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The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-12-05
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History OF the Statue Of Liberty.
S74-Franco. American union estab-
Eshed in Paris to undertake construc-
tiOn OF statue Liberty Enlightening
the World"
lS75-Auguste Bartholdi, illustrious
French sculptor. made the first small
model of the proposed statue.
lS76-Hand OF the statue. sixteen
feet long, completed and displayed at
Centennial exhibit In Philadelphia.
iS7T-Congress fxes site either on
Governors or BedlOe island, leaving
the choice TO be made by General w.
r Sherman. who confirmed Barthol-
dis selection of Bedloe.
lS7S-I1ead OF the statue, measuring
seventeen feet from neck TO Uranium,
finished and exhibited at the Paris ex-
position.
1850 Entire statue completed.
1881 r Liberty Enlightening the
World" mounted In Paris,
1SSl-Statue formally presented 10
the United States on July 1 by NJ dc
Lesseps and accepted by l.. L. Morton.
United States minister.
1SSJ-Statue taken apart and brought
20 the United States In 2l0 cases on
board the French man-of-war Isere.
iSS5-New York World In four
months raised over 100000 In contri-
buttons from 10000 patriotic Ameri-
can citizens to provide pedestal for
statue.
ISS6.--On Oct. 2S President Grover
Cleveland, members OF the cabinet, gov
SrnOrs OF many states and distinguish
81 members OF the diplomatic corps,
besides delegation from France, head
- by M. Bartholdi, Count de Lesseps
and Admiral Jaures, dedicated the
statue. These exercises were accom-
panied by a great procession through
New York streets and a naval parade
ia the harbor
1Sl6.-COngress authorizes food light
ing OF the statue and by a special act
agrees TO maintain this lighting pro
yided $4,000 is raised 10 install II.
1916.-Oct. 2S, the thirtieth anniyer-
sary OF the dedication OF the statue fix.
ed as the final day upon which contii
buttons would be received from Amer
lean people 10 food light the statue.
i9l6.-Dec. : Statue of Liberty En-
tightening the World" permanently food
lighted for the first time, with Presi-
dent Wilson officiating at notable core.
monies appropriate TO the Inauguration
o. Americas electrical week, which be.
gins that day.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-12-05

Mt. Vernon high school in 1915 was
married last Friday to Alta shafner
at Covington, Ky.
Dorothy Murry, a member of the
Senior class. goes to Washington as
a successful candidate in the domes-
tic art department of the annual
county corn contest. She will start
next Monday.
The high school desires 10 thank
Paul Pharis for the years subscrip'
tion to the Outlook which he is giving
to the high school Also they wish to
thank Charles West for the years
subscription to the Review of Re
views. These, with the Independent,
which they already have, viii be a
great help to the pupils.
All the American history classes
we're addressed by three Civil war
veterans last Tuesday. They spoke
on their experience in the war and
also on the problems of today The
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-12-05
BY Benjamin W. RawIlns

Chapel exercises we're held as us.
ual Monday, Nov 27. They were as
follows:
Thanksgiving Gertrude Holman.
Why We Go to School--Printha
Fowls.
The Single Tax-Charles Bumpus.
Vocal solo, Somewhere a Voice Is
Calling"-Dora Grosscup.
Good Roads Luke Biggs
Darius Green and His Flying Ma
chine-Edwin Devaut
The visitors at chapel were Miss
Susan Stockman, Miss Eunice Hunt
OF '16, Lowell Van Rhoden of To-
Cameron Trott OF 'l6, Marie Boyle
lIildreth, ex-l6, Albert Hoffman, IT,
Maurice A, Mitchell 10, and Alber.
Deyault OF '16
Clyde Johnson, who graduated iron,
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-12-05
Indian Robes

IF authentic design and col
or. Soft wool blankets,
with symbolic designs in
maroon and black, reds,
green's and tans. Ideal for
couch covers and throws,
$3.50, $3.50, $3.50.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-12-05
NEW SCHOOL BUILDING FALLS

Marysville, Dec. 2-The new $4,000
centralized school building in Canaan
township, Madison county, collapsed
and several workmen narrowly es.
capped being killed. 1t is claimed the
I-beams were not properly connected,
The whole west wall and part of the
south wall gave way. The building
was under roof
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-12-05
For Your Man

friend or relative. His ex-
elusive use. Leather things.
New key ring packet, 25c to
$1.25.
Travellers Shine Kits, 25c.
Baggage Tags, 25c,
Tobacco Pouches, SOC.
Covered Flask, SOC.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-12-05
new STORFKEEPER
At PENNSY SHOPS

A. B. Errett has been appointed
storekeeper at the Pennsylvania
shops. this city. succeeding J. B.
Hyatt whose illness has forced his
retirement from active work.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-12-05
Odd Baskets and
Basketry

Jap Waste Baskets; enamel
ed and ornamented, $1.00.
Basket Trays, 75c and $1.00.
Shopping Baskets, in both
round and oval; unusual
ones, 39c to 69c.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-12-05
So Many Different Kinds of
Towels and Towel Sets

Bath Setsexremely num-
bers. Ideal a delightful gift.
sETssome with mat towel and cloth in gold and
ed $169
Some with cloth lavender pink
god $1,O0 and $25
Monogram Sets among pink blue $3.50
SEPARATE TOWELS in almost endless variety initial
pink, blue and gold, 39c to 79c.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-12-05

Mrs. John Dean of Walnut street
is spending the week end with rela-
tiyes in Newark.
Mrs. r. f. Cole returned to her
home on East Vine street Saturday
after a visit with friends and rela-
tiyes in Lancaster.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-12-05
FLOOD STATUE OF
LIBERTY IN LIGHT
viii Be Visible Far In At
IantiC Ocean.
CEREMONY AT REDEOICATION

Many Notable Men In Attendance When
Electric Lighting System For Famous
Statue Is First Applied on Night Of
Dec. 2--American People Contributed
Go Lighting Fund
The statue Of Liberty, in New York
harbor, was thirty years old Oct. %.
On that day subscriptions of the Amer
lean people to food light the statue
were closed with what has been termed
Liberty day" collections throughout
The United States.
With this fund it has been arranged
TO permanently flood light this gift Of
100000 French people to the people Of
America so that at night it may be
seen far out upon the Atlantic.
The night Of Saturday, Dec. 2, was
fixed for the rededication of the statue
as Liberty enlightening the world"
These words were first used by Au-
Huste Bartholdi, the illustnons French
sculptor, when he placed the statue In
210 cases aboard the French warship
Isere In April, 1885.
The work of installing the flood light
ing apparatus Is now completed. Elec-
trical engineers have stretched trans-
mission cable from the New Jersey
shore to Bedloe's island, which will
carry current to light up the hundreds
OF great refectors required to evenly
illuminate all sides OF the immense
statue and its base, which covers near
ly an acre of ground.
1t was planned to have President
Wilson touch the button. Members
Of the cabinet, governors, distinguish
ed members of the diplomatic corps
and noted civil and Industrial men
promised to be present, Ex-senator
Chauncey M. Depew who, with Presi.
dent Grover Cleveland, attended the
unveiling thirty years ago, was to
make one of the addresses of the even
ing. The entire Atlantic fleet In New
York harbor on that night was sched-
uled TO participate.
The statue weighs 100000 pounds or
225 tons. The bronze alone weighs
100000 pounds. Forty persons can
stand comfortably inside the head. The
torch VIII mold twelve persons.
The immensity OF the lighting prob
lem may be appreciated only by close
view of the statue, the dimensions of
which are:
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-12-05
Cretonne Supreme

Never a fabric so adaptable for use in
making dainty Gift Things. The commonest ar
ticle set off by Cretonne part decoration be-
comes at once desirable gift.
CRETONNE COVERED Round
square, oblong; made of wood and tin for hun
dreds of uses, 25c, 50c 75c, 81 90 and $3.50
TRAYS-Glass bottom covered with Cretonne
Soc
WORK BAGS AND BOXES = Of Cretonne
SOC and $100.
Cretonne decorated Glass Vases SOC
CLOTHES HANGERS in Cretonne cases, for
travellers, 39c and soc.
CLOTHES LINE SETS-A distinct novelty 25c
SANITARY DUST SETS Cretonne bag, SOC
DOLLY CASES AND ROLLS 800 SOC and 89c
These not all by any means. Just few to
whet your appetite.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-12-05
What's New in Handkerchiefs

When in doubt-give handkerchief Ring
waits has always been, and still is, the supreme
Handkerchief Store. These are hard to get novel
ties even in this common item. We have them.
HANDKERCHIEF CENTERS-9 10 and II in,
15c.
Ladies imported Pointe Venise Handkerchiefs,
25c to $1.00
Ladies' Madeira Lace Trimmed Handkerchiefs,
SOC to $1.00.
Ladies' Madeira Lace Trimmed Glove Handker-
chiefs, 25c
Ladies' Armenian Lace Trimmed Handkerchiefs,
SOC to $1.00.
Ladies' TISSUE guaranteed color, Handkerchiefs,
25c.
Ladies' Silk Hhndkerchiefs, white and colors, 25c
to $1.00
Mems colored Initial Handkerchiefs, all linen 15c
and 25c.
Mems white Initial Handkerchiefs, all linen, 15c
and 25c.
Chdrens boxed Handkerchiefs, 15c box.
Chdrens linen Handkerchiefs, special Xmas
number 15c.
Here a linen Handkerchief can be had from SC to
81 80 to suit the purchaser.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-12-05
Chests of Fragrant Cedar

Beautiful pieces of furniture well a safe place
to store Furs and Woolens. All have patent
lock corners and are absolutely tight.
Chests from As in. to "a in long in natural and ma
hogany fnish-some copper trimmed Some
made in the new settee shape. The most de-
sirabe of gifts. 1915 to $25.00.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-12-05


Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Alsdorf Of
North Sandusky street went to Co
lumbus Saturday to spend several
days.
Mrs. r. T. Bennett returned to her
home in Centerburg Saturday after
spending several days in Frederick
town with friends and relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph b. Morton Of
Mt Vernon, Mr.. and Mrs. John b.
Morton of Columbus, Mr.. and Mrs.
George S. Harter of Mt. Vernon and
Mr.. George A. Harter of Akron, are
spending the Thanksgiving season
the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Lowell
Harter, Worley avenue, n. W.-Can-
ton News.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-12-05
PUT BOYCOTT ON EGGS

GAINESVILLE, Dec. 2-After boycotting
Thanksgiving turkeys and forcing the
price from 40 cents to 25 cents a
pound, GAINESVILLE people inaugurated
boycott on eggs. Today the egg
quotations were 20 cents to 30 cents.
They had been 40 cents to 45 cents.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-12-05
A New Velvet Bag

or silk one. They can't be too fancy to be the
right thing. All with draw strings and oma-
mented with steel embroidery. They're the
fad just now and Ringwalts show an attrac-
tive line. Furnished with mirrors, and some
with card cases too-$1 90 to 5000
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-12-05

Mrs. Clyde Winland of this city IS
spending the day in Newark.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-12-05
Gift Seekers Column

Navajo Blanket, $3.50. Nov. Clothes Line, Soc
Shaving Set, Soc Felt Tea Pot Holders,
Coin Purse Soc SOC.
Jap Waste Basket, 81. Shoe Polisher, 29c
Silk Vanity Box Soc Mahogany Rose Vase,
Smelling Salts Bottle SOC.
Soc. Sweetorass BOTTOMS
Perfume Ball, soc. 15c to 25c.
Rouge Box SOC. Double-end Darers, 19c
Silk Sinners SOC. Chiffon Guest Bags SOC
Lace Cake Cover, $500. Silk Vanity Case 25c
Baby Fixings
What's Christmas without baby to buy for?
Things for their comfort and pleasure.
BED TIME DOLLS-Sure to go straight to their
owners heart, 75c and SOC.
JAP DOLL SETS-A mine of pleasure, 25c.
BUBBLE PIPES-15c
Dainty Sets Of BABY PINS, boxed, 25c.
1v>11n poorrrc, CUDDLEDOWN SETS
I'M D0o i4i"' The real new thing. A
KNIT SACQUES blanket, bath robe and
KN1T EccTNcS a pair of slippers all to
i''D match-dainty and CO.
KNIT SWEATERS zy-$2.00.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-12-05

were asked to speak by Mr.. Cunliffe,
the history teacher.
%
Miss Smith, the sixth grade teach
er at the west end. has resigned her
position because her health viii not
permit her to carry the work.
The first social affair OF the Athen-
aeum was given at the home OF Miss
Mary Crider in the form OF a costume
party last Wednesday evening. Some
of the pranks played on the new mem
bers were great and fun prevailed.
The test, which is being made at
the First ward, is still in operation
but it is still too soon to tell whether
it is satisfactory. But so far, 1t is
proving very satisfactory and the
children like It,
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-12-05

Hugh McLarnan of '16, Dulcie
Hayes Jacobs of 16, Lee Wright of
16, Ross Youst of 16, Russell Thrail-
kill Of IA, and Walter SaDp of II,
visited school last Wednesday.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-12-05

The House of Representatives held
q meeting last Wednesday, AT this
meeting they elected officers. They
me Paul Lord. speaker; William
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-12-05

Mr. Cunliffe, member of the fac
ulty, went to his home in Detroit to
spend Thanksgiving. Mr.. Hendrix,
who is also a member OF the facnl'::',
spent Thanksgiving at his home in
Lewisburg. o. Miss Witherow spent
Thanksgiving with number Of
friends.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-12-05
KNIT BOOTEES
KNIT SACQUES
KNIT LEGGINGS
KNIT SWEATERS

The Newest Sweet
Grass Things
Dainty Work Baskets, SOC.
Silk Top Work Bags, 25c.
Pin Cushions, SOC.
Bottoms, in several sizes,
15c, 19c and 25c.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-12-05

Wyncoop, clerk; Claude Green, as
sistant clerk; Clyde Wyker, sergeant
alarms.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-12-05

Clyde Johnson, who graduated from
The Washington times., 1916-09-04
DEPT. OF COMMERCE
ANNOUNCES CHANGES
Promotions, Transfers, and Ap-
pointments Given Out.

The Department of Commerce has an
nounced the following changes In its
personnel
In the Bureau Of Foreign and Do
nestle Commerce. Jay l.. Fitzgerald,
chief Of division. has ben promoted from
$1,000 to $500. and Edward J. Breyere,
clerk. has been promted from 500 to
$1,000
In the office Of the Secretary. James
b. Harrison has been transferred from
the Department Of Interior as laborer at
In the Bureau of the Census, William
III. Davis has received probational ap-
pointment as chief statistician at 5000
l.eRoy Neal has been transferred from
the Postoffice Department as clerk at
In the Bureau of Standards the fol-
lowing promotions have. been made
Harold L. VanKouren. assistant physi-
clst. from sl4OO to $1,000; Clifford w.
Shippee. assistant inspector of weights
and measures. from $1,000 to $l.4OOO :
Benjamin c. Cruickshanks, laboratory
assistant. from $500 to 81, 900 Kennith d.
Rauson. aid. from $500 to s72O. The fol-
lowing new appointments have been
tory assistant, at 5000; George A. Pat
rick. as aid. at $500; Leopold Weichaler.
rs laboratory assistant, at 1900; Murty
Esan. skilled laborer. at $72O; Lester w.
trand, as laboratory assistant, at
Sl.200; Alfred +. Hanson, as assistant
Inspector of weights and mea sures. at
Sl.D0: John r. Craven, as skilled In :
horer. at S20, and Daniel Murphy, as
junior laboratory helper. at $40
The Washington times., 1916-09-04

JIMMY was sitting In the front seat
beside the driver. while Uncle
- Harry and Mary and Joe occupied
the back seat. The big automo-
bile was travelling fast enough to give
them a good breeze, but not too fast
Tor them to enjoy the wonderful seem
cry. After a while Mary turned to
Uncle Harry and said:
weren't those little chicks funny lit
tie things?"
The party had stopped at house sew
eral miles back to 'nample" the fine
spring water that the chauffeur had
told them they might have for the ask
In. 1t was there they had seen the
new brood Of chicks-just Matched that
morning.
Yes. they were funny" said Uncle
Harry. smiling as he recalled the fuzzy
little creatures. Then tapping Jimmy
on the shoulder to attract his attention,
Uncle Harry said to his three compan-
Youngest living things in the world
they were born Just this morning. In a
little while we will zee the Oldest livins
thing In the world"
How old, Uncle Harry" asked Joe.
More than 1000 years old. without
any question, and some people say. more
nearly 1000 than 1000"
You don't mean years. do your"
asked Mary: you're joking with us,
aren't your?
Yes. years-4,0OO years, and still liv-
tng!' said Uncle Harry.
The little party had been so inter-
ested In their discussion they had not
noticed that the auto was drawing
near to great woodland. And before
they realized II, the car had stopped
and the chauffeur was saying: I'VE
way"
Ten minutes later they found them
selves standing before the biggest
tree any one of them had ever seen.
Exclamations of surprise and amaze
ment came SO fast from Mary, Jimmy
and Joe that Uncle Harry could hard
ly tell what any one of them was
saying.
"Oh! shouted Jimmy, II almost
twisted my head on trying to sec to
The Washington times., 1916-09-04
CONGRESS EXODUS
BEGUN IN EARNEST
Members Arc Leaving the capI.
tai In Droyes to Mend
Political Fences.

Trains that will pot stop on q rail-
road strike order are carrying home
today dozens of members of ConGross
who have said farewell to the Ma
tional Capital until after the No
vember elections.
AS soon as the eight hour bill was
signed members of the Senate and
House. and particularly legislators OF
the lower chamber, hurrisdly Gather-
ed up railway time tables and suit
cases and prepared for the exodus.
Their voices will sound on the poiiti-
cal highways until election day and
their bslated appearance on political
battle grounds will add to the xest Of
the campaign.
The House was far short of q quo
rum today, although the lower cham
Der met to clean UP odds and ends.
IL probably will be impossible to keep
a quorum in the Senate by the end Of
the week and plans are for an ad-
Journment by Thursday.
The exodus OF House members be-
gan Saturday night and yesterday y
practically every train carried mem
bers who were Fastening back to
their districts to repair political
fences. others left today. the as
sumption being that no quorum will
be needed for a conference report on
the revenue bill.
The Washington times., 1916-09-04
EMBARGO ON RELIEF
MEDICINE is LIFTED
Supplies for Sufferers in Palestine
Allowed to Enter.

The embargo on certain medicines
shipped to sufferers in Palestine by the
joint committee on Funds, for the Jew
sh War Sufferers. according to infor-
nation received by Albert Lucas. secre-
tary OF the organization. has been lifted.
and the medicines will be allowed to
proceed to Palestine without further in
terruption.
on February 2s last. the joint commit
tee eof distribution purchased 81, 900
worth OF medicines for the "Bikur
Cholim." the "Mishgab Ladoch." and
other hospitals in Palestine. The drugs
have remained in the hands of the
United States consul at Alexandria up
to this time.
The consul at Alexandria. 1t Is said.
has recently received communication
from French Ambassador Jean }
Jusserand, which states that his gov
ernment has decided to make an ex-
ception Of its absolute rule and allow
the medicines to proceed to their des-
tinations in Palestine.
The Washington times., 1916-09-04

Passengers. and especially suburb
antics. Are interesting themselves In
tho question as to whether "a seat
for every passenger during the non-rush
hours. and for every passenger during
the rush hours seven square feet of
space" will mean longer waits for cars.
William NICK. Clayton. chairman OF
the Public Utilities Commission of the
Federation Of Citizens Associations has
standard. which he will present to the
commission. Mr.. Clayton said today
that his investigation so far has led
to the impression that the changes
would retard rather than improve the
service.
Tho commission Is desirous of obtain
Ing a full expression Of public opinion
at the hearing. A large attendance OF
strap hangers is expected.
The Washington times., 1916-09-04
CANADIAN BREEZES
BRING COOL WAVE
Mercury Down to 50 on Coldest
Night in Months.

with an occasional yellow leaf noat-
ing down from the trees. a clear blue
sky overhead. and a faint suggestion
Of old Jack Frost in the atmosphere.
Washington today Is experiencing the
first touch Of autumn. and men are be-
ginning to think Of felt hats and gloves.
and women OF warm shawls and other
comforting wraps.
For. riding on the wings OF north
west breeze. millions and millions Of
cubic feet OF cool air came rushing into
Washington late yesterday and last night
from away up In Canada and caused the
mercury to take a decided tumble from
the summer temperature Of a few days
ago.
At o'clock yesterday afternoon a
temperature OF 81 was recorded at the
Weather Bureau. and by o'clock this
morning the mercury had shrunk still
further down In the tube. as IL trying
to escape from the cold. and registered
an even So
This makes the coldest night since
away back last spring. and was re-
sponsible for the unearthing OF numer-
ous blankets early this morning.
But II will begin to grow warmer this
afternoon. the weather man promises,
although no real hot wave Ia In sight.
Fair weather will continue today and
tomorrow. II Is stated.
The Washington times., 1916-09-04
Perkins and Cortelyou
Called on CorOner's Jury

NEW YORK, Sept. "A panel of
forty Jurors, including George w.
Perkins and George b. Cortelyou. has
been drawn for the inquest on We'd
nesday in the death OF two brick
layers In the recent collapse OF a Ave-
Marion avenue and 189th street, The
Bronx
Coroner william ]. Flynn said that
every phase OF the building collapse.
a result of which six persons are
charged with manslaughter. will be
looked into.
Testimony will be given by members
OF the Municipal Civil Service Com
mission. The coroner Is curious to
learn what kind OF men the iron In
spectors, whose salary is only $1,000 q
year, are, and how extensive Is their
technical knowledge. A reorganiza-
ton of the Bronx Building Depart
ment Is expected soon.
The Washington times., 1916-09-04
CAMPAIGN ON FOR
GONZAGA RECRUITS
Alumni Committee at Work tc
Boost College Rolls.

A recruiting campaign for new stu
dents for Gonzaga College. l street
between North Capitol and First
streets northwest. will be conducted
all this week by a special committee
OF the alumni association OF the in
stitution.
The results OF the weeks work will
be gone over by the committee at a
meeting OF the committee at the col
lege Friday night.
x free schoiarshfp to the college
will be awarded the winner OF a COM
petitive examination to be held at the
The examination is open 10 all grad
yates Of the eighth grade Of any ac-
credited grammar school. The college
will open next Monday.
The Washington times., 1916-09-04
BIG GAIN SHOWN IN
PHILIPPINE TRADE
Exports of SCI, ,464,O3l Largest in
History Of Islands.

A remarkable gain in Philippine
reau of Industrial affairs OF the War
Department covering exports and i'm
ports OF the islands for the fiscal year
ending June 80, last.
the largest in the history OF tho Is
lands and exceed those OF 1915 by
more than ten and a half million
dollars. Sugar shipments were valued
at S17,203,318. an Increase OF $780,
561. and hemp at $24,575,30O or 35,-
105.658 over the preceding year.
Import conditions also show i'm
provement oSer depression coincide ent
with the outbreak OF war. The i'm
port total or $4S,s7S.O00 was still be-
half larger than the 1915 figures,
American goods constituted 50 per
cent of the total volume of Imports
for the year