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Milford chronicle., 1917-03-02
FELTON,.

George Hardesty had his sale Satur-
day last. and will move to Dover the first
Of March.
William a. Berry has received a hand
some new automobile hearse
Miss Leora Kent has returned home
and has resumed her teaching
Miss Elva Montague has returned to
Wilmington. after spending some time
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas
Montague.
Miss Helen Warren was the guest Of
Miss Elizabeth Carson on Saturday and
Sunday.
Miss Evelyn Cook has returned TO
Frederica, after spending a few days
here, the guests Of the Misses Lagatha
and Minnie Hill
Miss Lillian Frazier was the guest Of
Misses Margaret and Minnie Sapp last
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Harrington and
daughter Pauline, We're guests of Mrs.
Ella Sharp on Sunday.
Frank COverdale and John Kelly have
both purchased new automobiles.
Milford chronicle., 1917-03-02

Myres R. Pettyjohn, who has been
quite sick, is improving, but not able to
be out yet
Mrs. Louis Murray and daughter Glad
vs. who have been visiting in Whining
ton and Philadelphia, have returned TO
their home
Earl Schmierer. son Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Herman Schmierer. Of Rehoboth, was
operated on at the Beebe hospital, Tues
day last, for appendicitis, and is rapidly
improving.
Charles w. Jenkins Of Philadelphia
arrived home on Wednesday and attend
ed the Masonic banquet
The James T. Flutcher farm, near
Midway. that was sold last Saturday.
was purchased by James Truitt for
81 500
Milford chronicle., 1917-03-02
LEWEs.

The Red Cross Society Of Lewes
which for several years has not been
very busy organization, has been reviv-
ed through the efforts Of Rev. c. H. b
Turner, president; James Kelly, secre-
tary; Mrs. Mary Rowland, treasurer
and the society now has an enrolment
Of 90 members. The ladies' met at the
home Of Mrs. James Rowland Monday
evening. They rolled bandages and
made garments that are needed The
sewing is under the direction Of Mrs.
Robert Orr.
The Zwaanendael Club held their 18th
birthday anniversary luncheon at the
/ home Of Mrs. Edward Messick Wednes-
day afternoon. February 14th. The
house was prettily decorated with red
hearts. in honor Of ST. Valentine. The
center table had "a basket Of tulips the
club flower. and the tables were lighted
with red and yellow candles. the club
colors. Miss Ray Hendrick, president
of the State Federation, was present and
gave an interesting address on Service"
Mrs. Walter 4. Virden and Mrs.
Frank MacIntire We're in charge Of the
entertainment the following program be-
ing rendered: Singing of club song. "Our
Delaware" solo, He was a Prince"
Mrs. Johnston; piano solo. Mrs Sarah
Joseph; quartette. "Old Folks at Home"
Miss Collins. Miss Joseph Mrs John
ston and Mrs. Rowland; solo. Loves
Echo Miss Anne Collins; duet, May
Pole Dance" Mrs. Morris. Miss Joseph:
solo, Perfect Day" Miss Helen Com
well. The menu was chicken salad, oys-
far ru 81 f.e
fee and nuts.
The Masons held their annual banquet
i'm Lewes Thursday evening Of last week
About ninety Masons We're present The
Ladies Of the Presbyterian Church fur
nished them a turkey supper the pro-
ceeds going to the church
The bake given by the Queen Bertha
Guild, last Saturday. was very success
full. The children realized about four
teen dollars and a half for their Lenten
serving.
Last Monday Mrs. Ida NJ. Lank had
the misfortune to fan from a step lad
der, breaking one Of her limbs just above
the ankle
Thomas b. Schellenger, one Of the
Delaware River pilots. who formerly liv-
ed in Lewes but who now resides in
Philadelphia. is seriously in with pneu-
mOnia.
The graduating class is rehearsing for
it's play entitled. THE New Co-Ed."
The play will be given Easter night.
Miss Roberta Marshall is training the
members for the play.
DR.. William =. Orr, John NJ. Vessels .
and Thomas R. Ingram We're i'm Laurel
Tuesday attending a luncheon given by
the directors Of the Sussex Trust Co.. Of
that town.
Mr.. and Mrs Fred Lubker entertain
ed at turkey dinner on Sunday
Mrs. w. o. Warrington is on an ex-
tended visit to relatives in Washington.
d. c.
Mr.. and Mrs. N. D. Reynolds and
daughter, Miss Margaret spent a few
days last week with relatives in Ellen
dale
Rev Diston W. Jacobs of Rehoboth /
attended the Masons banquet on last
Thursday evening.
Miss Edith Jones Of Georgetown. at
tended the zwaanendael Club luncheon /
here last Wednesday.
Miss Elizabeth Lank of Dover, spent
the week end with her parents.
Milford chronicle., 1917-03-02
HEBRON.

wingate King, who has been i'll, is i'm
proving.
John Dickerson cut his foot very badly
recently, while cutting wood
Stephen Warrington has accepted a
position at Marcus Hook
Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Messicl Of George
town spent last week with his parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. Willard Messick.
Eldren Houston and wife are receiv-
ing concentrations on the arrival Of a
baby girl.
Milford chronicle., 1917-03-02

Ginseng & Golden Seal, Wanted by
Boehner, VIM. J. & Co, 159-16S W 25th
Furs and Hides, Wanted by
Sayer, NJ. & Co. ......... 2G9 7th Ave.
Guineas, Pigeons, SQUADS, Wanted by
Klein. J. M...........311 Washington
krakaur Poultry Co.. Inc. 1924 13 Ave
Schweitzer. Nathan Co., Inc.
289-91 Washington
Poultry Dressed, Wanted by
Heineman Bros. ..217-21 Washington
Hurley, William Co.. 664 Hudson
Hoehn, Jacob 295 Washington
Poultry Dressed and Calves, Wanted
Hiurichs, W. ]. Co., Inc. 42S W. 14th
Poultry Live, Wanted by
Kassel, David c.. .16-17-1S 18th Ave
krakaur Poultry Co. Inc 1924 18th az
Wolowitz, NJ. B. Inc. 1872 18th Av.
Poultry and Squads, Wanted by
Heineman Rros. ..217-21 Washington
Poultry, Squads, Eggs, Wanted
Durham. N. & Sons, 313 Washington
Squads. Wanted by
Heineman Bros. .217-21 Washington
Klein. J. NJ. ...... 31l Washington
Schweitzer, Nathan Co. Inc.
2S9-91 Washington
Terrapin and Turtle. Wanted by
Moore q Co......... .204 Front |
Milford chronicle., 1917-03-02
PHILADELPHIA

Butter Country, Wanted by
Nice & Shredder Co. $40 S Water
Butter, Eggs, Cheese, Wanted by
Aver & Mckinney 222 N Delaware Av
Butter, Eggs, Poultry, Wanted by
Haldeman. JG.& Bros. 291S-24 Market
Kelsey A. R.. Cor. I'd & Callowhill
Hellerick Frank & Co.. .120 Callowhill
CLAIMS and Crabs, Wanted by
sehoch, George y. .S19-21 S. Water
Corn, Cob and SheIled, Wanted by
Bastian G.H&Bro. 1897 E. .Passayunk av
Shute, E. L. & Co.. .3114 Chestnut St.
Street, Sidney & Sons 31st & Chestnut
Cow Peas & Seed Corn Wanted
Simon, I. N. & Son. ..........6 Front
Eggs, Wanted by
Aver & Mckinney. 222 N. Delaware av
Nice & Schneider Co. $40 s. Water
Eggs and Butter, Wanted by
Bowers, R. A. Company 9&11 N.Water
Eggs and Poultry, Wanted by
Clevenger, Geo. F.. .... 1892 N. Water
CoulbOurn M. L........132 Callowhin !
Reifsnyder, H. C. 1894 40th St. Mkt
Stein, Edward P & Co. 1908 S. Front
Thurber, stephen .......11 S. Water
Milford chronicle., 1917-03-02
NEW YORK. N. Y.

Fruits and Produce, Wanted by
Agalloco, J. P. & Co. 249 Washington
8enner, H & Co.. .123 Wallabout Mkt
3errian & Joerger 122 Wallabout Mkt
rate. John G. .......306 Washington
Oanziger Bros. 49,. .144 WallabOut Mkt.
Dixon, r. w. & Son. .266 Washington
| Ellis, William. ......51 Little W. 18th
FerrOne & LOdOlce Co. .1SS Reade
FierrO Bros, 1905 Wallabout Mkt.
Francke, John H. & Co. -. 239 Wash'n
Gleichmann,R RICO. 113 WallabOut Mkt
Ianecke, l.. Co. (The) 276 Washington
Kirk, J. B. .S71-3 Washington
Lippmann. Gus & Co....11O Warren
Lippmann. ]. & G. Inc. 338-40 Wash'n
Loewenthal, I............1S7 Reade
NartOri P. ........9 Wallabout Mkt
MendelOwitch, J.........16 Ferry St. |
Meyer, A. E. & CO.....134 Park Pl. |
Meyer, Re G. Co 1006-7 Wallabout Mkt !
Montesani Frank 1922 w llabout Mkt !
Natalie & Frank -. $50 Washington
Petchesky. F.&SOns 24O Wallabout Mkt
Sabel, J......234 Wallabout Market
Bros. .2S Wallabout Mkt.
Schwitters. HE. & Sons, S67 Washn
Townsend. T. H. =. 1926 Wallabout Mkt.
"ESif IL y. q w. sofA washington
NJ & Co. 109 W 9th St.
Calves and Poultry, Wanted by
OeNoyelles. S. & Co.. W. Wash Mkt.
Farmers Com. House. Inc 27 Harrison
Herring. c. NJ & Co. w. Wash. Mkt
1ovey. Charles B...W. Wash. Mkt
Oliver, George & Co.. W. Wash'n Mkt.
Otis, B. W. G. Co. ....W. Wash Mkt
W. H.. 80 Grace W. Wash Mkt
Crabs, Wanted by
R. w. .3S Fulton Fish Mkt
Eggs, Wanted by
AtiaS To- 0lE GFeenWlCn
S & Co. ...357-9 Greenwich
'ritten, B. F. & Co. LIB Harrison
Milford chronicle., 1917-03-02
Eggs. Wanted by

AEEaa HaAANM ~
Davey. Andrew Inc 350-2 Greenwich
Farmers Com. House. Inc. q Harrison
FOrtgang Bros. ..... 1856 Greenwich
Francke. John II. & Co 239 Wash'n
Krenrich JOS H. Comm Co. Harrison
hurtin & kurJln ..... $50 Greenwich
Lambly & Alpaugh Inc. Is Harrison
Nichols Bros. Inc. 1876 Reade
Pond H. T. Co. Inc, 341-3 Washington
Rittenhouse, Geo. NJ. & Co. 1915 Jay
oaal Bros. ............3 323 Greenwich
Scholl, John & Bro. Inc. ..147 Reade
Seckel & Herman. 80. 1861 Greenwich
Shenandoah Produce Co.. .156 Reade
Silberman, Joseph ,........30 Jay st
Weinschel. M.......... 354 Greenwich
Wilk, J. a. &CO..............13 .13S Reade
Wittner. H. ...........31S Greenwich
Eggs and Butter. Wanted by
Branchu & DuMond, Inc. 40 Harrison
Honigsberg. A. & Co. 300 Greenwich
Lasher, ]. K. & Bro. IL Harrison
Relmer Bros. .............94 Warren !
EOtn, N. q Co.,. .l65 Duane /
Eggs and Poultry, Wanted by
Alpaugh, E. & Cow. Wash. Mkt. /
Boehm, Daniel p. 204 Wallabout Mkt |
Greenspan & Brenner. 1858 Greenwich
Heilmann, Harry SIS Westchester av
Lewis. H. & Co., Inc. .1S3 Duane
Rosenfeld, 5. Co. .........197 Duane
Shorr, AdolPh. .............153 Reade
Trachtenberg. George $50 Greenwich
Eggs, Butter, Cheese, Wanted by
Balfour Bros. ..... S50-2 Washington
Long, S. S. & Bro. Inc. 18th & Wash.
Eggs, Butter, Poultry, Wanted by
Blick 9 n 2Ae Craan uyfch I
Emil&SOn 514 Weschester av {
Meierfeld, Samuel. ...3-5 Harrison 7
Mersel, Alex. ............191 Duane /
Fish, Wanted by +
)ais. John Co.Inc 1O7 Fulton Fish Mkt {
4ockwOod&W Winant 4 Fulton Fish Mkt +
dinugh, J. NJ. Co. 10 Fulton Fish Mkt T
Francis L. 110 Full. Fish Mkt Y
.eller. Chas. & Son 100 Fulton Fish Mkt '
Fish and Soft Crabs, Wam ID by
laldauf & Mccarthy Sc Fulton Fish Mt
burnett & Kenney, Inc. Fulton Mkt. i
'ulton Fish Co. .23 Fulton Fish Mkt
laley. Caleb & Co. IA Fulton Fish Mkt n
Iall, r. F. & Co. 81 Fulton Fish Mkt ="
-oberts. H. NJ. & Co. IL Fulton ST. Mkt
ogers, H. NJ. & Co. II Fulton Fish Mkt 81
'allace & Keeney. 10 Fulton Fish Mkt
Fish, CLANS and Crabs, Wanted by Y
ckerly. Chas. S.. Fulton Fish Mkt
ole. Robert W. 20 Fulton Fish Mkt
Fish, Oysters, CLAIMS, Wanted by u
llsworth. J & ]. W Co. .2l2 South N
Il, The John B. Co........155 West -"
cid, Thos. M.&Co. 10S Fulton Fish Mt
Furs, Wanted by
Ossak, L. & E. ..........374 7th Av. Al
evils, Samuel .......147-53 W. 29th n, I
yman, II. & Co. ........1O6 W. 28th VI
sligman & Friedman. .. .133 W. 9th
NJ. Inc. .....155 W. 29th
elmer, Jos & Bro. ...II5-25 W. Both
arenoff, Sol & Co. Inc. .169 W. 25th
Furs and Gensing, Wanted by
1ehner, VIM. j. & Co 159-163 W. 25th Iv
)rman, S. ........26 269 9TH Ave ,
*, Geo. l. ...........279 7th Ave.
aelzer. NJ. F. & o....119 W. 29th Re
Milford chronicle., 1917-03-02
TO COMMISSION MERCHANTS AND

TO COMMISSION MERCHANTS ANr
RECEIVERS.
In another column. under the heading
WANTED" will be found the list OF
products that are leaving the Delaware
Maryland Virginia Peninsula at the
present time, and, that are likely 10 con-
tinue with more OF less variations in
volume) up 90 the coming Spring.
Space viii be assigned TO advertise
crops. etc, Wanted" and. personal ef-
forts will be made towards directing
same TO houses in the Classified List.
TO GROWERS. PRODUCERS AND
SHIPPERS.
Special efforts are being made to fur
niHh growers, producers and shippers
with names and addresses Of reliable
Arms that want products from this PEN
Ursula.
No firm will be listed. knowingly,
whose reputation for honesty is question
The publisher will be pleased to learn
Of any firm, Qisted or not) having receiv-
ed your products in good condition, and
failing 10 make just returns for same
within a reasonable time.
Collections will be made for the ship
WARNING:-Do not consign your pro-
ducts TO irresponsible firms Offering more
than the market value for them.
You can do much better, on the whole
shipping 10 firms that want your pro-
ducts, than shipping to those who do not
ask for, or, perhaps do not desire them.
Write to those listed: ask for Market
Reports. tell them what you have for
sale; find out how they wish your pro-
ducts graded, packed and shipped. Don't
split your consignments In the same
market.
Mention the Chronicle when writing
FRANK A DOERINGER,
los Railroad Ave. Milford. Del.
(52)
Milford chronicle., 1917-03-02
Fish. Wanted hr

American Fish Co Z Dock St. Fish Mkt
Potatoes, (Red Skin whIte) Wanted by
Bennett Bros. .........30 304 No. Water
Potatoes Sweet and White). Wanted
erickson, Samuel & Co. 334 N. Front
aewett, j. II. ............216 Dock
Hanselman, Louis ......... 146 Dock
Jones. VIM. H.........344 n. Front
Klein p. & Son. n.......151 Produce Av
Moore & Wade CO.........212 Dock
StOckberger c. H....... 4O1 n Front
wilkins. Munson Co.. 351-3 Newmarket
Poultry IlVe), Wanted by
Gilbert L. M....... .222 CalloWhill
Nessemer Fl. L. & Co.......207 Dock
Parsons & Bro. .224 Callowhill
ShOckley & Bros. .327-9 N. Water
Smell, Samuel............524 S. End
Rags and Paper Stock, Wanted by
Infante Bros. ....... 1885 s. Water
Rope and Canvas (Old), Wanted by
John J. & Co. 506-S S. Del. Av
Scott, Thomas J........774 S. Front
Milford chronicle., 1917-03-02
WILL LMINGTON

Eggs and Poultry, Wanted by
Eisenman Bros. ........113-5 Z 4th
Johnson & Bro. .236 Tatnall
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-09-27
FARMERS AND WAR

The. first days session of the farm
ers' convention st Minneapolis al
least disproved snndry anticipations
as to its spirit and purpose. The
farmers emphatically assert their
patriotism and intention of standing
behind the government and the boys
in France. They manifest general
willingness to accept the fixed govern
ment price for wheat. They deny
they have been boarding the staple.
What causes their discomfort then?
First they demand 'that wealth and
not the workingmen aud farmers pay
the cost of the war" If they'd d stop
and think little they would see that
is just what is being done, Over
three fourths of the war revenue is to
come from incomes and war profits.
Wealth assuredly bears most of this
burden. Liquors furnish the next
best source of revenue, and it's up to
the farmers to make their contribu-
tion as small as possible. Nor are
the farmers likely to be less happily
circumstanced in after-the-war bud
gets.
They also insist that the govern
ment place restrictions on the prices
Of steel, leather. coal and other COM
modities. No one can quarrel with
that demand. The government has
already taken certain steps in that
direction. 1t may take more as the
need becomes more apparent. In the
meantime the farmers who have been
given maximum price for wheat for
1917 that gives them a handsome
profit over increased cost Of prodnc-
tion and guaranteed minimum for
next year which protects them against
all possible mischances, TO say noth-
| ing Of their exemption from certain
penalties in the food, fuel aud feed
act, have no grounds for complain
ing Chicago Herald.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-09-27
SOLDIER INSURANCE

One of the uses to WHICH it is pro-
posed to devote part of the proceeds
OF Liberty Loan bonds Is to afford to
our soldiers and sailors life and in
demnity insurance and to provide for
allowances to their dependent famil-
les while they were in the ranks. On
this point Secretary McAdoo of the
treasury, whose plan of insurance
for our lighting men was endorsed by
President Wilson and is now embod-
led in law pending before congress
says:
Every soldier and sailor who
serves his country in this war will
earn everything the proposed war IN
surance bill provides; to be a bene-
iciary of the proposed law will be d
badge of honor.
When we draft wage Garner, we
call not only him but the entire fam
| lily to the flag; the sacrifice entailed
| is not divisible. The wife and chill
dTen, the mother, the father, are all
4
involved in the sacrifice they direct
iy bear the burden Of defense. They
suffer just as much as the soldier, but
lin a different way, and the nation
mustgenerously discharge as a proud
privilege the duty of maintaining
them until the soldiers and sailors
return from the war and resume the
responsibility.
1--WE have drawn the sword to win.
/ dicate Americas violated rights, tC
restore peace and justice, and to se
lcure the progress of civilization
/ We cannot permit our soldiers, while
they hold the front. to be stabbed il
1 the back By uncertainty as to what il
i being done for their loved ones al
Ihome. Our tomOrrows are in theil
j hands-theirs in ours The natlona
4 conscience will not permit American
Isoidiers and their dependents to 81
Iunproyided with everything that /
lust. generous and noble people ear
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-09-27
TENDER OF WEALTH

Johnstown Democrat: The senate is
tender of wealth. 1t had no hesita-
tion in reaching out and taking the
young men of the land for service in
the trenches. That meant only lives,
careers, opportunities, hopes, amb1-
tions. prospects. But when it was
proposed to reach out and take wealth
for service in winning the war for
democracy that was quite different
matter. The senate baked, only q
few of the older statesmen voting for
the Johnson amendment. However,
steps in the right direction have al
ready been taken Should the war
continue for another year and it
will not stop if the profiteers can
keep it going the conscription Of
accumulated wealth may be regarded
as practically certain. Conscripted
manhood is not gong to be very toll
lerant Of aneonscripted gold.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-09-27
CHEAPER scABIEs
DIP is APPROVED

Washington, D. c., Sept. 24.-I,he
use of weak solution OF nicotin In
dipping scabby sheep and cattle ii
approved in an order just issued by
the secretary of agriculture. This
dipping solution differs from that
hitherto required, by the elimination
of sulphur.
Changes have been made following
aseries of careful experiments lin the
effort TO cheaper the expense OF Dip
ping scabby animals and at the same
time to insure the effectiveness Of
such treatment. Due largely to the:
heavy requirements for sulphur in
war industries, the price Of this ele-
ment has greatly increased, In the,
dip as formerly made up, therefore. !.
two comparatively costly substances
were used. It is believed that the
elimination Of one Of these substances.
will materially decrease the cost sc
this dip.
In addition TO approving tho use of
9 dipping solution ID which nicotin
ts the actiys.agent, the United States
Department of Agriculture also IS.
proves the use Of j lime and snlph a.
solution ID the official dipeta =,
sheep and cattle tn u bia ss'
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-09-27
ITALY THE SURPRISE

Much was looked for from Russia.
The nations fighting the central pow
ers looked to Italy as valuable only
to hold certain divisions of the Aus.
trian army, somewhere around the
Alps. Russia helped nightly in the
beginning, drawing the German ar
mics TO East Prussia just when the
French and British much needed
them withdrawn But today Russia
is negligible: the allies hope only
that she will be able to hold certain
divisions of the central powers ar.
mics on the eastern front; while Italy
IS making such progress as was hoped
for from Russia; we should feel more
elated than we do about w hat Italy
Is dong. or course, were Russia
now vigorous and strong, as vigor-
ous and strong as she was a little
over year ago, the pressure would
be too strong for the central powers
to resist, but Italy is more than bal
ancing Russia-alt in all, with Rus.
sia almost out of it, the allies are in
better shape because of Italian activi-
ties than they ever have been.
And it was not expected by the
genera! public of the nations involv-
ed. Lit came as pleasant surprise.
1t was thought that Italian interest
went only SO far as obtaining and
holding what she wanted from
Austria. That achieved, she was
reaaay TO quit. But here she is win
ming almost the best battle of the
war. She has seized the important
strcngholds beyond her border lands
and is now resisting, while recuper-
ating, all efforts of the enemy to dis
lodge her. She has drawn armies
from the eastern front until the cen.
tral powers are so weak they cannot
take advantage of Russia's s demoral-
ization. She has compelled Germany
to send several badly neeced divi-
slops at other fronts. to the aid of
Austria. She has licked Anstria's
best army; has taken thousands of
prisoners, killed aud wounded more
than 100000 of the' enemy-and says
she is not yet through. Vast quanti-
ties OF stores of all kinds have fallen
into her hands at time when the
enemy can Ill afford TO lose them.
And she has had little assistance
from her allies. She has done most
of it herself, fighting over land that
appeared impregnable TO almost every
body. Not only that. but she has
100000 men in Albania ready to ad-
vance agalnet the Austrians and Bul.
garians. She is ready before the
Greek army is at the front. She has
built road to get supplies almost
all overland from France to the Greek
front. She is ready when the Salon
Xxi army is ready. Given supplies,
and the Balkans will be overrun by
the Italians, Greeks, British and
FRENCH waiting to clean up when the
time comes. Germans and Austrians
have been Withdrawn from these
lines. Some day-well we must be
patient.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-09-27
THE NEXT OFFICERS

Secretary Baker has intimated that
when 1t comes time for the third off,
GERS training camp to be held 10000
men will be picked from the enlisted
strength of the new national army
for training AS officers.
Men of the national guard are also
entitled to consideration in the thiyd
camp, but the sooner the principle Of
promotion from the ranks is put into
effect, the better it will be for the
military organization of the country,
and it is parctlcularly desirable that
the selective draft should open an
avenue for promotion.
The necessities of decipline must
always maintain wide gulf between
the authority OF officers and priyates,
but 1T is high time to wipe out the
notion that there must be difference
In their character or social position.
This can only be done by raising all
officers from the ranks.
AT the time the European war
broke out, there were three general
military systems to be found in the
world: The volunteer system of
Great Britain and the United States,
in which officers were chosen through
political or social favoritism; the
aristocratic conscription system of
Germany, In which the common peo.
pie were drafted as privates. and Sc
lect classes of young men Wee4 set
apart for separate training leading to
com mission; and the democratic con
scription system of France, in which
all men were treated alike, and the
officer was promoted from the ranks.
The United States, upon entering
the war, advanced from the Ameri-
can-British system TO the German
system and Secretary Baker now pro
poses that we take another step fer
ward to the French system, BY all
means the step should be taken
Decorab Republican,: A free trad
er says it is s'dirty politics" to talk
tariff while the war is On. In other
words, when man is sick no one
should think Of remedy.