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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-08
EMPLOYMENT

Situations Wanted-Female SO
wants position where
strict attention to business and dis
position to please would be appre-
ciated. . years store experience.
Willing to start at reasonable wage.
Box HIS Journal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-08
HeIp3MaIe or Female

TYPISTS-Earn $25-$10O weekly,
spare time, copying Authors Manu-
scripts. Write Il. J. Carnes, Au-
thors Agent. CT, Tallapoosa, Ga,
for particulars.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-08
FOR FRIENDS

FOR FRIENDS
Away from home, or for friends
at home. there is no better
Christmas present than the
Kennebec Journal-all through
the year it will daily remind
the recipient of your friendship
and good wishes. An attractive
card expressing your Christmas
greeting and announcing your
gift is furnished with envelope
to match; or If you prefer we
will make out and mail this
card direct from our office. For
full information just phone 1875
and ask for Circulation De-
partment."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-08

WANTED-A man, woman or hustling
high school student, wishing to earn
more money. Be independent and es-
tablish business of your own. SELL
ing Watkins Products. highest quail
ty. in the city of Augusta exclusively.
Also openings in other nearby cities.
Write today. j. r. Watkins Co.,
Dept. IS. Boston, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-08
MERCHANDISE
Articles for Sale

YARNS-All WOOL for sale from man
ufacturer. Csc up per Id. Golf and
plain socks. Free samples. H. A.
Bartlett. Harmony. Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-08

WONDERFUL INVENTION-Elimi
mates all needles for monographs.
Saves time and annoyance. Preserves
records. Lasts for years. 100000
prospects. SIS daily. Free sample to
workers. Everyday, Dept. esp. McClurg
Bldg. Chicago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-08
Poultry and Supplies

TURkEYS-Br Bronze Toms and Hens.
Clarence Rollins. Eallowen. Tel.
793-Y.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-08

COLLIE-Pups. Male 81, females 81.
A. Z. Mclaughlin, Augusta. Tel 1913.
COLLIE-5 weeks old pups, males IS.
females SO. Ralph Gilman, Mon
mont b.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-08
LIVE STOCK
Wanted-Live Stock

Wanted-Livs Stock 50
COON KITTENs-Wanted. Tel. 1922.
color and sex in first letter. Geo.
l.. Hanly. Damariscotta. Tel. sos.
Mrs. Warren Peaslee. jefferson.
RABBITs-wiil pay highest prices.
Jos. Blanchette, r. "a. Oakland. Tel.
Mercer 1O-11. =
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-08

COON KITTENS-Bring in yours this
week, G. l.. Wakefield, 9 Grove ST.,
Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-08

WHITES SALE-Average Talco
Kettle Corn Peppers weekly. Sensa-
sale. Exclusive territory open. Tall
bot Mfg. Co., Dept. so, st. Louis, Mo-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-08

WHOLESALE HOUSE-15 successful
line for retail trade. We have imme-
/ date opening for two capable men
with good record. Men able to earn
!. four to eight thousand dollars. Per-
manent connection. Miles +. Bixler
Co. Dept. l62. Cleveland. Ohio.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-08
Situations Wanted-Male

CARPENTER WORK-By day or
job; E. F. Laurence. Tel. Augusta
175-M.
JOB WORK-Wantcd by the hour.
Tel 97l-M.
YOUNG MAN-Desires steady work of
any kind or by the hour.Tel 1918.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-08
Musical instruments

Musical instruments 81
PHONOGRAPH-A few used Edisons
at a good saving over regular prices.
II. b. Roberts, 81 Western Ave.
PIANOS-Real bargains in regular and
player pianos. New and used. c. A.
Drawn Piano CO., Depot Square,
Gardiner
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-08
FINANCIAL
Business Uncertainties
LIVE STOCK
Dogs, Cats, Pets

Airedale puppies by
q son OF Champion BoXwood Barken-
tine. II. L. Wilkins. Winthrop, Me.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-08

SALESMEN-Hand colored calendars.
Hustlers' earnings big. Write Hugh
II. McCleery, WASHINGTON. Iowa.
SALESMEN-Get ready for 1924. Men
earning $4,000 per year, selling and
hiring men to sell roofing cement, mo-
tor oil and paint. The American Oil
& Paint Co., Cleveland Ohio.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-08
Business and Office Eauip'x

APPLES-Baldwin,7 5c a bushel, 3 blu.
for So, delivered. City Farm.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-22

Alex Tutles, student at Dean aca- denny, Is spending the Christmas holt days at the home of his parents. Mir. and Mrs. ]. Tutles Of Beaver street.
 Erie Northfcldi, Conrad Iloaglnnd and Charles Nihbcrts. students ut the Springfield |. M. C. A. college, arc spending the holidays in this city.
 
 The members of Beta Mn sorority were entertained hy Miss Ruth Hart, daughter Of Chief and Mrs. William C. Hart at her home on Olive street, last Tuesday evening. Games were played and vocal and musical selections rcn- dcred.
 Ina Anderson. student at tho Beechwood school, is spending the holiday recess with her parents in this city.
 On Tuesday afternoon the members of tho New Britain Woman's club were addressed by Mrs. Ida Wright Bowman of New York. well known lecturer, on the subject, To-day in History" Mrs. Bowman, who is an interesting and a forccful speaker discussed President Cooidge's mes sage. section by section. Al the close of the lecture refreshments were sert- cd by the social committee.
 Miss Ruth Taylor Of Berlin is home from Mt Holyoke college for he Christmas recess.
 George smithwick student at thr Providence College in k. L.. is spend ing his vacation with his parents Mir. and Mrs. John smlthvick Of Stanley street.
 Mir and Mrs E. l.. Cassidy of Lin- wood street are visiting in Ianesville, Ohio.
 Miss Doroth, ,asc. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Cauc of Forest street. is home from Birmingham aca- demy, Birmingham. Pa.
 Mr. and Mrs. G. Humphrey of Great Harrington. Mags., are the guests of Mir. and Mrs. George Rap elye of Forest street
 Miss Grace Cans Of West street is spending a few days in New York city. Mrs. s. wice Of as Dewey street is visiting in New York city.
 The Children's McAll auxiliary have sent out cards 10 the members of the Senior McAn auxiliary inviting them to a Christmas party to be held on Thursday afternoon December 2Tth at 3 o'clock. Miss Edna Farrier of New York city. tho now Junior Field secretary together with Miss Eleanor Iishno Of New Haven will he features. Miss Iishno was st the orphan home at Chatineau this summer helping with tho children % that she will bring news direct to us.
 Miss Agnes Johnston. daughter of Mir. and Mrs. Frank Johnston of wrst Main street has returned from a visit Co Tecumseh. Mich.
 
 seth Booth. a student at fhe Ken sellaer Polytechnic Institute is spend ing the holidays with his parents. Mr. and Mira r. <. Booth of Lincoln street
 , r,..-.- Record enjoyed Christmas party af Odd Fellows hall on Arch street isst exeninz. Each emplors was presented with a gift. Dave Young. Scotch comedian. favored viii 2 number of songs.
 
 Miss Elizabeth Grace entertained the members of the Delta Cho sor- ority at a Christmas party st her home Thursday evening.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-22

Tho program committee Of the Central Junior High school has ar ranged to present to the people of New Britain, a course of entertain ments which arc to be given during the next four months The first in the series will be hnld in the audi torinm of tho school on Wednesday evening, January 2 when Crawford Adams and company, yiolinist, pian isl and reader, will present an enter tainment program. On February ii, Charles Keith will give lecture on the Boy Problem" March 2. Dr. David n. Vaughn will deliver lcc- ture and on April 2. Charles craw- lord Gorst The Bird Man will be here.
 on Thursday evening the office force and several of the employees of the Parker Shirt O., celebrated the opening Of their new cafeteria with a dinner and dance. Following tho dinner the officers of the company gave interesting talks
 Miss Josephine Rathhone has re- turned to her home in Newark. x. ]. for the holidaya Miss Ra'hbone is a teacher at the Normal school and is living at the Business and Profossion- al Woman's club.
 Miss Barbara Addis of South High street Is spending the holidays in Brewster. x. r.
 Robert r. Meehan, son of Mir and Mrs. John Meehan of Wallace street, has returned from St. Johns prepara- tory school, nanvers. Mass. for the holidays
 Mir. and Mrs. Frank Shield of Gar. den street arc visiting with Mir. shields mother. Mrs. Charles Shield or Albion. Michigan.
 Naidemar Johnson. son of Afr. and Mrs. 4. J. Johnson of Howard street. is horo from the Connecticut Agrf- cultural college for his Christmas va cation.
 Arthur T. McGuire is home from inc Clyno Optical school. Boston. Msss. for the holidays
 Announcement has been made of tho engagement of Miss Margaret Soonan. daughter of Mir. and Mrs. James Noonan of Cranston Terrace, to Clarence Jacobson of Wakefield court.
 The second annual hall given by tho Catholic College club. a state or gs nization. will he held at the Hotel Hond. Hartford. "Wednesday evening. December 2s. Miss Leonie Grow Of New Britain. a graduate Of Trinity. is chairman Of tho arra ngcmenfs.
 The New Britain patroncsses viii be Mrs. J. II. Curtin. Mrs. T. W Grove. Mrs. ?. r. IcDonoueh. Mrs T. C. ReEan. Mrs Joseph Malliran. Mrs. Joseph Woods and Mrs. M. V. Maloney.
 Patronesses from Hartford will be Mrs. n. | Molumpy. Mrs. Thomas Broder. Mrs. W. F. a'Ncii. Mrs. John A AsgN4ANNs htH f- FNi- " W urns. Mrs. D. Hayes Murphy. Mrs. Bernard I.. TcGUrk. Mrs. Maurice B. welch. Mrs. Benedict Holden. Mrs Trrder- ick Barrett. Mrs Thomas 4. Smith. Mrs Francis r. Jones and Mrs. James IL Gum. Mrs Maurice Reidr s51l represent Winss1 end Mrs David Fitzgerald. New Haven
 
 Jewish folk songs met with poru- lar approval at the recital given h. Miss Elizabeth Gutrrfan of New Ynrk at the Capitol thester Isst Snndav afternoon under the auspices of the New Britain chapter of the FTa adasssr society
 Miss Gutman made an excellent appearance and possessed soprano voice rich in tone. shc vas arron7 T'snicd on tho piano By Charles Dcnos Jeedy.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-22

Merlin ". NCCutcheon of 4s Vine street is home for the holidays from Middlehury college. Middicbury. Yer mont
New Britain herald., 1923-12-22

Miss Amelia Traut. daughter of Sir. and Mrs George Traut Of West Main street. Is home from Welleslet college for her Christmas vacation.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-22

Royal Hcirirk is spending his Christmas 1aeafiun vIfh hts parents, Mr. and Mrs A Heinick Of Stanley street.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-22

Miss Justine Trsut and Miss Flora Louise Traut. daughters of Air. and Mrs Frank l.. Traut of West Main street. have come home from the Alartha Washington collage. Ahbing- ton. Virginia. for the holidays.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-22

Miss Married Eeynal. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Reyna1 of Lex ington street. entertained two tables Of bridge at her home Wednesday evening. Prizes were awarded to Miss Elsie CoiIingwood and 10 pVight StaEE
New Britain herald., 1923-12-22

Miss sally HBmasou. daughter of Mrs. Harris IfuInascu of Vine street. is home from New York city to spend Christmas with her mother.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-22

Miss Miriam Mouai. daughter Of Mir. and Mrs. Laurence M0uat of Grove Hiii. is home from New York city fo spend the holidays with her parents.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-22

Mir and Mrs. John B. Pratt of IFS Park street. Bristol. announce the en- Earencnt of their daughter. Miss Nr- Icne Pratt. to Clement J. Prior. son of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Prior or Canal street. plsin1iIle.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-22

Allan Mckenzie of Chicago is ths weekend guest Of NIT. and Mrs George kron of west Main street
New Britain herald., 1923-12-22

Samuel McCUtcheon is home from Mtddiebury college to spend his Christmas vacation with his parents. Mr. and Mrs s. McCutchcon or Vine street
New Britain herald., 1923-12-22

Miss Elizabeth Grace entertained the members of the Delta Cho sor- ority at a Christmas party st her home Thursday evening.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-22

The New Britain Musical club will present program on ''TschaikoWsky" al it's regular meeting to be held al the Camp school auditorium on Thursday c"eninE. January g.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-22

The Woman's club Of Maple Hill, of which Mrs. R. E. Doane is presi- dent. will have a large Christmas tree at the park. \ program Of Christ mas carols and songs Will be carried out Monday evening al s o'clock. ''The Little Town of Bethlehem" win he sung by Mrs Van Bean. Miss Airline Root will sing ''Christmas Night" Richard 1.cinhard. Miss Mable smith and Miss Mildred Mann uiH give tiolin selections. silent Night" will bc sung by g trio con sistinr ot Mrs. F. B. rroudman. Mrs. T. l.. Monier and Mrs. l.. l.. Harding. Everyone will bc welcome.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-22

Mir and Mrs. Robert K. Jester of Winthrop street have had as tbelr guests Mrs. Jesfer's cousins from Canaan.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-22

Mir. and Mrs. JohnstoUe Vance Of Hamilton street will spend Sunday and Monday with Mrs. E ]. Vance at IbstercaUx Mansions. Marblehead. Mass
New Britain herald., 1923-12-22

CcontiBued on Tssifth rags)
New Britain herald., 1923-12-22

Miss Incz GrisvoId vas the Eues- of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Griswold of Rochester. \. T.. during tho week
New Britain herald., 1923-12-22

Emricyes of the Nev Britain Record enjoyed 2 Christmas party at odd Fellows hall on Arch street las, eFeninz Each empIore was presented with gift. Dave Young. Scotch comedian. favored wifi 2 number of songs.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-22

Mir and Mrs. Gottfred strom of Norden street observed the 18th an- nlverssry Of their wedding last Sum- day afternoon. They were tendsre5 a reception at Norden Bungalow by q number Of friends and received many beautiful gifts.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-22

John kenney, son or Mir. and Mrs. Patrick kenney Of Orange street came home "Wednesday from Tufts college.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-22

"uueky" Pond of the Yale foottAi1 team Eas the guest of his aunt and uncle. Mr. and Mrs NJ J. Maiorcy. of ssg Fast Main street. oetr fast weekend.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-22

seth Booth. a student at the Rem sellaer Polytechnic Institute is spend ing the holidays with his parents Mr. and zira r. \. Booth of Lincoln street
New Britain herald., 1923-12-22

X Christmas party for the children Of members of Clan Douglas. 0. s. C.. and Lady Wallace lodge, D. o. S., was held Wednesday evening in Grotto hall on West Main streea Gifts were distributed to each child present.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-22

Miss Helen Downes daughter Of Mir. and Mrs. John E. DUwncs or Mon roc street. and Miss Anna Bardcck. daughter of MT. and Mrs. Philip Bar deck of Arch street, are among the New Britain girls returning 10 town from tho College Of New Rochelle for thc holidays.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-22

Mfr. and Mrs David Penny and daughter, Ruth, of Locust street, will be tho guests of their son and daugh- tcr-in-law, Mir. and Mrs. Arthur Pen ny, of Bloomfield, N. J., over the hol- idays.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-22

Miss Agnes Johnston. daughter of Mir. and Mrs. Frank Johnston of west Main street has returned from a visit Co Tecumseh. Mich.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-22

JeHIsh folk songs met with poru- lar approval at the recital given hf Miss Elizabeth Gutu1an of New York at the Capitol iheater isst Sunday afternoon under the auspices of the New Britain chapter of the Ffa dasssr
New Britain herald., 1923-12-22

The marriage Of Robert Pinches of Warrington Ridge, son of Mir. and Mrs. John Pinches and Miss Bertha Cole, daughter of Mir. and Mrs. George Cole of East Berlin, took place We'd nesday evening at s o'clock at the home of the brides parents. Rev. 4. C. Fuller. pastor of the East Berlin Methodist church, officiated.
 The couple was unattended. Fol. lowing the ceremony 8 reception was held at which only immediate rela- tiyes were present. The couple left on a wedding trip to New York, and upon their return will reside in Ber- lin.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-22

Miss Gladys NJ. Sullivan of Prince Edward Island, Canada, is visiting her sister, Mrs. Harry Higgins. of City avenue, over tho holidays.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-22

A number Of girls from the Vulcan Iron Works office held a dinner party at the Ningpo Tuesday evening, fol- lowing which they attended tho per- tormance at Parsons theatcr.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-22

The engagement Of Miss Elizabeth Andrews Of l4S4 Stanley street to Ale bert r. Kinney of Westerly, R. l., has been announced. The wedding will take place early in January.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-22

The wedding of Miss Jane Daring ton Clark, daughter of Mir and Mra Prank l.. Clark or New York city, and Dr. John Shepherd Irwin, took placs last Saturday evening at All Angels church. Rev. Dr. z. Delaney Town send officiatcd. Following the csre- mony reception was held at the home or the brides cousins. Mir and Mrs. Henry Goddard Leach.
 Dr. and Mrs. Irwin pill reside at Atlantic City.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-22

Miss Grace coholan of South High street entertained Captain and Mrs Stanley and Captain and Mrs Upsou of the |. $. army last weekend.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-22

The alumni Of the Nurses Training school of the New Britain hospital presented Mrs. Jennie l.. Bassett for mer matron Of the hospital with 2 hair Of platinum cuff pins.
 Grsvdon cowies Of PlattsburE. N. Y. is sepnding the holidays with his parenfs Mir. and Mrs George E. Cow les of Chestnut street.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-22

Mrs William Middiemass of South street will have for her guests over the holidays. her son Robert Middle mass and her daughter and son-in- law. Mir. and Mrs. Allan Hickey, all of New York city.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-22

The Misses oInstead of New York city will spend Christmas with Mir. and Mrs. William Hungerford on Russell street
New Britain herald., 1923-12-22

Aferick Heliyer of the Swift club. is expected home today from Pittsburgh where he has spent the last feW months
New Britain herald., 1923-12-22

Miss Alice Gaffney. daughter Of Judge E. r. and Mrs. Gannsy or Vine Street. returned last Tuesday from Smith college 10 spend her Christmas recess with her parents.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-22

Vincent Cenci, son of Mir. and Mrs. Peter Cenci of Ellis street, and John Renehsn. son of Mir. and Mrs ]. F. Renehan of Vine street, are among the New Britain boys returning from Tufts college 10 spend the holidays in town.
New Britain herald., 1923-11-15
WORLD PEACE MUST BE ACT OF BALLOT
"PalO Alto Plan" Put Forth as
 Solution to Problem

Philadelphia, Nov. 15.-The "Palo Alto Plan Of community organiza- ton to promote world peace was dis cussed today by the members of the world alliance for international trindship through the churches at their eight annual convention. Cap tain Edward L. Beach, a retired navy officer. who commanded the Mare ls- land station during the war; and is now a member of the faculty at Ie- land Stanford university, told of what had been accomplished through the operation of this plan in California. and asked the help of the religious organizations here represented in or ganiziug under this plan throughout the United States
 War prevention" Sajd Captain Reach, lis going to h" accomplished finally by tho direct and immediate action of the people themselves at the ballot boxes"
 In Palo Alto. h" said. out of 1000 inhabitants more than 1000 have signed as members Of the local peoples movement for international peace" and judging from the en- thusia.sm that exists there today for peace it is certain that were a vote to bo held on political question in which international peace were in- volyed the opnosers of peace meth. ods would be utterly defeated"
 Ioral branches Of the peoples movement. according to Captain Reach. have heen organized in San
New Britain herald., 1923-11-15
CHURCH AND LEAGUE
 CEINSTRUNENTS
Rev, Thomas Nightingale Says
 These Two Are UDlailins

Philadelphia, Nov 15.-Thc two great instruments for peace are tn" League of Nations and tho church, the Rev, Thomas Nightingale. secrn- tary of the National Free Church Counctl of Great Britain, said today ir an address before the American counc't Of the world alliance for inter- n"tionGl friendship through the churches.
 'Thc two foundation stones of the nation arc industry and morality" said tho speaker. War smithes both. r. is antj-Christian. There is q more r"c"llont way-thc way ot mutual un- dc"standing and good will If two reichbors should dwell together in peace. two nations should dwell to- eether in peace. We have seen what organized hutchery could do; let us now try organized brotherhood, That alone can melt mutual hatred into mutual love. International security is rot 10 he found in any other way. Peace is not going to be had by touching a button or waving some magic wand. IL can only come by changing the ideals af nations from ideals that are warlike to ideals in- dUstrial. economic. moral and spirit nal
 My Christianity tells me two things: first Of all, that life is pre- cious thing-all life, and if that is so. then I must seek mans good and never his ill. There are two great in- struments to effect warless war:
 "I-There is the political instru- ment Of the League of Nations: We Britishers are committed to that, do not think at this time of day you can set lip another. IL holds the field. IT has shown its efficiency. Tt has sci fled several iniiNiiual disputes II has prevented fighting and in one ca%r possible invasion. T. has dealt also with certain humanitarian objects II 1 Is trying to contribute to the improve mont of labor conditions. The alter i native to the league Is the old method ! of diplomacy which did not avoid 1 war. T. is better to stumble on a ! right road than to pursue a wrong road and get lost. But the league /. needs 10 be clothed with amplcr pow | CTS and greater authority.
 "2-And this is where tho second ! Instrument Is needed. viz. the force of the Christian church. Tt must ! have the moral backing Of the people. | The covenant Of fhe league needs and l must have tho combined will Of the 1 nations. FiGy-two nations are rom- ! mitted to it. The tragedy is that . America Is siill undecided as to how she ran hest cooperate in this great . Europe Is waiting hope | fully for her aid and will not wait in [ Nain."
New Britain herald., 1923-11-15

Francisco, Burlingame, Mayfield, Vallejo, Santa Cruz and Watsonville with the endorsement of all religious denominations and of fraternal so- cieties, Chambers of Commerce. wom- en's clubs, American Legion posts and other organizations. Twenty-Five oth- or cities have asked to have repre- sentatives sent to explain the move ment to local mass meetings.
 The speaker said that the peoples movement favors the entrance of the United States into the world court. In conclusion he declared that after a searching test the plan has proved successful in California and with proper backing at the start might sweep the country.