Daily Tribune, Terre Haute, Vigo County, 2 March 1916 — Page 4

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1 he Terre Haute Tribune

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Entered as second,class matter January 1.

.... 1906, at the postoffice at Terre Haute, Indiana, under the act of congress of March 2, 1879.

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THE SENTINEL ON GUARD.

^jtfThe congressional committee has ^proposed that ..the voters in the' party President Wilson, in those-, states' wherein primaries are held next Tues.-. give the president and his aupvjS,, Sorters a tremendous vote, to emphasize to the Unitfed States and to ,the world at large the confidence the peopie have in the president and the determination in thiscountry tb siipporf "him to a man. .•... Aj

o n e s s a n a W o s s a s w e Senator John W. Kern, are named

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"porters of the president ari^ it ris iirged that the confidence of the* natron President Wilson be,reflected in-the •slfeN* Ktf j- J»|rty vote cast for these 'representa^^^Sferes of the--people. .* support given the president by Blpltngse men* from- Indiana-' has-/been, con-/ 'IpfclgnicuouB Jt ihas been in contrast -.to tf|ose Senators and representatives tvho proposed Some days ago to organize a fjSyolt against the administration aclplished nothing but to publish .to world their own petty disloyalty. "Elm revolt has collapsed apparently, »\e as-it was bound to collapse. Its few hturs of prominence gave some com^By^ort to one belligerent capital, but it ^ve none to any s^lf-respecting Amprijican. 'Ju -i'^'or'more than eighteen months the of the government iand 'people /OjT'the-'United States- befot»-the world '^'MS been made as plain aa frank di.^g^lomacy' and Reiterated principle's 11 PfiOjjW make it: Thert- has been no ?£i%est doubt anywhere oi^&ti,an£ time. has" been "nefther taint, of exfiiency nor sign of shifting.. ,?Jt is of the utmost importance now, w j&i.it has been from the beginning of

utilities in Biurope, that loyal Amer-

^insishall give evidence of the iinsttiimity of sentiment which, every ^fe^|pMaent of the situation knows exists, irftiSvWhJfeh. demands nov, as it demanded.

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"?t the start, that American privileges "-^sK&ll hot be overridden.

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^1.^.trAent .outside hostile to the govern•1 Rent's handling of foreign attairs now |givfe satisfaction to no honest

That is what our president adyised congress in his last message.

So We Say

Prepare Yourself With That NEW SPRING HAT

We Wi the, best

hat made in America. to the minute in style--for or older!

Come look 'em over.'

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^.meri^an. •.. whatever, satisfaction lies Jlni sucK art will ^olio-tliose who ^re'" pieals&d- tb "seev the .United States dishonored.- 1?he only comfort in such a. proceeding will .be monopolized by ufi-Americans at heme or abroad jvho would gladly see the American nation .victimized and! an object of ridicule the world over. ..Advocates of peace at any price, whether they find their voice in congress or elsewhere, would abandon all the nation has won by painstaking diplomacy. They would bring the state to the very edge of the precipice.

These are days for tiie people of the United States to do some very clear and some .very hard thinking. There should be a vote of confidence in the president and the men who have supported him that will, echo around the world.

NEW WATER RATES.

The application of the new water rates here directs attention to the great volume of work that has been accomplished by the new state commission with credit to it&elf and satisfaction to tlie people:

Operating at a net cost to the taxpayers of less than $75,000 „a year, the public service commission of Indiana has already established a net permanent, cumulative saving of no less than $500,000 a year to. patrons of public utilities. This includes to a greater or less extent the people of the whole state, and as the work progresses and as the commission reaches adjustment of questions now pending .avid of others that will arise, there will eventually be few individuals in Indiana who will not be direct partakers of the benefits in the saving of dollars and cents.

Considering the nature and importance of the work, and the care that •has been taken in each/case, the commission, as shown in facts cited by judge- Duncan, has made a splendid record, for the amout as well as quality of work accomplished. In all that has been done, and in all the,reduction ot rates ordered, there has been no injustice to capital invested. On the contrary, public utility investment has been made safer f.nd more secure. Rate fixing and other regulations are now based upon solid business grounds.

Public utility companies, as Judge Uuncart poihts out, have in the past been ground between the millstones of commanding political factions, "fetids between', iitllitles and: «ity governments over,, ra,tes p,ad seryiqes existing in mar|y qities Citj^ Officials often were elected "for no'other reason than that they wer©,fon pr ag'aipst'& utility.'?. Under the commission such political considerations have been removed. Rate regulation and service is based upon just and fair return on the investment and fair-treatment to consumers.

Among the amounts directly sarei) to the consumers,. as shown by the records and as pointed out by Judge Duncan, were these: Indianapolis, gas, $125,000 a year Indianapolis, light anl heat, $23$,000 a year South Bend and Elkhart, light, $45,700 a year Terre lHaut'e, water, $30,000 a year

We are showing all the late Spring blocks, in all colors to suit every man, either soft or stiff hat.

They are all up young men

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Evansville, gas, $25,000. a year La--fayette, light, $12,000-W-year Richmond, water, ^10,000 a years New Albany, light, $12,OOC a year. Indianapolis has the lowest gas rate in the whole country. The most important reductions in all cases have" been to small, users.

Since-the commission was organized three years ago there has been expended ..in its operations $313,000., It has turnd into the treasury all told $94,000, of which $75,000 was paid in legal fees by utilities. The net cost for the three years is $219,000, or $73,000 a year.

While raite i fipdng" between consumers and utilities,, and while the investment of millions of new capital in the state show the good work done, still, as Judge Duncan says, "many services rendered by the commission yield results that can not be manifested in dollars and cents." Actual saving of huuan lives has been shown on a large scale. The commissioners have been as nearly nod-partisan as five men could possibly be,. an.d. that has been absolutely so. There have been no differences of consequence in any of their rulings, and never a hint of polttics.

BABY TALK.

One individual writes to the Tribune to inquire what is. all this talk about Baby Week and why {the -papers.. are publishing so much "stuff" about it? ret, Iji: is fit safe conclusion that he is fit for spoils and treason. But a word in reply:

Next week has been designated the country over, as Baby Week. It is perhaps the most vital of all the conservation efforts which have ever' been made in this country, striving as it does to conserve that most vital and important resource of any nation—that of human life.

Better babies, and incidentally fewer dead babies depend very largely upon more enlightenment among the mothers.

For it is a well known fact that a large percentage of deaths of children under two years of age are avoidable.

With more intelligent care hundreds of babies who die in Terre Haute every year can be saved.

But to spread this eciUcational propaganda so broadly that we may materially- affect the death rate of babies, to saye hundreds and thousands each year through the: dissemination of knowledge seems, like a long and slpw process. Jjooked at from the istandpoint of even ten years ago,.,however, it is a hopeful and speedy an&. vgiowly- but-sur.elyuoh. efforts,3s tlie one: that Baby Week stands for will count for the future.

Lord Beresford says the British end of the war is conducted'by twenty-one amateurs who know1 nothing about it. Nothing envious, in the remark, of o u s e

Inmates of a Rhode Island penitentiary are all writing mo^ie scenarios. Judge Newton might mention this to the penal, farm.

A $5-bill never bought a better,suit, fiiey are guaranteed pure wool and fast color. Coats in newest Norfolk models, knockers lined throughout sizes 6 to 18.

Large as

sortment of other kinds,

$2.50

$6.00

Sole agents, in Terr e'| a u e o the celebrated' W. L. Douglas shoes. None better.

$3.00 $3.50

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TJSKRE HAUTE TRIBUNE.

"The St an Zaellne, Bat Do Nut OsmtcL" (Copyright, 1916. by the McClurn

Newspaper Syndicate.)

Friday, Mai*6h 3, ,1916.

Astrologers read this as a lucky day, since Venus, Jupiter, the sun and Saturn ar*e all in benefic aspect.

Business matters of every sort should be pushed. Commercial affairs are under the best possible direction.

Astrologers predict a return of large opportunities for small capital in many American^eritefprises.

Women whp conduct financial ventures of any sort should make the best of this sway of the stars.

It is a lucky day for seeking favor or support of persons in authority for those employed in banks, wholesale stores and lawyers' offices.

There is a fortunate rule for mining matters. New discoveries of gold again are indicated in the west, but the east will suffer from labor difficulties in which loss of life is foretold.

New recognition of. women as factors in the largest' affairs of business is prognosticated. A French woman will gain world fame for a line of efficiency that will aid other women.

Old persons, should make the best possible use of today, since it promises fair luck in whatever they undertake.

Belgium continues unde^1 a malign planetary s\fray that, may last until 19i8 and the'star3 indicate that aid for inhabitants will be required for many months. There is a sign held to mean that raiment will be even scarcer than fbbd and that the United States« will redouble relief work.

It is prophesied that scandals will be uncovered and loose-living will be reyealed in classes of society believed to be exemplary.

In. the west religious feuds in which a' church will obtain political power •may caus'e much trouble before the next national* election.

Persons whose birthdate it is probably, will have a Very satisfactory year In. business and financial affairs.

Children born on -this day may be extremely conscientious and plodding in school.and later in business.

TEN YEARS AQ0 TODAY. -From the Tribune Flies.

March 2, 1906.

It was decided to hold the district convention of the Christian Endeavor in Terre Haute, March 29 and -30.

Will Ramberger is prepared to leave for Meridian, Miss., to play with the base ball club, of that city in the, Cotton State league.

President J, C. Kolsem of the Indiana Bituminous^ Coal Operators' association left, for. New Tork to con,8ult with other.. prominent eoal operatoysv.

T.he city council granted the school board permission to purchase the land at Fourth' street and Fourth avenue from the Vigo County• Soldiers' Monumental association.

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The new meter proposition seems to be very popular.

HOROSCOPE. LETTERS PROM THE PEOPLE.

Eliminates T, R.

Editor'of the Tribune:—That a man of your acumen does not knpw that T. R. cannct possibly be elected passes comprehension. For either him or Taft to run would b6 extremely foolishness. If T. JR. is

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33 1-3", Reduction in Water Rates Made by the Public Service Commission For Metered Supply is Now in Force

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FORTY BUCKETS -PURE FILTERED WATER

Monthly Minimum- 6O cents for 3000 Gallons

Can you afford to pump agd carry forty buckets of water for 2c '•'[.' The big gang now setting meters have enough orders to keep them busy until April, and we are daily receiving'' additional order^.

Those Who are expecting to put in water, or have it turned on this spring had best give orders soon. We wtif try to accommodate all, but those who are late in making 'arrangements may be compelled .to wait.ii other wo^is, come in early and avoid delay.

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under such conditions comes to the., front, it would simply show that hei was nothing but a' selfish politician, Bryan defeated his pdrty three times^ but that did not kill it. ''WWOm the Lord loveth he chasteneth." J. P.

Lansing .and the Submarine. Editor of the Tribune:—British opposition to fair play for the' s,ubmarne is a vindication of that vtype' 6f warship. We ougl^t to„. accept .this unconscious testimonial-- sLnd ... begin bhilding a great navy'of tip to date submarines. And/Wfe ought' tov 'av^)ld hampering their future, usefixlness. We should insist on great freedom of action for them, so that ,ifl the 'event of enemy vessels apiproachihg^ ,our shores "armed for defenste," Uhey will be free to blow, the hypocrites to perdition. If Mr. Lansing permits GreAt

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Britain to saddle bur future with a precedent that may seriously hamper our self-defense, our citizens will have the right to ask of him: "In whose interest is our state department run, in Anaerica's or Great Britain's?"

After all, why should. Great Britain oppose fair play for the submarine Didn't Kitchener: mysteriously inform the Greek king that the U-boats had been eliminated as a factor in the war?. Has his. wonderful remedy proved "a failure? Mtist' we regard lt as another of the many British patent medicines for winning the war?"

OTTO GRESING.

Crusade* for Politeness,

Editor of the Tribune:—Dou you not think it is fair, proper, and just! to havervyoutr :edltoriai 'ae^rtnaeftt^ an:"sfirti6l6 pn thev subjlct.of Impplite behavior of- well.«dressed lititelii-i gent- looking people wheriV^thej'' "riish. past others, already seated) the ladlfeg with'babies' or their coats,' Muits,' and hats on their lap's without saying, "Beg pardon" or "Excuse! 'in&T' It would? be advii3able and practical :-t() notify the management of all theatres and, movie houses to post in aycoh-r spicuq.us place a noticp,. that patrons muSt 'jbe polite and excuse-themselves

THURSDAY, MARCH 2, 191*r

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for -passing and catrfeirtff iiib6»lvehii trodble, and dfagust'on^'tftei^&r^^fHe1 offehded patrons.' ft." tvT'ffa'yAM

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Editor of the "Tribune:—I have-read-" much maudlin sentiment since"' the1 Orphet- casd came to public ndti6e in Chicago and this bne and that tm'A ar*e" .trying to figure out' Why girls .' go wrdng?' The chief reason -is that theyare ,.too..Jazy Jo work -.and..thati.«ftftr fifteen- they aspire to fine clothes ''an'tl extravagant tastes .whifeh their *fitnhesf cannot afford them. They crave the? easy life,, fine clothes, jewelry, theatre^' etc., and are too, proud to do the wp^lc, that fj&li4to.- the lot of the giriS of my'' generation.' Mo'r6' hard Worlt wofullf'-' isave many of' ^.these'-. "lnnoc%n-( itiuis" ,! a,nd wo,uld.j.s?..ve.ja lot o^ailly: printed stuff over their wealiiie^5eg. i- MR§ i H.^J0

Beauty Hints.^

Mind-jtolirioU'd. buslhess. "Always agree with a large !^e^er icallva:m^^a.-/liar heayier thftn you-are.

Neyer b^Ag, Qf,y.9ur.pyg)listi^ ^b&it>'. Wait until 'the car stpps.' Never 'get married .. "Never:'go, it'o war.—Ju.d?e.