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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-08-28

annoyance. 1t has no right to ex-
pect license, but should have liberty
ordered by laws conceived and exc
cuted in friendly spirit. The coun-
try looks to its captains of industry
to inaugurate and carry through the
ambitious programs that have been
suggested by the war. A merchant
marine is desired. A greatly in
creased foreign trade is the general
wish. The enlargement of manufac-
turing plants already in existence,
and the establishment of new ones
on large scale, are in contemplation.
All of this will call for capital in
quantities and experienced men to
handle it. The field of operations,
therefore, should be made as invit-
ing as possible consistent with the
public interests. Harassing those
from whom so much is expected
would be poor policy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-08-28

tary and crowded, and many of the
inmates were in poor physical con-
dition as the result, he opened the
doors and shooed the convicted
criminals out upon the state.
Now, of course, the prison should
have been in sanitary condition. ane
large enough to house comfortably
all that had been sent there. But
would it not have been much better
for Gov. Blease to address himself
to cleaning up rather than to clean
ing out the place? Had he exerted
himself toward the former end would
he not have succeeded?
Every time a human being is
lynched the law is lynched. and every
time the law is lynched the difficult
ties of those charged with the en-
forcement of the law are increased
The mob spirit is the blood spirit
Unless suppressed, it grows rapidly
and as it strengthens. society weak.
ems. Our courts are organized, laws
are on the books. and officials are
in Office to serve the state. Thi:
leaves the mob spirit without excuse
and leaves those who play upon i
and glorify it in anything but an en-
viable light before the orderly por
tons of the country and the decen
opinion of mankind.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-08-28
The War and Preparedness.

This question was recently asked
"If the war ends before Congress
meets. or soon after, what will be
the effect on the program for pre-
paredness?
What has that to do with the
propositiono The movement for pre-
paredness was not produced by the
war For number of years our de-
fciency in the matter of national de-
Tense had been the subject OF anS-
ious thought and remark. Trained
soldiers and sailors. as we'll as many
Travelled men in civil life, had noted
it. and urged action. Congress after
Congress had been appealed to with
out effect.
The war came, and since then what
had been apparent to only limited
number has become generally appar-
ent All may see now-and great
numbers do see-how poorly off we
are in fighting equipment. and how
perilous is our situation because OF
IT.: In case of a war involving US
we should be practically helpless.
Our duty to ourselves is to get
ready as soon as possible for pos
sible new emergency. Our danger
will not pass with the ending OF the
present war. 1t is certainty that
this will not be the last war; and
no man may say when another will
begin, or between what nations. For
twelve months the seeds OF hate have
been sown over the world with lib
eral hands; and such seeds sprout
too quickly and bear too abundantly.
Nor will our danger then depend On
actions of our own. Take the case
OIL. China, so often quoted, and so
iu1l of instruction. She had no part
Or lot in bringing on the European
war. being far distant from the thea
ter OF action, and without intimate
connection of any kind with the in
terests involved. But today she is
in, tolls deeply notifying to her
pride and threatening to her whole
future. She cannot turn wheel in
her own behalf, and no outsider is in
position or condition to come to her
assistance. In the days when she
might have prepared to defend her
sell she neglected the duty, and a
situation, not of her creation, arose
snd overwhelmed her.
Ne are not maneuvering to get into
rar now. We shall not maneuver to
set into war in the future. But as
..ars are certain to come, and as they
cannot always be localized, we should
be.prepared to play a defensive part
in any large embodiment that may
begin elsewhere and extend to US
without our fault.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-08-28
Lynchings and Liberty.

Former Gov Blease of South Caro-
lina-the immortal Cole L.-speakine
in Boston at the meeting of state
governors, justified lynchings, and de-
Tended his exercise while in office OF
the pardoning power. He thinks that
when mobs are no longer possible
liberty will be dead" Great senti-
1nent for a man who has held the
highest Office under the law of SOW
ereign state!
Observe the growth and effect OF
mob law once established. The lynch
ing record by which the country is
now shamed had its start in the I'M
mentionable crime, abhorrent of all
decent humanity. But even as to that
sober minded men held that the law
should take its course. Their fear
was that lawlessness once winked a,
would spread. and that in time, and
soon, other offenses would be pun
ished in the same way.
That fear has been realized. The
majority OF lynchings in the past few
years have been for other things
Some have taken place upon mere
suspicion. Men have been lynched
against whom not a shred of legal
evidence OF guilt had been produced
The mob spirit was aroused, mob
formed. and a human life taken. To
show that liberty was not dead, a
murder was committed.
AS a pardoner Gov. Blease "set the
pegs" He cleaned out the peniten-
t;ar,r AZ the nrisnn ,uas insan;
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-08-28
Autumn.

(By the Bulbul Of Pohick.)
To write poetry again 1 take pen in
To send the glad tidings through the
land,
Where everybody can see or hear.
That autumn again is drawing near
Not that everybody didn't know it
anyway,
But poetry repeats a great many well
known facts from day to day.
a long time for autumn we have
waited.
And here she comes, as anticipated:
For the beautiful thing about every
season,
Is that it arrives on time, unless de-
layed for some reason.
Sometimes autumn a little backward
may be.
But why should it matter to you and
When in these times of responsibility
and doubt
We have so much more importane
things to think about?
A politicians life it once seemed easy
AS he shook hands and told stories
breezy,
But today a politician has the tough
est job on earth.
And for his salary has to give the
moneys worth,
Thinking thoughts. DER and DER.
And when they prove n. g., thinking
Oh, politics is not what it was Of old
When it was an excuse for men to talk
loud and bold.
And stay down town anu not get on the
family's nerves,
While we were cleaning house and put
ting up preserves.
Oh. ! am for peace with all my heart
And l hope that no fighting will ever
But if had husband. which haven't
as yet.
II any fighting there was. he'd be in it,
you bet.
I might shed tears and beg him not
To go where perhaps he might get shot,
But, down in my secret consciousness,
my distress.
But to do his duty all resolute,
And not go hiring no substitute.
woman's love is fond and true,
For a man who does all he can do;
But to win her esteem and keep her
from kicking,
He must be a conquering hero or take
his licking.
He must not stand and appear to shirk
Like he was scared of real work.
How often woman will worry and
fret,
And try to make a man a household pet,
And when she has succeeded wonder
why
She didn't go to a bird store her pets
to buy!
And now, kind friends. I hope you will
take in good part
This glimpse into a woman's heart,
And pause a moment this prediction to
hear:
This is going to be one Of the most ex-
citing autumns that ever drew
near.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-08-28
Business,

Before the Commercial Club OF San
Francisco yesterday Mr. Taft made
some remarks against the further
legislative harassment of American
business. The time has come when
business should be encouraged, and
he hopes to see that done.
Mr. TAFT believes. as others do. that
business needed a lesson. Speaking
in particular OF the railroads, he SAYS
that 1T took them twenty years to
find out that the interstate commerce
act really meant something" But, at
last they learned the lesson.
What is true of the railroads is true
also of the trusts. 1t took them
fully that long to find out that the
antitrust laws ..leant something
In that case, however, the fault was
with the government. For long
tiutc no effort worthy the name was
made to enforce the laws Whether
thc democrats or the republicans
were in pow,.r, the laws seemed to
be-a dead letter. 1t was not until
Attorney General Knox took hold
that the government got move on
The indifference or dilatoriness of
the government encouraged certain
trusts to excesses. They did as they
pleased. Taking advantage of the
times and of apparent immunity from
prosecution, they became law unto
theans selves. and preyed upon the
public.
But, at last, the trusts, bad and
good, discovered not only that the
laws for their restraint meant some
thing. but that later officials were
very much in earnest about enforc-
ing them, and that they were en-
forceable. Then an improvement in
the trust situation began; and con-
dilons today are greatly improved
over those of few years ago.
Capital now needs assurance from
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-08-28
Populism and Socialism.

Our echoes roll from soul to soul,
And grow forever and forever"
Twenty-odd years ago member OF
the United States Senate declared in
a speech in that body that no man
could honestly earn more than mil
lion dollars. AS may be imagined, the
statement created a small sensation
i'll the chamber, and, later, outside
There were senators present worth
considerably more than that, but no
controversy followed
The speaker was William Alfred
PETER OF Kansas, who had succeeded
John James ingalls,. A product of
populism-then a power in the mid
die west and the soutll-Mr. PETER
had addressed himself to speculation
i'll ideas rather than in the everyday
goods OF the world. As result he
was poor in purse, but rich in the
cries. Likewise he was courageous
and an entirely sincere man in eN-
pressing his convictions.
Mr.. PETER as senator had but one
term, passed out and in politics was
no more known. He wrote no laws
on the books, and seemed to have
affected the situation not at all. His
only distinction was in having sup
planted in Office one of the most bril-
liant men OF his generation.
But here, after many years, is an
echo of Mr.. PETER. Four out of nine
members OF federal commission ap-
pointed to investigate industrial re-
lations report in favor of limiting the
inheritance of the heir or heirs OF
any estate, however large, to a mil
lion dollars. All the rest, however
much, is to go to the state and be
expended for public purposes.
This recommendation will not be
enacted into law in the near future,
If ever. But the idea upon which it
is based is working; and, in this day
of socialistic suggestions--some OF
them issuing from politicians far
stronger and more experienced than
Mr.. PETER vast may take some
persuasive form with the masses, and
go far. Indeed, there are today
democrats and republicans who lean
more toward state socialism than
any populist of early populist times
did.
Populism in its own name and dur
ing the time of the movement accom-
plished little, if anything. For some
years the famous Ocala platform was
jest. But complaints therein made
have since been many times repeated
by men never affiliated with popu-
lism, and policies therein advocated
been adopted in essence by famous
political leaders. Populism was an
unrest that sprang out of hard times.
Present day socialism, tinctured with
populism, owes its growth to phe-
nomenally good times. There is so
much store, complaint has to do with
the proper division.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-08-28
Interesting Test.

when Josh got home from his
education" said Farmer Corntossel,
"he started right in instructin' me
about agriculture. So 1 didn't lose
no time to try him OUT
What did you do?"
"Sent him out to round up a swarm
O. bees"
was the experiment successful"
Some. 1t didn't hurt the bees
none, an KEEP Josh from gettin' in the
way fur most two weeks"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-08-28

The Sultan of Turkey has had a
comparatively pleasant summer, but
the renewed activities of the allies
are calculated to make him have his
doubts about Constantinople as win
ter resort
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-08-28

Historians will doubtless differ as
to whether other nations left the
United States at peace because they
were persuaded by Col. Bryan or ter
rorized by Col. Roosevelt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-08-28

The report of the federal commits
sion on industrial relations was val
liable in enabling a number of gen
tlemcn to get some interesting opin-
ions off their minds.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-08-28

By manufacturing munitions for
Russia, Japan will convey the implied
assurance that certain incidents of
the past are entirely forgotten so far
as she is concerned.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-08-28
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Evading Responsibility.

as Bliggins kind to his family"
"He means to be, but he has cruel
habit of thinking UP things he con-
siders funny and then pretending his
children said EN-"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-08-28

Germany cannot fail to realize that
she has a future to consider in con-
nection with trade relations with the
United States.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-08-28

Germany has put Be1gians to work
making ammunition. 1t is to be as
sumed that there is no possibility of
strike in any OF those factories.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-08-28

Arrangements are hoped for which
will prevent submarine command
erfrom assuming that he should not
worry.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-08-28
A Harmony Of Ideas.

"See America hrst-that's my
motto"
Mine too. / used to be strong for
Safety first but just now the two
can travel together"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-08-28

A man who has had Gov. Stations
experience shows no culpable lack of
sentiment if he fails to grow home
sick.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-08-28

Even a torpedo is required to give
some slight recognition to safety first
principles.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-08-28

The spear that knows no brother
is mild institution compared to the
submarine that knows no neutral.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-08-28
The Busy Non-Participant.

In every age there comes to view
The man who speaks in lofty tone,
And tells the others what to do,
But finds no task to make his own.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-08-28

A Russian retreat always puts a
heavy burden on the enemy in the
way of fatigue of travel.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-08-28

New York city is still endeavoring
to impress its fitness for self-govern-
ment on New York state.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-08-28

Prison reform should at least go
far enough to safeguard prisoner
from the attacks of mob.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-08-28

According to reports some of the
Mexican generals have not even the
chivalry of high class bandit.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-08-28

A neutral nation is under especial
obligations not to speak before it
thinks.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-08-28
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The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1915-07-07

I"rdshura IS NJ. May ~, 1915.
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The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1915-07-07
BANKERS SEEK TO
FOSTER BETTER
AGRICULTURE
Relations OF the Bank to the
Farmer Chief Topic of I'm
portant Gathering Today In
Chicago.

Chicago. July 7.-Bankers. farm
crs. educators from various state ag-
ficultural schools ana experts from
he federal department OF agricul-
turc met here today for the first sos-
sion 81 a two days conference ON the
relations between bankers and farm
cts. Consideration of economic and
practical %dificulties in the extension
of the work Of the agricultural COM
mission of the American Bankers as
sociation VA taken up.
+. %. Mumford. dean Of the college
of agriculture OF the University OF
Missouri, said that the farmers prob
lem was essentially economic.
The solution Of the economics OF
agriculture as related to the actual
business of farming. will carry with
IL the solution of many Of the other
problems OF the rural community.
he said. But because European
countries produce a much larger
Yield per acre than the United states.
81 docs no: necessarily follow that the
American farmer would and II profit
able or possible to produce Yields as
large or to bring undcr cultivation
land relatively 20 poor. The factors
~ labor. price OF prnduct md many
other conditions must DE recognized.
Hut taHing all factors into account.
10 remains true that tho American
farmer can largely Increase his prof
It's. better maintain the fertility OF the
soil and incidentally materially iu-
crease crops"
Prof Mumford pointed out that
the American farmers as q class have
been slow 90 adopt rev methods and
told of the diniculses farIng tho ng-
ricuitural colleges when the institu-
lions try Co set the results Of their
experiments adopted generally. Ho
said that the bankers Of the country
'Irc peculiarly well situated to help
in advancing the cause OF better aFri-
culture. and added.
Recent Investigations have clearly
Indicated hat agriculture in America
Or uudcr-capitalizcd The very FIRST
stop boz farm bcttcrmcnt required "a
much lar-cr amount NJ capital boz our
Ic.i.ulturui operations than has been
ufii'zcd in tho past half century. Fer
|tlIiEria can NOT hr purchased Hithout
MONEY and none, can uui he obtain
al except through the bankers.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1915-07-07

Neither Gun the American farmer buy
the best typos Of domestic animals
without money. The real reason In
many cases why agricultural improve
ment has not boSn more rapid iH be-
cause the farmer either has not been
aole to get money or did not feel Jus
tina In borrowing at current rates.
THE bankers 81 America then can
promote the cause OF better Rsricnl-
ture by cooperating with the asricpl-
tural colleges. by promoting the local.
Ing OF county agricultural agents and
by %loanias money at low rates foi
the purchase Of fertilizers, building
Of silos. seeding 60 alfalfa, purchase
Of registered slrcs aud for all other
enterprises which nave been demon
strated TO be In the interests OF a per-
manently prosperous agriculture.
Somewhat similar points we're adj
vnnced By r. L. Russell, director OF
the College of Agriculture NJ the I1i-
vcrsity ~ Wisconsin. He devoted his
paper to a discussion OF the work Of
county agents and urged Increased
agricultural extension service oy state
schools.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1915-07-07
UNIVERSITIES AND
PUBLIC SERVICE
CONFERENCE
Important Educational Gath
ering to Be Held in Boston
in Connection With Govern.
or's Conference.

Madison. Wis, July G-goVcruor
Walsh has just issued a call for the
conference on universities and public
service To be held at the state house
In Hoston August 24-2i 1915. The
governors conference Will be IN scs-
sion az the same time. and one or w
joint sessions win be hello. Governor
Walsh secs a new emphasis on public
administration in this country and
has felt for some time the great need
for training men fot public service.
Ne welcomed the opportunity there
fore TO call the conference. Massa-
chuyctis. ne says. h DESTROYS OF pro-
noting this work.
The governors statement follows
zone OF the most important prob
lens confronting this country IL that
Of training men for the public serv-
ice. l. therefore. am glad 20 accept
tho suggestion of the Society Tor The
Promotion Of Training for Public
Service and issue a call for the Sec
ohd conference on universities and
public service TO be held In Boston
August 2i-27. 1915.
This conference should have cspe-
cha Significance and value because
Of the fact that the annual govern
ors' conference e. 10 be held tn Bos.
ton az the same time. Invitations
have been sent To the governor OF
each state and there Is every assur'
ance that many will attend. An ok
ccilent program has been prepared
and We expect TO make the severn
ors' conference even more profitable
and pieasurable han ever.
Massachusetts ~ DESTROYS az pro
noting the work Of the conference or
universities and public service and
not only urse the hearty cooperation
OF all interested In the subject hul
will gladly do my share by placini
NJ the disposal Of the conference
rooms az tho state a FOR the read.
ing OF papers and discussion ~ top.
les"