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The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1916-01-01
GNEsG GOOD REASON
F0RSEkMEN'S
Retired Naval Official Tells of
How Sailors Were
Treated.

NEW YORK, Dec. 30.-Writinr IN
the New York Times, c.. S. stan
worth, a retired United States naval
officer, suggests amendments to the
seamen's act, although he makes the
following acknowledgment of de-
grading conditions American sailors
were forced to accept prior to the
laws passage:
Sailors have for generations been
outside the law that protects the
ordinary man in his rights, and GUS
tom or common usage, that equally
with law protects US in our relations
TO others, has always been invoked
against any attempt to better the
sailors life.
Dragged aboard ship insensible
from drugs or drink, he is told that
ne has signed the articles for the
voyage, and that two or three
months Of his future work has heen
paid in advance to the man who
orugged him and lugged him on
board. 1l-clad, ill-fed. hard.worked.
ne is at the mercy of the officers OF
the ship, whose code generally is
That OF brute force, and if he res;sts
being knocked and kicked about he
renders himself liable to death fo,.
mut1ny. If, when the ship arrives in
port, he attempts to escape from his
slavery, the law throws him in
prison. and then returns him to his
sn1p' and he pays the expenses"
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1916-01-01

Of all abuses at the bar
Of the public reason
These principles. among others. Jefa
.ferson said, were among the bright
constellation, which has gone. before
us and guided our steps through an
age Of revolution and reformation. &. s
y Did the gentleman from New York
mean that he was conforming to the
ideals enunciated by Jefferson IN hiai
inaugural. which he allowed to I'd
through without objection when h1
refused unanimous consent to- permit
the publication of Mr.. Kitchen ) state
'ment which. ealt with one side ofstheI
preparedness question? What part .of
Jefferson's inaugur>l / did he think eha
was living up to?
-, Jhgoes Fear the Truth.
This may be an insiglificant matter
to use up SO much good, clean. whine
paper in commenting upon 1t. But
It serves to show to what length the
lingo statesmen will go, as we'll 40 to-
prove that merely because politi-
clan calls himself a Democrat with s
big p, that his knowledge of ana
sfealty to the high ideals expressed by
the real patriot who was the first de-
.mocrat are. not necessarily unlimited
IL their .scope. Ss ssss.ss
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1916-01-01
OE DONI WANT CONGRESS TO HEAR truth ABOUT

An amusing but significant incident
occurred in the national house of rep-
resentatives during the early part of
the session.
When a member asks unanimous
consent to have his remarks ex-
tended in the record, the request ia
usually granted without objection
Every member takes ADVANTAGE Of
this rule and encumbers the record
with detailed and often useless infor.
nation on every subject, from the
desirability Of square hen-roosts over
round ones. to the immortality OF tho
soul.
Asked Unanimous Consent.
Representative Gordon of Ohio ra-
Gently asked unanimous consent n
nave his remarks extended to includa
the Inaugural: address of Thomas Jef-
ferson. Mr.. Mann of Illinois opined
1t would do the house good to read
the inaugural Of Jefferson. Our
quarrel. however, is not with Mr.
Gordon because we believe Z that r.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1916-01-01

Why sell the armory now if the city hall is to be it's
substitute?
But the conception of the armory as citizens club
house or public FORUM great central social center
seems beyond the vision of Of the commissioners
t is phase of the subject do not care to
here because we have fully presented it before We
VISIONS OF that future when governments particular
municipal governments, shall be in practice as it has
81 long been in theory adminstrated by the peoples
TYants for the benefit of all the people Those who
lsa g ses 5hs nsyn Of that day only have to open
y
Those who do not wish see will never see because
they will not look. "-.'
Who are the forward-looking in our community
and what is their view this question:?
Watson Moore with his ten years experience in the
old council and his lifetime devotion to disinterested
public service has had the courage come out in the
open and himself to the missiles of those who
are still In their swaddng clothes in municipal ex
perience.
Let each one who reads this pick that man whom he
respects for his knowledge and experience in municipal
affairs and ascertain what he thinks the sale of the
armory at this time.
Unless he has different experience than the writer
ne will find such men unanimous against present sale
This is important consideration Such men are not
interested In such things for selfish Thev
earned their spurs by devong their time and money
unselhshly to making Duluth better city in which to
live and rear family.
They constitute the public sentiment to which public
should and they constitute that public
the respect of which every commissioner will want to
have when he retires from office
We suggest to the commissioners that those who
advise them to sell the armory now be asked to give
their answer to these three questions:
First Do you expect the armory site to be worth
more than one cent per annum more than $50 900
between now and when the new city hall is built? :
Second. Do you know whether the armory will earn
one per cent per $4,000 if the city keeps it?
Third: Do you favor the development of public
1orums social ceners and public markets? So where
is a better location than the old armory?
Fourth. What do those who are not interested in
the proposed purchases in the banks think about
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1916-01-01
McAdoo Has Up-to-Date Measure
Ready to Present When the
House Convenes.
ANS OIL BURNING
AUXILIARY VESSELS
Secretary Works Out Program to
Provide Carrying Ships for
War Vessels.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3O.-A lot of
new features have been worked ont
by Secretary McAdoo in his new ship
ping bill-the full text of which will
be introduced in the house after the
holidays. Following are the principal
provisions:
1. The government to build in
American shipyards.
2. The ships to be oil-burnine.
and from 5000 to 10000 tons dis
placement
8. The type to be standardized by
experts to adopt the vessels specially
to use as colliers and navy auxiliaries.
4. Ships to be built both in pri-
Vate and in aforementioned Ship
yards; the latter yards to be addition
ally equipped.
.. The government to have power
to sell, lease or buy ships.
3. The government to act through
a stock-issuing corporation, and hold
at least 81 per cent Of the stock.
Z. The sum of $5O,OOO,OOO to he
appropriated as a starter.
3. Regulation Of marine freirht
rates to be attempted through a COM
mission similar to the interstate COM
merce commission.
3. Regulation of foreign ships do
ing business in American ports
through requiring foreign ships to
secure license before doing business
here.
To Open Old q. S. Yards.
Perhaps the most important feature
OF Secretary McAdoo's plan fs the
opening up of the semi-abandoned
government shipyards. Many of these
yards were located in the day of the
wooden cutter and are too far inland
with too shallow water to float the
great steel fighting ships. The latter
are constructed in private yards where
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1916-01-01
GOVERNOR WINFIELD SCOTT HAMMOND >
DIES SUDDENLY AZ CLINTON, LOUISIANA
Whole State In Mourning
- Over Loss Of Chief
Executive.

Governor Winfield Scott
Hammond Of Minnesota died
suddenly Thursday morning of
apoplexy superinduced by a
recent attack Of ptomaine poi.
soning, at Clinton La., a little
town 80 miles north Of Baton
Rouge. He was alone in his
room at the hotel and death
came before physicians could
be summoned.
Governor Hammond was visit
ing at Clinton where he went for
a few days rest following his
recent indisposition. Otherwise
he was thought to be in excellent
health. The news of. his death
came as. sudden shock to the
people of Minnesota. There is
general mourning throughout the
state. The people hoped against
hope that there was mistake in
the first news which came over
the wire. However later ,intelli-
gence but confirmed the sad re-
port.
Governor Hammond served as
chief executive of Minnesota one
week less than a year. He was
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1916-01-01
Was Partisan for Principle
But Not for Office
Filling.

inaugurated Jan. 8, 1915. His
death is the second to occur in
six years in the governors office.
Governor Johnson died in office
six years ago.
J. A. A. Burnquist, lieutenant
governor, will take the oath of
office and become governor at
at. once. It is said that he will
not disturb any of the late gov
ernor's appointments and will
carry out his policies generally.
|, The news of Governor Ham
mond's death was received with
sorrow by the people of Duluth.
He was we'll known to great
many people here. It was a Du-
luth man, R.. E. Denfeld, superin-
tendent of the Duluth Schools.
who induced Governor Hammond
to come to Minnesota. Professor
Denfeld had taught the governor
In high school in Massachusetts,
and when the young man finished
/ college Mr.. Denfeld encouraged
him to come to Minnesota. He
accepted the position of princi-
pal of the Mankato high school.
During Governor Hammond's last
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OPPOSE [ b ! NIL L|TAR|siM.
Committee Opens Office in Wash
ington to Defeat Prepared: =
ness" Bills.
BEGINS NATIONWIDE
FIGHT AGAINST WAR
Protests Against Diversion of
Public Funds from Construc-
tion Work.

WASHINGTON, Dec. :3O.-What is
announced as the beginning of a ma
tion-wide fight against the huge war
budget and the 'tcult of preparedness
which Is sweeping the country was
iaunched here today with the forma-
tlon OF the -Militarism Commit
tee, which has, opened local head
quarters in the Munsey Building and
Is said to be in close conference with
the anti-preparedness minority in
both Sthe Senate and the House.
"A committee of Americans has
been formed. to protest against the
attempts to stampede this nation into
the adoption of a dangerous program
OF military and naval expansion" the
members said. 1--WE believe that no
danger Of invasion threatens this
country and that there is no excuse
Tor hasty, ill-considered action,
we protest against the diversion
OF the public mind from those prep
arattons for world peace based on in
ternational agreement which it may
pe Americas privilege to initiate at
the close ofothe war, and we protest
no less against the effort being made
to divert pub blic funds, sorely needed
IN constructive plans for national
health and well-being, into the manu.
fgacture Of engines Of DEATH.
I'VE are against the preparedness
program, so called, because it is un-
necessary. because it endangers our
most precious institutions and be-
cause, in the last. and true analysis.
no one can measure it's cost. Be-
iiev1ng that this statement represents
the thoughtful conclusions of a large
number Of patriotic Americans, we
urge them to join u.s.
Has Congress Program.
After numerous conferences with
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1916-01-01

1t Is not SO difficult task to plant
new truths as to root out old errors.
Tor there IS this paradox in men: thev
run after that which is new, but are
pFejudiced in favor of that which ia
old.
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The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1916-01-01

long - mankinn shall continue
TO- bestow more liberal applause on
their de9troyers than ON their bene.
factors, tho thirst of military glory
viii ever be the vice of exalted
characters. !. + e, =: -. ~
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The Prescott daily news., 1916-02-04
MISTAKEN ECONOMY AND THE TREATMENT OF CHRONIC
 INSANE.

One hindrance to the adoption of improved methods in the care of the insane not infrequently is a mistaken idea of economy in the governing bodies of institutions. An average layman's idea of the economic prin- ciple underlying the care of the chronic insane probably is Cat least, unless he has a personal interest in some member of this unfortunate class) that, within limits of decency, the less spent the better. Of course, for sheer humanity's sake, the insane must have food, clothing and adequate housing accommodations; they must be restrained from doing violence to themselves or to others, must receive necessary personal attention and must not be subjected to abuse. But, since the hopelessly insane are total loss to themselves and to society, why spend money in any further attempt
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to improve their condition? Such, it
 is not unfair to surmise, is the un-
 formulated feeling which puts ob-
 stacles in the way of individual work
 with deteriorated patients. Dr. E..
 A. Foley, in the last issue of the In-
 stitution Quarterly, reports the re- suits of experiments which indicate that, quite apart from the humanitar-
 ian aspect, such work is worth while from the purely economic point of view. Two of the apparently most hopeless patients in the Jacksonville
 Ull) State Hospital were selected for experiment. Both had records of destructiveness, filthiness and most violent impulses; both had been ex- pensive on account of the amount of clothing, bedding, furniture, etc, which they destroyed, and both were deteriorating. The patients were placed in charge of an especially pa tient and tactful attendant. At first hydrotherapy was employed; then the patients interest was aroused by means of games and light work. and filthiness dimin- ished; the patients became less vulgar and abusive; they became friendly to physicians and nurses. Of course, cures are out of the question, but the and well-being of the pa tients have been vastly enhanced. From the financial point of view, there is double gain. Not only are the patients now no longer destroy ing property; they are to some de-
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|When Mayor Randolph P. Hamby btered office the city's indebtedness |as over S10,OO0.OO. Today it is lss than $3,O0O.00. When he began lrving as mayor the Water & Light |ant barely paid running expenses. bday its net earnings are $5,000.00 kr year. During last year more Ian 5000 feet of water mains were |id. During his administration more Ian $9,000.00 worth of improvements bve been made on the water mains bd electric light lines. $2,000.00 |orth of machinery for the plant has Den installed and it has been paid br and numerous other expenditures kr Improvements in our city. Should )ayor Hamby have credit for this, i any portion of it? If you are in bubt about this you should be pres bt at one of the meetings of our
 demen,
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Mr. Merchant: If you will believe !, now is the time to begin your lmpaign of advertising for spring
 ade. Our people are not buying a feat deal at this time and you know lat they will buy later. Why not
 ace an lad" in this paper and tell lem what you have to sell-let them bow that you want their patronage. on't sit around, thinking that they bow you are "still" in business. Get lt of the still in business" class. fl them that you have the goods
 ake prices that will appeal to care buyers. If you don't do this, some fe else will. You are here for busi- PsS and you can get it if you go tier it,
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uolic spirited men who have noth- put the advancement of Prescott
 iuind should be selected to manage ualCipal affairs. We ask you to in- ''usa'e the management of your :sS finances during the present ad- E "S'fauon. It is your duty to do 'S oeiorc you cast your vote.
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le pastor was really sorry to hear
 ex-Congressman McRae of Pres Ft' Withdrawing from the governor flal race. When it comes to intel ~ McRae is the peer of any man in fAahsas and as a leader of his fell wS' there are but few who have his asheusm and are blessed with a 'fSohallty so attractive and tongue
 pefsuaslve-Arkansas Thomas Cat
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New Treatment for Bronchitis,
 Asthma, Catarrh and Head Colds

the lungs. In addition, Vick's is absorbed through the skin, relieving the tightness land soreness.
 Vick's can be applied over the throat and chest and covered with a warm flannel cloth--or a little put up the nostrils-or melt little in spoon and inhale the va- DOTS arising. Also for Asthma and Hay Fever, rub Vick's we'll over the spinal col umn to relax the nervous tension. 25e, 50c Or S1 OO
The Prescott daily news., 1916-02-04

,s ,eA' tuesday is election day. Every
 S I' III the city should go to the polls a '. cast their ballots for the best
 m m On the ticket. Important matters ,l come before the council during
The Prescott daily news., 1916-02-04
PUTTING ON A BOLD FRONT"

Scene: Chamber of the Baroness Barenek. The Baroness maid is hooking her into a low-tide evening gown. That's all.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-02-04

A best seller generally goes to the spot-if the spot is soft enough.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-02-04

$400 to loan on good farm land. Call or address News Office.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-02-04
Vick's "Vap-O-Rub" Salve Relieves by Inhalation and Absorption
 No Dosing.

No need to take internal medicines or habit forming drugs for these troubles. When Vick's "Vap-O Rub" Salve isapplied to the heat of the body, soothing, medi- cated vapors are released that are inhaled all night long throuuh the air passapes to
The Prescott daily news., 1916-02-04

perlment goes, such work appears to be of value from all points of view.
 "Graustark" at the Gem last even ing was greeted by two full houses and everyone present was highly pleased with the picture story. The film was clear, the scenery magnif- cent and the costumes surpassed many of the more expensive produc- tions. The story as shown in the pictures was interesting, educational and in many instances humorous and thrilling. The biggest feature of the evenings entertainment was the music by Miss Cornelia Bryan, pian- ist and Mir. Hardy. During each scene appropriate pieces were played without which the pictures would have lacked much of its like ness to reality. The last of the six reels ended with a real American "Hunch" and the many patrons of the Gem pronounced it the 'best yet"
The Prescott daily news., 1916-02-04

|ot.;' .e are plenty of noh-refllable
 tera s-so called-nowadays. But |e consumers? '''e ''0ii-re'ii'-
The Prescott daily news., 1916-02-04

,S y"iy the best is good enough" !" on,Ss we believe in letting good
 o,sn sn alone. Our water is good 'Ough. '''e 'S sooo
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Et,a as'e you little Investigating com- N, 'e 70 ol any kind in your commun- Fo, q so' it's motto ought to be, |O the love of mud!y
The Prescott daily news., 1916-02-04

he's sO'ne people, office-seeEing be-
 'aronle--it cannot be helped.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-02-04

Entered as second class mail matter
 |ovember 4th, 1905, at the postoffice
 Prescott. Ark, under the act of bnrress, March 3, 1879.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-02-04

During the pretty weather Capt. Norman turns the store over to Isaac and the boys, and spends his time in "whooping up" the hands on his plantation. The Capt. knows how to have cotton and corn worked, and thinks it pays better than the sewing machine business.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-02-04
WHEN PRESCOTT WAS YOUNG

The following items were clipped from The Prescott Dispatch, pub lished in Prescott on the evening of May 19, 1881. Col E. A. Warren was the editor and Chas. Wyte the pub fisher:
 Senator Mitchell came down again last Sunday, kissed the little bull .dozers" and returned to Little Rock on Monday. We will rejoice when that appropriation is exhausted.
 We were indeed very sorry that we were not at home last Thursday when Mir. A. B. Bishop, of Howard county, called at the office. Trust that he will soon visit us again.
 Ben Steele was in town yesterday with a subscription list for the pur- pose of improving Moscow church. We hope our citizens will contribute |liberally to this laudable enterprise.
 Billie" Baird, one of the best men in Hampstead county, called this week, and reports the heaviest rain storm of the season, as having oc- |curred in the vicinity of Garlandville last Sunday evening.
 The greenback club will meet at Norman's hall next Saturday night Let there be a full turnout as new officers are to be elected and other important business to be attended to. Hon. J. E. Lowdermilk will speak, and Gov. Jones will read.
 We congratulate our neighbor, w. B. White and his excellent lady, up- on the arrival of little girl at their home last week. We hope she may grow up to be an accomplished and christian lady. We will add (by way of parenthesis) that Mr. White lives on Christian ridge.
 The Dispatch acknowledges the honor of a call this week from Miss R. Adella Patton of Little Rock, and Miss Carrie J. Arnold of this place. Miss Patton has been spending sev- eral days with Miss Carrie, and we trust her visit to our town has been pleasant.
 During the pretty weather, Capt. Norman turns the store over to Isaac and the boys, and spends his time in "whooping up' the hands on his plantation. The Capt. knows how to have cotton and corn worked and thinks it pays better than the sewing machine business.
 Let it be remembered that the cleo tion for five mills schools tax will take place at the court house next Saturday afternoon at ? o'clock. We trust that the tax will be voted unani- mously. Don't forget the time and place, as we must have a good free school in Prescott.
 Senator Garland spent three days of last week with his brother, Hon. R. K. Garland, near Prescott. Dur ing his visit he honored the Dispatch with calls, and it was pleasure for us to note his excellent health. He left last Friday afternoon for Wash ington, where he will spend several |days.
 Among the lads" apeparing in this issue of The Dispatch are those of "J. A. Pipkin & Company, fresh drugs, paints, etc; "N. T. Richmond" general merchandise; R. E' Arnold, pure and fresh drugs, oils, etc. "Drs. Edwards X Jordan" (W. w. Edwards and J. D. Jordan), physicians and surgeons; Montgomery x Hamby," (J. NJ. Montgomery and C. c. Hamby) attorneys at law; "Smoote X McRae," Geo. P. Smoote and Thos. C. McRae) attorneys at law MISTAKEN ECONOMY AND THE
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gree producers. So far as this eX- pertinent goes, such work appears to be of value from all points of view.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-02-04

Let it be remembered that the cleo tion for five mills schools tax will take place at the court house next Saturday afternoon at o'clock. We trust that the tax will be voted unani- mously. Don't forget the time and place, as we must have a good free school in Prescott.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-02-04

The Dispatch acknowledges the honor of call this week from Miss K. Adella Patton of Little Rock, and Miss Carrie J. Arnold of this place. Miss Patton has been spending sev- eral days with Miss Carrie, and we trust her visit to our town has been pleasant.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-02-04

ieriea Sa Europe is tao busy.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-02-04

Senator Garland spent three days of last week with his brother, Hon, R. K. Garland, near Prescott. Dur ing his visit he honored the Dispatch with calls, and it was a pleasure for us to note his excellent health. He left last Friday afternoon for Wash ington, where he will spend several days.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-02-04

We congratulate our neighbor, w. B. White and his excellent lady, up- on the arrival of little girl at their home last week. We hope she may grow up to be an accomplished and christian lady. We will add (by way of parenthesis) that Mir. White lives on Christian ridge.