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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-28

has already been too much building
on the Mall space. and every additional
structure there located is not only
reduction of the park area. but an In
yitation to further trespassing.
This government is surely not so
poor that it must use up its park lands
for building sites. Unfortunately 1T
has adopted no definite building en-
placement policy. but enough has been
done in Congress and by executive
action to indicate clearly that 1t Is
the thought of those charged with
the responsible duty of developing and
equipping the capital that the future
building construction shall be In &C
cordance with a scheme that shall utll-
ize the space lying between the citys
main thoroughfare and its most use
full reservation. The Senate has here
tofore passed what is known as the
Hepburn bill. to acquire all the land
lying within this great triangle. TO be
used from time to time as needs arise
as sites for public buildings. 1t will
be highly inconsistent for the Senate
now. in the face of that enactment.
to order one of the three new build
ings to be placed upon the Mall
If it is desired that these buildings
be given adequate park settings. with
generous approaches and surrounding
spaces-a point which was especially
urged at the time the condemnation
proceedings were ordered-there should
be an effort to secure an additional
square or more of ground within the
Mall-Avenue triangle adjoining or in
close relation to the five-square plat
lately acquired.
Attention was long ago called to the
fact that it would be difficult to To-
cate all three buildings within the
five squares without crowding. These
are not full sized squares. being form
ed and trimmed by the angles of two
avenues. They are the equivalent of
two large and two small blocks. This
fact was pointed out when Congress
was legislating for the acquisition of
the land, and it was urged then that
it would be a mistake to put three
buildings within that area. This mis-
take is now realized and the proposed
correction takes the form of a further
invasion of the Mall. which should be
resisted to the last point possible by
those who favor the adoption by the
government of businesslike, sensible
and actually economical policy of
building emplacement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-28
The Way of Wisdom.

I'm mighty WISE" said Uncle Zeke.
My manner may be kind an meek,
But let me tell you, jes' the same,
I'm onto every little game
That people, thinkin' they are smart,
Put UP. I know 'em all by heart.
So jes' you wait. Before I'm through
I'll show them chaps thing or two.
Locked in a little room upstairs
He has a lot of mining shares:
Confederate bills: a golden brick,
On which the verdigrfs is thick,
And other trophies of his trip.
And still he lets the old phrase slip:
I'm mighty wise. I will allow
l wasn't then. But am now!'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-28
Senator Gallinger.

All Washington joins in the proposition
10 honor Senator Jacob H. Gallinger
chairman of the Senate District commit
tee, by rendering him a testimonial ban
quet March %, on the seventy fourth an
niversary Of his birth. Senator Gal
fingers services to the District have been
peculiarly valuable during the course of
many years. Ever since he entered the
upper house of Congress he has served
on the District committee, a period of
nearly twenty years, rising from the
ranks TO the head OF that body and mean
while gaining a position on the appro-
priations committee which has enabled
him to render especially useful services
TO the District through his intimate ac-
Quaintance with its needs and problems.
1t has been the Districts good fortune
TO find in him at all times a sympathetic
believer in the importance of Washing
ton as a national city, steadfast in the
faith that it is destined TO become one of
the worlds greatest capitals appreciative
of its limitations and its opportunities
alike, answering in his recognition of
the financial principles underlying its re-
lations with the general government and
ready at all times to fight for its rights
and to secure for it in all the legislative
stages the fullest possible measure of
consideration. 1t is in recognition of this
broad constructive policy and the unself-
ssh devotion to the interests of the Dis
Irict in his long career in the upper house
that it is now proposed TO honor Sena
tor GalInser on the happy occasion soon
10 be celebrated, and there is reason to
believe that this event will be a sgnifi-
cant expression of public opinion to dem
onstrate the sincere gratitude which the
District feels toward all its friends who
are in a position OF trust and opportunity
10 advance its welfare.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-28

remained unchanged since the passage OF
the organic act. nearly thirty-three years
ago, would be raised to correspond In
some degree to the increased business
and the greater weight OF responsibility
attaching to this Office. The citizens OF
Washington have heartily concurred IN
the suggestion and have Endorsed 1t
through numerous expressions OF public
opinion. The utmost that can be now
hoped for is that the next Congress will
be more liberal in it's measurement OF the
value Of the services which are rendered
by the Commissioners from a sense Of
public duty and frequently at pecuniary
sacrifice. q.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-28
Anarchy in the Senate.
rom the New York Tribune.

From the New York Irlbune-
The condition of public business in the
United States Septe is serious refec-
ton on the legislative efficiency of that
BODY. Many of the regular appropria-
ton bills are still to be considered and
other measures of vital importance are
awaiting action. 1t is clearly understood
that an extra session OF Congress must
he held If the Senate fails to vote on the
House bill carrying into effect the reci-
procity agreement with Canada. Yet
day after day has been spent In leisureiy
and for the most part inconsequential de-
bate. whose only result has been TO make
the lam of legislation tighter and to pre-
vent the passage of bills for which the
majority would vote II 1t could ever get
an opportunity to do so.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-28
A Concession.

You will admit that the democrats
have been right sometimes.
Yes" replied the strict partisan.
Through force Of circumstances they
have occasionally voted with republicans"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-28
impractical.

eve never hear anything more Of that
great astronomer"
I'm afraid he's neglecting business.
He's spending his time in an observatory
when he ought to be debating articles"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-28

ryIn order to avoid delays on account Of
personal absence. letters to THE STAR should
not be addressed to any individual connected
With the office. but simply TO THE STAR. or to
the Editorial or Business Department, according
10 tenor or purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-28
SHOOTING STARS.
By PHILANDER JOHNSON.
A Stand Off

Il would give fifty dollars for brand
new ioke,'' said the musical comedian.
But professional humorists have said
there is no such thing as really new
joke
That's all right There isn't any real
fifty dollars, either"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-28
A Literary Wonder

A writer once amid the host
Shone forth as an exception bright.
The Senate he would never roast.
He vowed the railroads were all right
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-28

There are but two objections TO the
annexation of Canada; the fact that
Canada does not wish to be annexed
and that nobody seriously contemplates
annexng it,.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-28
The Iron Tonic.

From the Los Angeles Herald.
Orders for iron and steel insure pros
perity for some time ahead. In the
business world. as in the human econ
omy. an iron tonic is often good for the
system.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-28
An important Point.

Doesn't that shouting outside annoy
your
IT can't say" replied Mr. Sirius Barker
until find out whether it is being done
by my own or the neighbors' children"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-28

Like diplomat abroad District Com
missioner is expected to be entirely free
from all possibility of mercenary motives
In accepting the position.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-28

The impudence of "A diamond robber,
who operates on steamships, expecting to
get his booty past Collector Loeb, is
astounding.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-28

March can be depended on for some ira
ditional inauguration, weather. regardless
of the fact that the celebration is not
scheduled for this year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-28
Phlegmatic!
;eoco .Rnord- Herald

From the Chicago Record Herald.
There are people who are SO unemo-
tional that they never become excited
ovar the Young women who act as
nioneers in new skirt movements.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-28

DR.. Cook is not the only lecturer who
manages to interest audiences by talk
ing about things of which he is not sure
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-28

The multi millionaires Mr.. Carnegie has
made may be regarded as interesting by
products Of his gigantic industries.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-28

1t looks as if the ~tarem skirt would
be an Improvement on the hobble skirt
in case the wearer desires to run to
catch a street car.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-28

Reno is one of the few towns that do
not make even pretense of encouraS-
ing any sort OF n reform movement
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-28

Premier BRAND OF France has evidently
no ambition to be known as a stand
patter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-28
Sunshine.

From the Dayton News.
An hours sunshine this time Of the
wear is worth any old hot day Of sum-
mer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-28

Now and then the tariff asserts itself
as an International as well as local
issue.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-28

PAYABLE In advance-by mail. postage prepaid:
Daily, Sunday included. one month. 80 cents
Daily Sunday excepted, one month. 90 cents.
Saturday Star. 81 year. Sunday Star. $I.4o year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-28

Portugal seems willing to pay ex-king
Manuel literally for merely staying away.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-28

Extra sessions may become so fire.
auent that Congress will resign itself
10 a continuous program.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-28
Publicity Helps.

From the Chicago News.
Publicity in politics Is rather long
step toward purity in politics.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-28

Entered as eecond-class mail matter at the post
ONCE at Washington. d. @.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-28

The lame duck will in some instances
be superseded by the political fiedgling.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-28

The Evening Star, with the Sunday morning
edition Is delivered by carriers within the city
st As cents per month: daily only - cents Pc.
msy be sent by mail or telephone Main 2440
Collection Is made by carrier at the end OF each
month.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-28
The Evening star Newspaper Company.

Business once Iith St and Pennsylvania Avenue
New York once: Tribune Building.
Chicago once: First National Bank Building.
European Once: Regent ST., London, England.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-02-15
DCNILLA REBELS
WIN IN HONDURAS
Occupy Puerto Cortez, Making
ArmiStice Effective.
AMERICAN FORCES WITHDRAW
Peace Negotiations Will Now Begin on
Board U. S. Cruiser Taeoms-T"o
Americans Drown When Ex-
plosion Wrecks Launch.

Puerto Cortez, Honduras Com
mander Davis Of the United States
cruiser Tacoma and Captain Wool
combe of the British cruiser Brilliant
withdrew the American and English
bluejackets who haEa been in charge
since the governments evacuation
and Gen Lee Christmas took posses
sion of the port
General Bonilla, provisional presi-
dent of Honduras, had demanded the
privilege of occupying the town as
condition to his acceptance of the
armistice. which now goes into effect
The insurgents marched through
the streets triumphantly cheering.
Previous to this occupation, Gen
eral Bonilla started a column Of his
rebel troops for the capital, Tegucigal-
pa. with Guy Maloney of New Orleans
and Joe" Reed of Charlestown, Mass.
the American machine gun operators,
among the number Many Americans
are joining General Christmas forces
as sharpshoters and machine gun
operators
Peace negotiations on board the Ia
coma will now begin in earnest.
General Bonilla. who is expected to
arrive from Ceiba. and Maxine Ri
vara minister general of the pro-
yisional government. will represent
the reyolutionists. President Davila
will be represented by Gen. Maxine
Rosales. formerly a vice-bresident of
the republic, and Doctor Barahona.
formerly Honduran minister to GuatV-
mala.
Two Americans we're drowned when
a gasoline explosion aboard the 40
foot launch Dixie, formerly the flag
ship of Gen Lee Christmas. destroyed
the vessel two miles off Puerto Cortez
Point
The victims were c. NJ. SIsk OF
Weatherford, Tex and II. Kriedler.
address unknown.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-02-15
MAYOR OF SEATTLE IS
0USTED BY W0 MEN VOTERS
Their Ballots Cause Defeat Of City
Executive in First Recall Elee-
ton Held in State.

Seattle, Wash. Women had
for the first time the privilege Of
casting their ballots at the initial re-
call election ever held in Seattle and
they ruled the day
The recall election was brought
about in an attempt to GUST Mayor
Hiram c. GIL and to elect George w.
billing. Returns from One-third Of
the city indicate Gill has been Ousted
and Dilling elected b. a majority Of
1000 votes.
The leaders of the suffragists in
this state refused to intervene In the
mayoralty fight because Of the fact
that the agitation arose because
Mayor Gill and his chief Of police, c..
w. Wappenstein, refused to yield to
those who sought the establishment
OF district for combining vice.
Many picturesque scenes were en-
acted in the days voting Women,
richly dressed and riding in their own
automobiles, drog We to the polling
places to vote, an stood in line, while
others with shaw4s over their heads
who had been to market and brought
eggs and meat and garden truck in
their arms, took their turns In the
booths and marked their choice for
mayor. Contrary TO expectations. the
women did not make many mistakes
In ballOting.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-02-15
cULLoM DEFENDS SELF.
Asserts No Money Ever Was Used in
His Elections.

Washington. Not a dollar was
ever used in any of my five cleo
tons to the United States senate nor
in any of the other elections in which
have figured" declared Senator Cul-
lom of Illinois in speech on the floor
of the senate.
He upheld the people OF Illinois as
being as moral as those Of airy other
state. and said that they were quite
capable of taking care of their own
good name.
ION the five different occasions
when the people of Illinois signally
honored me by electing me to the
senate" he continued, after reviewing
his various political contests, there
was not even the slightest suggestion
on the part of anyone Of corruption
or wrongdoing in the legislature in
connection with my election.
"As a candidate for the legislature,
as a candidate for congress, as a can
didate for governor, as a candidate for
United States senator, no one has
ever charged that single dollar was
used to influence any voter to vote
for me or corruptly to influence any
member of the legislature to vote for
me.
Notwithstanding the uncalled for
sympathy expressed FOR Illinois here
in the senate, want to say that the
state will take care of itself and will
unquestlonably sweep away any cor
ruption that may exist.
IL IN not here to apologize for Illi-
nois. take great pride in represent
ing it in this body, and | consider that
its people have honored me by elect
ing me for Eve successive terms TO a
greater degree than would have
been honored by an election to the
highest Office within the gift of the
nation"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-02-15
MISSOURI CAPITOL is
DESTROYED BY FIRE
Governor HadIey Fights to Save Rec
ords in Building Set AbIaze by
Lightning Bolt.

Jefferson City.-The Missouri CAPT.
toll building was entirely destroyed by
fire Sunday. Many of the records of
the governors and other state Offices
are complete loss.
Lightning which struck the cupola
Of the dome spread the flames to the
roof Of the house OF representatives
on the north side of the structure. and
In less than half hour it was appar-
ent that the entire building was
doomed
Because of the inadequacy Of the
water no aid could be rendered for
some time by the local fire company
Governor Hadley personally direct
ed the fight against the flames which.
because of the age of the building,
rapidly gained Roadway.
The total loss. including the struc-
ture. furnishings and many records
and state papers. is estimated to be
about 81 100000
The records of the house of repre-
sentatives were destroyed. while those
Of the senate were saved, There was
no insurance
The historic capitol was erected in
1898 at cost of $350.000 and in 1887
remodeled at a cost of $4,000.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-02-15
LINES OF LEAST RESISTANCE,

Many youths are trained along the
lines of least resistance. Their careers
are watched so that they may not run
against obstacles and disappointments
says the Ohio State Journal They
set all the money. clothes, idling.
pleasures they want without making
a single effort to possess them. I'VE
want John to have a good time now,
for after whine he may not have It, !"
Is the philosophy upon which many
parents act. 1t is great folly. The
boy who is put on the lines of least
resistance and meets with few II any
universities. gathers little strength OF
mind or character. There is no Gid
ing forward. There is no step in ad'
vance that does not involve an effort
The boy whose path is made smooth
and easy for him is like the pupil in
school who studies arithmetic with a
key. He got his lessons, but he died,
At last, In an inflrmary. Just mark II
down. oh rich and loving parent that
your boy. raised In ease and comfort,
and with every advantage ready at
hand. provided by your bounty. will
not amount to a hill of beans out in
the world, where heroism is in de-
mand and true worth is the test OF
manhood.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-02-15
NO COD FAMINE IN SIGHT
Hundreds of Millions Of Pounds of
the Fish Are Now Being Taken
Annually.

The cod is probably the most pro
life of all sea fish. though its habitat
does not extend over as large an area
as other species. It is found only In
northern waters and will live and
thrive only in certain temperatures.
Some day. owing to the wonderful
asset which Newfoundland possesses
in her cod fishery. says tho Wide
World Magazine. she is destined to
be the great fish depot of the world.
1t is not atone on the great banks. I"
many. miles of her coasts. that cod are
found in countless millions, but around
the whole island-on the hedges" and
grounds" on the capes and promou.
tories that jut into the Atlantic. as
well as on the Labrador coast. for a
stretch of a thousand miles.
In these regions you require no
hatcheries TO aid the wonderful te-
cundity OF nature: indeed, it is doubt
full If you require any laws or regu-
lations to protect these fisheries. IN.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-02-15
FIVE LIVES LOST IN BLIZZARD.
Storm at Chicago Causes Property
Loss Estimated at 100000.


Chicago.-Chicago's fierce blizzard,
which was countrywide and held sway
for nearly SO hours, claiming toll OF
five lives. caused much suffering and
entailed a heavy financial loss.
The five deaths recorded were
traced directly to the storm, while
scores of persons were injured seri
ousIy. The suffering among the
poor. according to the police. was the
greatest known in the city during the
present winter.
The largest financial loss, which is
estimated to reach almost $1,000. 900,
will be borne by the transportation
companies running into the city. the
telegraph and telephone companies,
commission merchants handling per
ishable goods and consumers, who.
it is said, will be compelled to feel
the Erunt of an increase in the prices
of foodstGHs.
The expense to the city in clearing
away the snow and putting the
streets in shape for traffic is esti-
mated to be $4,000
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-02-15
PLANES To PATROL
MEXICAN BORDER
Aviators to Enter Military Service
of United States.
OFFER BY COLLIER ACCEPTED
War Department to Rush New Wright
5ipiane to Rio orande Country
to Aid in Maintaining
Neutrality.

Washington.-An aeroplane patrol
along the Rio Grande is to be
established by the war department
This will be the first appearance OF
the aviator in actual military service
In this country.
So far as an air scout can dis
cover, General Hoyt, the commander
Of the department of Texas. will soon
be in a position to determine the
facts as to the activities of the in
surgents along the Mexican border.
At present. owing to conflicting re-
ports, the army officers engaged in
maintaining neutrality find the task
difficult, and the troops are con-
tinually making wild-goose chases
after military expeditions reported to
be crossing the Rio Grande. which
rarely materialize.
In the meantime, when the troops
are on these false scents. it is pre-
sumed that armed parties make their
way across the river at unguarded
posts.
General Wood. chief of staff; Gen
eral Allen, chief signal officer. and
John Barry Ryan. president of the
United States Aeronsutical Reserve.
held a conference, and afterward It
was announced that the war depart
ment has accepted the tender Of Rob-
ert Collier of one of his new Wright
biplanes, which is now in New York,
and this will be rushed to the Mex
lean border by express and turned
over to General Hoyt. The reserve
is prepared to furnish half a dozen
other machines for military use at
short notice.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-02-15
COMPANY TO PAY FOR INSULT
Girl Given Damages Because Man
Was Not Elected From Car.

st. Paul. Minn.--Because Miss Rose
Chadima. South st. Paul girl,
was obliged to listen to abusive
language while riding on a car. Judge
John w. Finehout has directed the
street railway company to pay her
5000 damages. The case grew out of
the failure of the conductor to eject
the cause of the annoyance.
When Miss Chadima, who is slight
and frat and looks to be only a child.
boarded the car, Otto Valrath. labor
err. also got on. Recognizing her as
the daughter of man he had had
dealings with. the man took a seat
beside her and began to upbraid her
He was partly intoxicated. and used
profanity and vile epithets. The con-
ductor. appealed to. refused to inter
cede.