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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-09-26
AIR CRAFT MAKES
SECOND RAID ON
ENGLISH : TOWNS I "
INSIDE 4S' HOURS
British Enter Combles, Overcoming
Enemy Resistance; Advances
on Somme Front.
400 WINNIPEG YOUTHS
KILLED AT COURCELLETE
French Capture Fregicourt; New
Crisis Reported in Athens,
Greece.
400 WINNIPEG YOUTHS
KILLED AT COURCEILETE
(By United Press)

London, Sept 26.-The official
statement today says that 29 per-
sons were killed last. night in Zep-
pelin raid on England. This was
the second raid with 48 hours. Some
small houses were wrecked. The
raiders were driven from the indus
trial centers and no damage was done
to military establishments.
Take Combles.
London, Sept 26.-T The official
statement today says that the British
have entered Combles, overcoming
enemy resistance. Three thousand
Germans at Combles have been sur
rounded. General Haig's men made
most wonderful advance on the
whole Somme front. The villages of
Desbueff and Morval were taken
while the French took Rancourt.
Paris, Sept. 26.-The French last
night captured Fregicourt, a mile
from COmbles, and are closing a moose
around the German garrison at CON-
bles.
400 are Killed.
Winnipeg, Sept. ,26.-=Four hundred
Winnipeg youths paid for capturing
Courcellete in France with their
lives, the Canadian casualty list
shows.
Berlin, Sept. 26.-It is officially
admitted that the allies have cap
tured towns on GueudOn cOurt-Bou-
chavesnes line. This seemingly ad-
mits that the allies have captured
Combles.
Athens, Sept. 26.-Veireelos' sud-
den departure for the Island of Crete
which the Revolutionists hold, has
created a new crisis here. King Con-
stantine motored to Athens this
morning to consult the prime minister
and few hours later General Mos
chuoulis, chief of the general staff,
resigned.
Gerard to U. S.
Berlin, Sept 26.Ambassador Ger
ard is scheduled to leave for Copen-
hagen this afternoon to take passage
to the United States, may change his
plans and remain in Berlin Sew
eral Danish ministers called on him
and then Foreign Secretary Won ia
gov called. Finally Gerard said
that he might decide not to go to
America now.
London, Sept. 26.-A copy-reader
headline, "Our Homely Queen" over
an article about Queen Mary. He
wrote it in English, not American.
The article referred to the queens
home activities at Windsor castle.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-09-26
S0L0NS TO ATTEMPT
TO AVERT STRIKE

New York, Sept 26.-With labor
leaders continuing their efforts to
bring about general suspension of
work as an aid to the striking car
men in this city, members of the
state legislature at a meeting late
yesterday decided to urge Governor
Whitman to convene the legislature
in extraordinary session to deal
with the strike situation.
Nearly 40 per cent of the 100000
union workers in New York and VIC
Unity have avowed their intention of
quitting their places next Wednesday,
according to Hugh Frayne, organizer
of the American Federation of Labor
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-09-26
WARDEN OSBORNE
SEEKS INDICTMENTS
(By United Press)

Salem, N. Y, Sept 2S.-The at
tempt of his enemies to blacken his
moral character and out him as re-
form warden of Sing Sing peniten-
tiary having failed, Thomas Mott Os-
borne is planning to bring them to
book with some conspiracy indict-
ments, which are being considered by
the Washington county grand jury,
which reconvened here today.
It is whispered that eight men, one
of them former state senator, will
be, indicted, charged with political
conspiracy against Osborne.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-09-26

EFFORTS TO FIND TEACHERS
ASSAILANT FAIL; MAN RELEASED
Number Of searche Return Their Homes; Still
Hunt John Croupa Released Aer Examination County
Deputy Sheriff; Girl Continues to Recover

All efforts locate
Olga
asca county, have failed
tnuing
There is little hope fugitive
Wilton school
Erskine believed
with
Miss Dahl continues Henry it
believed recovery
Several man hunt"ar of
body swamp and his bodv
has BEEN
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-09-26

. S. A. Wilson and Lafe Young Of
Independence, Ia, and Harry Neal of
Cedar Rapids, Ia, were guests Of Mr..
and Mrs. "A. B. Palmer Sunday. They
are land men and are contemplating
5000 acre land deal IN this
vicinity. sss, .1 3.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-09-26
STATE EXHIBIT AT
PEORIA EXPOSITION
(By United Pressl

St. Paul, Minn., Sept. 26.-.F. D.
Sherman, state immigration commis-
sioner, is at Peoria, ILL.,, today to
show Minnesota's resources at the
district fair. From there he will 20
to Waterloo, a., to show the exhibit
ten days at the National Dairy Cattle
congress.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-09-26
coR0NER'S JURY
BLAMES STERLING

The coroner's jury in the case of
the murder of Peter Skrief at Black
duck last night returned verdict
stating that Skrief came to his death
as a result of a gunshot wound from
a gun in the hands of George Ster-
ling.
Sterling is lodged in the county
Jail, but maintains that he knows
nothing in regard to the affair.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-09-26
COST JUDGE QUINN
$1.O45 FOR NOMINATION
(By United Press)


st. Paul, Minn:, Sept. 26.-It cost
Judge James H. Quinn, Fairmont,
Minn., $1,045.77 to be nominated for
associate justice of the state supreme
court over Justice Albert Schaller,
according to his campaign statement
on file today.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-09-26
SHALL THE, PEENILESS BE
ADMITTED TO HOSPITAL.S2

F.. Philadelphia, Sept 26.-Whether
penniless laborers who have suffered
accidents in factories or elsewhere
shall be, accepted in; dispensaries, and
where the money is coming from to
pay for their treatment if they are
accepted, is one of the subjects for
discussion at the annual convention
Of the American Hospital association
which began here today. $500
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-09-26
WILSON CASTS 18TH
VOTE AT PRIMARIES
(BY United PreSs)

Princeton, N. j., Sept 13.-Presi-
dent Wilson today cast vote in the
Democratic primaries here. He was
the 18th person to vote and but few
persons greeted him.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-09-26
@lNkMAN HOTEL
NOW THE JEFFERSON

s.. The name of the Brinkman hotel
has been changed to the Jefferson
i hotel.
#E The hotel has been remodeled and
special quarters have been arranged
for bachelors.
Mrs. Kathryn McCready is propri
;ssatOr of the hotel.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-09-26

Among the visitors at Itasca Park
Sunday were DR.. G. M. Palmer and
family, A. e. Palmer of Grand Forks,
DR.. J. T. Tuomy and family, E.. N.
Ebert and family, Frank Koors,
Miss Mae Koors, Elmer Swanson, Mr..
and Mrs. Frank Lubbock, Miss Beat
rice Mills, Ralph Oracle, Miss Ida
Virginia Brown and Mr.. and Mrs. w.
z. Robinson. .~ * n
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-09-26
LLANO GRANDO, TEX, AT
GOPHER UNIVERSITY
(By United Press

(By UnlCeu FTeSS)
Minneapolis, Minn., Sept.
26.-Llano Grando, Tex,
was formally and unanimous
ly placed on the University of
Minnesota campus today.
When the University mill
tia battery returned from the
border they brought along the
town.
When they got there, they
said, the town" consisted of
a sign post. So when the
boys left for Gopherland they
brought along the sign post
as a souvenir.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-09-26
NYM0RE ANNEXATION
DELAYED ONE WEEK

The annexation of Nymore will be
delayed one week because of failure
of the city council to hold a special
session last evening for the second
reading of the ordinance providing
for the annexation. The annexation
will now not be completed until Oct.
13. .. .,..v-, . =
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-09-26
BROTHER OF MRS.
WILCOX IS DEAD

Word was received in Bemidji Mon
day of the death of John Vaver of
Nevada, a brother5of Mrs. John Will
cox. He died September 21 and is
survived by a wife and four chill
dren. He was As years of age.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-09-26
STATE HAS RECEIVED
$316.892.383 SINCE BIRTH

St. Paul, Minn., Sept. 26.-Minne-
sofa has received $316,S92,3S3 and
disbursed $311, ,435, ,434.48 since it be-
came state Jan. 1, 1853, the state
treasurer's office estimated today.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-09-26
BANKERS CELEBRATE
Tooth YEAR OF SAVINGS
(By United Press),


Kansas City, Mo-, Sept. ADJUST
one hundred years ago it was that
American bankers began to reach out
for small and large savings accounts;
and the 1000 American Bankers as
sociation bankers attending their an
nual convention here today are cele-
brating the fact.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-09-26
SAYS CRIMINALS HAVE
CAUSED MURDER CHARGE
(Rv TTnito6 procc

(By United Press)
St. Joseph, Mo-, Sept. 26.-Prose-
cutting Attorney Oscar Mcdaniel, in
a cell today, charged with the murder
of his wife, said that criminals that
he had prosecuted had framed huge
political trap to get him.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-09-26
FORMER LIE SUEUR
AUDITOR IN OFFICE
(By United Press)

st. Paul, Minn., Sept. 26.-John
kaiserant, former county auditor of
LIE Sueur county is today chief vouch-
er clerk in the state auditors office,
succeeding P. M. Bigg, who went to
Helena, Mont, to practice law.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-09-26
MISSING GIRL in
ROCHESTER A SUICIDE
(By United Press)

Rochester, Mimi, Sept. 26.-Miss
Edna Lundberg, 21, pretty society
girl, reported missing yesterday, COM
mitted suicide. Her body was found
in a creek near here. 1t is believed
that she committed suicide because
her sweetheart, Willard Steven, left
for Ann Arbor, Mich, where he is
student at the university.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-09-26
DANISH SISTERHOOD .
HOLDS CONVENTION
(By United Press)

St. Paul, Minn., Sept. 26.-Two
hundred delegates of the Danish Sis
terhood of America are in session
here today. Election of officers of
the grand, lodge will be held Satur-
day. The convention lasts one week.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-09-26
HUGHES GIVES TALKS
-
IN OHIO CAMPAIGN
(By United Press)

Toledo, O., Sept. 26.-Charles E.
Hughes today began his second day
of campaigning in Ohio. His voice is
firm after a two days rest and he de-
livered five speeches this morning.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-09-26
UNERAL OF INFANT
DAUGHTER IS HELD

The funeral of the nine months
old daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest
IL. Nenmann was held this morning
from St. Philips church. Interment
was made in the Holy Cross .ceme-
stery. The daughter died Sunday af-
ter an illness of three weeks. "sf
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-09-26
LEGISLATIVE CANDIDATE
VISITS IN BEMIDU

Charles S. Carter of Hines, candi-
date for representative to the legis-
lature from this district, is visitor
in Bemidji today. g.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-09-26
TO SECURE PASTOR
FOR EPISCOPAL CHURCH

At service held by Bishop, Nor
rison at St. Bartholomew Episcopal
church last evening arrangements
were made for the appointment of
committees to secure a pastor for the
church. i
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-09-26
BAND TO GIVE FREE
CONCERT And DANCE

The Bemidji band will give a free
concert at the city hall Friday eve
ming, beginning at eight o'clock.
After the concert a dance will be
given at which the admission charge
will be rs cents. Invitations are be-
ing issued for the dance.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-09-26
Misses Myrtle McCulloch and Leona
Schmidt spent Sunday visiting with
friends at Cass Lake.

Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Bloomstrum,
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Bloomstrum and
John Saltee, mother and sister, Let
tie, of Brainerd motored to Nymore
Saturday afternoon. They returned
Monday morning.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-09-26
JUNIOR COMMERCIAL
CLUB TO MEET FRIDAY

The Junior Commercial club will
meet at the club rooms Friday night.
Officers will be elected and plans will
be made for the winter season.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-09-26
STATE FOREST PATROL
CONSISTS OF ; MEN

st. Paul, Minn., Sept. 26.-Minne-
sofas forest patrol today consists of
three men. Thirty were released be-
cause of shortage of funds.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-09-26
SIX LOST WHEN
STEAMER SINKS
(By United Press)

IDy fT6SSJ
Oswego, N. ", Sept. 26.-The
steamer Robertvol, bound from Ot-
tawa to Oswego, was sunk five miles
out this morning. Six members of;
the crew were drowned. Three were
saved.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-09-26

4 x 4 4 4 x <<kk XXX 4 X k}
< CLOSING HOURS-Want.
x Ads to be classified prop 1
< erly in the Pioneer want COL 1
x umn must be in before IL
X o'clock. Ads received later 1
x will appear on another page
4 that day. 4
4 4 kkk * kkk,kkkk ~ j
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-09-26

Miss susanna Baker, who is en-
ployed at Solway, spent Saturday
and Sunday here visiting friends.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-09-26

Mrs. Tony Harrison of Calgary,
Canada, arrived in Nymore Monday
afternoon to visit for some time as
a guest of her sister, Mrs. Frank
Attridge.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-09-26

Miss IZetta Fisher returned Mon
day morning to Frohn after spend
ing Saturday and Sunday here visit
ing with relatives.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-09-26
X X x X x x X X X x X x X X
NYMORE NEWS X
4 4 Z 4 Il 4 4 4 4 4 4 Il r

Louis Solder of Kelliher arrived
Z here Saturday morning to visit for
some time as a guest of his brother,
Ole Solder, and family
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-09-26

Miss Hilma Johnson returned to
Swenson Lake Sunday morning to
take up her duties at the school there
after spending a few days here visit
ing as a guest of her parents.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-09-26

The Scandinavian Ladies' Aid So
ciety of Nymore will serve supper at
the Salvation Army hall this evening,
'sfginning at 5 o'clock. The supper
Eill cost rs cents
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-09-26

Andrew Moskeau left Saturday
evening for his home at Sandesund,
Norway, after spending the past three
years in NymOre.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-09-30
TALK OF THE TOWN

| October Columbia records now on sal'
at Russel's, the Red Cross Pharmacy.
Andes stoves and ranges are the best
Call at +. A. Prndle Co.. Depot square
Think OF it! Milk bottled under SAM
tary conditions, warranted pure anc
sweet Richard l.. Lawliss. Tel. 643-W
Mr. ard Mrs. Albert Beattie OF South
Main street have gone to Hartford, Conn.
for a visit of several days with relati
Mrs. Bcattie recently returned to Barre
after passing part of the season in
Breton Woods, n. II.
A fine lot of stock to be sold at auc-
tion on Monday afternoon at o'clock at
the G. L. Putnam farm in Williamstown,
one and one -half miles from the village
in the Lynde farm neigiborhood See adj
on page 7. D. A. Perry, auctioneer.-
adv.
Miss Shirley Bradford of South Main
street, who has been passing vacation
of two weeks with relatives in Connec-
ticut and Massachusetts,. has resumed
her duties in the Office Of the Barre &
Chelsea railroad. Miss Bradford was
accompanied home by her sister, Miss
Gladys Bradford, who is to resume her
duties in the Central Vermont freight
Office, after a vacation of few weeks.
Among the guests registered at Hotel
Barre last night and this morning were
the following people. Mr. and Mrs H. w.
Dallis and Thornton Mitchell of Cam
bridge, Mass, and Mr.. and Mrs. L. F.
Sherman of Nahsnt, Mass. Frederic G.
of Newark, n. j., Mr.. and Mrs.
r. d. Spear, Mrs. S. w, Spear and H. G.
Milne Of Burlington, J, Boulais, Daniel J.
Boulais, L. j. Boulais, Mrs. H. J. Boulais
and Alphonse IL. Boulais of St Johns,
P O., Thomas S. Sinclair and II. +. Palm
er of White River Junction, II w. Var
mum and party of Jacksonville, Atty.
II. r. Bygrave of Boston, j. Z. eastman
of Burlington, X. Q. Kenyon of Essex
Junction, A. H. Ludwig of New York,
Miss y. B. Gardens of White River June
lion, f. L. kearns of Boston, Mrs. r. f.
Quinn of Attleboro, Mass, A. 7. Mckay
IF Boston.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-09-30
The Rule of the Waves.

Britannia does not relinquish her am
bition to rule the waves. She never will
And we may admit that her power tC
rule the waves throughout the great war
as against the attempts OF the TeutoniC
! confederacy, is essential to the mainte
nance OF her imperial existence. But we
| in this country whose feet are on tn
shores OF the two greatest oceans must
keep watch against any exercise OF sea
power by nations at war that might in
terfere with rights OF the nations ut
peace. America has no thought OF COM
peting with the entente allies, or any OF
them. for naval supremacy. The number
and weight OF our warships will be sim
ply commensurate with our own needs.
But we do intend TO compete with all
corners in the race OF merchant navies.
In that race we have fallen behind our
position, and we must regain it.
The time is opportune. More tonnage
is the worlds great demand in ocean
traffic. On a recent visit to the Clyde
shipyards the first lord of the British
admiralty told the labor leaders that the
paucty Of the mercantile marine had be-
come a matter of solicitude to his de-
partment Half of the mercantile ton
mage of the world belonged to Britain,
said Mr.. Balfour, but half of that half
was ear marked for Dritain's work in the
war or for the supply of her allies, and
therefore the urgent duty Of Clyde labor
was to build more ships at once. The
maintenance of the communication lines
of the allies is no concern Of ours, but it
is very much our concern to watch the
development of the British policy which
Lord Robert Cecil calls an increase in
stringent measures by which the entente
allies design to control shipping, so that
it shall be used to their advantage and
prevented from even indirectly aiding
their opponents. 1t should be understood
that there are two things which America
will maintain--the authority OF interna-
tional law and the control of her own
shipping.
First of all, our mercantile marine
must be made worthy of the wisest con-
troll Wisdom in shipping affairs is
scarce at Washington in these days, and
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-09-30
TALK OF THE TOWN

Bancroft inn, Plainfeld, will serve
next Sunday, Oct. |, special Sunday din
ner, 75c each. Telephone reservations
adv
Parents please take notice. There will
be rehearsal for the primary depart
ment of the Congregational Sunday
school Saturday afternoon at o'clock.
This is in preparation for the promotion
exercises to be held Sunday, Oct. /, at II
m. Parents and friends are invited to
these exercises.
Ladies' and misses winter suits. coats,
furs this date by express. Last word in
medium priced garments. To delay buy
ing 80 days can but add IS per cent to
your costs. Our furniture, floor cover.
ing and household department thanks to
your generous patronage in the past,
much more complete than ever Sadler,
10 Keith avenue. Phone 369-R.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-09-30
TALK OF THE TOWN

A. r. Campbell, the sewing machine re-
pairer, returned to-day to his home in
Claremont, n. H., after several weeks
spent in this vicinity.
If you buy shoes and rubbers of us,
you get the benefit of our purchases be-
fore the advance, also per cent dis
count. See what we can save you. East
man Bros.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-09-30
Card of Thanks.

We wish to thank the neighbors and
friends very sincerely for their kindness
and sympathy shown us during the i'll
ness and death of our father, also fol
many beautiful floral tributes.
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. l.. Martin,
Mr.. and Mrs. c. d. Wells,
Miss Evelyn Wells.
Waitsfeld, Vt.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-09-30
Ladies' Beacon Fall Bath Robes

Every lady plans to have at least Bath Robe in her
wardrobe Those who have not will want to our large
assortment of these most needed and useful garments
Many merchants unable to get the Beacon FAN Robes
this season owing to the unusual demand for these Blankets
We bought Blankets and Bath Robes than six
months ago. thus getting the materials that the best for
service and style of pattern and at the time able
to sell the seasons best Robe than had
pay last year
from this buy last Beacon Fall
made up shape a quality of
il good at only $3.50 each
$500 Beacon FAN Blanket Robe that made good variety
Blanket; finished around the collar
with good quality satin bands They Light Medium and
Dark Colors
Robe Blanket
extra n
goodst fnis wit and
Falls Bath Robe that 5 o 10
seceae Robe These beautiful
$500 heavy Mems Bath Robe is made full and
o. Robe that made for and warmth.
Mems Robe that made the popular
Beacon Fall Blanket
In grades number Of quality Robes that
splendid designs
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-09-30
GRANITEvILLE

Vaudeville show in Glbert's hall this
evening. Five reels moving pictures. in
GLIDING The Iron Claw.7 Admission.
loo to evsrybodv.-adv.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-09-30
Beware.


Little in1uenzas come to our house to
stay,
To smash our plans to smithereens and
take our nerve away
And make us freeze and ache and burn
and cough and sneeze and weep,
And incapacitate us all to earn our board
and keep.
And evenings after supper when we all
feel mean,
We sit around the register and take phe-
nscetin
And all the other remedies the neighbors
tell about,
For the pneumococcus'l get you if YOU
don't
watch
out
-Corinne Rockwell Swain in Life.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-09-30
Lids for the Kids
follY las pledged s5O.OoO.OoO of public

folly has pledged S50,O00,000 Of public
money to fight the meritorious enterprise
of our ship owners, but a change for the
better may be expected before long, and
the shipping interests should then be
ready to show their title--in ships--to
fairer treatment. They are doing we'll.
In the two years from June 80, 1914, to
June 80, 1916, United States shipping in
foreign trade increased from 2,405 yes
sells of 1862 gross tons to 3,l35 yes
sells of 2,l94 40 gross tons. And the
bureau of navigation estimates that be-
tween now and the end of June, 1917,
our shipyards will build and launch 332
merchant ships of 96s,46l tons. Many
OF the orders are given by foreigners, but
there will be a substantial addition to
our mercantile marine. We do not need
to wait for that before ascertaining what
is meant by British control of neutral
shipping. Perhaps Lord Robert Cecils
words have not been quite accurately re
ported. Put, whoever may think of rul-
ing the waves, it is America that will
rule American ships.-Boston Herald.