davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Las Vegas optic., 1914-12-14

and the adjusted losses due to fire
burglary, etc, to $14,SSS.46. The ex
cess of audited revenues over audited
/ expenses and losses is, therefore $4,
S76, ,463. 05.
"This audited surplus does not
however, represent the actual finan
cial results for the year. Vt Involves
comparison of amounts that are moi
properly comparable. 1t does not in
clude obligation which were incurred
but not paid within the year, while il
does include some payments on ac
count of obligations incurred in prior
years"
A statement follows of revenues and
expenses based upon the reported
revenues and the estimated expenses
of the service for that year and the
report adds:
"On this basis, the revenues for the
fiscal year ended June 30, 1914, are
found to exceed by $S,560,6S7 the ex-
penses for maintenance during the
same period. While the announcement
establishes confidence in the fact that
the service is being economically ad-
ministered, it must be borne in mind
that Of the convenience and benefit
provided the public, which must be
secured irrespective or the financial
outlay required.
"The surplus for the year just clos
ed, though substantial in amount, nee
essarily represents an approximate ad
justment Of revenues and disburse-
ments, made possible by economies in
administration; compared with the
volume of transactiong; it is believed
therefore, that a recommendation for
the reduction Of postage rates or fees
is not warranted at this time"
Reviewing his recommendations for
government ownership of telegraph
and telephone lines, Mr.. Burleson
says;
"The postmaster general renews the
recommendation embodied in his last
annual report that congress seriously
consider the question Of declaring a
government monopoly over all utili
ties for the public transmission Of in
telligence and that steps be taken as
soon as practicable to incorporate into
the postal establishments the tele
graph and telephone systems Of the
country.
IN that report reference was made
to the anomalous condition in this
country under which the telegraph
and telephone utilities, being vehicles
for the public transmission of intel
ligence, infringe upon a. function re
served by the constitution to the ma
tional government. They inherently,
as well as constitutionally, belong to
the postal service. The firm convic-
ton Of the department is here reiter-
ated that telegraph and telephone
service Is inevitably monopolistic and,
when operated under private control,
does not render the maximum of pub
lie service at the misimum cost to the
whole people.
1T is an interesting fact that,
whereas policies of government have
been advocated and some adopted. the
constitutionality Of which have been
seriously questioned, the principle of
government ownership and control OF
the telegraph and telephone finds its
greatest strength in the constitution.
This opinion has been shared by prac-
tically all postmasters general Of the
United States. who have held that the
welfare and happiness Of the nation
depend upon the fullest utilization Of
these agencies by the people, which
can only be accomplished through gov
ernment ownership.
1T is also recommended that the
Las Vegas optic., 1914-12-14
PLAcE WREATHs ON TOMB

Mt Vernon, Va. Dec. 14-MemoriaI
wreaths We're today placed on the
tomb OF George Washington by Alex
andrla-Washington Masonic lodge, AL
exandria, va, and Fredericksburg
lodge, Fredericksburg, va, in com
memoration Of the 115th anniversary
Of the first presidents death.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-12-14
SPORTS SCHEDULE FOR THE
WEEK
Monday

MONDAY
Red Cross Horse Show at New
York.
Racing all week at Charleston. s. G.
six-day bicycle race starts at New
ark, N. J.
Boston terrier dog show, at New
York.
Dick Gilbert VS.. Kid George, Is
rounds at Leadville, Colo.
Johnny Kilbane vs.. Willie Houck,
at philadelphia.
Charlie White VS.. Jimmy Murphy. 10
rounds, at Kenosha.
Mike Snyder VS.. Jimmy Travers, at
Kenosha.
Artie Conley VS.. Maurice Flynn, at
Kenosha.
Earl Fisher vs.. Eddie MeIzec, at
Cincinnati.
Jack Dillon VS.. Mike Gibbons, 6
rounds. at Philadelphia.
Tuesday
Jim Flynn vs.. AL Reich, 10 rounds.
at New York.
Gunboat smah vs.. Jim coffes at
New York.
Willie Beecher VS.. Young shugrue
at New York
Wednesday
Billy Wagner vs.. Tommy Daley. 10
rounds, at Toledo.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-11
Turkey Tears Up Treaties,

Turkeys abrogation Of the capitulat,ons
or treaty agreements with foreign pow
ers respecting the rights Of aliens within
Turkish dominions has undoubtedly been
inspired by the conditions now prevailing
In Europe. 1t affects the United States,
however. as well as the nations at present
at war. and situation is thus developed
':hich Is Of the utmost Importance and
t.hculty. directly involving American in
Ierests in the zone of possible conflict.
In ordinary circumstances the United
States would probably be prompt to de-
nouace such a violation of international
responsibilities, and to render Its de-
nunciation effective. 1t has sent many
CO its people into Turkey for educational
and religious work, and also for COM
nercial purposes, under the security OF
these capitulations or treaty agreements
which guarantee judicial rights to for
eigners under their own system of pro-
cedure. and otherwise protect them from
injustice and oppression. These agree
nents are Of an antiquity that has given
them the force of permanent rights
which cannot be now with impunity dis.
regarded Or destroyed.
/; is TO defense for the Turkish govern
nlent at this time to hold that 1t had beer
coerced into the granting of these extra
territorial privileges and economic anG
judicial rights to aliens. and that tbs
present war gives 1t an opportunity to re
establish It's complete sovereignty. Sub
In.Esion. to these conditions imposed b,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-11

the Christian powers during several CEN
turtles has deprived Turkey of any equity
which she might originally have pos.
sessed. These capitulations have FORM
ed the conditions under which Turkey
has been allowed to exist as a European
Sovereignty. However unpleasant It may
have been to submit to such restrictions,
her submission has created q permanent
by act of war.
The question for the United States to
consider at this time Is whether 1t can
afford to denounce effectively so fragrant
violation of treaties. without warning
or negotiation. The case must be viewed
with reference to the general European
situation. and also with regard for Tur-
keys possible Interior motive In thus
tearing up the capitulations In the race
Of the Christian world. Only the other
day the government at Constantinopie
was threatening to enter the European
campaign, virtually as an ally Of Ger
many 1t developed. however. that there
was no war spirit in Turkey. 1t 10 pos
sible that this present notification Of tho
treaties Is designed as q means Of stirring
the Moslem spirit to the point provocative
of war. These capitulRtlons have always
been a thorn in the Turkish flesh, setting
the Christian aliens apart from the mass
Of the people In the enjoyment OF spe-
cial privileges. Their abrosation cannot
fail to appeal strongly to the sultans
subjects.
An American protest will doubtless Do
entered at Constantinople. but the aues-
ton Is whether at this time 1t can De
pressed further than the stage OF dipio-
macy. The regulation Of the Turk IN
Europe is, strictly speaking. matter TOT
the European powers, but these powers
are now engaged otherwise, and It H. per
haps. highly undesirable to project inc
issue Of Modernism into the present con-
flict, which has already raInified to snch
a shocking extent. Ultimately. however,
II cannot be doubted that Turkey VIII
find that while the war may have gwen
her an opportunity to rid herself OF
burden against which she has protested
in vain for centuries, the taking OF enSl
opportunity will be found to have been
serious mistake.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-11
Germany Protests to China.

A dispatch from Picking states that
the German charge d'affaires there has
declared that Germany will hold China
responsible for permitting Japanese
and British soldiers TO cross her terri
tory on their way to attack the Ger
man concession at Kiaochow. This
inevitably leads to a recollection of
the invasion OF Belgium by the Ger
man troops on their way to France.
Only there Is a difference between the
two cases-in fact, two differences.
One point in distinction Is that there
is no other way 20 reach Kiaochow by
land save through China. inasmuch as
Kiachow is bit Of China carved
off as a compensation for the murder
OF two German missionaries. Further
more, 1t Is the definitely pledged in
tention of Japan. in case Germany 10
beaten, to restore Kiaochow to China.
In the case of Belgium there was an
other way from Germany into France
than that through Belgium, a direct
way where the two countries Join. and
so it was not physically necessary.
however desirable strategically, to
violate Belgian neutrality. Moreover.
there was no purpose on the part OF
Germany, In invading Belgium, to do
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-11
The Travelled Teacher.
rom the Boston Transcript.

1880"
In a couple of weeks more the schools
of Boston and many other American
cities will reopen. When they closed
during the early summer the world was
practically at peace. Now the greatest
and fercest conflict in Its history is in
progress. Many Of the teachers have
improved the long vacation to take trips
abroad. 1t was good use TO make Of
their time for those who could afford it.
Travel broadens the mind and the travel
ed instructor. other things being equal.
is of more value to his or her pupils
than the one whose knowledge of other
countries and other peoples is obtained
exclusively from descriptions. The teach
ers who have had this experience will
bring messages Of unusual interest to
those whom they are required to instruct
They have been In countries OF the old
world at peace TAey have seen condi.
lions change almost in a night, by the
CONFUSION OF war. They have been per-
sonaily affected by the resultant con-
fusion. Those who have passed through
the ordeal. distressing as it might have
been at the time. will be envied by those
who regarded themselves as fortunate to
escape it
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-11
Fill the Christmas Shin!

The spirit Of the Christmas ship idea
Is appealing strongly to the people OF
Washington. and already signs are mani.
fest that when the time comes to send
the capitals consignment of gifts for
the war orphans Of Europe a splendid
showing will be made. The Star trusts
that the Washington people will make
sure that from the seat of government
will 30 Christmas present to the afflicted
children OF the warning countries that
viii be distinctive and characteristic.
washington always gives literally. in
fuH proportion to its size, In emergencies
calling upon the charitable donations OF
the people. This Christmas ship idea is
peculiarly calculated to inspire gener-
osity. But 1t Is primarily from the
Children that the gifts are expected to
come, the little folks of this peaceful
country who are expressing thus in a
practical way their sympathy for the
boys and girls of the lands where war
is now taking Its daily toll in human
life.
The Christmas ship is designed 10 carry
to the war orphans of Europe something
of cheer and comfort Other charities
are providing food and material comforts
10 those rendered destitute by the great
struggle, and the governments themselves
are taking care of their own peoples in
this respect. 1t remains for the children
Of the United States to supplement these
practical measures of succor by extend
ing their little hands across the sea and
making Christmas less desolate BY the
bestowal of gifts such as in happter
Eears have come from those who have
perhaps fallen in the rank. fighting for
their fass.
Let all the people Of Washington work
together to the end of requiring a big
space on the Christmas ship to carry
the gifts from the American capital to
the war orphans.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-11
Customs Duties.

The matter of the war tax is inter-
esting beyond the amount necessary ana
the articles from which 1t should DC
collected Indirectly. it goes to the root
of tho tariff problem. and should give
point to some new discussion Of that
More money is necessary because the
war has greatly reduced customs re-
ceipts. Importations have fallen Oft
heavily. The returns from the CUSTOM
houses are small.
This is the result of war. But let us
consider the case If importations con-
tinued and small duties were collected;
II very many importations paid no duty
at all. In that event we should have
to find the money elsewhere.
Now this Is the proposition of the
Observation-Disclosures free traders, as
the franker among them have no objec-
ton to being called. Some would raze
the customhouses. and admit all i'm
portations free. Even the conservatives
want all customs duties lowered. and as
little money as possible raised in that
way.
il we come to that policy our question
al taxation will take on new and i'm
rortant form. We must have a large
amount of money. The government must
De supported on the Scale OF It's DelnS
and ohiigat ions. AS a nation We are not
only large. but are growing. To skimp
Uncle Sam in the days of his might and
promise would be worse than folly. 1t
will not be done. No party would at
tempt a course SO fatuous.
Internal taxes could be laid on many
things and large amounts raised in that
way. But if that policy should be en-
tered upon as pernanency, some very
nice calculations will have to be made
1t will be no easy matter to decide where
to increase burdens after burdens have
been lifted from our importations. If
the great bulk of what Is necessary to
provide properly for the governments
legitimate needs is to be found In our
home productions and conYeniences and
lndulgences. the assessments viii have
TO be made with extreme care.
What Congress has now to wrestle
with is an emergency tax. 1t must pro-
vide at once for deficit which threatens
disaster. But in doing that II will neces-
sarily cover some ground which must
later be covered again if heavier inter-
nal taxes are to become a permanent
feature of the national policy. Which
makes the coming discussion in Con-
sress all the more important.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-11
Maine.

The election in Maine takes place next
Monday. Both sides are conndent-1ot
publication. There Is sort OF THRU
side. but 1t is not confident. Bull moosefy
cannot win, and knows it. AS mucn as
1t hopes for is to cut down the repuoh-
can strength. and let the democrats IN.
If the democrats win. the effect else
where will probably be considerable. Inc
state was long a republican stronghold.
It furnished that party with It's nrse
Vice President. A Maine man came
within LOO votes of winning the presi-
dency. For years the Maine delegation
in Congress stood at the head Of the
procession. Frye and Hale in the Senate.
and Reed. Dingley. Bouteiie and Milliken
in the House made striking and eff
fective sextet.
Today the republicans have the gov
ernor, one of the two United States SEN
ators, and two OF the four members Of
the House. If, therefore, as against such
traditions and such present republican
retrenchment the democrats win the
achievement will be very notable.
Until the war broke out the leading
national issue was the tariff. The I'm
derweod law was under FIRE. and the
republicans were busy explaining to the
voters how antagonistic it was to the
principles that Hamlin. Fsssenden.
Blaine and Dingley had stood for in the
days Of their leadership and the states
prosperity. Why not restore the old party
to national control, and write new
tariff law frankly and distinctly fash
toned on the policy Of pretection7
Has the war changed the situation
at all? Is interest in the tariff less pro-
ncunced? Il the democratic appeal for
holding up the Presidents hands while
he is engaged In keeping the country out
OF the war and on q safe basis here at
home having effect? The Presidents let
ter to Chairman Doremus of the deno-
cratic congressional committee is be-
lieved to have been prepared with the
Maine contest particularly in view. In
that deliverance the democratic record
up to date respecting national legislation
is presented In Mr.. Wilson's clear style,
and his friends have hopes that it will
WIN votes.
The campaign which is closing has been
conducted with spirit, but without special
brtlliancy. Neither the republicans nor
the democrats have drawn on their star
stumpers from outside the state. Mr..
Roosevelt made hurried visit, but
without changing the aspect Of things,
Neither side has been skimped for funds
Tor legitimate purposes. The vote Mon
day may not be large. but 1t will be
studied with interest, and may show
in measure the drift OF sentiment as
respects the administration and its ner.
formances.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-11

SO for the sake Of Belgium's ultimate
recovery Of territory taken from her
The violation Of Belgium was strictly
for Germany's interest. 1t may. OF
course. be that the violation Of China
is not conceived by Japan In a spirit
Of altruism for China. but neverthe-
less the record stands that China will
be the distinct gamer of a successful
japanese assault upon the German
holding at Kiaochow. In these cir
cumstances q German protest against
the crossing Of China bv Japanese
troops seems somewhat illogical.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-11
This Highly Abstemious War.
rom the New York Tribune.

From the New York Tribune.
It is part Of the modern theory Of eff
cient warfare that alcohol is all but
eliminated from the armies in the field.
The car has gone further than any
other ruler possibly because conditions
In Russia are worse than elsewhere. The
sale Of liquor has been stopped through
out the empire. Not only that. but one
Of the first acts Of the Russians in Bast
Prussia was to close the drinking places
This showed the lesson learned from the
observation of vodka drinking. even IL II
was rather rough on a temperate, beer
consuming community.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-11
Making Neutrality Ridiculous.
ON the New York World

hrou tne New 1Ork ~otao
In order to prevent dissension among
the school children and maintain peace
In the classroom" all reference to the
war is forbidden in the public schools
Of Philadelphia, and lessons IN geography
are restricted to countries not in the
war zone. This is very silly censor
ship. Why deny geography to school
children at the very time when 1t is
most interesting to them? They are
now privileged to see greater amount
Of history in the making than has been
the lot OF any other generation OF school
children. and 1t ought to be the object
of school superintendent to encourage
them to study the changes In the map
as they occur Instead, Philadelphia
teachers are ordered to change the
curriculum il necessary and omit Or
binary studies In order not only to main
tain neutrality, but to suppress interest
In the European strife"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-11
The Trouble Maker.

Nothin' only careiessness,
Said Hezekiah Bings,
Is causin' all the worlds distress
An disconcertin' things.
For years the fields have blossomed gay
For years the sun has shone.
This world would go its placid way
If it were let alone.
But as II blossoms and it thrives
For mortals to enjoy,
Man with his strange ambition strives
To make the world his toy.
Though hurt and horror man will trace
His pathway to throne,
Yet earth would be a pleasant place
If 1t were left alone.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-11

Turkey doubtless argues that while
they are engaged in lighting one another
the great powers of Europe will have no
opportunity to prevent her from tearing
up few ancient treaties, which is an
additional manifestation Of the inability
Of the Moslem to adjust to modern ciyii
cation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-11
Want American Support.
From the Houatoa Post.

Shakespeare says: Report me and my
cause Alright" All of the nations at war
In Europe seem to have become alive
to the value Of this observation in the
strenuous efforts being made by each
to influence American public opinion by
stating its side Of the controversy that
terminated in open rupture and q resort
to arms.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-11
Various Graces for Various Places

Various GraceS for Various Places.
"Of course" said the young husband
who Is trying to be humble and take
instructions, Til admit that my ball
room and reception manners are pretty
broad-gauge and fortissimo?''
.They are she commented. severely.
But let me tell you one thing"
Whats thatr'
"Your We're de We're ways at the bal
park would queer our hopes Of ever win
ming a game if the home team knew
about EN-
DE difrunce,' said Uncle Eben, be
tween a kfckin' mule an a kickin' man
is dat de mule is liable to be wuf as
mush as $780,"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-11
Predictions justified.

From the Seattle Post-Intelligencer.
This war has justified the predictions
that war Is In modern times too ex-
pensive and deadly to be INDUCED in.
Also that Indulgence in things which
are too expensive and deadly IL done
BY nations as well as by individuals.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-11
Political Economy.

"Of course" said Wandering Mike,
de great ting In taxation is to take
do money away from de people widout
lettin' 'em realize dey're partin' wild IT.
EYES," replied Flooding Pete. But
youse can't expect a perfectly dignified
an respectable government to slip up
on de public wit sand-bag OF a bottle
O. Knockout drops
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-11

The present backward movement OF
German troops in the western campaign
suggests that others than the traditional
King of France can march up a hill
and then march down again"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-11

The Postmaster General seems to doubt
the timeiiness Of the peace stamp" just
at present. Neutral though it is. the
United States cannot wholly ignore the
war in Europe.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-11

EEIn order to avoid delay, ,. 90 ~ accouns g
40. be addressed to any individual connected
With the once but simply to THE STAR. or TO
the Editorial Business Department. ACCORDING
10 tenor purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-11

The Washington ball clubs young
pitchers are showing such good form
that high hopes are once more felt for
next season.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-11
NeckWear.

organdy Eestees,
with the new
frille d collar:
boned at the gMr
back WV
Collar and Cun
Sets. laundered
linen, organdy.
net, lace, pleated:
boned high in
back; Gladstone.
ETC. ct 2Sc ST so
Crepe de Chine
T J e &. r o m a n
Stripes: b | a C k.
white and
ombrey eff En-,
fects ... SVS
Vestees, new au-
tumn-winter ef-
I e C I s: organdy,
lace, net and en-
hi ojdery. plaated
and plain effects.
soc to 1898
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-11
SHOOTING STARS.
By PHnANDER JoHNsoS.
Exactinp Standards.

Exacting Standards.
II am afraid Bliggins hasn't a power
fui sense Of humor."
"Oh. yes he has. The only trouble is
that when Bliggins makes joke he
isn't satisfied to get a, LAUGH. He thinks
It's failure II It doesn't hurt sorae-
body's feelings"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-11

Emperor Francis Joseph's army may
prove as tenacious of life In tho face
Of repeated announcements Of demise as
the aged monarch himself.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-11

Tho war In Europe has diverted atten-
ton somewhat from number OF
domestic questions ono OF which u the
annual freight car famine.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-11

The American child who sends a gift to
war orphan In Europe by the Christ
mas ship will have the happiest Christ
mas ever known.