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Evening star., 1914-02-20
Electrically Driven Vessel Tested.

SAN FRANCISCO. February ao-witn
a triumphant 10 showing Oh a flapnins
canvas between her masts. the oloc-
trically driven United States collier Juri
ter came into port yesterday after tria.
trips over the measured Santa BarharA
course, where she maintained an aver;sec
speed of fifteen knots, an excess OF IN.
navy requirements. The collier dropped
anchor OF California City. where she un-
derwent coal-handling tests which are un-
derstood to have been satisfactory.
Evening star., 1914-02-20
TELL OF REBEL ATROCITIES.
Shooting and Burial Alive of Span.
iards in Mexico Alleged.

MADRID. Spain, February en.-stories Of
lie shooting 10 death OF seventy-five
Spaniards and the burial alive of a num-
her Of others by Mexican rebels at Tor
reon are published at length in most of
the newspapers OF Madrid and the prov
;aCes today.
The incidents were narrated by paSsen-
gers On board the Spanish steamer An
'oi.io Lopez, which sailed from Vera
II. January -. and has arrived at
Evening star., 1914-02-20
Gustav Bauch Missing.

The fate OF Gustav Bauch. the German
American charged with being spy, Is
still unknown According to official re-
port he is said 10 be held incomnunicado
but for all his friend know he may be
dead Official Juarez Is able to keep Sc
crets. The fact that the alleged execu-
ton took place Tuesday night is thouent
70 mean by many that Villas court-ma rtiai
report was given out TO cover the fact
that Villa personally shot his V1sitor IN
the course Of .their quarrel
The disagreement, the court-martial
and the execution. all in part of one day.
IS thought 20 be too rapid for lesal pro
cedure across the river. Villas sudden
departure is also considered in connec-
ton with this theory.
Talking with a reporter over the tele-
phone, Consul Edwards made remark
u have officially reported Benton dead
because his death was officially reported
% me- Personally. l may have my hopes
and nv doubts. I will say nothing
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Evening star., 1914-02-20
Crippled Rotterdam Towed to Port.

QUEENSTOWN. Ireland February 20.
The big Dutch oil tank steamship Rot
terdam was towed into port here today
by tug and three steam trawlers. She
lost her rudder in the Atlantic during
gale when eight days out from Amster-
dam on the way to New York.
Evening star., 1914-02-20
Clark Host at Luncheon.

Speaker Clark gave a luncheon in the
Capitol today. Among the guests were
John Costello, democratic national COM
miteeman from the District of Colum bia;
Edwin A. Newman, former national COM
mitteeman; William III. Mattingiy, John
Kennedy and La Fayette Pence.
Evening star., 1914-02-20
Speculation as to Literacy Test.

resident Wilson's attitude toward the
teracy test of the Burnett immigration
bill still was the subject OF speculation In
the Senate committee today Chairman
smith issued a statement that he had in
formed the senators Mr. Wilson was not
iavorably inclined to the test and had
made no other report. He would not say
hetier the President had threatened a
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Evening star., 1914-02-20
GOVERNORS SEE WILSON.
Ralston of Indiana and Dunno Of
Illinois in Capital.

Cows Ralston Of Indiana and Dunno Of
Illinois called on President Wilson be-
fore the cabinet meeting today. They
will discuss affairs in their states with
him, II he has opportunity. before they
leave
Evening star., 1914-02-20
Economies May Be Offset.

"of almost equal Importance with the
determination Of this question of COM
parative efficiency is that OF the price
policy of such large industrial combi-
nations as have achieved a substantial
control of the market Those who al
lege that such Industrial enterprises
result in greater economy and effici-
ency in production often overlook the
equally important question whether or
not they absorb all the benefits Of
such economies In increased profits
without conceding any share thereof
to labor in higher wages or to con-
sumers in relatively lower prices or
improved quality Of goods. The de-
termination of the facts in respect to
this question also might not be such as
to establish broad generalizations or
conclusions. but the Importance of hav-
ing the facts Is none the less obvious" !"
Evening star., 1914-02-20
'ARB|TRAL PACTS
TO Be APPROVED
Administration Leaders in
Senate Expect Favorable
Action Today.
CHAMBERLAIN LOSES
AMENDMENT FIGHT
Would Have Excluded Canal Tolls,
japanese and Other Issues
From Arbitration.

The Senate Will today approve the
pending arbitration treaties with Great
Britain. Japan and six other nations.
according to predictions by administra-
tfon leaders. Senator Shively acting
chairman of the committee on foreign
relations. said he believed a vote would
be reached before the close of the
afternoon.
The Chamberlain amendment to the
treaties was voted down this afternoon
in the Senate. 10 to 49, This amendment
would have eliminated from the list of
subjects which might be arbitrated under
these treaties all matters relating to Pan
anna canal tolls. Japanese immigration.
the Monroe doctrine and schools.
This was considered a test vote SO far
as the final approval of the pending treat
les is concerned
On one objection final vote on ratifica-
ton Of the Spanish treaty went over
until tomorrow. Senator Shively. chang
ing the plan of the committee, then called
up the British treaty and offered a reso-
luton for its ratification. Extended de-
bate followed
Evening star., 1914-02-20
Dispenses Preserved Fruit.

One of the most popular men attending
the convention, at least SO far as the
Pythian Sisters are concerned, is W.
Harry Gage of Miami, Fla, a member of
Bay Biscayne Lodge, No. 81, who has
established headquarters in an ante-room
and is presenting Pythians and Pythian
Sisters with samples of guava jellies.
pine-appIes in jars. sour orange MARINA
lade and other preserved fruits typical
Evening star., 1914-02-20
Prof. W. W. Bailey of Brown Dies.

PROVIDENCE. 4. l.. February 90
Prof. William Whitman Bailey head of
the botanical department at Brown Uni
versity, died today. aged seventy-one
years.
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Submits General Amendment.

Senator Chamberlain of Oregon submit
ted a general amendment to all pending
treaties which would exempt from arbi-
trs,tlon by The Hague tribunal the fol-
lowing subjects:
Admission of aliens into the United
States.
Admission of allen children into the
schools of the various states Involving
the Japanese question on the Pacific
COAST.
All questions arising from the Monroe
doctrine.
Provision of the Panama canal act ex-
empting American coastWise shipping
frora tolls,
Evening star., 1914-02-20

those who hold this view. there is q
point beyond which the increase in size
of operations does not result in an in
crease in economy and efficiency. but
rather in loss and waste, so that the
maximum efficiency is not attained by
large combinations. but instead by con-
Germs of moderate size.
Again. some of those who dispute the
superior efficiency of large combinations
contend that this claim Is made merely
as blind for the purpose Of selling wat
cred stock
Evening star., 1914-02-20
Degree of Evil a Factor.

Even If these claims were true the
question would still remain. Of course.
whether the evil resulting from large
combinations would not be greater than
the alleged advantages of cheaper pro-
duction and distribution. 1t Is contended,
on the other hand, that the source and
origin of monopoly is found chiefly in the
desire to exploit the general public by
stock jobbing schemes for the immediate
profit of the promoters or for the pur-
pose of obtaining control of the market
and exacting unduly high prices from
the consumer.
MANY large combinations have failed
and demonstrated their economic inefi-
cheney. Combinations have obtained con-
troll of the market and. it is admitted.
have prospered. but this is alleged to be
due to their monopolistic position and
not to superior efficiency According to
Evening star., 1914-02-20
RituaIistic Service Held
in Celebration of Jubilee

a special golden jubilee" ritualistic
service was held by the knights OF
Pythias last night at the New Willard
Hotel. William +. Broening of Baltimore.
chairman of the golden jubilee" COM
mission. presided, and an invocation was
offered by Rev. Joseph II. Spearing. su-
preme prelate Of the order. The follow
ing off1ciated at the ritual:
Chancellor Commander Thomas j. Car
ling. s. c.: Vice Chancellor Brig. S.
Young, S. Y. c.: Prelate Joseph H. Spear
ing, S. P: Master OF Exchequer Thomas
D. Meares. s. NJ. E.. and Master at
Arms Frank A. Godsoe. s. NJ. A
Edward A. Horton of St. Thomas. Ont,
spoke on 'Pythian Knighthood In Can
ada and Walter B. Richie of Lima.
Ohio, author of the present ritual of the
fraternity. spoke on The Lessons of
Friendship"
Lodge of New Jersey made its entrance.
with other New Jersey members of the
order numbering go. The Grand Lodge
had been in session at Trenton. and ad-
journey to Join in the golden jubilee
here.
Presentation of Mementos-
A watch chain and emblematic charm
were presented last night to Supreme
Chancellor CARING, the presentation
speech being made by Daniel c. Richard
son of Richmond. Va The gift repre-
sented appreciation of the work of the
supreme chancellor by the grand chan
cellors of fifty-five grand domains Of the
order.
Another presentation that took place
during the evening was that Of jewel to
Mai. Gen. Arthur j. Stobbart of ST. Paul,
Mimi, who commands the uniform rank
of the order. 1t came from the brigadiers
general of the various grand domains. and
the presentation speech was made by
John ]. Brown Of Vandaiia, ILL.,
Evening star., 1914-02-20
STREET CLEANERS
ORDERED TO REST
Supt. Paxton Wants Men Fit
to Battle Further
Shows.

In anticipation of another big snow
visiting Washington today, ]. w. Pax
ton, superintendent of the street clean
ing department. this morning ordered
in the regular force of white WINGS
leaving only about sixty men in charge
of sixteen wagons and carts. with In
structions TO remove snow and ice from
a number of the streets in the business
portion of the city.
Realizing that the sidewalks and gut
ters could be improved but little more
than they have been under the present
weather conditions. Mr.. Paxton decided
have 1t in readiness for q hard days
work, tomorrow in the event the city Is
visited by another blizzard
Direct Work at Night.
A force of $50 men was kept at work
during the greater part of the night
removing slush from the downtown
thoroughfares. Much of the help was
recruited from the Central Union Mis-
sion and the Gospel Mission. Supt
Paxton. r. E Doyle. assistant super
intendent, and F. E Edgerton. chief
clerk. were out all night directing the
work
1T isn't problem of money. but rather
one of the scarcity of men and teams.
that We race, said Nlr. PaXton To-Day
There are not teams enough in Wash
ington to remove the snow from the city's
streets"
The street cleaning department head
said the present snow has cost the Dis
trict between $1,000 and 5000. He stat
ed that the department is prepared to
use $4,000 out Of the general fund for
meeting extra expenses incurred in the
removal of snow from the streets, cross
ings and cutters.
Intimates His Views.
Mr.. Paxton intimated strongly that
he does not see the necessity of en-
deavoring to remove snow from the
streets. There are but few cities that
go to this expense. he said. In New
York. he pointed out. a different situa-
ton exists. as there the streets are
narrow and traffic Is heavy.
1t Is understood that request for ad-
ditional work was made by nearly
every man employed last night but
whether they will be provided with
employment will depend upon condi-
tions. The drivers were paid at tho
rate of 80 cents an hour and the show
elers rs cents an hour. The men will
be paid at o'clock tomorrow by the
disbursing officer of the District.
Evening star., 1914-02-20

made public for fear of consequence,
when they set foot on Mexican SOIL
again
Evening star., 1914-02-20
Location of Sheltered Ranch.

Considering the peculiar location of
Torreon, in a rough and hilly country,
ii has been found that to obtain To-
cation of perfect safety for the nom
combatants it would be necessary to
remove them some distance from the
town proper Such location has been
found at Tlahualilo, about four or hve
miles from Torreon, and the site has
been approved by the military ex-
perts. II Is estimated that at least
twenty-four hours will be required to
transfer the inhabitants of the city to
this sheltered ranch.
From the leisurely manner in which
The campaign is being developed IT is
thought that there will be ample no
tice of a general engagement
At the instance of the Birth en-
Dassy the State Department has inter-
-sted itself IN behalf of Wi liam 5. Ben
ton. the English ranch owner and
miner. who is sad to have been i'm
priscned by Gen villa for making dis
respectful remarks. about him. In
Structieus have been telegraphed to
american Consul Edwards AT Juarez to
investigate the case and make proper
representations to Gen. Villa TO secure
thI release OF Benton
Evening star., 1914-02-20
Neutral Zone Assured.

Establishment of a neutral zone III
which non-combatants of Torreon and
vicinity may find safety when the fed
erals and constitutionalists clash in the
next great battle of the Mexican revolu-
ton was assured when Gen. Villa agreed
yesterday to the plan.
Gen. Huerta already had been approach
ed on the subject through the American
embassy at Mexico City, He readily as
senred. with the stipulation that binding
assurances that the zone would he re-
spected be obtained from the constitu-
tionalists.
This idea originated with the state De.
partrnent as the result of expressions OF
alarm from several foreign embassies and
LEGATIONS here for the safety of their
cirizens. Gen. Hugh L. Scott, at Fort
Bliss. was charged to lay the matter be-
fore Gen. Villa. He broached the subject
Wednesday In a personal talk on the IN
ternational border. which was followed
up by a formal agreement YESTERDAY.
Incidentally II is understood that Cen
Scott has been instrumental IN IN
fiuencing Gen. Villa to adopt civilized
methods of warfare and in advising
him as TO the proper methods of treat
ing prisoners of war and non com
batants within the zone of military
operations The rebel leader Is said to
have shown himself very arnenable to
suggestions.
Evening star., 1914-02-20
Discusses Efficiency of Trusts.

Much OF the commissioners report is
given over TO the discussion Of the eff
cheney of the trust. The question which
he hopes to be able to answer when an
investigation which is now being con-
Quoted into the efficiency of the trusts by
the bureaus is concluded is: Does the
monopolistic system contain in Itself the
seeds of Its own decay"
In his report he discussed the monopoly
question at length. saying. in part:
The question is whether the trust
form of organization is really efficient
II 1t be found that smaller competitive
units in industry can produce COM
modities more cheaply, or even as
cheaply as monopolistic units. and
that they have other and greater ad-
vantages than those claimed for the
monopolistic or trust system then the
problem Is finally settled In favor of
argument for the regulation of mon
opoly is destroyed This is a scien-
tific question of fact and 1t Is the plan
of the bureau to Investigate this ques-
ton.
1T Is contended by some that with the
increase in the size Of Industrial enter
prises there goes a reduction In the cost
of extraction, manufacture and distribu-
ton. and that such reduction in cost is
accompanied by lower prices to the con-
sumer and does not involve a reduction
In wages or an imp airment OF the condi-
tions of labor
Evening star., 1914-02-20
Joseph E. Davies, Commits
sioner of Corporations,
Appeals to Congress.
SHOWS BURDENS CAUSED
BY INVESTIGATIONS ASKED
Discusses Efficiency of Trusts and
Price Policies of Combines in
Annual Report.

While declaring his bureau ts perfectly
willing to pursue Investigations for Con-
gress, Joseph E. Davies. commissioner OF
corporations. in his annual report, made
public today, points out that each addi-
tional investigation added to its labors
imposes an additional pecuniary burden
which Congress should make provision to
lift at the time it passes a resolution for
an investigation.
I'm connection with the question of ap-
propriations.' he says, permit me to call
your attention to the manner in which
certain Investigations are referred by
resolution of Congress to the bureau of
corporations.
BY this avenue there nave come to the
bureau from time to time investigations
which In themselves would consume near
ly the entire appropriation Of the bureau.
portance, but FOR the greater part are
of interest to particular localities or
branches of business rather than to the
country at large. The bureau is deslrous
of performing this useful and important
function, and is we'll equipped to do so.
but to pursue Investigations of this char-
acter would frequently absorb all re
sources at its command, with the result
that constructive policy along denhlte
line would be seriously hampered. 1t Is
therefore strongly urged that when IN
vestigations of this kind are directed to De
made by the bureau of corporations, ad-
ditional appropriations should be made In
each case
Evening star., 1914-02-20
Liberalization Suggested.
Trade Commission Bill.

The Senate commerce committee dis
cussed amendments to the trade con mis-
sion bill to meet the views OF Presldtnt
Wilson and Attorney General Mck''
nolds as 10 the scope of such an igsti-
tuition, and announced that nnaa act'4A
would be taken probably tomorrow.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-03-27
UNION BARRIERS AID
CONVENTION FUND
They Give % Cents Per
Member For State Fed
Grafton Meeting.
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The FL PasO BARRIERS union, at their
meeting Thursday night, announced a
donation of % cents per member, for
the entertainment fund of the Texas
State Federation of Labor. w. L. Cur
tbs and J. c. Cohen were elected dele
gates to the State Federation OF Labor.
Two new members were added to the
membership of the union. Much rou-
tine business was transacted and there
was a large attendance of members
present.
Boflermakers Elect Delegate.
J. NJ. Morgan was elected a delegate
to the Central Labor union at the reg
ular meeting of the bOilermakers' union
Thursday night. The meeting was well
attended and routine business was
transacted.
At a special meeting held by the
plumbers union at Union Labor hall
Thursday night important business
was transacted.
Electrical Workers to Meet.
The regular weekly meeting of Elec-
trical Workers Union No. 5S3 and
Electrical Workers union No. 5S5 will
be held Friday night at Union Labor
hall.
There will be a regular semimonthIy
meeting of Railroad Trainmens union
No. SO0-Friday night at Eagles hall.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-03-27

Rev. Charles SteIzIe told the audience
at the first Of his series of meetings,
which he is holding in Ell Paso TINS
week.
Rev. Mr.. Stelzle proved that he had
the right to talk from the STANDPOINT
of a working man by stating at the be-
ginning of his taik-they are not ser
mons, although deeply religious-that
he worked in oyeralls and with greasy
hands and soiled 5ace for eight years
as a machinist in one of the largest
shops in New York city. He announced
at the beginning Of his first talk
Thursday night that these discussions
would be religious in character, al
though they would follow original
lines in dealing with the problems OF
the church and the people especially
working people.
''The social problem is one of the
most important that confronts us at
the present time" Rev. Mr.. Stelzle
said at the beginning of his address.
The labor union is not the cause OF
the labor question, as so many people
think. If the labor unions were wiped
out tomorrow, the labor quesIlon
would be present as it is now. rms
is the era Of the common man and the
masses are coming into their own
They first struggled for religious
freedom, then political liberty and now
they are struggling for industrial de-
mOcracy. The labor union is a mere
incident In the evolution Of the Work
ing man.
Religion IN Labor Unions.
There is so much religion in the
labor union that it is a question
whether the church will take in the
labor union or the labor union viii
take in the church. In hundreds OF
labor unions regularly ordained min
listers are sitting as delegates today,
and the meetings are opened and closed
with prayer This shows the tendency
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-03-27
Says Labor Unions Deeply Religious

} of these unions, for at one time the
ministers were not permitted to attend
national labor meetings. It IS more
important for the church to get the
mechanic than it is to get the mil
ionaire.
1.-The working men honor Jesus
Christ, and great majority believe III
his divinity. The average working
man is as orthodox as the average
preacher, when it comes to Jesus
Christ. The average working man is
deeply religious naturally, although
his form of worship and belief may not
conform to the generally accepted
ones of the church. I have been writ
ing for labor papers, both weekHeS
and monthlies, and I find that the
more religious the articles are the big
ger heads the articles are given ana
the more readers they have. dropped
the Rev from my name IN writing
these articles but the editors of these
papers insisted that I put the handle
back on as they found the working
man wanted something religious and
from a religious man. To prove Uhat
the working man is religious, L need
only to tell you that the great east
side in New York, where 1 worked 1Or
a number of years, is the hungr1est
place religiously I know of. The Ia
Dor question is a religious one. Our
best labor leaders are coming to ad-
NIT that every day. They also recOg-
nize that the solution is to be religious
when it comes.
Must Have Ideal Men.
Before we can have ideal social
systems we must have ideal men. 1t is
not so much a question of what a man
is without, as what he is within that
determines his future. 1t is question
of character. because that is the real
thing after all. The church is having
a more important part in the settle
ment of industrial problems for the
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-03-27
A CHILD'S LAXATIVE
is SYRUP OF FIGS"
They love to take IL and il doesn't harm
the tender little stomach,
liver and bowels.

II your little ones tongue is coated,
It is a sure sign the stomach, liver
and bowels need a gentle, thorough
cleansing at once. When your child is
cross, peevish, Hstless, pale, doesn'
sleep. eat or act naturally: if breath is
bad. stomach sour, system full of cold,
throat sore, or if feverish, give tea
spoonful of California Syrup of Figs"
and in a few hours all the clOgged-u
cOnstipated waste, sour bile and undl-
gested food viii gently move out of the
bowels, and you have a well, playful
child again.
Sick children needn't be coaXed to
take this harmless fruit laxative"
Millions of mothers keep it handy be-
cause they know its action on the stOm-
ach, liver and bowels is prompt and
sure. They also know a little given
to-day saves 8 sick child tomorrow.
ASK your d1Uggist for 5O-cent bot
tie of California Syrup of Figs which
contains directions for babies, children
of all ages and for grown-ups plainly
on the bottle. Beware of counterfeits
sold here Get the genuine, made by
California Fig Syrup Company" Don't
be fooled i-Advertis
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-03-27
CONSTlPATED PEOPLE
CAN NOW FORGET ILLS

in fact a form Of mercury. q mineral
and a poison. Kelly & Pollard and all
reputable local druggists, positively
guarantee to refund purchase price
(5Oc) of DodsOns Liver Tone in case
you are not entirely satisfied, and they
will recommend this remedy as a strict
" vegetable-Hquid, containing nothing
harmful
sons Liver Tone not only leaves no
bad effects. but works easily and nat
urally, without pain or grippe and with
out interfering at all with your regular
habits diet or occupation. 1t is very
simple to profit by the experience of
others and gain relief from cCnstipa-
ton and sluggish liver nOw.-Adver-
USemCnL