of the very latest creations in Millinery Outing Hats, SaHosefc.
We will be pleased to show you these goods
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1914-08-14

More healthful than tea or coffee.
Agrees with the weakest digestion.
Keep it on your sideboard at home.
A quick lunch prepared in a minute.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-05
CRIME LURES IDLE YOUNG
Children's Empty Hours Blamed
for Juvenile Offences.

Eighty per cent OF crime committed py
children occurs during their leisure hours.
when they are out OF school or away from
parental restraint, according 10 the an
nual report Of the Playground and Recre-
alton Association Of America, which is 70
be issued to-day. This has brought about
a marked increase Of playground faclll-
ties for industrial workers. who also come
under the rule.
one hundred and 1fty-two cities re-
poried last year the establishment OF e29
playground centres Of all sorts that are
omen evenings. The total average attend
ance in twenty-one cities was 62,224
gain OF more than 1900 over the previous
years average.
Every community Of more than 5000
inha bitants I'm this country and Canada
was reached by letter. and more than
thousand cities responded with specific re-
PORTS on what Is being done to aid chill
dren and adults in their play and recre-
alton.
Six hundred and forty-two cities report
ed themselves active in the playground
movement.
In III cities the support is now en-