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The evening world., 1914-05-28
buy some freight steamers.

buy some freight steamers.
Then Mr.. Littleton led Mr.. Mellen
to give, 10 far A. possible. details
Of the transactions in Boston by
which property Of the Metropolitan
steamship Company there now be-
longp to the Eastern Steamship Com
pany. Mr.. Melien said he did not
know how this property went TO the
Mine Steamship Company. q subsidi-
airy Of the New Hsven road. When
asked who did know about the trans
actions. he replied:
Mr.. Robbins" Robbins was gen.
eral counsel for the New Haven.
Between the providence Of God
and the wiies Of Mr.. Robbins. or vice
versa, can you tell hoy the Maine
Steamship Company got the wharves
Of the Metropolitan Steamship Com
pany in BoGton7"
II cannot" said Mr.. Meilen. He
added that the records ought to tell
the facts. He also remarked to Mr..
Littleton that he had heard 30 much
about the Metropoiitan's affairs since
this case was begun that he was try
Ing 10 ind out something about them
himself. Mr.. LAttleton suggested that
they pool their information.
The evening world., 1914-05-28
IrEMs ron INVESTORS.

AtchiSon's nrot three weeks Of Nay
decreased about $500. 900. but man
assment expects month viii break
about even.
Following q reduction in dividend
from so to % . share for quarter
ending June 20. New York Transit
stock was quoted on the curb go q
ITO. against previous 27s q 2s5.
Louisville and Nashville earnings
decreased Ss6.e26 third week Of May.
From July total increase u reported
amounting TO SS2s.os7.
Southern Pacific April gross de-
creased eSS.331: net decreased $751;
2S7; ten months gross decreased 4S.-
SIS. 7o3; net declined 36.234.6s1. COM
pared With year ago.
The wells Fargo Express Company
will take over the express operating
privilege Of the following systems on
July 4: Baltimore 4 Ohio. Cincinnati.
Hamilton 4 Dayton, st. Louis q San
Francisco. and Chicago q Eastern H.
linois. The stock advanced I "a to
SS a. after the announcement.
Missouri Pacific notes deposited
With the Union Trust Company up to
- o'clock totailed Sl7.S00. 900. out of
the $4,000. 900 issue due June I. Time
expires At . p. n. Friday.
The evening world., 1914-05-28
Cheek The Symptoms
N Of Lung Trouble

soymptsms Of severe lung trouble. such
% tsvss. night sweats and Ices Of wsight.
60. should - checked. - esrtoWs re0ulte
Vii foiiew. Eckman's Alternative has
Ssc.ghs sbsut many rscovsrisc. Rssd this.
SOS W. Thirty-s sixth o.. New York.
,,oensismsn: since ! We 9 ysry yevns
Y:S e. *: ;s:s zen s.. ssf::'n iss:
S::M h;y I'VE. 9:":nT s9'snS a, Mr. 49, Mar
~. ,s:a'' 1'ri'ss'' -'d ., sssIsS;! IA
sS3XmIisviu MRn. ROSA vosf .ssissaT
6sknsan's Alternative y most sfficscious
~ Sfisciions and vpbuildinG the Systsm.
$500. % harmsSi g. habit: fsrminG
~ HsQeman Stores and 81 icAdins
1SSk9iC(s. Wnts Eckma1 IAberatery. fkI3.
The evening world., 1914-05-28
NEW voRk COTTON MARKET.

Market steady. PROFIT taking check.
Cd advance at the opeaing prices.
which represented new high records.
Southern ana Liverpool buying alb
sorbed the large volume Of selling.
Heavy buying Of old crops by foreign
interests was feature. and there were
evidences that acute technical situa-
ton In those positions has not yet
bssn relieved. Reaiising In new crops
continued. Texas repoSts TO 8 inches
Of rain At about 10 stations. Market
closed stsady--i point decline TO .
advance.
The evening world., 1914-05-28

soro bunions. swsaty. smelly ana sehing
fest. A twsnty-f five cent boz OF Csiocids 70
said 70 be sufficient 70 cure the worst test.
II works through the pores and removes
the cause Of the trouble. Deaf waste time
on uncertain remedies. Any drugGsst has
Caiocids compound In stock Or he can set
II. II 70 not . patent medicine. Prsparsd
only b. Medical Formula Co.. q Dayton.
Ohio.-Advt.
The evening world., 1914-05-28

Wheat was quiet and steady. with
light offerings. Favorable crop 70.
ports did not produce much liquida-
ton. Prices advanced In early AZ
ternoon. With May wheat sSiling ct
81 on further covering Of shorts on
reports Of black rust In Ohio. Closing
Ia to S-e advance.
Corn was easier on cables and pros.
poets of rain. The market held
steady. with some buying on reports
that corn was backward east OF the
Mississippi. Closing Ia 70 Ia high
Or than yesterday.
The evening world., 1914-05-28

sss ase
teen minutes. GENT
iy rubbing the sors
parts." The effect
70 really wonderful.
All sorsu ess 6oes
Instantly: the feet
feel % Good yeu
could slag for 3ey.
Corus end callousss
cen BE- pssisd right
off. Il gives im-
mediate relief for
The evening world., 1914-05-28
Gives Quickest and Sursst
Cure for All Sore Feet

The following 10 absolutely the .sursst and
quickest cure known to science for sii foot
ailments: dissolve two tablsspoonfuls OF
Caiocids compound In . basin Of warm
water. Soak the fest In this for full M
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-12-02
Rear Admiral Mahan.

The death Of Rear Admiral Mahan oc-
ours prematurely. The world loses in his
passing now, with a great war in progress
the details Of which would have been
most appropriately the object Of study and
later analysis by 50 expert an observer
OF sea power in its relation to world
politics. There is now living no man so
distinguished for his keenness of percep-
ton. breadth Of understanding and clear
ness of exposition in matters relating to
naval development in its widest applica-
ton Universally recognized for his
scholarship and the soundness of his de-
ducuons. Admiral Mahan would have been
the ideal historian of the naval aspect CT
the great war. Thus far the naval OPP
erations have been comparatively of slight
positive importance, from the point of view
of the international public, but actually
the sea power Of England has been Of
immense value. negatively at least. in
combining the Teutonic operations chiefly
to the land and in virtually destroying
German commerce. It is to be hoped
that Admiral Mahan remained in health
long enough to prepare notes on the
subject, which will perhaps later appear
to lay the foundation for an analytical
study.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-12-02
Rivers and Harbors.

What IL called the rivers and bar
bors congress will meet in this town
next week and sit three days. Dis
tinguished men-senators, representa-
tives, governors Of states, and others
will address the body. An important
announcement is that Col. Cocktails will
speak. He is q great engineer. with
special knowledge OF waterways, and
every member OF the congress should
profit by what he says.
This will be the eleventh annual
meeting Of the congress. and may
prove tho most important of all. Ger
tainly the Improvement of our water
ways was never moro interesting. or
more prominent in public discussion.
than now. The long session Of the ma
tional legislature closed with river and
harbor appropriations under fire, and
the subject 10 coming up again at the
short session.
There was never q more urgent time
for freeing these appropriations from
the pork barrel" reproach. That term
may have been oyerworked-now and
then un1ustly applied. It is altogether
Xix ly, indeed. that all has not been
pork described as SUCH But that
there has been too much pork in such
appropriations IL beyond dispute, and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-12-02
"safe and Sane" Shopping.

From the Boston Traveller.
Less than four weeks till Christmas
and only a small part of the Christmas
shopping done! And with every indi-
vidual with her or his purchases yet to
be made knowing that there is every
good reason why shopping should be
done decently and in good order. which
means that it should be done early. 1t
would require no coaxing whatever to
have a plea for early Christmas shop
signed by every store owner. every
clerk, every expressman. every parcel
postman and the thousands Of others
whose lot is made harder because OF
the unnecessary final holiday Crush s.
And perhaps most of all does early
shopping inure to the pleasure and
profit of the shoppers themselves. Then
why not?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-12-02
Pan-American Neutrality.
from the New York Herald.


In the spirit they reflect, rather than
in the specific suggestions advanced, is
found the higher significance of the
proposals made by governments OF
Latin America to the United States for
joint action looking to the preservation
of the rights of neutral nations of this
hemisphere. Favorable consideration
should be given the suggestion of a
general conference between diplomatic
and commercial representatives of the
American republics for the purpose of
taking steps to protect and restore
pan-American trade. The problem of
coaling the warships of belligerents
presents manifest difficulties. An at
tempt to enforce anything like an ar
bitrary extension of the three-m mile
limit or to establish neutral zones
within which belligerent warships shall
not interfere with vessels of commerce
would almost certainly prove futile.
Such a step can only come as the result
of international agreement. But all
Americans will whole-heartedly indorse
a policy of friendly cooperation. The
fact that the suggestion comes as II
does shows that with better under
standing of the policies of this gov
eminent the menace of Monroeism''
has been pretty completely dispelled
from Latin America
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-12-02
The Decline of "Cockiness."
From the Chicago Herald.

The Turkish explanation has arrived
in an unofficial form. and is satisfac-
tory. There was nothing hostile in the
incident of firing on the launch from
the Tennessee. The shots were fired
as signals that the port was closed. as
shots are fired as signals under certain
circumstances across the bows of ves-
sells. The incident may thus be re-
garded as practically closed. The most
significant thing about the entire az
fair was the calmness with which the
first report was received in this coun-
try. No one knew at the time whether
the act was hostile or not. No one
could foretell what unpleasant proceed
ings might have to be gone through
with before the matter was settled sat-
isfactorily. But nobody got excited
about it. In other days that first re-
port would no doubt have been the
signal for an outburst of indignation
The voice of the lingo demanding pun
ishment first and investigation after
ward would probably have been heard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-12-02
the fact has told against a most

the fact has told against a most
worthy public policy.
In reason and under the proper di-
rectfon, our rivers and harbors should
continue to be objects of care on the
could not be neglected without public
loss. They could not be left to the
states. Their value is national. and
charge.
But they should receive consideration
only on their merits. They should never
be allowed to become instruments In
the hands of legislators for their own
political gain-to make them the more
solid at home. and :nsure them adj
ditional terms in office.
In the past score of years large sums
OF money-the total mounting high
have been appropriated for this order
of the public welfare. Both parties
have participated. Republicans when
holding the purse have dealt literally
with democrats. and vice versa. The
smell of pork" is on the garments Of
both.
But the greater part of this money
had no pork" faint. Where it failed,
the trouble was because of the system
of appropriation and expenditure, and
not because of the unworthiness of
the projects. Many of the projects were
highly meritorious. and are still so.
This matter is largely in the hands
of men who want no unfair advantage,
and are pushing no fads or schemes
for personal ends. 1t is in their power
to cut out ali pork" properly so
called. and put these appropriations on
a high plane: and such a determine
ton should be proclaimed at next
weeks meeting.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-12-02
Moving Picture Land?

In Moving Picture land we find,
With placid and contented mind.
A quiet yet busy life
That marks a world Of noiseless strife
There Is no sound to the parade
Where marchers pass in cavalcade;
All silent is the circus troop.
The Indians scalp, but never whoop;
The pistols shoot. but make no noise.
And voiceless are the romping boys;
The lions grin. but never roar;
The waves in stiffness beat the shore.
1t is, as scenes are there unfurled,
A silent and a blissful world,
Where even thunderstorms are found
That operate without a sound.
None questions Natures wisdom vast
And yet by art she seems surpassed,
AS we, admiring, sit or stand,
And gaze on Moving Picture land
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-12-02
The Fighting in the East.

Although the dispatches from London
and Berlin indicate that the German
armies in Poland have extricated them
selves from the trap which was almost
closed upon them by the Russians, there
Is still lack of details and the situa-
ton remains without definition. From
Berlin comes the announcement that
the German forces have resumed the
offensive in an attempt to turn the Rus
sian right northwest of Warsaw and to
roll it up and cut off communications.
Other dispatches, however, indicate
that the Russians have by no means
been shifted from the offensive to the
defensive. but that they are still des-
perately hammering at the German
lines in the hope of infiicting Grip
ping blow.
All the indications point to a con-
tinuation of the furious battle that has
been raging in Poland for nearly two
weeks. The unofficial reports from
Petrograd of a complete Russian vic
tory have not been confirmed, having
been based evidently upon optimism
inspired by the official announcement
that large German forces had been
isolated from the main columns and
that reinforcements advancing from the
north were in danger of separation.
If the Germans have cut the Gordon
that has been closing upon them in
such shape as to resume the aggressive
they have scored a genuine victory.
The question arises in this connec-
ton whether the Russians are not
stronger in defense than offense. They
have resisted now three heavy German
OF in Ii
early Russian invasion of East Prussia
and two in Poland. in addition to one
Austrian invasion of southern Poland
soon after the war opened. Their first
offensive in East Prussia failed, and
they fell back from their first offensive
against Austria and southern Silesia.
The greater mobility of the German and
Austrian forces has doubtless much to
do with this difference in strategic
strength.
The outcome of four months of fight
ing in the eastern field, disregarding
the possibilities of the present move
ment In Poland, is virtually negative
save that northeastern Galicia is to a
large extent in Russian hands and
Cracow Is virtually invested The
fighting has largely been on Russian
soil. Considering the supposedly supe-
rior numbers of the cars troops. the
losses have probably borne less sorely
upon them than upon the Teutonic al
lies. 1t is imperatively necessary for
the Germans to hold back the Russians
from maintaining progressive ad-
vance into Austrian and German terri
tory, and doubtless to this end heavy
sacrifices will continue to be made.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-12-02

such a crisis, inasmuch as the foreign
exchanges had also been closed Tor
precisely the same reason that AMI
mated the managers of the American
financial centers.
Evidently there is a verbal slip IN
the statement as wired from London
giving the supposed actual text OF
the chancellor's statement in the COM
mons. Instead of I'VE could not buy
he doubtless said, or meant to say,
I'VE could not SELL" At no time since
the war began has there been any
disposition on the part Of foreign in
vestors to put money into the United
States, however confident they might
be of the stability of American Sc
curities.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-12-02
What Lloyd George Said.

Last Friday David Lloyd George, the
British chancellor of the exchequer,
speaking IN the house of commons in
explanation Of the financial situation,
was reported to have said that at the
outset of the war America, meaning
the United States. owed England nearly
thousand million pounds $4,000, 000,-
000). and the deduction was immediate
ly drawn that the chancellor viewed
the United States as being in debt to
England to that extent and that it had
been impossible for England to collect.
Yet 1t was quickly perceived that what
he did undertake to set forth was that
the English holdings of American Sc
curities were roundly worth five bill
lions, and that the market had been
closed so that it was impossible to
realize on these investments. This,
according to a statement just issued by
him, was precisely what Mr.. Lloyd
George meant to convey, the statement
carrying the following as the official
report of his actual words in parlia-
ment:
America I suppose owes US nearly
one thousand million pounds in fixed
and floating capital, but we could not
buy. 1t was impossible to do any
business. Why The exchanges had
broken down. This paper machine had
crumpled and somehow got out of or
der and the result was that no business
was possible"
The paper machine in London had
crumpled also. American stock ex-
changes were closed in consequence OF
conditions that prevailed abroad and
not conditions that prevailed here. II
is no secret that one of the reasons
why the New York exchange was
closed was to prevent a food of sell
ing orders from English and French
security holders seeking to turn thei,
American Investments Immediately into
cash. The result of such a selling
movement would have been disastrous
to both sides. In the prevailing cir.
cumstances the prices would have gone
to smash in q few hours and European
bond and stock owners would have
been hard hit all along the line. 1t Is
not to be supposed that Mr.. Lloyd
George is critical Of the American
policy Of closing the exchanges al
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-12-02
Politic. and National Defense.

What has been feared seems likely to
happen. The proposition to investigate
the condition Of our national defense Is
drifting into politics. and unless 1t can
be rescued we shall all be the loser
Those who desire the presentation OF
the facts In a form to Ak public atten-
ton are not jingoes.' Their object Is
not to establish and fasten militarism
on America In no sense have they IN
mind the creation of a huge standing
army, or the charging of the navy to
size capable Of clicking creation.
Neither have they in mind any par
ticular nation in Europe or Asia as a
probable antagonist in the near future.
Their purpose is not to put any nation
in the world on notice.
Our unpreparedness for war is not
disputed. 1t is confessed. Soldiers.
sailors and civilians know 1t. Ohcial
reports confirm 1t. And outside powers
are as well advised as we ourselves
Probably they have the story in better
shape than 1t circulates here at home
Then why an Investigation? Simply
for the reason that the story should
be more thoroughly appreciated here at
home, and a congressional investiga-
ton at this time would accomplish that
result. War is a worldwide topic.
Every American is interested. Nobody
wants this government drawn into the
struggle now in progress. but nobody
can forecast developments. We may be
drawn in before it Is over, or forced
into one that may follow.
And the country would get the story
in more connected and impressive form
from those most familiar with it. When
we are sick we send for a trained ply
stefan. When we go into court it is
under the guidance Of trained lawyer.
Why not, therefore, at this time hear
directly from men trained in the art
of war? Who SO well prepared to in
struct US? Upon whom else shall we
lean If war comes?
1t will be a national misfortune If
this most important subject Is muddled
and marred by partisan controversy.
If war should come in the next two
years, republicans will fight under the
leadership Of Woodrow Wilson. If he
is succeeded in the White House in
March. 1917, by a republican, democrats
will fight under the new man. AS
against any foreign foe the country
would be united. and consequently
should be prepared.
Let us all keep our heads, and get
the proper bearings. The proposition
is not to prepare for a war imminent.
and with our antagonist indicated. but
for a war that may involve US as the
result Of our great and tempting in
terests and a world upheaval. We
should be made ready for conflict as
against any power at any time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-12-02
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHLANDER JOHNSON.
Home on Wheels.

so you mortgaged your house to buy
an automobile"
YES" replied the man who is ever
joyous, come what may.
And they have foreclosed the mort
gage?"
"They have. But what care we? We
never spent much time in the old
house.
with an oil stove and a folding cot,
motor car will be a great deal more
comfortable"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-12-02

Now we learn that the German crown
prince has been shifted back to the
western front to lead the assault. If
he has been at all the places where re-
port has had him he would seem to
have earned half a dozen punishments
for failure.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-12-02

The usual weekly report that the
German fleet is preparing for q dash
out to sea is in circulation, a reas-
surfing proof that the Amsterdam ru-
NOR mill is working full time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-12-02

Notwithstanding his assumed indif-
ference to the doings at Chicago. Col.
Roosevelt's callers at Oyster Bay to-
day will probably find him somewhat
preoccupied.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-12-02

None of the native Egyptian princes
will accept the title Of khedive. Per-
haps the Prince of Wied. late of AL
bania, might be willing to try it on
for q while.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-12-02

Decorations are bestowed on gem
erals in this war; even though de-
cisive results are lacking, at rate to
suggest a veritable avalanche of hon.
ors when success is scored by one side
or the other.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-12-02
An Honest Opinion.

Don't you think some men look bet
ter with long whiskers?" asked the
critical girl.
YES" replied Miss Cayenne. II think
every man who insists on having a
large diamond in his shirt front ought
to be compelled to wear long whisk-
ers"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-12-02

1t must be confessed that there is
no very great pa1pitation of the pub
lie heart today while the progressives
are considering whether life is worth
living.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-12-02

There is no denying the fact that
Villa has a chance in Mexico such as
few men ever have to bring order out
of political chaos.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-12-02

Representative Gardner may not get
his investigation. but he has at least
the satisfaction of having been the
November topliner for the December
performance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-12-02

And then, again. Col Roosevelt may
be staying away from the Chicago meet
ing just to keep out of temptation to
start some more libel suits
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-12-02

New York is learning a lot Of very
interesting things in the course of
the inquest into the coroner's offices
now in progress.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-12-02

The car and the kaiser are both at
the front in Poland. They will prob
ably not approach near enough to ex-
change their usual cousinly embraces.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-12-02

stamps is not to be acclaimed as a
spontaneous outburst of patriotism.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-12-02
Sighted.

MY wife's dog has a habit of barking
at me every time 1 come home" said
one husband.
Mine doesn't notice me that much"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-12-02

The European battle lines are getting
all cluttered up with royalty.