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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-04-01

ones, is an interesting but not pressing
subject of discussion. Congress need
not strain point by hurrying to de-
eision.
But the other matter admits Of no
dispute. There are, in round numbers,
hundred million people in America
practically without defense at a time
when events elsewhere are showing the
inestimable importance of defense. They
are the ones to be considered. Their
interests are established, and are para
mount. Let the beginnings be made for
an adequate national defense for them
before fixing conditions upon which the
number may be augmented.
The President is on record against
the literacy test, and is said to be ready
to go on record against it again. This,
however, did not influence the House,
and it may not influence the Senate.
Supporters of the test believe they have
the strength to pass the measure over
veto. But, however that may be, the
fact remains that, for the present, all
perils resulting from unrestricted i'm
migration, even when appraised at the
highest, are smST by comparison with
the threatened perils of country with
out defenses at time of worldwide
war.
immigration can waits waiting.
Preparedness is pressing, and the pres
sure increases daily. Everything in or
der, and in the best order possible.
Nothing now should be allowed to in.
terfere with the program for providing
an adequate army and navy, and for
raising the money to pay the cost.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-04-01
Villas Defeat,

Col. Dodd's exploit at Guerrero,
Mex, where he fell upon Villas band
and administered severe defeat, scat
tering the bandits with severe losses
and driving the chief himself wounded
into the cactus brush, proves that it is
by no means impossible to accomplish
the mission upon which American SOL
diers were sent into Mexico. 1t is, of
course, disappointing that Villa was not
captured. Until he is taken personally,
or slain, the work will remain unfn-
ished. That he is disabled-Gen. Perish
ing says that his injuries are permanent
means that his activities are greatly
lessened, and his ultimate capture is not
now to be questioned.
The fight at Guerrero was rendered
possible by the superior speed of Col.
Dodd's flying column. 1t covered
ffty-five miles from Namiquipa to the
point of the fight in seventeen hours.
This was accomplished after days of
grueling work through the sands and
in the hills, work that told heavily on
men and horses, with slender lines of
communication and supply. When the
tale of that forced march is fully told
it will probably stand forth as one Of
the most remarkable military achieve
ments on record.
The fight itself in the valley of San
Geronimo consisted mainly Of pur-
suit. Apparently the band was sur
prised and made only feeble stand
against the American troopers. For five
hours, say the reports, the chase con-
tinued as the band scattered, after Villa
had been bundled into vehicle and
sent off to some hiding place. 1t is un-
likely that the remnants of the "army'
will be able soon to reunite, and in any
case the success Of the first onset Of the
Americans will have given them a most
valuable prestige.
1t is gratifying that the first real en-
counter with Villas force was had by
the American troops. If later Villa him
self is taken by our expedition the in.
cident will have presumably closed,
with satisfactory results. Prompt with
drawal then, Villas elimination accom-
plished, will demonstrate that the pur-
| pose of the United States toward Mex
leo is entirely benevolent. If that is
the outcome the sacrifice of life at Co.
lumbus will not have been in vain.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-04-01
Immigration and Preparedness.

The immigration bill, containing the
hteracy test, passed by the House by q
very large majority, will have to wait
for consideration in the Senate. Ap-
preparation and revenue measures, it is
stated, will be given the right Of way.
Mr.. Kern is quoted as saying:
81 do not think the sentiment of the
Senate as to the literacy test has
changed, but do think there is very
little disposition in the Senate for i'm
migration legislation just at this time.
it certainly will not be permitted to in
terfere with national defense legisla-
ton"
1t certainly ought not to be permitted
to interfere. Safety first; and at pres
emit our danger lies far less in unre,
stricted immigration than in unpre.
paredness. The overwhelming question
of the hour is not the terms upon which
moro people should be admitted to the
country, but the protection and vel
fare Of those already here. It is the old
question Of providing the greatest good
for the greatest number.
Immigration, necessarily, has fallsz
- q . consequence Of the wsr
Whistler when the war ends It viii shex
former figures again, and even lszeel
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-04-01

The farmer used to be q man whom city
folks would josh,
And represent as ending every sentenn
with "by goshl"
We understood he visited the city now
and then
To offer contributions to tho busy bun
co men.
But now the rustic citizen secures a
badge and waits
Till people using motor cars forsake the
city gates.
And as the startled traveller authority
salutes,
He doesn't laugh to SEQ q man with
trousers in his boots.
We do not criticise the simple language
he'll employ,
But try to tell him stories that per-
haps he will enjoy.
For his decree is something that per-
suasion can't recall;
When he remarks, you're pinched, by
gosh," it goes, @fby gosh" and all.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-04-01
WHITE COATS That Will Dress the
Baby Well for His Spring Outings.

What ovabe attention and tender
gances we'll dressed healthy baby Most moth
this extremely careful in selecting the clothes for
their baby this fact but of all because of the mother
love which always puts the baby first
White Coats for babies spring will dress the
baby WE'LL similar prices usually do Mothers
who making selections of babies coats almost always what
offer before selecting There
doing this year than glance at these coats will show
At $500 White Bedford Cord Short Coat in first size with
large cape embroidered sprays and scaops silk lining
White Cashmere Coats $3.50 have large beautifully hand
embroidered sprays aops and silk lined and another
lovely its smoked yoke and collar
with hand -scaloped edge .
Soft White Wool Crepe $685. with large embrod
and caoped the turnbac cuffs Another
of this attractive material embroidered by hand in
finished with lace edge turnbck cuffs
embelshed to match; silk lining; priced at $780,
ird floor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-04-01

There was time when the traffic
regulations were largely occupied with
the now unconsidered bicycle. The
speeder on two wheels has lapsed into
the commonplace and the time will
doubtless come when the motor car will
lack the interest that attaches to in
novation and be less vigorously super
vised.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-04-01

Base ball will soon give the average
citizen opportunity to express himself
vociferously without any Of the re-
straints of neutrality.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-04-01

The peon reported to have choked
Villa almost to death was no fnancier.
Otherwise he would have finished the
lob and claimed the reward.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-04-01

Mr.. Bryan may be able to evolve some
one-term arguments more effectual than
those he advanced in favor of free sill
yer and unpreparedness.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-04-01
Not Mentioned.

And still the great exhorter storned
And kept this question hid:
"Of all the towns I have reformed
How many have backslidi"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-04-01

Villa has probably done some expert
work in censorship to prevent the news
Of "dead or alive" rewards from circu-
ating among his own followers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-04-01

The celebration Of shakespeare's
birthday will not cause any noticeable
falling off in the attendance at musical
shows.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-04-01

The inexpensive egg is as joyous g
feature of the celebration as the e1
pensive Easter gown.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-04-01

No traffic regulations have been de-
vised which will enable the District Of
Columbia automobile to enjoy reel
procity arrangement with Maryland.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-04-01

Carranza makes rules and regulations
with moro than customary confidence
whom he is considering the use of Mex
lean railroads by American troops.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-04-01

The time is approaching when the
delegate will be momentarily more i'm
portant than the man who holds Of
fee.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-04-01

There are moments when Col. Roose-
welt seems almost tempted to make the
presidential contest q campaign of
frightfulness.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-04-01

immigration is an important subject
in spite of the fact that the high seas
Just now are in no state to invite whole
sale travel.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-04-01

Friends of Mr.. Brandeis insist that
ability to see both sides Of case should
not disqualify man for judgeship.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-04-01
ALL SHADES IN
WOMEN'S BOOT SILK
HOSIERY
AT 45c PAIR.

Black, white and at least seventy-hve of
the very best and most fashionable shades for
street and evening wear are included in these
hose at 45c pair. This great variety of col
orings makes the procuring of shades to match
the spring costumes very quickly and easily
accomplished
y These are good-wearing hose that we are
pleased to recommend discriminating choos-
ing attests their superiority.
An unusual value, 45c the pair.
floor, street.
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Standing BY.

"Didn' Mistoh Pinkly stand by you
when de mi1-up took place7"
"Yes," replied Mr.. Whifhetree Dawson
"He were standin' by me; jes' close
enough to take good aim when he hit me
behind de ear"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-04-01

Some failures are to be desired. A
man who writes an uninteresting love
letter may some day be glad Of 1t.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-04-01
hot Up on History.

From the Chieaee News.
Not . single generation in the United
States since II was organised has es-
capped some sort Of war. but the pa
cidsts never read American history.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-04-01

March went out like lamb, but the
next day is "April Fool"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-04-01
PaYadoxical.

" don't believe there's any such thing
as luck"
II wish there weren't. I'm sure such
an arrangement would be much luckier
for me-"
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SHOOTING STARS.
BIZ PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Safety First.

allow do you make Welsh rabbit 2
II get an egg and some cheese"
"And do you mix them9"
"No. eat the egg and let somebody
else take chance on the cheese"
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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-11-04

let the other know that he was watch
ing him.
81 don't know much about the story,
resumed Lockwood moment later.
as no one said anything. but ! do
know that there Is treasure in that
great old Chimu mound near Trux-
lilo. Don Luis has the government
concession to bore into the mound,
too, and we are raising the capital to
carry the scheme through to success"
He had come to the end of SEN
tence. Yet the infection OF his voice
showed plainly that it was not the
end of the idea that had been in his
mind.
IF you knew where to dig" sudden
| ly supplied Norton, gazing keenly In
to the eyes Of the soldier OF fortune
Lockwood did not answer, though
| it was evident that that had been
the thought unexpressed in his re.
| marks.
The return of the Senorita to the
| room seemed to break the tension.
ut was the house telephone" she
said, in a quiet voice. "The hall-boy
didn't know whether to admit Wis
itor who comes with his sympathy
| Then she turned from us to Lock.
wood. "You must know him." she
said, somewhat embarrassed. Sen
| or Alfonso de Moche."
Lockwood suppressed frown, but
said nothing, for. moment later, a
young man came in. Almost in ST.
lence he advanced to Inez and took
| her hand in a manner that plainly
showed his sympathy in her bereave
| ment.
81 have just heard he said simply
and | fastened around to tell you
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-11-04
NE Deutschland.
The Gold of the Gods
By Arthur B. Reeve
Wont you ask him to come in,

Wont you ask him to come in
Nita?" she replied.
A moment later young man push
ed open the door-a tall, clean-cut
young fellow, whose face bore the tar
of a sun much stronger than any
about New York. AS took his ap
praisal, I found him Enthusiastically Of
the type of American soldier Of for
tune who has been carried by the
wander-spirit down among the roman
tic republics to the south of our own
Professor Kennedy" began Senior
tia Mendoza, presenting us all in turn
"let me introduce Mr.. Lockwood, my
fathers partner in several ventures
which brought us to New York
As we shook hands could not help
feeling that the young mining engi.
neer, for such he proved to be by
ostensible profession, was something
more to her than a mere partner In
her fathers schemes.
II believe I've met Professor Nor
ton," he remarked, as they shook
hands. perhaps he remembers when
we were in Lima"
Perfectly" replied Norton, return
ing the penetrating glance in kind.
ALSO in New York." he added.
Lockwood turned abruptly. Are
you quite sure you are able to stand
the strain Of this interview" he ask
ed Inez in low tone.
Norton glanced at Kennedy and
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raised his eyebrows just the fraction
of an inch, as If to call attention to
the neat manner in which Lockwood
had turned the subject.
Inez smiled sadly. Il must" she
said, in a forced tone.
I fancied that Lockwood noted and
did not relish an air of restraint in
her words.
1T was you, believe, Mr.. Lock
wood, who found Senior Mendoza last
night?" queried Kennedy, as if to
read the answer into the record, al
though he already knew it.
Yes" replied Lockwood, without
hesitation, though with glance at
the averted head of Inez, and choos-
ing his words very carefully, as if
trying hard not to say more than she
could bear. Eyes. l came up here
to report on some financial matters
which interested both of US, very late,
perhaps after midnight l was about
to press the buzzer on the door when
saw that the door was slightly ajar
I opened it and found lights still
burning. The rest I think you must
already know"
Even that tactful reference to the
tragedy was too much for Inez. She
suppressed little consulvice sob,
but this time did not try to fee from
the room.
"You saw nothing about the den
that aroused any suspicions?" pur
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else I'm sure l would have noticed 1t
while l was waiting for Miss Inez to
come in
His answers seemed perfectly frank
and straightforward. Yet somehow /
could not get over the feeling that he
as we'll as Inez, was not telling quite
all he knew-perhaps not about the
murder, but about matters that might
be related to it.
Norton evidently felt the same way.
"You saw no weapon-a dagger" he
interrupted suddenly.
The young man faced Norton square
ly. To me it seemed as. II he, had
been expecting the question. mot a
thing" he said deliberately. 81 look
ed about carefully, too. Whatever
weapon was used must have been
taken away by the murderer" he
added.
Juanita entered again. and Inez ex-
cused herself to answer the telephone
| while we stood In the living room
chatting for a few minutes.
What is this curse of Mansiche'
which the Senorita has mentioned?
asked Kennedy, seeing chance to
open a new line of inquiry with Lock
wood.
"Oh, l don't know he returned,
impatiently Ticking the ashes of a
cigarette which he had lighted the
moment Inez left the room, as though
such stories had no interest for the
practical mind of an engineer. Some
old superstition, l suppose"
Lockwood seemed to regard Norton
with sort of aversion, if not hos
tility, and l fancied that Norton, on
his part, neglected no opportunity to
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-11-04
BY HENRY FORD

To all these let know many conversations with
his peace deep desire to serve all the peo
pies of all those countries mparay Any single act apparently
duty President of the United States and his mankind
know positively he bears ill will to Germany to Eng
land France Austria of those countries but
he does understand and opposing that invisible that
hand which caused this believe those selfish
forces that caused the the Presidents
AM FOR WILSON because he caused to be passed large
NUMBER OF wise and laws most OF which had been promised
by the politicians both parties for without full
fment No class has been favored dsrgadd He
has served the United States whole
Among these laws
THE FEDERAL RESERVE LAW. which wrested from Wall
Street its monopoly of finance released credit
disped the fear of which hung business
1t has done with the concentration of the hands of
Street. and distributed it among twelve Govern
controlled throughout country pas
of this law alone from the viewpoint of the honest business
man. should entitle Woodrow Wilson to reelection.
THE EIGHT-HOUR LAWS-The eighth day issue has
suddenly sprung into great prominence.
say to you from experience not guess work.
have had the eghour day force in the Ford for nearly
three years and it has been complete from point
of view.
AM FOR WILSON because he favors the eighthour day.
The President has declared that he favor of the eghho
day all kinds of business except few in which is
practicable, as for instance, farming.
The President has been the passage of the Adj
law which applies to railroads. but that law
averted the wholesale ruin which universal railway strike would
have brought strike had been ordered the
factories violence and the enforced dness millions of
took into consideration the hundred million people who would
have bear the burden Every business country
trembling with fear The President acted the Of
all the people and the strike prevented and the principle
day endorsed Republican Congressman
voted for the bill and word of Republican
candidate although the law under consideration
eral days.
Mr. Wilson showed great wisdom courage in preventing
this strike which would have paralyzed the nation
The Commission which has appointed study the effect
Of this law will hope report that with increased efficiency the
railroads will not need higher rates But this action is
believe and hope the first step towards the
ship and operation of railroads
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HUMANITARIAN YOUR VOTE

this great crisis country interested in
than in men, am not interested in parties at all But
only be put into force through the office
We must therefore make choice OF the man and men who
will put the measures in force.
In the first place should against Wall Street infuen
again securing the control of Government They been
rooted during the last four and they working hard to
get back.
The eghhour day should be extended to all industries
where possible Women should be given the rights which in JUS
e belong them For the has had force
with that should be discouraged from working in fac
wages but have slowly the settled conviction that this
practice has been unfair because equal work deserves equal
Hence all in employment who do equal work shall
ceive equal pay
regard the greatest of mankind has
being than any other single We want to war abolished
and believe be DONE and must try to choose the
the head Nation who will for ends
ALTHOUGH NORMALLY A REPUBLICAN ALL MY
LIFE, I AM FOR WILSON, AND URGE MY FELLOW CITI-
THESE AND OTHER GREAT qUEsTfoNs BEcAUsE HE HAS
KEPT US OUT OF WAR var AND HAS DONE MUCH TO BRING
JOY, AND BECAUSE WALL STREET is AGAINST HIM.
He entitled be rewarded for his great mankind
and the only reward him is by giving him the oppo
nifty to be of still greater
The greatest for doing good thing the privilege
do that why Mr. Wilson wants to be reeected other
words to be paid for what he has done by the privilege doing
admiration for Mr. Hughes personally but he
surrounded influenced and advised nearly all the evil
of selfisness and which feel have for
long fear his election would restore the old crowd
and put back the of humanity for fifty years
In mind the most undesirable citizen in the world the
BILE the who will sell his voebcause he only Injuries
himself and his family, but the community at large
AM FOR MR. WILSON BECAUSE WITH A WORLD AT
VAR HE HAS KEPT US OUT OF WAR AL OTHER GREAT
HOME: SPECIAL INTERESTS ARE DEMAND1NG WAR
MoR OF s AL W MaHS
THEIR REAL COMPLAINT IS THAT HE HAS NOT PLUNGED
There talk attitude of the socaed y
phenaes To mind these merely sentimental Americans
e on sp ke e s love for the
best of Americans are these citizens.
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!&AzE. 6EH SEeMlE

sued Kennedy. "No bottle, no glass?
There wasn't the odour of any gas or
drug?"
Lockwood shook his head slowly,
fixing his eyes on Kennedy's face, but
not looking at him. mo-" he answer
ed; II have told DR.. Leslie just what
1 found. If there had been anything
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-11-04

how much feel your loss. II there
is anything can do"
He stopped, and did not finish the
sentence 1t was unnecessary. His
eyes finished 1t for him.
More Tomorrow
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Russia maintains at Moscow an ex-
pertinent station for the study of fax
cultivation and manufacture.