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Federal Quarantine and Meat Prices

With the establishment of d federal
quarantine on stock yards in various
cities on account of the prevalence OF
the foot and mouth disease great
number of meat animals are withdrawn
from the market temporarily. Inc
quarantine itself is for a period of ten
days and it is impossible to withdraw
the number of cattle now involved Tor
that period without materially reducing
the supply of fresh meats. Naturally
this somewhat affects the price or all
meat products. So far as the retail
price proportionately follows the ratio
between the demand and the reduced
supply there can be no reasonable pro-
test, but there is decided objection to
any artificial raising of the price be-
yond this point or in anticipation of
an actual shortage
Already signs are unmistakable that
advantage is being taken of the quar-
antine to boost prices just as at the
outset of the war. long before the mar
kets were actually affected by the new
conditions, prices were run up ex-
brilliantly on the preteXt of an as
sured curtailment of production. In
some lines this occurred without any
warrant, as the markets were not d.
rectly affected by war conditions. In
other lines actual shortages were an
ticipated long in advance of the de-
velopment of the wars effects.
1t is always the consumers misfor-
tune to have to stand for prospective
and apprehended as we'll as real in
creases in the wholesale costs, trans
lated into retail cost with percentage
added. Everybody in such a case takes
toll of the consumer at growing rates.
For instance. if flour advances at rate
that imposes an additional cost of
loaf of bread the consumer may be
taxed full cent in addition. The man
ufacturer and the dealer seldom, if
ever. pocket this loss and let the con-
sumner get the product at the old price.
In the present instance the tendency
is to exact higher rates for meat not
because the meat that is actually sold
cost any more. but because it is argued
that the meat bought next week to
replace the stock sold today may cost
more. There would be no reason to OBJ
ject to such an arrangement if at the
other end of the line when the price
falls at the place of production the con-
sumner is given the benefit Immediately
on the theory that the meat that re-
places the stock then in hand will cost
less. Unfortunately the consumer pays
the prospective advance as well as the
actual advance to the end of the eoua-
ton. The only sure way to defeat this
practice is to switch to some other
commodity during the prevalence of alb
normal conditions
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-11-08
Maine, and Tuesday.

The New York Sun makes this 'o-
servation on the elections
Maine proved to be poor electi1
barometer this year. May tne iae' VIC
remembered two years hence
1urnediately after the Maine result
vas announced, The Star quoted the
-.oord of 1890 to show that the demo-
cratic exulta ton should be tempered :
that the Pine Tree state had not al
ways shown the way.
In September. 1890, Maine went repu'-
1ican on the congressional tickets by
b.ndsome ma iorities. and the republic
cans everywhere were elated. The party
no. then in full control of national al
fairs. and calculations that the party
r.o,,Id triumph throughout the country
in November were confidently made. IL
did NOT. The democrats swept the deck
Last September the democrats saw IN
the Maine returns an assurance tilat 'iie
,onntry was with them. and in Novem-
be- would give them a rousing majority.
All democratic outsiders who had par
ticipated in the campaign so expressed
themselves TO the President How much
mistaken they were is now an estap-
ished fact. plain to everybody. They
House to the bull moosers. Had all the
bull moosers returned to their old atfilia-
tons the republicans would have carried
the House easily and substantially
4 safer guide, as all now see. was the
election held in New Jersey district
last winter to fill seat in the House
made vacant by death. In that race the
republicans elected their candidate by
oil President
had exerted himself for the other man.
Moreover. the district at the previous
election had chosen a democrat.
The tariff was made the issue. and as
New Jersey was a manufacturing state
the issue brought out the vote. The
democrats stood on the Underwood law.
the republicans on the proposition that
the law had failed on three scores: Cd
to produce sufficient revenue. co to
lower the cost of living, as promised.
and ca to revive business. Sentiment in
the district sustained the republican
contention Overwhelmingly.
Tuesdays results in every manufac-
curing state were of like character. The
tariff did the business for the democrats
there-did them up brown. Closed fac
tories. idle men. depressed business.
campaigned for the republicans. and
made the most persuasive appeals for
votes. They were the most effective
spellbinders in the contests. They spoke
with information, and from the heart.
As the tariff is continuing issue. We
shall have it again in the next CAM
paign. and, if the European war keeps
up. in aggravated form. The war tax
lust levied is a makeshift; and a larger
sum will have to be collected from in
rernal sources If our custom house re-
ceipts continue to dwindle. as they will
il the war does not end before that time.
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Material for States.

Would that mine enemy would ma Ike
slate. But as The Star bears no po-
htician enmity. and seeks to arouse the
enmity of none, it takes no risks and
offers no offense in little shy at slate
making.
The republican prospects for 1916
we're SO greatly improved by Tuesdays
elections. the assets of the party as
respects a presidential ticket are worth
cstaloguing.
Take the east. Mr.. Whitman. or AIR.
Justice Hughes of the Supreme Court,
would look good for first place. The
former should succeed in the Office of
Governor of New York. and the latter
has done so. Both have a strong hold on
the confidence and admiration of the
people of that state. whose Importance
in the presid ential equation is always
great.
Take the middle section of the coun-
try. Mr.. Mann of Illinois. Mr.. Burton
of Ohio. Mr.. Fairbanks of Indiana and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-11-08

Mr.. Hadley of Missouri have records
in Office which would capitalize we'll in
presidential campaign. All are G.
White House size
If the east should get first place. the
middle section for geographical reasons
would probably get second: and. in adj
dition to the leaders already mentioned.
there would be Mr.. Harding. Mr.. Willis
and Mr.. Longworth of Ohio. Mr.. Sher-
man of Illinois and Mr.. Nagel of Mis-
souri, worthy of consideration.
If the middle section should get first
place there would be Mr.. Wadsworth
Of New York. Mr.. Mccall of Massa-
chusetts and Mr.. Brumbaugh of Penn
sylvania available for second. Mr.. Nc
Call. it is true. was defeated in his race
for governor, but is nevertheless one of
the ablest republicans in the country.
and most favorably known to the coun-
try.
And there may be others. Nomination
time is eighteen months distant. New
figures may come into view in that
period. Opportunities will not be lack
ing. Issues are plentiful. The next
Congress should afford members with
ideas and ambition every incentive to
action. There will be an interested
audience for all they may wish to say,
and reward for whatever of striking
value is said
Progress is the word. 1t always is.
The United States could not stand still
if it would, and would not if it could.
1t is a young nation, and has the fire OF
youth. To halt it would be to destroy
it, So that if the republican party
comes back it will be upon terms ana
promises of progress-not at run
away speed, but with all four wheels
on the ground. and the middle of the
road kept in view.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-11-08

appeal must have been unusually per-
suasive. and his record most excellent:
What will come of Mr.. Whitman's
chances for promotion from Albany to
Washington? He takes Office in jan
uary, and will therefore have more
than a year in which to demonstrate
himself as governor before the re-
publicans throughout the country be-
gin to express themselves about
presidential candidate. They will have
full opportunity to take his measure
and he full opportunity to strengthen
himself with the home organization. IL
the New York delegation goes into the
next republican national convention an
enthusiastic unit in favor of the man
whom they assert to be succeeding
in the governors office. and to be able
to carry the state in November, it will
at least compel attention, and it may
dominate the situation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-11-08
A Presumption.

Oh. pause and listen to the man who
thinks he knows it all:
1--WE travelled on the railway cars since
very small.
To start my trip 1 enter and get out
when it is done.
That's why I'm sure 1 know just how a
railway should be run.
And when to food and lodging | must
turn my thoughtful brain,
l take the best that's offered II is use
less to complain.
l express my humble wishes. Then they
serve me i'll or well
That's why I'm sure I know just how TO
run a big hotel
"A man all briefly fingers as an elegant
display
Upon this whirling planet that sees ages
slip away.
We write his epitaph beside the record
of his BIRTH
HE Thought That He Was Wise Enough
To Educate the Earth
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-11-08
THE MAULING OF THE MOOSE.

From the Brooklyn Eagle
Perhaps Col. Roosevelt will give the re-
mains of the progressive party to science.
From the Buffalo Express.
And Roosevelt couldn't beat even Boies
PenroSe,
From IKE Troy Times.
Salt river is no, a river Of doubt, as d
famous discoverer has discovered.
From the Albany Evening Journal.
Presumably, if Mr.. Roosevelt had had
time and breath to deliver that speech
during another week there wouldn't have
been d progressive vote at all.
From the Charleston News and Courier.
Col. Roosevelt having assured US that
To support Penrose is to display infamy
of soul. consider the infamous condi-
ton OF PENNSYLVANIA.
From the Harrisburg Telegraph.
Col. Roosevelt can yet secure for him.
self the good opinion of thousands of his
countrymen by recognizing without fur
Their delay the handwriting on the wall
Ii is quite plain and clear and significant
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-11-08
ECHOES OF THE ELECTION.

said it would mean irretrievable dis
aSter.
From the New York Evening Sun.
The republican party. just two years
ago this time of month, was pro-
nounced an irrecoverable wreck. But
sometimes a derelict can manage to do
some very efficient wreckinS OF its
own.
From the Chicago Herald. 90.
There will soon be almost as large
collection of lame ducks" at WASH
ington as there was after the last
presidential election.
From the Philadelphia Evening Telegraph.
incidentally, the favorite democratic
hymn is Somewhere the Sun Is Shin
ing"
From the Boston Herald.
The split of 1912 has been mended.
Let its lessons be remembered, how
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-11-08

, and being interpreted means that hatred
and ambition constitute crushing com.
bina ton.
From the Buffalo Commercial.
The colonel was reconciled in advance
to being beaten. so flowers are more or
less gratefully declined.
From the Cleveland Leader
Col. Roosevelt would appear 10 be not
quite alone as politician without q
party. but almost.
From the New York Evening Telegram.
Might send Mr.. Roosevelt az a wall
decoration for his study a nice large i'll.
Illuminated motto reading. From Some Of
Us Knock Is a Boost
From tine Columbia State.
Sulzer says he made Roosevelt look
like so cents" but woodrow Wilson beat
him to It some time ago.
From the Utica Observer.
And who ever thought year ago that
Mr.. Sulzer would SO soon have Mr.. Roose-
velt's progressive party in his breast
pocket?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-11-08

From the Prov dence Journal.
There are very few cracks IN the
solid south.
From the Utica Press
Charles F.. Murphy says the people
have spoken. and for silent speaking
TUESDAYS vote was pretty loud.
From the Brooklyn Times.
The absentee candidacy of Mr. Gerard
didn't work out. after all.
From the Rochester Herald.
Standing out clear above everything
else is the fact that Tammany STUDDED
it's toe on Plain Bill Sulzer.
From the Wilkes Barre Times-Le
Penroselvania is now the name of
the state.
From the Milwaukee Journsl.
Two men are always mistaken i'll any
election-the man who said the election
Of one set OF candidates would mean
paradise on earth. and the man who
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-11-08
ACCORDING TO THE NOVELS

Take it from the novels.
Things are in mess:
Crowded Slums and novels;
Much unhappiness:
Politics is rotten;
Dramas morals wrong
Charity's forgotten;
Working hours too long.
Ii you're one that swallows
Stories that you read.
You might think that wallows
All the land In greed:
Laws you'd think neglected,
Truth and honor rare;
Fen the press Infected
Tainted and unfair.
You think pessimistic
Novels sound aud true:
You think socialistic
Days are overdue:
You may think we're miuiuns
All: that life is hard.
Noyelists' opinions
land Of this here bard.
rankin p Adams, in New York Tribune
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-11-08

The German emperor now mentions
Calais as his destination. What further
step he has in mind Is not announced,
But it may be mentioned that the jour-
ney across the channel has always been
notorious for its discomforts, even I'M
der the most favorable circumstances.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-11-08
SHOOTING STARS.
EA PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Back to Earth.

An artist OF a musician is always a
dreamer said the idealist
NONSENSE" replied Miss CAYENNE IAN
artist can't paint with his eyes shut and
musician would keep himself awake
with his own noise
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-11-08

Progress made by vstes-for- W omen
principles would indicate that ques-
tons pertaining to suffrage are much
more easily settled when not compli-
Gated by considerations of militancy.
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A congressional election is always re :
garded as somewhat precarious, con-
sidered as an Endorsement of the in
cumbent administration. 1t comes at
the time when every man who did not
get the Office he hoped for is least in
the mood for party enthusiasm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-11-08

Estimates of the majority in the
House of Representatives. have varied,
but not enough to cause undue elation
whether the result is discussed as a
republican triumph or democratic
Endorsement.
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PRESIDENT Wilson will take a brief
holioay. preparatory TO meeting the
demands which the assemblage Of n
remarkably industrious Congress will
make upon his energies
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No Agitator of the Masses.

IF that man had his own way he'd
create general disorder"
But he can't. His influence is limited
TO his own territory. He is only local
irritan,."
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The discussion of second presi-
DENTAL term is not expected by demo-
cratic mana gers to become as heated
as the old controversy as to the pro-
priety of a third term
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-11-08
An Extremist.

Are YOU in favor of votes for women?'
"Of course l am" replied Mr. Meekton.
AFTER talking with Henrietta about it
my only doubt Is whether men should be
allowed to go on enjoying the privilege
of the ballot"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-11-08

The Christmas shopping season.
which is already at hand, will afford an
agreeable introduction to the business
boom that is confidently expected.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-11-08

The muck rake" has gone out of
business, but the recent landslide pre-
seuts opportunity for some political
steam shovel work
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The Annual Celebration.

Our thankfulness we shall not cease
Though skies be gray and murky.
Nor carve the dear old dove of peace,
Mistaking it for turkey
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Zion City. ILL.,. held out against vac
cination until a smallpox epidemic set
in. Faith is admirable. but it should
not he confused with common stub
bornness.
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i'rohibitlonists who find the problems
OF drink settled as far votes can
settle them might take up the prob
lens of food and organize vegetarian
party.
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An opportunity to he in Congress in
the role of innocent bystander should
afford the Hon. Joseph G. Cannon a
certain amount of entertainment
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Begins Work of
Reconstruction.

reigning prince of RoumAnia. com r.
menced the work OF reconstruction o.
the country over which he had been
called to govern.
In 1876 Roumauia was obliged in the
Russo-T Turkish war to take the side o.
Russia. II, accord with M. Bratiano.
his minister. to whom belongs great
part of the results achieved in Rou-
mania, the prince signed with Russia
the convention which guaranteed the
integrity of Roumania. and thereupon
proclaimed her independence from
Turkey. May 81. 1877, and which was
confirmed by article 40 of the congress
of Berlin, July IL. 1878.
In the Russo-Turkish war, Prince
Charles comma nded in person the Rou
manian army he had organized. Later
he was given the command Of the Rus
so-Roumanian army. which achieved
a brilliant victory over the Turks at
Plevna September 10. 1877.
Russia appropriated Bessarabia, Civ
ing Roumanfa, in exchange, the Dou-
broudja. Doumania appealed to the
Congress of Berlin. which failed to
der the authorization of the congress
of complete Independence, Prince
Charles was proclaimed King OF Rou-
mania March rs. 1881.
The military SERVICE IN nouhanid 10
compulsory and universal. and the or
ganization is strictly modern. The pop
ulation is estimated at 6.500.000. Among
the Roumanians there are racial diff
ferences Of which the census takes no
account, namely-Hungarians Bull
garians and Servians. hordes Of gyp-
sizes and in the Doubroudja a strong
foreign element consisting of Turks.
Tartars, Bulgars. Russians and Cor
mans. On the other hand, there are
In the neighboring coun-
tries of Pennsylvania. Hungary. Servia.
Bulgaria and Macedonia, numbering
perhaps 100000. To gather them to-
gether in one fold and under one nag
In Roumania is the absorbing ambition
of the Roumanian people and King
Ferdinand.
CHI. CHAILLE-LONG
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cattle quarantine affords the first
" Hplanation of the high cost of meat
that a large element of the public can
comprehend offhand
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Encouraged.

I'm getting on said Mr. Cumrox. I'm
getting into this naughty and superior
social stride.''
How do you know
My wife gave party and some of
her friends mistook me for one of the
invited guests
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-11-08

The democratic insurgents are ex-
pected to note what happened to the
and stick to the old party.
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BUSINESS is contemplating the pros
pect of speedy uplift which will not
he defined as psychological
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Villa regards Carranza as the only
obstacle to peace. and Carranza thinks
the same way about Villa.
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y,1.b;. IA advance-hy mail. postage prepaid:
Daiiy, Sunday Included. one month. 60 cents.
neiiy. Sunday excepted. one month. ~ ceass.
Saturday Star. 81 year; Sunday stas' vs." year.
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tn. Evening Star with the Sunday morning
edition Il delivered by carriers within the city
At 8 cents per month; daily only een6 d pc.
NAV be sent by mail, or telephone Main z44E
collection 10 made by carrier at the end OF eacn
month.
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Urn order to avoid de.E, on account .s,r n
ret be addressed to any individual c1nnee'e J.
With the ONCE. but simply to THE STAR. or 70
the Editorial or Business Department Aee'1uNs
TO tenor O purpose.
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Some men, said Uncle Eben. "ain'
happy onless dey's fightin' an den dey
ain happy
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Hntered as secoud-class mail matter at the POST
once at Washington. ID. e.
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AT THE BAR.

That lawyers toast the humorisis
Quite often, you'll agree:
Just note how oft the phrase Ito Wit
Within their briefs you see!
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lho Evsa,ng star Newspaper Company.

business Once nth ST. and Pennsylvania Avenue.
New York ONCE: Tribune Building:
Chicago once: First National Bank Building
curopesn once: Regent ST.. London. England.
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Subsequently when Austria was rec
ing. under the terrible blow dealt Il,
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United States have expressed tneHh-
selves as
International Congress pleased with
h e a n =
on Social Insurance. nouncemen,
that the European war would not be
allowed to interfere with the pfepara-
lions now being made for the nlnth
International Congress on Social In
surance, which is scheduled to be held
in Washington during the fall of 1913.
The announcement of this decision fol-
lowing the conference of President
Wilson and Commissioner Royal Meek
er of the United States bureau of Ia
Dor statistics, who is chairman of the
program committee of the congress.
quoted the fears of persons interested
in workmen's compensation laws ana
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-11-08

Welfare workers in all parts OF the
United States have expressed them
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King Charles expired October 10 at
Snaia. The kings health had been
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Unexpectedly Bismarck warmly es
poused the. proposition made by \
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washington police force was so small
at thlS Tune fifty years ago that there
was a very narrow
lily omall margin of reserve for
Police Force. ns au'y. IN The Star
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With a dWindling meat supply and an
increasing cost of living government
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WHAT THE GOVERNMENT is DOING

While the officers of the United states
Army are not willing to make comment
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The presidential election took place on
Tuesday. November s. 1864 and for some
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The routes 10 Roumania were exa mine
in $3.50 with great precaution. Each pre
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Roumania has remained neutral de-
spite the intense desire of the people to