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The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-02-04
LANSING SILENT
On Latest Phases of the Lusi-
tania Case and is Awaiting
Wilson'S Return.

WASHINGTON, Feb. An the
absence of official information, Sec
retary Lansing today refused to dis
cuss any phase whatever of the Lust
tania negotiations. 1t appeared at the
state department, however, that IL Of
ticials regarded the situation as ser
iously as 1t is reflected in Berlin de-
spatches it was not permitted to ap-
pear on the surface. Something def
mite may take form after President
Wilson returns to the capital.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-02-04
WAGES INCREASED.

JoHNsTowN, Pa. Feb. 4. Two
thousand miners Of the, Cambria
Steel Company were notified today q
an increase Of ten per cent in wages
effective February 1 The men are
not connected with a union orgaiiizaS
tion.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-02-04
TURKS EvAcUATE.
sy ASSOCIATED PRESS,

10y AssoclATEo PRLssD
PETROGRAD, Feb. 5.-The No
voc yremya asserts 1t has received
from trustworthy source informa-
tion to the effect that the Turks have
evacuated Erzerum, one Of their prin-
cipar strongholds, on the Caucasian
front
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-02-04
EAGLES TO MEET.

Clarksburg Aerle, No. 445, Frater-
nal Order Of Eagles, will hold a regu-
lar meeting at s o'clock tonight In
the carpenters hall on Third street
opposite the postofiice.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-02-04

president
1t might be interesting to- know
that the reply to the questi ionaire re-
ferred to consisted Of thirteen type
written pages, single space, fully an
swering every question asked.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-02-04
MIR. BoEHM IMPROVING.

Thomas Boehm, who has pneu-
monia at his home at sos Wilson
street is better and he is improving
nicely.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-02-04
ELEVENPERSONS PERISH/NF/RE
PLAY sH1NNsroS TONIGHT

The West Virginia Business Col
lege Girls basketball quintet will
play the Shinnston high school girls
team a game on the Shinnston floor
Friday night. This is the first game
OF the season for the Business Col
lege girls, u
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-02-04

c. w. jackson, Of Blkins, is a city
business visitor.
Thorn F. Koblegard is here from
Weston on a brief business visit.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-02-04
Industrial.

Clarksburg has thirteen glass fac
tories employing 2,400 hands with
an approximate. annual payroll OF
$2,2O0,O 900; four zinc and carbon
plants employing 1,45O men with an
annual payroll Of $1,000, 900; large
tin plate mill, machine shops, fcun-
dries, Woodworking plants, ETC.. eirl-
ploying 1900 men with an approxi-
mate annual payroll Of 81, 500. 600.
or grand total employed in strict
" manufacturing plants Of $500 enl-
ployes, representing an annual pay
roll Of close to 5,000,000.
New Plants and Enlargement.
During the years 1914 and 1915
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-02-04
Tbis Of course was but one Of the

This, of course, was but one of the
many appeals issued at the beginning
of 1915 and probably had little or
nothing to do with the real outcome
but / know you will be interested IN
some figures regarding our city just
compiled and based on careful inves-
tigation.
Financial.
The following are statistics relat-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-02-18
Plan Private View
Of Artists Shop
Special Exhibition will Be Given
at Corcoran Gallery To-
morrow Might.

A private view OF the twenty-fi fifth
annual exhibition by the society Of
Washington Artists will be given 10 a
company Of invited guests In the new
special exhibition room at the Corcoran
Gallery OF Art tomorrow night, from
to II o'clock.
Commencing Sunday afternoon ut l:S0
O'Clock. tho exhibition will be open to
the public until March u. at Seven
teenth street entrance, In the afternoon
on sundays. Mondays, and holidays,
ana from 0 to 4 o'clock on other days.
Admission IL FREQ except on Mondays,
wednesdays, and Fridays. when q Is
The patronesses for the exhibit in
clude Mrs. Robert Lansing, Mrs. Jose
phus Daniels, Mrs. sidney Burleson,
Mrs. Thomas w. Gregory, Miss Mar
garet Wilson, Mrs Oscar Under
wood, Mrs. Claude Swanson, Mrs.
John Bankhead. Mrs. John shat
r H,nn.nd Mrs; willard Ras,dale. Mrs.
Barker, Mrs. william p. Boriand. Mrs..
Delos ,Blodgett, Mrs. Charles orayson
Dublin. Mrs. Frederick r. Glllet. Mrs
gilbert 0rosvenor, Mrs. G, s. Hamlin,
Mrs. Rufus Hardy. Mrs. w. w, Harris
Mrs. John b. Henderson. Mrs. Robert
N. Harper. Mrs. q. X. X. Hewson
MIs Victor Kauffmshn. Mrs. Auguetul
Bailey Lamar. Mrs. John A. Logan
Mrs Isaac T. Mann, Mrs. Bowman Nc.
Gala. Mrs. wallace Radcliffe. Mrs
stephen Olin Hickey, Mrs. ID. X. Shute
Mrs. Corcoran Thorn. Mrs. JOSEPH
Thropp. Miss Emma Turner. Mrs. ID. =
Ward, Mrs. Charles v. Wheeler, Mrs
p, b. white, and Mrs. William 7. Den,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-02-18
RYAN DINNER MAKES
TONGUES WAC HERE
Capital Politicians Do Not Be-
lleve II Means Grooming Of
Senator Underwood.

Thomas F. Ryan's dinner last night
at his Fifth avenue home, at which
senator Underwood OF Alabama was
the guest OF honor, the other guests
including some prominent financiers,
caused a great wagging Of tongues IN
washington today, ~
Next TO the famous Gary dinner.
which was attended by Theodore
Roosevelt. the Ryan dinner promises
to so down a. one Of the most sig
nincant OF the winter Everybody 10
wondering what Il was about.
The belief. that q powerful group Of
financial leaders should be grooming
Senator Underwood for the Democratic
nomination in place Of Woodrow Will
son, which seems to obtain In some
quarters in New York. IL not taken hers
with much seriousness,
Senator Underwood has given no sign
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-02-18
France Closer to Vatican
As Result of Negotiations

ROME. Feb. 1S.-Negotiations between
France and the Vatican looking toward
rapprochement as progressing ia
vorably according TO persistent rumors
here. these rumors becoming generally
current in spite OF the reticence of the
Pope Benedict gave an audience We'd
nesday evening to Cardinal Mercier.
prtmate OF Belgium. The audience,
which lasted two hours, was not an
nounced officially since Il was con-
nected with Cardinal Mercier's confer
ence with Premier BRAND OF France.
Yesterday morning the Pope gave an
audience to Paul Albert Besnard, head
Of the French Academy. at villa Medi-
els. NJ. Besnard has been painting a
portrait OF Cardinal MERCER.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-02-18

that he intends 20 lift nnner AGAINST
the denomination Of Wilson OF that he
thinks wilson VIII not Be renomInaied;
Mr.. Underwood has already Indicated
that ne expects denomination OF the
President and is not himself . candi-
W. Ryan has long been personal
supported him ~ 1917. One View taken
Of the dinner here is that Mr.; Ryan.
youne man, believes he viii be available
n iS3o. Il h realised BY Mr., Ryan, OBJ
servers here remark, that Senator un-
derwood WIN have weight In dealing
with LEGISLATION this session, and eepe-
ciaiIy with revenue measures.
That the Views Of Senator Underwood
OF, the legislative situation, with refe-
er,ce 10 revenue matters. preparedness,
Goyernnent manufacture Of war mate
rials, and the like. must have been OF
much interest 70 the hnanciers gathered
about the Ryan table IL not doubted BY
politicians here.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-02-18
Mules Hit by Automobile
Kick Driver In the Ribs

LIVE OAK. Fla. Feb. Ian automo-
bile driven by J. L. Long. Coiusa rice
grocer. and . span OF mules In charge
OF Phil Ames, met in a head-on collision
on the etate highway.
The mules were knocked down, but
before they could be released from the
ENHANCEMENT Long was kicked In the
left side and sent into the ditch, ana
Ames' arm was fractured.
The automobiles steering apparatus
was smashed, the windshield shattered.
a hole punched In the tonnoau, and 4
slice cut out Of q tire.
The mules escaped without q scratch.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-02-18
Whole Town Naked
after Bandit Raid
villistas Play Joke by Stripping
Clothing From Sierra
Prieta Victims.

EL PAso. Feb, 1s.--0arb OF Adam and
Eve IL fashionable now at Sierra Prieta,
Western Chihuahua. Mexico, AZ q result
of q raid by villa bandits. aocording 10
message from Chihuahua City. Men.
women and children have no clothing.
the message stated.
Tho community was raided q few. days
ago by Villa troops. who looted the
houses Of food. money and other vaiu-
ables, and then. after binding the men
and boys. attacked the young women.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-02-18
REMOVES
!. ECZEMA

The powerful absorption proper
ties Of 'TAYLOR'S ECZEMA SOL
VENT will quickly remove all itch
ing, singing. unsightlg skin. blem-
iahes and restore the skin to its per-
feet healthy state. :
This preparation is a DOCTORS pre-
scription, contains nothing of a
harmful or injurious nature, Is odor-
less, and will not soil the clothing.
It is, likewise, a most effective
treatment for all other forms Of
skin and scalp diseases.
At your druggists or send 26c,
coin or stamps. Dept. A, TAYLOR
Chemical Co, sol 18th st. WASH,
NJ q.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-02-18
Passports -.
by P-B to All Winter-weight
Suits and Overcoats

These clearanceS have held
the confidence of men, for a
quarter of a century and deserve
your patronage.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-02-18
Issued

TWICE a year we issue pass
! ports-we reduce prices
at the end of each season and
you men pay less for high quail
ity suits and overcoatS.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-02-18

9 Prof. o, II. I3enson. OF the Depart
ment OF Agriculture win deliver an "
Illustrated lecture. entitled, Giving City
Boys and Girls Rural Opportunities"
before the Emory Ecisinston Home and
q;B. IN the United Brethren Sunday
School House.
Miss Ruth Ayier viii render several
vocal selections. accompanied BY Miss
Anna Mccoach.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-02-18

ton. removed an their clothing. and
rode away laughing a. the dlscolnntune
Of their Victims. a. the latter scurried
for shelter. t'4.t. y
The plight Of the Village became
Known through message appealing
with which 70 make them.
The bandits rode 70 the San Juan
ranch. where The looting was repeated.
the z message $500 said. snd where twenty
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-02-18

consul Can the other governmental rep
erals, and Kehi n the most poorly paid
Of thom alb 70 confer with him a. 20
taHlng over the enemy consulhtes.
Within q few hours Kehl was on the
job and IN possession Of most od the
had seized IN the oonsuiates. He in-
mediately began the task OF giving pass
ports to German, Bulgarian, Turkish
anp Austrian citizens 10 depart from
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-02-18

To Cure A Cold b One Day
Take LAXATIVE BRoMo QUI-
NINE Tablets. Druggists refund
money II Il fails to cure.
e. W. GROVES signature Is on
each box. 2Sc. .-Aavt
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-01

garage with our beautiful Ruscomb
street homes Dust west Of Logan Station).
Get this: $4,000 for home, garage and l2O-ft.
lot; without garage S3S00; none better built
anywhere; only five unsOld Sec Logan ad."
ABERNETHY, 2724 ~ 5th, 1888 5. 18th.
INVESTORS, CONTRACTORS AND
BUILDERS
Houses are I'm demand at Wildwood Crest;
price of ground very ATTRACTIVE; beach and
lake fronts. W. G. r., l472 North SGD st.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-01

TIOGA---Very well built modern 3-story dwell
ing, II rooms and bath, including hot-water
heat and every modern convenience lot l6x
100 feet: cost $500: offered al a ba rgain
and on easy terms to close an account
YOCUM Pow ERS CO. 20 s.. 10Th st.
Corner Lot 25x925 TO REAR ST.; 12-R.
HOUSE, 2 BATHS; BARGAIN
c. P: PETERS SON. COS CHESTNUT ST.
WE HAVE THE HOUSE YOU WANT
IN TIOGA OR LOGAN
KENNEDY & RANiBo. 374O GERMANTOWN
TWO STORY, Q rooms. hot-water heat; cas-.
side OF llth St south of Erie ave. cast
Il. A. WHITE, 1907 w. TioGa st.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-01
WHEN YOU START OUT
To FIND AN APARTMENT

44 %HEN FISb 3oG an sTfRF ERRFfSiENr 1TT
Just suppose that before you go searching
all about the city-usng up a good bit OF
consider the method (Which we suggesD OF
accomplishing the sclfsame thing
QUICKLY. EASILY. SATISFACTORILY
Call. phone or write to this office the
largest most attractive and best equipped
in philadelphia. devoted exclusively 20 secur-
ing iuFt what they want for those who desire
an attractive and satisfactory place to live.
Tell us just what YOU require. and. since
practically every desirable apartment In Phil
adelphla is listed with and may be rented
before you for your consideration everything
there is which approaches your requirements
and desires.
Thus you will, by making one call at one
place. have been able to quickly and COM
pletely go over the entire situation.
After you have made a selected list Of
those most nearly approaching your exact
at, your pleasure ana an automobile win
take you to these properties in order that
sou may make a personal examination
You are extremely likely at minimum OF
trouble to find exactly what you require.
organization will be placed at your disposal
until you secure your exact ideal.
Think of all the trouble you will have
that in ali OF Philadelphia you have secured
the one place OF abode which most nearly
approaches your hearts desire.
There Is of course. no charge TO our
clients for our service in finding them an
apartment. nor is there any obligation OF any
nature whatever TO rent apartment
through us unless you perfectly suited
and desire so to do Furthermore, by select
inE from so large field YOU quite ahsl-
lutcly certain to obtain much better value
for your money than sou could elsewhere.
NORMAN $ SHERWOOD
l4ll WALNUT ST.
Spruce 3971. Race 3O25.
THE ENGLEWooD, 3aO s. nth sT.-Ideai
central housekeeping apartments; suites 3
rooms, kitchenette and bath. Apply ianltor,
on premises or LEWIS a. TAuLANE. 800
Walnut ST.
NORFOLK APARTMENTS
Desirable and room apartments near
Park; Janitor seryiCe reasonable rentals,
BECHTEI, 1882 Ridge ave.
POPLAR APARTMENTS, 1880 Poplar St
e. and room suites, furn. unfurn.; hot
water heat private bathsi hot water.
apts. all parts of city; rents
s25 10 $40 per month"; call. phone write for
information. Samuel Stern, 1901 Chestnut.
FOR modern, furn. or nnfurn. apartments,
Northwest Phila and TlOEa, US first.
SCHOEPPY & CO, 1917 Montgomery ave.
SMALL SUITE, furnished, housekeeping, S5.
large room, private bath, $3.50. l4ol n 18th.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-01
HOUSEKEEPING APARTMENTS

1872 NORTH 18TH ST.
Modern housekeeping apartments; reduced
rentals; Just renovated throughout Apply
to innitor on premises or LEWIS a. TAU
LANE. $. w. cor. 9th and Walnut SITS.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-01
WANTED

FURNITURE, CARPETS, RIGS. OFFICE
BEST PRICES PAID. NJ MODELL & co.
sth and Sprinr Garden. Bcll ph. Mkt. 1851.
ANTIQUE FURNITURE false teeth feather
beds. broken tewclry gold silver diamond 8
bou hit. I35 WALNUT. Walnut 7o26 Est, 1859
BROKEN Iowelry. false tentN. pistols coirs
Coin book with prices pay, nailed 5C J. y.
Boss PEOPLES Store) 266 s. 11th. Wal 44s6.
CAST-OFF CLOTHING NEEDED
for poor men and working women.
Why throw your old clothes away sell
them to other d~nlprsH
WE PAY HOErrST. FAIR PRICES
WRITE OR TELEPHONE MARKET 2OAO
An agent viii call anywhere, any time.
UNITED SOCIETY SIC N. sTH ST.
CAsT-oFF ,CLoTHING-Hghest prices raid
for ladies' and mems clothing, has sNocs
etc. phone Poplar 3Sal BlaclSer. 1899 Poplar
CAST-OFF clothing bought best prices paid
for mems goods: write or phone Walnut
6S65 SCHULTZ. 227 N 9th st.
FURNITURE houuht cash; paror entire house,
office furn stock stores; will pay to consult
before selling. Ennis. 212 s, Sth. Wal. 1886.
FURNTTURE. pianos carpets, antiques; entire
part houses bought for cash: no matter
how large. J. Bernstein. 1854 Ridge ave
OLD GOLD-Cash paid for old gold, silver,
antique clocks: will call. Bel phone, Locust
1910. ROGERS. 81 S. nth st.
HIGHEST PRICES paid for diamonds old gold.
silver. platinum, false teeth; also pawn
ticks. 13O0 Hilbert st. I'd Il. frt. Wal 7l7l.
80. 900 SECONDHAND hard brick, cleaned;
state price. VIM. Stewart. $500 n. 9th
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-01

SEVERAL. CENTRAL CORNERS
FOR SALE At ATTRACTIVE PRICES
J. A. PATTERSON. 1870 5. 18th St
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-01
BOARDING
BOARD WANTED
APARTMENTS
N E. CORNER f7rH AND WALNUT SITS

n. e. CORNER nth AND WALNUT SITS.
This 13-story concrete and steel hrepr9ot
structure reaches the highest point Of de-
vclopment as yet attained In partment
construction and may be properly styled
perfect place OF abode. .
An earnest effort has been made to offer
q mutchess home to those whose trst CON
FideratiOn Is not TO count the cost alone,
but to procure that which they desire,
where there liz only perfection. the size ana
character ot which may be selected and
shaped according to the distinctive REQUIRE
mentc Of the Individual.
Suites are arranged from two rooms and
one bath to ten rooms and i've baths. lnclud-
Ing several desirable bachelor gtiites. -
The location Is excellent, being conVenlent
tn the business and shopping centres ana yet
not too near.
All things considered, the rentals are
moderate.
Further information ARRANGEMENTS for IN.
spection and reservations may be made
through
NORMAN & SHERWOOD
1li1 Walnut st.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-01
Logan

PRETTlEsT HOMES, Ruscomb st
10Th to 10th, just west OF Logan Station
only five unsold: every modern feature; sub.
stantially built and artistlcally finished com
bining TO produce real home imposing
terraced front; select ana unusual equipment;
open daily; large porches deep lots clos
cts: high, light Easements with Cemented
wallis expensive plumbing superior heating
SyiIb SysfelI; Iea5 iIeal 9ou5S5s S5soo; $1,000.
walk through Logan Station or Fishers lane
TO 10TH ST.. then south to RusComb st. 3
trolley lines on York road on premises or
S. @. Abernethy. 1924 N. 9th, 1873 s. 18th,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1916-01-07
A Time for Prayer.

Rev. H. NJ. King, pastor of the
Second Baptist church, delivered
a prayer of unusual earnestness
and fervor at the convening of the
State Senate on Tuesday.
Mr.. King meant it, of course.
He was thoroughly sincere in ask
ing for "a peculiar wisdom" to
guide the body in all of its delib.
erations, and in the consideration
of each and every measure pre-
sented for debate.
The incident, however, forcibly
brought to mind the prayer de-
livered by Petroleum V. Nasby at
the opening of Republican Ma
tional Convention in Cleveland
many years ago. Henry Ward
Beecher was On the program for
the opening prayer, but at the
last moment the noted humorist
was substituted. Just before the
temporary chairman raped for
order a delegate named Seward ap-
preached Nasby and said:
"ParsOn. if you have any ago.
nizing petitions, any prayers of
extra fervency, offer them up for
these degelates. If there is any
efficacy in prayer, it is my honest,
unbiased opinion that there never
was, in all the history of the world
nor never will be again, such a
magnificent change to make it
manifest. This is the time to try
yourself particularly"
However, we are reluctant to
believe that Mr.. King was inspir-
ed by any such idea in the deliv-
cry of his truly magnificent pray
er before the Senate yesterday
Jackson News.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1916-01-07
Advice for the Legislature.

What the State needs more
than new laws is the correcting,
amending and strengthening of
those already on the statute books
and the repeating of those that
are answering no useful purpose.
Mississippi has more laws now
than her best lawyers can keep
track of, much less the ordinary
layman. Ignorance of the law is
no excuse for it's violation, yet
there are many laws now IN ex-
istence unknown to nine men out
of every ten in the State. Kill
some of these, Rid the State of
it's useless appendages, and then
if a few practical, common-sense,
business laws are needed, enact
them. 1t is dangerous to begin
fooling with newfangled ideas.
1t is easy enough to start some
thing" but after started no man
can tell where it will end. thas
been the experience of former
legislators, that bills introduced
by them for q certain purpose
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1916-01-07

W. H. Joyner, private secretary for
and candidate to succeed the late Rep
resentative Witherspoon is squarely
against any increase in the army or
navy, and IN sympathy with the views
of Senator Vardaman. Also like Var
daman, he believes Wilson will De re-
nominated and that he is the only Dem
ocrat who can be elected. Clarion-
Ledger.
Believing Wilson will be re-
nominated, etc." while busily
extending aid and comfort to tn :
Hearsts. Roosevelts and other
patriots who are laying awake of
nights conspiring for Wilson's S
defeat, is very like Vardaman." "
The white Chiefs" talent for
such facing both ways" is we'll
illustrated in the following from
the West Point Times-Herald:
"One of our older inhabitants of
West Point met another old man
in front of the Elite theatre and
said ruminatingly: "Old man
Jim K. Vardaman aint what he
use to be-" The other man chew
ed refectively .on for a few min
utes ard then came back with:
mo; and never was. ."-Vicks-
burg Herald.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1916-01-07

n port, so far as the North Sea
is concerned. The British battle
hip fleet at its station in the
Forth of Firth, awaits the long.
deferred coming out of the Ger.
man fleet, while its scouts, de-
Stroyers and submarines scour the
North Sea to give early tidings of
the challenge, should itever come.
The various naval engagements
have emphasized the supreme value
of speed. Great Britain has com.
pleted the five 25.knot battleships
of the Queen Elizabeth class.
Since the war opened, by the way,
she has added twelve dreadnoughtS
to her active fleet. Also, she has
just about completed five new bat,
tle-cruiSers of the largest size and
the unprecedented speed of 80
knots. Her destroyer fleet, more
over, has been increased by the
addition of over 20 destroyers of
80 to 81 knots speed. 1t begins
to look as though nothing short Of
a miracle could break the strangle
hold of the fleet upon the naval
situation; and in the opinion of
the naval and military critics it is
believed that this may prove to be
the decisive factor in a war which
seems destined to settle down into
one of naval, military and econo-
mic endurance.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1916-01-07

have been so amended as to leave
them unrecognizable by their
authors and fail of the purpose
for which they were intended.
Manv a legislator, after he has
seen the law accredited to him,
has been ashamed to own it, and
thoroughly repentant that he
ever fathered it. The Clarion
Ledger hopes this may not be
the experience of any of the mem
bers Of the body which is soon to
assemble, but to guard as against
accidents, it is best to fully in
vestigate tn e subject before
hand, find out whether the law
is really needed, and then after
having thoroughly satisfied your
self, get the opinion of fellow
members, before starting your
canoe down a stream whose cur
rent you are unfamiliar with. In
other words, if you are not sure
of your ground. "let George do
it. "-Clarion-Ledger.