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Evening star., 1915-11-16
Italy's Version of the Ancona Case.

The representation OF Italy to this
government relative to the Ancona
case makes a direct issue OF TACT with
Austria, which has already published
an admiralty statement on the subject.
Italv declares that the steamer was
sunk without warning, and was ruth
1essly and barbarously shelled alter
being stopped and while the passen-
gers were disembarking. Austria as
serts that the ship was warned with
a harmless shot and that she at
tempted to escape and was pursued
and finally halted. that no shells were
iircd at her after she had stopped
and that forty-five minutes were
given 10 the passengers to escape,
with fifty minutes additional elapsing
from the time she was torpedoed to
the time she sank.
1t is impossible to reconcile these
statements. The United States is IN
a position where it must take cog
nizance OF the divergence. inasmuch
as American citizens were lost on the
Ancona. and applying to this case the
principles embodied i'll the American
protests to Germany on the Lusitania.
Arabic and other cases, the United
States can do no less than insist
upon complete clearance OF the
facts s
While Austria has not subscribed
to the principles of submarine war
fare maintained by this government
and accepted by Germany, and SO far
as known put in practice by that
power, morally the government at
Vienna is bound by them. 1t is diff
cult to conceive that Austria would,
in the last analysis of the case, re-
pudiate the doctrine that a non-com-
batant merchant ship must be warned
before being sunk, with ample time
for the rescue of all her company.
If this principle does govern the Aus
trian submarine warfare the United
States must insist that. it be so ap-
piled as to reduce to the lowest terms
the danger of panic on the attacked
ship.
1t is evident that the Ancona case
presents unusual difficulties in view
OF the now irreconcilable conflict OF
facts, as stated by Rome and Aus
tria.
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under presidential pressure on the

under presidential pressure on the
subject of the Panama canal tolls.
That was clear case of surrender
to the President. Nothing that those
men knew, except the Presidents
wish, called for such action, and moth
ing that anybody has discovered since
explains the Presidents wish. The
secret is still his own.
But in this matter of preparedness
many reasons may be offered for a
change of opinion on the part of
democrats since they last put them
selves on record. The war is, of
course, the principal reason. Every
body has been studying the European
convulsion, and especially as respects
the value and meaning of up-to-date
army and navy establishments. Every
body knows, too. that by comparison
with any of the European powers
now engaged we have practically
nothing on land and too little on
the water. So that the question comes
to this &: In world OF force. and with
no sign appearing that force as gov
ernmental agency is going out of use,
should we not make ourselves as
strong as our size and wealth and
require?
Democrats answering this question
in the affirmative are entitled to con-
sideration as men obeying conviction,
and not as flinging it away at any
body's behest.
Evening star., 1915-11-16
New Jersey.

The democratic situation in New
Jersey is mixed, not to say embar-
RAISING, and naturally the local lead
ers are looking to the President for
help in remedying matters. Nor can
the President decline to hear their
tales OF woe He has a great deal at
stake. New Jersey is home, and much
will be expected of the home folks next
year. 1t will help the President in his
campaign for reelection if the news
, can be spread over the country that Mr..
Wilson'S neighbors have, in his be-
half, patched up their differences,
and will go to the polls-those of the
democratic faith, of course-united i'll
his support.
A United States seratorsl1ip will be
in the scale; and that worries. 1t
was over a senatorship that the demo-
cratic faction-hghting began. Former
Senator James Smith, jr., wanted the
office, but Mr.. Wilson, then governor,
gave his support to Mr.. MARITIME, who
was chosen. That angered Mr.. Smith,
who has a following, and the effects
of the row are still observable in the
state.
Mr.. MARITIME, who is under no
pledge, expressed or implied, not to
run again, is candidate for second
term. He has made a record in the
Senate for faithful attendance on
duties, and for supporting party
measures. Only once has he jumped
the reservation. On all other occa
sions when the democracy expected
every man to do his duty Senator
MARITIME has done his.
But there are others. Gov. Fielder
is of senatorial size. Secretary Gar
rison has made great deal of repu-
tation in the War Department. Mr..
Smith is not too old, and, it is said,
still has hopes. None of these men
has announced, but all are figuring in
the speculation.
When the matter between Mr.. Mar
tine and Mr. Smith was put up to Mr..
Wilson as governor, Mr.. MARITIME had
the advantage of an expression that
had been made in primary. Quite
a large vote had been recorded there
in favor of his senatorial aspirations.
In way, he was the democratic
nominee, and as such was supported
by Gov Wilson Nevertheless, Mr..
Smith. through whose influence large
ly Mr.. Wilson had been nominated
and elected governor, thought he was
entitled to the prize, and claimed it.
From this it is plain that, to the ex-
tent the senatorship enters into the
equation, Mr.. Wilson has a knotty
problem to solve. AS yet he has in
dicated no preference. The field is
open, and while Mr.. MARITIME is at
present the only entrant he may have
company before the bell rings.
Evening star., 1915-11-16

The death Of Booker +. Washing
ton must be regarded by every citi-
zen of the United States as a distinct
loss. No man could have been more
influential, through precept and ex-
ample, i'll raising the standards OF
thought and living among those
whom he made it his life study to
benefit
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local postmaster and was not imme-
diately corrected by the department,
so that the publicity now given to
this case might have been avoided.
AS it is, the incident has done no
harm save to those whose poor iudg-
ment made it necessary for the Presi-
dent to intervene.
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New York is turning from horse
show to grand opera, as a pleasant
reminder that there is abundant pros
perity and the inclination to en-
joy it.
Evening star., 1915-11-16

The Evening Star with the Sunday
morning edition. Is delivered by carriers
within the city at IS cents per month.
daily only 25 cents per month. SUNDAY
only 20 cents per month. Orders may be
sent by mail. or telephone Main z44o;
Collection is made by carrier at the emo
OF each month.
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SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANpER JOHNSON
The Essential Endeavor.

"Do you think there is any way of
bringing your constituents around to
your way of thinking?"
"My way of thinking hasn't any
thing to do with it" replied Senator
Sorghum. "My job is to keep up
with their way of thinking and see if
l can change my mind every time the
majority change theirs"
Evening star., 1915-11-16
A Beneficial Experience.

do you derive any real comfort
from fishing trip!"
"A great deal. 1t makes you feel
how convenient and comparatively in
expensive it is to buy your food in
the market"
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Fortunately for Washington, in the
midst OF taxation problems. it has
never tried very hard to rank among
the frivoiousiy gay capitals OF the
world.
Evening star., 1915-11-16

Whenever presidential boom
starts his way Justice Hughes i'm
presses himself as man who has
learned to curb his emotions.
Evening star., 1915-11-16

1t is doubtful whether the study OF
the bull moose will offer much en-
couragement to republicans who con-
template breakaway from the old
party
Evening star., 1915-11-16

In trying to demonstrate that he
can be more useful in private than in
public life w. J. Bryan has under
taken a task in which few statesmen
have succeeded.
Evening star., 1915-11-16

The nations at war are spending so
much money that they are compelled
now and then to give glance at the
commercial aspect of the future.
Evening star., 1915-11-16

If Europe can ever get back to "the
verge of war" she will probably make
a sensible and persistent effort not
to be pressed across it.
Evening star., 1915-11-16

Notwithstanding the fact that it
has been bad summer for turkeys a
neutral public must agree that it is a
good autumn for Thanksgiving.
Evening star., 1915-11-16

Every time a campaign hacker tells
how much he spent on candidate
the fear. arises that he did not get his
moneys worth.
Evening star., 1915-11-16

The tariff will doubtless be ar
ranged so that the United States
Treasury can be sure of sharing in
the national prosperity.
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Neither One Not the Other.

This war that causes such distress
Earns neither JOY nor treasure.
It's mighty sorry business
And not bit of pleasure.
Evening star., 1915-11-16

In time Europe will have fewer al
liances and ententes and more of the
plain get-togcther spirit.
Evening star., 1915-11-16

Family reunions among the
crowned heads will not be among the
holiday events this year.
Evening star., 1915-11-16
The End of the Road i.


There's always an end of the road.
you know,
Though the journey seems long and
rough and slow.
In the country shade or the thriving
Your journey will end ii you don't lay
down.
1t may seem weary and bleak and
chill
AS you toll to the top of the misty
hill,
And see from its summit no rest in
store,
But way that looks rougher than
before.
You may finch from the smart of the
singing pain.
As you set your face to the sleety
rain,
And think with a fierce, resentful
sigh
OF a blossoming path. and a star
strewn sky.
But sooner or later, glow so warm
Will shine from window through
the storm,
As Happiness beckons your footstep
There's always an end of the road,
you know.
Evening star., 1915-11-16

. p.,s,1e IN adyence-hv mail. postage prepaid
Dailv Sunday included. one month. 60 ce1ts.
Daily Sunday excepted. one month. ~ eenls.
Saturday Star. 81 year: Sunday Star. S2-fo yeal'
Evening star., 1915-11-16
Real War.

From the Philadelphia Press.
Bryan's fight against Wilson fs likely
to keep the war correspondents at Wash.
ington pretty busy for q while,
Evening star., 1915-11-16

Reports concerning the Ancona are
sadly lacking in incidents of bravery
at sea.
Evening star., 1915-11-16

None of those Yale men was too
proud to play the hardest kind of
foot ball,
Evening star., 1915-11-16
The Presidential Bee.
Fnom the Bostpa Ttapscript

Fnom the Boetpu Ttapscf1pt.
How doth the presidential be- improve
each shining second, yet not Q siugle dale.
Gate has 20 faS 1et been SookeafA
Evening star., 1915-11-16
Self-Approval.

Public sentiment will compel you
to favor prohibition"
81 suppose So" replied Uncle Bill
Bottletop. There's one thing to be
said for number of us people that
vote against the demon rum. We're
mighty good losers"
"a mule has his disadvantages" :"
said Uncle Eben; "but come to think
of it he aim nigh as unreliable as a
race hoss."
A man whose daughter goes to a
cooking school generally wishes she
had studied art; and if she studies
art he wishes she had gone to a cook
ing school.
Evening star., 1915-11-16
The Evening Star Newspaper Company

Business Office: 11th st. and Pennsylvania
Avenue
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England.
Evening star., 1915-11-16
At
Csc Pr.

We bong h t these
Heavy Fleece finished
Double White Blankets
special. and offer them
to you right now when
they are needed at a
genuine bargain price.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-12-11
In Farm Fire on Barnes Hill
in the Town Of
Waterbury
MANY HOGS AND HENS
WERE ALSO LOST
The Family of Frank Draper
Lost About Every
thing

Waterbury, Dec. ll.-All the farm
buildings on the farm known as the
Barnes place on Barnes hill between
this village and the Center were de-
stroyed by fire last night, together with
a large quantity of hay and some ami
mails. The occupants of the house, Mr..
and Mrs. Frank Draper and five children,
lost practically everything and have no
insurance, while there was $500 insur-
ance on the buildings, hay and stock.
The fire broke out at about o'clock
and spread rapidly as the buildings, con
sisting Of the house and four harms, were
old and highly infammable. Included in
the loss, besides the household furni
ture and the hay, were ten pigs, two hogs
and the hens. The occupants of the
house, with the aid OF neighbors, were
able to save 300 bushels Of oats, 44 head
of cattle and three mules.
The seven members of the Draper fam
lily were taken into the home of Mr..
Owens for the night and they will prob
ably go back to Morrisville, where they
lived prior to moving to Waterbury.
The farm is owned by John Parker, who
recently completed repairing the build
ings. The insurance will not come near
covering the loss he has sustained. The
fire probably started about the chimney.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-12-11
NEW YORK EXPORTS
EXCEED ALL RECORDS
Total Value for November Was $iso,ooo,-
0oo--Foodstuffs and Explosives
Formed Considerable
Portion.

| New York, Dec. lI.-Exports from tn,
port Of New York during the month OF
November exceeded sls0,000,000, tho
largest amount in the history of the
port, according to estimates made by
custom house officials. Not only was the
total volume of goods shipped from here
a record, but the classes which made up
the amount were more diversified than
usual, it was said.
Foodstuffs and explosives formed a CON
siderable portion OF the November ex-
ports. with iron and steel bars and fab
rieated iron and steel eiso reaching a
large total Smokeless powder formed
the major portion of the explosive class.
In the same class were heavy shipments
of trinitrotoluol. cordite and guncotton.
Wheat probably will lead the exports
in the foodstuffs class, though the res
ords show long list Of raw and manu-
factured products in this class.
Cotton and copper were shipped in con-
siderable volume, as were cartridges,
empty sLells, antomobiles and parts,
aeroplanes and parts, and various types
of firearms. The purchases, it was be-
lieyed, were almost equally divided be-
tween England and France.
Definite figures on the imports for No
vember are not yet available, but off
cials estimated that they would be about
the same as for the previous month,
which would result in the United States
having large trade balance for the pc
riod.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-12-11
YOUNG GIRL STEPPED
ON SUICIDES BODY
Miss Ellen A. Walsh of Burlington, De-
spondent Over Her Inability to
Resume Work as Dressmaker,
Committed Suicide by Cas-

Burlington, Dec. Despondent be-
cause she had been partially incapaci-
tated for following her occupation OF
dressmaker, Miss Ellen A. Walsh yester-
day afternoon laid down on the floor Of
her home on Main street and held gas
tube to her face until she lapsed into
the steady flow of gas
thereafter completing the suicide. Mary
Smith, a young girl residing nearby, went
into the house after newspaper, smellcd
the gas and, reaching to turn off the
gas, stepped on the body. The woman
had been dead two hours.
Miss Walsh left note 10 niece, to
whom she gave all Of her effects, in
cludng personal property and life in
suranee. She was born in Burlington
81 years ago and leaves two brothers,
Thomas and Richard Walsh; and four
sisters, Mrs. Thomas Fitzgerald, Mrs.
Nora j. Sullivan, Mrs. w. Fl. Lee and
Mrs. A. ii. MeNally.
Since a year ago last June she fell and
broke her arm, Miss Walsh had not been
n good health, and shortly after leaving
he hospital after that accident she had
/ shock and few months later had
mother fall, this time injuring her left
Irm and hand.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-12-11
SMOOT INDICATES
REPUBLICAN FIGHT
ON WILSON PLAN
Revenue Measures to be Target-Tarif
Restoration De-
manded.

Washington, Dec. ll.--A general Re-
publican assault on President Wilson's
legislative program was forecasted yes
terday by Senator Smoot. The light
will center ON the revenue measures,
but will extend to2Pan- Americanism tariff
plans, and that phase OF preparedness
which intends the government construc-
tion of battleships and armorplate.
"a tax on automobiles and gasolene is
drain on the moderately well-oif man
and the farmer, said the senator. "The
latter uses more than half the country's
gasolene.
Senator Tillman's plan approved by
the president, for government battle
ships and armorplate yards, is wrong
because in all normal times it costs more
to build ship. in government than in
private yards. / am not talking of war
time conditions. If the Democrats will
limit this plan to yards for emergency
uses, we will not object.
"The presidents Pan-American doc
trine what does it mean, tell me, can
you? Well, the Republican plan is that
no foreign nation shall ever establish
Itself in this hemisphere.
Rural credits, in principle, may be all
right. But we will watch the bills
irafting.
"There is just one way to raise funds,
md that is restore the tariff to nor
nal standard"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-12-11
Before the Concerted Attack
of Barre Police
---l
Officers
NOT A RESERVE
CAME Z THEIR AID
Count Attack Expected to
y Made in City
- Court Soon tn

A deep hush that usually settles down
over Romans square" on Prospect
street after nightfall was broken around
8 O'Clock last evening when detail of
officers from police headquarters visited
the apartments occupied by Mrs. Mary
John. On warrant issued by Grand
Juror Wishart, Chief Sinclair. Officer
Harry Gamble and Constable George L.
Morris conducted search for alleged
lcontraband, seizing case containing is
pints of Old Colonel whiskey The Off
GERS allege that deal which man
whose name they have was closing with
Mrs. John for the purchase of a pint Of
whiskey- Another person is said to have
been drinking on the premises when the
police arrived.
Mrs. John was arrested on charge
Of selling liquor Illegally and when ar
raigned before Magistrate Scott she en-
tered plea of not guilty. Alex. Corey
furnished bail in the sum Of $3.50 for her
appearance at a hearing to be held Tues
day morning. 1t is expected that Jury
will be drawn Monday afternoon to hear
the evidence.
Acting on advices received by Sheriff
George c. Holmes of Franklin county,
Chief Sinclair detained jed Leclair of
Newton street at police headquarters
this morning. 1t is alleged by the st.
Albans officer that Leclair is wanted in
that city ON cnarges of larceny and non
support. Deputy Sheriff Luke p. Mar
tin arrived in the city early this after
noon to take charge OF the man. who will
accompany him back to st. Albans.
Harold Edison of Foster street, who
was arrested by Chief Sinclair. yesterday
and arraigned for an alleged selling Of
tense, appeared before Magistrate H. w.
Scott in the late afternoon and reversed
MS original plea of not guilty by admit
ing the charge. Magistrate Scott SEN
fenced the respondent to serve four
months in the house of correction. Edi-
son was taken to the county Jail last
night by Sheriff +. H. Tracy. He will
'emain in this vicinity for few days,
is he may be asked to testify in pend
ng city court case. Attorney A. q. Fay
ppeared for the respondent and Grand
Iuror William Wishart represented the
tate
Frank Donovan, Bethel quarryman,
rho was arrested by Officer John W. Di-
cen last evening, pleaded guilty of
ubsequent offense before the magistrate
his morning. Donovan was asked to
isclose and in lieu of paying a SIS fine
nd costs he took the alternate sentence
60 days in the county JAIL
Shifting scenes transferred an early
lorning scrap to-day from hall in the
olster block 70 North Main straef
here the combatants had free swing
carrying on their warfare. Frank w.
attles was arrested by Chief Sinclair
his forenoon on a complaint made to
le grand juror alleging that he COM
lifted breach of peace. IL is claimed
lat Battles and another young fellow
gagged in an alteration, whereupon
lird person is said to have entered the
SIS against Battles. The police claim
iat a soda bottle was used with telling
feet on two Of the principals Battles
as TO be given a hearing this afternoon.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-12-11
Saloniki Dispatches Declare
That Reports of Teutonic
or Bulgarian Arrival Near
Greek Border Are Prema-
ture - Greek Troops Said
to Be Planning Mobiliza-
ton

Questions OF urgent character relating
to the conduct Of the war were settled on
a basis of complete understanding to-
day at conference of representatives of
France and Great Britain. Paris dis
patches state that Premier BRAND and
War Secretary Gallieni acted for France
and Foreign Secretary Grey and War
Secretary Kitchener for Great Britain.
Saloniki advices declare the reports
that German troops have reached Giev-
geli, close to the Greek border of Serbia,
are premature, there being no sign of
Teutonic or Bulgarian troops near that
town up to late hour yesterday. A
hostile occupation of Gievgeli would have
imperilled the allied retreat
The csrrent statement of the Bulga-
rian war Office traces the Franco British
retirement as far south as the Rabrovo
Valandovo line. Valandovo is about 20
miles from the Greek border. The Teu-
tonic powers have more than l0o0000
men at their disposal in the Balkans,
the Bulgarian premier announces, ac-
cording to London news agency dis
patch.
Only artillery engagements are report |
ed on the western front with the excep- |
tion of minor trench fighting in the |
Champagne region
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-12-11
DEATH IN MUNITIONS PLANT.
Another Explosion in South Bethlehem,
Caused by Spark, 'Tis Said.

South Bethlehem, Pa, Dec. lI.-An ex.
plosion yesterday in the fuse plant of
the Bethlehem Steel company at Red.
ington. six miles from here. killed one
workman and injured Is Others, several
OF them seriously The accident oc-
Cured in the pellet department of the
plant and resulted il is said, from
spark at a die communicating with guam
titles OF powder in the room.
Philip Adams of Easton, Pa. was the
man killed. The injured were brought 20
this city. They are residents OF Allen
town, Easton, South Bethlehem and
other neighboring towns. Their injuries
consist mainly OF burns and all are ex-
pected 10 recover.
The room in which the explosion oc-
CURED was badly damaged An the en-
ployes who were az work in adjoining de-
partments and buildings were sent home
for the remainder OF the day
Information regarding the explosion
was for a time difficult 10 obtain, officials
of tho Bethlehem Steel company in this
city maintaining their usual silence a. 20
what occurs within its plants.
The fuse plant employs several hun
dred men who are at present employed
chiefly in making shell for the entente
allies
This is the second explosion that has
occurred ~ the Redington plant within
four months. On August 20 ten men
were burned by a powder fash.