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Urges Single Head for Merchant Fleet

Ii is automatic that no agri.
cultural and Industrial country can
get the fill benefit Of lis own J.;
vantaaes without nterhani MIA
rine. We have heen proceeding
under the act of Congress that .on
templates the establishment Of
trade routes Ia. he ultimately trans
fetred 10 private ownership and
operation. Due ia temporary con
ditiens abroad and at home we
have large demand Just now for
certain types af freight vessels.
Some suggestion has been made
for new construction. ] do not
feel that we are vet warranted in
entering that field Such ships as
we might build could not be sold
after they are launched for any.
where near what they would cost.
We have expended over $3.50 a0n
The Washington times., 1926-12-07

am In favor Of reducing.
rather than expanding, Govern
ment bureaus which seek to reg
ulate and control the business
activities Of the people. Every
one Is aware that abuses exist
and will exist so long as we are
limited by human imperfections.
Unfortunately human nature can
not be changed by an act Of the
legislature, When practically the
sole remedy for many evils lies
in the necessity of the people
looking out for themselves and
reforming their own abuses, they
will find that they are relying
on false security II the Govern.
mant assumes to hold out the
promise that It Is looking out for
them and providing reforms for
them. This principle is preem-
inently applicable to the National
Government. 1t Is too much as.
sumed that because an abuse ex-
lists 1t is the business Of the
National Government to-, provide
a remedy. The presumption should
be that It is the business Of local
The Washington times., 1926-12-07
Liberal Treatment For u. S. Workers

The great body Of our people
are made up OF wage earners.
Several hundred thousa nds OF
them are on the pay rolls OF the
United States Government. Their
condition very largely is fixed
by legislation. We have recent
ly provided increases in compen-
sation under a method Of re-
classification and given them
the advantage Of liberal retire
ment system as q support for
their declining years. Most of
them are under the merit sys-
tenn, which is a guaranty Of THEN
intelligence and the efficiency
of their service is a demt nstra-
ton of their loyalty. The Fed.
eral Government should continue
to set a good example for all
other employers.
In the industries the condition
of the wage Garner has steadily
improved. The twelve-hour lay
Is almost entirely unknown.
Skilled labor is we'll compensated.
But there are unfortunately
multitude Of workers VINO have
not yet come to share in the
general prosperity Of the nation
Both the public authorities and
The Washington times., 1926-12-07
Asks For Power to Act In Coal Crisis

chlnerV by which greater assur.
ance can be given to the public
OF peaceful adjustment of wage
difficulties such as has beer
Accomplished in the anthracite
industry. This bituminous In.
dustrv is one OF primary neces.
sity and bears a great lespon.
slbility to the Nation for con.
tinuity of supplies. As the wage
agreements in the unionized sec
ton of the Industry expire on
April ] next and as conflicts
may result which NAV in1perii
pubtic interest. and have for
many years often called for ac~
ION of the Executive IN pro
lection Of the public. again
recommend the passage of such
legislation as will assist the Elk.
ecutive In dealing with suca
emergencies through q special
temporary board of cancellation
and mediation and through ad.
The Washington times., 1926-12-07

America ls not and must not be
a country without ideals They
are useless II they are only vision.
airy: they are only valuable II .hey
are practical. A nation can net
dwell constantly on the mountain
tops. 1t has 70 be replenished and
sustained through the ceaselsss
toll OF the less inspiring valleys,
But its face ought always to be
turned upward, It's vision ought
always to be fixed on high.
We need ideals that can oe FOL.
lowed In daily life. that can be
translated into terms of the 1tne,
We can not expect 10 be re.ieved
from toll. but we do expect to
divest It of degrading conditions.
Work Is honorable. 1t Is entitled TO
an honorable recompense. We
must strive nightly. but having
striven there IL defect In our
political and social system II we
are not in general rewarded with
The Washington times., 1926-12-07
Identification of Capital Favored

We are embarking on an an1bi-
tious building program for the
city of Washington. The Me
mortal Bridge Is under way with
all that 1t holds for use and
beauty New buildings are COON
contemplated. This program should
represent the best that exists In
the art and science Of architec-
ture. Into these structures which
must De considered az OF per.
manent nature ought TO 90 the
aspirations of the nation. It's
ideals expressed in forms Ut
beauty n our country wishes 70
complete with others. let It not
he in the support Of ornaments
but In the making Of beautiful
capital city. Let IL express the
The Washington times., 1926-12-07
Strictest Enforcement of Prohibition

ulation and enforcement. Such
supplementary legislation as ia re
quired to meet existing conditions
should be carefully and speedily
enacted. Failure to support the
Constitution and observe the law
ought not to be tolerated by pub
lie opinion. Especially those in
public places. who have taken
their oath, TO support the Constitu.
ton, ought to be most scrupulous
in it's observance. Officers of the
The Washington times., 1926-12-07

our policy OF national defense
IL not one OF making war but
Of insuring peace The land and
sea force Of America, both In its
domestic and foreign implications,
lie distinctly peace force. 1t
Is an arm Of the police force to
guarantee order and the execu.
ton OF the law at home and
security to our citizens abroad.
No self.respectfns nation would
neglect 70 provide an army and
navy proportionate to its popula
ton. the extent OF It's territory
and the dignity OF the place
which II occupies In the world
When It h considered that no
navy In the world. with one ex.
ception, approaches ours and none
eurpa sses lt, that our regular
Army OF about $4,000 men is the
equal OF any other like number
OF troops, that our entire perma
nent and reserve land and sea
force. trained and training. con-
sists ot q personnel OF about
e1O. 900, and that our annual APP
preparations are about S6S0.O0O..
900 a year expended under the
petent staff. II cannot be said
that our country Is negiecttng tts
national defense II Is TRUE that
a cult cf dispa ra cement exists
but that candid examination
made hy the Congress through
ita various committees has always
treasured the country and dem.
onstrated that II IL maintaining
the most adequate defensive forces
in these present years that II
hae ever supported In time of
peace.
Submarines and Planes
This general policy should be
kept IN effect Here and there
temporary changes may he made
in PERSONAL to meet require
ments In other directions Az
tention should be given to sub
marines. cruisers. and air forces
Particular poiflte may need
strengthening. bat as whole orr
military power IL sufficient
The one weak place in the
whole line lie our still .stupendous
war debt, In any modern cam
paign the dollars are the shock
troops With a depleted treasury
in the rear. no army can main
tain itself IN the field coun
try loaded with debt ls q country
devoid OF the first line OF de
Tense Economy IL the hand
maid Of preparedness II we
wish to be able to defend our
selves TO the full extent Of our
power in the future. we shall dis
charge as soon az possible the
financial burden OF the last war.
otherwise we would face a crisis
with q part OF our capital re
sources already expended.
The amount and kind Of our
military equipment Is pre-emi
nently question for the de
cision OF the Congress. after Civ.
ing due consideration to the ad.
vice OF military experts and the
available public revenue Moth,
ing is more laudable than the
cooperation OF the agricultural
and Industrial resources OF the
country for the purpose Of sup.
plying the needs of national de
tense. In time of peril the PEG.
pie employed in these interests
volunteered in q most self-sacri.
The Washington times., 1926-12-07
Wants End Put to Lynching Practice

The social well-being Of our
country requires our constant ef-
fort for the amelioration OF race
prejudice and the extension to
all elements Of equal opportunity
and equal protection under the
laws which are guaranteed by
the Constitution. The Federal
Government especially is charged
with this Obligation ir behalf
Of the colored people Of the ma
ton. Not only their remarkable
progress. their devotion and their
loyalty. but our duty to our
selves under our claim that we
are an enlightened people re.
The Washington times., 1926-12-07

The Federal courts hold a high
position in the administration OF
Justice in the world. While In
dividual judicial officers have
sometimes been subjected 20 lust
criticism. the courts as whole
have maintained an exceedingly
high standard The CONGRESS
may well consider the question
OF supplying fair salaries and
comforting upon the Supreme
Court the same rule making power
The Washington times., 1926-12-07
Consolidation of Railroads Favored

regulation. the process Of valuing
railroad properties should be
sin1plified and the primary valua-
tions should be completed as
rapidly as possible. The prob.
lem OF rate reduction would be
much sinplified by process
of railroad consultations. This
principle has already been adopted
!. as Federal law. Experience has
shown that more effective
method must be provided. Studies
have already been made and
legislationl introduced seeking to
promote this end. 1t would be
OF great advantage II it could
be taken up at once and speedily
enacted. The railroad systems
Of the country and the con.
venience of ALL the people are
writing on this important de.
t.iSion
The Washington times., 1926-12-07

provision for their reimbursement.
Legislation for the return Of this
property. accompanied by suitable
provisions for the liquidation Of
the claims If our citizens and our
Treasury, should be adopted, II
our Government releases to for.
eigners the security which 1t holds
for Americans. it must at the same
time provide satisfactory safe.
guards for meeting American
claims.
The Washington times., 1926-12-07

soul Of America. Whenever an
American IL at the seat Of his
Government. however travelled
and cultured he may be. ne ought
to find city cf stately propor
ton. symmetricalIy laid Tout and
adorned with, the best that there
Is In 4architecture. which would
arouse@ his imagination and stir
his patriotic pride. In the CONS
ing years Washington should hes
not only. the art center OF auf;s
own country but the ART center
of the world Around 1t should
center all that Is best IN science,
In learning. In letters, and IN
art. These are the results that
justify the creation of those ma
tlonal resources with which we
have been favored
The Washington times., 1926-12-07

Department Of Justice throughout
the country should be vigilant III
enforcing the law. but local All.
tho-ities, which. had always been
mainly responsible for the enforce,
men, OF law in relation 70 irtoxi.
eating liquor, ought not 20 seek
evasion by attempting 70 shift the
burden wholly upon the Federal
agencies. Under the Constitution
the states are Jointly charged
With the nation IN providing Tor
the enforcement Or the prohibition
The Washington times., 1926-12-07
SAYS SURPLUS should
BEHAND[D BACK Or
APPL|ED0ND DEBT

pletion OF old projects and the
!, construction Of projects iI1augur
atede In the past three years
we should however. continue to
j Investigate and study the posi-.
bilities Z. Of a carefully planned
development Of promising projects.
logically of governmental concern
because of their physical nagni.
tude. immense cost. and the In.
terstate and international prob.
lens involved Only In this way
may we be fully prepared to
meet intelHgently the needs Of
our fast-growing population In
the years to come.
The Washington times., 1926-12-07
Duty to Defend Philippines Forever

This Government holds in
scared trusteeship islands which
1t has acquired In the East and
West Indies. In all Of them the
people are more prosperous than
at any previous time A sys.
tenn of good roads, education. and
general development is il prog
ress The people are better
governed than ever before and
generally content,
In the Philippine Islands Maj.
Gen. Leonard Wood has been
Governor General for five years
and has administered his office
with tact and ability greatly to
The Washington times., 1926-12-07

1t would be difficult to con
ceive of any modern activity
which contributes more to the
necessities and conveuiences Of
life than transportation With
out it our present agricultural
production and practically all of
our commerce would be completely
Frustrated One of the large
contributing causes to the pres.
ent highly satisfactory state of
otf economic conditions is the
prompt and dependable service,
surprising all our previous rec
ords. rendered by the railroads.
This power has been fosfered by
the spirit of cooperation between
Federal and State regulatory COM
missions. To render this service
more efficient and effective and
to promote y more scientific
The Washington times., 1926-12-07

900 out of the public Treasury in.
recent years to make up the losses
of operation. not counting deprecia
ton or any cost whatever Of our
capital investment. The great need
of our merchant marine Is not for
more ships but for more freight
Our merchants are altogether too
Indifferent about using American
ships for the transportation of
goods which they send abroad or
bring home Some Of our yessela
necessarily need repairs. which
should be made ] do not pel'evo
that the operation of our 1est IL
az economical and efficient as II
could be made IT, placed ung1cr .
single responsible head. leaving the
Shipping Board free to deal with
general matters OF policy and
regulation. "
The Washington times., 1926-12-07
Against Too Much Control of Business

and state governments. Such ma.
tionaI action results In encroach.
ing unon the salutary indepen.
dence of the States and by under.
taking to sgpersede their natural
authority fills the land with bu'
reaus and departments which are
undertaking TO do what. II is I'M
possible for them to accomplish
and brings our whole system Of
government into disrespect and
disfavor We ought to MAINTAIN
high standards. We ought to
punish wrongdoing. Society has
not only the privilege but the
absolute duty Of protecting itself
and it's individuals But we can
not accomplish this end by adopt
ing a wrong method. Permanent
success lies In local rather than
national, action, Unless theh local.
ity rises to it's own requirements.
there Is an almost Irresistible am.
pulse for the National Govern.
ment to intervene. The States
and the nation should both real.
lie that such action Is to be
adopted only as last resort.
The Washington times., 1926-12-07
Better disqualification For Veterans

This country. not only because It
is bound by honor but because Of
the SatIsfa ction derived from It.
has always lavished Its bounty
upon It's veterans. For years a
service pension has been bestowed
upon the Grand Army on reaching
certain age. Like provision has
been made for the survivors OF the
Spanish war A liberal future
compensation has been granted to
ali the veterans OF the world war
But 1t ls In the case OF the disabled
and the dependents that the Gov.
eminent exhibits lts greatest solicit.
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tude. This work ls being well ad.
ministered by the Veterans Blu.
reau. The main unfinished fea.
ture is that of disqualification. This
requirement Is being rapidly met.
Various veteran bodies will pre-
sent TO you recommendations
which should have your careful
consideration. At the last session
we increased our annual expend1
ture for pensions and relief on &C.
count OF the veterans OF three
wars. While approve Of proper
relief for ali suffering, do DOT
favor any further extension Of our
pension system at this time.
The Washington times., 1926-12-07

The duly authorized public au.
thorities OF this country have
made prohibition. the law of the
land. Acting under the Constitu.
ton, the Congress and the legisla.
lures OF practically all the states
have adopted legislation for its
enforcement. Some abuses have
arisen which require reform. Under
the law the National Government
has entrusted to the Treasury De-
partment the especial duty OF reg
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Continued from Page l0J
from slla.eo0.000 in 1924 to $751;.
O0O, 900 yinfl925. The adjustments
made last year by Congress re:
Iieved irrigators from paying con.
etruction costs on Improbable
land, and by so doing inspired
new hope and confidence In ability
to. meet the payments required
Construction payments by water
users last year were the largest
In the history of the bureau.
The anticipated reclamation
fund will BE fully absorbed for
a number Of wears in the com.
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the success Of the Filipino people.
These are a proud and sensitive
race. who are making such prog
ress with our cooperation that
we can view the results Of this
experiment with great satisfac.
ton. AS we are attempting to
assist this race toward self-gov.
eminent, we should look upon their
wishes with great respect, grant
ing their requests immediately
when they are right, yet main
tanning a frank firinness in re
fusing when they are wrong. We
shall measure their progress In
no small part by their acceptance
The Washington times., 1926-12-07
Legislation For Alien Property Return

We still have In the possession
OF the Government the alien prop
erty, 1t has always been the policy
Of America 20 hold that private
enemy properly should not be con.
fiscated in time Of war This prin.
clple we have scrupulous!y 90.
served. AS this property Is Sc
curity for the claims OF our citi.
zens and our Government. we can
not relinquish It without adequate
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like the amendment. sonie 40 not
like other parts Of the EonEtitu
ton, some 40 not Ike any 81 Il.
Those who entertain such SENT
ments have perfect right t0l
seek through legal methods for 8
change. But fer any Of our ia
habitants to observe such carts
81 the Constitutions Az they like
doctrine that would break Town
All projection or aite sYd pfopeFtx
ana destroy the american systant
81 ordered liberty
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quires US to use all our power
to protect them from The crime
OF lynching, Although VIOLENCE
OF this kind has very much de-
creased. while any Of IL remains
we can not justify negIfettng TO
make every effort to. eradicate II
by law ~ e
The education OF the colored
race under Government encourage.
ment is proceeding successfully
and ought, TO have continuing
support. An increasing need ex.
lists for properly educated and
trained medical skill to be de-
voted to the service OF this race.
The Washington times., 1926-12-07
Higher Salaries For Judges Requested

on the law side OF the district
courts that tIlev have ALWAYS
possessed on the equity side.
A bill also is pending provid;
ing for retirement after Ger
tain number of wears OF service
although thew have not beer
consecutive. which should have
your favorable considerat
These faithful servants of the Gov.
eminent. are about the last that
remain to. be provided for IN
the postwar establishments.
The Washington times., 1926-12-07

No prCgress appears tn have
been made within large areas
of the bitHminous coal industry
toward creation of voluntary likI
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1926-07-22
SOLEBURY

Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Paxson en-
tertained on Tuesday in honor of
their tenth wedding anniversary.
Miss Maude Holcombe, of West
Chester State Normal School, was
the guest of her sister, Mrs. John
Major, over the weekend.
Mrs. Harold Hendricks and child
rem, of Lambertville, are visiting Mr..
and Mrs Amos Armitage.
Sunday callers at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. Theodore Nattenheiser
were Mr.. and Mrs. C. B. Hellyer,
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Mangin and
children, and Miss Marion Mangin,
of Alabama.
Mr. and Mrs, John Bray recently
took an automobile trip TO Phil
adelphia, and while there drove ovei
the new bridge.
Trinity Sunday School will hold
their annual picnic at Elmslea, the
home of Mr., and Mrs. Edward Pax
son, on Wednesday.
Miss Mercy Roller, of New York.
accompanied by friends, enjoyed the
weekend at Misty Hills Farm
Mr.. and Mrs. Chester Pierce and
son have returned to East Orange
after a two weeks vacation at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. William Gray
Mrs. Theodore Nattenheiser Wis
tied friends in Lawrenceville over
the weekend She was accompanied
on her return home by Mrs. Joseph
/ Carver. Miss Amy Carver, who has
been recent guest at Maple Shade
Farm, has returned home.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1926-07-22
SAND BROOK

The funeral of Harry Higgins, So
years old, of Sand Brook. was held
last Tuesday afternoon. The pail
bearers We're John Case, Jacob Hol-
combe, Walter Anderson. John Yard.
George Titus and Harry Britton,
and interment was in Sandy Ridge
cemetery. Mr.. Higgins daughter,
Mildred, will make her home with
an aunt in Philadelphia. Harry
Britton has been appointed admins
traitor of Mr. Higgins estate. and
will dispose of the personal property
at once. FsI
Mrs. Joseph Swec and daughter
lorraine, William Burmeister and
little son, William, Jr.. of New York
city, are visiting their parents, Mr..
and Mrs. William Burmeister, Sr.,
near Sand Brook,
Mrs. A. V. Williamson, of Sand
Brook, is making an extended visit
with her daughter, Mrs. John Sloff,
of Milford
George Alvater, of Plainfield, is
spending some time at the home of
his father, Edward X. Alvater, near
Sand Brook
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1926-07-22
SERGEANTSVILLE|

Mrs. H. T. Horne has been spend
ing a few days with Mr.. and Mrs.
John Pegg, of Lansdale, Pa.
Mrs. Lou Wilson spent last Mon
day afternoon with her sister-in-law,
Mrs. Cornelia Fisher.
Mrs. John Berrien and son Jack,
of Pennington, and Mrs. William
Emf and daughter, Ruth Eleanor, of
Sandy Ridge, were guests of their
aunt, Mrs. Isaac R. Crum, on Tues
day.
Miss Gladys Elgard, of Clinton,
is spending couple of weeks with
her grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs. j.
NJ. Elgard.
Miss Amanda Ent, of Stockton, is
visiting her niece, Mrs. j. X. Wilson.
Messrs. Edward Brown, William
Cole, H. 0. Smith, Frank Bennett,
Wesley Nlerebone and J. G. Stryker
motored to Asbury Park last Tues
day.
Miss Gladys Bodine, teacher at
Union, Is spending her vacation with
her mother, Mrs. Emma Bodine, on
the Sergeantsville-S Stockton road.
Mrs. Emma Cook, of Rosemont
vicinity, was the guest on Tuesday
of Mrs. Robert Bowering.
Mrs. Eliza Myers celebrated her
S5th birthday at the home of her
son, Prof, w. c. Myers, on Tuesday.
A bountiful dinner was served on
the front porch at noon. The guests
We're Samuel o. Myers and daugh-
ter, Miss Leonora, and son, Virgil
of Pleasantville; Mr.. and Mrs. Win
field Myers and son, Kenneth, of
Quakertown; Mr.. and Mrs. John
Hoagland, of Sand Brook; Prof, and
Mrs. w. C. Myers and Prof. and
Mrs. N. V. Myers and daughter
Maude E., of Sergeantsville One
large cake contained lighted candles
and another with her initials upon
it, graced the dining table. Mrs
Myers received number of beauti-
full gifts.
Miss Victoria Diamond, of Brook
vile, spent last Tuesday and We'd
nesday at the home of Mrs. Sadie
Fauss.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lambert B. Rake
|of Trenton, and Mrs. Nathaniel Ser
Wis, of Albany, N. Y, were visitors
with friends here last Thursday af-
ternoon.
Rev. Allen Bowering, of DeKalb
Junction, and Rev and Mrs. Gilbert
Bowering, of Colesville, Sussex Co.
spent the weekend with Rev. and
Mrs. Robert Bowering. On Tuesday
morning, accompanied by Mr.. Bow
ering, they left for Portland, Maine
where they will visit relatives.
Bert Wagner and two daughters
of New York City, are visiting their
amt Miss Emma WAGNER
Mrs. George Alleyne, who has
been suffering with rheumatism, is
now improved.