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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-15
HELP TRADE ABROAD
Increase of Presidents Pow
ers Urged by Knox.
WRITES TO UNDERWOOD
Cites Tariff Determinations Against
United States.
SUGGESTS RETALIATION PLAN
Proposes Additional Tariff Duties on
Imports From the Offending
Countries.

| Secretary Knox has written a letter TO
| Representative Underwood of Alabama
chairman of the ways and means COM
| mlttee OF the House, directing attention
| to alleged tariff determinations against
| the United States the part of Ger
many, Austria Hungary. Belgium, Bull
Saria, Portugal and Italy, and advocating
| legislation increasing the Presidents
powers of retaliation for the better pro-
lection of American trade interests. He
| recommends amendments to the existing
tariff laws which will permit the Presi-
dent to prescribe additional duties Of
from to % per cent on all or any i'm
ports from countries which discriminate
against the United States or to prohibit
such imports altogether.
Instances of Discrimination.
In his letter the Secretary says:
In adjusting the tariff and trade rela-
tons of the United States with other ma
tons under the terms of the maximum
and minimum tariff provided in section
of the tariff law of August =. 1909, there
were developed numerous instances of
tariff and administrative determinations
against products of the United States.
Through the negotiations which followed
the enactment of the law, most of the
hdSrdht instances or discrimination We're
removed or were equalized by compensa-
tons in tariff rates rendered by other
countries in exchange for the granting of
d minimum tariff to this country.
Some instances of discrimination could
not be removed by negotiation, and be
cause of their minor character, when con-
sidered in the relation of commerce thus
involved to the entire commerce of the
United States, with particular offending
countries. they were permitted to remain.
remarkable growth
try's export trade in the past two years
is of itself evidence of enlarged markets.
made possible by. section of the tariff
law.
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Would Allow Ninety Days.

A period of ninety days, provided under
the proposed amendment. to lapse be-
tween the date of issuance of a prOclama-
ton and it's taking effect would offer an
opportunity for modification of policy on
the part of an offender. which in recogni-
ton Of the pending change foreshadowed
by the proclamation it would probably I'M
dertake In the opinion of the depart
ment the instances OF actual application
of increased rates of duty would prove to
be exceedingly rare once the administra-
tive authority was granted as herein rec
commended.
The suggested legislation would so
strengthen the department in future negO-
tiations looking to the advancement of
American trade abroad that in light of
experience and observation l feel impelled
to invite your earnest consideration of the
subject The accompanying draft Of a
proposed amendment of section 2 of tariff
act embodies the various corrective meas
ures which under the opinion Of depart
ment are necessary for perfecting the
foreign policy of this government con-
corning commercial affairs
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Underwood Unfavorable to
the Secretary's Proposition

Representative Underwood. chairman of
the House ways and means committee,
is against the proposition of Secretary
Knox that the tariff should be used as
club to force concessions for Amer
lean business in foreign countries. Re-
ferring to the maximum and minimum
feature of the Payne-Aldrich tariff law
as brought up by Secretary Knox in his
letter to the ways and means chairman,
Mr.. Underwood today said:
Il think we have taken altogether the
wrong attitude regarding the administra-
| ton of the maximum and minimum
clause. We have used ii as club to
force concessions, and by making the
| regular tariff the minimum instead or the
| aximum we have antagonized every
| country which has granted concessions
| to us. II we had offered the regular
tariff as the maximum and then reduced
| IL in return for such concessions as
might have been offered think We
/ would have succeeded in securing much
better terms from many countries"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-15
ALL MIGHT Ride

Mrs. Jane Yancey Harris of Henderson. n C.,
rode all night in special eur in an endeayor
TO get home, the doctors believing she could not
survive the trip She in the last stages Of
Rright's Disease Of the kidneys; could lie down
but a short while due to dropsy and heart in
yovmcni aud had the uraemic vomiting that
usually precedcs dissolution. ON reaching home
treatment WAS changed and in few mont hs
thereafter Mrs. Harris was attending to her
duties She had Druggist Melville Dorsey get
the new agent for her. 1t Is important for
every one who has Bright's kidney disease to
know what il You find it at James
@ Donnells. 904 + ST. NV. and get a pamphlet
that may prolong or save your life. Over nine
ont OF ten Of the dead from kidney trouble had
Rricht's Disease. whether they knew 1t or not.
This is serious census fact that all kidney
troubled people ought 10 know. There Is only
one thing in the world that reaches these cases.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-15
Masonic Veteran Election.

Officers of the Masonic Veteran Associa-
ton were elected at a meeting held last
evening at Masonic Temple, as follows:
President, Robert Armour; first vice
president William G. Henderson; second
vice president, James b. Lambie; secre-
tary. Albert H. Van Deusen; treasurer
James A. Wetmore, and almOner. Albion
B. Jameson.
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Big Saving Effected.

Some of the most encouraging work
of the bureau has been against the bark
beetles in the forest regions of the west
and south. Enough has been done to
show that methods of control are prac-
ticabe In one region the investment eff
fected saving of about $2,OO0.O0O
Much important work has been done
against disease-carrying insects especial
ly investigation into the spotted fever In
the Rocky mountain region, where the
disease was carried by ticks. Similar
work of promise is now being done in
connection with pellagra.
Much interesting work against the truck
crop pests was done under the direction
of Prof +. H Chittenden. Various new
forms of insecticides We're tried and the
cost of treatment was cheapened wher-
ever possible.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-15

The big fire that had been raging for
several days on South mountain. near
Keedysville, was eXtinguished Thursday
by rain Nearly 1000 acres of timber
land was burned over.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-15

Fifteenth Street Presbyterian Church, un-
der the auspices of the Christian Endeavor
Society of the church. by Neval II. Thomas
a member Of the faculty OF NJ. Street
High School.
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Will Lecture on the Holy Land.

.'Glimpses of the Holy Land will be
the subject Of an illustrated lecture to be
given Sunday evening, at o'clock, at the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-15

largely increased. This has restored the
confidence of the growers, who for long
time were completely diSheartened.
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WARFARE ON INSECTS
THAT HURT PLANT LIFE
DR.. L. O. Howard Tells of the
Interesting Work Carried
on by His Bureau.

The report of DR. l.. o. Howard, chief
of the bureau of entomology, just render
ed to the Secretary, describes the warfare
being carried on against insects injurious
to vegetation.
One of the questions of wide interest is
the control of the gypsy moth and the
brown-t tailed moth in New England. The
report says that the work done in this
direction has been the most satisfactory
in many years. The cumulative effects
of the importation of moth parasites
from abroad are beginning to be felt. 1t
has been demonstrated that even should
the moth increase beyond the control of
the parasites there are methods OF forest
management. depending on the habits or
the young caterpinars, that will save the
forests OF New England and other re-
gions.
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Power to Raise Rates Proposed.

The department feels" says Secretary
Knox. that in the suggested amendment
to section provision should be made for
varying rates on tariff TO be added to the
minimum rates, not less than ) per cent
UNI ad valorem and not exceeding - per
centum, apple able by proclamation when
through the Investigations made at the
instance of the President he shall have
become satisfied that another nation 5
laws or practices as relating either to
tariffs commercial methods having
governmental sanction are inimcal to
that equal opportunity in trade and COM
merce to which American enterprise is
fairly entitled.
With respect to the logical course of
the United States when foreign methods
bar our national progress in seeking
equality and opportunity abroad, the de-
partment feels that only by a practical
means of effectively ofsettng adverse
action of other nations injustice to
our foreign commerce be overcome. 1t
is convinced that equal opportunity for
enjoying the minimum tariff of the
United States and the abundance of com
mercial opportunity thus vouchsafed
should not be conceded to such nations
deny to American citizens rights and
privileges granted to others. 1t is realized
that the gravity Of offense should be me-
by n suitable remedy-One that may be
graduated to meet the degree of embar-
rassment sought to be corrected
This might call for the imposition of
additional duties of from ) to % per cen
tum upon d few commodities, OF it might
require that all of a nations exports TO
the United States should be subject to
rates of duty higher than the existing
minimum. Instances might arise where
to subject commodities now upon the free
list to the payment Of duties would be
found to be the only measure of relief for
offensive treatment: or the prohibit. on of
imports in aggravated cases might be
necessary
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-15
The White Fly Parasite.

Another parasite now being studied
with promise of great Importance to this
country is an enemy of the white fly,
which has been working havoc in the
orange groves of the country. The home
Of the white fly has been found in India.
and several insect enemies of the fly
have been found, keeping it in check.
There is an agent of the department in
that region now rearing them and study
ing their life history with a view to eX-
porting them to the United States.
Another insect pest accidentally intro
duced into the United States is the alfal-
fla weevil This has been doing great
damage in Utah and Wyoming. Several
parasites of the weevil have been intro
duced and n field laboratory has been
established in the heart of the infested
region, where preventive work is being
done
Fumigation work in the citrus orchards
of California is being carried on, and the
cost of fumgation has been reduced in
the proportion of six to one. ehecting a
great saving to the growers. Work
| against the pear thrips is being contin-
| ued in the Santa Clara valley, in Califor-
MIA, and the results Indicate that this
pest can be controlled and the yield
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American Trade Embarrassed.

This has developed the desirability of
seeking measures for further adjustment
in cases where it is now apparent .Ameri-
can enterprise suffers embarrassment or
loss of trade or opportunity abroad
The problem presented is to remove,
so far practicable those features in
foreign practice adverse to our export
trade development and of serious import
to American enterprises directly affected.
To solve this problem will call for
amendment of section .. whereby will be
afforded degree of elasticity and inn
position of tariff rates suited to the Of
lenses intended for correction. These Of
fenses are not many, but their impor-
tance in justice to our commerce and in
dustry must not be overlooked. In de-
tail there may be mentioned few more
notable cases, some of which existed
at the time OF negotiations under section
.. and others of which have since de-
veloped-'
The principal instances of discrimina-
ton cited in the letter relate TO the policy
of Germany in regard to potash, meats,
etc, and the various legislative devices
by which the sale of cotton seed oil and
its products is impeded in other coun-
tries.
The weekly Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1911-1922, 1911-05-11

fell asleep. Thus a noble life pass
on out of our midst. Aside from
her husband, son and daughter, are
grandchildren, Mrs. Rose Vangilder
Nelson Mclaughlin of this city and
Herman Hoppe of Wolcott, Ind.
VIM. Powell of Laporte, Martin
Mosier and Palmer Tenny of South
Bend, distant relatives. were in at
tendance at the funeral.
The funeral took place at
the q. B. church Tuesday, May 2,
Rev. S. h. Yager afficiating, and
was in charge of the G.. A. R. and
Ladies Relief Corps. The ceremony
by the Relief Corps was very i'm
pressive. The floral offerings pres.
ented by the G.. A. R. Corps and
by her many other friends were
worthy of note. A large number of
her old neighbors and friends were
present at the church.
The weekly Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1911-1922, 1911-05-11
Obituary.

Alice Sophona McDufie, daughter
Of Cyrus and Thamer Crum, was
born in Holmes county, Ohio, June
3, 1854, died at her home on north
Walnut street, Plymouth, Ind,
April 20, 1911, aged Sc years, 10
months and 26 days. She was mar
ried to VIM. McDufie Jan. 20,
1883, and had shared life's joys and
sorrows with him for twenty-eight
years.
In her death her husband has lost
kind and loving companion and
the community good and obliging
neighbr.
She leaves to mourn their loss
besides her husband a step daugh-
ter, Mrs. Ada May Pritchett of
Marion, Ind, one sister, Mrs.
Elizabeth Hindman and one brother,
INLAND Crum, both Of Lapaz, Ind.
We trust that their loss is her
eternal gain.
The funeral was held at their
home and conducted by Elder j. F.
Pressnall in the presence Of large
congregation. Interment IN Oak
Hill cemetery.
The weekly Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1911-1922, 1911-05-11

she fell asleep, just at high noon.
IT was scene where one could not
mourn.
She leaves her father, Robert
Nier, two sisters, Mrs. Thomas
Clancy and Miss Ida M. a brother,
William J. Nier, also the relatives
that were present from South Bend.
who were Henry Nier. Mr.. and
Mrs. F. C. Cupp, Mrs. Susan
Kinsey. Mrs. F. Whitaker, Mrs /.
S. F. Sluss. w. Bower, G.. F.
Bower, Mrs. F. Bower and Mrs.
H. o. Conner and son Russell, and
host of friends
The funeral took place at the o..
B. church Saturday, May 6. The
entire arrangements for the service
was made by herself a number of
days before death. There were four
flower girls, and lady pail bearers
and the floral offerings included a
large wheel with a broken spoke,
which was presented by the basket
factory. Service was conducted by
Rev. S. A. Now, her pastor, and
Rev. s. H. wager. 1t was largely
attended.
The weekly Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1911-1922, 1911-05-11
WEST UNION.

Clarence Wright of Minnesota Wis
tied over Sunday with his wife's
parents, Mr. and Mrs. ALERT Fer
guson. Mr.. Wright's father. who
lives near North Liberty, also spent
the day with them.
Mrs. Norman Miller and chill
dren of Illinois visited the past
week with Mrs. Miller's parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Cole.
Mrs. John York is visiting friends
in South Bend for few days.
Edward Price is very sick With
rheumatism at tire home of his
father, Henry Price, and his wife
is very sick at tine home of her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Woodfill, near
Twin Lakes.
Mrs. Simon York and Mrs. Guern
johnson of Plymouth were the
guests of Mrs. D. Couts' Thursday.
The weekly Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1911-1922, 1911-05-11
Obituary.

Miss Maud Nier was born in
West township, Marshall county,
June 6, 1878, and departed this life
at her home on Nursery street May
3, 1911, aged 80 years, 10 months
and 81 days.
Maud was the second daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Nier and
grew to mature life in Marshall
cunty and was young lady that
was highly esteemed by all that
knew her. About 1891 the family NOV
ed to Plymouth and obtained home
All Nursery street where they have
lived since that time. Her educa-
ton was obtained at the Bachtal
school, and for time attended the
city schools. In 1889 the first
death of the family occurred it be-
ing the death of Martha, the twin
sister Of Maud. These bright girls
were the pride Of the community.
On March "a, 1893 the mother was
laid to rest leaving family Of three
daughters and one son. Maud was
but Is years old at this time and
with her older sisters took charge
of the home performing her part
with aility and in so doing kept the
home together. About one year
ago she sought her Saviour under
the preaching of Rev. Nov and be-
came a member Of the Wesleyan
Methodist church. She was al
ways present at prayer meeting and
was devoted to her Sunday school
class and was very happy couse.
Grated Christian until the end.
For a number of years she was
somewhat. afflicted but not until the
past few months was she considered
dangerously i'll. The last days of
her life were a delight to behold
| No one that came into her presence
could question the consolation IN
Christ as she would often join he1
sisters in song and frequently
speak of her departure os one that
was going to live in a delightful
land. On Wednesday she requested
her sister to bring the clothing she
was to wear and after speaking Of
lit, and bidding the family farewell
The weekly Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1911-1922, 1911-05-11
PLAYS WITH MATCHES.
Small Boy Starts Fire Which Burns
Barn, Straw Stack, Hogs and
Chickens-Woman Saves
Calf.
Special to the Republican (:

Special to the Republican:
Lapaz, May "a house owned by
Sam Knott and occupied by Ben
Sherwood was burned Saturday
noon. It caught from q chimney
and the ceiling falling through upon
the stove was the first warning of
the fire.
Mrs. Sherwood was dressing her
baby near the stove and just escap-
cd the falling timbers. She car
ried the child to neighbours and
hurrying back found it impossible
to save any Of the furniture and il
was with great difficulty the home
Of Henry Thornburg was saved.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thornburg, who
live in Bremen desire to thank
those who gave their services in saw
ing their property.
Kaser Fire.
While playing with matches which
he found in his grandfather's coat,
Ralph, the small son of Frank Kaser
living four miles northwest of La
paz, set fire to astraw stack
which destroyed the barn, wagon
shed corn crib and her hous, burn
ing some machinery, several tons of
hay about $50 bushels corn and
burning to death four hogs, one
lamb and about 100 chickens most
iy young chicks but about dozen
setting hens, refusing to leave che
nest.
Mrs. Kaser had a narrow escape
while trying to save calf. Her
hair was badly singed and the calf
The weekly Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1911-1922, 1911-05-11
County Correspondence
DONALDSON.

Ice cream at the post office again
Saturday night.
Mrs. Albert Baum was in Plym-
outh Tuesday.
Mr. and Mrs. VIM. Miller of Burr
Oak called on friends here Sunday.
They came in their auto.
E. o. Samuelson of Rockford
ILL.,. is visiting his family here for a
few days.
VIM. Robbins, who is now at
CLARKE, called on friends Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Miller of
South Bend visited over Sunday
with Mrs. Nora Stringer.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas Ritchey left
Monday for their new home in Col
umbia City, Mr.. Ritchey has a
position with the Penna. Ry,
The weekly Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1911-1922, 1911-05-11
Conformation Instructions.

Confirmation instructions will
be given on ejnesday evenings,
beginning tocight at 7:30, at ST.
Thomas church. There will be
but six of these lectures and it is
urgent that all looking forward to
confirmation at the coming visit OF
the Bishop. be present at each one.
Everybody cordially inv ted.
Mrs. s. s. Reed is slowly mend
ing.
A number of Kersey's children
have the me sizes.
A large concourse of people at
tended the funeral of Hugh Clifton.
The wife and sons have the sympa-
thy of their neighbors.
Mrs Joe Gray was here Thursday.
Mrs. Bob Flisinger and children
were the guests of her mother, Mrs.
Louisa Lichtenber, Sunday.
Roland Kline visited friends in
Bremen over Sunday.
John Crum entertained a number
of guests last Sunday.
Ed Schrock is on the sick list.
Henry L;chteaberger has a sick
horse.
The weekly Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1911-1922, 1911-05-11
SCRATCHED FOR 40 YEARS.
Used D. D. D. Six Months-Al
Itching Gonei

This is the actual experience Of
Anne Croman, Santa Rosa, Cal,
with the wonderful D. D. D. Pre-
scription.
D. D. D. is the proven Eczema
Cure, the mild wash that gives in
slant relief in all forms of skin
trouble.
Cleanses the skin of all impuri-
ties-washes away blotces and
pimples, leaving the skin as smooth
and healthy as That Of a child.
Get 25c trial bottle of this won
derful Eczema Cure today and
keep it in the house.
We know that d. D. D. will do
all that is claimed for it.
Chas. Reynolds.
The weekly Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1911-1922, 1911-05-11
GILBERT LAKE

Farmers in this vicinity are busy
sowing onions.
Carl Olson, OF north of Donald
son. spent Sunday with Martin
Anderson
Elsie Anderson, who has been
staying at the home of John Ander.
son. returned Sunday to her home
tn Maple Park, Ill.
Martin Anderson spent Saturday
in Plymouth.
john Larson il reported sick.
The weekly Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1911-1922, 1911-05-11
Obituary.

Caroline M. Craig was born in
Mayfeld, Ohio, Jan. %, 1910, and
departed this life at her home on
South street April 20, 1911, at the
age Of II years, 3 months. Mrs.
Craig was the daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Ansel B. Jones. She was
reared in Ohio and was highly
esteemed by all who knew her.
She came to Indiana and located
in Marshall county in 1861 and for
A years has been an honored citi-
zen in and about Plymouth. Her
former marriage was to Augustus
Hoppe, and to this union were born
two children, son, Mr.. ANGEL G.
Hoppe, of Wolcott, Ind, and q
daughter, Mrs. Elizabeth McLaugh-
lin, who is so well and favorably
known In this city.
On March 81, 1883 she was united
in marriage to William F. Craig,
who with one brother, John E.
Jones, the only surviving member
Of a family Of nine, are left to
mourn their loss.
The deceased became christian
in early life, making the o. b.
church her choice. She was faith
full until death. A number Of years
AGO she became q charter member OF
the Ladies Relief Corps and no one
could do more for the order than
she did. For some time past she
was the press correspondent, and
whatever our city papers had to say
came largely from her pen. She
seldom missed a meeting and was
active in all its work. Her deeds
Of Charity did not stop here. About
four wears ago her sister was
stricken down and was brought te
her home and kindly cared for until
the end came. One year ago he1
brother and wife also became affect
ed and were in like manner brought
70 her home and her untiring ef.
forts were with them until death
she meeting all expenses of sickness
and death. Also her brother, Z
Veteran of the war of Rebellion, i
being cared for at her home at this
time.
This labor Of both mind and bod,
was more than she could endure and
ON Saturday, April %, she quietl.
The weekly Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1911-1922, 1911-05-11

Miss Jennie Calhoun of Culver
visited. last week with her cousin
Fay Carpenter and other relatives.
Mrs. C. E. Low and little dau-
ghters Pearl and Dorothy visited
relatixee In Walkerton last week.
Edna Cooper was Sunday Wis
itor of = airy Irwin.
Ralph Kline, who was badly hurt
last week by a horse kicking him, lis
improving nicely.
The weekly Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1911-1922, 1911-05-11

with nearly all the hai- burned off
was brought out safely.
Had the wind been from the
northwest instead of southwest,
not building could have been saw
ed.
Neither Frank Kaser nor his
father carried any insurance and
their loss is heavy.