Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, March 1, 1913, Page 8

WESTERLY GIRL WINS CASH. PRIZE Essay of Miss Rachel Barber Adjudged the Best in Competi- tion Conducted by Daughters of American Revolution —Four Groups of Camp Fire Girls Organized—Death of Nathan Turner of Pawcatuck. Four groups of Camp Fire Girls, organizeq on lines similar to_the Boy Scouts, have been formed in Westerly. The commissions for the guardians of each group have been received from headquarters as follows: Pequot group, Miss Alice Kennedy; Ninigret group, Miss Sallle Coy: Kitchamaug group, Miss Natalie Hazard: Lanewa group, Mrs. Herbert L. Smith. Besides the ctual appointment the commission Bears thess signincant lines: Thou art the guardian. It ahall be the est *To keep the newly-kindled fire abright; To know the earth, the sea, the stars above; Hold happiness: right; Ofter a friendly hand to all who ask; And, day by day Lead sister feet along the golden way— The road that leads to work, health and love. There are three degrees to be at- tained by the members, the first to be designated by a wood gatherer's ring, the second by a forester’s bracelet and the third by a torch bearer's pin. The groups will soon begin the out-of-door work connected with the organization and the members will strive by the merit system to attain the degrees be- vond the wood gatherer’'s ring. The object is to prepare the girls for a noble womanhood. seek beauty, follow The annual cash prizes offered by Phebe Greene Ward chapter, Daugh- ters of the American Revolution, for the best essay on specified patriotic subjects was won by Rachel Larber, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hiram Bar- ber of High street, a student of the ‘Westerly High school. The announce- ment of the winner and awarding of prize was by Mrs. Elisha C. Burdick, representing the' chapter and were made at the school on Friday morning. Miss Barber's subect was Matthew Kalbraith Perry. A requirement was that the essay must be written in the school room and within a specified time. Local Laconics. The Westerly Cycle club will ban- quet in Hibernian hall next Friday evening. May 1 is the for occupancy of the new ing and court house. Charles Taft, former proprietor of the New Park hotel, Westerly, was in Hartford Thursday. The superior court for Washington county, Judge Barrows, will conpene at Westerly Monday morning. Patrick H. O'Brien of New London has sold kis colt, Strongheart, by Todd, to Michael O’Brien of Westeriy. There was an interestinz musical and_literary entertalnment in the Methodist church Friday evening. Aside from fining & man for_intox- ication there was no business for the Third districtcou rt Friday. All other cases were continued. Andrew Farrell of Westerly will at- tend the inauguration of President Wilson and be among the guests of Congressman-elect Gerry. There’s well-defined rumor that New London parties have option on the Stillman property in West Broad street directly opposite Broad street. The case of Joseph Convarto charged with stabbing Fred Murano, was con- tinued for one week, as Murano was not able to appear in court Friday. Rev. Clayton A. Burdick, pastor of Seventh-day Baptist church, Westerly, has contributed a very interesting ar- date now designated town build- i should ticle entitied The Pond to the Sab- bath Recorder. At the annual meeting of the Rhode Island State Association of Overseers of the Poor, John B. Brown of Wester- ly was elected chairman of the execu- tive committee. ntatlve Joseph Chesebro, of 'k, returned Thursday night from his legislative duties gt Hart- ford. He has not missed a day of the present s jon, and, when repres nt- ing in part the town of Stonington at other sessions, he was perfect in at- tendance. Mrs. Ida C. Lilllbridge, age died Peleg Friday morning at the home o Slocum, where she has been house- keeper for several vears. She was widow of Clark Lillibridge and Is sur- vived by a brother, William B. Austin. She was a member of the Broad Street Christian church. amendment the resolution making an appropriation for proper state repre sentation at the Perry centennial cel- ebration at Put-in-Bay The amend- { ment increases the appropriation from 515,000 to $20,000. Nathan Turner, for nine vears book- keeper of the Pawcatuck Woolen mill at Potter hill died Jri morning after a short iiiness. He w | ber of Narragansett lodge of Odd Fel- !lows in Westerly and was vice grand at the time of hls death. He fs sur- vived by Mrs. Turner and two sons. The annual supper of Cyclone en- gine company was enjoyed by the members and thefr families in Hiber- | nian hall Thursday evening. The new | officers of the company are: A. D. Hill, foreman; J. Wills, first assistant; { Cornelius Shea, second assistant; S. M. Sharpe, secre ; George Kemp, treasurer, After several amendments sentative Langworthy of re ted to the compnittee on with instructions for a public hearing. Edwin P. Pendleton, 1 been on special duty cut. Col. who ha Omaha, has been ordered to oin regiment, the Twenty-third infan- at Te> City. His new com mission as_colonel was due Feb. and he will probably receive it w in Te Colonel Pendleton is brot | er of Miss Helen Fit Pendleton, pre ident of Wellesley college, and of gene B., Charles H. and James M. Pen- dleton of Westerl ha: Governor Pothie invited Charles Perry of Waesterly, president of the Washington Trust company, to be a member of a committee of prominent citizens of the state to meet with the governor next Monday to discuss the promosition for the state to guarantee the bonds of the Central Vermont line for the purpose of extension into the city of Providence. A a&uestion to be decided is whet the proposition be submitied to the pecple. A Dbill providing for a state inspector of milk was given hearing Friday a ternoon before the judiciary committee at the state house in Providence. J. Dunn of Westerly, representing the | the conservation of public health thing that looks to and the protection On Saturday Morning | Our Stock Will be Practically Complete In All Departments WE HAVE RECEIVED SHIRTS; COLLARS, THE “ROYAL;” AH SPRING HATS, SOME ADVANCE STYLES IN SPRING SUITS, MEDIUM WEIGHT UNDER- | WE CAN SUPPLY ANY SEASONABLE DEMAND. BALANCE OF WINTER OVERCOATS AT ! $3.50, $8.50, $10.50, $12.50 F. A. Wells Co. Good Clothes Store a mem- | he tubecrulin test act was recommit- | agriculture j{ In the Rhode Island general assembly | public hearings are not given on all measures as_ prevails in Connecticut, | but only suc the committees may determine, unless otherwise crdered by the legislative body. John | State Board of Agriculture, and the | Milk Producers’ association, declared heartily in vor of the appointment of such an officlal. He said that every- It's Your Duty to Get at the Cause and Remove A word to the Wise, You Know. —_— Dr. Bdwards' Olive Tablets, the sub- stitute for calomel, oil the bowels and positively do the work. People afflicted with bad breath find quick relief through Dr. Edwards’ Olive Tablets. The pleasant sugar- coated tablets are taken for bad breath by all who know them. Olive Tablets act gently but firmly on the bowels and liver, stimulating them to natural action, blood and gently purifying the entire system of impurities. They do all that dangerous calomel does without any of the bad after ef- fects. All the benefits of nasty, sickening griping cathartics are derived from Olive Tablets without griping, pain or disagreeable effects of any kind. Dr. F. M. Edwards formula after seventeen years of prac- tice among patients afflicted with bowel and liver complaint with the attendant bad breath. Olive Tablets are a purely vegetable compound mixed with olive oil. Take one every night for a week The Olive Tablet Company, Colum- bus, O. Senator Arnold of Westerly, for the e e B finance committee, reported with Paint your kitchen walls and wood- work white above the wainscoting. keeps soiled hands away. Its cheerful brightness is always inviting. quart of Turpentine added to one-half gallon of L. & M. Semi-Mixed Real | makes 3 quarts of the highest > of pu paint, and it is enough to int a kitchen ade ding of long life paint is three quarts of pure Linsecd ach_one gallon of L. & M. ed Real Paint. Sold by L. W. Son; Walter Kingsiey & Son, Best for Ski Nearly every skin quickly and permanently Arnica Salve, and nothing s better for burns or bruises. Soothes and heals. John Deye. of Gladwin, Mich, says, after suffering twelve years with skin allment and spending $400 in doctors’ bills, Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured him. It will help you. Only 25c. Rec- Diseases. disease ommended by The Lee & Osgood Co. should be done. He said there should be hearty cooperation between all milk inspectors. Interest Increasing in Evangelistic | Meetings—Special Services for Sun- day—Ladies’ Day at Club—I. O. O. F. Session. | | | al services being held nion_Bap- The union re under the auspices of the tist, Congregational suc: . Mr. Telford of London, En | and Mr. Barnland of Idaho, while they have never met before, are well adapt- ed to each other. Mr. Barnlund as So- loist-and choir directer is popular with the young people. Mr. to close attention. He combines the logical method of the Edwards with the illustrative power of Whitefleld and the dramatic style of a Talmage; not that he measures up to those great men in their special features, for M elford has his own sphere as a mes- | | i [ | Iucid in style and so pointed as to ppear almost personal. Christians see truth in a new and inspiring light as he gives his expositions of scrip- | ture; sinners feel their lost condition s he sends the arrows of truth home. he interest has been remarkable for the time that meetings have been held. Sunday morning the churches will hold their ervices as usual Sunday afternoon in the Lyceum theater at 3 o'clock a meeting for men will be held, | to which women also have been invited. Mr. Telford will speak on Ropes and { Cords. Mr. Barnlund will sing and a large chorus choir of young people will add to the musical fegture of the ser- | vice. | Sunday evening at 7.30 o'clock the | great service of the week will be held in_the Methodist Episcopal church, | The meetings will continue through the week. Many from Noank, Ston- ington and Old Mystic are attending ‘he meetings. At Mystic Ciub. There was a large attendance at the Mystic club Thursday afternoon, la- gies’ day. Whist, bowling and a musical programme furnished the afternoon | entertainment. Refreshments were served. The committee in charge was Mrs. Fred Godfrey, Mrs. Thomas Doyle and Mrs. George Foley. Gone to Montville. Mrs. Alice Jackson of Jevsey City, who has been the guest of her sister, Mrs. Amos Hancox, has gone to Montville for a visit with her sister, Mrs. Amos Church. Miss Marion Wilcox is home on East Main street. Ira . Noyes of New Haven is spend- ir few days with his family on Wil- | low street. Third Degree Conferred. Mystic encampment, I. O. O. F., held an interesting session in their rooms in {he Gllbert block Friday evening, when arge class wus given the third de- ree. After the work a smoke talk was enjoved. Briefs and Personals. Gladys Wilcox of Willimantic Y ill at her M is the guest of her parents, Mr. and irs, George W. Wilcox. Mrs, C. T. Hatch is visiting her daughters in Medford, Mass. Morton Wheeler has returned from a few days’ stay in New York. Captain Alva Chapman is in | York. Mr. and Mrs. William England have returned to Meriden, after a brief stay in town. Frank N. Gilfillan of New Britain is spending severaj days with his family on East Main street. Herbert H. Gledhill has returned from New | a short stay in Boston. Sword in Heart of a Tree. Embedded in the heart of a plank of wood taken from a railway station platform at Oakley, Fifeshire, Scot- land, there has been found a sword measuring over two feet lcng. The plank had been in use for at least fif- teen years. The weapon, which was of an old-fashioned type, a short cross- plece forming the handle, was in good preservation, and it is believed had been picked up by the tree at an early period of its existence and encircled with the growth. Spiders Ald Scientists. Certain species of spiders are cultt- vated by scientists on account of the fine but durable thread they weave, the thread being used on delicate astronomical instruments. For Mouse Holes. To stop mouse holes, fill with com- mon laundry soap and stick a few pins or sharp pointed wire nails through the soa» | | | clearing the discovered the | It One and two more rooms. ¢ outside painting the very highesti made by vields to Bucklen's and Methodist copal churches are promising great Telford is a preacher who holds the great audience Trolleys Lead To Notion Department 3 PAIR SEW-ON HOSE SUP- PORTERS FOR 19c. 50c worth for 19c. The correct number for the modern corset, made of heavy elastic web with nickel-plated clasps. Ealk ro e e HAT PINS In the 8 and 9 inch “Fvery little Olive Tablet has a |[| lengths, with small and medium movement all its own.” 10c and 26c heads of pear], crystal, glit, gun- per box. metal and jet. Sold regularly for 25c. SATURDAY, SPECIAL ...... . TOOTH BRUSHES — French made with five rows of pure bris- tles. Bleached and unbleached. All our 35c qualities. SATURDAY, SPECIAL WOMEN’S ELASTIC BELTS in all colors and a variety of styles. Reg- ularly 50c. SATURDAY, SPECIAL ... Knit Underwear For Children BUY NOW AND SAVE MONEY FLEECED INDERWEAR bleached in vests only. 2 and 3 years. 123zc quality. SATURDAY, CHILDREN’S RIBBED UNDER- WEAR—Grey vests and pants in a CHILDREKN’'S FINE RIBBED UN- DERWEAR — Straight vests and side band pants—also boys’ draw- ers. All sizes. Formerly 250 and 35c. SATURDAY, SPECIAL Sizes 20 to 28. Sizes 30 to 34. CHILDREN'S HAND TRIMMED UNDERWEAR—Long sleeved vests and ankle pants in fine ribbed merino. White, natural and grey. Value 65¢, SATURDAY CHILDREN'S UNION winter weights are now duced in price. SUITS iIn greatly re- senger of God. He looks scmetimes |f§ Val. 85c, SATURDAY, SPECIAL 700 if he had come down from the [l Val $1.00, SATURDAY, SPECIAL 85c Mount, aglow with the presence of |} val $1.25, SATURDAY, SPECIAL 98c God. He speaks with authority. He Art Goods Department SCARFS and SQUARES with scal- loped edges, beautifully embroid- ered. Value 60c. SATURDAY, SPECIAL ........ STAMPED TOWELS — These are full size, stamped for scalloped border and with an elaborate punch worl design. Value Toc, SATURDAY, SPECIAL ,. Special for Saturday Saturday Specials SATURDAY, SPECIAL....3 for 19¢c 28¢c SPECIAL 4 for 25¢c light winter weight. Sizes 20 to 26. Value 20c. SATURDAY, SPECIAL .. 15¢ 28c 27¢ Value 50c, SATURDAY, SPECIAL 42 SPECIAL 560 39¢ $ 3.98 NATURAL MARABOUT CAPES—Now $ 450 OSTRICH FEATHER CAPES in purple — Now 6.98 7.50 7.50 6.98 7.50 8.50 $12.00 $ 3.98 WHITE AND NATURAL Of BLACK AND NATURAL S in OSTRICH CAP BLACK NATURAL OSTRICH BOAS Saturday will be a big day ter wear will be disposed of up to $35.00. CHILDREN'S and JUNIORS' as $8.50. no two garments alike. Solid colors in the most acceptable and figures—all ehoice patterns. models. Values up to $3.00. sold as high as $3.98. SPECIAL SALE : of Ostrich and Marabout Boas and Capes ON SALE SATURDAY MORNING A prominent manufacturer wishing to close out his stock of fine Marabout and Ostrich Neckwear was willing to sacrifice his entire profit and we were the gainers. consequence we are able to offer you this splendid as- sortment of Fine Boas and Capes at unheard of prices. 5.50 BLACK AND NATURAL MARABO 4.50 BLACK AND NATURAL MARABOUT BOAS—Now. €.98 BLACK AND ROSE OSTRICH FEATHER BOAS—Now WHITE AND NATURAL OSTRICH BOAS—Now. BLACK AND NATURAL MARABOUT BOA OSTRICH BOAS in pink, purple and blue—Now... A MONEY-SAVING DAY IN‘ THE Garment Section There is not a complete assortment to choose from, but every garment offered is the biggest kind of a bargain. WOMEN'S CORDUROY AND FINE VELVET BSUITS In black, brown and navy. All high class Suits in values CHILDREN'S COATS which are valued as high as $6.00, the Ninest manner and prettily trimmed. WOMEN’'S CHALLIE HOUSE DRESSES in pretty stripes WOMEN'S WAISTS made of Viyelia Flannel, Challles, and Nun's Veiling in cream, blue, black and stripes. SWEEPING REDUCTIONS ON FUR COATS, SCARFS AND MUFFS The B of No in 27 on on In going to sell Baturday for 89c. The lot comprises G s Uit ieoies 50c NIGHT ROBES = AR SATURDAY, SPECIAL weux 300 b RS $2981 foo pPRAWIRS o :;;: BATURDAY, SPECIAL »... 3% | 450 b0e CORBET COVERS $4.50 SATURDAY, SPECIAL .... 2% - 3550} 5150 to $2:50 LONG KIMONAS TRICH CAPES— . $6.60 | for 98c. This 1s an odd ot of long RABOUT Kimonas which are made of « fine > »M‘_\l“\]"“"; s s::g quality of German flunnel. There ck, purple and grey- $5. i still & good assortment of colors AND NATURAL MARABOUT BOAS—Now...... $6.98 | und patterns . $7.60 BATURDAY, SPECIAL ........ 98¢ . §2.50 in black and grey—Now $1 $2.00 SHIRTS in grey only. SATURDAY, SPECIAL ...... $1.49 1 i 1 $1.00 BOYS’ GREY FLANNEL in this section of the store.| $1.00 B All of the Coats and Suits which were designed for win- SATURDAY, SPECIAL .... 69c at a fraction of their value. —_— Glove Department 25¢ TWO-CLASP CASHM R GLOVES in tan, gray and black COME EARLY SATURDAY SATURDAY, S8PECIAL ........ 19¢ 35¢ CHILDREN'S GOLF GLOVES $l7 50 in blue, brown and grey. ‘Some very stylish models are shown, . SATURDAY, 8PECIAL ........ 190 COATS which seld as high OUR BPECIAL XKID GLOVE—To The sizes are for ages from 6 to 15 and there are 4 50 be found only at this store. A fine - Two-clasp Kid Glove in tan, black and white. shades, all made up in $ 3 48 EATORDAY, BFECIAL <. 6o - ® —————— ot hip il Toymiocl $ 1.98 Kitchenware Department In this department two special tables have been arranged —all goods upon These were 1 98 these two tables will be sold for . and 10c respectiv A thousand and one around the house, Center Saturday Specials Rug and Drapery Department ALL WOOL SATURDAY, SPECIAL . PRINTED SCRIMS which formerly sold for 19c a yard. inches wide and are printed alike eries. SATURDAY, SPECIAL ...... Muslin Underwear Dep't. 50c 39c. fine §0c garments which we are Men’s Furnishings Dep’t. SATURDAY WE WILL SELL WOOL usingss rwicl AXMINSTER RUGS fine Oriental designs and colors by 64 inches In size, Value $2.25. - $1.79 They are 36 both sides. Must close out at ce to make room for new drap- 12)z¢ MUSLIN UNDERWEAR for ‘We have a limited number of FLANNEL SHIRTS AT GREATLY REDUCED PRICES. .50 SHIRTS bilue. SATURDAY, SPECIAL ...... $1.19 in brown, grey and little conveniences all - use 5c 10c THERE'S SOMETHING HERE THAT YOU WANT Special for Saturday In Full Bloom In Full Bloom 35 cents 35 cents i = Supt. Ryley that the regular sched- | be observed. The Christian Endeavor | tives of the adv: d polici t STONINGTON ule of runs will be In operation by |Society meet In the chapel at 6 o'clock | formen VRS :u;\mi‘fpp:: ‘bypf-'nt’r\:;x : Additi | Tiain Ser Sunday. It is expected that the reg- |in the chapel. ed bureacracy and mJlnuris;r. wh. 1_10"3 "al ular schedule will be had then. Willam Cone of Willington Green [the latter committed the blunder Bridgeport Leaves for B Announcement is made of the en- |was a Colchester visitor Friday. uttempting to disrupt the constit agement of Miss Ellnor Davis Horn, Charles Ray of Salem was a visitor | tional party Ian the Diet. Both were Archdeacon J. Eldred Brown at Cal- vary Church—Honors for Stoning- ton Team. A new timetable on the New Haven railroad will go into effect Sunday morning at 1 o'clock. A number of changes in passenger train service will be made, the most important being the addition of a second section to the 3.24 afternoon express as a reg- ular train between Boston and New York. ~ Steamer Bridgeport Leaves. The Sound steamer Bridgeport, that has becn tied up at the dock of the New England Navigation Co., left for Bridgeport Friday. Capt. O. C. Grif- fin was in command. The ladies of the First Baptist church held a food exhibit at the par- sonage which was liberally patron- ized. Archdeacon Brown Preaches. Friday evening members of Calvary Episcopal church had the pleasure of listening to an interesting address by Rev. J. Eiared Brown of Norwich. Fishing at Lantern Hill Frank R. Tracy and Edward P. Clark have been at Lantern Hill en- joying pickerel fishing. Miss Edna C. Perkins friends at Richmong Hill, New Haven, Conn. Ruth chapter, O. E. C., has received an invitation from Fidelity chapter, New London, to attend its anniversary on the evening of March Tth. D. B. Spaiding has received a new limousine, is visiting R. L. and Stonington Won. The last of the series of games be tween the Colonial club of Westerly and the Mistuxet Whist team was played in_the local rooms Thursday evening. Stonington won by 22 points. After the games a salad luncheon was Served. Stonington won the series by 1092 points. . Jay Bliss and Mrs. L. B. Lathrop have returned from a business trip to New York. Mrs. Fred Wilcos, is in New York. The tenement owned by the Wal- dron fund on Water street and occu- pied by W. H. Hallett and family is being wired for electric lighting. Mrs, L. B. Hammond has returned from a visit to Providence. Mrs. Ferdinand Schellas is visiting relatives in New York. Repairing Generator. The repairs to the generator at the trolley house were found to be much more complicated than at first sup- posed, but experts have been working night and day and It iz believed by & residents of BStonington, Albert Potter of Philadelpha. Wedding will take place at Bpiscopal church in the borough June 7th. COLCHESTER Mulford and Wesley Brown of Salem were Colchester callers Thursday. Willlam Schmeidle of North West- chester was the guest of friends in town Thursday. Mrs. Charles Kroll and son returned to their home in Newar! . J.. Wed- nesday after several weeks' visit with relatives on Upper Broadway County Commissioner Fred .J of Lebanon was visiting friends town, Thursday. Alfred White “of North Westchester was a Colchester visitor Friday. Mrs. Mary Popple returned to Eagle- ville, after several weeks' stay with | friends in town. Attorney George E. Hinman of Willi- | mantic was a business caller in town Thursday. The time table on the Branch will take effect next Monday, when the first train in the morning will leave 3 minutes earlier. A party from East Hampton were at Hayward’s lake Thursday fishing taroush the ice and caught fine string of pickerel and perch. Charles H. King has sold his farm known as the Kellog farm about two and one half miles north of the vil- lage to L. Rattner and Samuel Levine. The deeds were passed Thursday. Miss Edith Lewis {s at her home in Norwich for a few days’ visit. Fred A. Smith of New Britain was calling on friends in town Friday. Walter B. Lombard returned from Hartford Thursday evening ,where he is one of the door keepers of the House of Representatives. Christopher Rogers of Salem whs a Colchester caller Thursday. There was a large attendance at the Men’s supper in the chapel Fri- day evening. At 7.46 In the audience room the members of the C. Y. P. S. gave thelr entertainment which consisted of sketches and music by the Bacon Academy orchestra. M. D. Wood, manager of the Boys' club gave an exhibftion of club swinging, using elec- tric lighted clubs with colored stream- ers and was heartily encored. At ®he Congregational church Sun- day morning the pastor, Rev. H. A. Blake, will conduct the services. The sacrament o fthe Lord's Supper wiil laughter of Mrs. F. W. Horn, summer to Thomas The Calvary on | Brown in | | | a Rev. Lyman G. Horton will give a | ten minutes talk before the puplls of the high school Monday morning in town Frida John Purcell of Salem was a Col- chester caller Thursday. STAFFORD SPRINGS Legisiative Hearing on Trolley Charter—Another Clerk at Post | Office. | The legislative railroad committes has scheduled a hearing on the pro- posed trolley charter covering the route from Stafford to the state line We nesday afternoon at two o'clock. Sev- eral local people interested in the pro- ject will attend the hearing. New Clerk For Post Office. Harry Armstrong has been appoint- ed a clerk in the local post office and will begin his duties at once. He will try to make arrangements to continue his studies at the high school in order that he may graduate with his class in June. Going to Washington. H. T. Cady of Stafford Hollow left Friday for Boston. From there he expects to go to Washington and be present at the inauguration of Pres dent Wilson. Samuel Rogers, a former resident, now of Niantic, was in town on busi- ness Friday. Miss Alva Crosier of St has entered the employ store. Miss Ethel Rich is at her home Palmer for the week end. E. D. Tufts and company of Main street have hired a place in Williman- tic and will have it fitted up. They will also continue their business here. fford Hollow of the Pero in WHAT INTERESTS % OTHER NATIONS. Poiitital Cr in Japan. The old order changeth in Japan. The passing of the old and the en- thronement of the young emperor re- leased the ties of reverence and affec- tion which bound the people to Mutsuhito and his policies. Changes of ministry and the accompanying disturbances In Toklo and Osaka sig- nalized a determination to make the government of the empire a more representative one—less monarchial and more constitutional. The pre- ceding ministries of Marquis Solanii and Prince Katsura were representa- forced, into the poeition of minorit premiers and their retirement inevitable. The new premler, Cou Yamamots, - belongs to the order elder stalesmen. and s not classe among the progressive forces. T se tion of a leader mnot identifi with existing political factions is I tended, doubtless, to bring order out of chaos and bridge the legislative chas: until a general election is hel The root of the difMiculty lies in m itarism, which has dominated country since the war with Ru War debts and world-powering maices t Japan the heaviest taxed country earth. Yet the militariets dema more. Either miltariem must relent or productive imdusiry will colla under the load Turkey’s Future. 'he future of Turkey lles in Asia declared a German diplomat who peeved at the obstinacy of the You Turks in rejecting the peace terms the allies. There surely the fus Turkey must be marked out. But is a future holding no more hope of success than Turkey's pest in Europs, Herbert Adams Gibbons, an American scholar, writing from (onstantinopla to New York lIndependent, sayd the successive defeats of the Turkish army by the Balkan allles destrova the stige of the Turks in the eves of the Arabs and fanatical Moslerns in the Aisatic provinces. , Kurds, Druses, Armenians and Greeks ¥ otl but are united in Tur The Turks nev shown, and never will show, - administrative genlus necessary to unite the races of the Asiatic pro inces, to construct a genuine cons tutional form of goverment, and to develop the economic resources of tha country. There is no money in ‘le Turkish treasury, and the burden of debt is heavier than ever before, Ie foreign capitalists develop the re sources of Asiatic Turkey, their pro quo will amount _to what is p tically ownership. Woe to the van< quished fs not as terrible and mareci« lees a cry as woe to the penniless!™ American table cutlery exports were valued at $168,686 in the fiscal year 1912, against only $54.162 in 1910. This trade was so stationary for man Years that in 1911 the exports wera classed in gtatistics with “all other cutlery;” but the recent sudden a tivity of American cutlery manufac turers in forefgn markets espectalls Brazll, necessitated the renewed sta- tistical sepavation of the Item. -