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ity and his official record highly. Why
should he through fear run away? HOW
could he hope to promote presidential as
pirations by retiring from the local neld
under any influence resembling fear!
In considering 1912-and great many
persons are doing so-it is well 10 oeai
in mind the most prominent OF all the
propositions advanced SO far as the re-
publfcans are concerned. That PROPOSE
ton is that If Mr.. Taft is not renom-
mated the republicans will turn again 10
Mr.. Roosevelt In fact maneuverlng Is
already in progress to force the party
away from Mr. Taft and bring back
after four years the man now bagglng big
came in the heart of Africa.
If that movement gathers force an eA-
traordinary situation may develop. MT
Taft is making record which his party
must either accept or reject. lf MS
party accepts it. his denomination, by
every right and precedent. should ana
without the shadow of a doubt Will follow.
If however. by any chance his party
should reject 1t. then specifications must
be given, and the nominee he in harmony
with the new announcements MADE py
the party in national convention assem-
bled Would that situation clear the pain
for Mr. Roosevelt? Or would a compro-
mise man be necessary to bring the lai'
and the Roosevelt forces together: Ana
how in such contingencies would GOV.
Hughes answer that requirement?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-20
Gov. Hughes and 1912.

1t was inevitable. Gov. Hughes might
have known il. He may have known it.
Still. he made his announcement
As the gcssips have il. he is a candidate
Tor President, and will retire from the
euhernatorial field in New York to get
ready for the larger contest Out of Of
nee he Will have freer hand Besides
" is by no means certain that the repub-
leans can carry New York this year
They are in a snarl which seems 10 grow
n size and intensity as the days go by
Suppose he were 10 try for third term
and he defeated. That would put an end
u Al talk Of him for lo1.. Ard 50 on.
Ii interfere with this line Of speculation
not impressed the country as being either
:: seifseeker - a coward. His present
office came 10 him the first lime as a re-
ward for public services performed in the
matter cf uncuverirg insurance frauds
and ramc 70 him the second time as a re-
ward for services performed in the office
Except that sought out and la
bored with To lead his party al a time
when his name was up and could be
turned to his party's advantage he would
now be practicing lawyer in New York
city.
AS to his courage. he has never failed
TO manifest that. He has repeatedly put
his opinions to the test and surely has no
reason to be dissatisfied with the result.
His policies are the rallying cry of his
party at home today, and there are prom
anent democrats who praise both his abil-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-20
Speaker Roosevelt.

Still another office for Mr.. Roosevelt
The latest is the speakershlp OF the
House The suggestion carries the as
sumption that the next House Will be re-
pubNcan-a matter open, as some beileve.
to discussion.
But let us assume the republicans IN
charge of that body. and Mr. Roosevelt
a member How would he fit the re-
quirementso
Part of the objection urged to Mr.
Cannon is that he is tyrannicai; Is impa-
tient of advice: insists upon having ms
own wav: rules the House from his
private office with the aid of half dozen
lieutanants Would Mr.. Roosevelt as
Speaker remove that objection? Is his
temperament such as would insure radl-
caIly different administration of the Of
ficep Should we see him preside with
perfect impartiality and the spirit OF a
Judge on the bench? Would the bride
be taken off and every member be per-
mitted to take the floor at his own pleas
ure and occupy it while his voice held
out?
The office calls for a thorough equip
ment in parliamentary law and practice.
Does Mr. Roosevelt possess it, With the
exception of term two spent in the
New York legislature thirty years ago
he has had no experience as member of
lawmaking body. AS Vice President
he presided over short special session
of the Senate. but the business Of the ses-
sion was routine. and no rulings Of any
consequence by the chair were required
The gavel came down. and prayer was Of
fered. Motions were put and the votes
taken The payel came down and the
Senate stood adjourned. Such was the
record of few weeks. AS to what sort
of presiding officer Mr.. Roosevelt would
make in times of difficulty and Importance
there was no opportunity to Judge.
There has, however. always been a ques-
ton as to what effect on Mr.. Roose-
velt's political fortunes four years in the
vice presidency would have produced. The
Office did not appeal to him at all. He
was placed in it by an overwhelming
popular sentiment created by his bearing
in the war with Spain. His own plans
were for a second term as Governor Of
New York, and then a try at the presi-
dency in 1904, with Mr.. Mckinley. by vir-
tue of his two terms, removed from the
equation.
There are observers of political life and
of politicians who incline to the opinion
that had Mr.. Roosevelt completed his
term Vice President he would never
have reached the higher goal. He was
SO entirely out of his element In the Of
flee. he could have made no new capital in
it, and by 1904 the capital which had car
ried him into the vice presidency would
have been exhausted. But that is only
speculation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-20
The Life Savers.
rom the Boston Transcript.

From the Boston Transcript.
The criticism of the life-saving service
and the suggestions which the New Eng
land coast guards are sending congress
men for its improvement can hardly be
regarded as a false alarm 1t has been
cause for wonder to many thoughtful
people that SO many daring and unselfish
men could be maintained for this duty
with no greater inducements. The pay
is small; there are no rewards for the
veterans, and no relief provided for those
dsa bled by duty. Yet no service con-
nected with the government is SO full OF
hazard and hardship. The record OF
what these men have accomplished in
the saving of life and property in the
year just ended. for instance. is a noble
one. 1t would not take much to satisfy
these men. Were it not FOR their fam
lilies they would probably be content to
take their chances in the perilous calling
in which they are engaged. and at least
some provision should be made for those
dependent upon them In case of their
death or disability In the line of duty.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-20
John Burns.
From the New York Times.

rom the New YORK Times.
1t is a matter for sincere qualification
in this country that John Burns has re-
tanned his seat in the house of commons,
and by an unexpectedly large majority.
He is much more than liberal leader
of marked ability. Were he only that.
we should feel no more interest in him
than in Mr.. Lloyd-GeOrge nor SO much
as in John Morley. But he is a conspicu-
Gus representative of the best type of the
British workingmen, and the finest prod
uct of the Worldwide movement OF or
ganized labor. He is a clear-hcaded, fair
minded. courageous and astute states
man. and he has learned his difficult art
in the hard and uncertain school Of eX-
perience. 1t is not many years ago that
he was a passionate and violent agitator,
from whom nothing but disturbance, in
season and out of season. was to be eX-
pected. Today certainly his sympathy
with his own class is not less passionate,
but his view of their rights. power, policy
and aims is broad and practical.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-20
Trouble at the Door.

or man Trouble come a knockin at de
do;
done peek thro' de keyhole an I says
"Yous gotter go.
Is had enough O. worry an I reckon s
I'll begin
To take my comfort so I amt a-gine
to let you in
or man Trouble staht a-talkin' dis-a- wise
How kin you tell but what l is a blessin
in disguise?
Yous heard bout Opportunity: a-knockin
he will come
But lazy folks don't notice, cause he look
so troublesome
An so ] says, "ol' Trouble, you has both.
cred me enough.
Is ready foh a rassle, an ] gineter call
yoh bluff
An den he smile an shakes my Land. an
says, "Yoh fortunes made.
Cause trouble means success fob folks
dat fight an amt afraid
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-20
Inauguration Day.
From the Philadelphia Press.

Because the Inauguration day amend
ment was recOmmitted by the House to
committee believed to be unfavor-
able to it the impression has been ere
ated that it is practically killed for this
session. The conclusion is obably pre-
mature. Congressman have Independent
views on the question, drawn from their
own observation and experience. and the
local influence of the National Capital is
strongly enlisted for the April date. that
will give the inaugural outdoor pageant
better chance for toerable weather
than ii has a present. The present in
auguratio day. March 4. is a pneumonia
breeding day Its incidental exposure
has caused many deaths and much sick
ness; it exposes the most important per-
sonages IN the land to wholly unneces-
sary risks, and il ought to be changed
10 a more salubrious month Doubtless
il will he after while but the inertia
which delays action is hard to move.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-20
A Long, or Short, Inquiry?

From talk heard both in Congress and
out, it would appear that the Ballinger-
Pinchot investigation is to consume a
good deal OF time. The committee is
authorized to sit during the recess of
Congress. and it is suggested that the
full report may not be presented until
next winter.
There should be no hurry. Allegations
made are of serious character, and
the public wants the bottom facts. What
ever time, therefore. is necessary should
be taken. and the whole case spread be-
fore tile country. But no more.
1t is evident that politics is entering
into the matter. The controversy will
figure in the congressional campaigns
whether the vote is called before the ad-
journment of this session or not. If the
case is closed and disposed Of before
adjournment, there will be the charge
that the administration started out with
a scandal. and if the investigation is still
in progress when the session ends, the
republicans will he embarrassed by the
charge that, whatever may have been
disclosed, the worst is still to come. In
the heat of a canvass SpellbinderS turn
everything to account.
AS I'd the uiSdSI cCuICiii DclWSCI Tic III
surgents and their democratic allies re-
speeding the democratic membership OF
the House and of the investigating COM
mittee. the democrats have the logic of
the situation IL nothing else. The propo-
sition to take the power of appointment
away from the Speaker was based upon
the allegation that he would pack the
House membership against Mr.. Pinc.4ot,
and the remedy. as the insurgents saw
H. was 70 put the power into the hands
OF the House. Naturally, the democrats
jumped at the chance. seeing an oppor-
tunity To name their own men Now
that the democrats have improved their
opportunity the insurgents protest on
the ground that the two men named are
regarded as extreme partisans. What
else had the insurgents the right to ex-
pect.
But while politics is entering into
the matter there will be danger TO
those who may play the game too as
excessively. 1t is not all politics. Mr.
Ballinger, though under charges. is d
man of as high personal character as
of high official position, and the coun-
try does not expect him to be slaugh-
tered to make a political holiday. II
any of his Judges appear as prose-
cutors. and as having assumed his
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-20

no to say. accordingly, the injury
will not be to him. but to them He
has every right to a square deal as
man and official without regard to
his politics.
The same spirit should prevail as to
Mr.. Pinchot. That he is no longer an
official is not due to his zeal for the
couptrys natural resources, but to an
affront put upon his chief which
could not be excused. He is still Mr..
Ballinger's accuser and as such en-
titled to the fullest fair opportunity 70
make his accusations good.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-20
The British Patience.

The English are patient people in
the matter of their elections. They
spread their anxiety over a weeks time.
AS reform is the watchword, why not.
after the American fashion, take the
whole poll on one day and read the gen
eral result the next morning al break
fast? That plan would put everybody
definitely on record al once, and rob the
shillyshallyers OF their opportunity to
change sides as partial returns may seem
to tip the winner. But John Bull knows
his own and what suits them about their
own affairs should suit us.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-20
Food Boycotts.
the Springfield Republican.

From the SprfngheId Repub1ican.
Boycotts against the high food prices
are becoming quite the fashion of the
moment. Several Ohio cities report large
groupings of citizens in pledge to stop
eating meat, or to boycott the butcher
shops. and some people are trying to or
ganize similar movements on a national
scale. This is all quite foolish. If each
family cannot of it's own motion be
brought to live within its means by such
economies as will overcome the high
prices. what Is likely to come of these
group efforts? They will not last long.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-20

The monocfe enables a member of the
house OF lords 10 convey the impression
that he is sleeping with one eye open.
This is not as much of an optical IL
fusion as il used TO be.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-20

An insurgent who declares that he is
unterrified cannot be regarded as fully
representing the state Of mind of some
of his constituents, who are hoping for
patronage.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-20
SHOOTING STARS.
By PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Doing a Kindness.

Did YOU remember what | told you
about being kind to dumb animals?" asked
the teacher.
''Yes'm.' replied Jimmy Jiggs. "As soon
as 1 got home took the blanket and blue
ribbon off mas pet poodle and turned
him loose and let him chase cat up
tree
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-20

TIE Duke of tie Abruzzi will deliver
a few lectures. The duke is entitled 10
approval as a mountain climber who did
not neglect - provide himself with
plenty of corr oborative evidence
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-20
Suspicious.

I've decided to change my tailor" said
the large. round gentleman.
Whats the trouble?''
I'm afraid he is making impertinent
comments on my figure. When ask him
what l ought to wear he invariably says
'broadcoth'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-20
Breakers Ahead.

What makes you so sure that suffra
gette club is in for serious tr0uble?'
my wife has just joined it, replied Mr.
Meekton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-20

Richard Croker insisted on talking
about the weather when a friend from
New York called on him. This was a
case when the climate was the least I'M
pleasant topic that suggested itself.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-20

The assumption that w. ]. Bryan has
to lay plans to capture a democratic
nomination is reflection on his ability
as an orga nicer and a disciplinarian.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-20

Japan never allows business to inter-
fere with poiteness. And the reverse
is equally true.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-20
A Busy Mans Reading.

DO YOU read all the books you buy"
No" answered Mr.. Cumrox; my lei
sure is used up in reading the advertise
ments that persuade me to buy them
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-20

The announcement of Gov Hughes that
he will retire from active politics makes
another fine opening for some energetic
New York reformer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-20

Competition among undertakers in Bal
tmore may he taken as an indication Of
the exceptional health of the city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-20
The Diet Experts.

Bread brings dyspepsia: meat is dear
And sugar is a snare,
So. orchidlike. ere long l fear
Ill have to live on air.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-20

Investigations of f1im-flam finance indi-
cate that the low-down trick is generally
traceabe to the man higher up.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-20

In these days of picturesque vehemence
a man who is called nothing worse than
"a megalomaniac" gets off easy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-20

One thing to be said in favor of Alfred
Austin is that his work affords little en-
to the man who always
wants to recite
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-20

Insurgents have managed to give the
question. What is a regular republican,"
some current prominence.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-20

Africa is going to be a comparatively
lonely continent hereafter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-20

SIN order to avoid delays on account
Of personal absence letters to THE
STAR should not be addressed TO any
individual connected with the ONCE, bus
simply to THE STAR. or to the Editorial
or Business Department, according to
tenor or purpose.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1910-01-06
The Semper Fidelas enter

The Semper Fidelas enter
tanned Wednesday afternoon
at an open session at the home
OF Mrs. j. L. Tamisiea, asa
courtesy to one of their mem
Ibers, Mrs. E. C. Bone, who ex-
poets to leave this city soon for
her new home. The time was
spent in general sociability and
during the afternoon, the
guest Of honor was presented
with a little gift, by which she
will be able to remember her
many Mo Valley friends. At
the close of the afternoon a de-
licious luncheon in two courses
was served by the hostess.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1910-01-06
Married.

At the residence of the brides
parents in Florence, Kan, Dec.
25 1909 Miss Grace Padgett to
Mr.. Harry A. Selvey Of Marion
Kansas. Only relatives and a
few intimate friends of the
family were in attendance.
The bride is a very success
full teacher of Marion County.
The groom is a prosperous
young farmer. A reception
was given the happy pair at
the grooms home at Marion,
Dec, q. Mr.. and Mrs. Selvy
will leave for Clayton, New
Mexico Jan. LIST to make their
future home where the groom
has a farm.
Inc above groom is a grand
son of A. S. Jones of this city
and has visited here several
times and has a host of friends
who wish him and his new
bride a long and happy life and
every success in their new
home -
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1910-01-06
No Port In a Storm.

The most dangerous of all places
when Il thunderstorm RACES is proba-
bly, powder house; consequently it is
rule III explosive works that all the
workers shall leave their "house" at
the approach of IL thunderstorm. So
far all is we'll. But very often when
the thunderstorm has passed and the
men return and open the cake presses
severe explosions have occurred. The
reason of these accidents is that in the
process of manufacture black powder
Is placed in The cake presses in alter
nate layers Of powder and ebonite.
lliiS acts as an electric pile. just like
the pile of coppers and disks Of zinc
with which, boys amuse themselves.
When tie pile is disturbed the cleo
tricity sparks" and up go building.
workers and all.-London Answers.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1910-01-06
WASHING DISHES.
Only One Time In q Woman's Life
When She EnioNs II.


When She Enjoys It.
We never knew but Que woman who
protested that she liked to wash dish
es. and from that moment our faith In
her veracity melted like soap in hot
dishwatcr.
The only time we wish we were n
man is after ii hearty dinner, when he
can enjoy siesta or discuss the pa
pers. while we must attend to the In
evitable Dishes
Can any one wonder that girls get
tired of the monotunOus round of dish
washing. which must be done three
times u day for the 365 consecutive
days?
Think Of #. We gods. and tear your
hair and weep for the woes of our sis.
terhood!
There is IL short time in most every
wOnian's life " hen it is Il pleasure. but
that ii when we are too small to reach
upon the kitchen table without chair
and are permitted to wash the cups
and s,ucers TO keep us out of mischief.
I When we are older and have it to do
NiOne the soup tureen would not hold
the tears we shed over 1t.
How we have dreamed over the blue
pictures on the old fashioned dishes
pictures of impossible temples and cas-
ties. built In unhealthy proximity to
"clear lakes" and In girlish fancy wan
dered to unheard of lands to dwell in
those "castles in the air.
There should be no dishwashing
there.
But bark! The shrill voice Of our
mother rings out clear and sharp:
Matilda, what are you doingY with
rising infection on the last syllable of
our name.
All the house knows that .Till' is
dreaming over the dishpan again. and
reverie is not permitted in our active
household. which was conducted on
the "whoop her up" system.
When we see ladies going mad over
ceramics we wonder IL they served
their apprenticeship polishing tablefuls
of china.-New York Weekly.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1910-01-06
A DREAM CAT.
Repeated Appearances Premonitory o.
Disease.

Some years ago. early in the sum.
MGR" says FL. Arlington Bruce in
Success Magazine. II dreamed that
willie out taking walk ! was sud.
denly attacked by huge cat, which
clawed ferociously Mt my throat. That
was oil there was to the dream, or. at
any rate. that WAS all | remembered on
awakening in the morning, and, natu-
rally enough. dismissed it from my
MUD as nothing but dream.
But when | found myself dreaming
the same dream again and again be-
gan to wonder what significance it
would possibly have. Usually it varied
greatly In minor detail. Always. how
ever. the climax was the same-the
tat had me by the throat and was bit.
ing and scratching viciously. Alto
gether dreamed this dream not less
than Il score of times in six months.
Shortly before Christmas took n
cold, which se,tled in my throat. at
fecting 1t So badly as to require the
attention of IL specialist. Much to my
nstonishment ii was then discovered
TINT a growth had been developing for
( some time and that an immediate oper-
atiOn was necessary
''Several weeks later. the operation
thavihg been performed successfully, 1t
suddenly occurred TO me that l was no
longer being troubled by the phantom
cat. For the first time the meaning Of
the singular dream dawned upon me.
lit had been genuine premonitory
dream. Consciously had been in ut
ter ignorance of the dangerous growth
In my throat. II had not progressed
far enough TO give me any pain or even
TO cause discomfort. AT the same time
the organic changes it involved had
/ produced sensations plainly felt by
what psychologists call the subcon-
scious and manifesting through the
subconscious 10 the conscious in the
form Of Il symbolic Dream
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1910-01-06
How a Moose Eats.

OF ell peculiar sights think that
that Of Il moose eating grass is the
most extraordinary. The neck is so
short and the legs are SO long that the
animal usually lineels In eating grass.
True. II does not attempt it very Of
fen. for grass is by no means staple
with 1t. but even moose likes n
change Of diet. The appearance OF
This huge and awkward creature III
this devotional attitude is not only in.
teresting, but laughable.-St. Nicholas.