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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-05-10
he Evening Star Newspaper Company
nth st. ana Pennsylvania Avenue
The Debate Begins.

The House has the revenue measure,
and vote is expected early next week.
Discussion, therefore, will be short.
Still, much may be said in few days;
and there is much to be said. No such
bill, either in the amount of money car
ried or in the sources of supply, has
ever before been presented to an Amer
lean Congress. If we had not become
familiar recently with colossal figures
we should have been staggered by this
committee proposition.
Interesting as the debate in the House
may be, the debate in the Senate will
probably be more interesting. Some
how, at times of tariff revision or any
other sort of revenue raising, the coun-
try has come to look to the Senate for
businesslike touches to such legislation.
1t appeals to that body to correct hasty
or ill-advised House work.
There is an emergency, and it must
be provided for. But why not take
posterity into larger accounts As
matter of fact, easily demonstrated, pos
terity has a large stake in the game.
Much of what is now being proposed
and will be done has the future in
view. The present generation will have
passed from the scene before the fruits
of it ripen and become nourishing.
Why, then, saddle so heavy a burden
on the taxpayers of today' Why not
through the agency of bonds arrange for
posterity to pay just share of the
freight! Why not, in the language of
the street. pass the buck to those who if
present plans are successful will reap
beautifully and be well able to meet
obligations now issued against thems
Unless this is done; if taxes are laid
as now proposed, we shall witness pres
emily in the country the rise of dis
content and protest which may not be
easily handled When the taxgatherer
with his bill presents himself he will re-
semble representative of the high cost
of living, and be the more unwelcome
on that account.
The country expects law, and one
carrying a large sum. But when the
new measure is put into operation, and
taxpayers begin to "dig" for what
stands assessed against them, they are
likely to go into the committee of the
whole on the state of the Union, and
make known at the polls if not else
where the measure of their feelings.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-05-10

tirely safe. We shall want to know
President Carranza's purposes for his
country; where he is heading, and at
what speed he expects to travel. He has
no distinct reputation as fnancier.
He made a successful governor Of one
Of the Mexican states, and helped to
Gust Huerta, and is now at the head Of
Mexican affairs as the result Of what
in that country passes for an election.
But the test Of his ability in large af-
fairs for the first time confronts him.
That Carranza loves power has often
been demonstrated. He probably loves
it as much as Diaz ever did, and in
stress may show the spirit of Diaz in
securing and exercising power. Mexi-
can affairs are not successfully managed
in any other spirit.
Hence there is something strange in
the threat Carranza made that if the
Mexican congress did not yield in the
matter he would appeal to the people.
It may have been a sort of bluff. Can
one conceive Of an appeal to the rank
and file of Mexicans on such subject
as fnancea What should they have
known about it, and in what way would
they have expressed themselves whether
for or against Carranzas
The situation south of the Rio Grande
is still extremely ticklish for us as we'll
as for the Mexicans themselves, and will
bear close watching.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-05-10
Mexico and Money.
Says a dispatch from Mexico City:

Says dispatch from Mexico City:
"After a long and stormy session the
Mexican senate early today passed bill
giving President CarranZa extraordinary
powers to deal with the finances of the
country. Before the measure was passed
Gen. CarranZa had directed a communi-
cation to the senate explaining the ne
cessity of that body granting him the au-
thority, and declaring that if congress
could not give him the power his only
recourse was to appeal direct to the peo-
pie"
The finances of Mexico are probably
in badly tangled condition. All in
dustries of the country have felt the
effects of the long continued turmoil
Some have been all but destroyed. It
will require an enormous amount of
money to set things in profitable motion
again.
Where may this money be obtained
Not in Europe, where at the close of the
war rebuilding the waste places will
tax the seriously impaired resources OF
all the countries on that continent
Europe will be in the tightest money
pinch she has ever felt She is now in
such pinch she is borrowing from us.
Can we supply Mexico in addition tc
what we are doing and shall continue te
do for our allies across the Atlantics II
so, and we engage for the service, il
must be on terms considered by US en-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-05-10
War and Partisanship.

He was prominent democratic mem
Der of Congress-an old-fashioned poll
tician-a stout partisan all the year
round, and on all subjects-and the sub
sidence of politics after the declaration
of war with Spain had gotten on his
nerves. In conversation with personal
friend, he said: II hope the war doesn't
last long. / can stand brief season of
non partisanship, but, I'm afraid, not a
siege I don't like this cooperation with
the republicans. They are all right, l
suppose. I'm proud of some of 'em on
personal scores. But I've been in op-
position SO long to everybody and every
thing republican, 1 feel uncomfortable
now that I am agreeing with 'em.
want to break away as soon as possible,
and return to the old status"
The season of agreement was brief,
and when it was over the two men hap
pened to meet, and the old politician
was asked: 'fNow that you are released
from the thrall, and are an unfettered
democrat again, do you feel comfort
able?o
entirely SO. Yes; was not injured
much, and in the next campaign I shall
be warmer than ever to make up for
lost time"
Partisanship has subsidized now. Demo
Gratis, republicans and bull moosers are
pulling well together in Congress on the
general questions of the war. Outside
of Congress politics is but little dis
cussed-so little that in states where
elections are scheduled for this year
curiosity is expressed as to the cNpduct
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-05-10
Diminishing U-Boat Success.

The weekly British admiralty report
on the work of German submarines
shows decided shrinkage of sinkings,
positively and relatively. Twenty-four
merchantmen of over 1900 tons and
twenty-five ships of less tonnage were
sunk, together with sixteen fishing craft.
A fortnight ago forty ships of over 1000
tons were sunk, and a week ago thirty
eight The actual test of the matter,
however, is that of ratio. Two weeks
ago the report showed that the subma
rine victims were Ito per cent of the
total sailings and arrivals at British
ports, last week the sinkings were only
1.31 per cent, and the latest report
shows 94-1o0 per cent, or a reduction in
two weeks of nearly one-half the per-
centage. But these figures do not neces
sarily show that there are fewer U-boats
at work, for during the past week thirty
four merchantmen were attacked unsuc
cessfully, the largest number of fail
ures for the submarines yet recorded.
Whether the undersea craft are losing
their skill or lacking in effective
weapons, or the merchantmen are gain
ing in skill or speed cannot be known
1t is possible that the anti-submarine
patrol is being so much increased that
the Uboats are no longer able to chase
their victims over long distances, as they
did early in the days of unrestricted
"ruthlessness.' The British admiralty
has given no intimation of what it is
doing to meet the submarine menace
save to say that the work of arming
merchantmen is progressing as rapidly
as possible. Meanwhile the American
contribution to the campaign against the
sea pests remains to be made. Intima-
tons are given that the United States
is on the eve of discovery of the high
est value in this regard, and some hints
are heard that progress has been made
toward the construction of a fleet of
speedy submarine chasers. Inasmuch as
this country entered the war because of
the outrages and crimes committed by
Germany in its prosecution of the sub
marine campaign, it would Scent to be
distinctly Americas job to go after the
U-boats as its particular part of the
| work.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-05-10
The Dollar.

The dollar, when the world is gay
Goes trippingly along.
1t laughs and throws itself away
For pleasure and song.
But when the world is dark and rough
It is not left to shirk.
Men say, you've loitered long enough
You've got to go to work"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-05-10

The liberty loan is giving the average
citizen an opportunity to get on closer
terms of acquaintance with the govern
ment than the people of most countries
enjoy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-05-10

Ex-Secretary of State Bryan might
have remained longer if he had thought
of fitting up room POS as bureau Of
information.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-05-10

The bad craftsmanship of the man
who fred at the kaiser would indicate
that he is one of the regular, old-fash-
toned anarchists who have hong infested
Europe.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-05-10
Effort to Enlighten.

Father" said the small boy, "what is
an overt act"
"My son, an overt act is something
that either compels you to be so rude as
to fight or SO polite as to pretend you
didn't notice it."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-05-10

1t would be shocking to suspect that
the Russian socialists suspected of dick
ering with the kaiser are those old ac-
quaintances she nihilists under more
dignifed title.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-05-10

Chicago grain operators may do a
great deal with wheat prices, but they
are powerless to speed up the actual
supply. ....s.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-05-10
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Regulating a Necessity.

what do you think of censorship"
otis all right, if it doesn't go so far
as to eliminate our own supply of news
and give our enemies chance to sub
stitute a spurious article"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-05-10

SO many plotters are abroad in vari-
GUS lands that the German army might
be considerably strengthened by calling
them into regular service.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-05-10

"The Star Spangled Banner" is hold
ing its own in way that promises to
prove it pretty good song in spite of
the attacks of the music critics.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-05-10

AS usual, high prices for wheat cause
no rejoicing for the farmer who finds
himself without much of it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-05-10
Power.

The thing that all men seek;
The thing that all men fear;
The force that may sustain the weak
Or bring destruction near.
An influence SO mild
When happiness it brings,
It may be welded by child
Beyond the might of kings.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-05-10

Criticism of this country's administra-
ton is to be expected in the reichstag
as matter of perfunctory routine.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-05-10

Nobody who has known "corn pone'
at its best will object to using cornmeal
instead of flour.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-05-10

Censorship may leave only the weather
to talk about. But it has been weather,
indeed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-05-10

The retreat for purposes of strategic
advantage may be overdone
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-05-10
Uncertainty.


II always carry one of those inexpen-
sive tin watches when I go out in my
car" remarked Mr.. Chuggins.
"Well, they do the work"
eyes. But they're little confusing to
an absent minded man. Sometimes ]
don't feel quite sure whether Pm crank
ing the watch or winding the flivver"
Everybody has his faults" said Uncle
Eben. ode principle difference in folks
is whether dey's sorry for 'em or proud
Of 'em."
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1917-10-12

If you want job printing done
don't overlook us. We want Ia
do all the printing for st. Johns
people. For commercial print
ing this office is well equipped
and we know how to do it.
Prices are lower than the same
class of work is done in Port.
land. because our expenses are
less. Any support along the
printing line that any citizen or
business man can give us will be
highly appreciated, Please don't
forget.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1917-10-12
THE
Bargain Counter

If you are looking for bargains IL
will be we'll to scan the propositions
under this heading each week:
Cockerels-s1.50 80 each, ten to sell. o.
A. G. stock from eggs gotten this Spring
from the Oregon Agricultural College,
which sends out only eggs from hens
with records of 200 eggs or more per hen,
producing cockerels that will increase
the LAYING quality OF any flock far be.
vond the usual II is said the O. A. {.
cannot supply the demand at 500 each.
Call at this Office for name and address
OF owner, who plans leaving ST. Johns.
sl75 Cash Overland, 5-passenger Au-
tomoble. In good condition; tires new
or practically new. Just the thing for a
workman who resides some distance
from his work, or for family use. This
bargain will 20 quick so hurry. Call at
this Office for name and address Of owner
who has no further use for II and needs
the room it occupies.
Blacksmith Shop. Thoroughly
equipped for all kinds of blacksmithing
Worth more than $i00. Best location IN
ST. Johns. A splendid opportunity. II
YOU have a blacksmith friend looking for
q location, tell him about IT, s75 cash,
balance on easy terms. For name and
address OF owner, who is now engaged in
other business, call at this office.
75c-Typcwriter Paper, 500 sheets
Good quality aud just the thing for stu
dents. a bargain at the price. On sale
a' this office.
$1,000 Purcell Safe, 81 in. high, 81
in wide, Is H.. deep; weight about 1900
pounds. In good condition aud worth
double the price. Call at this Office.
Sl5.OO-Lady's Ranger Bicycle. Call
iI this office.
s25. .OO-Chici Bicycle. This office.
Sl5.OO-Bakcr Shot Gun, double bar
relied Cost 800 when new. Call At
this office.
$1,000 Winchester Rifle, $3.50 cal.
Call at this office.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1917-10-12
JOSEPH McCHESNEY, NJ. ID.
Office Room s
Peninsula Bank Building

Hours-9-lo a m; Sp. m. and
evenings,
Office phone Col. 2S4; Res. Il9
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1917-10-12

Submarine cables consist Of thin
wires covered with insulating, wa
terproof layers Of paper. metal, rub
Der, hemp and pitch and on the out
side sheath Of lead and steel They
taper toward the middle, being
thickest at shore ends. These ca
bles lie on the ocean bed.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1917-10-12
Deafness Cannot BE Cured

by lugtl applications. az they cannot reach
thr Diseased portion uf the ear There 10
only uHr way to cure deafness and that 10
tN constitutional remedies Deafness ta
JHUs.t hN nu iunamvd condition of the mu-
tUus lIuiuE ~ tho EuHtAChiau Tube When
this cube 10 iunnuttd Nuu have a rumhling
sound nr imperfect hearing. and when u 10
entirely closed, Deafness ia the result, and
uufrsa the Inflammation can be- taken out
hud This tube restored to its normal condi-
tInu. hearing Will be- destroyed forever, nine
sHtNa QUE nf ten are caused BY tatarrh,
which iH nothing hut nn innamVd condition
uf fhr mucous surfaces
Ne viii give ono Hundred Dollars for any
tHsr 90 Deafness tCauscd hy catarThl that
cannot hr cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
HtUd fur circulars free
A. CHENEY a CO, Toledo. Ohio.
SOLD hN nuggists. Use
Take Halle Family rills for constipation.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1917-10-12

Friends of the Review should
not forget to send in any news
items that they have knowledge
of. We want every item of
news that's going,
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1917-10-12
J. r. WIENER
Ira nsfer and Storage

We deliver your goods 20 and frsn
all parts Of Portland, Vancouver, Linn
ton. Portland and Suburban EXPIRES.
Co. city dock and all points aecsssibls
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1917-10-12
Howard o. Rogers, Lawyer,
Notary Public. Over Peninsula
Bank; Z TO Q L. Nj.

The Portland Garbage Co. is
prepared 10 remove rubbish of
any nature from the residences
and business places of St. Johns
at l5c per month for residences
and from business places at
reasonable rates. Calls made
every Saturday. Leave orders
at ST, Johns Hardware. or phone
WoOdlawn 2693.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1917-10-12

IN order to Insure a change Of ss
Neriisemsnt the copy for such ehanoe
should reach this office not later than
Wednesday,at at o'clock .. m. Please
remember thls and sAvs the srInt.f
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1917-10-12

Residents of st. Johns having
taxes and city liens to pay in
Portland can make their pay
ments without inconvenience by
ayaillng themselves of our SER
vices. We will pay same and
secure your receipt without in
convenience to you. Fee, 25
cents. References: Any st.
Johns Bank. Peninsula Title,
Abstract and Realty CO., by II.
Henderson, Manager; 4O2 North
Jersey street.
Meade County news., 1917-07-12
RISE IN PRICE OF SILVER.

Within the Last two years ttssre
has been a pfenome-al rise in the'
price of silver;g a. rlS~ whicfs startea,
from an extremely low TeTci-fSr'
tine lowest qWtation Of 1915 ef' 45,S;
rnts an ounce was emily f-2 CENTS
above the very lfmes& quotatrOn' Gin
1902 aud 190S) ever rscorded on tHs'
silver market. OM tla~ OutbResk OF
war silver slumpedl froHD 56i CENTS aln
ounce to AS cents, and remaiAed be-
tween A and 46i eenAS up t% Feb
ruary, 1915. Late iw T9I6 an adj
vance commenceds. and coAsinuea
until rs cents was reached In May.
1916. There was "a sharp rea@tion tn
SO cents in July, but by the end OF
the year rs cents, was again reanheA. |.
Meade County news., 1917-07-12

Jake Cordes assessing
C:marron twp 63 90
G w Pennington assess
ing Mertilla twp lo9 90
w w Davidson coyotes 10 90
Frank Bird dragging
county road rs 49
L G Krisle expense in
EDery Jackson case 1902
Mrs Cora B LoueF was allowed
a mother pension of As, 90 per
quarter.
Pearl Wood Smith and Mrs.
MOllIe Bscke were appointed as
$oclate xaminers.
The Kansas CausaFty & Surety
Co. will furnish the Co. TFeas.
bond for the coming two years,
premium S32, SO.
I hereby certify that the above
Is true copy of the proceedings
Of the board at their regular
Judy meeting.
W. W. PRESSLY,
eSeal) Cownty C1eTtr
Meade County news., 1917-07-12

At Phelps Theatreuext Tues
dag eveniSg the. management
win presepe, Blind Justice.
IT. ,s ams@g the worlds Seally-
great pictures. Iris the stouy
of a, man.. who fouced to'le0Ve has
child and ssnve' al hHrmtipl Erison'
for an attoelous crime Of which h'
hGisinnnSent, becomes more or
less of a Weakllng. When he is
freed, he discovers the where
abouts- of the woman who had be-
arayed BIN to- the police. His
determination to avenge himself
returns and like, al madm he
craftilY completes bis prepAra-
tions to take her life ia payment
for the torture he has suffered
throagh toe lossof his child. All
those who are familiar with the
book know how the story eLd, ,
Elegant costumes and beautil II,
scenere add to the picture,
Meade County news., 1917-07-12
Real Estate Transfers

Howard B Clark to o w Nc
Clung, NEA 1923 and SWA
81. 1927, $SOO0.OO.
John w Baughman to o R
McQuay, Lot S Blk. % Plains,
100000.
Jobn G Carson to Clyde Sevey,
VIZ and NJ of NEA sec. S;
NJ of NEA and SEA of NEA;
NEA of SEA sec. g, in 1926,
100000.
JE Jackson to Kate V Dudley
lots l3 and is. Blk q Plains. ST..
w f Carr to Geo Lett, SEA
II 81 20, 1000 90.
wv Russell to John F Sweet,
Lot 3, Blk l52, Plains, 26oo 90.
VIM E Sullins to c c Briggs,
Lot 8 and ny Lot 10, Blk. %,
Fowler 1ooo 90.
Frank Evans to Wallace An.
/ shutz. NEA S 35.27, 100000
Meade County news., 1917-07-12
Free Wheat Show

There is plan being promot-
ed by Meade business men and
Mr.. Phelps to have free show,
Chow to raise more and better
wheat, same to he given some
Saturday Afternoon between this
time aad the first Saturday in
August. A wheat specialist will
be in attendance from the Agri-
cultural college and will explain
IN detail and answer all questions
Watch for programs and fur
ther particulars.
Meade County news., 1917-07-12
RARE CONSISTENCY OF JAMES
Mrs. James Makes interesting DiseoV-
cry When He Goes GrumbIingIy
to Get Scuttle of Coal.

''James, dear, will you bring me
up scuttle of coal from the cellar ?"
said a busy wife.
"That's just the way with YOU"
said James, with a frown, as he put
down his book and rose from the
armchair.
Gust the way with me?"
eyes" he snapped. GAS soon as
you see me enjoying myself, you
have something or other for me to
do. Didn't you see | was absorbed
in my reading?"
"Well, dear, | will do it myself"
eyes, and tell eyerybody-your
mother especially-that you have to
carry your own coal up from the Gel
lar. No, I'll do it. Let me mark
my place"
So he marked the place in the
book at which he had ceased reading,
and when he went down to the Gel
lar, grumbling all the way, she
picked up the volume, and found
that it was love story, and that the
passage he had been absorbed in was
as follows:
"My darling, when you are my
wife l will shield and protect you
from every care; the winds of heaven
shall not visit your face too roughly,
those pretty hands shall never be
soiled by menial tasks, your wish
shall be my law, your happiness"
Just then he reappeared, and
dropping the scuttle upon the floor,
said:
'There's your coal. Give me my
book"
Meade County news., 1917-07-12
Certificates Issued

First Grade
Fern 3eckley, Plains
Renewal
Mrs. Emma Veatch, Meade
Second Grade
Ethel Wilson, Meade
Theodore E McCampbeII,
Fowler
Ethel Mitchell, Meade
Margaret Dalgarn, Meade
Alta Powers, Plains
Beatrice Wilson, Plains
Madge Elliott, Meade
Hattie Ross, Uneda
Cecil Blair, Meade
Forest V. Little, Fowler
Jennie Hasklns, Meade
John Gaeddert, Buhler
Third Grade
Della Powers, Plains
Lille Bryan. EuglewoUd
Mary Hughes, Meade
Lula Stalder,, Meade
Florence Ross, Uneda
Margaret Cordes, Uneda
Meade County news., 1917-07-12

A mum Der of the Meade base
ball enthusiasts organized team
and went to Kismet Wednesday,
where the we're trimmed" The
score was 9 to 3 in Kismet's fav.
or.
Meade County news., 1917-07-12
DIFFERENT TASTES.

"NTy husband is, sO old-fsshionsd'
ne will have nightaaps.. Does yCar'
husband, Mrs. FIdlem,. insist on
wearing nightcaps%
No; he insists Oh drinking en-
Meade County news., 1917-07-12
LOST

Lsdy's gold watch, small stzes
between water tank aud depot,
last Saturday night.i Finder will
receive liberal rewardb by return
ing watch to DR.. ]. A. Gilman.
Meade County news., 1917-07-12
VIEWPOINTS.

care you making gar,scu?"
"That's what I call It, replied
Mr.. Crosslots- My wife and daugh-
ters call it me:ely mlussing up the
yard"
Meade County news., 1917-07-12
CRYPTIC LITERATURE.

"Is your house insured against
FIRE?
'I don't know. I've Just been
reading over the insurance policy"
Meade County news., 1917-07-12
AN OFFSET.

81 suppose you smell the lilies as
YOU near Bermuda"
"No. Bermuda has two crops
Onions are also largely raised"
Meade County news., 1917-07-12
Dark Blind Substitute.

Cut q large sheet Of brown paper,
the length and width Of the blind;
tack along the top and bottom .0f.
blind so tlmt it goes up and down
with the blind. No light can be seen
outside. aud your window blind Will
look the sandg from outside as before.
Meade County news., 1917-07-12
DOES

"Three moves are as bad az fire."
'"Yep. And one visit of the paper
hangers beats cyclone"