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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-12
Germany's Difficult Position.

London and Paris reports indicate a
positive check of the German line in
France, with the result of compelling a
retrograde movement on both the right
and center, while the left, operating
against Verdun. holds fast. As far as 1t
goes, this constitutes a victory for the
allies, indicating that there is no present
danger OF descent upon Paris or of the
division of the allied forces in conditions
permitting a successful German assault
upon detached portions,
The repulse east of Paris, however.
does not constitute definite defeat Of
the German invasion OF France, although
some of the reports suggest that the re-
tirement of the kaisers forces in places
resembled a rout- There is still ire
mendous power of attack left in the
Teutonic line, however weakened it may
have been by losses and by Withdrawals
for the protection of the eastern frontier.
That the western army has been drawn
upon for reinforcements for the eastern
line of defense against the Russians Is
evident from the assumption of the Often
sive in East Prussia, where the Russians
have been compelled to retire from ad-
vanced positions. But 1t is doubtful
whether this maneuVer Will materially
aid in the accomplishment of the general
object of the kaiser. which is, If possible
to destroy his opponents successfully.
The comparative failure of the Austrians.
who have apparently been beaten at ali
points, has left upon the German shout
ders virtually the entire burden of the
war.
Had the invasion of France not been
checked in Belgium, giving time for
French and English concentration, and
incidentally for Russian mobilization, this
loss of an effective ally would perhaps
have been offset by successful blow de-
hvered against the western foe. Now the
kaiser faces two enemies. one on either
side, each of whom is proving seemingly
more than enough for all the strength he
can bring to bear. Failure In France
the lack of positive success-means that
ultimately the war may be fought to
finish on the eastern frontier, with Rus
STA proportionaiIy but slightly depleted
by the Austrian campaign and with Ger
many seriously bied OF ngntng strength
by the futile assault upon france.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-12
Taxation and It's Responsibility.

This news paragraph respecting the
war tax is very important:
1.-The ways and means democrats yes
terday considered a suggestion that the
President be given authority to suspend
the operation OF the tax when. in his
Judgment. such action could be taken
without injury. At the request of the
President himself this provision was omit
ted from the bill on the ground that II
would place a responsibility too great
FOR the shoulders of any one person..
The President is eminently right. Such
responsibility should not be placed upon
him Congress should not part with even
the slightest portion of Its power over
taxation. 1t is the greatest power exer-
cised under our form of government. I'm
der the Constitution. Congress both fills
and empties the public purse; and the
arrangement could not be changed in any
degree without danger.
The proposition of tariff commission
as presented a few years ago had for Its
object taking the tariff very largely out
of the hands of Congress. Its authors
frankly declared that Congress had al
ways botched the tariff through igno-
rance and should not be allowed to con-
troll the matter longer. The remedy was
to put national taxation into the hands
of a commission of experts, whose de-
cisions as to schedules and rates Con-
gress without question. should rattfy.
OF course the proposition has not been
adopted. 1t could not be, and, II 1t
were possible, should not be. The re-
sponsibility would be too great for the
shoulders of few experts.
With one exception the tariff laws
enacted in the past thirty-odd years
have not satisfied the country. The
Dingley fashioned frankly on pro-
lection lines-fulflled its promise. AS
a revenue producer the Underwood law
had failed before the European war
broke out, and is, of course. wholly in
adequate now. Additional taxes must
meet the emergency promptly.
There is legitimate room for discus
sion as to details, and we may expect
discussion at least in the Senate. The
House, If minded, can put the bill
through in a few hours. But discus
sion, fortunately for the country, is
the law of the Senate's being; and
when 1t reaches the Senate the Houses
work will be carefully examined.
As to how long this emergency tax
will be necessary is a question. But,
change becomes necessary Congress,
and not the President, should make it,
And 1t Is most likely that whether the
democrats retain, or the republicans
regain, control of the country, we shall
have a revision of the Underwood law
in the near future.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-12
Time for Work.
From the Chicago Herald

From the Chicago Herald.
Mid-september. The vacation season
ia over. The tang Of autumn is al
ready in the air. It is time for work,
for capable, earnest. constructive work.
The nation demands the best there Is
in every single one Of its sons and
daughters. We have responsibilities Of
an unusual kind. The upheaval In
Europe has placed new burdens upon
our shoulders. We must bear them for
the benefit Of mankind. If we acquit
ourselves well the task win bring US
both honor and profit. We have had
a period of depression; It Is behind
us We are the only stable force in
an overturned world. Our problems are
great, and for them work is the only
solvent. 1t is time for work. for
earnest. single-minded. productive la
Dor; for toll that demands our brains
and our Drawn. and that. rightly and
capably done. may save world. for
the only busy workshop. Here the
dignity of labor was never SO exalted.
the demand for constructive, helpful
la Dor that excludes thought Of all else
never so acute. It's time for work.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-12
The Crisis In Cotton.
From the Springfield Republican


The .outh's condition with relation to
the cotton crop seems to be moro seri-
Gus than has been realized IN the north.
When the government authorised the
issue of emergency currency. with
warehouse receipts for cotton AZ So
curity. there was disposition to as
sumo that the south's problem was
Simply one Of holding the crop for
higher prices. with the aid which the
banks could give. In the case Of the
weather. planters this can be done:
Constitute the great majority Of cotton
growers-at least in most parts Of the
sonth-are in dire straits. The present
situation, with cotton quoted at less
than 8 cents a pound, while the cost Of
production is from 3 to 10 cents. Il q
correspondent in South Carolina, whose
statement 1t is possible to quote: I'VE
are absolutely at sea; unless we can
arket our money crop, We will go
back to the conditions Of the sixties for
a year."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-12
The Immigrant Army.
From tbe New York Times.


After the armies Of Europe have been
disbanded new army of migration
will invade the American shores. The
nations now at war VIII De impov,
fall heavily on the shoulders Of the
people, and to escape the ,, high taxes
and straitened conditions millions moro
nuaily to the United States may be
expected What shall be done with
the various states that need farmers
to till their soils might now take q
leaf from canada's book. The Cana
dian government has for some years
CONDUCTED an eficient advertising cam
paign to people its agricultural prov
inces. The states Of the Union have
nf Europe. Enterprise and plenty Of
advertising In foreign languages in all
the big. American cities VIII draw
how to cultivate intensive1y. out upon
the farms.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-12
Not Too Impatient.

From the Chicago Fost
We are impatient because We have
to wait three or four days to hear the
result Of a great battle In Europe We
are q spoiled people. Our ancestors
had to wait months to hear OF the
great battles. In our Mexican war II
was weeks before this country heard
results Even in the civil war news
travelled with what would seem to US
now to be unbearable slowness. We
should at least restrain our impa-
thence nowadays until the man who
are fighting the battle get through
with fighting it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-12
Important Discovery.

Oh, de laziness season. it came in de
May,
When de rainbow was smilin' SO bright
an SO gay;
It drifted th'oo Juno. when de roses
Was sendin' their fragrance along on
de air;
An. I say to myself. to work won try
TIL dis laziness season gets time ia
pass by.
But dat laziness season hung 'roun'
th'oo July.
An 1t hadn't departed when August
passed by.
Each day dat came shinin' an smilin'
along
Seemed to sound free from care like
piece Of song:
So jes' settles down to my comfort
an cheer,
Cause it's laziness season dc mos Of
de year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-12

Possibly some of the returned tourists
have had the foresight to bring samples
of the currency Of each Of the now war
ring countries. Some of it Is likely to
be valuable as curiosities after the re-
adjustments have shifted the boundary
lines of Europe.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-12

railroad pays for the sinking or elevation
Of the tracks or the road at points OF
this character. the duty Of tho lawmakers
is plain. They should require the eiimina-
ton of every crossing at grade within .
certain period under such terms an may
be equitable under the franchises enjoyed
by the railroad company.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-12

1t Is estimated that up 10 date the war
mas devastated Begun 10 the extent of
s2G.Vpopo, which IN Berlin diplomatic
circles is probably regarded as a high
price TO pay for trying TO observe the
neutrality :equirenents of a scrap of
paper"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-12

Strict as they are, the official censors
now on the job in certain European capi-
tails are permitting lot of ingenious
speculation regarding the whereabouts
ana doings of the German crown prince
10 get across.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-12
Suspicious Person.

THAT man is very cautious in word
ing his letters" said the suspicious
person. He always uses the phrase
Yours truly"
What of it?''
You must note the equivocation.
He's very careful to avoid saying
Yours truthfully.'"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-12

While they are about it, the war takers
IN Congress should see to it that the new
law is SO framed that the new assess.
ment on freignts IS not passed on to the
consumer TO the extent of more than 15C
per cent
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-12

II the city post office had been evicteo
for .non-payment OF rent there might
have been some sound excuse Tor the
confusion of the arrangements to &C
contnodate the mail patrons of down
town Washington.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-12

Most American travellers returning
from Europe are telling Oh courtesies
received at the hands of the people
ri all countries War has had at least
the good effect of stimulating sympa-
thieS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-12

Baltimore's big week has clearly
demonstrated that Francis Scott Key
was one Of those who do not care who
writes the laws of q country SO long
as they can write the peoples songs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-12

6EIn order to avoid DELAYS on account Of
personal absence letters to THE STAR shonld
not be addressed to any individual connected
with the office. but simply to THE STAR. or to
the Editorial or business Department. according
TO tenor purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-12
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHnANDER JOHNSON.
In Harmony.

DO Mr.. Bliggins and his wife have
any disagreements about the extraor-
binary hats she wears?"
NO" replied Miss Cayenne; they
seem in cheerful accord. He's glad no
doesn't have to wear 'em and she's glad
she doesn't have to pay for EN-"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-12

Twice this week automobiles have
failed in contests for right of way with
locomotives at grade crossings, with four
dead in each case. And stin chauffeurs
continue to try the game!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-12

Turkeys action in tearing up the capt.
ulations has at least Introduced another
comparatively unfamiliar word IN commo4
use, to join moratorium and lew othef
products OF the war.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-12
Guide Lines.

What do you think of those straight
lines they have marked in the streets
for pedestriansT' asked the promoter
of civic welfare.
They are not needed in our family"
replied young Mrs. Torkins In superior
tones. Charley dear doesn't drink q
drop"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-12

Chairman Underwood evidently feels
that even the depletion OF the Treasury
will not justify arousing the hostility of
the motion picture vote.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-12

1t begins to look as though those
Braves of Boston had eftectuaily pene-
trated the Giants center and cut their
lines of communication.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-12

The country has displayed remarkable
lack of interest in the ticket nominated
by Col. Roosevelt for 1916 the other day
at New Orleans.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-12

Daily. Sunday incl1dod. one month. co { ms.
Daily. Sunday excepted one month 40 cents.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-12
The Average Epicure.

The epicure provokes a smile:
He babies on and will not hush:
He talks champagne and reedbirds
while
The doctor feeds him oatmeal mush.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-12

Japan seems to be finding Kiaochow
another Port Arthur. for difficulty of
seizure.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-12

The Evening Star. with the Sunday morning
edition. IS delivered by carriers within the city
at A. cents per month; daily only. IS cents per
month: Sunday only. 20 cents per month. Orders
may be sent by man. or telephone Main 2440
Collection is made by carrier at the end Of each
month
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-12

Entered as secand-c class mail matter at the post
Office at Washington. d. G.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-12

said Uncle Eben, '1s de fact dat de
less a man knows about q piece of
machinery de moro fascination dar Is
in runnin' it."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-12
Woodward & Lot1lrop.
Education
Is a
Necessity

10 tho man VINO would sue
coed. Pull viii place you, but
will not keep you. A good
front" Is only good II 1t has
the necessary backing.
A developed mind is the
qualification that triumphs.
In Washington there are
institutions Of learning to
qualify one in any walk Of
life.
Look to the classified educa-
tional columns Of The Star
every day for announcements
Of the principal graduate and
preparatory schools Of the.
National Capital.
The Sunday Star tomorrow
Will carry special announce
ments from all the schools.
Look for them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-12
MAIN FLOOR---Bringing Before You
Our Complete Store for Men.

Fine Jewelry and Gems
Inexpensive Jewelry,
Leather Goods.
Fans and Fancy Bags,
Hair Ornaments,
Belts and Girdles,
Laces, Embroideries.
Ribbons,
Dress Trimmings,
Braids and Buttons,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-02
ClTYS BUSINESS TIED UP
New Brunswick Council Dead
locked on Contested Seat.

BY TeleS faph 20 INC lrbuh".l
New Brunswick. y. j., Jan. The
Common Council is deadlocked as a re-
suit Of the contest over the seating OF
James r GLADDEN., alderman from
the 4th Ward. whom Judge Frank T..
LLOYD ruled had no right 10 sit, not being
a citizen. An appeal from this decision
has been filed with the city clerk, but
when GLADDEN. appeared in the Common
Council the President. Edward Burt, re-
fused 10 recognize him, under the courts
order.
Alderman Joseph Feaster, leader Of the
Republican members. got an opinion from
Charles Tindell. City Attorney. that the
appeal acted as a stay. and GLADDEN. was
entitled TO sit pending a decision thereon.
but the presiding officer held the court 8
ruling went over any opinion the city
Attorney might give.
The Council stands six 10 six without
GLADDEN.. and no business was transacted
to-day other than the reading OF the
MAYORS message and confirmation OF his
appointments Mayor Austin Scott, for
mcr president of Rutgers College, read his
message, the first time that such thing
has happened in Council.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-02
FEW JOBS, FEW CALLERS
New Years Reception in Jersey
City City Hall Shiny Attended.

The New Years Day reception az City
Hslb Jersey city the first since the in
'tAstion OF the commission form Of gov
1nneni. revealed by comparison the ire
"enoous influence OF patronage. The COM
"isscners have few places TO M that are
"'' Under civil service. and there arc no
'eeshcies The attendance did not eX-
.eo one hundred. I'm the past thousands
"0ched 10 the municipal building. and IL
.'N"F'a strong guard OF police 70 keep
w callers In line. especially In the
"pFoaeh 20 and exit from the Mayors
10 me services Of the police were not
's1teo Yesterday. and the Mayors Office
80 Practically deserted The Mayor and
Commissioners neld receptions in
respective Offices. but IL was a rest
ust 'of each. and they had ample time
'"i' on one another and exchange the
'S'"pimenis OF the season
nv'hei deserted place which was in
..'aoly crowded ON the first day Of the
W Was the clubhouse Of the Hudson
NV Democratic Association. formerly
.eoeii Davis club. Not q score OF the
'''Dl called Tho party has had many
'a'is Tor the position, but no recos-
~. ~ leader since Davis died. Sheriff
'o'h' an sspirsnt for the leadership. is
'eN'ht Of the association.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-02
THE WEATHER REPORT
Forecasts and Records OF the
Last Twenty four Hours

of,ciai Record and Forecast "s''n, 80.
Ian l-Tbe Western disturbance - c'n., ,and.d
.'an, over southeastern Minnesota SVs"' ~
ana rains and high winds IN the
-. Mississippi valley. Minnesota the pa
- md Northern Nebraska. \ seeonaeis
d,s,prbsnce Of considerable strength y '',.'@'
- Southeastern Texas. but as yet "''"o''
.,,,,s,ion In the West tn pressure Is us
,., lent on the north Pacific but rains con
80 generally except over the extreme
.outbern districts. and there were sl'o 'S,na
go snou. An Utah and Western Colorado also
az - IN Idaho Montana and Northern
Wyoming -, an.
more is a disturbance. apparently OF con.
s,de,sb,e intensity. some distance east OF
>.or,h carolina and there were local SHOWS "nu
,.,ns IN the coast states and some hish "inos
49,, the caroiinas 20 Cape Cod for "h'o'
earnings we're ordered Thursday mornins, y
= d,cid.dly colder in Nsw York and Ne" Nns-
lsnd. with tcmpuFivres from 10 Z, 49,
h.,ou the seasonal AVERAGE and
are also somewhat low In the so"'n'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-02
SHIPS HAVE RARE MEETING
New York and Philadelphia
Here After Ten Years.

When the American liner New York
came into port Yesterday she warped into
her pier within few hundred feet Of
the American liner Philadelphia. and
within a few minutes after the ganeplank
was hauled aboard the shippers of both
craft shook hands.
II was the first time in ten years that
the Philadelphia and the New York have
been together In this port, their sched-
ules ordaining that they should pass each
other at sea.
The New York. which was made 10
leave Southampton on December o. TO
carry passengers booked for the White
Star steamship leaving on that date. ar
rived here out Of schedule. Captain Rob-
erts went ashore to send a New Year S
cable 90 his family. and met Captain Mills
OF the Philadelphia. who had crossed the
pier TO see n he had brought any mail
from home" Captain Roberts said he
had some, and invited Mills to his cabin
To get il. and incidentally to toast the
New Year.
The New York. which encountered bad
weather throughout the trip. got her
worst blow on Christmas. 4 comber
which came over the bow i'm the forenoon
hurled Frederick Rails. the quartermas-
ter, and julius Warren, seaman, the
entire length Of the promenade deck. Both
were saved by the interference of the rail,
but were badly bruised. Rails had leg
broken.
Among the passengers on the New York
was john n. Eagle. of this city, who had
been hunting in South Africa. He brought
home many trophies OF the hunt.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-02
Vessels Arriving at and Departing
from Port of New York;
Thursday, January |.

Steamer Barbsrosss ,Gen. Bremen Decemher
~ 70 oelrichs 4 90 With 1856 second cabin
"a third class and 800 steerage passengers and
mdse Arrived az the liar st N $50 p n. 3is;.
steamer paloma tCuhanl Matsnzas Deem
her "a and Oathsrien e. TO tho Munson Lime.
With sugar Arrived 40 the par at $50 m
steamer New York SOUTHAMPTON and Cher
hours December - and Queenstown .5 to the
American Line With l0s cabin and 2ls Storage
passengers mails and mdsc Arrived at the
steamer zaha Br Huei,s December is 20
EoNr,ne & Co with ore. Arrived al the Bar
steamer Etonisn ,Br. Antwerp December Is.
10 ssnderson son. with mdse. Arrived az
the Bar q, $50 n.
cembcr 20 20 the HAMBURG American Line.
Will l92 second cabin. 9ol third cabin and 90
storage passengers and mdse. Arrived at the
steamer icuspc Jacksonville December .
and Charleston so. 20 tho CLYDE - Go. with
passengers and mdso. Passed in Quarantine at
tlo a ~
stcamoi Mlnnocket stockton. TO Tho Great
Northern Paper CO. With paper Vessel 10 \
II Bull 4 90. Passed IN quarantine at ll:i6
stesmer creole New Orleans December q. to
tho southern Pacific 60. with passengers and
mdse. Passed in Quarantine at IN.
steamer Zacaps CRr. Colon 10 the United
q ait 60, With passengers. mails and mdse.
Passed in sandy Hook at s:l3 m.
steamer oklahoma Port Arthur December r
TO the J Gudey Petroleum co, with OIL
Passed iu Quayantinc at ass m.
Steamer NGrscas CRrl. Port spain DecemheT
- 10 the Trinidad Shipping and Trading Co
With noise on Highlands at ESQ p IN.
steamer Holtyc CRrl Cardiff December 20 20
Norton A. son. in ballast. Arrived a the Bar
81 80 n m.
steamer Monroe. Newport News and Norfolk
10 the Oh Dominion IS Co. with passengers and
mdsc. Pa ssed in Quarantine al $50 p IN.
sandy Hook y !. Jan /. $3.50 m-Wind
north northeast. fresh breeze: cloudy rough
sea
SAILED
Steamers Port Antonio t\orl. Port Antonio.
Honduras Fri HsVre: CuritN ba cuban. Nipc'
lroquos tRr, London Cedric thr). Live
pool Brilliant. Sabine: Singapore Obj. Monte
video spiral (Norl. SaSua; Lovland tNorl.
Baltimore. Hamilton Norfolk and Newport
News; city OF Montgomery savannah; Caprera
0taO. Norfolk
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-02
10000 "MUMMERS" PARADE
Philadelphia's New Years Car
nival Best Ever Held.

Philadelphia. Jan. i.-Philadc phis's an
Gent and honorable carnival Of pompoJs
majesty and fun the parade OF mum
mors. was held to-day. and IT surpassed
all previous attempts 10 entertain the
peoplo on the first day OF the new year.
Ten thousand men in fancy and grotesque
costumes paraded. while hundreds of
thousands spplsuded the marchers.
So keen has been the rivalry between
clubs or associations that some Of them
snent thousands OF dollars on gorgeous
,obes and costumes Of satin and broca1e
Tor the parade
The city offered prizes totslling S.co TO
T.. contested for. and associations Of bust
ness men offered additional prizes Of
many thousands OF dollars.