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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-05-16

The most recent reports bic
show that In April, 1916. $50 steel mer-
chant vessels were being built IN Ameri-
can yards. with a gross tonnage OF
1867. $50.
Assistant Secretary OF Comnerc. =
f. sweet has said. The foreign trade
we are getting with little effort "A, the
present time vii, be the suhjec; OF fierce
commercial. a~ntigonism at the end OF the
European WAT. Failure to have "A suff!-
c!eht number of ships under the Amerl-
can nag al that time will be fatal. our
HiaNClal Resources were never in better
shape Tor making foreign Investments ,s-
eential TO the most lucrative trade. With
'He single exception Of shipping present
conditions are most pr0p!tious, The
American people realize as never before
the need of a merchant marine"
| one indication that the American neo.
pie are DIN all that they can 10 estab-
Ilsh a merchant marine Is that in the
hrst three months Of the pres.n, year
american shipyards were ahead of the
British s~hipyards. In that period Amer
ican shipyards launched a total OF l73
merchant vessels having a gross ton
mage OF s+,46+ tons, while British yards
IN the same months. according TO
Lloyd's, launched but s~lxty-nine vessels
OF sO.56l gross tons.
At the same time there were undar
contract on March 81, 1915, In American
sh'pyards t~hirty-One vessels OF between
5000 and 10000 gross tons. as compared
with twcnty-six In British yards. In
American yards there were seventy
seven vessels under contract OF between
5000 and 5000 gross tons, against
eighiy-eight OF the same size in British
yards.
shipping and freight brokers and
agents, as well as sh.powners, say that
this Is the time for the United states to
reestablish her merchant marine. But
these men are not ready To invest their
money in ships which they might have
10 run at "A loss when conditions return
to normal again. The concensus in the
shipping world IL hat this tx what will
happen unless some legislation IL en-
acted to offset the shipping measures
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ft. HItN'tI. I. OWES u.s..
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Nothing 10 Prevent Loss Later.

Congress may see At to consider the
question whether the transfer OF a shin
under the American flag TO an alien
should not he conditioned upon the ap
prevail of the Secretary OF Commerce.
he said. "a general transfer back "a
foreign flags OF ships which have been
admitted TO American registry under the
act of 1914 is possible under the exist
ing law after the close OF the European
war, although not ANTICIPATED"
shipping men are not inclined 10 be-
lieve that such retransfers will he made.
In view of the fact that the foreign ship
ping concerns will have a heavy tax 10
bear as the result Of the enormous war
debts that have been piled I'D by the
nations at war.
Since tho date ~ the issuance Of the
COMMISSIONS Of Nayigation's report tho
number OF vessels transferred from for
eign to American registry has increased
materially. tho last figures showing that
there are some rs such vessels of 6"o =
300 gross tons under tho American flag
As an indication ~ the impetus given
30 sh!pbuilding In this country attention
Is drawn In shipping ~cl-cles 10 the con
dition OF The ~shipyards in tho United
states. There is scarcely a ward that H.
not worklDg a. capacity and numerous
new contracts are being made. In 1915
tho output of American shipyards WAS
l'l1I vessels. with "A gross tonnage of
"25.1"2. as compared with 1.lil yes
sels or 1890 gross tons during the pre-
ccding year.
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Problem with Normal Rates.

Under present conditions. II il ad-
mitted. the American flag is one OF the
best to sail under. but the shipping men
look ahead to the time when the earning
power OF ships will return to normal
the level at which rates stood before the
war--and Fan see no light unless lceis-
lat,on is introduced 10 soften the present
laws and to aid the American merchant
marine.
The following table shows the growth
of tonnage of the leading merchant fleets
OF the world from 1913 10 dnte.
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stronger Men Interested.

Then big business. after carefully
weighing the situation. stepped In and
the first of the big American companies
the American International Corpora
,ion-for the development of the foreign
trade of this country was formed.
II had as its originator Frank A. Van
derlip, president OF the National city
Bank, the biggest national bank in the
country. Mr.. Nander,ip Is chairman OF
its board. Its other officers and directors
ar. the leading ankers and financiers
OF the day.
The American International Corpora
ton soon after IT was Incorporated In
November. 1913, proved that 1t stood for
the development OF the foreign trade OF
his country 10y stepping in when the
Pacific Mail steamship Company with
drew its fleet from the t~ranSpaclftc SER
vice and maintained the American flag
on that sea.
This step was AIKEN in the face OF
the Pacific Mails statement that IL was
impossible. for that company to con-
tinue TO do business proiitably under
the Seanen's act. the step being made
possible by the sudden advance In ocean
freight rates.
Since then II has been reported that
the American International Corporation
through its connections has purchased In
the open market sufficient of the stocks
of the International Mercantile Marine
Company and the United Fruit Company
To insure representation on the boards
of those big shipping concerns. These
reports have not been denied by the
officers Of the corporation m are
credited in Wall Street as being true.
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$3.50 In Daily; special Weekly.
GRAND ATLANTIC

virginia aN.; close 20 leach ana tttructinn.
cap, 600; private baths, running water in
rooms elevator. &c, notable iahI. Amer
plan. oou.let; auto at trains. ". T. SIT "
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FLAG NOW FAST
RETURNS TO WORLDS SEAS
Great Strides Taken Since War in Europe Began to
Build Up American Merchant Marine-High
Ocean Freight Rates Prove Spur to Action.

involved an increase In the investment Of
American capital In maritime ventures.
they represent in all an investment of
s33.392, 1858. but Americans had in
vested ninc-tenths of this capital before
the outbreak of the European war. At
prices current during the year these
ships II purchased would have cost
much more than the amount stated.
War Created Opportunity.
The European war has created an
opportunity for the development Of the
American merchant marine in foreign
trade which this generation at least
IL not likely TO zee repeated. The most
efficient fundamentally for the prosecu-
uon OF that trade are ocean steamers Of
5000 gross tons and upward. Such
ships are economical by comparison with
smaller vessels. and It is by means Of
larger steamers that the great volume
or our bulk exports must be carried
abroad
or the las vessels transferred during
1915 from foreign to American registry,
there were sixty-three different owners.
The Standard oil Company owned
twenty-five. with a gross tonnage Of
l3o.322 tons; the United Fruit Conn
pany came next. owning t~wenty-four
'N'SN'o w ii'ssib kTOSS IONS. Inc
United States Steel Products Company
owned sixteen. with a gross tonnage
OF 4S.211 tons.
Forty-four OF the ships were owned
singly by individuals or CORPORATIONS
According TO the report. a number Of
these vessels were lost during the year,
so that the actual increase in American
shipping was l+3 vessels OF 5i2.9iO gross
tons.
These ships before their transfer 70
the American flag were under the follow
ing registry Nincty-six under the Brit
ish flag 30. German: &. Cuban 6, BEL
gian ;, Mexican !. Runanian .. Nor
wegian I, t~ruguayan. and !. Chilean.
There was also one yacht Of 6O2 gross
tons owned by an American which had
not been documented.
Mr.. Chamberlain recommended that
legislation be enacted by Congress TO
keep under the American flag the ves-
sells transferred from foreign flags.
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Americas bid for a place in tho mar
kets OF the world through the establish
ment Of her own merchant marine has
been heard abroad as well as In this
country. While big steps have been
taken by able men toward the building
UP of American shipping to the point
where 1t can compete with that OF
foreign nations foreign buyers and SELL
ers arc looking OH with interest.
The enormous advance in freight rates
caused by the European wal has pro-
vided the American shipper with a ful-
crum upon which to work In his ehort
to place the American flag In "a stronger
position on the high seas. Had II not
been for the sudden and record breaking
rise la the rates paid for ocean tonnage
plus the far sightedness OF "A large num-
Der of shipping men and II IL
generally admitted. the merchant marine
OF the United states would not have
seen this awakening.
Soon after the war In Europe began
foreign Governments had depleted their
credit balances in this country consider
ably and at the same time had flooded
our markets with enormous orders which
soon engaged our factories to capacity.
Usc for Every Vessel.
This output had TO be transported and
vessels OF all descriptions were pressed
into service. The acute shortage of bot
toms was made more acute by the re-
QUESTIONING Of tonnage under belligerent
Government registry and hip were AT
a premium.
Tramp team of questionable origin
and decidedly more questionable com
dition were snatched up out of their
ordinary sailing lanes and were loaded
with rush order freight for the war
ring nations.
Then came the stories OF obsolete ves-
sells earning their purchase price In a
single voyage. even when that purchase
price had been more than doubled by
the seller.
AT first, when men Dame through the
financial district in this city as well as
In other cities, trying to borrow money
with which to become owners under an
option on three or ;our small steam
ers they were laughed at, and with "A
few exceptions they failed to get the
money. Some of these men left the
financial districts and succeeded in rails
ing the money elsewhere. y few months
later they returned to the men from
whom they had inst tried to borrow and
announced that they had made fortunes.
There were many of these fortunes made
as ocean freight rates wen higher from
day to day.
With the earning power of ocean ves-
sells SO far advanced above the rates
of normal times. shipowuers were able
to meet the costly requirement OF the
seamen's bill n still make money.
Many of these were the small fry"
the men who had put all of their eggs
In one basket and won, on a small scale.
The Home news., 1916-10-13

Mir. J. G. Haralson and son, MT. John Penn, and his cousin, Mir. Abner Hill of Nebo; Ky, were visitors to our city Wednes- day.
 Mrs. H. Y. Swayze of Benton. Miss, who is enroute home from Center Point, Texas, stopped off here Wednesday for a visit to her sister. Mrs. H. D. Swayze, and other relatives.
The Home news., 1916-10-13
Chautauqua Oct. IA to IF. Adv.

Chautauqua Oct. IA to IF. Adv.
 Come to the County Fair Oct. 31. Adv.
 Mir. and Mrs. J. R. Winters and Mesdames Les Hartin and Lorena Rhodes motored to Jones' boro Thursday in the formers Ford. Mrs. Hartin who resides in Jonesboro had been here look ing after her land interests.
The Home news., 1916-10-13
DeView News.

ana are gOOQ TOT noaFC CrOuDio.
 Miss Annie Goad of Fair Oaks is visiting friends and relatives near DeView.
 The ground is very hard and dry, but farmers are sowing wheat and oats.
 MT. Taylor Wright of Boone vile has a position at A. s. Thompson's gin.
 Mrs. V. Capshaw of Memphis is visiting her mother, Mrs. J. Godby of near Boards.
 After a ten days visit to her daughter near Wynne, Mrs. J. s. Haggard returned home Sun- day.
 DeView has a new cotton buy CT, MT. Myric Stark who was paying 1613 cents a pound We'd nesday.
 We are quite sure MT. Jess Brewster and Miss Annie May Brandon had nice drive Sunday evening.
 A. s. Thompson's seed house is full and many tons are on the ground because of the car shortage.
 Mrs. H. M. Albritton and little son, Hubert, of Memphis, are the guests of her father, J. s. Haggard.
 Mesdames o. w. and Jas. Barrentine of McCrory visited their neice, Mrs. Ida Haggard, Tuesday of last week.
 Cotton was selling for 1712 cents at Wynne last week. Guess it was a better grade than we can raise in Woodruff County.
 Mir. Chas. Hickson has moved from DeView to 'Possum Creek and MT. Tom Dougherty has moved into the house vacated by MT. dickson.
 Cotton is about all out here. Local pickers will be compelled to hunt new fields and this is the earliest we have ever seen no cotton to pick in this section. Farmers will have chance to turn under their land when the rains come.
 Say Sand Hill. You will do a kind act if you will inform MT. King that DeView is we'll SUD- piled with cats as a sack full was left at the home of MT. Jake Haggard lately. If he has any hound pups he might leave a few at George Horton's.
The Home news., 1916-10-13
Miss Alexa Whitmire

Miss Aexa Whtmre violinist of brilliant and conspcu ability In her playing there is only umstakabe charm conscientious authoritative power She pianist as we'll charming either instrument versatile performer re derng classical and less pretenous compositions with equal Her pleasing gracious added to her mua qualities her auditors delightful entertainment M musical critics delight in hang her accomplished and hnS ed artist
The Home news., 1916-10-13
Edward Coleman.

To play single band instrument well requires talent To really than something akin genius Edward Coleman excellent performer EVERY band instrument He has director Rev. Meyers piece band mmanue Baptist Church and leader if the orchestra Christ Re formed Episcopal Church. Chicago His soloist with of the greatest bands and kindred organizations this country testify the recognition his skill has from leaders the cal field His remarkable versatility will be shown in the expert playing of popular airs and opeatc selections changing from the antve voiced flute oroarng saxaphone the gentle the shr the martial each instruments best suited the meaning of the of the composition
The Home news., 1916-10-13

Mrs. R. H. Mcdonald and paOy of Weldon are guests of her pa rents, MT. and Mrs. J. W. Wllo' CT.
 Mrs. s. M. Yancey and Dapy returned Thursday from a Vaca' acc tion spent with her parents MI. ,. and Mrs. w. I. Johnston a' Trenton, Tenn. She was acco,n ,, panied home from Memphis " Mrs. z. B. Williams.
The Home news., 1916-10-13

In introducing the Radcliffe Attractions which will appear on the Chautauqua program in this city tomorrow attention should be called the Metropoans composed of Myrta G soprano Edward Coleman musician and Aexa Whtmire vo ns and pianist The members of this artists ession life study and have had opportunities afforded by Americas we'll Euopes greatest schools and music Each member soloist of ability possessing personality displaying individuality and originality that wins audience from the beginning The work of the company high of artistic endeavorhe ideal programs being only best arranged that entertaining well educational
 Miss Myrta Gilkinson
 Miss Myrta Gkinson has and we'll trained soprano voice of wonderful and capable of the difficult ras Grand Opera and equally good in the light dainty bits of literature Beauty winning stage combined with strong personality attributes with which Miss Gikn happily endowed by of which recognized artistic Her powerful yet and beautiful together with clear distinct enuncaton and musical teligence making her singer appreciated by all.
The Home news., 1916-10-13

NORTHERN DISTRICT CIRCUIT COURT-Third Monday in February and August.
 CHANCERY COURT-Second Mon- day in January, May and %' ember. COUNTY COURT-First Monday in January, April, July and October. PROBATE COURT-Fourth Monday in January, April, July and October.
 SOUTHERN DISTRICT CIRCUIT COURT-First Monday in March and September.
 CHANCERY COURT-Third Monday in January, May and r'ember. COUNTY COURT-Second Monday in January, April, July and October PROBATE COURT-First Monday following that of the Northern Dis trict.
The Green Forest tribune., 1916-03-17
GQIvQnized Tubs : 7 5c
 At the Hardware Walker-Buell's
CANDIES! CANDIES!

Best quality, lowest prices, 10 and 15c per pound, at Kohn's Variety Store. 2-1t
The Green Forest tribune., 1916-03-17
Locals, Mostly about People

J. c. Pinkerton Notary Public. The Tribune has a new proof reader this week in the form of Chet Reeves.
 l have a few Oats at Coin, 1 want to sell. w. N. Harding 2t. Call at the Variety Store and get a free" Souvenir St. Pat ricks Shamrock.
 Joe Fancher, candidate for Tax Collector, was shaking hands with old and new friends here Monday of last week.
 Just received, nice lot of Easter post cards, at Kohn's Variety Store.
 For Sale-a power spraying machine, at a bargain, suited for large or small orchard.
 D. U. George, Adm.
 A Home Run" Chancellor biscuits for dinner. Green Forest Mill & Elevator Go.
 For Sale: Two mule colts coming yearlings. Also one two horse wagon. Ed Witmer, Cisco, Ark.
 l have lot of Porto Rico sweet potatoes for sale, at S1. % per bu. they are very fine eating or seed, heavy yielding, and excellent keepers. Call at house in Green Forest, for them. 5ltf. G. J. Patterson.
The Green Forest tribune., 1916-03-17
J. A. Pryor, Notary Public.

J. A. Pryor, Notary Public.
 If you want a new dresser, see Cox & Standley.
 Two brands that speaks the same tongue-Oldhams Best and Foresta. Green Forest Mill & Elevator Go.
 White Crepe paper napkins, 10c per 100, at Kohn's Variety Store.
 For Rent-15 acres of land, 1 mile west of Green Forest. See w. R. Edwards.
 Message by wire to R. w. Shaffer, Ait. General, reads: This yer music we're goin' to give yer March 24th, fer 10 and 25 cents, I'll say, yer gettin' 1t cheap.
 We have a car of hard wheat flour. The price is right. See us before you buy. Cox & Standlee.
 Grasshoppers are becoming more numerous each year. Too much Kansas flour. Try home stuff awhile. Green Forest, Mill & Elevator Go. 2-lt
The Green Forest tribune., 1916-03-17
Plan Big Engineering Feat.

In the Chilean Andes there is lake 10000 feet up in the mountains, which Is prevented only by a granite wall a few feet thick from devastating the valley below. In order to avert the disaster engineers are draining the water by a tunnel and expect to SUD- ply electrical current and light to all the valley cities through the water power which will be developed.
The Green Forest tribune., 1916-03-17
Polka OriqinaILy Bohemian.

The polka came originally from Bo. hemia, where it has been danced by the peasants from time immemorial. It's introduction into fashionable SO ciety was due to Josef Neruda, who saw a girl dancing it one Sunday afternoon in the market place of Elbe- leinitz, and noted down the melody and steps.
The Green Forest tribune., 1916-03-17

''Chancellor" Carries with it the miller's conscience. Our authority representative Chan cellor. Pay it the debt of grati- tude you owe us for the discov- cry. Green Forest Milf < Eleva- tor Co.
 The Shaffer Drug Co. has on display this week, a full line of remedies, and sundries for the babies. Their window decoration is fine and should remind every one that this is National Baby Week. Take a look at the dis play for suckers only
 There. will be preaching at the Baptist church, Sunday morning and evening. All the members especially are urged to attend. Business of importance to come up, the calling of 9 pastor, etc.
 J. B. Rose.
 Sometimes we feel like writing and at others we don't This is one of the don ts, but we have to keep right on grinding out thoughts for your consumption just the same, lest you think you are not getting the worth of your subscription. We haven't an idea as yet of what to say in this column, but perhaps as we go thought or two will work it's way to the surface.
 Mesdames Ray Edens, ArIis Hanna, Roy Freeman, Will Malloy and Misses Clara ar, Gertrude Soule, Daisy Free
 Margaret and E.izaH ! s2sbua afr, Y m- rn.s-S, composed { 'foodDack party who left Berry vile for Green Forest Monday morning at $40 stopping al halfway spring at 10 o'clock for lunch, after which they con. tinued their journey, arriving at 12 o'clock, spent the remain. der of the day with their nu- merous friends and returned home on the 6:20 train, all feel. ing sure they would soon try the trip again. Come on ladies we are smiling on your ability.
The Green Forest tribune., 1916-03-17
CHURCH NOTICE

First Methodist Episcopal church services in I. 0. o. F. hall. Sunday school, 10 a. m. Supt. Mrs. B. s. Robinson, Asst. Supt. 1. V. Sawyer. Preaching Il o'clock a. m., and 7::30 D. m. Come and worship with us.
 G. T. Brassfield, Pastor 34-tf.
The Green Forest tribune., 1916-03-17

Special Sale Saturday-10c Aluminium ware. Don't fail to see these at Kohn's Variety Store.
 Mrs. J. F. Walker, who has been i'll of pneumonia, is report ed no better. Her daughter, Mrs. M. F. Winner, of Fayette- vile, arrived on the motor We'd nesday night to be at the bedside of her mother.
 Purebred Brown Leghorn eggs for sale. 25c per setting of 15 eggs. Chas. H. Ore b 0 u g h, Route 4. 51-tf Fellow Citizens-Joe Fancher sincerely asks you to helphim in his race for County \
 o.. No+ +ha+ hea ea;e -
 or more competent but if the equal-help the man that needs it, and he will prove to you that he will make you sober, honest, efficient officer. B At. For Sale 40 bales straw. Marvin Youngblood. 2-1t
 MT. Medlock, employe' of the M. & N. A. R. R. Co.,. as fore man of the steam shovel, was seriously injured last Saturday morning, while working with the clam shell, near Seligman. For Sale-4 year old horse, city broke. Have no use for him. Chas. Orebough, phone Ills IF. Last week we stated that R. A. Kendall was on the shelf, suffering with a sore foot. Mon day he informed us his wife had accused him of laying so close to the edge of the shelf that he rolled off. Anyhow we are glad to see him back on the job as our efficient station agent.
 The mill will never grind with the wheat that was winter killed. Buy your flour now.- Green Forest Mill & Elevator Go. 2-1t See the new Millinery at Mrs. John Ramsey's. No freaks" but stylish goods. 2-tf.
 The Trantham Real Estate Go. made a deal, Monday, for MT. F. M. Roberts, wherein he ex- changed his residence property in south part of town for farm, known as the Kinney place, 8 miles north of town,
 For Sale: Baby chicks, at $1. per dozen. Phone No. r. tf- Tears from hearts of stone, and laughter from the stoic will be wrung March 24th., both for only 10 and 25 cents. Tramp supper and Hobo Convention.
 Newburn Edgmon,
 Grand Marsh all.
 For Sale cheap: horse, buggy and harness. Mrs. ! W. Snyder
 2-3t
 Mrs. John Ramsey is now showing one of the Argest lines of Millinery ever shown in Green Forest, at prices that cannot be ,undersold. Every laU, old or young, invitM to come md see. 2-tf.
The Green Forest tribune., 1916-03-17
Economic Epioran1,

A sentimental declaration, even if 1t runs counter to sound economics and the best interests of society, will have more adherents than profound truth in political economy, the adop- tion of which demands an immediate sacrifca
The Green Forest tribune., 1916-03-17
Preservina Pencil Writing.

If you have a penciled letter which you want to keep a long while, lay it in a shallow dish and cover it with skinned milk. When the paper is thoroughly soaked through let the milk drain off, and dry the paper very gradually. This makes the writing fast, so that it cannot be easily rubbed out
The Green Forest tribune., 1916-03-17
Talks About the Home City.

Teach the facts about your home city in the public schools" urges the bureau of municipal -easearch, New York eity.