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The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1913-09-03
new CHIEF
OF the State Department oil
Mines Enters upon His
Official Duties.


CHARLESTON. Sept. 2. To-day
is the last day John Laying will pc
connected with the state department
Of mines. His successor took his
oath of office today and entered upon
his duties. Earl Henry, who sue
eeeds Laying. has been connected
with the department OF mines FOR
thirteen or fourteen years In fact
is the Oldest inspector in point OF
service ON the force.
Mr., Laying who was coal oper-
ator before he accepted the place as
head of the department Of mines,
having graduated from a mine in
the pennsylvania and New River
coal fields, viii devote his entire
time to the coal business holding
his interests in the several compan-
les ne has for years been associated
with. in addition to forming a new
concern capitalized at $4,000, 900,
known as the Main Island Creek Coal
Company with its. holdings in Logan
county. This new property is now
being opened. Much OF the capita
of the new company comes from
Baltimore, Cincinnati and Chicago
Mr.. Laying has opened offices in the
Union Trust company building in
this city, while "a. j. Dalton, at pre-,
sent connected with the Tierney
operations in the Norfork & Western
district. will become the resident
manager of the new company with
headquarters at the operations in
Logan. county Eleven mines will
be opened on the new property and
by January II it is expected that al
least four of the mines will be ship
ping coal.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1913-09-03
INSPECTORS
Trying to Nun Down Authors oil
Black Hand Letters.

MARTINsBuRG, Sept. 8.-Post-
office inspectors are searching for
some clue that will lead them to the
persons who within the last "a honrs
have sent black hand letters to re.
sidents of this place.
The first was received by Col.
Stewart w. Walker, former chair
man of the Democratic state commit
tee, and a well known lawyer. The
writer demanded that the colonel. de.
post $4,000 under bridge in q
suburb near his home.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1913-09-03
CHILD BORN.

Francis Webster George, a mem
Der of the clerical force of the S aid
B Laundry is rejoicing today because
the stork paid his home a visit this
morning and left a 10 pound baby
boy. Francis Webster. Jr., ami
mother are getting along nicely.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1913-09-03
MARRIAGE L1GENsEs.

Marriage licenses have been issu-
ed to Jordon NJ. Pitzezr and NAY
Limbers and William H. Biddle and
Lillie M. Laughlin.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1913-09-03

Rice forms the principal article OF
food Of about one-thlrd of the human
rice.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-08-29
Seeking Schultz.

If Detlef Schultz is not soon captured
for his murderous assault upon young
Reilly embarrassment Is undoubtedly in
store for almost any youngish man with
a smooth face who may frequent the
neighborhood of Washington. Does a
man In a street car look nervously over
his shoulder? He may be Schultz. Does
he seem to hide his face behind news
paper when he sees any one looking at
him? He must be Schultz. Does he ap-
pear to lose color when he sees police
man? He is undoubtedly Schultz. Does
he pay particular attention to the news
paper stories of the Reilly shooting case?
He is certainly Schultz
Schultzs pictures have been printed
widely since the shooting, and probably
are now carried In the hats of large
squad of amateur detectives intent upon
reaping the honor and the reward OF his
capture. But he is not All extraordinary
looking man. and his Identification by a
stranger, by means of a half-tone por-
trait, Is sure to be somewhat difficult
and uncertain. Amateur fugitive seek
crs are apt to be guided by the principle
that 1t is better TO make a mistake than
to lose a chance. and perhaps there will
be more unwarranted detentions as these
well meaning but not always discreet
clue hunters pursue their sleuthing This
is, indeed. a good time for men who by
any stretch of the imagination could be
COMPOUNDED with the fugitive In appear
ance to remain at home. or, on venturing
abroad, they should travel with friends
who can quickly vouch for their identity
~ case the hand of the law Is extended
toward them by the proxy of volunteer
purSuer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-08-29
America and War.

Senator Lewis says the United States
has never been prepared for war but
once. That once was In the dispute with
Great Britain about Venezuela. 1--WE were
prepared then"
Does the Illinois statesman refer to our
actual equipment. or to the opinion ad-
vanced in some quarters at the time that
Great Britain could not risk war with
us for fear her enemies in Europe would
improve the occasion to attack her?
There were two opinions in America
about that. Not everybody saw peril to
Great Britain in Europe. Some republic
cans and as many democrats thought
Europe might sympathize with Great
Britain In such a struggle. The great
powers on the continent have never ac-
cepted the Monroe doctrine. Forty-odd
years ago France challenged 1t In her
Mexican venture. and Bismarck held 1t in
ecorn to the day Of his death.
Mr.. Lewis may have information to
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-08-29

support his declaration, but II so 1t runs
counter to a strong feeling entertained In
this country when war with Great Britain
was threatened. Which was that we
were not prepared, and would be over
whelmed on the sea.
Had war come, the administration
would have been supported by both par
ties. though without full agreement ex-
listing in either as to the character Of the
American contention. War did not
come; and one of Lord Salisburys great
est contributions to history was his adj
justment of situation which had it been
permitted to lead to war would have
weakened the influence OF the Enslish-
speaking nations on the affairs of the
world. For, whichever had conquered
Great Britain or Amenca-both would
have emerged from the struggle badly
battered, and with less power than for
merIy to enforce their views on matters
of world policy.
Our difficulty in the business of getting
and keeping in condition for public de-
tense is rooted in certain agitations here
at home. There are men who profess to
see in the demand for d larger army and
a larger navy a purpose to swagser and
provoke war. Hence the opposition they
offer whenever the subject of prepared
ness for war is introduced either in Con-
gress or out Their policy is to keep
the army small and deny further growth
to the navy, and thus make war impossi-
BILE on our part.
This is an excellent time to discuss this
subject, and both senators and repre-
sentatives should give it a place in their
thoughts along with the tariff and the
currency.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-08-29
Proving the Suffrage Cause

ne right of the British women to vote
was effectively demonstrated Yesterday
al Esin, Scotland, when two staIwart
iiiiiilants seized the prime minister of
England as he was golfing with his
daughter and subjected him to q severe
puhlmeling. Nothing could more plainly
prove tho justice of the cause of British
"oInanhood in the demand for the ballot
IL was an unanswerable argument
from the outset OF the so-called mill
tant campaign in England the logic has
been Enthusiastically with the suffragfsts
lney have proved their case by smash
Ing windows and going to prison. They
have placed it beyond the possibility Of
denial BY burning buildings, destroying
mails, interrupting railroad communica-
tions. throwing hatchets at ministers No
1air-minded person can for a moment
doubt the truth of the assertion that the
British women are competent to partici-
pate in the management of public at
fairs after these demonstrations Of good
citizenship. A mastery intellect has
plainly been responsible for them.
In defending himself against the attack
on the golf links Mr.. Asquith proved his
inefticiency as a public administrator. He
should have fallen to his knees and
begged for mercy and sworn to accom-
plish the acknowledgment of the British
women forthwith. Perhaps had he been
alone he might have done this. But he
was accompanied by his daughter. who.
doubtless as result Of her environment,
does not share the sentiments Of the
militant suffragistS. and who promptly
Tell upon her fathers assailants and gave
them blow for blow for all their atten-
tons to the prime minister. Partly in
consequence of this flank attack the eff
fort to rush the intrenchments OF the
British government failed. Minions of
the law appeared in time to place the
demonstrators of women's rights under
restraint before they could conclude their
argument and convince the prime min
lister Of the error Of his ways.
Sunragism throughout the world Il
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-08-29
The Shifting Mexican Situation.

I'm the rapid alterations of develop
ments the Mexican situation is beyond
satisfactory judgment from day to day.
There is no assured ground of estima-
ton as to the chances of a pacific out
come of our endeavors to secure an ad-
iustment that will restore order in
Mexico. safeguard American lives and
interests and establish u foundation for
stable government there Special Repre-
sentative Lind, having left the capital,
is at Vera Cruz, from which point he can
either return quickly to Mexico City or
embark for the United States on an
American warship. Intimations have
been given that his mission is not ended,
but that he may be recalled to Mexico
City at any time by personal request Of
Huerta to reopen the negotiations A
statement that he has been actually so
summoned served yesterday to arouse
renewed hope that this governments pro-
posals were about to be substantially
accepted. but this hope dissipates with
the statement that no summons has been
received and that the negotiations are
still in state of suspension.
Meanwhile, the publication of the
notes exchanged continues and the
grows into a considerable bulk chiefly
comprising the long statements of the
Mexican minister for foreign affairs. 1t
is needless to characterize these notes
of Senior Gamboa. They sum to an eN-
plicit rejection of the American propo-
sitions, and the tone in which they are
couched is not to be considered as
factor in the case They constitute in
III To-, 81
right to dictate the personnel of the
Mexican government through the elimi
nation of the single individual as can
didate for the presidency. incidentally
pointing out that this country's demand
on this score has been superfiuous, mas
much as the Mexican constitution itself
prohibits a president ad interim from
seeking election for the chief office. In
truth, this is not of material Importance,
inasmuch as the constitutional limitation
against Huertas candidacy might be
evaded in season by his withdrawal from
the presidency in favor of a trusted rep
resentative minister on the eve of the
election.
Nobody can assume to forecast with
confidence the course Of events in the
near future This government is now
engaged in warning all Americans to
leave Mexico and conveying to Mexican
authorities of all factions definite notice
that they will be held responsible for
failure to accord effective protection to
citizens of the United States and their
interests. Doubtless at the same time
preparations are making for an effective
blockade of Mexico to prevent the ex-
portation from this country of arms and
munitions of war In substance, these
are militant procedures 1t remains to
be seen how far they will be effective
and also how far they will constitute in
PREVENTION in Mexican affairs. A situation
of this sort cannot be indefinitely pro-
longed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-08-29
The Income Tax.

Now that the income tax feature of the
tariff bill has been reached, senators on
both sides of the chamber should give II
the most careful attention. Much may
depend, not only upon the terms impos-
ing the tax, but upon the rates fixed
What incomes should be assessed. and
how much?
The estimates upon which the present
revision rests are closely calculated, If
imports keep up. and every dollar laid
upon incomes is collected promptly, the
surplus revenue for the fiscal year will
be but 100000. Such, at least, are the
figures given out by those in charge of
the measure.
This in itself shows the importance
from the revenue point of view of making
returns from all assessments prompt and
certain. If any material portion of the
assessments fail, either from delay
through an appeal to the courts or for
any other cause, serious embarrassments
will follow. The government must meet
its bills, and of course must have the
wherewithal to do SO. deficit in e
Treasury of formidable size has 4ry
disquieting effect in the business --erid.
But there is even d larger question
involved the latest developments. w Ill
wealth be sufficiently taxed by the rates
proposed in the present bill? Or should it
be laid under a heavier tribute? A great
deal of wealth is within reach of taxa
ton 1t is great enough. indeed, to bear
nearly the whole burden of supporting
the government The point is, should it
be made to do so? Has the man at the
bottom been paying TOO much and too
long, as asserted by many reformers-
some of them democrats, and some re-
publicans-and should he now be re-
lieyed? Should the burden be shifted
to the shoulders of the man at the top?
Mr.. Lodge, a republican, warns against
a penalization Of thrift and brains, as
twenty years ago David B. Hill, demo-
crat, in substance did. 1t was Mr.. Hills
contention at that time, not only that an
income tax was unconstitutional-a point
since disposed of by constitutional amend
ment-but that if the government en-
barked upon a policy of taxing incomes
in times of peace it would be urged in
the end to collect the greatest part of it's
revenue from that source alone.
Both parties are responsible for the
constitutional amendment authorizing an
income tax, and both will share in the
responsibility for what may now be done
in levying 1t.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-08-29
Psychology and Mexico.
From the Philadelphia Ledger.

When ninety millions of people. exem-
plifying in their government the model of
democratic endeavor and republican insti-
tutions, declare to a neighboring nation.
which is distraught with revolution and
whose civilization is backward. that the
chaos into which it has precipitated it
self has become q menace overreaching
territorial confines and cannot longer be
endured, the moral pressure that flows
from the declaration Is such that, ire
spective of military force. it is certain
eventually to achieve order and peace.
No man has lived who could for great
time resist the psychology of events. The
ambitious leaders into whose hands the
nominal government of Mexico has fallen
cannot lift themselves above the influ-
ence of the surrounding world; they can
not fortify their minds long to resist
the paralyzing effects Of public condemna-
ton: they cannot set up for themselves
a new code OF ethics However dull
their conscience, hardened by the dra-
matte events III which they have partici-
pated, the tlber Of their mentality Is such
that IL must yield to persuasion when
constant iteration Of the impossibility OF
their position has worn their obduracy
TO the breaking point
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-08-29
Grade Crossing Slaughter.
From the Pittsburgh Post.

An entire family wiped out in the
collision OF railroad train with an
automobile lends new force to what
has been said in these columns con-
corning the duty of drivers to be
cautious at grade crossings The rail-
road is a fixed Institution and the
engineman has no power to turn out
of his course The driver knows
where the railroad is and should be
sure the track Is clear before cross
ing. These danger spots are being
gradually abolished at great expense
TO the railroads. Meantime the bur-
turn out. or who, having no schedules
to make for the public convenience.
can stop long enough to make sure
they are safe. Let us get rid OF the
crossings at grades. but pending that
desirable end let us take care to not
be victims at such places.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-08-29
Reincarnation.

Reincarnation! That's the scheme.
The mighty philosophic dream
That pictures man a transient thing,
A soul forever on the wing.
Here for little space we stay,
Then other planets far away
We seek, where we must toll and learn,
Ere unto this we may return.
Oh, who would thus desire to range
In iimitIess incessant change
That seems to make the human race
Commuters through eternal space.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-08-29
SCATTERING an Idol.

Our great political leader says he is
going to have me nominated for a very
important Office said the prominent
citizen.
'eYou mean the party boss?" asked his
wife.
is assured
She burst into tears.
whats the matter?' he asked.
Il always had such deep respect for
YOU she exclaimed. But you know as
well as I do that that boss would never
think of nominating you unless there was
something in your record that would
make you afraid to call your soul your
own
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-08-29
Popular Discrimination.

II wonder if i ought to send my wife
and daughters to see your play said the
conservative man.
why do you ask such a question:
rejoined the indignant manager.
so many people are going to see 1t
was afraid it might not be altogether
proper"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-08-29

greatly stimulated by these maneuvers.
Unfortunately the militants who so plain
ly proved at E1g1n that women are entitled
to vote withheld their names when the
rude hand Of the law descended upon
them. else they would probably by now
be receiving many cablegrans OF con-
gratulations and thanks from those who
believe that the best way to prove wom-
ans capacity for participation IN public
affairs is to smash a face or a window.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-08-29

The farmer is never presented to pub
lie attention with precise fairness. He
does not habtually run a six-cylinder
motor car now. Neither did he formerly
parade the city streets with his trousers
tucked i'm his boot tops
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-08-29

Gov. Baldwin of Connecticut thinks that
poor but honest candidates for public of
flee should be enabled to run at public
expense. The average taxpayer may not
care to contribute to running a govern
ment-owned band-wagon service.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-08-29
SHOOTING STARS.
BY pHILANDER JOHNSON.
Rigorous Resentment.

How did you come by the black eye
Dolan?" asked Mr.. Rafferty,.
1.-The boys resented it when I called a
strike
lis it a labor leader you are, them"
mo I was umpirin' ball game"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-08-29

III Harry Thaw's family desired to
change large share of public resentment
to sense of pity. the recent demonstra-
ton may still be characterized as a neat
ioh
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-08-29

Burning country houses enables the mil
itant sufrragettes to believe that they are
several steps beyond the wandering male
who occasionally sets FIRE to a barn or
haystack.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-08-29

Grand opera monopoly in violation of
the Sherman law is now alleged. If a
company of melodious tyrants from
abroad undertakes to tour Central Amer
lea, possibly the Monroe doctrine will be
invoked.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-08-29

Massachusetts, educator says that
corporal punishment should be admins
tered in anger to be effective. Loss of
temper as an elevating influence is a
novel suggestion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-08-29

Educated Roger the Thaw chauffeur,
is another man whose reflections on the
desirability of confessing arc not due
solely to an overwhelmed and sensitive
conscience.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-08-29

The fact that cheers were gwen Tor
Jack Johnson in London merely proves
that England. like other countries, has
an element in its population that cheers
without thinking.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-08-29
Looking Ahead.

future?"
II should say so. He had bought his
1914 model automobile before the sum-
mer of 1913 was over
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-08-29
Different Pursuits.

One man who has a lot Of tin
Through life will gambol like a porpoise
Another merely blows it In
Securing writs Of habeas corpus.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-08-29

EMera session legislation has a. sincere,
energetic interest that enables a states
man TO forego some of his customary
summer pastimes
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-08-29

Natural history students find that the
bull moose, though of a rowing nature, is
at some seasons comparatively docile.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-08-29

Mexico's cabinet officers have all been
too busy for some time to make any ar
rangements to lecture.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-08-29

The word 'tmanana" is steadily losing
the prestige 1T once held in the western
hemisphere.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-08-29

IL is a discreet as we'll as fortunate
PRESIDENT who can get Congress on his
working staff instead of on his hands.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-08-29
Not the Workers.

From the ST. Paul Dispatch.
The crop pessimists are not the men
who have been getting lame backs
hoeing the corn.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-08-29

DIn order to avoid DELAYS on account OF
personal absence. letters to THE STAR should
rot be addressed to any individual connected
with the Office but simply to THE STAR. or to
the Editorial Business Department according
TO tenor purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-08-29
Get the Ships First!

From the Omaha Bee.
VIII the present administration use
grapejuice or orangeade In christening
its battleships?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-08-29

Payable IN advance-bv mail, postage prepaid.
Daily Sunday included. month. 60 GEMS.
Daily Sunday excepted. month, 30 cents.
Saturday Star. 81 year: Sunday Star. 81 10 year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-08-29

Holidays would be more enjoyable, as
rule, If they didn't make you SO sorry for
the people who are working themselves
nearly to death trying to amuse you.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-08-29
On the Job.
From the Syracuse II

From the Syracuse Herald.
Say what you will. the federal sena-
tors are earning their salaries this sum
mer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-08-29

The military airship provides some of
the horrors of war. even in time of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-08-29

The Evening Star with the Sunday morning
edition. is delivered by carriers within the city
at IS cents per month: daily only. % cents per
month: Sunday only. 20 cents per month. Orders
Collection il made by carrier at the end Of each
month.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-08-29

From the 81. Louis Republic.
Will somebody kindly do to Tammany
what Tammany is doing to Sulzer1
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-08-29

Business Once. 18th st. and Pennsylvania Avenue
New York Office: Tribune Building.
Chicago Office: First National Bank Building.
European Office: Regent ST.. London. England
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-08-29

Entered as seconded mail matter at the post
office at Washington. D. O.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-08-29
Train Surer Than Plane

From the New York Tribune.
There seems to be Great deal stiil
to be said for travelling by train.