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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-05-28

to coming to his summer cottage on
Echo lake, FIVE miles from this VILLAGE.
III some way the revolver was acti-
dentally discharged.
He was taken to hospital where 20
hopes for his recovery were entertain
ed. Mr.. Fem is 80 years old and IS a
manufacturer of ventilators He hasi q
wife. They have spent their summers
in this vicinity for over 20 years.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-05-28

~ had dreadful fall last night,
Tell me about it, Egbert.
My wife was talking; 1 hung D.
every word, and then, and then, -
Yes, and then2N
=. Her voice broke! Harvard Lam
pcOn.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-05-28

Sc, Mass, Man Has Summer
Homo at Echo Lake
Nelrose,

LUDLOW, May .. 49, George z.
Fem, a well-known summer resident
Of this section, was fatally injured
Wednesday evening By an accidental
shot from revolver. penetrating the
brain.
Nj. Fem was packing q trunk at
his home in Melrose, Mass. preparatory
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-05-28

FOR SALE-A two-story house with IA
rooms at 20 Elm street The property Of
the late Ephraim Haskell Good garden
and henbouse and fine, large lawn. Would
make fine summer residence for city
people or nice home for anyone. 6G-77*
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-05-28

only legacy in the will is 100000 to
Mrs John u. Rockefeller, jr., daugh
ter Of the senator.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-05-28

FOR SALE-The handsomest roam mare
in this part of New England and just as
good as she looks. Five years old; weighs
100; sound, fearless and a good driver.
Walter 5. Pratt, Phone %, Brattleboro,
Vt. 1855
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-05-28

FOR SALE-1G1a foot motor boat %
h. p. Detroit engine, fully equipped; quick
sale for cash, $50. Can be seen at Island
Park road. Inquire of H. ID. burlington,
~ Conway St., Greenfield, Mass. 75-S0%
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-05-28

FOR SALE pair Morgan horses,
good workers; new mich cow, woven
wire fencing, barbed wire, rubber
roofing and all kinds of wagons, dump
carts, etc. Charles Miner. Taft
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-05-28

FOR SALE -- One Corn King ma
nure spreader; / Leach wagon, used about
> months; several second hand farm nipple
ments. Green Hill Farm. Phone %.
Brattleboro, Vt. 73-S6*
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-05-28
Wanted

WANTED-Girl for marking and
sorting at BrattIeboro Steam Laundry.
73-tf.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-05-28
To Rent

TO RENT-Tenement IA Organ St. 64tf
TO Reimbursement. 2o3 Main St. soft
TO RENT-Tenement Green St. Edgett
Is Co. 6S-tf
TO Tenement Elliot ST. Edgett
s. Co. 6S-tf
To RENT-Tenement Reed St. Edgett
& Co. 68-tf
TO RENT-Six room apartment E. NJ
Holden, Tel 665M 7Gtf
TO RENT-Five-room tenement, Myr
tie st. j. E. Mann. 43-tf
TO RENT Downstairs tenement. A. F.
Rohde, Organ st. Tel. 147-Y. Gift
TO LET-Rooms and Offices, steam
heated, in Ullery building. 2o7-tf
TO RENT-Large furnished room
with bath. The Abbott, suite 8, I'd floor.
TO RENT : Room at 81 High street
Electric lights and bath. g. w. Gilman
69-tf
TO RENT-Tenement, second floor, 6
rooms. w. II. Fletcher, 107 Canal st.
64-tf
TO RENT-Tenement of rooms. Good
lOCdllou. Apply dL - Nhdplc 81, bLdtelt-
| boro. 61-tf
TO RENT-Furnishe front room
with bath, 218 Main street. Telephone
| 395-M. 20-tf
| TO RENT - Two furnished rooms for
light housekeeping. Mrs. j. +. Bailey, IL
IGreen St. 64-tf
| TO RENT-New Groom modern house,
| May /, or will sell on monthly payments.
lC. II. Allen. 35-tf
TO RENF-Six-room tenement at 10
Brennan st. All modern improvements.
| IL b Haus. admr. 16tf
TO RENT-Large front room suit
able for millinery, dressmaker or
| manicurist Address NJ, " Reformer
| Office. 72-17~
TO RENT-One ) and one Groom
tenement Hot and cold water, elee-
tric lights, spring water~for drinking.
IT. +. Mellen. agent 59-tf
! TO RENTING nice tenements on
Birge street, 50 per month; one large ten
ement, 6 rooms and bath, on Riverview
street, So 10 per week. Holden & Martin.
lBrattleboro, Vt. 64-tf
TO RENT-Tenemen Five rooms,
bath, electric lights, gas, steam heat,
enc vestibule, separate halls, barn for
storage. and garden. Sarah Burnham,
53 So Main st. 74-76'
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-05-28
MAJESTIC 9Th
BRITISH LOSS
In Dardanelles Campaign
Battleship Torpedoed
Yesterday
WAS SUPPORTING
TROOPS ON LAND

Struck off Southern End of Galipoli
Peninsula-Nearly All Officers and
Men Saved - Second Loss in Two
Days.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-05-28

TO RENT-Tenement of ) rooms. Good
location Apply at 5 Maple ST., Brattle-
boro. 61-tf
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-05-28

WANTED - Two or three furnished
rooms for light housekeeping Address
~ Reformer Office 73-4I"
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-05-28

FOR SALE-Furniture and Ranges,
new and secondhand, at j. B. Dunton s..
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-05-28

TO RENT-Furnished front room
with bath, 218 Main street. Telephone
3q5-M. 20-tf
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-05-28

WANTED-Girl for general homework
in family Of two, good home. Tel. 319-o
Mrs c. S. Wilkins, West Dummerston. 16tt
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-05-28

FOR SALE-All kinds of dry wood.
George M. Stark, Cedar Street. 234-tf
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-05-28
For Sale

FOR SALE - Second hand lawn
mower. $ w. Edgett. 72-tf
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-05-28

FOR SAIE-Cheap, upright piano. ID.
w Allen, 81 Canal St Tel 657-M 62-tf
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-05-28

TO RENT-New Groom modern house,
May l, or will sell on monthly payments.
c. +. Allen. 33-tf
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-05-28

TO RENT - Two furnished rooms Tor
light housekeeping. Mrs. j. +. Bailey, IL
Green St. 64-tf
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-05-28

TO RENT-Tenement, second floor, 6
rooms w. H. Fletcher, 107 Canal St.
64-tf
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-05-28

TO RENT-Tenement. Five rooms,
bath, electric lights, gas, steam heat,
che vestibule, separate halls, barn for
storage. and garden. Sarah Burnham,
53 So. Main St. 74-7S*
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-05-28

MARGARET f, ROOT, public stenog-
rapher Office Roots Drug Store. 7Gtf
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-05-28

/ SWITCHES, pompadours; cofnbings
made up to order. Mrs. E. P Bailey,
III Main Street. 53-tf
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-05-28

CHIROPODY and Shampoo parlors.
Mrs. E. P. Bailey, III Main st. Phone.
53-tf
The Washington times., 1915-10-01
CAMP EMERY GUARD
WEARS HONOR MEDAL
Aieut. jeremiah Murphy Won
q Congressional Decoration as
Indian Fighter.

The stalwart figure of Police Leuten.
snt Jeremiah Murphy. in charge OF
Camp Emery at night. Is looked upon
with envy by the old soldiers who pass
him at the main entrance OF the ouiio-
ing. A small gold star hanging from
blue ribbon covered with many little
white stars which adorns the lieuten-
ants breast Is responsible for the en-
vious looks and hearty hand clasps OF
mradeship with which he Is greeted
by hundreds every night.
For Lieutenant Murphy 10 member
Of that very small body OF men VINO
have gained such renown on the field
Of battle that Congress has seen nj to
decorate them with special medal OF
tion In the world, II IL said. because Il
ia the most difficult to obtain.
The lieutenant was given his medal
for conspicuous bravery during the nght
between the Sioux Indians and the
Third United States Cavalry on tho
Powder river. March II. 1876 He was
a member Of Troop NJ. Third Cavalry.
and rendered important service in the
Indian campaign.
Lieutenant Murphy has been a men,
Der Of the police force thirty-three
years. and for number Of years was O
member of the mounted detachment.
He Is also member Of the Medal of
Honor Legion. the private organization
ceived the Congressional medal Of honor.
They are meeting in annual convention
this week in connection with the g.
A. r..
The Washington times., 1915-10-01
MRS. LOGAN PLEADS
FOR U. 5. DEFENSES
Urges Army Of Tennessee to Aid
Efforts for Preparedness as
Veterans Cheer.

A stirring plea for better understand
ing and preparation for national de-
fense uttered by Mrs John A. Logan.
widow Of their old commander. brought
the veterans Of the Army OF the Ten
nessee to their feet In Dog Watch"
hall, at Camp Emery. yesterday AFTER
noon during the course Of their an
nual reunion.
The hall rang with the cheers that
followed the close Of Mrs. Logan's ad-
dress. Do. .
The reunion Of the Army Of the Ten
nessee began yesterday afternoon. w.
I. Alden, chairman of the reunion COM
mittee, presided. Chairman w. F. GUIDE.
Of the citizens' committee. welcomed the
veterans. Addresses were also made
by Col. w. H. Heath. of the Thirty
third Missouri Infantry. and Col. o. d.
Kinsman, Of the Eleventh Iowa In
fantrv.
The special feature was the reading
Of the names Of the corps and army
commanders and the presentation of
their representativcs' to the veterans.
Representatives Of the families OF
Generals Grant. Sherman. MACPHERSON.
Logan. A. J. Smith. Joseph A. Mower.
w. T. Clarke. and Powell Clayton were
Mrs Logan told the veterans that az
they We're keenly interested in the well
fare of the country they should help
wake up the sentiment for national pre-
paredness. The nation needs to be put
in q state where II can insure its own
peace. she declared. She asked that
the wives Of the veterans send her
their names. with their consent to Join
The Washington times., 1915-10-01
CAVALRY SURVIVORS
NET At FT.STEVENS
Twenty.fifth Volunteers Recount
Defense Of Capital on Bat.
tIefield.

Survivors Of the Twenty-fifth New
York Volunteer Cavalry met in reunion
at battle-ground Cemetery. near Fort
Stevens. yesterday. on the spot where
they lost number Of they comrades on
July II. 1864. when General Jubal A.
Early attempted to capture Washing
ton. The Twenty-fifth held the fort
against great odds until the arrival OF
the Sixth Army Corps.
The reunion was held at the base OF
the monument erected In the cemetery
by the state of New York. Colonel
Scott. commander Of the Twenty-fifth
described the battle to the large crowd
gathered in the Nemetcry. John H
Wolf. president Of the Twenty-fifth
Cavalry Association. recounted the his.
tory of the organization since its for.
nation. twenty-five years ago. Manning
Old Glory" a poem by James Whitcomt
Riley, was read by Capt Samuel H.
Jacobson.
The association elected Captain Jacob.
son and his wife, and Mrs. John H
Wolf to honorary membership In the
association.
The Washington times., 1915-10-01
FORTIER IS THANKED
BY NAVAL VETERANS
Success Of Dog Watch and Other
Gatherings Appreciated by
the Delegates.

Chairman A. G. Fortier. Of the COM
mittee in charge of arrangements FOR
the naval veterans entertainment was
given unique distinction yesterday after
noon when by unanimous vote, a
special resolution Of thanks for his
services was adopted. Mr.. Fortier is
a naval veteran and is keenly interest
ed in the success OF the organization.
At present there are only a few
hundred Of the veterans left and they
are scattered throughout the country.
Through Mr.. Fortiers efforts the dog
watch held Wednesday evening turned
out to be the biggest entertainment by
a separate organization Of the encamp-
ment.
He also obtained the cooperation OF
the Navy Department in the decoration
of the naval headquarters with flags
and pictures and Of the dog watch
hall with signal flags and the ensigns
of all nations. His comrades showed
their appreciation Of his efforts at the
annual meeting by their resolution OF
thanks
The Washington times., 1915-10-01
Hospital Doctors Laud
Health of Veterans

While there were a number OF OK
haustion cases and other patients with
slight illnesses treated at the Camp
Emery hospital yesterday. but one vet
Gran was found to be too III to be Der
mitted to leave during the day. This
was W. L. Nash. of Alliance. Ohio. q
former member Of the 162d Ohio Volun.
teer Infantry. Mr.. Nash's illness Is not
regarded as alarming. and 1t was ex-
rected that he would be recovered by
this afternoon:
The physicians at Camp Emery and
at other hospital stations Of the citi.
zens' committee declare the present en-
campment of the G. A. r. will go down
in history as one of the most remark.
able gatherings ever entertained In
Washington by reason of the small
number Of hospital cases that have been
treated and the almost total absence OF
serious accidents or cases Of illness The
health Of the veterans. they declare
seems to be remarkably good for al
least half Of the cases of prostration
that have been treated have been OF
visitors not belonging to the Grand
Army
The Washington times., 1915-10-01

Whether your trouble is Sciatica.
Lumbago or the dreaded Articular
Rheumatism. the answer is the same.
You must treat II through the blood.
That 10 the only way to rid the sys-
tom Of uric acid. purify the blood and
rcvitalize the nerves. II the blood Is
freed from impurities. Rheumatism
must go. This IN short is the exact
knowledge gained by the research lab
oratories OF the 3. $. 8. CO., in Allan
ia. There tests have been made for
nifty years. They know what Rheu-
matism is. They know that .. y. s.,
the remarkable blood tonic. which
The Washington times., 1915-10-01
Prohibition Exponent
Sounding Out Veterans

That the DELEGATES attending the q. A.
r. encampment shall not lose sight of
the political Significance of their organ
ization ]. II. Larimcr. managing editor
Of the National Daily a prohibition
newspaper published In Ohio. was on
hand yesterday making a canvass of the
veterans on the question Of prohibition.
While the question is not likely to
come up during the present encamp-
ment the sentiment Of the veterans Ia
being sounded and every effort is being
made to find out how every man regis.
tered by the registration committee
looks upon the question. These efforts
are being made by Mr.. Larimer on his
nected with anv OF the organizations
that are meeting here.
The Washington times., 1915-10-01
help the KIDNEYS
Washington Readers Are Learning
The Way.

Washington Readers Are Learning
The Way.
It's the little kidney Ills
The lame, weak or aching back
The unnoticed urinary disorders
That may lead to dropsy and
Bright's disease.
When the kidneys are weak,
Help them with Doan's Kidney
Pills.
A remedy especially for weak
kidneys.
Doan's have been used in kidney
troubles for so years.
Endorsed by 10000 people-en-
dorsed at home.
Proof in a Washington citizens
statement.
Thomas Blake, 1928 Twentieth st.
N. w., Washington, says: "Some
years ago I fell and it injured my
kidneys. After that, the action of
my kidneys was irregular, and I
suffered from severe attacks of
backache. Doan's Kidney Pills gave
me relief from the backaches and
other kidney ailments"
Price Soc, at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for a kidney remedy
get Doan's Kidney Pills-the same
that Mr.. Blake had. Foster Milburn
Co. Props, Buffalo, N. Y.-Advt.
The Washington times., 1915-10-01
Many Kinds of Rheumatism
One Sure Mode of Treatment
r Authorities Say Don't Use Linanents. Treat
Through the Blood. You Can't Rub 1t Out!

they originated. will relieve you of
Rheumatism. Take .. .. 3. today
The complete recovery Of thousands
of sufferers by the use of 3. 9. .. Is
positive proof that you can be re-
.lieved. 9. .. .. Is a blood tonic
n purifier that restores the blood.
revitalizes It. cleanses 1t. makes II
pure as It was before 1t became
poisoned with impurities. =. .. >.
gives 1t strength to drive out these
impurities--the uric acid and organic
pioson and with II the Rheumati tism.
Get s. >. =. at your druggists. II
you need special advice, write to 3. =.
=. CO., Atlanta, Ga-Advt
The Washington times., 1915-10-01

the Cumberland will meet In Chattanco-
"a, Tenn. next month.
The meeting was called to order by
Col. q. c. Kniffin. and the address
was made by DIR. Charles Oliver Brown,
Che Third Ohio Volunteer Cavalry. DR..
Brown had his trumpet with him and
sounded several Of the familiar calls.
At the close Of the meeting q demon
tration was occasioned by the meet
ing for DR.. Brown and Brig. Gen. John
Clem. u. s. A., retired, whom their
comrades affectionately referred to as
the Boy Bugler" and Drummer Boy
Of Chickamaugua, respectively.
The Washington times., 1915-10-01
French Hero Faints
As He Is Decorated

PARIs. Oct. 1.-THE ceremony o8
decorating q large number Of officers
and soldiers assembled at the Hotel des
Invaiids was married. by several Incl.
dents. Second Lieutenant Pra9uins.
who had been badly wounded in the
on PraGuins' breast.
Another soldier whose leg had been
AT 3utated and sl.o was carried by
omradcs received the military medal
The Washington times., 1915-10-01
u. S. Navy Begins Annual
War Game in Atlantic

A heavy line Of dreadnaughts and an
auxiliary fleet of transport ships at
sunrise today attacked the Atlantic
coast from Norfolk to Cape Cod.
However. It was. nothing to get ex-
cited about-just the beginning Of the
annual naval war game for the Atlantic
fleet under Admiral Frank F. Fletcher.
In the coast attack last spring the
United States navy was badly licked
cruisers. The enemy landed .on the
Virginia coast under cover Of q heavy
fog and captured Washington with
little difficulty.
The Washington times., 1915-10-01
BOY BUGLER MEETS
THE DRUMMER BOY
Heroes Of chickamauga Given
Demonstration at Informal
Reunion.

The deeds Of Mai. Gen. George II.
Thomas. the Rock OF Chickamauga,"
were reoited for the benefit Of the vet
Grams Of the Army of the Cumberland at
the Informal reunion OF the survivors
of that organiza..on. at Camp Emery
Yesterday. The Society. of the Army Of
The Washington times., 1915-10-01
Suffragists' dollar Day." "

HARRISBURG, Pa, Dot. To-day IL
being observed as dollar Day" by
suffragists in Pennsylvania at the re-
quest of the Pennsylvania Woman Suf-
OF a campaign for an equal suffrage
amendment.
The Washington times., 1915-10-01
To Induct Judge Downey
Into Office on Mondav

The formal induction into office of
Judge George +. Downey. who has
been appointed to fill the vacancy
caused by the retirement of Judge
Charles B. Howry, of the United States
Court Of Claims. will take place Mon
day at II o'clock. when the court con-
Venes after the summer recess.
The Washington times., 1915-10-01
Russia Orders $l5,0O0,O
Worth of Shoes in u. S,

NEW YORK. Oct. 1.-Orders for
100000 pairs of shoes have Just been
placed in this country by Russian army
agents. The shoes will cost on an aver
age of s. a pair. making the orders total
s15.0O0 900. Massachusetts, manufactur-
ers have secured the orders.
The Washington times., 1915-10-01

the Navy League, and by their inf,u-
ence thus further It's aims
J. f.. Callahan, representing the
United Confederate Veterans. made n
short ADDRESS, In which he told some OF
his experiences in the artillery division
of the Army OF Northern Virpinia.
The Washington times., 1915-10-01

The council! Of the empire comprises
an equal number OF elected members
and members nominated by the EN-
peror. 1t has equal legislative powers
with the duma. Twelve Of it's forty
eight elective members are chosen by
commerce and Of industry in the en-
pire.
The Washington times., 1915-10-01
Sunk by Submarine.

LONDON. Oct. 1.-The sailing vessel
Helen Benyon was sunk today by q
German submarine. Her crew was res
cued.
The Washington times., 1915-10-01
First Hebrew Put
On Russian Council
M. Weinstein Chosen by Bourse
Representatives for High
Legislative Post.

PETRoGRAD (via London). Oct. A.
Representatives OF commerce and in
dustry have elected M. weinstein q
member Of the council Of the empire.
He Is the first Hebrew to sit. in the
council. and his election 10 regarded as
an indorsement of recent demands for
equality Of treatment Of races and re-
ligions.
The state herald., 1915-04-23

greed upon betwe cen himself and the
bank. 4 samgle Of this statement is
shown in another part Of this paper.
The Phillips County State Bank is
sues everyone an invitation to come IN
and see this "Machine with Brains. a
wonderful now machine that Is proving
a sensation among banks. II Is eleetri
cally operated and by touching touch
bar the machine operates, II prints the
month and date, subtracts checks. adds
deposits. and Computes the New Bal
anee Should the account be over.
drawn. II automatically Detects" and
"Prints" the amount Of the overdrrf'
with an "OD" alongside. All the ope'
rator has to do 10 put down the amounts
Further mental effort In posting ant
balancing accounts is eliminated.
This will, Of course. enable the banl
TO handle its bookkeeping work In lea
time and with more accuracy whiei
m cans better service"
The state herald., 1915-04-23
Nelson w. Aldrich.

ioss, Z hour of Nelson W. Aldrich's s
scss..s,t Is sen % sasn TIC e<ns..-nai
thought to his undoubted service to his
country. For in the last years Of his
life he was no longer 4 controversial
figure. He voluntarily stepped out Of
the senate rather than be 30
The monument to Nelson W. Aldrich
is the fact that the United States has
constructed and put into law currency
system to take the place of the void
left by the administration Of Andrew
Jackson.
This is rot Il romantic monum mt, but
/ it is one which senator Aldrich would
have liked,
Nor will 1t be freely granted to him
The federal reserve system was put in
to law by congress that knew not Al
drich. Nevertheless, II was the energy
and inspiratio, Of the senator from
Rhode Island that took currency reform
out Of the land of hopeless deadlock
where II had lain for years. that forced
bankers to agree on what they deemed
wise, that Investigated the whole sub
ject the world over and that finally fur
nished the fundamental idea In the
present banking and currency system
in these United States.
II was a great feat. Only states
man Of the first rank Of intellectual a
bility could have accomplished 1t.
Probably. as we say. common rcpor
,yill deny Mr. Aldrich the credit that II
his fair due But We believe that !
would be characteristic Of him not Il
care about popular fame so long as thos
who really knew our financial histor.
conceded his great share In It's creates
land most scientific advance. - Rock,
Mountain News.
The state herald., 1915-04-23
Declined With Thanks.

The United States must respectfully
decline to accept Constantinople at the
hands Of the allies. as proposed by DR..
Vernon Bartlett of Oxford University.
With every desire to be of service in
assuring the future peace Of Europe,
we regret that we cannot take Constan
tinople as gift or on any other terms.
Not even to relive the anxiety Of our
good friends across the Atlantic would
we be willing to 60 that far in our dis.
interestedness. The offer 10 extremely
|fiattering, but once more we firmly de-
cline with thanks.
For over sixteen years tho United
States has been the fortunate possessor
OF those gems and jewels Of the Pacific
that make up the Philippine Archipsla-
| GO. 1t has been compelled to keep q
watchful eye on the Pearl of the Antil'
Ees. But to be asked to serve as the
custodian of the City Of the Golden
Horn is too much. Manifest destiny
may have managed to enrich US a. Z
Ination with the magnificent territory Of
Guam, but our passion for benevolent
assimilation does not yet inspire Us witt
the ambition to attempt the cultivation
of American ideals Of liberty on the
shores of the Bosphorus.
Constantinople Is really out Of the
question. In spite of the temptation
we shall get along without it content
to grow as best we can within our own
restricted sphere. When it comes te
annexing any part of Turkey as a favor
to the governments Of Europe. we shall
insist upon being anti imperialists to q
man. New York World.