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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-08-16
The Wandering Leper.

The discovery in Pittsburgh of the
leper Cradle, who escaped the other
day from the local lazaretto. is re-
garded with relief by the District,
which had been compelled to take
care of him upon his appearance in
this jurisdiction. 1t is the hope of
the health officer that Cradle must
now be kept by the city of Pitts
burgh, just as Washington was
obliged to keep him when he came
here from St. Louis. This seems to
be the rule at present under the
American system of handling leprosy.
which is no system at all. and which
imposes grievous hardships upon
both the sufferers from the disease
and upon the communities into which
they may wander.
The care of leprosy should be un-
dertaken by the United States and
should not be relegated to the states
and cities that may chance to be
visited by victims. This point was
strongly urged when John Early
came here and was cared for by the
District at heavy expense for long
period His subsequent wanderings
made his case notorious, and finally
he returned to this city and here he
is at present, and the care of him
and Cradle has been costing the Dis
trict for the past eight months some
thing like $500 year.
The continued neglect of this ques-
ton is a disgrace to the federal gov
eminent. 1t has a we'll organized
quarantine system and a bureau of
public health that has won deservedly
high rank in the world for its scien-
tihc and practical achievements. 1t
has broadened the scope OF the fed
eral sanitary measures and field OPP
erations and should include the care
of the miserable men and women
who become afflicted with leprosy.
The disease cannot be classed as
local or as attributable to any local
condition Any sufferer from it be-
comes a menace to countless num-
bers, and it should be the business of
the United States, whenever such a
case develops, to take charge of it
in circumstances to lessen the risk
of infection and to relieve local COM
munities from the heavy burden of
the care of isolated sufferers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-08-16
The Note to Austria.

1t is difficult to CONCEIVE an erect
i've reply to the American note to
Austria regarding the shipment OF
war munitions to the anti-Teutonic
powers. Secretary Lansing has stated
the position OF the United States in
terms OF an unassailable principle.
There are two grounds OF refusal
to comply with the Austrian de-
mand for the stoppage of munitions
shipments. that of the national
safety OF the United States and
other nations without great military
and naval establishments. which
must rely upon foreign sources for
their own supplies if attacked and
compelled to defend themselves;
and that of the requirements of
neutrality. which would be violated
by the stoppage of supplies upon a
change of conditions in the course
OF the war.
The first point is OF keen interest
just at present. in view of the move
ment under way in this country for
the institution of greater degree
of military preparedness in this
country. The note to Austria def
nitely places this country among
those that do not desire to maintain
great standing armies and navies,
with enormous accumulations of war
materials. against the day of war
fare, defensive or aggressiSs. 1t
does not, however, preclude the
adoption of reasonable measures of
preparation, to bridge the wide gap
between the utter defenselessness of
the United States and a foundation
of potential defense required by the
needs of the country in its peculiar
situation, and in view of the demon
STATIONS afforded by the present
war. 1t assumes that even with a
larger army and larger navy, and
with stronger Notifications than the
country now possesses, it will be
necessary, in the event of an attack
by foreign power, to look for at
least a time to other sources of
munitions supply. And the United
States will not concede that it is
wrong for nation to buy munitions
elsewhere in time of war. and, cor
respondingly, it cannot grant that it
is wrong for nation to sell to bel
ligerent.
AS for the Immortality of present
stoppage of supplies that were legiti-
mate when the war began, there is no
lack of authority. Indeed, the United
States finds that four-hfths of the
recognized leaders of international
law Interpretation agree that war
munitions may be sold to belligerents
without breach of neutrality, and one
of them, an eminent German writer
on this subject. holds that ito close
Unexpectedly the sources of supply
to party which heretofore had re-
lied on them" may be considered as
a violation of neutrality, or at least
as an unfriendly act.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-08-16
Massachusetts.

The republicans OF Massachuse sets
have opened their state campaign,
and the tariff is to be made very
prominent. Representative Moore
of Penns ylvania spoke at Worcester
Saturday night and dwelt on that
subject.
Taking for text the tariff prom
ises of the democracy i'll 1912 and
their redemption or attempted re-
demption in the Underwood law, the
Pennsylvania member of the ways
and means committee of the last
House declared that the law had failed
in every particular dwelt upon by
the democracy three years ago. On
vt does not raise sufficient revenue
for the support of the government.
(2l it has not reduced the cost of
living, and 90 it has not stimulated
business.
Mr.. Moore bases his declaration
on the record prior to the war. He
quotes figures and conditions for
the period between the putting of
the law into operation and the be-
ginning of the European hostilities,
and they sustain his contention. A
tariff law should produce sufficient
revenue and at the same time give
d healthy tone to business activities.
As for the high cost of living, as
the Payne law had not produced
that. the Underwood revision could
not possibly affect the subject. On
that point, as on the point OF
economy, the democracy had simply
spread molasses."
SenatoNLodge was another speak.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-08-16

Reports from the Pacific ocean in
dictate that while American commerce
is sound and comfortable as rule. it
is subject to attacks of seasickness.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-08-16

When a Mexican politician assumes
a defiant attitude" it should be re-
membered that whatever his personal
inclinations might be, a defiant atti-
tude is positively demanded by his
constituents.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-08-16

Disorders on the Texas border are
helped along by outlaws pretending
to be Mexicans. Here is one griev-
ance in which Mexico surely de-
serves sympathy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-08-16

If DR.. Anna Shaw is presented by
her loyal admirers with better auto
mobile every time she refuses to pay
taxes on her car she will soon have
touring car de luxe to attract at
tention to her protest against taxa
ton without representation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-08-16

Economists have suggested no way
of establishing an embargo on NUM-
tons that would not create the
equivalent of a corresponding en-
barge OH the gold and securities that
have been coming over here.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-08-16

Haitis gangmen might have
brought matters to climax before
this if they had had a Charles Becker
to organize them and direct their &C
Invites.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-08-16

One of the big New York hotels
renewed a lease at 100000 a year.
The sum seems large to be met as
one of series of heavy expenses,
but the liberality of the American
citizen away from home is proverbial.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-08-16

The great enterprise christened the
New Theater was housed in splendid
structure which is now to be thrown
open to the public as music hall
In the drama what gets uplifted must
come down.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-08-16

Elihu Root would not have to work
any harder as President of the
United States than he has been work.
ing as president of New York's con-
stitutional convention.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-08-16
Hard to Believe.

An Eskimo
Sat meath the snow.
Which rooted his humble dwelling
And heard the blast
That whistled fast
With fury all-eompelling.
He huddlcd in
A walrus skin
For dreary hours together,
And ate meal
OF sailed seal
And talked about the weather.
"Tve heard" he sighed,
Of fields so wide
Where grain is gayly growing;
Where skies are warm
And where the storm
Brings rain instead of showing.
It's rumored. too.
'Twixt me and vou-
OF course I don't know whether
It's true or not
That in that spot
Men kick about the weather.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-08-16

Holland in acquiring munitions Of
war only carries out the national dis
position to be thrifty and farsighted
as we'll as neutral
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-08-16

China is entitled to hope that be-
fore undertaking to lead the way to
higher ideals OF government, Japan
will eliminate any elements of graft
from its civic system.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-08-16

British movie manufacturers are
seeking governmental protection
from the competition of American
films. The moving picture may yet
play part in tariff discussion even to
the extent OF figuring as d taxable
luxury
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-08-16

While the country is growing
weather. in many ways, it is add
ing to its wealth by the enforced
economy in materials treated with
dyestuffs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-08-16

This country's big crops make the
substitution of plowshares for
swords an element of substantial al
vantage as we'll as moral superiority.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-08-16

Americans are devoted to sport, and
in a training camp in
wolves no more hardship than prep
aration for fitness for friendly con-
Test
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-08-16

The Evening Star, with the Sunday
morning edition, is delivered by carriers
within the city at As cents per month
daily only 25 cents per month Sunday
only 20 cents per month. Orders may be
sent by mail, or telephone Main 2440
of each month.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-08-16

Villa is somewhat in advance of
Carranza III at least being willing to
discuss the possibility OF peace.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-08-16
SHOOTING STARS.
By pHrLANDER JOHNSON.
Not Free.

Not Free.
"The ocean should be free to every
body"
"H'm," replied the man who always
differs; evidently you never went
bathing from a seashore summer
hotel"
"Advice," said Uncle Eben. "kin
be a mighty good thing if it keeps
folks dat spends DER time givin' it
out O mischief
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-08-16
Changing Ideals.

When was a boy" said the
thoughtful man. II wanted to be the
clown in a circus
You have gotten bravely over
that
Yes. Circus clowns are not very
literally compensated. I'd rather be
good moving. picture comedian.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-08-16
A Means Of Measurement.

"A platform is very important
thing said the statesman.
Yes" replied Senator Sorghum;
"a platform sometimes enables man
to show, by disregarding it, that he
is superior to his party
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-08-16
Easy Choice.

The silly season. none shaft blame.
1t worked with FollY's magic
And made US sheer, but just the same
It's better than the tragic.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-08-16

Payabie in advance-hy mail. postage prepaid:
Daily Sunday inrluded. month. 90 cents.
Daily. Sunday excepted. one month. 20 cents
Saturday Star 81 year: Sunday Star. $24O year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-08-16
THE DEWEY HOTEL

1lth and L STS. NV, Washington, d. z.
Catering to gil-cass city and congressional
patronage. Tie hotel has been thoroughly reno
waited and hot and cold water installed in all
without bath. Can guarantee best OF food
and service. Mr. Frank Y. DAILY will be the
premises from to > O'Clock daily, and will show
rooms and quote prices
GEORGE Q. PATTEE, Proprietor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-08-16
The Evening Star Newspaper Company

Business Office. 18th ST. and Pennsylvania
Avenue
New York Office: Tribune Building
Chicago Office: First National Bank
Building
European Office: 3 Regent St. London,
England
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-08-16

A considerable quantity OF idle
curiosity is excused on the ground of
scientific research.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-08-16

A clearance lot of the popular P.
n corsets, made of fine batiste, In
medium high bust with narrow
lace edging and draw string. Ex-
ira hook and eye and patent cork
protector on front steel. Heavy
hose supporters. Sizes, 10 to 80.
New Batiste Brassieres. all 7Sr
sizes "a to "A. at.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1915-12-10
FIRE FIGHTERS
Will Soon Be Equipped to Handle a
Real Big Fire

Thru the action of the city council at
its meeting on Friday evening and
other recent dates the city fire depart
ment will before long be in position
where it can do much more efficient
service than even in the past.
Amongst the changes decided upon is
the removal>of one of the big pumps
from an old well to the central plant,
where it can be Immediately thrown
in" upon the sounding of the fire alarm
and be able to furnish 1000 gallons
minute in place of $50 gallons under the
present system.
1t is understood that this greatly in
creased flow can be furnished with the
same pressure upon the mains as at
present, which is sufficient to throw
water over the highest building in the
city, so it may readily be seen that this
change connection with the 500 feet
of new-hose and other new equipment
received this week-will give the fire
department an immense advantage in
fighting future fires.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1915-12-10
PREPARE ROADS FOR WINTER
Before Ground Freezes Smooth, Drag
and Pack Center Of Road to Pro-
vide Needed Drainage.

See that all drain bitches along the
road are opened before the ground
freezes; then smooth, drag and pack
the center of the road, and you will
have provided for the essential drain
age, without which we cannot expect
TO have good highways. All rocks
should be picked out of the track be-
fore they freeze to the ground, harass-
ing both man and beast when they
pass over them during the winter
months. Low places at bridges and
culverts should be filled and leveled
up to make winter travel more endur-
able. Repair holes in bridges, to guard
against serious accidents by some
horse getting his foot fast-perhaps
breaking his leg.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1915-12-10
FREE SUGAR ABOLISHED
Poll of Congress Shows That Nc
Adoo's Recommendation Will
Be Accepted


Washington, Dec. 6.-The con-
vening of Congress brings one OF
the most important sessions that
body has held in years. The
financial condition of the treasury
makes much legislation necessary
to get sufficient revenue to meet
current expenses and wipe out the
deficit, and the new national
defense scheme of preparedness,
which calls for $3.50, 900, 600 year
more than the government has
been spending, puts the admin
istration at its wits end As to how
the money is to be raised. The
President doesn't want to issue
bonds, neither do his party lead
ere, but there seems no avoiding
it, if the new army and navy plans
are to be carried through.
The Presidents message deals
almost entirely with these. It's
very easy to spend money but it's
not so easy to get it. Congress
man Kitchin, of North Caroline,
the new majority leader, who is
not in sympathy with the PresI-
dents militaristic program, any
way, but upon whose shoulders
rests the burden of providing the
cash, would like to know how this
extraordinary sum is to be raised.
or the many methods suggested,
two have already been agreed
upon in the minds of Il majority
of The Democratic members of
both houses. These are the re-
tention of the present tariff on
sugar a.:d the re-enactment of the
war revenue act. A poll of MEM
bers shows that majority of
Democrats and Republicans In
both houses will vote for the main
tenance of the sugar tariff. a
mere handful of Democrats have
announced that they will oppose
it. The Republicans, of course,
are practically unanimous for it.
Some want to restore the old
Payne-Aldrich rates, and few
Democrats would be willing on
the ground of needing revenue,
but the large Democratic major
ity in the Senate assures the en-
actment of a measure that will
meet the Presidents approval. A
party caucns on this question will
probably be held at an early date.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1915-12-10
PREPAREDNESS
Keynote of an Interesting Address at
the High School on Wednes-
day Evening

w. X. Weaver, representing the
Navy League of the United States,
spoke to fair-sized and most in
telligent audience in the high
school auditorium on Wednesday
evening. The address was most
interesting and instructive.
The speaker said he raised his
boy to be soldier" when the ma
ton had need of soldiers. He
showed the great influence exert
ed on the worlds history by naval
power; the nations with the great
navies ruling; that our own wars
had been won largely by naval
power.
He compared our navy with
others, showing that we ranked
fourth; said unpreparedness in
vited war; showed the absurdity
of the peace at.any-price people
and suggested "pigtails' for them;
emphasized the necessity of mer-
chant marine.
AS result of his address a
branch society of the league will
be organized in Rocky Ford.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1915-12-10
CATLIN CANAL CO.
Elects New Board of Directors on
Tuesday

Considerable interest was manifest
ed by the stockholders of the Catlin
Canal Co. in the annual meeting, which
was held in this city on Monday, with
President J. E. Gauger in the chair.
The chief business of the meeting
was the selection of board of direc-
tors, which resulted in the following
stockholders being chosen: d. d.
Wiley, ]. N. Beatty. John Vroman,
Fred Noble and J. E. Gauger.
As it was reported that the Kansas
Colorado water suit might be settled
by compromise within a short time an
adjournment was taken to Jan. ID.
1916, when the directors will be able to
report upon the assessment that will
have to be levied for the coming year.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1915-12-10
ROCKY FORD COLORADO, FRIDAY DECEMBER 10,
WHOLE STATE DRY
Denver Must Fire Booze on New
Years Day, According to Sup
RENE Court Decision

Denver, Dec. 6.-By a unani-
nous opinion written by Justice
Gabbert the supreme court today
held that the city of Denver is
not exempt from the provisions of
the twenty-second amendment to
state constitution which is the
prohibition amendment adopted
last fall.
Under the decision all licenses
issued hy the council of the city
of Denver to run after January l
next must be cancelled on that
date. The city will have to re-
fund several thousands of dollars
collected in licenses.
"Ail provisions of the constitu-
ton in conflict herewith are here
by repealed means just what it
says and all provisions of the
home rule amendment if there be
any in conflict with the provisions
of the prohibition amendment are
repealed.
At the request of Gov. Carlson
the supreme court took original
jurisdiction in the friendly suit to
secure a Judicial Interpretation
of Colorado's new prohibition
Legislation and furnish basis
for its enforcement. The action
sought to epjoin the Denver city
commissioners from issuing a
saloon licens to August Koch ex-
tending beyond Jan |, 1916, the
date when statewide prohibition
becomes effective.
The commissioners in issuing
the license based their action on
the fact that Denver is governed
under special charter granted by
Legislature, and at the municipal
election last May the electors
adopted a charter amendment
which sought to give the munich
pal Officials authority to continue
the sale of intoxicants.
The state contended that Den
yer and other cities under COM
mission government, while they
possessed certain special rights in
purely municipal matters. did not
obtain from their charters author
to conduct their affairs in con-
travention of state law, 1t argued
that the state authority was sup
RENE and that municipalities had
no more right to enact and attempt
to enforce ordinances in violation
of the state prohibition laws than
they had to fix penalties for muir
der or other crimes.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1915-12-10
RACING CIRCUIT
Holds Annual Meeting and Elects
Officers

Lewis Swink, l.. r. Pollock and w.
]. Brown spent Tuesday in Pueblo,
representing the Arkansas Valley Fair
association in the annual meeting of
the Santa Fe Racing Circuit, when
officers were elected and dates were
arranged for the 1916 racing meets.
Following are the officers that were
chosen:
President-Fred Dixon, Pueblo
Vice President-R. j. Wiley, Albu-
querque
Secretary-Will r. Murphy, Las
Animas
Treasrrer-L. R. Pollock, Rocky Ford
According to the arrangement of
dates the Arkansas Valley fair for 1916
will be held the first week of Septem-
ber, as usual.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1915-12-10
Guide Board.

desired point which serves to indicate
the location of said guide-board in
the particular district or township de-
iineated by the map on its face. The
guide-board has border on which are
inscribed names of towns and other
locations lying outside the one in
which the guide-board itself is To-
Gated, and also the distances of such
towns and locations from points indi-
Gated on the map proper.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1915-12-10
MARKET REPORT
Cattle Scarce and Low. Hogs Are
Down, Sheep Going Up

Kansas City Stock Yards, Dec. O.
Beef cattle were scarce last week after
Tuesday. and sales were stronger Thurs
day and Friday. Stockers and feeders
sold lower dnring the week. and quit
at the seasons lowest level, but with a
much better clearance than at close Of
previous week. Receipts today are 49,
600 cattle. two thousand below the early
estimate, market steady to IS lower on
beef steers, steady on stocRers and feed
ers, some of the better ones strong.
There is place for some Christmas 5
neeves this week. but only one load ap-
preaching the proper degree of finish
arrived today. Northern stock steers
sold mostly at Sc to Sc so. few al
Sez5, stock COWS 81 so to SIS SO. stock
heifers S5.25 to So. few choice heifers
above these prices.
Hog receipts today were 10000 head.
Chicago was again the depressing feature,
with eighty thousand hogs received,
many of them saId to be light weights
Prices here are 5 to 25 lower. top So SO,
bulk of sales S6lS to seas. Packers
have been the strongest buyers here in
the past week, and apparently have use
for more hogs than they can gat here.
Local prices are 5 to 5 cents above
prices at other Missouri river markets.
Sheep and lambs are selling at strong
prices, market o higher today. receipts
$500 head. Fed estern lambs sold at
S9,z5 and S9.95 today and fed year
lings 81 SO. Ewes and weathers show
an advance of 25 cents in the past weak,
wethers worth up to $3.50, ewes So
and feeding lambs ars / S to 25 highe r.
at So to SO 40, Present prices are so
to rs cents above a year ago at this
time, and look encouraging for feeders.
who are admonished by commission
men to refrain from sacrificing half fat
lambs, conditions pointing to stronger
market after the first of the year.
J. A. RtcKART, Market Correspondent
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1915-12-10
eUIDE-BoARD QUITE USEFUL
Diaerammatio Illustration Of District
With Township Sections Indicated
by Different Lines.

The Scientific American. in describ-
ing a guide-board invented by w. A.
Fusch of Decatur. H., says:
This inventfsn is guide-board
bearing q diagrammatic illustration of
a district with township sections and
roads indicated by differentiated lines,
and having a movable device adapted
to be set in the guide-board at any