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New Britain herald., 1915-05-18

as we are doing at present No ore1gn port that is open to us now would be closed to us then. Every foreign market that is ours now would be more than ever ours then.
 Today, while at peace with every body, we are sending abroad supplies which net us in trade balances all the way from one hundred millions to one hundred and seventy millions a m onth. There would be no reason for us, at war with Germany, to do less with our foreign trade than we are doing al- ready. Tn all likelihood we should be Golng more The outside world would go on talking all that we could spare it. getting into deeper debt to us, making our economic and finan- cjal position internationally stronger and stronger
 With what our government began to buy from our farmers, nanufac- turers and merchants, on top of what foreign governments are already buy Ing and as long as the war lasts will buy, every piece of industrial ma chinery in the land would be hum ming from early dawn to dark, great deal of it all through the night as well, and there would nor be an idle wage-earner from one end of this country to the other.
 This nation does not seek war with Germany or with any other power. If the rewards of war would be com mercial and financial conquest of the earth the American people would not choose to take up arms until, all other r1eans of defending it's rights failing, they were driven to that course as the .ast resort.
 Nevertheless, if we did have to go to war with Germany-God forbid that we shall ever be compelled to cio so--there would be nothing in that future, as ar as human vision could range It. to check the economic prosperity which Is now adding i1n- III ireasurably to the wealth of the American people: there would be everything to multiply inexpressibly their riches and expand their power. While the best sought and the strongest influences in this country, and in Germany, too, exert their truest efforts for peace, let every body consider that.
New Britain herald., 1915-05-18
D. MCMILLAN
 I99-20i-203 MAIN STREET

court hakama of double folded crimt son silk, and carrying a fan of tl& sacred hinoki wood, the princess va driven from the kasumigaseki de- tached palace to the imperial palace where she was joined by Prince Nas ruhiko. There, before the ancestral shrine, the wedding rites were sol- enlnized by a court ritualist.
 All the imperial princes and prin- cesses were present and the Arnericsu u charge d'affaires, George Post Wheel CT, and Mrs. Wheeler, were anlQnR the guests. Subsequently the couple were escorted before the emperor and empress for felicitations. The en1. peror later gave wedding feast.
New Britain herald., 1915-05-18
Cow Vs. Trouble. (Telephone Bulletin. )

Yes, by gosh, it was a COW and we guess this is new one in the trouble line It was this way, you see. The night operator in the New Britain of flee caught steady light on the board a few nights ago. She tested on the line and then tried the how ler.'' Effect of this, nothing. The circuit still showed trouble. About five in the morning the line came clear and a few moments later a call came from the subscriber. He wanted to know if there had been any trouble on his line. He was assured that there had bee1ss-- wnereupon he explained that he had an extension instrument in his barn and that his COW had brushed the receiver from the hook. He then requested two new directories one for himself and one for his COW.
New Britain herald., 1915-05-18
Why Congress Should Meet. Washington Post.)

On January 24 a German and a British squadron clashed in the North Sea, and the German battle cruiser Bluecher was sunk. The Bluecher was unable to keep up with the other German vessels, and her lack of speed resulted In her destruction. ~ ..,
 Yet the Bluecher's speed was a lit- tie more than twenty-six knots an l1our--four or five knots faster than the speed of any battleship in the United States navy.
 If the United States navy had been in the North Sea battle it would have succunbed to the weaker antagonist. The German warships which escaped from tho larger British sqadren are all far superior to any American war ships In speed, while the British war ships can make as much as twenty eight and thirty knots.
 American naval guns and gunnetv are supposed to be as good as any in the world. No one knows whether this Is true or not, but it is taken for granted, Tn speed however. Ameriean warsi1ips are notably in- ferior
 Here is one great, vital fact con- corning the United States navy which demands the immediate attention of the government---ef congress and the raVy department,
 Another vital faet, affecting the safety of the country is this; The United States does not possess a sir- g1e battle cruiser.
 Tine battieships of the American
New Britain herald., 1915-05-18
War Would Not Check This Country s
 ' Big Boom.
,(New York Press.)


 Our chances of war with Germany, in the very best judgment of the At- lantic, are virtually negligible.
 Neither in the latest note ne has sent to Berlin nor ir any other action he has taken has President Wilson ir- vited a clash of arms. He has very nearly supplicated peace by pointing out to Berlin with all the earn nestness he commands the clear and the sure road to the peace with us which no one can doubt Germany wants. He has given the imperial government every opportunity that it could ask Justly and l1onorably to satisfy the American people for the very terrible things which have been done against us, whether deliberately or accid ently.
 There is no question that not only tf,e millions of men of German blood in this country, but many more mil lions in Germany itself whose in- fiuence controls the course of Berlin, will have no war with the United States if 1t Is i1urnanly possible to pre- vent 1t. And, as coldly calculated fact, war between Germany and America under the circumstances is not to be considered as humanly possible.
 II ali reason, if in spite of all that makes for peace, such war should come, this country, facing 1t. would stand in a position never in all the history of the world known by any other nation about to draw the sword.
 Our government would raise vast war loans, but they would be raised here in sour own country to the last dcliar. The heiiigerent governments of Eurose are spending oi war sup- plies hundreds of millions a month abroad. Our government would be spending hundreds of millions Il month at home, Those funds would l,e poured into our own industries - farms, mills and factories, They l wauid and in the pockets Of our own producers and wage eaPHers
 As ieng as the Allies remained ia 1 sentroi of sfas seas-ard with 7ur l war fleets aided to their naval forces l that control would continue indefi- 1 niteiy--sTe should go on selling and
 delivering to tiae greater part of the
 area and population Of the world just
New Britain herald., 1915-05-18
JAPANESE PRINCESS
 MARRIED IN KIMONO
Youngest Sister of Emperor Wed, Prince Narul1ilso of the Second
 Army Division.

Tokio, May IS, g a. m.--A brilliant court wedding took place here today when Princess Yasu, the youngest sis ter of the emperor, was united in mar rlage to Prince Naruhiko Higasli- Kuni, Attached to the second army di- vision of the empire,
 This was the first great court event since the close of the mourning pe- riod for the late Empress Haruko. If was notable also as inaugurating a season of court and national gaiety which will find It's climax In the great accession ceremonies at kyoto in November
 Attired in a magnificent fiimono and
New Britain herald., 1915-05-18
IrafNEss AND PATRIOTISM

kw, when practically every cour.
 with tho exception of our own Is
 wifii intornai strife or bioodi;y |ed r. deadly grip with a neighbor. when the nobility and the pes |of nations are failing before tho efs of tho enemy or tho attacks kssnssins from their own country, Atne Is tfa most apprcpriate for |f took piana in New York yaster- and is taking place today. The hstap fighting tzaaeiainas of GUT y were drawn up to be passed tH |ew isy oar president. They will |s ains is resiesy today when they taisen to sea te play at war, Let |itope they viii esatiHsas te play nul i,a esaiiad upoa ts use the tses Wilieas they learn at play ta $ K ns;gil'eer's pioed asad ee preteot < sss
 ss at lssis tiHas afiy HAaaas tlsa. Yhea rat1ietisH IS 8 step tsTaFd
New Britain herald., 1915-05-18

instead of the hslf-hour zerxice which, before that, had on Saturday and holiday afternoons replaced the usual hour service.
 The trolley must attend to business, or the jitney will take 1t away. That is the whole size of it.
New Britain herald., 1915-05-18
JOHN O'NETI4L.

Tim invisible hand of Death
 out this morning with more
 usual suadenness and re-
 orn the sphere which he had
 z1stoined to habituatc 2 man
 nlways. by virtue of his own
 IS and his position in life,
 Icudcr. of tho continuity of
 &hich he had his being. That
 bsen successful and con-
 z servant of the public, q will knrdworking promoter of pub.
 rc goes without saying. His
 E aprareat wherever his hand
 Neill reporter and editor on j fsl s 9sa.. t !.
 Britain Herald for as many
 we can well remember, and nsny years au he has lived q seeker after the attainment of ls early this morning, passed 4 l9s A
 his reward of the future.
 upon the shoulders of ch younger than himself, one sss versed in the way of the fer, one little capable, to fully his feelings at the loss of the who has been his guiding star 'rief existence as a newspaper [t was a shock indeed to the the Herald, as it must have
 the whole community, when ouncement of MT. o'NeilFs death came to the members. " Mir. o'Neill performed his ned tasks in the office with the tiousness which characterized today articles i'll his hand ting appear on the copy his desk is covered with sheets to govern the work of .ditions, his spirit lives in the } it has in the past, but his 5 spiritless in the home which n his. ! esterday he enter the staff in his usual jovial
 sllort time after the last was 3o,' laughing and jok- pping hints on the game which
 playing and talking of his o come. Today his mind is pied and his ight iaas gone out.
 ta1e way Of he human which
 ,ss Eaay sailsas
 uld lse useless for us to detail penrle of this city the good of the deceased. His record { familiar to his constituency
 era perfectly willing to leave ; friends, who are legion in the extoll his virtues. We know Will not suffer. John o'Neill, $ se~yaat, worter for the com ehaTapiosa for his ideals, were worthy ones, is dead. His livas. his good works shine hat ali rnay see and his name . f for no other reasons than
 Assuredly his soul and body st in peace and his spirit pro- My work is done. Is it no,
New Britain herald., 1915-05-18
That Cough of Youfs

Hacking your lungs. weakening your arteries, straining your throat mem branes and jarring your head might be the forcrunner of more serious trouble, and should have immediate attention. -
New Britain herald., 1915-05-18
FACTS AND FANCIEs.

The report that the Kurds have scfd $50 Armenian women as slaves does not shock Us as it would have done q year ago.-Norwich Record.
New Britain herald., 1915-05-18
Herman Bidder declares

Herman Ridder declares. that the only flag under which a German Amer ican would ever fight is the Stars and stripes. Let us hope that he will never be called upon for any such test. Norwich Bulletin.
New Britain herald., 1915-05-18
MEMS UMBRELLAS
WOOL DRESS GOODS MARKED DOWN

A inch Serges, other staple and fancy weaves. 79c values. Reduced to 8gc yard.
 Another lot of Dress Goods, value s1,oO and s1.25 yard. Reduced to SOC yard.
New Britain herald., 1915-05-18
SALE OF DAINTY WASH FABRICS
at 2gc ward,

at 2BC yar0s Special for this week only. Regular 29c values, including Satin Striped organdies, Silk Striped Voiles. Crepe Corde and Lace Noiles in Dainty Elowered effects.
New Britain herald., 1915-05-18
Jitney bus business seems

Jitney bus business seems to have brought new problems to traffic squads in small as we'll as large cities. It's the up-to-date police department that wilt keep the traffic departn ent constanty studying the new problems and how best to handle them, but ef-
 ncicncy can't be expected where it is
 not sought Republican.
 Tho unequal division of the moral
 responsibility of parent In rearing
 children is one of the conditions that ferninists say ought to be changed. Many of them hold that when equal suffrage prevails and when husbands and wives share in the maintenance of the family the fathers will find more ieisurc for problems pertaining to
 child development. Bridgeport
 standard.
 Genneeticut bids "good riddance'' 1 te Peter Krakas quite as willingly as ! dSes Delaware. He was neither of 1 this country no fit for It, Tn his
 short stay here his career was a 1 menace, and a blot, and the space l he has left IS worth more vacant
 than 1t ever was with him in it. Of 1 his taking off," little need he said 1 except that it. was satisfactory ba-
 cause effeetiys, Fhe knowledge of i it's aBpfaaefa bFsu gi1t;s eunspscu ousiy l te the surfase the aewardlv traits that were within him: His bFavada l left i1iEH, his.. religion was adopted feF the sneFaeHt, and his end was l ;sHaHaiHisus,s as ias deseFved.-ffaft- | ferd Times.
New Britain herald., 1915-05-18

Sir Edgar Speyer was born in 1862, the son of Gustav Speyer, the banker. He was educated at Frankfort-on- Main and later become partner in his fathers three firms, Speyer Brothers of London, Speyer and Co.,, New York and l.. Speyer- Ellison of Frankfirt- on- Main. He was resident partner in the Frankfort firm until 1887, when he took charge Of the direction Of the London house. He resigned active participation in the New York firm last year. Sir Edgar married he daughter of Count Ferdinand yon Stosch.
 Sir Ernest Cassel was born in Cologne in March, 1852, the son of Jacob Cassel, banker. Sir Ernest was the confidential financial adviser to the late King Edward and has long been identified with British royalty, British finance and British phiIan- thropy.
New Britain herald., 1915-05-18
PRIVY COUNCILLOR
 SPEYER Rre1GNS
His Loyalty and That of Sir Ernest
 Caswell to England Attacked t1 By Newspapers.

. London, May 1S.--Sir Edgar Spey- CT has sent a letter to Premier As quith resigning his privy councillor ship and requesting also the revoca- ton of his baronetcy. The letter de- clares that Sir Edgar was led to take this step after nine months of charges of disloyalty by the newspapers, which charges have lately eliminated in speeches against him by public men.
 The Globe in an editorial pub lished yesterday before the letter of Sir Edgar had been made public com plained that. neither Sir Edgar nor Sir Ernest Cassel, both priyy council lors, had made public their detesta- ton of Germany's crimes"
 The Globe" charged that because they were of alien origin Sir Edgar and Sir Ernest were only permitted legally to hold their seats in the privy council by an amendment in the naturalization act which passed un- noticed during the turmoil of last August
New Britain herald., 1915-05-18
CoLoRED SILK UMBRELLAS
S2.5O, $3.ts and S3.75

%&.0U, 33.fb and &3,55 4t Can be used as Umbrellas or to shad, the sun in warm weather.
 NrEN's UMBRELLAS ~ 5sc, 95c, s1.Ip to $500 each. CHILDREN's UMBRELLAS
 59c, 75c and 9Sc each.
New Britain herald., 1915-05-18
McMILLAN'S RainCOatS ,. and. Umbrellas woMEN's RAIN COATS $500, s7.ss and $e.es each. CHILDREN's RAIN COATS $1.ss and s2.ss each. CHnDHEN's RAIN CAFES $i.ss Each.
 
woMEN's UMBRELLAS

" WHEN D NNEf1Tkk-IIEA4hE "
 at 9sc Each. Strong built frames RainpreQ cover of good quality piece dyed taffeta, big assortment of carved and trimmed handles. Unusual values as the price.
New Britain herald., 1915-05-18

pust oficc at New Britain Isrd Class Mail Matter.
New Britain herald., 1915-05-18

4rofltabie advertising medium fn
 Circulation books and press always open tv advertisers.
New Britain herald., 1915-05-18
HERALD

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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-06-03
low GERMANY TESTED THE
MONROE DOCTRINE,
HOW

The Germans found an occasion to
test the Monroe doctrine by suggest
ing to England in 1901 an agreement
which would have compelled England,
among other things, to support Ger
many's claims to any possessions in
South America. That, it must be re-
membe. ed, was at time when there
was much talk of Germany's getting
control of the German settlements in
southern Brazil The suggestion, of
course, failed 1t was followed by an
Independent effort to test the Monroe
doctrine when, during the early part
of President Roosevelt's administers
ton, there was question Of chastis-
ing Castro. Had it not been for the
strong line that the United States
took 1t might have well led to Ger
man foothold in Venesuela. Almost
simultaneously the Germans tried an
other attack on the doctrine in the
shape of an effort to buy st. Thomas
from Denmark. 1t was, however, de-
feated in Copenhagen. Since then
there have been various backstair fin
ancial maneuvres to get a foothold in
Haiti These, too, have failed.-The
Worlds Work for June.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-06-03
OLivET.

Miss Nancy Rogers left on Monday
for Tracy where she is working
Andrew Barnes spent Sunday In Os-
kaloosa at the parental H. R. Barnes
home.
H. Peterson Of Des Moines was in
town this week on business.
I Mrs. A. Billings received word on
Tuesday that her father w. c. Wood
an aged veteran had fallen down the
stairway leading to the cellar at his
home at Resnor and broke several OF
his ribs.
The mines in this locality are run
ming two and three days week with a
reduced force.
]. G. johnson Of Rochester was in
town on Tuesday on business.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. E. Ives and children
Of Oskaloosa spent Sunday in town
at the G. Billings home.
H. A. Miller Of Ankeny was in town
on business this week.
E. T. Thompson spent Thursday in
Oskaloosa shopping.
Mrs. William Druse spent Sunday In
Harvey with her brother A. D. Thomp-
son.
w. r. Tandy has purchased a ce-
ment silo for use on his farm south OF
town.
Rev. w. H. Van Zee Of Idaho Is visit
in. his sister Mrs. s. Bartema this
week.
p. A. Andrews Of Newton was in
town this week calling on friends.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-06-03
FOREIGN INVESTMENT A DoMES
TIC ASSET.

1IC ASS6I.
With a swelling trade balance favor
able to the United States and gold
flowing this way American bankers
are looking with growing favor upon
foreign investments. In the last num-
Der of National Foreign Trade 1t was
pointed out that during March foreign
loans and credits exceeded in value
investments in domestic railway and
Industrial securities. Foreign loans
and credits have since been further
developed, an American banking syn
dictate taking half of $50,000,000 is
sue of Argentine government Sc
curities. Export orders have kept
many factories going and tens of thou
sands of laborers employed.
The basic truth which the National
Foreign Trade Council eleven months
ago set out to demonstrate is now ma
tionally accepted, namely, that, "for-
eign trade is vital element in do
nestle prosperity
Concurrently the old objection that
a debtor nation (Which we still are)
can scarcely finance others is yielding
to the truth that foreign industrial
investment which develops a new
country and creates new or increas-
ed demand for American manufacture
ers ceases to be purely foreign but is.
in reality, domestic investment.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-06-03
ALB IA.

The G. A. R. observed Decoration
day today. The Sons of Veterans took
charge of the program thus relieving
the old soldiers of the worries and work
incident thereto and they have arrang-
ed for an interesting time at the Comet
theater and also for the procession to
the cemetery and the decoration of the
graves.
The city reservoir has more water in
it at present than 1t ever has as the
dam was enlarged two years ago and
it never has been full since 1t was en-
larged and fishing is very fine there
this spring. Black bass, pike, croppie
and catfish being caught in large num-
bers. There are about 200 licenses The
state stocked it with game fish three
years ago.
Mrs. James Fisher was called to
Springfield, ILL.,, by the death of her
brother Peter Quinn.
Henry Wegeman Of Rochester. N. Y,
was in Abba on business Saturday.
W. B. Griffin, Jr., was operated on
today at the Miners hospital.
The l. O. O. F. held their memorial
services yesterday at 2 p. m.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-06-03
DELTA.

Delta and vicinity was visited by
severe electric and rain storm Tuesday.
A horse belonging to Lacey Phillips
was killed when his barn was struck by
lightning.
The barn Of Carrie Milligan was
struck by lighting and damaged to
some extent Tuesday.
James Busby arrived home Saturday
morning from Grinnell where he has
been attending college.
Miss Mabel Hitler, one Of the local
high school teachers, returend to her
home at Des Moines Saturday.
A. r. Richardson and wife went to
South English Saturday afternoon for
a visit with their daughter Mrs. Rich
ard Stoner.
Mrs. c. G. Saunders of Council Bluffs
is visiting her mother Mrs. 1. o. New
kirk.
Glen Hatcher and family spent Sun
day with Ross Piresel at Keswick.
Mrs. Fay Bailey arrived here from
Desoto, Ia, for visit with her parents
Mr.. and Mrs J. K. Sturdevart.
VIM. Thomas died at his home north.
east Of Delta at II o'clock Tuesday
noon, aged 80.
Delta will have chautauqua, begin
ming June IS, and ending June "a.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-06-03
HOPE ELL.

j. M. Walker has been looking after
interests here this week.
J. s. Ragains went to Old Providence
Thursday where he will perform bap-
tismal services Sunday.
Chas. Kell and wife spent Sunday at
the Samuel Good home near BidWell.
A fair sized crowd attended the fun
eral services of little Howard Jones
Thursday This was the hrst service
held in the new church building.
L. H. Worrell spent Sunday at the
Chas. Worrell home.
Mrs. Jay Hunter called on Mrs.
Laura Hunter Monday afternono.
Several from Hopewell attended the
surprise birthday dinner given at the
Jonathan Hunter home near Ash
Grove in honor Of Mrs. Hunters 18th
birthday last Sunday. They report a
pleasant day.
Chas. Crawford and wife spent Sun
day In Blakesburg.
Mrs. Stella Kell departed for Ande-
lusia, ILL.,, Friday for few days visit
with her parents.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-06-03
CENTER.

Henry Baker OF near Ormanvllle
was in Belknap Tuesday.
William G. Shepherd was in Belknap
Monday.
Mrs. Mary Sample and Martha Pugh
visited with Mary Crist Sunday.
Charles Nelson delivered hogs Tues
day at Belknap.
Mary Sample and Martha Pugh call
ed on Mrs. Minerva Bradberry sunday
evening.
Mrs. Martz and son were in Belknap
Thursday.
The storm Monday morning did
considerable damage In this locality.
The barn of Chas. Pittman was struck
by lightning.
Duff Wrayburn's house was struck
by lightning Monday.
r. r. Sample visited with his sister
Mrs. William Bradberry Thursday.