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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-02-08
BY FREDERIo }. HAsKIE

49,, III, T. 10 good national business to issue bonds
in order to build a Panama canal because the Panama
canal may in time pay the money to redeem the issue
d., q A. o,,iousv not good national business
bonds for current expenses The principle is exactly
the same as the you follow IN your own fndi-
vidual business do not hesitate TO borrow money
m omen cigar stand or build a new factory, because
you count on getting your money back. But when
you borrow to pay the rent or Ouy suit OF
clothes you are going in the hole
A second method by which revenue may be raised
is the tariff. may charge a higher customs DUTY
on all goods imported from foreign countries AT
glance Il would seem that by raising the tariff We
could make foreign nations our bills Out This OF
is falacy. The higher the tarin' me nisnef
will be the price at home of the commodities upon
which it is levied So the consumer pays the
bill just the same.
The third source Of government funds is internal
revenue. the income tax, the corpora
ton taxes and the taxes upon spirituous ana malt
quods tobacco oleomargine and various other com
modities, of which classed as luxuries OBJ
viousy. the government increase this source Of
revenue almost indefinitely by taxing new commod-
titles. The so-caed tax, which congress EXTENDED
for another year when it met in December was OF
this sort.
The direct tax is in many ways efncient
and economical, and it is also the most unpopular
American people peculiarly to direct tax
alton They have been spoiled like only child by both
of the political parties. BY bond issues and Gus
toms duties the government funds have always been
raised indirectly method costs more, but 1t is
not so evident 1t is sort OF nnanclai painless
dentistry.
OF course, whether you favor levying internal
raising the tariff may depend upon
your politics. The Democrats want to leave their
tariff pretty much it is and levy taxes automo-
biles and champagne and things like that. Some
Republicans assert that the tariff is all mistake
and ought to be raised anyway.
Fundamentally, Of course, this is the ancient quar-
rel between the HAYES and the Haven'ts which is
really the basis of all politics If the tariff staples
is raised the thus poured into the treasury.
incidentally Golfers of American industry viii
from literally every pocket the United States
II the additional is raised by taxing automo
biles increasing the yield of the income those
VINO have money will bear most Of the burden.
1t is possible however, to take broader view Of
question than that dictated by self interest Pro-
Selgman OF Columbia University says that the
growing tendency in American taxation is to give
and consideration to the economic good Of the
country whole, and less to the individual and
the class. This is certainly the spirit which shuld
prevail in the present emergency. The American
pie spoken pretty plainly for the that
will make their nation factor In world affairs. The
common and fairness with which they meet the
question of raise the money will be the of
their patriotism.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-02-08

On the night of February the third the Parlia-
ment building OF the Canadian Government was
DESTROYED by a fire OF mysterious origin.
On the night of February the fourth Ottawa
manufacturing plant engaged in making clothing
and haversacks for the British army was destroyed
by a fire OF mysterious origin.
On the same night guards detected and
thwarted what appeared to be an attempt to blow
I'D the Victoria bridge across the st. Lawrence
Whether or not there be any criminal sequence
among these suspicious episodes any relationship
whatever between them and the passions aroused by
the European war; they inevitably give rise to ser
Gus reflection. The United States, q neutral
country, has suffered from plots and deeds Of vio-
lence against its industries at the hands of alien
residents. High officials in the service of foreign
Governments have been implicated in schemes to
disrupt and prevent the manufacture of American
munitions and to destroy the property of American
citizens. Crazed individuals have attempted to
blow up the capitol at Washington. They have
placed bombs ships sailing from American ports.
They have tried to burn long lines of freight cars
and to dynamite railroad bridges. All these incl
dents have occurred amongst a people who have
no part or lot in the European struggle
In view OF our own experience, it is not incon-
ceivable that the Canadian misfortunes the
suit of plans Matched in wild brains and carried
forward by desperate hands. Certainly, the occur
FENCES at Ottawa and Montreal falling as they did
within a space of fortyeight hours. are a warning
70 the Dominion and examples by which the United
States well may profit.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-02-08
QUIPs AND QUIDDITIES

Vox Populi-Do you think you've boosted your cir
culaton by giving years subscription biggest
potato raised in the country?
The Editor-Mebbe not. got four barrels Of
samples
Friend Cadmiring the prodigy)-seventh grade, is
she? Plays the pianner an talks French like native
I'll bet.
very funny Bill Smith; but II 'appens
you're only exposn Ignorance; they amt natives
in France-theyre white as wOt
an III wind that blows nobody any GOOD. Once
the truth of the to be demonstrated
shipwrecked sailor having got ashore q desert
island delighted find that his lifeboat
dishonesty filled with sawdust Of the best
grade of cork
This means an abundance Of breakfast foodF' ne
exclaimed. ut only remains provide and din
ner, and 1 saved"
Doctor" said the young man. Il have queer pain
my side.
The doctors eyes glittered.
Eyes yes!" he said. Low down in the right side
That's 1t, isn't it7'
Now DOCTOR" said young man, Il only get SIC
a week. don't you go looking for any expensive ap-
pendicitis symptoms
The doctors face fell and it turned out that the
young only had indigestion after all.
What n the world you up TO, Hfdar'
claimed Mrs. Bale she entered the nursery whsfe
headess dolls ragged clothes and general debris into
box
why mother cried Hilda, cant you seer I'm
packing a missionary box just the the ladies do;
and all right" she added reassuringly; I
put in q Nsinse thing that's any good at ANi-
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-02-08

VTTITH wealth of the world pouring into this
wv country, with than two billion dollars
W worth of gold and bullion in reserve, with a
splendid just harvested and material prosperity
everywhere, Uncle Sam is poor man. His position
is like that of certain country gentlemen who own
large landed estates that do not yield much income
Despite all his wealth. he is unable to his
rent obligations. He has not even enough money TO
buy gun for his defense.
The of Samuers financial embarrassment
are well known and the subject of much political
troversy. In first place. reduced our tariff
inviting foreign commodities come in larger guam
titles at a lower rate. The lower
feet all right, but the European cut down the
imports that customs fell considerably
below the estimated amount. Then the income tax.
which was intended TO make up a part of the inev
table loss customs did not yield well might
nave People displayed a singular reticence concern
ing their wealth, and the methods making them pay
up have not yet been perfected to these causes
the general commercial depression brought on by the
European with it's effect upon sources of in
terna revenue and have the principal why
the national ledger shows unfavorable balance
This financial difficulty is at present crucial
fact in our national life 1t is obvious all careful
observers that the question of preparedness largely
question of money. 1t is in powerful ways and
means committee-not those on military and naval
affalrs-that the fight for arms will place
Whether the American people going to prepare
themselves and assume their rightful position as
world force, or rely upon the width of the seas for
safety depends largely upon this matter Of finance
The arguments about the ethics of war are mere
preliminary flourishes. How to pay the bill is the
real question.
certain eminent peace advocate, who is also a
gentleman of long experience in national politics.
frankly stated that he expects the preparedness
to be defeated by the inevitable dssension
what sort of tax shall be levied pay for it,
Whether not he is right certainly posed the
question that faces the American people. They have
spoken with considerable unanimy for preparednes1
The war and navy departments have announced that
DreD will cOsf ahout M
American people willing to foot the bill?
To get down to hard dollars. the secretary of the
treasury estimates that about $112,000,000 OF add
tonal revenue must be raised to make up deficit
in the treasury account and pay for Uncle Sans
new shotgun. This estimate is a matter Of some
controversy. 1t is claimed certain items on the
national ledger, formerly counted liabilities are
now SHOWN as assets and that in reality a much
larger sum will be needed The important fact is
that the federal government must get more money
from the people-and that you
There three principal methods by which Uncle
Sans income may be increased. The government
may issue bonds, thereby borrowing the money from
the people low rate Of interest. money
to redeem the bonds must from the people, how
ever, this would be merely postponing the payment
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-02-08
The MaIadieS and PerilS
Of q Subn1 arine CreW.

In no other field of naval military service
does so much depend on personal fitness as In the
operation of submarines. Flawless health and iron
nerves are indispensable in the officers and men OF
an underwater boat. Ailments that would pass
unnoticed aboard a battleship might prove the un-
doing of this adventurous little craft; headache
might be fatal; a moments confusion might bring
disaster. For every hand and head of the twenty
odd men who compose the average submarine crew.
there are imperative duties. Each of them must
be always ready and efficient.
In the latest number of the Military Surgeon,
Dr. William H. Halsey discusses in a most inter-
esting manner the peculiar maladies and peris of
which a submarine crew must beware. Eye-strain
or any other optical defect in the man at the peri
scope he says, may distort pervert the reelected
image to such an extent that collision may result
when the boat submerges or comes to the surface
If the man at the diving rudder in charge of the
ballast tanks has the slightest deafness, he may
fail to hear or to understand order which the
boats safety depends. Amy faint of neurotic ten
denotes among officers or men is especially dan
gerous
It is assumed as a matter of course that sailors
who volunteer and are accepted for such service
have unfinching courage. Yet, as Mr.. Halsey OBJ
serves, there are certain phobias peculiar to sub
marine life and at times insidiously menacing to
the strongest nerves. Fears incident to submersing
he says. are rare, but the fear of submerging to
too great a depth is not infrequent.
'Psychasthenia and neurasthenia do occur
among submarine men, and must be constantly
watched for. frightened, nervous individual
in a submerged boat disrupt the morale of
the crew in an instant. Each man is working
under high nervous tension, and hystercal
laugh or cry might, under certain conditions
precipitate panic. The commissioned officers
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-02-08

ooh wine does sometimes help you get through
work! For instance, 1 often twenty letters to
answer after dinner. and pint of champagne is a
great help" said the facetious
Indeed remarked a wise old gentleman. Does
pint of champagne really help to the twen-
ty letters?"
mo" the other explained; 'but when I've had
mint of champagne L don't whether answer
them or not
YES. sir; am looking for place wnere there is
plenty of work"
81 am sorry, but there would NOT be enough work
here to keep you busy an hour a day"
That's plenty of work for me, sir"
man from upstate had gone to the theater in New
1,.- In an interval between the acts he turned to
+ha metropolitan who had the seat next to him.
.Nvbere do all them troopers come from? ne IN
quired. 80, -, -. .,,.u
ct mean them actors up yonder on the stage, eA-
nlained the from afar. WAS they brought on
aooIaI,, for this show do they live here?'
"T believe most them live here in town." said the
New Yorker -, a.. -. ..,...
said the stranger
The street car was crowded and gentleman with
kindly wrinkles in his eyes TOOK hEe-Se@iOiu AOii
upon his lap. .
boy?" suggested.
his father.
"But you want to be careful that don't pick your
pocket" the gentleman cautioned in a whisper.
Cant" Tom retorted mis- voice somewhat mufHed.
"soon as 1 saw you lookin at me put penny in
my mouth."-Judge.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-02-08
Representatives Who MiSrepresent.

Observing that fifteen members of the Texas
delegation in Congress are either undecided are
in opposition to the Presidents program for ma
tonal defense, the Galveston News declares;
"They do not represent the sentiment of
the State; they do not represent the sentiment
of their respective districts. We doubt that
there is single member of Congress from
Texas who could be renominated platform
unqualiiedy opposing the Presidents appeal
for an increase of the army the navy and for
an extension and strengthening of the coast
Notifications"
AS in Texas so in the other States whose repre-
sentatives at Washington Indifferent or antag-
onistic to reasonable measures for pref aredness
the rank and file of thinking people are stanchly
with the President. 1t is difficult to understand the
motives of Congressman who in SO perilous time
as this oppose conservative plans to put the United
States on a basis of military and naval security
Whatever their ideas and designs may be- they are
hearing from the people. America will not stand
for laggards and obstructionists when her safety
and honor are at stake
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-02-08
THE ELECTRIC K1TcHENETTE.

A model electric kitcaenette recently exhibited in
New York likely find its way into large number
of APARTMENTS and homes All of its conveniences are
compacty arranged a space ten feet long and two
and a half feet wide. 1t contains electric range
with oven a disnwasher, washing machine, ironing
stand ice freezer
and a sanitary garbage can. - as@
The washing machine only occupies the room OF an
ordinary stationary The space below constitutes
the white enameled refrigerator. The ironing board
drops down from wall and is hooked up when not
in use The dshwasner comes next to the washing
machine and the freezer is placed below it.
The current utilized in dishwashing also be at
tached to of the freezer Storage space Tor
cooking utensils enough to prepare course dinner
for twelve persons provided. The kitchenette
is built to open along it's entire length 1t is fitted with
special curtains to harmonic with the adjoining room
and lined with a white enamel-like material
AN INSANE VILLAGE.
A whole village is being built in New York
state for the care feeble-minded and insane.
Already patients installed in the four dormi-
tories erected buildings going which will
accommodate 5000.
The distribution of patients among the dormtories
is made after a careful medical examination. which
Classics extent to which they abnormal
Bows under kept separated from the adult
males and young girls housed separately from
the older women
one building is devoted to men who only slight
w deranged subject periodic lapses. Here they
are studied and suitable work provided them. Often
they are given continuous employment farms
rounding the village Thus they able to help in
maintaining the institution. Regular employment is
also provided for the and girls and in this
way many of patients able to become self
supporting.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-02-08
THE SEARCHLIGHT
AGRICULTURAL JOURNALISM.

AGRICULTURAL JOURNALISM
department has been added to the school of
Journalism of University Of Missouri It is called
the department agricultural journalism, and It's
feet is to train both men and women to write more
intelligently upon subjects. Its first plan
cluded only admission students who takeni
work in agricultural colleges. Afterwards students
who had had successful journalistic experience were
admitted to classes providing instruction agricultural
Although still first year. this department has
had exceptionally large registration, showing the
need of journalism complement advanced agri-
cultural education 1t Is planned to provide CORE
spondence work for home study a part OF the work
year. These will be open to farmers who
wish to increase their facility the use Of technical
agricultural terms.
DOLLARS FROM A MUD-HoI.E
farmer in a certain southern state is raising
unique crop from mud-hoe in front farm. The
soft spot is impossible for
rain, under ordinary conditions. farmer gets
across and ekes out the eggmoney renting strips
of canvas to the motorist keeps canvas ready
for short notice laying it like carpet at
the sound of motor norm in distress. For the NOM
inal consideration Of S1silver or paper no checks
accepted-the in question shoot by instead Of
the magic carpet and against the passing
of the next transcontinental tourist
LIGHTED FLATIRoN.
The latest Improvement electric hatiron is
small light its front end, which is great ad
to the woman ironing a dim light she wonders
why 1t thought Of before. The lamp is about
one-fourth regular size, but is placed rays
fall directly of upon fabric to be
pressed frequently the burning of regular
size light and gives better service
The little lamp is operated by special current
connected with the that supplies the
regulating the heat does with the
light.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-02-08
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TIE SEMI-wEEKLY JOURNAL. Atlanta. Ga
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-04
Federals Queered By
 Inability To Get In
 Worlds Series Games

When they talk about the failure of the Federal league, and discuss it's causes, they all overlook one bet, Joe s. Jackson in the Detroit News. It is fact, of course, as pointed out by thoughtful writers, that there was no demand for a new league. such as existed when the American was or ganized and became a success.
 At the same time there were several cities of major league importance that were unoccupied by clubs of that class, and the players, also, were being underpaid. Baseball, under the reorganization, will be a monopoly. But it never will be the sort of mon opoly that prevailed in one-league days.
 Where the Feds failed, apart from the things mentioned, was in the Worlds series. The game has reached pass now where main interest is not in which club of either circuit shall win the pennant, but which two teams shall battle for the world title.
 That is basebalI's main interest now. Had the Feds been admitted to a tri- angular competition, they might have been able to continue. Ignored, they had no chance.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-04

you money now and store your coat free. Fur Caps and Fur Gloves at reduced prices.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-04
NEWTOWN MEN CLAIM TO HEAR
 FROGS PEEPING
Signs of Spring Observed AL ready By Astute Citizens
 of Village,
speciaa to The Farmer.l

Iewtown. Feb IA dance for the benefit of the Sandy Hook library will be given at GIover's hall, Feb. 3. A committee consisting of J. O.. Pitzs- chler, w.als-rn Hayes, Joseph D. Keane, Richard Carmody and Herman Oppe, Jr., has all the arrangements in charge
 Thomas F. Bradley and one of his neighbors of Pappose Hollow claim to have heard the peeping frogs from the quagnnires if the Currituck brook, last week Other veracious chroniclers of the neigh borhood maintain the shrin calls were from a colony of English s4arhngs rudely awakened from slum- Der. by some belated arrivals coming home to the bird roost-
 Foreman George Adams of the s. N P. Telephone CO. removes to Trun-s bull thin week, where another large job awaits his force.
 Mrs Charles Hammond of lower Main sereet returned this week from a visit with friends in New Rochelle, N Y., to which place she was accom- panied by MT. Hammond, Sunday.
 The friends of the Beach Memorial library will have the pleasure, Friday night, of listening to interesting trav- eIogues.
 Mrs. Andrew Nichols of Taunton died yesterday at the home of her son. Bert Nichols She was 73 years of age She is survived also by four daughters, Mrs. Maynard and Mrs Shepard of Danbury, Mrs. Toole of Boston, and Mrs. Austin ASehoonmaker ~s Bethel line. The funeral will take .Hace today.
 Miss -Afyra Warner of Queen street was a visitor in Bridgeport, Thurs day.
 Miss May Hoyt and Miss Anna M Betts have returned from Hartford where they attended the state meet ing of the alumni of Syracuse Univer- sfty.
 master of the Patrons of Husbandry, installed the officers of Pootatuck grange at Grange hall, Wednesday night The roster of officers is the same as for last year except for lee turer. Rev c. A. Tfbbal1s, rector of St John,s church, Sandy Hook, was chosen this year, and inducted into office A social hour with light re- freshments followed the exercises.
 did-year examinations are being eonducted this week at St. Mary 8 school The examination papers are i prepared by the diocesan board of ex- anniners, and the completed papers will be passed upon by that board
 Billy" another family horse, died fin town last week This fBiIly'f was owned by R. D. Smith of Taunton, and was known to all people in the Gen. ter, before his usefulness was over.
 The board of relief held it's initia. meeting yesterday and organized with Richard Egan. senior member, as the chairman The members do not an- ticipate many appeals this year
 Arthur RydeI1 spent Sunday with his family in New Milford.
 Contractor Beeman of the Boulevard has been a sufferer from the grip fo1 several days.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-04

Meantime lots of men are taking advan- tage of our special offering of Suits and Overcoats at S14.5O, $17.5O and $19.5O.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-04
THREE CLUBS DEMAND INFIELDER VAUGHN OF
 ST. LOUIS AMERICANS

Portland, Ore, Feb. 4.-It's a case of s'off agin, on agin,'' and then once more off with second sacker Bobby Vaughn, who McCredie is trying to get from the St. Louis Browns.
 No sooner was it reported the St. Louis Browns intended to sell him to the Portland coasters than the Inter national league made the unusual claim that the Buffalo club would make fight to have him returned to them.
 And now enter the Detroit Ameri- cans. According to word received by Walter McCredie, Detroit wants Vaughn for utility inf1elder, and will bid for him under the waiver clause of the national agreement. This waiv- CT clause, it is understood, does not apply to former Feds of the Chicago and St. Louis teams. At least that is McCredie's version of it. And so Vaughn's status is uncertain.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-02-04

defending his title, this bout affords a strange contrast, for Ward, who was then the leading contender TOT the title he afterward held, fought iqF d nurse of $25. Moreover, he had no advance knowledge of the man he was to fight, for his opponent was called an 'sUnknown'', and Jen had no idea as to his identity until he iaceo him in the ring. It developed that TaTo,e apponent was dark horse who had been trained by Bill Acton and Bill Eales, two of the best Judges of bruisers in that day. Baldwin fought gamely, but he took an aW1u1 tao4iro, in tlher 20 rounds, which lasted orIv 19 minutes. Baldwin, hickman ed .eThe Whitehead" afterward be. came one of the foremost fighters or the period, while lem soon afterWaro attained the championship goal.
 1899-Joe WaIcott knocked out Jimmy Ryan in 14th round at Gin cinnati.