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The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1915-03-20

Are women truthful, or are they too
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1915-12-16

that at feast fifty millions should be
added to represent safe working bal
ance for the treasury" Mr.. Wilson
urges congress 10 expend $93, 800, 900
for preparedness incidentally he urges
a shipping bill at cost Of al least $40,
100000, but does not include its cost
in his fgures-and this S175,000,0 900
he would raise by special taxes, By
re.epacting the war tax, and By repeal
ing the free sugar clause OF the dem.
ocratic tariff bill, which has not vet
gone into effect. What the democratic
congress will do with these onerous
and fantastic taxation propositions re-
mains to be seen, but that they have
greatly depressed his party colleagues
is everywhere obvious. 1t is note
worthy, too, that the president in all
his figures accepts Secretary McAdoo's
juggled figures regarding the treasury
balance, and this although Mr.. McAdoc
has been compelled by republican
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1915-12-16

criticism to. explain (in a foot-note)
that his alleged balance is not a true
balance. The president refers to the
treasury balance on July lst as Sl04,'
100000. Secretary McAdoo now ex'
plains, in his daily treasury statement,
(in fine type at the bottom Of the
page), that this balance includes $780,
100000 TO the credit cf discussing
officers" bat he does not explain that
this is not correctly balance at all,
but the money held to meet the checks
drawn on it by disbursing officers,
which moneys have already been ex'
pended but the checks not actually
paid. As has been explained before,
if Mr.. McAdoo had adhered to the sys-
TEN of bookkeeping which the treas
ury had employed for upwards Of
twenty years his daily statement would
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1915-12-16
A Bit Of Missouri History

W. L. Webb, OF Independence, a
loca! historian, is responsible for bring
ing again to the light the fact that
Missouri at one time was republic
all Of its own, says the St Joseph Oh
server.
This fact" says Webb, was off
cially and legally declared in the pre-
amble to the state constitution under
which Missouri was admitted into the
the union in 1921.
Congress was in an uproar for two
two years over the admission OF Mis-
soun, but no objection was at any
time urged against the clause that de-
clared the state to be republic
This first constitution continued ia
full force until overthrown by the Civil
War.
"As a republic, the state Of Mis-
souri, had its own flag, beautiful en-
sign Of blue merino with the coat-cl
arms OF the state emblazoned in gold
fiiit on each side. This flag and the
stars and stripes hoated together in
perfect accord until the war broke out
whereupon the State Of Missouri de-
MED the right Of any hostile army 10
trespass upon her sacred soil and
therefore flew to arms against the
forces which invaded the state under
the United States flag.
For one whole year General Price
marched up and down the state at the
head Of the Missouri State Guard, which
carried the blue merino flag and fought
many great battles and was victorious in
them all. Alter the battle Ct Pea
Ridge, March 7, 1868, the Missouri
State Guard disbanded and Gen. Price
accepted commission in the Con
iederate army, whereupon the state flag
was iurled forever. In its stead came
the 'Secesh' or Confederate flag. But
the State Of Missouri did not cease to
be legal republic until 1865, when
the Drake constitution went into
effect"
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1915-12-16
revenues By special taxes wholly with
out regard to the injustice such taxes
involved.

Mr.. Wilson was far from frank in
disclosing the deficit and so mixed up
the figures OF the past with his discus
sion Of military preparedness pro-
gram for the future as emphatically tc
create the impression that he hoped
the average reader Of his message would
be misled into believing that the special
taxes he proposed were needed solely
Tor preparedness. An analysis Of his
own figures, however, discloses the
fact that, leaving the preparedness
program entirely out Of consideration,
the deficit for the coming year, unless
revenues are increased by special tax
alton, will amount TO S80,000,0 900,
leaving, according 10 his figures, only
$4,000, 900 in the treasury. He adds
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1915-12-16
show an actual treasury balance OF only
slightly over IS, 900, 900.

From the standpoint Of sincerity and
irankness, probably the most jarring
note in the presidents message was
was found in his discussion Of Pan
Americanism." He unblushingly
stated that all the governments Of
America stand, so far as we are con
cerned. upon a footing Of genuine
equality and unquesioned independ-
ence," and, speaking Of Mexico, he
said: I'VE have been put to the
test in the case Of Mexico and we have
stood the test. Whether We have ben
fted Mexico by the course we have
pursued remains to be seen. Her for
tunes are in her own hands. But we
have at least proved that We will not
take advantage Of her in her distress
and undertake 10 impose upon her an
order and government Of our OWE
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1915-12-16
Wilson's Auto Tax Opposed

The suggestion made by President
Wilson in his annual message to con,
gress that federal tax be levied on
automobiles and gasoline in order to
increase the revenue Of the country
will be brought before a meeting OF
the executive committee OF the St. Louis
automobile club, to be held this week.
The presidents proposal probably
will meet with opposition here, accord
ing to opinions expressed by St. Louis
autoists yesterday. Roy F. Britton,
president Of the club. yesterday said
autoists now felt that their taxes were
extremely heavy. However. he would
not predict what action would be taken
by the executive committee of the
auto club or the ultimate opinion that
would be formed among the autoists Of
the city.
"Autoists are now paying three
taxes" he said. A small car OF por-
ular make costs annually SO city tax,
So state tax, and a personal property
tax Of $2.35 on every 500 valuation.
The presidents suggestion would in
crease the tax on this machine more
than 100 per cent. The federal license
would cost $40, and it would cost /
cent for every twenty miles the owner
travelled.
Owners Of high'priced cars are
paying Sl2 city license, Sl2 state
license, and can run only six miles on
one gallon Of gasoline. The federal
tax on a 90 horsepower machine would
be $50. Such taxes are prohibitive.
Should the suggestion be enacted, the
small car owner would disappear. The
autoists OF Missouri now are paying
approximately S250,0O0 in taxes an
nually. The presidents proposal
would increase that six fold. Globe
Democrat.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1915-12-16

Brilliant Republican prospects are
indicated by the municipal election
just held in Portland, Me. For the
first time in FIVE years that city elected
a republican mayor, overthrowiug the
incumbent Democratic mayor by 1888
majority in a total vote Of 10000.
Furthermore, the Republicans carried
two thirds Of the city wards. The
newly elected mayor, W. G. Chapman,
received the largest majority given a
Republican mayoralty candidate since
1904. The news is most gratifying
10 the Republicans. who confidently
expect Maine 10 elect a Republican
Senator next fall. Municipal elections
held in Massachusetts, this week also
gave the Republicans sweeping vic
tory. The official figures for the
Massachusetts, election Of last month
show that the Republican state candi.
dates received average msjori,ies oI
10000. From every quarter the
political news brings renewed en-
couragement TO the Republican leaders
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1915-12-16

Attorney General Gregory has rem
dered an opinion that the organization
Of the Federal re erve bank districts is
not renewable. The law says il is not
renewable except by the reserve
board" Which is to goyern2 The
law or Mr.. Gregory's opinion1
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1915-12-16
Talking Through Hat May Be
Double-Barreled Slang "Proverb. "

(0ur constructive work has started irresistible movement
which stopped Anyone who tells you otherwise talking
houg his hat"From President Wilson'S speech conference
With the Democratic National Coumitee.)
Two score and fifteen Democrats
Within the White House dined;
They talked Of their accomplishments,
Their campaign they outlined;
They could not see the G. o. P
1t was doomed right off the bat
And he "who told you otherwise
Was talking through his hat"
The war tax hits our pocketbooks,
Carranza hurts our pride,
Our ships are safe from Johnny Bull
When anchored on our tide.
The price Of dye has gone sEy-high,
But when you speak Of that
Just take it from the president,
"You're talking through your hat"
We've sent notes to the British lords,
We've kicked to Berlin, too;
We've sternly told the warning world
The grim things we would do.
Our literature was strong and pure,
But it was turned down fat
"Tut, tut" declares the president,
''You're talking through your hat"
We've stigmatzed million men,
We've slashed the taft, too
We're put to all our resources
To dig up revenue.
To crcuvent all all argument,
Our record will prove that,
Having heard the president
We voted through our hat.
L. E. NJ, in Globe Democrat.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1915-12-16

Congressman Chandler Of New York
and Congressman Copley of Illinois,
progressives, announce their adherence
heEcelorward to the regular republican
ptrty, Next
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1915-12-16
Washington Letter
Washington, December 18th.

washington, DeCsmOel Ioln'
President Wilson'S third annual mes
sage to congress is chiefly remarkable
for its admission-not frank, but never
theless unmistakable ble-ihat the demo
cratic administration has resulted in a
serious deficit; for its proposal that
special taxes be levied on the imple-
ments and products Of industry; for its
complete reversal Of Mr.. Wilson'S own
views on the sugar tariff and military
preparedness; for its insincerity in dis
cussing Pan Americanism;" and-ior
its beautiful rhetoric. A notable fea-
ture Of the message is the presidents S
insistence on the McAdoo Shipping
Bill, despite abundant evidence that a
majority Of the people oppose it and
despite the further fact that the treas
ury is practically empty now. Many
Of those who heard the message read
gained the impression that Mr.. Wilson,
by means OF his beautiful rhetoric and
righteousness Of expression, was try
ing to write over the heads" Of the
majority Of the people, to charm with
beauty OF phrase, while he concealed
the essence alike Of true conditions
and the scope Of his recommendations.
1t was notable, too, that as the mes
sage was being read his platitudes
were greeted with applause, his recon-
mendations with silence. In the state
ment regarding the merchant marine,
that we should promptly remove ev-
cry legal obstacle that may stand in
the way uf this much TO be desired re-
vival OF our old independence and
should facilitate in every way possible
the building, purchase and American
Registration Of ships" many Of Mr..
Wilson's hearers believed they per-
ceived an admission that the iniquitous
Seamen's Bill, which the President
signed even against the advice Of his
own Cabinet and which has done so
much to injure American shipping,
was a serious blunder and should be
repealed. But Mr.. Wilson'S most
ardent admirers could not regard it as
frank avowal Of his unpardonable
bunder.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1915-12-16

Mr.. Bryan may be for peace, but
nobody will give him any.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1915-12-16

choosing And all this and much
more Mr.. Wilson said when nothing
but interference, which went to the
extent Of landing troops and shedding
blood at Vera Cruz, forced Huerta out
Of, and Caranza into, power; when
o'day there is a highly unpopular gov
eminent in Nicaragua maintained in
power solely by the presence OF our
marines; when we are collecting and
discussing the customs revenues Of
Santo Domingo, and when We have
only just completed a similar treaty with
Haiti, negotiated and ratified under the
guns Of our battleahips and marines,
and now awaiting ratification by our
senate. Had Mr. Wilson's entire dis
cussion OF the relations Of the United
States with its Central and South Amer
ican neighbors been uttered by other
than a president Of the United States
it would have been pronounced the
cheapest sort Of buncomb by everyone
familiar with the facts.
If we are to lay aside partisanship
for military preparedness, our Demo
cratic friends should lay aside partisan
ship for industrial preparedness, with
out which he shall suffer crushing de-
feat as soon as the war is over; and in
dustrial preparedness means protec'
ton" This was the answer Of one
OF the Republican leaders Of the House
when asked what would be the re-
sponse of the minority to Mr.. Wilson'S
appeal for -partisanship consider
alton Of his preparedness program,
There is, obviously, strong sentiment
in the Republican party for adequate
national defense, but il the socaled
preparedness program is merely to be
made the blind behind which is to be
hidden the national deficit and the evi.
dence OF Democratic inefficiency in
the administration OF the nations affairs,
it is not likely to receive stalwart Re
publican support. Had the President
been frank, instead of evasive, had he
stated tee facts instead OF trying to
becloud them and TO mislead the pub
lie, his chances Of procuring Repub-
lican cooperation for his preparedness
program would have been far brighter.
The Democratic National Committee
has determined to hold the National
Convention in St. Louis, beginning
June 14th, and it did SO because Of
the assurances OF Speaker Champ Clark
and Senator Stone that nothing short
Of holding the Convention there could
keep Missouri out OF the Republican
column next November. Il wish we
could hold at least a dozen National
Conventions" remarked one OF the
National Committeeman, FOR there
are at least that many doubtful States
which need saving just as much as
Missouri" St. Louis had a marked
advantage over Chicago, however, be-
cause it was freely admitted that even
National Convention in Chicago, St
Louis chief rival, could not save Hi
nois to the Democrats. There was
much forced and superficial jubiIation
among the Democrats at the National
Committee meeting, but under the
surface there was nothing but anxiety
and gloom.
| p,;il;opt pepphlinoo oro.nao,r ,,a
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1915-12-16

After disclosing the fact that his
Administration had produced a serious
deficit, President Wilson told congress
that there were many sources Of rev
enue which can justly be resorted
to-" and he promptly proposed tax
Of so cents per horse power on all
automobiles and internal combustion
engines, and tax Of one cent a gal
lon on gasoline and naphtha. The
Justice" Of the first tax is apparent
when it is reflected that the man who
buys a % horsepower runabout for
$500 would have to pay tax Of $ll
or approximately three per cent OF the
cost price, where as the man who buys
40'horse power touring car for $3, 900
would pay tax Of $40, or one'hall OF
one per cent on his investment. The
occupants OF houses and apartments
fitted with gas ranges would not feel
the tax on gasoline, but the family
which was compelled to cook with a
gasoline stove would pay something
over one cent a gallon because the re
taller would add something to the tax
TO cover the expense of himself and
the wholesaler. The man who uses
his auto daily, in his business or other
wise, would, even for light car, be
thus taxed on gasoline from 81 to Sc
a month. Both these taxes would fall
on every newspaper which used a gas
engine for power, on every farmer
who used gas engine in his dairy
and farm work, etc. But the com
paratively wealthy manufacturer using
steam engine would pay no tax
Mr.. Wilson further proposes to raise
sl8, 100000 year by a stamp tax on
bank checks, and S20,0O0,O0O by a
tax Of Is cents ton on pig iron and
fabricated steel and iron. This latter
tax would not only raise the domestic
price, but would amount 10 a tax on
exports as well, and so would place
American manufacturers at serious dis
advantage in the markets Of the world.
The impression made by this portion
Of the Presidents Message was that,
fearing that bond issue sufficient to
make good the deficit produced by
his party would serve to emphasize
that deficit, he sought to increase the
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1915-12-16

(ou constructive work has started irresistible movemel
which be stopped Anyone who tells you otherwise akn
through his hat"From President Wilson'S speech in conrent
with the Democratic National Commjtee)
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-01
A Notable Baseball Season

When a race is honestly run, the best is nearly always first at the f1n- ish. This truism applies to baseball as well as to other sports. The 1915 season of the palpitating pastimes, now nearing it's major league finish, has been a period of surprises and thrills in which all the dope has been upset, but it can be safely said that in the wind-up the best clubs are on top. Whatever. the financial deficien- cies of the 1915 season. it. has been the best, from the sporting viewp point that the major circuits have had in many years. Throughout the greater part of the year the result has been in doubt in all three leagues, While the cheif interest now centers in the pennant winners of the two old leagues, because of the impending worlds series, the struggle for su- premacy in@ the Federal Lea que has been one long to be rem embered. Sci dom in baseball history has there been such a, nip-and- tuck race in which so many clubs were involved. Up to within short time ago DO less than five clubs seemed co have a good chance at the gonfa1on. St.
 Louis, Chicago, Kansas City, Pitts burgh and Newark have all had their precarious turns at the top of the ladder, and the Buffeds, with Harry Lord Tn charge nave been danger ous aggregation throughout the latter part of the season. Ganze1 worked wonders with the Brookfeds during the short time he has been at the helm. Of the seven clubs that fail--
 ed to reach the coveted goal, all but Baltimore are defeated but not dis graced. The Terrapins have been consistently true to their name. and have travelled like tortoises from the very first. Otto Knabe hasn't much to be proud of, but he should find some consolation at looking at the standing of the so-called ball club led by the great Connie Mack.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-01
YOUNG TAFT GETS
 ON YALE VARSITY OPPOSING GUERNSEY

New Haven. Oct. 1-The Yale varsity football team, with Charlie Taft, a son of former President Taft, playing at right halfback. and the scrubs, without their leader, Harry Legore fought out a ten-m minute scrim- mage to a scoreless tie yesterday af- ternoon The serimmage followed ten minutes of individual drill and a short but fast signal practice, the whole making one of the stifest " ork outs of the season.
 Untff yesterday Taft has beenSpIay- ing on the scrub teami where he was sent when he reported for the team early this week. His work has at tracted the attention of the coaches, with the result that they dropped Guernsey from the regular eleven this afternoon, shifted Scovil to full back and put young Taft at right haIfback.
 Taft is not new to Yale athletics. for last year he played a stellar game of basketball for the Blue. At the Taft School, where he prepared for Yale, he played a brilliant game of football. He played a good game this afternoon and showed varsity call ibre, although his teammates, Scovil, Capt. Wilson and Bentley, were strange to him. and the back field did not work as smoothly as it might.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-01
PENN UNABLE TO
 GET ON FOOTBALL
 SCHEDULE AT YALE

New Haven. Oct 1-Despite re- ports from Philadelphia that Yale Penn games will be resumed another season, stout denials were made by Yale athletic authorities last night that there is a lively prospectof such a Yale move.j It became Known that the Penn football officials spent two days here during the winter trying to induce Yale to arrange a match for 1915 with the hope that home and ranged. l.
 It is felt at Yale that such a trying match as that with 'the strong Quaker eleven would prove it inpracticable at this time The faculty as well as the coaches believe that games with Princeton and Harvard are ienough of big university matches to be tackled under present football conditions.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-01
HARRY HOWELL, FORMER
 MERE DEN PLAYER, FAILED
 AS GRAND OPERA SINGER

Harry HoweIRs ambition to become grand opera star has failed.
 Howell was a pitcher with many years of major league usefulness be fore him when some one told -s-iliT1 that if he had his voice trained he coud out-warb1e Caruso. Howell Ee- tfered it--and quit pitching. That s where misfortune began
 He wasted a few years before he learned that Caruso was q better singer than he was. It was foo late then for Howell to resume Jitciling- he was too old and his ar,il was out Of sha pc. So he became a scout for tF e. .Browns-aand soon lost iiis job
 Howell then became an umpire in that game in St. Louis in 1910 when Tx Cobb for the Leadership Of, tie league A hear-scandal resulted and; Howell lost his job seryfng as the sgpaf for that occasion.
 .Ffowe1l then took to uyapil.illg in thc Texas League and got along sery well Until one day he umpired n game in a way that didn't suit the 1T s.co club, Whereupon Howell was fred
 He remained job1ess until the Feds carne into being. Then he got a job ofHciating. He fingered until Fielder Jones rs.Ised a howl of such size 1t westld have drowned the roar Of a l2- ce1tiInefer gum. Presiden- Gilmore, of course, heard the howl-anda now Howell 5oba 8ss a1lee again
 Harry Howell pitched for Meri.;en in the cid Connecticut League
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-01
DAVE FITZGERALD WILL REFEREE IN
 NEW HAVEN BOUTS

New Haven, Oct 1-AIthough Bill Brown, who has for years run boxing shows in the Brown A. A. in New York city and Far Rockaway, |. .I., Is considered one of the best fight referees in the country, he will not ofHciate in that capacity when he opens the New Haven A. c. with a big boxing show in the Arena next "Wednesday night. After sounding popular sentiment in New. Haven, it did not take Brown long to learn That Dave Fitzgerald was the man New Haven fight fans wanted to see as third man in the ring So Bill saw Dave and it did not take long for the pair to come to an agreement whereby Honest Dave will work at the shows Bill Brown runs in the big Elm City Arena
 The main bout of the first New Haven A. c. sKl ows will bring together the outstanding bantam title con- tenders for 12 rounds when Frankie Burns faces Jimmy Taylor, known as the Italian champion of the East.
 The semi-fnaI stages Kid Burns, the only man who ever gave Packy Mcfarland a black aye, against Andy Cortezy another tough Italian, for eight rounds and there will be another eight-round session between Frankie Da1y and Red Watson, two more lightning bantams.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-01
STUDENTS REJOICE AS
 FULLBACK BUZZ LAW
 REPORTS AT PRINCETON

Princeton, N. J.. Oct. There was rejoicing in Tigertown last night when it became known that ''Buzz' Law, who has been the varsity full back for the past two seasons, had reported to Coach Rush. Law has been sick for some time, and re- turned to college a few days ago. It had been feared that he would not be on hand at all this season. He is still slightly underw eight, but with regular exercise and practice it is ex- lected that he will soon be the Law of old.
 The orange and black team was put through the 1ightest practice in some time, Coach Rush deciding to give the men a rest after their recent strenuous work. After the tuss1e the men had signal practice behind clos ed gates. A defense against the Rut. gers mass play and shift formation was worked out.