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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-24
Pistol Toting Must Go.
from the Baltimore Sun.

From every part Of the country come
reports of crimes that seem to be the di-
rect outgrowth OF the pistol-toting habit.
That is, they are OF such character In
execution that it is probable they would
not have occurred but for the fact that
the murderers were armed at the par
ticular moment when the homicidal idea
came to them. Almost every state in the
Union stands in need Of a stricter and
more strictly enforced law against car
rying concealed weapons. West Virginia
two years ago enacted a law that pro-
vides a compulsory jail sentence for the
man convicted Of making walking ar
senal of himself. Six months in jail is the
minimum penalty, and the enforcement OF
the law has made the gun-carrying habit
much less popular than formerly. A
number of homicides have taken place
in this city during the past month that
would almost certainly not have been
committed but for the too handy pistol.
The pistol-toting habit must be broken
up. 1t Is a cowardly habit at best, and
has no proper place in civilized COM
munity. We are all too ready to think
of Texas and other of the western states
as the home of the six-shooter, the hab-
itation Of the pistol tOter. and yet two
Texas boys who were arrested In New
concealed weapons testified upon their
trial that they had bought their guns In
New York, and that 1t would have been
impossible for them to procure them at
home. Pistol toting is going out Of style
in Texas and the other states considered
wild and woolly, but it still stays with us
in the east. esteemed among certain
classes as one Of the reigning styles of
personal adornment. 1t must go.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-24
"The Case Of the Reporter. :"
From the New York World

From the New York world.
Prof. Hugo Munsterberg's experience
with American reporters leads him to
the conclusion, which he sets forth In Nc
Clure's Magazine. that they are given to
willful invention and grotesque exaggera-
ton. Among reckless reporters" he In
cludes trained men who have gone
through the high school Of reporterdom
and acquired a new instinct by which
they see and hear only that which can
create a SENSATION" and whose reports
distorted The Harvard professor OF
psychology regards his experience as
''probably typical" There is better rea-
son to believe that it is exceptional 1t
Is at least contrary to the experience OF
most public men who have much to do
with reporters. Newspaper reports OF q
subtle psychological hypothesis may con-
ceiyably contain errors Of fact due to an
unfamiliarity with technical terms, and
it Is equally possible that a reporter 8
sense of humor might lead him to treat
an advanced theory OF speculative
thought with too little seriousness. But
the amount of intentional misrepresenta-
ton by reporters Is SO small as to be
negligible. Accuracy in presenting the
news is recognized as an essential of a
dividually, from long practice In weigh
ing the credibility Of men, gain a perhaps
stronger habit of veracity than obtains in
other professions. Truthfulness Is indis-
pensable to reporters professional
standing. He may be careless or igno-
rant or be led into inaccuracies based on
the statements of others. but deliberate
Misrepresentation is quite different
matter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-24

is picked body of men, the politics of
the day is in a shaken condition, many
new questions are pressing, and many
new remedies under discussion. lie can
If he desires get into the game at once.
Tarrying at Jericho until the beard grows
Is out of date.
One of the losers in this struggle was
former Gov. McMillin, once a man OF
much influence in Tennessee affairs and
several times an aspirant for the Senate.
This time he came within vote or two
of goal. His appearance in the Senate
at this juncture might have helped his
party in the coming tariff discussion. He
is familiar with the subject, and when
member Of the House helped prepare
the famous Wilson bill, and stood with
Mr.. Cleveland in the struggle with Mr..
German over the Interpretation of the
Chicago platform Of 1892.
Gov Patterson is down, but is he also
out? He is to resume the practice Of
law at Memphis. He has many strong
friends and many strong enemies. He is
still young man. The issue upon which
the party under his leadership became
divided-prohibition-i still the dividing
line between the factions. He is still as
much opposed to prohibition as ever. Out
Of office can he lead his faction? If not,
who may the new leader prove to be?
The fight for Tennessee next year should
prove the most exciting in the states his
tory since the civil war. The republicans
are in good shape, but much depends
upon whether the democrats can, and
will. sink for the time their differences
over local affairs and unite for the pur-
pose OF giving the electoral vote of the
state to their party's national standard
bearer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-24
Tennessee.

The anti-Patterson democrats of Ten
nessee seem to have completed the job
they took in hand last year. First they
forced Gov. Patterson to retire from the
race for reelection. Second, they de-
feated the man substituted as the Pat
tersonian candidate for governor And,
third. they elected a senator yesterday to
succeed Mr.. Frazier
The new figure in the field is a young
leader of the young democracy. Mr.. Lea
is just past the senatorial age. He seems
to have interested himself in public at
fairs Immediately upon leaving school
This is a good sign in a young man of
means and education. aud In some cases
the course has led TO high and perma-
nent distinction. At thirty-two Mr.. Lea
has an unusual opportunity. The Senate
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-24

1t would surely seem as though some
way could be devised to permit the pay
ing OF the school teachers OF this city
promptly upon the completion of their
month Of service. instead of compelling
them to walt, as is now the prospect, for
from twelve to fifteen days before re-
ceiving their checks. 1t is true that under
a recent decision of the controller the pay
rolls must certify to the actual number
of days each individual teacher is on duty
I'M person. I'm order that deductions may
be made for days of absence, for which
formerly the teachers. were paid, they
paying their substitutes. AS a business
proposition it should not be impossible
for the rolls to be kept in such manner
that within few hours from the COM
pletion OF the last school day of the
month the District auditor could be in
possession of the complete list Of the
names and amounts for his examination
and audit. In the government depart
mentS few years ago a similar condition
arose, when the controller ruled that 1t
was improper TO pay the clerks until
certification had been made of the actual
working time to their credit. This occa-
stoned delay OF about two days. against
which there was considerable protest a.
the time. but which has been since work.
ed down to one day. with reduction 70 a
minimum Of the Inconvenience of waiting
1t is true that the school administration
is not abundantly supplied with clerical
assistance. but it is difficult to understand
why from twelve to fifteen days should be
necessary each month to prepare the rolls
in a manner. to satisfy the auditor and
the controller. At the end Of each week
the number Of days that the teacher has
worked can be made known At headquar.
tiers, and with a. system OF record-keepina
surely it is possible to ascertain, prac'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-24
Bryan, Parker and Harmon.

With the story that Mr.. Bryan is op-
posed to Gov. Harmon reappears the old
yarn that Mr.. Bryan caused the defeat of
Judge Parker in 1907 Shall we never
hear the last Of that?
Mr.. Bryan was within his rights In
pointing out to his party the danger Turk
ing in the Parker candidacy and in ad-
vising against the nomination. Although
when the movement was inaugurated
Judge Parker was on the bench, Mr.
Bryan saw the origin and the drift. The
scheme was OF, by and for Wall street,
with the object Of turning down the
Bryan faction Of the party.
OF course Mr.. Bryan did his best to
defeat the scheme. He both spoke and
wrote against it. and used plain language.
But he could not stop it. At st. Louis
it exhibited a strength that surprised
both him and others. Not only was the
was sufficiently anti-Bryan. to please the
east very much.
Then of came the mask, and Mr. Bryan
stood justified of his warning. 1t was
Wall street maneuver. and Wall street
at once openly took charge of the cam
paign. 1t filled the partys strong box
1t selected the speltbinders. and gave
them their texts. 1t was next to the
candidate in all essential things. 1t had
a plan Of action in case of success at the
polls.
And yet Mr. Bryan stood it all. He had
accepted the conventions work and given
his pledge Of support to the candidate.
He stumped like a good fellow, but
stumping was in vain In Bryanite strong
holds. Tens Of thousands Of the "old
guard would not accept Judge Parker
even upon Mr.. Bryan's recommendation,
or on appeals of regularity. And after
election day Judge Parker moved to
Greater New York and took his place
among the other able lawyers there in
Wall street circles.
Mr.. Bryan did not defeat Judge Parker.
The candidate was so weak Mr.. Bryan
could not elect him. He had entered the
race under a deadly weight. The friends
Of Gov. Harmon should take warning.
Let them steer clear Of Wall street. Their
favorite is a very fine man. and IL he is
put into action in the right way and
under the proper influences there will be
a race OF interest. But II Wall street
supervises. then farewell Harmon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-24

Entered IS second.class mail matter at tie post
ONCE at Warrington. d. @.

erin orde: to avoid delays ON account Of
personal absence. letters 20 THE STAR should
cot be addressed to any individual connected
With the ONCE. but simply to THE STAB. or to
the Editorial or Business Department, according
20 tenor purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-24
Concealmeut.

Deep buried meath the silent snow
The slumbering blossom lies,
And 1t will wake, one day, to know
The smile OF kindlier skies.
Though gaunt and empty be the bough
And fierce the wintry stress,
The bloom must wake, we know not how,
To radiant loneliness.
Beneath the drift Of Borrowings deep,
When life is cold and gray,
The germ Of happiness doth sleep
And will smile forth some day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-24
Rubber.

When first he toiled poor and alone,
And strove no coin to lose,
He thought he did right We'll to own
a pair of oyershoes.
But now he dwells in opulence
Which all the world adnires
And never baiks at the expense
OF brand-new auto tires.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-24
Self.Confdence.

do you believe in all the views you
advocate?'
Yes replied Senator Sorghum, after
some hesitation, II do. But 1 doubt
whether less skillful rea soner than my
self would be able to convince me of
the correctness Of some of them
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-24
Physical. Exercise.

From the Philadelphia Inquirer.
The fact that President Taft is climbing
the Washington Monument and doing
various other physical culture stunts
ought to be sufficient to make the in
surgents do u little thinking on their
own account.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-24
An Intellectual Test.

Il wonder why Mrs. Flimgilt regards
her husband as stupid. He has been very
successful in business
Perhaps" replied Mr.. Meekton, hes
like SO many OF the rest Of US who
can't possibly learn to keep the score Of
a bridge game"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-24
The Fighting Face.

From the Dallas News.
II his picture is a good likeness. So
licitor General Lehman OF the Depart
ment of Justice looks competent to bite
pieces out Of every corporation he Is
called upon tackle.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-24

The college girls who will have to
postpone q ball as the result Of the
Robin bank failure suffer much
milder form Of Inconvenience than that
Of numerous other depositors.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-24

Mr.. David Graham Phillips has a per-
feet right to object to people who consider
the revolver legitimate factor in literary
criticism.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-24

In spite of the rainbows seen IN tue
west some eastern democrats go on pre-
dieting the ruin Of the dem9cratic party
as industrously as ever.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-24

Tammany always sees enough spells
in prospect to warrant fight for con-
troll Of the organization.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-24
A Big Feed.

From the Houston Post.
We are not prepared to say that the
Baltimore celebration accomplished very
much. but it greatly increased the con-
sumption Of ticker and yittles.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-24
Aids to Peace.

From the Chicago Rccord-Hefald.
Warships would be more admirable as
preservers OF peace IL they could be 80
constructed as to be reasonably safe for
the men who operate them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-24

One Of the most admirable features of q
Westinghouse invention is the rapidly
with which it manages to arrive at a
commercial basis.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-24

1t may require some expertness on the
part Of Mr.. Champ Clark to prevent the
Speakers gavel from slipping and hitting
his presidential boom.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-24

The Mexican government may yet de-
velop a watchdog Of the Treasury who
will protest against the expenditure for
arms and ammunition.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-24

The richest woman north OF the arctlc
circle is an Eskimo. Her residence mas
its advantages in limited social demands
and freedom from taxation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-24

The ease with which irresponsible people
get possession. of pistols and poison re-
mains one Of the mysteries of our civili-
ZatiOn,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-24

tically on the last day Of the month"; the
amount to the credit OF each MEMBER OF
the teaching staff.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-24

The peace of mind of many democrats
appears to require daily assurance that
W. j. Bryan is out of politics.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-24

After man has been elected governor
OF a state he is sometimes made to feel
that the fight has only started.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-24

1t requires much more ingenuity to
show reasons why the Panama canal
should not be fortified than why it should
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-24

II looks as If Harry Thaw We're man
aging to economic very effectively by
abstaining from further legal advice.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-24
Not Much!
From the Chicago Tribune. i.

from INC OnIcdBO ITIUuue.
The ice harvest Is plenteous, and the
laborers are abundant But do you think
this will make any difference in the price
of ice next summer?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-24

Zone of de great drawbacks to a mans
bein' charitable an generous" said Uncle
Eben, 'is de roastin' he's liable to git
fun people dat was willin' to be bene-
flied, but warnt picked out
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-24
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON-
Ont Of Their Elements.

what became of that great reformer,
Mr.. stopper
He got into politics and was annihi-
lated
And the eminent politician, Mr.. Swop-
peri?
HE got into reform with the same re-
suit
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-24
Special january Prices ON
TO=Order Work.

PECIALLY low estimates being made the fol
~ lowing classes of to-order work:
Reupholstering, Repairing and Refinsl1ing
of Furniture. Installing Metal Weather
Strips. Making to Order of Door and Win
dow Screens also Window Shades and ORA
peries. Refinishing Hardwood Floors. Paint
ing Willow Furniture and Making Cushions
for same. All classes of Cabinet Work at UNI
usual prices.
Fourthn G
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1911-12-29
MOODY ARRANGES LAST
DETAILS OF MEETINGS

ry and his party of workers completed
their work on December 18th.
Mr.. Moody, or Lester, as he will be
better known by this name, there be-
ing two in the party by the name of
Moody, stated to the Star Mirror that
he was very much pleased with the
preparatory work and that everything
would be in readiness for the opening
OF the campaign next Sunday evening.
When asked as to whether the building
could be comfortably heated, he re-
piled that there would be no trouble
in this regard. He said also, 1--WE have
five stoves burning night and day
which is taking out the dampness in
good shape. No pains will be spared
in making the building comfortable"
Today committee decorated the in
terror with flags and bunting, and
chairs, piano will be installed upon
the platform.
Professor and Mrs. George Moody
will arrive tomorrow at noon. Mr.
Moody will meet all of the singers and
the orchestra Sunday afternoon at
o'clock for their first rehearsal.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1911-12-29
PURE FOOD MEN
MAKE u. S. REPORT

WASHINGTON, Dec 2S-Inspectors
of the bureau of chemistry, under the
supervision of DR.. Harvey w. Wiley,
the pure food expert, collected $500
samples of foods and drugs during the
past year, according to the report of
the bureau just made public.
Of the $500 foods and drugs seized
the bureau found only $3.50 to be legal
as compared with BIB which were
found to be misbranded and adultrated.
Five hundred and three check analyses
were made to insure that correct re-
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1911-12-29
Saves Money in Moscow.

Among the visitors in Moscow yes
terday who came here to spend their
money with local merchants because it
pays, was Mr.. and Mrs. G. E. Babcock,
who live on Big Bear Ridge, in the
eastern part of the county, thirty miles
east of Moscow. Mrs. Babcock, in
speaking of her experience in buying
merchandise in Latah county, said: 81
buy my groceries in case lots, and
most of my merchandise in quantity,
and 1 have found that it pays to trade
in Moscow. l like the big, clean stocks
and the courteous treatment, and en-
JOY my trips up here to your city.
Yes, it pays to trade in Moscow"
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1911-12-29

suits were obtained before recon-
mendations were made as to the meth
cd of procedure by the department for
the violations.
There were 1870 hearings held by
the bureau on questionable products,
OF which over half were made at New
York. A total of 969S imported foods
and drugs were analysed and 3OS5
were found adulterated or misbranded
The miscellaneous samples which
come under the examination of the
pure food experts aggregated 14O6, ma
king a total of $4,000 samples.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1911-12-29
BY COMPARISON

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a
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the record
for Moscow 70 present andrd If sb
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Mic tctu its wok;h cannt is s NJ a
makes the ubIah Of the bt tina publ In
hngp t public hmestW it how godii lib
public has mponnHh tina camt for tn
success possible
the bushes and til eamrun Understand they have and to
ne they expect paper to or n
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The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1911-12-29
Must Celebrate Early.

PORTLAND, Ore, Dec 29.-People
of Portland who have a penchant for
welcoming New Years amid popping
bottles will be compelled to hold their
celebration "a hours ahead of the cal
endar schedule, and then it will be
short City authorities have announc-
ed that the liquor ordinance which
prohibits the sale of liquors from mid
night Saturday until midnight Sunday
will be strictly enforced The cafes
will hold their celebration Saturday
evening.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1911-12-29
SOUTH AMERICA
WANTS MACHINES

The Idaho National Harvester COM
pany is in receipt OF a letter from w.
S. Rogers, farmer in Estacion, Bur-
dia, Argentine Republic, asking for
two of the combines The letter says
that the South American farmers in
that province are very much interested
in the new invention and that there
will be big demand for the Mos
COW machines.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1911-12-29
Mcfarland Will Not Retire.

CHICAGO, Dec. 29.-Packy McFar-
land will not retire from the fighting
game as he announced he would a
short time ago. Instead he will begin
active training next month in antici-
patton of a, match with AID Wolgast
with whom he was matched in Los
Angeles. The match was called off
owing to Ads case of appendicitis.
Il did intend to quit" said Packy,
"but 1 guess I WON'T
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1911-12-29

POINT PLEASANT, N. j., Dec. 29.-
Upton Sinclair is himself responsible
for what his wife did He nagged he
almost to death. He drove her to d,
what the conventional world thinks il
wrong.
Harry Kemp the tramp poet" af
| finity of Sinclair's divorced wife who
| is living here with her in seculsior
made the statement in an interview
with a representative of the Star
Mirror:
Before 1 ever came into Metals life
she wanted to get divorce. Her life
was unbearable. Then 1 came. She
loved mel loved her. There was nc
love between Upton and Meta. We dc
not believe in conventionality. We be-
lieve that as long as we do not in
terfere in other peoples affairs, they
have no right to trouble u.s.
Mrs. Sinclair was also interviewed
Il am so exhausted by the worries
of the divorce suit" she said, that l
have decided to live my own life with
Harry Kemp.
81 will live that life as 1 see fit
was another emphatic declaration.
Here we are" she continued, smil-
ingly, hidden in little insignificant
bungalow away from the outside world.
Here l find perfect happiness and con-
tentment.
what do l care for a mere judges
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1911-12-29

in Oakland on Saturday night by {
carnival. From Fallon street to the
bay along 18th street, thousands of in
candesent lights will make the thor
oughfare bright for the throng that
will revel there. A big parade, led
by Mayor Mott will be a feature of
the celebration.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1911-12-29
Quits Ring to Preach.

LA PORTE, Ind, Dec. 29.-Tired of
lightweight fighter OF the Pacific coast
is at his old home here. He says he
intends to enter the pulpit. He will
study at Chicago theological school
and expects to be an ordained min
lister before so very long.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1911-12-29
Beheads Man-Gets 25 Years.

COUNCIL GROVE, Kan, Dec o.
N. T. Olsen, who was convicted of
chopping off the head of Walter New
farmer, was today sentenced to twenty
five years in the penitentiary.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1911-12-29
Barber Not an Artist.

MACON, Mo-, Dec ga barber is
not an artist in the meaning of the sta
tutes, according to Judge Shelton in
deciding a case from Bevier today.