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Evening star., 1917-11-22
Conservation of Natural Resources.

Clifford Pinchot, conservationist,
serves notice of impending resumption
Of the fight in Congress at the coming
session over pending conservation meas
ures. They were sidetracked at the last
session to give war legislation right Of
way. Mr.. Pinchot now demands that
they be scheduled as war bills and
switched to the main line He refers
particularly to water power bills, but
the general subject also includes oil
land and coal land leasing propositions.
There are two schools Of thought
among the conservationists. One group
would open natural resources, now tied
up. under a leasing system, retaining
title in the people. The other would
pass title to prospective operators. Both
sides are tenacious Of their views, pro-
life in argument in behalf Of their con-
tention. One Lection charges "the in
terests" with intent to gobble the peo-
Pies birthright. The other alleges a
dog in the manger attitude and calls the
opposition theorists.
The House has passed some Of the
dam site and other so.called conserve
tion bills which met witt opposition in
the Senate. There are no party lines
and, indeed, no sectional lines in the
formation Of the contending groups. The
west is divided In sentiment as well as
the east. In the meantime, beyond ques-
tion the public interests are suffering
in the delaying Of action. Tho long
session Of Congress is at hand, and while
war legislation and war appropriations
will command and demand attention
there is no reason why definite policy
upon conservation may not be agreed
upon and put into effect.
Compromise is tho essence Of action
in legislation, and It would seem to the
layman that in this case there is wide
latitude for the composing Of nero diff
fereuces Of opinion. for the reconcilia-
ton Of conflicting theories. A working
agreement which will result in opening
the resources to public use seems to be
altogether within range Of reasonable
probability.
Evening star., 1917-11-22

preparation. It was surprise attack,
begun in rain and pressed home in the
most unpropitious weather. 1t evidently
took the Germans completely of their
guard, as the capture Of 5000 prisoners
attests. Whether some Of these men
surrendered gladly, as has been the case
now and then in the past, or because
they were surrounded and rendered help.
less is not yet known. But the taking
of so much territory and 30 many men
is assuredly significant in view Of the
great strength Of the defenses that have
been prepared in the course Of months.
Whether continued or not, the drive
has already rendered Cambria practical.
ly useless to the enemy as center OF
communication, for it Is now under the
British guns, which can be posted with
in three miles. II Cambria must be aban-
doned for this purpose the center of
the German line is weakened. Already
there have been Indications of plan to
withdraw the German forces somewhat
on the western front, but Gen. Haig's IN
expected blow may make this matter Of
urgent necessity, if, indeed, it permits
time for an orderly withdrawal such as
that accomplished last spring at the
Somme.
Yesterdays news came as reyivify-
ing breath after days of discouraging
tidings from Europe. 1t was particu-
larly gratifying in that the British ad-
vance was accompanied by French of
fensive farther south and by stout
Italian offensive action in the Asiago
region. Thus the Germans were placed
on the defensive virtually all along the
western and southern lines. Co-ordina
tion of this character is best calculated
to upset the German plan of campaign,
which has hitherto been rendered pos
sible and at times effective by the pos
sibility of shifting troops from one point
to another to meet new menaees. A
simultaneous onset from the mouth Of
the Piave to the North sea, vigorously
sustained. would more. than render nuga-
tory Germany's gains through the defec-
tion of Russia.
Evening star., 1917-11-22
Bad Car Service.

Under Q new rule of the Public Utili-
ties Commission the street railway com
panies are compelled to make daily re-
port Of their running schedules, show
ing the number Of cars in service. It
does not, however, appear that there is
any effort making to render the service
more adequate to the public require
msnts. A few cars have lately been
added to the service, but judging from
conditions prevailing between and in
the morning they have not afforded any
appreciable relief. On some of the lines
it is not uncommon for passengers to
stand at corners while not merely one
or two, but as many as seven or eight
ears, loaded to the steps. run past with
out stopping. On one of the divisions
Of the Washington Railway and Electric
Company it has now become constant
experience for passengers to wait fifteen,
twenty or even thirty minutes for car
upon which they can gain foothold.
These conditions are operating seri-
ousiy against the governments inter
ests. Clerks in the departments are
made late in reaching their desks in con-
sequence Of inability to get even stand
ing room on the cars in time to reach
their working places. They are COM
PEELED to start earlier and earlier from
their homes If they are to make time. If
they are five minutes late they are
"docked" for half an hours pay. The
result is state Of serious tension among
many thousands Of people every morn
ing, and the wretched service that pre-
walls on some Of the lines is, therefore,
initiating against good work in the pub
Lie offices, which are already under a
heavy pressure.
In these conditions it would appear to
be within the province Of the Public
Utilities Commission to compel better
service on the car lines as a measure of
government necessity. The plea is ad-
vsnced that it is impossible to get crews
to man the cars. II this Is the case why
not Try womenf The labor problem is
undoubtedly grave one, but there are
certainly enough idle people in and near
Washington. notwithstanding the heavy
demands created by the military service
In al lines Of business, to put sufficient
ears On the District tracks to transport
the governments employees to and from
tAeir work In season.
Evening star., 1917-11-22
The West Front Victory,

Even though later reports may indi-
ests that the big drive Of the British
troops on the western front has been
checked by the Germans or halted to
permit . consolidation Of newly won
positions. the movement begun Tuesday
morning stands a . victory Of first i'm
postaAes. It Il not to be measured by
territorial yield. which is In itself con-
siderable, the greatest indeed scored in
aay dngls operation in the west front
since the battle Of the Marine, but
- vaaus lies in the demonstration
thst supposedly impregnabls Hin.
dsahurg lines stretching from Arras
70 he Aisns can be broken. And this
dsnsasbstisa % the moro impressive b.
saass q tie 1aet that the breach wns
asseuphshsd without the usual artillery
Evening star., 1917-11-22
The War Revenue Law.

Tho news article published in yester-
days Star about the "gross inequalities"
oG the war revenue Law contained mat.
TER Of great interest to the political
world a. well as to the business world.
The political world should heed, because
Congress. chosen by that world, is to be
asked to correct the inequalities. The
business world viii heed, because the in
geluahties stand assessed against bust
Asaa II the inequalities are not cor.
reeted. business must pay as assessed.
Class legislation Of all kinds is dan.
Ugs1oua. Il Is un-American. Many emil
sat pubhe men have advised against it.
b especially dangerous and unwise at
this tins, inasmuch as the war is bear.
ing upon all Nobody should be picked
4 sst to carry an undue portion Of the
= burden. The burden will be the more
Sssiay and successfully borne II prop.
--ssiy and sQuitably adjusted
o. In the nature Of things wealth will
sspay large share Of the wars cost. But
to make @drive" on wealth as wealth
% after Il because 1t exists and is in
fsaeh-would be suicidal policy. To
sbssek down wealth probably employed
weuld be destructive Of the principal
sources Of revenue. It Is not the time
4, = SOAK" anybody or anything.
The information on this subject to be
0Re1ented whom Con0ra~~ r,nats eha,,la
sssve two purposes. (1) It should in
ducs that body to re-e1amine the pres
ant law with view of correcting its in.
equalities, and (2) guide it IL convinced
IN the preparation of any additional
revenue legislation the war may make
necessary. Such legislation is likely,
and when enacted should bear the i'm
press Of sober thought and fair dealing
Evening star., 1917-11-22
Boarders, Too.

It Is reported that the boarding house
keepers Of Washington are perfectly
willing and indeed anxious TO sisn and
keep the food pledges now being passed
around by canvssssrs, but that some Of
them are deferred from doing 90 by the
demands Of their boasdera Tho mstts1
should be put straight up 70 s~ssy
pssron Of sush "a sstsblishmsnt, ~ .
pstsaotas aatisasl Anty. This, - The
Star pointed out yesterday, n not Z mat
Evening star., 1917-11-22

The campaign to prevent food waste
stimulates renewed investigation Of the
problems of distribution. The waste en-
route to the kitchen may be as impor-
tant as the waste in the kitchen.
Evening star., 1917-11-22

By this time Nicholas Romanoff has
had opportunities to explain to a large
number Of political prisoners that he
was not personally responsible for send
ing them to Siberia.
Evening star., 1917-11-22
A Lesson for the Other..

did you 60 to church Last Sundayfn
"Yassuh," replied Mr.. Erastus Pink
Icy.
"Then your attention was called to
the commandment, Thou shalt not
steapf"
"Yassuh. rs got q chicken coop O
my own now an dar aim no 'casion at
all foh mo to depredate. What worries
me 10 de other members Of de congre-
cation dat went to sleep jos when dat
commandment WAS under discussion"
Evening star., 1917-11-22

The cessation Of submarine warfare
will enable number Of U-boat com
manders to be as safe and comfortable
as if they were interned at Hot Springs,
N. C.
Evening star., 1917-11-22

The water wagon, like the automobile,
has proved little unpopular at the out
set in some communities But people
all like it when they get used to it.
Evening star., 1917-11-22

Destruction Of Venice would leave to
civilized posterity a mission Of retribu-
ton calculated to make even the ruth
lessness Of Hohenzollern hesitate.
Evening star., 1917-11-22

It is earnestly hoped that women will
not follow the example of few and
take to smoking cigars. Tobacco is
scarce and expensive as things are.
Evening star., 1917-11-22

Rioters have been shot down in Ber-
lin. The disorganization so carefully
fostered throughout the world is assert
ing itself as q home industry.
Evening star., 1917-11-22

Thanksgiving day was not made for
those whose sense Of gratitude is de-
pendent on a superabundant meal with
a large turkey as the centerpiece.
Evening star., 1917-11-22

Lord Northcliffe's suggestion that the
U. 8. A. may take over the conduct Of
the war is vastly more a threat to the
British than a promise to the Americans.
Evening star., 1917-11-22

The kaiser has not yet managed to
get possession Of all the things he in
tended to give his six little boys for
Christmas.
Evening star., 1917-11-22

Even in so serious a crisis courteous
3orbearsnee does not fail. The lady
enemy sliens are still with us.
Evening star., 1917-11-22

The "reds" in Russia are facing food
shortage. Having tried counterfeit
money. they may import sawdust bread
for the next experiment.
Evening star., 1917-11-22
A Saving.

"Do you find it economical to live so
far out in the countryf" asked one
woman.
EYES," replied the other. my hus-
band has to mako such q rush to catch
the car he never has time to eat much
breakfast"
Evening star., 1917-11-22

A few more emphatic victories by Gen.
Haig may help to work another quick
change In Russian politics.
Evening star., 1917-11-22
Wa1IjoxA

To Assur-Bani-Pal give heedl
An old Assyrian great indeed,
Whose victories dazzled all mankind
IN history's page his name you'll ind.
And, by the way, I heard today
Jim Smith u over In the fray.
Old AssuY seems distant myth.
Ny heart Just now II with Jim Smith.
I thought 70 write in terms polits, !,
Nsplaying research efudits.
But Jimmy 6mith-his careless laugh,
His greeting brisk, his boyish chat,
His faith and courage 20 sincere
Whsn thses n msmozy swsst draw asas
1omshow, ! do not care st al
About old Assux-Bani.Psl
Evening star., 1917-11-22

A "Food Card" in the window is an
evidence that the people at home are
thinking Of the boys at the front.
Evening star., 1917-11-22

Like so many Of New York's mayors,
Judge Hylan will probably learn that to
be successful is not necessarily to be
happy.
Evening star., 1917-11-22
Ease and Suuerior '

Ease and Superior Wealth.
"Did you ever ride In tho chariots Of
easel"
"Not recently. When I was boy I
used to get an occasional ride on the
ice wagon
Evening star., 1917-11-22
3hs Evening Star Newspaper Company
11th St and Psnnsylvania Avenue.

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Chicago once: First National Bank Bldg.
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Buenos Aires, Argentina.
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within the city at IS cents per month: :
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Collection 10 made by carrier at the end
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Subscription By mafl-Payable IN advauce:
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Saturday Star. 81 year: Sunday Star. 81. 40 year
Evening star., 1917-11-22
SHOOTING STARS.
BIZ FHII.AxpER JOHNSON.
Hopedessly Uninformed.

H0pede9sly Unfnf0rmed.
"Why do they call an aviator an
acct"
II don't know" replied Mr.. Growcher.
"As long As have been playing cards,
I don't even know why they call an ace
an ace"
Evening star., 1917-11-22
Some Day.

In patience We must learn and live,
And mako the sea once more place
Whore honest sportsmanship can give
Sir Thomas Hpton's yacht q race.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1917-05-23
FINAL SETTLEMENT.

axe NOTICE thAt on The 18th day OF
June, 1917, will render a final ac-
count Of my acts and dongs as Ad-
OF the estate Of Ssley
Carter, deceased. in the Office Of the
Judge OF Probate Of Laurens county,
at | o'clock a. IN. and on the same day
Will apply for final discharge from
my trusts as Administrators.
Any person indebted to said estate
Is notified and required to- make pay
mcnt on that date; and all persons
having claims against said estate will
present them on or before said date,
duly proven or be forever barred
MATTE MILLER
Administrative.
May Is. 1911 mo.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1917-05-23
NOTICE or LOST STOCK.

Notice Is hereby given that ce1'tIfi-
cate for five 60 shares OF the capital
stock Of IIaurens Cotton Mills. issued
Jan. 14th, 1896 to r. II. Fleming.
deceased, and being No. Al. has been
lost or destroyed and cannot be found
and the undersignedSas tor
OF the estate OF r. II, FLEMING. de-
ceased, will make application to the
Lanrens Cotton Mills, at It's office,
on the 2Sth day Of June. 1917, for the
issuance OF a new certificate of stock,
same to be issued to one OF the heirs
at-law OF the said r. H. Fleming, de-
ceased.
Dated. this the 22nd day of May,
1917.
WILLIAM J. FLEMING,
Administrator Of the estate OF
Robert III. Fleming deceased
ii-6t
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1917-05-23
Formations.

Schedule Of Work
sH:00r10:00 a. nj. ID. r., school or
soldier and squad, without arms.
{ 10:00-11 100 q. ,m.-Squad drill, manual
of arms.
411:00-11:30 a. m.-SemaphOre drill.
+. q 3O-3:30 p. m. Company conference,
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1917-05-23
NNYlNE on lnSr srnCI.

Ml# Elio nildolI and Children.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-07-12

John d. Ryan. the copper magnate,
will direct. without pay, the relief
work for the United States fight
ing forces.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-07-12
Jury in Long Session
Over Coal Mems Case
Retired at 4:2O P. M. and Was
Still Out at a Late
Hour

The case of forty-one operators and
sixty-nine companies in the West VIZ
ginia coal fields on a charge OF con-
spiring to fix coal prices was turned
over to the jury yesterday afternoon.
The Jury retired at ago 2. m, took a
recess for dinner at s, an was still
late last night. g.,
Yesterdays session in the Criminal
Branch of the Federal District Court
was occupied only with summing up
and by Judge Grubb's address to the
jurors.
John B. Stanchheld, attorney for the
defence. told the jury that the govern
ment had been unable TO show from the
records of his clients that there had
been any attempt to fix the price OF
coal. He attributed the high prices
obtained from the consumer to the mid
dleman and produced a cartoon from
Yesterday mornings Tribune to empha-
size his point.
"The cartoon represents the Presi-
dent. and, facing him, Congress, with
the middleman behind its back" Mr.
Stanchfeld said. THAT cartoon exact
ly describes the coal situation"
Isaac R. Oeland, special prosecutor,
pointed out that it was foolish TO ex-
pect the records to show any sign of
an illegal agreement.
Does any one doubt an agreement"
he said, when the letters show, in re-
gard to the navy contract, that they
frankly stated they were trying TO hide
collision ?"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-07-12
John D. Ryan Appointed Head
OF Red Cross Military Relief
President of Anaconda Cop
per Company Succeeds
Colonel Kean to Direct
Work in This Country

Henry p. Dawson, chairman Of the
Red Cross War Council, announced yes
terday the appointment of John ID.
Ryan, president of the Anaconda Cop
per Company. as director general OF
military relief.
Mr.. RYAN succeeds Colonel Jefferson
r. Kean. U. S. A.. who has been re-
called by the War Department from
Red Cross service and will be placed
in command of the 100 army ambulance
sections in France.
Colonel Kean organized forty-threc
base hospital units in this country iiVe
naval base hospitals, eighteen field hos
pital units and fifty ambulance COM
panies, and therefore is peculiarly
fitted for the work abroad.
at is due to Colonel kean's mag
nifcent work in organizing base hos
pital units in this country that the hed
Cross organization was the hrst 70
carry the American flag to France after
our entrance into the war said MI
Dawson. 1.-THE Department OF Military
Relief. Of which Colonel Kean has been
in charge, is OF supreme importance IN
the work of the Red Cross. and we are
therefore most fortunate in obtaining
the administrative genius of Mr.. Ryan
to take charge of this work.
"Mr. Ryan has had an extraordinary
business career. Starting from
clerkship in a small store in the min
ing region of Michigan, he has become
nresident of the largest mining com
panv in the world. Mr. Ryan's bust
ness interests are largely in Montana.
There he has lived and still spends the
Greater mart of his time. He Will,
therefore. be representative OF the
Northwest in the great volunteer or
ganization now being perfected 10
carry out tfc plans of the American
Red Cross. Mr.. Ryan's personal SER
vice will supplement the already large
contributions to the Red Cross by inc
copper companies in which he Is IN
terested. The Anaconda company alone
declared a Red Cross dividend OF ST.
100000.
"Mr. Ryan will supervise the Bureau
Of Medical Service. the Bureau OF
Nursing Service and the Bureau OF
Supplies. all of which are concerned
in furnishing voluntary aid to the sick
and wounded of the United States
forces"
Two fully equipped ambulances. one
in memory of Robert E. Lee, Jefferson
Davis and Admiral Raphael Semmes;;
and the other in memory OF General
Joseph Wheeler, have been presented
TO the New York County Chapter OF
the American Red Cross by the New
York Chapter of the Daughters Of the
Confederacy. A check for S7,s33.O2
also has been received from Robert ).
Mccormack. representing the proceeds
of an auction sale held at the New
York Fruit and Produce Exchange on
June 81.
Charles II. Stout. vice-president Of
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-07-12

the opportunity to practically demon
strate his individual morale. On the
Mexican border he did not chaie when
not allowed to enter saloons or to use
or have in his possession liquor or beer
in any form, although he saw the SOL
diers of other divisions entering sa-
looms and using liquors. He knows
that in consequence the New York di-
vision had the lowest sick rate on the
border.
ale understands that he is not pro-
hibited from smoking, but that during
the period of mobilization he shall con-
fine smoking to other hours and places
than when walking in uniform on the
city streets. 1t is desirable TO have the
public understand this.
at has been the unwritten rule for
years in some of our units that soldiers
in uniform should not smoke or chew
gum on the streets. Our firemen and
policemen are not seen smoking on
the streets when off duty and in mi,
form"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-07-12
Commander Issues Expla'
nation After Conference
with Governor
CalledAid toDisciplihe
Rule Applies to Men Only
When They Are in Uniform
and on the Streets

Albany, July 11.-Governor WHIT
man called Major General John +.
Organ into conference with him to-
dav on the latter's recent mo smoking"
order for National Guardsmen. The
Governor has received numerous COM
plants concerning this order, and 1t IS
known that he has not been IN sym
patty with it, as it was generally IN
terpreted by the public.
In explanation, General Organ said
there was no order prohibiting soldiers
10 smoke, but that they were expected
to understand that during the mobili-
cation period they should confine smok-
ing 70 other hours and places than
when in uniform on the streets. After
the conference General Organ gave
out this statement:
There is no order prohibiting smok-
ing by soldiers of the New York di-
vision. Instructions were recently is
sued to all regimentsl commanders to
caution their men concerning military
bearing and conduct generally during
the period Of the mobilization. The in
structions referred incidentally to
smoking and gum chewing when in uni
form and on the city streets.
"The instruction stated that on the
18th of July the entire division Will
be modified. Thousands OF men
throughout the state will be under the
scrutiny of the general public during
the period in which organizations are
at the company rendezvous. Every OIL
fcer and enlisted man in the division
must conduct himself as if the honor
and the public esteem of the division
rested upon him Individually.
I'VE have many recruits. They are
physically fit They possess zeal. They
are intelligent. They learn the drill
readily. What they lack is discipline,
the habit of unquestioned obedience TO
orders-all orders, orders they dislike
as well as those they approve. There
is no get-rich-quick method of attain
ing discipline. Training in obedience
can alone establish the habit of prompt
and unauestioned obedience.
Eve know from experience that
many recruits come TO us believing
that the rolled up sleeves, the hat on
the back of the head, the. boisterous
manner, a drink or two under the belt
and the makings' much IN evidence
constitute the ideal type Of the rough
and ready soldier. The disciplined sol
der of the New York division Is quiet,
neat and self-restrained. He welcomes
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-07-12

Ulghest trrnporaturs yesterday. ~ dcsree- ~
1 4, - y, . Lowest = at a M . average. -.
s,e,asa same date last year II average same date
Tor thi- -thrca years. ~
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-07-12

the Liberty National Bank, has been
elected secretary OF the New York
County Chapter. to succeed Spencer
Phenix, who resigned.
The Patriotic Service League, through
the generosity of G.. c. Feiber, has pre-
scented two ambulances TO the Red
Cross, together with fund sufficient
for their maintenance for the duration
of the war.
The Daughters of Pennsylvania in
New York presented yesterday an am,
bulance for service in France. 1t Will
be known as the Lafayette and Ro-
chambeau ambulance.