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Evening star., 1909-03-14
SCOTT CLOSE TO TAFT
West Virginians Assured of
Senator's Standing.
PLEAS OF THE FAITHFUL
People of State Deeply Interested in
Tariff Question.
APPROVE STEAMBOAT" VIEWS
Governor of the State, Recently In
augurated, Inclined to Do His
Own Thinking.
Special Correspondence Of The Star.

Special Correspondence Of The Star.
WHEELING, W. Va. March Is. 1869.
Satisfactory information that Senator
Scott is to stand close TO the Taft throne
is having effect on West Virginians with
an eye to preferment. After the senator
reached home a few days ago to seek
relief from his Washington cares he was
asked to lend patient ear to many am
bilious ones, and tneir number is likely
to increase in the near future. There is
general satisfaction that Scott is to be
peculiarly intimate with Taft inasmuch
him and Roosevelt, due to bluntness Of
speech on both Sides
West Virginians are keenly intereste ed
in the proposed tariff legislation and
there has been no criticism heard of Sem
ator ScottS repeated standpat position.
The people do not seem to be anxious for
change. but are willing to bear change
If assured 1t would be for the better. The
senator contends that West Virginia and
Pennsylvania are identical in their busi-
ness interests. and that both states will
not be benefited by tariff reduction on
their principal manufactures.
Scott is president of the leading glass
company in Wheeling and is stoutly Op-
posed to change in the glass schedules
He says likewise that there should be no
tinkering with the schedules on pottery,
steel coal. wool and lumber unless the
advocated by President Taft in his pre-
election addresses
Result Of Industrial Depression.
The industrial depression, lasting now
for nearly two years, makes the people
interested particularly in the iron and
steel industry especially apprehensive
the stockholders from the standpoint
of dividends and the workers from the
standpoint of a possible reduction in their
wages. Hence all are inclined to agree
with Scott's position. which he has stated
clearly and fully since his return to
West Virginia.
From a political point of view Senator
Scott is not weakening himself by these
utterances. although there is no develop
ment suggesting opposition to his return
to the Senate when the matter of choos-
ing the legislature comes up next year. At
times there are heard rumbles from the
republican politicians of the northern end
of the state over his apparent generosity
to the party men Of the southern section
in the way of patronage, but perhaps this
geographical disposition accounts for
Scott's strength in the lower counties. 1t
has fostered an organization there in
his behalf which makes poor ground for
opposition to thrive on. notwithstanding
sentation. This clamor may develop in
something worth while when Senator
Elkins' succession comes due.
Conjecture continues as to who will
stand the closest TO the Glasscock throne.
1t usually ends with the conclusion that
the new governor is going to do his own
thinking. which will be about the way
of 1t. Gov. Glasscock has no ambition to
build up a machine and seems content
to take a. pride in an administration
u Ia a tO
name.
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Scarcity of Army Surgeons.

There are more than one hundred va
ancies in the junior grade in tie Medical
Evening star., 1909-03-14
Passing of Small Naval Boats.
Regulars With Maryland Troops.

The next encampment of the Maryland
National Guard will probably be held
between July 10 and 2S. Adjt Gen. War
field has asked the War Department to
detail a battalion of infantry a troop of
cavalry and a battery of field artillery
of the United States Army for duty with
the MARYLAND troops
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ARMY AND NAVY NEWS
Heavy Powder Purchases,

from the navy and were appointed secon,
lleutenants in the army in 1905
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Refrigerators.
Baby Carriages.

styles chanEe-the newest. pret-
TEST and best constructed 1909
models gre here now in hosts of
pleasing designs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-02
The Western Railroad Strike

A serious situation threatens a. a result
of the strike of switchmen on railroads
running into St Paul. The men of thir-
teen different companies have demanded
an increase in wages and certain changes
in service conditions. They want double
pay for Sundays. holidays and overtime
and an advance of 60 cents day The
companies refuse to grant the increases
which they claim would entail an ad-
ditional expense for switching service of
from 20 to As per cent. They point out
that three years ago the rates of pay for
switchmen were increased about Is per
cent, and were not reduced during the
period OF depression which followed. The
average wages Of switchmen on the roads
involved are now about 800 a month.
The companies assert that they proposed
a submission of the demands to arbitra-
ton under the provisions of the Erdman
act. the switchmen, however. declining to
submit to arbitration under any circum-
stances. Chairman Knapp of the inter-
state commerce commission and Labor
Commissioner Neill have undertaken to
effect a conciliation, but have Jailed, and
are returning to Washington.
In consequence of the strike all freight
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-02
The Judicial Age.

From the Philadelphia Ledger.
1t is understood in Washington that
the President intends to nominate Judge
horace ii. Lurton of Tennessee, now of
the United States circuit courL, of which
air. Tait was formerly member. as as
socare of the Supreme Court in the place
vacated by the death of Justice Pecknam.
Some opposition to this selection mas
been expressed among senators, partly on
geographical considerations and partly
because of Judge Lurtons years Con-
sidering that he is now in the full ac-
tlvity Of judicial service, and that he has
not reached the average years Of the
present members of the Supreme Court
this must appear a far-fetched objection,
even to those who regard sixty-five as an
advanced age. 1t is unquestionabiy too
late in life to undertake new duties.
There is reason in the rule that retires
men at about that age from the multi
form exactions of military service. But
the ripened judgment that comes from
experience of life and the long habit of
dlspassionate consideration should then
be at its highest value on the bench. No
one suggests a doubt that Judge Lurton
has some years of useful service before
him in his present station to transfer a
man of tried ability to a higher station
is to extend and not to abridge his USE
fulness.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-02
The White Plague Fight.

Every stamp a bullet in the fight
against tuberculosis" Every Red Cross
stamp bought in Washington means one
more penny added to the fund for the
saving of life. 1t is hoped that 5000
will be raised here by this means. That
will call for the sale of half million
stamps. assuming that these tokens are
sold at face value and not at higher
rates. 1t will be. of course. impossible to
sell these stamps to as many peop'e, for
there are not that number of people in
the District. but it Will be to the best
advantage in the crusade il every man.
woman and child living in the National
Capital were to contribute each penny
at least to this cause The act of buy
ing a Red Cross stamp means more than
the Donation of penny to the fund. 1t
mean an arrest of thought. emphasizing
the fact that tuberculosis is preventable
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-02
The Fight Game.

Despite the unmistakable condemnation
of prize fighting by great majority of
the American people, evidenced in the
form of laws prohibiting such exhibitions
enacted by all but a very few states, the
game Is still profitable for its participants
and its promoters. This fact is strikinsly
illustrated by the figures of the bids just
submitted for the heavyweight champion
ship encounter which is scheduled to take
place some time next spring. Five bid
ders have made proposals One offers a
purse of $4,000 to the fighters if the mill
is held in England, or $4,000 if held In
France or Australia. This is the least
attractive of the bids. Another promoter
offers so per cent of the gross receipts
and all the moving picture receipts, with
guarantee that the gross receipts will
reach $4,000. with variations of the same
form of bid A third bidder offers the
entire gross receipts of the fight and 60
per cent of the motion picture receipts
OF a guaranteed purse of $4,000 and half
OF the picture revenues. The fourth bid
offers purse Of $1O1,O0 and .two-thirds
of the picture receipts. Finally there Is
bid of $4,000 as a purse, the bidders
to retain all the picture receipts, with an
alternative of seventy -fve-thousand-dol-
purse anu t"O-IniTuS OF the picture
receipts.
1t Is evident from these bids that the
promoters of this fight rely upon the mo-
ton picture business for their profit. This
suggests that there still remains GER
tain amount of public interest in the
bruisers which. owing to the restric-
tions imposed by the laws prohibit
ing. the holding of fights, Is satisfied by
means of Photographic reproductions of
their encounters. Considering, the num-
Der of motion picture theaters In this
country 1t is obvious that the lnms of
the forthcoming fight will have a wide
market and heavy profits are in prospect
for the promoters Of the match Ap-
parently there is nothing in the law at
present in those states where the game
itself has been prohibited to prevent the
display OF the demoralzng reproduction
OF the spectacle OF two men pounding
each other for the sake of fortune in
purse money.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-02

traffic between st. Paul and Seattle has
been suspended. The great flour mills In
Minneapolis and st. Paul have closed for
lack of grain and facilities for shipping
-four, throwing hundreds of men out OF
work Railroad shops and large in
dustrial establishments have suspended
operations. adding to the army of the I'M
employed throughout wide area. Not
only is the labor situation acute. but
some of the cities within the affected dis
trict are threatened with food famine.
owing to the inability to ship provisions.
even from nearby markets. In the great
iron range in northern Minpesota, for
example, there is only food for a week,
and no prospect of replenishment if the
strike continues.
\ strike OF this character calls for the
most vigorous resistance by the transport
tation companies. regardless of the merits
of the questions between them and their
employees. The railroad companies are
charged with a responsibility to the pup
lie. Upon them depends the welfare, even
the lives. of millions of people 1heS
are held to strict accountability for the
carrying of the mails and their enjoyment
of state franchises charges them with the
duty of furnishing transport Tor the
necessities of life and the materials OF
manufacture. If they undertake to operate
their lines with strikebreakers they will
be entitled to protection by the pubic
authorities
system of arbitration which does not
automatically operate to prevent dis
astrous stoppageS of transport lines ana
of supplies for the maintenance of lie
and the conduct of business is not ef-
fective or desirable Permissive arbitra-
ton is no advance toward the goal of
adjustment If both sides of the labor
equation were placed under formal obllga-
tions to refer their differences to I'M
partial adiusters and to accept the find
ings rendered the public would be protect
ed from these occasional struggles in which
the people not directly involved in the
merits of the controversy are the Chief
sufferers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-02
Open Foot Ball.
From the New York Sun.

From the New York Sun.
We are glad to see that the college
editors are uniting for change in the
rules governing foot ball, with a view to
making the game open, more attractive
to spectators. and less dangerous to
players. 1t used to be as much as a
mans life was worth to murmur in the
presence of the general staff Of foot ball
about limiting mass plays and giving the
spectator a chance to see where the ball
was when put into play. knowledge of
the fine points of the game was shared.
we were told, by the gifted few, the con-
tro,lers of it's destiny. and IL the Napo-
leonic tactics contrived by them were to
be eliminated by unintelligent revision
of the rules, the game wouldn't be worth
looking at; and, anyhow. it was no con-
Germ of the general public. But at last
the rules were revised, and some of the
most knowing of the tacticians have since
glorified the open game. Now all agree
that there must be further revision.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-02
Sufragettes Again.

An appellate court in London has dis
missed the appeal of two suffraSettes
from their conviction by magistrate IN
July on charge growing out of their Ell
fort. together with ia other mllitant
crusaders for equal rights, to raid the
house of commons for the purpose of pre-
senting a petition to the premier Inc
women were fined s25 each, with the al
tentative of going to jail for month,
but the sentence was suspended to per-
nit a decision by higher court on the
constitutional right to petition the pre-
mier under an act of Charles IL. The up
per court has held that the right of pc
tition does not include the right to riot,
and holds the conviction to be legal
Consequently 116 women will now be sent
to JAIL and probably in a short time the
suffrage question will be again acute in
consequence of the refusal of some II not
all of these fanatical champions of the
political rights of their sex to partake of
prison food and possibly even to wear
the prison clothes, as in the case of some
of those recently jailed.
This decision comes at an awkward
time for the government, with proroga-
ton of parliament and a general election
impending. In any circumstances the
suffragettes would have played con-
spicuous part in the fight for votes, COM
plicating the already seriously involved
issues laid before the people. But with
this wholesale Imprisonment as fresh
cause of grievance the militant suffrage
advocates will probably redouble their
efforts to embarrass the leading men of
both parties. and particularly the gov
or hy he adnntinn of
means of annoyance which are at their
disposal. 1t is easy to foresee some vio-
lent episodes in the course of the next
few months in England, meetings dis
persed by force. missiles thrown at
speakers. women seeking TO force their
way into public halls and private dwell
inss, arrests by the wholesale and the
whole shameful procedure Of law resist
ance that has marked the outbreak of
militant suffrage sentiment during the
past year or two.
If the parties in England were not
now occupied with questions of fun
damental Importance to the welfare of
the nation the suffrage issue might in
these circumstances assume command
ing position. But alongside of the radi-
calism of the budget proposals and the
eraVe constitutional question affecting
the status of the house of lords this
matter is of distinctly minor Importance
and must inevitably be postponed until
calmer state of mind has intervened.
The cause for which these women are
striving will not be advanced in any de-
cree by the ADOPTION of hooligan tactics
while the country is endeavoring to settle
matters affecting its very economic and
political life.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-02
The Campaign Against Zelaya.

Secretary Knox in lis note to the Mica
razUan representative i'm this city states
the case OF the United States against
Zelaya clearly and forcibly This govern
ment has found itself unable to MAIN
tain relations with his administration.
a revolution is in progress which,
it is now clear. represents the sentf-
ment of a great body of the Mic
araguan people. Zelaya is regarded
responsible for the failure of GER
tain conventions entered into in this
city for the maintenance of peace and
the establishment of progressive institu-
tions in Central America. American clti-
Zens have been put to death in circum-
stances of barbarity and in defiance OF
the humane laws governing the conduct
of nations in time of war and in denial
of their rights as accused persons. Eff
forts to secure satisfaction from the Mica
raguan government as at present consti-
tuted are fruitless, and it is therefore the
duty of the United States to decline TO
maintain further relations with that gov
eminent and to await the establishment of
order and the setting up of an admins
tration with which negotiations can be
opened and relations maintained without
a loss of American dignity and self-re-
.spect.
I'm its immediate effect the Knox note
strikes serious blow at the Zelayan gov
eminent. 1t places that administration and
the revolutionary movement on an equal
plane at this capital, with the representa-
tives of each side accorded unofficial
status as agents of communication with
their respective chiefs
The early collapse of the Zelayan gov
eminent would seem to be altogether
probable in this state of the case. Even
the unofficial reception in Washington of
the insurgent representatives will give
the revolution prestige throughout Mica
ragua and assure 1t many recruits In
deed, the flight of Zelaya from Nicaragua
is likely to occur at any time If he can
make his way in safety to the coast or
the frontier. In this connection interest
attaches particularly to that passage in
the Secretary's note which suggests the
purpose of the United States 10 ''reach
those actually responsible for the tor
ture and execution OF Cannon and Groce
The Secretary is careful to draw line
between the administration directly re-
sponsible for this outrage and that which
may succeed 1t in respect to the question
OF reparation. differentiating between the
indemnity duethe relatives of the deceas-
ed and punitive measures falling where
really due
IL the United States is satisfied that Ze-
iaya was personally responsible for the
torture and execution of Cannon and
Groce probably every effort will be made
to prevent his escape from Nicaragua OF
to capture him IL he should get beyond
the lines OF his own country.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-02

disease. and that its elimination can be
accomplished by means of combined effort
on the part Of all classes. 1t Is not too
much to hope that as a consequence of
repeated endeavors the public will eventu-
ally be brought to understand the true
nature of tuberculosis. the means of it's
communication and the measures neces-
sary for its prevention. Thus the Red
Cross stamp is the symbol not merely of
q beneficent charity. but of an education
al process even more helpful in its
curative effects than the measures which
this fund permits.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-02
Maryland's Literary Ambitions.
from the Chicago Tribune

In the spirit of neighborly friendliness
we suggest to the great commonwealth of
Indiana that it keep an eye on the so
ciety for the Encouragement of Litera-
ture in Maryland" recently formed with
the purpose of making Baltimore the ''liv-
ing center of literary production as well
as of historical research" No doubt
Maryland keeps within it's constitutional
privileges in cherishing such an ambition.
although on the ethics of the matter a
word or two might be said, but we have
confidence in Indiana. Even If James
Whitcomb Riley. Charles Major. Booth
Harrington. George AIDE and other
notables of the Indiana school have been
wintering in Capua, We know that they
will respond to any demand which may
be made on them in the name of state
sovereignty and state patriotism.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-02
DR.. Cook.

Not being a bird, DR.. Cook cannot be in
two places at once. If he is at Billy Null
doon's, he Is not at wayside sanitarium
IN Maine. The Muldoon rumor is interest
ing. II the explorer has sought aid there.
1T may be with a double Objecl in view
rest. and muscle development The north
pole controversy has been ia progress long
enough to develop sharp persona .ities,
and maybe DR.. Cook has become tired
of those leveled at him. The Mudoon
style of controversy was at one time very
famous.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-02
The Don't" Victim.

No matter what you have to say
Or what you want to do,
There pears to be some special don't
Thet lies in wait fur you.
Don't eat nor drink the things you like,
Don't give your thoughts away;
Don't work too hard Don't be
drone.''
Don't worry. Don't git gay!"
Whenever, with energy renewed,
You seek to make a start,
Some don't hobs up to fit the case
An leaves you 1aint o heart.
so here / be with little gained
In worldly goods or Iun.
I've been so busy mindln' "don'ts'
i don't ct nothin' done.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-02
Christmas Eve Peril.

When Santa Claus brings forth his sleigh
To be up to the minute,
He'll have to give his deer away
And put a motor in it.
His route he then must slowly trace,
And of his lamps be heedful,
Lest traffic coppers halt his pace
Just when he is most needful.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-02
Protest.

What do you think of that English
notion of abolishing the house of lords?"
It's an outrage" answered Mr.. Cum
rox. It's worse than bankruptcy. It's
reputation. We American millionaires
who have made big matrimonial invest
ments will never stand for it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-02
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Rural Analogy.

That boy of yours is promising
youth
yes" answered Farmer Corntossel
Hes purity likely. but Z. good deal
depends on what he does with his talents
Some times the prize punk makes the
poorest kind O. pies
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-02
The Sky Language.
From the Oh

From the Chicago Evening Post.
Aviator is not recognized as an addi-
ton to the language. The directors of
the Aero Club OF America formally call
1t aviation pilot. thereby making two
words grow where one would have done
just as we'll i: not little better
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-02

Even the dynamiters who appeared in
the Panama Canal Zone have not caused
as much disturbance as the magazine
writer's created some time ago.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-02

The announcement that President Taft
expects a great deal from Congress in
dictates that the White House will refrain
from keeping the Capitol in state
of agitation with daily messages.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-02

egIn 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 Department. according to
tenor or purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-02
Prepared.

where's your daughter?"
Gone to cooking school, answered Mr.
And where's your SOM
Out buying dyspepsia medicine
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-02

1t is certain that Dorsey Foultz and
Leon Ling did not become chauffeurs in
order to make a living. In that case
the police would have had them long
ago
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-02

1t is not exactly a pleasant topic, but
the tuberculosis experts should take some
note Of the car conductor whose hands
are kept so busly occupied that he has
to hold tickets in his mouth
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-02

While eminent pugilists hold out for
huge mercenary consideration, the police
are still put to 1t to prevent men from
one another for the fun of it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-02

Chicago has an ordinance prohibiting
street cries. This will strengthen New
York's tendency to regard the town by
the lake as a quiet suburb.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-02

London suffragettes have been proceed
ing on the theory that one way to gain
popular sympathy is to create public dis
turbances.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-02

The passing of the house of lords
would be a terrible temptation to the
muse of Alfred Austin.