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side carefully keeps the total of its
hostages more or less secret. 1t is
probable, however, that there are now
in the prison camps of the hostile
countries two or perhaps three mil
lion able-bodied men. In France, in
Germany and in Russia, and perhaps
elsewhere, these men have been put
to work, not only to provide for
themselves, but to add to the pro-
ductivity of the countries. In France,
it has been lately reported, most of
the places left vacant by men on the
farms have been filled in effect by
prisoners, whose work has been a
large factor in keeping up the
French food supply. Thus, under the
new system, a prisoner is double
asset, negatively in the reduction in
the fighting force OF the enemy and
positively in the replacement of in
dustrial and agricultural workers.
Prisoners as a rule are glad to be
put to work The monotony of prison
camp life becomes terribly burden
some to men who have just been
taken from the most wildly active
careers. and it is mercy to use these
men in some practical productive
manner so long as no system of ex-
changes is effected.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-11-28
Using War Prisoners.

When the war in Europe began
and the immense armies were en-
rolled one OF the first thoughts that
occurred to the people OF this coun-
try was that the withdrawal OF so
many million men from the ordinary
lines OF occupation would seriously
cripple industries and agriculture and
that all the nations would suffer for
the lack OF necessities OF life save to
the extent that they might buy sup
plies from abroad. But an adjust
ment TO the changed conditions
quickly followed. In many instances
women began to take the places of
the men in the factories and in the
fields. Indeed, in the continental
countries much of the agricultural
work is done by women any way. and
thus there was but little change on
the farms. Soon great numbers of
prisoners had been taken, probably
more than have ever been taken be-
lore in the worlds history. Various
estimates have been made as to these
prisoners, and the exact total is per-
haps not definitely known, as each
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again in full charge. Even the bull
moosers returning to their old afllia-
tions report to him. No more is
heard the cry that he must give way
to a man more acceptable to reform
ers.
Roger Sullivan is still on deck in
Illinois, Wilson man with all that
that implies. He wants the President
renominated. and will work with
might and main for his reelection.
In Indiana Thomas Taggart has his
machine in good order. The indict-
ment charging him with completely in
election frauds was dismissed on the
states motion. and he is as popular
as ever 1t is understood that he has
put his aspirations for the Senate i'll
cold storage. and will support Mr..
Kern for a second term. He is like
wise in favor of the denomination of
Mr.. Marshall.
These things being true. why should
the republicans OF New York lay Mr..
Barnes on the shelf He is in health.
voungish. alert, sincerely DESTROYS of
his party's success next year, and
willing TO give of his time and means
to the party's candidate for Presi-
dent. He knows the game of politics
and knows the state OF New York.
and his party will need every vote he
can influence in the presidential CAM
paign.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-11-28
The Interior Department Building.

As long as fully four months de-
lay is to be entailed in the construc-
ton of the new Interior Department
building, in order to crafty Secre-
tary Lanes taste for red brick in
stead of that which had been pro-
posed by the Treasury architects, it
might, perhaps, be just as we'll to
make the wait little longer and get
Congress to appropriate larger sum
for more suitable material than
brick. 1t is true that the location of
the structure is out of harmony with
the general plan OF public building
emplacement, and that it will put the
building far in the background, where
it will not be conspicuously in evil
dence But if the idea of setting so
important public Office there is per-
sisted in, the walls should at least be
of more artistic material than brick.
This government may feel poor just
now, with the revenues running low
and heavy expenditures in Immediate
prospect for strengthening of the
national defenses but it is in reality
far from poor. Its resources are
abundant for the purpose of equip
ping itself properly. and it should
never stoop to makeshifts or cheap
expedients. The Pension building
should serve as the single convincing
object lesson of the folly of erect
ing factory-like public structures.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-11-28
Mining Dangers.

A report issued by the bureau of
mines announces reduction IN the
death rate among miners in the year
1oI4 over the year previous amount
ing to an average of one man in every
three thousand employed in that in
dustry. As Director Manning of the
bureau says, this reduction, while not
as large as humanity demands. is
nevertheless a tribute to the efhcien-
cy of methods that have been adopted
in recent years to make mining safer.
1t is essentially, however, a danger
Gus business. When men are sent un-
derground to extract minerals and
metals from the earth they are deal
ing with forces that essentially men
ace life. They undermine strata OF
the earth's crust and tempt the force
of gravity. They open veins OF min
erals that carry deadly gases. They
tap streams of water By food, by
fire, by crushing. by explosion and
by asphyxiation they are constantly
imperiled. Only through the exer-
else OF great care are disasters
avoided. Most of the mishaps in
mining operations, however, may be
traced directly to carelessness. to
failures to employ safeguarding
methods which experience has pre-
scribed. Miners will persist in
carrying naked lamps into mines that
are known to be subject to gas. They
will light their pipes in gassy cham
bers. They will fail to use the props
necessary to support undermined
roofs. They will cut their powder
fuses too short for safety. A great
majority OF mine disasters can be
attributed to such causes as these,
and the process OF education is rem
dered difficult by the natural habit
OF indifference to danger which de-
velops in those who deal with treach-
erous elements. In some parts OF the
country these disasters are directly
attributable to the ignorance of alien
workers, who do not understand the
language ana are uiidlIuSloLlSu "
regulation. But now in some states
the laws require the conspicuous
posting OF warnings in all the Ian
guages OF the various nationalities
employed. The struggle for safety in
the mines is hard one, and that
any progress whatever has been
made toward security is, as Director
Manning says, an evidence that the
forces OF danger are being slowly
overcome. Mining may never be
made perfectly safe, but some OF the
sacrifices may be eliminated SO that
this will no longer be rated as one
OF the most hazardous of human oc-
equations.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-11-28
A Petition
Presented.
JUSTICE HUGHES NOMINATION.

From the Houston Post.
If we comprehend the position OF MT.
Justice Hughes, a lifetime supreme
Court lob in the hand is better tndi d
presidential nomination in the bush.
From the Boston Herald.
Justice Hughes will now get rev
nights of untroubled sleep; his name
is off the Nebraska ballot.
From the ST. Louis Globe Democrat.
1t is a little provoking that the num-
her of those whom the republicans
wish to run for President don't want
to.
From the New Orleans Times -Picayune
Maybe Justice Hughes could rescue
his presidential boom from those opsIi
nate Nebraskans by suing out a writ
of habeas corpus
From the Memphis Commercial Appeal
Justice Hughes 'shoos" off the presi-
dental bee so strenuously it doesn't
get a chance to sting him.
From the Philadelphia Press.
Justice Hughes shows very lively
disposition to run-but in the opposite
direction.
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Political Comparisons.

At Evansville recently Senator
Kern described Mr.. Wilson to the
loyal democrats of Indiana as the
greatest President since Jefferson.
That disposed of some pretty strong
men in between.
Mr.. Cleveland disappeared early IN
the present administration. But LIN
coin and Jackson have held their own
until now Now they are gone. Only
Jefferson and Washington remain.
John Adams is never referred to by
anybody using comparison as means
of eulogy. How much longer will JET
ferson and Washington laste
Between Jefferson and Jackson
three very able men filled the office
OF President. and filled it admirably.
And yet the name of none of them is
ever used by speakers on the stump
in clarifying our political heroes.
lanes Madison was a man OF
learning. OF sagacity, of resolution.
and one of the best political writers
OF day when political writing was a
fine art. He was a giant of the pen.
Likewise. he was possessed OF re-
markable decision. 1t was he who
challenged England for her interior
ence with us on the sea. He was
very popular. A favorite exclamation
OF that time was. BLESS the world and
Jimmy Madison" He had two terms
in the White House. both of great
benefit to the country.
James Monroe. who followed for
two terms. was on the Madisonian
order. He had learning and reading
and vision. 1t was he who gave us
the doctrine which bears his name,
and which may come to spell more
for America in the future than it ever
has in the past.
Quincy Adams had but one term,
and obtained that with difficulty. 1t
was Henry Clay who gave him the
necessary lift. But he deserves to be
reckoned among the best equipped
men for the presidency in the list of
those who have held the Office.
Could one OF those three men be
nominated or elected President today
by the. prevailing processes? Should
we not hear it said OF them as we
do OF Mr.. Root, for instance: Per
fectly qualified and would give the
country a great administration, but
could not be elected. Lacking in gin
ger and huliaDaloo. You must give
the crowd what it wants. Note-get-
ting is a prime consideration. We
must have a man who by one means
or another can reach the boys"
And yet ginger may be overrated.
Clay. Douglass. Blaine and Bryan had
1t in plenty, and yet all failed to
land.
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The Motorist.

He docs not fear his motor car.
He struggles with it bravely.
He fumbles at each bolt and bar
Both CALAMITY and gravely.
But, oh, he breads the crowd that
stands
Around with busy chatter,
And tries to offer wise commands
And tell him what's the matter.
He loves to take his friends to ride
Through breezes fresh and bracing,
His car brings thrills of generous
pride,
All thoughts of care efacing.
But in the ointment is a fly.
A gem has flaws to queer it.
Somebody always wants to try
To show him how to steer it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-11-28
THE SMASHING OF SERBIA.

From the Galveston News.
If all the other avenues are closed.
proba bly, the Serbian army can, as
last resort. climb a tree.
From the Birmingham Ledger.
Meantime those piucky Serbs seem 10
be competing with the heroic BelSians
as to which of the little countries is
immortalizing itself most in self-de-
Tense.
From the Buffalo Commercial.
The Serbian war minister. having ar
rived at Saloniki to consult with the
allied staff faces the likelihood of not
having any army of his own to direct
unless the chiefs he is consulting show
considerably more action than hereto
fore.
From the Chicago Evening Post.
italians land force, Russia ready"
But where, in the meantime. has Serbia
gone to?
From the Houston Post.
We are not particularly interested in
editorials headed Serbia and Her AL
lies" 1t strikes US that there Is no
Serbia and. consequently. Serbia. not
existing, can have no allies.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-11-28
Still After Barnes?

There IS renewal OF the drive"
against William Barnes, jr. The re
publicanS OF New York are advised
70 put him on the retired list at once.
Next year will soon be here, and If
he IS still in evidence as one OF the
partys mainstays the party's inter
csts IN the state will suffer. And 50
on.
\ boss IS hard nut 10 crack.
Sometimes he IS an asset OF the party
% which he belongs and which he
bosses. Sometimes he is an asset OF
INC other party. When good he is
very good when bad. horrid.
Mr. Barnes as boss has had periods
q both goodness and badness. ac-
cordin2 to the existing point OF view.
During his good periods he has had
the countenance OF the most eminent
men III his party. During his bad
periods he has provoked some sharp
objurgations. He is a serene man I'M
der all conditions.
II is late in the season for hunting
bosses. In New York the democrats
have laid aside their guns. Charles
F. Murphy walks abroad now with
out fear. The recent municipal cleo
ton was so signal triumph for him
and his party Importance so much ad
vanced by it, his enemies in his own
ranks are for the time silenced. They
need him more than he them.
In Pennsylvania Mr.. Pepxo$s i
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-11-28
GOSSIP ABOUT GREECE.

whether Queen Sophia saw Kitchener
in Athens the dispatches dc not say,
but he has always excited general femt-
nine admiration
From the Pittsburgh Dispatch.
If the Queen of Greece is really re-
sponsible, she should tell the suffra-
gists how she does 1t.
From the Milwaukee Sentinel.
II Greece becomes involved in the
war and troops scale Mount Olympus
there will be more classical myths ex-
ploded
From tae Charlotte News and Observer.
The London view now seems to be
that Greece is in a melting mood.
From tae Knoxville Sentinel.
Efforts of the allies to smoke Greece
out remind one of the days when Matt
Quay used to threaten to put the pro-
tected industries over the fire to fry
the fat out of them.
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A Song of Thanksgiving.

Patent adjust able lyric designed to suit all con
ditions of men and thngs.D
Sing hey, sing no, Thanksgiving day
Is again at hand.
So let's be gay and stow away
o,,r Sturkey. plump and grand
/ steaming corncd beef and.
,cburcb,
Rejoicing to the links s we 60
To celebrate the day.
Swiutry winds whisk fakes of snow
The Indian summer breezes blow
tpon us On our way.
All in orr hest. fresh from the store,
While enyiolls nciehhors glance,
We sally forth. quite thankful for
Ssealskns elegance
Our new three-dollar pants.
Were thankful for wha te'er may be;
We're In no mood to scold.
And. most of all. We quite agree,
We're glad it is s not cold.
Philadelphia Evening Ledger.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-11-28

From the Charleston News and Courier.
The question for the Greeks seems to
be whether they prefer to be starved
by an allied fleet or shot by German
rifles.
From the Albany Journal.
Greece is like the fellow who prefers
being called coward to having 1t
said of him, Doesn't he look natural
From the New York Evening sun.
Likely Constantine of Greece wishes
he could put the crown in his wife's
name and go a-fishng.
From the Scranton Republican.
1t must be the King of Greece, these
days, who is muttering various things
about the disadvantage of finding him.
self placed between his satanic NAL
esty and the deep sea.
From the Columbia State.
King Constantine is now in posi-
ton to appreciate how Damocles felt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-11-28
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHu.ANDER JOHNSON.
Temptation.

Il have great idea for speech"
said the vigorous campaigner. It'll
startle people and set them thinking
hard. Now, what would you say"
Il can tell you without your going
any further replied Senator Sor-
ghum. when that kind OF an idea
slips into my mind, | say, Get thee
behind me, Satan"
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An Impressive Consideration.

u suppose you are greatly inter
ested in the list OF possible presiden-
tial candidates"
Il jes' guess we are replied Farm
er Corntossel The question OF who's
President is mighty important one
Who we're goin' to have fur post
master depends almost entirely on
what party gifts elected"
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Not in His Line.

Have you studied political econ
omy?"
NO, sir, Economy is all right in
its place. I'm one Of those who be
lieve in keeping business out Of pol
itics"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-11-28

The absence OF large cash bal
ance in the national Treasury would
not warrant calamitous influences
Uncle Sam has enormous resources
in patriotic custody The richest men
sometimes find themselves momen-
tariiy without cariare or the price OF
postage stamp.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-11-28

Andrew Carnegie is referred to as
having a fortune of only $4,000, 600
There was time in the country's
financial history when the word
only" could not have been used in
connection with such sum as that.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-11-28

The theory that after the war Eu-
rope will be too exhausted to fight
may be sound as an argument against
preparedness. And. on the other
hand, it may be only words.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-11-28

China IS having so much difficulty
in choosing form OF government
that Japan may feel inclined at any
moment TO offer her the use and pro-
lection OF government already Sc
curely establIshed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-11-28

The response to the loan of vic
tory" is a reminder that the true
Frenchman, while frugal in his ordi-
nary life, is ready to be magnificent
spendthrift i'll a matter of patriotism.
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More Practice.

He learned new dances each in turn.
He did them all without balk.
He danced till now he has to learn
To do an ordinary walk.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-11-28

The visit OF the allies to Greece is
referred 70 in London as "a sojourn"
The language Of diplomacy has a
wonderfully soothing quality when
expcrtiy employed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-11-28

So far the pro-preparedness senti
ment appears to have presented most
OF the facts and the anti-prepared-
ness sentiment most of the oratory.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-11-28

Many man. said Uncle Eben,
gives hisself credit fob bein' a stu
dent OF human nature when he's only
curious bout other folks affairs"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-11-28

Perhaps Mr.. Hughes would rather
be Supreme Court justice with a
permanent tenure than a President
with prospects OF a subsequent col
lege professorship.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-11-28

All anybody who wants cheering
information just now has to do is to
look over the weather reports of
particularly mild November.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-11-28

Theodore Roosevelt has refrained
from complicating matters by offer
ing any opinions on King Georges
craftsmanship.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-11-28

Pessimistic intimations that inter-
national law is failure cannot be re-
garded sympathetically until interna-
tional law has been given fair trial.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-11-28

Some OF the gentlemen who will
meet in Congress probably have re-
plies to the Presidents message al
ready prepared.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-11-28

The peace ship viii afford an object
lesson 81 the privilege enjoyed by
American citizens Of speaking their
minds IN an unofficial capacity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-11-28

In spite of international perplexity,
the old question, Who has the best
foot ball team" survives.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-11-28

/, might seem little thoughtlcss
TO let a peace ship sail without Mr.
Bryan as skipper.
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FRENCH WOMEN IN PEACE And WAR

presented to President Wilson. not In
the name of the alliance. It is true. but
by Mrs. Chapman Gait. its president.
The war has been fecund in sur
than in the Transformation of the
pacifist woman become in mo-
ment an active and devoted partisan
for war. / speak especially OF the
women of France. because the infor-
nation about what has been done and
is doing in that country is more gen
orally known.
In fact the life of the rich bour-
geoise. the woman OF fashion. tho
worldly woman, has been completely
from one end of France to the other
in all cities one may see the same
scene renewed, so much the same that
one is left TO wonder If we are not
in the same place-a hospital ward.
vast often comfortable; beds in long
rows: the wounded in beds. or others
walking feebly on clutches or with
the aid of canes: clothed IN varied
clothes. uniform pantaloon and jacket
or pajamas, and the 'infrmieres
tnurses) dressed in white, ven
marked in front by red cross float
ing around the face, earnest, amiable
and attentive.
This picture has nothing of the heroic
nor nothing sad. either. Flowers
bloom in the vases. the ward is aired,
the temperature good; fruits. choco-
lates, dainties, cards and dominoes
placed by delicate hands on the tables
near the wounded Everywhere there
reigns an atmosphere of cordially and
sympathy.
1t will interest the foreigner to pen
citrate the motives that have thrown
the rich women of France into the
hospital service They have not
yielded to the inspiration of the mo-
ment One is not an improvised sister
of charity. Among the thousands OF
the infirmieres all. certainly, before the
| war, were not attracted by the sub
lime. Certain ones went from the the
alter to a ball, frequented more the
five o'clock teas than sick rooms: they
| organized charity concerts. charity
| fairs but how many of them gave
| their time, their labor--gave little
of themselves for the wounded in life :
The sick the suffering. the poor
troubled little their composure. and
when returning from some fete they
| encountered by chance the tragedy OF
misery they turned their eyes and
| continued their way.
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