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I Monday Morning Joseph Gazette. May 15, 1916 St. DEFENSE BILLS IN LIMELIGHT AGAIN From Army Reorganization Attention Will Be Turned to Navy Building REVENUE PROBLEM NEXT How to Meet Extraordinary Expenditures to Be Worked Out When Committee Reports Washington, May 14-National detense legislation to the fore, In congress, with final. dispositon of the army reorganization bill this week. particular attention will be turned to the completion of the naval Building program, which be.

passed on Thereday by. the house the committee committee on naval reports affairs. on the As naval soon as increase, the task of working out the revenue problem to meet the extraordinary defense expenditures will be means committee, co-operation undertaken by the houser ways and with. the senate finance committee, and administration leaders see their way cleared for reasonably prompt action on these matters after the national political conventions in June. The bill.

compromise which will army provide reorganiza- for a tion regular army of 206.000 men at peace is reasonably satisfactory to strength, advocates of adequate national, detense. Defense- Advocates Hopeful They now are. hopeful that naval Increases will at least be with the long. stride ahead surate which is on the eve of accomplish. with respect to the land dement.

tenses of the nation. The conference report on the army bill wilt be put in final form tomorrow and probably will be submitted to the house for approval on Tuesday by Rep. Hay Chamberlain later in the and to senate by Senator week. It: should be presifor approval: by Friday or dent's Saturday desk. the latest.

Throughout passed, there has been a slump in the progof general legislation owing to ress in the senate against the the filthuster $43,000.000 rivers and. harbora bill and a in' fight approximating a the house on the rural credbuster Senators Kenyon and SherIts bill. who have. been alone In. conductins, they the have rivers.

no and chance harbors of light. SUCcess. and their efforts are expected to, within a day or two. Then terminate the will take up the public land leasing: bill, which the administration's conservation. The rural credits fight is exend with passage of the bill pected to before adjournment tomorrow night.

In. the house attention will be diShipping Bill Up chiefly. during the week to the government shipping bill. in which rected the administration is particularly interested. The rules committee contemplates bringing in a special rule on with a view to disposing of shipping.

bill within a few days. but a fight already lias been organ1zed hy the minority against this plan, and it may he frustrated. Secretary MeAdoo visited the capitol several occasions last week in the on interest of the shipying bill, talking with the Democratic senators who opposed the ship. purchase bill in the last congress, some of whom still are inclined to vote against the measure In its modified form because of its provision for government operation ot ships. for a period: of five years after the close of the European war, Some of the doubtful senators are The Child's Birthday The gift problem is successfully solved by planning a bank account as a birthday present.

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EXCEPTIONAL SUMMER RATES, MAY TO OCT. known to have told McAdoo that they hoped they would be able" to vote for the bill when it reached the senate from the committee on commerce. Consider Brandels Again Again this week the nomination of Louls Brandeis. to the supreme court and the long pending nomination trade of George commission Rublee demand federal tion in the The Rublee nomlination is set: vote in executive session, tomorrow. Although Senator Gallinger of New Hampshire, his opposttion to Rutlee's confirmation on personal grounds, friends of the latter in the senate have determined to make a fight.

Many Democratic senators have been urged by influential men in the administration plea to support ground Rublee, of his efficient work the trade comon mission, where he has served under a recess appointment. Senator Hollis of New Hampshire, has appealed. support of Rublee in personal letters to Democrats, who had been inclined to vote against him on the of senatorial courtesy. The senate: judiciary committee again up the Brandeis nomination hearing. tomorrow.

held following Friday, a by supple- the sub-committee to Inquire into features of the case urged by Republican members. What will be the outcome still is problematical, but some Democratic snaters have said. the best could hope for would be adoption of a resolution to report the nomination the senate without recommendation. Whether the vote in committee will be taken tomorrow is doubtful. Suff Special Is Given Welcome (Continued from Page One) nearly one-half the people of this country.

He further showed his contemptuous attitude toward the amendAment fry turning to the women of the legislative committee of the Congressional union, and remarking: we've killed Cock The sooner Mr. Carlin and politicians' of his ilk understand, the better, that mistakes fare frequently and easily will made. and be that even he surprised to find out before so very long the bird that he imagined he killed was not, after all, Cock Robin, but the Democratic rooster." Miss Todd's Aduress Mass Helen Todd said in part: "There has never been an age which demanded and accepted as great- sacrifices from as the present time. "There are 9,000,000 women in industry in America. The source some of the most determined oppoof the great mill owners eastsition to -suffrage many from.

ern states, who fear that votes for women will mean a living wage and more merciful working day for their employes, Another source of opposition to the federal amendment to our constitution, giving women the right to vote, comes from the south, in whose cotton mills alone are employed over 40.000 children under 16 years of age, 11,811, according to the 1910 census, being little tots of from .10 to 18 years. The men who. defeated federal child labor bill to prevent children in America working under :4 years of age are; without exception. men who voted in the senate and house against the enfranchisement of women. "At the present time Europe is torn by this outbreak of fatal violence called war, which civilized nations settle their differences by killing each other, on the simple basis that the nation which can kill most, wins.

The flesh and blood necessary to carry on this war is supplied by who bear, rear the human ings required." Women, too, 'must not only create the flesh and blood fo be used for cannon food, but must toil in the ammunition factories and in the fields, producing food, clothing, and gunpowder for the armies, as well as caring for the children, and reproducing other children to take the place of those destroyed. It is quite natural that under the circumstances women should at least deman a. vote in the government to which she makes these sacrifices, and a voice in the councils which have the power. to. keep peace or to make war, Suffrage at War's Close believe that the women will- be automatically European enfranchised.

at. the close of this war and that in- America in 1916 one of the decisive factors in the election or defeat of the contending candidates for the presidency. will be the record which the Democrats will be asked to show the voting women of America regarding their action on the. B. Anthony amendment now being suppressed by the judielary committee, on which is Democratic majority.

Mr. Roosevelt's announcement that he is heartily in favor cf the. federal amendment for the -enfranchisement of women is not cal just indicative of great. wisdom, for I am confident in 1916 the majority of women voterg will put. justice to all other political women above issues, and that a party without or a a clean presidential candidate record upon this great democratic principle cannot hope.

to be the leader of a just and free people." There were many types of women in the suffrage delegation, but without exception they were keen and active. Their special which eyed car, stood at the union station for the three hours they spent in Joseph, the scene of an informal tion. just before the departure for St. recepLouis at 9:30 oclock. Grateful for Reception Here The visitors repeatedly expressed thanks for the cordial reception they had received in St.

Joseph. They had not thought of entering into an extensive program here. as they had devoted their energies almost entirely to the mountain and Pacific coast states in which women already have the franchise. directed their attacks on all congressmen regardless of party affiliations who have not supported the suffrage amendment to the constitution now before congress. Mrs.

Percy Reed, -secretary of the Virginia state branch of the congressional union, said that she had -found that In some quarters efforts were made to make it appear that the suf. trage special women were antagonistic to some particular political party, but she said that the opposition to certain congressmen was solely based on their attitude toward suffrage. Adventures on the Trip The suffrage party had many citing experiences during its trip through the far western states. At Spokane a nondescript black dog annexed itself to the party, He was promptly, christened In COMMODITY PRICES DELAY BUILDING Many Proposed New Ventures Waiting Until Cast of Operating Decreases OPTIMISM CONTINUES Bankers Scrutinizing Loans More Closely--Railroad Earnings Increase By HENRY CLEWS New York, May change seems impending in the atmosphere. of current events.

We have long been agitated by a sense of keen apprehension that the great crisis through which we are now. passing would not end without some sort of disturbance at home. These. fears. had their inception in the war and our relations with Germany and certainly had good foundatton.

As regards Germany, the outlook has been much improved by the frank admission of responsibility for. sinking the Sussex and the promise of reparation. The promises of Germany to also modify her submarine policy in accordance with the wishes American government are also encouraging, and if fulfilled should insure friendly relations between the two countries. The situation was immensely clarified by President Wilson's decisive note last which was practically an ultimatum. There is every reason to hope that Germany will avoid a rupture with the United States, since we are really her best remaining friend among the neutral powers and can be.

of invaluable service when peace negotiations actually begin. The desire Germany' to: end the war is unquestionable. Peace feelers have repeatedly put forward, and the belief in its early coming strengthens daily. "Allies Want to Fight The greatest hindrance to peace, now is the strong inclination Allies to push the war to a final conclusion. The final struggle between.

the armies of the central powers and the entente is probably yet to come; as yet neither side has conquered, and no satisfactory or lasting peace can be established until one side or the other has been forced into submission. -Thus, while peace 'is in the while the mad thirst for war has been superseded by a -sane longAng for peace, there is no Immediate prospect as yet for any such The war promises to continue for some time yet, unless something happens which will compel concessions on both sides. Meanwhile, peace talk will "grow, and all rational efforts to. that end should be encoureged: for the good of the belligerents in particular and the benefit -of in general. The Mexican outlook from satisfactory, and the danger of our becoming more deeply involved in that quarter Is constantly increasing.

We are certainly threatened with a Jong and costly difficulty, the outcome of which cannot at this time be foreseen. How Long Will it Last? How long is the feverish business activity of the last few months to continue? During first four clearings reached tremendous months of the current, year, bank total of $78.000,000.000, or nearly 45 per cont, -more than the same time last. year, Making allowance for the rise in values -and an increase of nearly 60 per cent in New York's clearings which were more than half the above total and swollen by unusual financial operations- -it is evident there has been a very considerable increase in volume of American business. Perhaps, ratlroad earnings are a better indication in this respect than bank clearings. The railroads have earned about 20 per cent more 50 far this year than a year ago, and the -gain is only partly due to better rates, traffic having made most encouraging gains.

Exports -for the last nine months were about per cent ahead in valite of last year and Imports showed increase of about 15 per cent over year ago. New charters of concerns with not Jess than $1.000,000 capital amounted to over. $1,000.000,000. or five times what they were a year ago. Such evidences of.

extraordinary activity could be multiplied indefinitely, and encouraging as they may be they unavoidably raise the question, when will a halt be. due? Optimism Continues Optimism continues on the flood tide, and there are no signs of weakness in the industrial fabric; albeit there are certain changes in dencies 'and conditions which should not. escape notice. First, commodity prices have risen to a point that not infrequently arrests new business. The index number of the London Economist stood 4.190 on April 3, compared with 3.3337 a year ago; a rise of about-25 per cent- in values.

The chiefly rise in in minerals, American timber and beef. markets probably was not quite. so extreme A8 this. but 'it has been very considerable and in how exerting its effect upon credit. The great expansion In about loaning capacity of the banks brought by large gold imports, the new banking law and other circumstances, Butte, "Spokle" and some men kidnaped where took him into a saloon, wouldn't they thought the suffragists go.

Mra. Robert Baker of Washington wasn't to be deterred by a little thing like that, even though she than ordinarily good. looking. wept Into the saloon and the bartender smilingly aaked her she wanted a drink. Mrs.

Baker blushed deeply and was about to gather up her skirts. and run when the thought of losing "Spokie" made her brave. "Yes," she replied, managing her prettiest smile. "Give me a schooner." The bartender shook his head. "I guess you're the right kind." he said.

"Here's your dog. You won't have to drink that schooner, lady. I'm going to drink to the health of suffrage with it, myself." The suffrage special delegation will make no between here and Washington, where they will present to President Wilson and the members of congress the petitions obtained during their trip. The SMOKE THAT SMITH FOUND OR "PASS IT ALONG" This Smith is IN OUR NEXT SMOKAROLS PATENTED 4 packages -24 smokes- This is the smoke that Smith found. And this is the wrapper of paper and foil, That keeps it fresh and free from soil.

TILD, mellow tobacco, kept in perfect condition" by double wrapping. Six pipe loads can be carried it the -space of a cigar. Each 00 A your. pipe bowl and load as usual. CONFEDERATE VETERANS ARRIVING AT BIRMINGHAM Preparing for Twenty-Sixth Annual Reunion Which Opens Tomorrow Birmingham, "May -Thousands of grey-clad veterans.

of the Civil war, remnants of the proud armies of the Confe leracy, today began the siege of Birmingham for their twenty-sixth annual reunion, which begins Tuesday and Jasts three days. They, were accompanied by hosts of Sons and Daughters of the Confederacy, who will provide the social features which have become a prominent. part of the reunion gatherings. Gen. Bennett H.

Young of Louisville, commander-In-chief of the United Confederate Veterans, and Gen: W. Mickle of New Orleans. chief of staff, were among the carly arrivals. army encampment with of The fair- grounds resembles, an tents all waiting for the mobilization soldiers. Ample accommodations: have been arranged, it.

is all Birmingham is lavishly decorated for the occasion, the stars and bars of Confederacy being freely min. gled with the Stare and Stripes of the Union in the decorative schefffe. Trains carrying the Oklahoma and arrive Missouri late contingents Monday, are expected to Gen. Young, the veteran commander-in-chief, is quoted as having declined to be a candidate for re-' but leading veterans insist his name will go before the convention. A spirited fight is promised by 'the Memphis visitors to capture the reunion for 1917, but Washington and Atlanta also are said to be in the race.

PRESBYTERIANS OPEN ASSEMBLY THURSDAY Many Important Matters Will Come Up at General Meeting Orlanda, May Woman's position in the church, regulation of entertainments given to raise funds. the question of comity with the north-ern church and closer with negro presbyteries are sothe of the Important matters to be consid ered by the general assembly of the Smokarol -is packed just right is smaller-than-average, crumble Otherwise insert it whole. Lagette Presbyterian church in the United States, which meets here. next Thursday. This will be the -sixth general assembly, to which 300 commissioners, representing about 335.000 communicants, have delegated.

The question of providing for aged. ministers also 15 expected. to thrashed out and rural churches will be given much attention. The assembly will be in session May 18 to 26. for cool smoking.

the Smokarol Myers Tobacco Ca especially the war, produced the much expected inflation. Bankers are now scrutinizing loans more carefully, since: credits have been greatly extended and much larger sums are required to. finance a given amount of merchandise than formerly, With commodities at such dizzy heights and exposed to a bankers are, justified in exercising greater discrimination. Further, the cost of doing business. has rise in raf materials and the elevabeen tremendously enhanced by, the tion of wages.

Such developments mean that the next twelve months will not see a repetition of the bulge in profits of the last twelve months. Again, foreign munition orders, which did much to swell both profits and exports, may be repeated, but on a decidedly smaller scale with the prospect of almost vanishing when peace comes. In many cases new enterprises have been deferred until costs of bullding declines. Not a few concerns, notably in the steel Industry, are sold ahead so completely as to be unable to take further orders, or at least until the outlook for raw materials is more settled. DENIES TROOPS ARE IN DANGER from Page ters of more truck trains.

carrying $192,000 in gold to pay the troops. No news of Maj. George T. Langhorne's daring dash into Mexico from San Vincente Wednesday are avail. able tonight.

It 1s unofficially ported here, however, that Col. Sibley has caught up with Maj. horne and that the march has been resumed at double quick time. In the event this is true, second" pitnitive expedition is more than eighty miles into the interior of Mexico, pur. suing raiders of Gleen Springs and Boquillas.

Wire communication with Boquillas is scheduled to be in operation tonight, when Capt. Herbert L. Evens, chief of the signal corps for this expedition, is reached to communicated with- Capt. Welcezork, in command of the coast artillery company at Marathon. It is improbable that more troops will be.

sent to Col. Sibley. Four troope of cavalry and a machine gun detachment. now are operating close to the line, scouting throughout, a limited territory south border, but there never has been any intention of sending forward at that point a punitive expedition that would compare in size to that of Gen. Pershing in the state of Chihuahua.

GRADUATES AT CENTRALIA (Special to The Gazette.) Centralia, May will be graduated from the high school this spring. four. girls. and three boys, The members. the graduating class ares Anna Sama, Marie Gunn, Betlah.

McDougal, Laverne MoBratney, Will Smith, and Edward Mather. Tle graduation exercises will be hed Friday. QUALITY PRICE UNITED CASH STORES A Correction Through typographical error the following item in the United Cash Store's Sunday advertisement was wrong. It should have read as follows: A 10-Pound Pail of Pure Lard This Week $1.12 WITH EACH ORDER OF $5.00 Including Lard, we furnish a 10-1b. Pail Pure Lard, worth $1.50, for only $1.12.9.