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The sun., 1916-01-29

Joseph T. Davies, chairman Of the
Federal Trade Commission, told of the
spochal opportunity confronting Nmrri-
can business men to-day IN foreign
trade. ". said IN part:
"To the extent that foreign trad"
serves tendency to equalize pr"du'-
ton and 10 sustain industrial orCani-
sation during periods OF local stress
II is obvious that It's advantage a"-
crues most advantageously to smaller
manufacturers.
"Eghty-hva per cent. Of tn" thou
sands Of replies that We have received
from the business men of tn. United
States discloS' demand FOR pcrmiS-
sion to COOPERATE IN foreign trade II
is of serious and great interest to note
that - very substantial part of those
who declare that such cooperation
should not only BE-. permitted hut should
be encouraged are equally emphatic
that this situation should develop under
Federal regulation.
THE objection which H. urged with
greatest force against cooperation for
foreign business l. that the combine
tions effected for export trade may he
used to oppress competitors here Al
home and TO exploit consumers in tn.
homo market. hut abuses of this kind
and the possible extension of a monopo-
Iistic condition into the foreign field
to tho disadvantage OF the smaller man
ufacturer in such activity can be- pre-
vented, We believe, by Federal regula-
ton"
y. n. W. Ross president OF the Ma
tional Marine League. SAID
Before this country can have an ado
uuate merchant marin. all sorts Of yeo
pie IN all sorts Of occupations must FRS
realize their partnership IN martini,
ventures and their responsibility in tn.
satisfactory solution of Americas mari
time problem.
The sun., 1916-01-29

Bu, Your chickens Here. chickens,
ana ~, cook and stun Them.
New Britain herald., 1916-05-11
ENTIRE NEW ARMY
 BILL IS PROBABLE
Conference Committee Expects to Complete Work By Next Week

Washington, May 11-Work on the army reorganization bill was resumed yesterday by the conference commit tee on the house and senate with m dications of an agreement being near at hand. It was expected that vir- tually a new bill, result of compronl- ise would be ready to be laid before President Wilson next week.
 Prospects are that the senate con- ferees will have to give up the Volun- teer army provision for a reserve of 261. 900 man in view of it's repudia- tions by the house. Senate conferees hoped, however, to strengthen the house provision autho orizing citizen in- struction camps which would afford the nucleus of a volunteer army.
 It was expected that a regular army with a peace footing of approx imately 175,000 men with the senate expensive organization system for 220,000 men in time of need would be
New Britain herald., 1916-05-11

fled us, however, that due to the labor scarcity they have not started as yet, but, they will start as soon as possible.
 "The inspection of street lamps was entered into and the attention of the selectman called to the worn out lamps.
 The obstruction of traffic by st cam freight cars at the center on the trolley tracks, was brought to the attention of the trolley company by means of car numbers, conduc- tors numbers, time of obstruction, etc.. and received a reply that the trolley company do not intend to operate steam cars during the day time. This we know has been fol- lowed out
 ''The Connecticut company has given us assurance that cars will be under control at Whites crossing on Ledge road so as to eleminate danger at crossing also of the bad curve below.
 This committee joined with the Chamber of Commerce of New Britain and Bristol in requesting the time of the suburban train leaving Hartford at 1915 to be changed to 10:30, which has been a welcome change to the people who visit Hart ford in the evening.
 The sidewalk to the railroad station and the road to the freight
New Britain herald., 1916-05-11

dinners arranged nunder the patron age of that organization and the two hundred citizens of the neighboring town and their guests from New Brit ain and Bristol waxed enthusiastic over the sentiment and counsel ex- pressed through the epigrams and fowery phrases as they poured from the orators of the occasion and were thrilled by the earnest declarations favorable to the defense of the nation made by the states leader of pre- paredness agitation.
 The Plainville business men have given many banquets but it can De said without the slightest fear of contraditlon that the affair last even ing in every way eXcelled all it's predecessors. Good fellowship reign ed supreme; there was an excellent dinner, entertaining music and a di- Verslfied program of speaking up to which few banquets measure. It was big night for Plainville and |. notable epoch in the history of the Plainville branch of the chamber of commerce, and it's members have reason to feel proud of it.
 There were words of welcome and caution from the associations presi- dent, Frank T. Wheeler; some inter- esting facts and arguments from the head of the Connecticut Chamber of Commerce, Charles A. Pease of Hart ford; a whimsical and philosophic re- cital by a humorist of national repu- tation, Rev. Willard Scott of Brook line, Mass, and brilliant patriotic oration, delivered in masterly fash ion by George B. Chandler of Rocky Hill, the districts compensation com missioner. Then, too, there were some good stories by the toastmaster. Rev J. w. Denton, and music Of an en- tertalnlng character furnished by FoX's orchestra, aided and abetted by the entire assemblage under the lead ership of Stanley $. Gwillim.
 Every detail to make the banquet a splendid success had been carefully looked after by the associations en ergetic committee, Edwin H. Hills, Charles H. Newton, Joseph N Me Herman, N. E. Clark and c. R. Sher- man and the entire program went {. through without a single hitch.
 The hall was decorated with bunt- ing of the national hue; the diners wore preparedness headdress, there was patriotism in the music and the speeches and the spirit of Uncle Sam permeated the very atmosphere. But little difficulty would have been experienced in organizing a company to fight for the stars and stripes had an effort been made in this direction last evening as the men gathered around the festive board manifested the love they bear for their country and the spirit which has made the nation what it is today
 After the serving of a splendid menu, which followed an innovation by Rev. R. H. Burton the association members and their guests settled down to listen to words of wit and wisdom and it was patent before ;hc r-dinner program was half con- alluded that they were not to be dis
New Britain herald., 1916-05-11
-Sallies of Wit From
 Funny Willard Scott

Gales of laughter almost rocked the building during the philosophical talk of Rev. Willard Scott. who spoke on the subject, ''The Best Man in Town.' Story after story just poured from the popular humorist as he prepared his auditors for some Sd tirical though trite remarks on man himself Dr. Scott is one of those exceptional beings who still believes that there is considerable good in human nature after all and he CX plained his philosophy of life in such an original fashion that he had made converts of the entire assemblage be- fore he concluded his remarkable ad- dress
 Although introduced as a humorist, the right to which title he amply demonstrated by his seemingly ineX- haustible fund of drol1 stories and epigramatic Witticisms, the speaker had an address that was built on something substantial and with marked subtlety he conveyed it's es sence to his hearers.
 He spoke of business in it's rela- ton to the effect it has on man, what sort of a man it makes of the indi- vidual and what it causes him to do that makes the world better for his having lived in it.
 He satirically referred to the edu-
New Britain herald., 1916-05-11

come you all this evening to the ninth annual banquet of the Plain vile Business and Improvement as- sociation.
 Tho the guests who have honored us we thank you and express the hope of a pleasantly spent evening with as much enjoyment to you as you have bestowed upon us by your presence.
 "To the guests who have honored ton who are united for the welfare and good of our town, we appreciate the interest you have shown by your meeting here and wish for you an enjoyable and well spent evening.
 Before introducing the toast master of the evening I ask your in diligence for a few minutes while I read a few notes from the minutes of our directors meeting covering some of the work done during the year.
 There are fifteen directors and all of our monthly meetings were ex- ceedingly we'll attended.
 ''The work of the public utilities committee has been gratifying. They have actively been engaged in se- sUring better protection for the East Main street crossing. First, by several personal conferences with the railroad officials and, later, by means of a petition to the Public Utilities Commission with a lot of collected data not only from our own town, but, from all of the neighbor- ing towns.
 This committee gathered sigma lures to have gas mains extended and presented the matter to the Bristol Gas company, who promised to ex- tend mains on three streets not now covered. They have recently noti-
New Britain herald., 1916-05-11
KEEP LOOKING YOUNG
It's Easy - If You Know Dr..
 Edwards Olive Tablets

The seclet of keeping young is to feel young-to do this you must watch your liver and bowels-there's no need or having q sallOw complexion-dark rings under your eyes-pimples-a bill 1ious look in your face-dull eyes with no sparkle.
 Your doctor will tell you ninety per cent or all sickness comes from inactive bowels
 pr. Edwards, a well-1nown physician in OHIO, peFLecteo a vegetable compound mixed win olive oil to act on the liver and bowels, which h. gave to his patients for
 Dr. Edwards Olive Tablets. the s1bsti- ute TOT calomel, Ire gentle in their action.
 They bring abut that exuberance or spirit, that naturally buovancv Wbfnb s' ,,,id E5 pc en5oyed by everyone, by toning up the hver and .,i clearing tie system of impurities. ', You Will know Dt Edwards Olive Tab box. All druggists. 00 p'-
 Ehe Olive Tablet Company, Columbus, o.
New Britain herald., 1916-05-11

1 cational fads of the day and contrast ed the school life of today with that of other times, offering no remedy but philosophically admitting that perhaps it is for the best. He said his own daughter has just been grad i uated from one of the New England colleges and if she is educated he 1 vouchsafed that he is not. The new methods and constant changes have the superntendents of the schools puzzled, the principals don't know what to do and the parents have given it up entirely. In the old days it was an honor to be well up in the class and a disgrace to be near the foot. Now it all seems different.
 The religious problem he discussed in similar fashion. Problems of the social life, politics and the high cost of living were all treated in a light vein during his remarks but he made them interesting. Emphasizing the fact that because of our proneness to have everything done for us instead of doing it ourselves, we make living more expensive. pr. Scott told of man who is now trying to cross strawberry plants and milkweed in order that he may have his straw berries and cream without keeping a cow.
 He flayed the subnormal man who becomes grouchy because he thinks things in his town are not right and who is inclined to haggle about the rich, the poor condition of the schools, the churches and what not. but makes no persistent effort himself to bring about an improvement. "The fault is not with the town, it's with the man." the speaker continued.
 Hhe characterized as even worse than the grouch the man who is fe- vorish over town conditions. In busi- ness if he had a fever he would quit pending his recovery to health. When he gets overloaded about things in the town he should rest up until he cools down. He deplored the hasty action of men in bringing about radical changes in governmental systems, and urged more thought and consideration be given to civic problems, declaring that a community is bound to grow better by slow degrees and the aggre- gate of human persistence in getting things that will endure more favor ably.
 Good Will Needed.
 t'For the many problems confront ing us, no drastic pill is needed" said the speaker. Patience, good will and real fellowship accomplish more in the long run"
 Dr. Scott also took to task the men, who having money or education or both, become exclusive and fail to mingle with the community. They are qualified to help but don't. They build a well rauond themselves and become slaves to a vicious philosophy. He pleaded for a better mingling of the classes, characterized aloofness as a curse and urged his auditors to get in the middle of the road where all would meet on a common ground, working for common end.
 He paid a glowing tribute to the late Senator Hoar and held him up as an example for others to emulate. In closing he admonshed the banqueters to live so you are absolutely free from the challenge of the human mind and by reVerng or even worshipping your self adopt an attitude that is the greatest man can take.
New Britain herald., 1916-05-11

a most practical talk on the organiza- ton of which he is the head of its alms in divers directions.
New Britain herald., 1916-05-11
PZalnpilZe Business Nen Hold Their Yearly Dinner Interesting and Instructive Talks Given at Large and En- thusastic Gatherng-Excelent Menu and
 General Good Time Enjoyed.

Cleverly intermingling wit, elo- quence, patriotic fervor and serious admonitions on the things in life that count the speakers at the ninth annual banquet of the Plainville Bus mess and Improvement asso ociation held in the Town hall in that place last evening served up one of the finest post prandial programs ever given in connection with any of the
New Britain herald., 1916-05-11
Chandler's Eloquent
 Preparedness Plea

Pleading for the adoption of a preparedness program that will keep the country safe and make the rights of it's citizens respected, George B. Chandler rose to heights of oratory that thrilled his listeners and imbued them with patriotic fervor to such an extent that they gave him salvO after salvo of applause as he sat down. aft CT completing a splendid address. It was a truly remarkable speech and the diners appreciated it to the full. It brought them to a realization of the dangers ever confronting the nation and gave them in graphic style many facts of which they perhaps were not in ignorance but which had not here tofore caused them very great con- cern.
 II have come to this banquet the speaker said in opening his address, "to speak with you on a subject Of great gravity and a very grave matter. Most of the faces before me are young and belong to those in whose keeping rests the future.
 'In great seriousness I tell you that you and I are living in the greatest crisis in the history Of mankind. We are facing a world in which tragedy is being enacted that IS far greater than the NapoleOnic war. We are confronted with issues that mean more to the human race than any issues which the world has ever faced.
 "One of these issues is the right of every nation, be it great or be it small, to live out it's own life and work out it's own salvation in it's own way. Every nation has the right to 1,-fp q that any nation is deprived of that privilege. then civilization is at an end.
 Human Agreements sacred.
 ..The sacredness of human agree ments is another issue. When the lime comes that the business men in Plainville cannot trust each other and accept each others word, business will crumble. When international agree ments are considered mere scraps of paper civilization must perish. When nebulous groups of rules, styled in ternational law, cannot be maln- tained, civilization dies,'
 We cannot live entirely in Ameri ca We are our brothers keeper and we cant shrink. Moral principals of the greatest are at stake, striking ci- ylizatiOn at it's very vitals What part shall our country bear in this crisis in the worlds history? We boast of America, but don't forget that while the human race is twenty thousand years old this country has been in existence but 40 years. Shall we say that this America of ours is yet a demonstrated success.
 If it is to be the various elements in the country must ammalgamate un- der one flag for the one common end | All discordant elements must be welded together into one heart beat ing for but one country
 The speaker told how bitterly the war has taught us the weakness of |
New Britain herald., 1916-05-11

agreed to. The house provision reorganization and federaliszatiI the national guard which would vide for defense reserve of 100000 men also probably will Il proved. It was regarded as that the house amendment for trate plant to cost $20,0O0,000 f be accepted.
 Little delay is looked for in II ing an agreement on the minoT1 lures of the bill.
New Britain herald., 1916-05-11
C. A. Pease Defends
 Billboard Tax Law

He introduced as the first speaker of the evening, Charles A. Pease of Hartford president of the Connecti- cut Chamber of Commerce, who gave
New Britain herald., 1916-05-11

@ opguI IoNBeds uoeH 'pelu!oddg deep impression and their counsel will not soon be forgotten.
New Britain herald., 1916-05-11
Outlines Plans for
 Cleanup Campaign

Before introducing the toastmaster President Wheeler gave an address of welcome in which he said:
 It is a privilege to be able to well
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1916-08-16
A Disfra1chised Democrat.

\ shame to the Democracy Of the
State OF South Carolina. On the Ith
inst, was notified by our Hon. chair
man of our county Executive Commit
tee. to be and appear before said Com
mittee TO Show cause why my name
should not be dropped and stricken
from the Gibbons Mill club roll, being
away from home, did not receive notlce
in time to appear. or put IN protest. 80
I suppose am now 4 distranchlSed
Democrat and will have TO find some
other party to have the privilege OF en-
joying my franchise right. All be-
cause l used ny initilS 10 writing my
name on the club roll. Well l am 81
wears old, have been q Democrat all my
life and suppose it vii! go hard Win
me to make change at this late day.
I was living in Clarendon county when
1 became p years old, M first vote
was cast in Clarendon county. | have
helped gall the offices in The county
and State for forty three years ! WAS
in the Hampton raid when the county
and State was redeemed from carpet
baggers rule. | was in the Ti!lman
raid, and have always been faithful to
the Democratic party, and now am Il
disfranchised Democrat, all because =
few sore headed politicians who con
stituted our State Executive Commit
tee saw iit TO change the rules OF the
Democratic party claiming by such &C.
tion that the Democratic party was
rotten. and also that the Secretaries OF
all the Democratic clubs OF the State
was dishonest, all this was done Dy poi
iticians in order 20 attain th"lr ooliti-
cal ends Was not the Democratic par
ty lust as safe under the Old rules as 1t
is under the new rules. say that II
was. bl. tie classes aal the masses are
di, .,:ed II his country. ami both fac
tiocS arr known as Democrats, ANA we
are tod in Holy Writ that q house dl-
viued against itself cannot stand. 50
think tie time has come when we
should organize a reform party IL tha
Sta. e, allowing all white men TO vote
without any mo!escation or iEcumbeT-
aace by rules or regulations, ana | also
think it is high time for our Democrat
ic pa rty to set up aud take notice or
the levies OF taxation which has b@en
placed upon our people. Our taxes are
now as high as they were when we
were under radical rule, our taxes are
two-thirds higher than they were ten
Tearssago. our people are restless under
this burden. and something Will have
to be done to reduce taxation in this
country as the burden is becoming un-
bearable. NO IEh
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1916-08-16
A Social Event.

Sardinia. 5. g., August IL, 1910.
Chaperoned by the charming Mdms.
". \. hush. W. r. Burgess and J. w.
Millsaps, arranged and executed by
Messrs. NJ E. DuBose and Eugeue Nc
Taddip, the social lions of our enter
prisins and sociable little city, Il very
ENJOYABLE program OF entertainment
and dance was carried out as a starter
for the season.
A very large assemblage of the local
and adjoining towns, OF the elites, were
present and every one enjoyed TO toeir
hearts content. Music was furnished
by Prof. Dave &c. O. L the local vir-
tuso, and his baud. Our Symphoney
Quartette. led by Mr.. Louis Weinberg
ana assisted by Messrs. Edward Player,
Jim ME McFaddin, NJ. Z. DuBosc and
Eugene McFaddin, have acquitted
themselves creditaby by rendering
some very sweet songs, while Miss
Davis from Alcolu. has delighted the
assemblage with several fine selections
on the piano and was heartily appiauded
The assemblage was very select and
formal, the ladies wore very elaborate
evening dress es, consistent at this sea
son, aod the young beaus hal logged
themselves appropriately for tne oc-
casion. The attires were of such { lab
orate variations that the writer feels
his helplessness Of. description, all ne
can say that style and charm Itself pre-
vailed.
After the dance WAS over, In Lpe wee
hours OF the morn, all the visitors were
invited to the battery, and wholesome
light lunch was served under the Dresl-
Gence of mine host, Marion DuBose,
and al the charming and gallant guests
departed with smile on their lips aud
happiness within their hearts. for their
homes. ever ready to return if chance
permits.
The following couples took part IL
the dances At the auditorium hall: Mr.
Julian Weinberg and Miss Sudle
Wheeler, Mr.. Ben Ness and Miss +.
Berger. Mr.. Edward Player aud Miss
SAME Wheeler, Mr.. NJ E. DuBose and
Hazel Rush, MIR and Mrs. w. Il. Bur-
CESS. Mr. and Mrs. \. F. Dottv, Mr..
Eugene NcFaddin and Miss Alferdine
McFaddin, Mr.. Joe Harrish aud Miss
Marsarute Nimmer, Mr.. Paul Nc
t1C(ilQ uuu Miss VI. NdtidUN, vi. VA
land and Miss Anna McFdddin. Mr.. j.
McFaddin and Miss May DuBose. MIR.
Davis DlBose and Miss Earnestine Nc
Faddiu, Mr.. D. NJ. Turbeville and Miss
Mora Davidson, Mr.. and Mrs. Harris,
Mr.. Nettles and Miss Miller, Mr.. Car
ter and Miss Davis, Mr. Ed, Eoder and
Miss Bessie McFaddin, Mr.. L. Vein
berg and Miss JAMIE McFaddin, and
many others whose names the writer
does not remember. You may guess
The writer is informed that Sardinia
social leaders are very g"atitied OF hav-
ing so many visitors Of the best socla!
classes among their neighbors to come
and take part in entertainments, and
cordially invites them all to come and
minsle with them and enjoy life II is
our intention 10 put Sardinia on the
map not only from financial and busl,
ness standpoint, but also in social
way equal to her importance.
Social Reporter.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1916-08-16
Sunday School Convention.

On the morning of August 9TH, |, in
company with two other friends board
ed the train at Sumter. for the Sunday
school convention which was 10 con-
vene at Foreston.
Arriving there at II a. m, we were
met bv friends, and ushered right on to
the church. Upon arriving there,
meeting with friends we had ; not met
for length OF time what pleasant
memories it brought back to Us. 1t
seemed that the same trees, birds and
flowers were among our friends to well
come US.
The convention consisted af songs,
speeches, and prayer. All OF the
speeches were fae, especially the ones
having for their subjects, ';The rela-
ton of the Sunday school to the Home,
and the relation of the Home to the
Sunday school," by Rev. Derrick Dun
can. Miss Chambers speech oa 'Ele-
mertary teachiug' in the Sunday
school was also Gne. | am sure that
every visitor there joins me in extend
ing thanks to the people of tOreston
who so cordially entertained US, and
for the delightful dinner we enjoyed.
We having been invited TO stay over
until the following day, needed no per-
suasiOn, so we boarded the train the
next evening for home. We came
home enthused over Sunday school
work, and hope at some future day 10
be with the Foreston folks entertaining
another Sunday school convention.
Visitor.