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Evening star., 1915-12-31

united, and in a spirit to ratify the
nomination at the polls.
Part of the difficulty grows out of
spoils. The Jersey pie was not cut
and distributed as might have been.
Some worthy platters were unre-
garded. Others, not so worthy, were
heaped up. The hungry. SO far. have
refused to be comforted. 1t is diff
cult to reason with an empty stom-
ach.
Another part of the difficulty grows
out of the tariff. Jersey is manu-
featuring stronghold. Protection has
friends there, even among democrats.
Twenty-one years ago a democratic
senator from the state helped re-
cast tariff bill in the interests of
protection. The Underwood law is
not popular in the state. and was a
factor in the defeat of the democracy
last year.
Still another part of the difficulty
relates to elashing personal arr1bi-
tions. New leaders are seeking to
displace the old, and the old are Civ
ing battle.
Taken altogether, it is such sit
uation as demands care in the ham
ding. A lack of skill in the handlers
might make it worse. There is no
time to lose. The days between now
and June will glide swiftly by; and
when June arrives, if Jersey is still
a little chaotic and sulky over home
affairs the effect may not be happy
on Mr.. Wilson's fortunes elsewhere.
Evening star., 1915-12-31
1915.

The year 1915 closes with but little
on the record to relieve the gloom
of the war. The great prosperity of
the American people has not caused
them to forget the sufferings of the
dwellers in the war-rent lands, and
they face the new year hopeful that
there will be a quick return to peace.
The one high outstanding fact of
the year is the Lusitania affair.
which brought the United States so
close to the conflict. And it is sig
nihcant that the year closes with a
fresh issue of the same character, be-
tween this country and Austria,
which fortunately seems to be de-
veloping toward adjustment without
further strain.
Domestically, so far as the forces
that originate in this country are
concerned, the United States has
thrived abundantly during 1915. 1t
has been a year of record breaking
crops. and general immunity from
disaster. The people have suffered
no heavy losses and have been busy
in all lines of work.
The conditions in Mexico, which
have for some years been a cause of
great anxiety to this country, have
settled into comparative quiet that
promises tranquility in that quarter
for at least period in which the
strength of the neighboring republic
may be recuperated. For Mexican
peace the people of the United States
have been praying, and they are
thankful that the close of the year
finds it so we'll assured.
The prayer of the people of the
United States is that 1916 will lose
upon a peaceful world. If their
wishes prevailed there would be peace
today in Europe. But they can do
nothing to compass this end. They
must stand aside and watch the strug-
gle and hope that the end may soon
come and that when it comes it will
rest upon terms and conditions that
will make another such disaster i'm
possible.
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Protection and Thunder

The outlined plan for stealing the
protection thunder" of the repub-
licans will hardly work. And for the
good and sufficient reason that pro-
lection is not "liftable" in that fash
ion. Adapting Horace Greeley's ia
nous saying about the resumption of
specie payments, that the way to re-
sumo was to resume, it may be said
about protection to American indus
tries that the way to protect is to
protect No ephemeral. no halfway,
no disguised" measure bearing upon
so important and far-reaching mat
ter will answer.
The proposition to protect Ameri-
can markets against dumping is all
very we'll as far as it goes. But it
is based upon an assumption that
dumping" as distinguished from
steady, ordinary expectations will be-
come a settled European policy as
soon as the war ends. But suppose
it does not. Suppose-and it is en-
tire1y supposable-that Europe then
resumes business on the old basis of
low wages as compared with Ameri-
can wages, and plays for place in
our markets in the old way What
protection would anti-dumping legis=
lation afford in that situation? With
out protection in the ordinary ac-
ceptation of the word. and applica-
BILE to the general question of impor-
tations, we should be at the mercy
of Europe
And then to equip the federal trade
commission, or any other commits
sion, with the power proposed about
the discovery of dumping and estab-
fishing the necessary checks would be
to invest the commits sion with some
OF the authority of taxation. Con-
gress could not do that if it would,
and would not if it could. The full
power to lay and collect taxes is
delegated to Congress by the Con-
sttution, and cannot be sublet.
Within living memory we have had
an example OF both the unwise and
the wise way of dealing with the
tariff. The Gorman-Wilson law was
the hugger-mugger redemption of a
pledge to give the country tariff for
revenue only. 1t failed in operation
Protection and anti-protection in the
same law did not harmonize.
The Dingley law, which followed,
and was made necessary by the Cor
man-Wilson law, was a frank, log
ical, coherent protection measure
Its authors proceeded upon the con-
viction that protection was in itself
a good thing, and necessary to Amer
lean business prosperity. And their
work abundantly justified itself I'm
der that law business revived and
made giant strides ahead, the gov
ernment received all the revenue it
needed for its support, and the party
which enacted the measure remained
in control OF the country for sixteen
years.
Protection is sort of thunder
which cannot be stolen 1t is a pol
icy which cannot be successfully ap-
piled in disguise 1t does not lend it
self 10 any naneuvering on a now
you-see-it-and-now don't basis.
Evening star., 1915-12-31
When the Sea Was Safe.

When Noah steered his ponderous
ship,
He paused to say in tones serene,
I'm glad we started on this trip
Before men built the submarine"
Evening star., 1915-12-31

Nobody is more genuinely sur
prised at the results OF vice inquiry
IN Baltimore than the conservative
Baltimorean who represents the real
traditions and principles OF the COM
munity.
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Humane Suggestion.

IF you must flibuster-" said the
patient friend.
"Well?" responded the statesman.
why couldn't you tighten the Or
deal by ringing in something from
the standard novelists and poets"
Evening star., 1915-12-31

John d. Rockefeller's wealth is said
to be three times what it was in IoII.
Irust-busting is TO be credited with
developing financial resourcefulness
which increased dividends even while
monopoly was being destroyed.
Evening star., 1915-12-31

The English workman who balks
on munition making is not satisfied
with comparatively comfortable in
side job while his fellow countrymen
are fighting
Evening star., 1915-12-31
The poet who wrote:

The poet who wrote:
Speak gently; it is better far to rule
by love than fear"
little dreamed that he was voicing
the principles of future political
movement.
Evening star., 1915-12-31

Owing to war conditions, the
weather prophets have not been able
to enjoy anything like their GUS
tomary prestige as worry promoters.
Evening star., 1915-12-31

England expects every man to do
his duty, but is having to make rather
elaborate explanations as to just what
constitutes his duty.
Evening star., 1915-12-31

Nobody can pretend that he has
not been abundantly warned against
wolf" Lamar as a dangerous COM
panion.
Evening star., 1915-12-31

No member of Congress who values
the dignity of his Office will ever rely
on immunity from arrest as per
quisite."
Evening star., 1915-12-31

Tactful effort should be made to
prevent progressive's return to the
republican party from seeming like
a form of pacihcism.
Evening star., 1915-12-31

Peace, after all, is a comparative
condition. Even the Oscar II has had
its dissensions.
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Confused Impression.

Charley, DEAR said young Mrs.
Torkins. there is one thing / don't
understand about the game of
poker"
Only one?"
"Yes. And that's full hand. AS
you describe the game, full hand is
what always leaves you empty
handed"
Evening star., 1915-12-31

Germany hopes to close the Lusi-
tania discussion soon, but Austria
does not seem so optimistic concern
ing the Ancona matter.
Evening star., 1915-12-31
New Year Happiness.


When you're wishing Happy New
Year in a bright and chatty
way,
Don't make it just a sentence that
denotes holiday,
A passing interjection that is tossed
upon the air
AS if you only said it cause you had
the time to spare,
Though you really didn't carel
When you're wishing Happy New
Year give the matter serious
heed,
Endeavoring to fortify the wishing
by the deed;
You can strive to make some burden
rather easier to bear,
And help along the happiness Of
others here and there,
II you'll genuinely care.
Evening star., 1915-12-31
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Dependence.

I'VE must depend on our fellow
men for happiness" remarked the
ready-made philosopher.
That's true enough. / can't even
be sure of happy new year until |
ascertain whether the head waiter
will let me have a table next Satur-
day night at our favorite restaurant"
"A good fighter" said Uncle Eben,
don't use up his time an energy
braggin' bout what terror he is if
he ever gifts mad"
Evening star., 1915-12-31

China's policy continues to be to
wait and see what happens.
Evening star., 1915-12-31
"A Store of Better Service
"A Store of Real Helpfulness.

Looking back the old year find many things to be
thankful for and that merit fullest appreciation:
We commend most heartily the action of the various Ci
zens Associations in giving their full and strong support to
the looking the improvement of the advertising
in Washington
We have faith in the belief that the public
accurate about the articles that offered hem
and they beginning in ways than to show their
approval of such policy.
is deeply gratifying to that handled the largest
Holiday Business in history easier with less confusion
less mistakes and with the greater efficiency that the added
years continue to bring For all of this especial thanks
and appreciation due and here extended
family for the enthusiastic conscientious and panstakng
manner they have served friends and patrons
Looking forward to the New Year have every
dence the proper guidance and continued success of the
national affairs of state the improved local conditions and the
opportunity will afford in demonstrating to you the
benefits that you have brought yourselves splendid
support of efforts provide only trustworthy ercha
disc at uniformly reasonable prices.
We fully realize that the coming year be the greatest
test in our career, but you will not find wanting The
"Woodward & LotErop reputation for quality with
sistenv lowest prices possible is built the solid rock of
depenably for the merchandise offer must give salts
faction, matter what the price.
In conclusion take this opportunity of expressing
To One and ALL
Our Patrons, Friends and Employees,
Best Wishes for the Coming New Year.
Nav the wear 1916 be the best in your history
z@~~&>zz
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To the Public Of Washington:
Greetings.

With the closing of another year but fitting and
proper that give expression the thoughts that possess
in the general summing up the business for that period
has been year of most unusual conditions never be-
fore equaed in American history. It has been year in
which the superior merchandise facilities of house OF this
character has emphasized the position has long occupied in
protecting its from the of inferior merchan
disc that has flooded the marts of trade.
Notwithstanding the unsettled conditions of n,anufacur
ing in the old world short Of reliable
merchandise Our foreign organization, directed from
Paris Office has kept stocks amply replenshed with the
needs from abroad and domestic manufacturers have
contributed their share in that has been beyond
criticism.
Our buying policy differs from that of many houses for
merchandise is auring to simply because it is offered
at reduced price We depend upon superior organization
of efficiency the best for the arest
price We lose sight of the Importance of quality.
low price here is made by skmping quality And
quality here merchandise that possesses satisfactory
wearing qualities the end So that year has there
been such actual need of intelligent discrimination for
real ability in selecting and buying, the closing
and has made this
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Iron County register., 1915-01-28
AMBITIOUS BOY KILLS SELF
Fourteen-Vear-oid Youth, Kept From
Work by "Red Tape Ends
Troubles by Hanging.

New York, N. Y.-Billy McNaily,
a 14-year-old lad is dead. He took
his own life by hanging himself with
a leather belt attached to a curtain
pole. The lad was ambitious He
was the youngest of seven children.
His brothers and sisters, after reach
ing majority, left the family home
stead to branch out for themselves.
Then Billy's mother died. He and his
father went it alone, The fathers
plumbing business was not a success.
He went to Panama to recoup his for
tunes, leaving Billy in charge of a
friend Of the family. The father re-
turned. Business was bad in New
York so he left Billy again and went
20 Boston. But he Jared no better
there and Billy, hating charity,
wanted to work for himself He found
job, but little red tape about
health certificates prevented him from
earning living. He brooded over his
failure to earn his own living and
then decided to end it all
Iron County register., 1915-01-28
TO TEACH USES OF CORN
THEN CHICAGO HOPES TO SELL
1T TO EUROPE.
Council Of Grain Exchanges Proposes
Plan to Avoid Possible Wheat
Shortage.

Chicago, Ill.-An invasion Of
Europe by an army of American cooks
TO introduce corn bread, corn cakes
and fried mush to peasantry now
familiar with black wheat bread was
the plan advocated here at the sixth
annual meeting of the Council of
Grain Exchanges as a means of avoid
ing wheat shortage in the United
States.
The plan to feed Europe corn and
keep the wheat for home consump-
tion originated with John w. Snyder,
treasurer OF the Baltimore Chamber
of Commerce. Snyder pointed out
that other countries can compete with
the United States in raising wheat,
but not in the production of corn.
The selling of corn in Europe for
food would be followed by other uses
and the result would soon be a big
market for product that America
has almost for itself" he said.
Iron County register., 1915-01-28
LEGISLATURE DEFEATS VETO
Alabama Houses Repass Bill Making
State Dry July Over Cover
nor's Protest.

Montgomery, Ala.-Alabama will
become prohibition state July /, un-
der two related measures which be-
came law without executive approval.
Within a few hours after Gov Hen
derson had vetoed the bills, and asked
that the prohibition question be sub
nlitted to voters at a special election,
both houses voted down his proposal
and repassed the bills by overwhelm-
ing majorities. The vote in the house
on repassage was 73 to 49, In the
senate, "a to 10.
The prohibition measures re-enact
the prohibition law repealed in 1911,
after it had been in force two years.
Under the 1911 local option law all
but eight of the 81 counties have vot-
ed dry.
Iron County register., 1915-01-28
LODGE FEARS WAR .
If SHIP BILL PASSES
FRANCE, ENGLAND, RUSSIA AND
JAPAN MIGHT CONSIDER
SCHEME uNNEUTRAL.
LONDON PAPER is ALARMED
Passage Of Measure Would Bring Us
Within Measurable Distance of
War, Declares senator-"The
Spectator" Recalls 1861.

Washington, D. C.-Attributing to
the administration an intention to
buy German ships interned in Ameri-
an ports if the ship purchase bill is
passed. Senator Lodge declared in the
senate that the measure would bring
us within reasonable distance of war,
not with England alone, but with
France. Russia and Japan"
He quoted from house committee
hearings to show that Secretary Nc
Adoo had practically admitted that
the purpose of the bill was to buy the
German ships" laid up in Boston and
New York.
If such were not the purpose. Sena-
tor Lodge suggested that the impress
sion now general could be corrected by
an amendment, which, he said, he be-
lieved had already been voted down
in committee, to debar the govern
ment such purchases.
ITO buy the German ships interned
in these ports and relieve their own
ers from the heavy daily expense in
caring for them and to hand over to
them thirty to forty millions of money
belonging to the American people"
said Senator Lodge, would be great
and direct assistance to one of the
belligerents in the war now raging
1T would be an unneutral act and
very readily might be construed as a
hostile act and an actual breach of
neutrality"
Iron County register., 1915-01-28
MINERS URGE MORE SAFETY
Owners Tell Illinois Board Mems
Careiessness Cause Many
Accidents.

Chicago, Illinois, Suggestions for
safeguarding coal mines in Illinois
were listened to by the state mining
investigating commission. Causes of
accidents were discussed and answers
were made from two viewpoints.
The miners placed the blame large
ly on the lack of proper safety appli-
ances and the mine owners asserted
that carelessness of miners caused
many accidents.
The demand of the miners that
more cross cuts or air holes be built
between the rooms Of mines was con-
sidered by the commission, which is
to draft recommendation for mining
legislation.
Iron County register., 1915-01-28
STORK TIES UP STREET CARS
"The General" Picks Busiest Hour of
the Day to Call on Mrs. Anna
schuInoff of Brooklyn.

New York.-"Halt!" cried Gen
eral Stork as he boarded
Brooklyn rapid transit train and the
wheels of the big corporation were
forced to rest for As minutes at the
command of this long-legged bird.
The general picked the busiest hour
of the day to call on Mrs. Anna
Schulnoff. After his visit there was
a new passenger-a 71s-pound BABY
girl. The stork was aided by other
women passengers on the train
When the ambulance surgeon arrived
he was greeted with lusty wall. He
removed the mother and baby to the
hospital. They are doing we'll.
Iron County register., 1915-01-28
FAV0Rs SHARING PROFITS
GUGGENHEIM GIVES VIEWS ON
GREATEST OF PROBLEMS.
Smelter King Tells Industrial Body
Every Man in U. S. Should
Have Job.

New York, N. Y.-"Every worker
in the United States is entitled to a
job, and the government should see
that he gets it. AS a matter of act
ual right, the worker is entitled, in
addition, to sickness insurance, to
old age pensions, and above all, a
share in the profits resulting from his
labor"
This was the sentiment expressed
by Daniel Guggenheim, millionaire
mining and smelter king, to the fed
eral industrial relations commission.
Mr., Guggenheim was an amazing wit
ness, so radical in certain of his views
as to cause audible wonder from GER
tain parts of the audience. He open
ly characterized his own views as So
cialistic.
He said he believed better day for
industrial workers is dawning in the
United States, because employers at
last are realizing that they must be
more fair to their employees, Envy he
characterized as the great canker af-
fecting the body polite and he said
he sympathized with the worker who
was envious.
The smelter king declared he ia
vored trades unionism as a general
proposition, although he maintained
the open shop" in his own proper
ties.
E. J. Berwynd, one of the biggest
coal operators in the United States,
another witness, declared he believed
the maximum workday in that indus
try should be of nine hours. He said
that while his properties were not un-
'iohized, they paid the union wage
scale, but he complained that his men
would only work about 19 days a
month.
There are holidays, pay days and
the day after pay day" he said, "and
the result is that we never have re-
ceived the maximum return for the
capital we have invested"
While Mr.. Guggenheim was talking,
Mother Jones and several of the
mine workers from Colorado, who are
here to testify before the commission,
entered the room.
Mother" Jones sat down few feet
away from John d. Rockefeller, Jr.,
and began curiously to examine him
A few minutes later Rockefeller quiet
ly slipped out of the room.
Iron County register., 1915-01-28
Enolish Paper Fears Trouble.


London, Jan. 29.-The Spectator, in
a leading editorial article entitled:
"A Great Danger" expresses anxiety
and alarm at the way in which we are
drifting toward the danger of col
lision with the United States"
This article speaks in praise of the
good feeling toward Great Britain of
many prominent Americans, but it re-
sents deeply the indifference, indeed
callousness, toward Great Britain and
her case shown by the government of
the United States"
Comparing the present situation
with that which existed at the time
of the Slidell and Mason arrests
Q861) the Spectator says British
statemen we're as much at fault then
as, American statesmen are now, but
happK, the queen and Lincoln pre-
venteldoRar.
Iron County register., 1915-01-28

"stultitia." or folly, is the name Of
the play that has been printed in book
form and circulated in Washington,
causing quite sensation. The play
denounces the foreign policy Of the ad.
ministration and the alleged military
unpreparedness Of the nation. This
picture, which appears as a frontis-
piece in the volume, is of an ancient
plaster bas relief which shows fat
man, out Of training, totally unfit for
any fight, yet who loudly asserts his
claims in such way as sooner or
laterto get him into trouble.
Iron County register., 1915-01-28
CHESAPEAKE BOAT BURNED
Many Women Among Passengers, All
of Whom Are Believed to Have
Been Rescued.

Baltimore, Md.-The Chesapeake
bay steamer Maryland, bound to
Baltimore ! from Pocomoke river
points, caught fire off the Ma
gothy River and was burned after
having been beached So far as
known no lives were lost and no one
was severely injured.
In the excitement three men jump.
ed overheard and swan ashore. The
Maryland carried rs passengers,
many Of them women, and crew of
"a
Iron County register., 1915-01-28
Caucus Indicates Extra session.

Washington.-Belief that an extra
session of congress will be called inn
mediately after the present body goes
out Of existence on March was
strengthened by the announcement
that Representative A. Mitchell Pal,
mer, chairman of the house caucus,
had called meeting for Feb. A of all
Democrats elected to the house last
November
Iron County register., 1915-01-28

Chessen, who is wealthy. says he
finds time hanging heavily on his
hands since he went into retirement
irom his farm. He has always had
much to do with stock raising, and ho'
believes that II he could get plenty Of
horses to break he would be com.
pletely happy.
AS o special induccment he prom.
ises to teach the horses tricks ches.
sen once had horse Of his own which,
would savagely attack man who
called him Democrat.--st. Ions oIs.i
patch to New York word
Iron County register., 1915-01-28
Aviators Collide.

Amsterdam-An Austrian aviator
bearing messages from the besieged
fortress of Przemysl colIided in mid
aid with a Russian aviator trying to
intercept him, according to dispatches
received here. Both machines were
hurled to the ground from a vast
height and their pilots killed.
Iron County register., 1915-01-28
Missionary Heroine.

Or. Mary Pierson Eddy is mission.
ary heroine who has been doing splen-
did and heroic service in Syria for d
number of years She has done good
work for the tuberculosis cause and In
medical itineration, and Is said to
have shown skill and courage in what
ever kind Of work she has undertaken.
Her medical missionary work ilaa been
incalculable, It is said, and will never
be forgotten in the East.
Iron County register., 1915-01-28
KiIIs SELF When Eired

Des Moines, William T. Matt
land, ten iears ago chief of detectives,
who recently was dismissed from the
service because Of alleged incompet-
tency, brought on by age, shot and
Killed himself in woodshed at his
home.
Iron County register., 1915-01-28
Arizona Pensions WIdowers,

Phoenix, Ariz. widowers more
than go years old and unable to earn
livelihood will be granted a pension
OF SIS month for themselves and
Sc for each child under the terms Of
a mothers pension bill unanimously
passed The Arizona Legislature.