davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-06-27
Tammany and the Presidency.

Visiting politicians from the south are
talking both in Washington and New
York in an old. familiar strain. The south.
they declare. has no candidate for the
presidency. but Il looking to New York
for her cue She wants to win. and real
izing that success IL impossible without
New York, is willing for New York to
name the man. The man most accept
able to the democrats OF that state will
be entirely acceptable to her.
II this spirit continues. and the south
presents herself at the national conven-
ton animated by It. Tammany will be-
come the king-maker. The Tiger was
never before so powerful at home. The
leader Of Tammany Il the state leader.
Mr.. Murphy is the most powerful man.
all things considered. the organization
has ever obeyed- He has thrown the bes,
performances OF John Kelly and Richard
Croker into the shade. and his success. II
is stated, has turned his eyes toward
Washington. With many friends in office
in Greater New York, and his hold firmly
established at Albany. he aspires to have
a say so here. City leader. state leader
national leader. all rolled into one.
II is true that, just now. Mr.. Murphy il
under a hot fire from some OF the allies
who helped him win last fall. They are
denouncing his course at Albany. which
as they declare, Is injurious TO the well
fare Of the state. They are deploring the
influence he exerts over Gov. Dix. although
aware that he both nominated and elected
him. They all but frankly deplore thu
part they play d In last years campaign
and q hurried reading Of their deliver
ances gives the impression that they arr
through with MT. Murphy.
But are they? Is it not ten TO one thai
they will Join hands with him again mex
year? He himself is undisturbed. He hai
seen these revolters in revolt before. ane
seen their revoits fail and themselves In
line again. While they rage he keep
cool. Not . man Of words. he doea moi
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-06-27
Willow Tree. Alley.

In filing their petition In court for the
condemnation of lots Of land in square
534. the District Commissioners have
taken their first step toward the elimi-
nation Of one OF the city's worst Sums.
Willow Tree alley has long been . no.
torious fostering spot. q hiding place for
criminals. breeding ground for disease.
a blot on the local map. It's transforms
ton into an attractive park 10 contem-
plated. at q cost which may be reck-
oned as . profitable investment in moral
ity and health.
But q question arises in connection with
the custer of the hundreds who have
found in Willow Tree alley a to them
suitable dwelling place. Where are they
to go? Will houses renting within their
means be provided? Or will they be left
to their own resources. seeking similar
quarters In other alley slums and adding
to the problems there presented? The
matter cannot safely be left to their
Judgment and resources. They will nat
uraily 90 to their own kind. and espe-
cially to the places where they can get
shelter for the lowest rates. Unless bet.
ter dwellings are provided for them by
philanthropic private enterprise. the
transportation Of this slum into . park
win have accomplished only the smaller
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-06-27
The Summer Death Toll.

In a few weeks statistic collectors will
be announcing the summers sacrifices to
the water god. Hundreds Of lives will
doubtless have been wasted. through the
appalling Ignorance Of the average per-
son Of the swimming art Little children
and grown men and women alike will
have been destroyed because they have
never learned how to maintain themselves
in the water, or perhaps because they
have intrusted their lives to reckless
people, overconfident Of their, own abil-
ity.
These annual losses Of life will pre-
sumably some day force the adoption OF
means Of education in self-preservation.
The child is taught what not to eat and
how otherwise to keep well. 1t is con-
stantly examined for signs Of disease and
is denied admission to school If there Is
the least danger Of infection. Yet no
lessons are given in swimming. and the
average youngster is turned out of the
public halls Of learning absolutely help
less, as far as the state Is concerned,
whenever in the water.
A few cities have undertaken to give
public swimming lessons. but none has
made them compulsory. The child Is
trained in physics and knows nothing of
floating A profound knowledge Of the
oceans. seas, lakes and rivers of the
earth is impaired In class. while valuable
time Is wasted that might be devoted to
fitting the youngster in their use and safe
enjoyment.
Not until each public school has q
large swimming tank and gives lessons
In waterfaring will the training of the
child be complete. The annual death toll
Of the waves Is to be laid at the doors
Of the conservatism that has refused to
recognize the truth that the child's life
is worth conservation along with its
mental resources.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-06-27

part Of the work that IL to be done In
cleaning up the dark corners.
Willow Tree alley has Its significance
in deeper terms than the spread OF dis
ease and the fostering Of vice and crime
It means lack Of adjustment between
the people and their needs. Certain
classes Of the population have been neg
lected and allowed for many years tc
do practically as they pleased, short OF
deliberately violating specified laws. OF
late some thought has been given to
them: a presidential commission inquired
into their housing conditions recently
before that private capital undertook to
provide homes. which were. unfortunate
ly absorbed at once by more prosper
Gus class than the slum jewellers. Per-
haps the work at Willow Tree alley will
force the practical consideration of this
problem Of what to do with and for the
man who earns only 81 or IS a week
and must pay rent and all other expenses
out of that income.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-06-27
Whisky by Express.
From the Chicago Inter Ocean.

During an interstate commerce COM
mission inquiry into express classifications
at Washington the fact was brought out
that over 100000 gallons of whisky
are shipped annually by express into
dry territory. This whisky Is dis
tributed. as a rule. by mail order houses
and the greater mart IF 1t goes to tile
southern states, where the large negro
population and the extensive prohibition
area beth contribute to an extremely &C
tive demand. Ho xevcr. this Official reve-
iation of the situation will hardly be re-
quired by any one who has travelled much
in dry territory. particularly that part OF
II which lies south of Mason and Dixon S
line. He has seen the evidences him.
self. Clear cut in his memory as q
cameo is the recollection Of the average
express agent in a southern small town
as he generally appears on Saturday-red
perspiring. irritated, surrounded by nu-
merous jugs addressed to ell sorts Of
fictitious persons.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-06-27
A Self Deception.

His touring car buzzed through the lanc
A thing both swift and strong,
Though Outlines stubborn to command.
He called it .'Driftalong.'
His lands where hundreds toiled each da,
He christened '.Idledream.''
He had a yacht named "Dozeaway'
Which went like mad by steam.
His private car called "Easigo''
He hitched to many train.
He travelled far but never slow,
Alert Of mind and brain.
And still for soothing phrases sought
Amid his busy quest;
And with his vast resources bought
Imaginary rest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-06-27
Cunningham Claims Rejected.
From the New York Evening Post.

From the New York Evening Post.
The decision announced by the commits
sioner Of the land Office. and approved by
the Secretary Of the Interior, probably
brings to a definitive end the struggle
over the Cunningham claims to Alaskan
coal lands. which have so long been under
investigation and attack, and which for a
time formed the storm-center Of American
politics. And now that the decision has
been made. 1t seems extraordinary thai
1t should have been so long a time II
coming. Extraordinary not because the
case has involved no perplexities or diff
fculties, but because Commissioner Den.
nett assigns for his disallowance OF the
claims reasons SO simple and untechni.
cal that one can but wonder that II
should have required any very prolonged
consideration to find them conclusive.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-06-27
Reciprocity Nearer.
From the Philadelphia Press

The prompt voting down Of the Root
amendment to the Canadian reciprocity
bill without even calling the roll Is an
important step toward the final enact
ment of that measure in the form In
which 1t was negotiated and in which
the House passed it, This was really the
first test vote on the measure, and the
result is in every way encouraging. The
possibility that the republican insur-
gents and others OF its opponents might
succeed by any desperate means in de-
feating 1t has now become still more re-
mote. The Root amendment was admit
ted to be the most dangerous yet sug-
gested. Its elimination will be hailed
with satisfaction throughout the country
no less than in the White House.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-06-27
Lessons for the Fourth.
From the Baltimore American

Already distressing accidents from fire.
works have been recorded and the an
nual warning needs to be given with
actual cases to add their force to 1t that
the toy cannon and the cannon cracker
and the entire range OF frework acces-
series are fraught with injury and death
to the users. Fortunately. the sentiment
for q safe and sane Fourth OF July has
taken strong hold Of the country. Here
in Baltimore the movement Is fully alive,
and there will be no excuse for any one
not having rational enjoyment upon the
national holiday without recourse 20 the
deadly instruments Of noise.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-06-27
Entered as second class mall matter at the post
ONCE at Washington. d. c.

UIn order to avoid delays 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, 1911-06-27
Flemish StoneWare
Pitchers.

These Pitchers are excellent TO
summer home use, being practi
cally indestructible even whei
subjected to the hardest usage
A variety Of shapes and patterns
25c each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-06-27

There are few occasions in the career
of a modern monarch which compel a
king to act more or less like a character
in a historical novel.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-06-27
Ancestral Respect.

THE Chinese have great respect for
their ancestors" said the distinguished
oriental.
Well replied Mr.. Cumrox: haven't
we? Some Of US pay experts thousands
Of dollars to find out who they, were."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-06-27

Theodore Roosevelt would be justified
in refusing to present the government
with any more specimens until those al
ready on hand are properly stuffed and
mounted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-06-27
Worriment,

THE King Of England seems to have a
worried look said the man who was
looking at the pictures
Il don't see what he has to worry
about replied Mrs. Flimgilt's husband.
His wife doesn't play bridge"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-06-27
Imported
| Chocolate Sets

Extensive showing of French,
German and Japanese Wares in
an attractive variety Of shapes,
sizes and decorations. Each set
contains II pieces.
$3.50 to $4,000 set
Fifth 0ooe. g It \
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-06-27

washington's base ball club has demon
strated to the satisfaction of the public
that ii is a good loser. and can now go
ahead without conjunction and be as
selfish as ii likes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-06-27

The announcement that London suf-
fragettes have a fund of over half a
million dollars raises the serious question
of whether they are going to sanction
the use of money in politics
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-06-27

A disposition to refer to Senator La
Toilette az Bob" indicates a shrewd
determination on the part of his friends
to indicate that he Is close to the hearts
Of the people.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-06-27

Italy Is justified in calling particular
| attention to the BLACK Hand letters
whose authorship Is traced to people
| whose names indicate United States
ancestry.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-06-27

No American king of finance could
make a display of wealth such as oc-
CURED at the recent coronation without
being accused of unbecoming ostentation
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-06-27
Counting Celebrity.

II want to do something that will cause
me to be talked about said the ambi-
tious man.
That's easily arranged" answered his
wife Merely move into a strange neigh
borhood'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-06-27
1911

How beauteously the roses bloom!
How swiftly fade their charms intense!
And this years presidential BOOM
How will 1t look a few months hence
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-06-27

Even Jack johnson must have been i'm
pressed by the amount OF gate money
that went across at the coronation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-06-27

ence for the extensive reciprocity dis.
cussion over here.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-06-27

Mountain summer resorts are doing
very we'll with snake stories, but the sea
serpent has apparently gone out Of bust
ness.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-06-27
The Superiority of OUR
Window and Door Screens

OF unquestioned fact of much significance that they
I'LL rustles in climate The wire is fine
Ky meh making impossible for insects to secure admttanee
for windows constructed ventla
bottom of window whichever preferred
factory located the and crafts
skilled in their respective nesa of which gives
ntrued will have careful and prompt
attention
Special Facilities for Rapid Work=There has been
quite demand Screens for immediate To
this end take in announcing that are prepared to
take limited number which delivery will be made
days weeks time This is unusually quick service
but excellence of workmanship being maintained and
we solicit your favors, confident of satisfaction.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-06-27

The man who can copy an old master
in Q way to deceive experts 10 merely
, accounted a crook. And yet he must
have some talent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-06-27

It would be unkind for any orator to
spoil a pleasant safe and sane Fourth
with q yellow peril speech.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-06-27

! It has been demonstrated in a number
Of cases that Investigation can be made
practically painless.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-06-27
SHOOTING STARS.
BIZ PHILANDER JOHNSON.
The Course of DEVELOPMENT.

The Course OF Development.
Have they gone any depth in that
mine you invested in?'
NO." replied Mr.. Hardluck. Nothing
about that enterprise has made down
ward progress except the values"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-06-27

There are seasons of the year when
any weather bulletin is instinctively re-
garded as bad news.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-06-27

Owing TO circumstances over which It
has no control. Beverly. Mass. Is not
nearly as active as II was last summer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-06-27

UR establishment has long been noted for its extensive
ANN of Fine Table Glassware of the choicest kind and
w displays universally appreciated for their and
dstincveness and the high character and excellence OF de-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-06-27
Safe Alcohol
Stoves and Irons.

0UUVSS 0VNW III VlNSe
These have reached a high
state of efficiency; are economi-
cal in operation and thoroughly
safe, and are invaluable whe,,
travelling for pressing laces, hand
kerchiefs, waists and other light
weight materials.
Stoves, CSC and up.
Irons, $3.25 and up.
Oil Stoves and
Ovens.
New Perfection Oil Stoves are
absolutely satisfactory; odorless,
smokeless and safe; they are as
easy to operate as q lamp.
$7.2s and up.
Ovens, $I.oo and up.
FtftA 0oo9. ~s~A-a-...
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-06-27

TrA values in travelling requisites
XN through fortunate buying conditions which in
" Ill Nv with purchase brings
lot Covhide Leather Suit Cases, and rs
inch sizes They study constructed with brass lock and
strong handle with heavy leather encrcng making al
together particularly good value.
We place them sale tomorrow at the
Special price, S3.@5.
Value, $3.50.
Basement Euitlebm
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-06-27
Open=StOck DimmerWare.

~ LARGE variety of Dinnerware from potteries
ll France Germany England Austria and America enabling
Nv practically any decoration shape,
all opensock patterns you need only pieces
desired The undesirable feature of paying for pieces for which
For lO0-piece Dinner Sets, prices start at S57s.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-06-27
Improved Westinghouse
Electric Stoves and Irons.

Are compact, high-powerci
heat generators that afford SPLEEN
did service, and are dependable
and safe at all times. They are
very convenient for travel.
Stoves, S3.85 and up.
Irons, $3.50 and up.
Bath Sprays and
Showers.
Sprays, best rubber tubing, Csc
up:
Shower Baths, complete with
curtains, $Io.7s.
Separate Shower Bath CurtainA
$7.oo. \.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1911-10-16
BOY ESCAPES
FROM HIS GUARD

George Martin, aged 15,, don't want
to go back to the Chehelis training
school. The boy, an escaped inmate
of the institution made a second get
away in Moscow Saturday evening
when he escaped from Guard j. ID.
Cline while changing cars in this city.
The N. P. train dropped a car in
Moscow Saturday evening. The guard
was transferring his baggage from that
car to the next when young Martin
slipped out the back door and Travelled
at top speed down the track. He was
heard from near Troy late in the eve
ming, and the Pullman marshal was
notified and drove into the country to
attempt to get the boy, but Martin had
completely. Martins
home is in Charleston.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1911-10-16
BAKERS HOMER WINS GAME FOR ATHLETICS
STRIKERS SAY ROADS
ARE VIOLATING LAWS

SACRAMENTO Oct 16.-J. G. Nay
lor, business agent of the striking
International Association of Machin-
lists, and other labor leaders who are
directing the Hartman strike are ta-
king steps to place before the inter
state commerce commission proof
which they claim will show that the
Hartman system on it's western di-
visions is violating the federal law
relating to the inspection of passenger
trains. Reports to the. uniOnists say
that some trains are allowed to go
through division points in Oregon and
California without proper inspection.
These reports the company denies.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1911-10-16
PIONEER LADY
PASSES AWAY

At the family home, 1T Jackson
street, Sunday, Oct. Is, at o'clock
a. M, occurred the death of Mrs. Jen-
ME S. Holt, aged II years, months
and "a days. Death was due to
athsma and followed an acute illness
of five weeks, although Mrs. Holt has
been failing for the last few years.
Mrs. Holt was the wife of G. B. Holt,
and was one of the earliest settlers of
Moscow. Her husband and two daugh-
ters, Mrs. C. A. Hagan and Mrs. Geo.
Cushing survive her.
The funeral services will be held
Tuesday, Oct. II, at 2 o'clock p. M, at
the family residence and will be under
the auspices of the Rebekah lodge of
which Mrs. Holt was an honored mem
Der and, during her long affiliation
with the lodge, an earnest worker. In
terment will be made in the Moscow
cemetery.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1911-10-16
GEORGE PREDICTS AVALANCHE
Says Progressive Democrats Will
Sweep Country in 1912.

PORTLAND, Oce., Oct. 16.-Con-
gressman Henry George here today
declared that democratic avalanche
is bound to result in 1912 owing to the
high cost of living and tariff extor-
ton. He predicted also that there
would be a progressive choice for
the democratic candidate. "The tariff
is a burning ISSUE" said he, land
must be settled" He believes that
either Clark or Wilson will get the
nomination.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1911-10-16
BARROW SCORES THE
M'NAMARA PROSECUTION

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 16.-That lit
tie progress is expected in the McNa-
mara trial today was shown when
Judge Bordwell excused all the venire-
men not under guard until Tuesday.
Attorney Scott for the derense then
began his final argument, taking up
Venireman Nelson's answers and de-
claring that the man was biased and
that the prosecution did not want to
give the defendant a square edal.
In closing Attorney Darrow of the
defense said: 1--WE may try this case
on an alibi, and we may not. There
are other things in connection with
this case To prove corpus delictl it
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1911-10-16

must be shown that a crime was com,
mitted, and we have a perfect right
to show that none was.
1--WE may show that it was a gas
explosion and then we won't need
any alibi. Now what will the state
say when we reach talesman who be-
lieves the Times as blown up by gas.
| don't think the attorneys for the
state will argue to permit that venire-
man to qualify"
Judge Bordwell at the end of Dar-
rows bitter arraignment of Nelson,
whom he said was biased, reserved his
decision upon the motion to excuse the
juror for cause. The decision may be
rendered this afternoon.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1911-10-16

CHICAGO, Oct. 16.-The endorse
ment of United States Senator Robert
M. La Toilette as the progressive can
didate for the republican presidential
nomination will be the result of the
first national conference of progress
sive republicans today. There are
present two hundred delegates repre-
senting 23 states. The conference was
called to order by President Nc
Cormick at one o'clock. George Rec
ord of Jersey City, was chosen as
permanent chirman. 1t is known that
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1911-10-16
FRISCO CELFSTIAlS FLY
FLAG OF CHINESE REPUBLIC

present non-interference attitude of
the rebels may change foreign consuls
today advised foreigners to leave the
districts in which there is fighting. 1t
is reported that the whites at Han
kow have taken refuge on war vessels.
Panic is apparent In every action of
the government Thirteen transport
trains left here this morning for an
unannounced destination, bearing 20,-
600 troops.
The Yangste river Is flooded and
thousands are again starving in the
Kaibsgu province.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1911-10-16
FARMERS UNION TO
BOOST LATAH COUNTY

barley were sent, and samples of
these grains in sheaves were also in
cluded.
These samples will be entered in
competition for the various cups offer
ed at this exposition for these farm
products. Latah county will get some
good advertising out of this exhibit
sent by the Farmers Union.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1911-10-16

of immediate settlement. This is the
fifteenth day of the struggle. The
unionists are standing firm
and have sufficient money in the
treasury, they say, to insure strike
benefits for some time.
What the company is doing is the
best evidence of how it is getting
along" was the way the situation was
sized up by F. G. Athearn, head of
the Economic bureau of the Southern
Pacific today Everything is o. K,
and we have no public statement to