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The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1914-11-19
Long Hours.

"How's the new man? Industrious?:
Why, yes. He's a 16-hour-a-day
man"
1t can't be possible"
Oh, yes, it is. He works eight
hours day and l put in eight hours
more trying to keep him on the job"
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1914-11-19
PreIImlnarles compIeted.

George?'
4. les; | were prayed fer the third
ne on Sunday. Trailer
The Washington times., 1914-09-15
SCIENCE. OF SILENCE.

John Lind, the worlds catch-as.
catch-can champion at all weights in
the realm of reticence, dritted into
town and announced that his farm.
ing operations in Minnesota were
progressing well. That is, the reck-
less reporters attributed such an
observation to him, but, of course
he didn't make It. John never said
that much in his life.
Would that the diplomatic repre-
sentatives that some important
countries maintain in this town could
attend the Lind Correspondence
School in the Science of Silence!
OF course, it would have to he a cor
respondence school, unless maybe the
sign language co.lld be used.
Poultry sharps have produced a
crowless Chanticleer; why not the
diplomatic mentors an interviewless
ambassador? With Lind as a model
1t ought to be perfectly possible.
The Washington times., 1914-09-15
PETROL.

Germany produces very small
supply of petroleum AMI its prod
ucts; not enough to make = respect
sble beginning in the direction of
supplying motive power for the
thousands of Inoto: cars and trucks
that its army is using.
Galicia is one of the mid-EGropean
sources of petroleum supply, and its
loss is a grave blow to the Germanic
side in the war.
Thus we get another angle on the
modernity of this war. G2solene is
Necessary 70 press campaigns, to
win battles.
The country that is most nearly
able to provide its own neccssaries
in war fights with the battle half
won at the outset.
The Washington times., 1914-09-15

the rudiments of decen-y, as have the
Germans in this wa.
This is a sweepin;, statement 7 re-
aliZe, but the atrocities tncse troops
have perpetI atnd make the uSllcs: bar
haritirs Of the Indians appear aG child
iSh pranks.
! Enough Of detail, drawn from Mr..
Eddy's own observations, is given
quite to justify this fearful indict-
inert. 1t is not. Of course, to be
assumed that military authority has
sanctioned silca atrocities as string
ing up wounded men by their feet
and cutting ou. their tongues. Of
course, military and civil. authorities
alike will disavow s:lcn acts. Bu..
they are the inevitable product Of
that philosophy Of force and ferocity
that has provided in the German
mind the intellectual and moral
background for the military pro-
gram. They are inspired ky the
same immoral purpose of ,Eling at
whatever cost, Of making might
right, that has co,ored all German
aspirations from Sadnwa to Lou
vain. Civilization Will rot permit
itself at last to be wrecked il re-
vival of suca Oriental barbar:sn,.
The Washington times., 1914-09-15
NEXT YEAR.

Granted favorable or even AVERAGE
general conditions for cropping. the
good year 1915 may be expected to
turn out the greatest yield OF agri-
cultural staples, in this country, that
has ever been known. Taken to-
gcther with the probability that high
prices will continue, and that an un-
precedented export demand will con-
vert these into larger foreign
credit balance than has ever before
stood in favor of or az: iculture,
the outlook for the farmer IS a rose
ate one.
The international Harvester Com
pany. recognizing these conditions,
and deeming it nothing les3 than a
national duty f3r Americans to con-
tl1hute-for a snug profit-every-
hing in their power to meet the
needs of the old world, has issued a
telling appeal to make next year n
banner producing season. II urges
that farmers prepare early for the
utilization Of every possible rroduc-
ing acre. Right now is the time to
begin. The bulk of the 1915 wheat
crop will be produced from fields
sown in the present month, very
large and increasing proportion of
oats, also, is now fall-sown.
But there are difficulties that
might well get attention. Recently
some of the fertilizer concerns whose
products were contracted for sale
months ago, have declined to make
deliveries, on the ground that the
price of potash m1st be forced up
ward On account of the loss of sup
plies from Germany. 1t IS logical
enough that potash fertilizers to be
used in 1915 will be high: hut the
supplies for use this season were
The Washington times., 1914-09-15
THE EDDY CHARGES.

BY far the most impressive state
mcnt dealing with the alleged bar
bsrities and axcesses of the GcrmaS.
mode of warfare is the one that has
just been made public by Mr.. Spen-
Ger Eddy, now in Lon1on.
Mr.. Eddy is no. suffering from
hysteria. He is not Cook tourist
who has experienced some inconven-
ience, heard some old wives tales.
eaten a Welsh rarebit, and suffered
{. nightmare.
No man so well equipped to make
independent observations, ard appar-
entity none VINO has had opportunity
tc make so many of them. has pre-
sc nted anything like 81 impressive
an indictment against the Germans.
Mr.. Eddy is a thoroughly; expert
,nced man. He has served in i'm
portant diplomatic positions in half
the capitals of Europe, including
Berlin, wher1 he was popular with
both Germans and Americans. He
knows the languages of tho CONT
nent, knows how to get at facts, and
how to sift fiction from facts.
From such man, who has been
actually with the fighting forces
from the beginning of the var, the
statement issued from LonGor must
be received, by Americans at least,
with more gravity :han any that has
preceded it. Mr.. Eddy relates things
he has himself seen. He relies on
nobody else's OBJ servatic.s. He
leaves much 20 the imagination, it
is true; but he does that because,
es he frankly says, the trlth is too
horrible to be told. Su,h language
as this, from 4 diplomat used to
measuring his words, must have at
tertion:
What / have seen enables rlc to say
that never since history was frst writ
zen have soldiers proved themselves
such utter beasts, so utterly devoid of
The Washington times., 1914-09-15
THE RUSSIAN MYSTERY,

Have British transport SHIPS land
ed Russian troops in Belgium or
France, or both, to re-erforce the
allies?
This is Suddenly become one of
the mysteries Of The war. The world
had heard from many sources. with
much detail and plausibility, Of the
fetching of Russians tv way of
-Archangel and the NORTH Cape route.
Color of confirmation was given bv
the sharp reversal of military form
il France.
But now comes the unqualified de-
NAL of the whole story from the
British war office press bureau. No
troops have been sem to Belgium.
hone have been transported through
England.
Suspicion will incline to believe the
denial is diplomatic. Pcrhars the
war office does not realize from how
many independent sources the story
CT Russian re e-enfprcements has come
to America. They have been seen
by many travellers, on the british
railways, in British ports, at Havre;
they are most circurnsGantially re-
ported to have been seen campaign
ing in Belgium.
Perhaps it was all mistake, but
1t is too laoe to gain credencc for
the sweeping denial until evplana-
ton clears away the origin of the
humorous confrma:ory stories.
The Washington times., 1914-09-15

manufactured from potash that was
received before the war. There is
no good reason for cancellation IF
contracts for this autumn's delivery;
and If these cancellations have been
at all general they can only indicate
a purpose to hold back supplies and
exact unreasonable prices. 1t is a
situation that demands quick atten-
tion and vigorous action.
The Washington times., 1914-09-15
Favor State Laws to
Limit Cotton Production

Plans to restrain the production of
cotton were favored at a conference
of Senators and House members from
cotton-growinE States last night.
The proposal is to recommend that
State legislatures enact laws to cur
tail cotton production next year in
order to prevent a surplus and falling
prices 1t was admitted that there
was little likelihood of further Fed
era. legislation to aid the situation.
The legality OF the proposed leg!sla-
tion is que STONED. Ii is pointed ont
that IL amounts to Il restraint Of
trade. which is the very thing Con.
greS for months has been talking
about in connection with trust legis,
latiap.
The Washington times., 1914-09-15
By IDA wEISENBERG.

has not smiled upon him. 1t is not
enough to give him lift and SYM
pathy. He needs comfortable
home. tnr2. square meals. sanitary
bedrooms. and clean bed linen.
Many are living in dingv. cold
rooms. cooking AM sleeping in one
room. and unsanitary at that:
can prescribe for such broken
down individuals Is a bright and
cheerful home. AS many are with
out friends and children, it rests
upon us to establish a home for
the homeless. This is just what
the Hebrew Aged Home is trying
to accomplish. 1t cares for a num-
ber of old men and women with
the best possible attention its
means will allow. Even medical
attention is provided by the vol
untary service of DR.. Leopold
G;usack. house surgeon; DR.. S.
Saks. physician: DR.. B. Newhouse,
physician; DR. Brotsky. dentist.
Confidence of Community.
This noble institution is gaining
the support and confidence OF the
community daily.
Those most active in the affairs OF
the home are Rabbi G. Silverstone,
!. Miller. B. Honenberg. NJ. Mazo.
l. Weisenberg. NJ. Karman. Rabbi
Huriod. NJ. Fedderman, II. Co&en.
I. Portion. B. Danzansky. president;
". Lewison. secretary.
An elaborate program is being ar
ranged for the formal opening to be
held October IS Full announcement
will be made later. May the time
be not distant when sufficient funds
are obtained to erect a building.
The home is open for all visitors
at AIS NJ street northwest.
The Washington times., 1914-09-15

In time Of general business depres-
sion and unrest in the country.
charitable organizations usually feel
the pressure more than ever-the de-
mand being greater and the raising
of funds more difficult The active
workers, in such organizations are
often overtaxed in the efforts to
keen I'D the standard of the institu-
tions. and to see that the unfortu-
nate applicants do not lose their
support In such trying days.
The Hebrews. in general. wherever
located. have rendered great help in
the field Of charity. Especially have
they bcen successful In maintaining
fine institutions in the larger cities
for the care and relief of their CO.
religionists.
These institutions are designed to
serve a double purpose:
First. and mainly. TO help the poor
and relieve their sufferinSs as much
as possible In order to accomplish
this, arge sums OF money are dis
tributed yearly, and number OF
families are put on self-supporting
foundation.
Secondly, these institutions serve rs
q medium to prevent the unfortunate
Jews from becoming publ { charges.
Many Branches.
They are taken care of by their
NOR, fortunate brethern, and 50 do
not become a burden to the COM
munity.
The Washington Hebrews do
l,rcat deal Of relief work among the
poor. Many relief branches have
been established to pursue spe-
cific line OF work. One of the new
est additions Is the Hebrew Home
of the Aged. which is not affiliated
with an other relief society. as
was enormously reported recently.
1t was organized by Bernard Dan
zansky. and is absolutely indepHn-
dent. 1t is maintained through
ponular donations and membership
dues. A great deal OF credit is
due the Ladies' Auxiliary Society.
which. through Its active work.
ers, has rendered invaluable sup
mort to the furnishing OF the home.
The officers are NJ. II. Cohen.
nrcsident Mrs. \. Yude!rNit, vice
resident. Mrs ReichSut. t""aSrlrcr;
Mrs Il. Dnnzansky. chairman of
touse. AMI Mrs. I. WciscnbCrS. see
Ietary.
Cheerful Home.
When an Individual has reached
the three 'c,ra age limit and sortune
The Washington times., 1914-09-15
FOREIGN TRADE
CHANCES.

Judge Gary, head of the steel
corporation and an authority on for
eign trade possibilities, declares that
as result of The war the United
States has the opportunity to r1ulti-
ply it's volume of foreign trade by
three.
TIE suggestion seems extreme.
But is it? What has our foreign
trade done in the past?
The Spanish-American war marked
the beginning Of a new industrial
and commercial era for this country.
All kinds of business increased in
volume, following that war, by leaps
and bounds.
Yet that war was n mere incident
compared to the present one.
There was 10 very obvious open
ing of wide door of opportunity
for US by reason of that miniature
conflict.
On the other hand, It is as rlain
as daylight that the present war
does open d magnificent field for
our trade. The greatest competing
PRODUCERS and merchants in the
world are out of business. The
whole field is open to us. Will we
move in and occupy it?
Seemingly unimportant as was
the Spanish-American war, II IN In
centive to expansion of trade. the
figures show that triplication OF
foreign trade in a very few years is
not impossible Or unprecedented
The Washington times., 1914-09-15
Southern Relief Society Has
Quarter Century of Honor
Boasts No Worthy Confederate
Soldier Has Applied in Vain
for Aid-Congress Has
Given It SIS, 1000.

What many societies are doing
for the aid of Union soldiers of the
cipi mar and their families, the
Southern Relief Society is doing
for Confederate peterans and thei,
relatives.
This society holds annually the
Southern relief ball, famed as one
of the yearly social events of the
Capital. 1t maintains a home for
those who otherwise would have to
be placed in less comfortable in
stitutions.
For the first time this society has
obtained, this year, an appropria-
tion from Congress by which it
hopes to extend the scope of its
work.
By ]. R. HILDEBRAND.
For many years the Southern Re-
lief Ball at the New Willard Hotel
has been an annual social event at
the Capital. But back of this bril-
liant function lies the story of
scores of soldiers. their widows, and
their children helped in times Of
stress.
This relief society. designed to do
for Confederate veterans and their
families what many societies do for
those who fought under the Stars
and Stripes, was organized twenty
five years ago. For more than a de-
cade. Mrs. Harry Heth. wife Of Gen.
Harry Heth. its founder, also was
president of the organization. For
ten years now. the work has been
carried on under the leadership Of
Mrs. Heth's daughter. Miss Mamie
Randolph Heth.
For the first time this society has
gained an appropriation from Con-
gress this year for it's work. A fund
of s. 900 has been set aside to be ex-
pended under the joint supervision Of
the society and the Board Of Chari-
ties. committee from the society
is comforting this week with George
5. Wilson, secretary OF the Board or
Charities. regarding the administra-
ton Of this fund
Extension of Work.
with it's aid. the society hopes to
further extend the comprehensive
work 1t already is doing. On this
committee are Mrs. Josephus Daniels.
Mrs. Claude Swanson, Mrs Lawton
Morgan, Mrs. ]. Mulcare, Mrs. Fred
erick MCGUIRE, and Mrs. Albert Hill.
Forty-five women now are being
cared for. either by entire or par
The Washington times., 1914-09-15
The Silver
Lining
Edited hu ARTHIiR RAER
Edited by ARTHUR BAER.

England assures us the northern
steamship lane across the Atlantic Is
perfectly safe. but that little old Mt
Pleasant trolley line looks good TO US
Even II We don't get q seat.
Spain having officially declared her
neutrality. the next big battle should
take place near Madrid.
AS a health resort. Ostend Is splea-
did place not to be.
Car is now buying shells and cart
ridges from the Japanese. Wasn't so
long ago that he got 'em for nothing.
Street cars were beautifully heated
during July and August. but it seems
that the sun doesn't sign any contract
for December and January.
The Washington times., 1914-09-15
Above, Left to Right-MRS. J0-
SEPHUS DANIELS and MRS.
CLAUDE SWANSON.

lished a home where those previously
cared for in private families or in
other institutions might go. Four
teen persons now are being cared for
in a comfortable and roomy house
at 1915 Thirty-first street.
Business-Like Administration.
The organization also prides itself
OH its businesslike administration Of
its affairs. Its treasurer Is bonded.
All applications for assistance must
be passed upon by the relief commit
tee before money can be appropri-
ated for their help. But the relief
committee takes immediate cogniz-
ance of such cases SO that there Is
no delay when the appeal is urgent
Once a month the society holds its
Hotel The board of managers Tor
the home meets mcnthly in the home
to discuss the conduct Of that in
-stitution.
The society's sole support Is de-
rived from dues, personal contr1bu-
tions. and from the proceeds of the
annual ball, which range usually Pc
solicitation. benefits or appeals are
n.ade.
Other officers beside the president,
Miss Heth. are Mrs. Francis Chisolm.
first vice president; Mrs. James
Wren, second vice president; Mrs:
George S. CovinGton. chairman OF
relief; Mrs. Eugenia T. Rollins.
treasurer; Mrs. Lawrence Quirolo.
recording secretary; Mrs. James
Frey. corresponding secretary, and
Mrs. Frederick Mcguire, president or
the beard Of managers.
The Washington times., 1914-09-15
Alexandria, Va.
To the Editor of THE TIMES.

TO the Editor Of THE TINES.
Your editorial. "Raiment Of AUSTRIA
expresses the average view held by
Anglo-Saxons. that is: That Germany
will be preserved TO present a front to
SlaVdom. How vain that hope is you
may ascertain easily by getting a frank
honest opinion from any Intelligent Ger
man with whom you may be acquainted
You will be told that the Hamburger
NaChrichten expressed the universe
sentiment of all Germans the other day
when IL said that with France and Rus
sIa an enduring peace Is possible. but
not SO with Great Britain.
Not "A single American or British
writer so far as | know Il have read
thousands of articles on Germany and
England during the past ten years. has
ever mentioned the real. concrete. pal
pabe cause of GermanyS rise in in
dCstr!ahSm.
Germany occupies a central position
geographically. No matter if every
German is butChtred during this wal
the people who will occupy Germany
afterward will still have the location foI
the transaction Of business. and that
cannot he altered by enviuus Anglo
Saxons, for the Rhine will still flow and
railroad trains will continue to run. and
factories will still turn out a product
for ncighbOring buyers.
English dailies and weeklies since the
war began are full of writings telling
how this, that. and the other may he
taken from the Germans. The only way
il may be done though is to load Ger
many with war indemnity that will
overload German manufacturers with a
burden unhearable. so they will be com
PEELED to move away, and in that event
they will hardly move to England.
The Englshman will gain nothing of
permanence from this war either com
merCially or in colonies. g. J. BAUER.
The Washington times., 1914-09-15
c. L. u. to Send Delegate
Federation Convention

A delegate from the Central Labor
Union to attend the annual convention
OF the American Federation of Labor
to be held in Phila dclphia in Novem-
her, will be elected at the meeting of
the Central Labor Union next Monday
night.
The convention call and notice of the
selection Of delegates was read at last
nights meeting.
The Washington times., 1914-09-15
Gone. But Not Forgotten.

William had not been in the other
world long when George wooed and
wcn the promise of his widow.
"Do you love me. swectheart?" asked
George.
.Y.s. dear" ccoed the widow.
"Better than anybody on earth?" per
oistcd he, after the foolish manner of
lovers.
..yes " she answered. better than any
o,.. ~, earth: but. George. don't ask lac
about heavcn."-JEdSe.
The Washington times., 1914-09-15
I ruths BY Women Who
T-, Preventing Needy From Be-
NllOW coming Public Charges
Hebrew Home for Aged

Washington Hebrews strive relieve the suffering OF their CO.
relgonists along specific lines of social seps One OF the
branches of relief Hebrew Home for the Aged at Ais Al
street northwest This institution affiliated with other phil
anthopica society," maintained BY popular donations and men,
bershp Large distributed yearly to prevent unor-
becoming public charges to popide them ah
homes medical attention. and all the Injuries witan the
the association Ladies' Auxiliary Society has
dered Invaluable assistance charitable effort Here
of this home pten by Mrs. Weisenberg the secretary of the
auxiliary.
The Washington times., 1914-09-15

Let US examine them, as they arr
given in the Statistical Abstract o1
the United States.
In 1898 this country exported Of
manufactures ready fo- consump
ton" 1922, 2,O0O, 900 in value. F'ifteer
years later that figure was S776,'
100000. That is, fifteen Years hat
seen it multiplied by / good deaI
more than three.
In 1898 our exports Of "n,anufac.
lures for furthe.- use in manufactur.
ing" were S101 100000. In 1913
fifteen years later. they were sAoS,'
100000. Til, increase IN this case
is more than 300 per cent for the
fiftecn-year period.
In 1899 our imports Of 'manu-
factures ready for consumption
were $153,00O,000. In 1913 the fig
ure had risen 70 s349, 100000. gain
Of considerably over 100 per cent.
In 1898 our imports of "!narufac-
lures for further nse in maa':factur-
;; ing" were s'3,OOo.OOn. In 1918 they
were S349, 1000, 900, that is, they were
better than multiplied by fori.
In 1898 our exports of "crmde ma
terials for use in manufacturing
were $2s6, ,C0O000. In 1919 they
were s731 900, 200, a gain of almost
eco per cent.
Thus far we find ample testimony
to the reasonableness of Judge
Gsry's prophecy. Fifteen years is
a very short time in the commercial
life OF nation. Nobody expects
that we are going to do three times
as much business with the outside
world in 1915 as in 1914. Who is
willing to believe that fifteen years
hence we shall 10 three times as
much as now?
Who would have believed ir 1898
that we could make the. tremendous
gains, in fifteen years, that the fg-
ures show?
But there is one department of
foreign trade in which our prospect
for increases ioes not appear bright.
Of agricultural exports" Cur total
in 1898 was 1856, ,OcO,OOO. In the
succeeding fifteen years it Increased
to only S1,123, ,O00, 900, o. about 30
per cent.
OF agricultural imports" the total
in 1898 was ss1lOo0.00O. This had
increased 70 $oI5, 100000 by 1913;
that is, while we gained oni: 30 per
cent in agricultural exports, we
gained about 26O per cent in i'm
ports.
The war is going to give great
impetus to experts of both agricul-
tural and manufactured articles. For
some time to come the measure of
our agricultural exports will be, the
measure of our capacity 20 produce
them; but, Of coarse, this immense
demand will be temporary. In man.
ufactures, on the other hand, there
is every reason to anticipate that
the increase IF exports will be vastly
more rapid than it was following the
Spanish war.
Taking the whole volume of for
eign trade expo, is and imports, ag-
Iicultural and other-the Abstract
shows that in 1898 the total was
1884,, 900, 900; it had increased by
1913 to $4,2s1 100000.
That is, in the fifteen yea fol-
lowing the Spanish war, our foreign
trade multiplied by %.
If that could be accomplished in
the last fifteen years, 1t surely does
not seem impossible that in the next
fifteen VIC may make the multiplier
) instead IF %. For now we have
heretofore almost inaccessible mar
kets opened wide to us, begging Us
to supply them.
Judge Gary will be proved to have
Eccn altogether conservative, pro-
vIaed the American people will rise
TO their present opportunity.
The Washington times., 1914-09-15
Abroad on Midsummer Eve

phantoms of the Past. Specters Of
pomorse. Familiar Haunts. Family
Skeletons. Wizards OF Finance. Shades
Of Night lmps of Mischief. High
Snirits. Blue Devils. Little Witches
Good Souls Bogey Engines. Shadows
OF coming Events. Ghosts OF Former
Selyes,-George B. Morewood.