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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-27

Wilson to the White House by the way
of the governors house at Trenton. New
Jersey democrats have been hoeing
hard row for years. Once they con-
trolIed the state with ease, electing the
governor and sending two Of thefr num-
Der to the Senate. But the free trade
propaganda under Mr.. Cleveland turned
the state over to the republicans. and the
free silver propaganda under Mr.. Bryan
has kept it in republican hands. 1t is In
their hands now. and likely 10 remain
there unless the democrats can conjure
with a new and striking influence.
Mr.. Wilson is a democrat of the Cleve-
land school His personal as well as his
political relations with Mr. Cleveland
were close His tariff views are probably
in accord with those Of his friend. Would
that fact conduce to harmony and en-
thusiasm i'm the ranks of the Jersey DEM
ocratso Would the manufacturing inter-
ests of the state, which are more power
full now than in Mr.. Clevelands time,
support a man for governor who II sue
cessful would use the Office In an attempt
to reach the presidency, and who in the
White House would use his influence
against the continuation of the protec-
tive tariff? Manufacturers, as class,
are longheade and forehanded, and
know their friends and their own welfare.
Mr.. Wilson's own wishes are not men
toned His best friends could wish him
freedom from such complications as
would result from attempting to lead a
party out of defeat in such state as
New Jersey. He is 80 we'll placed where
he u.s. and so great an influence for good
in the highest of our walks, he could
scarcely make a change in any direction
without a loss of usefulness and personal
comfort
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-27
The United States and Nicaragua

The situation regarding American rela-
tons with Nicaragua has reached a diff
fcult stage. The case of the United
States as proteSter against the alleged
violation of American rights in the sum-
mary execution of two men, citizens of
this country, who were engaged in the
revolutionary movement. rests upon GER
tain questions of fact. If President Zelaya
ordered or permitted the execution of
these men without granting them The
right of genuinely fair trial or denied
them the privilege of communication
with the representatives of their govern
ment. or regardless of their personal
treatment violated the tablished rules
of war by putting insurgents 10 death
when captured prisoners, this govern
men, is in position to demand repara-
ton. But il cannot voice that demand
percmptorily until it has ascertaned the
circumstances beyond question. It's eff
forts to inform itself these points,
through its own channels of inquiry, have
been ur to this time blocked by the lack
Of telegraph facilities and possibly by i'm
proper conduct on the part of the Mica
rasuan government in depriving the
american representative at Managua of
facilities for communicating with the
State Department.
In these circumstances delay is in
cvitable, but delay does not prejudice
the case of either side as regards the
merits of the Immediate question at is
sue. 1t does, however. operate to the
disadvantage of the Zelayan government
in that il is Strengthening the hands of
the insurgents now operating against the
officially recognized Nicaraguan author-
ties. The other day the commander of a
British war vessel paid a formal visit to
the leader of the insurgent army at the
port now controlled by the revolutionists.
The American government has recognized
the existence of an effective blockade on
the east coast of Nicaragua, IA circum-
stance of distinct advantage to the in
surgent cause though not quite the equiv
alent of recognition of belliSerency.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-27

Gus effort will be made during the coming
session Of Congress by the oleomargarine
interests to secure the amendment or re-
peal of the cleo law, to permit the sale OF
imitation butter without labelling or other
distinguishing token. Such an effort VIII
be resisted from the outset. No new argu'
ment can possibly be advanced in defense
of traffic which inevitably leads to
fraud. Only by means of the labelling
law, with the severe penalties which 1t
carries, can the consumer be protected
from the wholesaler or retailer of but
terine or margarine who is inclined
to tax his customer at butter rates for a
product which can be sold at a profit for
less than half as much.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-27
Wilson of New Jersey.

Again the name of Woodrow Wilson.
president of Princeton University is
under discussion for the presidency OF
the United States. Several years ago he
was proposed. At that time il was sug-
eested that the democracy would benefit
by turning from machine Politics and
bidding for favor under the leadership OF
an accomplished man of letters with a
talent for executive work Mr.. Bryan
bad failed twice, and Judge Parker once
Popular eloquenCe and prestige gained
on the bench having been tried in vain,
why not try scholarship united to a
demonstrated capacity for practical af-
fairs?
The suggestion elected only praise OF
the scholar and his work as an educator
All who expressed themselves spoke OF
Mr. Wilson i'll very high terms, and as
signed him a place in the front rank OF
American educators. But only few saw
i'm him the requirements of political lead
erShfp. So the Wilson boonr failed to
boom, and Mr.. Bryan. with ease, resumed
his place at the head of the procession.
The present suggestion would SEND Mr.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-27
A Busy Port.
From the Portland Oresonian.


Nearly one-fourth Of all the wheat ex.
ported from the United States during
October. 1903, was shipped from Port
land. The shipments for the month were
more than 10000 bushels in excess OF
those of any other port except New York
which was in first place with 2938. 9S4
bushels, compared with 2,115,439 bushels
from Portland.
The prestige of this city as one of the
great wheat ports of the world is further
shown in the government figures for the
ten months ending with October, which
give this city second place. New York
being first, Philadelphia third, Dulutf
fourth, Chicago fifth and Puget Sound
sixth.
These are figures compiled by the
various customs districts and are &C.
cordingly official. They find reader.
throughout the entire civilized worlC
wherever commerce is handled. and are
most effective advertising which ha:
been largely made possible by the ex'
cellent work of the port of Portland ir
providing shipping with safe, economic
cal port of entry and discharge.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-27
Socialism in Germany.
From the New York Tribune.

From the Now 1Ork Tf1bunt.
Social democracy becomes in Germany
the party of discomfort, Of protest and
of reform. Its double name Is to be in
terpreted, however, and happily, mean-
ing democracy more than socialism. Com
paratively little stress is laid upon really
socialistic or communistic doctrines and
il Is to be doubted If majority of that
party demands or desires the establish
ment of a socialistic system. What II
does want is democracy instead of autoc-
race or bureaucracy. Doubtless there is
danger that the socialist propa ganda will
increase and that the party will become
more socialistic and less democratic, bu,
that is likely to be the case only SO fal
as the party is arbitrarily suppressed. II
the safety valve of the empire is opened
through the equalization of the suffrage
menace Of socialism will become far les.
grave, while the empire becomes truel
democracy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-27
Congress and the Canal.

The latest congressional party to visit
Panama is en- route home, and members
are quoted by cable as much pleased with
the canal conditions. and convinced that
the great enterprise will be completed &C.
cording to the present promises OF those
in charge of the work.
This. we may be sure, will start the
pessimists again What do these men
know about the canal conditions? What
are their words but an echo of something
they have been told? They are neither
engineers nor contractors, and with
months instead of weeks of time could
not have mastered what was set before
them They were hurried from place to
place. and obtained only hasty glances at
things.
Their hosts prepared for their coming,
and had everything smartened up for the
occasion Everybody breathed an atmos-
phere of jolly. How could a visiting
statesman resist? He was bound to be-
lieve and to approve. Open doubt, or a
too critical attitude, would have been an
offense against hospitality. Good cheer
did it's usual work. Toothsome food
washed down with palatable fluids. and
conversation spiced with patriotism.
brought everybody to one mind. and that
happy one.
The total cost of the canal will prob
ably be five times as large as the origina!
estimate. The half-billion mark is really
in sight. We may have to go even be-
yond that. We entered upon the scheme
in cock-a-whoop spirit and nothing was
properly scrutinized. AS result we shall
have to dig deep into our pockets, and
meet figures that will be staggering.
Well, let us admit that these congress
sional visitors are not engineers or con-
tractors. Let us hope that they were
we'll entertained on the isthmus, and saw
what they did see under the guidance of
those thoroughly familiar with what was
going ON. Let us admit that the original
estimate of the cost of the enterprise will
appear small by comparison with the
sum that will be found necessary. What
of it? Why should We not be heartened
by the views of men of good general OBJ
servation who have brought their powers
to bear on q project in which both as
citizens and legislators they are profound
ly interested?
Pessimism will not dig the canal. It is
a big and difficult job, and it is going to
cost a lot of money. But we are COM
mitted to it. and we have the money.
! Congress, which is to appropriate for the
work it proceeds. should keep in
formed as to progress; and occasional
visits to the scene by members. and re-
ports by them. will help materially. Ships
may not be passing through as early as
expected. but an error of a year or two
in that calculation will not be at all dis
couraging.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-27
Mr.. Glunm.

My old friend Mr.. Glumm declares
That holidays are all a sell;
They interfere with our affairs
And cost a lot of cash as we'll.
And yet his words cannot provoke
My envy for his boarded sum.
I'd rather find myself dead broke
Than view the world like Mr.. Glumm.
He vows that festival events
Are but rehearsals for i'll health
He tastes no pleasant condiments,
Unless, perchance. tits done by stealth.
But cen dyspepsia cannot make
My views of life to his succumb
I'd rather have a stomach ache
Than nurse crouch like Mr.. Glumm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-27
Slow Man.

From the Cleveland Leader
BY 1913 the Cape Cod canal is ex-
pected to be finished and open for bust
ness. BY 2013 there may be a series Of
canals and other sheltered waterways
available for good-sized vessels from
Boston to Florida. Nature has made
a great start on that work, and man
has done a little.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-27
Unanimity in England.
From the Ruffa1o rxnresS

London has just had a great meeting
at which resolutions were adopted by
exclamation protesting against cruelty
in the Congo region It is always easy
to be unanimous about affairs in other
lands. That meeting would not have
been so unanimous about tho British
budget and the house of lords.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-27
Two Reasons.

What led you to 80 into politics?'
Two reasons" answered Senator Sor-
ghum. II wanted to see whether couldn't
do something for my country. And l also
wanted to see whether my country
couldn't do something for me-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-27

fEIn order to avoid delays on account
OF personal absence letters to THE
STAR should not be addressed to any
individual connected with the once, but
simply to THE STAR, or to the Editorial
or Business Depart -ent. according to
tenor purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-27

1t would possibly be disappointment
to the actress who said she wanted to
stay home and darn socks if her new
millionaire husband should insist on hay-
ing the program carried out
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-27
A Difference.

You have the heart to complain of
my hats she said amid her tears. And
when we were married you said you
would lay your fortune at my feet
Yes. But 1 didn't say I'd put it on
your head
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-27

Some doubt has been raised as to Am
bassador Bryce's future field of service
There is at all events no danger of his
being subjected to any such surprise as
Mr.. Crane met with.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-27
When Hartman Almost swore

From the Los Angeles Express.
1t 10 said that the late E. H. Hartman
never swore. but r. Roosevelt made him
once bump up as close 10 the dead line
as he dared.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-27

Arctic expeditions are still being or
ganzed. There is not much danger OF
overcrowding either at the pole or On the
lecture platform.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-27
The Common People.
From the Detroit Free Press.


One cold-blooded genius tries to ex-
plain it In sentence. He says that the
common people do not get what is COM
ing to them because so few Of them are
willing to be classed with the common
people.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-27
The Great Piauists

IT I could have the skill so rare
Which in their makeup lies,
I'd be content to have their hair;
But never otherwise.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-27
SHOOTING STARS.
By PHILANDEH JOHNSON.
Youths Elusive Dreams.

When I was a youngster l wanted to
be pirate and sail the sea and make
men tremble when I spoke
well, you do travel some
Yes: but instead of making anybody
trenble I'm thankful for a kind word
from customs officer
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-27

Thanksgiving day was a success, as
usual 1t is the one annual occasion when
"a presidential expression finds unquali-
fled and unanimous Endorsement
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-27
The One Occasion.

DO you ever find it desirable to oppose
your wife?"
Yes answered Mr.. Meekton. II al
ways feel less likely to annoy Henrietta
II / can avoid being her partner in
bridge game"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-27

1t is on natural that in discussing
legislation Uncle Joe Cannon should have
some kind words for his old friend, the
majority.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-27

Nc Loeb is one of the men who stand
a chance of being loved for the enemies
they have made.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-27

Even n senatorship might not compen-
safe Mr.. Bryan for the experience of be-
ing reduced 10 a local issue.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-27

When he gets back from Africa Mr..
Roosevelt may find that Nicaragua APP
peals to him as a land of possible ad-
venture.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-27
Even Pittsburg Blushed.

From the Chicago Journal.
Most remarkable thing about the
Schley- Oliver-chorus girl episode is that
Pittsburg was shocked.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-27
"Something Wrong"


The twenty-fourth victim of the foot
ball season died yesterday and there are
nearly two weeks to come. Something is
wrong with the game.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-27

1t will take number of generous and
enthusiastic admirers of Mr.. Taft some
time to realize that he is not possum
fancier.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-27

Some Of the men who are anxious to
get Uncle Joe Cannon into the ring. are
hard hitters but not long enough in
reach.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-27
Up Much Longer.

From the st. Paul Pioneer Press.
Wilbur Wright says he can stay in the
air five hours. We know politicians who
have beaten that record.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-27

The cheerful giver and the early shop
per are in most instances one and the
same.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-27

Mr.. Rockefeller appears to know very
little about Standard Oil business except
that the dividend checks are all right.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-27

A few encouraging words from Castr
to Zelaya would be in order.
Evening star., 1909-05-23

rim we have had on straight lines. but
one must not jump to the conclusion
that the reign of the extreme styles is
done. for the extremes are 10 oe seen
means that we are gradually evolVinR
others less straight and narrow, and we
shall see whether they are better things.
A charming little frock that united the
empire tines with many new features was
shown to me recently. The material.
delightful marauisette in white, dotted
with glistening. shimmering polka dots,
was cut with a high empire waist line.
and over the skirt. which was long ana
circular appeared a combination drapery
that cut away In coat tail style about
the hips and fell In points below the
knees in the back and formed shawl
shaped effect over the shoulders. Trim
ming this drapery was a band Of white
silk edged with a narrow line of black
velvet ribbon and falling beyond rufhe
of white footing. Lacings or the veiVet
trimmed the bodice and sleeves, Whlch,
together with the guimpe, were OF all
over white lace.
In connection with sleeves let me tell
you about a little idea which revealed
itself to me in the dressing room Of q
fashionable New York woman. ! was
looking at some of her new gowns cre-
ated for the seasons social campaign.
and on several of the long sleeves of net
and cobwebby lace that played such an
important role in the repertory I noticed
that these sleeves were nvisibly fastened
with the tiniest hooks and thread eyes
from elbow to wrist. thus fitting the arm
like a second skin. The effect was ex-
ceedingly attractive. The upper part of
the sleeve was also sufficiently tight.
but without the hooks to which l have
jus: alluded ii would have been abso-
lutely impossible for the lower part to fit
the arm as it did. / recommend this idea
for every one who goes in for the skin
tight arm covering.
! don't know why, but arm covering
Evening star., 1909-05-23

roughly how to go about her work. Earn
ing her own living will soon take all the
self-importance out of that poor cniid'
but meanwhile she is fresh from the ten
der mercies OF home, and everything ID
terrifying She is a tender vine Whicn
may be trained to great usefulness or
DESTROYED to the last root by the treat
ment the office gives her In her novice
days.
To offer any girl who has failed to re-
member her clean towel or soap the use
Of your own in the washroom, and not DO
this with grudging air.
To think always good and not bad OF
your office associates. and when speaking
Of them utter nothing to their hurt. The
sweet-hearted girl who looks for nothing
but good in the human race Is bound to
find it. She Is the darling OF the whole
q o6serve a. diacreet silence ON all your
56m iSfOvAr's affairs when cut 0fsthe ONCE,
and 20 discuss only such things IN II a.
concern YOU Discretion is one OF the
things all business houses are looking for,
aud when one finds the real article 1t is
we'll paid for.
To avoid all firtatious manner with the
men in the office. Three times out OF
four.a married man thinks his wife 10
the prettiest woman on earth. ana the
single ones do not care to mix business
with foolishness. Girl stenographers ana
typewriters have made very happy ana
prosperous marriages through once asso-
ciates, but they have also been promptly
bounced when they displayed the wrong
Evening star., 1909-05-23

match the gown. That goes without say
ing.
Wells must be wide enough to cover the
entire crown of the hat. the face and all
the back hair, and there must still be
enough left to tuck In snugly around the
neck and throat.
l have seen women going sixty-f1ve
miles an hour with a narrow veil or one
of the average width. and 1t was whipped
to a string.
Many women prefer the coarse straw
hat which has the veil attached. and that
Is all very we'll IL one has not many eos
TUNES or can afford more than one piece
Of headgear. AS said before. to be ultra
smart ones things should match, and the
difficulty is not solved, either by invest
ing in a neutral straw with white veil.
II there is any one thing above all
others which is unbeceming to the
average woman 1t is a white automobile
veil. In the first place, it doesn't stay
white long. but after the first run turns
to dirty drab, and when see woman 8
saliow face (and what face does not get
sallow with the dust0 peeping out from
the folds of this ghostly wrapping all |
can think OF is first aid to the injured
or a bad case Of the toothache with the
face done up in a napkin.
BY the way, the woman with col
orless skin should beware of pale tints,
such as baby blue, mauye and shell
Evening star., 1909-05-23

perhaps the most important of all.
Every woman should have two wraps
one of wool for cool days and another
one of silk for warm weather.
For the heavier one this year she VIII
undoubtedly choose in the black and white
checks which are SO popular. Let no
one imagine that these, wraps are simply
made on the raglan order. No. indeed;
they are most deliberately trimmed with
braid. gilt buttons and a touch OF color
on the cuffs and collar. The new shade
of blue Is perhaps the most popular to
combine with q black and white check.
l have seen coats piped with 1t on every
seam, with patch pockets, collars ana
cufYs Of 1t, and the entire lining also OF
the same shade, When this Is COM
bined with Charlotte Corday shape
of rough straw, around which IS shirred
a veil Of the same color, the effect Is
ultra smart.
Pongee this year Is more fashionable
than ever. but all the wraps are made
with Innings. This Is a good thing. for
It takes away the 'slimsy" effect. The
newest thing Is the lining OF polka dot
ted or corn spotted foulard In a royal blue
ana white. Old rose is also used great
deal, but reseda, green seems fitted by
nature to harmonize with the .ecru tones.
Coats trimmed with this usually have II
In Persian trimming on the collars ana