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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-09-05
A Legislative Record.

In future the full proceedings of
the New York legislature are to be
published daily. The new eonstitu-
ton will so provide. Mr.. Root is
credited with the provision. OF
course, he got his idea from the Con-
gressional Record, the value of which
he learned during his long service in
Washington, first as Secretary of
War, then as Secretary of State. and
then as United States senator. In all
those places he had reason to keep
informed fully about congressional
matters. 1t was important to him to
know what Congress had in hand,
and what disposition it was making
of measures.
In some quarters the Congressional
Record has never enjoyed favor. In
deed, it has been the subject of
pleasantly. Politicians have pro-
nouneed it superfuous. Here and
there a witty newspaper has joked
about it. Objection has been based
on the assertion that it made for
talk; that without it debate in both
House and Senate would be reduced
by half; that in many cases members
took the floor merely to see them
selves subsequently in print.
The Star has never agreed with
this appraisement. 1t has always
been an admirer of the Record. In
its opinion, the publication is highly
useful and readable; and there are
far more readers than the public has
been led to believe. Business men,
professional men, all sorts of men
consult it for information about
political issues and opinions on them.
Even those politicians who affect to
deride the publication read it in
dustriously for pointers.
Debate, and plenty of it, is all right
Congress is a debating society. 1t is
through debate that we reach the
essence of things-that we get the
best Masters of debate are the
leaders of Congress, and public bene-
factors.
Other states should copy New
York. There should be legislative
records as there is Congressional
Record, carrying full details of all
that is attempted and accomplished
in the matter of law making, and
giving every citizen chance to in
form himself. if so disposed, of what
is going on in the different fields OF
legislative endeavor. The cost would
be bagatelle when considered in
connection with the benefits con-
| ferred.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-09-05
The Texas Border Raids.

If the Republic of Mexico were IN
a normal state the present happen
ings on the Texas border would con-
stitute a ground for formal protest
to the Mexican government. Ameri-
can territory is constantly being vlo-
lated by organized bands of outlaws
some of them operating in direct con-
junction with the warning factions
south of the boundary. In the cir
cumstances, with no recognized gov
eminent at Mexico City, with the
country in a veritable condition of
anarchy, all that can be done by this
country is to patrol the border, to
treat invaders as bandits. capture
them if possible and kill them if nee
essary. There is no authority south
of the border to which the United
States can appeal for the preserva-
ton of order at the frontier.
This condition adds greatly to the
gravity of the situation. The time
limit set by the pan-Ame1ican note
to the contending Mexican factions
has not yet expired. and it is not as
sured just what course will be fol-
lowed if. upon its lapse, there is no
acceptance by these factions of the
proposal to compromise their differ
ences. 1t is uncomfortable that the
governments party to this joint note
will permit the case to drift further
in the event of a refusal. The United
States has too much at stake to allow
the chaos to continue indefinitely.
These border raids, constituting al
most a state OF warfare, must be
dealt with firmly, but while the cause
of these invasions, the unsettlement
of Mexican affairs, continues there
can be no guarantee of cessation.
If Mexico is so wretchedly condi-
toned as to permit the unchecked
violation of American territory and
the spoliation of American property
and the killing of American citizens
by bandits, the United States must
eventually move to bring about a
more stable state in the neighboring
republic If the leading Mexican fac
tion wishes the United States to in
tervene its present course in per-
uniting these raids. which are grow
ing holder constantly, is calculated
to bring about that result.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-09-05
through the divided rasks of the OPP

through the divided TASKS OF tue Up
position.
Under normal conditions Indiana
is close politically. Those conditions
have not existed for some years
Organism caused a division in the
democratic party which for time
gave the republicans large majorities
while bull moosery and the Payne
tariff caused a division in the re-
publican party from which the demo-
Gratis profted. But matters have
lately been pointing to the normal
again, and calculations are being
made on the old basis.
As elsewhere, bull moosery has lost
heavily in Indiana since 1912. Many
of the men who that year followed
Mr.. Roosevelt and Mr.. Beverage are
now back in the republican fold, and
next year will support the republican
national ticket. The choice, as they
now see, is between the two old
parties, and they favor the one i'll
which they were brought up.
But if only a few thousand bull
moosers remain, and they decide to
become assistant democrats next
year, the democrats will have good
reason to feel thankful. That many
votes might decide the contest, Civ
ing the state again to Wilson and
Marshall as in 1912
The same thing will be true and
may be said of other states.
Wherever a particle of bull moosery
remains it will be a democratic asset
if put into action. In close state it
will have great value; and the demo-
cratic managers will probably coddle
it to the best of their ability by ac-
cepted campaign methods.
1t is this fact-perfectly plain to
all politicians-whieh is lending so
much interest at present to Mr..
Rooseve1t's advice and actions. He
declares himself as still bull mooser,
and counsels his friends to stand fast,
while at the same time making
drive at the administration on both
its foreign and domestic policies. AS
a democratic ally he is pursuing a
course inexp1icable unless it masks
some very fine work of a master
political player.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-09-05
and those in attendance upon the
court are Inconvenience by the lack
of room and facilities.

and those in attendance upon the
court are Inconvenience by the lack
of room and facilities.
At present the court occupies the
old Senate chamber, a small room,
with virtually no appurtenant space.
The clerical force is crowded into
totally inadequate quarters. The
library is packed into small and ILL
lighted rooms. There are no con-
sultation chambers. no individual
chambers for justices. A public cor
rider, the main hallway of the Capt.
toll, cuts across the space assigned
to the court, with the result of much
annoyance to both justices and clerks
The equipment is, in short, about as
poor as it is possible to conceive.
Obviously, the Supreme Court quar-
tiers are absurdly short of the needs
of this most important tribunal, and
it is remarkable that long ago they
have not been replaced. A project
has been advocated to erect a COM
modious building on the space cor
responding to the site of the Library
of Congress, and plans have been
prepared to that effect. 1t has been
suggested that some members of Con-
gress are unwilling that the court
should be moved from the Capitol,
lest they be Inconvenience in their
own personal attendance upon the
court. This, however, cannot be
viewed as substantial objection.
The Bar Associations resolution,
which the executive committee is en-
powered to present to Congress next
winter, should bring the matter to
focus.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-09-05
KAISER BOWS TO WILSON.

, From the Philadelphia North American.
America may be dependent on Ger
many for fast blacks. but in our own
red, white and blue we have colors
that won't run.
From the New York Mall.
President Wilson has triumphed. HUI
manity owes him debt of gratitude
deeper and greater because the victory
he has won for it has come by the pen,
: not by the sword.
From the Richmond Times Dispatch.
That Germany yielded awkwardly
and unwillingly detracts nothing from
the completeness Of the Presidents
triumph.
From the Rochester Post Express.
The frightened prospect that we may
be able to continue friendly relations
with Germany Ia pleasing to al right
minded Americans.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-09-05
From the Chicago Tribune.

Germany, whatever its Interior rea-
sons may be. has consented to conform
its sea operations to regulations upon
which the American government mas
insisted.
From the New York World.
President wilson's patient but I'M
yielding devotion to vital principles OF
law and humanity has brought peace
with honor out of the German crisis.
From the Atlanta Constitution
With such diplomatic victories to his
certain to become firmly fixed. not only
within. but far beyond. party lines.
From the Columbia State.
II there be "a changed attitude" to-
ward submarine warfare on the part
of Germany. 1t IL Germany more than
the United states that deserves 9oa-
CALCULATIONS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-09-05
Cautious Inquiry.

Lady" said Meandering Mike,
"have you any objection to my chop
PIN a few armfuls of wood an
bringin' 'em in an stackin' 'em in a
neat pile behind the kitchen stove"
None whatever"
Thank ye, lady. l jes' wanted to
know how you'd take the suggestion
If you amt got more wood chopped
than you already need I'll move on
to some house where the folks is
more forehanded."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-09-05
WHAT THE GOVERNMENT Is DOING

alfalfa seed 10 normally brought from
Turkestan. onion seed for the truckers
Of the southwest are imported from
the Canary Islands. rape seed from
Holland, clover from France and Aus
tria and miscellaneous vegetable seeds
from various countries of Europe.
In spite of this. however. there Is
practically no crop grown In America
whose seed cannot be successfully ma
tured in some part Of the country. The
only way to meet tho situation and
make America independent Of the rest
Of the world for Its seeds. the govern
ment's seed experts are convinced. Is
by the use of proper seed-gathering
machinery.
Now, according to information gath
cred by the department. beet seeda are
being produced cheaply by the aid OF
machinery in the state of Washin gton.
though the amount produced yet Is
relatively. small. The department also
finds that the production Of various
kinds of seed on such \ basis that for
eign competition can be met Is a grow
ing industry in other parts of the coun-
try. especially in California. where dry
harvest seasons are the usual condi-
ton. 1t Ia believed by many Of the ex-
perts of the Agricultural Department
that from now on machinery will be
the means of progressively reducing
this country's dependence on foreign
seed sources.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-09-05
Admitted Superiority.

Josh done pretty we'll at school
last year," said Farmer Corntossel.
Knew more'n some of his teachers"
rs it possibler
yep. He knew more about Greek
than the professor of boxing an
more about boxing than the professor
of Greek"
you can't buy happiness, ner Dor
row trouble" said Uncle Eben. "Dey
both jes' comes natural to yoh own
disposition"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-09-05

So much precaution has been taken
against the repetition of a cotton
surplus that few seasons may easily
witness serious agitation concerning
a shortage.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-09-05
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Glad Tidings.

at must have been a glorious
moment for Isaac Newton when the
apple hit him on the head as he sat
under the tree"
YES" replied Farmer Corntossel
'He not only discovered the law of
gravitation, but he found convincing
evidence that the fruit crop for that
year was not a failure"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-09-05

1t cannot be contended that the
Mexicans have made any noteworthy
use of the munitions of war they
were permitted to handle in the hope
that they would settle their own diff
ferences.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-09-05

The oyster and the reedbird again
celebrate the ,shonth with the R. Their
advent is one of the joyous occasions
that permit no intrusion of political
discussion or economic argument.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-09-05

Russia's resources for retreat i'm
press themselves as unlimited when
a glance shows that even could her
European territory be fully occupied
she would still have Siberia to fall
back on.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-09-05

Wall street is said to have more
gold than it knows what to do with.
The yellow metal may yet claim a
share of the sympathy that was some
years ago frantically expressed for
silver.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-09-05

The enthusiastic admirer who kiss
ed w. J. Bryan should have been in
terviewed at once to ascertain
whether he was not a proper candi-
date for the pledge.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-09-05

1t might be we'll if Europe could
send her art works as we'll as her
gold and securities to America for
safe keeping.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-09-05

School boys may feel inclined to
request postponement of studies in
geography until the Encouragement
Of the maps is completed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-09-05

The other members of the pro-
gressive party have refrained from
offering any comment on Col Roose-
velt's remarks at Plattsburg.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-09-05

The disappearance of the Arabic's
submarine assailant is one of the
episodes that may as we'll be turned
over to the puzzle editor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-09-05

America invented the aeroplane,
now so useful in war. 1t will also
be recalled that the Chinese invent
ed gunpowder.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-09-05

Mexico is as much addicted to the
'manana" habit as ever when it
comes to considering plans for peace.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-09-05

Because red tape was not unwound In
lust the proper way during some Of the
big sales Of public
odd Infs ~ land in the west
following the civil
U. >. property. war the United
States government finds itself today
in possession of lots In certain public
land" cities on which improvements
worth hundreds Of thousands of dollars
have been placed by supposed owners
who have never doubted the validity OF
their titles.
This situation has been found in Du-
buque, Burlington and Davenport.
Iowa, by a recent special Investigation
made by an agent of the general Iand
office. On one piece Of government
in operation and on another was stu
ated a cemetery. Substantial business
buildings, warehouses and school
were discovered on still other plots
that had never passed from government
ownership.
Just how the confusion as to the
status of the properties arose Is not
clear. It may have resulted from
slip on the part Of some former omc1al
or from the calculated action of squat
would be justified from the strict legal
standpoint in exacting its pound or
flesh" ii it chose. and could refuse to
clear up the titles now except for pres
emit value of the land.
This is not the policy that will be
adopted, however. The cases Will be
carefully looked into and recommend
atoms will be made that where the
property is being used for business or
residential purposes titles be made to
present holders for the original sell
ing price plus interest at per cent
from the date of the old township sale:
1t will be recommended that the land
used for school and cemetery purposes
be donated to the community by the
government.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-09-05

The fact that the United States, ono
Of the greatest of agricultural coun-
tries, is al
Getting Sugar Beet most wholly
Seed From Germany. ON foreign
sources for tho seed from which some
of Its most valuable crops are grown
has been brought out forcibly by the
efforts that are being made by the
Department Of Agriculture to arrange
for bringing thousands Of pounds OF
sugar beet seed through the war zone
from Germany. For years the sugar
beet growers Of the west have been &C
customed to use German seed, and the
fact that the usual supply Is not forth
coming this season Is proving a most
serious problem.
The dependence of America on Ger
man beet seed is not due to climatic
or soil conditions. but to economic
considerations. Just as good beet seed.
1t is pointed out by the Agricultural
Departments seed experts. can be
grown in America as in Germany. but
they cannot be produced as cheaply In
the beet country as they can be laid
down there after being transported
from the German fields across the At
lantic and half across the continent
The reason for this is that the har-
vesting of seed has always been large
ly a matter of handwork, and farm
Ia bor is much cheaper in the old es-
tablished agricultural countries of Eu-
rope than in America
The dependence of American farmers
on foreign seeds, 1t Is shown by the
records of the Agricultural Depart
ment. Is not confined to beets. Much
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-09-05

Advice From Crimson Gulch.
Let not your angry passions rise.
It's better to act slow an tame,
Fur SEEM red affects the eyes
An like as not will spoil your aim. "
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-09-05
The Evening Star Newspaper Company

Business Once f1th ST. and Pennsylvania Avenue.
New York Office: Tribune Building:
Chicago ONCE: First National Bank Building
European ONCE: 3 Regent St. London, Englano.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-09-05

Charles VIII. for example, in a letter
dated March IA, 1894, addressed the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-09-05

The fact that the United States. ono
Of the greatest of agricultural coun-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-09-05

There remained still the choice Of
the route to march on Constanti-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-09-05

The rush for pardons on the part OF
those who had taken part in the rebel
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-09-05

PAYABLE In acyance-by mail postage prepaid:
: Daily. Sunday included. one month. 80 cents.
Daily Sunday excepted, one month. - sen.s.
Saturday Star. 81 year Sunday star. WV yen.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-09-05

The close of the war brought many
problems connected with the treat
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-09-05

For years foreign trade agents of the
United States have preached the neces-
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-04-27
M. S. FAST DEAD
Aged Man Passes Away After Brief
illness With Heart Trouble.

NJ S. Fast, who for several years
had been a resident of Marion coun-
ty, died on Monday afternoon shortly
before four o'clock at his home on
Chestnut street after a brief Illness.
Mr.. Fast had been in poor health for
some time and on Sunday was taken
with an attack of neuralgia of the
heart He grew worse rapidly until
the end came at the hour stated.
Mr.. Fast was aged 81 years and for
merly resided in Taylor county, near
Grafton. He moved to Barnestown sew
eral years ago and until the death OF
his wife resided on the old Adams
place. Mr.. Fast was twice married.
his first wife having been Miss Belle
Robes, and his second wife was Mrs.
Amanda Adams Fetty. Both are de-
ceased.
Brief funeral services will be held
on Wednesday morning at 8 o'clock
at the residence and the body will be
taken to Mt. Nebo for tnterment, I'm
dertaker r. c. Jones in charge.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-04-27
PROGRAM RENDERED
The Primary Pupils Of Barnes School
Snow Great Progress In Year.

An interesting program was carried
out this afternoon by the pupils in the
primary room OF the ]. Walter Barnes
School, Third ward. under the direc.
ton of the teacher Miss Norine John
ston. The principal speaker was J.
Walter Barnes. member of the City
Board of Affairs, after whom the
school is named Mr.. Barnes compll-
mented the boys and girls upon the
progress which they have made in
their school work under Miss John
ston's direction.
The program by the pupils included
a dramatiZed reading. Three Billy
Goats in a Turnip Field" the dram
ization, Johnny Cake" the recitation,
"A Race" the dramatization. "A Little
Red Hen" and the dramatization,
Little Robin Red Breast" Delightful!
music enlivened the program, includ-
ing Pop Corn People, by a quartet
of boys and girls; three solos by Miss
Johnston and selections by the whole
school.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-04-27
GOOD ATTENDANCE
RECORD ANNOUNCED
Many Certificates Are Won
BY Pupils OF Rural Dis
trict Schools.

Excellent records for regular and
punctual attendance have been made
during the school year just closed in
the rural schools in the various dis
trlcts throughout the county. Many
certificates have been won by pupils
as reward for perfect" attendance
and faithful" attendance.
Perfect" attendance means that the
pupil has not been tardy or absent
and faithful" attendance means that
the pupil has not been tardy more
than three times and not absent more
than three days. A partial list OF pu,
pills receiving certificates OF this char
acter was made public today by w,
NJ. Kennedy. county superintendent.
Warrington District.
Upper Glover Gap school-Lulu NJ
Rogers, teacher. Perfect attendance
kenna Dawson, John Dawson, Hazel
Rice; faithful attendance, Maggie
keenan,, Margaret Hornor.
West school-Oral Carpenter, teach
er. Perfect attendance, Agnes Baker
West, John Gump, Gail Michael.
Stringtown-J. w. Crouser. teacher
Perfect attendance, Olive Dawson
faithful attendance. Conra Dawson
Helen Martin, Basil Wilson.
Rymer school-kate Parrish, teach.
er. Perfect attendance. Amy viii.
ltams; faithful attendance, Sarah Hay.
hurst
Upper Glade school-Francis o.
Robinson. teacher. Faithful attend.
ance, Edna Starkey.
Paw Paw District.
Fairview, seventh grade-Mary Van
ance. Olan McCray, Ross Snodgras5.
Mary Stewart. Wanda Dragoo; faith.
full attendance, Goldie Robinson, Ken
meth Smith, Fred Stewart, Olan Vii.
linger, Lemont Mitchell.
Fairview school-Mary B. Powell
teacher. Perfect attendance, Arthur
Ammons. Benjamin Ammons, Grace
Brown, Vida Dragoo, Louise Gille-
land. Ruth Tenant, Estelle Tooth
man, Dixie Wilson; faithful attend
ance. Blanche Ramsey. Mildred Sine.
Blendene Toothman, Dovie Williams.
Fairview school-Arvil Ash, teach
er. Perfect attendance, Jessie Wat
ers. Edith Austin, Lille Emery. Glen
Fox. Hay Taught; faithful attendance,
Doris Ammons, Amelia Perkins, AL
dine Miller, Rosa Weaver, Denny
Mitchell.
Fatrview school-Alice L. Rimbey,
teacher. Faithful attendance, Glen
Ammons. Estelle Barr, Nellie Darrah,
Gale Edlnger, Ruth McCray, Joseph
Murphy, Mary Murphy.
Fairview school-Nellie V. Stewart,
teacher. Perfect attendance. Harry
Waters. Edward Brown, Clifford Fox,
Buster Powell, Orville Billingsley. Ma
bel Darrah, Jessie Ammcns.
school-Mary E. Moore,
teacher. Perfect attendance. Allie
Crickbaum; faithful attendance, Iva
Barr, Paul Ammons. Ord. BiIlingsley,
Mary Weaver. Alice Gilleland. Opal
Taught. Gladys Perkins, Mildred Ma
son, Theodore Pyles, James Fox.
Fairview school-Essie NJ. Miller,
teacher Perfect attendance, Nellie
Billingsley. Dorothy Darrah, Goldle
Rinehart, Marvin Parrish; faithful
attendance, Clara Thompson.
Fairview school-O. C. Tenant,
teacher. Perfect attendance. Paul
Hanes, Floyd Wright, Vivian Flowers,