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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-31
;, PITTSFIEED
Business Change
ship Formed - Town 'Vptes
Land for Fair-Rmal
/ Schools Open ;,
NEWSY BITS OF TOWN AND
LOCAL HAPPENINGS 4


william Gray. who has occupied the
Perkins store on Main street. for s6ms
time. will move his stock Of goods
into the vickery store which he has
Used in connection with the Perkins
store. H. G. Sterling. whose stock OF
goods was destroyed by fire some time
ago. and Lewis Nutter. who has been
clerk in the Gray store, viii form q
partnership and have leased the Per-
kins store. where they will open q
boot and shoe ana gents clothing
store. Mr.. Sterling ana Mr.. Nutter
left Monday for, Boston, where they
win buy their stock Of goods ana will
open their store as soon "a possible.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-31
Townn,eeting Votes Land for Fair

Townmeeting Votes Land for Fair
A special townmeeting was sheld dn
Union hall Saturday to see II the
town would lease q piece Of land. east
of the Union Trotting Park to the
Four County Fair Association. AlH.
Drake was. moderator. The town vot.
ed to Lease a strip three rods. wide a.
long as the association viii hold an
annual fair in town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-31

STAMPS FOR MARKING BUTTER
Paper. Quick-drying Waterproof Ink.
Regular and special Pads. Write for
catalogue of stamps for all purposes.
TYP Stamp Co.. IS Capitol ST.. Au-
Eusta, Maine. auGlo1
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-31
! ONCE, GIRL OR WOMAN FOR
ED NORMAN EoR GEN.
n ElDERLY WOMAN TO ASSIST
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

twenty five words or ,ieSs under
lss aeaashs cessslaEE&ar one issue,
gfRthrte ands sue. Tor 3 issues.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-31
Rural Schools Open Monday

The rural schools opened Monday
with the following teachers: No. 3
Webb district. Alton c. Smith; No.
5 Carr district, Miss Anna Taintes;
No. 6 Powers district. Miss Gladys
Leadbetter; No. 8 Brown district, MISS
Ruth Runnells.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-31
RUBBER STAMPS, ETC.

Twenty-Five words or less under
this heading cost l5c. for one ISSUE
sOc. for three and Soc. for issues.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-31
RAILROADS & STEAMBOATS,.
MAINE CENTRAL R. R.
In Effect June Fl, 1915,

LEAVE AUGUSTA AS FOL-
rttt LOWS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-31

|:.;,,s y. i 4 ,1o.so,kt.:Look.Look, NEW
s,,ory to sr n, ne big seller Ex YE; 20
- Ne agents. Box Sos Iaws
augl0d1mo
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-31
FOR SiLE-DUAIS, MOTORS

Twenty-Five words or less under
this healing cost 15c. for ole issue,
SIC. tor three and SOC. for issues.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-21
MAKES DASH FOR LIBERTY
rN"hrr hsiciintS fc E.."aur From,
'hird Nfati"n---siivcs Four Officers
Sbnrp 'rusSIc.

gu! Policemen were required early
'"'A morning to conquer l.: -; Mason
!" men II" made cash for liberty from
I"e ihir" Precinct Station. ana the Of
'it.rS found il necessary 10 club III.
prisoner. 50 violent was his Resistance
.ic was finally overcome and. returned
10 his cell
Mason is alleged t. nave junprd a
""'Fd hiii IN Petersburg ana was ar
rested bT Policemen Moore ana fiol,ou
- IA" i"'t train in South Richmond
re Fought iii" officers or the street
nnt they TGicicd him and cot him to
Inc station hous" Ia closing the door
81 IA" cell on him, Aiason's foe, ,yu.
caught beneath the door. ana II way
NECESSARY TO open the steel cage a.njn.
As soon a tn doVl opened. Mason made.
" dash for liberty.
IhH officers lcapcd upon him. but H..
'"U"h' :" VIOLENTLY that Sergeant J.ins-
'"'hh ana Chauffeur Williams Inn 10
TX" a hand also. Tho four ,acn wo~c
tossed about the room for som. INN.
~ N" ON. Nh" is Il powerful man. until
90 E!Si Que Of The policemen i.sor,ei /.
i'| ti"h Mason was returned 10 hi.
"ei' IN do"ile condition II. viii l..
'"'" Hntil an officer from pat"rslur,.
comes Tor him
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-21
MOVIE MEN FAIL TO SEND
THEIR GROUND ROBIN

The guests as yet are few. except
ing aforesaid Secret Service men, news
paper representatives, photographers
and moving picture operators. The
smOvie" men this afternoon address ed
a round robin" to the President and
told him if ne and the bride would pose
for ti"e minutes they would pack their
machines and shake the dust Of Hot
Springs from their feet. never to re-
turn. After writing the request they
grew skcptical Of it's success and spent
the afternoon around the log fires of
the lobby cndeavorinG TO find courage
for some other plan OF attack.
The only move on the part of the
local pOpulace, which is somewhat thin
OF! account Of the barrennesS of the
mountain side, was started to-day by
Justice Of the Peace S. II. McClintic.
who also runs a general store. He au-
nounced he mad sent an order to the
wagon factory at CovinGton, fifteen
miles away. to have large iron key
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-21
WILL SEEK INJUNCTION
Attorneys for nfnrie Marshall VIII Ask
Federal Count to Stop State
Tux Fight.

While no application for an injunc-
ton To restrain the Commonwealth
from collecting the back taxes due on
the Marie Marshall cstntc has yet been
illcd in the United states District Court
notice has boon served on the Attorney
Generals Office by Norvel l.. Henley
OF Williamsburg and Richmond. that
Il petition Will he submitted
Assistant Attorney General Christie
Phcr y Garnctt yesterday appeared in
the Federal court ana made inquiry
.ito the matter. lie vas advised that
The paper had not been nlcd. Judge
Edmund Waddill, Jr., however. def
nitcl% announced a date for the hear
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-21
COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS
TREE ALMOST READY
Giant Cedar Isas Been Put In Place and
Wired for IIlumination-Stock-
inHs for Poor Children.

Ffnal arrangements for the COM
munity Christmas Tree were made YES
terday afternoon. The tree is i'm place.
and has been wired and filled with
electric bulbs for the display that is to
he made Christmas Eve night and
every night thereafter for "A week
The committee viii also see TO the
distribution OF Christmas stockings
among tho poor children OF the city
Tho distribution will begin OH Friday
morning. and will be made by the Boy
Scouts. Several automobiles have been
loaned to the committee, but moro arc
needed. Any person who is willing to
lend his machine for a few hours IN
this charitable work may notify Mrs
j. II. capcrs. Jr., at the Hanover
Apartments (Mudison 63lS-W).
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-21
COTTON MILL MEN FACE
LABOR REIMBURSEMENT
II. j. Hnynesworth, of GrcenviiIr. Here
to Argue Will Cases In United
states Circuit Court.

II. j. Haynesworth. of Greenville, ono
OF the most prominent attorneys of
South Carolina. arrived In Richmond
yesterday morning to argue several
cases before the United States Circuit
Court OF Appeals. Mr. Hayncsworth.
who represents Il number of the large
cotton mills i'll South Carolina, In Il
legal capacity. was asked about the
recent labor unrest. particularly in
Grccnville. whore thirteen large mills
are located, stated that. In his opinion,
the cotton mill men would soon have
to face a general attempt ut labor
organization in the mills. Recently
tho Judson Mill. In Greenville. was
and later, in n riot between
union and nonunion men, ono man WAS
stabbed to death and four others were
seriously cut.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-21

made. This will be presented to tho
president and his bride as the key to
hot Springs and Bath County. 1t will
carry assurance that tho President can
speed his automobile to any limit with
out feer OF arrest. That ia some honor
IN baeh County, whore Judge McClin-
tio 10 tho chief judicial officer, and
counts 40 very considerable part Of
Mo revenue hnes obtained from auto
moothste who arc caught exceeding tho
epoed-limit laws.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-21
Ii:ltIittL CLEARANCE
HEDtntt:D TO SINrIit;N FEET

Tine critical contribution Of Mr.. NIL
-uS To- The plan now accepted. * the
reduction % the vertical clearance To
sixteen fc"t-a change which was also
recommended by Mr.. Frazier. but which
'hr latter tentatively substituted with
any ci@htccn-tuot ci"IranC" when IL.
failed Ia secure the railroad compuny'.:
consent The added weight Of MIR
WilGu*'s re commcmdatiCn was effective
i'm inuuein. the company 10 yield on
this point
rn tho point 81 htilrr. the recon
m"ndAtion OF Mr.. Frazier prevailed. The
l""rs ni these bridges arc to II" much
THINNER thtn The h"ors Of the hridccs
proposed i'm the Myers plan. thus re-
ducinr by two feet ~ moe tn" depth
al tn cut necessary to proviU" tho
needed clearance. ana also the amount
" the street .rr,de 1T the crnssin-.
MIR. WiirUs proposed il! his arch
h.i0Er: 81 ilour thickness OF two tee, as
-" rarc' with tn" thr"c-foot thickness
OF III" hr!h="S nvopoSco ~ Mir ,iyerS.
AR .'rl%i'" substitutes tho .rc~t!c
h"iow WITH thickness Of only one tooi
;" Inc "enter supported 1T this pojnt
hN ;tesilC' rising from to. center ct
the space between the Two tracks
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-21
NAMES OF AMERICAN VICTIMS
COME FROM PAGE AT ROME,

The names Of twelve Americans said
20 have been on the Ancona when she
was torpchoed we're received to-day
by the state Department from Am
bassador Page at Rome. The cable
gram reads as follows:
Twelve Americans known to have
been aboard Ancona. They were: first
cabin. Mrs. Cccile l.. Cireil; second cabin.
Joseph Torrisi and daughter. Carmclia.
bearing American passports 2SSO and
2SS'. and, third cabin, Alexander po-
talivo and wife, Maria Nicola pota!ivo.
and two sons. [urio aged nineteen, and
orlando. aged seventeen. and two daurh-
tiers Maria irmiba. fourteen years. and
Nuria, eleven years (prcvious spelling.
l';tttativo. was crroneous): Pasuualo
l-aurino. formerly mentioned as Sau-
iino. naturalized: Mrs. Francis Nascola
iamura. reported al wife OF natural
iZcd American citizen, and child name
not given.
"Of foreG ding only three arc known
To survive. namely. Mrs. Circil who left
Rome to sail today from bordeaux by
steamer Rochambcau: Joseph Torrisi
i'll hospital at Fcrryvillc, Tunisia, and
orlando PUtalivo"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-21

some time ago. as readers viii Doubt
.'sN !'n"Wh"r, ", suggested thai Tho
LOU Lane question: be referred to a
"Hip,'"hi outside engineer for 4 fair.
''il"'ca''oln Thu Nichmond. Fred.r
',NshurF ana Potomac seemed NOT
'N,rs' 20 the plnr but the street Con,
seemed satisfied To rely OH tho
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-21

Ing In the injunction proceedings. nx-
Ing December - The State viii Wig
orously resist the Application for the
restraining order sought by counsel
for the Marshall estate.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-21
Held ms Suspicious Cbnr,,.,er

'.''N Alexander was arrested lss;
! might by Policemen Ryan and Reams
VA " ciialSe oil being suspicious
rh"Ftctcr suspected OF assaul:inr Mrs
! Ida Chandler SO Louisiana, street NV.
man - said 10 have gone to the house
IN search Of beard and LODGING.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-21
PRESIDENT and HIS WIFE
ENJOY LONG AUTO RIDE
Leave Secluston Of Their Rooms at
Hot Springs for First
limo.
GREETED BY COUNTRY FOLK
Chief Executive Being Guarded with
as Many Precautions Among Peace
ful Mountain People Of Virginia rs
II He Was In New York.

tSpeCial 10 Inc oS-D1SQatCh.l
HOT SPRINGS, VA. December 90
President Wilson and the new first
lady Of tho land are being guarded
hero among the peaceful mountain
people OF Virginia with as many pre-
cautions as they would be II in Now
York. Seven Secret Service mon are
members OF the encourage.
every train that arrives is closely
inspected, and Information is sought
concerning all persons whose identity
Is at all shroudcd. 1t Is not believed
the President himself is aware Of tho
extraordinary steps which have been
taken to secure his safety and peace of
mind while on tho honeymoon.
The unusual arrangements are prob
ABLY due to the same causes which
prompted the bridal couple to change
their plans at the last minute before
leaving Washington. and board the
train in Alexandria instead Of going
the reasons were.
The President and Mrs. Wilson left
the seclusion of their rooms this after
noon long enough to take az automo-
bile ride TO Warm Springs and then
across the mountain TO Healing Springs
They were absent Il little more than
two hours. II WAS the first time they
had left the hotel since arriving here
early yesterday morning
Mrs. Wilson was heavily wrapped In
furs, and wore a small tuvban hat. Her
face was radiant with smiles nd fire.
uucntly along the route us the White
House limousine and its occupants
were recognized She Joined the Presi
dent i'm acknowledging tn. respectful
greetings OF the country fox.
PRESIDENT rs TAKING:
ABSOLUTE REST
No persons cxcep, members Of the
official party have had speech with the
President. 1t is said he is taking an
absolute rest. The mornings mail
from Washington brought several bags
Of conSratulatory kilograms and let
tcrs which are To lie given personal ac-
acknowledgement. but as yet they have
not been touched.
Long distance phone messages have
passed TO and fro with Washington,
but they were OF a purely personal ma
turc. conveying good wishes and hopes
from the Presidents family and from
Mrs. boiling, Mrs. Wilson's mother
y private culinary department has
been provided for the presidential
couple. MIR. Wilson Informed the man
ager of the hotel to-day he did not care
10 have anybody know the dishes that
were being prepared and served The
four negro members OF the hotel force
assigned to look after the dining ser
vice are already holding themselves
aloof from their old associates, SO proud
are they OF the assignment.
The east wing Of the Homestead
Hotel is so situated that II affords
every protection from prying eyes. In
fact. the general scheme OF architcc-
lure hcreabouts has the appearance of
Il mammoth hospital plant and the
Presidents quarters might easily be
taken for the isolation ward.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-21
From the Richmond Evening Journal:
The Crossing Questfoll.


This newspaper feels sure It speaks
for the entire community of Rich
mond In expressing thanks for tho sub
stantial service The Times Dispatch mas
done by bringing hero. at it's own cost,
MIR. Wilgus, a civil engineer Of widely
recosnized ability. to make a report
on the best method OF carrying some
of our important thorouEhfares west
ward over tho Richmond. Fredericks-
burg ana Potomac Belt Line tracks
That is the best kind OF newspaper en-
tcrprisc II is constructive and useful
A'r. Wilgus Is not only able, prac
lical and experienced, but he Is disin-
tcrcstcd. Like every engineer OF his
class. he realizes that his duty is to
consider ali the interests involved lin
IA proposition and to do the best for
all mat tho conditions will allow. His
suggestions are in close accord with
those of L, 7. r. Myers and Harry
fraIicr Ihis practical agreement
among three impartial engineers OF un-
questionable capacity should 20 far to-
ward settling the matter
Real cstatn owners ana GENERATORS
VINO arc entitled to have their inter
tS'S regarded and who arc ready 10
40 their part toward the extension Of
Richmond and the increase of taxable
. VA A'S: ~" losing money by delay
fhere!orG, decision should hc reached
moment As VIC understand the CHIEF
ulncH!fN Is in determining whether
me city Is liable for par. of tho cost
OF carrying Monument Avenue, 70, in
stance. across the tracks :nd whether
~ can get tho money Ia pay thn cost
ih"t Shohld b" settled without Il tedious
,':or"Ss "f litiSatior. invoIvin" in
Gehiiit" delays and resulting definite
'"S''S 10 cnt"rpriSing people anxious to
hcip tai!d Up the town We want no
more "radc crossings. That seems 20
ne settled. Ordinary common sense
Tells rs that the more populir Mouu-
'ivHt Avenue i& made and the greater
me traffic. III" sre:.ter would he ,h, in
convenience and d:,1ger for such
crossing there
Ny Nil"us's n", picture Of a grace
IN hr'"G" sprirpin. from odded
n'op"S' ue"orat"o with growing vim, :
c'liN ;ddiH2.to The beauty OF the ave-
hnt an" making = SAFE anG comfortable
.a,,, FASCINATING. he railway
soihpanN ana III. city have ..,unl in.
'tFeSt IN making il Il realty ur,.un.i,
'ah w. put aside nll mutual susnirione
an" halI-rr'i"d anmo.:tic.. re, ia vol,
S"n,fouSiy ana heartily together and
settle 'his little pIoblcui t. the :,dy,n
"'Sc an" satisfaction Of CITY ANA cor
porIticn alike"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-21
SECOND NOTE TO AUSTRIA
ON ANC0NA NOW ON WAY
Understood to Be Virtual Rs,t.r.,,.,
or original American Attitude
on Matter,

WASHINGTON. December 2O.-Secr..
tary Lansing announced to-day that tho
second American note to Austria on tho
sinking Of tho steamship Ancona had
sono forward yesterday. and should
reach Vienna tomorrow night. While
Mr.. Lansing gave no intimation of tts
contents, tho noto Is understood to h,
IL virtual roiteration OF the original
American demands, with the implica-
ton that 1t is the United States last
word Oh tho eubJcct
Tho text OF the note will be issued
for publication In newspapers on Wed
nesday afternoon, Mr. Lansing said.
Tho note is about 500 words long.
and, although characterized by those
acquainted with It's wording as flrr, in
tone, rs said to be somewhat less sharp
than the first note in the tenor of its
demands II is based squarely, accord
Ing TO officials. on the Austrian admI-
ralty's own version of the Ancona
sanking, and where reference Is mado
to American victims and survivors the
reference is said to be more incidental
than direct.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-21
my damages VIII ht cons ldcrably more
extensive than In the Ilankins plan.
COMPARES uNNkINS
AND FRAZIER PLANS

ttMt'AtES 1N\NINS
AND EItAZlEN PLANS
"itI tho Iianh;ls plan tho eNcavatcd
material from the railroad cut is large
!, in vAccss OF tho required hlling for
streets and lots, while the reverse is
,iuc OF both tho Myers and Frazier
plans, which latter rtioncd plans
viii require the hauling of large
amount OF material to bring up the
streets 10 the grades they propose and
- ill the Intervening lots.
M the present time your suhcom-
n.tttcc faVorS til" adoption of the origi-
nal liankins plan. because we arc OF
the opinion that tho system of street
grades that have hccn developed under
tits plan are superior TO any plan thus
far proposed. II your honorable COM
m.ttvc desires to instruct the subcom-
m.ttc" OF the Administrative Board to
consider this matter further, We sug-
ccSt that YOU require 4 statement from
ihv railroad company as to the mini
mum vertical and horizontal clearance
;hcN viii accept in any proposed re-
vision of either the lIankins or tho
Frazier plan.
''All plans that have been submitted
are for track depression, so that the
issue has narrowed down TO the accep-
tancc of thr most suitable of the three
mentioned plans. which, from informa-
ton now in hand. will practically cost
IN" same amount OF money"
WoDIFIiiB PLAN Is MOST
PRACTICABLE. SAYS BECK
peSpit" til" Subcommittce's present
expressed preference for the lIHnkinS
plan. MI Seek made II clear that he
regarded the modification of the Myers
plan worked out by Engineer Frazier
so the most practicable solution Of
fcrad to the committee. bearing in mind
that both the city's and railroads i'll
t"r"%ts must lac considered II was
his belief. lie said. that Il practicable
Of the street Ety-out in con-
forriiiy with the primary conditions
inn oscd 10y the Frazier modification
would b. possible.
Tn" considerations that will guide til"
Administrative Board in dcvclopinG til"
grades ard Ell vatiUu~ OF the streets
to submitting n completed
plan to the committee. r"prcSuns "a
combination OF the recommended. IONS
n;,,," by both Mr. Frazier and AIR Nil.
gus
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-21

Judgment OF the city engineers. There
upon our morning contemporary, Tho
Times Dispatch. very promptly. and at
Wilgus. an engineer OF national repu-
tation. to make an investigation.
For Mr.. Wilguss report. printed yes
tcrday in The Times Dispatch, we wish
most heartily to thank that paper. Mr..
Wilgus presents view so clear ana SO
reasonable that no leaves nothing else
To be said. His proposal should DO
adopted without hesitation as fair
ana judicious compromise, just alike TO
tho future OF Richmond and to tho
legitimate interests of tho railroad.
The Times Dispatch has rendered tho
city n service In this mattor that should
not be forgotten.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-21
To Cure a Cold in One Day

Take LAXATIVE BROMO QUlNiNE Tablets
Druggists refund money II IL falls cure T..
W. GROVES signature is on each box 80,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-21

uiy 10 Dundle day"
from now till Xmas.
In fact, it seems hardly hui
man to be without a package
at this season.
! Here are all kinds Of Xmas
boxes to hold practical pres
ents for men and boys:
Raincoats, Fur Coats, Full
Dress Suits and fixings.
Jewelry Sets, suspendcr
Sets, Scarf Sets, Umbrellas
with fancy handles and Canes.
Smoking Coats, Sport Goats
Bath Robes and Lounging
Frocks.
Motor Robes, Silk Hat Cases
and Fur Caps.
Shaving Sets. Toilet Sets, Silk
'iandkerchiefs and Silk Sox.
Bags, fitted and plain; Suit
'ases and Travelling Rolls.
Ladies' Silver Handled I'm
)rellas, Ladies' Sweater Coats.
nd Wardrobe Trunks.
y Berry Special Wardrobe
runk for man or woman, S2o.
.GE@&
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-21
Hr. NiiGu>'> Report.

fht "ditoriuls follow:
From til, News I,ng,,.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-21

ne above : subject. OF course. to
'h" approval o. the board of di,.,,or.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-18

folved in this struggle, and consider ing the fact that some of the very fea- lures of Englands attitude which are the subject of complaint are due to an evident desire on her part to lessen the burden of the war to belligerents, We might well ignore the inconvenience and joss to ourselves, and leave Eng laDu ana her allies a free hand to win the struggle for government by the reople, because that is what it means, whether that is the ruling motive or hot.
 Finally, if we are to look at the mat ter purely from the standpoint of our own selfish interests, and if we are not willing to suffer inconvenience that our own future independence may be secure. then let us not overlook the fact that in this cotton situation Eng land holds the trumps, and if We un- dertake to coerce her, she can easily correct her position under interna- tional law, and subject us to much greater loss and inconvenience than we are now suffering; under the cir cumstances, would 1t not be better for 'us to bear the ills We have? Very truly yours,
 JOHN STEPHEN SEWELL.
 Gantt's Quarry, July 15, 1915.