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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-29
Solving the Air Pocket Problem.

At dinner in this city recently an emf
men: meteorological scientist was asked
if in his opinion it would ever be possible
to apply, in the interest of safety in aerial
navigation. the same principle of wave
subdual that is used successfully at sea
when oil is spread on the troubled
waters" His reply was that in all like
lihood the solution of the lair pocket
difficulty, which has undoubtedly con-
tributed to numerous fatalities. would lie
in a comprehensive study of atmospheric
conditions, to give warning to avfators
of areas In which pockets and eddies and
cross currents would be probably en-
countered. To this end widespread obser-
vations would be necessary by means OF
kites or captive balloons, permitting esti-
mates of the "differentials'' of the sur
face and upper temperatures. With this
data in hand aerial weather maps would
be possible to guide the aviators in their
courses and possibly keep them out of
troubled zones.
A young inventor in New York has
scheme, however. that promises to grant
the aviator immunity from air pockets
and other disturbances, such as now
cause the failure of machines. He has
disco red that current of electricity
applied in particular manner Will still
or stabilize the air even under the in
huence of gusty wind. Experiments
with electric fans have indicated success in
causing the holes in the air produced by
violent disturbances to fill, and il remains
to be seen whether the apparatus can be
so applied 10 heavier than-air machines
that they can safely navigate through
Wind-torn atmosphere. If this is possible
the main problem of aviation has been
solved namely, the overcoming of the in
CAPABILITIES of the atmosphere that now
menace the life of every one who goes
aloft for flight.
There is abiding confidence that avia-
ton will ultimately and perhaps soon be
brought TO practical application for COM
mercial uses. Surely enough men are at
work on the problem in different parts of
the world To effect Its solution. Whether
the remedy for the present instability of
heavier-than-air machines lies in the ap
plication of more power or In the stilling
Of the air. it is certain that this form of
aviation cannot be put to business uses
for the transportation of mails or light
freight or the carrying of passengers on
schedule until it becomes possible to start
a machine from one city at a certain
hour every day and send it safely to a
point say, 800 miles distant with as much
assurance of promptness and security as
is afforded today by steam railroading.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-29
Roosevelt and the Tariff.

Presumably both Mr.. Taft in his speech
II acceptance and Nj. Wilson In his let
Ter of acceptance will pay particular at
tention 10 the tariff The subject war
rants II. and the voters expect ii.
And then Mr.. Roosevelt has put both
men on notice. He is going TO treat the
issue so clearly that he who runs NAV
read. The average man will be able
10 thoroughly understand
This is In accord with Mr.. Roosevelt. s
notion OF things Too long have the peo-
pie been hoodwinked by catch phrases,
and tall promises insincerely made. and
II is the purpose of the Rooseveltians to
take new course in this as IN other
things Promises made in the platform
must he definite. subscribed to honestly
rs the candidate. and then kept.
At Chicago then. both by the platform
makers and by Mr.. Roosevelt the tariff
will De fully explained. We shall be told
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-29
How to Stop the Collisions.

Are the members of Congress DESTROYS
of putting a stop to the horrible railroad
collisions that occur in this country Do
they, lawmakers vested with ample
jurisdiction over the subject, wish to
move in a practical and altogether justi-
fable manner to safeguard life on the
transportation lines in the United States?
If so. their mode of procedure is easy and
simple and effective. They have but to
pass. without further parley or considera-
ton and without reference to expert COM
missions subject to the special pleading of
the VIGOROUSLY unprogressive railroad
corporations a law in somewhat the fol-
lowing terms:
BE il enacted by the Senate and House
of Representatives of the United States in
Congress assembled That on and after
the LIST day Of July. 1913. 1t shall be un-
lawful for any corporation doing business
between the states for the carriage OF
passengers. whether by the use of steam
motive power or otherwise. to maintain
traffic without the adoption and use of a
means OF automatically stopping every
train or car before entering a block Of
track already occupied by another train
or car going in the same or the opposite
direction; and that for every violation of
this provision. the operation of each train
or car constituting such q violation for
the purposes of this act, there shall be
collected from the offending corporation
in the United States court within the
jurisdiction of which the offense falls q
fine OF not less than 1000 nor more than
5000
That would do the business. Such a
law would compel the railroad companies
in hurry to adopt and install some one of
the numerous automatic stop devices that
are now being pressed upon their atten-
ton by inventors and patent owners, but
disregarded in the same spirit of false
economy and reactionary contentment
with existing conditions that has cost
many thousands of lives in this country
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-29

and immense sums in damages to the
railroad companies themselves.
Pass such q law first and put the burden
Of responsibility upon the railroad COM
panies. Then. and not until then, will
lives be safe on the American transporta-
ton lines. Further investigation means
more head on and rear-end collisions, more
deaths by wholesale. Every day that
the enactment Of such a statute is delay
ed adds to the score Of the criminal sac
rifice OF life, and the law-makdnS body
is now morally responsible for these
losses.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-29
The Police Saw Nothing!
rom the New York Tribune

Every day or so new witness to the
Rosenthal murder is discovered A bar
Der. a waiter. a person whose identity is
not disclosed. are among the latest who
have come forward ready to identify the
slayers or persons whom they saw run
ming away from the scene of the crime.
But not one Of these witnesses is a police
man. There was policeman In the
Metropole sitting near Rosenthal just be-
fore he was shot. There were half
dozen on posts in the vicinity who came
running up the instant the shots were fired
But just none Of them got the license
number of the fleeing automobile correct
ly, so none Of them has been able to
identify the slayers and none OF them
saw any OF the various persons who have
been described as running away from the
scene OF the crime.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-29
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Not to Be Thought Of.

This sensational story of mine
sounds like chapter from real life
In the metropolis said the confident
author.
Tut! TUT exclaimed the publisher.
We've got to draw the line some
where. We couldn't think of offering
our readers anything as shocking as
that"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-29
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-29

arIn order 70 avoid delays on account OF
personal absence letters to THE STAR should
rot nc addressed 10 any individual connected
With tho Office. but simply to THE STAR, or I"
The Editorial Business Department. according
To- tenor or purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-29
Promoting Safety.

Cant we do something to make
automobile traffic safer?" asked one
New York official
YES" replied the other. I'VE can
pass law providing that no passen-
ger shall be permitted to shoot at in
nocent bystanders"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-29

When even the Supreme Court habitual-
ly develops dissenting opinions too much
should not be expected for so compare
lively impromptu an organization as an
investigating committee.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-29

An Indiana poker player was killed
for holding five aces. Mr.. Beveridge's ef-
forts in behalf of a square deal may
have to be directed more to regulating
practice and less to theory.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-29

The kaiser's old-time reputation as a
fire-eater looking for trouble might be-
come extinct were ii not for Great Brit
aims frank anxiety concerning the inten-
tons of Germany.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-29
A Suspicion.

"A great many men seem perfectly
willing for women to assume control
OF political affairs"
"Yes." replied Miss Cayenne: but
suspect they are the sort Of men who
are always looking for a chance to
smile cynically and say, I told you
So"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-29
The Party Platform.

The Party Platform.
II you want cash
To circulate;
II you would smash
The combines great
And gaily view
A program wise,
Our platform you
Must recognize.
But il you feel
No proper care
For patriotic zeal
And conscience rare.
Then rashly hitch
Your hopes unto
The platforms which
Those others drew.
So have a care
And be advised,
For things most fair
Are oft disguised.
Observe this line.
'Mongst wiles SO dark:
None Genuine
without Our Mark"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-29

Next to the philosophers stone. a tariff
system that would provide general down.
ward revision without hurting any pro-
tected industry is the most valuable dis
covery that human ingenuity can at
fempt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-29

Regulations to prevent telephone opera
tors from flirting should not be necessary.
Irritable subscribers and overworked en-
ployes are doing we'll to remain on
formal speaking terms.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-29
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THE RIDGWAY COMPANY, Publishers

If you find a newsdealer who does not
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-29

Perhaps it is injudicious to try to get d
farmer excited over politics just at a time
when he is trying to make arrangements
to save a big hay crop.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-29

1t is impossible to imagine the situa-
ton of Mayor Gaynor IT, in addition to
his present responsibilities. he had been
burdened with the leadership of a presi-
Dental campaign.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-29

New York would have far less trouble
with its police IL many out-of-town
people did not want to seize fleeting OPP
portunity to break loose and see few
touches of sporting life
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-29

Those who are willing to be counted as
active supporters are too discreet to as
sumo any conspicuous attitude In the
campaign.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-29

A candidate naturally feels that he
ought not to be seriously criticised for
anything he has written prior to his
letter of acceptance
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-29

One trouble with the men who seek to
interview j. p. Morgan is that they all
try 10 talk politics or finance instead Of
high art
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-29
Mysterious Rag.

From the Philadelphia Ledger.
AS we can't see what a bandanna hand
kerchief has to do with a bull moose, we
come to the conclusion that it's that mys-
FERROUS rag they've been singing about
recently.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-29
The Steam Rollers Successor.

The old machine has lost it's speed
And so the energetic elf
Constructs his own velocipede
And gaily runs 1t by himself.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-29

Even though the Mona Lisa has disap-
peared, the changeful smile of subtle sig
nifcance still survives in the portraits of
w. j. Bryan.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-29

Suffragettes who resort to arson as an
argument would repudiate any suggestion
that il is woman's duty to get up and
light the fire in the cook stove.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-29

The express rifle and the tennis racquet
may De laid aside. but the spear that
Nno1s no brother never gets a rest
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-29

The Evening Star with the Sunday morning
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Collection 10 made By carrier at the end OF each
month.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-29

Mr.. Bryan evidently believes that a
$ hoolmaster' Is almost as desirable as
a chautauqua lecturer in politics.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-29

Students of the dance do not believe
that the Bull Moose gallop will ever have
the vogue OF the turkey trot.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-29

No doubt several gentlemen who are
not saying a word about 1916 are think
ing about it and thinking hard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-29
Strict Vegetarians.

one city girl.
NO." replied the other They don't
have to. They have a fine patch of
milkweed growing back Of the barn"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-29

rsyabie IN advance-by mail. postage prepaid:
Daily. sunday included one month. 90 cents.
Daily Sunday excepted. one month. 40 cents.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-29
The Evening star Hswspapsr Company.

6asfness Once. nth ~. and Pennsvivania Avenue.
New York once: Tribune Building.
Chieago ONCE: First National Bank Building.
Guropean Once: Regent st.. London. England
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-29
Easy to Raise.

From the Chicago News.
There IL = splendid outlook for the
ereckle harvest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-29

Some men can get a reputation for
wisdom in an hours speech that they
can't live up to in a lifetime
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-29

Suffered as eecond-c class clail matter at the post
afnce at Washington. ID. @.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-12-19
EARLY EASTER.

AS the result of a peculiar astron-
omical situation, next Easter day will
be the earliest for years, and. it will
not be SO early again for hundred
years. It comes this time on March
23rd. The fixing OF the date each
year is based upon the changing
phases of the moon. Easter Is al
most always the first Sunday after
the full moon, upon or next after the
21st Of March. If the full moon hap
pens on a Sunday then Easter day
is the first Sunday following. Next
year there is full moon on Saturday,
March %. Sunday the next day, 10
therefore Easter. Astronomy also
foretells Of no less than five eclipses
next year. There are total eclipses
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-12-19
PRIZES FOR
SEED GRAIN
PRIZES OFFERED OR BEST SEED
VI GRAIN SHOWN At THE
CONVENTION

Ward county grain growers are IL.
vited TO enter the pure seed contest
which is to be held at the Tri-State
Grain Growers convention at Fargo,
Jan. IA to 16. u.~ .... ..srs
Prizes are offered for he best half
tushel of wheat. barley, oats. and
flax, for the best 10 ears of corn, the
best best peck OF Grass seed, an3 o:ss::s::
miscellaneous seeds. -,
In the wheat and grass seed con-
test, rules have been 80 arranged that
separate prizes are offered for various
varieties of these grains.
The first prizes range from 81 to
SIS, and the second prizes from 50 to
SO. All seed which is to be entered
in the contest should be shipped 80 -
to reach Fargo not later than Jan. 10.
Further information may he obtain
ed by writing to H E L. Bolley, botan-
list and state seed commissioner, AZ
ricultural college, Fargo, N. d.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-12-19
ASSET OR LIABILITY.

One Of the greatest agricultural ex-
perts in the country made the rather
startling statement that the grain
crop is liability and the cattle crop
an asset. In upport of this conteE.
ton he called attention to the fact
that grain farming reduces fertility
Stock raising increases it. Grain
farming reduces the humus in the
soil-stock raising increases it. Grain
raising results in decreased Yields
stock raising increases them. Grain
raising is dependant on the season.
while stock raising is quite independ-
ent of the season. A little careful
consideration will show that stock
raising is in fact a necessary compan-
ion Of grain growing If the soil Is to
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-12-19

If the state considers it money well
spent to appoint district deputy vet
erinarians to look after horses and
cattle, would it not prove beneficial
if communities could be served with
deputy health officers to care for the
health of people, and prevent spread
of malignant disease. According to
the provisions of our present state
laws, health Of live stock seems to be
at 2 premium over the lives Of hn=
man beings.-Moha1l Tribune.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-12-19
Christmas giving has gotten to b.

Christmas giving has gotten to be
more burdensome every year, We
do not refer to the gifts for the chill
dren and the needy, for the young
sters must have their candy and toy IS
and there is nothing more notle than
giving something useful to those I'm
fortunates who are always with us
To the latter we might extend Chris.-
mas spirit the year round. and even
then many Of us would fail in our
duty. But We refer to the man or
woman in fairly comfortable ,circunl-
stances buying expensive presents
for others who may be expected to re.
turn gifts fully as valuable. Very
often the size of the pocketbook does
not make such giving convenient and
as a result many are cramped finan-
cially for weeks after the glorious
holidays have ended. is we'll that
many of the more expensive gifts may
be sold on the installment plan, for
that gives the generous donor an op-
portunity to scratch around little
longer to meet his obligations Years
ago John bought Mary a coral neck.
lace for a dollar and she proudly dis
played it on her pretty neck for
months after. Today he is expected
to buy one Of those solid gold ar
rangements with diamond In y.
Mary has q bunch what shs 10 going
to get, and nothing less than set
of military brushes with ebony han
dies will do for John. In the days Of
our grandfathers, Grand Daddy" got
a pair of red wooden socks, knit BY
Granny" and proudly displayed
on Christmas tree, while the good |
woman was satisfied with a paisley.
woolsley (this may not he spelled
correctly shawl with gorgeous flg-
ures. But Today, nothing really sat-
isles he ,ady Of the house unless it |
be an cxpensive diamond or a set OF
real seal fu's, while the nerve-racked,
money-getting husband is probably
the recipient of a bath rote or smok.
ing jacket, bought at the haberdash-
cry (and charged to his account) aud
which he has little time to enjoy.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-12-19
lie preserved.

Le preserved.
The aim Of every farmer should BE-
to gradually work into some kind OF
stock raising. The ideal farming
method Is to mix grain growing and
stock raising. This brings into play,
crop rotation and IT'S attendant bene.
fits. The only permanent agriculture
is that which is based on diversified
farming-on stock raising. Perman.
ent agriculture means profitable agri-
culture and that Is what the state of
North Dakota wants. We cannot at.
ford to rob the future ty longer con-
tinuing the methods that have been N
vogue for the past Is years. Let's
get more of the cattle crop and bal
ance up the ledger both for the pres
ent and the future.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-12-19

D. A. Streeter Of Linton, editor OF
the Linton Record, is one Of the lat
est candidates for speaker Of the
house. Mr.. Streerer is dean Of the
lower branch. The other candidates
are A. NJ. Thompson of Minot, J. H -.
Frame Of Grafton, F. E. Ployhar of
Valley city, o. J. sorlie, Stale Hen.
erickson Of Coteau and A. G. Davit
of Wahpeton. At this writing It ap-
pears that the speakership will be
captured by Thompson, Streeter OF
Ployhar, with the Minot mans chanc.
.es appearing brightest.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-12-19

The banks of North Dakota are in
better shape than al any time during
the past two or three years, yet be.
cause they wish to remain 80, i. is
harder to borrow money than usual,
unless one has gilt edge farm land 40
curity 70 give. II is not as easy to
start a national bank as it was few
years ago, and state bank examiners
are NOR eparticular with state banks.
Not long ago the examiner after going
over the records Of a North Dakota
state hank, caused the stockholders to
be assessed 100 per cent, then advis-
ed the bank to go out Of business,
which it did. This but has ten
dency tc make other banks more care
fnl and stronger. No community
was ever benefited by the existence
Of too many banks. Minot. fortunate
ly, has room for all Of her excellent
banking institutions.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-12-19

In some counties, the herd law ia
still in force. that is, stock can run
at large between Dec. 1 and Apr. 1,
but considering that thousands OF
acres of grain are still in the fields,
and thru no fault Of the owners, It is
the opinion Of several able lawyers
that tho farmer who allows his stock
to run at large damaging such grain,
will have to pay for it. Be on the
safe side and don't let your stock DO
any damage. 1t isn't he right thing
to do under any circumstances. In
Ward county stock is not supposed
to run at large at ahy season Of the
year.