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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-07-13

AlAAllbANA NGAA at w SAG DSGSsA rNNAlASA
coal strike on the ground the strike
is prejudIcial 10 transport production
and supply Of munitions OF war.
The Iact that the government had
reached this decision was announced
today in the house by Walter Runci.
man, president OF the Board OF Trade.
LONDON, July 1s.-Contradlctory.
reports regarding the extent Of AIstro
Hungarian reverses at Krasnik, Ia
southern Russian Poland continue,
some even claiming that the Austro
Hungarians are contemplating q gen
eral retreat, but the mystery Of the
situation is the persistent silence
maintained by Field Marshal Won
Mackensen. who apparently Is making
no effort TO resume the German ad.:
vance on Warsaw.
Petrograd reasons this inaction Of
the Germans as being due to the fear
OF Field Marshal Won Mackensen that
his left flank would be exposed while
the Austrians were on Gsfensiye, but
some fear is expressed by London OBJ
servers that the brilliant German com
mander is planning an unexpected
coup.
The German attack at Souchez,
where the French advances have
threatened the town Of Lilly, may tndt.
cate arrival on the western front OF
the long expected Teutonic reinforce
ments, but evidence Is lacking Of any
concerted offensive on either side
along the whole battle front In France
and Belgium.
Germany and Austria Hungary, Sc'-
cording to dispatches from the Bal.
kan states, are using every diplomatic
resource TO induce RoumRnia TO Join
military forces with the central pow
ers or at least to preserve an attitude
OF permanent friendly neutrality. lt
is reported the AustrO Hungarian min
lister at Bucharest has offered the Rou-
manian government liberal territorial
compensation for his armed assist.
ance, countering Russia's offer Of
Transylyania with that Of Bessarebia.
Her regard for friendly neutrality IS
said to be Bukowina as far as the
river Pruth.
From Austrian sources come the re-
port that Russia is giving substantial
proof OF possibility Of Rounania &C
cepting one of these Teutonic offers
by building trenches and entangie.
ments along her Rounanian frontier.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-07-13
The Weather.

West Virginia and Western Pennsyl-
vania-Generally fair tonight and
Wednesday.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-07-13

WASHINGTON, D. c.. July 13.-Dr.
Joseph A. Holmes was regarded by
men associated with him in govern
ment service as the father of bureau
Of mines, which by a campaign OF edu-
cation and experiment has largely re-
duced the death toll among under
ground workers. He was also credited
with making safety first" national
movement. He took 1t for q slogan
OF mine bureau work and It spread to
all phaZes OF Industrial work.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-07-13
Noted United States
Geologist Dies Today

DENVER, Col, July l3.-Joseph
Austin Holmes, director OF the Federal
Bureau OF Mines at Washington, and
a widely known geologist, died here
early today OF tuberculosis. Dr..
Holmes had been in poor health sew
eral months. He came here about
four months ago with his family in
the hope OF regaining strength, but
grew steadily weaker. DR.. Holmes
was 55 years Of age and was a native
OF South Carolina.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-07-13

BERLIN. via London. Julq 13.-The
German army headquarters stcT today
gave oW the following report:
In the western theatre French
hand grenade attack at the sugar re.
finery Of Souchez was repI:I:S In
connection with the storm attack on
the cemetery, our positions were push.
ed forward across the cemetery over
width Of 500 yards, and the Cabaret
Rouge. situated on the road to Arras.
also was captured.
The number of prisoners has in.
creased 10 three officers and $50 men.
Several attempted enemy counter at.
tacks were subjected to our fire. and
their execution thereby was p>Sented.
Between the Meuse and the .coselle.
the enemy developed lively artillery
activity. He attacked our positions In
the forest of lie Pretre four times In
the course OF the evening and night.
The attacks broke down under our fire
with heavy losses"
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-07-13
Germans Attack French
Lines Under Violent Cur
tain Of Fire.
FALL BACK
Teutons Repulse Hand Gre
made Attack On Souchez
Sugar Refinery.
CBy Associated Press.)

PARIS. July 13.-The following Off
cial communication regarding the pro
gress of the war was issued today:
In front of our positions at the laby.
rinth. German attack was ATTEMPTED
last night under protection OF vlo
lent curtain fire. The assaiIants were
thrown back There was a combat
with hand grenadeS and cannonading
in front of Aprimont, in the region OF
Regnieville and in the forest OF lie
Pretre.
In the Eosges an attempted attack
by the Germans directed at a bridge
head occupied by us at Fondernach. on
the east bank Of the river Fecht. was
repulsed. An aerial squadron OF 30
aeroplanes ascended this morning in
spite OF the wind blowing 40 miles an
hour and bombarded railroad stations
strategically established by the Ger
mans at Vigneuelle-Les.Ha .Hattonchatel
This station served the region Of the
Calonne trenches and that of the for.
est of Apremont. Very important
stores of every kind and particularly
ammunition were concentrated there
Our aviatorS dropped on these OBJ.
jectives II bombs Of 80 kilograms
each.
The bombardment started several
fires. All our machines returned. al.
though they had been violently can.
nonaded."
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-11-28
NORWOOD

Especial to The TimcS-Dis patch.l
NORWOOD. VA. November 27--Pro-
lessor Potter. Misses Somcrvillc and
WinEo. teachers in the high school
here. attended the Educational Con-
ference mt Richmond.
MIR. and Mrs. Scruggs, of U.ynchburg.
who have been visiting Mrs. Wesley
ficlds. have returned to thei- home.
Miss Nellie Nash. Of charlottesville,
is visiting Mrs. Louisa cabcll
DIR. w. w. Dennis, and little son, re-
turned to their home in LynchhurS on
saturday. They were accompanied
home by Mrs Dennis. who has spent
much time with her parents. Mr. and
Mrs. $. X. Bolton.
Bledsoc Beal. of Scottsville. was in
the village on Friday last.
Mrs. w. r. putncy left for her homo
IN iynchburg on Tuesday, after spend
ing some time with her father Dir.
q. G. Galloway
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-11-28
FARMVlLLE NORMAL.
Especial to Tho Timos-Dispa,ch.l

lNpctldl 10 lnr lllnGS- lpiSpItcn.
FAitMNlLLE, VA. November IL
ON Monday morning several hundred
OF the Normal school girls had the
pleasure of visiting the demonstration
train which is being run by the Nor
folk and Western hallway. under the
tcchnic Institute and the United States
Department Of Agricuiturc The girls
were especially Interested in Che cook
ing demonstrations being given by
Miss Walker. who is head III the Do
mcstic Science Department OF the
Fa:mv!ic Normal School.
The Juniors and Seniors are look
ing forward with cagcrncsS to the
next clash OF the basketball teams
representing these classes. The fray
is scheduled for Thursday, when many
OF the former students Of the school
expect 10 visit their alma mater.
The ,hird grade of the Training
School gave "a delightful THANKSGIVING
entertainment in the Normal school
Auditorium on Friday. After the In
d!ans and Pilgrims had had their turn
the climax was reached when some of
the boys of the class in the rendering
of their heart of the program. dem
onstrat"d their skin in eating real
pumpkin pie. The large collection of
fruit and vegetables used for dccora-
tive purposes was afterwards given To
needy families
y large number Of the Normal School
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-11-28
COLONY At ASHEv|LLE
ENJOYS THANKSGIVING
Social Activity CentcrS Around
Country Club and Hotels
of City.
MANY At INFORMAL DANCE
Goifing and Other Outdoor Sports
Continue To Occupy Attention OF
'lcaSurc-ScckcrS at Gay North
Carolina Resort.

ASlIl:NII.Li:. ~ G., November 27.-
Ash"ville society and :hc various
guest colonies i'm the city enjoyed an
cial activity ccutcrinr around the
Ashcvilic Country club and Grove
lark Inn. Members Of the Country
club ana visitors in the city, including
Il large Cotcric from the inn. spent the
day playing golf. II tombstone" tour
na'ucnt occupying the attention of most
of the golfers. The Country Club
served splendid THANKSGIVING din
uer at noon, and in the afternoon, the
guests not playing danced in the club
house.
Thursday night there was an in
formal dance Most Of the Country
club set attended, many of them as
guests of the social set ut the hotel.
\ large crowd was present. and the
big room presented a brilliant an
rcarancc Most OF the oth"r hotels
served Special dinners in honor OF the
day. and - larc" number OF private
parties were given.
GoiiiuG and outdoor sports generally
have occupied the attention Of society
the balance Of tho week. the weather
man absolutely refusing To furnish tho
winter weather that should lie present
at this time q! year. Warm days. with
InSt enough snap To bring color to the
check. have been tho rule. ana the
nights have hcen barely cold enough
20 justify oVorCoatS
Mr.. and Mrs r.. -. McCabe. and Miss
Edith MCtab". OF BROOKLYN. who are
spending som" time here 10 he near
Kenneth McCah", who is a student at
Ashcvillc school. gave delightful
dinner party during the week for young
Mr.. Mccabc and some of mis- school
mates.
Mr.. aud Mrs. ~ w. Glessncr and
Mr.. II. 9. Gl"ssucr of Chicago. have
Joined the Western contingent. and
Will remain for an indefinite period.
j. II. Moir and T.. II. Moir, of New
York, arc new arrivals.
James NJ. Carpenter. Sr., and Mrs j.
NJ. Carpenter ir, OF 81. Louis, are
among the recent arrivals.
MIR. and Mrs Lloyd Jones. Of Detroit.
Mich, are here.
NJ. ana Mrs. j. Whitney Howcn. of
Fall River, Mass. have Joined the win
ter colony.
NJ. and Mrs. {. o. Miller of stan
ford Ct, are among the latest addi-
lions.
MIR. and Mrs. Charles II. crane. of
Woods Hole. Mass. ana Miss Reynolds.
OF New York. are here for AN in
definite stay. John Crane. son of MIR.
and Mrs Crane. is Il student ~ Ashc-
willie School. and his parents are hero
to visit him
MIR and Mrs. Edward Woodman. Of
Portland. Me, are recent arrivals.
Mrs. 9. T.. Kohl. Mrs Il ~ Ham
ilton. and Mrs. Kohl, all If Chicago.
Mr. ana Mrs e. w. seidlcr. of East
Orange. \. J.. have joined the Eastern
contingent.
Mrs. +. Galloway, OF Atlanta. Ca,
is here.
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SWEET BRIAR

SWEET hHIAR. VA, November 27-
feature OF more than usual interest
~ the Founders Day exercises at Sweet
Eriar college on November - was the
reading OF "a portion Of the VIII OF the
founder, Mrs. Williams, by y. G. Man
son, III. Of Lynchhurr, chairman OF the
executive committee of the board OF
trustees. In this section Of the will
provision is made for the establishment
"t an institution Tor the higher ccu-
cation Of women, questions of policy
such as d"n"minntional ariliatiou
Grade of work ana class of patronage
being loft entirely in the hands OF the
board OF trustees, composed Of the fol-
l"wlu" members: Bishop Randolph,
president. y. {. Manson. Jr., CT Lynch
burg; Hev. Arthur =. Gray. OF Law
rcnc"vi!le judge j.. K. Watts. OF
Portsmouth; Rev. Carl 9. Grammer. Of
Philadelphia; Fergus Reid. cf Ports
mouth, ana Charles Z. Head. OF Lynch
burg.
The policy Of this board has been TO
place the emphasis OF the institution
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-11-28

Conference In Richmond the mast wools
Members OF the faculty gave the fol-
loving addresses before the various
sections: Miss Christine H. Munoz.
Music IN the Primary Grades: Pro-
Elementary Science and General 81
cnce for the First Year or High
school and Professor s. L. Duke.
How Can the Normal Schools Aid I'm
securing Higher Professional stand
hruS Tor VirEinia's Teaching and Ad-
mintstrativc Forccs?"
MISS Florence tohr. of the TRAINING
School faculty. Is organizing n Marty
TO visit Panama and Cuba during Tho
Christmas holidays. ~
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-11-28

Philadelphia. Miss Loeb is q sister OF
Mrs. otto Wise, OF IiarrisonburG.
Miss Eta Armcntrout, of Orange. I,
Il guest Of MIR. and Mrs. o. Is. Cooley
north OF llarrisonburg
Mr.. and Mrs. Reese Cover and little
daughter. Ruth, are visiting Mrs
Covers aunt. Mrs. II. II. Stipcr. at Flint.
Michigan.
Mrs. Dora Switzcr. OF Chicago, is n
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Adolpn Wise,
Miss lone Bell Is II guest OF her sis
ter. Mrs. Carroll Gilbert. In Wash
lngton.
Dr. Vernon j. Lohr and SITTER, Mrs
~. H. Lohr. OF Washington, are guests
OF their parents, near New Market.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-11-28

"uNcS" ana sO-CnIlcN "rcstOrcrs."
Prepared in two shades. one to pro-
ducc golden or medium brown, the
other dark brown or black.
sample and booklet sent ON receipt
Of Zoe. ''Brownatonc" is sold by Lead
inE d'ug stores, in two sizes-.5c and
Sl.Ou. order direct from Tho Ecnton
!'harmacal co. 55G Pike st, COvington,
Ky. II your druggist viii not supply
YOU. You VIII save yourself much am
noyancc by refusing TO accept Il sub
Sttutc No samples at dealers.
insist on "!rownatonc" at your hair
dr.SS"r'S.
sold ana recommended in Richmond
10y Tragic Drug Co. Grant Drug Co.
and other lcAdimg dealers.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-11-28
Local. ORGANIZATIONS
iINN MEMBERSHIP NlH ! .NG,

The local organization has q mem.
hership Of i.N6i members. and pays 50
per cent Of It's expenses with it's earn
imi:s. Subscriptions are needed Tor thr
important work an the following do
partment that Yield no income: an cN-
tension department that brings the nirl
in touch with the activities OF tho
association: q religious work depart
rent; ana a Vocational department that
Helps the Eiri to help herself
The officers of the association are:
Miss Katharine II. iiawes. president.
Mrs. g l.. Walford. vice-pre sid"ut.
Mrs. II. W. Eassctt. vice-president; Nlra
G. @. Savill". treasurer. and Misses
katherine Kicks and Elizabath Rich
:Tdson. secretaries.
An officer said Yesterday that 1t was
necessary for subscriptions from the
public toward the maintenance fund
OF the association 10 enable il to kc"f,
its privileges within the reach OF every
Girl.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-11-28
HARRIsoNBURG

Especial to Tho Times DIsnotcb1
HARRlSONBURG. VA, November 27.
AT the meeting of the Weekly Sew
ing Circle at Mrs. B. Ney's on Tuesday
evening, three engagements OF spccial
interest to society were announced as
follows:
Miss Carrie Ncy. of Harrisonburr,
daughter of Mrs. Is. Ney. 10 Maurice
Sclfeuer. of Front Royal.
Carl Ney. Of lIarrisonburg.y son OF
Mrs. b. Ney. to Miss Valeria Good,
daughter of Mrs. Il. G. Good
Miss Olga Loeb, of Staunton and
Philadelphia, and Jack Binswangcr Of
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-11-28

upon courses leading TO the i. \. de-
gree. The organization of the academy
curing the past year provides better
accommodation for those who wish To
prepare for these courses at Sweet
Briar.
MI. Manson expressed the sppre-
ciation of the board for tho enthusiasts
Tic work Of the alumni and students
IN the recent endowment campaign.
The special address was made by
Dr. potcat, of Furman University.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-11-28

$4,000 to 5000 Silk Dresses, S14.75;
Crepe de Chine, Charmeusc, Striped Taffeta,
Plain Taffeta and Crepe Meteor, in black,
navy and brown; Georgette Crepe or Lace
collars
$4,000 Dancing Frocks, $500; Crepe de
Chimes, Taffetas and Net trimmed with
net, ribbon and flowers: pink light blue;
maize and corn.
Afternoon and Street FrOckS of Crepe de
Chine, Satin, Taffeta, Net Brocaded Velvet
and Chiffon Velvet, $4,000; worth $4,000 to
$4,000: all the leading fall shades.
$1,000 Sport Coats, $7.9S; belt back;
plaids and stripes; all colors.
ChiIdren's $500 Coats, $3.9S; ChiIdrcn's
SO 90 Coats, $5.9S; Chinchlla, Kersey, Zeb-
cline, mixtures and plaids; sizes to Ii
years.
$3.50 Georgette Crepe Waists, S2.9s;
white and flesh; fancy blouse style; con
vertible collar.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-11-28

I - n q with
your comb or
brush, and just
a little touch
IA mp once =
month should
kc"p your Ia +
I Ii e beautiful
shade you most
desire.
l. nSHlts al
ways tive sam"
4 ! W a V :
sing.
VIII not rub
or wash on
Il II II guIrbll-
tee! TO contain
none OF the
DANGEROUS in
gradients so
often found in
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-11-28
Hair Tilltillg
All the Rage
The Absolute and Utter Harmless
ness of "I5rownatonc" Has Made
Hair Tinting Safe and Easy.

You need not tolerate gray, Strcakcd
or faded hair another day. II takes
but few moments to apply "l3rown:.-
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-11-28
3 # THIRD Eloor l88pSfe3
WOmcn'S New Tailored Suits.
$3.50 value new $1,000
$29.75 value now S21.50
$3.50 value now $4,000

Very latest style ideas in Serge, Whip
cord, Poplin, Gabardine. Broadcloth and
mixtures, all the new fall shades and
black.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-11-28

WOmen's $500 Button Shoes, 1895:
Pattern Leather Dull Kid, Tan Russian
Calf and Black l5uckskin; cloth and kid
tops; broken sizes
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-11-28
S ssa First Floor GMa1 l

40-inch Brocaded and Moirc CharmeuSc,
Crepe de Chine and Crepe Meteor, Sl.59
yard; regular prices, $500 and $3.50
taupe, light gray, orchid old rose light
blue, pink, navy, terra Gotta and wisteria.
$500 Satin Charmeuse, SLID yard; 10
inches wide; black white and full line of
cOlOrS.
36-inch Black SeIf-Toned Striped Taffcta,
Sl.23 yard; regular price, $1.5O.
$100 MesSaIinc, &c yard SO inches wide,
in black, terra Gotta. gray, Nile lavender,
light blue, reseda, cornflowcr blue etc.
$39S Satin Border Chiffon. $l.G9 yard;
rs inches wide, in old rose. wistcra and
gold, with a 15-inch Satin border: 5-yard
dress patterns.
75c Bordcrcd Wool ChalIies. SOC yard; 81
inches wide; white with heliotrope, and
light blue stripes.
$3.50 and $3.50 CI0akings, Sl.9S yard
81 inches wide. i'm tan and black, gray and
white and brown and black.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-11-28
sample Each Free by Mou

WIN SIP. skin BOOK on request. Al.
"'es, postcard ''Eutic"r", Dept. L. Bo.-
ton' Sold Throughout. too word
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-11-28

NY u5tt fir' had rngw"rn on the bacl,
"' Aef mead which kept getting lager and
larger Her mead was dry with a ,n,cy
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-11-28

$500 to $3.50 Ccrscts, $2.9S; good
models: in front and back lace: all
sizes.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-11-28
MILLINERY SPECIALS.

MILLINERY SPECIALS.
$3.50 to $3.50 Untrimmcd Velvet Hats,
$500.
$3.50 to $1,000 New York Trimmed Hats,
$3.50.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1915-05-06

table Compound, and now feel like q
different person. ] believe there il
nothing like Lydia E. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound for weak women and
young girls, and ] would be glad if !
could influence anyone to try the medi-
cine, for know it will do all and much
more than it is claimed to do. - Mrs.
CLARA FRANKS, r. F. d. No. /, Maple
crest Farm, Kasota, Mimi.
Women who suffer from those dis
tressing ills peculiar to their sex should
be convinced of the ability Of Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound to re-
store their health by the many genuine
and truthful testimonials we are con-
stantly publishing in the newspapers.
If you have the slightest doubt
that Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegeta-
BILE COmpOundwiIl help you, write
to Lydia e. M edicine Co.
(confidentiaD Lynn, Mass, for adj
vice. Your letter will be opened,
read and answered. by a woman
and held i'm strict confidence.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1915-05-06
runs" Warrington told 1t simply. -
IL IL were great joke.

runs" Warrington told it simply. =
IL IL were great joke.
"Rippin'! BY Jove. you Americans
are hard customers to put over. sup
pose you'll be setting out for the
States at once?" with curious glance.
I haven't made any plans yet" eye
ing the cheroot thoughtfuily.
7 see" The purser nodded 1t was
not difficult to understand We'll,
good luck to you wherever you go"
Alone in his stateroom Warrington
took out Rajah and tossed him on the
counterpart of the bed.
Now, then, old SPORT" tapping the
parrot on the back with the perch
which he used as baton. Blinking
and muttering, the bird performed his
tricks, and was duly rewarded and re-
turned to his home Of iron. She'll
be wanting to take you home with her.
but you're not for SALE"
He then opened his window and
leaned against the sill, looking up at
the stars. But, unlike the girl. he did
not ask any questions.
"Free!" he said softly.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1915-05-06

over the purser's unaccountable action
in deliberately introducing him to this
brown-eyed, golden-skinned young
woman. Never before had such q
thing occurred upon these boats. True,
he had occasionally been spoken to;
an idle question flung at him. like a
bare bone to a dog. II flung by an
Englishman, he answered 1t courte-
ously, and subsidized. He had been
snubbed too many times not to have
learned this lesson. It never entered
his head that the introduction might
have been brought about by the girls
interest. He was too MORALLY shy of
women to conceive of such POSSIBLE
ity. So his gratitude was extended to
the purser. who, on his side, regretted
his good-natured recommendations OF
the previous hour.
When Elsa learned that the man at
her side was to proceed to Rangoon.
she ceased to ask him any more ques-
tons She preferred to read her
books slowly. Once, while he was en-
gaginG the purser, her glance ran
over his clothes She Instantly berated
her impulsive criticism as a bit OF
downright caddishness. The lapels Of
the coat were shiny; the winged col
lar gave evidence Of having gone to
the native laundry once too often, and
the cuff buttons were Of ordinary rupee
silver. The ensemble suggested that
since the purchase Of these habili-
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1915-05-06
SEE PROSPERITY AT HAND
Business Men Have Lost Feeling OF
Timidity and Are Hard
at Work.

The statements given out by various
departmental heads, showing the wave
Of prosperity that is sweeping over
the country, should have an impor-
tant influence in restoring confidence
among those who have held back be-
cause of timidity.
Reports that have been received by
the federal reserve board. the depart
ment of commerce, and all other de-
partments in touch with the business
and financial situation show plainly
that the business men of the United
States have their sleeves rolled up
and are hard at work.
The emergency currency has been
retired almost in its entirety. The
stock market Is more buoyant than
1t has been in several years. Henry
Clay Frick, leaving a meeting of the
finance committee of the United States
Steel corporation, was asked by Judge
Gary whether he was really very
bulNsh." 81 was never more bullish
in my life," said Prick.
So it is that many of the fore
most business men of the United
States now feel. They know that
prosperity is returning. More i'm
portant still, they know that the peo-
pie of the country are tired of agita-
ton AID are bent upon prosperity.
They know that prosperity will be the
big political issue of 1916 and that the
party which best represents that issue
will be placed in charge of the govern
ment.
AS James ]. Hill puts the situation,
all the business men of the country
ask is "a clear field, no favors and 6
complete restoration of confidence"