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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-08
The La Toilette Boom.

REPRESENTATIVE Norris of Nebraska is
not a humorist. but If he keeps up his
present lick may. Internationally, achieve
that honor. No man ever made a better
start in that direction.
A conspiracy tn discourage. and If pos
sibe suppress. the La Toilette boom for
President is the Nebraska statesman's
serious allegation. He traces it right into
the White House He stops just short
of the President. But he makes no doubt
of Secretary Hilles, and influential news
papers are aiding. A tip is given, and all
the conspirators get busy. The program
is to down La Toilette by misrepresent-
ing the movement in his behalf. or deny
ing 1t newspaper space atoeether.
This charge recalls the time when
newspapers, properly so called. were not
as numerous as at present. Party organs
had the call. A politician here. or a
group of politicians there, gave an order.
and types clicked accordingly. In that
way men were put up or pulled down,
or denied an opportunity to be heard.
That time is no more. Organs are out
of date. except here and there. Mr.. Bry-
an controls one, and-Mr. Norris should
have remembered-Mr. La Toilette con-
trolls another. But the public looks for
news to publications which give the news,
regardless of It's bearing on political par
ties or political leaders. A newspaper
must fulfill its mission. or go under. And
the fact that SO many newspapers are
prosperous and respected shows that the
press is seeing It's duty and doing it,
The La Toilette boom Is under no
news ban The shoe is on the other foot.
One is sometimes inclined to think that
1t receives too much attention. The Wis
consin senator makes good copy" and
in that way is tempting. That he wants
TO be President Is well known, and that
his friends are active is never for a day
allowed to be forgotten.
Comment on the news is Of course an
other matter. To concede that Mr.. La
Toilette is an able man, and knows the
game of politics from A to z. is one
thing. To insist that he is the man for
this disturbed and turbulent hour Is an
other thing. A great many persons pre-
fer Mr.. Taft because of his lack OF
bounce and aggressiveness. He has as
much courage as Mr.. La Toilette and is
quite as good republican. But his meth
DDS are less radical, and his influence
more CUHCllidtOIy. ne SSeHlS, lnOeeQ
suited to an emergency when harmony is
essential to the usefulness Of party torn
with strife.
Mr.. Norris is on the wrong lay" The
press could not il it would. and would
not if it could. suppress the La Toilette
boom. The bird-the word goose might
be misunderstood-thar lays the golden
egg, and is SO industrious. Is not for
slaughter. No alert newspaper will try
to tread 1t down."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-08
Success and Luck.

From the New York Evening Post.
A Paris newspaper has been asking
eminent Frenchmen to state what they
think the influence of chance is upon
success in life. Many of them have
amiably responded. the topic being OBJ
viously one of those admirable mid
summer themes on which one mans
opinion is as good as another's and
which can be discussed till cooler
weather comes without arriving at a
sure basis of judgment. The replies.
indeed. vary according to the taste and
temperament of the several authorities
invoked. Some of them rate luck very
high; others put 1t wholly out Of the
reckoning The composer Massenet gave
cynical turn to the discussion by
avowing that. for his part. he believed
absolutely that good fortune was the
determining element in the success-of
others.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-08
The Sane Fourth.
rom the Boston Transcript.


The Fourth of July, 1911, will long re.
main in the memories of those who ex.
perienced its unusual features. 1t was
at once the hottest and the sanest In
dependence day in the history of the OBJ
servance. Perhaps the phenomena! heat
was in q measure responsible for the
absence of those excuses which in pre-
vious years have made the day one to
be dreaded by quiet people; but the legal
restrictions that have been set up should
also be credited with accomplishment of
their declared purpose. For Boston to
so far redeem itself from false traditions
and unwise practices of the past that
no Fourth Of July accidents. purely as
such. required hospital treatment. was a
thing unprecedented, in recent years at
least.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-08

DIn order 10 avoid delays account Of
personal absence, letters 70 THE STAR should
net be addressed TO any individual connected
with the Office hut simply to THE STAR. or to
the Editorisl or Business Department. according
to tenor or purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-08
Authorizations.

What is the nature of your msunder-
standing with that author"
Il made a contract to pay him a dollar
a word.'' replied the publisher.
Isn't he worth it?''
Yes. But he wants to write dialect
and ring in a lot of apostrophes on me"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-08

In response to jocose illusions to her
name Mrs. Carrie Chapman Gait calls
attention to the fact that she got it from
her husband. The man who blames his
wife for everything is gradually nearing
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-08
Overweight.

Guilty in getting to shore
Eyes. He took a terrible chance. He
jumped overheard wearing all his hero
medals"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-08
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Mutual Distrust.

THAT new statesman Is giving you
quite an argument
YES" replied Senator Sorghum. It's
the same old story. He thinks we need
reformation and we think he needs in
formation"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-08
Arctic Convenience.

An Eskimo, traveller tells.
Finds comfort which could not be
greater.
He builds a hut Of snow and dwells
Inside his own refrigerator.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-08

Figures giving the income OF the royal
family show conclusivey that IL the
King and Queen of England do not play
bridge 1t is not because they cannot
afford 1t.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-08

An accident of geograp hical location
compels Morocco to figure in European
politics regardless of its own desires In
the matter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-08

England is to supersede dreadnoughts
with small powerful ships of high speed.
In little while the 1911 model battle
ship will doubtless be out of date
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-08

Turkey proceeds to mobilize its army
without any effort to keep its operations
within the discreet bounds of military
maneuvers
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-08

Ex-senator Clark of Montana finds
more pleasure in organ recitals than in
political speeches.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-08

The farmer may yet become sufficiently
prosperous to manufacture his own
freight cars for the purpose of moving
crops.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-08

Bathing beaches and Fairgrounds, once
regarded as luxuries. are recognized by
an advancing civilizat ton as necessities
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-08

The Evening star with the Sunday morning
edition. Is delivered nv carriers within the city
II Il cents per month daily only. 81 cents per
nav be sent hv mail or telephone Main 2+40.
Collection Is made by carrier at the end OF each
month
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-08

In the opinion of many experts the
Panama canal will not he complete until
the fortifcations are built.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-08

The Portuguese monarchist party ap-
pears to be Indifferent to any preferences
ex-king Manuel may entertain.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-08

npily Sunday included. one month go cents.
Daily SUNDAY excepted. month 80 cents
Saturday Star. 81 year. Sunday Star y 10 year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-08

A year ago Oyster Bay was famous
for the encouraging smiles bestowed on
insurgent visitors.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-08

Some democrats regard Mr.. Bryan as a
man who is always willing TO take a
finance on going into the ring once too
often.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-08
Inconsistencies.

II think that ball team is very incon-
siderate," said young Mrs. Torkins.
you dor
Yes. 1t abuses hospitality. 1t comes
here and tries to wear out our diamond
making home runs!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-08

Alaska has its troubles, but ii Is to be
on a more reliable cold
wave supply than the states can show.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-08

The practical farmer fears a drought
more than he does any form Of legfsla-
ton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-08

No system OF reciprocity can be estab-
hshed between the summer climate and
legislators who hold extra sessions
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-08
The Evening star Newspaper Company.

BUSINESS Once. nth ST. and Pennsylvania Avenue
New York ONCE Tribune Building.
chicago Office: First National Bank Building.
European ONCE: 3 Regent ST.. London. England.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-08

Entered as secondclass mail matter at the post
ofice at Washington. n. c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-08
Missouri's Song.

From the Philadelphia Inquirer
Missouri now has a state song, and
we suppose ii begins with Champ,
Champ. Champ, the boys are boosting
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-08
OUT OF WASHINGTON.
MISUNDERSTANDING ACADEMY.

MERCERSBURG ACADEMY.
A foremost educator said recently the growth
of Merccrsburg Academy of the great
est pieces of evolution in the history Of Ameri-
can education. The truth of his words Is eluci-
da ted in our booklet. 1.-The Spirit OF MERGERS
burg" which we will send free request. to-
gether with our catalogue. MercersburE Acad-
envy Is among the foremost preparatory schools In
America. developing in boys saf-reliance. quick
and other qualities that make men
OF character and action. Prepares for all col
lenes technical schools and business. WILLIAM
MANN IRVINE. LID. Pres. Mercersburg, Pa.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-09
BREAKS A COLD IN
JUST A FEW HOURS.
Says Quinine Isn't Effective
in the Cure of Colds
and Grippe.

EES&&S&&
Nothing else that you can take will break your
cold or end grippe promptly a dose Of
P,pes Cold Compound every two hours until
three consecutive doses are taken.
The most miserable headache. dullness. head
and nose stuffed up. feverishness. sneezing run
uing of the nose. sore throat. mucous catarrhal
discharges. soreness. stiffness. rheumatism pains
and other distress begin to leave after the very
drst dose.
Papss Cold Compound is the result Of three
years research at . cost Of more than Afty
thousand dollars. and contains no auinine. which
We have conclusively demonstrated II not ef-
fective In the treatment of colds or grippe.
Take this harmless Compound rs directed.
with the knowledge that there il NO other med
icine made anywhere else in the world which
will cure your cold or end Grippe misery AZ
promptly and without any other assistance or
bad after-enects as o5-cent package Of Pape's
Cold Compound. which any druggist - IL
wsrld can supply.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-09
NOT TO DEPORT HINDUS.
Those Which Arrived at Seattle Will
Remain in This Country.

Seventeen Hindus who arrived at
Seattle. Wash, from the Philippines
December > last Will profit by the fail
ure of the late Congress to enact lesis-
lation by which they might have been
deported, and which had been recon-
mended by Secretary Nagel Of the De-
partment of Commerce and Labor.
The aliens arrived at Manila on vari-
Gus dates within the last three years,
and some of them claim to have ar
rived prior thereto. From the Philip
pines they sought to enter the United
States, and the commissioner of i'm
migration at Seattle denied their adj
mission, and asked for warrants of de-
portatlon. His ruling has just been re-
versed by the Secretary, who holds that
the aliens, having been regularly ad-
mitted by the immigration authorities
at Manila, have the right to come to
this country, unless some reason has
arisen since their original arrival to
bar them now. No such reason having
been advanced, and Congress having
failed to enact legislation which the
Secretary deemed necessary in dealing
with this class, the Secretary declines
to inf1ict hardship upon the Hindus by
deporting them now.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-09
MAY BE A TOTAL LOSS.
Schooner Wellfeet Ashore on the
Diamond Shoals.
Saturdays at 9 PM.

The Baltimore agents CT the schooner
Welif1ect. which went ashore on the Dia-
mond shoals. on the North Carolina coast,
Sunday night, have received a message
from the scene of the wreck stating that
1t is feared the vessel will be a total loss.
The message reports that Capt. Rutledge
and his men remained by the wreck until
= o'clock, when they launched the schOon-
ers lifeboat and landed safely at Big
kinnakeep. seven miles ncrth of Cape
Hatteras. They reported that the schOon-
erS rudder had been carried away and
that the deck planking was breaking up
when they left. The sea was very rough
and at last accounts it was feared she
would become a total loss.
The Wellheet was loaded with fertilizer
and sailed from Baltimore March 3 for
Charleston. S. G. The vessel is owned by
r. r. Freeman Of Boston, Mass. She
was built at Rockland. Me, in 100. regis
tiers 600 gross tons and is l61 feet long.
~ feet beam and II feet > inches deep.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-09
Says Democrats Are Split.

A mention of the Bailey-Owen contro-
versy and the general split in the demo-
cratic party which it typifies puts
smile that won't come off on the faces
of republican regulars.
"Why, the democrats are worse split
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-09
"The Floating Balance

The story in the prize competition of
our Magazine next Sunday is another
one of Lloyd Osoourne's, bearing the
title 1.-THE Floating Balance" A fine
title, don't you think! And it fits: though
our Sunday Magazine readers may not
understand just why at first. 1t is the
floating balance maintained by a bank.
which in this case was used by one of
the trusted employees" to conceal his
offerings. He was forced to this iniqui-
tous act by the unusual drains in his
domestic affairs that left him at the
mercy of a swarm of creditors. and, OF
course. he expected to make his strike
in stock speculation. He did make his
strike, an enormous one: but-well, there
is a ''but'-which is where this distin
guished author shows his remarkable
imaginative powers. Many will consider
1t the best of the three stories that Mr..
Osbourne has written for the contest.
Remember. it appears in our next Sun
day Magazine.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-09
Another Shorty Story.

Marmaduke is one of the strangest
characters that has eyer come up in the
remarkable experiences of Shorty Nc
Cabe, Sewell Ford's unique creation. As
Shorty himself says, Hes got dome
full of bats" but, all the same, Shorty
liked him. and it was an unexpected
meeting of three opposites in Shorty 5
about the solution Of Marmaduke's finan-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-09

up than we are" said republican resu-
lar, with a broad grin. today. when
the Senate meets again the INSURGENTS
among the republicans will he numerical
ly no stronger than they were in the last
session Look at the democrats. split
into halves and an issue at hand to make
the cleavage clean and irreconcilable.
During the last couple Of years the
democrats have been overlooking no
chances in the way Of calling attention
to the insurgency in republican ranks.
but it is freely predicted that there will
now become mention by republican regu-
lars of a division Of the votes between
the AYE and the may" column on GER
tain roll calls. The shoe is on another
foot now and somebody is sure to make
some caustic comments.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-09

paralysis while attending the funeral of
James Grafton, at Deer Creek Md. The
funeral was in charge Of the Grand Army
Of the Republic. and Mr.. Hamilton, as
chaplain, was conducting the services at
the grave. The doctor refused to allow
Mr.. Hamilton to be moved from the
church, where he was taken by friends.
cot was fitted up Off him and he 10
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-09
RADICALS MAY UNITE
Capitol Gossip Says There
Will Be a Third Party.
REGULARS NOT ALARMED
Saw the Two Parties Are So Widely
Separated That They Could
Not Get Together.

A third party in which will be united
the radicals of both the democratic and
republican parties is the gossip around
the Capitol today--the latest development
of the Bailey-Owen controversy.
The radical wings of both parties, it is
known, are to strive separately to secure
control over the respective national con-
ventions to be held in the summer of
1912 Should they fail in their efforts, it
is argued by the gossps, the two wings
will get together in a. third party.
If the radical wing of one party should
get control of the national convention.
while the other failed, then the radicals
who failed will support the party over
which the radicals dominate.
Such is the gossip; but the regulars of
both parties won't even admit the pos
sibiity of such thing. While the radi-
Gals of the two parties are together upon
some things, the regulars say, they are
far apart on others, so widely separated
that they cannot mix any more than Oil
and water.
Insurgents Favor Recall.
Those who take some stock in the third
party gossip. point out that the republican
insurgents, whose principles are repre-
scented by the National Progressive Re-
publican League, are in favor Of direct
primaries, the initiative. referendum and
recall-as they are carried out by the
Oregon laws now in effect. and they have
nut their o. X. on the Arizona constitu-
ton which goes to the extreme III pro-
viding for such features in the state
government
Upon those principles. it is also pointed
out, the radical democrats-those with
Senator Owen-also stand and fight.
There will be found common basis for
union. it is argued; and the getting to-
gether upon other matters will follow.
Such talk is silly" a republican regu-
lar said today. ut takes for granted
that prominent men in both parties can be
shifted about like men on a chess board.
But it is a fact that the insurgent re-
publicans are pledged to some principles
protection, for instance-to which even
the radical democrats cannot subscribe.
The same is true of principles to which
the democrats of the radical wing are
pledged"
Says Democrats Are Split.
A mention Of the Bailey-Owen contro-
versy and the general split in the demo-
cratic party which it typifes puts
smile that won't come off on the faces
Of republican regulars.
why, the democrats are worse split
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-09

cial problems He never tried tratlin' q
pay envelope" Ito quote Shortly. for he
didn't know how: but he had his legfti-
mate place in the world, which was to
Oil "squeaky gulls' wing hinges" But
that Is almost giving away the story,
one OF the funniest we have yet printed
in our Sunday Magazine.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-09

NJ. Houston Dudley, sixty-five years old.
q native of Pulaski county. Va, died
Wednesday after . long illness Of cancer
Of the stomach.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-09

II pays TO read the want columns OF
The Star. Hundreds OF situations are
filled through them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-09
NEWS o. ROCKVILLE
AND THE COUNTY
Court Decides Girl Was Not
Provided With a Suit
able Home.
Special Correspondence OF The Star.


ROCKVILLE. Md. March Q, 1911.
Because, as alleged in the petition, her
father did not provide her with a suitable
home and did not give her the proper
care and supervision, Sophie McGaha,
aged fifteen years, daughter of John W.
McGaha Of Concord, this county. was yes
terday committed by Judge Peter, in the
circuit court here, to the custody of her
brother, Benjamin W. McGaha of Wash
ington. The girl was brought into court
on a writ of habeas corpus, her sisters,
Hattie and Elizabeth McGaha, being the
petitioners. The decision of the court
followed an amicable understanding be-
tween father and children.
Monument to Confederate Dead.
Members of Ridgely Brown Camp of
Confederate Veterans of this county, and
others interested in the erection at Rock
Vile of a monument to the Confederate
dead of Montgomery county, held meet
ing in the courthouse here yesterdy to
further the movement. The soliciting
committee reported that about $1,000 had
been subscribed and that there was every
prospect that the 5000 desired would be
raised without serious difficulty.
1t was decided to make every effort to
collect the necessary money for the err
ton Of the monument the coming sum-
mer. The site has not been definitely
decided upon, but will, 1t is said. be some
where on the courthouse square, prob
ably. on the courthouse green.
Upon the adjournment of the meeting a
number of the ladies present organized a
chapter of the Daughters of the Con-
federacy, with the following officers:
President. Miss Margaret Fields OF Rock
vile; vice president, Miss Anna Candy
of Colesville: secretary, Miss May Sellman
DPC Miss Mabel TSPhiffa-
~ Of Rockville. and historian, Miss Annie
Tolson of Colesville. The chapter will be
In the nature of an auxiliary to Ridgely
Brown Camp.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-30

afford to jeopardize standing by always taking up
people like the Wrays. I he is vulgar the
woman provincial.
Janney by this time had taken up the telephone and
ordering the wagons to the station.
WHY Gretchen dear, you re late! It's almost train
W time"
Miss anney, in riding clothes, entered from the ter
race, bringing traces of the fine November weather.
She tall slender girl of the athletic type snuous
and strong, with skin firm and ruddy from the air
that it glowed crispy though shot with mica.
as it, Mother? Cortland and had such wonder
full ride! He is really quite the incest in the world
Aren't you, Cort?"
"Of course am" said Bent, laughing he entered,
Anything Gretchen says That's because never make
love to her. Ism it, Gretchen"
"Partly. Love is so silly You know, Daddy, I've
given Cort his congo"
Janney turned testify. "What nonsense you children
talk"
a it, though, Daddy" she went calmly.
"Im too fond of Cort to think of marrying him.
We settled that still definitely today. Since you