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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-01-25
Take the shackles From Neutral Trade

TEVERY person who wishes the United
IL States to prevent the sale of supplies to
the beligerents ought to read the admirable
exposition of the rights and duties of neu-
trails with which the State Departments ex-
PLANTATION of the course of this Government
since the beginning of the war concludes.
This splendid document explains every
charge of violation of neutrality and meets
the objections of those who have been in
ssting that we have been helping the Allies
at the expense of Germany and Austria-Hun-
gary. 1t is clear that there has been con-
sstent and earnest determination on the part
of the Government to treat all parties with
equal fairness while maintaining the right
of the United States to continue to do busi-
ness in spite of the war. There has been no
letting down to favor one belIigerent at the
expense of another and there has been no
concession in any completed transaction to
a demand that the Government interfere
with the rights of any of its citizens to do
business with any OF the belligerents. The
critics of the Administration might say that
there have been one or two cases OF interfer-
ence; but whatever has been done has been
done from excess of caution and from
determination that there should be no excuse
to charge us with favoritism.
The important part of the document is the
concluding paragraph, in which 1t is stated
with positive directness that whatever adj
vantage Great Britain may enjoy is due to
the superiority of the British navy to the
navies of Germany and Austria Hungary,
a superiority that enables the Allies to COM
nand the seas and to secure the safe con-
duct OF munitions OF war. And It is denied
that any obligation rests upon this Govern
ment to prevent trade In contraband, and
thus equahze the difference due to the diff
ferins naval strength of the belligerents. Not
only does no duty rest upon this Government
10 take such course. but it would be an un-
neutral act under the circumstances and
make the United States an ally of Germany
and Austria-Hungary.
There il no doubt whatever that this doc
ument states the view of the men RESPONSE
bic for the policy of the Government in
Washington. and there is no doubt either that
AL efforts TO induce Congress TO forbid the
export OF munitions OF war win be futile.
for the Governnsnt has not allied itself with
the British and It will not ally itself with
Germany. And It win defend the rights OF
American citizens to sell their products to
whoever VIII buy them. II they are contra
band. the purchaser must take the chances
II getting them.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-01-25

From the Kansas City Star.
Not long ago two gentlemen happened y
meet in the street of an important city one
was a Standpatter, the other Progressive.
why is it," inquired the Standpatter "thaI
we are sensible enough to pay no attention %
the opinion of men on certain subjects lks
medicine shipbuilding, unless they are e.
perts2 And yet we let everybody have say.
learned or unlearned, highbrow or lowbrow.
the matter under consideration is an AFFAIR o.
State?
"It isn't reasonable" added the Standpattei
Don't be too hasty," replied the other. "WnI
do we punish criminals? Isn't 1t because We
believe all men have the capacity to learn y
obey the laws? You know the tradition uAl
Hermes put the question to zeus whether e
should distribute justice and reverence 70 oniJ
a few men or to ALL TO ALL Zeus replied
should like them all TO have a share otherwlss
cities could not exist, and the race OF men ~la
perish
SO II was the conclusion OF the Progresaits
that the reason for giving all men share y
the Government was the belief that pohuc4.
virtue instead OF being, like an art prlFiisss
of a few, was an obligation OF ALL
The conversation sounds comparatively moo
ern. But 1t happens that IL was reported =
Athens nearly 25Oo years ago in one OF the o'-'
lOgues OF Socrates.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-01-25
A New Hybrid for the Donkey

DEMoCRATIc Senators have made the
IL Presidents ship-purchase bill party
measure. Had It been proposed by a Repub-
1ican Administration the shades Of Jefferson
and Jackson would have been invoked end
1essly In opposition. There is only one good
thing about the bill and that is it's perfectly
open indefensibility.
Its purpose is to upbufld tho merchant
marine; its effect would be to destroy It, 1t
avowedly is intended to embark the nation
IN an economically unsound enterprise, 1t
proposes q controlling board in which the
Secretary of the Navy will not have mem
bership, although the assumption is that he
knows as much about shipping as the Sec
retary Of the Treasury. 1t is a sad mixture
of hysteria, fallacy, politics and prejudice,
with some sops for special interests thrown
IN for lagnappe.
II the Democratic PARTY wants to stake its
chances in 1916 on a hybrid Of this sort, it is
likely to be for the Republicans what Theo-
dore Roosevelt was for the wilsonites in
1872
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-01-25
THE RIGHT KIND OF MAN

The kind OF a man for you and mel
He faces the world unhinchingly,
And smites as long as the wrong resists,
With knuekled faith and force like nsts'
He lives the life he Is preaching OF.
And loves where most Is the need OF love-
His voice Is clear TO the deaf mans ears
And his face sublime through the blind MAJ
tears;
The light shines out where the clouds We
dim,
And the widows prayer goes up for him.
The latch Is slinked at the hovel door
And the sick man sees the sun once moE@
And out Ger the barren held he sees
springing blossoms and waving trees
Feeling as only the dying may
That Gods own servant has come that way
Smoothing the path as It still winds( on 80
Through the golden gate where hlSi lofsa
gone. James white Dns Ri'y.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-01-25
Mr. stotesbury as a Humorist

rTlHERE are a few pessimists who, when
i they heard or read Mr. stotesbury's
speech at the Five O'Clock Club reflected
that many a true word is spoken In Jest. But
the rest of the world. meaning those inter-
ested in the doinss OF the Five O'Clock Club
ana its star speaker, knew that Mr.. stotes-
bury was intending to test their capacity to
understand joke. He maintained his pose
- gloomy and depressing seriousness 10 the
end IN a way that not even Artemus Ward
could have equalled.
Business Is going TO the demnition bow
vows according 70 this exponent OF humor.
The ahole world Is out Of joint and there is
- one who seems e have the wit 10 put e
right Corporations have been compelled TO
Ieaues thes dividends trom 2 Per cent %
a<r zsal ana nan Hlfh money 10 lend are
asf aarraHrs $40 = q Pay
4.zI.e = I nf M sllfas-
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-01-25
The Illiteracy Test

From the Pittsburgh Post
According to carefully compiled statistics the
highest percentage of uliteracy among Euro
mean nations Is In Russia. Austria Hungary and
italy That the original bill IS aimed against
immieratlon from these countries, designed 10
bar out these ''undesrables," Is apparent The
Presidents opposition to the bin is worthy or
he facts Inasmuch as most of the unskilled
labor which tho country needs is recruited from
among these illiterate races. the Mteracy test
b objected to on economic grounds Manifestly
The country cannot get along without this class
of labor and 10 exclude this Immigration would.
Il Is believed, be detrimental 10 It's growth and
development
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-01-25
Schools No Place for Prayer Meetings

"DnLY" SUNDAY showed his wisdom
Dwhen he objected to the attempt to
force the holding of prayer meetings in the
high school buildings against the protest OF
a member OF the Board Of Education. There
are others beside the protesting member
who think that it would be a grievous mis-
take to open the school buildings in this city
for "Billy" Sunday prayer meetings.
Whether IT is right or wrong need not be
discussed at this time, but the whole genius
OF the American public school system is sec
ular and the American people are most jeal-
GUS OF its freedom from religious domination.
Religion must be taught to the pupils in
other places than in the schoolhouses Of a
great city. That the leader in the great
evangelistie movement here kept his head in
a trying emergency is greatly to his credit.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-01-25

bury knew that there are more men who
want TO borrow money than men who have
II 10 lend and he was taking this Indirect
way to show how good-but, no. we shall not
go further, for the point OF the Joke is SO
sharp that an explanation would only blunt
It. 1t is enough to remark that Mr. stotes-
bury surprised and delighted his friends In
his new role OF humorist
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-01-25
Freedom of the Seas

From the Cincinnati Enquirer 49,.
The freedom of the seas is an issue whlea
should cause all neutral nations 70 unite IN ~
tion TO secure and defend It.
The united republics OF the American eon-
tinents cannot accept any nation as ruler OF us
waves
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-01-25
AN EVENING THOUcm

. that / could sin once see
we paint The devil loQl~yet ne
Hath some good in hlm, all agree
sin IS aat opposite - ~ Almi9pSyN
II wants NE good of virtue ape q
-ce7Ese +
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-01-25

William Penns autograph sold for sl25 on
Saturday, but there are many men IN town
today whose autograph on the bottom OF the
right kind of a document would bring many
times that petty sum.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-01-25

When the Cleveland physicist who has
succeeded ii constructing pipe organ which
can produce eight yogel sounds. gets the IN
sfrumsnt 50 far perfected that It can sing. All
trouble with church ehoirs win esase.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-01-25

Can it be that the police are guarding
'sBilly'' Sunday because the devil "has It in
for himP'
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-01-25

Mr.. Bryan seems 10 be as much interested
in the deficiency in Dominican funds as in
the scarcity Of Dominican offices for de
serving Democrats"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-01-25

One of the most gruesome contradictions
In these warlike times is the shipment Of
cannon from Bethlehem.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-01-25

Nothing except a battle lost can be half So
a. 4 battle Non Wellington
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-01-25

The Arizona widowers pension law is for
the protection Of motherless children and not
10 encourage second marriages.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-01-25
Williams Caused Surprise

think that John Sharp Williams. of Mis-
sissippi is the only Senator who ever a
House hoorf leader. Senator Williams was
minority floor leader In the House for six
years, and that experience gave him a cute
little manner OF having some superior rights
which he carried over to the Senate. TO the
surprise OF his fellow-members there. But he
has the wit 10 maintain this assumption In a
way which makes the Senate Democratic
leader Kern, OF Indiana, view him at times
with alarm.
Altogether, ] should say that an experience
ia the House gives Senator a marked ad-
vantage over his fellows lacking that expert
ence The exception 10 prove the rale Is tao
ease 81 smoot q Utah. An interesting chap
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1915-02-18
Community Conferences

At the Community Conference to
be held at Gunnison, February 25-
%. Hon. Dexter T. Sapp will speak
on Thursday evening on The City
Government ~ . City Welfare
Agency" Pru. Loren d. Osborn
will talk on Living Together. Z"
On Friday Dr.. 4. P. Hanson, NJ.
D., 1912. University of Colorado, Of
Gunnison, will give an address on
Contagious Diseases: County
Judge Clifford H. Stone, B. A. 1911,
U. OF c., will talk on Fire Prot &C.
ton and Insurance.; Prof. Osborn
will take for his subject THE Rsla-
ton of the City and the State"; {;
Pres. James II. Kelly, of the State
Teachers College will speak on
The Schools and Citizenship;
and DR.. F. C. Horton, of Gunnison,
will talk on Physical Basis OF Ed
ucation".
The Problems OF Education" is
the topic of an address on Saturday
by Prof. Frank l.. Clapp. Superin-
tcndent OF University of Colorado
Extension for the Western Slope; !;
President Farrand of the University
will talk on The University and
Public Schools; NJ. B. Schoon-
maker, OF Montrose, on Training
the Juvenile Department, and in
tho evening President Farrand will
give another lecture on Prevention
Of Disease. On SW Dr.. Geo.
L. Nuckolls, Rev. E. H. Robinson,
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1915-02-18

production of lead.silver ores receiv-
ed almost undivided attention.
With the then current price of these
metals, profitable mining was inn
possible except in isolated cases.
Prospecting ceased, and small pro-
duccrs closed. AZ in other counties
attention was turned to prospecting
for gold. While the existence Of
gold was well known, it had, prior
to this time, received little ntten-
ton. The results have been satis-
factory. g..
During the past year there has
been a great deal Of prospecting done
in the-Tin Cup and other districts
Of the county. The Carter Tunn 81
and Mining Company is milling
seventy-five tons per day in the
Gold Brick mining district. During
the past few months there has been
\ great deal Of activity in tho Vulcan
mining district. Considerable ore
was shipped from the different prop
critics in the White Pine district.
Several properties were opened up
in tho Glacior mining district. locat-
ted about twenty-five miles north Of
tho town of Gurnison. A Great deal
Of prospecting has been done about
Pitkin and Bowcrman. During the
latter part of 1914 a dredging ma
chino was placed in operation in the
Taylor Park district. look for the
year 1915 to be one Of the most pro-
ductive years that Gunnison county
hos ever enjoyed.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1915-02-18
ed Butte, Colorado, Thursday, February 18TH 1915

and Father viii kipp will deliver
sermons.
An interesting feature Of the pro-
gram will be the Child Welfare Ex-
hibit and Domestic Science Demon
STATIONS, which were 30 successful
at the conference in Sterling last
week. The best methods Of caring
for children and the most economi-
cal manner Of home life will be
demonstrated.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1915-02-18

A st. Louis chemist claims to
have discovered a process by which
coal is made absolutely smokeless,
but with greatly increased heat
values. Now if he will only discov-
er method oy which we can get a
warm nourishing meal absolutely
foodless, there will be some JOY in
living.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1915-02-18
Mrs. Long Entertains
Social Club.

Mrs. Leo Long entertained the
Ladies Social Club last Friday af-
ternoon. Mrs. Leonard Gladstone
and Miss Jessie Heuchemer were
the assisting hostesses.
4 short business meeting was held
and tho secretary read the minutes
Of the last meeting. which were ap-
proved.
The Aid Committee gave a report
which was accepted. Tho three Ia
dies on the committee for the social
to be held. gave report Of their
plans for the evening and solicited
eight cakes to be used for refresh.
ments. No further business being
up meeting adjourned TO meet Fri
day. February 26th.
A delightful guessing game WAS
then played and enjoyed by all.
Mrs. Raymondswas the winner Of
the prize, a dainty. doll-pincushion.
Tea WAS then served with sand
wiches and cake, after which Mrs.
Long. with the aid of Mrs. Ralston,
entertained the ladies in q unique
and most charming manner.
Two members were absent. Those
present were Mesdames Bailey, Bsn-
son, Bergman, Bramsll. Csibbs,
|CAmphsss, GladaApes, seilll0sa..
Mace, McClenatkan, F. Roberts.
W. Roberts. Raymond. Ralston.
H. F. Smith, Eliza Smith. G.. H.
Wisc and Williams. Misses Boyle.
Fitzpatrick, Heuchemer and Wat
erman.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1915-02-18
Cunn;son County.
(From the Biennial Report State Bu-
reau of Mines]

kftOm Voe bscI>usi HNofOxs SsNso ON
rssu of Mines]
The early history Of this section IS
replctc with thrilling episodes.
Captain Gunnison. for whom tho
county was named. met his death at
the hands Of the Indians in tho fall
o 1855, while in charge OF United
States engineering corps sur> eying
favorable route across the mountains
to the Far West.
In 1851 gold wos discovered on
Taylor river in what has since been
known rs the Tin Cup district-the
nxme arising from the character OF
utensil used to determine the pres
enee Of gold. Almost Simultaneous
with this WAS the discovery Of gold
in Washington Gulcl,. in :hc north
crn part Of the county.
In Washington Guich the gold
found was coarse" and yielded
large returns. The amount remov-
ed must have been considerable. but
the value is unattainabie. One OF
the pioneers OF this gulch says: A
long As il lasted il was the richest
in the territory. Five TO ten ounces
was An average days work. but /
had one pan Of dirt that gave me
SIS in gold. Twenty-Five TO $50 a
pan MAJ not at all uncommon.
From 1861 to 1879 various parties
entered this county with variable
aucccss. During 1879 the reports
from proep.ctors established belief
that the Gunnison country was not
"nly more prolific in wealth than
Lesdville, but that ore h,dies Of
fabulous richue<s outcropped 40 ~
u require no capital for mining,
and that ORES could be removed and
vxlues realized without limit. As 4
r,sah ti,s,. 'ruGh" of 1SSo.Si IA this
section was second n mono in tho
ssaae's history. Towns spraLg upin
all districts Of the county the noun
t.ins we're filled with prospectors.
who. through specimen assays. kept
the excitement at high pitch; the
boom" WAS launched and main
aimed; capital followed and sought
investment on the boom" oasis,
and smclters and mills were erected
1t enormous outlay. It was finally
realized that the ores. while aound-
ant, were in the main low-grade,
and that under economic conditions
then extant, profitsfrom investments
made could not be expected. The
exodus during the next few years
was almost equal TO the rush OF
1880. M county in the state, as
prolific in natural resources. has suf-
fercd from q "boom" so severely as
Gunnison. This section, however.
did not prove an exception to min
ing boom" history and many good
pay mines were discovered and
opened. These in n measure served
to relieve the general depression and
each year from 1885 to 1892 showed
gradually increased activity in all
the districts. Until this time the
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1915-02-18
The Triumph of Science

dawned for this
nation.
The
BEEN provided.
Talking tepone
greatest the telephony
has taken place.
scientific
civilized of the world
million will their daily the
of foomnu n he world.
Sosh West advances the nghbor-
d whole nation
follow the the
of Telephony.
people this telephone that has
equal.
mie of wire and 1000, 900 telephones.
It sdaiya naiono of ehundred milion
The Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph Co.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1915-02-18

ermaI,.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-05-12
HIGHER ONION PRICES
PREDICTED IN NEW YORK

New York MiN u. The market nn
Texas onions WAS boo much better CON
ditiuu vi The end VT last week. on
Thursday here were ruit ahuut - ears
here ri white and yellow stock and good
onion, were Scarce. Prices ~ yellow
stock were firm al ~li5. WAX onions.
however continued very dull and draagy
II .Iur and SIS. tII hin Minus. whose
headquarters are now iu New Nur.
representing the cooperative -ummitfr,
nf cniul growers. >aN> that The middle
ui This week there has been about Lao
flr> shipped cont MI Texas and there were
lhnul l.Nn0 ears lett. M which 500 ears
were 10 Laredo. Ills adyic'> indicated
.h-- rains had continued Nv %rrtartl die
.-ing. Nrcorling tu hin figures receipts
m New York vh. ~ also include >turk
fnr New England WV wv Nh, M will wv
i1l ears nnd hr lrrk~ fnr about 1870 ears
from Man II o. the cud ~ next week. ~
speaking W. The ~itUItiuu Captain Minus
il this week The realization uf n
short crop il krcnl, appreciated ia the
western territory Track hu,rr~ are
buying vigorously fur western receivers
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-05-12
Auction Informal.

IN afternoon informal I'd honor ni
Miss Helen ruphiu ot San Bcuitp was
given w Mrs. David Lawrence Spr-l
YESTERDAY. Mis- I'uphin fly lhr house
guest NJ lic Spores. Auction bridge vi>
PLAYED The prizr> iniut, rg r- Mo- lH
gcrir. were taken I'm Miss IInrtcu~- Ni>
on AMI Mrs. Elmorc Grdrr. consolation
prize going - Mrs y. y. Fox. Miss Pap
Kin WIS given u particularly dainty
guess token. The decorations. iu kvpriu.
with the iufurmalitt nj the affair. were
sweet peas and na~t1r-inm> arranged
loosely iu bowls.
The guest, included: Miss rupkiu
Misses Janet Hart and Muricl Ggea1n.
house guests VT Mrs. Ut. r. : EguilIl:
Misses Virginia N rri-un. Nell Il.kutt
llortcn~c NiNon Sara Young. Mamie
Browne. ina NcIug. Ruth Craig i.cu.
Browne. Petra champion. adelaide rH
tcgHat amid lH.i.. Champion. Nn.
L.. r. : Randall. Jennie Harrison.
NIyuc Nopd. NJ. n. koaal>ki Th"ulury
harlHu y nv Browne fillmore rri'rr
\. NJ i'oA. Jose Crla,l. lr. Grn,rr Ma.
nrr. \ y. Kent. and F. g.. SizrlHu.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-05-12
ELECTED;
GOOD MAJORITY

san Nulu.iu. TcN,~. tllt IT,. Clinton
U Brown. NI- rr elected Mayor ul sam
Nntuniu lH,~IHA aui vfth lm hr mrH
hc had ricA.ti ,n assist him iu establish
ing ~ commission form WI governments
Browns majority utrr .Indgr i'hil WA
Shook iu I'D precincts "t T. amounted in
lt.-.. hl iJr greater man hi> majority iu
thc primaries. The ma inritN uf thc rth
er mcl ou Browns ticket amounted .o
practically thr same.
iAtlr disorder married thr election
and >o far a~ surface apf-arau-c. art
c,uyrructl. I va~ ny.. from irrygulari
Tics such a~ tlr Peoples Municipal
ic -ur charged was ihr ,a-c at thr
primaries.
Mayor Brown afuI thc commissioner,
viii take office June l~t.
Elsvrn City and rouutt employees. who
had been named DEW thr .itt council NV
art within Mn. polling places nt Tues
DAYS election. were restrained from rI
wing au injunction granted u, District
ma rrnr, .lH,er M Anderson ln'-
Yesterday afternoon.
III granting thp Nrit. which hal bsn
Sought h' counsel Ipr thr Peoples MAJ.
nicipal League. Judge Anderson voiced
au opinion which " upuu>i z ~ Y former
rp i~ion III Two li>trict courts W.T. BrNar
county aud y ruling ot thr attorney gen
rral
Plaintiffs iu thc ease were freed wv
mihr n cash bond in nrirr u u.t tn.
ra>r into court. District clerk Andres
Coy. having refused tn approve " bond
fur $50 tnr costs Signed hv Dr Nj. M.
Gins. Fred Small and Seiie ncut>ch-
mann
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-05-12
TOMATOES AND
ROASTING EARS
PLENTIFUL SUPPLY or GREEN VEGE-
TABLES IN CITY MARKET.
PRICES CHEAP.

The brownsville Cit1 rkrt opened
this morning with q plentiful >rlIis 81
green vegetables in the stalls. Tomatoes
are just coming Nv AMI command Top
prices. ~ cents The pound. or ten cents
Tor = single medium sized tomato Clu
%liHowcr. which has been |dWindliHe. Nv
new un To- market Roasting ears. still
early. are scarce. selling I ~ cents j
dozen.
Retail NJ t> tu,lH,, Tor first grade pro
lurr are: Wan beans. > cents pound:
cucumhcr> t. III ~ cents dozen medium
size: new potatoes : cents puund suppl,
~ which j. plentiful: Hrw onions ARE 4
cents q pound. with nu pencil sire onions
IN the market. tahhagp>. plentiful. size
j. medium. ami rhrap. : a. = rents Y head
~ rnrdine tu size: Mexican pumpkin.
"|calahl>l" - cents dozen. small: small
Hubbard squash ~ --nt> dozen. small
h".t> - crnt> dozen. large: parsley
small supply. : bunche> fJr : ccI. y: ~
rrcr. going IN market. ~ M - cents
iuzcn small heads: new carrots ~ rents
dozen. sold in hunchc> ~ *: new friiulc>
plentiful u ems pound. new turnip> ~
crnt> dozen string hvan>. , GEMS pound.