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MIDDLETOWN
Funerals of Alexander Imler and Au
gustus Bauder Held Saturday

Middletown, May 10.-The funeral
of the late Alexander Imler was held
from his late home on Market street
Saturday afternoon with services at
$50 p. m, conducted by the Rev. Full
Ter Bergstresser. pastor of st. Peter s
Lutheran church. Those present from
out of town were Israel Imler, Aver
John Kramer, Roaring Springs; Lee
Imler, Altoona; Edgar Imler, Lorain.
Ohio; Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Galley. New
sister, Hershey; Jerry Schriener and
sister, Harrisburg; Ellwood Millard,
Miss Anna Hendriek, Mt. JOYS Samuel
Grove and daughter, Eva, Columbia
Floral tributes were given by the fol-
lowing: Blanket, wife and grandson,
Ivan; sheaf of wheat and carnations,
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Imler lilies. viii
liam Imler and family; carnations, Mr..
and Mrs. H. Galley; sweet peas,
Charles Imler and family; carnations,
Mr.. and Mrs. Adam Hickernell; lilies.
Ellwood Millard and Miss Anna Hen
bricks; carnations, Mr.. and Mrs. H.
Fishburn; carnations. Mr.. and Mrs.
Samuel Galley; carnations, Harry Smith
and sister, Sadie; crescent. Star of
Bethlehem, No. 45. The pallbearers
were Thomas Jordan, John Inley, DIR.
c. f. Bowers, Valentine Baumbaeh.
Samuel Delhi, Irwin Beard Interment
was in the Middletown cemetery.
The funeral of the late Augustus
Bauder. was held from his late home on
Main street Saturday afternoon at 1.3O
P. m. The Rev. E. Ludwig, a former
pastor of the L. B. church, officiated,
assisted by the Rev. L. H. Albright.
Those present from out of town were
Aaron Bauder Chicago; William Bauder.
Elizabethville; Jacob Bauder, Reading;
Frank Bauder and family, DR.. and Mrs.
George Bauder, Harrisburg; Mr.. and
Mrs. D. F. Lebo, Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob
Matter, Mr.! and Mrs. David Matter.
Mrs. Harry Shade, Miss Christie Sha-
die, Fred Gaupe, Joseph Feahr and
Jonas Row, all of Elizabethville; Mr..
and Mrs. William Matter, Philadelphia:
Mrs. Herbert Pallison, Steclton. Six
sons of the decedent served as pail
bearers. Interment was in the Middle
town cemetery.
The funeral of the late Mrs. Mary
Parthemore will be held from her late
home on Water street tomorrow after
noon at O'Clock. The Rev. H. F.
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SUBURBAN
MECHANICSBURG
Carnation Supply Falls Short in Moth
ers' Day Observance
Spsria' Correspondence.

Spsria' Correspondence.
Mechanicsburg, May 10.-Yesterday
was very generally observed in the
churches as Mothers Day. White car
nations were very much in evidence
and many were brought here and sold
Florist Gronheck had large number
grown. the supply did not near equal
the demand. White roses and lilies OF
the valley were also worn. In several
of the churches the decorations were
white and green, carnations, white IL
laes and dogwood being used. In oth'
ers all the flowers of the season, IN
varied eolors, were prettily combined
The services were well attended. The
churches had automobiles to convey
aged and infrm mothers 10 and from
the services. The sermons ami music
were specially prepared for the oeea-
sion and were very appropriate.
Last evening the pulpit of the Pres
hvterian church was filed by the Rev.
Jacob V. KoonS. son of the late Isaac
Koons. of this place. He was gradual
cd from Princeton Theological Semi
nary last week. He is q graduate of
the Meehanicshurg High School. He
will leave for Panama on Thursday,
where he will take charge of the Union
church of the Canal Zone.
This place is represented in the auto
run from Harrisburg to-day by the
following gentlemen: DR.. f. f. Camp
bell. in his Cadillac car; 5. f. Hauck,
in his Chalmers; +. J. Ployer, in his
Smdehaker, and DR.. r. P. kOons. IN his
White.
Official "Clean-up" week began to-
dav ami everybody is on the job.
Morris Pass, William Beck, George
G. Clark. W. +. Fishburn, Glenn Beck
er. J. H. Bowman. David Reicker and
Grant Tawney are in Carlisle where
they are serving as jurors.
W. \. Huber is representing the
Knights of the Golden Eagle of this
place in the State Camp being held in
Lebanon this week.
samuel Prowell. of Goldsboro. was
the guest Of his brother, J. z. Prov
ell West Main street. on Saturday.
samuel Ebersole, of Highspire was
business visitor here on Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leaphart, of Carlisle.
were guests yesterday of Mr.. and Mrs.
l. P. Hall, South Washington street.
Miss Jessie Ferguson, of Harrisburg.
was the guest of her cousin, Mrs. z. H.
Thomas. Jr.. on Saturday.
Mrs. Geary Brenner returned on Sat
u-iay from visit of several weeks
4 number of the relatives and
friends of DR.. Harry Boyer. in this
place. attended his funeral to-day from
his late home in Carlisle.
Mrs. Mary Ellen Singer continues
critically iii at her home on West Main
street There is little hope for her re.
eOvery.
A baptismal service was held yes
terdav afternoon by the Church of the
Brethren. The service was held ar
Trindle Spring. A number of converts
were immersed in Trinile run.
st. Luke's Episcopal church will be
we'll represented in the attendants at
the tenth anniversary of the Harris
burg Diocese, which is being held this
week
Already several members of the
Church OF the Brethren in this place
have engaged lodging at Hershey for
tine convention week.
Mrs. Kate Hoffman has returned
from visit to Philadelphia relatives.
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HUMMELSTOWN
Annual Meeting of Zion Lutheran Con
gregation to Be Held Thursday

SNe .isi Cnrrespondeuce
Hummelstown. Nav 10.-The mid.
week service in the Reformed church on
Wednesday evening will be omitted
The pastor, the Rev. Robert A. Bausch
will attend the commencement exer.
eises of the Theological Seminary at
Lancaster.
Mrs, John Gay, of Philadelphia. was
the guest of her sisters. Misses Mary
and Elizabeth, over Sunday.
The annual meeting of the eonrrepa,
uon OF Zion Lutheran church will be
hcid on Thursday evening. Officers
VIII be elected and reports for the past
year presented.
Mrs. Harvey Lereh, of Harrisburg
visited her father, Peter H. Shope, yes
terday.
Reed Walmer, of Philadelphia, was
the guest of his mother. Mrs. Eliza.
beth Walmer, over Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Grover c. Buser spen,
Saturday with Mrs. Daniel Cassel nj
Lancaster.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Etter. of Pal.
myra, visited relatives in town Satur,
day.
Harry {. Reiber, of Mechanicsburg
was visitor in town yesterday.
Mrs. Kate McGloughlin. of Harris
burg, spent yesterday with Mrs. H
Wells Buser.
MIR. and Mrs. t. J. Schaffner and
daughters, Misses Grace and Caroline
and Miss Carrie Sehaffner spent vester,
day at Lancaster. Paul Schaffuer, a
son Of Mr.. and Mrs. Sehaf finer, will
graduate this week from the Lancaster
Theological Seminary.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Frantz. of
Steelton, and Mr.. and Mrs. Weir Deck.
ard and daughter, of Middletown. were
guests of Mrs. Ida Thompson yester.
day.
Charles E Leidy and son, Lester. of
Highspire, spent yesterday with Mr..
and Mrs. l.. G. Hummel.
Warren Stecher, of Lebanon, spent
to-day at the home of his grandmother
Mrs. Minnie Stecher.
Mr.. and Mrs. John A. Ehersole. of
Penbrook; Mr.. and Mrs. +. z. Ebersole
and daughters, Ruth and Elizabeth. of
Lower Paxton, were guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. Grover c. Buser yesterday.
Miss Lola Kerr, of Lebanon. spent
yesterday with her aunt, Miss Barbara
Hummel
Mr.. and Mrs, Harry Snavely, of Har-
risburg. spent yesterday with friends in
town.
Howard o. Holstein, of Harrisburg.
was visitor in town yesterday
Oliver Deimler accompanied his sis
ter. Miss Lillian Deimler. to Philadel.
phia yesterday. Miss Deimler will en-.
ter the University of Pennsylvania hos
pital as student nurse.
Mrs. Charles Boughter and daughter,
of Royalton, spent several days with
Miss Emma Miller
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were guests of d. Y. Lenhart s family
and Mr.. and Mrs. George Matthias.
Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Ross announce
the marriage of their daughter
Blanche, to Frank Downie, of Harris
burg, which took place at York, Janu
AIRY 80. The announcement was a
great surprise.
A pretty service was held in the
Methodist Sunday school Sunday morn
ing commemorative of Mothers Day
The following program was rendered;
Singing. school; recitation, Maud
keister; vocal solo, Miss Henrietta Ad.
ans; recitations. Sara Gray and Virs
Lenhart; brief lesson; quartet, Ii. W
Buttortf, Earl Bates, Miss Henrietta Ad
AIMS and Burgess Broadhurst; reeita,
tion, Miss Dorothy Lenhart; music. or
chestra. A small bunch of white flow.
ers was presented to each member as
they went into the Sunday school.
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following pupils receiving honors in
their classes; Grammar school, fifth
grade, Donald Shaffer, Dorothy Clay,
uenlevlene Shannessy; sixth grade, Le-
hoy Caller, Fay Biekel. Ruth Deihler,
seventh grade, Susan jackson; eight
grade, George Feaser, Donald Shatfer
present every day, Primary, first
grade, Catharine Brughner. Emily
Lands. Dorothy Kline, Russell Fry,
Randall Bickel; second grade, Wilson
Ia!!ey, Mary Specie, Samuel Tapey,
Marion Rolf; third grade, Margaret
Specie, Ralph Bickel; Rudolph Rolf,
Margaret Garman, Margaret Douglas
fourth grade, Wilmington Deibler, vii.
liam FeaSer, Earl Garman. Ellen
Trutt, Edna Mcfarland; Margaret
Specie and Ralph Bickel present every
day.
Mrs. Ida Nye died Saturday morn
ing at the home of her daughter. Mrs.
sherman Silence. Heckton. after a
lingering illness. She was 46 wears old.
She is survived 6v mother, Mrs.
Sarah Nye, two children. Mrs. sherman
Stence, Heekton, and Charles Wynn, of
Dauphin; one brother, Charles Nve and
thres grandchildren. Funeral services
will be held on Tuesday morning at
10 O'Clock from the home of her
daughter. Heckton. The Rev. H. c.
Lutz, pastor of the United Evangelical
church, will offieiate Interment will be
made in Dauphin cemetery.
Miss Eleanor Emmert, teacher of
the primary school, will open a summer
school OF six weeks session to-day.
\ business meeting of the Epworth
League of the Methodist Episcopal
church, was held on Friday evening at
the home of its president, W. Frank
BailitS.
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HALIFAX
Thirty eight New Members Admitted to
Civic Brotherhood


Special Correspondence
Halifax, May 1O.-The Rev. A. C.
White, of Cleveland, Ohio. manager of
the Harrisburg branch of the American
Civic Reform Bureau, delivered an ex-
cellent lecture before large audience
in the United Brethren church Sunday
afternoon under the auspices of the
Brotherhood of Halifax. Men were
present from Millersburg, Enterline,
Mcclellan, Waynesville and Matamoras.
Thlrty-eight new members were re.
ceived at this meeting, making a grand
total of 103 members.
The Keystone Athletic Association.
of this place, has organized for the sea
son by electing c. C. Westfall as man
ager. Any team desiring games with
this team should address the manager
at once
Hezekiah Matter, Fourth street, suf-
fered a stroke during the past week.
John l.. Pease, of Dillsburg, is the
guest of his son, the Rev. j. c. Pease.
and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. George H. Lands and
children, of Lucknow, spent Sunday
with friends in this vicinity.
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MONUMENT SET UP FOR APE
Monkeys Grave Decorated by Mr.. and
Mrs. Frederick Humphrevs

Summit, N. j.. May 1O.-The grave
of a pet monkey, which was owned by
Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Humphreys, of
New York, and was buried here a short
time ago on the estate of Mr.. Humph-
rey's mother, Mrs. 7. st. John Gaff-
ney, is now marked with handsome
headstone.
After its death the monkey was
brought here in beautiful and costly
easket by Mr.. and Mrs. Humphreys. A
jeweled collar also was buried with the
dead monkey and its grave was decked
with carnations and roses.
The mother Of Mr.. Humphreys, who
was widow, married T. st. John Gaff-
ney, who represents this country as
Minister in Munich.
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NEW CUMBERLAND
New Church of God, Costing S25, 900
Dedicated Yesterday

7 NN.'i 'i'll bEt t>i'oNtefre.
New Cumberland, May l0.-Yester.
day was an ideal one for the dedication
of the new Church of God. which is a
beautiful ediee both on the exterior
and interior, costing s25,212.9s. The
amount in cash and subscriptions raised
at the three services yesterday was
more than $4,000. Large crow Is from
this and surrounding towns attended
all OF the services, among whom were
a number of ministers. The Rev. DR..
William \. Yates, pastor of the Fourth
Street Church of God, Harrisburg. de-
liverei the opening sermon at 1880 a.
m. the Rev. J. c. Forncrook. of Pen
brook, in the afternoon, assisted by To-
cal ministers, who extended greetings.
The Rev. DR.. S. G. Yahn, editor of the
Church Advocate, preached in the
evening.
Miss Emma Ditlow, who has lived
with Mr. and Mrs. David Keebaugh for
number of years, had stroke of
paralysis on Friday evening Saturday
she was taken TO the Harrisburg Hos
pital.
Mrs. Sarah Nebinger, of Lancaster,
visited her cousins. Misses Moyer and
Malone. on Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. F. Bobb returned
from Sebring, Florida, Saturday. where
they have been spending the winter.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Forty, of Blue
Island, Illinois, are visiting John For
rvs family, on Church avenue.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Lands, of
Dauphin, and Milton Potts, of Harris
burg. spent Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs.
H. 5. Reigel.
Mrs. Jacob Brubaker is visiting her
son, H. NJ. Brubaker, and family at
Williamsport, Pa.
Miss Marcella Urich, who has been
spending almost a year at Lemoyne, has
returned to New Cumberland.
Mrs. Clarence Sweeney spent Satur-
day with her mother, Mrs. Beaverson,
at Middletown.
George Stewart, who is employed bv
G. B. Osler, the plumber. burned his
hand very badly on Saturday while do
ing some soldering.
The Otterbein Guild of Trinity
United Brethren church will meet at
the home of Miss Ruth Schell, Second
and Bridge streets, tomorrow evening.
K. c. Wear, who had an operation
performed at the Methodist Hospital
several weeks ago, returned home on
Saturday.
Mrs. Harriet Drayer and daughter.
Kate, spent the past week with Mr.
and Mrs. Elias Fry at Harrisburg.
The foundation is being put up at
Hillside for house which is being
built by Chester Long, of New York.
Howard Stone, borough constable,
is having large porch built and other
Improvements made at his home on
Fourth street.
Saturday game of ball took place
between the Bellavista team and the
Carnation team, of Harrisburg, result.
ing in score of 15-7 in favor of Bel
lavista. A return game will take place
on the Island next Saturday.
The Queen Esther Circle of the NJ.
Z. church will meet at the home of
Mrs. H. c. Oren this evening and elect
officers for the coming year.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Swartz. II. s.
Lenhart, of Emigsville, and Mr.. and
Mrs. George Matthias, of Mt Washing
ton, motored to this place Sunday ami
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To Devise plans for 1913 Show

Lebanon, May 10.-A joint meeting
of representatives of the Lebanon Coun.
ty Agricultural and Horticultural Asso-
citation and the Lebanon County Pigeon
and Poultry and Merchants Associa.
ton will be held next Wednesday even
ing in the Office of County Superintend
ent of Schools John w. Smoke at the
Court House for the purpose of devils
ing plans for the annual 1915 show.
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Jamestown to Erect New Fire House

Lebanon, May 10.-The Borough
Council of Jamestown will sell at public
sale the home of Moses f. Arndt on
Main street, which was recently pur-
chased so as to get lot of ground
for new town fire engine house. The
old building, which is constructed of
logs, boarding, etc, will be
sold, and the conditions specify that
the house must be removed in 80 days.
The house is relic of the early days
of community life at Jamestown.
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New CITY Vice Squad Is Formed

WiIkes-Barre, Pa, May 10
Prompted to action when the police
found three alleged disorderly houses
fourishing in the old tenderloin district
of the city, the superintendent of pub
lie safety, Edwin l.. Morgan, announces
that beginning to-day j. Grant Long,
police sergeant, with twelve picked
men will act as vice squad and be in
charge of all raids.
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DUNCANNON
Special Services Held Yesterday in OBJ
servance of Mothers Day

Special Correspondence
Duneannon, May 10,-Sunday being
Mothers Day. special services were
held in the churches.
Thomas Weldon. of Elliottsburg,
spent yesterday with relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob Johnston visited
relatives in Harrisburg on Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. John T. Glass are
spending some time at the home of their
daughter, Mrs. George R. Holland, at
Harrisburg
Harry Rodemaker, who is employed
at Meehanicsburg, spent the weekend
with his parents.
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Man Dies in Burning Mill

Allentown, May 10.-Harry Smith
was burned, to death in fire which
destroyed the Long Valley Rug Mill,
at Mertztown, west of this city, yester
day morning, entailing loss of $45,-
600 to building and contents. Smith
ran into the building to save some of
the contents and was overcome by
smoke. The mill was operated by
Mockridge & Fostess. of Philadelphia.
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Landisville Woman Dies at 20

Landisviile, May 10.-Mrs. Mary w.
Hershey, 80 years old, the oldest won
an in this section, died last night from
infrmities of age. She was a member
of the Brethren church and leaves six
children, thirteen grandchildren and a
number of brothers and sisters.
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"Life is just one long and rocky
road"
"Of course. 1t is constructed that
way purposely in order to keep nine
tenths of the human race from lying
down and going to sleep. Richmond
Times Dispatch.
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Has Five Brothers in German Army

Lebanon; May 10.-Probably no man
iE Lebanon county has more kin in the
European war than Charles Rickert.
Canal street, this city, who has FIVE
brothers in the German army. Mr..
Rickert also has number of nephews
and other relatives who are in the
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daughters, Elizabeth and Ruth, who
spent the past week in town as the
guests of Mrs. Hoffman parents, Mr.
and Mrs. d. Fishel, Main street, have
returned to their home at Spruce Creek.
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ES:lE|

Quick Relief for Coughs, Colds ana
Hoarseness. Clear the Veice-Fine for
Speakers and Singers. 25c.
GoRGAS' DRUG STORES
10 N. Third st. Penna. Station
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Come To Baby Land
All This Week

ms busy little spot never so pretty with
cunning storks and pretty decorations to attract and
delight the little folks during Baby Week
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Have baby weighed
and entered in the con
test for six prizes.
Let us present him
with a big balloon.
Baby's picture will be
taken free with a pur-
chase made in the In
fants' Wear Depart
ment.
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Kaiser S army. One of his brothers,
Alfred Rickert, was shot twice during
the invasion of Belgium.
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Baby
Coaches

Reed Pullmans, with cordu-
roy upholstery, full rolls on
hood, and body finished in
natural, brown or white en-
amel-many with the new
reversible gears. Priced at
$3.50, $3.50, $21.5O,
$23.5O and $25. 90.
Solid side, as we'll as soft
side Collapsible Co. Carts that
fold easily and are light to
carry; blacks, greens and
browns. Priced at $4.95,
$685., $7.95, $S.95, $40
and $12.5O.
A varied selection of Sui
kies in reed, wood and metal
at $1.9S, $3.50, $4.69,
$4.95 and $3.50.
Clearing Out $40
Coaches at $500
Four wood body Pullmans
that have become scratched
from various landings. With
a little work they II look like
new.
Third Floor-BOWMAN'S.
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Baby Shoes

Baby's feet should be care
fully fitted with suitable foot
wear. In our complete show
ing, you'll find:
Tiny button boots, dainty
ankle strap slippers, .dressy
Roman sandals, for that Won
derful baby, in patent colt,
soft Wei kid, white buckskin,
tan a.d champagne kid skin
and russet calf skin. Well
made and carefully finished
and with room for all five
toes.
Priced at soc to $1.5O.
Third Floor-BOWMAN'S.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-05-25

Said New York pastor from his pulpit, after
advocating pensions for letter carriers: 81 do not
believe it generally known that letter carriers
whose schedules of delivery and collection take no
account of weather conditions, man being expect
ed to do much work in raging snowstorm as
on fair day in June-are obliged when sick to
forfeit pay The government should do better
than that-do what most corporations do for their
men, Heads of the Postofice Department, who
are just engaged in seeking for re-
ducing the pay of carriers, may well give thought
to the conditions mentioned. Comparing the con-
ditiou OF these servants of the government with
that of the employees OF many of the great corpora
tons makes the inquiry now being conducted by
the Industrial Relations Commission appear farc.
cal
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aforementioned Merchantmen.

In his address of welcome to the Pan-American
Financial Conference yesterday President Wilson
made it clear that he has not abandoned his project
of purchase and operation by the government of
merchant steamships. His remarks served rather
to corroborate recent reports that the Sixtyourth
Congress will be asked at its first session to enact
la shippurchase measure. The President said
There is thing that stands in our way
among others = the physical lack OF means OF
communication, the lack of vehicles, the lack of
ships, the lack of established routes of trade-the
lack of those things which are absolutely neces-
sary If we are to have true commercial and init
mate commercial relations with another, and
am perfectly clear in my judgment that if private
capital cannot soon enter upon the adventure of
establishing these physical means OF communica-
ton the government must undertake to do so.
At present, under existing shipping laws there
is indication that private capital will soon I'M
dertake what appears to be too hazardous lad
venture" Supporters of the shp-purchasc bill ad
mitted in debate at the last session that the enter
prise would necessarily be losing one at the
set, and in fact advanced this as a reason why the
furnishing OF shipping facilities devolvcd upon the
government, in spite of the Democratic declaration
against ship subsidies. But the war has wrought
stupcndous changes and if, as a result OF the
present Pan American conference, there should ap-
pear a vastly improved outlook for the volume of
South American commerce, it is not impossible
that private capital may be found vieing with the
government for the privilege of carrying it. Should
this happy prospect not appear imminent however,
and the President should decide to again urge a
government purchase measure its fate in the Sixty
fourth Congress would be matter OF speculation,
in view OF the greatly changed political complexion
of the House 1t might not be found easy to sub
stitute government ownership for the subsidy,
hated Of the Democracy.
However, should ship-purchasc bill again be
presented it would at least have to be free Of the
suspicion and distrust attached the last one and
the question OF the purchase OF informed German
vessels. involving neutrality, eliminated. thus
permitting the policy at issue to be debated and
approved or rejected upon its merits