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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-01-06
IsIrA DEBT OR MOTT

In the advertisement or the pond
brokers who have been employed by
the state executive committee to sell
the capitol grounds extension bonds,
the following statement relative to the
states finances appears:
Actual assessed value Of
property ..... ...... .$3, $3.50, 269. IL
Total debt this issue :, 400, 1000
The last item of this statement is
significant. The bond brokers have
designated the bond issue as debt.
The exponents of the improvement
plan contended that the issue was not
a debt, and on this ground won de-
cision in the supreme court OF the
state, thereby preventing the matter
going to vote of the people. The
executive council insisted that the is
suance of these extension bonds would
not foist a debt upon the people, yet
their agents have SO designated the
issue in the financial statement which
statement is printed on the literature
advertising the bonds for sale, to show
the soundness of the investment to
prospective buyers of the bonds.
Another thing in the financial state
ment deserves notice. Are we to un-
derstand that the state pledges it's
or rather the taxpayers property, to
assure payment of the warrants? If
not. why is it necessary to show the
states financial condition, especially
the assessed valuation Of all property
in the state and the total taxable
valuation? II it is necessary to pledge
the property of the taxpayers OF the
state to assure payment OF its war
rants. Is it not fact that the 1ssu-
ance of these warrants constitutes
lien upon all the property In the
state? And if this is true, does 1t not
follow that the issuance of the capitol
grounds extension warrants constitu-
ties debt? : ~ -.
But the friends OF the project, hold
that it is not a debt. If these warrants
do not constitute q debt then these
bonds are not worth anything, because
if they are not debt then the state
does not have to redeem them If they
ere purchaseds
II this new iowa idea" of a debt
will work one way, it ought to work
the other. If levying this tax against
the peoples property and anticipating
the collection thereof by issuing war
rants which are to be cashed from
this fund that Is thus forced from the
taxpayers, is not debt, then certain
Nv that rule must apply also to the
Conds that the executive council Is
trying to sell. II their rule Is to apply
both ways, then when these bonds ma
ture, the executive council can say
this is not a debt" so you cannot re-
cover the money paid the state for
these bonds. If this new discovery Is
such fine and sound system OF fin
ance, let's apply it right on through to
the finish of this capitol grounds case.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-01-06
LAYING IT ON DEEP

The state OF Iowa, with its vast re-
sources and small debt, is going to
pay five per cent interest to the pur.
chasers of the capitol grounds ex'
tension bonds. Such is the infor-
nation contained in the ADVERTISE
ments Of the bond brokers and in
news dispatches from Des Moines.
What is the matter with the bonds
that such comparatively high interest
must be paid? Other states, hum
dreds OF cities, townships, counties,
school districts, railroads and private
corporations, pay four and a half,
four. and even as low as three and a
half per cent on their bonds. Is It
possible that the bonds of Fond du
Lac, Wis, for instance, are a safer
investment than the bonds of the
state Of Iowa? 1t would seem so, for
Fond du Lac sold an issue of municipal
bonds on which they are paying bur
three and half per cent interest.
There are dozens of private corpora
lions which have bonds out at four
per cent interest. Some of these are
the 20" railroad, the Baltimore &
Ohio, the Atchison, Topeka & Santa
Fe Short Line, and the Rio Grande
Western.
Public service corporations, which
are held to pay comparatively high
interest, have bonds out by the thou
sands on which the interest Is four
and a half to four and three-quarters
per cent.
Harris county, Texas, sold 100000
municipal bonds at four and three
fourths per cent, the state of Louisi-
ana with 1881 ,063,253 assessed valu.
alton compared to 1owas $3,880,269,-
71S) sold 100000 in bonds with in
terest at four and a half per cent, and
SO it goes down the line of invest
ments listed by the bond brokers Of
the big money centers.
And yet, Iowa's executive council
has arranged for the sale of its bonds
with interest at five per cent. If the
bonds are any good, they ought to
sell at much less rate than five per
cent. & t. -.-.. .. .s... +.
The tax payers of the state are
going to be soaked for $2,000,000 to
improve nice park for Des Moines,
and on top OF that are going to dig
down in their jeans to give the bond
buyers an unusual interest rate on
their investment possibly as a
Christmas present-for the next ten
years to @..-.e.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-01-06
(Chapter XII, Continued. }

He went back along the Red Roat
stumblingly. Was this to be the enc
of the dream, which he had fanciec
would last forever? Could it be that
she was not for him? Was it no hoary
lie that the sins Of the fathers were
visited upon the third and fourth gen
Grafton?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-02
March Arrives!

March could not let pass a single day
without proving that " comparison WIN
it December, January and February are
meek and feeble winter months. March
needs not to prove this, because every
body KIN, s that March as spring month
Is in Il false position. March takes Its
1sme from the god of war and there IS
something in the name. March Is no
friend to peace. calm and order.
Long, long ago March was the first
month of the year, but calender re-
former displaced it and made it third.
March has never forgiven the offense,
and busters, storms, bowls and RACES
every time it comes around. II some cal
endar reformer more radical than Julius
Caesar, Augustus or Pope Gregory couid
get March out of the calender altogether
the world would call him blessed!
March made as leonine an entrance as
though this were year for the lnausu-
ration Of a President. But March has got
the habit of raising so much trouble on
and around the fourth that 1t could
not let the time pass without tying up
traffic, stopping the street cars. blowing
down wires and taking off roofs II March
were amenable to reason, conditions could
be corrected, but as long as March re-
mains March Inaugural ton day should be
taken from it and given to month
whose chief delight is not in wreckins
the wor- with storm and Staying hosts
of men with colds and their consequences.
This March blizzard has been destruc-
tive of a large value of property, and is
the cause of much suffering among the
poor. Irompt relief should be given
through the proper channels to the needy,
whose neediness has been made acute by
this storm.
While the cold winds rush and the snow
whirls and flies there is comfort in the
reflection that March will pass and smil-
ing April come.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-02

| the advertising value Of the warrant
their only thought being to avense the
| sacrilege committed on the cold and SLIP
| perry steps. Their one aim was to up
hold. defend and preserve the dignity OF
those steps.
Another reflection in connection with
this weighty and impressive matter IL
| that professional jealousy may have en-
tered into it. The main shows take place
| In large halls in the north and south
| wings of the building. The regular per
formers appear there. There are oe-
claimed the lines and there are staged
| the plays which are to draw piaooits
from audiences at Squash Center, Podunk
Corners and Suckerville. How could those
who ply the dramatic art OF statesman
ship be expected to endure the competi-
ton of a dancing girl? What statesman
| would pit his speeches against the allure
ments of twinkling toes?
And vet another reflection comes as one
contempIates this dissertation Of set OF
marble steps 1t is that the Capitol police
are more jealous of the virtue OF those
steps than in the years gone by. for on
and at the foot of those steps in 1878 the
Cohenites-one of the most disorderly
elements that ever broke the peace OF the
National city. used to hold their meetings
undsturbed. and there by the south side
of those pure and classic steps. just be-
low where Columbus stands. Dennis
kearney. sand lot ranter. demagogue and
agitator harangued a mob on the even
ing of Thursday. August %, 1878. apply
ing malignant epithets to high govern
ment functionaries then in office.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-02
Executive Session leakage.

Publication Of the proceedings OF the
Senate in executive or secret session
has once more aroused indignation In a
few Of the members Of that great body.
A resolution has been introduced which
may result In an inquiry as to how debates
conducted behind closed doors appear In
news print. II their nature warrants such
publicity. as promptly as though the
doors had not been closed. 1t has long
been a cause Of irritation and curiosity
70 a small number of senators. 1t is not
that walls have ears. The dictograpn Is
not to blame 1t is not the work OF
spies. 1t is not due to eavesdropp'ng.
The executive session Is a senatorial
fiction. Public questions are public ques-
fions and this is an age of publicity. A
politician could not live without publicity
any more than any other actor. and II
politicians were suppressed the source of
the supply of statesmen would be cut off
1t Is conceivable that there are public
questions which should be debated in
private and where secrecy in an execu-
tive session is nationally vital It can be
maintained.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-02
Dancing at the Capitol.

The long and strong arm of the law
-eached out and clutched the actress who
anced on the Capitol steps to make a
moving picture. The long arm was not
prompt in this movement and the moving
picture, so the news reports have it. was
made. There are a number Of things to
pc considered in connection with this
,rime A young woman. or woman of
my age, who would dance in dancing at
ire on marble steps out-of-doors In Feb
.uary is to be credited with determination
nd with a sincere de~ire to earn her
read, If not literally by the sweat of
,er brow. yet certainly By physical ex-
rtion and personal discomfort. The fact
# her arrest will probably add to tn.
interest in the picture and reward her 70.
he brief inconvenience Of arrest. Tn.
Capitol police did not, Of course, think OF
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-02
Our Coastwise Shipping.

The appearance in the Congressional
Record of Mr.. Wilson'S Endorsement as a
presidential candidate of the Baltimore
platforms declaration for free passage
Of American coastwise vessels through
the Panama caiIsl is more amusing than
nomentous No denial Of the speech ha6
beer made: none was possible. Mr.
Wilson expressed himself as quoted. and
held to the views expressed until much
late. day.
What is important aid what may come
out when the free tolls debate in Congress
begins relates to the time and to the
cause of Mr.. Wilson's change of base
When ana why did he change. and in
changing his base did hs change his views
about the matter In Its essence? Or. in
abandoning free tolls, is he trying to saw,
something he considers more valuable?
Another question relates to what ma.
follow II Congress adopts the Presidents
free-toll view.. If We beSid to back,
how far back shall We be pressed? Wha
else has Great Britain, OF what has SOM
other power, in reserve for our considera-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-02
Fresh Air Is Safe Air.

From the Chicago Journal.
There were fifty more deaths from
pneumonia in Chicago last week than the
week before. Was cold weather the
cause of this Increase? Only Indirectly
Cold weather frightened people into shut
ing windows, caulking doors and max
ing their houses as nearly alright as
possible. The pneumonia germ, thus fur
nished with the best imaginable condi-
lions for multiplying and spreading does
the rest. In a few cases. the cold Is more
directly responsible. man. insufhciently
clad or fed, or perhaps taking too little
exercise, stays out Of doors till thor
oughly chilled. His vitality is lowered
and an invasion of any sort Of disease
germs is thus made easy. Even then, II
he would warm up in fresh air, there
would be comparatively little danger
What he usually does is to shut himself
into a close. overheated room. breathe
vitiated air for hours-and then lay the
blame on Providence when he has to send
for a doctor. Cold or warm, fresh air is
the only safe air. Insist on a supply OF
it in ONCE and home.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-02
Snow-Removal Bill.

The Dillingham; bill, which. if it be-
comes a law. will put the work and re-
sponsibility of clearing sidewalks of snow
and ice upon property holders and tenants
within the fire limits of the District
where their property abuts on paved
sidewalks, is before the Senate on a
favorable report from the committee on
the District of Columbia. The author
of the bill says that the District Court
of Appeals has held that Congress has
the authority to enact such law ana
that the pending measure is SO framed
as to be within the Constitution. counsel
having been taken from the fate OF an
earlier snow-removal law.
The proposed law has good purpose
and should be promptly enacted, though
it is not acutely demanded by conditions.
Public opinion in Washington has been
SO cultivated and developed that the
custom of clearing the sidewalks before
private and tenanted property is' sener-
ally observed. 1t has come to pc looked
on as one of the tests OF good clt1zen-
ship. After the late SHOWS householders
were busy with brooms and shovels, with
the result that sidewalks were cleared.
Only here and there, and usually tnen
in front of vacant land or houses, were
the sidewalks uncleared. The law Will
REQUIRE no radical change in the present
practice of the occupants OF houses, but
will compel the clearing of snow and
ice in front of unoccupied houses and
vacant lots.
One of the features Of the bill is that
if it becomes a law the sidewalks in
front of all buildings owned or leased
by the United States government and
In front of all public squares or reserva-
tions owned or leased by the United
States" must be cleared. The law would
thus require change Of practice on
the part of the federal authority, for
while sidewa ks abutting on private prop
erty have been promptly cleared after
snowfalls, those in front Of much govern
ment property have been either -tardily
cleared or not at all.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-02
Dainty Dance and Evening Dresses

Priced at S16.95. but fully worth $500.
Extra heavy charmeuse forms the basis Of the
exquisite model we have selected, having the
new modified draped skirt over tunio, caught
with clusters of tiny rosebuds. "A jumper eff
feet OF charmeuse over bodice of chiffon and
shadow lace, caught at the shoulders with tiny
rosebuds, distinguishes the waist, and the belt
Of black velvet with sash back gives to the
whole garment decidedly pleasing tone.
May be obtained in black, white, lavender,
pink, wistaria and light blue, and in sizes "a,
SO and 3d. Specially priced at $Ioo5.
To this assortment of dresses we have
added several new models equally as attractive
as the one referred to above affording a va
riety in choice The quality, refinement OF
style and excellence OF fit are such as but sell
dom seen in dresses at this price.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-02

ton and probable confusion II we reverse
ourselves as to our coastwise shipping?
At present the free-toll men in Con-
gress are divisible into three camps.
There are men who have not changed
and will not change under pressure their
convictions about free tolls. They be-
lieved in the policy when it was adopted
and they know of nothing now thae
should impose tolls on our coastwise snip
ping They will vote against the fresi-
dents proposition.
In another camp are men VINO Will re-
verse themselves at the Presidents re-
quest They accept his judgment ABOUT
the matter. If the issue is now dlpio-
matte instead Of legislative. they feel they
should leave 1t to him to settle on Tie
basis for which he is responsible.
In third camp are men who voted TOT
free tolls in the last Congress. ana sun
adhere to that position. But they VIII
not actively oppose the President In
new position If he can win without
their assistance, well and good They
rather hope he may. But they are AFRAID
that the effect on their individual fortunes
might be prejudicial we're they to appear
now in the ranks of those seeking for eA-
traneous reasons to put our coastWlse
ships under canal tribute.
The President believes he viii carry MS
point. His friends in both House ana
Senate report a favorable situation no"
much their confidence is based on the III
fuence with Congress ne mas deiio'i-
strated In other matters is quest'oh'
Some of them think he has only 10 sis-
Nifty what he wants to get IL.
But tariff revision and currency revision
were forward movements. This cahai
proposition is a backward movement. II
is not doing a thing promised. but undoins
a thing which has been Endorsed. "h1t
the President Is now asking Of Congress
is something he has not asked before.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-02
An Anticipated Season,

When skies are all scowling
And fierce winds are prowling
Where icicles cluster and cling,
The shops are arraying
Their windows, displaying
The beautiful fashions for spring.
No poisoning bowers.
No birds and no flowers.
No sunshine and that sort of thing,
Their cheer are bestowing
Except where they're showing
Thus early the fashions for spring.
The ladies SO gentle
Grow quite sentimental
AS poets of style sweetly sing.
The snowdrifts we're breaking
And paths we are making
To show them the beauties Of spring
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-02
Afternoon Dresses at $500.

We show style that has proven extreme
1y popular this fall 1t is an exceptional value,
and all have accepted it as SUCH An unusual
note is seen in the hemstitched box plating
that trims the cuffs and collar in single rows
and double around the tunic skirt; exquisite
lace forms the vest, which is finished with
pretty tassel; the skirt is particularly effective
and trimmed down front with buttons. Shown
in wistaria, green, tango, Copenhagen, navy
blue and black, in sizes "a to 40. The fabric
is crepe de chine, whose popularity continues
to increase.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-02

WE WEIN HUN IN FEW VT:
THE CHOICEST WEAVES.
There is Refreshing Newness i'm Weaves, Patterns,
Colorings and Textures.
Such variety such loneliness excusiveness 1t be
apparent that there much opportunity
the exercising individuality choice than has before
existed.
shades of every character plain and fancy simple
and graceful draping
Aonh Silk Black MORE Renaissance $3.50 yard
27inh Coli Cord for sport coats and novelty garments
coos tennis blue green yellow old and red S5c the
yard.
4eineh A-silk Black Pique St. Regis $500 the yard
Ao-nch Sik-and-Wool Black Matelasse $2oo yard.
onch Printed Crepe Chine Radiun Fer de Soe Canton
Crepe richly elegant designs $2oo $3.50 the
yard
a,ne Cheney Brothers Best Quality Printed Showerproof
Fouards in exclusive designs many coors S1oo the yard
TWO SPECIAL VALUES.
aeta-hnhed Phalanx Silk large assortment Of light and
dark coors IS inches wide exceptionally special value $55
yard.
anc Washable Crepe excellent coongs Of white
mink y blue rseda lilac and yellow Special price, 6c
yard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-02
The Varied Range of Styles i'm

ne varied Range OH .SUyleS Hiu
Spring Suits
Is every day being augmented by new arrivals
bringing new points of beauty and attractive
ness. The model we illustrate is no exception
to the rule, and shows new style points that
will instantly be appreciated.
The short, jaunty coat with deep yoke
back and three-quarter sleeves is slashed IN
front and finished with set-n vest of MORE silk
and dainty flet collar in Arabian colorings.
The skirt is a pegtop effect with inverted box
plat in front, giving the necessary fullness.
All sizes from "a to 40 NAV be obtained
in one of the most popular suit materials
poplin; very moderately priced at $4,000.
Another New Smring Suit Priced at
$500.
Gabardine is one OF the most liked ma
teria1s in spring suits, and has been favorably
utilized for fetching style just received. The
material insures wearing quality, and the mod
bined with the moderate price, a garment de-
sirable from every standpoint
The new tuxedo front and postillion back
are two of the notes from the dictators Of fash
ion that have been combined to produce
novel but universally pleasing effect The
long revers are trimmed with self-colored
MORE silk and the coat is handsomely lined
with messaline.
The skirt is draped from center to side
front, trimmed with buttons. and is apprecia-
bly, above the average in designing and work
manship.
All sizes up to A may be had in this suit
in Copenhagen, cadet reseda and wistaria.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-02
A Brief Description of Few of the New Models.

are placed high on the crown, and the band
of embossed ribbon inparts a decidedly chic
appearance to this model.
An old-fashioned Poke shape is made of
black hemp braid. and has double brim
completely lined with hyacinth blue. A
small bunch of French flowers trim the
back, with streamers of black velvet
A three-corner shaped model of black
hemp has an entire crown covered with
the vivid colorings and striking DESIGN II
the ''Poiret" ribbon, with large band of old
blue velvet ribbon encircing crown.
A tete Negro Tooue Of fancy straw ma
the modish transparent crown. and is trim
med with goura feathers of the same shade.
le newest and correct modes for the
lese displays, which are presented in
rect.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-02
EASTER FAVORS
AND NOVELTIES.

Favors. Novelties, Cards and Book
lets for Easter should be selected cary.
and accordingly our large display has
been made ready in the new F street
building. The assortment comprises
Just about everything Of merit that
has been devised during the past year.
from simple cards to elaborate and
novel creations.
Rabbits, Ducks. Sachets, Hand
Painted Novelties, Comic and
Sacred Cards and Greetings.
Main door. F st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-02

Vice President Marshall suggests that
divorce may be avoided by making II
custom for a man to kiss his wife every
day. Such admirable sentiments are to
be expected from a man who has spent
his life in the atmosphere OF the Indiana
love story
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-02

Some of the gentlemen In Congress
have adopted policy toward the Dis
tr.ct which corresponds to that of the
man who considers anything good bust
ness (which compels the other fellow to
nav the expense.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-02

Even if their enforcement should relax,
the pure, food laws have served to call
the attention of an intelligent public to
dangers against which every family Is
able. with proper vigilance, to protect
itself.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-02

TIN order to avoid d"iavs on account ~
personal ahs.nce letters to THF STAR shonlt
rot he addressed to any individual connected
with tho ohIce hut simply to THE STAR or to
the Editorial or Rn<iness Department. ACCORDING
60 p9rpose
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-02

Declarations Of social hostility 10 ram
bow hair have been uttered IN "asi'i''e
ton Society may yet be d1Vloeo iii'o wv
camps whose respective adhefehts are
recognizable by their co!ors
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-02
The Prudent Youth.

That young man has been calling here
a long time" said Farmer Corntossel.
Yes replied his daughter.
"An' he hasn't proposed YETI"
mo"
We'll. I s'pose this watchfui waitin'
policy is all right. But it is kind O. tryin'
on the patience.