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Evening star., 1915-01-11
Let Well Enough Alone.

If doubling of the revenue from
reasonable local taxation in the Dis
trict produced more money than could
be wisely, economically and appro-
priately spent in maintenance and de-
velopment of the capital then some re-
adjustment of the present financial ar
rangement would naturally suggest it.
self; not the drastic and destructive
mutilations of the law that have been
advocated. but some amendment that
would work out as nearly as possible
precisely the degree of readjustment
needed.
But this doubling does not as yet
produce too much for suitable mainte-
nance and development of the capital
For years 1t has not produced enough
to provide for needed permanent i'm
provements as well as current mainte-
nance. We have Just paid off the
noating debt incurred to complete some
or these great permanent improve
ments. Much remains to be done in
the line of these projects and in the
strengthening of comparatively neg
iected branches of municipal admins
tratton. Our money in the past has
been. in the present is and in the fu-
ture will be wisely and helpfully spent
under the direction of Congress, with
all the safeguards against graft
thrown by the Treasury Department
around funds handled through it's
agency and under it's supervision. For
many years every cent that will be
available for capital development from
doubling of local tax money will be
needed. Congress will be embarrassed
by the confusing variety of wise and
helpful projects of capital-upbuilding,
and not by any lack Of theI One has
only to examine the neglected sugges-
ttons Of capital betterment made by
District Commissioners past and pres
ent to learn what sound projects of
municipal development have been ig-
nored in order to make a showing of a
greater revenue under the half-and-
half law than the capital needs or can
economically expend.
Since the Washingtonian's tax-bur-
den is reasonable. certainly not too
light, and yet not grossly excessive;
and since the capital needs even more
for it's judicious upbuilding and main
tenance than the half-and-half law
produces. why not leave well enough
alone?
Evening star., 1915-01-11

Lille. that city being now In the hands
OF the British. II this report, which
comes from Boulogne through London
is correct, tho change may be possibly
ascribed to the weakening OF the Ger
man line in the north to permit
STRENGTHENING of tho forces in Alsace.
In tho eastern field the only momen-
tous happening has been the defeat OF
the Turks in Transcaucasia by the
Russians, the completeness Of which Is
not denied by Berlin or Vienna II mas
been reported that German reinforce
ments are being sent to the aid OF the
Turks. though apparently not very
great number of men can be spared
from the main German operations.
No fresh operations of moment have
rieveloped in Poland or East Prussia,
and the campaign there is apparently
in suspense Conflicting reports have
come regarding the Russian invasion
of Hungary, Petrograd claiming un-
broken successes, while Berlin asserts
that there has been no serious menace
of Hungary by the czar's forces. Buda-
pest is nevertheless reported To be in
serious state of alarm.
The most interesting question : the
opening of the twenty fourth week OF
the war relates to the prospect of the
entrance of Roumania and Italy into
the campaign. Both nations are re-
ported to be virtually at point OF mob
ilization. The latest indication was
that Italy was not satisfied with the
Turkish action with regard to the
Hodeida incident. while Austria is dis
posed to press for Il satisfactory repre-
sentation respecting the Italian occu-
patton of Avlona in Albania. Rou-
mania's position seems to be plainly
one of foresightedness She avowedly
wishes to obtain a claim for territorial
enlargement through the acquisition OF
Pennsylvania. which she cannot expect
If she does not render service to the
anti -Teutonic allies in the campaign.
Evening star., 1915-01-11
Mr.. Wilson as Stumper.

The sentiments expressed by MT. VIII
son at indianapolis will be echoed by
his leutenants, and in that way harm
may be inflicted on both him and his
party. They will take him too liter
ally, and forget that, being on the
| stump, he indulged in some of the eA-
travagances of the stump. And some
will forget the long distance between
him and themselves.
Take his fling at the republican party
that it has not had new idea in
thirty years. That is droll in Mr.. Will
son. who is a student and writer OF
history, and knows the record. But
the same statement becomes riotously
ridiculous when repeated by an ordi-
nary stumper, whose sole power Is over
rabble at the crossroads, or at a
city street corner, who never had an
idea himself in all his life, and would
not know one If he met it in the road
with a tag on.
Take the question of the tariff. Mr..
Wilson spoke incautiously as to that.
Does he really feel that the country is
to come into possession for the first
time of adequate information for re-
vising the tariff through the labors Of
the federal trade commission? Were
not Mr. Underwood and his associates
adequately informed when they pre-
pared and passed the bill which bears
his name? They thought so then, and
probably think SO now. And Mr.. VIII
son signed the measure. Magnifying
the opportunity of the federal trade
commission at the expense Of the pres
ent tariff law is a strange proceeding
for those responsible for the law.
AS for independence in politics. Mr..
Wilson referred. Of course. to the other
fellow He pats on the back the re-
publican showing independence of that
party's organization, but warns the
democrat showing any signs of mind
cratic team he not only expects but
commands every member of the team to
do his duty and obey orders. The diff
ference is the old difference. Your
doxy is heterodoxy and should be
abandoned. My doxy is orthodoxy, and
must be supported.
The extravagances of the stump are
dangerous, but inhere in that means of
reaching the public. Crowds like
strong colors and high lights. The
danger lies in OVERRIDING the thing
making the colors too strong, and ex-
posing them in lights too high. Even
an artist of Mr.. Wilson's grade is liz
able to err, and mere copyists, mere
daubers, are certain to do so.
But the Indianapolis speech was sue
cessful in this-it makes for discussion,
and discussion rouses the public.
Evening star., 1915-01-11
False Economy.
From the Cincinnati Times-Star.

Our geodetic survey is a most i'm
portant department. 1t is the MAIN
tenance Of way of our great sea routes.
And with the greatly increased COM
merce between this country and Alaska
and the new highways of commerce
opened by the Panama canal. the geo
detic survey has been forced to blaze
trails" along comparatively uncharted
seas. That the work has been inade-
quately done Is indicated by the num-
Der of preventable accidents between
Seattle and Alaskan ports. The Panama
route has been used for so short time
that data upon its safety are not pro-
curable. Why has our governments
geodetic work upon new sea routes
been inadequate? 1t is not the fault of
the men Of the service, for they are
capable and efficient. 1t is the fault of
Congress, which has forced scientific
men to work in vessels that would be
condemned by an inspector if they
were privately owned. In old ships,
barely seaworthy and capable of only
four knots an hour against heavy seas,
the surveyors of our coasts are sup
posed to do their work. The result
has been that the work has not been
done as it should have been done.
Evening star., 1915-01-11
The Twenty.Fourth Week Of War

Little has happened during the past
week to change the war situation. Mid
winter finds the armies virtually in
deadlock. though there is vigorous ac-
tion at various points along the lines
notably in Alsace, where the French
have from time to time been pound
Ing heavily to force their way to the
Rhine and secure lodgment there, to
menace the German left wing. For
some days progress was made, but the
Germans. recognizing the vital impor-
tance Of preventing turning movement
in this direction. have rushed REIN
forcements there, and at latest ac-
counts the French had lost some Of the
ground recently gained.
Elsewhere along the western front
there have been few changes of note
trenches having been won here and
there by each side without afrectins
the general strategic position. The lat
est report of significance is to tho ef-
feet that the Germans have evacuated
Evening star., 1915-01-11
"old" Men Leading European War
From the pittshurph presa

The proverb "old men for counsel,
young men for war" has generally
been understood by the wise to mean
that old men may DO useful OCCASION
ally for proffering advice based on ex-
perience. but that the strength and
energy and enthusiasm of young men
are essential for any real activity on a
large scale, such as war. The proverb
still holds good. but with a qualifica-
tion. Young men are still the back
bone of warm the trenches The old
men are the counselors, but they are
more than the counselors They are
the active executive heads-the COM
manders.
Evening star., 1915-01-11
Certainty.

The past is full of grim regrets.
Whose shadows darkly fall,
While helpless recollection frets
The sadness to recall.
And still the clock ticks boldly on
In measures grave or gay,
And says. Forget the year that's gon.
And think about today"
We face the future with sigh,
A future strange and vast.
Across the paths before US lie
The shadows of the past.
The days gone by, the days to be,
Defy our mortal powers.
Yet hope and courage never fee.
Today is always ours.
Evening star., 1915-01-11

practical settlement of the question OF
neutral commerce in war time. Great
Britain is naturally not seeking to
arouse tagonisms in this country. ana
it may confidently be believed that the
government at London will continue
the discussion in the present spirit OF
friendly appreciation of the rights OF
American shippers engaged in honest
trade.
Evening star., 1915-01-11

UIn order TO avoid delays on account Of
personal a's.uce letters 10 THE. STAR sNoui1
With the Office. but simply 10 THE STAR. o. to
the Editorial or Business Department according
% niIrnOSe.
Evening star., 1915-01-11
Clearing Out Quickly All the
"HJRT" ROCKS

Son-ED BIEMsHED FROM
HANDLING DURING
AT THE VERY LOWEST
Several hundred volumes have been gathered together on
tables of New and Better Book priced
close out quickly All of them somewhat hurt but in no
the real value of the book aectedthe reading matter
You will find all of Books in all kinds of bindings
Fiction and Books for children well represented and also
books art travel poetry history biography and general
erature; few books in gift editions also included
The stock is arranged according to price
tables and the greatly reduced prices occasion
brisk buying. We urge your early attendance.
Second foor street
Evening star., 1915-01-11
Saving Lives.
rom the New Orleans Times -Picayune.

The fight to save human lives in
America has been eminently successful
during the last few years and the loss
from preventable diseases has been ma
Improvement has been in typhoid fever,
where sanitation and medical treat
ment have worked together to good ef-
fect. In the field o. tuberculosis a
though not as much as was originally
hoped for. In this disease 1t is largely
. case Of money-to get enough to give
the victims Of "the white plague" the
treatment they need.
Evening star., 1915-01-11

Taken with the context. President
Wilson's reference to himself as
Temporary resident" of Washington
evokes no unseemly applause from
other democrats who may be cherlsmns
high hopes for 1915.
Evening star., 1915-01-11

Some men," said Uncle Eben. don't
realize how much patience an perse-
verance dey has in deir systems until
dey gifts ambitious to fill three-card
fiushes an inside straights."
Evening star., 1915-01-11

AS an institution for bringing those
who want work and those VINO heeo
help together the Post once depart
; ment will again demonstrate lts eN'
traordinary industry and versatilitS.
Evening star., 1915-01-11
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Questions and Answers.

You are thoroughly familiar with
public questions, of course"
II know EN- all by heart replied
Senator Sorghum. But l must admit
tnat as time goes by l don't feel quite
so certain about some of the answers.
Evening star., 1915-01-11

Courteous exchanges of notes between
this country and Great Britain set an
example of deferential forbearance
which should exert wholesome influ-
ence on commanders of ships at sea.
Evening star., 1915-01-11
Magnifcence of War.

Are you the leader of this band of
men?"
NO." replied the general in a turbu-
lent territory; I'm their follower. I
tell them where I want them to go.
Then get behind them with a gun and
see that they go there"
Evening star., 1915-01-11
Government,

No patriot true will be content
A public task to shirk
And seek to make a government
All pay roll and no work.
Evening star., 1915-01-11

Persia emphasizes its claim to rank
among the highly civilized nations by
deciding to take an active part in the
most terrible war In history.
Evening star., 1915-01-11

The fate of the North sea whale that
was mistaken for submarine is
merely another example of what hap
pens to the innocent bystander.
Evening star., 1915-01-11

The situation is one in which dlplo-
matist who can take his coat on ana 90
real work that entities him to place
in the shirt sleeves" class claims uni
versal esteem.
Evening star., 1915-01-11

President Wilson's speech enables
Indiana to claim credit for having
given the country another great lit
erary production.
Evening star., 1915-01-11

The manner in which Mexican gun
fighters have haunted the border sug-
gests the morbid vanity that seeks pub
licity at all hazards.
Evening star., 1915-01-11

The game warden and Secretary
Bryan are both annoyed. The only one
who escaped without embarrassment
was the rabbit.
Evening star., 1915-01-11

A law to which a statesman attaches
his name with pardonable pride of au-
thorship may prove slightly embar-
RAISING in the way 1t works out.
Evening star., 1915-01-11

PAYABLE in advanea-br mail. nos'aen nsrnaid:
DAILY Sunday included. month. 90 cents.
Daily. Sunday excented. ore month. 90 cents
Saturday star 81 year: Sunday Star. ~ 20 wear
Evening star., 1915-01-11

There can be no denying that the
Turkish method of collecting revenues
Is. to say the least, inquisitorial
Evening star., 1915-01-11

The present Congress may not hold
the record for fast work. but 1t is en-
titled to an endurance medal.
Evening star., 1915-01-11

If Villa can prevent fighting on the
border no questions will be asked as 10
why he did not do so long since.
Evening star., 1915-01-11

The Evening Star. with the SUNDAY mofninc
edition, Is delivered by carriers within the city
a. - "en.s per month; daily only. Is cents per
month. Sunday only, 20 cents per month. Orders
may he sent by mail. telephone Main 244O.
Collection IS made by carrier at the end OF each
month.
Evening star., 1915-01-11
Hand-loomed Irish Damask Pattern
Cloths and Napkins
One-Third Less Regular Prices.

Handsome and fine in quality. Strictly handoom
goods proven by the fact that the word "Hand-loom
is woven in the margin of the cloths and NAPKINS in
accordance with law of Great Britain for which there
is penalty when violation is cited.
These Cloths and Napkins in and hand
some designs:
Louis XIV, Sheraton, Chippendale, Regency, Rocco,
Acauthus Scroll, Early English, Queen Anne and
Empire In sizes 2x2 2x21z, 2x3, 21zx2H and 21zx3
yards, also 81 Napkins.
All One=tGaird Under Price.
Evening star., 1915-01-11
Household Education.

DO your children ask you lot OF
questions?"
"Ihey used to- replied Mr.. Bliggins.
But now they're TOO busy teacning
their mother and me the latest dances"
Evening star., 1915-01-11
zns Evening Sta. Newspaper Company.

Business Ofire. nth St. and PenneyIvan'a Avenue.
New York Once: tribune Ruildinc,
Chicago ONCE: First National Bank Building.
European Oh1ce: Regent ST., London England.
Evening star., 1915-01-11
Sale of G.. B. SAMPLE Corsets

About three dozen pairs of the we'll known C. Corsets
splendid models including low and medium bust elastic ede
tops addition elastic inserts at TON
through and back for the comfort
the Made of fine cout batistes and broches and
medium sizes ony-20 to 26
Special prices, $500, $3.50 and $500 pair
Regular prices, $500, $3.50 and $1,000.
special clearance sale of the Exclusive Corsets to
be found here only provides splendid opportunities for
saving the purchase price of that
celled in style, comfort and service
Evening star., 1915-01-11

Entered as second-c d-ciass mail matter At the posi-
ofire at Washington. D. @.
Evening star., 1915-01-11
'The Lone Star Ranger"

Zane Grey's New Story of Adventure.
dashing, spirited with the outlaw
conflicts in the the
Those Grey
vel
of
The Book floor street.
Evening star., 1915-01-11

Double Damask Irish
Pattern Cloths.
Extra quality and extra
value; fine patterns.
2x2 yards. $3.50
2x21s yards. $3.50
2Ax2A yards. $3.50
Evening star., 1915-01-11
When a man

When a man wears a flowing necktie
and calls himself "a dreamer" you can
spot him as q member of the anti-work
club.
Evening star., 1915-01-11
Additional New Items from the
January Sale of Linens.

)f Linens.
1ou that we would bring forward new
lation of that promise-all splendid
Card Table Covers.
500 Card Table Covers, in sizes to fit
regular size tables; white and tan.
55c each. Usually Csc and 75c.
Bath Towels,
One-third Under Price.
Another shipment of Bath Towels,
subject to such defects as oil spots and
dropped stitches. The value of these is
well known to Our patrons.
E for 75c. 6 for $1.75.
for $1.25. e for $500.
for $I.5O. 6 for $z.zS.
Hemstitched Damask
Tea Doilies or Napkins.
These were bought and received some
time ago, but placed in reserve for our
January sale; much better quality than
the prices call for.
$500. $3.50, $s.7s, $3.50 and 5000 dozen.
Evening star., 1915-01-11
Women's Fine Dress Blouses at Re

eight Blouse this lot pretty styles of lace
fashions embroidered chiffon,
crepe Both high and low neck fashions Of them
sleeves of lace.
l Black Waist white chiffon, $1,000 Was $18z5
white chiffon $1,000 EACH Were $1650.
Waists white chiffon, Were $1,000
Velvet Waist with lace sleeves, $395. Was $Z5
IaceW Waist flesh chiffon $6.75. Was $780,
Georgette Crepe Waist, $s.75. Was $275
Evening star., 1915-01-11
Women's Three-Piece Suits.

velous combinations velvet broad
Elegant models the highest quality and fashioned
hdeblk &C. SO and 40
Were S135OO
$4,000 Were $4,000
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-06-11
PROF. eRIlES EXONERATED
-GUILTLESS OF CHARGE

Ada, Okla, June 10.-Charles w
Briles, president OF the Ada normal,
Tuesday night was cleared Of the
charges preferred against him by a
unanimous vote Of the state board OF
education present. Dr. F. b. Fite
Muskogee, was absent from the hear
ing.
c. c. Williams, brother of the gov.
ernor and j. w Bolen, Ada attorney
signed the charges against Briles. The
hearing began Monday.
Mr.. Wilson, state superintendent,
says, the charges were unsupported by
the evidence and the board eXonersed
the normal president 1t is understood
that the complaint made against Pro
fessor Briles was, that he was quite ac-
tive in the campaign of last summer,
and that personally there were those
in Ada, who did not like him.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-06-11
BEING uNCLEANLY

A fellow might not merit censure for
being poor, but being uncleanly is not
to be overlooked with such degree
Of tolerance. This city might apply
this principle to itself at this time.
The trash receptacles along Main
street become congested with paper,
banana peels and other decaying mat
ter. which sends out an odor offensive
to people and dangerous to the health
of the community Trash receptacles
at best belong to an age long since
gone. and the commissioners would
be in keeping with modern progress
if they would do away with them en-
tirely. But if they remain on the
street they should at least be kept
cleanly.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-06-11
FRA ELBERTUs

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r,....o rho foreior authorities have
-, ,.a.,..l,i,d to mo will he given
a,.a.,rnt,y ,o observe conditions
81 ain, 70 no aranorter-not war
: ,rui odit NV NUN conv intend to
a,a.a :, IN NV heon and in that way
.,,,,. ,,a oonsor. When got hack, if |
!. u.u oi,o Il ~ tba readers Of the
1,.a aaa rho philistira- straight
or oi,, 10 no reoortad-not war
......,.,,',,,,r,,,,nt fRa,,s mit der mt.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-06-11

FALLS FROM WAGON; is
RUN OVER AND KILLED

Oklahoma City, June 1O-Falling
from the seat OF the delivery wagon
which he was driving, Andrew Bash,
aged IS, a resident of Newcastle, was
run over by the vehicle and killed
Wednesday morning about 10 o'clock.
The accident occurred on the road
from Oklahoma City to Norman about
six miles south of this city. The body
of the deceased was discovered by
people passing along the road and the
ambulance from Street and Draper
undertaking company was summoned.
He was brought to this city for med
cal attention but life was pronounc-
ed extinct when the ambulance
reached him.
The deceased was a teamster for
c. +. Smith a merchant Of New
castle. He was of German descent
and had been resident of this part
of the country for several years. Fun
eral services will be conducted here
and interment will be at Fairlawn.
According to the statement of those
who were nearest the scene at the
time of the accident the wagon was
crossing a deep gully, worn by the
recent rains, when the driver lost his
balance and fell beneath the wheel
in such manner that his head was
crushed, his back wrenched and his
neck broken. 1t was thought that
death was almost instantaneous.
The dead man had come to Okla
homa City in the early hours of the
morning TO secure a load of goods fol-
the store operated by his employer
He was on the return trip to New
castle when the fatal accident oe
Cured.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-06-11
OUR FRIEND SAM STRAUSS

our old friend Sam Strauss at Mari
eta is to be congratulated upon his
ability as an ad writer and that ad man
on the Love County News is to be
congratulated upon his ability at dis
play Of type. The Whit-Leather Ho-
siery Company offered a cash prize
to the merchant who wrote the most
attractive ad for this line of hosiery.
The contest was open to all dealers in
the United States and Canada out of
this vast number of merchants com.
peting. Sam Strauss won first prize
and out of the vast number of news
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-06-11
How's This ?

w offer One Hundred Dollars Re-
ward for any case of Catarrh that can
not be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
F. J. CHENEY & CO, Toledo, o.
We, the undersigned. have known F.
J. Cheney for the last Is years, and
believe him perfectly honorable in all
business transactions and financially
able to carry out any obligations made
by his firm.
NATIONAL BANK OF COMMERCE,
Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken inter.
nally. acting directly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces Of the system.
Testimonials sent free. Price rs cents
per bottle Sold by all druggists.