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The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1917-03-09

Dispute Over Constitutional Question.
Washington, March 8.-Peking adj
vices to the Chinese legation here
yesterday explained the recent cab
met crisis which eliminated in the
resignation of Premier Tuan Chi Jul
and his cabinet and their withdrawal
to Tien-tsin as constitutional con-
troversy which would have no ulti-
mate effect on the country's policy as
to severing relations with Germany.
The cabinet has voted in favor of
such severance in conformity with its
threat to Germany in case the subma-
rine warfare were not abandoned but
President Ii Yuan Hung has taken
the ground that such decision rests
with him only.
No other details have been received
as to the efforts of the Entente gov
erlments to bring China into the war,
but added confirmation of the move
ment has been received and it is
known that the subject is under dis
cussion.
Diplomats here say China has been
offered the postponement, not the re-
mission of the boxer indemnity, and
the adhesion of the Entente govern
ments of an increase from per cent
to ~ per cent in the Chinese customs
duties.
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1917-03-09
WOMEN VOTING FOR PRESIDENT

WOMEN VOTING FOR PRESIDENT
The participation of women in the
politics of this country is bound to
have in the main a wholesome and
lnvigorating effect. The ideals of
womanhood are stricter than those of
men, their lives are more in accord
with right-living, and their voice will
be found largely for right and justice.
Therefore, it is interesting to note
that the territory in which women is
growing yearly.
North Dakota and Ohio recently
added woman's suffrage bills of differ
ent types to their laws. The opening
wedge of woman suffrage in states has
been the giving to women of the right
to vote for president. More than four
million women now vote for the pres
lcent of this country. and they have
a large part in deciding which candi-
Date shall receive ninety-six electoral
votes. One-third of the members of
che United States senate and one
sixth of the members of the. house
come from states that have woman
suffrage in some form.
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1917-03-09

Meets every Friday night at 7:30.
I. o. 0. F. Hall.
w. G. -Adderly, N. G.
Willis Castaing, Secretary.
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1917-03-09
CHINA MAY JOIN ENGLAND
AND FRANCE IN WORLD WAR
Continued from page IL

frame the foreign policy. The cabinet
is known to favor the severing of re-
lations with Germany and parliament
is showing a disposition to follow the
leadership of Tuan Chi Jul further
than that of the president.
A dispatch from Peking March a,
said the cabinet had decided to join
the United States in severing diplo-
matte relations with. Germany but
that the president refused to approve
of such action. Thereupon the premier
resigned and left for Tien-tsin, accom-
panied by several other members of
the cabinet.
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1917-03-09
"5ox SEAT FOR AN ONION"

j. The drama-that is the film 4
q drama-was again brought into 1
i a close relationship with vege- 1
i tables when New York theater, 1
i just off Broadway, exhibited the I:
$ sign reprinted above. Not only :;
i are onions accepted. but a pota-
i TO entities the possessor to 1
j. seat in the orchestra far from 4
4 the madding association with 4
= onion owners.
j. At first the sign was consid- 4
4 cred as a joke by passersby, 4
+ who still have a laugh in their 4
+ sorely tried systems. In the 1
i afternoon a few persons of the 1
# type who might conceal vege-
4 tables timidly offered them for
+ admission. and toward evening I
s the theater's vegetable bin had 4
4 become a packed house.
4 One man who exchanged an 4
8 onion eer a scat said: well. this 1
= oninn i,'3s;:icss; isn't so bad I've
= oftcn given So to see II Broad
= way show and got a lemon In 4
3 exchange
= Z
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1917-03-09
FRATERNAL ORGANIZATIONS
Odd Fellows

Odd Fellows
Meets every Friday night at 1880
I. o. o. F. Hall.
, w. G. -Adderly, N. G.
Willis Castaing, Secretary.
WO0dmen of the World
Meets second and fourth Tuesdays
80 p M. I. 0. 0. F. Hall.
j. A. Whitehurst, c. C.
J. D. Smith, clerk.
WOodman's Circle
Meets first and third Wednesdays
1880 p. m. l. Q. o. F. Hall.
Mrs. ]. D. Smith, Guard.
Mrs. Cora Pierce, Past.
E. B. Lilies, clerk.
knights of Pythias
Meets first and third Thursdays at
500 p. M, 1. O. o. F. Hall.
A. Tarapani, c. C..
w. Castaing, X. of R. and S. and
Master of Finance.
Eastern Star
Meets every second Monday at 7:Gl
p. m. I. o. o. F. Hall.
Mrs. Ada Fernald, w. M.
Mrs. Martha ]. Gibble, secretary.
Masonic Lodge
Meets second and fourth Thursdays
1880, p. M, /. O. o. F. Hall.
A. E. Kroner, w. M.
W. E. Little, secretary.
Modern Woodmen of America
Meets first and third Mondays nj
1880 p. m. l. o. o. F. Hall.
y. C. Clayton, c. c.
r. M Cranmer, clerk.
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1917-03-09
For Mayor.

/ hereby announce myself candi-
date for reelection to the Office of
mayor of Tarpon Springs, subject to
the approval of the voters at the cleo
ton to be held April 2, 1917.
J. E. Douglass.
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1917-03-09
For City Clerk.

7 hereby announce myself a candi-
date for reelection as city clerk and
collector, subject to the approval Of
the voters at the municipal election
to be help April 2, 1917.
: E. T. A.baGg.l.
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1917-03-09

Entered at the postoffice at Tarpon
Springs, Fla, as second class matter.
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1917-03-09
"A RIOT OF EXTRAVAGANCE.


The people of the United States are
living in a riot q Extravaganza and
afsctjea which haeyes of a New
! rs. 1sa Sc 3 VI me nearly any,
Fra blutioh Il the complications
OLE gps the grande danes of
Louis, xTV's court equalled the exhi-
buttons which we are seeing in the
fashionable hotels this winter it would
be surprising.
at is not difficult to see the high
cost of living. One of the principal
reasons is the unnecessary and expen-
sive personal adornment. The huge
profits of the war have filled the pock-
set-books of some people with money,
and they can set pace which few
working people can keep, but which is
easily maintained by the citizens
whose millions are not counted on the
fingers of the hand,
The Washington times., 1917-11-28
REX BEACH,SAYS:-

~'7he Winds of Chance is an
Alaskan story yritten by re-
guest. 1t is easy enough to
sVrite abomthe North Country,
for / knOw it pretty weH. A
romantic glamour attaches to
it, and it has a lure peculiar to,
ITSELF When I first took Mp
ariting l OOaS a young man
Just back from the North, and
naturally / yrOte abOMthe life
hatmOStv vividly imbreSSedme.
But all the time / SUaS thinking
about a mOVing drama that
0UaS enacted during the early
days of the KIondike-0ne nb-
ON 00hich / neOer tOMched-and
finally ISaw a StOryinit-'7he
Winds of Chance. I SaoU that
it offered something more than
ataIe of adventure and that
the background UaS a cross
section of real Alaskan life.
: Then 1 recognized the figure
of 'PoLeon DOret' in the cast.
He couldn't stay put in '7He
Barrier. You see noe oChy /
say the story SUaS Sv7Itten BY
request"
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1917-09-13
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

Willis Lovelady and wife to
John |. Rowe, lot ts, blk 81, Mis-
souri, Valley. wd. 800.
Geo. b. Whitman to Guy +.
Withem, half interest sw NV 80
St-4l, wd, $3.50.
Jas. w. Withcm to Geo. b.
Withem, ne Sc ne 23-3O-44, wd,
81, 900.
Hout Davis and wife to ID. H.
ISeabury, half interest ne 2 and
part NV t-si-44, wd, s16,4OO.
John j. Snyder to Willis Love
lady, lot 18, blk 27, Missouri VAL
ley, ref deed, 81.
Eleanor s. Rice ct al to James
Robinson, part Sc sw 3-79-l3
deed, 81.
G. w. Mendenhall to G.. ID. Will
liams, lots 4, 2, blk 3, Woodbine,
wd, SIS.
Thos. Lynn to NJ. +. Smith, part
lots 9, 10, blk G5, Dunlap, wd
s3,15O.
d. w. Legans to Jno. S. Nc
Gavren, part lot 4, blk 6, Missouri
Valley, qcd, 81.
Martin Eims and wife to J. N
Sweet, Jr., part north half Sc sc
5-7S-41, wd, $4,000.
Karl keehner to Henry e. Man
thei, lots 1, 2, blk 4, Woodbine
wd, s1,4oo.
j. N. Sweet TO j. G. Cave, lot 6
blk 1S, Persia, wd 81 700.
Willis Roberts and wife to l.
ID. Howorth, lots 8, 9, blk 40, Dun
lap, $4,000.
Updike Grain Co. to Nelson b
updike, part lot Z, blk L, Missouri
Valley, and part ne Sc 15-78-44
Iwd, ST.
| ID. +. Lavoic to Henry f. Meyer
sc and part east half sw 10, and
ne NV and NV ne and lot 5, IS
8o-45, wd, 81.
James Rogers to Alice G. Rog-
ers, NV NV 3-79-41, qcd, $40.
j. III. Stoner and wife to Theron
Wilson, west half sw ne iS-79-41
Iwd, $4,000.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1917-09-13
Weekly Bulletin of the Iowa Wea-
Their and Crop Service.

Another wet week has further
delayed the maturity of the be-
lated corn crop. The average
Temperature was about 5 degrees
below the normal, and in many To-
calities showers were frequent
and the rainfall excessive. Frost
occurred on the mornings of the
10th and nth over the northern
and eastern parts of the state.
Over the southern and eastern
districts the showers were accom-
panied by severe wind squalls,
which blew down and tangled
corn badly, and by hail, which
also did considerable damage.
Corn made fairly good progress
toward maturity in the western
counties, where there was little or
no rain and considerable sun
siderable sunshine, but over the
greater part of the state there has
been but little advancement. Some
of the earliest planted corn is be-
lglnnlng to dent, but the bulk of
the crop is only in the roasting
ear stage and much of it is still
in the milk or dough stage. An
early killing frost would seriously
damage seed corn. The rains,
however, We're beneficial to pas
lures, meadows, truck crops and
late potatoes and softencd the
ground for fall blowing, which is
now being rushed. Some winter
wheat has been sown, and if the
conditions are favorable there
will be a large increase i'm the
acreage OF this crop.
Tuesday, Sept. IA, Al a. M
kilograms just received from
correspondents Indicate that the
frost has seriously damaged corn
and garden truck on low ground
in the northeast portion of the
state, and that slight damage has
occurred in the northwest and
southeast portions.
Geo. M. Chapel, Director.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1917-09-13
PAY IN ADVANCE.

The regular price of the Daily
Times is is cents per week, but
when paid in advance the price is
1925 for three months, $3.50 for
six months or $500 per year. This
special price is for advance sub
scription and we must insist that
this be paid in advance. Making
a newspaper in these times is a
rather Improbable undertaking
at best and when special in ad-
vance price is made we must in
sist that it be paid strictly in adj
vance. Please do not complain if
your bill is made out at the Is
cent rate when you fail to to take
advantage of the in advance
price.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1917-09-13
DISTRICT COURT poINos.

Judge Rockefellow last week
cleared a good many cases off
The district court docket. Among
them were:
Suit of w. A. Smith VS.. l.. S.
SHELTON ct al was submitted and
taken under advisement.
In the partition suit of Anna
McEvers ct al VS.. Ira Kress ct al.
signed decree was issued setting
aside judgment of Swain.
Decree was granted in the case
OF Ida Bolin VS.. Ivar Bolin.
A decree of divorce was grant
ed to lola Nelson from Hans
Nelson.
Gus n. Hanson secured decree
OF divorce and temporary alimony
from Eliza M. Hanson.
Ella May Walton was granted
a divorce from John C. Walton.
Decree was issued in partition
suit OF Bertha Laughrey VS.. Edgar
Cox ct al.
Harold Baughman secured a
decree in suit against Lizzie b.
Dowd ct al to quiet title in real
estate.
Decree of partition was issued
IN favor of Bruce w. Morehouse
against Marguerite Morehouse ct
al. go
In the suit of L. w. Adams VS..
Marie l.. Luce ct al, decree of
partition was granted.
Suits of William H. Stirtz VS..
Annis & Rohing ct al, Joe Baxter
VS.. Trans Mississippi Grain Co.,
Smith Brothers Manufacturing
co. VS.. Simon Elias, w. M. Sharp
mack VS.. Max Zahner ct al, Mis-
souri, Valley Ice and Cold Storage
Co. VS.. G. B. Moore, and F. w.
Schwertley VS.. M. J. Alexander ct
al, were all settled and dismissed.
Signed decree was awarded to
w. j. Burke against the Emmer-
son Birmingham Implement Co.
Mary Glover secured divorce
from H. w. Glover.
In the sui of J. H. Latta VS.. IL
hnois Central R. R. Co., plaintiffs
motion for a new trial was sus-
tanned.
Motion for change of venue in
the case Of Nickel & Son VS.. Fred
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1917-09-13

j
Mefferd was sustained, and Or
dered tried in Pottawattanlie
county.
Paxton u Gallagher Co. secured
judgment by default against
Klaffke 4 Co. ct al.
I. j. 'Stansbcrry, administrator
OF estate of James Wilkinson, de-
ceased, was awarded judgment
against J. A. Hillman ct al, and
also against Earl Smith ct al.
Suit of First National Bank of
Hudson, Wis, VS.. b. w. utman
was dismissed at plaintiffs cost.
James Boyle secured judgment
for Spills with interest and costs
against John Lilwall.
In suit of Anthony Cooper VS..
William Croghan, motion for
morc specific statement was sus-
tanned
A few probate matters were
taken up. Final report of admin
lstrators was submitted and APP
lproNed in estates of c. c. Brough-
ION, ID. w. Wells, VIM. j. Fitz-
gibbons.
In the estate of Sarah Mosko-
vitz order was issued for sale OF
real estate.
Dale Robinson plead guilty to
forgery and to the theft of ear
and was sentenced to fifteen years
in the state reformatory at Ana
mosa. being taken there ON Sat
urday.
| j. A. Could was indicted for as
sault with intent to do great bod
| lily harm, and was given fine OF
500 and costs, same being paid
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1917-09-13

Corey, Roy B., Dunlap.
Barsby, Ray r., Woodbine.
Dray, Albert L., Mo. Valley.
Bishop. Rufus j., Logan.
Podendorf, w. H., Pisgah.
Rounds, Fred A., Little Sioux.
CHASER, Earl A., Little Sioux.
Nelson, Eddie T., Mo. Valley.
LETTERS, Talford NJ, Orson.
Basch, Harry H., Mo. Valley.
Aulger, John H., Mo. Valley.
Erlewine, H. H., Woodbine.
Atkins, Chas. NJ, Woodbine.
Wagner, Willie, Logan.
Xenos, p. G., Mo. Valley.
Spirovloskos, S., Mo. Valley.
Nanman, John H., Orson.
Spathariotis, G.. G., Mo. Valley.
Bladel, John d., Nicola.
Arthur. Theron f., Logan.
Chung, Pau Sien. Logan.
Ramsey, w. H., Persia.
Unmack, Charles j., Logan.
Niles, Jesse W., Logan.
Campbell. John n. Nicola.
Dixon. Daniel r.. Nicola.
Warren. Worcester. Mo. Valley
This latter case was transferred
To Floyd County. Iowa; eXamina
ton made by the local board fol
that county, which included pass
ing on claims. a claim was file(
and allowed. and certificatior
made to the District Board for the
District of Iowa.
LEO TlII.M.AN. Chairman.
j Nj. Albertsen. Clerk.
%, 1917.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1917-09-13
SEPT. 10th to 18th

lis the date for County Fair and
Home Coming Week. Come and
have good time and visit. There
will be something doing all the
time. While you are here let us
suggest that you come and see us
about those eyeglasses you have
need so long, or have the old
lenses changed, so you can enjoy
your reading in comfort these
coming long fall and winter eve
nings. Perhaps you need new
frame or repairs for your old
glasses. In any event we will be
pleased to serve you.
j. D. BBRONN & SON
Druggists and Optometrists
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1917-09-13
LIST Of PERsoMs ExEMprEn
or DISCHARGED FROM TINE
SERVICE OF the UNITED
STATES.

STATES.
Local Board for the County of
harrison, State of Iowa, Logan,
owa, hereby certifies to District
Board for Southern Iowa, State
capitol, Des Moines, Iowa, the
'ollowing list of names of per-
sons and their addresses who
nave been duly and legally called
~ said Local Board for the mill
airy service of the United States,
md who have been, by said Local
Board, exempted or discharged
within the meaning of the Rules
md Regulations prescribed by the
President under the Act of Con-
sress approved May 18, 1917.
Mexican, Howard p, Pisgah.
Richard Bert, Little Sioux.
Meats, Clarence A., Mo. Valley.
Shannon, Lee s., Logan.
Smith, James NJ, Mo. Valley.
McElroy, M. p, Persia.
Kubelck, Carl NJ. Persia.
Stueve, Oscar W., Orson.
Vanardsdol, John. Woodbine.
MCGEE, Asa H., Woodbine.
Tierney, p. r., Mo. Valley.
Morgareidge. f. s., Mondamin.
LaFarge, George A.. Woodbine
Hedrick, Beattie d., Logan.
Rhoten. w. f.. Mo. Valley.
Turk, George. Persia.
Whitmorc, w. H., Logan.
Bertelson. Charles, Mo. Valley.
Nelson, Sigurt. Mondamin.
Finken, I. j., Jr., Logan.
Irwin, Geo. H., Jr.
Gunard, b. E., Mo. Valley.
Knapp, w. A., Logan.
Neville, Edward W., Dunlap.
Harlan, Ruby b., Mo. Valley.
Hupp, Fldyu H., Logan.
Crabb, Floyd r., Little Sioux.
Earwood, Herbert, Modale.
Cook, Fred H., Logan.
Smith, Frank r., Logan.
Armstrong, Bradley, Modale.
Rigg, Clifton A., Modale.
Morford, Chas. f., Mo. Valley.
Heffley, G. b., Mo. Valley.
Robinson, l.. c., Mo. Valley.
Kitteringham, j. A.. Mo. Valley.
Bro, AXel W.. Magnolia.
Deal, Chas. d., Mo. Valley.
Howarth, w. d.. Woodbine.
Straight. A. c., Logan.
Davis, Joseph H., Woodbine.
Miller, Mike, Woodbine.
Walls, J. r., Mo. Valley.
Heath, H. E., Persia.
Benning, Webb, Woodbine.
Dawson, Emory W., Persia.
O'Neill, Ambros, Nicola.
Yochum, q. E., Persia.
Kuster, John H., Woodbine.
Benning, T.. d., Portsmouth.
Robertson, Robert c., Logan.
Schwery, g., Jr., Portsmouth.
Spurlin, H. n, Mondamin.
Hawkins, w. f., Mo. Valley.
Babe, Robert, Pisgah.
Fitch, Albert. Logan.
Stolley, H. H., Woodbine.
Johnson, Will, Louisville, Ky.
McCrillis, Norman NJ, Modale.
Hall j. H., Mo. Valley.
LaSalle, Guy H., ModaIe.
Cecil, Claude E., Logan.
Boehler, Albert r., Logan.
Morrow, w. W., Modale.
Doyle, B. L., Mo. Valley.
shreeves, Lee f., Logan.
Watts, Lee G., Mondamin.
Ruffcorn, r.. H., Little Sioux.
Babe, Frank, Pisgah.
Black, Curtis u, Logan.
Shook, w. L., Woodbine.
Grosvenor, b. f., Logan.
Howard, Marion L., Logan.
DetWiler, Glen r., Mo. Valley.
Ashcraft, John H., Logan.
Pierce, G. W., Mondamin.
Walls, L. j., Mo. Valley.
Miller, Levi A., Woodbine.
Sherwood, j. X, Mo. Valley.
Edwards, Guy W., Mo. Valley.
Herman, f. H., Persia.
Lyman, N. p. Dunlap.
Peasley, C. r., Persia.
Foje, John Fred, Persia.
Baker, C. W., Mo. Valley.
Coffman, Roy ", Magnolia.
Cleveland, VIM. f., Woodbine.
Query, Oscar o.. Mo. Valley.
Dearduff, H. L., Dunlap.
McElroy, B. c., Orson.
Waddell, Grant W., Logan.
McAdon, Ward s., Little Sioux.
Tensmeyer, II. j., Logan.
Vessels, Harbert, Logan.
Weiss, Jacob NJ, Woodbine.
Merchant, Roy NJ, Logan.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1917-09-13
Spoiled Her Preparedness.


Mistress-What did you do with that
old brown dress that hung in my ward
robe2 Domestic-You told me to get
rid Of all The rags, ma'am, and SO l
gave it to the ragman. Mistress-Good
gracious! How do you suppose l can
ever get any new clothes If l haven't
an old dress to put on when my hus-
band comes home?
A Mystery.
do you believe in the theory Of evo-
lution?"
"Well," replied the student Of hui
man nature, "there are times when
wonder how some people can stand
and watch the antics Of cage full Of
monkeys without showing the slight
est trace Of self consciousness."-Bi
mingham Age-Herald.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-19
Circumference of Wall Street

c cdSPSis III bcSlic ..
 The circumference of Wall street is the boundary of the world. Those who believe that stock market transactions are limited to a few in the immediate vicinity of Wall street are far from the truth The New York stock exchange is one of numerous exchanges located in big cities all over the world. It hap pens to be the largest exchange on this hemisphere, and at this particular time, when all the great exchanges of Europe are crippled. it Is the busiest in the world.
 Two-third of the business of the New York stock exchange, if not more, comes from other places than New York. This was the statement made before the rules committee of the House of Representa- tives recently by MT. Jules S. Bache head or the well known New York banking firm of J. $. Bache & Co. It is safe to say that within the past decade the customers of the stock exchange in the United States outside of New York have increased tenfold. This is largely due to the attractions small investoes have found in securities marketed on Wan street.
 Small savers have discovered that they can safely invest as low an amount as $1OO in the same kind of a bond or stock that our millionaire investors buy and that they can secure the same dividends that these millionaires receive.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-19
MARKET REVIEW FOR WEEK
F|NANC|ERS DO NOT
 QUESTION VALIDITY
 OF RUSSIAN LOANS
By Hop"

New York March 1S-The week in the stock market ended with the differences between the railway managers and brotherhoods still unsettled, but with strong hope of temporary adjustment if not 8 more lasting agreement.
 Foreign affairs played no very impor- tant part in sthe later operations, which were characterized by unusual activity in shippings and various industriaIs. The terms of the new French loans were issued to the amount of $102, 00o.000 at 51A per cent. and running for two years, bearing out recent statements. The notes will be offered next week at figure to yield full s per cent.
 It was intinated that success of the French loan would be speedily followed by another large British loan, the ship ment of s250,OO0.o0O having been mem tioned in that connection.
 Nothing in the course of local develop ments suggested any misgiyings by American financial interests regarding legations with the Russian government and the private banks of that country.
 Domestic trade reports show no mate rial cessation of activity in leading lines of trade and industry despite the unset tied condition resulting from foreign re- lations railway embargoes and further price advances. Bank clearings continue to run well ahead of the corresponding period of 1916 and local money rates in- clined to greater ease, with supply in excess of demand.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-19
Trade Items of Interest

w. D. Aughinbaugh, in Leslie's. During the past three years our trade with Australia has increased 800 per cent.
 The Latin-American spends S in the United States annually, against the Jap anse and the Chinaman't l cent.
 Portugal is to operate government llne of steamers between Lisbon and Brazil, using eight of the German ships confis- cated by the 'Portugese for the purpose
 Japan is to spend $S50000 in this country on ''get acquainted' campaign. Much of this money will be invested in adver- Using the articles she produces in leading publications.
 Chili is twice as large as California; Bolivia and Venezuela each twice as large as Texas; Brazil larger than the United States and her possessions by more than 2Do, 900 square miles.
 A Japanese steamship company has just launched two 25,000-ton steamers for Pa- cific t' ade. Five 7500-ton ships, three de- signed to run to San Francisco and two to Latin-America, are also in construc- tion.
 American hardware Is in great demand in Italian markets, the superior quality Of the goods offsetting the higher first cost to the buyers. Representatives should have samples and be prepared to make demonstrations and submit to tests in order to get business.