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The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1911-09-14
IF THIS BE TRUE


R. T. Crane. millionaire iron
manufacturer, made public on Sun
day an arraignment of the big uni
versities of the country. He charges
an alarming prevalence of drinking
and gambling among the students
Columbia he ranks the worst, but
conditions at Harvard, Princeton and
Cornell, he declares. are almost as
bad.
OF the students at Harvard 90
per cent drink in their freshman
year; 0s per cent in their senior
year and IS per cent of them go IT.
revocably to the bad, according to
the report of an investigation which
Mr.. Crane has spent much time and
money investigating the results of
higher college education. So bitter
is he in consequence that he declares
that colleges do more harm than
good. Mr.. Crane says in his re-
port:
can outsider can scarcely realize
the amount of drinking that goes on
in the club rooms of colleges. Refer
ring practicularly to Harvard, I es-
innate the number Of students who
combine in a mild degree wine and
bad women. IS per cent; who drink
heavily, IS per cent and who have
two or three bats year also, As
per cent.
Il do not doubt that an even
worse states of affairs exists in other
colleges
The truth of this arraignment of
1ur higher educational institutions
should be ascertained forthwith by
he mothers and fathers of the coun-
ny, and if the facts are found to be
IS claimed by Mr.. Crane little short
If revolution can save his nation
rom early decay. If these condi-
ions obtain in Institutions like Har-
1ard and Yale, where the flower of
ire youth is supposed to secure that
which viii make them NOR
lily and Intellectually better quail
fed to safely direct the affairs of
his great nation, would it be rea-
'onable to expect to find things much
lifferent at the smaller universities
md colleges7 And how long would
t take their combined output to
eaven and rot the whole loaf7
That the boys and girls of today 1
re the men and women Of tomorrow
as been demonstrated by the thous-
nds of generations that have passed,
nd if it is true that our boys and !
iris of today are being allowed to
lake doddering imbecils of them
lives by those very institutions
ON which they are expected to
ain strength of mind and character, :
morrow is full Of sinister forbod-
gs. n
However, if is our humble belief s
at Mr.. Cranes Indictment backed
} by the hue and cry it will raise
II result in the ultimate elimination
the conditions he cites, if such
nditions exist, or the present sys-
u of higher education will die for
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1911-09-14

The whitebird Sentinel is the lat
est addition to our exchange list. It
is a 6-column, patent-inside folio +;
came into existence August 10th,
and is the best thing that has hap
pened 10 Whitebird, which fact
should be substantially appreciated
by the citizens of that place. Frank
T. Sheppard is editor and publisher.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1911-09-14
THE BOISE STATESMAN'S
LOCIC3.

The Review fails to see the justice
or logic of the contention of the Boise
Statesman that s'full cash value" Is
a failure. Upon what grounds does
II substantiate its claims1 Reading
its reports and editorial comments
during the time the state board of
equalization was in session, We arrive
at the conclusion that the Statesman
is endeavoring to prove full cash
value a failure because all the as
SCISSORS did not find their cash values
alike. We presume. following the
Statesman's logic ~, that Cover
nor Havley should have taken re-
cognition of the fact that all asses
sors in the various counties of the
state would not make their returns
upon honest figures and that, with
that conclusion In mind, he should
have ignored the plain wording of
the Law and given them instructions.
or allowed them to instruct them
selves, to meet together, agree upon
a percentage of the cash value and
then make their returns upon a less
percentage than agreed upon.
If the Statesman viii point out
lust exactly Why "cash value" is a
failure because of the inability of
assessors to arrive at the same con-
clusions as to what cash value is and
that the same conditions only more
50 we're not apparent when the as
SCISSORS agreed to assess at a per-
centage of actual value and didn't,
we would like 10 have it do so.
The fault that the Statesman COM
plains of does not exist because Of
ssfull tax value" 1t exists because
there is tendency for every asses
sor to "beat' the other counties
with the dishonest design that if his
is low and his neighbours
higher his constituency viii pay less
state tax than viii some other county.
This situation exists just as much !
under "full valuation" as It did un-
der the old taxation plan Of assess !
ing at part value. In fact there was
room for this cheating system more
when the assessors we're 'agreeing"
upon the rate they would assess up
on than can exist under full tax ;
valuation where their figures must
speak for themselves.
If, as the Statesman has contend ;
ed throughout its whole discussion ,
of this matter, it is impossible to ar
rive at 100 percent Of the value of ,
anything, how in the name of com
mon sense are you going to arrive at
30 or 40 percent of II, as it was left
to the assessors to do under the old
systemf
If the returns were not what they !
should have been from the several
assessors of the state, the fault lay
not with full cash value but with the
assessors themselves. Because they
failed to obey the Law doesnot prove 1
the fallacy Of the Law any more than
to argue that because there are
horse thieves there should be no Law
against horsethieving. To argue a
Law down because it is not observed, 1
as the Boise Statesman very well i
knows, is no argument for or against
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1911-09-14

Mrs. L. c. McMahan visited
hOmefoIks in Cottonwood last week,
returning to Nezperce the hrst ofthis
week, accompanied by her sister,
Miss POIer,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-25

diet for themselves and their ''hands -
particularly their 'hands"
the year. The salt herring was prin-
cipal article Of food with the farm work
ers Of the Potomac region throughout
the twelvemonth. That condition existed
when every farm had its smokehouse or
meathouse. before great companies put
up bacon and hams for the whole world.
when fresh meat was nearly all home
killed or 'home-dressed." and before
there were stores with shelves OF canned
goods at every crossroad.
There were big and valuable hsnln8
shores directly below Washington. Seine
hauling was carried on every spring IN
the Eastern branch. Year by year the
fishing shores dropped. farther down the
river and fewer fish succeeded In ascend
ing the river as far as Washington. At
tention has frequently been called to the
fact that shad and herring are diminish
ing. and within late years efforts nave
been making by means Of artificial prop
agation to prevent extinction Of these
fish. The Potomac fisheries should be
saved from destruction. Perhaps there Is
no imminent menace of this disaster,
but the fact remains that there has been
q steady decline in the catch OF the Po-
tomac seines.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-25
Legislators and Constituents.

Members Of Congress. members of the
Washington Board of Trade and members
Of the Chamber of Commerce Will meet
At the New Willard Thursday evening.
The Board of Trade and the Chamber of
commerce have rendered a reception to
: representatives and senators, and the
business and professional men of the cap
ital will probably attend in force.
:" The affair will be of mutual advantage
The national legislature is also the Wash
ington legislature; though there may still
be few congressman who do not grasp
the idea that District legislation is ma
tional legislation. because Washington is
the capital of all the people and because
that which concerns the capital concerns
all America.
The elder congressman will want to re-
new and the newer congressman will
want TO make the acquaintance of their
capita! constituents. and one of the easy
and pleasant ways of doing this will be to
attend the reception. The men of affairs
OF Washington will want to meet their
representatives in Congress and the re-
ception will afford the opportunity
The main object of the reception is
that congressman from afar and Wash
ingtonians may get together and know
s0ne another for their mutual enlighten-
ment. Men always understand one an
other better after meeting face to face.
The coming reception cannot fall TO be a
success.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-25
The Philippines and the Democracy

b. II is stated that the democratic con-
Rressjonai program is to be enlarged SO
IS To include the Philippines. lnde-
-pendenee, or action looking at an early
day to that end. is the cry. and the ex-
preston is sought for use in next years
campaign.
Two propositions are advanced in sup
por. o: the movement % The Islands
under our control are, it is asserted, eat
.ins their heads OFF. They cost, TO begin
with. S20."oG.Neo and since we acquired
title they have been drawing heavily on
the national purse. The fun amount is
represented as staggering. and bill of
particulars is to be demanded We are
Z told that the American people have no
= conception OF what has been paid on.
or OF what must continue 20 be paid ON.
@wh:le we remain in charge Let them
!. but see the sum stated and verified. ana
down will come the flag and HON. VI,
American Occur a;joI will end.
% The islanGs ~ "a source OF weak
ness to us RS respects possible and even
probable. foreign entanslements. They
are temptation 10 other powers par
t'cuisrIy Japan. We could not hold them
p against any enemy in case OF war. o.
Course a bloody. and maybe protracted.
War IS coming--is almost here. M. Hob
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-25
The Shooting Habit.

From the Louisville Courier-Journal.
The shooting habit is to be deplored. 1t
Is responsible for great deal Of sorrow
and suffering in the world and some
how or othe" Kentucky seems to ze.
more than fai; share OF /: along with
it's evil consequences. This Is no: 200
for Kentucky and something should be
done to discourage tie shooting habit.
There Is too nI'cil Of disposition TO
look upon ''to.ing a gun" as a matter o:
course. j; is serious violation Of law
and one tina: should be punished wher-
ever :rere il evidence sufficient to con-
Wet. In addition to enforcing the stat
utes against carrying concealed weapons
our courts and juries can help some In
suppressIng the shooting habit b. being
le.s tender.iearted when called upon to
try murder cases.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-25

Mormon propaganda is attracting wide
and excited attention in England, though
the Mormon efforts, called by the sect
missionary work." are central In the
cities of London. Liverpool and Birming-
ham. The Mormon zealots, classed by
many, English people as Americans and
not merely as Mormons. are doing injury
to the American namo In the minds of
our urienIightened British cousins.
The Mormon workers are seeking to
make converts to their tenets and to as
sist the immigration Of such converts.
The polygamy feature Of their faith IS
publicly repudiated, but It Is charged
by English newspapers that polysamy is
privately avowed. The assisted fmmigra-
ton of Mormon converts should be close
ly inquired into by the American tmmi-
grafton officials.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-25
Sighted Genius.

There was a great philosopher,
Who had fine things to say.
His words created little stir
Till he had passed away.
A painters work. now very old.
Brings wealth that few men reach.
Though he some of his pictures sold
For seven dollars each
A poet SANG his song inspired,
4 nations soul to touch.
1t made his nearest neighbors tired.
Though critics praised him much.
A statesman strove with eloquence
To give a timely hint.
The best his wisdom so immense
Secured was leave to print.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-25
Our City-Beautiful Campaign.

All over the country the inspiration to
park development and municipal adorn-
ment has spread and irresistibly asserts
itself, and campaigns for the City Beau
tiful are In progress Nowhere else is
that inspiration so potent and that CAM
paign so vigorous as here at the National
Capital.
Elsewhere in The Star is described in
greater detail than the editorial coll
sumns permit the ten years growth of
the park-development movement which
10 now reasonably hopeful of speedy VIC
tory
The House and Senate which have re-
Gently created the Fine Arts Commission,
they were vigorously urged by WASH
ington 10 do over ten years ago, were
never before in such harmonious and
sympathetic accord with the thought that
Washington must and will be made the
most beautiful city in the world. In
both houses of Congress are men Of
prominence in the national councils, men
of brains. and culture and artistic sense,
who conceive that there is no nobler,
more statesmanlike and more patriotic
task which national legislator can un-
dertake than that of making the Ma
tional Capital in all respects, external
appearance included. a credit to the
American people to whom 1t belongs and
10 the great nation whose life and pros
perity 1t typifies.
These men will cooperate heartily and
effectively with President Taft and his
cabinet. who have enlisted with enthusi-
asm In the campaign; and with them I'm
backing the Fine Arts Commission with
every ounce of power that is in them are
all Washington, official and unofficial, or
sanized and individual, and host of
representative organizations and inf1u-
entail and patriotic Americans. scattered
through all the states of the Onion.
: AS was said in 1890 in urging . deter
mined effort to develop on broad, artistic
and practical lines the park system of
the Capital and In predicting the glorious
results of this centennial campaign: Let
us OF the Washington Of today in build
ing up the nations city. Of the second
century 'of its life emulate the breadth
and holiness in design and the vigor in
execution which were displayed at the
end of the last century and in 1850 by
the founders Of the Capital
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-25
Child Welfare Congress.

The International Congress on Child
Welfare is in session in Washington to-
day. The welfare of the child is one OF
the Important subjects engaging the at
tention of the world, and the suggestions
brought ort and the conclusions reached
by this congress will. il is believed, exert
widespread influence in the development
of the child into a worthy citizen and into
a contented and happy man or woman.
The congress will consider the condi-
tons Of the working child. the subject OF
infant mortality, the questions Of play
grounds. juvenile courts. schools and all
things relating to the upbrinsins Of the
child.
The distinguished names found on the
roll of this congress constitute . guar
antee OF the depth and strength of it,
terest felt in this movement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-25

Son sees It, Admiral Sricklefritz OF the
German navy Is sure Of IL, while the Hon.
Mr.. Thingumbob Of London, just returned
from the far east. where he spent four
weeks with friends engaged in private
business there. heard the matter men
toned several times at evening parties.
If we are wise we will run away in time.
and intrench ourselves as strongly as pos
sible here at home.
This appraisement Of the situation
Aguinaldo Aid Society of Boston. whose
cry for Philippine independence is pitched
In another key. BY that society Uncle
Sam in the Philippines is pictured as an
invader and ruthless tyrant. He bought
his way in--purchasirg the natives at
so much head. and getting them dirt
cheap-and is tarrying with only base and
commercial aims in view. The uplifting
Of the Filipinos is not on his card. but
keeping them under, and enslaved. Men,
bers of that society want American con-
troll to cease in the interest Of freedom.
disassociated from money cost, war peril,
and all that.
1t would at least be interesting to see
the question stated fully from the stand
point Of those who talk about Filipino
republic established at this time under
the protection practically Of the United
States. Mere suggestions on that score
leave much to be desired. What does
naturalization Of the Philippines mean?
How could it be effected? Where should
NE be left? If the matter is to enter
into a presidential campaign these in
quiries are in order. Generalities may
do for a platform, but in a campaign OF
four months, with every stump In the
country occupied. particulars about go
important a problem would be absolutely
necessary. Not even Mr.. Bryan could es-
cape the demand.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-25
The Potomac Fisheries.

The shad and herring fisheries Of the
Potomac river report light catches thus
far this season. II there should be no
other Significance in this than that it Is
an off year. all will be we'll There are
persons who fear that the light catch
may not be altogether due to the cold
spring or to some freak OF the fish thai.
leads them to avoid the Chesapeake and
the Potomac, but to marked decrease
in the numbers OF these fish.
The shad and herring industry for
more than hundred Years has been an
ir,por,ant one along the Potomac. BE.
fore the civil war the packing and ship
ping of shad and herring. especially of
herring. We're carried on very extern
sivsly The big planters through Mary
land and Virginia bought in the spring
the sailed ash, which was to be staple
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-25
Bryan and Bailey.

According to a Texas dispatch, Mr.
Bryan has again declined a proposition
to debate the tariff question with Sem
ator Bailey. Last year Mr. Bailey was
quoted as willing to take up the Ques-
ton with the peerless leader. but tho
latter doubted if any good would ac-
crue to the party from such a dis
cussion. His present reply Is this: Il
course in regard to such matters with
out any aid whatsoever"
The country may gain by the failure
of the proposition. At any rate, Mr..
Bailey's appearance in the coming tar
If debate in the Senate Will be the
more interesting by reason of the fact
that he will then for the first time
enunciate at length his tariff views
in the light of last November's cleo
ton, his party's duty growing out of
that result, and what his party has to
consider as respects next years cam
paign. Had his fire been drawn even
in part at a joint debate in Texas or
elsewhere before then, his Senate
speeches might have proved largely
repetitions. AS it is, they are awaited
with Impotence by men Of both par
ties, and all factions Of both parties,
and may have great weight in shaping
events in the Senate.
But Mr.. Bailey and Mr. Bryan may
yet meet face to face on this subject.
Why not at the next democratic national
and as members of the plat
form committee Of that body? Could the
Nebraska democrats do themselves more
honor, or hope for more prominence in
that meeting. than by sending Mr.. Bryan
there at the head Of the states delega-
ton? And the same question may be
asked as respects the Texas democrats
and Mr.. Bailey. Mr.. Bailey did not go
to Denver in 1908 because he saw in ad-
vance, as others did, that Mr.. Bryan
would be supreme there with regard to
both ticket and platform. He wanted at
least a look-in. and knew that it would
be denied him there.
Next year, however, different situation
may present itself. That Mr.. Bryan Is
again coming strong is apparent. apd
that he will be very influential man
at next years convention Is a certainty.
If he is not himself nominated he will
try to name the man. But there is no
promise at this time that the Denver
cinch will be repeated. There will be
chance TO discuss both candidates and
policies, and into such u situation Mr..
Bailey as a disputant-ready for all
fit admirably. He should
want to attend, and his constituents
should by all means put him In commits
sion for the job.
The Texas senator and Mr.. Bryan are
the sort Of men who lend very great
weight and interest to our politics, They
have as much backbone as gray matter.
They not only think vigorously and ex
press themselves forcibly and felicitously,
but stand up for their opinions. They
are not members of the army of tenn
porizers and backtrackers. And so it Is
that, differing. as they now do. on the
tariff and other matters, what they have
to say about what Is, and is not true
democracy commands wide and unusual
attention. They are not sparrevs. for
points, but fighters to finish.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-25

EyIn order to avoid delays account Of
personal absence letters 10 THE STAR should
NOT be addressed 10 any individual connected
with the ONCE, but simply to THE STAR, or TO
the Editorial or Business Department, according
to tenor purpose
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-25
Practical Example.

Whats the difference between the
phrases how much and how many"
said the young man who Is learning Eng
lish.
THE difference is very important" re-
piled the teacher. Suppose you are buy
ing fruit. 1t is quite proper TO say how
much are your berries but entirely i'm
proper to say how many"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-25

Coca sionaly Joseph G. Cannon finds it
desirable to make a speech i'm order to
show that his opinions have not under
gone the slightest change.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-25

The conventions which constantly come
to Washington would. II merged, more
than equal some of the expositions which
result from long preparation and extern
sive advertising.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-25

In advising girls to marry poor men
Mr.. Carnegie administers a tacit and
doubtless unintended reproof to the
young women who have been sending
their photographs to Hetty Green's
son.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-25
Alone the Milky WAY.

From the Clinton MOI Democrat.
Spring Is here and summer is coming:
and still there is no protection for our
ina neisome lawns from the herds of cows
driven through our streets twice daily.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-25

AS proof Of iniquity In this
United States capital. it may be men
toned to Mr.. Berger that numerous
owners Of umbrellas have had cause
to bewail the frailty Of human honesty
within the past few weeks.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-25
Extremes.

Your trouble comes from ill-reg
ulated credulity," said the warning
friend.
II don't quite understand"
Before you and this man were mar
ried you believed everything he told
you. Afterward you didn't believe any
thing"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-25

The man who paid $4,000 for a Guten-
berg Bible has the satisfaction of know
fng that he can always get more than
his moneys worth by reading it,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-25

If Jack Johnson does not desire TO go
into the prize ring again he might ben
eft by recent experiences and send out
challenges for a embarrassing match.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-25

picture dealer who gets the better of
j p. Morgan would do well to keep out
of the railway or banking business.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-25

Up to this time competition for the po-
sitfon of Queen of the May has been en-
TREY overshadowcd by a contest for the
presidency of the D. A. r.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-25
Where Is He?

From the Toledo R,ste.
VIVA: has become of the old fashioned
arctic explorer who Used TO feed gum
drops to the Eskimos?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-25

A reluctant spring which produces an
abundance of fruit causes compensat-
ing scarcity of coal.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-25

II looks as If "the corking good time"
had been permanently discarded as a
feature OF political activity.