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Bridgeton pioneer., 1915-09-16
AGAIN THE SHIP PURCHASE
SCHEME

Henry Watterson, the veteran editor
of the Louisville Courier-Journal
holds that no one can beat Woodrow
Wilson in the Presidential race OF
1916 except Woodrow Wilson himself
However that may be, Col. Watterson
is very forcible when, referring to the
report that the administration is pre-
pairing to revive the shipping bill
killed by the last Congress he says
that Mr.. Wilson can defeat himself
by again pressing more than ques-
tionable scheme that would split the
Democratic party wide open."
The Louisville editor intimates that
a government-owned American mar
inc is Wall street syndicate's idea
brought into the Cabinet by Secretary
McAdoo. No matter whose idea it is,
it is antagonistic to leading principles
which the Democratic party is sup
posed to represent and that is why the
party split on it in the last Congress.
Col. Watterson we'll says that this
threatened competition of the Govern
ment Is mot only menace to DEM
ocracy but a check to commercial en-
terprise and national prosperity; that
''the sooner the President allays this
apprehension by the announcement
that there is no purpose to embark
upon such a harebrained project, the
sooner will legitimate shipping inter-
ests begin to hearten and organize for
themselves; that taking counsel of
Mr.. Bryan's misadventure with the
government ownership of railways,
Mr.. Wilson ought to beware of enter
tanning the idea of the government
ownership of ships"
The ship purchase project came to
life during the tie-up of commerce fol-
lowing the outbreak of war in Europe.
The urgent need of some means of fa-
cilitating exports of American goods
gave the new idea its only claim to IA
vorable consideration, but as the Con-
ditions changed and exports became
virtually free again, this single argu-
ment lost its force, and the PROPOSE.
ton for the Federal government to go
into the shipping business was seen
more clearly than ever to. be essen
TALLY unsound. How vastly the situas
tion has changed will appear from the
recent statement of the Department of
Commerce that 1863 vessels were add
ed to the American merchant marine
during the year ending June 80 and
that our registered tonnage is, now
much greater than at any time since
1853, when we had 2,026,114 gross tons
in foreign trade.
Even during the emergency there
seemed to be no wide popular demand
for measure which appeared to have
all the characteristics of purely
artificial creation Of the Administra-
tion. An effort to galvanize this de-
feated scheme into life, now that the
supposed need has passed, would be
strange indeed-so strange that even
President Wilson's warmest admirers
are likely to join Col Watterson in
the suspicion that Son-in-Law Nc
Adoo's persuasions have been unduly
influential. President Wilson's con-
tinued pressure in favor of this ex-
pertinent in state socialism even after
his party had split over it and adverse
outside opinion seemed to be practi-
cally unanimous, caused great sur
prise. Surely there is to be no repe-
tition of the same mistake.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1915-09-16

Speaking of colorful changes, Or
ange quickly turned blue the other
day when the natives found that the
water supply had been cut off for non
payment of taxes.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1915-09-16

Rather surprising is the report that
hog sold in Delaware the other day
for $1,000. We never dreamed that
anybody could possibly have such a
hankering for pork.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1915-09-16

May have beeA all right for New
York State bride to throw gold pins
to her wedding guests, but probably
most of them would have preferred
chicken salad and ham sandwiches,
Bridgeton pioneer., 1915-09-16

Evelyn says she will welcome free
dom from the Thaw tribe, which
would seem to indicate that she has
grown just as tired as the rest of US.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1915-09-16

Sweet potatoes are now priced at a
dollar basket, which would seem to
suggest that the farmers are taking
the word sweet" altogether too seri-
ously.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1915-09-16

Make noise that rings like wealth
and any number of visiting cards will
DE pushed under your front door.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-10

AII our FrIceS are TOT the very best quality obtain able. It is up to you to come and see the goods. Look at the prices and if you don't think you can save from 4c to 10c on a lb of meat, do not buy it. You are welcome to look around and see our dis play. Courteous treat ment assured.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-10

Tor had demanded securities against repetitions of wanton attacks. The socialists, too, wish to preserve future generations from the battiefields and trenches. continued the speaker, but there was no security against future wars in conducting this war to the exhaustion or subjugation of another nation. If Germany's opponents did not desire peace because they insisted upon the destruction of Germany's de- fensive force and the annexation of German territory, they must learn that the socialist appeal for peace was based on no anxiety about the outcome of the war. He declared that nothing could increase the courage and resolution of the German troops more than the consciousness that the responsibility for a further continuance of the var rested with their oppon- ents.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-10
PLANNING NEW UNION.
Incorporated Sunshiners and New In-
 corporated Body Will Unite.

The Incorporated Sunshine society has voted to receive into mem bership the nOn-incOrpOrated members of the Sunshine society but such will not take place until the annual meeting held the first of the year. At this time committees will be named to re- wise the constitution, etc., and new of ficers will be elected.
 At the present time there exists an Incorporated Sunshine society with fifteen members, all of whom are members of non-incorporated branch Under the new system the Incorpor- ated Sunshine society will have in the neighborhood of 200 active members and by the union much more efficient results will be accomplish ed.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-10
MUST TALK PEACE
(COntinued From First Page)

sary to prevent repetition. No true German, he asserted, was desirous of ending the war on any other terms. He repeated the declaration made earlier in the day by Dr. Scheidemann socialist, that the socialists never would consider a peace involving the retrocessiOn of Alsace-LOrraine.
 No Annexation of Land.
 Deputy Landsberg said that with Premier Asquith of Great Britain and Premier Briand of France, both de- manding the destruction of Prussian militarism, which was equivalent to the destruction of a strong Germany he could understand the chancellors S attitude and was pleased that pr. Won Bethmann-H ollweg in return had not demanded the destruction of Russian and French militarism or British Ma rinism," which would render peace impossible. Regarding the acquisition of territory the deputy expressed sat isfaction that the chancellor had made no mention of annexation.
 "The chancellor repeatedly has des- ignated the occupied territories as redemption pledges" he said And has said that statesmen must h old out hopes to their countrymen of better future. No German man would Wlsh to conclude any other peace
 No Security Against Wars.
 Deputy Landsberg said the chancei-
New Britain herald., 1915-12-10
SAMUEL GOES TO PARLIAMENT.

London, Dec. 10, 1:37 p. m.-The postmaster general, Herbert Samuel, standing for election to parliament for the Cleveland division of North Esd- ing, Yorkshire, on account of his re- cent appointment to the cabinet post of Chancellor of the Duchy of Lam cashire, today defeated his opponent with 7,S12 votes as against 1,453. The opposing candidate, Henry Knight, a printer of Leeds, made his campaign under the auspices of the Business Government League" He also op- posed recent enactments restricting the sale of liquor.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-10
BULGARIANs CLAIM VICTORY

Paris, Dec. 10, $50 a. m.-A des- patch to the Havas Agency from Sal- oniki dated Thursday says: "On the strength of the fact that the French and English troops retired from po- sitions to the north and east the Bulgarians announce a brilliant Vic tory over the entente allies. 1t is stated on good authority that no ser ious action took place.
 "It is officially denied that there are any Germans among the Bulgar- ian troops in front of the entente aI- lies"
New Britain herald., 1915-12-10
NEW HAVEN USED
 MASS. AUTHORITIES
To Acquire Control of B. < My
 Contends Government

New York, Dec. 10.-Testimony in- troduced today by the government at the trial of the eleven former direc- tors of the New York, New Haven and Hartford railroad under the Sher- man law, was intended to show that influences were brought to bear by the New Haven upon the authorities of Massachusetts to secure the enact ment of legislation to enable the New Haven to acquire control of the Boston and Maine railroad and ap- proval of the acquisition after this had been accomplished.
 This was put in by the government on the redirect examination of Charles s. Mellen to controvert tes- timony by the defense to the effect that the New Haven had legal sane tion for the Boston and Maine ac- quisition.
 Conferred With Draper.
 MT. Mellen admitted that Timothy E. ByrneS, vice president of the New Haven and legislative agent, was in conference with the late Governor Draper on the subject of the message that the governor sent to the Massa- chusetts legislature in 1909 recom- mending the passage of the Boston Railroad Holding Act, which enabled the New Haven to control the Boston and Maine, and that a copy of the bill was sent to the witness flor sug- gestions'' before it was sent to the legislature.
 Judge Hunt declined to permit the government to inquire whether, in consideration of the passage of the
New Britain herald., 1915-12-10
ABRAHAM GRUBER DEAD

New York, Dec. 1o.-Abraham Cru Der, for years prominent in city, state and national republican politics, died at his home in New York today, after an illness of several weeks. He was 54 years old. During the Roosevelt Taft campaign for the republican nomination in 1912, MT. Gruber was a bitter opponent of Col. Roosevelt and was a conspicuous figure at the Chicago convention.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-10
SUCCESSFUL WHIST.

The Working Girls club gave a whist in it's rooms in Judd's block last evenin The affair proved a splendid success from a financial as we'll as social viewpoint. Gentle mans first prize was won by T. Mar tin; second, George King; third, George Lynch Mrs McEnroe won the lady's first prize, the second and third going to Mrs. Pfeiffer and Mrs. George Smedley, respectively.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-10
BERGsTROM GETS CONTRACT

The treasury department has noti- fled Postmaster w. F. Delaney that August Bergstrom has been the suc- cessful bidder for the contract for the erection of the new parcel post chute at the local office. Work wsli be commenced immediately on the chute and it will be in readiness for the heavy holiday business.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-10
roo DATE FOR CLAssIFTCAfsON

WANTED - Thoroughly competent maid for general housework or
 working housekeeper in family Of two. Must come well recommended
 and speak English. Apply eveningi at 249 Arch St. l2-lO-3d'
New Britain herald., 1915-12-10

act, Governor Draper was to be al- lowed to name the president of tRs Boston and Maine.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1915-04-08

the 200 mark again on Sunday.
We are anxious that this record
be kept up through the year. If
you belong here we are expect
ling you to help keep up the good
record.
On Friday evening of this week
we will hold our first quarterly
! conference. We hope to have a
good attendance at this meeting.
The offering taken on Sunday
morning will be divided among
the different classes of the Sun
day School and will be invested
and then be turned into the fund
for a new church building. We
hope to have the fund doubled in
the next six months.
Weare needing room very bad
ly for the Sunday School and
hope to have the necessary room
as soon as possible let every class
try to make their talent grow to
such an extent that the added
room will come sooner than we
have dared to hope that it will
come.
The sick of our flock are all
reported better at this writing,
Little Doris Lasley who is in a
Sanitarium in Kansas City is
getting along as well as could be
expected.
You are invited to worship
with us. You are welcome to all
our services.
S. M. H.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1915-04-08

The decorations, the music
and the solo by Miss Bruce were
all of high order and celebrat-
ed Easter with rejoicing without
missing the sacred import of the
day,
We were all glad that Mrs.
Hamilton was recovered suffi-
GENTLY to worship with us again
and hope the Springtime and
Summer may aid in complete re-
covery.
On these sunny Sundays why
not get the Go-To-Church-Habit.
You are certain of welcome to
any of our sanctuaries.
Those shut in, the invalids of
our entire community, the help
less on beds of suffering wheth-
or with church affiliations or
without can rest assured that
about 11:15o'clock on each Lords
Day there are heartfelt aspira-
tons and petitions Godward of
an entire congregation that they
may be comforted and helped
and blessed.
/. NJ. Macarthur.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1915-04-08
Christian Endeavor Leaders.
BAPTIST CHURCH.

April II. Getting Ready for
the Next Life" Col. 3:1-4.
easter Meeting) Marie Smith,
leader.
April IS. zone Day in Seven
for the Highest Things. Eek.
2O:1-20. (Sabbath-observance
Meeting) E. E. Innis, leader.
April IS. 1.-THE Bible, the
Worlds Supreme Book. Deut.
6:1-9. Nellie Dewey, leader,
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1915-04-08
manu- oraklnq Dangerous.

Psychologists recently found I'M
der the fingernails OF men, women and
children no less than thirteen differ
ent kinds of disease germs, including
those OF tuberculosis, diphtheria and
influenza
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1915-04-08
Fall & Winter Needs

Here needs for the season. the winter at hand
Our stock is assorted to suit the demand
Materials for building new work or repair,
Estimates furnished figures all fair
Lumber, Of all kinds, seasoned and dry,
Under it's found when you come to buy.
Mill stuff reliable, here will be found,
Best grades of shingles lasting and sound
Livery need in the way of DOORS sash and screen blinds
Reliable products here you will find
&
Superior roofing and paper are here
UnexcelIed qualities not found too dear
+ ANTS posts and barbed wire cement brick and lime
Prices right this place every time
Look up this place for all of these needs
GU will meet with supreme satisfaction indeed
Come in and find our statements are true
Our figures will save money for you.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1915-04-08
Methodist

The Easter services on Sun
day morning was decided sue.
cess and much credit is due Mrs.
White for the splendid program.
The Sunday School was above
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1915-04-08
Letter Perfect.

Stage Manager-"Remem Bangs,
we are depending on your baby to
cry Justify in the third act. Do you
think he'll do his part?" Actor Fa-
ther-"He ought to. He's been re-
hearsing every night for months"
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1915-04-08
S5,7SS Oh

Treasurer of the City of Meade Kansas hereby Ger
y statement the City Treasury
for the Quarter ending April, 1915
Attest E. E. nnis, City Clerk B: S McNee CITY treasurer
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1915-12-17

at the bottom with two.inch hem put
in by hand before the material is
plated.
The rolling collar, deep cuffs and
wide belt, are covered with braided
pattern In soutache which may match
the coal In color or be of contrary
color. The coat fastens with small
high buttons of glass. Small crochet
buttons would look as we'll
The pretty hat is a shape covered
with light silk plush and having a
narrow ribbon band about the crown.
A short outstanding fancy ostrich
feather, usually In gay light colors,
looks as II designed to please the eyes
of the little wearer, and is therefore
pleasing to everyone else,
Fancy shoes finish the details OF the
toilette and complete her readiness
for presentation among other dressed
up little ones.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1915-12-17

A rich but simple coat for the small
girl to wear upon occasions that allow
her to be dressy is shown In the pic
ture appearing here. 1t is a pretty
pattern, which may be used for the
child from four to eleven years old,
and 1t is not difficult for the home
dressmaker to manage, matter
which will be appreciated,
The coat is made of light-colored
or white MORE. The body Is plain
and cut shorter at the waist In front
than In the back. 1t has long shout
der seams and full coat sleeves. 1t
Is lined with a plain soft silk and may
be interlined for greater warmth, or
worn over knitted jacket when cold
weather demands extra warmth in the
clothing.
The plain skirt is accordion-p plated
and sewed to the body. 1t is finished
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1915-12-17
WAR HAS DEVELOPED
TRANSPORTATION EVILS

LONDON, November 30.-(Corres-
pondence of The Associated Pressl-
"From the point of view of the ship
ping man, the whole history of the war
as far as the transport service is con
cerned is a wicked story Of ignorance,
ineptitude and colossal waste de-
clares the editor of Syren and Ship
ping, the leading Journal of the ship
ping trade. tie adds:
"COstly and useful ships were used
for months as prison ships. Super
ships like the Aquitnia were employed
on scouting missions, their magnificent
passenger equipment Quilted. Ships
were allowed to load cargo or to book
full passenger list and then owners
were Informed that that the admiralty
required these boats"
An instance is given of a 700Oton
boat, which was all ready to sail with
300 passengers, when it was taken over
and sent empty to the west coast OF
South America, although it might have
been loaded with coal and realized a
small fortune. Another case is given
of a 6OOO-ton boat at Huelve, about
to load with a cargo of iron ore for
England, which was requisitiOned sud
denly and sent empty to the Pacihe,
although there should have been plenty
of merchant ships available much
nearer the desired destination.
GLOW long" asks the journal, Twill
these methods be tolerated. In the
national interest a committee of ship
ping men should have been selected to
organize the Admiralty chartering.'
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1915-12-17
A Worthy Cause

|NNE need not be unneutral to sympathize
~ with the Belgian refugees, for whose sake
a tag day" is being celebrated in Honolulu to-
morrow, nor need any sympathizer with any OF
the belligerents hesitate over contributing their
bit to the collection being taken up for the pur-
pose of buying some warm clothes for little Bell
gian kiddies and enfeebled homeless and almost
hopeless, aged Belgian men and women. ~
Honolulu has given and is giving generously to
many causes, all pressing, all necessary, but there
is no more pressing and necessary de-
mand for aid than that of the Belgian babies and
old folk
Let's make Belgian Day" big one, remem-
bering the war-driyen folk who are today suffer
ing from both sold and hunger. From these Isles
Of Peace let us dispatch worthy gift to the
Belgian Queen in the of the Christ Child
\ y 4 4 ~
Governor General Harrison isn't the first one
TO get out and get under by denying the thing
that he said, after publication brings undue at
tention. These indignant denals weaknesses
OF all but really big men. The latter know what
they say and are always ready to stand by their
WORDS 49,
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1915-12-17
RODERICK,O. MATHESON, EDITOR
Cane and Other Crops
FRIDAY MORNING,
DECEMBER II, 1915.

THE sugar planters in Hawaii are losing hve
i per cent of their crops every year because
it is impossible through lack of adequate labor
supply to harvest the cane when it is ripe. Be
cause of this limited supply of laborers the har-
vest must begin several months before and be
continued some months after the cane is in its
optimum condition of ripeness. -
Two methods of overcoming this difficult con-
diton are obvious. If the planters could be per-
mitted to import yearly surplus of laborers dur
ing the harvesting and planting months, return
ing them to their homes abroad at the end OF
the rush season there would be serious inter-
ference with labor or social conditions as they
now exist Whether special laws would be pass
ed by congress to permit this annual influx and
exodus of oriental laborers is an open question.
Other tropical industries in other lands are hand
led in this manner although there is no American
precedent for the custom
The second method, which is exactly in line
with the recommendations of many political and
industrial economists who have studied Hawai-
ian conditions would be to build up other indus
tries the requirements of which call for the en-
ployment of large bodies of laborers during the
slack sugar season. Coffee and tobacco might be
mentioned as crops where the main call for har-
vesters and day workers comes during the months
from September to February Both these indus
tries have long passed the experimental stage and
there are a number of others that it would pay
to expand.
If the present laboring population can be kept
busy at a maximum rate of employment in the
production of wealth throughout the twelve
months of the year, the plantations will be the
direct gamers. This second remedy is worth con-
sidering seriously, for economic as we'll poll
teal reasons. 1t would not depend on special
legislation, which always attracts undue attention
to the industry which benefits directly from spe-
cia privileges granted.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1915-12-17
BARON SH|BUSAWA
AND LABOR LEADERS
DISCUSS JAPANESE
Noted Visitor From Orient Tells
Countrymen That America
Seeks Closer Relations
(Associatsd Press b. Tederal wIreIerr.l

CAN FRANCISCO, December IL
- Baron Shibusawa, the famous
Japanese fnancier and publicist,
who has just completed tour of the
United States on an unofficial peace mis-
sion, was the guest of honor at din
ner given here last night by the Japan
Society Of America. -
In his address, the baron expressed
his pleasure in having been able to
note that America is now awakening
to the consciousness both of her OPP
portunities and Of her responsibilities
as n worlds power in the true sense
of the term. He finds, he says, that
the merchants and fnanciers of the
United States are now earnestly study.
ing the needs of and the conditions in
foreign countries and are gaining a
world view point.
Americans find that they have TN
advantage in our development, he
said, "and are seeking closer relations
between America and Japan. Elk
perience has proved that il is mutually
profitable for the two nations to stay
close together =