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The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1915-05-05
Rather Let the Government
Own the Bankrupt Railroads!

Congressman Doremus says that he is
in favor of government-owned mer-
chant marine, but he is opposed to gov
ernment-owned railroads.
His reason for this stand is that the
United States has no merchant marine
worthy of the name, but that we have
plenty of railroads, backed by private
capital.
Until the COS. American ships were
pre-eminent on the high seas.
There were two great reasons for this
supremacy--a timber supply which SEEM
ed inexhaustible for the manufacture Of
ships, and the most skillful sailors in the
world.
Then came Steam and Iron, two
mighty Jewelers..
Steam neutralized skill. making one
sailor about as good as another
We found that we could not manufac-
ture steel ships as cheaply as England.
SO we gave way to England, who, with
cheap iron ships manned by cheaply-paid
crews, soon acquired the bulk of the in
ternational carrying trade.
By doing so, We saved money, for it
was found better to pay someone else the
low freight rate charged than to COM
pete by the construction of more costly
vessels, manned by higher-paid crews.
The reason that America has so few
ships in the international carrying trade
today is the fact that we are saving
money by employing the ships of other
nations.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1915-05-05

conns are being made Of paper
IN France
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1915-05-05

On the other hand, Congressman Dore-
mus, in his railroad argument, overlooks
the fact that the American people have
lost hundreds Of millions of dollars
through manipulation Of their railroads
manipulation which could not exist un-
der government ownership.
Though government operation might
prove more expensive than private OPP
GRAFTON, the amount saved by the small
investors, whose wealth counts more than
that Of millionaires in the prosperity OF
the nation, would more than pay the diff
ference.
Nearly every year. under private own
ership, some great railroad becomes
bankrupt, and saddened investors drag
what they can from the ruins.
Michigan has a sad illustration of the
evils Of private ownership in the Pere
Marquette system, which even under the
management of receivers, and with the
most careful pruning of expenses, cannot
earn enough surplus to pay interest or
its securities.
Then there are the Chicago and East
ern Illinois, the c. II. & d.. the Colorado
Midland. the international & Great
Northern, the New Orleans. Mobile &
Chicago. the st. Louis & San Francisco,
the Rock Island and the Wabash--thou-
sands of miles of bankrupt railroads
WHICH THE GOVERNMENT MIGHT
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1915-05-05

With fine appreciation of the fitness
Of things, thief who gave an order and
then robbed Russell-st grocery cash
register of $50, punched the mo sale"
button.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1915-05-05

We suggest for Michigan, by all means.
the board OF administration plan by
which Allen William Thurman, Of Co
lumbus, Ohio. is reported to have saved
his state 100 per cent"
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1915-05-05

Congressman Doremus doubtless had
in mind the fact that if We got into diff
ficulties with England, We would have no
ships in which to carry our products to
other parts of the world.
Well, if we got into trouble with Eng
land, our ships, with England's huge
fleet securing the seas. wouldn't be
worth much to us, anyway.
1t looks like doubtful policy to insure
our trade against nation that, with the
navies as they are today, could keep US
paying the face of the policies month af-
ter month.
II might be better to let the Ships of
other countries run the risk of seizure
with our cargoes in their holds, than TO
lose cargo and ship, too.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1915-05-05

We see they are advertising another
chance to go lust to take the children"
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1915-05-05
To Escape Insomnia
BY n. AooINoToN BRUCE.

Author OF THE Riddle OF Personal.
ity." Psychology and Parent
hood. etc.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1915-05-05

We are informed by no less an author
ity than Justice Hughes that he, also.
disapproves Of the use of his name in
connection with the Republican nomina-
ton for the presidency.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1915-05-05

DOC" Cook will attempt to climb
Mount Everest, the tallest mountain in
The world. Peary Is probably already UP
there, waiting.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1915-05-05

Odd as IL may seem. we have just look
ed over a communication protesting
against the equality Of things. written
by a man by the name of Eaven.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-22
Amusements
POLPS


 Polls big offering this week is one that cannot fail to- please for such stars as yBrs Herman, the electrical wizard. William Fayersham in a beautiful five-ree1 special Harry Lauder in his Scottish special picture. Adler and Airline, the Broadway stars. and host or other fine acts appear on the program
 Dr.s HerrnAn, whose many wonder ful feats with electricity have startled the world, carries a carload of ispe- cfa1 ee4uiprnent, and will show tThe Phantom Win dowzss his most marvel ous and vierd1y beautiful mystery
 Harry Lauder, will De seen in a dis tinct1y clear, novel and interesting one-reeler that does justice both Ito his c1aaracter and shows many fea- lures that are not capable of produc- ton upon any stage
 Adler and Airline, the extra added attraction, will be seen in ideas of Their Own and as they are an ori- ginaE couple they will prove fascinat- ing Another special attraction is Macart and Bradford A4
 Roxy La Rocoa comes with a full repertoire of selections which he will dispense from his golden harp. Les- ter and Moriz .sThe Funny Soldier and His Gir1,s, are also booked
 Little, Ann from Virginia, the cutest, smallest and most precocious young ster recently seen before the foot lights. will delight.
 Several first run photo-p1ays of ex- eellence complete the fun evenings 1n1oymenk
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-22
LYRIC

Tonight ots the Lyric theatre. Cecil Spooner and her company of. special Bridgeport favorites will begin their
 fifteenth successful week in the open ing perfornfa ance of Polly. of the Circus, z that splendidly written rural life. There is, in this sublime pas tora1 play, a depth of range for the thinker, as it most faithfully pictures various sides of life, in the average village showing the unfairness in which many of the. residents view things in general The story Of Polly. of the Circus in brief. tells sof the little circus queens accident during a performance in the Village wherein the action of the play trans pires. and her being forced to remain in the town for treatment, while the show moves on it's scheduIed oourse. the high minded" natives, especially so through the fact of their village paTBOn harbor1ng her in his own home, fighting the battles of village gossip against the little heroine. The result of all. however, is most happy oneS where the broad minded minister 6PeH Trenton). in direct de-. fance to his parishoners, marries the little circus girl. Incidentally, there is realistic reflex of circus life intro sduced, including circus artists, and the popular little star, has announced. this Tuesday as a professional day and extends a cordial invitation to all artists appearing at the various thea tres of the city to attend the per formance of tPol1y,,' ais to all the attaches of the Barnum & Bailey cir GUS winter quarters.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-22
PLAZA

By "a queer piece of good luck Man ager CaI1an of the Plaza is able to of fer as the headline attraction for the
 first half of the current week, ssThe
 Fashion shop, the act that set all Bridgeport talking just one year ago It is the self same act in every respect with the exception, of the song and dance numbers and Hugo Jansen, Eur ropes famous fashion designer, will again startle the theater going public of Bridgeport with the deftness of his fingers, not to speak of his brain, in designing. drapfng and fitting gor- geous Partisan gown creations on living, breathing models. It is won derfuI stunt and well deserves all the praise it receives. Blanche LateII, the screa1nfng1y funny s'rube'' bride and late star Of ss1gaughty MarIetta,s, will be on hand once more to start you laughing where you left off a year ago. -s lso Ear1 Corr. Broadwayss faYorite ssraBes comedian, and aI he other fayorftes will be on hand D make the production even a greater success than it was before,s ifs such is possibfes There is a large bevy of pretty modes who display the latest in lingerie styles before posing for MT. J ansen's s gown creating 1
 The remainder of the vaudeville is composed of Myrtle & Paula, pair Of clever 1yaunes women with striking1y prettys faces and personalities that seem kt0 reach out and grasp, in q
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-22
WEST END THEATRE

s Tonight manager N. c. Lund of the
 popular West End theatre. on State .street, near Clinton avenue, which,
 by the way, is the largest and finest
 photoplay house in Bridgeport, pre-
 sents for the first time in Bridgeport the great Broadway success, '.At Bay" a Pathe Gold Rooster play in
 five parts. featuring F'1ofence Reed,
 the well known stage star. Bessie
 Eyton in Their Sinful Infuence,' a
 SeIfg three part drama ofssociety life,
 will also be shown. Tomorrow the
 management presents a program out Eof the ordinary, Renee Kelly. late star of Daddy Long Legs will be seen in a hve-part feature, "A1l for a
 Girl, shown first time in Bridgeport. seThe Apaches of Paris four-part sBroadway F'avorites feature. present. ing Joseph Smith and Laura HaInil- ton in their famous dancing specially. 1.-The Dance of the Apaches," will also be shown. Asa special added attrac- ton an augmented orchestra of Is instrume entssI under direction of Clar- 1ence Flint. has been engaged to rem der a musical program that no doubt will please all lovers Of good music There will be no advance in prices. Coming "Wednesday. Mime. Petroya in .sThe Vampire,'' a Metro. picture in five parts.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-22

singing offering that is said to. be as
 funny as it is orig inaI; The Turpins in their comedy episode entitled sHThe Girl and the Bank which bids fair to be responsible for some riotous daughter; and Harry Thriller, the boy with the chairs and tables in sensa- uona1 acrobatic skit.
 fThe Heights of Hazard a i've part WitagTaph masterpiece from the pen of the famous author Cyrus Town send Brady has been booked. The story is a positive mesh-work of stir ring incidents and will hold interest in vital grip until the final climax is reached Charles Richman, the noted
 stage star, is featured in the film 5 Completing the bill is 'eThe Tiger Cub'' and The Countless Count 2
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-22
EMPIRE

.sArmstrong.s WifeY thrilling story by the celebrated American dramatist, Margaret Turnbuil, has been selected by the Jesse L. Lasky company for the photodramatic de- but as a Paramount star Of Miss Edna Goodrich, the disting guished actress and will be presented at the Empire on Monday and Tuesday. Tn this gripping play, Miss Goodrich has an excellent opportunity to. display her wofederful ability as well as her beau uful gowns for which she is noted
 This play tells the story os May Field ing country girl. who is tricked into "a false marriage by a professional gambler and elopes with him to the
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-22

city, driving her girlhood lover brok- en-hearted to seek his fortune in the wi1ds of the Canadian Northwest When May discovers that her suppos- ed husband, Harvey Arnold. is a pro- fessi onal gambler, she secures from him his promise to give it up. Arnold becomes jealous of his partner ana
 during a quarrel, kills him but es- i capes from the policemen and f1ees to Canada. Numerous other feature photoplays.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-22

It sometimes cost $20 per ton to see a big football game, but the com petttors in the literary contests have to ask their friends to come and make up an audience
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-22

Today is Navy Day''a at the San Francisco fair.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-22
HARBoR HAPPENINGS.

The schooner Emma southard came in this mroning with a cargo of freproof brick.
 The tugs James McWiltians' and the Sa1utation brought fp a large dou- ble-loaded tow. The tug Bully left for New York with a tow O. 12 light boats.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-11-26

learned you are here alone, and unpro-
this canting preacher-he has found a
fit tool ready at hand to do his dirty
work. Is that 1t, Nichols?"
He muttered something inaudible.
Answer, you black-hearted cur; you
have confessed too much to hide any
thing now. How many are coming
with Anse Cowan?"
Maybe half dozen of the boys.
don't know; they were talking about
it when l left, and thought it was go
ing to be great lark"
We'll, it is; you are finding that out
already. When were they to be here?"
shook him to loosen his tagging
tongue.
"They were to ride out an hour after
did"
| threw the wretch back into the
chair before the fire, but held him still
covering before the point of my re-
volver. The dog had told us all he
knew, and there was snarl to his
thin lips, drawn back and exposing his
tSAA0N NSCNht SAOWAhe tbot LIS OAAs
thought now was revenge. Any mo-
ment that gang of ruffians might APP
pear, and was helpless there alone to
contend against them. / dared not
move, dared not avert my gaze from
the preacher; there was hatred and
treachery in the depths of his eyes.
rs there a lock on the parlor door
leading into the hall?" asked.
"A bolt-yes."
please close and bolt it. and then
come back here"
heard her turn and cross the room;
caught the sound as she shot the bolt.
and her light step again on the floor
Nov. something to tie this man
with. We must be quick-the table
cloth will do! Sweep that clutter Of
dishes on to the floor. Good! Now
cut me the cord from that picture"
had no thought of glancing about;
can scarcely conceive even now that
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-11-26
HOMEMADE RUBBER sr.u,,
Copyright by A. Nicely IIal) assfssi

First of all, you will need so,, !.
pieces OF rubber There az Suie nat
sources from which to ea .s many
Mothers discarded clothesriru.a ese'
pair of rollers that can ha s,a, aas
Of their rubber coverings or s ~,
use pieces Of a worn-out bo ~ cal
bag, a piece of a bicycle ~ '.Nsssf
cycle tire. or the inner tube :, a ~
tomobile tire. If you cant fr ~ ~
such pieces Of rubber at homa ' an any
ably some friend can supply w. y'0e
addition to the rubber, you viii, 49,, y
thread spools on which to monn. A. y
rubber. uns the
Figs. l to show the stem. !, Il
pairing a letter "a" stamp, Tba t ~
in each spool must be plugged ~. 10y
a wooden peg Zig. ~, and tba ' as
cut off even with both ends :, t ~
spool so a letter may be mountaa ~
on each. Cut square Of rubbs, :,
the size of the letter You wish -
make, and glue it upon the spool ars.
then with a ruler and pencil draw ~.
letter upon the rubber Gig. 2, :, .
you have prints of large tyne cut a.,
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-11-26

lay off distance of one-half inch on
the center-line, measuring from the
edge OF face B, to provide for the
thickness of the propeller-huh (Step
y, and from the point representing
the end of this measurement draw d.
agonal lines to the upper left and up.
per right-hand corners (Step q
Then with saw cut away the por-
lions above these lines, as shown in
Step 3. Mark out the one-half-inch
hub upon faces A and B of the block,
ana bore small hole through the
center for the propeller-shaft to run
through (Step 81. Then draw dag
onal lines from the ends of the hub
center-line to all four corners (Step
~, and saw away the wood above and
below these lines (step s..
Step consists in laying out the
form of the propeller blade upon all
-FOUR sides and ends Of the block and
step is the final cutting and shaning
OF the blades.
After finishing the cutting. place the
propeller at its center upon the edge
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-11-26
INDIANS IN UNITED STATES
How the Red Man Is Turning Defeat
Into MISUNDERSTANDING Attend
ance Shown at Schools.

No longer can it be said that the
only good Indian is dead Indian.
That statement, born of ignorance of
the real character of the Indian, is
now definitely eliminated from the list
of epigrams by report of the census
bureau on the present Indian popula.
ton in the United States.
While the report shows much low
er rate of growth for the Indian popu-
lation than for the white, an increas-
ing mixture of white blood and de-
creasing vitality of full-blood Indians
indicating tendency to disappear al
together. it also shows increasing at
tendance at school and decreasing il
literacy, an increase in the percent
age of the self-supporting and a de.
crease in the number of reservation
Indians.
While the report shows that there
were 265.6S3 Indians in the United
States, exclusive of Alaska, in 1910.
an increase of 17,430, or Z per cent
over the number reported in 1890.
there are about 100000 Indians in this
country at the present time. Among
them are to be found manufacturers,
bankers. United States officials, me.
chanical engineers, locomotive engi-
neers, telegraph operators. actors,
artists. clergymen, college professors,
physicians, surgeons and lawyers. The
Indian has turned defeat into triumph.
He has played the game according to
the rules laid down by civilization
and has won.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-11-26

Now answer me-who told you OF
Major Harwood's death"
Il have said already; the message
was brought to Lewisburg by one OF
Ned Cowans men,"
yes, SO you did; but you never re-
ceiyed 1t at Lewisburg. Oh, yes.
know something myself. The fact is
you never came here tonight from
Lewisburg. Now are you ready to talk
to me? OIL you are! Very well, who
sent you-Cowan7
ran my gun muzzle hard into his
ribs, and he nodded sullenly, his lips
drawn back in snarl. All the soft
palaver had vanished, and he had be.
come cowed brute.
Il thought SO; you belong yourself
to the Cowan gang?"
"Not-not In their deeds of blood
and violence" he protested. "The
calls Of my church compel me to min
lister to my scattered flock"
Never mind that kind of palaver
Nichols. Now what did he send you
for?"
! waited, my eyes on his. I could
not see the girl, and dare not avert
my gaze for SO much as an instant
The man wet his lips. as If they were
parched, and could perceive the nerv'
GUS movement of his throat.
I'll don't know"
Don't know what?-this Is my last
CALI"
Il don't know whether he is coming
or not" he blurted out reluctantly
He was hurt In the fight"
"And II he cannot come himself he
means to send others. What fort
What does he want Of the girl?"
My hammer clicked, and the man
cringing back. read the stern mean
ing of my face. A terrible suspicion
surged over me, and l was ready tc
kill He knew his life hung by hair
Toto marry her." the words bare
ly audible. mot old Ned--his son
Anse."
/ heard the startled exclamation o.
the girl behind me.
"Anse Cowan!" she cried, her voice
full of undisguised horror. Marry me
to that low brute. Did he ever imagine
would consent, ever even look a
him?"
touched her with my hand In re
straint, the revolver still at the preach
er's heart. The whole foul plot LAY
exposed in my mind.
There was no intention of asking
your consent, Miss HARDWOOD" l said
satisfied that she should know all, ant
face the truth. There is reason fol
this desperate act which do no
wholly fathom, but 1t has to do will
the property here, and the feud be
tween Cowan and your father. l
Major HARDWOOD be dead. as this maj
reports, you are the sole heir, and oil,
Ned has conceived the idea of marry
ing you by force to his son. He ha
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-11-26

a letter and paste it upon the rubber.
paste 1t upside down, because type
must read backwards to print cor.
rectly. See Fig. ~
When the piece of rubber is glued
fast to the spool end, and the letter
drawn or pasted upon it, carve out the
letter with your knife, cutting care.
fully along the outlines of the letter,
and removing the pieces of rubber not
wanted Gigs. and A.. Make proof
Of the letter by printing It upon piece
Of paper, and then trim any places
that show up rough. To complete the
stamp, cut off the edge of the spool
end just below the letter Gig. 81 3d.
by placing the cutoff edge against
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-11-26
On WALKING Alone.

Now, to be properly enjoyed, walk.
ing tour should be gone upon alone.
You must be open to all i'm.
pressions and let your thoughts take
color from what you see. You should
be as a pipe for any wind to play upon.
Il cannot see the wit" says Hazlitt,
"of walking and talking at the same
time. When I am in the country /
wish to vegetate like the country
which is the gist of all that can be
said upon the matter. There should
be no cackle of voices at your elbow
to jar on the meditative silence of the
morning.-R. L. Stevenson.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-11-26
CHAPTER vnl.
The Jaws Of the Trap.

II eyes alone possessed the power to
kill, his would have done the deed, but
the face with which confronted him
was sufficiently grim to make him real
ize the danger of movement. He
gave back step. but my revolver
pressed his side.
Don't try anything with me, Mich
OILS" said sternly, you are either go
ing to talk, or die. I'll give you one
chance. and one only. despise your
sind. and will kill you with pleasure.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-11-26

the edge of a ruler Gig. 81 It VIII y
possible to print the letter exacu,
straight, and also get the letters u :
word in straight line.
After you have a complete alpna.
bet of large single-letter stamps us
your hand at preparing stamp wl'a
a word or name upon it, like tna'
shown In Fig. T.. ,,a
Picture stamps are no more u -,
cult to make than letter stamps, w
require larger pieces of rubber, f'ss
s and 8 show two possibilities y.
picture-making with the rubber s'sI -
parts of a mule. and Figs. IL anu Nv -
two pictures made with the ruDO''
stamp parts of :; little girl.
Diagrams of the six stamps
quired for the mule picture are s'''1