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The Washington times., 1914-10-03
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DRY DAYS IN RUSSIA.

Most of the revenue of the Rus
sian empir. has been raised for a
long time by the taxation of the
LIQUOR traffic in various forms. Vodka
has been the besetting sin of the
Russian peasantry, and the govern
ment's support of the business as a
means to getting revenue has been
so long established as to threaten a
fiscal revolution if sweeping
change should be made.
Nevertheless, at the outbreak of
the war the government adopted
measures to restrict greatly the gen.
eral consumption of vodka and to
forbid it in the army.
Results of these measures are re-
ported 50 satisfactory that the gov
ernment has now determined to con-
tinue the anti-liquor policy after the
war. 1t is declared that the peas
ants are saving the money they used
to spend for liquor, and that as re-
suit the financial condition Of the
empire is better, rather than worse,
despite the loss of the vodka reve-
nues.
Germany has ordered a great re-
striction of the production and traf-
fic in liquors, and has taken especial
measures to control its use in the
field. The wa appears to he taking
On some of the striking aspects of
Gry campaign.
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This rapid revival Of the export trade
means the early advent Of favorable IN
ternational credit conditions. to bridge
the gap between which and the present
strained situation the gold pool" was
formed.
1t is true that the heavy shipments OF
the week in question may have repre-
sented the clearing Of accumulated or
ders. but this could only have been to a
degree. During August the most COM
plete stagnation In the export trade was
centered In the cotton industry, the COT.
ton exports falling to s!.pUo D. that
August one year ago. nuHpet OF
cotton shipments have recently been
noted, and the cotton marts, now closed,
are on the verge Of resuming.
The outbreak of the war pracucaily
viped out this country's export trade
Within a week that form Of trade had
suffered the shock, whereas the import
trade was slower to respond. and PROD
abIy has not vet felt the severity OF the
blow that has been given II.
British Trade Paralyzed.
Rut American trade. as was to be ex-
nec,ed has not suffered in comparison
with the trade Of Great Britain. Tables
prepared for August. 1872 1913 and 1914
for both imports and exports. show the
sxtent to which the war has affected
the foreign trade of the United King
dom In 1912 imports totaled $50, 0,50I ,2S6; ;
IN 1o,2 The total was s272 405. .765. but dur
ing this mast August this total fell to
CO.'S 15l S3o Even heavier was the loss
in export trade. In August l9l-, .ne
outward shipments mounted up TO sZiS-
O49.147: in 1913 they totaled s.li.oot.ooo,
only to drop during the past August TO
While all American trade has been
strengled since the outbreak OF Euro
mean hostilItieS, wnen compared with
last year the export trade mas not SUI
noaJa show that the expectation OF all
commodities except specie. through the
not of New York from January ! 10
September 2S amounted to $6io. lV'.o'9 as
against s649. Isl. .275 for the corresponding
period in l9l3- L. -. on,v cut
Of from many sources OF supply upon
which II formerly depended by the cur
tailment of manufactures in the warTins
countries, but its merchants ana trd9es
from dealing with enemies. rms mas
ieft many large fields Of endeavor open
markets in which this country snoula
get, at least. large share ot the oruers'
Chance For Americans.
Largo quantities OF the women's dress
supplies consumed I'm England were I'M
ported from Austria and Germany. AS
a result Of the closing of these markets
to the British, Albert Halstead. the
American consul at Birmingham re-
ports. prices for such commodities have
already advanced from one-ffth to one
third English manufacturers. the con-
s,I adds are endeavoring to rc-estab-
lish these industries, captured In recent
years by the Continent American man
ufacturers, in attempting to take nor
ton of the trade. must appreciate. no
says, that they viii be somewhat ham
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NEUTRAL TRADE RIGHTS.

The question as to what consti-
tutes conditional contraband and
when it may be captured without
prejudice to a neutral nations dig
nifty is replete with tecknicalities and
complexities. The American people
can safely leave their interest in it
TO the legal advisers of the State De-
rartment and rejoice that England
seems inclined not to create undue
difficulties fer US.
There is but one course open to
The United States. We are a neutral
nation. AS such we have the right
20 expect respect for our commerce
With any and all other neutral ma
tons; nor are we obligated to search
Tito the intentions of our customers
regarding the subsequent disposal of
their purchases. We, sell foodstuffs
TO England. 1t would not oe proper
for US to agree to continue doing so
bat also 10 refuse to supply Ger
many; it would be much less so, and
rot at all in keeping with our ma
;ional self-respect, to agree to forego
trade with another neutral, or sub
nit to interference with it, in IN
substantiated fear that Germany
may be its ultimate destination.
We canrot we'll make any agree
mcnt with any belligerent govern
ment which is inspired by that gov
crnment's desir4 to injure the enemy.
To do so would he seriously to vio-
!ate our neutrality. Nor can we we'll
agree 10 waive any privilege that
any neutral may expect to enjoy, for
fear of its exercise leading us into
complications.
These are the self-evidcnt truths
Or the situation-altogether too evil
dent for US to need fear that they
Will be overlooked.
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to be met with Federal cash. They
are interstate affairs. The same river
gathers up the sewage of every
thing from the Canadian border to
the Gulf, and sweeps it down upon
Louisiana; yet the Louisiana dele
gate assumes that State laws should
be depended upon to protect against
the danger Of that contamination.
The logic of the State-righter is
quite past understanding.
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investigation of the Cunningham
claims it was developed that the
Guggenheims had made a contract to
pay so cents royalty for the coal
taken from the Cunningham claims.
The difference between a 5O-cent
royalty now, and a Scent royalty
fifty years hence, is certainly wide
enough to justify some inquiry.
Small wonder that the House con-
ferees have declined to proceed till
this provision is eliminated.
On the second point, the House
confcrees declare that the Senate
amendment would enable the Cum
ningham, Frost. and other groups Of
claimants whose claims have been
rejected by the department, to get
the breath of a new life for their
pretensions, and the chance either
to take preferential leases or else to
go into court with claims now barred
by the decisions of the department.
Effort has been made heretofore,
to take these steps toward valida-
tion of the long contested claims to
the richest parts of the Alaska coal
fields. 1t is not going to be safe
now to press such an effort, on the
presumption that the old Alaska
scandal has been forgotten, and that
robody is watching. The old
scandal has not been forgotten; and
somebody is watching.
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THE HE'LL OF WAR.

In the hands of the Belgians has
been for some weeks a prisoner of
royal rank. He is now said to be
the Duke of NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.,
and the story goes that Kaiser Will
helm wrote personal letter to King
Albert saying that if harm came to
the duke he, the Kaiser, would de-
stroy Brussels.
King Albert, who used to be a
newspaper reporter and is quite a
ready letter writer himself, sat down
and with his own hand wrote the re-
ply. He said that if the Germans
destroyed Brussels he, King Albert,
with his own hand would shoot the
duke dead.
In case of doubt, consult the cal
endar. If in doubt then, consult
several of them. 1t will be found
that they all agree that this is the
twentieth century.
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DAY OF SUNSHINE.

typical list. On IL were contained
one barrel apples, 90 pounds OF
grapes, q dozen oranges, 2 punches
bananas, $50 glasses Jelly, plants,
696 buncnes of cut flowers.
The guild Is nonsectarian. Epiph-
any parish house is the point of dis
tribution, because of its central loca-
ton. But all denominations of Prot
estants. and Catholics, are among
the members OF the organization.
This work in Washington started
eignteen years ago. Miss Florence
NJ. Harding wcs its organizer kere.
The Washington guild Is a branch
of the national guild. Miss Harding
now lives in Boston, but she main
tains her interest in the Capital City
organization.
An interesting phase Of the guilds
work in this city Is its distribution.
each spring, OF flower, vegetable ana
Rress seeds. Last year more than
1000 packages of seed were sent ou.
In juno nearly the same number Of
growing plants were distributed to
those who wished to plant them in
window boxes. In the autumn Ger
man iris and narcissus bulbs arc
distributed. During the winter many
hostesses turn over the fioweN used
at social functions to the guild. TO
carry a second message Of bright
ness and cheer to the sick and aged
and infirm.
Until her death. Mrs. John Hay
was honorary president Of the or
jr.. is president: Mrs. Olive Gale
Hill. secretary; Miss Helen Lee
Stevens, assistant secretary; Mrs.
Whitman Cross. treasurer. and Mrs.
Richard Fay Jackson, purchaser and
collector.
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SAVING THE FISH.

A curious manifestation of sec
tional views about State rights and
powers marked the discussions of
he American Fisheries Society.
Warning had been sounded that un-
less the rivers can be protected
against pollution by tha sewage of
oities, the fish must perish.
Thereupon Vermont delegate
yrged that this duty ought to he TN
"crtakcn by the Federal Govern
ment, and a Louisiana member pro-
tested that the National Government
had no jurisdiction, and the States
must be relied upon to enact and en-
force the necessary measures. This
= carrying tie controversy over
State rights quite to its limit.
Louisiana is foremost among the
states that demand expenditure of
Federal money to Improve" and
protect" the rivers. i is neadquar-
,crs of the great organized appetite
or Mississippi river pork. 1t never
4Jcstions The desiraoility If Federal
preparations to do work that other
wise would have to be done with the
ievenue raised by State taxation.
But when it comes to regulating
he use of the waters of these same
'ivers, Louisiana wants to keep them
syithin the States authority
That's always the way. Louisiana
s strong en- State rights-until there
s chance 70 spend State money
maintaining them. Just now the
Federal Government is spending
ast amount of money fighting the
,ubonic plague in Louisiana's chief
ity. Louisiana is quite content; yet
! is only a few years since the Gulf
!tates protested against extension of
federal quarantine authority over
;hem.
The rivers are now about ali con-
strued to be "navigable," which
means that they are Federal. Their
Improvement is a Federal problem,
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ROCK CREEK PARK.

The Times has urged time and
again that measures were needed for
the popularization IF Rock Greek
Park. 1t would be the finest city
park in America if it we're used. A
park minus people isn't much of a
park; it's wilderness.
Was there a sound Mt Niagara be-
fore an ear came on the scene to
hear? That question has not been
very satisfactorily answered. 1t
goes along with the other one aboslt
The cataclysn that must ensue when
the immovable body and the ire
sistible force establish contact. And
right along with those two conun-
drums of the physical world goes
this other one, from the world of
sociology. What's the use of the
finest park. if it isn't used?
Rock Creek Park ought to have
popular transportation facilities.
There should be ways for the tens of
thousands who don't drive automo-
biIes, to enjoy it. There should be
no fool regulations requiring that a
picnic party shall get a permit, and
then have the superintendent OF the
park designate a place 70 eat the
lunch. Think of such regulation as
that! Well, it is one Of the laws for
the government of Rock Creek Park.
But the park isn't even useful, as
it should be, for the small class to
whose pleasurement it seems at pres
ent to be reserved: the motorists.
There is a vast labyrinth of wind
ing roads into and through and about
the park; they cross and crisscross,
and rise tier on tier along its glor-
ious wooded slopes.
The topographers and cartograph-
ers doubtless know what these roads
are about, and where they are. No
body else does. If they are placed
there as ar intellectual exercise for
the uplift of the ingenious persons
who plan and build them, the fact
ought to be understood. If they are
placed there for the use of the peo-
pie, then there ought 20 be some few
directions for their use.
1t isn't easy or comforting to get
lost in the park; to come out at Sew
enth street when one sincerely in
tended to come out at Chevy Chase
Circle. That sort of thing happens
constantly. It wouldn't happen if a
sensible and simple system Of sign
board directions were established in
the park.
Some years ago Senator. addict
ed to horseback riding in the park,
got an item included in the appropri-
alton for removing the dead-and-
down timber from it. He couldn't
ride with any satisfaction.
Will not some eminent publlclst
have the patriotism to get lost in the
park a few aiu,es, and then insist on
having sigaboards put up
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Exports Make Mem
September Record

One of the most concrete and significant of the cur
rent signs of the recovery to normal in commercial and
business conditions of this country is found in the fact that
during the week ended September 26 over s2ooooooo
worth of general merchandise left the port of New York.
This was the largest export total for the correspond
ing peod known in the history of the country was
the largest total recorded this year since the beginning of
April; it was s3,2ooooo more than shipments for the
same week one year ago. and nearly two and half times
as great as the outward shipments in the third week of
August which marked the acute point in the prostraton of
commerce
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The Silver
Lining
Edited by ARTHUR BAER.

All bosh, this talk about Uncle Sans
going to war Would interfere with the
worlds series.
Women and children first The old
man knows it. especially when 1t comes
to buying new fall clothing.
Lemme see Aint been so long since
folks used to go to Europe for their
health.
The Winchester. Va. man who bought
500, 900 miles Of mileage Is certainly fine
ly equipped for little Journeys between
Winchester and the nearest wet point
Caruso being too fat to fight for Italy
they have made him a cook. Bet thar
Enrico keeps himself fed right up to the
Notwithstanding point.
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dicapped By the wave Of patriotism
which seeks to assist In the employ
ment Of British labor during the crisis.
Notwithstanding Mr.. Halsted insists
that there should be an opportunity to
export silks. woolen dress fabric. silk
stockings, woven underwear of wool, or
wool and cotton, and many qualities Of
women's lingerie and bIouses.
Already one of the American consuls
in the United Kingdom has been asked
by a manufacturers agent to place him
in touch with American manufacturers
who can supply goods of the character
referred to. adding that he can place
an order for $l95. 600 worth Of such ma
terials at once. Another British firm
has asked one of this country's repre-
sentatives to recommend American
manufacturers of women's goods from
whom II can secure an agency.
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Message of Cheer
In Gifts of Guild
Capital Organization Aided in Frightening Lives of
Sick and Needy by Express Companies, Florists,
and Society Folk Each Thursday.

An organization which carries OF cheer and brightness
dozens of hospitals institutions, and throughout year
Washington branch of the National Plant Flower and Fruit
Guild
institutions receive weekly the gifts of flowers fruits
and ees by this guild and hundreds of private homes
frightened by the flowers and plants distributed each spring
Florists companies and hosesses among the Cap
ar society folk unite aiding the efforts of the guild brighten
the lives of the SICK the needy the aged and the inrm
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10 Hurt in Car Crash.

BROCKTON. Mass. Oct. S.-Tcn uer-
sons were fatally hurt and twenty-five
others shaken and bruised when Two
cars crashed head on at MarshalIs Cor
ner between Brockton and Taunton.
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Having put the ban on vodka, Russia
now lines up with Virginia. but the old
man absolutely refuses to rush in AID
make ii a Triple Alliance.
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TIE oDesT INttAB SCI

"Kinda looks as
if them European
countries " ere
goin' T exhibit at
tn San Francisco
Panama Exposition
by wireless" Z
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In passing a uniform cold storage Law.
| Congress shouldn't overlook the fact
that the winter street car riding public
| is entitled to a vote.
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What's S on the Program in
Washington
Today.
AmusementS

National-''The Deoutante. 2lS and Sis D.
CoIumbia-''Ths Rule Of Three" Els and SIS
D. IN. :,
EeIth's-Vaudeville. 2:l5 and Sis D. m
C;ayety-BurIesQue. 2:l5 and Sis D. m
Cosmos-Naudeyille. afternoon and evening
Casino-Vaudeville. afternoon and evening:
CrandalI lIs-Photoplays. continuous.
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Dun's statement that there were 1e.sl
failures for nine months Of 1914 Is a trifie
low. Distinctly remember ourselves
that the peach crop failed sos..i6,p'
times.
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ACtivitiesOf
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Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1914-08-16

II farm work could I've done with
ont effort We know OF lots and lots
of folks who would be glad to engage
in b. Might g. ca take a hand our
selves
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-05-28
SALEM HEIGHTS HAPPENINGS

Mr.. Kingsley is making extensive
improvements on his house.
The boy scouts have put a new porch
on their cabin.
Mrs. Will, who has visited with her
daughter, Mrs. Sanders, the past two
summers, passed away short time age.
All the friends and neighbors sympath-
ize with Mrs. Sanders in her bereave.
ment.
The Ladies Aid held a delightfu
meeting with Mrs. C. W. Sawyer at her
attractive nome, Wednesday afternoon.
Seventeen members and three visitors
spent the afternoon in sewing. After
profitable business hour a delightful
lunch was served by the hostess, assis,.
ed by her sister, Mrs. viii Sawyer. The
visitors were Mrs. Alice Coolridge,
Mrs. Carrie Trudgen, Mrs. Jennie
Brown and baby Zelma.
Last Monday evening the boy scouts
had an exciting time at their business
meeting when it was reported the cab
in was afire. Investigation proved to
be only the chimney burning out, when
was put out WITH only slight damage,
Friday afternoon at 200 p. M, q
memorial program will be given at tbs
hall by the school children. A num-
ber of the old soldiers will be present
to give short talks. Everybody CONS.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-05-28

whence they came while the Indian lire
continues undisturbed. Then Joliet and
Pere Marquette pass down the river in
their canoes marking the coming Of the
French.
LaclOde and his stcpson Aguste Crcu-
teau at the beginning of the second
movement Of the pageant arrive.
Laclodo plans the town and Choutcau
builds the first mouse with the aid Of
his men and Indian squaws. Then fol-
lows the coming OF the settlers and
the troops under st. Ango and town
begins to grow. Governor Piernas
comes with the Spanish troops and
flags establishing the Spanish re-
gimc. An Indian and British attack is
successfully resisted. Singing of
French revolutionary songs in the
streets by the "Sans Cultottosn is the
next episode reflecting the struggle in
France. The second movement ends
with tine transfer Of the Louisiana Pm
chase, the day of three flags. The
Spanish governor proclaims the rule or
Spain at an end, Major Stoddard takes
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-05-28
NEWS OF MAcLEAY.

Macleay, Ore, May 81, 19l4.-Mr.
John Tekenburg and Mr.. D. j. Miller,
who both have large strawberry
patches, say that they never have seen
their berries any better than they are
tnis year. Mr.. Miller SAYS he will have
double the amount he had last year.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. Z. Goodell were Sa.
lem visitors yesterday. They repor;
the roads are fine.
The Macleay people as a whole DO
not like the looks of that new pill with
its sugar-eoating in the shape of the
new road bond that some of the boost
ers are preparing for the farmers to
take. They are afraid it is bitter after
the sugar is all off.
Mr.. H. E. Martin mas his usual field
of corn, and it is looking fine. He
says this rain is fine thing for the
Waldo Hill farmers.
Macleay has fine Sunday schoO-
and good church service after. Rev.
Winters, of Salem, spoke to the people
last Sunday. Everybody enjoyed his
talk.
DIR. F. T. Nash has on his farm 500
sheep he has taken to pasture his frs,
crop of clover off, and they look ver..
pretty, as it is so seldom that one ias
the opportunity to see as many as 50a
sheep in one band in these parts of Ore
gon.
Miss Minnie E. Trulinger, who has
taught in Maeleay three years, will
give her annual school fair next Fra
day morning, April 80. Everybody Is
invited to attend. There will be a
short program, after which the prizes
will be awarded to those who have done
the best work in sewing, fancy work,
bird houses and gardening.
Mr.. Theron and Homer Russell arc
very busy these days cultivating their
beans. They haye about eight acres ali
looking fine.
Mr.. Ben Chamberlain is very busy
replanting his sweet corn. He reports
the graydiggers very thick in that vi
cinity, they having taken the first
planting.
Mr.. B. H. Kaiser has several men
employed on the Waldo farm repairing
fences, which is making a great i'm
provement.
Mr.. Wilbur Morris took the first
Wilson Strawberries from this part or
the Waldo Hills to Salem, Tuesday,
May 26, receiving a good price fOr
them.
Mr.. George Bahnsen is building a
new barn on the forty-acre tract he
purchased from II. E. Martin.