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Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-21

'.franked" through the mails, and SO
of them, averaging three pages each,
sent to each of approximately 200
Democratic newspapers would total
a really considerable weight--for all
Of which the postoffice department
which means the nation at large,
in the last analysis, has had to pay
the cost.
Franking is a privilege granted to
and not right possessed by mem
bers of congress and the various
governmental departments, and to OBJ
viate the payment of postage by one
branch Of the government, to another,
for the transmission of such mail mat
ter as is incident to the conduct of
the business in which both are joint
ly engaged
Now, it is, we trust, self-evident
fact that neither the preparation nor
the transmission Of such reports
which are essentially composed of
comments and criticisms of conditions
constitutes any part of the official
duty of a congressman for which
alone is the franking privilege grant
ed.
This is a self imposed task, vol
unfairly assumed by a former editor,
with the obvious purpose of self-ad-
vertisement, in the hope of gaining
resultant benefit.
Although we are not absolutely in
formed as to the fact, we venture the
assumption that even the burden of
preparing the reports" the collecting
of such data as may be used in con-
nection with them, the twpewriting,
the mimeographing and the mailing,
all develops upon some committee
clerk whose services are nominally
placed at the disposal of Congressman
Keating for the transaction of gov
ernment business, but whose time,
even if not his talents, is devoted to
duties more purely personal to the
reputed author of the illuminating
reports"
Incidentally, the congressman is en-
reaching upon the field of those ac-
tive newspapermen who dwell and
work in the national capital and from
whom the public can obtain all the.
information bearing upon govern
mental affairs that may be desired
OF course it is conceded that the
franking privilege is abused quite as
much by Republicans as by Demo-
crats-and this is not criticism of
Keating as Democrat. Not at all.
1t is really quite above the plane of
partisan politics and is directed
against him from the viewpoint of
patriotism, which seeks always the ma
tons greatest benefit and demands
always the individual citizens ready
sacrifice.
To sum it up, in our opinion, Con-
gressman Heating, while essaying the
role of critic of the republicans in
general and the members of former
congresses in particular, has ignored
that primary rule of the common law
practice he has not come into court
with clean hands-and until he has
purged himself of the specific offense
against economy in which both he and
his colleagues are such fragrant of
tenders, he should remain silent re-
specting alleged extravagances in ap-
preparations.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-21
outbreak Of the European war, have

outDIchh VI t{iS 11uAoPSa" "NA' 'i->'~
again resumed normal proportions.
The November imports were valued
at s7,094,944, against s6746, LAT in
November 1918, ss,Oa2,567 in Novem-
her 1919 and S5,7O2,747 in November,
1911. The importation of chemicals,
drugs and dyes has averaged S7,700.-
900 per month during the last five
years, but in August the total fell
to s5,622,OOO and in September to
s5,519,0O0 With a partial reopening
of trade channels there has been a
marked increase in imports of chemi-
Gals and drugs, which rose to ST.
1920 in October and in November,
as above noted amounted nearly to
sS,000,Oo0.
Practically all lines of chemicals
show larger imports in November
than in any prior month of the cur
rent fiscal year and many of them
equal or exceed the imports in cores
lponding periods of earlier years. OF
coal tar colors and dyes, for exam
pie, the months figures are double
the normal average, being $1,O51,-
600 in value, compared with S520,000
I in November 1918, and showing a
marked recovery from the low figure
of $233,000 worth imported in Sep
tember. Alizarin and alizarin dyes,
imports of which were greatly de-
pressed in August, September and
October, made remarkable gain in
November, the total being S414,642,
as against 1,751 in November 1913,
and a monthly average of s145,0oO
in the calender year 1918.
Creosote oil imports, which usual
ly exceed 100000 and frequently
range from 100000 to 100000 gal
Ions monthly, fell to less than 1,oO0,-
600 in October In November, how
ever, they rose to 5,1OS,OOO gallons,
as compared with 5,547.0OO gallons
in November 1918, and 4,4O5,OOO gal
Ions in November, 1912
OF materials for dyeing ard tan
ming the increase in importations is
especially marked. Imports of que
bracho in November aggregated IT,
311,0OO pounds, against 100000
pounds in November of the proceed
ing year; and those of indigo, 1880,
0OO compared with $4,000 pounds in
November 1913.
Gums of all kinds except shellac
show increased imports during the
month of November, Camphor i'm
ports amounted to $4,000 pounds
against $4,000 in November of last
lear; chicle, used in the manufacture
of chewing gum, $4,000 pounds
against 223,00O pounds; and gambler
or terra japonica, largely used in the
leather tanning industry, 1,326,OOO
pounds, against $4,000 pounds in No
vember of the year earlier.
Soda cyanide was first enumerated
in the monthly report for July last
with a total importation of $4,000
pounds, and after dropping to $4,000
pounds in August the imports have
steadily increased, having reached
2,1S2,000 pounds in November. Sumac
vanilla beans, vegetable and minera
wax, cyanide of potash, quinine, anc
cinchona bark also show marked in.
rrpaene in Novar,ho,, ,,,I,o,, o,,,,,, 49,.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-21

EXECUTION ORDERED STAYED.
WASHINGTON, d. c., Jan. 19.-
The Supreme court ordered the ex-
ecutiOn of Leo NJ. Frank stayed.
Frank will be held in custody un-
til further notice.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-21
BERLIN, Jan.

BERLIN, Jan. 19.-The French
claims Of success are officially de-
MED. 1t is declared that cannonading
continues on the western front, but
with unimportant developments. 1t
is asserted that Russian attacks on
the eastern front were repulsed and
several prisoners taken. Unfavor-
able weather still hinders the German
advance.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-21

Wonder if the closing of gambling
in Silverton, Ouray, Telluride and
other San Juan mining camps was
on a tip that prosecutions would fol-
low the inauguration of Gov. Carlson
who has been terror on this form
of evil. 1t was a smart guy who
could evade Mr.. Carlson while he was
district attorney of the Fort Collins
district.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-21

George Marble who has tackled the
job of cleaning up Kansas City, Mo-,
politics, is a Fort Scott Kas., editor.
When he awakens from his iridescent
dream he will at least have the ex-
cuse of not having been on the
ground.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-21

Governor Carlson should politely in.
form warning patronage factions that
this is business, not a political ad-
ministration. Furthermore, there
are some aspirants for political po-
sitions who are no more entitled to
recognition than Adams off OK. Den-
yer Post of Thursday last was main
ly to the point.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-21
CANNOT DECLARE EMBARGO

WASHINGTON, d. c., Jan. 19.-
President Wilson told callers that he
has not the authority to declare an
embargo on food stuffs to prevent
prohibitive prices. Such authority
has to be conferred through legisla-
ton. He said he had ordered a
thorough probe, to determine whether
illegal combination to control prices
existed.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-21

President Wilson and the fighting
patronage senators have apparently
kissed and made up. The president
apoligized by stating he did not de.
sire to appoint ~nyone personally OBJ
jectionable to any of the senators.
thus the one-man power has had to
back down.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-21

While the policy of "watchful wait
ing" continues distress is increasing
in Old Mexico and Americans are
being appealed to for aid. Too bad
Villa, Carranza and few other self
appointed leaders cannot be put to
work on the ball and chair gang.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-21

Pueblo Chieftain says it cost the
state of Colorado one million dollars
to elect Shafroth to the senate-cost
the taxpayers. Shafroth sure left a
bankrupt treasury through the re-
form measures which enabled him to
land the senatorial toga. . 1t makes
us feel like vomiting when we hear
of reform" governors.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-21

Lord Kitchner is quoted as saying
that he doesn't know when the war
will end, but that it will begin in May
meaning that Great Britain will not
be going good before that time. All
Of which goes to convince the un-
friendly that Great Britain will not
be going its best until the pie is
cut
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-21

Shorn of all its fine verhage the
presidents proposal for government
ownership of merchant marine is in
effect the worst possible form Of
'slbsidy.' Is this what Democracy
wants New York Herald.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-21

A Toronto, Canada, paper says
fresh eggs are selling in that city at
65 cents per dozen. Must make the
hens feel proud that are laying the
eggs that sound more like silver dol
lars than anything else.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-21

If it is question Of getting peo-
pie killed Italy does not have to go to
war. Judging by the recent earth
quake it is more dangerous to re-
main at home that it is to be facing
guns of an army.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-21

A bill has been introduce for an
other bureau of examiners to regu-
late chiropractors. Anything to bring
in fees for the examining board and
create more burdensome laws. Every
bill tending to increase expenditures
and encumbering the statute books
should be buried out of sight at the
first opportunity.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-21

Mr.. Bryan declares that Andrew
jackson was great Democrat. I'm
doubtedly ne was and his contempt
for civil service principles was as pro-
nounced as that of the leaders of the
present national Democratic admins
tration.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-21

"Who," asks M. l.. Fox in the AL
buquerque Journal, "can say at any
given time what is right and what is
wrong for the progress of humanity :?
Had Europe refused to sell supplies
to the United States during the Civil
war the institution of slavery might
still be in existence"
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-21

While only about two-thirds the
usual number of employees have beer
installed in the house and senate, re.
ports indicate there is nothing for
those employed to do. The individual
who secures general assembly jol
has snap so far rs work is con.
cenren. We know from personal ex.
perience.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-21

Denver papers are greatly worried
over the possibility of Democrats
working with Republicans. The papers
forget that even Democrats like to
be in good company as many have
wearied of the Shafroth yellow re-
form tactics.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-21

The idea of Thomas being identified
and laboring with the masses. If we
remember correctly he was identified
with company that got next to the
coin of the masses in good shape.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-21

The way the Independent press of
the country is pitching into the ad-
ministration policies beats the band.
But President Wilson has his set ideas
and nothing can change them and he
is going to try and whip congress
into his way of thinking.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-21
mittee of the senate. The two pass
all bills appropriating money.

In Missouri, according to Gov. Carl
son, the legislature per diem and gen.
eral expense fund is placed in the
seventh class. 1t is further stated
that the members of the general as
sembly have always got their money.
No over appropriations like in Colo
RADIO.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-21

1t is claimed the election of PEN
rose in Pennsylvania cost S1,000000.
This will of course raise two inter-
esting questions in the public mind
Where did he get it?" and "Who
got it?v
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-21

If we are to judge by Gov. Carlson's
message the bootlegger will have a
run for his money when the prohibit
tion amendment becomes effective.
Fabian should take warning in ad-
vance.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-21

It is very queer the nerve of some
people when it comes to aspiring for
political plums. Those who have con-
tributed the least money and done the
least work seek the most important
and highest salaried places.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-21

Bryan has sent "stiff" not to
Carranza. Will probably find its way
to the waste basket the same as
dozens of other notes addressed to
Carranza and Villa the past two
years.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-21

Every time military or Novel auth
critics at Washington turn around the
wires are burdened with their plans
and every nation knows just what is
going on, even to the minutest de-
scription. Foreign nations keep their
military plans secret.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-21

Former President William How
ard Taft is being mentioned in con-
nection with the presidency of the
state university Of Wisconsin. Letting
an ex-president of the United States
entirely alone is something which the
American people feel it very difficult
IN do
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-21

Harry McDevitt is member of two
really important committees of the
house--corporations and appropria-
tions and expenditures, in addition to
being chairman of house expenditures.
The appropriations committee of the
house is the same as the finance COM
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-21

At the rate wheat is being shipped
to Europe there will not be enough
left in this country for home con-
sumption and seed. 1t will be four
or five months before the next crop
will begin to move. In the mean time
look out for so bushel wheat equal
to SO per hundred pounds.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-21

A big Ohio brewery failed because
of a decreased demand for beer. And
that, gentle readers, is method that
will put more of them out of bust
ness.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-21

The United States should have
nothing to do with any proposition
taking over Mexico. That country is
composed principally of bowling mob
that prefers war to home. The Mex
leans are far worse than the Filipin-
os.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-21

Congressman Connolly was offered
the position of minister to Siam. He
lnughingly told Prediscnt Wilson that
he preferred Debuque.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-21

Colorado alfalfa sells for SIG ton
at Kansas City. Some profit in this
if the railroads do not get the bulk
for hauling.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-21
DEMAND SURRENDER
OF HARRY THAW

WASHINGTON, D. c., Jan. 49,
Deputy Attorney General Kennedy, of
New York, applied to the supreme
court for mandate directing the New
Hampshire authorities to surrender
Harry Thaw. The mandate will be is
sued Thursday.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-21

The Turks have obtained their sec
ond wind. Before they get through
with Russia they will want their third
fourth and fifth winds.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-21

Comparatively quiet in and around
Ignacio since Fabian and his boot
Logging companions are doing time
in the county jail.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-21

Roumania feels that there is no
more danger of being actually involv-
ed in war than there is in the tedious
role Of innocent bystander.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-21

ago, it is the women and children who
suffer most in times of war. Too
bad the rulers are not the ones.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-21
RESUMPTION OF THE IMPORT
TRADE IN ARTICLES REQUIR-
ED by THE CHEMICAL INDUS
TRIES,

WASHINGTON, D. c., Jan. 49,
Imports of chemicals and drugs,
which were seriously interrupted in
the first three months following the
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-21

Billy Sunday claims that the devil
~ on the run in Philadelphia. We
take 1T for granted that it is nome
run.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-21

AT the rate mules are beinf ship
ped to Europe the Missouri grower is
going to revel in easy coin.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-21

Spain is said to be the weakest ma
ton IN Europe. And yet her Span
ish onions are exceptionally strong.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-21

One of these days an earthquake is
going to demolish the southern half Of
Italy.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1915-04-10

ooaro OF Local improvements.
General offices, I'd floor. South end.
Public hearing rooms. let door.
North end.
Law department, I'd door. South
end.
soIisr inspection.
Sixth floor. South end.
oulidIns Department
Seventh floor. North end.
Bridge Division.
Fourth floor. North end.
eusinsss Agent.
Vault floor. North end.
City Attorney.
Sixth floor. North end.
City Clerk.
First door. South end.
City coilseter.
First door. South end.
City Comptroller.
General once. 9Th door. North end.
Auditor. sth door. North end.
Paymaster, 9Th door. North end.
Real estate agent, 9Th floor. North
end.
City Council.
Council chamber. "a door. North
end.
General eommittss.rooms. "a door.
North end.
Commute on finance. "a door. North
end.
Committee on local transportation.
ID door.
Special park commission. 10Th door.
North end.
City electrician.
Sixth floor. Center.
City Hail.
Superintendent, Sd floor. North end.
Chief jsnitor. Sd floor. North end.
City esalsr.
Vault floor. South end.
City statlstielan.
Tenth floor. North end.
City Treasurer.
Second floor. Center.
Civil Service Commission.
General offices, 9Th floor. South end.
Examining.room. 10th door. Center.
Bureau Of Compensation.
Vault door. South end.
Cooperation Counsel.
Fifth door. South end.
oursau o. Engineering (cIty "a.
einsss).
Fourth floor. North end.
Department o. Electricity.
Sixth door. Center.
Finance Committee.
Second door. North end.
Fire Department.
Fire marshal. Let door. North end.
Fire alarm telegraph. 9Th door. Cen.
Tor.
Firsmsn's pension fund. secretary
OF board Of trustees lofty clerk). lst
Door. South end.
Ovesau o. Gee lnspsstIen.
Vault door. South end.
inspector Of Oils.
Tenth door. South end.
Harber Division.
Fourth floor. North end.
Department o. Health.
Commissioner Of health. 7th door.
Bureau Of sanitary inspection. 7th
door.
Bureau Of contagious diseases. TIL
door.
Bureau Of food inspection. 7th door.
Bureau Of vital statistics. 7th door.
Department Of Law.
Corporation counsel. 18th door:
South end.
City attorney. 9Th floor. North end.
Prosecuting attorney. 9Th door.
North end.
Special assessment attorney. "a
door. South end.
Lseai transportation Committee.
Third door. North end.
Local transportation (TraetIen u
psrt).
Third door. North end.
Bureau % Maps and Piats.
Fourth door. North end.
The Chicago Eagle numbers amonl
Ito subscribers the most influential
most prosperous and most respected
men in Chicago.
Il reaches nearly every man oi
standing In the community and oil
men who are molders Of public opin
lon or directors Of public Affairs.
| It is the guide. mentor and friend o.
every political leader OF every shade
Of opinion.
It 10 read BY Government. State
County and City Ofncials.
It is read by big percentage Of tn,
legal fraternity. including bench and
bar.
II 10 the favorite Of Chicago's lead
Ing business men.
It reaches all classes in thsil
homes.
! 1t is in every public once and ever,
public library.
| II 10 q paper that 10 read BY peopl,
Of standing and influence.
The Eagle goes into every pre-
cinct In Chicago.
NEW YORK
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Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1915-05-13
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Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1915-05-13
Death of Lon Palmer

Lon Palmer, aged 81 years.
died in Kansas City May !, 1913.
and the remains were shipped to
Mansfield and taken to the home
of Mrs. Cassie Brentlingcr. On
the morning Of the Sth the
funeral was conducted at the
residence of Mr.. Keith, 6 miles
southeast Of Mansfield, in the
presence Of a large congrega-
ton of relatives and friends,
the text being from Revelations
xxi, I, after which the remains
were laid TO rest in the Keith
cemetery. Brother Palmer
leaves a wife and a number of
relatives to mO1rn his death.
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Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1915-05-13
Christian Endeavor Program

Following is the program fol
Christian Endeavor meeting Il
he held at the NJ. f.. church Sun
day evening, May rs.
Subject: Why | believe ii
Christian Endeavor. = Timothy
i, ! II. Leader, lowell Hoover.
What training does the G.
f.. give us, and how does it give
itr Sarah GaskilI.
OF what value is the c. f.
pledge: Mrs. Beach.
3AHOw can the G. f.. be made
still more helpful to US: Pro
fessor Hylton.
l. What has c. f. meant fol
you: Mabel Coday. Mintt
Avery, Alice TombIeson.
5-How does C. f.. strengthen
the church? J. D. Reynolds.
G-How may we get others t.
believe in G.. f.? Brother Need
ham.
! Name and explain one prin
ciple of the G.. f. Mrs. Hylton.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1915-05-13
INTERNATIONAL
NNDNSQ1OOL
LESSON
tBy Il. o. SELLERS, Acting Director Of
Sunday School Course, The Moody Bible
Institute. Chicago, M
LESSON FOR MAY 16
DAVID SPARES SAUL.

LESSON TENT Samuel 26:5-l6
GOLDEN TENT-Love your enemies. do
good to them thar hate you.-I.uke G:97.
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Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1915-05-13
Marriage Licenses

Elihu Moody and Lizzie Roper.
both Of Mansfield.
Evans Frye and Ollie Key
both Of Names.
II D. Brown and Iva Hayden,
both Of HartvilIe.
Roy prOck and Ethel Lemons,
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Democrat.