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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-06-06

'Picnics leave much to be desired
when the human anatomy is colonized
~ redbugs, ;piders and caterpillars, >
cynically remarks the New Orleans
Daily States.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-06-06

Although woman uses up. a good
r-mber of pages in writing a letter
Won wouldn't think so from the num-
Ter of authorizations she uses.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-06-06

Marquette, Michigan, was as well
advertised last week as Colonel Roose-
welt.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-06-06

Colonel Roosevelt should take TINT
six-cent check and divide it up into
coppers so he may jingle 'em in his
pocket.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-06-06

When a woman is talking over A
telephone she aIawys smiles into the
mouthpiece just like the party at the
other end Of the line could see her.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-06-06

1t seems that DIR. Friedman will yet
have quietus put upon his cure" as
q fraud.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-06-06

The sugar lobbyists were certainly
trying to sweeten up things in Wash
ingtOn.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-06-06

Nothing but good reports are heard
from the Sumter county boy corn
growers.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-06-06

here quick!
Can We do any good by getting ey-
erybody together and having heart
to-heart TALK"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-06-06

First call for the sweet little brides
Ct June-how many for Americas?
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-06-06

That grasshopper army in New
tlexico is as bad as a Japanese invas-
ion.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-06-06

The brides and June peaches are
hard to head off
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-06-06

Few women adopt children for fad.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-04-15
The Belgian Strike.

Belgium is now the scene of political
labor strike of such proportions as to be
a national movement. the outcome of
which may have most important bear
ing upon social conditions throughout
Europe. Workinsmen OF all trades, to
the number of at least 100000, have
ceased work, TO a large extent Gripping
the industries OF the country and depriv-
ing the people of many of the ordinary
facilities of intercourse and service. The
object of this strike is to compel the gov
eminent to grant manhood suffrage" by
which term Is known the system of in
dividual voting as distinguished from
class voting.
The strike as weapon of political
warfare Is not new. but ii has not before
i'm recent years been tried on so large a
scale. as in this latest outbreak in Bel
GUM \ successful issue in that coun-
try would undoubtedly lead to similar
demonstrations of the power of the work.
ing classes in other countries in Europe,
and 1t is for this reason that the Belgian
anxiety by governmental authorities on
the other side of the Atlantic.
Apparently the response of the work
insmen to the call for strike has moi
quite fulfilled the expectations of the
leaders of this movement. who proclaimed
that on their word of command at Least
3o0,Coo men would lay down their tools
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-04-15
Bumboats or Battleships ?
From the Boston Ira nscript.

From the Boston Transcript.
Meaningless generaiities about the
prowess of the American navy gave place
to some startling and humiliating facts
in the keynote speech which Capt. HOOD
of the general board delivered this week
in Washington at the annual dinner OF
the Navy League. In the presence Of
many democrats who are largely re-
sponsibie for the decline in feet efficiency.
this officer refused to call bumboat a
battleship and showed that at our pres
ent rate of growth 1920 would find our
navy below the navies of Great Britain,
Germany France and Japan in battle
fleet strength
Instead Of wasting breath in arguing
the desirability of naval policy, Capt.
Hood set before his hearers such a policy
in a nutshell He would strip the navy
list of the junk which 1t carries today In
the form of obsolete men-Of-war. shut
down the political navy yards strung
along our coasts in response not to needs
of the navy. but to the demands of poll
ticians: undertake the building by 1925
of fleet Of forty eight battleships. pro-
vide and train officers and men necessary
to man them. build the bases and arsenals
which our military needs require, and i'm
press upon the people the economy of
such q feet and its efficacy in preserving
peace as compared with the cost of our
war with Spain and the temptation to at.
tack US which weakness on the sea
would constitute. Here is naval policy
which would give us the minir..m fleet
adequate to our protection. But the navy
must be taken out of politics as a first
step. and the country must be told the
truth regarding the bumboats that are
carried on the navy list today as battle.
ships, before Congress can be made to
respond with such building program.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-04-15
Mr.. Marshall's Views.
From the New York Times.


Our Vice Presidents have usually been
content to refrain from the public dis
cussion of.burning questions. and the peo-
pie of the country have suffered under no
sense of loss from this wise habit Of reti-
cence. Certainly. il our Vice Presidents
are to talk at all. they ought not to talk
foolishly. and Vice President Marshall
did talk foolishly in the speech he made
at the Jefferson dinner in this city Satur-
day evening. 1t may seem to Mr.. Mar
shall to be wise and salutary, necessary
even, to warn the rich that they must
stop making money. but he has overlook
ed the equally great necessity of pointing
out the very serious consequences of re-
moving the incentive to accumulation Nc
man ever made great fortune in bust
ness without building up the fortunes or
providing for the livelihood and some
thing more than a livelihood of many
other men. If men with the capacity to
acquire wealth are to be forbidden to en-
ploy that capacity, then countless others
viii, nd the mselves in enforced idleness.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-04-15

and leave their posts of responsibility.
But even the suspension of 100000 men
is a serious check upon the industriai
activities of a country the size OF Bel
GUM, with population Of 100000 Had
the expectations of leaders been fulhiied
the business and social activities OF the
people would have been virtually sus-
pended
1t is reported that thus far only a ie"
cases of "sa botage," or destrucuoh VI
tools and products in the course OF a
strike, have occurred. But this temper
ate spirit is not likely to continue
throughout the strike if it is prolonged
many days, for it is practically impos-
sible to control the radical elements in
such movement Violence beSets vio-
lence, and it will be surprising If within
the week conflicts between the strikers
and the forces of law and order do not
occur. The Belgian people are of an
emotional temperament, akin to the
French and it is to be expected that this
strike will proceed as have similar out
breaks IN France.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-04-15
Mexican Troubles.

A dispatch from Chihuahua, Mex, tells
OF acts of brigandage in that state by a
rebel band Of about 100 under the COM
mand OF Herrera, who are apparently out
Tor loot without regard for political con-
ditions. Already an English and an ltal-
ian subject have been seized for ransom
and have been released only on payment
OF heavy sums. According TO the dis
patch 81, 400 was eXtorted in this man
ner and goods to the value Of 5000
were taken in addition from homes and
stores in the town of Naica
This condition does not bear directly
upon tie general political situation in
Mexico. though it reflects the incapacity
of the present government to guarantee
peace and order south OF the interna-
tional boundary. There has always been
more or less brisandage in northern Mex
leo. and there probably always will be
much lawlessness OF this character until
q strong administration Is established
Conditions in Sonora. where the state
authorities have refused to recognize the
Huerta government, are not Improving in
the direction of order. The federal com
mander at Naco has been driven from
his position by an army of Yaquis. flee
ing into American territory to escape cap
ture. Little remains OF the federal au-
thority in that state. At Guaymas a
shadow of that authority appears. but it
is expected that this will be swept aside
in short order. The government at Mex
leo City seems paralyzed. POSSIBLY for
lack of funds Ii would appear to be
waiting for something to happen. pre-
sumably recognition by the United States
enabling IL to proceed To raise funds by
the negotiation of loans
The United States cannot long withhold
Its and. /. must soon either recognize
the Huerta government or notify il per-
emptorily Of its expectation that order
viii be restored promptly II in the lat
ter contingency Mexico protests that il
IS unable TO accomplish results without
recognition the issue will squarely be
brought before this country in a manner
To lead to quick dee sion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-04-15

Flat Muslin Curtains. plain and neat
figured effects, finished with lace
edges; also those with SJOO To ST y
hemstitched edge Pair o " ~i/o
Flat Muslin Curtain with dainty col
ored borders in desirable new designs.
Pair.
SI.35, $I.5o and $I.75.
ross-stripe Curtains; neat and at
tractive curtain for door or window; eff
fective in all surroundings. Pair,
$1.oo, $I.5o and $I.75.
White and Ecru Net Curtains, 2s yards
long; effective designs Pair,
$I.5o, $2.25 and up.
Crash Curtains, with stenciled borders;
in attractive designs: fast colors. So. 20
Pair. ....-.......
Scotch Madras Curtains, in cream and
white, neat designs. SI.75 and S.. 90
Sunfast Madras Cur
tains, in rich, lustrous Sc 90 and IN
tones Pair.
Fourth door. G st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-04-15
A New York Tariff Protest.

Here we are again. The old town of
Troy has a tariff grievance and the cour-
age TO present it. Troy. New York.
AT this tiourishing place collars and
cuffs and shirts are made in quantities.
A large capital is invested, and great
number of men and women are employed.
Troy does not depend upon the industry.
but the industry depends upon tariff pro-
lection. and hence any threat to reduce
that protection to the danger point
arouses TrCe.
Troy today is aroused. The rates Of
duty recommended in the Underwood bill
ON collars and cuffs and shirts are pro-
tested by the Troy manufacturers, and.
supported by the sentiment of the COM
n unity, as expressed by mass meeting
over which the mayor presided. they are
coming to Washington to lay the matter
before Congress.
Now for bit of history. One of the
four democratic senators who helped to
recast the Wilson tariff bill twenty years
ago was Edward Murphy, jr., of New
York He was resident of Troy. He
knew the interests of his neighbors thor
oughly, and sympathized with the local
views of business. He was a business
man himself.
The House rates in that bill on collars
and cuffs and shirts We're lower than the
Troy manufacturers thought they could
stand and they appea ed to Senator Muir
ply. He heard them, and needed, and
when he went to Senator German found
a congenial spirit. The Maryland SEN
ator had discovered rates in the House
bill that he did not like, and was pre-
pairing to resist. Then Mr.. Murphy and
AIR. German looked about for help and,
10. Senator smith-James Smith, jr.-of
New Jersey. and Senator Brice of Ohio,
stood ready to join them. What. the
quartet did to the Wilson bill was What
in the vernacular is called a-plenty.
So here again, after many years, Is the
old town OF Troy with a grievance. VIII
il get sympathetic hearing this time?
Or must il take dose of the medicine
prescribed for many other towns, and
even states:
New York has but one democratic men,
Der of the Senate today, and he resides
not upstate but dewnstate. Mr.. O'Gor-
man lives far from Troy. Moreover he
is lawyer, whereas Mr.. Murphy was a
business man and managing politician.
vii! this make difference in the con-
sideration of a tariff protest? Will Mr.,
OGorman side with Mr.. Underwood
rather than with his own CONSTITUENCIES
Troy's case is that of many other To-
calties, and the New Yoraers should not
ask what they are not willing to grant
others. They ought not to expect Mr..
O'Gorman to vote to protect his own peo-
pie from injury or destruction unless he
Is willing to vote at the same time to
protect others representing themselves as
being in as much peril as the people of
Troy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-04-15

and owes his prominence in affairs to his
success on the stump in Indiana. For
years the simple announcement that
Tom Marshall would speak collected
great crowds ION the banks of the Wa
BASH.
And what is the authority for describ-
ing Indiana as wild and woolly"? That
recalls MIR. Cleyelands statement. made
in his first campaign for the presidency
that when young man seeking loca-
ton for his life work he went "as far
west as Buffalo
The term wild and woolly'' has never
before been applied to the Hoosier state.
Bronchos are not bred there. but poets
and novelists and orators. Towns are
not shot up at morn, or noon. or dewy
eve but the wheels of industry hum ''all
of summers day" Indiana is alert
and up-to-date 1t is an old settlement,
and thriving one.
The sentiments to which the Herald
makes objection would be of no conse-
quence coming from wild and woody
orator trained in wild and woolly'
section. They attract attention because
of their source Their author Is Wee
President Of the United States, was elect
ed only last November on a platform
carrying the latest expressions of demo-
crate doctrine. and is in thorough
sympathy with the accepted tendencies of
his party 1t would not be accurate to
say that Mr.. Marshall in this instance
spoke for the administration, for Mr. Will
son in all instances. it Is announced, Will
speak for himself But his relations with
his chief are cordial. and he is probably
not inviting trouble.
Let US have full and free discussion in
this day Of deep unrest and numberless
remedies for governmental ills. Let
nobody be "slenced.' Let men in Office
or out: men of high grade like Mr.. Mar
shall, and men CT wild and woolly'
grade like Col. Tn ngumbob OF Windy
Gulch. alike sreak out and have atten-
ton. 1t will be of value to know what
everybody is thinking about at time
when it is proposed to throw good deal
into the melting pot.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-04-15
A Long Session Predicted.

Senator Williams predicts long ses-
sion He suggests September l as prob
ably adjournment day.
For two reasons Mr.. Williams views
are entitled to much consideia tion: q
he has served in Congress twenty years,
and CD he has participated in two revi-
sions of the tariff. AS veteran lesisla-
tor he knows the ropes.
1t was the Fifty-third Congress that
passed the German Wilson tariff bill. and
Mr.. Williams made his debut as states
man in that body. He did not help pre-
pare the bill. and was not conspicuous in
the debate. but DOUBTLESS was impressed
with the process of tariff Making. and
recalls now the long siege.
HIS next experience was in 1897, wien
the Dingley bill was put through the mill.
and protection, plain and undisguised.
restored to a commanding place in our
national system
When the Payne bill was passed. Mr..
Williams was in retirement, awaiting his
time to enter the Senate. to which he
had been promoted. But on his Mis-
sissippi plantation he must have read
with interest and care the reports of the
tariff proceedings in Congress. and noted
schedules and rates.
What has happened SO often Mr. Will
i.ams believes will happen again. And
ten to one ne is right. There is a fight
ahead, and maybe Mr.. Williams will be a
conspicuous participant. He is a low
tariff advocate, but not an advocate Of
destruction, and as the Senate is COM
planning of some of the Presidents and
Mr.. Underwood's recommendations, the
Mississippi senator may want full eX-
plantations before rolls are called in the
Senate.
There should be full explanations of
every change demanded Now that an
income tax is to play a part in times OF
peace in our fiscal scheme. and can be
adjusted easily to emergencies. we should
know the why's and wherefores of all
propositions looking to the reductions or
eliminations of customs duties. 1t will
not do for senators or Representatives to
return home and explain to angry con-
stituents that 1.-The President did give to
me. and l did eat. Father ADAM 1t
will be remembered, did not succeed in
squaring himself by similar explana-
ton. The feeling then was, and still is,
that he was not sufficiently watchful
over home industries.
Now that a revision of the tariff is
promised on new lines. and England and
Germany and France are expecting 50
much from it, nothing in the way of ex-
PLANTATION should be barred from the con-
gress, onal debates. ''Who is Tariff, and
why is he for revenue only?" was the
pathetic inquiry put into the mouth OF
Gen. Hancock thirty-odd years ago when
everybody was talking tariff and few
seemed familiar with the subject
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-04-15
Mr.. Marshall Stirs New York.

The New York Herald, displeased with
Vice Presden, Marshall because of his
81 eech in New York city Saturday night.
calls practically for his suppression 1t
speaks of his refusal Ito accept his four
years of Silence. and proposes "a s.
Iencer for Mr. Marshall of the wild and
woelly.
We must not take the Herald too lit
orally in this matter. In accepting the
vice presidtn neg. Mr. Marshall did not
accept four years OF ence.' He ac-
copied only four years of silence in the
Senate chamber. In other places his
ton que VII be his own. as The Star
pointed cut the other day. And there is
reason 10 believe he Will often use it,
he is a ready and entertaining speaker
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-04-15
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Path Of Least Resistance.

DO YOU believe in telepathy?'
Yes"
Have you had any experience in that
line?''
mo. But I'd rather say | believe 1t
than invite some enthusiast on the sub
ject to give me an argument about 1t.
A man may work so hard running after
band wagon that when he overtakes 1t
he's too tired to get any Pleasure out OF
the ride
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-04-15
Occupation Provided.

Whenever Jabez Jones takes hold
OF anything at all
We find he cannot be controlled
In matters great Or small.
He hollers and he waves his hands
And sometimes he gets cross
While issuing his loud commands.
He has to be the boss.
He isn't much at chopping wood
Nor with a rake or hoe.
His judgment isn't very good
And his results are slow.
But time is precious. 1t is clear
We shouldn't risk its loss.
So long as he can't interfere.
We Just let JabeZ boss.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-04-15
Makes the Whole World Kin

From the Buffalo Commercial.
The game Of base ball is said to be
civilizing the Filipinos. Returning
army officers report that the natives,
even the savage head hunters are dis
carding their weapons for base balls.
bats and gloves. The game is GER
tainly great outlet for pent-up
energy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-04-15
Special at Csc Each.
price.
Electrical Cooking and
Household Devices.

Electrical Devices are gaining
in favor every day, and when once
women become acquainted with
their merit their use will be al
most general. Practical, abso
utely safe, simple and efficient.
Coffee Percolators, Sill. 5o& $I2.oo
Toasters. $500 to So. so
Disc Heaters. $500
irons ................. .S4.25
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-04-15
The New Lightning Mixer
and Egg Beaten.

This new kitchen necessity is the SIM
plest and most efficient OF its kind We,
placed on the market. The working
principle is a whirling dasher, which. be
ing forced up and down through the
LIQUID or material. ideally prepares i
into a thoroughly blended mixture, free
or solid matter or sediment. Eggs
Creams, Thickenings. etc, rapidly and
perfectly prepared with no spatter.
$50 each.
Fifth floor Eleventh n.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-04-15
New CretOnnes.
Pillow Covers.

new line ,of Artistic Pillow Covers. in
cretonne and crash effects: stenciled,
printed and appliqued designs and wash
able colors: square and oblong shapes.
soc to $500 each.
Rag Rug Pillow Covers. in washable
colors: very attractive.
$I.oo each.
Cretonne Shoe Bags and Laundry Bags,
In artistic effects.
SIoo each.
Circular and Square Stenciled Crash
Table Covers 1oc each: Table Runners.
SIC each: Couch Covers. $40 each;
Curtains, $3.50 pair.
Cretonne Pillow Covers, Laundry Bags,
Shoe Bags and Table Covers to match.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-04-15
Sick Room Needs.


Practical and indispensable
things that give greater comfort
to the patient and that aid the at
tendant in caring for her charge
in a sanitary and hygienic man
ner.
Enameled Bed Pans. each. ..$I.e up
Enameled Irrigators. each. .....25c I'D
Enameled Douche Pans, each ST 90 I'D
Porcelain Urinals, each. 81 90 I'D
Towel Baskets and Hampers, $500 I'D
Invalid Bed Rests, adjustable to any
position. with and $I.5o and $500
Invalid G1 Bed Trays and Tables, s1.z5 up
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-04-15

When suffrag ettes fill milk can with
gunpowder for the purpose of blowing
up the Bank of England the respon-
sibilities Of the London milk inspector
become exceedingly heavy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-04-15

aTIn order to avoid DELAYS account o:
personal absence. letters TO THE STAR should
not be addressed to any individual connected
with the ofbcc. bur simply TO THE STAR. or 10
the Editorial or Business Department. according
tenor purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-04-15
Brief Interview.

What is your idea of tariff REFORM
I'm in favor of it"
''In what respect?'
II want the tariff reformed SO that 1t
will be more generous and kind to my
particular constituents"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-04-15

Secretary Daniels requirements as to
sea service for navy men are creating
almost much interest as the horse
back tests that were introduced into
the arm,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-04-15

The true practical joker can. hardly wait
for next LIST of April to send somebody
in search of the corner of the Avenue of
the Presidents and 18th street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-04-15
DISGUISED Motive.

What is your idea of militant suf-
fragette?'' asked one London policeman.
"A woman replied the other, who
says she wants vote when she's merely
looking for trouble"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-04-15

without knowing anything about il.
the guess Is Ventured that when she
ate Mrs. Pankhurst. feminine though
militant insisted on having olives and
q fruit salad.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-04-15

King Alfonso appears TO be man of
gentle disposition who would shrink
from harming anybody. This may be
one Of the reasons anarchists dislike him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-04-15
Paradoxical,

Tis better far to laugh than sigh.
Yet there are people on this earth
Who if show can't make them cry
Don't think they've had their money
worth
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-04-15

Vice President Marshall may as well
content himself with insisting that one
administration shall not necessarily in
herit it's policies from its prede~ essor.