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The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1916-07-19
U. S, FOR SUPPLIES

A pretty good instance of the pro
lection afforded by the war is in the
case of Germany. During the ten
months ended April. 1914, Germany
sent us $3.50, 900, 900 worth Of her prod.
ucts mostly manufactured goods. Dur
ing the period ended April, 1915. her
exports to us were cut to $S6,O00,OOO.
The British blockade had not yet
thrown it's strangle hold around the
realm of the kaiser. During the period
ended April, 1916, nearly $13,OOO,OO0
worth OF goods leaked through or pass
ed around and into the United States
from Germany.
i This is choking off of trade Of
which even arch protectionists com.
plain but it has had wonderful CT.
feet in speeding up our own industries.
If Germany can not export to us she
can not export to South American coun-
tries, and the latter must look to us
for their supplies. If our manufacture
ers can feel secure in their home mar
ket, they can go ahead and enter the
lists. for the capture OF foreign mar
kets. In the past year or SO that has
been done by us to q greater degree
than ever before in the same length OF
time. The democratic party is making
a great brass band display of this in
crease in South American trade. They
attribute it to their commercial policies
the same policies that had this coun-
try going groggy before the first gun
Twas fired in the European war called
off the attack four foreign competlt;
ors on our market, and gave us a
chance to take some of theirs.
That gallant tariff wrecker, Senator
Furnifold Simmons, declares: Instead
of surrenderjng our markets to the for
eigner, we have invaded and captured
his But who tied his hands while
the capturing was going on? The lad
at Sarayejo, who assassinated the
Archdukc Franz Ferdinand, had lot
more to do with our capturing the for
cigner's market than William Cox Red
field, Doc Pratt or Senator Simmons.
Having captured these markets how
shall we hold them? Retain demo
cratic tariff law on our statute books
surrender our home market, after the
war, to European pauper paid labor
and low interest capital and manufac
ture solely for South American and
Oceanic trade? Or enact protective
tariff law, with an anti-dumping clause
attached, which will give our mills
chance to operate at full time, full ca
pacity;a give labor the American stand
ard of wages every working day in the
year, reduce the unit cost OF produc
ton and give MS an equal chance II
South America and elsewhere with oul
European competitors? The establish
ment of banks in South America viii
avail us little if we cannot sell goods
in competition with our trade rivals
and only protection at home will insure
that. Every European country knew
it; England now knows it, and we are
going to act accordingly.
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Heard at the National Capital.

WASHINGTON, July 19-tSpecial
correspondence 1.-THE republicans in
Wisconsin are active, earnest and unit
ed for the coming campaign said
Representative William J. Cary of that
state. II would not be at all sur
priscd to see our state so 100000 for
Hughes and Fairbanks. The only
question at issue is the size OF the
republican majority"
mo more ludicrOus thing has ever
been done by this administration than
to flop on the tariff proposition" said
a middle west member of congress
where few months ago the prcsi'
dent was pokiug fun at the idea OF
tariff commission he is now falling all
over himself in favor of one. From all
reports it is to be a typical Wilson
commission and will be headed by a
political economist and we'll known
advocate of free trade, who is con
nected with one of the big colleges OF
the country. 1t seems to me that the
people have had enough theory inject
ed into this administration thus far
without having additional doses dis
pensed through the instrumentality oil
a tariff commission. A real tariff com
mission should be made up Of men
who have practical knowledge of bus
mess, importations and American in
dutsry."
National Committeeman Virgil L
Hyland. of West Virginia, was convers
ing with some republican friends al
the capitol few days since. Speaking
of the West Virginia situation he said
st is all over but the shouting in our
|state. There is nothing left to do but
count the votes and figure up the size
of the republican majority. West vir
ginia is as sure to go republican this
fall as any human event can be. The
republicans and progresives are once
more united and they are working in
harmony. What happened a few
weeks ago in one OF our congressional
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the United States. 1t not only shows
superior ability, but unusual courage
to carry out such an enterprise. If
this thing had occurred during a time
of peace it would have created a great
sensation, but when it happens dur
ing a war of determination against
Germany and when all the warships OF
the allies are on the alert to destroy
the commerce and ships Of Germany,
it adds to the wonder and makes 1t
seem almost like miracle. The sub
marine did not come on mission CT
war, but to carry the commerce Of Ger
any to American markets in order TO
take on it's return voyage a cargo OF
things that Germany so much needs.
It is said that this is the beginning OF
a campaign of Germany to increase
her trade with the United States and
that other submarines are to he exs
pected in the near future. g..
1t goes without saying that the coun-
tries at war with Germany are vigor-
ously protesting against the United
States treating this vessel as one en-
gagged in peacable commerce, but the
evidence at hand has been OF such a
character as to compel our authorities
to find the vessel is not war vessel,
but one engaged in commerce and that
this country cannot treat it as any
thing else. ..'
The submarine, no doubt, will start
on her return trip in short time and
will carry.back to Germany such things
as we have to sell and which that coun-
try needs. 1t becomes our duty to
protect the vessel while it is here, but
after it starts on the return trip 1t
must take care of itself against the
power and ingenuity of the allies, for
lit is well known that nothing will DC
tleft undone to entrap and destroy the
vessel after it leaves our shores. We
imagine, however, that it is able TO
take care of itself and will find pro
lection in the deep waters of the At
llantic where warships will be unable
to reach it. >' @ 49,
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The BewiIdered Buyer.

The astute merchant realizes the
danger that the public may be bewild.
cred by the variety of his stock. Aim
less customers rarely buy much. They
don't want to purchase anything of
importance without consideration in
advance. . ..-.
Z. A woman may come down town and
visit the stores without much definite
idea of what she proposes to get. She
has certain need in her mind, but
no conception of where it can best be
filled. Her half formed purpose is up
set by the multitude of offerings. She
may want a certain type of dress goods
but she fritters her time away at nov
elites that presented themselves to her
eye as she visits the store, and she
may buy none Of them.
The kind of customer that pays is
the one whose mind was made up be
fore leaving home, as the result of in
telligent reading of newspaper adj
,vcrtisement She forms the impress
sion that certain need can be met at
a certain store within a certain range
of prices.
The advertisement indicates alert.
ness in seeking good bargains on the
part of the merchant, seasonableness
and attention to style. She enters the
store with the preconception that it
will supply her needs I...
That kind of customer is waited on
with the minimum of friction and the
minimum expenditure of time by the
clerks. The chances that she will
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Consul Letchcr, in 1912, estimated

Consul Letchcr, in 1912, estimated
the holdings of Americans in Mexico
to be $1,O5S, 100000 in value. How
much Of that has been destroyed will
probably never be accurately, estimat'
ed American business men were earn
estly solicited by Mexican officials to
come there, invest their money and dc.
velop the country They went there
confident that il the necessity ever
arose they would have the American
government back of them. Up to the
time Of Woodrow Wilson's advent to
power this confidence was never be-
traycd, the Mexicans knew it would
|not~be, American enterprise in MeAi'
leo prospered, Mexican industries were
developed and civilization advanced
Grover Cleveland was no SLOUGH when
Taft could give proper consideration
to Huertas claims to recognition, a
professor reared in the rarefied atmos'
lit came to standing up for American
citizens.
Then came the Madero insurrection
and the overthrow of Diaz. Huerta
followed Madero and before President
tphere Of the ACADEMIC cloister took
over the reins of this government.
Three years following Wilson's in
auguration witnessed a treatment OF
Americans in Mexico wearisome to re-
peat and matter of shame to every
red blooded citizen of this country
Their property was destroyed, some
of them were murdered in cold blood
and their wives were ravished. Their
own government would give them nc
redress. @ s
! or late administration officials have
been trying to encourage American en-
terprise to develop industries in vari
|ous other parts of Central and South
America, in order. that we may retain
our export trade with those countries
What American will have the temerity
| to engage in such work as long as the
democrats are in power?
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1t is undoubtedly true, as stated by
President Samuel Gompers, OF the
American Federation Of Labor, that
never before in the history OF the world
we're so many people employed at such
high wages and under such excellent
conditions as is the case in the United
States today. But what is the reason?
An immense number of men are en-
ployed in the United States because
millions of men in Europe have been
taken out of industrial employment to
engage in the destructive employment
of war. We are performing product
i've work for them while they are en-;
gaging in destruction. Moreover, the
war has shut Off immigration and has
caused thousands OF foreign born resi-
dents of America to go home, with the
net result of reducing our population
1,25O,OOO below what it would have
been under normal conditions. Mr.,
Gompers is right as to employment and
wages. He is not entirely right as to
other conditions, for many laborers
have found the cost of living Increased
in a greater degree than their wages
as compared with 1912.
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districts shows which way the pOliti-
cal wind is blowing in West Virginia"
Already many democrats are begin
ming to concede that there is little or
no likelihood of their carrying the
house at the coming election. Not only
is this talked among the members, but
it is also the theme of conversation
among many of the present employees
of the capitol. Some Sf them are al
ready beginning to make arrangements
for employment in other circles and
there has not been such pronounced
indication of moving day" in the old
historic building in many a year.
"The western states will line UP for
the republican ticket said Repre-.
sentative Clifton N..sMcArthur,, OF Port.
land, Ore. There has been some COS
sip that the western progressives
would not follow Colonel Roosevelt,
but this talk has been made by demo,
Gratis. There is no ground for this,
for all along the line those states over
on the Pacific slope are red hot for
the republican ticket and the old fash
toned republican majorities can be
looked for in November"
REPRESENTATIVE SyIuo "A. SUBWAY
of New Hampshire, speaking to group
|of his colleagues, said: Il have just
lbcen over my district. Everybody is
Enthusiastic for Hughes. Not only
will he receive the support of prac
tically all of the progressives Of my
state, but many democrats. disguised
with the present administration will al
so give the republican candidate theil
support. Among the rank and file OF
the former progressives do not know
! of one that is not back with our par
|ty. The best of it all is that they are
enthusiastic for the ticket.
Carranza's note is described as "pav
ling the way" for an avoidance of hos
Utilities. We are not enamored OF this
i"paving" business. AS we recall it
the road to most undesirable destina
ton is said to be paved with good in
tcntions.
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Coal Mining In Pennsylvania.

Anthracite mining began between
1890 and 1900, when a small quantity
was produced for local consumption.
To the close of 1918 the production OF
anthracite had amounted to 2,1S4,650.-
COO long tons or 2. 44G, COG, O1O short tons.
The first records Of the production OF
bituminous coal in Pennsylvania cover
the year 1910, when 464.S26 short tons
were mined. The output Of bituminoyiS
coal from 1910 to the close Of 1913 has
amounted to 2.731.945O59 short tons.
from which 1t appears that the total
production>of bitumlnous coal in Penn
sylvania now exceeds that Of anthra-
cite by over 2OOOOo.0 600 tona-United
States Geological Survey. fs Rf
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To Harden Concrete.

A new hardening material just in
troduced in England for use with con-
crete consists of 95 per cent of iron
dust. or iron flour. From fifteen to
twenty-five pounds of material to 100
pounds of dry cement is the proportion
used. and the addition OF two parts Of
sand to this mixture makes the top
coat. applied to thickness of about
one inch. This top dressing when ar-
piled to n floor is said to make It hard
and durable. waterproof and not slip
perry. It is claimed also that this ma
terial is valuable where new concrete
is placed next to old concrete making
It adhere firmly. u ESD
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1916-07-19
ENCOURAGE cHAUTAUoUA

& This week the chautauqua will be on
in Denison and it is to be hoped that
the same Interest will be manifested
on the part, Of our people as on preVi-
GUS years. We consider that Denison
has been rarely fortunate in the ar
rangement. with the Redpath-Vawter
bureau in having this treat come every
year without causing the annoyance
and trouble that are found where local
management controls the meeting. We
hope that the interest this year will be
such as to insure our having chau-
tauqua next year. The talent which
will be brought to Denison within the
next few days is of such character
as to insure a royal good time and we
think it would be a great mistake II
anyone should decide to forego the
pleasure of the chautauqua.
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"Aqe Of Rubber" Is Near alt Hand.

~ AKRON, O., July 1850 many indus
tries are face to face with constantly
decreasing supplies of raw materials
and ever increasing demands due to
growth, that the contrast
afforded by the rubber business looms
up wildly. .t ..s...,-s, r: 81.
In 1906, according to figures given
out for publication by the B. f. Good
rich Co., uncultivated or native" rub
Der comprised 60,S0O tons, while i'll
1914 the production had dropped back
to 10000 tons. But cultivated or plan
tation rubber in the same space OF
time had risen from 145 tons to $4,000
tons.
In 1917, the Goodrich company esti-
mates that while native rubber produc-
ton will have fallen to 34,50O tons,
plantation rubber will amount to 49,
600 tons. BY 1921 it is predicted that
2O9, 900 tons of cultivated rubber will
be available while but 10000 tons OF
native rubber will be produced.
Thus 1917 will show total increase
of so per cent in crude rubber sup,
plies over 1914, due to the fast growing
production on plantations. And when
raw rubber reaches that level OF cost
which vastly increased supplies would
indicate, myriad new uses will be add
ed to those for which the present rela'
lively limited production is required.
AS ranches and open ranges become
converted into farms, and the number
OF cattle decreases, lcssening the sup
ply OF leather, while the population
which, must wear shoes and the factor
les which must have betting increase
rubber will step in more and more to
furnish better service at even lower
cost.
Illustrations of these changes are
already at hand. The B. f. Goodrich
Co. has announced TeXtan, a compost
ton sole which outwcars leather and
is superior in many respects. Goodrich
rubber betting is fast supplanting OK.
pcnsive leather betting and is per.
forming the work as we'll or better.
Kecnly alive to the Importance OF
tomorrow" in the rubber field, the
Goodrich company states that it be-
Iieves in holding to fair and moderate
prices upon all it produces, as for ext
ample it's prices on tires, which range
Is to so per cent below figures which
their quality could command through
comparison with other tires listed at
Is to so per cent higher prices.
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Out of this battle of the millions Is 10
come nothing so dramatic as Hugos
Waterloo or Tolstoy's Borodino, bat
Ties of mere thousands. aIa
This battle, perhaps the culmlha'
ton and crisis of the war, shows again
the change that has taken place in war
as a, spectacle. Old time war OF the
open field, with its clements or sur
prise and its opportunities for Sensa.
|tional work by dashing leaders anu
crack companies, was a sight TO SUIT
the blood and to compensate ny It's
hnauty. in some measure, for its bru.
tality. But modern war is little more
sensational or dramatic than coal mn
ling, There is hardly as much dash
land fury to it as in getting in crop
! of Nebraska wheat. With the elements
of surprise eliminated by the aeroplane
and power of attack an arithmetlcal
matter of guns, munitions, auto trucks
and other machinery, there is nttle
| more uncertainty about it than in the
operation of a railroad. Soldiers are
ditch disgers more than fighters and
generals are more engineers than Sol
oilers. Polnp and glory are hardy
more in evidence on the battle iron'
than in a highly organized Chicago
slaughter house. 80 =,
That's why the spectacle Of a world
aGre hardly diverts our gaze, at TINS
distance, from the rush OF hose carr
through our own city streets. War, as
scientifically fought, is almost as tame
las baseball game to those on the slde
lines. The exploiters, the militarists
the munitions makers and the empire
tseekers will have to find ways to pu'
more ''pep" into their war game II II
is to remain interesting enough to at
tract the necessary patronage.-Lin
| coin Journal. a.
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EsHr BEHIND RED GLASS
RAILROAD CROSSING LIGHT.

mediately in front Of the point where
the lantern hangs when the gate y
down. As the gate comes down the
lantern. which has been showing whites
swings behind the bullseye, and shows
red. AS the gate Is raised 1t swings
from behind the bullseye and shows
white. Since the lanterns are all white
there is never any danger Of confusing
the engineer of the train by red lights.
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ABOUT TIMBER FLuMEs.
Those Of v Shape More EH1c'ene ~"
tho Square Sided Form.

E.
tho Square Sided Form. E%
That the v shaped timber fume u .
more efficient type than the bo1 OF
SQUARE sided form is one OF the con-
clusions reached by the department. =.
agriculture in n bulletin recently lssueu
On fumes and fluming. The V shaped
wooden nume requires less wafer Az
on the average less repairs than the
'other\type. is better adapted to ac.. az
. slide\on steep grades,and offers few
or chances for jams. Concerning "a
third TYNE. the sectional metal dume.
semicircular in form. the prediction IL
made that IT will come into wide use:
such n humc. is strong and light ana
cnn be quickly taken apart and trans
norteI, from one place to another't0 be
set up again.
For handling railroad crosstiess cants,
poles, cordwood and the like Hume
with the sides OF the V thirty inches
in height is large enough. Sor nan
ding logs, ,piling. long timber orprai-
ed sawed timber a height OF from
forty to sixty>inches is recommended.
The best angle for the " Is put az.
ninety degrees. s.r..
Proposed flume,lines ought to be sur
yeycd as carefully as line for a log
cing railroad to insure evenness OF
grade. Grades should be kept below
Is per centswhereverpossible. and the
best results are obtained with grades
between and 10 per cent. Re-
Abrupt c,rvatures in flume should
be> avoided, for they are likely 70
cause jams. Curves should rarely BE-
permitted to exceed twenty degrees.
It may be,necessary to blast' out rocks
and powders, or projecting points or
bluffs, or to\trestle or even tunnel 20
eliminate abrupt curves or maintain
an even grade. 80
A flume recently built on Rochat
creek. near st. Joe. Ida, is cited AZ q
good example Of modern v shaped
fume construction. This Hume which
is unusually large and built to handle
heavy logs and long timbers. is SAID
to have cost approximately $1,000 Per
mile for the FIVE miles OF its length.
Including the cost OF constructing a
wagon road and telephone equipment.
Other fumes are cited costing from
s2OOOto $500 a mile.
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Electric Blue Printing

A new lighting apparatus for blue
printing and copying that has been
brought out in Germany consists Of
an electric arc with reflector 30
shaped that the light is thrown down
ward with equal intensity. over every
part of the Illuminating area. The pur-
pose OF the apparatus is the making Of
blue prints that will be Of uniform
color throughout. M
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LIGHT FOR RAILWAY GATE.

Automatically changss Color When
Barrier 10 Lowered or Raised.
An exceedingly simple device that
causes the light on crossing gate to
show red when the gate is down and
white when the gate is up r. being
installed at grade crossings on the
Lehigh Valley railroad. tt3s% fy
This device consists simply Of q red
bullseye, which is fixed to the gate In
such a way; that the red glass II i'm In
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leave the store without making pur.
chase are minimized.
AT least she is committed to make
thorough examination OF, stock anu
when that is done it is the usual thlng
to complete the purchase.
The stores that advertise constantly
deal with great body Of people who
visit the place with preconceptlons
favorable to buying. 1t is the best kind
of people to do business with.
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A DULL GAME.

The long awaited general offensive
is now in full swing. Battle is joined
along thousand miles of battle line.
For noise, fury and bloodshed nothing
like it had ever been dreamed. And
still the world is not greatly thrilled.
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EX-GOVERNOR MALCOLM R. PATTERSON.

son Of Tennessee giant among thinkers ana Wnn
movements He began TO impress NH
se orcby upon the while serving governor OF Ten
and since the he has Travelled all over
~ I,,tod states in one Of the reform campaigns ever
launched pleasing orator ana WI" speak a ou
Chautauoua on the "The Mind OF the Nation
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GERMAN SUPERIORITY

The German government has Known
its superiority in sending the GeNnan
submarine Deutschland something dyer
four thousand miles across the At.
lantic ocean to the eastern coast TOT
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Long Distance Surveying.

In the survey Of the wilds Of Bolivia
all longitude determinations were made
with the aid Of time signals sent from
a wireless station 1o0 miles from the
base OF operations.