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The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1914-02-13
Of Course
Billie Will Promise Anythln!
For Votes.
Bio Bid For Clark County Votes.

Congressman Cox is promising
the city of Jeffersonville a gilt
tering prize in the way OF a
$3.50. 900 appropriation for the
enlargement and extension OF
the Z. S Army depot at that
Mace. This may look good to
the citizens of Clark but hereto
fore Mr.. Cox has usually stood
for retrenchment. There is hard
w time between now and March
i3 for such a big deal to e
through and after that date ne
will likely forget about it,
French Lick Herald,
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1914-02-13

On the board of directors Of the
Indianapolis Automobile Trade Asso.
citation is George A. Weidely, chief
engineer of the Premier Manufacture
ing Company. Weidely is interested
in everything connected with the au-
tomobile business and is a hard
worker when it comes to-. getting
things done. He is much interested
now in the opening week, Feb. 23-28
which the indianapolis dealers vii
hold in their various salesrooms as
successor to the automobile shows
held during the past few years.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1914-02-13

A strong believer in the efficacy of
the so-called opening week as a
means to prove the strength of lndi-
annapolis as an automobile market Is
Harry L. Archey, former president OF
the trade association. He has much
experience in the retailing end Of the
automobile business.
The Washington herald., 1914-12-22
HOUSE TO RUSH
LIQUOR DEBATE
Meets Early Today to Take
Up the Hobson
Resolution.
L00PHOLE In MEASURE
Representative Morrison Says Its
Language Would Not Prevent
Traffic in Drinks.
LoOPHOLE In MEASURE

Determined to conclude consideration
today Of the Hobson prohibition resoIu-
ton, the House yesterday reached unan-
imous consent agreement to convene this
morning at 10 o'clock instead Of at the
customary hour of noon.
Majority Leader Underwood announced
that there would be two hours debate
on the rule to call up the Hobson resolu-
ton and eight hours debate on the reso-
luton itself Minority Leader Mann
asked IL 1t was the intention to keep the
House in session tonight
Il think we should go right through" {"
said Underwood, ''as members desire to
dispose Of this prohibition issue before
Christmas, and Wednesday must be de-
voted to regular calendar business
That at least one substitute will be
offered for the Hobson resolution was
announced yesterday by Representative
Morrison OF Indiana. Morrison will offer
a proposal TO prohibit the interstate ship
ment Of liquor, claiming that the Hobson
resolution Is SO worded that the brew
cries can get around IT even II 1t is
adopted. Morrison's contention is that
the Hobson resolution does not prohibit
because of the words for sale" The
Hobson resolution prevents the manu-
facture for sale or expectation or impor-
tation for sale Of intoxicating liquors. but
Morrison says the breweries are not pre-
vented because Of the words for sale"
from forming cooperative breWeries and
clubs which would furnish liquor to
members. He says that the only way to
prevent the use of liquor is to prohibit
its interstate shipment
The Washington herald., 1914-12-22
LOAN SHARK LAW BAD,
THEY TELL PRESIDENT
Two Per Cent Rate Prevents Law
Violation. W. H. Baldwin and
Henry White Hold.

The need for improvement in the pres.
ent loan shark law of the District was
brought to President Wilson's attention
by William II. Baldwin and Former Am
bassador Henry White, when they
called at the White House yesterday.
Statement OF the bad points OF the ex.
listing law aroused the Presidents in
terest and concern, but II Is not known
whether he will use his influence with
the House and Senate District Commit
tees to put through pending amendments
at the present session Of Congress.
An increase in the interest rate from
l to per cent a month is the prin-
pie amendment sought, this being con-
sidered sufficient to stop illegitimate
business and furnish relief to those
who have pressing need of occasional
loans
The two visitors at the White House
told the President that enough distress
already has been caused by eYasions
of the present law to hasten action.
They expressed the hope that the
President would take some step to-
ward securing the relief the per cent
and other amendments would bring.
The House committee voted by a
large majority in favor of the 2 per
cent amendment six months ago, but
it has not been brought before the
House for action.
The Washington herald., 1914-12-22
b. & o. TO GAIN BY RATE
RULING, WILLARD SAYS
VIII Mean 5000. 900 a Year Il State
Bodies Cooperate. Railroad
President Asserts.

Baltimore. Nd, Dec. n.-President VII.
lard. Of the Baltimore and Ohio, in q
formal statement tonight. declared hii
belief that the road viii realize t2.Ooo.0oi
year as q result Of the rate decision
II State bodies cooperate In applying the
5 per cent increase to intrastate as inter
state trafic.
What the decision might promise fol-
the future IL even more valuable than
what IT gives In immediate rate In
creases." he said. what I consider i'm
portant is the commissions recognition
Of needs for increased revenues and Its
promise to aid In the solution OF the
problem OF what carriers may do to meet
the situation. ....
II am confident the inquiry win re-
suit In a better understanding OF the
railroad problem by all concerned and
that better working relations will be es-
tablIshed between railway managers,
regulatory bodies and shippers"
He was asked what he believed 10
have been the effect Of the appearances
Of Louis Brandeis as special counsel and
replied that upon the whole he thought
the ultimate result of Mr.. Brandeis' con-
nection with the case would be bene-
ficial to the railways.
The Washington herald., 1914-12-22
COMMITTEE TURNS DOWN
PRESIDENTS NOMINEE
Senate Judiciary Body Rejects Name
Of Ewing c. Bland, Of Missouri.
as Marshal.

An unfavorable report on the nomina-
tion BY President Wilson OF Judge Ewing
c. Bland, OF Kansas City, to be United
States marshal for the Western district
Of Missouri, yesterday was made to the
senate judiciary Committee by Senator
Reef, Of Missouri
The committee. after hearing Reeds
unfavorable report. decided at his own
rec est to defer action until later meet
ing.
Senator o'Gorman. Of New York, and
Senator MARITIME, OF New Jersey. yester-
day maintained their attitude OF defiance
to the White House on patronage distri-
button. Like Senator Reed. they had
scores of letters and kilograms Of con-
graduation from their constituents. and
a review of press opinion in their States
reassured them they were being incorsed
by a majority of their partisans.
The part played b. Col. William r.
Nelson, one OF the Bull Moose leaders Of
Missouri, In the no inAtion Of both COL
Inns and Bland Is being investigated by
anti-adminIstration Democrats. These
Democrats charge that the Kansas City
editor IL being used bv Secretary OF the
Treasury McAdoo and others opposed to
Reed to disrupt Reeds support in Mis-
souri,, and that Nelson named with the
consent of McAdoo the men whose selec:
ton the Senate now disapproves.
The Washington herald., 1914-12-22
c. OF c. HAS new PLAN
TO Aid UNEMPLOYED
To Ask Commissioners to Hasten
Work on Districts Buildings
to Make Jobs.

Directors Of the Chamber of Commerce
at q special meeting last night appoint.
ed a committee to urge the Confusion
ers to begin all public improvements and
erection of buildings for which money
has been appropriated by Congress with
as little delay as possible In order &c
give work to some OF the large number
Of unemployed in the District.
This was the step touching the local
problem Of unemployed but the chamber
tackled a bigger problem-the unemployed
Of the nation-by deciding to urge upon
Congress the enactment OF legislation for
the creation of a national labor exchange
built along the lines OF those in Great
Britain.
Both steps were recommended by the
labor committee headed by P. T. Moran.
The committee reported that II has been
advised there is nearly 81. 100000 available
for public works In the District. The re-
port declared there has been unnecessary
delay in getting these works under way
II pointed out that appropriations have
been made for two engine houses sites
for which have not yet been selected"
The committee declared at the time OF
the writing OF its report, December Is
the contract for $780, for the Western
High School had not been awarded. The
committee asserted that there has also
been unnecessary delay on the coIored
high school for which $780, 900 is availa-
BILE"
The following committee was sppointee
to urge the speeding of these public
works and TO draft a bill for a national
labor exchange: p. T. Moran. John
Dolph. A. II. Rogers, George P. KilIian.
and Oliver MetZerott.
Prof. p. J. Lenox. OF Catholic UnIyer-
sity. who investigated labor conditions
in Europe for the Department OF Com
merce and Labor some years ago, de-
scribed the formation and operation OF
labor exchanges in England and ireland.
The Washington herald., 1914-12-22
CAR KILLS JOHN Ward
ON ROSSLYN TRESTLE
Trolley Does Not Stop After Hitting
Six-year-old Lad and Authorizes
Seek Motorman.

John Milton Ward, six years old. son
ot John Ward, bartender, living at III
ThIrtieth street. Georgetown, was killed
yesterday afternoon on a trestle in Ross
lyn, Va, by a car Of the Washington and
Old Dominion Railroad. The boy was
with David Upperman, eleven years old,
2S5 Olive avenue northwest, and Charles
Girten, eleven years old. I2lS Thirtieth
street northwest, hunting for holly.
The car was bound for Washington.
and. according to David Upperman did
not stop after striking Ward. I'VE saw
the car coming, and l shouted TO jump"
he said. John attempted to get over the
side of the trestle to jump, but was hit"
The body fell through to the road.
Commonwealth's Attorney Crandall
Mackey Is investigating. Late last night
he had not found the motorman.
The body was taken in charge by Un-
dertaker c. ]. Ives. of Clarendon. Va.
Coroner s. T. Ashton will hold an in
quest this afternoon at 4 o'clock.
The Washington herald., 1914-12-22
NOMINATES PARKER
AS HEAD OF TRIBES
President Sends to Senate Name of
Registrar Of Treasury to Be Super
intendent of Oklahoma Indians.

Gabe E. Parker. register of the Treas
ury. yesterday was nominated for the
position of superintendent of the Five
Civilized Tribes in Oklahoma, with q
salary OF 5000.
There were twenty candidates but Mr..
Parker made no effort to have himself
considered. He is expected to leave his
present position. which pays 1900, to
take up his new work at the beginning Of
the year.
Mr.. Parker is a Choctaw Indian, thIr-
ty-siN years old, and has been in the In
dian service mort than twelve years. He
was rated as one OF the most efficient
workers In the service.
The Washington herald., 1914-12-22
Socialist Pastor Flags Eliot.

Boston, Dec. I--Charles w. Eliot,
president emeritus, and DR.. Francis C.
Peabody, OF Harvard University. were
assalled today by the Rev. BOUCk White.
Of New York, before the Universalist
ministers, at Ballou Hall
Both of these men," he said, are
living in generation which knows
nothing of the industrial struggle of the
present time. They have been accus-
toned TO distributing soft-scapisms to the
leisure class all their lives. President
Eliot lauded John d. Rockefeller because
he knew no better"
The Washington herald., 1914-12-22
POPE AGAIN TO URGE PEACE
Pontin to Deliver Important AIIo.
cutIon on Christmas Eve.

Rome, Dec. 21.-It is learned from
an authoritative source that the pope
will give a solemn audience to the
sacred college on Christmas Eve, when
he will deliver a most important aIlo-
cution about the war and his efforts
to hasten peace. The pontif an
nounces that he Intends to make an
other appeal to the sovereigns and
chiefs Of state in favor of peace.
The pope also will give an audience
to the diplomatic corps at the Vatican
and will again urge the restoration of
peace.
Sir Henry Howard. the newly ap-
pointed British envoy extraordinary
night.
The Washington herald., 1914-12-22

sensational turn to the case. That he is
headed for Matteawan is generally con-
ceded
Thaw's case came to the Supreme Court
| on appeal taken by the State of New
York from the decision OF Judge Aldrich.
of the Federal Court for New Hampshire.
This judge held that Thaw was entitled
to writ Of habeas corpus, but remand
ed him to custody until the Supreme
Court finally passed upon the case At
the time the habeas corpus writ was
granted by Judge Aldrich Thaw was
headed for New York, the governor of
New Hampshire having honored the
requisition for his surrender to the au-
thorities Of that State for trial on the
conspiracy case. The case was argued
in the Supreme Court only a week ago
The opinion was by Justice Holmes. and
was unanimous. 1t says. in part:
Opinion of Court
I'm the wide range taken by the argu-
ment for the appellee il was suggested
among other things that It was not a
crime for a man confined in an insane
asylum to walk out If he would, and that
therefore, conspiracy to do it could not
stand in any worse case. But that de-
pends on the statute. II the acts con-
spired for tend to obstruct the due ad-
mlnlstratlon OF the laws the statute
makes the conspiracy criminal whether
the acts themselves are so or not We
do not regard it as open TO debate that
the withdrawal, by connivance. Of a man
from an insane asylum TO which he has
been committed, as Thaw was. did tend
to obstruct the due administration of the
law. Therefore, the indictment charges
a crime.
The most serious argument on be-
half OF Thaw is that if he was insane
when he contrived his escape he could
not be guilty of crime, while IL he was
not insane he was entitled to be dis
charged, and that his confinement and
other facts scattered through the rec
ord require US to assume that he was
insane. But this is not Thaw's trial. In
extradition proceedings. even when, as
here, a humane opportunity is afforded
to test them upon habeas corpus, the
purpose OF the writ is not to substitute
the judgment of another tribunal upon
the facts or the law for the matter to
be tried.
when. as here. the identity OF the
person, the fact that he is a fugitive
from Justice. the demand in due form.
the indictment by a grand jury for
what it and the governor of New York
alleged to be a crime in that State, and
the reasonable possibility that it may
be such. all appear. the constitutionally
required surrender Is not to be interfer-
red with by the summary process of
habeas corpus upon speculation as to
what ought to be the result of a trial
in the place where the Constitution pro-
vides for its taking"
The Washington herald., 1914-12-22
ALFRED HENRY LEWIS Ill.
Condition Grave, Say Physicians.
Can Digest Nothing.

New York. Dee. A.-Alfred Henry
Lefis. journalist and author. is crit
ically i'll with stomach trouble at
his home here. He has been falling for
several months. but until recently has
not been considered seriously i'll.
Now, however, the physicians in at
tendance. say his condition is grave. as
he can digest nothing and II is feared
that unless a change occurs he will lit
orally die OF starvation.
The Washington herald., 1914-12-22
Belgian Orphans Get U. S. TOYS.

Rotterdam, Dec 2I.-The American re-
lief committee in Belgium announced to-
day that they had distributed in Ant
werp. Brussels. and Liege. the toys for
the children OF Belgians soldiers that
were brought to Europe on the collier
Jason.
The Washington herald., 1914-12-22
URGE JUST ORIENTAL POLICY.
.CommissiOn Asks Equitable Re,
gard for All NatiOns,o

The adoption Of an Oriental policy,
based on a just and equitable regard
for the interests OF all nations con-
cerned," is urged on Congress in reso-
iutIons framed by the commission on
relations with Japan, appointed by the
Federal Council Of the Churches Of
Christ in America
The necessity for such q policy Is re-
commended to the attention OF the
President and the American people.
The Washington herald., 1914-12-22
Want Another Utilities Body.

Resolutions advocating that the func-
tions Of the Public Utilities Commits
sion be delegated to a body separate
from the Board of Commissioners were
adopted by the East Washington Citi-
zens' Association last night.
The Washington herald., 1914-12-22
HALF AND HALF DEFENDED.
Georgetown Citizens Adopt ResoIu-
tiOns ChRmpIOninE Organic Act.

Resolutions favoring the retention of
the half-and-half plan and urging the
establishment of a swimming pool at the
playground at Thirty-third and Q streets
northwest were passed by the George
town Citizens Association at their meet
ing last night.
These members weer appointed a COM
mittee TO promote plans for the SWIM
ming pool: Frank Leetch, A. X. Paris,
II. S. Matthews. Thomas J. Stanton and
George W. Offut.
Wireless telegraphy is being used in
Canada in reporting forest fires.
The Washington herald., 1914-12-22
Wilson Nav Discuss Strike.

Gov. Ammons. of Colorado, probably
viii see President Wilson today and dis
cuss with him the proposed withdrawal
OF Federal troops from the strike zone OF
that State. The governor arrives today
to testify on the conservation bills now
pending in Congress.
The Washington herald., 1914-12-22
Biz New York Hotel Sold

New York, Dec. H.-The Hotel Gotham,
one Of the most noted hostelries in New
York. was sold today. 1t is said the
price was about $1,000 900. Franklin Pet
tit, president Of the Realty Company of
America, was the purchaser.
The Washington herald., 1914-12-22
Rescue Twenty of Liners Crew.

Belfast, Dec. 2L-A lifeboat containing
twenty members OF the crew OF the
Donaldson liner Tritonia was brought
here today. The TritOnia was blown up
by a mine OF the north coast Saturday
while on her way to ST. John, New
Brunswick
The Washington herald., 1914-12-22
THAW IS DOOMED
TO ASYLUM CELL

CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE.
The Washington herald., 1914-12-22

Ex-Khedive to Visit Berlin.
Berlin, via Amsterdam. Dec. H-Ths
former Khedive OF Egypt is expected to
arrive here tonight.
The Washington herald., 1914-12-22

We were fortunate in getting manufacturer
to close out the balance of his Christmas stocL
to US and they're here for you in hundreds ol
beautiful patterns.
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1914-10-09
September 9, 1914.
Kentucky's Going Dry

Kentucky has lately had a number OF elections
on the question Of saloons in counties. In the first
election three counties voted, and all three decided to
stay wet. Thereupon Col. Tom Gilmore rushed into
print with a statement to the effect that the people
were tired of Prohibition, and were coming back 20
their senses.
But, 10 and behold! Another election was held
in which twelve counties voted, and of these nine went
dry. The net result Of the fifteen elections was nine
dry and six wet, a two-thirds majority for the drys.
The two elections leave but fourteen of the 100 coun-
ties in old Kentucky wet. Pretty good showing, isn't
it?
Coming on the top of the great Virginia VIC
tory, it's enough to make the drys jubilant. Col. Tom
didn't rush into print telling about the decadence OF
Prohibition and the return to reason.
Kentucky is going dry. 1t has borne the unde-
sirable distinction of being a whisky state long
enough.
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1914-10-09
AS the Jointist Sees 1t

When the farmer sees a fertile meadow he thinks
Of the abundant crops Of corn, wheat, potatoes and
the like he could raise on it. The florist would think
of the roses, tulips, dahlias and carnations that he
might produce from the same tract of land. When
the farmer sees a schoolyard full of robust, romping
boys he at once thinks Of how many successful agrl-
culturalists might come from their number the educa-
tor thinks, as he sees the same group of boys, how
many teachers, professors and college presidents might
be in the group; but the saloonkeeper, looking on the
same school yard, quietly calculates how much those
boys are worth to him. He figures up that each boy
he can induce to become a patron OF his bar tor
twenty years is worth $4,000 in profits to him.
1t is to get this $4,000 that the saloonkeeper sends
out his agents to treat the boys to liquors and alco-
holized candies. He expects to be reimbursed tor
this expense by increased sales OF liquor after the
boy has formed the appetite for drink.
His eyes are privily set against the helpless
That's the saloonkeeper's viewpoint and measure. It's
cold and calculating enough, God knows.
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1914-10-09
THE AMERICAN ISSUE

the revenue arising from the liquor traffic. This Is a
notable example of argumentum ad ignorantiam.
Where do the saloons get the cash to pay license
fees, taxes. operating expenses and the enormous pro-
fits of the business. Out of the pockets OF the citizens
every dollar of it comes. If the people did not spend
their money for liquors they could pay the saloonkeep-
ers license fees and taxes and have his operating ex-
penses and immense profits left in their pockets, to say
nothing Of expenses saved in prosecuting the crlml-
nails produced by the saloon and caring for It's detec-
tives and paupers. The saloon is an enormously losing
proposition for any community.
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1914-10-09
"How 1t Feels to Be a Saloonkeeper"

An Ohio business man who had formerly been Il
prosperous saloonkeeper in one Of the country towns
of the state recently said: Pm out of the saloon
business to stay and Pm glad of it. If were offered
the best-paying saloon on the best corner in Clncln-
natl as a gracious gift on condition that | operate it,
I would not take it. It's a dirty, low-down business.
When I was in the saloon business, nobody would
speak to me on the streets. If | CHANGED to meet &C
quaintances on the sidewalk, they suddenly became
greatly interested in something across the street, IN
the show windows, or on top of the buildings-at least
they did not see Charley S. Since [ took up de
cent business, my acquaintance greet me cordially IN
public, even calling, Hello Charley" to me across
the street. That's more to me than all the dirty
money there is in saloon business"
A saloonist who has a heart in him-and some of
them have-knows that he is virtually engaged in the
destruction Of young men, w~recking lives, spreading
disease, dismantlin homes. breeding crime, debauch-
ing politics, taking the bread from the mouths and
clothes off the backs of childhood, robbing wifehood
of the love and support to which it is justly entitled.
He knows he's doing all this and much more for the
sake of the money he gets out of it. He knows he is
a social outcast, execrated by many, feared by some
and despised by all, himself included.
The life of a saloonkeeper is not a bed of elder
down and roses by any means. Pity the poor fool
who did not have any more sense than to engage in
the saloon business-hate his business and fight it to
tho death
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1914-10-09
TOO Much Is a Plenty, Already, Amt It?"

The liquor corporation agents operating in the
Pacific coast states are flashing UP the following in
their advertising:
Whv is it that in your Model Prohibition" state of Kansas
thew are legally shipping in a million and a half quarts of
whisky every year?
Let us "igger" a little about this.
The last census gives Kansas a population OF l.
6oo94o.
Kansas citizens, therefore, according to these al
legged statistics, drank less than a quart OF whisky per
capita.
According to the revenue reports, the people OF
the United States, as a whole, for 1919. drank the
following, in quarts, per capita:
Whisky $40
Wine <o<
Beer .o792
Total
The corporation agents, in their ardor to prove
something, have, apparently proved altogether too
much.
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1914-10-09
Wat Ye'er Coin to Do for Revenue?

One of the most commonly used arguments by
the saloon hackers is that the state cannot do without