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Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-11
RA1NY-pAY PHILOSOPHY

Cheer up" some ono said to Brother
DiclSey 1.-THE rain falls alike on the just
and the unjust"
yes" he said. "but de onjest Is allus
got a umbreller an de just man gifts
de soakin'. Atlanta Constitution.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-11
THE CONVENIENT EXCUSE

Hard luck is generally the name people
give to the thing that happens when they
have been acting toolishly.-Chicago Record
Herald.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-11

That's a nice union station in Salt
Lake City whose picture we printed,
but, honest, it makes us kind of sore
to see pictures Of union railroad sta
tions.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-11

When a policeman like former In
spector Byrnes of New York dies and
leaves a fortune of a million dollars it
is very natural to ask where he got it.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-11
SMALL RESPECT FOR THE GREAT

The irreverent paragrapher OF the Provi-
dence Journal suggests that Mr.. Bryan. Pro-
hibitionist. is now entitled to be called the
Beerless leader.-Boston Transcript.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-11

A San Bernardino man, aged 95, who
had never ridden in a boat, train or
automobile, is dead. So at last he gets
a boat ride-across the River Styx.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-11

Bernard Shaw says he cannot see anything
great about Roosevelt Score another tally
for T. R-Cleveland Leader.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-11
MOTT TN rtIH s1R1.EY CLASS

Senator Culberson spent ss7 10 secure a re-
nomination in Texas, and probably put out
that much just to show that he is not piker.
St Paul Dispatch.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-11
40 TIME 10 WASTE

"Why do you drop her? Didn't she say
she thought she could learn TO love you ?"
Yes; but I'm only down here for a
week. ."-Washington Herald.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-11
BUT THEY JAIL CANDIDATES

ore problem the Mexicans are forever
spared-what to do with their ex-presloehts'
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-11
AND DOESN'T INTEND TO BE

The process OF coaxing Roosevelt into
politics was made complex by the fact that
he never had been out.-Philadelphia Led
ger.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-11

Five more days and then the
primaries-in some ways more impor-
tant than the regular election later.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-11
At THE E1Rsr TRY

What do you think of my doughnuts
George?"
Dear. you are a wonder"
do you think so really: darling?"
Il certainly do. Scientists have been try
ing for years to produce artificial rubber
and here you do 1t the 1rst rattle out Of
the box."-Houston Post
Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-11

pIsTRACTING ALL THE ATTENTION
II is pretty hard on Oklahoma that the
new baby of the Union should be twins
Charleston state.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-11
CAN'T BLAME THIS ON T
A FEATHER IN HIS CAP

Surely these labor troubles in Canada are not
caused by the immoral operations OF our PRO-
tective system!-Indlanapolis Star.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-11

Population of Los Angeles 327,685
Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-11

on ali matters pertaining TO advertising
address Charles R. Gates, advertising man
ager.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-08-11

Los Angeles, Aug. 9.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-23
The Folly Of the Gun.
ON the New York Tribune.

From the New York Tribune.
A man who was shot at in mistake for
q deer gave his wou.d-be slayer a sound
trouncing. That was well. and 1t set
an admirable precedent Ito encourage
the others" The trouble Is, how ever,
that comparatively few who are thus in
voluntarily made cervine targets survive.
The accuracy of aim Of the laundering
"sportsmen" who mistake men tor stays
is really marvellous, and suggests that
nigh military effectiveness might be at
tanned for our army by enlisting all such
men into a corps of sharpshOoters. This
one wretched yet lucky bungler, who shot
sixteen times without hitting the suppOs-
ed deer" was veritable lusus natura
in the exhilarating sport of cervicide,
and he amply deserved all the thrashing
he got, from the targets point of view
because he shot at man instead of a
deer. and from the shooters point of
view because he was a bad marksman.
But he probably reckons that it is bet
ter to be bad shot and get trounced to
boot than to be guilty of manslaughter.
The incident seriously attracts attention,
however. to the really appalling number
of fatalities Of the season thus far in the
hunting field. Any such mortality on
the foot ball field would rouse a frenzy
Of protest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-23
The Lorimer Investigation.

The investigation of the Lorimer sem
atorial scandal Is to be thorough AT
Chicago the senate subcommittee only
laid the foundations. Here in Washington
the full committee will finish the work.
and a report is promised at an early day
of the coming session OF Congress.
Every material fact, from whatever
source obtainable, should be gathered.
The election of Mr.. Lorimer was accom-
plished in circumstances which challenge
criticism. An advisory primary vote hal
resulted In an indeterminate plurality for
one republican candidate. but with his
party unable, without the aid of demo-
cratic votes, to organize the legislature,
owing to refusals to enter the caucus.
In the senatorial contest a deadlock lasted
several weeks, and finally 1t was broken
by the election Of Mr.. Lorimer by q COM
bination of democratic and anti-Hopkins
democratic votes. Later bribery con-
LESSONS stirred the country, and the SEN
atorial title was tainted.
1t so happens that several sena-
torial contests are on the cards for the
coming winter. and will enlist the activ-
ity of many politicians. In one case
that Of New DISQUALIFICATION to the
legislature have been voted. In the other
cases there are no instructions. The
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-23

legislatures will be at liberty to proceed
In the old way. Candidates and their
friends will gather for the fray, and
that will mean politics in its most prac-
teal form.
There may be no scandal at any OF
these state capitals. Every step taken
may be within the proprieties. Every
body will hope for such an issue. But
every step will be carefully noted, and
II a false step is taken there is certain
to be an explosion. Senatorial commits
sions dating from March next are going
to be closely scrutinized If even the
slightest suspicion attaches to their IN
tegrity.
Let us have, then, everything relating
to Mr.. I.orimers commission, not only
because of it's legitimate bearing on his
case, but also because of tic warming
that may be conveyed to men who will
be engaged shortly in a struggle for seats
n the body of which Mr.. Lorimer is
now q member.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-23
Good Roads.

Much time has been wasted in this
country in the treatment of the public
roads For years the average American
highway has stood as a reproach to west
ern civilization, in the face of the plain
est arguments for its Improvement for
the sake OF every class. The progress
that has been scored here and there is
insignificant compared with the ,oppor-
tunity and the necessity. Now at last
there is hope that the various road-im-
provement efforts in the United States
will be so co-ordinated that results will
follow much more speedily than in the
past. An organization has just been
formed in this city which includes all
the good roads enterprises and factors
now in evidence, These include such
powerful agencies as the large railway
corporations, the directors OF which keen
ly recognize the value OF good highway
as a transportation adjunct and as a
feeder TO freight-carrying lines. They
embrace. also. the organized automo1il-
lists of the country. whose interest in this
direction is obvious. They comprise the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-23
Politics and Prize Fighting.

Mr.. Young, the newly appointed sena-
tor from Iowa, has found 1t necessary
to assure some Of his constituents on
the subject of his relations with his
colleague Mr.. Cummins. They seemed
to fear that, as he was Standpatter
and Mr.. Cummins an insurgent, Iowa in
the Senate might be in tumultuous evil
dence at every days session.
Not SO, says Mr.. Young. He has no
doubt of his ability to get along we'll
with his colleague, whom he esteems
highly as man. OF course they diff
fer about policies, as other men do even
more sharply than they. But that does
not mean war. or irritating contention,
or anything unseemly between them.
This is true. and will still be true II
Mr.. Young should induce the legisla-
ture when it meets to indOrse hi ap-
pointment and prolong his service in
the Senate. He and his colleague. while
disagreeing about the tariff and some
other matters. will agree about things
that will bring them closer together
and into cooperation. AS they are
personal friends now. they are likely to
remain so. The Senate chamber Is not
roped OF for f1sticuffs.
And speaking of politics and the prize
who on one occasion after retiring
from office misinterpreted, or affected
to do so. the amenities Of the fighting
world. Mr. ingalls,, turning to his pen
upon leaving the Senate, accepted an
assignment to describe for New York
newspaper the mill between Corbett
and Fitzsimmons in Nevada, and upon
reaching the scene called first on Cor
bett, who received him graciously and
answered his questions most politely.
What are your personal relations
with Mr.. Fitzsimmons" asked Mr..
ingalls,.
VERY friendly" replied Corbett. Il
like Bob He's a game man, and a
square fighter"
"And does Mr.. Fitzsimmons like
you?"
"Oh, yes There's no bad blood be-
tween Bob and me. We simply differ
as to which is the better man at this
game, and we are here to settle the
question. That's all"
And you are going to knock him
through the ropes If you can"
You bet: and hope to do 1t early
in the action"
And you'll remain good friends, no
matter how the fight ends?"
II think so. 1 hope SO. Everything's
on the level, and when the fights over
It's over"
Corbett never knew whether he was
chaffed or not. Were the fears that
Mr.. Young quieted genuine?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-23
A Blow to Suffragism.

Yesterdays demonstration by the suf-
fragettes in London must be set down
simply as an exhibition of bad temper.
II was not an argument: it was not an
effective protest. 1t was an outbreak of
ugly feeling aroused by the premier's
announcement that he proposed to post
pone the presentation of an equal suf-
frage bill to the next parliament, as
Stunning that he would be in power then.
Ordinarily Mr.. Asquith's statement would
seem to be worthy of acceptance in good
temper as a pledge. Anybody but an
uncompromising partisan can see that
the position of the British ministry at
this time is one Of extreme difficulty and
delicacy. Questions affecting the very
fundamentals Of government are at issue
in the chambers. A proposition of fiscal
reform of far-reaching possit ilities awaits
consideration. The very life of the gov
eminent is at stake. Viewed from the
broader standpoint of nationalism the
woman suffrage question is Of minor i'm
portance. its postponement being Alto
gether logical in the circumstances Yet
in the face of distinct promise to pre-
sent a bill to the next session of par
lament. subject to amendment, and there
fore susceptible to changes satisfactory to
the woman suffragists themselves, the
militant crusaders in this cause have
conducted series of shameful riots in
the streets of London. assaulting the
premier and the chief secretary for Ire
land and otherwise COMFORTING them
selves after the fashion of the most de-
PRAYED hooligans OF the capital Surely
this Is a poor way to demonstrate the
fitness of the English women to vote.
1t may be that there are many men now
enjoying the suffrage who are wholly un-
worthy OF 1t, and many women who are
far superior to them in every attribute
OF citizenship. yet the physical assault
OF responsible statesmen, the breaking
of the laws and the destruction of prop
erty do not carry weight as arguments
why the votes should be given to those
whose concept OF a campaign of education
includes behavior like that of the fish
women Of Billingsgate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-23
The Republican Party.

In some of the current political specula-
ton it seems to be assumed that the re-
publican party received a fatal blow two
weeks ago; that dissolution approaches;
that now is the time for the victors to
parcel out things and prepare for long
period of complete possession.
1t was a severe blow. and there We're
men on both sides little surprised by its
strength A democratic House was en-
braced In many calculations. but that the
democracy would capture Massachusetts,
New Jersey. Connecticut and West Vir-
ginia, and hold control Of Ohio and In
diana by large majorities. did not appear
likely. Control of the House would have
satisfied some of the best fighters in the
democratic ranks.
But We are to remember that husky
political organization can stand a good
deal of punishment and then come back"
This is not the first severe blow the re-
publican party has received. 1t suffered
in the campaign of 1874 and yet seated its
candidate for President in 1876. 1t was
all but overwhelmed in 1890, when it lost
the House. and again two years later.
when II lost the presidency, but carried
everything before it in 1894. and until the
Sth instant had repeated the performance
every two years since.
Republican OBJECTIONS were heavy this
year. Standpatters chose democrats in
preference to insurgents. and insurgents
democrats in preference to standpatters.
Then there were republicans so much dis
gusted with the general situation that
they did not vote at all.
But this spirit may pass, and pass
speedily. 1t has done So before. Many
republicans who left, or neglected. their
party this time viii probably be in line
again in the next campaign. A special eff
fort will be made to get them in line. The
President is a peacemaker. and his tai
ents will be exercised. No word from him
has Indicated encouragement. He has
not given up the ship.
OF course there are men who will not
return to their old affiliations There
were men who in 1896 left the democratic
party for good. They have since voted
the republican tickets, state and national.
Very many more. however, were back in
line by 1900. and have remained there.
They were in line for the democracy this
year.
SO 1t VIII prove In the case Of the re-
publicans. The number Of the boilers
who will remain with their new associates
will be small. The great majority will
return. and be ready for the next battle.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-23

farming interests, 10 ruanifestiy depend.
ent for their advancement and welfare
upon the maintenance Of frst-class high
ways. These and other forces are now
united in the common cause Of securing
state and federal legislation which will
| raise the standard Of American road
making In all sections OF. the country.
The self-interest OF every American
voter Is identified with the maintenance
OF better roads. The city man who has
no automobile and who does not drive
ana who never leaves his ur oan environ
ment is not immune from this influence.
Every pound Of foodstuff which he con-
sumes carries a burden of cost due to
poor roads in the country. With a per-
feet system Of highways netting into re-
lationship with the railway lines. the
supplying OF the city markets with the
necessities OF life would become a much
less expensive process. The man who
eats pays tribute to the mudnoles and
the bumps and the rough places in the
farmers path to his market. It only
requires the enlightenment of the men
who cast the ballots ON this simple mat
ter of economies to reduce the good roads
proposition to a basis of selfish interest
upon which action is sure to ne taken.
The redemption of the American high
ways from their present state will cost an
immense sum of money, but every dollar
spent in this direction will be returned
many fold to the communities making
The investment. Those who tour about
the country In motor cars can TESTIFY
wholly apart from their selfish interest,
to the beneficial effects OF good roads.
They rarely see a good road in poor
looking country. They raiely see bad
road in prospe. ous-looking country
Which is the cause and which Is the Ell
feet? The good road means larger prohts
for the IA. mers. 1t means better STOCK,
better buildings, better tools. and, there
fore, a larger productivity. Bad roads
mean constant OUTLAWS for small returns
depression, struggle. poverty. The en-
terprising county that undertakes the i'm
provemeht OF the highways and their
maintenance at high standard of ef-
ficiency will feel the benefits within half
a decade in increased values, In la. ger
tax returns on the basis of an expanded
valuation, with the farmers netting a
richer revenue than ever before.
The good roads Proposition must be
carried directly to every American citizen,
and this will require highly concentrated
the cost in time and energy and money |
will stand as one of the most profitable |
investments ever made in this country il |
it results in general awakening to the |
truth,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-23
Culinary.

De turkey walkin' roun' de place
Is mighty fine to see.
His feathers hab a gorgeous grace
Dat dazzles you an me.
An yet, wifi all his strut and fuss,
His turn is We. to come.
He Amt no real good to us
Till he's been roasted some.
Oars lots Of humans proud an high
Dat amt no good at all,
Until. dey's laid deir plumage by,
An heard de hard-luck call.
No matter what may be de size
An quality you boast,
Befo' folks takes you as a prize,
You'se got to git roast!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-23
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
The Orators Fate.

':Some orators" said Senator Sorghum,
refiectively, make me think or our par
rot
..The one whose head you chopped OFF,"
Eyes. He had to take all the blame
for what somebody else insisted on his
saying
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-23

DIn 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 10
the Editorial or Business Department, according
to tenor or purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-23
A Delicate Matter.

$50 your daughter has given up her
piano studies?'
eyes, replied Mrs. Cumrox; II have
thought the matter over, and doubt the
desirability of letting it be understood
that we are compelled to economize and
depend on homemade music"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-23
PHYSICAL Might.

"I hear that Tommy Virgins always
stands at the head of his class"
Eyes," replied the long-haired young
ster. "But he wouldn't if some Of us
foot ball players made up our minds to
put him somewhere else"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-23

The old-fashioned gold-brick swindle Is
but little pracuced in large cities. The
returns are too small and slow for the
modern get-ricb-quick operator.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-23
Wintry Prospect.

The man who once braved arctic cold
In warmth. and comfort now will go,
While we plain mortals as of old
Will shovel pathways through the snow
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-23

Mr.. Butler Ames must feel every now
and then like breaking in upon the rema Ks
of MIR. Foss about Mr.. Lodge with wild
applause.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-23
Crime in Indianapolis.

from the indianapolis News.
Between burglaries and violent assaults
Indianapolis is getting to be a better
town than ever to- stay at home in o.
nights.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-23

1t would be natura, for Mr.. Bryan TO
regard Mr.. Kern Of Indiana as an UNDER
study who managed to get the spotlight
away from the star.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-23

The game laws have been much more
successful in protecting the deer than
In safeguarding the hunters.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-23

Tolstoi was one of the reformers who
managed to make powerful impression
without getting very deep into the politi-
cal game.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-23

The Supreme Court of the District of
Columbia may be depended on to have
less trouble about quorum than the
.Pinchot Investigating committee
had
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-23

The interest which other nations mani
fest in the Panama canal is another evil
dence that the work is on basis where
success can be guaranteed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-23

The newspapers are very generous III
giving space to Count Boni's declarations
as to the heiresses with whom he would
gladly become acquainted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-23
The Prudent Prophet.

winter?''
"For the simple reason that the pre-
1iction is bound to come true. All win
ters seem more or less severe"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-23
Added Troubles.

From the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The defeated republicans are doing a
lot Of worrying about the fearful task
the democrats have ahead of them.
Twas ever thus.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-23

Since the decision against arresting
suffragettes the lot Of the English police
man is less unhappy than it used to be.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-23
Dreadful Dreadnoughts.
from the Newark News.

From the Newark news
Our two next are to be the biggest bat
tleships ever. Get a move on you, John
Bull. Are you listening, Kaiser Bill?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-23

Uncle Joe Cannon may not care to
make long speeches, but an occasional
sardonic smile may be looked for in his
part of the hall.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-23
From Hughes to Dix.

From the Chicago Record Herald.
New York goes from one extreme to
the other. The governor-elect of that
state doesn't even wear a mustache.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-23

From the Boston Advertiser.
March 4, 1911. will look like an abstruse
calculation, at Washington. with the city
SO full of ex'es.
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Investigate!
From the chicai

From the Chicago Intes Ocean
Somehow or other 1t strikes US that
the time to look into the titles OF counts
Is before the marriage.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-23

The bitter rebuke of Chief Justice AL
Verstone came too late to exert any real
uplifting influence on Crippen's career.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-23
The Hunting Instinct.

From the Philadelphia Ledger.
There is a great rush for hunting per-
mits. The tendency to kill something is
not to be lulled even by the fee.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-23

Mr.. Lorimer of Illinois has arranged to
eat his Thanksgiving dinner without fear
of complications in connection with the
guest list
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-23

President Diaz appears to have collided
with some Mexican form OF antt-boss
sentiment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-23

For time Col. Roosevelt is content to
claim recognition as a naturalist, rather
than as a nationalist.