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, 1916-11-29
PROCEE DINGS
OF THE
COLONIAL COUNCIL
FOR ST.. CROIX.

MN Thursday the 9Th October 1915 at
w 8 p. m. the Colonial Council for st.
ST. Croix held ar extraordinary meeting
convened by the Chairman.
End Member for Frederiksted Country
District (Nord6y) and 4th Member for same
district (Smith) were absent from the Is
land. e
End Member for C~hristiansted Country
District (NeHhropp) was absent on account
Of sickness.
The Despatching Secretary (Will. Jacob
SEM attended the meeting.
The Chairman (StakemGnn) said that he
had called this meeting owing to q tele-
gram received this day from the Parlia-
mentary Committee appointed regarding
the sale of the Islands. It was with very
short notice this meeting has been called.
but the question was of great Importance.
He was sorry that he had not been able
to give the hon. Members sufficient lnfor-
nation of the contents of the telegram.
The telegram reads:
"From
an. Neergaard
chairman
Colonial Council
"San Croix West Indies.
"The Parliamentary Committee appoint
led in accordance with Act of September
'thirtieth nineteen hundred sixteen beg to
Communicate to the two Westindian Colo
'nial Councils that wishes have been ex-
pressed in the Committee of getting
opportunity of discussion with delegates
''of the two Councils appointed in order to
represent different opinions If such are
"existing the Parliamentary Committee has
accordingly passed resolution that the
COMMITTEE within the delay Of six weeks
Evening journal., 1916-01-15
An Aid TO BIackmaiI
CFrom the Washington Post)

While designed to protect the inno-
cent against the wiles of the wicked.
the so-called white slave law" pre-
scented opportunities from the first for
use in the purpose of their own evil
purposes that the unscrupulous OF
both sexes were not slow to see and
utilize.
The reported unearthing OF a gang
Of blackmailers in New York city is a
case in point. This combination OF
precious scoundrels is said to have al
ready secured the neat sum OF $780,
600 through fake arrests. The vic
Tins. caught in the snare OF the
crooks, paid the price demanded
rather than face the publicity Of the
courts. The fact Of their own inno-
cence, when such existed, was not
enough to induce them to drag their
names and the names OF their families
in the mire. Under certain circum-
stances the easiest way out 10 the
best. as their trappers well knew: so
they came across" as the gang also
knew would be done in the majority Of
instances.
That evildoers hunt for loopholes I'm
legislation through which they may
Evening journal., 1916-01-15
Editorial Opinion
DEPLORARLE RESTLT.

From the Springfield Republican.
The most deplorabie result Of nomi-
mating supreme court judges for the
presidency would be the popular sus-
picion sure to be aroused concerning
the courts judgments in any question
having political implications or conse-
quences near or remote There is
enough popular distrust OF the courts
already. Make il in accordance with
precedent for United States supreme
court justices to become presidential
candidates and a blow at that tribunal
might be given from which it would
never recover.
Having so strongly denounced the
Democrats in 1896 for their assault on
the Supreme Court. the Republicans
might find themselves exposed TO a
terrific Democratic Indictment IL they
should weaken the courts influence
by nominating Justice Hughes. The
issue Of the purity Of the courts
could not be kept out Of the presiden-
tial campaign with Mr. Hughes run
ming as the drafted" candidate Of the
Republican party. He knows it. and
therefore he is determined not to ex-
pose the courts to such an undermin-
ing Of their position in the confidence
OF the people.
Evening journal., 1916-01-15

escape the just penalties OF their Of
fenses is naturally to be expected.
When, however. law creates a stu
alton possessing features that ac-
tually encourage the formation Of
bands Of cOnspiratOrs against the good
name OF the ordinary citizen il would
seem to call for recasting in such
form that the opportunities would no
longer exist.
Before the present law came into
being the "frame-up" worked with
considerable precision and fair de-
gree OF success, although the victim
could usually escape If he we're OF de-
termined mettle and conscious Of his
innocence. At it is now. the crossing
Of State line. the tender OF a NOV
ing conveyance to beauty in alleged
distress and other guileful means OF
appeal to proper sympathies may each
and all be invoked for the purpose OF
bringing the unwary within the limits
OF the enforcement Of the law. Pos
sibly wisdom is sufficiently omnipres-
ent in New York for diamond to cut
diamond Honest men elsewhere
however. expect that the laws at least
should not be a first aid to crooks.
Evening journal., 1916-01-15
An UNPOPuLAR FISCAL POLICY.

THE appearance Of Secretary McAdoo's scheme for
more taxes to atone for Democratic deficits and
to furnish money for national defense was the signal
for immediate assault upon his figures and con-
illusions, in which Democrats well as Republicans
joined Representative Kitchin and Senator Gore.
Democrats. and Senator Smoot, Republican were the
first to be heard from and are still hearing the
echong voleys OF other marksmen who are shooting
the McAdoo statement full Of holes.
Starting out with an initial error Of $2SOO0OOO, the
Secretarys financial dopesheet is punctured with the
most grotesque Of suggestions and conclusions. He
talked gliby about revenue from sugar-whch he es-
mates a basis of about ninety millions year
ven everyone knows that under full protective
duties not more than sixty millions were ever re-,
ceved from this He blithely slices away some
thirty millions from the estimates for defense as APP
proved by the President says the money will not
be needed
He concludes with programme OF direct taxation
which SON. 1lican politicians hope TO see adop-
tcd-for it contains the essential elements OF the con
stan purpose of Democratic fnancers to concentrate
the burdens Of government thrift and enterprise
The new taxes proposed to be laid upon small incomes
upon crude oils and gasoene, and upon motor engines
will do more to bring home to the American people
the futlity Of Democratic administration than any
thing else They will tend to discourage development
in many States where oil properties arc now making
progress; they will seriously affect the activity or
the large communities where automobile manufacture
ceniers they will lay a heavy hand on healthlui
amusement; they will penalize thrift
The millions Of people who viii be thus affected VIII
receive an acute and compelling anti-Democratic
thrill Every garage in the country will at once be-
come an anti Democratic center Politically the Re
pubcans regard Mr.. McAdoos proposals to be pro-
ductiye From fiscal viewpoint they are already
known TO be futile.
If they 90 throughand 1t is believed that the Fre5l-
dent approves them-nothing could more clearly show
ffp nd
ods of providing for the Nations needs Republicans
built the Panama Canal practically out OF the loose
change which the Treasury contained The Democrats
cannot build a battleship without piing the taxes
Evening journal., 1916-01-15
GROVER HAn TT RIGHT.

From the Syracuse Post-Standard
Thirty years ago a Democratic pres
ident was in the White House, the only
Democratic president from Buchanan
to Wilson. Tn that day there was
neither war nor rumor Of war. Never
theless. Grover Cleveland, we are re-
minded by Golfers. demanded Of Con-
gress a navy which should be more
than Shabby ornament Of govern
ment." His reason was single and
simple
The nation that cannot resist ag-
gression is constantly exposed to il.
Its foreign policy is or necessity
weak. and its negotiations are con-
Quoted with disadvantage because il
is not in condition to enforce terms
dictated by its sense of right and JUS
tice.
Grover Cleveland was neither orator
nor scholar as Wilson is. But in all
OF Mr.. Wilson's musical phrases about
national preparedness he has not stat
ed his case so clearly and completely
as Grover did thirty years ago.
Evening journal., 1916-01-15
IMPORTS AND REYENUE.

THE value Of imports for November, 1915, Sl6i
3i9 l69 on which realized in the sum
of Sl76S1 21S or an rate OF duty Of 1917 per
cent.
or those imports. 6S.3 per cent came in duty free
In other words Sl12.2SO,OOO worth Of imports were
permitted to enter in competition with American pro
ducts without paying one OF to the gov
ernment.
The Democrats saddled the country with war reve-
nue. measure, which they recently extended for one
year on the plea that the had cut off imports to
such an extent that revenues were seriously
curtailed. And they are, but not because Of de-
creased importatiOns.
The imports for November, 1915, were $ll'OOOOOO
greater than for November 1912. under the Republican
protective tariff law but the revenues paid into the
Federal Treasury were S5SOOOOOO less in the 1915 than
in the 1912 month. Added to this, the cost Of living
increases daily
The importers are simply putting into their pockets
what under Republican tariff policies, went into the
Golfers OF the United States Treasury paid the eN-
penses OF running the government protected the Amer
lean producer and made American labor Independent
OF such catasophes the European war for its daily
bread
Evening journal., 1916-01-15
No X.RAYS NEEDED.

MEL u. SINCLAIR. managing secretary Of the VIII
~ mington Chamber Of Commerce. has made, in his
annual report labored defense of that trade body
especially as regards its failure to obtain indus
tries for our city His defense and explanation are
of such a that perhaps would have been better
bad they never been written.
Wstchfu and discriminating persons. including
many OF the members. have taken accurate measure
ment OF the Chamber under its present management
md policy They have sized it up as a pronounced
success a money consumer but a dismal failure
as a result producer. There is nothing in the Sin
clair report that will alter that opinion On the other
hand there is much in II that viii confirm it, espee-
lally among members who do not need an X-ray ma
shine to see the conditions that lie behind the report
Evening journal., 1916-01-15
THE PEOPLE,s CONVENTION.

From the Philadelphia Press.
In the political history of the past
in this country there has always been
more or less cry that National con-
ventions were controlled by that sin
lister creature termed "the boss" and
that the nominations that resulted
did not follow out the will Of the
people. There has been the COM
plant that the voters themselves had
little part in the election of the dele
gates to the conventions that made
Presidential nominees. and that the
representation OF the different States
in those gatherings was the selection
OF the leader or the boss" whichever
he was termed, according as the in
dividual referred to was the friend
or the foe of the speaker
The cry OF boss" cannot be raised
against the Republican National Con-
vention OF 1916. The adoption of
the direct primary for the election
Of delegates i'm most OF the States, aud
the change made in the appOrtiOnment
of delegates so that they will better
represent the Republican voting
strength Of the nation and not mere
geographical divisions. have combined
to eliminate all real ground for such
cry. The newt nominee of the Re
publicans of the nation will be the
work OF delegates who are selected
by the people themselves. and with
out any such intermediary as a con-
vention either i'm State or in Con-
grossional districts
The Republican national conven-
tion OF 1916 will consist of nine hun
! dred and eighty-fve delegates. This
| is nearly one hundred less delegates
than sat in the convention of 1912.
OF these. six hundred and thirteen
will be elected by direct primaries,
and three hundred and seventy-two
by the old convention system. In
other words. not only a large major
ity Of the delegates to that conven-
tion will be of the primary brand
but nearly two-thirds of the conven-
Evening journal., 1916-01-15
SPIRIT OF THE
DELMARVIA PRESS
MORE FOR DOYER COuNCILMEN

WORK FOR DOVER COUNCILMEN
From the Dover Index.
A few of the things that the newly
elected Dover Town Council should
consider are; 1-Hcw to improve the
of Loockerman street.
2-IIow to eradicate the mosquitoes.
3-How to preserve and improve our
shade trees. 4-How to make our
streets other than those now paved
or improved, better. There are other
things and we may mention them
later. Since the cutting out of the
trees on Loockerman street the view
from the new station is not an invit-
ing one. In fact. a new arrival is re-
minded of a new and half baked
western town and not a town that
boasts Of its beauty. The self consti-
tuted mosquito committee did the
best it could last year, but until the
Council takes the matter in hand and
rigidly requires everyone t. clean up
and neep clean and free of stagnant
water their premises, little can be
accomplished. The Tree League did
what It could last year. but the Coun-
ell should appropriate enough money
to have the trees cared for.
Some of the streets of the town
are in bad condition. The town has
steam roller and should in the early
spring not only shape up its streets
and fiH up all holes, but should roll
them until they are hard and smooth
The Council also knows that its
Board of Health has not succeeded in
doing away with the open privies that
have been declared a nuisance. We
think it a mistake to put doctors OF
other professional men on this board
We need a board composed of mer
who have no patients or clients tC
rules and ordinances without fear ol
favor.
Evening journal., 1916-01-15
With The Photographers

The farmers Of LeGrand who hiring their
mail carriers will be very enthusiastic for the Dem
ocratic marty next Observation-Disclosures Courier
villa announces that he will go to Argentina and
raise cattle which is considerably better than what
no has been raising in MeXicO--BosOn Transcript.
The most persistent search for the deecable brown
coimb of praise Is that made by the amateur actor
the day after the performance.-Topeka (Kans) Cap
ital.
II thou wouldst be happy and easier in thy family
above ell things observe discipline. Every one in IL
should know their duty; and there should be time
and place for everything and whatever else is done
or omitted be sure TO begin and end with God.-Wn-
liam Penn.
Evening journal., 1916-01-15
EUREKA COUNCIL GROWS.

On next Tuesday evening Eureka
Council. No 1. Jr. o. U. A. NJ, will
confer the Oriental degree on a class
of fifteen candidates. As this is the
first time in several years that this de-
gree has been conferred, it is ex-
pected that a great many members
will take advantage OF the oppor-
tunity to again see the work. The
council is now organizing a class OF
100 candidates to be initiated on Feb
ruary IL. A banquet will be given
the candidates on February 8.
Evening journal., 1916-01-15
DOCTORS AND THE DEMOCRACY.

From the Dover Republican.
With two doctors attempting to gain
the governCrship, that is as far as the
Democratic party can present it, it looks
as though the Democracy were sure of a
cure. But. as is the case. when too
many cooks spoil the BROTH" so the
same adage may apply to this case. too
many doctors kill the hopes of the
party" If eit',er doctor wins the nomi-
nation, an undertaken will be needed for
the Democracy in Delaware after No
vember next
Evening journal., 1916-01-15
PASSENGER Rates co
UP IN EIGHT States
Bv The United Press.

BY The United Press.
CHICAGO, Jan 5.-Hreafter it
will cost more to ride trains in these
eight States: Illinois. Wisconsin,
Michigan, Iowa. Nebraska. Missouri
and Kansas which will be affected by
changed railroad passenger rates on
interstate hauls.
The Interstate Commerce rates in
this section are to be increased from
2 cents a mile to "a cents a mile in
Illinois, the northern Michigan pen
insula, Wisconsin, Iowa, Nebraska,
and in the northern parts of Mis-
souri, and Kansas; and from two
cents to 25 and cents. March /.
A recent decision of the Interstate
Commerce Commission prevented the
proposed change but at the same
time made possible the smaller in
crease.
"The carriers have failed to JUS
Evening journal., 1916-01-15
GEMS OF THOUGHT

Folly loves the martyrdom OF fame-Byron.
.-.-:--s
Pity and need make all flesh akin--Sir Edwin Ar
mold
s-e-.-s
Brave men are brave from the very hrst.-Cor-
nellie.
.-.-:-.
SO much is worth he esteems himself
Rabelias.
.--.-.-.
Truth is only armour IN all passages Of life OF
e>ath.-Emerson
.-.-.-.
In great danger the fantest hope should be con-
sidered.-Goethe.
Science when well digested fs nothing but good
sense and reason.-Sanislaus.
Evening journal., 1916-01-15
BREAKS A COLD
IN A FEW HOURS

stops nasty discharge or nose running
relieves sick headache, dullness, fever.
ishness. sore throat, sneezing sore
ness and stiffness.
Don't stay stuffed-up! Quit blowing
and snufflingl Ease your throbbing
head! Nothing else in the world gives
such prompt relief as "Pape's Cold
Compound" which costs only % cents
at any drug store. It acts without as
sistance. tastes nice, causes no in
convenience. BE sure you get the
genuine. Don't accept something else
lust as good" Insist on getting
"Pape's Cold Compound" if you want
to stop your cold quickly.
Evening journal., 1916-01-15

tion will be composed of men who
owe their election as delegates di-
reetly TO the voters themselves.
The boss" label cannot lie attached
to any action of the national conven-
ton Of 1916. II will be controlled by
the party voters themselves. though
the delegates whom they send to Chi
cago by their own voice and act. In its
makeup and in its nomination it will
be essentially and distinctly the peo-
pies convention.
Evening journal., 1916-01-15
KrRTZ AS 4 TRrSTEE.

~ HARLEs c. KURTz, OF this city, should make
~ very acceptable member Of the Board Of Trustees
II the Delaware State Hospital at Farnhurst He
,eeds William H. Swift Of the ablest and most
valuable members OF the board Mr. Swift resigned
recently the ground that his personal engagements
such that he could no longer spare the time
le previously had devoted to the hospital work.
Mr.. Kurtz has had wide business experience. His
services the board should be OF great value to the
public and also to the inmates Of the insts-9ton
Evening journal., 1916-01-15
"Pape's Cold Compound" Is
the Surest, Quickest Re-
lief Known-It'S Fine!

Relief comes instantly.
A dose taken every two hours until
three doses are taken will end grippe
misery and break up a sever cold
either in the head chest, body or
limbs.
It promptly opens clogged-up nos
trils and air passages in the head,
Evening journal., 1916-01-15
NOT MANY AMERICANS
GOING TO GERMANY NOW
BY The United Press.

BY The United Press.
BERLIN, Jan. l5.-Nearly 10000
strangers came to Berlin in Novem-
bcr. declare official reports. OF this
number 1885 came from foreign
lands, but only 50 from America.
The number Of visitors was exactly
96.0j6. compared with 7l.27l year
ago. The foreigners coming from
Russia numbered 256; Austria Hun
gary. $50; England ?; sweden.
1O6; Norway, l9S; Denmark. SOP;
Belgium. IS; Holland, $50; the Bal
kans, l6s; Switzerland, 32S; Asia.
6, and Africa, H..
=
Evening journal., 1916-01-15

In view Of the fact that the Wilson administration
has demoralized the rural mail service in this State
is eminenty proper that whatever repair work is to
be done should be done under Democratic auspices
The present service is poor that there is wide
spread discomfort in all three counties.
Evening journal., 1916-01-15

tify an increase to 2.5 cents and 3
cents per mile. but have justified an
increase to "a and 2.6 cents" the
Interstate Commerce Commission de-
cision reads.
Evening journal., 1916-01-15

Further evidence OF the journalistic enterprise of the
Dover Index is found in the fact that it has issued
a supplement to it's edition OF January a. an almanac
and State and county directory for 1916. The book is
a small one but from to cover is filled with
useful information Of a local and general nature. In
short It is we'll worth keeping for reference pur-
noses
Evening journal., 1916-01-15

immigration into the United States for 1915 was
slightly more than 10000 compared with 1,S5OOOO
for 1913 In the meantime many thousands of labor
ers have gone TO Europe take part in the war Thus
has our unemployment problem been helped And the
Democrats claim credit for IL.
Evening journal., 1916-01-15

In his opening message TO the present Congress,
President Wilson said not one word about economy
NOT one word in condemnation OF extravaganza. The
pa,tore natform must have turned over in the grave
in which its authors buried it,
Evening journal., 1916-01-15

Some newspapers have published the recipe from
which President Wilson's birthday cake was made It
sounded good But Tar as 1916 is concerned We can
say that wilson's cake is dough.
Evening journal., 1916-01-15

That Russian offensive seems to have taken the
edge off OF the Teutonio desire to make drive into
Egypt or towards India.
Evening journal., 1916-01-15
WAR NEWS OF ONE
YEAR AGO TODAY.

BY The United Press.
The allies were defeated at Sois-
sons. Russia claimed Germany's at
tempt to resume a general offensive
was frustrated. The Teutons bonn
barded Rowa and Tamow. London
said Francis Joseph sought peace
through the Vatican. The Turks
were all driven from the Caucasus.
Evening journal., 1916-01-15
MRS. GEORGINA c. WOODS DEAD.

Mrs Georgina Clifton Woods died
on Wednesday at her home. No. COS
West Eighteenth street. She was the
wife of Charles L. Woods.
Evening journal., 1916-01-15
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(eIklsl lean Advertisers' has ers Of this
W1W amined and certified to I try The Assocla'
the circulation Of this pub lo9 9 enuorSes E ony
icaton The figures Of circulation mil 10 H. .xamns.
ooniAincd in the Assoeations - any moment.
port only are guaranteed. and positive proof
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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-01-01
Sentence Sermons by FL Paso Ministers

things behind" The past Win It's
forget It and press o
with l. CanPDel
of HIGHLAND kandA churches
If do better will not We must pray o
VIII
w Baber of the Alura Presbyterian church
each brings and greater Responsiveness makes
Cod that lie before hRev H. Allen OF uSn r@
Christian church
prayer
God De
0vetreet Presbyterian churen
when mans ways please his enemies to be at
peace with him. somebody should change their
RevT W DUMB of Church of Christ.
Our chief business with the Me" task Of 1916 IS to
that e be kindly he-Rev Miles Of the First
Congregational church
"No can be Christian without even ms ana ms
being Rev Henry Easter the Church Of St Clement
you plan do not the fatal mistake OF leaving Christ
out of your Porter Methodist Episcopal church
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-01-01

take as my text What we have writ
ten we have written. What we have
done we have done. The record stands
It cannot De changed We cannot re-
call the days. Our record may be one
of humiliation. On the other hand,
il may be a thing of beauty and
joy forever"
World Knows Little.
The world may know but little OF
this record It's pages may be open
only to ourselves and TO Cod Let US be
assured that our record is on high
Nothing escapes him with whom We
have TO do. His is the eye that sees
all. Alas. for the man. who. unfor-
given. must meet his record IN the
Judgment. The hour viii come Wneh
he will behold all he ever thought or
did; behold all at once and al con-
tinuously- What he writes he writes
1t cannot be changed
New Year-New Task.
We face a new year-a new TASK
perhaps II the task remains the same
as likely it viii. may we not bring
to bear upon it the highest motives
Let us learn to do small things IN
great way Christ's man should pc
animated by the Christian motive l