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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-23

in line. If we have trouble in their shops
the shops will be dealt with individually.
We arr going to get an eight-hour day
for Bridgeport. We are determined to do
that. And we also will make all New
England get under an eight-hour scale.
Fears Gompers
Il believe the negotiations will be en-
tirely successful unless Samuel Gompers
complicates things when he comes to
town tomorrow.
THE proposition will be put up to the
machinists themselves tomorrow. Then
it will be put up to the Stewart Con-
struction Co. and the Remington Manu-
featuring Co. Everything win have to
be ratified.
LAS for the question Of the status Of
the millwrights. that also will he settled
l understand it will be taken up at the
meeting called by Mr.. Gompers toner
row. Mr.. Gompers will not discuss tho
strike when he sees Major Penfieid. In
addition to that the carpenters Who
claimed jurisdiction over the millvrights
have now shown a disposition to arbi-
trate the question with the machintsts
When the trouble first started the car
penters said there was nothing to artf-
trate. We are all going to get together
and make an effort to settle the question
OF jurisdiction. We will hold a meeting
In New York for that purpose.
1T is victory for us because by this
strike we have gained several things.
When we finish we will have assurances
OF an eight-hour day in the Bridgewater
plants. The girls at the Union Metallic
Cartridge plant have been given increases
that will bring their wages up. in some
cases to $n.40. whereas they before re-
ceived 7.2s. They also will have the
eight-hour day. The 125 girls who went
on strike returned to work today.
This thing will cost the Remington
people lot Of money, but they VIII gain
much by it. Primarily they will secure
the cream Of the workers Of New Eng
land. There is a great scarcity Of good
machinists. The machinists. learning
that the Remington plant IL working on
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-23
AMERICAN COTTON POOL PROPOSED T0HANDLE
EXPORTS UNDER AGREEMENT WITH GREAT BRITAIN
Considered Possible Solution of Equal Distribution
OF Trade Permitted by England and Her AesWoud Have
To Be Arranged Directly Between British Government and
Cotton Interests without Part pation by State Department

about to be stated with greater in
sistence in another communication now
in preparation.
1t has been suggested, however. that
pending settlement Of the differences
between the two governments Amer
lean officials might Informally aid the
cotton shippers and exporters in any
effort they might make to facilitate
their trade. 1t was announced recent
ly that Great Britain would be willing
to enter into an agreement not to in
terfere with cargoes Of cotton for neu
trail countries, provided no more was
shipped to each country than the nor
NAL amount consumed there.
The British embassy here has been
active in negotiating for an arrange
ment which void relieve the cotton
trade and embassy officials express
confidence that some practical scheme
will be worked out.
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ALMA

Miss Celia McCobb has gone to Water.
ford for the summer season.
Mrs. J. r. Little and son Lawreston, OF
Bremen are guests Of Mrs. Little's sister
Mrs. Glen Jewett.
Mrs. Henry Nelson Of Rumford has
been the guest for week Of her mother.
Mrs. H. A. Pottle.
Mrs. Julia Averill and daughter Hor.
tense Of Waltham. Mass. have opened
their old home here for the summer.
Rev. Mr.. Pickles of the Baptist church
will preach in Union chapel on the
plains" every two weeks through the
summer. Service at 230 next Sunday
July Is.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. A. Erskine went to
New Harbor Sunday.
Rev. Charles Lowell Of Clinton was
in town Monday.
J. G. Bradley Of East vassalboro was
in town Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-23

Belfast, Me-. July 2.-(SpeciaD.-Yes.
terday Gov. Curtis nominated Col. Even
F. Littlefield Of Belfast as chairman OF
the industrial commission of Maine Thus
the personnel Of the board will be Eben
F. Littlefield chairman, Commission OF
Labor Roscoe A. Eddy Of Bar Harbor,
and E. j. Carter. insurance commission.
er. Of Stonington.
Mr.. Littleheld was opposed by ex-At-
torney General e. r. Puffer Of Boothbay
Harbor and Judge Elisha W. Pike of
PASSPORT. Citizens of Belfast and Wal
do county are much pleased with the
nomination Of Mr.. Littlefield, who has
been faithful and tireless worker for
the Democratic party in the county. It
was mainly through his efforts that the
party elected its entire county ticket for
the frst time in its history. and this
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-23

Washington, July reformation Of
q great American cotton pool to ham
die exports to Europe under an agree
ment with the British government has
been proposed Informally to the state
department as a means of equal dis
trtbution among the producers such
cotton trade as Great Britain and her
allies permit to be carried on with
neutral countries without interference
on the high seas.
Any arrangement Of this kind would
have to be made directly between the
British government and the cotton in
terests without participation or ap-
prevail by the state department. OFF,
Gals piont out that to accede to any
restrictions upon trade between neu-
trail countries in non -contraband goods
would mean abandonment of the prin-
ciple Of freedom of the seas laid down
in various notes to Great Britain and
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ADJ'T GENERAL WILL
AWAIT DEVELOPMENTS

Trenton. N. j., July 22-Adjutant Cen
eral Wilbur Sadler of the New Jersey
National Guard late tonight reported to
the military department here that no
troops would be necessary to maintain
order at Bayonne unless there is a
change in the situation. Mr.. Sadler went
TO Bayonne today at the request Of Gov
ernor Fielder and made a thorough in
vestigation of conditions there. Whether
or not troops will be ordered out tomor-
row depends upon developments at Bay
onne, the adjutant general said.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-23

Washington. July 22.-Shipboard dis
cipline on specially designated vessels
as q substitute for the old disciplinary
barracks for youthful navy offenders
is bringing most satisfactory results.
Secretary Daniels announced today.
Older men who have served part Of
their sentences ashore also are sent to
these ships, and drills and instructions
are substituted for ordinary forms OF
prison labor.
A boats crew from the disciplinary
ship Topeka at the Portsmouth yard,
the statement says, won the silver tro-
ply offered by the Portsmouth Yacht
Club at the last Fourth Of July regat-
ia, competing against entries from the
cruiser Montana, gunboats Paducah
and Tacoma and other ships. Officers
ascribed the victory to the careful
training in all branches of sailor work
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| gational summer conference, Isle c

gational summer conference. Isle of
Shoals.
July 31-Annual meeting of Ocean Park
Association. at ?, Ocean Park, Old Or
chard.
Aug 1-Vassalboro grove meeting.
Aug. 4-Eaton and Norridgewock High
School Association. Norridgewock.
Aug. 4EMaine College of Agriculture
Staceyville.
Aug. 5-Maine State Pathological So.
ciety Field meeting at Highmoor Farm
Monmouth.
Aug. e-University of Maine summer
term closes. Orono.
Aug. 9-15-Campmeeting of Piscataquis
Valley, conducted by Rev H. l. Holt OF
Auburn, at DoverFoxcroft.
Aug. 12-22-Advent Christian campmeet-
ing, Mechanic Falls.
Aug. 12-Sixteenth Maine Regimental
Reunion, Portland.
Aug. 12-Reunion of 4th Maine Battery
at Augusta.
Aug. 12-1S-Reunion of the pupils OF
Luella F. Beale at Winthrop.
Aug. 1+Cornish School Association
Cornish.
Aug. 1+Maine Naval Militia starts on
annual cruise. leaving Portland for Ches-
apeake Bay.
Aug. 14summer cruise Maine Naval
Militia begins two weeks)
Aug. 17-19-Cornish fair.
Aug. 11-19-knox County fair, Rockland.
Aug. 19-Reunion of the 9Th Me. Bat
terry.
Aug. 2o-sO-East Livermore campmeet-
ing.
Aug. 24-27-Eastern Maine State Fair.
Bangor.
Aug. A-26-Annual fair of Brideton
Agricultural Association, Bridgton.
Aug: A-26-Carioou Trotting Park As
ISOLATION races. Caribou.
. Aug. A-H-Eastern Maine State fair.
Bangor
Aug: 25--Pennen Reunion at Lewis
Fhordan's home at Buxton.
Aug. I.Fogg Family reunion at Eliot.
Aug. 31-Sept. 2-Houlton AGRICULTURAL
soeiety's annual fair. Houlton.
Aug; 3l-sept. 9Central Maine Fair
willie. water
Aug. 31-sept. s-Houlton fair.
Sept. circumference of EMPLOYED
ofticers' Association Of the Y. NJ. G. A.
contee. Winthrop.
Sept. 4-6-Cumberland County Fair.
Gorham. di''
Sept. e.Labor's holiday.
Sept. 6-9-Maine State Fair. I,eviston
Sept. Superior Court convenes 1civii
and sen srimin aa1S. R Portland.
Pressure Isle.
co ssps; 1o E;.wo County Teachers
Convention, Charleston. eiS
Sept. S-10-Teachers' neetinr u,.,s
County Institute, Belfast. "oiuo
sept: 9-l-Somerset Central Aericul-
tural Society Fair, Skowhegan.
Sept. 9-11-Somerset County Fair. Show.
hogan. "i' SHOW
Sept. 13-Popular vote on rasont;ns
cnarter for water district at Bath.
Sept. A-15-National Council Of Dau,,
1ers OF Liberty annual convention, Port
Sept. 14-16-Oxford County Apr,c,,,.,,,
Society fair. South Paris. d
sept. 15-16-Annual meeting Of ,s+,
maine detrimental Association. Ranvor
sept 10 .l6.-Fifteenth Maine Reriyen-
TAI Reunion. at Bangor
M seps; l'-le-somerset county fair at
Portland. 'ict Court
Sept; 21-22-z1south Kennebec Aer,c,,
turaI Society's fair at South Windsor
sept 23-S0-Franklin County Arric,,i.,,-
tural Society Fair. Pennington.
Sept. 2-3o-Annual fall meet,na :.
Biddeford. women Clubs.
so Mov. 2-a.EMaine State Pomolopic.,
at Portland. anu IAhioition
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-23

an eight-hour schedule, will leave the
shops where they are now working 10
hours and come to the Remington plant.
. Mr.. Keppler said that as soon rs he
finished here he would go to Brooklyn
to take charge Of the movement for an
eight-hour day at the plant Of the =. w.
Bliss Co.. which manufactures torpedo as.
Girls were still on the picket line at
the U. NJ. c. plant tonight. An OCCASION
al man picket was also seen around the
other plants Of the Remington Co. and
the sub-contractors.
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ORDER OF EASTERN
STAR MEETING IS
HELD At CARIBOU

Caribou, Me-, July Gone Of the
most enjoyable annual meetings ever
held by the Aroostook County Inter-
national Field Day Association Of the
Order of the Eastern Star, was the one
on Wednesday, July q, in Caribou.
The members of Elizabeth Chapter. No.
1OS, deserve lot of credit for the de-
lightful manner in which they enter
tanned.
The members of Elizabeth chapter.
and especially the members Of the
association. feel grateful to Hon. and
Mrs. Carl C. King, who so generously
gave the use of their magnificent
grounds and ample piazzas. The spot
was an ideal one for such a gathering
and it is estimated that fully 800 men,
bers were present. A competent COM
mittee met all trains with autos and
conveyed the members to the King
J residence on High street. On the lawn
long tables were spread and they were
loaded with the best the market af-
forded.
Didn't Mind Heat
ne nome Oh hon. CdTl =. hlNS IS d
beautiful one. The day was hot but with
the many large shade trees one did not
seem to mind the heat. After dinner the
meeting was called to order by the pres
| ident. Mrs. Flora Thorough, who intro
duced DR.. Porter of Caribou, who well
coined the guests in most cordial man.
ner. Rev. Mr.. Richmond of Fort Fair.
field responded in happy vein and with
his witty stories kept the gathering in
unusual good humor.
On account of the absence of Miss Nc
Nalley of Ashland, secretary of the as
ISOLATION, Mrs. Cora NJ. Putnam of Houl-
ton was appointed secretary pro tenn
The minutes of the last meeting were
read. as was the report by the treasurer
Mrs. Spear of Pressure Isle.
James Archibald, Houlton, grand pa.
iron of the grand chapter of Maine, was
| introduced. Mr.. Archibald gave a talk
on o. E. S. work and the duties each
member owes her chapter. Rev. Mr.. Lid
stone of Caribou gave reading entitled
THE Shadow on the Blind which was
heartily received.
Mrs. Allen, from Riverside, Cal, gave
OSilS SAuA Tain "AiiSli was 81 SdtAy GIL
joyed by all, her remarks being COM
plimentary as we'll as instructive. Mrs.
| Hughes, a member of Ashland Chap
| ter, also gave a reading. Miss Beck of
Deer Isle made few remarks. Mrs.
Toz,er Of Merrymeeting Chapter at
Fairfield, delighted the members by a
| talk
| Mrs. Forbes Of Pressure Isle gave a
| few remarks.
| Officers Are Elected
| The following officers were elected:
Mrs. Addie Smith, Washburn, presi-
, dent; Mrs. Mary Boynton. Mars HILL
vice president; Mrs. Mamie Wiley
Washburn, secretary; Mrs. Fannie
| Forbes, Pressure Isle, treasurer.
| On motion of Cora Nj. Putnam a ris-
| ing vote of thanks was extended from
the association to Mr.. and Mrs King
for the use of their beautiful grounds
and to Elizabeth Chapter for it's gener-
Gus hospitality. On motion Of Mrs.
Cora Daggctt, worthy matron of FL
deity Chapter, Houlton, it was voted
to meet at the o. E. S. clubhouse al
crescent park next year. A motion to
adjourn was in order and a social hour
was enjoyed ia the close
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SPORT NOTES,

The first of series of Saturday
races at Foxcroft Trotting Park will
be held next Saturday afternoon, July
"a under the auspices of Piscatauuis
Central Park Association. Three
classes are advertised. 2.1S class, trot
or pace; 2.23 and 2.40 class, trot or
pace; and the winning horses are to
be rewarded by some Of the best oats
in the market. The winners in the
2.18 and 2.23 classes are to receive a
stake. each. Of IS bushels and the 2.4O
class, 40 bushels of oats. Some of the
fastest horses in that section will get
after those oats and most interesting
races are anticipated.
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A SPLENDID GIFT TO
THE BRITISH RED CROSS

ASSOCIATED Press Correspondence
London, July 9.-The largest gift tc
the British Red Cross since the begin.
ming of the war has come from Not
tingham. The givers are the owners
and miners Of the Derbyshire coal
mines, and the value Of their contri-
button is about s350,0O0.
The gift consists Of 100 fully equip
ped motor-ambulances, together with
the necessary accompaniment Of repair
wagons. motor bicycles, ETC., and the
sum of 100000 towards the mainten-
ance and running expenses Of ambu-
lances.
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CURIOUS CONDENSATION

The barometer was invented in l5i
West Point Military Academy N
graduate 1874 second lieutenants in Z
class of 1915.
The Straits Of Dover are only
miles wide at Calais. which has be-
connected with Dover by cable sim
1851.
Fewer people under 20 and mo
people over As are now employed
various industries than was the ca
years ago.
New Zealand has an island neal
three miles in circumference which
almost entirely composed OF sulp1
mixed with gypsum.
Asiatic Russia contains 1888 nv
with a total navigable length Of
55s miles, and four lakes that ca1s1
navigated for 707 miles.
1t is stated that a new cartridge
viSed for the French army will pg
a bullet half mile without any4
ceptible rise or fall.
On the fiat top Of Table No
near Cape Town, a strong
wind produces a horizontal
cloud known as the "tablecloth.'
An adult man weighs, on the aG(
age, about 146 pounds ounces
Of this weight, his bones, number,
240. account for about IA pounds.
The Berlin military authorities
awarding an iron cross to all sca1
masters who induce 100 school cn1
rem to subscribe to the war loans
The British Government recenI
purchased a thousand tons Of ha!l
Kansas City, which it will ship
some scene of hostility by way OF N
Orleans.
When Rev. ]. George BEETLE Of
mont, Neb., entered his church rec
ly, he was surprised to see hen
ter out from under the pulpit
evidently had come to make her
tribution, for the minister founa
egg in the collection plate. she
entered the church through an
window.
Uncle Sam has one bank TO
900 people.
Austria has extended her mora
UNI until May 81.
Only 3.4 per cent of the suffa0
Norway is cultivated.
Russia has forbidden the exp0N
poultry, dead or alive.
Copenhagen compels all taxlcaS
be ventilated after each trip.
European armies normally uS
Il 100000 pairs of shoes yearly.
Oxen and sheep are believed "
ten better in company than Wnen
alone. III
An aeroplape is said to be NOR "
liable for scout duty than retDa9
Of cavalry. -
The casualty list reaching wv
Ontario, one day recently inciuo' r
names Of 46 officers.
Robert Edcson. the actor, rev
inherited 100000. The propeM
chiefly rice plantation in Lou
United States naval officers nav H
veloped a colored glass which 70.
visible tho fumes Of smokeiess
der. ~
In the Alleghenies, just beyonu
dersport, Pa, there is cave
feet below the surface which Is
ural ice mine, the ceiling. wa
floor being covered with ice pei -. n
ly. Curiously, during summer
is thicker than in winter. Ino
Of this ice mine is mystery "
lists. "a
An Oklahoma cowboy writes
Chicago Court Of Domestic
seeking a wife. He holds OUT
the fact that he is working ~
himself four days a week ai n
ing horses and mules the fes. $50
time, and boasts that he has =
much as $50 in two days al
occupation.
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A HANDSOME GIFT
FOR CHEMICAL RESEARCH

ASSOCIATED Press Correspondence
London, July 9.-Oxford University
has received gift of $125,000 from c.
w. Dyson Perrins, a graduate. to be
expended in chemical research. The
gift has excited comment in the Brit
ish newspapers, since the public is
greatly interested in chemistry for
trade reasons. 1t took the war and the
cutting off Of commerce with Germany
to make the British public realize its
great dependency on Germany for
dyes. drugs and fine chemicals as well
as Of manufactures connected with
chemistry such as glass-making
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-23
Bethel GRANGE.

Bethel Grange gave their Master.
Herman Mason a very pleasant sur
prise Tuesday evening. They inciden-
tally found out that the 10th was his
forty-f1rst birthday. Quite crowd OF
Grange members with invited guests,
gathered in the hall for a social time.
Mrs. Daniel Spearrin made large
cake, decorated in pink and yellow,
with 1874. p. Of H.. 1915, on the top,
with wreath of small pink roses and
ferns around it. The Grange present
ed him with a picture, The Winding
Path" Mrs. Jodry and Mrs. Copeland
served punch and fancy crackers.
Games were played until a late hour.
The hall was decorated with ferns,
roses and wild flowers.
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SPORTS.

aug. LAWN tennis tournament %,
SS ne, OF State Of Maine singles
A Aug ss @Ia%se t racing At Presque Isle
Championship Of State Of M aina Sn,;, fol
swimming Club, Bar Harbor uouoies'
Aug. n-Lawn tennis annual +our,.
' Au.. 1s-lsMaoxGsas Casino: Kennebunkport.
field. se racing at Fort Fair.
ing. sermore campmeet-
so Gag; nN- . Trotting Park As.
Bangor Maine state fair,
Revn i ,s-aS-Pifteenth Maine Resimenta,
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East Hebron orann..

East Hebron Grange will hold a
temperance program next Saturday
evening. A short business meeting
will be held and then the doors will
be open to the public. Rev. Mr..
Marley will deliver a temperance
address. Following the address an
illustrated lecture win be eiven. ac-
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SHIPPING NEWS

Portland. Me-, July 22.-Arrived
Schooner Ira B. Ems, Sullivan for
New York; Maine, Jonesport.
Sailed: Steamer Port Colborne,
(Br), Chatham, n. B.
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companied with tableaux and singing,
illustrating THE Rumseller's Exhibit"
concluding with singing. solos, chorus,
character songs, etc. All are cordial
ly invited.
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EIGHT-HOUR DAY

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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-04-02

porter that 1t looked mighty
rainy. az
He's got plenty OF precedents
to back him in this prediction,
anyhow. Most Casters In Tacoma
have been rainy.
Ohio! What a. merry. happy
scene the women folks of most
households will present Sunday
morning.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-04-02
Jameson Again Is
On Public PAYROLL

r. w. Jameson, sheriff of
Pierce county under the last adj
ministration, went to work at the
city hall today as a clerk in the
light and water departments
store room, at salary of $50 a
month.
Jameson was appointed from
the eligible lists of the civil serv-
ice commission. He stood eighth.
Commissioner Drake gave APP
to three of the eligi-
bles above him as extra" clerks
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-04-02
AUTO RUNS DOWN
GIRLS: ; HURT

Fay FentOn, age IS, Dollie
Johnson, age Is, and Anna jack
son, age 16, all of Rigney Hin,
South Tacoma, were injured last
evening when a DUPONT automo-
bile ran them down as they were
walking along the Pacific high
way near the city limits.
Miss Fenton, who lives with
her parents at 1909 Union ave.
nue., was seriously hurt. Her in
ternal Injuries may prove dam
gerous. The other girls, neigh
bors, were bruised and cut but
not badly injured.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-04-02

SEATTLE, April 2.-Judge
Everett Smith, pronounced
dry" had one of the shocks of
his life yesterday when the at
torney for a Railroad avenue sa-
loon asked him to appoint a re-
ceiver Tor the business.
Ibid you ever hear of a court
running saloon, a judge on the
bench going into the retail liquor
BUSINESS" he demanded, of the
lawyer.
The attorney was stumped for
a precedent, and the whole mat
ter went over.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-04-02
Now, Ladies, We Wish
To Break 1t Gently

BUT MIR. COVER THINKS THAT MAYBE, THAT PERHAPS
THAT PROBABLY, IT WILL RAIN EASTER
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-04-02

in the light department. They
are to make an invoice of the
light and water property, accord
ing to Chief Clerk KrKeger.
The extras are VIM. M.
Young, Jesse G. Jones and Geo.
l.. Book.
1t was learned today that l..
Ada Beeman, O. H. Weeks and
M Ebert, employed in the light
department, had never been Of
ficially commissioned. and were
not legally on the city's payroll.
Miss Beeman has held her job
three years. -n request of the
light department, Mayor Fawcett
signed commissions appointing"
the three employees.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-04-02
Propose
Way to
Protect
Vessels.

LONDON, April place Ger
man prisoners aboard British
merchant ships, is the startling
proposal shippers today urged on
the government.
This plan would result In max
Ing the Germans either show
mercy in their under-sea warfare
or send their own countrymen to
the bottom, II is argued.
This proposal was given new
force by the news of the torpedo
ing of three more merchantmen,
with loss of 80 lives, Thursday.
Survivors report that the Ger
mans now are giving inadequate
warning, and in many cases no
warning, before sending their
quarry to the bottom,