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Evening journal., 1916-03-23

the handicap which the legislation
would constitute. the Pacific Mail
Steamship Company made arrange
ments. even before the Seamen's Act
became effective, to dispose OF. all its
bottoms in the trans-Pacifc trade,
with the result that the carrying busi-
ness on the worlds greatest ocean has
been turned over almost altogether to
the japanese. The vote in favor of
suspending this provision was SAG TO
Is. The proposal for a Federal Ship
ping Board was favored by a vote Of
500 to 81.
The upbuilding OF the overseas mer-
camille marine which the United
States so urgently needs is obviously a
business proposition, pure and simple.
Such being the case, it ought to be
no less obvious that, in dealing with
1t, the sound, practical business judg-
ment OF the country. as represented
and expressed by the various business
organizations in different parts Of
the land, is more to be trusted than
the amateur notions of theorists who
are altogether lacking in practical
knowledge Of the subject, or of time
serving politicians who have political
axes to grind. The business judg-
ment Of the country. as clearly indi-
Gated by the results of the referen-
dunn under discussion. is that GER
tain provisions of the Seamen's We'll
fare Act. which would be more ap-
propriately entitled IAN Act to Drive
the American Merchant Flag off the
High Seas" should be suspended or
repealed, and that a Federal Ship
ping Board, composed of experts in
the shipping business, should be Gre
ated to prepare and submit to Con-
gress a measure embodying such
changes in our navigation laws as
will best meet the needs Of American
overseas shipping and best promote
American trade. Better still, as the
New York Journal of Commerce sug-
gests, would it be to suspend the La
Follette-Furuseth Seamens Act in its
entirety. until such a Board had been
created and sumbitted its recommen-
dations. This would. OF course, in
volve some considerable delay in get
ting results, but it would ensure the
right kind of results when they did
come. No results at all would be bet
ter than those which the present law
is already producing and which are
certain to prove more and more in
furious if the existing legislation is
kept in force.
Evening journal., 1916-03-23
TAGcART'S ELECTION.

TTNHB selection by Governor Ralston, OF Indiana.
L OF Thomas Taggart to fill tho vacancy in the
United States Senate caused by the death of Senator
Shyey causes surprise. His action predicted
within few hours Of Mr. shively's death.
Mr.. Taggart is Democratic national committeeman
from Indiana and at time as national chairman
led the Democracy 10 humiliating defeat His ap-
poniment Senator insisted upon, it is said
by the Indiana Democratic machine
Taggart is a machine politician His record is also
unenviable in certain other respects. It is surmsed,
however that Governor Raston so beholden TO
the machine for past fayors that he could not safely
refuse its demand that tho French Lick Springs boss
be projected into the Senate. There are many evil
dences that the Governors action does not meet nth
public approval
Evening journal., 1916-03-23
SEEKS Information
FROM Local concern
Congress Wants TO Know
Capacity OF H. & H. Corpor-
alton For War Ships

The Harlan and Hollingsworth Cor
poration Of this city, las received an
inquiry from the House Committee on
Naval Affairs, asking if the concern
is in a position to build battleships
and battle cruisers from 500 to 900
feet long. scout cruisers $50 feet long
and destroyers 3l5 feet long. lnfor-
nation is also requested as to how
many such craft the corporation could
build and the length of time they
would require for building. The COM
mittee is seeking this information to
gan light on how the forthcoming
naval program can be carried out.
The list Of questions asked the To-
cal corporation by the committee fol-
lows:
1. Considering the state of the la.
Dor and material market, how many
ships can you lay down in six months
?. Putting aside private contracts,
how many of these ships could you
lay down in six months?
3. How and in what respects can
you enlarge your present facilities?
4. What is the maximum number
Of any single type mentioned that
you could lay down in six months?
What is the maximum with your plant
enlarged to fullest capacity?
8. Considering your private con-
tracts. how soon can you lay down any
Of the above types?
6. Give any further information you
desire.
The committee has also called upon
the marine companies to furnish in
formation on these subjects:
Cost per ton of the 20" type Of
submarines.
Cost per ton OF the III" type.
Normal time required to deliver
boats of both types.
Shortest possible time for delivery
and the additional cost thereof.
Annual capacity of yards for the
90" and "H'' types.
Can you suggest any methods OF
construction that will facilitate the
construction of submarines without
detracting from their efficiency?
How long will It require to deliver
S00-ton submarines?
Any further information about your
ability to construct S00-ton subma
riles.
Evening journal., 1916-03-23
The Business Judgment of The
Country on Business Proposition
From The Norfolk virginian-PiIot.)

The Chamber of Commerce of the
United States has recently completed
referendum regarding the suspen-
sion or repeal OF certain provisions Of
the La Follette-Furuseth Seamen's
Act. the results of which leave no
room for rational doubt as to how
the business sentiment Of the country
stands on the provisions in question.
Returns. we are told, were received
from three hundred and eleven com
mercial organizations rated as mem
bers of the Chamber and represent
ing practically every section Of the
Union. the votes OF these organiza-
tions being proportioned to members
and ranging from one to nine for the
separate bodies. An aggregate of
nearly nine hundred was reported on
each proposition.
The provisions included in the ref
erendum were those requiring pay
ment of half the wages due seamen
on the arrival of q vessel at a United
States port, regardless Of whether
such vessel is American or foreign,
and making il mandatory that sew
enty-fve per cent Of crews shall be
NbA' W hiluNA nNduu ali OIutIb ElNtu
in the English language. The various
trade organizations holding member
ships in the Chamber were also asked
to pass upon the proposal for a Fed
eral Shipping Board. which shall
recommend needed changes in the
laws relating to the construction Of
vessels, the manning Of those in op-
GRAFTON, the comfort and welfare Of
crews, and all such like. and which
shall have a general supervision Of
shipping interests on behalf OF the
Government.
The objection TO the first provision
is that if a foreign vessel should fail to
comply with its requirements the
seamen sould be at liberty to leave
the ship and could collect full wages.
It's tendency. under normal conditions
in the shipping world, is bound to be,
in greater or less degree, to encour-
age desertions at American ports, and
so to iniure American trade by caus-
ing foreign vessels to fight shy Of
our shores. The vote in favor Of re-
moving or suspending this provision
was S74 to O.
The second requirement is not only
calculated to take American vessels
out of the Oriental trade but has al
ready effected that result to an extent
which leaves no room for doubt as
to its destructive character Realizing
Evening journal., 1916-03-23
Jump from Bed
in Morning and
Drink Hot Water
Tells why everyone should drink
hot watdr each morning
before breakfast.

Why is man and woman. half the
time, feeling nervous, despondent.
worried; some days headachy. duh
and unstrung; some days really inca
pacitated by illness.
II we all would practice insidebath-
ing, what a gratifying change would
take place. Instead of thousands OF
half-silk, anaemic-loOking souls with
pasty muddy compleXions. we should
see crowds of happy, healthy. rosy
checked people everywhere. The rea--
son is that the human system does
not rid itself each day of all the waste
which it accumulates under our pres
ent mode of living. For ever ounce
of food and drink taken into the sys-
tenn, nearly an ounce of waste mate
rial must be carried out, else it fer
ments and forms ptomaine-like poi.
sons which are absorbed into the
blood.
Just as necessary as it is to clean
the ashes from the furnace each day,
before the fire will burn bright and
hot, so we must each morning clear
the inside organs of the previous days
accumulation of indigestible waste
and body toxins. Men and women,
whether sick or well, are advised 10
drink each morning, before break
fast, a glass of real hot water with a
teaspoonful of limestone phosphate in
it. as a harmless means of washing
out of the stomach, liver, kidneys and
bowels the indigestible material,
waste, sour bile and toxins; thus
cleansing, sweetening and purifying
the entire alimentary canal before
putting more food into the stomach.
Millions OF people who had their
turn at constipation, bilious attacks,
acid stomach, nervous DAYS and sleep
less nights have become real cranks
about the morning inside-bath. A
quarter pound of limestone phosphate
will not cost much at the drug store,
but is sufficient to demonstrate to
anyone. its cleansing, sweetening and
freshening effect upon the system.
Evening journal., 1916-03-23
THURSDAY, MARCH %, 1916.
GENERAL WILSON'S HAPPY SUGGESTION.

VXTE think that Wilmingtonans generally are pleased
w TO learn that the Delaware Historical Society
az the instance Of General James H. Wilson and others
has decided to ascertain whether it will be feasible to
acquire the old City Hail. make it reproof and it
Tor Historical Museum and headquarters for the
society
Tho people OF our city TO having the old
building scrapped. They feel that. next to Old Swedes
Church, It is the most historic building in Whining
ton and we'll worthy Of preservation They also hold
10 the opinion. rule, that the great mass Of
the history Of city centers in that venerable old
pile. there is no available building that would serve
htngly a historical museum No building
that could be erected for that purpose would appeal
strongly TO public imagination as would the pres
ont seat OF city government after It has ceased
TO les function City Hall. II would make
splendid and central setting for historical ex-
hibts and every year would add to its sentimental
value link between the present and the past
The hreproohng OF such structure without impair
ing It's exterior appearance should not present i'm
surmountahle architectural difficulties il the enter
prise be backed by any earnest desire to do com
mendabe piece Of preservative work.
We congratulate General Wilson upou his happy
suggestion and the society upon the friendly and
practical way in which il has received IL.
Evening journal., 1916-03-23
As rn mn HnN. THnMAs nRAAK.

I + Tom Draak, the Belgian wrestling champion, will
ice his head and get some bystander TO hold his
temper while he is on the local mat, he will stand
higher in the respect Of Wilmngtonians, who like
clean athletic sport
The trouble with him seems to be that at the most
critical stage OF a bout he is obsessed with the hau-
cination that he is engaged in slugging match in
stead Of wrestling match and that he conducts him
self accordingly
If the management which is endeayoring to give
clean sport. would hire Jess Willard or Tommy
Moran to wrestle bout with him, incline to the
opinion that it would him of that haucination
or put him out Of the wrestling game for several
weeks to
Too much Draakism injected into wrestling cannot
fail 20 hurt the game in local estimation. What
Wlmingtonans want is clean wrestling. That
was shown clearly by the enthusiastic reception that
was accorded to Lewis and Roller when they met
in The Playhouse with such disastrous results to
Roller after he had made splendid fight for su-
premacy.
Rough sport and rough house will not go in Will
mington II persisted in, they will kill the wrestling
game
Evening journal., 1916-03-23
SPIRIT OF THE
DELMARVIA PRESS
ABOUT TELEPHONES.
From the Seaford Tribune.

From the Seaford Tribune.
The telephone directories for Feb
ruary are now among the subscribers
to the service.
Subscribers to telephones who live
in this and adjoining communities,
can but look through the list of sub
scribers with interest.
The new directory shows that the
subscribers to telephone service in
Seaford can take down his receiver
and talk to 905 other subscribers with
out paying toll charges. The new
directory shows that there are now
in Seaford. Laurel and Bridgeville. 9O7
telephones.
Laurel, with a population of 2t66.
mas 335 telephones. Seaford, with 21OS
residents. has 36S. and Bridgeville.
with its population of 936 uses 1856 tel
ephones. Il is somewhat interesting.
to the Seaford resident, to note that
Seaford leads with the numbeh of tele-
phones. although it is not the largest
town OF the three named. It is further
observed that since the last directory
was issued in October. nine tele-
phones have been added to the Sea
ford list. seven to the Laurel list and
that four have been removed from the
homes of patrons at Bridgeville.
This study of figures brings 10
light most interesting fact and
speaks most favorably for the thrift,
business sense and the up-to-date
methods followed in this community.
1t shows that in those towns having
a population totaling 5210 there are
9Ol telephones, or nearly one tele-
phone to every five persons. 1t is
doubtful if there is another section in
Delaware which can show an equal
number of telephones for the same
number of persons. The last report
of the American Telephone and Tele-
graph Company shows that there are
now in this country 9151,221 tele-
phones. or about one telephone to
every eleven persons. The people OF
this vicinity need not feel that they
are in any way behind time in this re-
sDect.
OF course many of these telephones
are in the homes of our farmer
friends. But these farmer folk are OF
us. and we are glad that when we de-
sire to speak to one of them we mere
ly need to call his number in the
mouth piece of the telephone. This
condition shows that our farmer
friend. as we'll as our business man
Of the town, is realizing the import
ance of time saving and of value oi
wasted moments.
Evening journal., 1916-03-23
WAX AND THE MERCHANT MARINE.

CTATIsTICs compiled and just made public show
~ that more than 1000 merchant vessels have been
destroyed captured nterned result OF the En-
ropean war. In view of the submarine activity of the
Germans. public doubtless will be surprised to
know that Germany heads the list Of losers with 600
vessels sunk captured detained The British loss
has 500 ships, OF which 225 were sunk by sub
marines The losses OF Great Britains allies aggre-
gate l67 ships while those Of Germany's allies total
2O4 ships
In other words tonnage aggregatng almost 40OO'-
600 has been removed from the worlds carrying trade
Those are stupendous figures. They are being en-
larged every day by naval activity in European wa
ters Never before in the history of the world has
there been such terrible destruction of merchant ships
OF begerent and neutral nations such disturbance
Of deep-sea coastwise traffic.
Evening journal., 1916-03-23
Nor POOLING LITTLE HOLLAND.

TITLE Holland is brstling with indignation be-
II cause OF the sinking Of the Dutch liner Tu-
bantia While the Germans, with characteristic en-
terprise, deny that the liner sunk by German
submarine and would like the world to believe the
Destruction was wrought by English submarine or
mine the Dutch make it clear that they take no stock
in such stories.
In fact the Dutch press after denouncng the tor
pedoing of the Tubantia suggests that the United
States Holland. Argentina, Brazil Chile, Sweden Nor
way and Denmark bring joint diplomatic pressure on
Germany to convince her that the present method of
submarine warfare must be abandoned That does not
indicate that the Dutch suspect either British sub
marine or mine
Evening journal., 1916-03-23
With The Paragraphers

The fact that some rain must fall into each life is
mighty small consolation when you are caught out
in downpour without an umbrella.-Macon CGal
News.
But il tho West Virginia Supreme Court judges de-
eide it's a crime TO dig potatoes Sunday we hope
they make IL include snow shoveng.-Cleveland
Leader
recent New York story tells OF Greek mother
and daughter who landed at Ellis Island, and when
the immigration officers asked them whether they had
any money, they were astonished to the
innooently produce $4,000 from the front of their
dresses Major Beck Of Holton, says S26yOO0 in gold
Star.
Evening journal., 1916-03-23

Every day has increased the precarousness OF the
position Of Emperor Yuan Shi Kai, betrayer of the
Chinese Republic and usuper Of the Chinese throne.
who has just announced restoration OF the Chinese
republic. with himself president Disanection was
growing all sides and from prominent sources
he had received pointed intimation that If he de-
sired to escape the extreme penalty for his act OF
betrayal it would be well for him TO abdicate the
throne and seek safety in flight He is doing his ut
most 10 hold his friends in line conciliae
his enemies but uncensored advices from Shanghai
and other places indicate that he is meeting with in
different In fact many persons doubt that
his eleventh-hour renunciaon OF the royal title will
save him from his enemies
Evening journal., 1916-03-23

The American public should not take too seriously
the immediate peace in sight" message sent to Gal
weston shipping firm by London shipping firm in
connection with the cancellation OF certain ship char
tors. While peace must come ultimately and while 1t
is recognized generally that Germanys dream of world
domination has been shattered beyond repair there is
nothing on any Of the war fronts except possibly the
Turkish one to indicate that the Teutonc alliance is
yet ready to abandon its hopeless fight and to obtain
from the Quadruple Entente the best terms possible
Evening journal., 1916-03-23

Democratic advocacy Of a government-owned and
governmentoperated armor plate plant is in line with
the general Democratic policy TO spare no effort to
niure the economic and other interests Of the United
States. Such a plant would become a feeding place
for political henchmen centre OF official corruption
and hot-bed Of industrial inefficiency The Repub-
can minority in Congress is wise in putting itself
fairly and squarey on record being opposed TO
such an unwse measure.
Evening journal., 1916-03-23

Someone told Eastern Shore that kerosene
was good gargle for throat He tried it, If
he had stopped at that everything would have been
we'll Unfortunately, after he through with the
garge leaned stove and spa the oil into the
FIRE There was an immediate bareback that set his
clothes fire. burned Off his moustache and singed his
face severely. His experience should warning
others who believe in the potency Of as
gargle but who perhaps have given the other end
OF the question sufficient thought.
Evening journal., 1916-03-23
GEMS OF THOUGHT

Nothing can allay tho rags OF biting envy.-clau-
dianus.
secret at home is like rocks under tide.-Mrs.
Mulock.
Men are never good or so bad as their opinions
Macintosh.
Death has nothing terrible which life has not made
so.-Edwards. ~
.--.-.-.
In life there are meetings which seem like a fate
Owen Meredith.
-.
He who lives without committing any folly ia not
wise as he thinks.-La Rochefouoauld
Evening journal., 1916-03-23

Catholics the world over regret the death Of Cardi-
nal Jerome Mari Gott, Prefect Of the Propaganda
It was not until eleven years ago that he was made
cardinal, but prior to that time he had figured con-
spicuously in ecclesiastical work and regarded as
one OF the worlds leading Catholics Following his
elevation to the cardinalate and his assumption Of
the duties OF Prefect he distinguished himself by the
tact, intelligence and industry with which he dis
charged the duties of the exalted Office.
Evening journal., 1916-03-23

We notice that almost half OF the s1.OOOOOO pledged
by the Episcopal Diocese of Pennsylvania to the S5-
100000 general pension fund has been raised by the
Church Pension Fund Committee It is expected con-
hdenty that the remainder will be contributed within
few months. In this connection IL is we'll TO re-
member that Delaware Epscopalians also have duty
to perform in this pension matter and that the pre-
lminary steps looking TO the performance Of that
iuiy already have been taken.
Evening journal., 1916-03-23
sGOING DOWN HnL.r

ThoMAs A. EDISON is universally recognized as
one OF the worlds most practical purposeful and
ViouueuFe men, Just prior TO his departure on a
~ell-earned vacation he was asked what he tbougbt
,l INC European war and its outcome His reply was
.nat Germany, some time ago. reached the height Of
MS military and naval poentialty and that since then
has been going down hill
As Mr. Edison views IT, the Teutonic alliance is fac
ng inevitable defeat. That may not be pleasant read
ing % German sympathizers, but it voices the con.
census Of American opinion
Evening journal., 1916-03-23
soTH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY.

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL
BRIDGEVILLE, March 23.-Air and
Mrs. Charles r. Lewis entertained the
immediate members of their family at a
turkey dinner on Tuesday, the occasion
being the fiftieth anniversary of their
marriage. Mr.. Lewis is y years of age
and served in the Civil war.
Evening journal., 1916-03-23
EPWORTH LEAGUE
UNION MEETING.

AT the meeting of the Epworth
League Union, which is to he held in
Brandywine NJ E. Church this evening.
officers will be elected for the ensuing
year. An interesting program has
been arranged. with each league Of the
union furnishing a number on the
program. The president of the union
is N. c. Armstrong. and Mrs. w. C.
Bicking is secretary.
Evening journal., 1916-03-23

General carranza is perfectly willing TO co-operato
with the United States in dsposing Of villa He
makes it clear. however that while doing so he wishes
to retain the confidence and respect of the Mexican
people. Thus for he has acquitted himself well in
that respect is evidenced by the attitude of the
great OF the Mexicans toward the American ex-
peditionary force and his cooperation with it,
Evening journal., 1916-03-23

When AL Jennings former highwsyman and erst-
while evangelist Brothers and ssters-We will
take up a collection for my benefit" il will be
the most natural th1e the world for his hearers to
shell out with ala4ity.
Evening journal., 1916-03-23

The Association OF
American Advortls.
I'm The Association Of Amer I All the great ndver,
feINal lean Advertisers has tisers
WRW amined and certified to I try. The Assoeis.
shs circulation Of this pub I uon endorses oniy
Iieaton. The figures of circulation mt 10 r. .Ssmps.
oontained in the Assocations tion at any moment
port only guaranteed. and positive proof
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this
The Clayton citizen. [volume] (Clayton, Union County, N.M.) 1906-19??, 1916-08-03
mo- INFORM THE PUBLIC

After reading the last issue of =
the Clayton News l feel disposed
to rise up in meetin" and make
a few remarks.
AS president of the Union County
Teachers Association l wish to say
that l appointed the Resolutions
Committee without any suggestions
from Mr.. Errett whatever. had
not even decided whom l should
select until the moment in which
they were appointed. My main idea
was to have the whole county, in
cluding Clayton, represented. l also
wish to state that l was present,
at the request of the committee
when those resolutions were drawn
up and please note that Mr.. Errett
was not "settin there" as you insin-
uated. And furthermore please note
that all. members, save one, of the
Resolutions Committee are Demo
Gratis.
(Signed)
Mrs. Nell Hauser.