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The Taney County republican., 1917-01-11
Small Prospect OF Peace.

ohiaIl TiuSPGSl VI CdUG'
The nature Of the German reply, if
any is made, 10 the declaration OF the
entente allies in regard to the peace
proposal, is as yet a matter Of coject-
ure. It was qliteeto be expected that
the German officials would resent the
tone Of that document which plainly
was not phrased fer cancellation, but
official telling and official utterance are
not always in accord. We do not know
the strength Of the central powers de,
sire for people nor do we know all the
reasons Tor that desire. Il is possible
that a definite statement Of terms may
yet yet be made by them, but it mnst
be admitted that the probability OF
such action at present is very slight.
Un-ess the condition of the Teutonic
allies is more serions than is now ap-
parent it is hardly likely that they will
risk another rebuff in the presentations
Of terms Of the kind they have been
reported TO have in contemplation.
The statement oil the allies gave them
fair warning that geographical consider
ations would be counted Of minor i'm
portance; it gave them warning that
written guarantees for the future would
not be accepted without adequate ply
sical security in some form; it gave
them to understand that radical alter
alton Of Prussian military policies would
be insisted upon. That the central
powers in their present position would
accept such humiliating conditions, or
even consider them, is altogether i'm
probable, and if any further move is
now made them, which as we have
said is quite unlikely, it will be on the
theory that these conditions are pre-
sented Tor public consumption and are
not genuine.
The situation does not give an open
ing for any further action by the Uni
ted States Government. 1t is not be
doubled that the answer Of the allies to
President Wilson's suggestions will
sound the same note as their reply TO
the German proposal. The question 10
not one that can be publicly argued by
this government without giving serious
ofienses, nor would private represent
ations be now acceptable. The Ameri-
can view has been been presented elo-
quently if not altogether lucidly and
until circumstances offer more favor
ably opening it would seem 10
be wiser to let the matter rest. But
the President should insist upon res
pect for the rigets Of the United States
as a neutral nation. Argument protest
or action along that line is withinin oul
province and is cur duty. II the Wal
must 60 on it will be With greater fury
than before ard probably with less le
gard for neutral rights. Therein lie:
Our peril. Globe Democrat.
The Taney County republican., 1917-01-11

President Wilson sent a'check for
$500 to the Democattic National
Committee as his contribution toward
meeting the deficit in the committees
campaign fund. In the winter Of 1914
he sent a check for S25 to the As
sociated Charities Of Washington to be
expended on the bread line which
grew out Of Democratic depression.
Mr.. Wilson believes his reelection j:
one hundred times more important
than the stomachs Of the poor, and i
probably is--to him.
The Taney County republican., 1917-01-11
Fresh Air is the Bast Remedy for
Prevention Of Grippe.

NOTE-This is one OF series Of
oil medical articles for the
home prepared under the direction
the department Of preventive medicine
Of the University Of Missouri at Col
umbia, Similar articles will appear in
subsequent issues,
The season for pneumonia, bron-
chi,s, cold and grippe is upon US,
These diseases are all spread by germs.
The most common way in which they
are spread is by close contact from
person to person. The liability to con
tract these is greatly lessened by one
accusloming ones selIto an abundance
of fresh air, Not only is the body
kept in better condition and better
able to resist infection, but there is
also less chance Of the infection
spreading,
The increase in outdoor life has been
notable for some years past. It has
been brought about by the demon
stralion Of great value Of fresh air in the
treatment and prevention Of tuberculo-
sis and has every argument to recon-
mend and encourage it.
Few houses are built at the present
time without sleeping porches, Any
one who has once used a sleeping
porch finds it difficult to be contented
in doors. There is a sense Of well'be'
ing after a night spent in the open air.
1t is interesting TO note that with
the approach Of winter, when We 90
into houses and keep our windows
closed, that there is an mediate in
creased in the diseases mentioned.
This is strikingly illustrated BY an OBJ
servance the sickness in great cities,
For example, in New York these dis
eases reach their maxium in march
with over 1900 deaths. With the ad'
vance Of spring, they decrease rapidly
falling 10 less that 500 il the month
Of September. With the opening 0t
schools and the closing Of windows, an
and increase begins SO that By De-
cember the number Of deaths has
reached slightly over 1900. There
are other factors, Of course, involved.
1t is. known fact, however, that those
who live in the open and constantly
breathe an abundance ci fresh air are
peculiarly ice from these winter dis
eases.
Pneumonia and colds are pratically
unknown among Artic explorers and
in the region OF the lar north. As
was pointed cat by Bauj j,min Frank
lin, 100 years ago, and 100 years be
| Dre Pasteur demonstrated tie action
Of germs in producing disease, these
diseases are spread b. crowds. The
more stuify and vitiated the a.mo'
sphere becomes, the more liable the
people who breathe such air are TO
these diseases, and greater the ease
with which they spread.
Everybody should get the flesh air
habit. Don't be afraid Of cold. Keep
your windows open.
The Taney County republican., 1917-01-11
What is Wanted In Illinois.

1t is fortunate that in Illinois, now
facing one Of The most perplexiDg situ'
atoms in its history, there is a sufficient
party preponderlnce in both branches OF
the Assembly TO give promise Of unity
OF action and cooperation in purpose,
The new administration, Republican
throughout will come into power with
a mandate from the people to enter at
once upon the inauguration Of those
economies and reforms which made the
keynote Of Gov Lowden's campaigns
for nomination and election. The sit
uation, at the outset will be a very
difficult one to deal with, as the out
going Democratic administration leaves
an empty state treasurery behind and
the cost Of maintaining the state instit-
utions in illinois is such that, before
new taxes are available in April, the
new appropriations must necessarily
include several millions Of dollars for
covering deficits made since the bienp'
ial appropriations Of 1915.
The situation is so we'll understood
in the state, however, that public op'
inion is not insisting upon any reduct'
ion in the first state tax rate 10 be levi
ed under the Lowden administration
What it is insisting upon is beginning
in the necessary work OF cutting out
extravaganza, sinecures, supernumer-
ary bodies, and excrescences ol all
kinds, in order that retrenchment may
be seen to be a certainty Of the near
future. Legislation will be expected
along the lines Of making charges need
ed 10 tiiect retTenchmcnts. This was
the expectation before the depleted
condition Of the state treasury was as
well known now. Present
depletion, following one OF the
largest general appropriation bills in
the states history, will have the effect
Of emphasizing demand for the institu
ton Of such reforms as will make i'm
possible the creation Of such an emer
gency in the future. What the state
wants, coincident with appropriating al
the money now needed 10 inivdate un
necessary indebtedness resulting from
waste, is legislation directed against
the continuance Of waste a long'gro
ing evil in Illinois state government
For performance Of such work a unit
ed and harmonious majority party j
the best assurance.
The Taney County republican., 1917-01-11

Congressman Adamson' threat 10
spank the railroad brotherhood and the
executive, reminds one Of the small
boy who legs it home 10 escape a
humping, and stands in the window
making iaces at his pursuers. No
such brave words as these were heard
in September when the Democrats
were in mortal fear Ct defeat il they
did not grJq.i beiJts the Brotherhood.
The Taney County republican., 1917-01-11

Railroad men know by this time that
the Republicans were right about the
Adamson law. Both sides are now
anxious 10 have it repealed. -Steub
enville (Ohio) Herald.Slar.
The Taney County republican., 1917-01-11

Charles w shelton of Macon has
been appointed receiver for the Macon
Times.Democrat, the Oldest paper in
the county. The Irwin Paper Company
Of Quincy, Ill.,, and the Home Coal
Company Of Macon are among the
creditors.
Nathan Gibson, an aged bachelor,
was killed when his team ran away
Rear Neosho the other afternoon.
Governor.elect Gardner Of Missouri
announced to meeting Of represent.
atiyes of the state educational insti.
tutions at st. Louis recently that he
would recommend to the state lCsis-
lature next month a per cent state
tax and that if this were not obtain
able he would accept a reduction to
2 per cent,
The body of man was found re-
Gently on a sand bar in the Missouri
river, opposite Steedman. Fulton of
ficials believe that the body was
buried in the sand through aCcretions,
and then unearthed by the government
dredge boat at work there
The Cass County Automobile and
Good Roads Club, an auxiliary Of the
Missouri state Motor Association, was
organized at Harrisonylle recently
Frank Foster was elected president
and Del X. Hall secretary.
Boyd NJ. Rowland, 90 years old
was killed by Frisco train at a cross
ing at Norwood, east Of Springfield
recently. He was deaf, He was the
father of r. a. Bowland, former
county treasurer there,
Alden NJ. Ramsayer, IS, born ir
Ohio, is dead four miles southwest o.
Lamonte. His widow and five chill
dren survive. He had resided in Pet
tis county fifty.four years
Elder Aaron D. States, orator ant
writer, Is dead at his home in Green
field. In earlier life he was a reportej
in Kansas City, later being success
lively editor of the Republican at La
mar and Of a newspaper at Spring
field.
University OF Missouri students
overjoyed by a football victory owe
the University Of Kansas, bombardc,
Columbia theater with eggs at .
cents a dozen. What dye we care?
they cried, kansas is paying Th
students were beaten off in their a
tempt to storm their way to the play
house interior, but the lobby locke
like futurist mural decoration. TIL
walls were of a sickly yellow and th
odor-well, all of the eggs were nc
Of the 50cent variety
With the death at Excelsior Spring
of James w. Cones, "a years old, ther
r are left just twelve men who live
, there in 1882, when Mr. Cones cam
there. The town then was only yea
i old.
4 Willie Shelton, s years old, who wa
accidentally shot while hunting wit
! his two brothers, is dead in hospiti
e at Springfield. His parents live
h Grenada.
'' Increased cost Of living broug
IS employees Of the Broderick & Basco
It Rope Company, including Seattle a
:, New York branch plants, 10 per ce
salary increase, dating from last Ju
The Taney County republican., 1917-01-11
Exodus During Holidays.

The resolution passed by the House
on December 20th providing for a
Christmas recess beginning the 23nd
was the signal for an immediate exodus
Of Members 10 their homes for the
Holidays. Only the members Of the
Appropriations and District Committees
remained to give attention to the Dis
trict Of Columbia appropriation bill
carrying over $l3,0O0,OOO, which this
year has not excited the determined
opposition usually accorded it by Dem
ocrats from rural communities.
Secretary Of War Baker afficially
condems the Lewis machine gun,
Meanwhile the gun speaks for itself on
the western front Of Europe.
Wheat slumped of fifteen cents in
Aberdeen the other day due TO the
panicky selling Of war stock in New
York. -Pieue( (South Dakota) Dakotan.
Cheaper postage will not serve pub
lie needs hall as well as better service
at present rates. Omaha Bee.
Latest reports are to the effect that
500 newspapers have been forced to
suspend within the past year as a re-
suit Of the high cost of paper. Find
lay (Ohio) Republican.
The Taney County republican., 1917-01-11

Increased cost Of living brought
employees Of the Broderick & Bascom
Rope Company, including Seattle and
New York branch plants, 10 per cent
salary increase, dating from last July.
The Taney County republican., 1917-01-11

Willie Shelton, s years old, who was
accidentally shot while hunting with
his two brothers, is dead in hospital
at Springfield. His parents live at
Grenada.
The Taney County republican., 1917-01-11

With the death at Excelsior Springs
of James w. Cones, "a years old, there
are left just twelve men who lived
there in 1882, when Mr.. Cones came
there. The town then was only year
old
The Taney County republican., 1917-01-11

Governor-elect Gardner Of Missouri
announced to a meeting Of represent.
atives of the state educational instt-
tutions at St Louis recently that he
would recommend to the state lCEis-
lature next month a per cent state
tax and that if this were not obtain
able, he would accept reduction to
2 per cent,
The Taney County republican., 1917-01-11

Cheaper postage will not serve pub
lie needs hall as well as better service
at present rates. - Omaha Bee.
Evening star., 1917-09-25
Deaths Reported.

The following dea this have been reported to the
health department within the last twenty -four
hours:
Mary ]. Coley. "a years. 1s47 Calvert street
northwest.
Nicholas II. Shea. "A years. 143s Fairmont
street northwest.
Webster NJ. Hicks 63 years ST. Elizabeth
Hospital.
Charles f. Edwards. So years. 4s24 Chappell
lane northwest.
Henry L. Rooms, 90 years. Ills d street north
east.
Helen Mccarthy. Is years. 216 9th street
southeast.
Hester Lincoln. years. Emergency Hospital
Joseph Gluemer. So years. the Savoy
apartments.
Edward u. Christian. 60 years. 500 Maryland
avenue northeast.
Bruce ]. McMnnamy. II years. 1925 Hunting
ton street northwest.
James Il. Shaw, 22 years, 924 L street north
west.
George Levers. 50 years. 1914 Howison place
southwest.
Thomas Robinson. 81 years. 1900 Valley street
northwest.
Louise Johnson. 1 year, Freedmen's Hospital
Alice Thomas, As years, Washington Asylum
Hospital.
James Bailey, months. 343 Van street south
west.
Rebecca Tibbs, months, 1913 Marion street
northwest.
Dorothy Hall. months. s1s I street south
Evening star., 1917-09-25
FEAT FIRST OF IT'S KIND. y
Maj. Kirby Changes Seat in Air
plane 1000 Feet in Air.

RANTOuL. Ill, September 25.-Of-
fcers al the Army Aviation School here
declared today that the feat of Mai
Maxwell Kirby. who changed seats in
an airplane at an elevation OF more
than 1000 feet. was the first of its
kind ever accomplished in the United
States.
Maj. Kirby arrived Saturday from
Dayton. Ohio. where he was In charge
of an aviation school. He made his ini-
tial flight here Sunday. ascending alone
In the rear seat and using a stick control,
when the airplane was quarter of a
mile in the air and running at the rate
of mile a minute. the major climbed
to the front seat and took wheel con-
troll OF the machine. making the de-
scent without mishap.
Evening star., 1917-09-25
The Social Side of Hyqiene.

Society as rule is generally careful about
the state OF its health and 1t is apt to ma ke
good use Of remedies known disease pre-
ventives. Germicides and antiseptics are In
clnded in this class. but the greatest care
poisons. Unless prescribed by a physician.
by reason Of its absolute safety and its
beneficial results, physicians have strongly
recommended Tyree's Antiscptic Powder. This
preparation appears to occupy a unique position
as toilet and hrgienic antiseptic and is being
most favornbly commented upon by society, both
In the states and abroad. The late Prof. W. NJ
cray patholoeist to Providence Hospital and
discussing the merits Of this preparatio said:
From the above and other experiments with
Tyres Antiseptic Powder. conclude that II is
Its efficiency must be due to its peculiar mode
OF manufacture and its well balanced chemical
adjustment as well as the exceptional purity OF
it, ingredients 1t is sold in packages at 25c,
soc and Il by the manufacturers.
j. S. TYREE, Chemist, Inc,
Evening star., 1917-09-25
Positions Held in Washington.

He held the following positions in Wash
ington: Surgeon, United States coast and
geodetic survey; medical examiner in the
pension Office. associate professor of bac-
teriology of Howard University, profess
sor of physiology, United States Neterin-
airy College: associate professor Of anat-
omy of George Washington University
and professor of pathology. National Uni
versty.
Capt. Bowker was a member of the
New Hampshire Medical Associa ton, the
District of Columbia Medical Society," the
American Medical Association, Associa-
ton Of Military Surgeons. National Geo
graphic Society. Washington Academy of
Science, American Association for the
Advancement of Science. Association for
the Prevention and Cure of tuberculosis,
etc: order of Washington. Sons of the
American Revolution. National Genealog-
ical Society. Home Club, Monday Evening
Club and the Capitol Yacht Club.
He is survived by his wife. Mrs Eleanor
T Bowker; his father, Mitchell II. Bow
ker, and brother, Edgar NJ Bowker, of
Wakefield, n. II.
Evening star., 1917-09-25
INJURED WHILE At WORK
ONCAR IN FRONT Of SHOP
u. p. 0'Uonnor Hurt Seriously by
Motor Truck-Many Other Ac-
cideuts Arc Reported.

Maurice P. o'Connor. forty years old
was the most seriously injured victim
OF today's trafiic accidents. He was
working on an automobile in front OF
his automobile repair shop ut Massa-
chusetts avenue and %th street when he
was injured by a motor truck operated
by John W. Brown. 4as Q street. His
collarbone was fractured and he suf-
fered conclusion Of the brain.
Police of the sixth precinct took
Brown to the station to deta!n him
pending an investigation of the acct
dent. 1t appears that the motor truck
came south on 4th street and turned
west into Massachusetts, avenue. going
between tho machine on which O'Con-
nor was working and one of the cars
of the Washington. Baltimore and An
napolis line.
O'Connor was thrown AGAINST the
curb. the police were told. and was un-
conscious when picked up and taken
Evening star., 1917-09-25
COR0NER's INQUEST THURSDAY
Mob's Victim Not Guilty of Sedition,
Officers Believe.

NEW YORK. September o5.-A cor
oner's inquest will be held Thursday
into the death of Henry c. Gum, a
chief boatswain in the United States
Navy, who was in charge of the re-
cruiting station in the land battleship
Recruit. in Union Square, and who died
Sunday from injuries he received when
he was attacked by soldiers and
civilians at a recruiting rally in Brook
lyn Saturday night, after he was ac-
cused Of shouting a denunciation of
the United States. the flag and Presi-
dent Wilson. Navy officers declared
Gum had a spotless record of twenty
nine years in the Navy and expressed
the belief that he was the victim of a
mistake. They do not think he made
the declarations attributed to him by
the crowd.
Thomas F. Tully, a private in the
o3d New York Infantry. has been ar
rested in connection with the attack.
Gum is survived by a widow and four
children, who live in this city.
Evening star., 1917-09-25
GRATEFUL FOR c. E. LETTER.
President Wilson Writes That He I.
Cheered and ENCOURAGED.

BOSTON, September 25.-Rev. DR..
Francis E. Clark. president of the
United Society of Christian Endeavor,
has received a letter from President
Wilson thanking the trustees of the
society for message of greeting and
sympathy sent because of the great
burdens he is bearing at this time, car
rying assurance of the prayers of En-
deavorers that the President might be
able to bear these burdens. The Presi-
dents reply read:
May 1 not thank you for your kind
letter. and through you the trustees of
the United Society of Christian En-
deavor for the very generous greeting
inclosed in the letter. They have
touched and cheered and encouraged
me deeply"
Evening star., 1917-09-25
ROOT OPPOSED TO SUFFRAGE.
Makes Views on Subject Known at
Utica Mass Meeting.

UTICA, N. Y. September 25.-Elihu
Root made known his opposition to
woman suffrage in emphatic utterances
at q mass meeting here last night Mr..
Root presided, presenting Mrs James
Wadswor'th. Jr.. president OF the Ma
tional Association Opposed to Woman
Suffrage
Mr. Root said: ut is unfortunate that
the subject should be thrust upon us
now at a time when all who care for
their country require all their energy
and strength and enthusiasm and heart
and soul for the service of their coun-
try In the peril that confronts it I am
opposed to the granting of suffrage to
women. I formed an unfavorable opin-
ion of the project many years ago. and
time, far from changing my opinion.
has but confirmed it. I am opposed to
1t because I think 1t would be had for
the government of the country. for the
state and bad for women"
Evening star., 1917-09-25
NOT PLEASED WITH SWEDEN.
Entente Powers Oppose Present Gov.
ernment Remaining in Office.

LONDON, September e5.-Political de-
velopments in Sweden the last few days
are not regarded here as satisfactory.
The parliamentary elections now have
been concluded. and although complete
results have not been announced HAL
mar Branting. the socialist leader, ap-
parently has not made as large inroads
on the conservatives as expected.
Branting. with socialist and liberal
support. will have a large majority in
the lower house but It appears doubt
full whether the present government
will acknowledge it is defeated by re-
firing.
If the present conservative govern
nent endeavors to continue in power
with the support of the king. the sit
uatIon from an entente viewpoint will
be extremely unsatisfactory
Evening star., 1917-09-25
PRo.GERMANs OFFER $50, 900.
To influence Law Professor for Mu'
nitions EMBARGO and Peace.

CHICAGO. September 25.-J. J. To-
bias. chancellor Of the Chicago Law
School. once leader Of the Friends OF
Peace. an organisation at ono time ac-
tive In furtherins peace talk, tells of
having received an offer of $4,000 to
work for an embargo on munitions and
to influence sentiment in this country
in favor Of peace with Germany. The
offer. he said. came from . man calling
himself e. ]. Thyme, banker from
Stockholm. Sweden.
The S2.4o0 with which the convention
Of the Friends Of Peace. September 6.
1918. was financed also was raised by
twenty-five local Germans and German
Americans. according to DR.. Tobias. and
the money which supplied funds for the
ORGANIZATIONS mall propaganda came
from the German committee in New
York. he said.
Mr.. Tobias said he became suspicious
and withdrew from activity in the or
Rantzation when he was convinced 1t
was becoming pro-German.
Evening star., 1917-09-25
MAY BE MADE PRINCE.
Kaiser to Honor Hindenburg on Field
Marshals 10th Birthday.

LONDON, September %. - Emperor
William has decided that October 2.
the SEVENTEEN birthday of Field Mar
shall Won Hindenburg, addresses shall
be delivered in all the schools in Ger
many by the teachers. who will point
out to their pupils the value of the
field marshal to the father!and. says an
Exchange Telegraph dispatch from
Amsterdam Money is to be collected
from the scholars ,on that day for the
Hindenburg fund for the sick and
wounded.
1t is said, adds the correspondent
that Emperor William will grant Field
Marshal Won Hindenburg the title Of
prince.
Evening star., 1917-09-25
Knocked Off His Bicycle.

William Johnson. colored. fourteen
years old. 3 Johnson court, last night
received painful injuries when knocked
of his bicycle at Pennsylvania avenue
and goth street by the automobile of
Oscar Soper. Clarksburg. Md. His bi-
cycle was damaged The boy was taken
to Emergency Hospital.
An automobile belonging to John
Mandra. 124 G street. last night was
badly damaged by another automobile
on the speedway. The car that did the
damage was equipped with dead num-
Der.
George NJ Nash, 916 New York ave-
nue., Yesterday afternoon was struck
by bicycle while crossing at 9Th and