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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1913-10-16

JUST about the time that there seemed
hope of getting meat cheaper by reason
of the removal of the tariff on beef from
foreign countries, comes news that the
Meat Trust has made plans TO control
Argentina beef shipments to the United
States. The Arnor and Swift and Suls-
berger companies have bought up all the
refrigerator space in the vessels that ply
between South America and the United
States in the meat trade, and will there
fore prevent competition until new ships
can be bought or fitted up for this bust
ness.
We have faith, somehow, that event-
ally the administration will find way to
check the operations Of this avaricious
trust.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1913-10-16

THE Martinsburg World, referring 10
the Registers comment on the attempt
to abolish the intermediate court al
Charleston before which certain West
Virginia legislators guilty of accepting
brides were to be tried, says: "There
were strong reasons for every act per-
formed" We do not dispute this-we
have no doubt that there were some ire
mendously strong reasons actuating those
who wanted the court abolished.
The World further says:
In the opinion of many, those arrested
were not all of the guilty ones. The
story is long one, too long to relate
here and now, but the time will come, il
IS hoped, when the lid will be lifted and
all made clear.
We confess that we cannot bring our
selves to share the hope that the cid
will be lifted and all made clear" We
fear that the World will come to an end
before that time.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1913-10-16
Notice to TrespossSf''

ALI persons are warned not 70 u ssSs,,
unon the farm occupied by tne !; u suy
signed by hunting, trapping q so olfieudefs
other manner. The names OF ososscli-
will be sent to a magistrate Tor p''
ton. uop.rp r FRALEY.
Oct, 10, 19l3-3w
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1913-10-16

The State convention OF the United
Daughters of the Coniederacy, in session
at Buefield last week, will meet next
wear in Charles Town.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1913-10-16
Tresposs Notice.

All persons are hereby warned not to
trespass upon Willowdale farm by hunt
ing, trapping, shooting or in any other
manner. Offenders will be prosecuted.
K. L. BOWERS.
Oct. 2, f9l3-3w
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1913-10-16
Notice to TresPosssr''

All persons are warned not TO ; iIespiSy y
hunting, trapping nor IN any O ,.iII be seat
ner. The names OF offenoeIs ""
TO a magistrate for prosecution; .c.y
MRS. BERTHA ID. FLANAon''
Oct. 10, 1913-3w
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1913-10-16
NOTICE.

The undersigned. executors under n ns ~. W
Adam KidWiIer. deceased. hereby n0l! az -
indebted 10 said estate 10 make pfonlpl - - "a
same. Any person having CLAIMS as. .n.st,,s1 lof
CHARLES KlDWIlbbEN
FRANK KDWILEk
Oct. O foi3-3y
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1913-10-16
Tresposs Notice.

All persons are forbidden to trespass
upon the land OF the undersigned by hunt
ing, trapping, shooting or in any other
manner.
J.W. WARE, Jr.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1913-10-16
Deafness Cannot be Cured

F. L. WATSON, County Assesso
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-05-12
California Should Grant the AdmInlstra-
tons Proper Request.

Secretary Bryan's telegram to the Governor oil
California made public last night is discreet ana
judcious appeal to that state not 10 put supposed
local interests above the interests OF the nation
The administration valves the question whether OF
not the alien land ownership bill passed by the State
Legislature violates any obligation assumed by the
general government in the treaty of commerce re
Gently made with Japan. Ii does not insist on ma
tional rights against state rights but simply
urges DELAY al Sacramento until there is chance to
meet and relieve by diplomatic effort a SITUATION
which has given rise 10 complaint on the part Of 4
friendly foreign nation
The sentiment Of the country will heartily second
such request The injury done TO California by a
continuance of the status quo would he almost neg
ligibe whereas the signing Of the alien land owner
shin bill by Governor Johnson might greatly en-
barrass the federal government. The trivial state
need should give way TO the larger national need.
Not 10 grant the administrations proper and modest
request would prove that California does not appre
ciate the comfy which should exist between the
states and the central government
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-05-12
Something Worse Than Tango lea il
This 99s.s. Per Cent Pure Town.

We wonder that Mr.. Anthony COmstOck has 10
visit so pure town as New York is, watched over
with such paternal socitude AS il is by so pure Il
Mayor ours.
Has not the Mayor just suppressed the lasclVlous
orgies" Of tea dancing and used the entire police
force TO make the town outwardy proper? And YET
after all these activities of virtue, Nh Comstock
walking down Fifth avenue. was able to light upon
a picture of woman, who had evidently never read
the bathing beach rules at Asbury Park taking q
bath in the front window Of a store. with shocking
disregard for New Yorks reputation.
Mr. Comstock insists that the lady if she IS TO Date
must do so in the back part of the store ana not III
the show window, thus nobly supporting our Mayor
programme of outward order and decency. Inc
picture dealer in whose window the bather Is IN
ssts that she is art and therefore privileged char
acter entitled 10 60 without clothes just as mucn
as DR.. Mary Walker is TO wear trousers. And a
ilny in Chicago recently decided that she was art
but what does Chicago know about it:
We suggest that Mr.. Comstock call In Mayor
Gaynor TO decide the dispute. He may not KNOW
what is art. but he does know what New York may
safely see If he passes the bather the town VIII
fee assured that she is less corrupting than tea.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-05-12
NEW YORK FROM THE SUBURBS

some New Workers cIiticse the design Tor the new
courthouse because IL is circular although II has been
charged for some time that justice In New York was
not ON the square-Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
Several women in New York have reported to the
notice the loss single slippers which were stolen from
them by man while they were ascending the STAINS or
the subway That chap must have oneesged relative
that he is trying 10 fit out.-Philadelpha Record.
There il patient. courteous, long sunefns
individual than the New York policeman proper de-
clares "rbe Telegram" Possibly may discover this
IN he true If YOU are fortunate as TO find a New
York policeman who is proper.-Pittsburgh Dispatch
The best evidence of the existence of system In
New Yorks Police Department is the attitude OF such
,nA, a. the convicted Policemen Hartigan and Robin
SOIL Their every action adds color to the oelief that
they are being paid and paid well by some one TO keep
silent under Observation-Disclosures Sun.
A bitter controversy is being waged in New York
the issue Of concerts versus orchestral con-
certs in the parks But the quality is more important
than the kind band as good as the municipal BAND
90 Venice which nIays in the piazza Of ST Marks would
leave little 10 be desred.-sprngfeld Republican
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-05-12
CRITICISM OF TIL INCOME TAX
The Nature Of Life Insurance Divi-
dends Is Set Forth
To the Editor OF The Tribune

To the Editor OF The Tribune.
Sir. As student Of life insurance OF
many years standing crave a little spaca
to deal with the arguments of Representa-
tive Hull i'm defence OF the taxation OF
life insurance dividends.
Mr.. Hull evidently has not had exr
planned to him fully the true nature of life
insurance dividends, and | believe that
on fuller consideration he and his col
leagues will see that their proposal would
however unntentional. work an injustice
TO the very classes that their bill as a
whole is calculated to benefit
Mr.. Hull alludes TO the fact that come
Of the large companies have amassed she
sum OF s5Oo,Ol00c0 of assets and so on The
size OF the companies has nothing 10 do
with the merits of the case. The fact
must be borne in mind that the average
size OF the policy held by policyholders In
a company even OF the size of the New
York Life is only little over Sc,o. so
that the tax would fall upon persons OF
very moderate means on an average
or course, Mr. Hull Is perfectly right IN
saving that companies have in the past
represented to the public that these divi-
bends were profits which the companies
we're paying TO the policyholders. and not
simply returns of overcharges OF pre-
miums as the companies now contend.
That is unfortunately true companies IN
their anxiety FOR business stopped 20
technical misrepresentation and helped To
bring about the present food Of ignorance
which they have now 10 contend with.
But be that as IL may. dividends were
never anything else than the returns of
overcharges OF premiums overcharges
which were necessary because the exact
cost OF the insurance could not be known
In advance.
The effect OF the bill IL passed IN It's
present form will be TO penalize the man
who takes out Il participating policy IN
stead OF "A participating policy, or, IN
other words it will inaict discriminatory
burden upon mutual companies, while
leaving stock companies immune from
such burden. The principle upon when
mutual companies are founded is the same
az that upon which fraternal orders are
founded-namely, that OF the co-opera-
tive distribution OF death losses-yet fra
terual orders are exempt from taxation
The only difference is that the mutual In
surance companies are more efficient ana
consequently have accumulated large
funds. But those funds are wholly the
property OF the policyholders, and under
the laws OF New York every dollar must
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-05-12
Mexican Recognition de Facto and de Jure

The complaint of General Huerta concerning the
delay Of the United States in recognizing his govern
ment in Mexico is not convincing. Recognition dc
taco is already given. since we are doing business
with the Provisional President Recognition ne jWe
is properly withheld on ground which should ap
peal to Mexico with peculiar force.
The five republics of Central America few years
ago agreed in a formal and solemn treaty, which is
now in force that they would not recognize any
new government which might come into power in any
Of them consequence Of coup detdt or of rev
olution long the freely elected representatives
"of the people thereof have not constitutionsy re-
organized the country"
Seeing that Mexico associated herself with the
United states in giving moral countenance and sup
port to that treaty rule Of conduct among the
Central American states she is logically debarred
from Directing TO the adoption Of the same sanitary
and rea sonsbla rule between herself and MS.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-05-12
No Hostility in Peace Celebration.

Professor Munsterberg has warned the "hehI
Peace CommemOration delegates that there was dan
ger Of their work being regarded as hostile to other
nations than Great Britain and America and urged
that they should "endeavOr TO avoid as much as
~possible every appearance Of its being pointed
against non English descendants OF this country
His warning and his urging ought 10 have been
entirely unnecessary. SO far as the delegates them
selves and practically all others actively concerned
in nromotng the commemoration, are concerned, 1t
was unnecessary There has not we believe, been
an act or word. and presumably not thought,
since the very first suggestion of the celebration i'm
plying the least degree of hostility toward other ma
tions or people of other national origin.
The words of Professor Munsterberg are therefore
spplicable TO only those outside of the movement
and we are happy TO believe. TO only very few who
are not 80 much afraid of British and American un
friendness toward others as they maliciousy de
sirous of mparing in some way the friendship winch
now exists between these countries under the evil de
sio that Tins the interests of some other nations
ar Of some factions win be advanced
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-05-12
THE PUSHCART ORDINANCES
Not Drafted by the Mayor Commit
tee. Says Alderman Brush.

TO the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: | saw In The Tribune this morning
an article in which you stated the Board
OF Aldermen yesterday passed unanimous
~ the Mayors special committee report
on pushcarts, and also the committees
ordinances. This is entirely Incorrect.
The Mayors special committee reported
two weeks ago. at the same time as the
special committee OF the Board Of Alder
men. The Mayors committee mad no Or
dinances and its report was referred 10
the special committee of the Board Of
Aldermen. IL was the special committee
report OF the Board OF Aldermen which
was passed yesterday and II was the spe-
cial committees ordinances which were
passed yesterday.
The committee of the Board or Alder
men drew the report which was passed
and drew the ordinances which were
passed; the Mayors committee mad MOTH
ing whatever to do with II, and the
Mayors committees report Is still on file
with the special committee OF the Board
Of Aldermen.
1t does seem that The TRIBUNE shouid
get matters straight, particularly when !
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-05-12
THE PEOPLES COLUMN

went 10 the pains OF sending you a copy
of the report and the ordinances. As a
matter OF fact the Mayors coInmittee's
report contained great part OF the Board
OF Aldermen : committees report, because
the Board Of Aldermen committee at
the request OF the Mayors committee
gave IL an advance copy of lis draft
report. which i embodied m its re-
port. As say, the Mayors special com
mittees report did not pass the Board OF
Aldermen. and il is still on file with the
committee. and the Board Of Aldermen
did not pass tie Mayors ordinances re-
gardlng taking pushcarts off the streets
and declaring certain spaces markets. No
ordinances were submitted by the Mayor :
committee at all.
As chairman Of the special aldermanic
committee appointed TO Investigate the
subject Of pushcarts and markets, which
has now made its report and submitted
its ordinances, | would thank YOU TO cor
rect the statement which YOU published.
WILLIAM ID. BRUSH
! Chairman Of the Special Committee OF
the Board Of Aldermen.
New York. May :. 1918.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-05-12
A Non. Political Labor Department Needed

IT is to be hoped the State Civil Service Commits
sion will grant the appeal of Commissioner Will
Jams Of the Labor Department that more than Il
score of places created by the new labor law be put
into the non.competitive class These places range
from secretaries and assistant counsel to caretaker.
M good reason appears for exempting any Of them.
,rbare arc many reasons why none should he
exempted.
The Labor Department is to be reorganzed under
this new law. II is to do broader and more impor-
tant work for the protection Of workers against I'M
proper and unsanary conditions than ever before
under companion laws fathered By the Wagner Com
mission. Every person in the department from the
Commissioner 10 the office boy. should he the best
,majfed individual obtanable for his particular Job
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-05-12
THE TALK OF THE DAY

little hatless and poorly clad oO'
stood al the guard rail over when Que
may obtain a glimpse Of the ne" SUM-
AT Broadway. near Houston street iio'u
ing his hand was little sNn WIZ
clothes were as dirty and as rasseu
her companion's. Both children were CO
ing Neither one answered 10 Inc .''
whats the matter" but when theS -
become the centre OF little crown II
discovered that a cent had falIeh
there" Here. take this ma" So
handing the boy a coin. Now
home" More pennies fell into the ui'''
hands. the now Of tears ceased anu ',''s
in hand the little ones walked east :"
Houston street. but once free rom ~
crowd they rsn-and then the sVO'
saw light
Have YOU seen anything OF ,naI NUM- l.ono.
church they are sending around the w.
trv. Babbles?" asked Wrinkles. 49,. ,,,orn.
"Yes /" said Rabbles. saw y tnis er,i,
inc stuck In A ditch down Oy tne s3t
links. when ! left the minister va ot o.
ting on a fence rail- WatChihs Ill IL out
ur,rereuerate sinners trylng 10 pvl pun "
ana noddmg his approval Of the 1a.nlss, oss's
ibev ''T |sed In doing H. too."-Harpe' :
Weekly.
In one OF the rooms m tie inner III
Of large suite Of offices III the We"
street district the furniture and Hs"' .se
rrangement. the desk appointments T.
decorations. the signal bells the
phones and the writing machines al 80
n stamp OF up-to-dateness whicu "s
the goose quill pens which lie on 'ne -
look strangely out of place
asked the man who sits at the desA ~.
eral hours every week why he useo -,
old-fsshioned pens and was told NV
write with any other" Later wne,' ,bs
were alone the stenographer said " ~.
visitor He hasn't written anythihs
cent his signature for four years
Guess wei have to get one nnsiness
girls in the Office to make tha' 0u'
trip to London, 10, a nice
trim abroad" .o, about 10
Not with the baseball season s'''
open. Washington Herald.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-05-12

II is customary for the Senate to make over larIfl
bills passed by the House of Representatives ON
MANY occasions in the past the House has hardly
been able to recognize its own handiwork in the
measure which has come back from the Senate.
Conditions in Congress do not favor sweeping
changes in the Wilson Underwood bill as ii now
stands But there are some particulars in which
amendment may be hoped for.
The Senate can hardly dodge the obligation TO
strike out the Houses provision for per cent
discount Oh dutable goods brought into this country
in vessels built in the United States and owned by
American citizens That provision violates the OBJ
legations of many of treaties with foreign ma
lions and An attempt to enforce il would lead to IN
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-05-12
Fair Play in Politics.

Mr.. H. DIN Youngs resignation as Representa-
tive An Congress from Michigan is agreeable evil
dence of the steady growth of the spirit of fair play
in politcs Mr. Young declared elected by the
Michigan State Canvassing Board because the name
Of his chief rival was wrongly printed on 45S bal
lots issued in one of the counties OF the Eth Con-
cress District With these 45S votes credited 10
him the Progressive nominee, William j. Mcdonald
would have had a plurality.
The error arose through blunder in transmitting
by telegraph the name Of the Progressive nominee
The intent of the plain, but the Canvass
ing Board did not feel at liberty to ignore the tech
nicalitIes OF the election law Mr.. Young has been
in the awkward position of holding seat which i'll
equity belonged to another, and he has shown Il
proper sense Of honor in surrendering title winch
the voters Of the district did not mean to bestow
upon him.
I'm the old days when partisan Intolerance ran
higher than it does now, it was the common prac-
,ice TO hold on grimly 10 an office until dispossessed
M matter what the equities of the case might be.
p..v advantage was put above Justice. Now pub
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-05-12
No Standardized Dress.

II is "a pleasure to stamp despitefuly Oh the praise
Of Professor Walter Sargent, of Chicago. for the
Chinese custom of zone established style Of dress
for women"
Life might be cheaper under such dull. gray pro
vision of costume But it would certainly not he
worth living The whole trouble with costumes to-
dav is that they are 100 much alike Instead of de
signing dress that is becoming TO her own dimen
sions proportions and other endowments Of nature
the average woman accepts the fashion OF the hour
whatever ii may be-arge sleeves. small hips. ma
waist or whatever the fashion gods decree
What is needed Is not more Standardization but
more individuality in dress. A declaration Of indie
pendence is the crying feminine need Of the hour
not uniform designed by any board Of economists
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-05-12
The Mandate" in New Jersey.

One Of the charges made against President Wilson
IN the New Jersey Legislature on Friday night was
quite true, though not In the sense IN wich IT was
intended.
It was said that the President had come 10 thaI
state on his recent stumping visit not Win ADVICE
but with mandate He did come with mandate
but it was not much his own as hat or the people
of the state.
There is nothing clearer in New Jersey politics
than that the voters of the state demand radical
reform Of the jury system. President wilson dld
public service in reminding the Legislature OF that
fact. II may be that he is not advising compliance
iu the best conceivable way. But the mandate must
ne obeyed or those responsible for the failure VIII
have heavy account TO settle.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-05-12
THE LONELY GIRL
She Should Have a Respectable Meet
ing Place, Urges a Reader.

10 the Editor OF The Tribune.
Sir: Reading with much interest ia to-
days Tribune the article about health
marriages and the valuable suggestion Of
r. Fulton Cutting 10 the Episcopal
Church to provide opportunities for young
people TO become acquainted with one
another / would IKE 10 call your atten-
ton TO similar idea, but especially CON
corning the homeless and lonesome young
people.
[ know many girls. who starved for
little love. some dancing or a man
friend. but were unable 10 attain IL in a
legal way II those girls are not Of a
very strong character and negligent of
the dangerous way they select, they may
soon give up their loneliness, going alone
to dancing places. etc, or take the kindly
and sometimes honest offer OF strange
man for having some pleasure. This, OF
course generally results in losing moral
ity OF getting Disguised with the whole
world
There are numerous charity orgsnlZa-
tons who spend lot OF money to help
the poor. the sick. the deformed. the
all to encourage or comfort lonesome
homeless or heartsick young girls o. men.
At least not i'm the right way.
Why not open one or several homes.
o. whatever you would like to call them,
where people of either sex could ind q
nice reading room. some music and dane
ing once in a while. lady chaperon, who
would introduce them TO each other on
request. or where they could sit unques-
toned II they would prefer TO, without
formallties or payments and notwith-
standing nationality or confession. The
only reference for those going To the
home would be their honest will 10 do
right.
/ think this plan would be successful
and at the same time better social CON
ditions and increase the number of mar
riages. This scheme could be further de-
veloped and varied. I can give only a
small idea OH the subject for am Ger
man and only one and half years in
this country. consequently, cannot express
myself TO have YOU exactly understand
what | mean.
MRS NJ. NJ SCHOLLER.
New York. May 3, 1919.