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Evening star., 1915-06-20
UPHELD BY THE COURT.
Nebraska Commission Justified in
Refusing to Advance r. r. Rates.

LINCOLN. Neb., Juno 19.-The Ne
brsska supreme court. in a decision
handed down this evening. declared
tha, In the absence of specific legis-
la,tva action the state railway COM
mission was without authority to
either advance or lower passenger
rates on Nebraska railroads
Tn. case was that of the Missouri
Pacific which alleged the 2-cent pas
seHser rate was on-compensatory and
asked the railway commission to au-
trorize an advance
The commission declined TO act, and
the raIlroar brought a mandamus suit
70 compel II to take up the petition.
I'll" court declared the commission
..stih"d III refusing the petition
Evening star., 1915-06-20
SAYS SWISS MUST SELL
TO WARRING NATIONS
Director of Political Department of
Government Declares Frontiers
Cannot Be Closed.

| BERN, Switzerland. Friday, June
19-M. Hoffman, director of the politi-
cal department of the Swiss govern
ment, delivered speech in Bern on
the subject of Swiss industries during
the war.
He said, with other things. that the
idea that Switzerland could completely
close her frontiers against one of the
other group of belligerents must be
abandoned absolutely if the industries
Of Switzerland were to continue in ex-
isteuce. Switzerland must be able to
export to the countries at war, NJ Hofr-
man declared. products made from i'm
ported materials.
In order to maintain her economic
life switzerland is compelled to import
and export.
Evening star., 1915-06-20
TO AID BLIND WAR VICTIMS.
New York Expert Sails to Organize
Corps of Workers Abroad.

NEW, YORK. June le-Miss Winifre ed
Holt, keeper Of the light house, the
institution Of the New York Associat!on
for the Blind sailed today on the steam
er Rochamheau Of the French line for
Bordeaux TO organize corps OF workers
abroad who will look after The imme
diats needs OF victims Of the Europea n
war who have lost their sight.
Assistance in teaching them 10 be-
come supporting will be the object
q, the work. and regular courses of
raining will be begun where practica BILE.
Many prominent persons have Interested
themselyes in the financing Of the ef-
fort in aid of which an appeal for funds
has been issued.
Evening star., 1915-06-20
SWEDEN MAKES SEA RULE.
Vessels in Mined Waters Must Have
Lifeboats Swung Out.

Vessels in Swedish waters where
mines have been placed or may be
floating and where other military
measures have been taken. must have
lifeboats swung out and ready for
quick launching. according to special
safety measures proclaimed at Stock
holm and transmitted to the State De-
partment
Crews must be drilled at the life
boats at least twice a month maxi
mum fine Of 1000 kroner. unless gen
eral or maritime laws would impose
a more severe penalty. is provided for
shipma sters failing to take these pre-
cautions.
Evening star., 1915-06-20
NEW EVIDENCE ESSENTIAL.
Albany Opinion Is Governor Will
Not Commute Becker Sentence.

ALBANY, n. Y, June 19.-The i'm
pression prevails here in circles that
have kept in close touch with the case
of Charles Becker, the former police
lieutenant under sentence of death for
the murder Of Herman Rosenthal. that
unless his attorneys can present new
evidence pointing to his innocence Gov.
whitman will not commute his SEN
tence-
full hearing will be given either
Reckers attorneys or Mrs. Becker. but
q simple plea for mercy is regarded as
useless.
The governor will return from Cali
fornia tomorrow night
Evening star., 1915-06-20
OFFICER TO THE RESCUE.
Makes Drag and Receivers Pocket
book From Sewer.

Desk Cergt Dollhouse of the eighth
police precinct was on duty in the sta
ton last night when the voice of a
woman in distress told of the loss Of a
pocketbook containing Sc in cash. a
number of papers, a key and several
silver spoons.
II was about to get on a herdic at
18th and Corcoran Streets the desk
sergeant was told, when 1 dropped
my pocketbook and it rolled into the
sewer. What can I do a bout ito
Just wait there until an officer ar
rives." said the desk sergeant
Policeman Reed responded to the call
for assistance. made a drag, quickly
recovered the pocketbook and restored
it to its owner.
Evening star., 1915-06-20
PROF. AXSON TO WESLEYAN.
Presidents Brother-in-Law Chosen
Professor Of English.

MIDDLETOWN, Conn, June ls.-
Wesleyan University trustees at a
meeting late today appointed Prof.
Stockton Axson. a brother-in-law of
President Wilson. as professor of Eng
lish at the university. He is to be an
associate Of Prof. c. T. Winchester.
Prof Axson is a Wesleyan graduate,
and is at present connected with Rice
Institute, Houston, Tex
Evening star., 1915-06-20
COMMISSION TO GOVERN
Bridgeport, Conn, Also Votes for
Municinal Ice Plant

BRIDGEPORT. conn, June ls.-The
city of Bridgeport AT a special election
today voted in favor Of commission
voters expressed preference for a
commission of Ave to run the city af-
fairs. rather than the so-called city
manager plan.
The city also voted in favor Of
municipal ice plant.
Evening star., 1915-06-20
SAYS HOME RULE IS DEAD,
Leader of Irish Nationalists Be.
lieyes Object Has Been Achieved,

CORK. Ireland, June 10. SIP pm
william O'Brien, leader of the Inde-
nendent Irish Nationaists. announced
today that the Free Press would no
lnneeii long is opposed 1o to- me he homa r' %, oHrien,
as adopted. stated that the objects for
which the newspaper was started had
been achieved. declaring home rule wa =
dead The followers of John Redmond,
he said. were powerLsss under the Goa
lition government.
The Free Press hereafter will he IS
sred weekly.
Evening star., 1915-06-20
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
CITIZENS CELEBRATE
Association Observes Twenty
First Anniversary of It's
Founding.
WASHINGTON HELD TO BE
BEST GOVERNED OF CITIES
Judge Harr, Judge Bundy. Commis.
sioner Brownlow and Col.
Parker Among Speakers.

THE city of Washington is going
realize the greatest conceptions of it's
founders.
Such was the prediction of William
r. Harr, president of the Columbia
Heights Citizens Association. made in
the course of an address al the cele-
bration of the twenty-frst anniversary
of the association, held in the ball
Evening star., 1915-06-20
STUDENT BODY REVIEWED
Commencement Exercises at Virginia
Military Institute Begin.

LEXINGTON. Va. June Is-Com-
rnrncement exercises of Virginia Mill
s,ary Institute began here TODAY with
Nthe annual military review of the stu
dent body The commencement func-
lions Will continue for hve days and
large number of alumni and visitors
are in attendance. The board of visitors
of the institute met in annual session
today and transacted its routine bust
ness Tonight the gymnasium team
gave an exhibit ton
Evening star., 1915-06-20
SAVED BY A CRUISER.
British Motor Ship in English Chan
mel Chased by Submarine.

NEW YORK. June 1s.-Capt. Hylie
Of the British motor ship Mississippi,
which arrived today from London. re-
norted that his vessel had been chased
by a German submarine when in the
English channel June 8. He sent a
wireless call for help and British
cruiser came to his aid.
The submarine disappeared.
Evening star., 1915-06-20
200, 900 Pounds of Wool at Auction.

BALLINGER. Tex. June I9.-Two
hundred thousand pounds of Texas
bred wool was sold at the annual auc-
tion here today. bids ranging from 20
to n26s cents. The most OF the wool
cas- purchased for Boston brokers'
Evening star., 1915-06-20
Cites Good Lawns Contests.

In pointing out contributing causes
to the great awakening of public inter-
est in Columbia Heights as place of
residence Judge Bundy complimented
The Star for initiating the best-kept-
lawns contest, prizes for the best-kept
lawns in the jurisdiction of the citi-
zens' association being awarded by the
organization to winners every fall.
The Judge outlined the growth of Co
lumbia Heights. showing that in 1905
the district had a population of 27.673,
while in 1913 the population had grown
to $1,000. with more than 5000 children
in the schools.
How the Association Became Organ
iZed" was the theme of an entertaining
Evening star., 1915-06-20

Chairman of arrangements committee.
room Of the Arcade. lith street and
Park road. last night Yesterday was
the associations coming of age it
having been founded June 19, 1894, and
in commemoration of the twenty-first
anniversary the citizens, their wives
and friends, with distinguished in
vited guests, including Commissioner
Louis Brownlow, Col. Myron NJ. Parker
and Maj Raymond Pullman, superin-
tendent of police, gathered to review
the long and honorable history of the
association.
Addresses were made by Judge Harr.
Brownlow. Col Parker, Fred g. Berger
and Stephen A. Kramer Musical num-
bers added materially to the enjoyment
Of the evening.
Right to Vote Not Everything.
We residents of the District do not
possess that fundamental attribute of
right government, the right to vote" de-
clared President Harr, after he was in
troduced by J. Clinton Hiatt, chairman
of the committee on arrangements, who
called the meeting to order. But we do
possess the right to gather together.
continued President Harr. The citizens
associations prove that the right to vote
is not essential to due recognition on the
part of the governors of the governed.
After all, the right to vote is not every
thing.
Washington has the best city govern
rnent in the world, Mr.. Harr declared, "A
statement which later in the evening was
re- echoed by Col. Parker.
The citizens of the District of Co
lumbia can we'll afford to put up with
Congress little longer Mr. Harr
said, with smile We residents of
Washington. to paraphrase an old
verse, never are but are always to be
damned AS long as Congress has a
true conception of the relations Of the
city of Washington to the United
Evening star., 1915-06-20
Relates History Of District.

IF Congress is to put back on the
shoulders of the residents the burden
of maintaining and developing the Dis
trict of Columbia, then the residents
have a right to demand that they have
a voice in the disposition of their
money and in the government" Mr..
Harr related the history of the District
from "A to H.. and said that in his
opinion the national government should
bear the expense OF the city government.
He advocated the vote for citizens
of the District for President and Vice
President of the United States, declar-
ing that such concession of suffrage
to the residents here would help bring
them more in line with true national
feeling.
We have beautifully governed
city here. the best governed city in the
United States, emphatically declared
Col. Parker, in the course of his ad
dress on The Laying Out of Colum bia
Heights" Our Commissioners have all
been men who have had but one am
bition. to serve the District of Co
lumbia."
Judge Charles S. Bundy, who was
president Of the association for many
years aud is toda! one OF the most
Evening star., 1915-06-20

active workers in the organization,
gave peculiarly intimate and entertain
ing "Reminiscences Stories of the
Evening star., 1915-06-20

States We need have no fear that Con-
gress will put upon US burdens we
cannot bear.
THE important thing for US to en-
phasize is that this city is a reserva-
ton set aside for the government of
ernment of the United States is the
important thing here. This being duly
impressed upon them the people of
the United States and Congress can
not help but feel that the duty Of its
maintenance rests upon them. Every
thing in the District Of Columbia must
be subordinated to the federal gov
ernment here.
Evening star., 1915-06-20

''old DAYS we're mixed with accounts
of the present in a happy manner
Judge Bundy praised the street rail-
road companies highly.
.sRv far the most effective contribu-
tors to our growth are the street rail-
road companies" he declared. Wash
ington stands at the head Of American
cities in the excellence of her street
RAILWAYS"
Omaha daily bee., 1915-01-02
Forcing the Litsracy Test.

Notwithstanding the serious objections TO In
cooperating a literacy test Internationally in
our immigration laws. the senate has recorded
its approval of such a measure, and has voted
down all amendments that would relieve the
harshnsss of It's operation by exceptions for
the victims Of religious or political persecution.
True, the bill came in this form from the house,
and is practically identical with the immigra-
lion measure that passed the preceding congress,
but was blocked by President Taft. The objec-
lions which then prevented its enactment, how
ever. and which have since been re-asserted b.
President Wilson, stiIl stand. The ability to
read and write is no fair test Of the desrability
or undesirability of an immigrant whose defic-
iency Is due to the fact that the country from
which he comes denies him all opportunity for
schooling. This is more directly In point where
an immigrant is driven from his native land to
escape religious or political persecution, being
complete reversal Of the policy OF this country
to welcome to its refuge the oppressed OF other
lands literacy test without exception would
have kept out most Of our original colonists who
crossed the ocean 70 secure religious and politi-
cal freedom, and It would also have kept out
much Of the substantial citizenship to which
the nation owes its present strength and mag
nificence. II would. moreover, have retarded
for decades the development of the matchIess
resources Of the great west
The administrative features Of the present
immigration bill are said TO be in most respects
excellent. and TO promise decided Improvement
In the present machinery. but we do not believe
the remedies for administrative shortcomings
shopld be allowed to force through a literacy
test bar which is no necessary. adjunct and which
is not called for to meet any pressing demand.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-01-02
The ubicuitous Apple.

The apple is indigenous TO every soil and
climate in the country. as emphasized by the
governments report OF the record-breaking 1914
crop. II knows no sectional limitations. but
grows as Iuxuriantly in one part OF the United
States as the other. For instance, the leading
apple states. according to the government report.
are New York and Pennsylvania along the north
Atlantic seRboard and the east. Michigan in the
extreme north, Virginia and North Carolina
along the South Atlantic. with West Virginia
lust TO the inland; Kentucky and Tennessee in
the middle south. Ohio and Missouri in the mid
die west. and Washington in the far west and
along the Pacific.
The force OF this lesson ought to be encour-
aging to a greater area OF apple orchards. for Il
Is paying crop. In 1919. according again TO
government figures, the commercial crop was 40
per cent OF the agricultural production. and ~
this ratio holds good for 1914 II will mean the
marketing Of lOs.s00.Oo0 bushels. for the en-
tire production was 25o.000.O0O bushels.
Nebraska apples will take rank in quality
with the best. and they might do even better
thsn that with little more scientific culture.
Many growers OF apples In our state have made
good money out OF them, and II has always
seemed to us that larger areas and more inten-
sive culture could with great profit be devoted
10 them.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-01-02
IN. var Is Over Yondsr. .

Secretary Redfield's letter to the business
men Of America Is a trenchant rebuke for I'M
warranted timidity and clarion call TO the
sound Judgment and confidence OF the country.
The war is over yonder," says the secretary
OF commerce. And that Is where II must be
left as far as possible, 20 far az our business
interests are concerned. They have been PEN
allied by It in ways we could not avoid. and yet
in other ways we could and should avoid. But
the fact is, as iterated ana reiterated by others
beside Secretary Redfield, that after summing
up all the Disadvantages resulting from the war,
they could be more than offset by the natural
forces Of trade and industry. supported by the
indispensable element Of confidence.
IF you want prosperity, do your share to
bring It and do It now" says Secretary Red
field to the business men Of the United States.
Get that addition OF your shop going It will
cost you less today than six months hence.
Prices are low and likely to rise You've been
thinking OF that contract work. better start Il
yourself before things get the start OF you. This
country slows down bit now and then, but II
never stops growing and It always moves up
and never down"
The war has imposed its hardships and inter-
posed It's obstacles. but the resources Of Amer
lean industry and the genius OF American enter
prise are capable, If properly used to overcome
them all and push forward, and II Is the duty
of everyone Of us 70 lend hand toward seeing
that this is done.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-01-02
CASE OF wAR-TALK JOBK1Ns.

Arthur Chapman. in Philadelphia Record.
Jim Johkins was a salesman wondrous
clever.
Made welcome in a hundred country
His firm esteemed him quite the brightest
ever;
where others brought one dollar Jim
brought scores.
But suddenly Jobkins' orders faded,
Expenses, though, abated not a whit.
The firm thought faithful Jim was getting
faded
Twas limited that he'd better rest bit.
But spoke the senior manager. explain
ing:
ri tell you just why Jim is falling
down.
His customers with war talk he is pain
ing
He's spoutins fight in every country
Instead Of goods war map's on the
table,
lie tells of Krupps and zeppelins and
such;
In annlyzing war moves Jim is able.
But war talk doesn't help this firm DER
much"
Sc Jim received a telegram next morning
II read: Leave war to those who have
to fight"
And now no stores with war maps Jims
adorning--
lie took the hint and orders came all
right.
If all the Jins upon commercial high
Talked Talked not a word of war 'twi1t train
'Twould help prosperity along the by
Let Wsr-talk Jobkins' case be not in
vain.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-01-02
Editorial Snapshots

Philadelphia Ledger; Piucky little
servia has got its capital back again
Perhaps Austris Is beginning 70 wish u
hadn't made Its demand for an apology
quite 80 peremptory.
st. Louis Republics England celebrated
its naval victory and Germany is cele-
brating the flight Of the Russians. but RS
o long way to celebration of the real
victory and nobody knows who viii do
the rejoicing
New York World: General villa is so
civil to the United States and so anxious
20 be of service that some of us may
forget that Christmas Is at hand and that
nothing would please him more than 20
find recognition In his stocking.
Cleveland Plain Dealer: However in
nocent they may be at heart. manu-
facturers OF armour plate cannot, OF
course, be blamed for taking an oe-
caslonal peek at the papers 10 see how
the militarist propaganda progresses.
Brooklyn Eagle: The new Italy accepts
no second place in mechanical invention
A war biplRne now being tested at Wig
zola. to carry a ton and half, to be ar
mored and to have a machine gun, IL
enough to make even Germany eli up and
take notice.
Baltimore American. The commander
OF the British submarine Bill. which
executed the brilliant feat OF DESTROYING
the Turkish ship under the very guns OF
the enemy, is the son OF a newspaper
man. His faculty for making news may
be disputed as hereditary. but no one can
deny 1t is very highly developed.
Philadelphia Bulletin: The egg vasta
IN this country is said to amount "a
s2OOo0Go00 worth year. One e9r IN
every ten 10 broken in transit, three out
OF the remaining nine become added. ana
only 20 per cent OF the entire produet
are fit for eating. No wonder the hena
get discouraged and refuse to wor,,
against such odds Of human inefflciency.
Pittsburgh Dispatch: ConRressnsn
Gardeners statement that 'if we had gone
70 war with the rest OF the first class
powers early In August no less than nine
OF our battleships would not have been
ready to fight" will hardly arouse a
panic. The American nation win be con-
tent to note that we had government
which kept US out Of that stupid and
unnecessary conflict.
Philadelphia Record That proposed
Council Of National Defense is fast dis.
appearing In the gloaning. The great
majority Of senator's and congressman
are reported TO be opposed to it, and even
It's sponsors are likely to disown it soon.
II such an investigation should be con-
sidered necessary, though II is difficult
to zee what It could discover that is not
already known, let it be made by con-
gressional committees. We already have
too many irresponsible commissions.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-01-02

They saw there is going to be mueh
suffering this winter
That's true. Only yesterday was
reading that there Is great danger 81
diamond amine"-Baltimore American
when was boy" said Mr.. Cum
rox. II walked eight miles TO 60 TO
"And yet" rejoinsd his son. Clyde. IN
a tone Of gentle reproof.' you blame me
for going in so strong for physical cui-
ture. Washington star.
Miss Flynn--I wonder IL I shall lose
my looks. too, when l get to be your
Miss Elder--You win be fortunate II you
do.-Detroit Free Press.
What do you know about the consti-
tuuonI I'll bet you can't repeat the
opening clause"
II can, too: I'VE. the people Of the
d limited states, being OF sound mind and
That viii do" interrupted the other
man; II didn't think you knew it, old
DO you want TO be let in on q dead
Nope. whenever I am introduced to
dead sure thing I step back and give my
place to the undertaken. "--Houston Post.
Two-thirds of Jones makeup Is curios-
ity; the other third wit. A short time
ago he met his neighbor proudly display
ing a valuable horse That Is fine1
horse you have there. Brown" he ex-,
claimed cordially. How much did you
give for him.
Il gave my note" was the crisp re-
joiuder.
We'll. you got him cheap" said Jones"
-Everybody's Magazine.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-01-02
Personal and Otherwise


The very first wall OF woe comes from the psssl-
mist who secs nausht but evil ~ year beginning with
Friday.
The past Is a back number He who ciIngs 10 Il
gets nowhere. ForEet Il. The future lights the
way % achievement
The only shadow on the bright prospect OF the New
Year is the amateur legislator bobhns up with bills
to tax bachelors. Envy win 90 the limit IN busting
the Don't Worry clubs"
Good resolutions are worth while. In time they
become fixed habit Men who have persisted IN
making resolutions annually for dosen years have
been known to stick much nfleen days in each
JAn0ary.
One OF the perplextes Of che old year pushed over
into the By the supreme court OF Georgia ID the
question. What h beer7' The caprices OF Judicial
humor constitute Of the Joys OF living on either
side Of the Mason and Dixon line.
Looking backward as far as the stone age Il IA
related that 1vaR and Woe met New Years morn
ms. Say. Woe" said Was. Tend your oFoWbar
viii your" what forg' asked Woe. wearly. II want
70 so home" answered WAC. and turn over new
leaf"
How time Is slipping from our feet,e sang old
Omar. IN his solo 70 the New Year Jewellers And
Come. fll 20 Joyous years thls cfystai CHAR and
fine; the morrow may TN with tears what now We
an with wine.@
The multitude Of nsphsws and nlecss Of uncie
Samuel bless EN- all, raay BE- pardoned should they
cut loose with heart thrills Tor Uncle and glad hands
Tor the New Year No other land which the winter
shines is more responsive 10 the hopes Of man
Kind. none quicker n extending = helpfne hand 10
those ia distress. The abiding home Of liberty and
opportunity. az peace and good viii. iusufes her
children m heartily ~eleominE the New Year