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University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1914-11-20

war is being worked in Switzer
land by German manufactures an(
exporters. The plan is to estab
lish branches in Switzerland undel
Swiss names and then to send oui
German goods with Swiss trade.
marks.
The Swiss papers state that Ger.
man goods are thus exported even
to France and to England. German
products sent to England are
marked, in English, made in
Switzerland" In the early part
of the war, France and England
put a ban on the sale of German
goods in their territories.
The press of Switzerland al
ready has discovered the ruse by
which German manufactures and
business men are trying to keep on
supplying their customers and hold
ing their markets. These tactics
have already aroused the Swiss
people. Swiss honesty is disgust
ed with this abuse of hospitality.
The Geneva Chamber of Com
merce has received a protest from
Swiss manufacturers, who refuse
to allow their good name to be
compromised by unscrupulous
neighbors-their rivals today, per-
haps their enemies tomorrow.
The scheme of the Germans in
Switzerland probably is not re-
stricted to that country. Perhaps
it would be interesting to keep an
eye on other neutral nations that
have direct or indirect relations
with Germany.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1914-11-20
The Open Column
More About the Election.

Editor The Missourian:-It
seems to me that the article II,
Wednesdays Missourian "The Jok-
ers in the Deck" is condemning the
initiative and referendum laws of
Missouri on the ground that the
electorate of this state has made
bad use of the ballot. The article
is condemning the voters rather
than the plan. 1t is the same prin-
ciple on which we would deny the
physician the use of some of the
powerful drugs simply because a
few people have made bad use of
them. Alcohol for instance is al
most indispensable for preserving
certain drugs in medicines and
when used for that purpose in
small quantities is of great value,
or on the other hand it is valuable
for heat or motive power; but if
put in mems stomachs it becomes
a great evil. This is Just the sit
uation in regard to the two meas
ures in question. None of us should
be very proud of the citizen who
votes against all of the amend
ments to kill one. 1t is question
able whether he is a qualified vot-
er or not, but all of us would agree
that he needs education on the sub
ject and A SIMPLER BALLOT. He
certainly is not dangerous voter
lest he would be placing bad legis-
lation on us, and as yet he is
placing neither good nor bad in
our way.
But why condemn the system?
The divine right kings never
thought it good thing for mere
man to even think that he could
govern himself or often even ques-
lion the kings way of ruling. The
politician is about the only person
who fears the rule of the people.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1914-11-20
Prof. Shepard to baltimore.

Prof. w. ]. Shepard of the polit-
ical science department left Co.
lumhia yesterday for Baltimore, Nd.
where he will serve on the ex-
ecutive board of the Political
Science Association, which is hold
ing its annual meeting there.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1914-11-20

ling. Mrs. Roy Wharton, Mrs. John
T Mitchell. Mrs. Boyle G. CLARK
and Miss Mary Cauthorr1.
At the punch bowl were MISS
Mary Barks, Miss Margaret Taylor
and Miss Mildred NOVEL;.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1914-11-20
$1,000 Collected From Merchants

b. w. Jacobs. city collector, has
collected $4,000 from Columbia
merchants in occupation taxes and
assessments on their stocks. These
taxes are paid annually. Mr.. ia
cobs expects to have collected S.
600 when his work is finished.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1914-11-20

Ostriches have appeared on Chi
cago markets as Thanksgiving
birds. These fowls weigh fifty
pounds and sell at so cents a pound,
making s25 for each Pass the
neck. please"
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1914-11-20
The Literary Trawler
Travel.

Travel, in the younger sort, is a
part of education; in the elder a
part of experience. He that travel
leth into a country before he hath
some entrance into the language,
goeth to school, and not to travel.
Francis Bacon.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1914-11-20
Goes to Southeast Missour,

r. R. Hudelson, Instructor in ~;
College of Agriculture, left tod,
for Southeast Missouri, where 4.
will inspect the land of that -
gion with a view to establish,n.
an experimental plot.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1914-11-20
AN AWAKENED NATION.

AN AN NAhENED NAHUM
In past ages Russia has beer
looked upon as brute, the bully
among nations. No atrocity ha.
been too horrible for the officials
and soldiers of the Car to commit
Civilization was a word foreign to
their phraseology.
Little account was taken of hu-
man lives when they were involved
in the carrying out of decree OF
the Car. The common masses
were no more than creatures des-
tined to exploitation that the gov
ernment might be enriched. The
killing of a few hundred of them
mattered little in the final sum-
ming up.
This condition still held ten
years ago when the nation was at
war with Japan. Civic and econ
omic conditions were chaotic. Dis
order was everywhere and Russia
seemed doomed to dissolution.
There was open hostility toward
the government Strict guard was
kept over the Car and other high
officials to protect them from the
rage of the people.
At Petrograd workmen with
protest to the Car marched to-
ward the Winter Palace. They
were met by a shower of bullets
from machine guns and by Co.'S
sacks and mercilessly slaughtered.
Little wonder that army recruits
were gathered at the point of the
bayonet.
But ten years have worked
change. How great this change
is no one knew until the declara-
ton of war by Germany. A ma
tional feeling of unity was mani
tested when the announcement
came. At once the mobilization for
war was eagerly begun.
} Women are urging their hus-
bands and sons into the conflict.
People of all classes are gladly
giving their support. The brill
liant uniforms of former days have
been changed by the war officials
for practical khaki. The army of
an empire of 17O,OOO,00O people is
going into this war in a business
like way that shows a determina-
ton of winning.
The awfulness of war is felt in
Russia as keenly as in other ma
tions. Peasant and noble alike are
making the sacrifice for a national
ideal. Women of both classes may
be seen intermingled before the
lists of killed that are posted each
day. All receive the news bravely
and uncomplainingly.
One of the most striking fea-
lures in Russia is the discontinue
ance of grog shops The order has
gone out that they shall remain
closed until the war is over. Vod-
soldiers are not fight
ing soldiers. The use of vodka by ,
civilians who may become soldiers {
is detrimental, so they, too, come
under the ban.
Again the people-200,000 of ,
marched to the Winter
Palace. They waited patiently for {
The Gear to appear. When he step
ped out on a balcony the throng
sank to their knees and sang the
national anthem. This was not ,
outburst occasioned by 8
he war 1t was the spontaneous |
lction of a people showing regard
or their ruler.
When any nation displays such
ipirit as has Russia a brighter q
uture for that nation is assured. e
The Slav peril, in the old meaning
# the term, no longer exists.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1914-11-20
4MADE IN swITzERLAND.v

A clever scheme to preserve Ger
manys foreign markets during the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-14
Eczema Covered
Face Completely
Loss OF Sleep Something Awful.
Itching and Burning. Hated to
Make appearance in Public
Cuticura Soap and Ointment
Cured.

IA West Grand Ave, Oklahoma City, OKLA
and re loss Of sleep caused by the itching and
burning OF the something awful. II
itched and burned until scratched 1t constantly
and IT broke out In sores which bled and oozed
\ yellowsb fluid. 1t looked badly tina. hated
TO make my appearance in public.
II tried a good many remedies for eczema but
they did me no good whatever. / used Cuticura
Soap and Ointment for the toilet and bath and
applied Cuticura Ointment to my face az mig 1t
inst before retiring. After using the Cuticura
soap and Ointment but one week my face was
aearly well and after a months steady use my
'ace was completely cured (sisned) j. Harry
Barbour. July u, 1918.
In the care OF baby's skin and ha!., Cuticura
Soap is the mothers favorite. Not only Is it
unrivaled IN purity and refreshing fragrance, but
ITS gentle emoliiest properties are usually sufi-
Client TO allay minor irritations remove redness
rooghness and chatting. and soothe sensitive con-
ditions. Assisted by Cifticura Ointment, It is
most valuable IN the treatment Of eczemas,
rashes and other itching. burning infantile erup-
lions. 4 single sc. is often sufficient. Sold
everywhere. Liberal sample Of each mailed FREQ,
With 32-p. SKIN Book Address postcard "Cuti-
cura, Dept. I. Boston,
t8Men who shave and shampoo with cuticura
soap wiz - II best fps skiu md seslN
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-14
SEEKS ACCURATE DATA
ON FINANCIAL RELATIONS
Mr.. Cooper Provides for Commission
to Investigate Plan Between
District and q. S.

In order that Congress nave have aecu-
rate data on which to proceed in legs
lation affecting the financial relations be-
tween the District of Columbia and the
United States. Representative Cooper of
Wisconsin introduced late yeste' day aft
ernoon a resolution providing for a COM
mission to investigate the Districts rev.
enues and relations with the United
States Treasury. The resolution was re-
ferred to the House committee on rules.
which has jurisdiction over the recon-.
menda tons for the appointment of such
commissions.
The commission, as proposed by Repre-
sentative Cooper, would be composed Of
nine members, including two senator's of
different political parties. two representa-
tives of different political part; es and five
other members BE appointed by the
President, and Of these at least two shall
be actual residents of the District Of
Columbia.
Seeks True Situation.
Representative Cooper. who is re-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-14

publican, has taken part in several dis.
cussions on the floor of the House. and
has assumed the stand that the attacks
upon the organic act should at least be
tempered with a knowledge of the true
situation. His resolution follows the
general outline Of the proposal for the
Districts finances as suggested recently
by Representative Underwood, leader
of the democrats in the House.
District finances have been given a
respite by the House since the rather
violent outbreaks against the half-and-
half plan which occurred there before
Christmas. and the respite has been
allowed the ominous paragraph in the
District appropriation bill giving the
Districts excess moneys to the Treas
ury to pass unnoticed. However, MEM
talks with House leaders convince their
interviewers that the Cooper resolution
or one similar to it will meet with favor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-14
|ELY'S CREAM BALM Opens CL0GGED
U0SpRILS and HEAD CATARRH GOES

grant balm dissolves by the heat of
the nostrils; penetrates and heals
the Unnamed, swollen membrane
which lines the nose, head and
throat; clears the air passages; stops
nasty discharges and feeling of
cleansing, soothing relief comes i'm
mediately.
Don't lie awake tonight strug-
Cling for breath, with head stuffed;
nostrils closed, hawking and blow
ing. Catarrh or a cold. with its
running nose, foul mucous dropping
into the throat. and raw dryness is
distressing but truly needless.
Put your faith-just once-in
"Ely's Cream Balm" and your cold
or catarrh will surely disappear.
Agent, O'Donnell's Drug Store.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-14
MIR. NoRDL1NGER REELECTED
Again Heads Women's Garments
Section of Retail Association.

Gerson Nordlinger was last night re-
elected chairman of the women's gar
ments section of the Retail Merchants
Association.
Chairman Nordlinger submitted a re-
port of the activities of his section for
the year and the tendencies of fashions
in women's wear were discussed. Mr.
Nordlinger has just returned from the
wholesale centers and reported that no.
where in his travels did he see a more
exclusive or extensive assortment of high
grade wearables for women than are to
be had in the stores of Washington.
Other speakers declared that trade Is
out of the ordinary for this time of the
year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-14

corruption of officials. no graft in any
form. so far as my knowledge goes. have
ever been charged against an official I'M
der the present form of municipal gov
erament.
This splendid record of honesty and
efficiency should command the most care
full thought Of our national legislators
and also serve as proper reminder to
our people. before any change is recon-
mended, Of situations which frequently
occur in other large cities, where graft
and corruption exposures have often
practically revolutionized local conditions.
Near Perfect as Possible.
While the prevailing form OF govern
ment is as near perfect as is possible.
vet the only just way to satisfactorily
solve this, important question is by the
appointment of commission. composed
Iof senatoH,- representatives and citizena
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-14

ity in 1871 on the basis of pure friend
| ships and to discuss In debate the topics
Of the times. Pay Director S. l.. Heap.
G. S. N, is in charge of the dinner
committee. and as pres dent will preside
Among the men coming from out of
town are Lucius Montrcse Cuthbert, who
has not been present for twenty years:
Col j. NJ 4. Particle. u. s. A.. whose
duties have kept him away from WASH
ing for a longer period; George w. Up
ton of Warren, Mass: Charles Page
Bryan, formerly ambassador to Jaran.
and Senator-elect Blair Lee Of Mary and
The local contingent in part will be
represen ed by DIR. William H. Fox his
torian: Rev: William Tayloe Snyder.
chaplain: Albion K. Paris, secretary:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-14
AMICABLY SETTLED.
Litigation Between Building Com
pany and Contractor Dismissed.

The litigation between the Southern
Building Company and the Thompson
Starrett Company. growing out of the
ERECTION of the building at 18th and h
streets northwest was dismissed today
GLOWING an arnicable sett ement
The building company filed a lien fol-
$4,000 against the building and brought
uit in equity to enforce it. The South
Building Company brought a cross
i'll charging $4,000 damages for alleged
allure to carry out the terms of the
uilding contract
Attorneys Britton & Gray and C. Z.
Tucker represented the Thompson-Star-
rett Company, and Attorneys Doug as
3uffin & Obear appeared for the South
IN Building Company.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-14
WILLIAM f. GUIDE,
q President.

William f. GUIDE, a former president OF
the Washington Chamber of Commerce,
was elected to that position again last
night at a largely attended meeting held
at the New Willard Hotel. D. ]. kauf-
man was elected first vice president; L.
7. Moran, second vice president, and the
following directors Were chosen: D. ]. Cal
lahan Isaac Cans. Robert n. Harper.
William C. Johnson. George P. killian.
H. B. F. Macfarland, Olive: S. Metzerott.
John L. Newbold. A. Leftwich Sinclair
and John F. Slaven.
D. ]. Callahan. the retiring president.
told of the work of the Chamber of Com
merce during the last year and discussed
the agitation for a change of government
in the District. He said he is in favor
of the continuance of the present form
of government here, pointing to the prog
ress the city has made under the system.
Commission to Solve Problem.
He said that should majority of the
people demand change, however, the
only satisfactory so ution Of the problem
would be the appointment by the Presi-
dent of a commission to investigate the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-14
Instantly Clears Air Passages;
You Breathe Freely, Nasty
Discharge Stops, Head Colds
and Dull Headache Vanish.

s., Get small bottle anyway, just to
try it-Apply little in the nostrils
and instantly your clogged nose and
stopped-up air passages of the head
! will open; you will breathe freely;
! dullness and headache disappear.
I By morning! the catarrh, cold-in-
head or catarrhal sore throat will
be gone.
( End such misery now! Get the
small bottle of "Ely's Cream Balm"
at any drug store. This sweet, fra
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-14
Death of John J. Byrne,

John J. Byrne, charter member of
the Washington Light Infantry Corps,
and a Longtime resident of Washington,
died at the Georgetown University Hos
pital Monday after a brief illness, at
the age Of sixty-six years. Mr.. Byrne
was a member Of the real estate firm of
Williams & Byrne. Funeral services
were held today at Spears chapel. Rev.
Edward j. McGrath of Holy Trinity
Church offic lated. Interment was in
Mount Oliyet cemetery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-14
BoYHooD FRIENDS TO MEET.
Z. F. Z. Society to Hold Forty Third
Annual Dinner Tomorrow Night.

Arrangements have been completed by
the reunion committee for the forty
third annual dinner of the X. f. r.
Society at Rauscher's tomorrow even
ing, when score or more of boyhood
friends will meet, renew old associ-
atoms and discuss all else than the
grinding affairs of business.
The K. F. r. was organized in this
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-14

Of Washington. the latter to be named
by the President, whose duty it will be
to consider every phase of the District S
condition and report conclusions.
Il cannot, however, refrain from say
ing that I believe 1t was never contem-
Plated, when the organic act was placed
upon the books, that Congress should
ever surrender its right to exercise gen
eral supervision over the government OF
the District of Columbia Neither can l
the pride In the nations home, is any
less sacred today in the hearts of the
national legislators than 1t was In 1875.
Plea for Convention Fund.
Mr. Callahan spoke of the need for
bringing conventions to Washington. say
ing that one convention which met here
last year spent $4,000 for printing alone.
He expressed the hope that the sum Of
$4,000 would be raised for the convention
fund for the next three years. He praised
the work of the different committees of
the chamber.
He added that the annual financial
statement shows the organization to be
In a flourishing condition. with total
balance of 81. 720.57, represented by s451.S0
in cash and S4.217.77 in bonds.
Mr.. GUIDE was nominated for president
of the organization by E. c. Graham,
who praised him for his untiring and I'M
ceasinS efforts in behalf of the Chamber
of Commerce. Mr.. GUIDE was elected by
reclamation He pledged himself to work
for the good of the entire District of Co
'umbia during his term Of Office
John Dolph of the vocational guidance
bureau made a short address. urging vo-
cational education in the District and
luesting the cooperation of the Chamber
of Commerce.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-14

subject, the commission to be composed
of members of Congress and citizens OF
the District.
So many varied propositions of change
have been suggested as to make 1t plain
to the most casual observer that it will
be necessary to proceed with the utmost
caution before recommending any de-
parture from the present SYSTEM" he
said. Il want to commend the present
form of government as in every way
measuring up TO the highest requirements
of our beautiful city and the needs of it's
loyal and patriotic citizens.
Absence of Corruption and Graft.
While now and then some irregular
tiles do creep into the subordinate detail
branches of administration of the citys
affairs, no misappropriation of funds. no
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-14
Oppose District Day Of Rest

petition protesting against the en-
actment of any law which would com
pei the observance of sunday as day
of rest In the District of Columbia. Sign
ed ny certain residents of Athol, Mass i.
has been presented to the Senate hy
Senator Weeks of Massachusetts,.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-14

William b. Chiffon, DR.. NJ F. Cuthbert
knthony c. Addison, Frank b. Martin
Maj. W. c. Borden, Z. s. A: william
;. LeDuc, Benjamin Miller. Henry L
Davis Col Thomas n. Wood. 4. S. Nj. c.
Frank f. Smith and Gist Blair.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-10-16
u. S. DEFINES 'PERNICIOUS
POLITICAL ACTIVITY"

Collector OF Customs John b. Whe-
Ian has received a big, red-white-
and-blue circular from the civil SER
vice commission headquarters, dis
tinctly setting forth what actions
by civil service employees shall be
construed as pernicious political &c
tivity, and the circular. Is n most
thorough article.
AT the top, IL states that II any
thing was left out, that should be
put In, 1T Is not to be assumed that
other forms OF political activity are
permissible because they are not
mentioned"
Among the things that q civil
service employe may not do. the cir
cular enumerates:
Offering candidacy or service as
delegate, alternate or proxy In any
political convention. or as officer or
employe hereof: addressing any po-
litical conventions; service on or for
any political committee or organi-
zation: addressing any political club;
serving as an officer. organizing or
conducting meeting or rally, or
taking any part except as a specta-
tof: giving public utterances to po-
litilcal views; being connected editor
tally, managerially. or financially
with any political newspaper; writ
ing for publication any political let
ter. signed or unsigned; wearing
badges or buttons on duty.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-10-16
HARVARD MAY LOSE BOTH
PROFESSOR AND CASH

PHILADELPHIA. Oct 15.-Should
Harvard university permit Professor
Hugo Munsterburg to leave the faculty
on the expectation OF receiving $10,.
0Oc. 900 from Major Clarence Wiener,
OF the British army. II would probably
not only be out a professor but the 10
million as well. according to the best
belief Of J. l.. Ketterlinus. here today.
Ketterlinus. wealthy head Of large
lithographing concern. is Wiener's I'M
clue. Informed that his nephew had
offered to bequeath Harvard 100000.
900 On condition that Professor Nun
sterburg he forced to leave because Of
.'unwarranted pro-German utterances."
Ketterlinus said;
That's just like Clarence. But I'm
not sure whether he has the ten mil
lions TO leave Harvard. II he Is basing
the bequest upon prospective Inherit
anco from me. Harvard will be disap-
pointed. haven't ten million dollars
to leave anybody"
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-10-16
RAG-TIME AND CLASSICS
CLASH IN THIS SUIT

Ragtime and the classical In music
were subject Of q suit before Justice
DeGaw Thursday morning. Mrs. Matil-
da Day appeared and demanded that
a piano In the home OF her nephew.
Albert Berard. he returned 10 her. Ac-
cording to her story she educated Al
bert IL both school and music and ait.
er his marriage bought a piano which
she allowed him TO use. She said she
sent her two children to live with the
nephew and paid for their keep and
asked that they be given music les
sons
IL developed that the children were
willing to play but showed such pref.
erence for ragtime that the nephew,
devotee to Chopin and similar masters.
refused to allow them to play on the
instrument
As Mrs. Day had no objection TO
rag time and IL was her piano and her
children she decided TO settle the mat
ter by taking both instrument and
pupils away. She claimed her nephew
gave UP the Riddles but refused TO
give up the piano. Judge DeGaw took
the case under advisement.