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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-08
A Clearing House for Cranks.

At such crisis as this Washington is
always infested with cranks, not dan
gerous ones, but people with peculiar
ideas regarding how to run the govern
ment, and particularly how to make war.
And there are peace cranks, who are
imbued with the idea of the millenniaI
brotherhood of man. just now the Do
lice are kept busy overhauling these
folks, who drift into town expecting au-
diences with high officials and legisla-
tors, designing to impress their views
upon them. These people are with few
exceptions harmless, riding their hob
bies gently but persistently. 1t might
perhaps be worth while to establish a
bureau at which they could tell their
stories and expound their theories and
make their suggestions Nothing re.
lieves the mind Of the crank more than
an opportunity to talk freely on his
favorite subject. Suppression is the
most dangerous treatment A clearing
house of this sort would permit the
separation of the totally harmless
from the possibly dangerous characters
and might Head to the disclosure Of i'm
portant information. Instead of merely
arresting a man who talks eccentrically
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the compensation accorded these exam
liners. They are continually resigning
to accept positions in private employ
ment at higher rates. The government
is, in effect, training patent experts, not
for its own benefit, but for the benefit
of manufacturers and for the enrich
ment of the legal profession. The
United States should pay enough to in
sure q reasonable permaneney of tenure,
for it is greatly to its interest to prevent
constant changes in a force the value
of which depends in large measure upon
its familiarity with the records and the
practices of the Office.
The patent Office touches intimately
every line of American industry, and
is moreover self sustaining. 1t should
be permitted to expend at least the
money that it receives for maintenance.
But if more than that amount is re-
quired it should be appropriated as an
encouragement to American inventors
and manufacturers, who should be given
assurance that patent issued by this
government is more than a mere regis
tration
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-08
The Rush for Citizenship.

From all the large cities are reported
rushes on the naturalization Offices as
the residents of Teutonic origin make
haste to file their first or second papers
of citizenship. This is gratifying in
dication that the hyphen is not going
to cut conspicuous figure in American
affairs in the event of an actual CON
flict with Germany over the submarine
issue. Ever since the ambassador was
dismissed last Saturday there has been
an increasing manifestation of sound
Americanism on the part of the foreign
born population, and the fears of those
who apprehended domestic trouble in
ease of war are being allayed.
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Massachusetts.

Gov. Mccall of Massachusetts, it is
stated, desires and will seek a third
term. He is an able and very interest
ing man. Long a member of the House,
! he was a recognized leader in that body,
/ though not as well advertised as some
others. 1t was said of him by his ad
mirers that lie was too modest for an
arena where a resonant voice, an air of
assurance and hearty address some
/ times capitalize at a taller figure than
READ ability. He would have made good
/ Speaker, and in the chair would prob
ably have recalled the quick perception,
| the clarity of statement and the fair
ness of decision that marked the days
/ of John g. Carlisle in the same place.
Gov. Mccall liked Congress, and Con
gress him. Upon returning home he
! tried for the Senate, but failed. He
would have served well in that body.
! 1t might have suited him better than
| the House had done. Its quiet, its or
derliness, its ceremony would have ap
pealed to him. But the decision was
against him, and he then sought and
| obtained the governorship. In the Bay
state the gubernatorial term is one year.
! So that, elected for the second time last
November, Gov Mccall, if he offers
again must submit himself to the peo-
| pie again next November
| Massachusetts contributes men of 81
l high class to political life; and just now
! has three in commission who are great
credit to her Gov. Mccall and her two
United States senators are of national
renown and represent her at her best.
| Mr.. Lodge is rated as one of the Sen
ate's most widely read members and
best speakers. His addresses are much
admired for the finish they show
| Mr.. Weeks is more on the order of a
/ business man, although speaker of
power when he cares for the floor. Edu
Gated at Annapolis, then in business,
and then in politics, he is strong all
around quantity at home and in the leg
islative field here. He is ambitious, and
made creditable appearance at the Chi
cago convention last year in the bal
lettings for President.
| None of the three is an old man
as politicians are reckoned; and the
present is an excellent time for men of
their class and experience to be in of
| fee and at the service of their party
and the general public. Mr.. Lodge, by
| the way, begins next month a new, his
| fifth, term in the Senate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-08
The Neutral States.

Present Indications are that the neu-
United States in its recent action in
protest against the German submarine
policy. Switzerland has already de-
clined and reports from Spain, Holland,
Denmark, Norway and Sweden are that
they too will respectfully but distinctly
refuse to cooperate with the United
States in its rupture with Berlin. There
are particular reasons in all these cases
which can be easily understood. In the
first place Spain has her own issue with
Germany over the submarine matter,
which is working along to a showdown
in the rather leisurely Spanish style.
But apart from that Spain has special
responsibility in the present situation
which causes her to move very slowly
in the direction of a breach of relations.
tive of a large group of powers at vari-
Gus capitals, having taken over the in
terests of the United States at Berlin,
and with them the delegated interests
of the governments which this country
was representing automatically there.
Spain's break with Germany would seri-
ously complicate matters. The Scandi-
navian states are too close to the war
zone to be wholly free to declare them
selves. They are in no position for self
defense in case of a break with Ger
many. The most enlightened self in
terest for them is to accept the situa-
ton, although it imposes new and griev-
Gus hardships. Switzerland is distinctly
out of the reckoning. AS the only one
of the neutral powers without a sea-
board she has no direct interest at
stake in this matter, and is moreover
too much exposed to hazard her national
existence by joining in what could be
only an academic protest against the
policy which affects her so remotely.
Thus the United States continues to
stand alone in its position. not because
of any lack of sympathy or agreement,
but owing to the peculiar conditions
which affect the six European neutrals.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-08
The Next House.

These are the men, appointed under
tho republican caucus decree, who will
"take under consideration questions re-
lating to the organization of the House
in the next Congress;
Representatives Madden and Cannon.
Illinois: Gillett, Massachusetts; Cooper,
Wisconsin; Mondell, Wyoming; HILL
Connecticut: Fordncy, Michigan; Kahn,
California; Campbell, Kansas; Nolstead.
Minnesota; Moore, Pennsylvania; Long
worth, Ohio; Hawley, Oregon; Stemp,
Virginia. Austin, Tennessee: Ienroot,
Wisconsin; Woods, Iowa; Browning,
New Jersey; Anderson. Minnesota;
Greene. Vermont; Helgesen. North Da-
keta; La Toilette. Washington; Porter,
Pennsylvania; Sloan, Nebraska: Dunn
and Chandler, New York, and Moores,
Indiana
IN excellent list. All sections and the
different shades of party opinion are
represented Even the south. where the
party has but an impotent, skeleton ex-
istence, is remembered Mr.. Slemp of
Virginia and MIR. Austin of Tennessee
are capable politicians and good ad-
visers, who have kept their heads above
flood which has risen high.
Moreover, the list shows veteran leg
islators who will know their way around
no matter what the situation may be.
New developments from time to time
will not take them at a disadvantage.
They are likely to know what should be
done in any emergency.
The start is good, and if future steps
are as well taken the republicans should
get somewhere.
No move of like character has been
taken by the democrats. None may be.
Still, there is time. 1t is understood
that if the democrats organize the
House Mr.. Clark will again be Speaker
and Mr.. Kitchin again floor leader with
out opposition. And the filling of the
principal chairmanships can be fore
east
If the democrats compose the minor
ity party, there will be the question to
decide as to whether Mr.. Clark, stepping
down from the chair. shall be floor Head
er in place of Mr.. Kitchin, or accept a
less important assignment. \ contro-
versy in such circumstances would be I'M
likely. The two men are warm friends,
OF much the same line of political
thought A difference is that Mr.. Clark
is a presidential quantity in the calcu-
latiohs for 1920, while Mr. Kitchin has
no presidential ambition. The bee does
not fly and buzz that far south.
Another point relates to the President,
and what his attitude will be toward
the new Congress. Will he attempt to
lead that as he has led the present body !?
He has found his way to Capitol Hill,
and from the frequency of his visits it
is. inferable that he likes the locality
His quarters in the big white building
there are snug and convenient, and his
orders summoning senators and repre-
sentatives to his presence easily exc
cuted. It is new wrinkle, but follows
his ideas of the rights and duties of his
supreme post.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-08
The California.

The Anchor liner California is the
first large passenger steamer to be sunk
by German submarines since the decla-
ration of the policy of unrestricted
naval warfare, within a widely extended
war zone. Fortunately for the peace of
the two nations, no Americans were
among the passengers thus imperiled
by the destruction of the ship, appar-
emily with little or no warning. Had
the list of killed in the ships company
included American citizens, the sinking
of the ship without warning would
doubtless have constituted an act of hos
tility which, in the circumstances, would
have led to an actual break with Ger
many. The menace of war is not less
ened, but in fact increased by this act
of destruction, which indicates Germany's
purpose to sink all ships entering the
prescribed zone, regardless of whether
they carry American passengers or not.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-08

on his arrival, under the general classi-
fcation of queer" and sending him to
the city hospital for mental examina-
ton, it would be better to receive him
courteously and at least give him the
satisfaction of stating his proposition
Many of these people drift into the
newspaper offices, and some of them
prove very entertaining, even on busy
day. The position of chief of recep-
ton bureau of the character suggested
would not be without its diversions and
interests.
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Limitations.

Glow about this freedom of the seas
proposition7"
81 don't profess to know all about it."
rejoined Mr.. Chuggins. "If / can keep
track of all the regulations that apply
to street crossings, I am doing very
we'll"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-08
Information.

~ can't get any attention from that
young man in the bureau of informa-
tion," said Mrs. Corntossel.
"Well," replied her husband, "they're
maxim such a stir about leaks an such
like, l s'pose mebbe the young man feels
like bein' mighty careful"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-08
Treasures of the Deep.

In spite of scares
Which grimly creep
Into affairs
Out from the deep
The spring we'll greet
With accents glad,
Rejoiced to meet
Our friend the shad.
The oyster, though
A stalwart friend,
His day, we know,
Must have an end.
Well smile with glee
While keeping tab,
AS we foresee
The soft-shell crab.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-08
Eliminating the Loafers.

From the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The street loafer needs drastic treat
ment. He is a simpler problem than
many of the municipal worriments. He
will not, however, succumb to mere
moral suasion. A sojourn in confine-
ment is more effective than a slap on
the wrist.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-08

Europe's Indebtedness to the United
States may be so great that it will be
necessary to take over art works instead
of cash. Some of the great national col
iections have been founded somewhat in
this manner.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-08

1t is surprising to note how surprised
diplomat may become at something
which seemed perfectly obvious to the
lay mind
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-08
Object of Solicitude.

Our dove of peace we love so dear
When sitting out upon a limb,
And woe to any who draw near
And try to take a shot at him!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-08

"Some people" said Uncle Eben, Gre
CARDS truth de same as jewelry. Dey
admires it very much, but only uses it
on special occasions"
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Virginia Troops Must March.

From the Richmond T1mes-Dispatch.
1t is greatly to be hoped that the ef-
forts Of the states military authori-
ties to arrange for an adequate repre-
sentation Of Virginia's troops in the In
augural parade will meet with success
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-08

Reports of her augmented submarine
equipment indicate that Germany has
not allowed her preparedness campaign
TO lag.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-08

Henry Ford is an example of a man
who wants peace and gets busy to see
what the trouble is when he finds diff
Guilty in securing it,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-08
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Heartless Husband.

ats shame how Bliggins lets his
wife works"
as she supporting the family2'
"No. But he lets her stand out all day
with woman suffrage banner instead
of giving his time to it,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-08

In the excitement, the needs of the
underpaid government clerk are in dan
ger of being overlooked.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-08

Ruthlessness has asserted itself chiefly
in smashing the defenseless machinery
in the German ships.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-08

The most earnest pacifst is justified
in losing heart when confronted by peo-
pie who refuse to be pacifed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-08

\ number of boards of inquiry and
advice have been out quite awhile with
out reporting progress.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-08

Japan has kept out of war almost as
well as if she had been perfectly neu-
trail.
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THAT JAR OF MUSTEROLE ON
THE BATHROOM SHELF
Has Relieved Pain for Every One
in the Family

When little Susie had the Group; when
Johnny got his feet wet and caught cold
when father sbrained his knee; when
prannvs rheumatism bothered her
That lar of Musterole was right there
to give relief and comfort:
Musterole is a clean, white ointment,
made with oil of mustard. 1t will not
blister like mustard plaster.
Quick relief for sore throat, bronchitis,
tonsilitis, stiff neck, asthma, neuralgia,
headache, congestion, pleurisy, rheuma-
tism, lumbago, pains and aches of the
back or Joints, sprains, sore muscles,
bruises, chilblains, frosted feet, colds on
the chest Git often prevents pneumonia.
Try Musterole for croupy children.
CSC e--I SOC lars; hospital size $3.50.
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WANTED

Men between the ages of IS and Do to work II
the production department Of large rubber con
Germ. EXPERIENCE NOT NECESSARY. I'm
skilled labor can make 800 to $500 per day
after trade is learned. $500 per day first few
weeks while learning.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-08
STEADY EMPLOYMENT. sHoUR DAY.

No labor trouble. Work not dependent on
war orders Physical examination required at
our office. Communicate with apply in person
at the
EMPLOYMENT OFFICE.
THE GOODYEAR TIRE AND RUBBER CO.,
Akron, Ohio.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-08

"a inch Genuine Imported Shan
tung Pongee, in natural color;
splendid for spring and summer
wear.
Main Floor-Lansburgh & Bro.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-07-10
AMBROSIA BEETLES ON PECAN
TREES.

During the past few months large
numbers of pecan trees in Misslss' ppi
have been found to be dead or dying.
Many owners have inspected their
trees and found small holes made by
tiny beetles that are sometimes called
"pin-hole-borers." Some people sup
pose that these beetles have killed
the trees. This is a mistake. Hun
dreds of these beetles have been OBJ
tanned from pecan wood sent to the
Entomologist by correspondents IN
many counties in South Mississippi
but not one of the beetles is a Prl-
marily injurious species. These bee
ties are Ambros;a beetles that feed on
trees weakened by some cause. They
are attracted to the f%crmenting sap.
Real Cause of Dying Pecan Trees.
The Late freeze this spring probably
did more than anything else to XII!
the trees; the early freeze last fall kill
ed some; the sudden changes in tenn
rerature during the winter may have
helped to injure some trees; the severe
windstorm of last July injured the
root systems ,d%efoliated the trees, and
in other ways weakened the trees so
as to make them less resistant to the
cold weather and more attractive to
these beetles.
Ambrosia Beetles. Although these
beetles do not injure healthy, vigor.
Gus trees and should not be considered
as primary pecan pests, it is well to
keep them reduced in numbers as much
as possible. Sometimes they attack
weakened trees that might possibly
have recovered if it had not been fol
these beetles. They are also serious
pests to deadened and recently felled
trees.
Control measures. Cut ont and
burn Immediately all dead and dying
pecan trees and branches. The same
may be said of hickory and other for
est trees growing near the pecan or
chard. Give the pecan trees the bes'
attention. It may pay in some cases
to fertilize literally in order to ge'
the trees to grow out vigorously Tit
Ambrosia beetles never attack grow
ing trees.
Specimens of the injured wood from
dying pecan trees should be sent tt
the Entomologist, Agricultural Col
lege, Mississippi.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-07-10
DEATH OF MR.. SAM CARRERO.

The news of the sudden death TINS
morning of Mr.. Sam Carrero will come
as a shock to his many friends here.
Mr.. C~arrero's death was caused ap-
.parently from congestion brought on
by malaria and over work. Late Sat
urday afternoon he was taken sick at
his store on Carrollton Avenue and
that night took some medicine and ap-
parently was better Sunday. He was
able to be up and about the house
Sunday and Monday came to the store
and worked until in the afternoon
when he was forced to give up. 1t is
understood that he had decided to go
somewhere for his health this morning
but he was taken seriously sick and
died within a few minutes. His death
occurred about eleven o'clock. He
leaves a wife and several children to
his untimely death. 1t is un-
derstood that the body will be carried
to Greenville for interment..
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-07-10
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT TO RED
CROSS WORK ERS AND con-
TRIBUTORS.

The LeAore County Chapter has re-
ceived the following, which is publish
ed that all workers and contributors
may see:
Mrs. T. R. Henderson, Greenwood,
Miss.
Dear Mrs. Henderson:
At the close of the wonderful sue
cessful campaign for the Red Cross
War Fund l intended, in behalf of the
War Council, to send you and your
associates, a telegram of thanks and
congratulation for your splendidly eff
fective work. On reflection however,
I decided in view of the nation wide
extent of our organization that it
would be more economical and equally
satisfactory, to write to you instead
Of telegraphing.
We of the War Council are deeply
grateful to you, to your colleagues, to
the devoted men and women Of local
Red Cross Chapters and Auxiliaries,
and to every element and individual
in your community who aided by SER
vice and contribution.
There is no method by which we can
reach the legion of individuals, organ.
izations, churches, newspapers, socie'
ties, banks, companies and firms whose
united effort has provided this great
fund for humanity, and if through
your press and by other means 20,
can make public expression Of ou1
gratitude we shall deeply appreciate
the courtesy. Their joint accomplish
ment has stirred the pride of ever!
American.
l wish to add my personal thanks
to you, and through you, to all VIII
, contributed to the splendid result.
Very sincerely yours,
H. P. DAVIDSON,
Chm Red Cross War Council.
Washington, D c., June 80, 1917.
All county papers will please copy
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-07-10
AGAINST PROPAGANDA

Capetown, South America, July 10
(By Associated Press)-A grave
warning against propaganda aiming
at the political independence of South
Africa has just been issued broadcast
by General Hotha. His statement
follows:
members of the South African
party must not allow themselves to be
misled by faulse and misleading pro-
poganda for independence. The pro-
posal is now being made merely to win
votes at the Provincial Council cleo
tions by an appeal to sentiment, and
not to the sound sense of the people.
The proposal is wholly impracticable
and is moreover very dangerous, for
in the present wal conditions it can
only lead to bitterness, division, race
hatred and even civil war.
There is in South Africa a strong
English population whose Motherland
is now engaged in a life and death
struggle. 1t is not surprising that
they regard this movement as treason
able and disloyal. It is unjust and
dishonorable to make such an attempt
at this moment, and the dishonor is
all the greater as the proposal is only
intended to catch votes for a particu-
lar party.
My warning is intended very ear
nestly, because l forsee in this move
ment nothing but ruin for South
African people. I appeal above all to
our pioneers and the fathers Of our
people to follow the safe way Of honor,
along which a great future awaits
us.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-07-10
LINEBARGER-PISTOLE.

Miss Carrie Linebarger and Mr..
Claude Pistole, of near Schlater were
quietly married here Sunday afternoon
at the home of Rev. ]. R. Hughes on
Walthall Street, Mr.. Hughes oficiat-
ing. Miss Linebarger is the daughter
of Mr.. ]. H. Linebarger, who lives
about eight miles out from Schlater
on Culver River, and is a very prom
inent planter with many friends in the
county.
the Daily Commonwealth joins with
tie many friends Of the contracting
-rt.ss in wish :, ft- them a happy
a.,: prosperous m.r-iec life.