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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-14
The Fourth Week at Verdun.

Yesterdays comparative lull in the
fighting at Verdun, at the beginning Of
the fourth week of the assault upon
that French position, is regarded in
both London and Paris as but
a prelude to a renewal of the Ger
man onset with perhaps even greater
fury than before. French reports indi-
cate that the Germans have brought
up heavy achievements, numbering, it
is estimated, 100000 men, to repair the
losses and to strengthen the lines.
Meanwhile the artillery is conducting
an exchange of fire which is described
as the most furious of the war. This
fire is intended to dcmolish shelter po-
sitions and to destroy artillery en-
placements. 1t has, moreover, another
design, to demoralize the enemy. If
the French reports are to be accepted
it is Of cqAl intensity on the two sides,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-14
A Lesson in Unpreparedness.

When the word came last Friday that
the administration lad decided TO send
an expedition into Mexico to punish
Villa and his men for their slaughter of
American citizens at Columbus. an idea
seemed to prevail throughout the coun-
troops would march across the border
and begin the pursuit. Much criticism
has since been voiced as 20 the slow
ness of the procedure. As Il matter of
fact. however. there is no occasion for
criticism save az 10 those who are re-
sponsible for the unprcparedness of
This country for such an emergency.
An expedition of this character is no
week end hike of a few thousand sol.
iiers assembled and rushed into line.
The units must be drawn from various
posts and supplies must be gathered
and transportation provided. The col
umn must carry its own provisions, am
munition, food and shelter II must be
capable of maintaining itself at !: dis
.tanee from base. The quartcrmaster
and commissary work for force of
four or five thousand men for a pur-
5pose of this kind is in itself serious
undertaking.
Besides sending the column into Mex
leo for the pursuit of Villa provision
must be made for the safeguarding of
the border in the absence of these
troops who normally would stand on
guard against ineursions. This means
the transport of troops from far dis
tant points, in replacement of the ex-
peditionarx force. If all this work is
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-14
Uncle Sam First.

In the conferences between the Presi-
dent and party leaders in Congress re-
speeding the legislative program and
speed the element of bluff probably en-
tiers to some degree. Bluffing is legiti-
mate play in both of the great Ameri-
can games-politics. and the other game,
which shall be name!ess. The President
may not be expecting all he is asking of
pecting the long session to be merged
in the short Each behind the hand is
probably smiling at the attitude of the
other. and the country will be excusable
if it smiles little openly at the ex-
pense of both.
The Presidents program is long-too
long-and unequal He could reduce it
by half without injury to his prestige,
or to the country's welfare. Some fea
perativeness. Preparedness for exam
pie. The beginnings of an adequate ma
tional defense should date from now
Nothing should delay them.
Some features are not only unwise
but dangerous. The proposed scuttle
from the Philippines for example. That
proposition would deserve censure in
any circumstances, but is especially cen
surable in the circumstances that exist
Ill !, =, H. e.
consideration of that question. Ger
tainly conditions in the far east are suf
fciently disturbed and uncertain with
out any help from US. Why throw the
Philippines into the melting pot! Who,
in Congress or out really believes that
in two or four years the Filipinos will
be ready to establish stable govern
ment? Is it not the confessed object of
the supporters of scuttle simply to wipe
their hands of the whole Philippine
matter, regardless of what may happen
in or to the islands after the American
flag comes down?
But, at last, the main point is this:
Congress is in session, and should re-
main in session while public business
requires its attention. Uncle Sam first.
The national conventions are i'm
portant, but the presidential tickets
can be nominated with Congress at
work Later. Senator This and Repre-
sentative That may be uneasy if kept
away from their campaign for re
election; but if it appeared that they
had helped hurry Congress to a close in
order to attend to their personal for
tunes they would hardly benefit from
the record.
Forty years ago much use was made
of striking sentiment. He serves his
party best who serves his country best"
II is as true now as then. The current
form of expression is quite as felicitous
if shorter and less stately. Uncle Sam
first
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-14

done within week from the time of
the decision an excellent record. in the
light of the existing conditions, will
have been made.
The country has been given in these
few days most vivid object lesson in
its unpreparedness for an emergency.
Our process of "mobilization' on a
greater scale to meet sudden foreign
attack can be imagined in the light of
what has been happening since last Fri
day. Stronger than any of the argu-
ments of those who are urging ade-
quate national defense in the national
legislative halls and in meetings
of citizens stands this simple fact that
for the punishment of bandit who
has raided border town and killed
our people the better part of week
has gone by i'll making ready and at
that on scale by no means common
surate with the potential difficulties
ahead.
president W llson yesterday urged
Congress, through the leaders. to speed
up on the preparedness bill. Measures
arc awaiting action in both houses. At
the present rate of progress it will be
months before u consistent national de
Tense program is worked out in terms
Of legislation. Probably now there will
be quicker action, but the danger is
that action in hurry may lead to mis-
takes. The hope of the country is that
Congress will act promptly and wisely,
not merely to meet this emergency, but
to make the provisions for adequate ma
every consideration of security.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-14
The Agreement With Carranza.

The Presidents prompt acceptance of
Carranza's proposal for reciprocal priv
lcges of 'invasion' puts the ease with
the de facto government of Mexico on
its best possible basis. 1t is to be noted
that Secretary Lansings note to this eff
feet states the acquiescence in terms of
permission for military forces OF the
de facto government of Mexico cross
the international boundary in pursuit
of lawiess bands of armed men who
have entered Mexico from the United
States. committed outrages on Mexican
soil and fed into the United States.
This establishes perfect reciprocity
inasmuch as the United States proposes
to enter Mexico to pursue bandits who
have entered this country from Mexico
and fed back into that land. Thus each
side has the right, according to this
agreement to chase back into the coun
tryaOf its origin a lawless expedition.
Secretary Lansing's note is suscepti-
Bile of n" other Interpretation by the
Mexican authorities than as a sincere
expression of good faith and confidence
in the friendly and helpful intentions
of the de facto government of Mexico
With it must be read the Secretary's
announcement, made simultaneously
with the dispatch of the acceptance of
Carranza's proposition. to the effect
that in no circumstances will the mill
tary operations now contemplated by
this government be suffered to trench
in any degree on the sovereignty of
any kind in the internal affairs of our
sister republic" If this is not enough
TO persuade the Mexican people to whom
it can be correctly conveyed there is
the additional assurance that what is
now being done is deliberately intended
to preclude the possibility of interven-
ton"
If the Mexican people were as freely
supplied with news as are the Ameri-
can people. if they had the same or
ganization for the spread of informa
tion as this country enjoys, this an
nouncement would be known today
through the land Unfortunately, the
Mexicans as body are not reading
people. and are dependent for their
news upon oral reports. If Gen. Car
rama can and will spread broadcast by
proclamations and by couriers through
out the territory controlled by him his
acceptance of the act of this govern
ment in the fullest confidence he will
have done much to prevent acts of hos
tility toward the American forces when
they appear on Mexican soil.
The danger in this situation lies in
this very difficulty of making the Mexi-
can people understand that the present
expedition is for the specific purpose
of catching an outlaw who has com
mitted an objectionable crime and for
whose capture and future restraint the
established and recognized government
of Mexico gives guarantees.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-14
March,.

| heard grim confession by
A highly timorous chap;
Quoth he, "In vain for cheer l try
While March is on the map.
Upon the calendar they run
Five Fridays, interspersed
With one l3-and 81,
Which is the same, reversed.
-Four Sundays claim my serious thought
About my future state;
So, nearly half the month is fraught
With moods that bid me wait.
The motives strong with motives weak
Are mingled to delay
AS safety first l sadly seek
While March is under way"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-14
A Determined Pursuit.

Did you succeed in increasing the
working hours of government en-
ployes7"
'Net yet" replied the reckless econ
omist. "But / have made 'em put in
seven or eight hours day extra worry
ing about their jobs
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-14

1t is proposed to form an association
of theatrical performers on lines of
labor unions. The public is compelled
to take its pleasures more seriously
every year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-14

Lavish expenditures are reported for
people who are seeking pleasure in
America instead of taking fling in Eu-
rope. The income tax is not getting all
the loose change.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-14

Japanese statesmen frankly admit
that they are more interested in what
happens in China than in events of the
European war.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-14

Villa is undoubtedly an outlaw, a
bandit and brigand, but fears are en-
tertained that he will secure follow
ing sufficient to install him as a regu-
lar Mexican general.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-14
A Subordinated Ego.

"Are you afraid Of war;" sneered the
aggressive citizen.
NO. replied the cautious person.
"But / don't think it's up to me to try
to subject whole lot of people to wars
inconvenience just to show that Pm
not afraid of it,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-14

Gen Funston is frank in admitting
that he does not regard an expedition
in pursuit of Villa as any mere pleas
ure trip.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-14

Great stress used to be laid by T. r.
on the rhetorical changes which could
be rung ON she good and you will be
happy" And yet the colonel does not
seem so very happy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-14
Erratic.

Oh, Spring once more is on the way,
Who, like a reckless wizard,
Bedecks the world with blossoms gay,
And then turns loose a blizzard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-14
The Evening Star Newspaper Company

Business ONCE: 18th st. and Pennsy'-
vania Avenue.
New York Office: Tribune BUILDING.
Chicago Office: First National Bank
Building.
European Office: 8 Regent St., London.
ENGLAND.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-14

The Evening Star. with che Sunday
morning edition. is delivered by car
riers within the city at As cents per
month; daily only. 25 cents per month:
Sunday only. 90 cents per month orders
may be sent by mail. or telephone Main
2440. Collection is made by carrier at
the end of each month.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-14

Carranza, having a somewhat temper
amental public to deal with, may be
compelled to assume that suspicious at
titude toward the United States so
widely regarded as test of Mexican pa
triotism.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-14
The Angle Of Repose.

From the New York World
Biologists and engineers at Panama
are working to hnd 1.-The angle of re-
pose" on the sides of the great cut.
Apparently no such angle is in pros
pect in Mexico.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-14
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
An Observation,

care you goin' to take boarders next
SUMMER" asked the postmaster.
81 Dunno replied Farmer Corntossel
81 know some folks who would like a
nice quiet place"
Eyes. But all most of them people
want with nice quiet place is to jump
in an fill it chock full of their own par
ticular brand of noise"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-14

The situation in Mexico can be APP
preached without delay in asccrtaining
the exact international status of the
submarine.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-14

There should be some satisfaction in
contemplating the amount of trouble
this country could have gotten into in
the past year or two, had it been so
disposed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-14

The commander who torpedoed the
Silius i confronted with job of ex-
PLANTATION that should make the ordi-
nary investigation seem easy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-14
The Modern Tourist.

"Did Mr.. Chuggins keep a notebook
on his travels?"
"Yes. But all he wrote in it was the
number of blowouts he had and the
amounts of the fines he paid"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-14

No way presents itself of requiring
Mexico to ship back the arms which
were allowed to go over with the ex-
peetation that the generals would fight
il out among themselves.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-14
Funston.

From the Boston Transcript.
Somehow it's heap more satisfying
to know that Funston has been sent to
Mexico than it would have been to
learn that House was going.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-14

Comparisons of Villa 10 Aguinaldo en-
title one Of the miidest and most law
abiding Philippine citizens to some re-
dress.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-14
Villas Mistake.

From the Philadelphia Press.
Villa didn't get over the border by
mistake, but before Funston gets
through with him he will probably
realize that 1t was a mistake that he
got over.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-14

No matter what other questions may
arise. the tariff invariably demands its
full share of discussion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-14

German laboratories have done won
dcrs. but they cannot produce -four or
potatoes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-14

PAYABLE In advance-by mail postage prepaid:
Daily, Sunday il cluded. one month go cents.
Day. Sunday excepted. one month. 40 cents.
Saturday Star. 81 year: Sunday Star. $40 Yea-.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-14
Gore or Wilson?

From the Philadelphia Record.
Perhaps Mr.. Gore would have been
better. but il happens that the country
elected MIR. Wilson to be President.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-14

Passing examination for Col. Roose-
velt's hero list will be harder than any
civil service test.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1916-04-15
OF INTEREST TO FISHERMEN.

The Gate City Guide says letter
from the State Game Warden contains
the following in regard to the rights Of
fishermen on public streams and private
ponds, the letter being written in answer
10 an inquiry from a Rapid City resident
who has been bothered by numerous
cases of trespassing on his land
"If the stream merely flows through
your land and is public body of water,
parties using the same for fishing, boat
ing, rowing, etc, would be entitled to a
reasonable use Of the banks, but no spe-
ci6c number of feet on each bank could
be established as a rule, just whatever is
reasonable and necessary to the proper
use and enjoyment of the water.
Il also note your question as to the
rights of the public to cross mans land
to get to a creek, and Mould say that the
Attorney General has rendered an
opinion along this line which think
would apply to the case in question; a
part of which is as follows:
81 think that 10 the state the courts
would bold all lakes and ponds open to
the public for hunting and fishing unless
it should be in the case of compara-
lively small lake or pond aud which is
wholly surrounded by lands owned by a
single Individual. But the right of the
public to hunt and fish in any lake would
not include the right of access thereto
over private lands. Access can only be
had over some public right of way
Parties fishing in your private ponds
when notice has been posted that no
fishing is allowed, NAV be prosecuted
for violating Section 3l0l, Revised Politi-
cal Code of 1903, which reads A. follows: /:
at shall be unlawful for any person
to kill or take any trout or other fish, in
any manner whatsoever, from any pri-
vaie lake, pond, canal, or stream used
for the propagation of such fish, except
by the consent OF the proprietor Of such
lake, pond or stream
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1916-04-15
TALK ABOUT THE WEATHER.

Officials of the United States Weather
Bureau have taken occasion to warn the
public against Iong-rauge weather fore
casts; that is, against the possibility of
predicting the kind Of weather that will
be experienced for weeks or months to
come The bureau says that pretensiOns
OF this character meet with certain cre-
dence because there are q number of
people who still cling to the ancient be-
liefin the influences OF the moon on the
growth and development Of crops, and
to the idea that the weather conditions
depend upon planetary and astrological
combinations. One such plan which has
to do with the alleged influence Of sun
spots upon future weather comes in for
especial mention, because, according to
the bureau, the system, or alleged sys
TEN, has been examined into by the
bureau people as well as by experts in
other countries, and these authorities
are reported in accord ia agreeing that
the deductions aud conclusions drawn
from the solar conditions on which the
new system is based are unwarrauted
Solar phenomena Of the kind described ,
il is said, do not have any direct infiu-
ence upon the weather at any particular
time and place, aud therefore cannot be
made the basis of weather foreca8tiug
It is pointed out that the United States
Weather Bureau is using substantially
the same methods as are the experts in
other countries, aud in all these cOun-
tries the regular weather observers dis
approve the methods and theories the
long-range Projectors In fact, the long
range idea is pronounced tallacious, and
it is placed in the same class with other
methods of long-Tange forecastlng based
on lunar, planetary, magnetic and astro-
logical considerations.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1916-04-15
CANDIDATES FILED.

Following is the list of candidate,
filed for county offices as reported from
the Auditors Office. The last day for
filing under the law is April 22nd, thirty
days before the primaries:
REPUBLICANS.
County Treasurer. NJ. Donaldson,
A. j. Jones, of Custer.
County Auditor-W. L. Fink (for re-
eecton)
Superintendent of Schools-Ethel
Montgomery.
Register of Deeds-S. U. Coe (for re-
election.)
States Attorney-Percy II. Helm (for
re-election.)
Representative-W A Nevin.
Assessor--Chas NJ. Endicott (for re
election
DEMOCRATS.
Treasurer. w. Starbuck, of Buffalo
Gap, George NJ. Kimball, of Hermosa.
Clerk of Courts-Wilber ID. Todd flor
re-election.)
Sherff.-s. ]. Godsey (for re-election.) }
State Central Committeeman-Ro
McAdam
Commissioner 3rd Stanley
Callan.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1916-04-15
RANGERS CARRY TELEPHONE.

A portable telephone, made of alumi-
mum and weighing q pounds, the in
vention of Forest officer, K. B. Adams
of Missoula, Montana, viii be part Of
the regular equipment Of patrolmen on
the National Forests the coming field
season. This instrument is regarded as
great Improvement over the set for
merly used, which weighed ten pounds.
1t is said that a field man equipped
with this telephone, few yards Of light
emergency wire, and a short piece of
heavy wire to make the ground connec-
tion, can cut in anywhere along the
more than 10000 miles of Forest Service
telephone lines and get in touch with
the headquarters Of a supervisor or dis
trict ranger. To talk, one end of the
emergency wire is thrown over the tele.
phone line, the two ends are connected
to the portable instrument, and the in
strument is connected to the ground
wire, the end of which must be thrust
into the damp earth or in water. Con
tact with the line wire is made possible
by removal of the insulation from a few
inches Of the emergency wire.
The Adams instrument does not ring
the bell Of the receiving telephone, but
instead causes a screeching sound from
a small megaphone-shaped apparatus
iescrptively known as IA "howler." This
instrument is installed at the ranger
station telephone and is said to give
effective notice that some one is on the
wire. If the field man needs to talk
with some one elsewhere on the line,
he ranger station instrument can be
lsed to ring up the person wanted, when
he conversation can be carried on.
Forest officers say that these portable !
phones are especially valuable in report
ng fires and other emergencies with the |
east possible delay, and also in sending /
to field men and keeping
he district rangers informed as to the !
progress Of work going on in the field, !
hus supplementing the regular tele- !
phone sets installed at lookout points, |
anger stations, and at convenient in |
,eryas along Forest Service roads and |
rails.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1916-04-15
L. CARRIGAN, Cashier
ID. CARRIGAN, President
Of Custer City, South Dakota,

At the Close of Business March q, 1915.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1916-04-15
FIRE DESTROYS

FIRE DESTROYS
THE WALKER BUILDING.
Tuesday evening shortly after five
O'Clock the Walker building on corner
Custer Avenue and Ninth street. occu.
pied by Steve Lowe and family, was
discovered or FIRE. The fire bows re-
sponded promptly, but when they ar
rived the fire had made such headway
that very little could be done to check
the flames, and the building and prac-
tically all its contents was destroyed.
The fire is supposed to haye started
from defective flue in the attic.
1t is understood that the loss on the
building is about 81 900 90, with no in.
surance. The loss to Mr. Lowe in fur
niture, wearing apparel and other per-
sonal effects is estimated at about $500
with no insurance, and will be rather
a hard blow on the family j r. Ro-
berts, nephew of Mr.. Lowe, lost all
his clothing and $500 10 money. The
building was owned by the estate of c.
H. Walker.