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Evening star., 1914-08-13
War and Food Prices.

Food prices are rising. since the out
break of war in Europe. at rate to
cause alarm The almost complete fall
,,re of imports cannot account for the
change. .for we do not supply our table
wants from abroad to any material ex-
teut. Nor can the European demand. rem
dered abnormal by the sudden descent Of
war conditions affect the domestic, mar
ket. inasmuch as thus far there are vir-
tually no ships in which to send abroad
tbe. supplies needed by the countries en-
cased in the conflict In single instance
Is there an unmistakable relationship or
cause and effect in this connection. that
of sugar. the raw material Of which Is
imported in large quantities and even IN
this case there is but little reason for i'm
mediate shortage. inasmuch as the bulk OF
the supply comes from Cuba, which as yet
is not blockaded in any degree by the war
conditions.
The phenomenon of suddenly and great
ly Increased prices must. in the absence
Of any specific elements to account logic
ally for it. be attributed directly to the
cupidity of the wholesale dealers. who
are quick to take advantage always of
every factor or excuse for raising the
average buyer the excuse war in Eu-
rope may suffice as a passing reason
for higher prices IN the markets, for he
is buying things that must be had and he
does not stop to argue or question; in
deed. he has no redress but to pay the
rates that are universally charged. The
least analysis of the situation. however.
will demonstrate to him that. whether the
the retailer, somebody is profiting unduly
by the war.
congressional investigation Is proposed
and also departmental inquiries are urged
Experience with this sort of thing is that
nothing ever comes Of 1t. Long before
the conclusion of the inquest the condi-
ton is either passed or else the public is
adjusted to it. There is. in short, no
readily available method of correcting
such economic evils. This country is not
at war and yet is suffering from war con-
ditions. Its government revenue is low
cred by the practically complete suspen-
sion of trade. and war taxes are even now
being devised to replenish the public
funds. 1t may be necessary to establish
''maximums'' by federal and state legis-
lation IL the European struggle continues
for many months, and the American food
producers and dealers proceed with their
present extortionate methods, which are
now bringing acute distress to immense
numbers of people.
In these circumstances the President
calls upon the Attorney General for
immediate action calculated to check the
understandable enterprise of food pur-
veyors. who are using the turmoil in Eu-
rope as a pretext for gouging the Ameri-
can consumers. His letter attests to the
seriousness of the situation and it il
the hope of the people that it will effect
an immediate result
Evening star., 1914-08-13
Talkology.

"Just think of what this world would be
If people couldn't TALK"
heard thoughtful parsonage exclaim-
Oh. numerous are the pastimes such a
state of things would balk
And many men would have to quit the
game.
We'd have to scribble contracts when our
promises we gave,
We'd have to go on record day by day,
And pretty tunes would not be spoiled by
words. that won't behave,
And we'd lose full many a tough or
tedious play.
We'd miss the mighty orators of whom we
are so proud,
As in their resonances we rejoice
We'd miss the man who peddles things to
an attentive crowd,
Attracted by the music Of his voice.
Perhaps this earth would be a place where
pickering and bluff
Would cease as in the righteous way
we'd walk;
Perhaps the world would show a great
deal of real stun
If it weren't quite SO well supplied with
talk.
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re shall feel that result in n

we shall feel that result in many
things
The present Congress was elected
with the world at peace. The relations
Of the great nations to one another
and to us were well understood. we
knew their commercial and financial
systems: and ours stood adjusted to
them. All the legislation of large i'm
portance by this Congress to date has
been fashioned on lines assuming con-
tinued peace.
But here is war, and on scale so
large the world is appalled,. In mo-
ment, in the twinkling of an eye"
everything of every character is in
confusion in Europe. with the future
completely clouded- Speculation about
the length of the war is idle. But if 1t
should end in the short space OF six
weeks. years will be required to put
the affairs of the world upon an en-
tirely safe and workable new basis.
We are in the terrible game. not with
powder and lead. but with enormous
business interests at stake, and under
pressing obligations to ourselves to
guard them now and later, not in
spirit of partisanship on familiar lines,
but in a spirit of broad patriotism, in
formed by what is now taking, and
may later take. place abroad, and
which as a nation we shall be obliged
to consider in our own new affairs
The next Congress. therefore, will
have momentous business before it. 1t
may be called in extra session in the
early spring to take up it's work.
And when that work is entered upon
we are certain to hear something new
about the tariff. the currency and the
trusts The old views of many men
will be modified. The views of others
may. appear as having undergone
complete change.
For this and other reasons the par
ties in making their nominations for
that body should make them with un
usual care; should put up the most
capable men available: should consider
that as new lines will have to be run
the necessity for men of largo powers
and experience will be greater than
has been known in the halls Of Con-
gress in fifty years
Evening star., 1914-08-13
War Developments.

Apparently there has been heavy fight
ing within a few hours at both ends of
the line of the European battle front.
Belgians and Germans having met
on the plains between Liege and
Namur and French and Germans
having contested for the posses
sion Of Muelhausen, in southern AL
SAGE. Meanwhile, nothing definite has
been learned as to the position or the
plans Of the French and German armies
in the center. where, there is reason to
believe, the first really great battle of
the war will be fought.
That the French have been at least
held back in Alsace would seem to be in
dicated by a reading Of the reports from
both German and French sources. Note
is made in the latter of very heavy Ger
man losses, without mention of the
French casualties. Some confusion ap-
pears in the French reports. which in
dicate that the French forces are main
tanning an excellent strategic position in
Alsace. despite the acknowledgment that
the force that advanced to Kolmar has
fallen back behind Muelhausen.
In Belgium a general engagement is
in progress just east of Brussels the
Germans and the allies contesting in
large numbers with the capture Of Brus-
sells as the possible German objective.
Meanwhile the Liege forts are
virtually under seige. and the op-
erations there are believed to be
designed to mask the real major German
movement through Luxemburg, the
shortest way to the French frontier
Practically nothing has been permitted to
be learned respecting the whereabouts of
the main French and German armies, but
this strengthens the belief that they are
preparing for an encounter west of Metz.
From the outset naval fight In the
North sea has been expected. but despite
repeated alarms there are no indications
at this time Of likelihood of immediate
sea fighting Of Importance. 1t is believed
by some expert observers of the situation
that 1t will be the kaiser's plan to hold
his vessels in the Baltic sea until after
the first great fight on land. when his
policy Of naval warfare will be determined
by the outcome.
In the diplomatic field the event of chief
Importance is the severance of relations
between England and Austria. just now
reported. This does not actually change
the situation, inasmuch as the alliance of
England with Russia and France must
necessarily have involved hostilities be-
tween England and Austria OF more i'm
portance Is the withdrawal from Rome of
the Austrian ambassador, perhaps indica-
tive OF a final failure to involve italy as
an ally OF Germany and Austria and as a
possible result Italy's involvement on the
Anglo-French side
Evening star., 1914-08-13
Politics and the War.

On returning TO New York from a trip
10 Chicago. made for the purpose Of
taking 'soundings." Chairman NC
Combs Of the democratic national com
mittee said: II found that everybody
is more interested in the war and in
protecting himself against financial
loss on account Of the war than he is
in politics"
True. undoubtedly: and had Mr. Nc
Combs toured the whole country he
would have discovered the same thing
and made the same report.
And Vet the voters should not forget
the great Importance of the times as
respects Amer. IAN interests certain to
be affected by the war. The result of
the war. whatever II may be. will have
worldwide influence and while
'-~"-ica is SO advantageously situated
Evening star., 1914-08-13
Germany's Preparedness.
From the New YORK Herald.

To those who have kept in touch with
the European political situation German
preparedness for the conflict now raging
can be no surprise. For at least ueC-
ade the German people have been led to
believe they mad ahead OF them a great
struggle, and with the thoroughness char
acterstlc Oh the race they have been max
ing ready. Military experts agree that as
q macnlne the German army ls as nearly
perfect as any machine can be. II was
because apparent weakness in the COM
mlsSariat at Liege was SO unexpected tnat
1t attracted attention. But the nghting
at Liege, no matter how large II may
seem from the casualty lists, was and Is
OF comparative minor importance, and any
weakness IN one part or the German ma
chinery revealed there cannot be taken as
typical or as particularly significant.
Evening star., 1914-08-13
Peaceful Life at Sycamore Hill.
From the Philadelphia Inquirer.

Peace-beautiful peace-has settled
down upon the Roosevelt oomiclie on
sagamore Hill At least, peace Is there
SO lar as the country knows, although,
ZOE that matter, the country might DC
mistaken, Tor, Sdd to Relate, no news
comes out OF oyster Bay. This is not
because strict censorship has been
established, as is the case IN the war
ring centers OF Europe. 1t is because
the people Ior once have quite FORGOT
ten that such place as Oyster BAY
is marked with d pin prick upon the
map. The roar OF the cannon has
brought other spots into prominence
and the noise that has been. coming out
OF Oyster Bay-may perhaps still be
coming-has been cutie obIlterated by
the crash Of great guns
Evening star., 1914-08-13
Our Merchant Marine.
From the Chicago Journal.

BY the time this war ends, every ship
in which American capital is now in
vested should be under the American
flag and great array of vessels not
now owned in this country should be
purchased and operated by American
companies. Furthermore, a large part
of the carrying trade, not only of the
United States, but Of South American
countries, should be in our hands Only
in this way can America hope to recoup
a part of the losses which this gigantic
conflict brings upon even neutral ma
tions.
Evening star., 1914-08-13
Finding a Battlefield.
From the sprlpgtleId Repuhlican


first battle bulks big because it Is the
hrst: Lexington and Bull Hun are better
known than many greater conflicts at
later stage of war. Even though it
may be but d skirmish in comparison
with battles to come. the defense OF Liege
Will hold star place in history, and It's
effect upon the fortunes of the war may
prove not inconsiderable. An uncontested
road through Belgium would have been
invaluable to the invaders. How high
value is attached to the road now that 1t
is contested remains to be seen
Evening star., 1914-08-13
Maps Of Africa and Asia.
ON the Pittsburgh Chronicle.Telerraph.

1t is easily foreseen that in a year or
thereabout the map makers will have to
supply the world with new maps of Eu-
rope. But the man in the street has not
perceived. perhaps. that new maps of
Africa will be needed. also. while the map
of Asia may not be quite the same in
spots, and an amended edition may be
necessary. 1t promises to be busy time
for map makers.
Evening star., 1914-08-13

responsible for what happens there not
attributable to the recklessness OF the
road users. Now that the unsafe state OF
this highway is so fully demonstrated it
should be Immediately made secure or
closed to the public.
Evening star., 1914-08-13
An Economist.

Gimme a good. thick novel," said the
man with a mussed-up hat and a sharp
nose
Here's rattling story said the news
dealer. IF you start it you won't lay it
down till you've finished it."
Put it back and gimme something that
isn't SO interesting. l want book that'n
last me till the first of October"
Evening star., 1914-08-13
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHn.ANDER JOHNSON.
In the Realms Of Credit.

when I left home as a lad" said Mr..
Dustin Stax. Il had $40 in my pocket"
You'll never forget that day"
No. sir. It's the only time that have
felt that l could settle UP on a moment s
notice and be absolutely sure my assets
would cash in for more than my liabil-
tiles"
Evening star., 1914-08-13
The Universal Flag.

From the Chicago Tribune.
One flag in this war invites enlistment
wherever there are unenrolled men and
women: one cause makes a universal ap-
peal; against it no neutrality proclama-
tions run. The Red Cross now meets Its
greatest emergency. Its flag will need
financial support
Evening star., 1914-08-13
Outrageous Food Prices.

From the New York World.
Famine prices for food throughout the
United States are arbitrarily speculative
and criminal. They have been imposed
at time when the greatest crops ever
known are maturing and in the face of an
embargo upon foreign commerce that may
last long enough to glut our warehouses.
Evening star., 1914-08-13
Shifted Responsibility.

What is that dogs name?"
Same as mine,'' replied Mr.. Erastus
Pinkley. It's mo- convenient When my
wife comes to de back do an holleFs
'Rastus.' kin use de dog fob an aIibi."
Evening star., 1914-08-13
August Weather Prophecy.

oh, yesterday steamed up lot.
Today is hot, you bet.
Tomorrow will be still more hot
And next day hotter yet.
Evening star., 1914-08-13

A shortage of imported wine and beer
will not make much impression on the
states that have decided in favor OF
being dry" on general principles.
Evening star., 1914-08-13

Sometimes the more a diplomat abroad
can make his position look, at a dis
tance. like sinecure, the more his work
is appreciated.
Evening star., 1914-08-13

Communities are justified in question
ing the value of a laboring population
that is liable. on a days notice. to want
to shut up the works and go home to
fight.
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Persevering Censure.

How are you going to vote this fall ?"
Il dunno" replied Farmer Corntossel.
I'm kind o. hopin' another new party
will be formed, so that 1 can vote agin
all the old ones at once"
Evening star., 1914-08-13

The longest way round is often the
Shortest way home. But France was
hardly expected to reach Alsace by way
of Servia.
Evening star., 1914-08-13

Uncle Sam is now expected to personify,
along with other admirable qualities, the
inclination of well balanced man to
mind his own business.
Evening star., 1914-08-13

Japan sees possibilities OF figuring in
tar more important associations as
world power than any that Mexico could
have provided.
Evening star., 1914-08-13

1t Is unfair to attribute sentiments in
favor Of war to men who frankly recog-
nized war as an inevitable incident of
present civilization
Evening star., 1914-08-13

Ihere is no consolation to be found in
a situation which substitutes mortality
statistics for trade statistics
Evening star., 1914-08-13

Emperor William in reckoning the
perils of war was part ;ularly impressed
by the fact that delays are dangerous
Evening star., 1914-08-13

There is no prospect that Europe will
again remain year after year on the verge
of war.
Evening star., 1914-08-13

DIn order to avoid DELAY. % - aeeocIs q
Al Se addressed to any individual connected
With the ONCE but simply to THE STAR. @ ~
10 tenor or purpose
Evening star., 1914-08-13

Any advantage gained by misrepre-
sentation on the part Of a censor Is
too brief to be of much value.
Evening star., 1914-08-13

Nearly every nation in Europe appears
to feel that its neighbors are not up to
the mark for self government.
Evening star., 1914-08-13

Uttered a. second. class mail matter at the poss
efnce at Washington. D. q
Evening star., 1914-08-13

OF smart novelty materials.
plaids, checks and white serges;
made after the pannier style; but
ton trimmed.
Second Floor.
Evening star., 1914-08-13

OF high-grade imported ma
teriais, one and two tier effects:
materials are ratine- rice cloth
and honeycomb weaves.
Second Floor.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1914-09-11
ASSIST COPPER MEN ASHURSTS
PLEA BEFORE U. S. SENATE.
Effort to Have Assessment Work
Abolished for Year Is Also to be
Made.

Federal aid for copper producers
has already been asked of the United
States senate and it is expected that
early action will be taken for the
purpose of persuading the govern
ment to suspend the assessment work
on all mining claims for the year, ac-
cording to word received in Globe yes
terday from Washington.
Senator Ashurst made the first
move for the federal aid for the copper
industry. The following dispatch
from Washington tells the story:
Federal aid for the copper produc-
ing industry during the European
war was proposed in a bill introduced
by Senator Ashurst Of Arizona. 1t
would authorize the secretary of the
treasury to buy 100000 pounds of
copper at the average price prevail
ing in the copper market from Janu-
ary to June 1st.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1914-09-11
U. S. OBLIGATIONS IN
EUROPE $50 MILLIONS
Banking Syndicate's Offer to Under.
take 80 Millions of New York's
Debts is Considered by Board; to
Help Latin-America.

! WASHINTON, Sept 1O-Althougf
the problem of readjusting the for
eign exchange market was not solved
reports to the federal reserve board
| from New York bankers indicate con
ditions are greatly improved and there
is little cause for concern.
| Bankers told the board that New
York banks are prepared to under
write the sS0,OOO,0O0 obligations OF
New York City in the hands of Euro
pean creditors, which mature in the
next few months. In return members
of the board expressed the view that
New York banks would be requested
to contribute to the proposed general
fund of s150,000,00O to take care of
the total of American obligations in
Europe.
Eighty millions was included in the
original plan. The board has not
taken formal action on the proposal.
Wall Street Hears of Peace Rumors.
NEW YORK, Sept. 10-Wall Street
inclined a willing ear to many peace
rumors current in the district, even
though they were accepted with reser-
walton in high banking circles.
Altogether, however, the financial
situation made further progress to-
W al u OCIISInSAl, do was SnOWH ny TIE
decision of leading banking houses
and bond dealers to resume business
in high grade securities, subject to
certain necessary restrictions.
Interest centered mainly around the
conference of bankers
and the federal reserve board, from
which came the announcement that a
syndicate of New York bankers would
care for $50, 100000 of New YorkCity's
obligations held abroad, leaving only
like $70,0OO,00 to be raised
outside of the city to meet other Euro
pean obligations of the country should !
The reserve board adopt the bankers
plant in its. entirety.
Tonight there came the announc-
nent from the bankers interested that |
hey and New York City authorities |
Ire in agreement regarding the city's
financial program.
Although the exchange market
allied to reflect any unusual condi-
ions in connection with the plan for
he payment of the city's debts in
4ondon and Paris, the belief still pre-
vails that a round amount of gold,
not less than s25, 100000, will
,e shipped to Ottawa in connection
With. the city's obligations.
Some leading railroads, including
he Pennsylvania, announce addition
j curtailments of passenger service. !
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1914-09-11

make certain that there were more
than 10000 voters registered for the
primaries. 1t was generally agreed
that the total registration would be
in the neighborhood Of that figure
Mr.. Power believes that there are
about $4,000 who did not register for
the primaries who will register for
the general election bringing the to-
tai somewhere near $4,000.
Following are the latest totals Mr..
Power has received from the various
counties: Apache 7S1, Cochise, II, ,653;
Coconino, 2,756; ella, 5,999; Graham,
1893; Greenlee, 2915; Maricopa, A.
653; Mohave, 1924; Navajo, 21s6;
Pima, 4077; Pfnal, 1924; Santa Cruz,
1133; Yavapai, 1897; Yuma, 1920;
58, 1915.
1t is impossible, of course to say
how many of the registered voters are
women, but Mr.. Power thinks that
about thirty per cent are women and
seventy per cent men.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1914-09-11
cHlNAMAN IN TOLLS.
Quarrel Among ceiestiaIs on East
Side Results in Arrest Of Stranger.
-'--~ ssA,..tu-'" .

A strange Chinaman arrived in
Clifton this week, reported to hail
from Chihuhua. He associated him
self with the local Chinese colony,
and according to the story, was well
supplied with currency, also with
knives and artillery.
In a fracas which occurred in a
Chinese building on Tuesday night
the Chinaman from Chihuahua
f1ourished six shooter and knife
which caused near riot and officers
were summoned. Deputy Sheriff
Keppler covered the wild eyed
Chinaman with his gun and unarmed
the man. He is now in Jail await
ing preliminary hearing after fail.
ure to give bond in the sum of two
thousand dollars.
1t is said that the. Chinaman had
two bills each of the denomination of
$1,000, besides other currency of
smaller denomination, and that in a
Chinese gambling game was separated
from his bank roll. Then the trouble
started. At the jail $137. so was found
on his person.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1914-09-11

For Constable, Pre-. No. John
Bradberry.
STATE NOMINEES:
For United States Senate-Mark
A. Smith.
For Congress-CarI Hayden
For Governor-G. w. p. Hunt
Supreme Court-AIfred Franklin,
ID. L. Cunningham, H. D. Ross.
Secretary of State-Sidney p. Os-
born.
State AUDITOR. c. CaIIaghan.
State Treasurer-Mitt Simms.
Attorney General-Wiley &. Jones.
Superintendent Public Instruction
c. o. Case.
Corpo. alton Commission-W. p.
Geary, A. w. Cole, F. A. Jones.
State Mine Inspector-G. n .BoIin.
State Tax Commissioner. J. Mil
Ter, C. M. lander.
Duncan Precinct Returns
John K. Bullard was nominated
justice of the peace over George
Phillips by good majority. w. w.
Brooks will be the candidate for con-
stable, as he defeated Olney and
Spaw. The precinct committeeman
for Duncan will be J. ". Parks and
John Evans; for Sheldon, John K.
for Franklin, Joe Ellidge.