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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-03-17

Waterviile. Maine where he formerly
vas q civil engineer and lumberman.
During the day. several pictures were
taken Of Mr.. Getchen by his friends
and he was rendered a post card
shower In the evening. In apprecia-
ton Of the well wishes showered
upon him. Mr.. Getchen sang a song
he learned seventy years ago. In re-
Spouse to the prolonged applause
tina. followed the song he made few
remarks, saying that ne was not
aware he had so many friends here
until he saw the great number Of
birthday cards he received. and that
at various times they had made his
winter very pleasant, and while his
earthly journey was almost over,
whether he lived a few days or a
few years. he would never forget his
friends in Southern Pines.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-03-17

In the west wing Of the CITY hail in
P"rr'a'd are hung many pictures Of
historical value. large number Of
ru's.. s,erc taken from TIE State OF
N..~r room ri the Falmouth hotel
in that city when il was closed 10
D.. Jbiic a few months ago. L. is
q ] r.'rest u the many friends Of
Col F. Z. Boothby, former mayor Of
Portland ard also of this city. to
learn that at least three quarters OF
the pictures taken from the Fal-
mouth came from his own collection
and az his personal solicitation. One
OF the pictures is of the a!d city hall
IN Portland in 1901 when Mr.. Booth
by was mayor. II shows several diff
ferent kinds of vehicles ir the fore
ground but not one automobile is
among them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-03-17
HOUSE TO HEAR
FROM LEGION ON
SOLDIER RELIEF

Washington, March 16-Considera-
ton of soldier relief legislation will
be postponed until after the excel
tive committee of the American Lee
gion meets here March "a 10 adopt
some workable plan for adjusted
compensation. Chairman Fordney of
the House ways and means commit
tee announced today.
Hearings on pending legislation
may be continued by the committee
in the meantime.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-03-17
I. E. GETCHELL'S
88th BIRTHDAY

The Sandhill Citizen. a smart little
paper published in Southern Pines,
n. C., has the following paragraph
in its issue Of March IL concerning
a wellknown Waterville citizen, now
in that Southern winter resort:
On Monday Of this week, Ira A.
Getchell, the grand old man Of the
New England House, passed his sSth
milestone. Mr.. Getchell halls from
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-03-17
London Wool Auction

London, March 16-At the wool
auction sales today. $500 bales were
offered. The wool comprised a sup
erior selection and bidding was &C
tive and prices were firm. Secured
merinos fetched 10 shillings seven
pence and greasy merinos were from
3 percent to percent dearer on
American buying.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-03-17

The Girls City Club will meet this
evening at the new Salvation Army
hall on Temple street and from now
on this will be their headquarters.
The girls will take upon themselves
the duty and the pleasure Of furnish
ing their own club rooms and they
intend to enjoy doing it. The Saliva
ton Army officials have been most
kind in allowing the girls the use Of
the hall which is admirably situated
for their headquarters.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-03-17
Kapp Not Recognized
BY German Treaty Workers

Paris. March 1s = The. German
delegation at Paris is continuing its
work in the execution of the treaty
as before: leading member of the
delegation today confirmed to The
Associated Press that the delegation
will accept no orders from the Kapp
government.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-03-17

The L. e. B. Society viii NEE.
Wednesday evening at the home OF Mrs.
c. T.. Jones on High street
School opened Monday with d large
percentage Of the pupils present. SNOW
ing great improvement over the health
and weather conditions of two weeks
ago.
On Friday evening, March ls at Odd
Fellows hall. pictures and an entertain
ment will be given for the benefit of
the Ladies' Aid Of the Methodist Episco-
pal church. The Popular Trio will fur
nish music during the evening. Follow
ing is the program TO De given in con-
nection with the photoplay Come Ont
Of the Kitchen" Solo. Mary Libby:
reading. Ethel VanDerkar: duet, Ellis
bury Stevens and e. Z. Wass; solo.
Mrs. Maud FernaId; reading. Alice
Townsend; solo. Mrs. Nellie Boston;
singing BY Newport male quartet
Newport friends II Arthur B. Smith
will be interested TO learn Of his mar
riage TO Jennie Z. Warehouse of Port
land. which occurred in Portland on
March u. Mr.. Smith has resided in
Newport the past four years. where he
has many friends who will extend con-
CALCULATIONS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-03-17
Golden Cross Past Noble Command.
ers Elect

AL the annual meeting OF the Past
Noble Commanders Association of
the Golden Cross. the following Off
GERS were elected: President, Mrs.
Luke 1vers; vice president, Mrs.
Charles Carter; secretary, Mrs. Jo-
siah DeLisle: treasurer. Mrs. Harold
Bickford. The meeting was held at
the Carter Flower store Tuesday
evening
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-03-17
KAPP. ADHERANTS
FAST LOSING GROUND

Stuttgart. Mar. 1S-The adherants
of Wolfgang kapp are fast losing
ground at Berlin according to latest
advices. Employers and business
men have announced against the
Kapp government by closing their
esta blishments.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-03-17

Mr. and Mrs. William Moore II
Boston, VINO have been guests IF
friends in the city for day or Two
eft Tuesday for their hame. They
will later 60 TO Halifax where they
will make their home. Mr.. Moore
Will be the manager OF Stickney &;
Poor factory in that city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-03-17

4 large party of Masons number
ing about 100 went to Augusta Tues
day morning 10 attend the working
Of the Scottish Rites degree in that
city. Others going down in the aft
@rnoon were Charles W. Vigue, H. Z.
Holland. Frank Austin, l.. r. Brown
and Herbert Fuller.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-03-17

Miss Vienna Boivin was pleasantly
surprised Tuesday morning when she
received shower" from number
OF her Augusta girl friends in the
shape Of an electric table toaster.
The donors were young ladies who
had formerly been associated with
Miss Boivin in the store Of Russell
and Weston when she vas resi-
dent Of that city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-03-17

Mr.. and Mrs James D. ferris #
Marston court are the proud parents
IF twin sons, Frank William and
James Harry. The babies were born
Tuesday ~ Gray's hospital. Mrs.
Terris was before her marriage. Miss
Katie Closscp.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-03-17
Passes Annapolis Examinations

Herbert Emery Schonland PoT'
land High School. '1s. will enter AT
napolis Naval Academy in June. hA'-
ing passed examinations after t1t!'h.
the past six months at Severn III
Maryland. He made the schoo e.
ter there also as we'll as at Fort ana
High, where he played football. ~
is a son of Mr.. and Mrs. Richard
Schonlano, 534 Cumberland aveF-'
West. His sister married Lieut.
H. keefe of Portland, a naval orf''~
Schonland received his appoin;n.sf
from Senator Bert NJ. Fernald
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-03-17

Arvid Bob" Lancaster, VINO mas
been employed as messenger boy at
the Postal Telegraph ONCE for tae
past year, will leave today for Ban
gor where be has enlisted in the
marines for two years. Bob IS en-
thusiastic over the outlook and IS
sure he will enjoy his new employ
ment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-03-17

Mrs. l.. r. Goodwin of York arrived
in the city Tuesday and is guest at
the home OF Mr.. and Mrs. ]. n.
Boivin, of Silver street. Mrs. Good
win IS mere 70 attend the marriage
o. her son l. r. Goodwin, Jr., and
Miss Eelma Boivin. which will soon
occur
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-03-17

The fixtures Of the Liggett store
are practically all taken down and
viii soon be shipped elsewhere. AS
soon as the store is cleared. Mrs. Ida
Taylor Hersom will begin the neces-
sary alterations to fl the place for
her business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-03-17

Miss Mamie Pou.in returned Tues
day to her duties in the S. L. Berry
periodical store after an absence VI
two weeks On account Of the illness
and death Of her sister, Miss MABEL
Pouiin.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-03-17
RHINE RIVER WORKERS
AGAINST KAPP REGIME

London. Mar. 16.-The boatmen
and lockers on the Rhine have
struck in protest against the coup Of
the Kapp government, says a des-
patch to the London Times from
Antwerp.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-03-17

A party consisting Of Z. D. Noyes.
j. F. Hill, George Stobie, Clinton
Goodhue. H. L. Anderson, George
Williams. Alton Blake, Harry Green.
DR.. Ralph Reynolds. Alton D. Blake
and others went to Augusta to attend
the degree work of the Scottish Rites
of Masons
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-03-17
Roscoe W. eawysr a Suicide

Roscoe W. Sawyer forme y
Somerville, Mass. jeweler. erdeo ~
life Sunday night by drowning IT O
well on his farm at Exeter where il.
had lived for two years, goins t"e
for his health. He had eiuded ~. :.
attendant and left the house. Sear>.'
was made for him all night b.. nv
until daylight were his tracks ~
lowed to the well. He was aool' -
years old.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-03-17

Tine rehearsa Of the mock trial
which is to be given at the First
Baptist church on Monday evening
are progressing with enthusiasm and
the entertainment bids fair TO be 2
great success.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-03-17
Council Ambassadors
Discusses German Question

Paris. March 1.-the council OF
ambassadors, presided over bv Pre-
mier MiHerand. considered the Ger
man situation at meeting this aft
ernoon which lasted two hours
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-03-17

The regular meeting Of the Pytnian
Sisters will be held this evening at
O'Clock sharp. half hour earlier
than usual. This is for the purpose
of allowing Henry Jacobs. drill mas
ter Of the Peter Woodman lodge OF
Lynn. Mass, an opportunity 70 drill
the degree team following the lodge
meeting. Refreshments Will also be
served
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-03-17

Miss Beulah Ludwig, VINO mas been
III the Haser candy store for ABOUT
- wears, has completed her duties
here and will remain at her nome OF
E.I,n Streel Tor q time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-03-17

Frank Blanchard, who underwent
an operation for hernia at the Sis
ters hospital on Thursday last is re-
ported as resting comfortably
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-03-17

At the regular meeting Of Bourqne
Post Monday evening Chief Marshal
William Fl. Murray was elected SER
zeant al arms and Harry Marcoux,
athletic officer
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-03-17

The ladies' OF the Columbus Guild
viii observe 81 Patricks day with
a social to be he'd at the a. Q. L. W.
nall at S o'clock this evening. Al
members are requested TO attend.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-03-17

The p. ". ladies club will entertain
the members OF Canton Halifax at
ODD Fellows hall Friday evening
with a supper at $50 followed BY
whist party and dance
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-03-17

The regular drill Of Company q
w-l!i take place this evening at the
A.mory at 80 O'Clock. At the close
~ the drill light refreshments will be
Sc-ved.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-03-17

Miss Nina Foster Of The Fashion
= taking a weeks vacation from her
,iuties at the store.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-03-17

The ladies Aid OF the Universal
st church viii meet this afternoon
x.,n Mrs. =. Il. Nickersca q. her
home at II Western avenue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-03-17

ret. Libby went to Boston
Tuesos aft-rnoon for business trip
of e" days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-03-17

George Williams Of Augusta was a
business caller IN the city TUESDAY.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-03-17

Miss Mabel Terry and Miss Mary
Grant went TO Lewiston 70 pass tue
Weekend
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-03-17

z. D. Scott of Harrington was II
nc city Tuesday on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-03-17

Mrs. Harry Weber is ii! at her
home On Burleigh street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-03-17

Dexter Fl. Spauldhg went
Skowhegan on business Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-03-17

Mrs. e. q. Conroy and her daugh-
Ter Alice were business visitors in the
city Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-03-17

s. Mance!le FarnSworth Of China
was in the city Tuesday on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-03-17

L. E. Thayer is in New York 20
several days on a business trip
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-03-17
NEWPORT
Potter.Weish

Gardener Hollis Potter Of Plymouth
and Miss Evelyn Miriam Welsh Of Pros
pect were united in marriage al the
Hight street church parsonage Monday
evening at O'clock, Rev J. W. Rey-
nolds performing the ceremony. Mr..
and Mrs. Potter will make their home
in Newport.
New Britain herald., 1920-10-20
CLOSE IN ON CONNECTS
Poiis-c Prom New York and Connec- ticut Arc Hopeful of Arrc-ting Sing Sing FugItivc~ Before Long.

Ossining. N. Y.. oct. 20.--Sing Sing prison posses aided by police of New York and Connecticut towns today were believed to he closing in on George Stivers and Marcus Bas- sctt. the convicts who escaped last Saturday night and startled this sec- ton by n series of daring motor hold ups. .
 Major Lewis F.. Lawes, prison warden, who yesterday assumed per sonal charge Of the man hunt. was still on the road today and ex- pressed determination not to return until he hud trapped the elusive con victs. The last report of the fugi- tives came last night from Danbury Conn. where two men answeusnR their descriptions were said to have inquired for directions to Boston
New Britain herald., 1920-10-20
GASOLINE PUMPS IN
 CITY ARE DISCUSSED
Board of Public Works Takes
 No Definite Step

The matter Of gasoline filling sta tions was given consideration by the board Of public works last night when Acting Corpora ton Counsel. NJ. Ii. Camp Seave the opinion that the city has the right to order the removal not only of filling pumps alongside of eurbinEs, but also pumps within tho property limits of the owner, but pro- jected to the street by an overhead arm. The matter will be investigated further. before any action is taken and Chairman F.. N. Humphrey said his opinion Is that either the curb pump or the overhead arm is to be preferred to the moveEIble tanks that are shuntcd across tho walks to the curbings
 Hearings were granted on a petition to abandon the building line on Grove street 157 feet north from Broad stroet. and n slight change in the side walk grade on West Main street be- tween Washington and High streets. The first was refused. the second adopted.
 William r.. Burke was given the contract for construction and mater lals at the city storehouse, price tss.ss7.
 A sewer will be constructed m south street.
 Permission was given to move n house at go Fremont street to a lot at 100 Lawlor street.
 1t was decided ta recommend the adoption Of grade and layout in Mason and Lakeview avenues when the latter grade conforms to that on Corbin avenue.
 The Western Union company was given permtsSion to install an electric sign on Church street.
 The Robinson Clay Products com pany was given the bid for sewer pipe at sass per foot. f. O. b. Dover. ohio, freight to New Britain allowed.
New Britain herald., 1920-10-20

Latest news from Europe in the
New Britain herald., 1920-10-20
MARKHAM-MooRE NUrTIALs.
Pretty Ceremony Takes Place This
 Morning at St. srary's Church.

X pretty wedding was solemnized at ? o'clock this morning at St. Mary's church. when Miss Ella J. Moore. daughter of Mrs Alice Moore. of 135 Black Rock avenue. became the bride of Thomas Francis Markham. son of Mir. and Mrs. John Markham Of Park street. The nuptial knot was tied by Rev. John IT. Winters. in the presence, Of n large gathering of friends of tho couple. James A. Dawson was best man and Miss Anna NJ. Moore. a sister of the bride, was bridesmaid.
 Following the ceremony. wedding breakfast was served at tho home of the brides mother. The newIyweds left early this afternoon on n honey moon trip 10 New York. and on their return will make their residence at IA Fremont street. Both are we'll known in this city. The bride has Tor ses- eral years worked in the offico Of the probate court The groom is em- ployed at the stanley Works.
New Britain herald., 1920-10-20
BOS ASSAULTED; CHARGE Is
 PREFERRED BUT NO ARREST

Late yesterday afternoon an em- ploye of a Church street office struck a small boy in the eye mourning the wrath of several hundred "ncwsies and number of men who were standing nearby to such an extent that one of the men went after Patrolman Clarence Lamphere. After preferring charges against the offender. the wit ness left the matter in the hands of tho policeman who declined to make an arrest.
New Britain herald., 1920-10-20

Get the real news" in the Call.
New Britain herald., 1920-10-20
IN COLLEGE AT 12.
Columbia student Already Master of
 a Dozen Languages. &

New York, oct. 2o.-Master of 12 languages kcenly interested in batting averages, but more devoted to the game of marbles when played for keeps, 12 year old Edward Rochie Hardy Jr., son of Mir. and Mrs. Ed ward Rochie Hardy Of this city today aualifies as the youngest freshman that ever entered Columbia univer- sity. ..--
 The youthful prodigy is feet , inches in height, weighs 143 pounds, and his mother said, IS perfectly nor mai in appetite, habits and recrea- tions. He spends a great deal of time
New Britain herald., 1920-10-20
WEAPONS C0NFISCATED
stock or RcVoIycrs, Bombs. Fuses and Phone Apparatus Taken by British in Bclfast.

Belfast. Oct 20.-A stock of re- voIvcrs. bombs. fuses and telephone apparatus was discovered by the po- lico last night in private house in inc Ballyna(eigh district which is mainly Protestant residential sec ton. Search of tho place followed the arrest of an armed man who had the address of the house in his pocket.
 The police also arc reported 10 have discovered documentary evidence. but they display retlcence concerning the seizure.
New Britain herald., 1920-10-20
7 CHICAGO INVESTIGATION
Federal Trade Commission Begins In- uuiry Into Methods of Board Of Trade Regarding Prices.

New York. Oct. 2O.--Thc federal trade commission today began an in- vestigation of tho operations of the Chicago board of trade in an en- deavor to determine the cause of the recent depression in wheat prices.
 The hearings follow complaints Of Governor Allen of Kansas that the slump was caused by spcculators. The principal witness at today's hearing was President F. l.. Gates of the Chicago board of trade.
New Britain herald., 1920-10-20
ITEMS

gents stotson shoes.
 70. .---advt.
 Bomba of Northnmn-
 pf tiiis city. is tho guest
 Mrs. Peters, of Fatr-
 bon. soprano. Fillmore !. nt tho swedish Luth-
 Tomorrow evening"
 rman of 6l4 West Main
 stn n permit for tho
 rcncretc building tgx30'
 .000. The building will
 Telling purposes.
 hon has taken a permit
 to the amount of rc at fsI Main street.
 present year the num-
 K licenses issued has
 ress Of any other year history. More than $50 nted.
 n aecountnncy and busi- {ution at tho Y. M. C. A.
 nber |.
 Bn rdccks hall. october Dor l.--advt. Fclc of tho National ! amhella will have a har- sale at their club rooms D street. on Thursday |m { to ' o'clock. The |ude cake. fancy goods i, An old fashioned lunch Hand tho public is cor
 M of Mary of St. Peters
 red Miss Itonaltcr q
 church basement Mon Miss nonalter was pre-
 statue Of the Blessed
 society, and a number by individuals. She will |ride of Lieutenant Will hctt of Company No. .. on Wednesday. Ir Raa of Ireland. wis., ! in this city. will bo tho Thomas Asho Braach. |rh Freedom in Judd Hall |ht. All members and lrcqucsted to attend.
 Lodge. I. Q. O. F.. will |ty evening. The second p conferred upon a class k. Comstock F.ncam D. |et Friday evening and n
 candidates will be ad- |e golden rule degree. |II. <. dance will he held lat Rardeck'= Hall. Cur b will furnish tho music. cca Lodge is planning a bcial to he held at tho |bcr %. The committee evening at the home of iaaclbrack at $o. 453 } Centennial Concert at |Luth. Church tomorrow |r.
 sigma fraternity will |nt the I.lls' club Novem- (rhoodure steogc, who is
 New England district ' kthc German Lutherans.
New Britain herald., 1920-10-20
SEFTION CHARGED.
Mrs. Sylvia Pankhurst Accused ot Trying to Cause Trouble in Navy.

Trying to Cause Trouble in Navy. who was taken into custody yesterday charged with attempting to cause sedi- ton in the navy by editing and pub fishing an issue of the newspaper "The Workers Drcadnaught" on Oc- tober 16 containing an article on dis content on the lower deck" She was remanded for one week. Bail was granted her.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-04-15

rapidly growing problem Of land ten
antry. 1t should have a national
remedy. We may preach a national
wholesomeness of country life and the
Independent joys of the farm, but it
does not reach the problem. We may
carry on our schools by propaganda for
back to the farm, but no man Is going
back to a rented farm. He will only
60 back to a farm in which he has
some pride and opportunity In owner
ship. e--,s
If we are going to hold our own as
a great agricultural people then we
must hold 1t as people who own the
farms they till. There Is nothing in
the nation more fundamental than
this to give back the peculiar strength
lean agriculture.
Back-to-Farm Problem.
Kansas believes that if she can
create a program which will increase
the ownership Of farm homes then to-
gether with the new good roads pro-
gram, in which she Is actively en-
gagged, and her larger program for
bringing public schools in the country
up to the standard of efficiency they
possess in the cities, she will solve the
back-to-the farm problem.
Give us a return in America Of the
days when the embattled farmer was
the best guarantor of our liberties, and
we should need to have no fear of
anything the Bolshiviki or other class
minded organizations could do in this
land. Every old nation has had to
meet at some time the problems of
redistribution Of its land. They have
not all been able to meet it in an
orderly fashion.
1t is in my judgment the most crit
ical problem that has to do with the
fundamental principles upon which
the endurance OF American civilization
rests.
If it be the destiny of America that
she shall have world leadership then
this leadership Is not going to depend
upon any international society the
United States may join. 1t will depend
upon the success which we make OF
the experiment of democracy in the
United States. No nation has ever
succeeded that allowed it's land to
drift into the hands of spectators; the
United States can no more live
through the weakened effect of land
lordism and tenantry than could the
other nations that have tried it.