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The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-04-28

today. In his address Mr.. Gilmore ~
serted such immigration would develop
the ~undeyelOped resources Of the SEQ
ton.
In addition to obtaining immigrants
from the longer settled parts Of the
country, he urged that tho south go
after immigrants from Europe when
peace ia declared, Just as commercial
statesmen 20 after business" We should
carry our goods into the stricken coun-
try, he said, and tell Of It's value.
Farmers Swindled.
zone Of the greatest obstacles In
the way Of our obtaining immigrants
has been the sO-called colonization
companies" ne said. These, by selling
fake irrigation. oil and township prop
critics, have swindled thousands OF
farmers who might have become useful
citizens " the south"
Mr. Gilmore advocated legislation in
every state I'm the south that will
eliminate the land shark and protect
tho investing homeHeeker and the hon
est real estate dealer. He pointed out
that a large fund recently was raised
IN Springfield, No, 10 conduct a stay
in Missouri campaign. lie said this
warning was given
"If you must leave Missouri, stay
away from Texas and Oklahoma un'
less you want 10 he f1eeced."
"The south ia I'm Its renaissance he
! continued. "Rut before we attempt r.
Increase our family by immigration We
must act MI house IN order by better
ing sanitary conditions. roads and
schools Then we will he ready for .
gigantic campaign for immigration con
Quoted by mean Of newspaper pub
llCity and personal solicitation"
Floods Cut Attendance
Officials Of the congress asserted 10
day the recent floods In the southwes
had kept away many visitors TO IN
convention, among them a number o
speakers. Many Of these win reacl
here later I'm the session II was said
hut some have been obliged 10 return I,
their homes.
J. A. Wade, commissioner NJ agrl
culture NJ Alabama, said In an nd
dress that the south had been hur
by the "~dcmagogue politicians who en-
courngcd our farmers 10 believe tina
cotton was king In the financial worll
and nm absolute monopoly 10 IN
south
as q result" he said, I'VE had M
thought seriously ~ the soil f%crtllit
that WINS being shippcd away and non
was helng returned. We had nc
thought seriously ~ our foreign ma,
kcts being practically paralyzed h
international disturbances and W
formed the oNtravagant habit NJ buyin
from other states things AZ a muc
rrcotcr price than the cost " loci
production
Now Mr. Wade pointed out, the PEI
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-04-28
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS BAND
IN A SERIES or CONCERTS

The Knights ~ Columbus band Of
this city, one W the best musical or
CARNATIONS In the state, will give the
first of a series Of concerts on the bal.
cony Of the Lee Huckins hotel Thurs.
day night On Friday night the band
will play a concert at the Empress
theater The band viii head the OK.
lahoma delegation OF Knights NJ Go.
lumhus on the trip to the national con.
vention to he held In Seattle, Wash.
In August. They will also visit the
Panama exposition, and other points
NJ interest In the Pacific Northwest
while away.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-04-28
SMALL MATTER But GLAD
TO HAVE RULING ON 1T

The same rate must he charged by
the Norman Telephone company for q
desk phone as FOR a wall phone, &C
cording To an order Of the corporation
commission. II II pointed out that the
cost of maintaining a desk phone Is
10 little more than for n wall phone
there IA no aso in making a higher
rate for one than the other. The tele.
phone company is also required to i'm.
prove Its service, as complaints had
come from n number " citizens there
that the service was poor.
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Continued From Page One)
and just where in the North sea he
sighted this German fleet has not been
announced.
LONDON, April 2S-England is
Irenthing freely again today In the
-]cncral belief that the German often
,Iyc near Ypres has been stopped
The country is finding time to turn
70 attention 10 the D%nrdanellcs,
where al allied army has landed on
both shores Of the straits.
Paris reports that the French sec
tiun landed on the Asiatic shore and
is making steady progress despite the
tuhIorn resistance Of the Turkish
defenders. These forces are entrenCh.
ed and supported by artillery 1t IL
expected that they win prove a serl
Gus obstacle to an advance 10y land
against the forts.
The British section has made a
base on the shore " the European
side Of the straits. Turkey admits
these landings have been made, hut
declares that the allies have been un-
able 10 make any progress toward the
interior.
The latest French official an.
nounccmcnt declares the allies are
making continued progress between
Nprcs aud DlNmude. Following the
reported failure of the German at
tack at Les Eparges, the French mp
purcntly have resumed the offensly,
In that region.
The most significant happening II
the diplomatic situation is the REGAL
10 Rome Of the Italian ambassador
In London, Paris, Berlin and Vienni
for a conference with the minister O
foreign affairs. The Austrian negOti
ntionS are said 10 have made pro
gress In Rome and Austria is credite,
with making new concessions ~ Italy
Italian observers are beginning to eI
press the opinion that the points stil
unsettled between Italy md Austrl
. do not make II impossible TO reach q.
agreement.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-04-28

race tomorrow is the belief of Dick
Carhart, president Of the association
today. Hotels are full, train service
Is In demand. and on account Of the
good conditions Of the roads numerous
auto parties are expected In tomor-
row. II Is believed by racc officials
that the largest crowd that ever con
gregated In this state viii view the
sweepstakes program
The course has been greatly hcnc-
fitted by the recent rains according
to the drivers who entered the prac.
ticc runs yesterday. Bob Burman,
the speed King Of the world made the
best time that has been seen on the
local course when he did the 2iOi
course I'm ! 56 yesterday The clos.
est approach to an equal OF that time
was made by Oldfield some time ago
when he ran the lap I'm 2:@
Barney Oldfield, master driver. ".
has been in Muskogee since Monday
returned last night. He will make a
preliminary run probably tomorrow
morning.
Interest Greatest at Curves.
With fair. but partly cloudy wealth
cr predicted for tomorrow, rucers anC
officials are jubilant as to the pros
poets for the race. That at last the,
would get "A chance at that $500,
purse makes the auto pilots cheerful
these days. with weather condition.
10 be right, the track In fine condl
ton, and a big purse the reward IN,
drivers ARE ready to 20 In tomorrow
to win, which means that Views o.
the willard hook, and on Rainbow
curve will be at a premium.
Sure Finish" Carlson, and 'Ssfet.
First" Oldfleld have both pledge,
themselves to make, and stick to
steady pace that they say will brinI
them I'm well. On the other han.
Burman, Ralmey, and a number q
other speedy drivers are going to x
FOR the money" from the start RaI
mey is planning IN not let anyon
pass him, as ne starts tho race.
present plans ap carried ont the rae
/, Is certain 10 show a keen rivalry b,
tween different types Of drivers. 81
lie Carlson Ia betting on himself sine
receiving the First Place Billiken
which he received from San Francis
60 today.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-04-28
THE WAR

In the last few months thousands u
strong men have given their lives 10
their native land But think OF the
thousands who die, not from wounds
which are inflicted by bullets, but
from Internal disorders, such as stom
ach trouble, rheumatism. constipation,
etc Hercules Water will cure these
disorders. ASK us for testimonials.
Address 738 East Sth st., Oklahoma
City.
EXCELSIOR WATER co,
Phone Walnut 8SS4-Adv.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-04-28
WAS SAME OLD STORY
Only In This Case Youth Who Tack-
led His First Cigar Failed TO Select
Proyerblal Place for Experiment.

"Blte the end OF II off" said the
genial clerk In the cigar stand to the
youth who looked as II he wasn't used
TO city life
The nervous lad from the country
finally got the big cigar going which
the merciless clerk had sold him, and
went outside to enjoy HIS first smoke.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-04-28

To have a fine healthy complexion
the liver must be active the bowels
regular and the blood pure. All this
In brought about by using HER.
BlNE It thoroughly scours the llv-
er, stomach and bowels, puts the
body In fine condition and restores
that clear, pink and white complex
ion so much desired by ladies. Price
60c. Sold by westfall Drug Co.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-04-28
HALE HOLIDAY AT SCHOOLS.

The Oklahoma city public schools
will close at noon Thursday TO allow
the school children an opportunity to
see the southwest sweepstakes run Oft
A majority Of the school board mem
hers agreed to the closing. The presi
dent Of the board will he authorized
tonight to give the superintendent, In.
Etructions 10 dismiss.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-04-28
ARKANSAS NOW
FEARS FLOODS
Continued From Pore one)

fcrcrs, hut nearly ali lines are able to
get trains through by some detouring.
Government ~urlclals reiternte their
warning that the chief center Of dls.
turbaucc Is long the lower sweep of
the Colorado river.
Thousand. Of acres Of fine farming
land arc inundated, but reports this
morning say rcceding waters at many
points show corn and cotton crops &c
be intact or many places with only re
planting uu.o,sary when waters re
cede
People nro out Of the bottoms ant
no additional loss Of life Is appre
hended
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-04-28
Item Welcomed
By Many Men

This will prove u welcome hit
N Information FOR all those who
are overworkrd, gloomy, despond
eut. nervous and have trembling
limbs. heart palpltation, dizziness,
cold eHtremitlcs. insomnia, fear
without cause. timidlty In ventur
ing and general Inability 10 net
naturally ami nationally W others
do. because tho treatment consisting
W grain tablets ran he obtained
and taken without the knowledge
NJ any one n the reader has n
NJ the symptoms, and decides ~
try II Just gO IN any large, well
stocked drug store and nsk Tor
three grain Cndomrne Tablets, and
then take according TO the dlrer
tlons which accompany each sealed
tube The tonic inr%lgorating power
il o felt and the JOY ~ a healthy
body experienced. These tablets,
originally dispensed by prominent
physicians and pharmacists, now
ire packed with full directions Tor
self naturalization, so that n Il
wholly unnecessary 10 pay a nhy
stefan for prescribing them A
vcttiscment
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-04-28

POVERTY would soon he unknown "
men could only dispose OF their ex-
perlcnyr ut cost
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PLATT'S ADVICE
HELD VALUABLE
CONTINUED From Page onel


,Co... rr.rr pocc One)
p.r,oy wos q menocc
''"e 'nu' ~, y,,l and thot n
w. 'ns 'up'e y, .f,r~ election ne
"a' ni''''
,l.,ti,, Mr. WINS
"a1 ..urt tnpt tine colo
Aml"'nou " w, mara nriny tufro
,I,,,a, In W.. ,I., ~ NAT rnmpouud
~. b,t ,,ln tho idrn
80 ,.l,s .totr NJ mind
w., 'on"r'e Wv ..,rrulrJ
~, o"'.,'.o" ..,,..l and If WINS said
,, "n2,non - rnet MIR Unrnes
w. ai'' ,.,II "A. In the same
nor,y Tha sn...r ,yos delivered at
,,Jnp,l Rno..eyelt
,.a. an"to, ...,n, como controls
Tan. yva., ao%' a.. .,,.r \bpuy" The
-r,,ross sotJ r. .,.r.n vns suhstnn
ra,Ir -, 'l,, r.ot rprt of things
ho sotd had ho,n. ..r ant md unrt had
r.oon s,ar,,nol .,r Incorrectly re-
nor,od
In another speech Colonel Roosevelt
was quoted As rN..e Mr.. whitman
Was one NJ the m..' efficient inStru
ments Of THmmlu'
An objection 20 'Ir reading OF TINS
speech was sustained
In n speech delivered at Malone. \.
Y, Colonel Ru.s,''lt charged MT.
Barnes and Mr. Murphy were In r"'
lusion in regur| 'o elections. Mr..
lvius argued w '0|. L" ht uil""ru L"
read the speech", 'o SHOW '"Io"''
Roosevelt repun0r| his accusations
against Mr.. Barre. many times.
DO YOU remcm.'' 7%I'ohIug at "I"N
cr0villef'
Yes
'Mr. lVlhs rrN' " Nl7''I' III III
Colonel Roosevelt was represented ~
saying he wou.' ''I say Murphy y
and Barnes principles we're the SAINT
because he WIS n"l sure ih'l nae
any principles
An objection except to the mrs
phrt of the speech was HN7Ihlhen'
Colonel Roosevelt salu ne relleh'
hered the spee'I'7 ne Ilhu' IaNl y'"
ana ne mehtlohrN VIZ hhrh'S'
Regarding salary
what was Your NhIHry az Pr'H'
"F1ftv thouspnI dollars"
:, 10. A. '' objection y',o.. wa. , ,'.I
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-04-28
way, looking for a place to lie down.

A big eater says he always eats
slowly.
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EXPECT RECORD
CROWD AT RACE

Continued From Page One)
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-04-28
HandkerchiefS, 3 for Csc

Made NJ pure linen, with embroidered corners.
Sold regularly at l5c, now 3 for 26c, or S1-3c each.
1E For Handkerchiefs In odd lots. They have
lJC been selling at 25c and 35c each. Initial
aud hand embroidered styles.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-04-28
$3.50 Silk PettiCOatS, $l.59

A value like this In silk petticoats happens along
about as often as Il blue moon. You must catch
the opportunity on the wing, tomorrow, II you are
to catch II At ALL
Made ~ the right sort Of silk messaline, and
lifted with jersey tops there are all shades. Worth
$3.50, they sell regularly at $3.50. Tomorrow at
Sl05.
O. CO For House and Porch Dresses, Of white
Dl.JJ piQue, bingham and percale. Attractive
styles in variety. odd lots, you know. $3.50 TO 81
kinds At $3.50
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SINK
FRENCH WARSHIP

Continued From Page OneD
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$I.25 NainSOOk at CSC

Made expressly for use In O~klahoma-in other
words, for hard water II washes perfectly,
never becoming dlscolored usually sold at SIPS
a piece for this month-end It is 0Sc-ten yards
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-04-28
BIOuScS at 39C

Here are values as solid Ms bricks. Lingerie
blouses with all the prettlness that the name sup.
gests. NOiles and crepes with the cool looking loD,
necks, and long or short sleeves. The values OK.
tend to 81. Choice
Q0c The reduction should, will no doubt.
wv whlsk them out as strHws before a HURT.
cane!
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-04-28

n. Nil Morning Game.
bhbS bdll oh. CITY W. MrAlester
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-04-28
Infants NainSOOk Dresses

We cannot leave these particular items saying
that, 20 far AZ our knowledge goes, they are the
best In recent days In Oklahoma city.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-04-28
$3.75 Bed Spreads at $2.75

Satin scalIoped bcdspreads, In the twin bed size.
Odd lots, I'm a sense, that Is, the last u certain
numbers, aud as such they abide not here. DO
not misrend MS. they are In perfect condition.
G. ca For crochet scalloped bcdspreads that
0l.UJ have been SELF nc at $50. They are
slightly missed, but their variability Is In no
way affected.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-04-28
Csc Towels at l2LC

They are Turkish Towels In the guests size
excellent Turkish Towels In thick, serviceable
Qualities. A little lot to go speeding out at half.
IVA yard for 10c linen crash towellng. both
|SCbleached and unblcached. Very unusual
value.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-04-28
Infants 39c Slips, Csc

Long aud short styles. fine sheer materials. I'm.
ishcd prettily at neck aud sleeves In henstitched
rufflcs. Bcen selling at 30c selling SO readily
that ust a few are left A summary dismissal N
the remainder at 35c each.
TT. Each for infants muslin caps sweet"
HI cute" and all the other terms n endear-
mcnt which we cannot think ~ nj the moment
Reduced from PC. Finished I'm hcmstltching, pin
mcks and muslin ties
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-04-28
A Ribbon SaIe-l9C Yd.

About three hundred yards. They are fancy
ribbons in gay and attractive combinations-al in
spring and summer colors. OK inches wide. For.
merly selling at 25c and 35c a yard.
en- A yard for black MORE ribbon in y and
OJC l0inch widths; a rich, heavy and lustrous
quality, suitable for sashes, girdles and hat trim
mlngs. Two hundred yards In this month-end -
the quality sells regularly at 81.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-04-28
U"ndermuSlin CIearaway
ChiIdren'S ~UndermuSlinS

0E For childrcu's muslin drawers, finished In
EJC embroidery edginG, fine tucks and hem
stitching . to 10 years, Regularly 39C.
IT For chlldren's muslin gowns, slipover
1tC styles, trimmed In lace. Sold regularly at
Poe. Limited quantity.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-04-28

and just where In the North sea he
sighted this German fleet has not been
announced.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1915-02-24
GRuE.

GRUE.
Grue, Feb. 22-The Ladies' Aid of
the East Side will meet at the C. w.
Peterson home Thursday afternoon,
Feb. 25th.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. A. Halverson are
the proud parents Of an eight pound
daughter, born to them Feb. 18th.
A surprise was sprung on Miss Clara
Olson last Thursday evening by a
large number of her friends. The eve.
ming was spent in playing games, and
delicious refreshments we're served.
Miss Olson was presented with a sum
of money before the guests departed.
She left Saturday for St. Paul for an
indefinite stay.
Ole Berg of Lonsdale visited at the
o. Fossum home last week.
Remember the Sunday school at the
school house next Sunday morning at
10:30 o'clock.
Miss Minnie Thompson is assisting
at the Orphans Home at present.
Lawrence Sands is visiting at his
home here.
Carl and Paul Peterson are busy
cutting ice nowadays.
Miss Marie Olson left last Saturday
for St. Paul for a visit.
Fred Blissman returned from Sioux
City last Saturday and is staying at
Halverson's.s
Sam Golden was seen in this vicin.
ity the first of the week.
Eighth grade county examinations
will be held in District go Thursday
and Friday of this week.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1915-02-24
sPIcER, ROUTE I,

0V~6oS oOO16 u
Spicer, Rt. 1, Feb. 22-Mr. Theo-
dore Johnson spent Sunday at the
home of his brother, Elmer in Mamre.
A few from this vicinity attended
the party at Beck's last Saturday eve
ming.
Melvin and Herman Nordin spent
Sunday evening at the Oak Ridge
farm.
Mr.. Fred Nelson spent several days
in Litchfield last week.
Misses Freda and Agda Nelson, Hat
tie, Agnes and Edith Larson spent last
Sunday afternoon at Railson's.
Alma, Carl and William Hegstrom
spent Saturday evening at Wilber's.
Grandma Nyman spent Friday at
Herman Larson's.
Mr.. and Mrs. X. H. Nelson and fam
lily and Miss Julia Reese spent last
Sunday afternoon at Wilber's.
A number of ladies from this neigh
borhood attended the Ladies' Aid So
ciety at Lars Hatlestad's last Thurs
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Larson and Mr..
and Mrs. Elmer Johnson spent last
Sunday at Henry Swenson's.
Mrs. Ole Newman and Mrs. Marie
Erickson spent last Sunday afternoon
at Wilber's.
Mr.. Fritz Nelson is assisting with
the work at Herman Larson's this
week.
A number Of young folks enjoyed a
good time at Mrs. Erickson's place
last Monday evening.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1915-02-24
Sale begins at II o'clock a. m.
FREE LUNCH AT NOON.
AUCTION SALE

The undersigned will sell at public
auction on the Nels J. Peterson farm
in Sec. q Lake Lillian, on
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 10, 1915
beginning at 1 o'clock p. M, the fol-
lowing property:
One bay horse, 13 years old, for
farm work or driving; one cow,
years old, to be fresh about time of
sale; one top buggy, in good shape;
one cutter; one set of buggy harness;
two buggy collars; one buggy pole.
with evener and neck yoke, complete;
one horse blanket; about 200 bushels
of seed oats; about 120 bushels seed
barley; one lawn mower; two heaters;
one cook stove; one clock; one ex-
tension table; one center table; one
cupboard; two iron beds, with
springs; one dresser; one washstand;
one lounge; two trunks; chairs, cook
ing utensils, dishes, carpets, quilts,
fur coat, sheepskin robes, grain sacks,
washing machine, wringer, churn,
cross cut saw, fruit jars, seine, 200
feet; fish nets and other articles.
Terms: $40 cash, on large sums,
time till Nov. list, 1915, on bankable
notes at 8 per cent. No property to
be removed until settled for.
CHARLOTTE sEAsTEDT,
HILMA RoDELIUs,
J. ALBERT NELSON,
Owners.
w. N. Davis, Auctioneer.
H. A. Puffer, Clerk. Adv IT
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1915-02-24
TRIPODS.

Tripolis, Feb. 22-There will be no
services Sunday as Rev. Walters is at
tending the conference meeting at
Minneapolis.
Rev. B. E. Walters and son, Paulus
leave today for Minneapolis.
Mrs. Hilda Broman of Willmar
spent last week at the E. o. R. john
son home.
Miss Esther v. Peterson came
home from Grove City last Friday
evening for an over Sunday visit at
her parental home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed. Carlson entertain
ed some of their friends for supper
last Wednesday evening.
Melvina Mathiason who attends
school at Kandiyohi, visited over Sun
day at her home in Lake Elizabeth.
Charley Challberg left Tuesday for
Minneapolis as a delegate from the
Trfp0lfs congregation at the confer
ence this week.
Fred Hegstrom spent last week in
Svea.
Alfred Croonquist came up from
Minneapolis last Monday after brief
visit with relatives at that place. He
will visit with the Croonquist family
for few days before leaving for his
home at Canada.
Lizzie Klint visited last week at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Johnny Bengt-
son.
Misses Melvina and Edna Groom
quist visited at the Strom home near
Litchfleld last week.
Miss Anna Monson came home from
Atwater Saturday for an over Sunday
visit with her parents here.
The East District of the Ladies' Aid
will be entertained at the home Of Mr..
and Mrs. Olof Mattson, Thursday af-
ternoon, March 9TH.
Henry Redig returned home from
Minneapolis last Saturday after few
days. stay there.
Fred Hegstrom leaves today for
Minneapolis for few days. visit with
friends there.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1915-02-24
Unfair Tariff Tactics.

The American Economist, official
organ of the American Protective
League, is making a desperate effort
to capitalize the effects of the war
in behalf Of it's persistent propaganda
in favor of a high protective tariff.
The Economist declares that the ma
ton is in financial straits, due to the
operation of the Underwood tariff"
and it proceeds to offer q series Of
prizes to undergraduates in college
who will prepare the best articles
connecting the Underwood tariff with
depressed conditions. The Economist
processes to believe that the deficit
in the Federal revenues is due chiefly
If not solely, to the operation of the
present tariff law.
The Economist is wasting good bait
in an effort to catch gudgeons If it
thinks the American people are to be
SO easily deceived on this phase of
the tariff question. The Federal rev.
enues depend largely on the volume
of dutiable imports. The European
war put stop to most of the imports.
The revenues would not be measur
ably larger if the tariff wall were
high enough to suit the taste of the
American Protective Tariff League.
Further tariff revision may be nee
essary. The people want an honest
tariff, whether it is high or low. The
measure of the schedules must event
ually be determined by the result Of
the operation of the Underwood tariff
in time of peace, not in time of war.
The war has practically abolished all
tariff schedules. Minneapolis Trib-
une.