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Evening star., 1917-04-11
War and Washington.

Every national war has to the National
Capital meaning all its own.
The close relation between the ma
tion's city and the patriotic national
sentiment has been noted. Washington
is not merely the republics political
heart from which the influences flow
that determine the destiny of the ma
tion. 1t is also the soul of the Union
as an entity. forbidding the idea that
the republic has no higher life than
that of a mere hodgepodge of states.
At once the bond and token of union,
the nations city and the spirit of
American nationality are intertwined.
The former f1ourishes as the latter is
strong. It sickened when that intiu-
1ence controlled which negatived the ma
tionai idea and viewed the state as su-
preme. It again revived when civil war
developed the patriotic national senti-
ment and Americans learned that the
Union is a substantial something to love,
to live for and to die for.
birth to the spirit of nationality and
created the city; the bloodshed of the
civil war revived the spirit and regen-
Grated the city.
The war with Spain proved that the
recently warning states were again
united nation. The war with Germany
will demonstrate conclusively that there
is no racial cleavage of American ma
tional ,unity. The world learned from
the war with Spain that in the last
analysis there were no Texans or Yer
monters, Californians or Virginians,
but all Americans. So the world will
.1earn from the present war that in the
last analysis there are no German
Americans or British Americans, but all
Americans. In the national crucible,
white hot in the flames of war, racial
and sectional jealousies and hatred are
removed, and the pure gold of American
patriotism remains.
:. Both capital and nation have planted
9 the roots of their existence in patriotic
sentiment, in love of country. The
Union and its peculiar residence and
epart property, haHowed by every asso-
, citation which can keep patriotism alive,
rest upon the same supports.
. War with its sufferings and its sac
rifees is a potent unifying and nation
,alizing influence, vitalizing and strength
ening the Union, and the nations city
(which shows forth the Union in minia-
ture.
e From Maine to Texas and to California
the "fine strong spirit of American ma
tionality" is afame.
1t is as potent today as in revolution
,-ary or civil war; and for all time it Will
9 be instantly in evidence in any vital ma
r,tional emergency.
Evening star., 1917-04-11

has been reported that 'the speech of
the President has been construed by
many members of Congress as decla-
ration in favor of universal military
training and service, although some of
them hold that the President had refer
ence only to the present war and was
not advocating a permanent system"
In his memorable address to Congress
the President, dealing with the matter
of preparation for the war, said: at will
involve the organization and mobiliza-
ton of all the material resources of the
country to supply the materials of war
and to serve the incidental needs of. the
nation in the most abundant and yet
the most economical and efficient way
possible. 1t will involve the immediate
equipment of the navy in all respects,
but particularly in supplying it with
the best means of dealing with the
enemy's submarines 1t will involve the
immediate addition to the armed forces
of the United States already provided
for by law in ease of war, at least 500,
900 men, who should in my opinion be
chosen upon the principle of universal
liability to service, and also the authori-
zation of subsequent additional incre-
ments of equal force so soon as they
may be needed and can be handled in
training
The provisions of the general staff bill
have been widely published, and the
Secretary of War is reported as saying
before the House committee on military
affairs in support of that bill that he
lis convinced that the draft system is
absolutely essential and that the volum-
teer system would not work adequately"
A call for volunteers and haste and
tumble in organization would be the
traditional American way. The system,
if that word can be applied to such an
illogical, unsatisfactory and inefficient
proceeding, has been found defective in
every trial it has had within the history
of the American republic. After the
passing of the immediate need for
troops the volunteer army would be dis
banded and the nation allowed to lapse
into condition of unpreparedness and
insecurity The training of a certain
portion of American youth each year
under the compulsory service plan will
cause no appreciable disturbance of the
interests of the country, and will build
up such a host of efficient soldiers that
the nation can sleep at night. No more
then would strategists ding into our
ears that a Japanese army corps could
land on the Pacific coast and conquer all
the country between the Sierras and the
sea, or that German army corps could
make descent on the Atlantic seaboard
and place the country under tribute in
week. With potential military or
ganization balancing and supplementing
its industrial organization the United
States could follow with firm and certain
steps the call of its destiny
Evening star., 1917-04-11
General Military Training.

The President stands for compulsory
military training as the proper way of
meeting the present demands of the ma
ton and as a guarantee of the peace
and security Of the United States in the
future This is the fairest reading of
the Presidents attitude that can be
made from his recommendations to
Congress and the bill prepared by the
general staff of the army submitted to
Congress with the Presidents approval
and urged by the Secretary Of War. It
Evening star., 1917-04-11

portation department was also in con-
temptation.
The personnel of the new board of
munitions gives universal satisfaction
and feeling that the government is
proceeding along sound and systematic
lines. The military members of the
board were named by the War and Navy
departments because of their peculiar
fitness and their exceptional experience
with the manufacture of munitions. The
civilian members of the board generally
are men of experience in producing mu
nitions which have been and are being
used in the battles of Europe. The
board. according to report, will concern
itself with equipping such American
forces as may be called into being, with
the least possible disarrangement of
normal industrial conditions or intcrfer-
ence with shipments to the entente
allies" and ''its immediate efforts will be
directed toward co-ordinating army and
navy purchases and assisting in the ac
ouisition of raw materials for manufac
ture."
The production of war munitions in
this country is already great and may
easily become greater The munitions
industry, which has undergone remark
able expansion within three years, is ca
pable of being very much further ex-
panded. and a member of the munitions
board who some time ago placed thou
sands of test orders with the country's
manufacturing establishments to learn
how quickly mills could be converted
into munitions plans has said that "fac-
tories can be converted quickly and that
this country can easily supply all of its
own needs and the heavy foreign de-
mands."
Evening star., 1917-04-11
The Difference.

"How would you answer the old ques
ton about the difference between poll
tician and statesman?'
Il should say" replied Senator Sor
ghum, ''that politician tries to give
people anything they want and states
man tries to give them what they viii
approve of. after they've got it,
Evening star., 1917-04-11

as your wife one of these women who
shudder when they see a caterpiHar!"
eyes. And when I see a caterpillar
Pm going to shudder, too. Tn going to
make garden this year, and I'm in
clned to think may have to take it
Seriously
Evening star., 1917-04-11

There is still strong belief that the
old fighting spirit of Texas would en-
able her to take full charge of any bona
fde Mexicans threatening the United
States
Evening star., 1917-04-11

If a food dictator should be called
for, care should be taken not to select
an experienced hand like Chicago
speculator.
Evening star., 1917-04-11

AS the kaiser's plans and methods are
better understood there is increasing
GOODNESS among residents on this heml-
sphere whom he expected to align nn-
der his banner.
Evening star., 1917-04-11

The United States government is so
liberal and lenient in time of peace as
to warrant an exacting discipline in
economic as well as military affairs in
time of war.
Evening star., 1917-04-11

There is no way of ascertaining
whether blowing up a munition plant IN
the United States is as sure way to a
German medal as blowing up an un-
armed ship at sea.
Evening star., 1917-04-11

Congress could not see its way clear
to apply the rule that q lady should
always have her own way to the atti-
Evening star., 1917-04-11

Germany's imperial government is in
danger of being consumed by the con
f1agration started by mere scraps of
paper.
Evening star., 1917-04-11
Evidence.

"How do you know Bloggs is & pa
triot, He doesn't say anything about
war
That's how l know. He is working
so hard for preparedness that he hasn't
any breath left for talk"
Evening star., 1917-04-11
A Reuuisition,

The housewives work remains undone
And with dust the room is filing;
The small boy hasn't any gun
And needs the broom for drilling.
Evening star., 1917-04-11

There would not be such European
rush for republicanism if all monarchs
we're as considerate and we1l-behaved as
King George.
Evening star., 1917-04-11

Like many another politician, when he
gets into trouble Emperor William be-
gins to bring up discussions of reform.
Evening star., 1917-04-11

Efforts to make a war hero of the
crown prince have resulted in hinder
ing rather than improving his political
prospects.
Evening star., 1917-04-11

Col. Roosevelt has a few suggestions
of his own as to what to do with an ex-
President.
Evening star., 1917-04-11

Mobilization comes easy to a country
whose industrial motto has been eff
cheney.
Evening star., 1917-04-11

In their need of munitions, the allies
regard Uncle Sam as the man behind
the gun.
Evening star., 1917-04-11
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Kind Words.

kind words are very valuable in this
life"
"Of course" answered Mr.. Caesar
Chance. "If you get enough of 'em you
can usually cash 'em in as publicity"
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1917-10-18

The Soldiers Auxiliary will meet
tonight at the library for their regu-
lar business meeting All members
are requested to be present and bring
any reports from the boys in the army
or navy that have been obtained dur
ing the week.
Globes trouser seat union suits fit
the best and wear the longest and are
the most reasonable in price. $1.75
and up. Mitchell & Whittle. 1t
The Oregonian of last Sunday gives
an interesting account of the burning
Of the mortgage on the pipe organ
at the Mount Tabor Presbyterian
church of Portland, of which Rev.
Ward McHenry, former pastor Of
the Ashland Presbyterian church, is
the presiding clergyman. An elabo-
rate musical program was rendered
at the services, and the leading So
prano soloist was Miss Doris g. Bag
ley of Ashland. Miss Bagley is one
of Ashland's most prominent singers
and is creating reputation with her
beautiful and we'll trained voice.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1917-10-18

Mrs. Hattie Camps ami son Max
returned Tuesday from San Jose,
Cal, where they had been sojourning
for some time.
Mrs. H. G. vinson and daughter
Goldie Of Beaverton are guests Of
Mrs. A. Austin Chisholm and Miss
Azala Young at the Hotel Austin.
Mrs. Eugene Gavin of Baker City is
visiting her sister, Mrs. Eric Weren.
The o. H. Barnhills and Homer
Elharts motored to Table Rock the
first-of the week. That is, they mo-
tored most of the way and climbed
the balance of the distance.
The o. n. s. Thimble Club will
hold a social evening Friday, October
26, at the Masonic Hall. Admission
25c. Cards and other games. The
public is invited. 43-3t
Mrs. H. e. Badger expects to re-
turn to her home In Oakland Friday.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs Charles Berg
strom, son, whom Charles says is
already yelling for the allies.
G G. Cate, the county .pathologist,
was In Ashland Tuesday on business
connected with his office While
here he visited o. H. Barnhill's
Winner Cove orchard and pronounced
the Spitzenburgs and Newtowns the
best he had seen in the valley this
year, expressing his conviction that
a display of these apples would be
certain to win first prize at the Port
land land show, If properly selected
and packed.
What is the Christians idea of la
Dor? Come to the Brotherhood class
of the Methodist Sunday school at
9:45 Sunday and hear this interest
ing question discussed. Rev. Ed
wards, the new pastor, will have
charge of the class.
Charles Tilton is recovering from
a severe attack Of the measles.
Mrs w. o. Dickerson and little son
Wilbur left this week for Fort Stew
ems to visit the formers son Donald,
who is member of the 1st company,
O. A. c., there.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1917-10-18
LOCAL and PERSONAL


Much interest is being manifested
in the football game to take place at
the Ashland high school athletic field
Saturday afternoon between the local
team and the high school team of
Grants Pass. This is the first Of
series Of two games to be played with
Grants Pass, the next to be played on
the latter's ground In the near fu-
ture. The game will be called at
1880
The sale at the Ashland Trading
Store still continues to draw crowds
of buyers from Ashland and vicinity
eager to grasp the benefit Of the bar
gains offered. Manager Kaufman is
conducting the sale in most eff
cient manner and the rush of business
is being handled by large corps Of
salespeople
Cliff Payne makes wardrobes.
Jack Dunbar of Fresno, CAL, who
claimed to be a chiropodist, arrived
in Ashland last Saturday in dazed
condition, without funds. He was
taken in charge by the police depart
ment until his wife, who was reached
by telegraph, arrived on the scene.
He had evidently imbibed too freely
In the "cup that cheers" However,
after two days in the society Of Chief
Hatcher he was very much improved
and left with his wife for the south
Thursday morning.
Mrs Francis 2. McKissick of Port
land, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. T. W.
Hill, who recently underwent an OPP
,eration for appendicitis, left the hos
tiital Sunday and is gaining rapidly.
Buster every day. That's Studio
Ashland. 1t
L. L. Multi, vice-president of the
Northwestern National Bank Of Port
land, was in town this week visiting
relatives. Mr.. Multi was former
cashier of the First National Bank Of
Ashland.
Mrs. ]. E. Angwin is guest Of
friends in Dunsmuir this week.
October is a mighty good time to
have pictures made. A SO reward
and plenty Of time to make you some
thing extra nice. Studio Ashland the
place. You are the girl. 1t
G.. H. Dyer of Myrtle Creek is visit
ing DR.. D. M. Brewer of this city.
* Fire broke out in the live timber
near Butte Falls this week and
company of men were sent from Med
ford to subdue it. A hard fight is
being made to control it.
Our special October offer is always
good. It's better this year than ever.
Studio Ashland. 1t
On Sunday evening, October 21,
Rev. G. s. Brett will deliver the sec
ond lecture, in the Congregational
church, in "The Great Protestant
Reformation. The subject will be
~'John Hus, Who Blew the Spark Into
a Flame" On Sunday, October 2S,
the subject of the concluding lecture
will be Martin Luther, Who Carried
the Flaming Torch"
Absence makes the heart grow
fonder-of the other girl, soldier
boys included. Studio Ashland has
the cure. See it in the window. 1t
All members of the Ashland Home
Guards are requested to meet in the
SArmory next Monday evening, October
%, when discussions will be made on
conservation of foods.
The new Studio Ashland is near the
postoffice. You'll like 1t. 1t
A. H. Nelson, travelling salesman
for Mason-Ehrman Wholesale Gro
Gerry Company Of Medford, was busi-
ness visitor in town Tuesday.
Rev. H. j. Vine who has been occu-
pying the pulpit in the Baptist church
during the past year, left with his
family Tuesday for Dayton, where he
-,,;ly racida IN bio ronob
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1917-10-18

A verdict of not a true bill was
found against Floyd Dickey and Yes
ter Decker, Ashland young men
charged with contributing to the de-
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1917-10-18

linquency of a minor, at the session
of the grand jury last Monday. The
young men we're entirely exonerated
from the charges against them.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1917-10-18

Oregon-made Mackinaws in the
best cloth and the most substantial
patterns at $S, $40, $11 and $12.
Mitchell & Whittle. 1t
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-03-03
Plan For
County Hospital

The proposal Ia erect 4 county medical
hospital in Cameron county through the
medium of a sos 900 bond iS~ue received
added impetus today when County Commits
,ioner Sam Bell expressed himself n fav-
orine the plan. Mr.. Bell believes that such
institution will prove a measure Of
economy in the long run and that il will in
cure adequate care for the afflicted of the
The increase in the tax rate. Mr..
Bell believes. will be insignificant in COM
pariSon with the benefits to be derived
from ire institution.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-03-03
The Gift Shop
Room 2OI Merchants Bank Bldg.
GIFTS and NOVELTIES.
MOVIE STAGED IN
CITY TO BE SEEN
BROWNSVILLE EXPECTED TO TURN
OUT TO SEE PRODUCTION WITH
LOCAL PEOPLE AND SCENES.

brownsville ELK, will 10 doubt turn
out On ma-~e Monday 10 see Brownsville
maids in the movies, when q Mexican
Porder'' i shown at the Dreamland thea
ter. The picture was made last January
and in the east are included many
Brownsville girls who are prominent IN
the social set. Ii il in three reels.
The picture deals primarily with the
part played bv the Iowa brigade IN the
border mobilization. but through 1T all runs
a very pretty romance with Miss Sara
Young taking the stellar role and playing
opposite Rulison j. Parker, a national
guardsman from Iowa. A Brownsville
young man who takes a prominent part IN
the picture j. Augustine Celaya Jr. The
principals are ably supported by a bevy
of Brownsville's most beautiful young la
die.
Brownsville people will he particularly
interested in the picture because il shows
- many scenes with which they are IN
timateIy familiar. Views were taken at
each of the railway stations in this city,
at Los Palma~. the famous palm grove
nj Point Isabel and on Padre island. a
thrilling rescue scene is staged in the bay.
Another particularly beautiful scene i
tint of 4 January lawn party nj the J. >.
N.lag home in this city.
Among the Brownsville young ladies
y u, will show up on the screen NJ the
ycamland Monday are Misses Marie and
Fr,aciSca Fernandez. Marie Samano. Ju-
III E.rowne. TIortense Nixon. Mrs. F.. \.
N -ihy (nee C%hampionl Marie and
Louise Grant. Rose T~hornham. Louise
Puiegnat and Miss Marie Schatzman of
ST. Louis.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-03-03
REALTY TRANSFERS.

The following warranty deeds have beer
filed for record with County Clerk jos.
Webb:
4. T.. Ball Ia w. T. Ball Ct III. the north
east quarter Of one-fourth section No. 80
San Benito Land and Water Company
consideration one dollar and love and af-
.~fection.
Walter T. Ball To a. +. Reese. an undi
vided interest in lot No. 3. block No. -,
San Benito Land 4 Water Go: con,idera
ton $40 and other valuable considerations.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-03-03

Chns. &. Hill and Spencer Wilson Of
Houston are week end visitors IN Browns
Vile.
j. j. Cubcrtson of Paris. Texas, and J.
j. Culbertson ir. Of Oklahoma City. Okla.
are tran-ac,ing business in Brownsville
and the Valley.
G. ". Roberts Of Waco j. registered at
Il local hotel.
VIM. Wilcox of McAllen is "a business
visitor in Brownsville.
+. ID. Dilley and T.. Christian of Point
Isabel are in Brownsville today.
W. Many of Kingsville is II Brownsville
Vile %vi~itory today.
j. 4. Dcyo of Lyford j. in this city
today.
William l.. Easley of San Antonio re-
turned to Brownsville last night after \
trip To Donna and McAllen.
Harry ". Pinnick of Houston. division
passenger agent for the Gulf Coast lines.
H. in Brownsville today. accompanied by
Mr.. Pinnick. Mr.. Pinnick j. here To see
that the Iowa guards get away in good
-hape.
Miss Baldridse of Mission. member of
he staff Of the Mission public schools, i
ia Brownsville today.
n. j. EddingS Of Houston u q business
visitor in Brownsville today.
r. r. Woodwork Of It. Louis i a bust
ness visitor in Brownsville for Il few days.
q. ". BricSton. Of the Bric~ton ranch NJ
San Jose. Mexico. j. in Brownsville for a
few days.
Mr. and Mrs. Sam u. Lowry Of Ms
sion are visitors in Brownsville today.
II. q. Morgan Of 81. Loni-. Mo-. j. q
business visitor in Brownsville for 4 few
days.
W. @. King and daughter. Miss King
If kearney. Neb., are visitors IN Browns
lille today.
VI. r. Morrison Of Elmore. MIMI, is a
business vii~tor in Brownsville for a few
days.
r. II. Gore and John Wilson of Austin,
membcrS of the state board of engineers.
pent the day il Brownsville.
II. A Baldwin VI New Orleans. La. i
q business visitor in the city today.
Sam NJ. Book of Houston j. a business
visitor III Brownsville today.
Charles a. Faubian Of Dallas, repre-
senting the Western Electric Co, i in
Brownsville today.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. q. Harrison Of Meal
len are visitors in Brownsville today.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Campbell and young
son IT McAllen. are visitors in Browns
vile today.
George $. Ineraham of Hyde Park. \.
". j. a visitor in the city today.
:. Lyons Of Boston. representing 4 shoe
house of that city. j. in Brownsville to-
dav.
Il. II. Caffareli Of Sa nAntonio arrived
on the noon train today on business with
he Caffareli firm.
". q. y. Morrison. IN attorney Of San
Ecnito. j. in the city today.
County Commissioner j. 4. Graham of
San Bcnito. j. Il business visitor here to-
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. q. A. Knight. of Brocton.
New York, are visitin. in Brownsville and
the Valley.
n. y. IIench, Of Corpus Christi. j. trans
acting business in Brownsville.
Il. T. Meecham OF Corpus Christi is
ItranSacting business in Brownsville.
John Dyer Of Fort. Worth J. Il Browns
Vile visitor.
A.. II. Finck of Houston, j. calling on To-
cal merchants.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-03-03
TO MUSTER OUT TENNEESsElNS

Second Lieutenant J. +. Sears, for the
past several months in the finance de-
partment at the quartermaster depot. J.
leaving today for Fort Sam Houston,
where he will %entrain with the Tennessee
squadron Of cavalry for it, home sta
ton and assist in mastering ont that or
ganization.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-03-03
Better Late Than Never applies to Join:

DcItCt LdtC fHdH VCsC HFIHIVs 70 JUHH-
ing our Xmas club. 4 few cents will put
YOU right. If you should have hard luck
and not be able to finish, you'll get every
cent you deposit and it may come very
handy next Xmas. Brownsville Bank &
Trust Co. 2I6tf
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-03-03
TO SPEAK AT CAVALRY CAMP.

Secretary Anderson Of the First Pro
v%i>ional cavalry Y. VI. {. a. announces
that Secretary Hufchins of the Iowa Y. VI.
Z a. will ~peaL III the cavalry camp to-
morrow night ~ z 30 o'clock.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-03-03
Ter Applicants Showed Up ut

cral district court room today 10 take the
civil service examination that j. being con-
Quoted under the supervision OF X. l.. CHM,
secretary OF the local civil service board.
The applicants were made up altogether
of civilian employees mt the quartermaster
depot. enlisted men from the army and
two or three young women.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-03-03

Auto LicenSes-County Clerk jos. Webb
has issued automobile license numbe ~
follows No. ll6l to Il. l.. Skinner, .blo
llondon; No. 1862 To Oblate Fathers. San
Benito; No. 1863 to Nj. r.. Mitchell, la
Feria.