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Evening star., 1915-05-14
Permits Needed Changes.

Needed changes in bills of lading, live
stock contracts and certain parts of the
carriers classifications and rate sched-
ules, the report says. cannot be made
with the usual thirty days notice, and
permission is given to the roads to
make such changes effective June 2, on
not less than three days notice.
The report makes it clear that the
does not approve the plan
az southern roads to increase rates
on certain commodities--amoun to-
possibly 20 per cent of their total traf-
fic-by changing a rule in their classi-
fications 1t says there is no proprlety
in attaching unreasonable rates" to
one commodity for the purpose of COM
pensating for additional risk In trans
portation of another.
Evening star., 1915-05-14
One Instance.

From the Philadelphia Ledger.
ynu cannot keep a good man down.
Is told in many tale:
Twas proven many years ago
BY Jonah and the whale.
Evening star., 1915-05-14

Wilbur Good of the Cubs entered the
nve hits In Ave times up class In the
game Of April % at Cincinnati. Each
team made sixteen hits that day. so
Goods feat was almost overlooked.
Evening star., 1915-05-14

Knicker-Does Smith live by his
wits?
Bocker-No: he lives by the lack OF,
other peoples wits.-New York Times.
Evening star., 1915-05-14
Commissions Ruling.

Applying correct rules OF inter
pretation," says the commissions re-
port the Cummns amendment does
not automatically bring into effect the
increased rates. There is nothing in
the expressed term of this act or in
the history of this legislation that
shows any intent or purpose on the
par, Of Congress to affect in any de-
gree the existing rates charged by car
riers for transportation of property.
Tho lawful rates on file a this time,
therefore. are the rates providing for
the limited liability. The Cummins
amendment, by making contracts limit
ing liability for loss caused by the car
riers unlawful, does not destroy these
rates, but they remain III effect and are
lawfully appIica ble.
Evening star., 1915-05-14
RAILROADS ARE DENIED
AUTOMATIC INCREASE
I. C. C. Rules on Cummins Law and
10 Per Cent Rate
Advance.

Ten per cent increase in freight
rates will not come automatically to
the railroads June " as result OF
the Cummins law, passed by the last
Congress. prohibiting railroads from
limiting their liability. The interstate
commerce commission late Yesterday
rendered it's decision along those lines.
The railroads had contended that the
law gave them automatically 10 per
cent increase.
The carriers contention that they
were entitled to an increase because
of this amendment was based largely
upon the ground that their tariffs now
on file provide one rate when the usual
bill of lading is used and 10 per cent
higher rate when shipper rejects that
bill and insists upon one with unlim
tied liability.
Evening star., 1915-05-14

A great line Of Suits for littl
"STAND-WEAR" Suits in blue ser
of pants. Usual $3.50 Suits for S.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-10-14

arc still remembering, the valor and
sacrifices Of the men who saved the
Union. The bills have been large
and now and then a note of criticism
has been sounded; but the great ma
jority of the people, north and south,
have approved whole-heartedly the
appropriations the Congresses have
made for pensions. No money was
ever better deserved. or found its
way into worthier channels.
This governments policy was rec
commended and foreshadowed by Mr..
Lincoln in his second inaugural. In
the touching closing paragraph of
that IMMORTAL state paper he said we
must care for him who shall have
borne the battle, and for his widow
and his orphan" And so it came
about that when the time arrived for
the government to testify to its ap-
probation in this way of its defend
erS and preservers it did so in sums
betting the great extent of its OBJ
legations.
The men fighting in Europe are
carrying themselves with fine loyal
ty to their respective countries, and
earning the lasting gratitude of those
who at later day will be called upon
to bear testimony to the value of the
services thus rendered.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-10-14
The World Series.

Another series OF games for the
base ball championship of the world
has come to close, most remarkable
from a playing point OF view, and ex-
ceptionally profitable to both players
and "magnates." These contests have
proved that base ball is not in a de-
cline as regards popular interest and
support. They have been followed
closely, play by play, by immense
crowds in all the American cities
where the wires have carried detailed
descriptions. Each of the winning
players will get $4,000 as his share
of the proceeds. and each of the los
ing players $4,000, tidy sum for
few days work. Had the three
Philadelphia games been played in
the larger park of the American
League, the use of which was tender
ed, the receipts would undoubtedly
have been much larger.
As to the "squareness' OF the world
series games there can be no ques-
ton. There is no inducement what
ever for the players to prolong the
series by purposely losing games to
each other They share only in the
proceeds of the first four. contests,
and it is to, their interest to reach a
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-10-14
An Awful Pace.

This world keeps travelin' on its way.
It's pullin' mighty strong,
Though now and then I'd almost say
Its carburetor's wrong.
Its mixture needs adjusting some.
It's throwing too much smoke,
And we may find in days to come
It's pretty badly broke.
1t hasn't stopped to choose the road
And dodge the ruts and Jumps.
The works are likely to explode
In getting DER the bumps.
Its merits we will still extol,
Yet urge in accents kind
1t wants less speed and more control,
With safety first in mind.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-10-14
Europe's Pension Bills.

\ London cablegram States that
more than tI,ooo.o 900 $1,000 .ooo) week
ly is being paid by the British gov
eminent 70 the wives and children of
soldiers serving with the colors."
Little has been said about pensions
III the discussion of the war. And
yet that bill is certain to be enor-
nous when the war is over. All the
powers now embattled Will have to
consider it. The large number of men
engaged, the heavy death toll, the
long lists OF those who. though
spared death. are yet permanently
disabled and will have to be assisted
henceforth. point to a duty which
may not be evaded. and which should
be discharged in. the spirit of graft
tude and generosity. o'.
The modern soldier or sailor does
not fight for pay. His pay is beg
carly. He accepts ii without Inurmur.
and does his duty His comfort so
far as money is concerned grows out
Of his knowledge and feeling that if
he is killed the state will succor his
family. or suceor him if he returns
home incapaeitated for further hard
labor. Under that assurance and in
spiration he meets all the trying tests
of army or navy service.
We have set an example IN this
matter likely to be reflected IN the
actions of the European governments,
That is to say, we have cared for our
MANNED soldiers and sailors, and for
the families of those who persisted, III
a way to attract wide attention to its
sustained liberality. We have. re,
membered through long years, and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-10-14

decision in four games, if possible.
The difficulties and dangers of chip
podroming' for the sake of larger
returns for the club owners are too
great to be attempted.
Never before was a world series
played with such uniformly close re-
suits. In every game a single hit
might have decided the contest the
other way. In another respect. too,
this series was exceptional in that
famous batsmen who were expected
to drive the ball safely failed almost
completely in the pinches. notably
Cravath of Philadelphia and Speaker
of Boston, while the mighty Alexander.
rated by some as the greatest pitcher
in the game today-though Washing
ton always demurs to this claim in
behalf of Walter Johnson-failed to
stop the Boston advance. The I'M
questionable heroes of the series. are
Pitcher Foster of Boston and Out
telders Lewis and Hooper of the
same club. The hitting of all three of
these men was deciding factor, and
Fosters pitching held his club safe
in two games.
Base ball is far from decadent
when it can furnish entertainment
for such great crowds as those that
witnessed the series thus concluded.
1t is clean sport, honestly played
and always entertaining, and if league
rivalries can be adjusted and waste
full competition eliminated, the game
will be restored next year to its high
place as part of the life of the Amer
lean people.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-10-14
Politics and War.

No explanation is vouchsafed as to
the resignation of Foreign Minister
Deloasse'of France. Apparently from
clear sky has fallen the thunder
bolt of cabinet discussion, although
ii is now stated that for several days
rumors have circulated in Paris that
such a move was possible At yes
terday's session of the chamber of
deputies Premier Viviani stated that
1t would be impossible to give any
statement of the reasons for the for
eign ministers resignation, thus
plainly indicating that those reasons
are of grave international signifi-
canoe.
just at this time. it so happens.
there is sharp attack upon Sir Ed
ward Grey in London. on the score OF
his alleged failure in diplomacy in
the Balkans. His critics have de-
manded his resignation on the ground
that he failed to prevent Bulgaria
from joining the Teutonic allies, and
has failed also to bring Greece and
Rumania into the field as allies of
the entente. The suggestion imme-
diately presents itself that Delcassc
IS himself retiring from the French
ministry for some such reason. Or
there may be an irreconcilable diff
terence Of opinion as to the policy to
be adopted toward the Balkan states.
now neutral or at war.
All indications point to extreme
disappointment in both London and
Paris because Bulgaria actually
joined Germany and because Greece
and Rumania have not moved toward
intervention. The gravity of the sit
uation for the allies in the southern
theater of the war cannot be denied
II Germany and Austria can blast
a way through Serbia. with the aid
OF Bulgaria and without interference
by Greece and Rumania, thew will
have probably prevented later activ
ity by either of the latter powers.
From a political point of view leu
tonic success in this new movement
is more important than even from
military standpoint. Indeed. the
military advantage of prolongation
OF the Teutonic line through the Bal
kans into Turkey, and thence, per-
haps, toward Egypt, which is repre-
sented in some of the dispatches as
the eventual objective of Germany.
is questionable. with the incidental
exposure of far-flung and slender
salient to attack from all sides.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-10-14
Desperate Reform.

DO you mean to tell me that Grim
son Guleh has gone in for prohibit
tion?" asked the visitor.
yes. Piute Pete bought the only
barroom in the place an he thinned
out the ticker so as to increase the
profit till there jes' naturally wasn't
no use O drinkin' it. So we decided
to shut him up"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-10-14
A New Ship Purchase Bill.

Secretary McAdoo's speech at In
dianapolis last night confirms a re-
port which has been in circulation for
several months. that Congress is to
have another try at the ship purchase
proposition. Slightly changed from
the form in which it was submitted
TO the Sixty-third Congress. it yet
retains the feature which caused its
defeat III the Senate then through
democratic disaffection-gover
ownership i'll part or in whole. and
government direction through
board OF control The administra-
ton. we may all be sure. will use
It's full power in an effort to put the
measure through.
he objection 10 the measure raised
last winter causing its Gcfeat was its
>ocialistic feature. Seven democratic
senators holding TO the old school of
thought united with the republicans
IN condemning it on that score. Ad-
mlnIstratlon pressure was employed
~ t'iNhi iiito 1iiiC. Out lHSy
stood out to the end. Nothing could
induce or coercc them to support a
proposition which they feared might
lead to general policy of govern
ment ownership and operation of ma
tional public utilities.
Six OF those democratic senators
are still in office. and will take part
IN this second contest. None is an
nounced as having changed his opin-
ION. The seventh-Mr. Camden of
kentucky-retired last March, and
was succeeded by former Gov. Beck
ham. How the new senator stands
on the proposition is not known. But
Henry Watterson. still power in
kentucky politics, has recently in his
newspaper declared against the prop
osition. thereby indorsing the stand
Mr.. Camden took while senator. So
that even if Senator Beckham votes
tor the measure a division will re-
main in the ranks of the Bluegrass
democrats. Senator James support
ed the measure last winter, and will
support it again .--
1t is to be regretted that the. ques-
ton of reviving a merchant marine
faces this controversy. We should
have American bottoms for the trans
portation OF all our ocean freights,
and even for becoming a competitor
for general ocean traffic. Our flag
on merchant ships was once ia
inlllar sight in every foreign harbor
OF Importance. But for years it has
been a stranger there. The desire
now is to send ii back. and with a
prestige promising that it shall not
again disappear. That we can do
this is assured by the fact that other
nations have built up merchant ma
rines, and. until the present war be-
gan, were doing an enormous sea
carrying business. What they have
done we can do; and it might be
advisable to proceed IN the way that
brought them their great success.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-10-14
Artful Campaigner.

What are your reasons for think
ing that your party is sure to be vic
torious next year,"
Il haven't any reason" replied Sen
ator Sorghum. Il propose to go be-
yond that and appeal to the refined
feminine sense by substituting intui-
ton for reason"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-10-14
Ultimate Destiny.

The oyster lives inside his shell,
Content in solitude to dwell.
The lobster hourishes a claw
And holds his own in martial law.
Though each plays quite different
game,
They both get eaten, just the same.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-10-14
Choice of Terms.

Have you been INDUCING in reck-
less speculation again."
How can | tell until see the
stock quotations tomorrow whether
it was reckless speculation or pru-
dent investment"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-10-14

Now that women have attained so
much influence in politics, the D. A.
r. might be requested to appoint
committees to advise the national
conventions on parliamentary proce-
dure next summer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-10-14

The retirement of one of his part
ners who disagrees with Henry
Ford's economic views is another
warning against talking politics dur
ing business hours.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-10-14

Col. Roosevelt demands the educa-
ton of every foreigner to American
standards. Spelling reform goes by
the board as minor incident of mod
ern enlightenment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-10-14

A large popular holding of the
Engiish-French war loan in this coun-
try will insure certain amount of
sentiment that is in no danger of
becoming aggressively pro-German.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-10-14

There may be enough reopenings
of the Panama canal to enable San
Francisco to hold an indefinite num-
Der of celebrations.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-10-14

Chicago has closed her saloons on
sunday with an ease and promptness
that is in accord with her reputation
Tor accomplishing what she under
.. los
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-10-14

The statesman who declares posi-
lively against woman suffrage just
now brings up the old question of
whether a man has moral right to
commit suicide.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-10-14

A hteracy test would undoubtedly
bar some honest. hardworking peo-
pie, at the same time favoring with
the ballot many person whose
moral standards are precarious.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-10-14

AS England now regards both the
Zeppelin and the submarine as a fail
ure, the reports should rapidly be-
come more cheerful.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-10-14

Prison reform will receive a ire
mendous popular boom if the peni-
Tertiary base ball teams succeed in
turning out any real crack players.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-10-14

1t may be that the motion picture
interests are not without their obi
cations to the films that the Penn
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-10-14
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON
At a Medium Point.

why don't you dance? You are
not too old
No. replied Mr.. Growcher Pm
too old to care about dancing and
not old enough to feel obliged to at
tempt it in order to show that Pm
spry."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-10-14

George w. Perkins foresees a new
economic era. Evidently the prob
lens are becoming too big to be
solved by the progressive party
alone
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-10-14

Talk OF getting new man to run
Tor the vice presidency on the demo-
cratic ticket sounds altogether too
serious to be lightly regarded. AS
an able yet discreet exponent OF the
national sense OF humor Mr.. Marshall
would be sadly missed from the Off
cial circle.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-10-14

The Evening Star. with the SUNDAY
morning edition. Is delivered by carriers
within the city at - cents per month
daily only rs cents per month. Sunday
only 20 cents per month. Orders may re
sent by mail. or telephone Main 2A4n
~ each month
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-10-14

1t is seldom that a man starts out
as early with vice presidential boom
as Senator James Hamilton Lewis is
doing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-10-14

Turkey is too Indifferent to the
general scheme of civilization to
make her apologies for massacre.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-10-14

By this time Villa feels that he has
wasted considerable amount of en-
ergy on an effort to be good-natured.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-10-14

China invented gunpowder. but
Japan has a better idea of what to
do with it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-10-14

r7v-hle IN ndvTnrn-hv mai. postage prprsid
bsly Sunday included. ono month. On cents
Daily Sunday eNcrpted. on" month. - cents
saturday Star. 81 year: Sunday Star. 81. 20 year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-10-14
The Voice of the People.

From the New York Herald
Pittsburgh educator has figured
II out that only one out of every
$4,000 Americans thinks. The rest are
orators?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-10-14
The Evening Star Newspaper Company

Business Office, 18th ST and Pennsylvania
Avenue.
New York Off1ce: Tribune Building.
Chicago ONCE. First National Bank
Building
european ONCE: Regent ST., london.
England.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-05-12
A NON-ALCOHOLIC TONIC

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OF year, old folks, weak folks, thin
people, people who are rundown from
too much work--and vacation still many
weeks away. Nervous people also need
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DR.. Williams Pink Pills not only build
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Your own druggist sells DR.. Williamss
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for the free booklet, Building Up the
Blood" and, If your stomach troubles
you, ask for diet book also.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-05-12
TURK LOSSES
PUT AT $4,000
Allied Troops Have Continued Their Ad-
vance on the Gallipoli Peninsula,
Athens Reports-The Porte
Claims Successes.

London, May l2.--The allied troops or
the Gallipoli peninsula continued their
advance Friday and Saturday, accord
ing 10 an Athens despatch to the Ex.
change Telegraph Co. They are report.
ed 20 have occupied important positions
fered bv the Turks. whose total losses
are estimated at $4,000 men. The hos
pitfalls in Constantinople are said 20 be
50 crowded that wounded are being sent
10 Kona in Asia Minor
Constsntinople, May 10, via Amster.
dam and London. MAY l2-The follow.
ing statement wa issued yesterday by
the Turkish war Office.
ION the Dardanelles front the enemy
made four desperate attacks near Ar
Burnu Sunday night, but was repused
by bayonet attacks and suffered heavy
losses Three enemy battalions were an
initiated
Monday afternoon the enemy con.
stantly carried away wounded 10 their
boats.
In the south. near Ssddul Barr the
enemy attacked under the protection OF
naval guns. but owing 10 our counter.
attacks his assault was unsuccessful"
London. Nav l2.-Turkish troops are
being transported from smyrna 20 tho
Turkish seaports Of Alexandretts and
AdAlia. SAYS despatch received YES.
terday from Athens by the London Even
ing star. owing 60 the fear that land.
ing Is about 90 be made at those places
BY forces Of the allies
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-05-12

tate there which had been bequeathed
to them. The children were taken in
charge by a lawyer.
There are indications that the heavy
death roll among the American men in
the first cabin was due to a scarcity of
lifebelts, many of them having given
the life preseryers they had obtained to
helpless women.
There ia preponderance of testimony
that no American man got into boat
until after he had been thrown into the
water.
Webb Wade, secretary of Alfred g.
Vanderbilt, has not yet been able to
arrange with his request that all nee
essary tugs be chartered at the expense
OF the Vanderbilt family to search for
other bodies as well as that of Mr.. Van
derbilt. Until he heard the story of DIR.
believed his employer had entered one
of the boats smashed against the side
of the ship, but DR.. kenan's story is so
definite it is accepted generally as the
correct version of Mr.. vanderbit's last
moments aboard the ship.
London, May l2.-Walter II. Page. the
American amba ssador, has received a
message from Wesley Frost, the Amer
lean consul at Queenstown, urging him
to make clear to the Cunard company
and to the British admiralty that "real-
~ effective measures TO recover the 100
missing bodies from the Lusitania are
In this connection Mr. Page said yes
terday that the embassy was doing
everything possible to expedite the re
eovery OF bodies and that he had as
surances from the admiralty and the
that they were doing and would |
continue to do the same.
The embassy has taken steps to have |
he bodies of Americans embalmed and |
ipon Identification il will see that they |
ire returned to America.