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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-08
George Washington.

The Rev Mr.. Morton of Alexandria
fears that Washington is losing his hold
on the people. and says that the loss Is
attributable to interpretations by those
incompetent to deal with so great a life
and example. Is the fear We'll founded?
In his day and to his associates Wash
ington was very human. So much SO
that both as man and public servant he
was Savagely criticised by his OppO-
nents We are apt to think that abuse
of political leaders began in our day;
that Lincoln was the first mark. and
that the bad example has continued
AS a matter of fact, Washington was
first mark. and remains today at
the head of the procession. About no
other American-not even Lincoln-does
so much of villification stand recorded
The shafts few in clouds. and many OF
them came from the quivers- of eminent
men.
When Washington died he disappeared
in two senses. The physical body was
buried. and the figure described by his
enemies cut out of discussion. Then the
myth began. Admirers went to as great
extremes in the other direction. \ most
impossible figure was raised up Writers
and orators exercised their gifts on the
subject. A demi-god appeared. Wash
ington never did, and could not have
done, wrong. Although man, lead
ing men. he had shown superhuman quail
tiles and control.
1t was this sort of thing which brought
from Rufus Choate at banquet table
one of the wittiest of his many with
cisms. He had listened to a young
speakers extravagant description and
praise of Washington. and at the close
asked of his neighbor at table. Don't
you hate George Washington"
The neighbOr. surprised, but. knowing
Mr.. Choate. prepared for a quip replied
NO. Do your
II do. most cordially
..Whyo"
He was so id perfect
If of late years we have been turning
from the myth back to the man, we
have been doing both Washington and
ourselves service. He was very
great man. but human. He had his mo-
ments of depression, his moments of
anger his moments of resentment. He
hated his enemies quite as much as they
did him. though he met them in spirit
in keeping with his well rounded char
acter. The more he is studied in his
real manifestations the greater the in
SEPARATION for those who are carrying for
ward the monumental work to which he
and his associates set their seal.
King Arthur and Sir Galahad for fic-
ton. Washington for fact, and as a
leader-one of the greatest-of creatures
of flesh and blood.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-08
Chance Solution of Crime Mystery

Two months and half ago New York
developed a fresh murder mystery. Three
men in taxicab drove up to jewelers.
shop and robbed the place. Incidentally
killing the nephew OF the proprietor in
making their escape. The police were
busy for time running down clews and
seeking the solution OF the problem, but
without success. They threw out drag
nets in all directions and hauled in a
score or more of suspects. Although
there had been witnesses to some phases
of the affair. no one could be found who
in any degree answered the descriptions
of the men in the cab After "a time
the case was virtually abandoned as be-
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The TURKO-ITALIAN WAR.
From the Toledo Blade.

| From the Toledo Blade.
| Italy isn't the kind of country that
waits to be invited outside before begin
ming hostilities.
| From the Milwaukee Free Press.
While the war correspondents were en-
broilfng France and Germany Italy was
quietly getting ready for real war with
out any advance press notices.
From the Springfield Union.
However, it is just possible that the
Turko- Italian imitation of q war may
suffice to ward off ennui until the foot
ball season opens.
From the Milwaukee News.
Italy is wise. 1t starts its war in the
fall Just when the Italian visitors to
America are getting home with their
earnings
From the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Turkey may be turkey. but Italy is the
gobbler.
From the New York World.
The bombardment of TripOli by small
guns and slow firing needed only that
French vessel loaded with excursionists
to complete the spectacular effect. IL
is to be hoped the moving picture man
was also on hand.
From the Pittsburgh Chronicle Telegraph
The easy victories over the Turks Will
help Italy to forget its disastrous expert
ences some years ago in Abyssinia-
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the chase lasts. But he doesn't catch the
train
What explains then, the fury and IN
dustry OF the committeeman
"Bloomin' little innocent: Personal ad-
vertisement. One has his eye on a SEN
atorship another on governorship, an
other on something else. If they land In
that way they'll accomplish the utmost
in their power. What would they do with
us if they caught us? Do you take them
as capable of solving the great business
problems of the day.
But there's the Department of Jus
tice. And think of the Standard Oil Com
pany and the tobacco trust
We'll, think of them. Has anything
sity for establishing a new style of book
keeping, and the setting of big lawyers
to work on new schemes? 1t has been a
one in many Don't give us out, my boy.
We ask a suspension of judgment until
we've had a chance to show our new
hand. It's not complimentary to us big,
bad fellows for anybody to assume
that we are done for. One swallow
doesn't make a summer. One adverse
Supreme Court decision doesn't spell dis
aSter to the trusts
But they'll get You in the end
Probably. The paths of glory lead
but to the grave. But what time We re
having while in those paths. What fun,
What wholesale garnering of shekels.
Get into the picture. my boy. Do some
thing outrageous, and enjoy life. AS you
are trust, be a hades of a trust. Don't
have the Attorney General drumming
on his desk and hummng, Any little
trust that's good little trust is the right
little trust for me-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-08
STEPHENSON INVESTIGATION.

From the Indianapolis News.
!. Another argument for the direct cleo
ton of United States senators-the Ste
phenson case.
From the Knoxville Sentinel.
Uncle Ike Stephenson doubtless has
fellow feeling of sympathy for Chicago's
blonde boss.
From the Brooklyn Times.
In securing his election. Uncle Ike
$1O7. 1903, but he isn't prepared to tell now
just where the money went
From the Baltimore Sun.
Senator Stephenson Of Wisconsin is the
Baltimore ring organizations idea of an
ideal candidate-Spends his money for q
nomination free as water and can't re-
member for the life of him where 1t goes
From the New Orleans Times Democrat.
Notwithstanding Senator Stephenson's
testimony. it can be stated positively that
$1O7,O 900 is not the average market price
of senatorial tOgas.
From the Memphis News cimitar.
Uncle Ike Stephenson will now take on
that Lorimer feeling.
| From the Newark Star.
Stephenson of Wisconsin admits that
his seat cost him $1O1 600. Lorimer prob
ably considers it disgusting for senator
to say such things out loud.
From the Boston Herald.
| They were not cut-rate scalpers whom
| Senator Stephenson sent after the
lf-breeds."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-08
THE AUSTIN DISASTER.

| From the Columbus Evening Dispatch.
The Austin disaster is not as great as
that at Johnstown. but the difference
will not be appreciated by the dead.
! From the Milwaukee Sentinel.
| AS usual the authorities are trying to
| fix the blame for the Pennsylvania Hood.
| 1t never occurred to these same authors
ties to inspect the dam before IL broke.
| From the jacksonville Times Union.
Austin is suffering because somebody
blundered. EE
| From the Albany Evening Journal.
| 1t is suspected that the dam above
Austin, Pa, was built on foundation Of
mud.
i From the ST. Paul Dispatch.
| Some skeptics are asserting that the
failure of the dam near Austin. Pa.
demonstrates the folly Of depending upon
concrete The collapse OF the Quebec
bridge probably convinced them that steel
| is no good.
From the Rochester Herald.
| The Austin flood appears to have made
clean sweep Of everything but the
mortgages.
From the Charleston News and Courier.
They are damning the dam now, but
they ought to have done II a year ago.
| From the Philadelphia Record.
A desire to obtain the largest possible
dividends by a niggardly economy may
serve to account for the Austin catas-
trophe.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-08
LAUGHTER.

"To sorrow is to die he said.
And gayly went his way.
Though woe WAS beaped upon his head.
He laughed the ivelOng day.
The stings that worried other folk
He viewed with laughing eye;
He took them a trifing joke,
And lightly passed them by.
He met a stranger big Of bone
And broad across the chest.
The stranger groancd soulful groan;
To him life was no Jest.
'.Mcthinks I'll humor him." he said.
IT'S long since he has smiled.
And throwing hack his merry head
He chortled like q child.
The stranger straightway jumped on him
And smote him nightly.
And answered him in accents grim:
mo boob can laugh at me-"
There is no moral to this tale.
Save this: Avoid those folk
Who have a wallop like fail
And cannot see . joke.
Milwaukee Sentinel
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Trusts Talk It Over.

Two trusts-one "A bad, big trust and the
other good. little trust-sat at table to-
getter The bird Very hot. the bot
tic very cold. The best of cheer pre-
vailed.
Why don't YOU have some style about
yauc" said the bad, big trust. Get into
q" picture. Nobody knows YOU are
we
'@'r'rt isn't the picture perilous?'
IOw SOY
Took at those investigating commit
t,ss"
''Isy dear boy. there's no peril in them
Ute are having u good time and enjoy
inc wide advertisement, but We don't
mind"
but suppose they catch you2
What would they do with us IL they
did? Ever see "A little dog chasing "A fas
express as il thunders by? The boy own
ers cheer Tigc on. and double up will
laughter at his fury and speed The
passeE gers. on the train are greatly anus
ed Tie extends himself and barks al
every jump. lie is very prominent while
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-08
The Joy Ride.
Through

There's a rumble
And a humble
Through the states both far and near;
sensation
Through the nation
That is chilly, damp and queer.
And no more we toss the flagon
In a toast so light and gay.
Hark! 1t is the water wagon
Moving faster every day.
1t comes dashing,
Swiftly smashing.
Though it sometimes hits a stump.
Oratory,
Song and story
1t assemblies in lump.
And its progress We might brag on
II there did not seem to be
Danger that this good old wagon
Had been tempted to a spree.
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SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
More Discovery Planned.

al think said the man of restless
temperament, that 1 will organize an
expedition to discover the north POLE
But. friend. the north pole has been
discovered
II know it. But they have left it up
there to itself SO long that I'll bet it's
lost again
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-08
A Question of Art.

WAS that play YOU speak of highly
artistic and poetcal,' asked the girl who
poses.
Il don't believe it could have been.''
replied the girl who is frank II under
stood and enjoyed every word OF it,.
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With a Mind, It's Different.

you think palmistry is more reliable
than mind-reading?'
'Oh, yes" replied Miss Cayenne; much
more reliable. When person wants his
palm read you can see for yourself that
he really has a PALM
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No Chance.

The dove of peace her pinions loosed
And softly sang this sad refrain:
No matter, now, how high / roost,
They'll get me with an aeroplane."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-08

1t is noticeable that some of the person.
ages most liberal in suggestions as to how
the District shall manage the money
raised by taxation are themselves but
limited contributors to the fund
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interrupted Repose.

so you don't care for chess
Not much. It's annoying to be wax
ened, every time YOU drop into "a nice
nap. merely to be told that il is your
move"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-08

Mr. Bryan is quoted to the effect that
he has his doubts about the Darwinian
theory. Mr.. Bryans scientific studies.
however. have related to mathematics
rather than to anthropology.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-08

Mexico is confident that it has gone
long way toward eliminating skill in
Workmanship "A requisite for political
leadership.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-08

Even in this age of suspicion people
do not accuse weather prophets who fore
tell a hard winter of being in league with
the coal interests.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-08

Maine has not recovered from an effort
to decide what shall go into it, to devote
undivided attention to the question of the
individual drinking cup.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-08

The rapidity with which get-rich-quick
promoters go broke would indicate that
they prey on one another
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-08

The proposition to take gold from sea
water has reappeared The Keely motor
may yet be resurrected for the benefit Of
easy investors.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-08

1t looks if almost anything coU.d
happen in New York affairs without
tempting Mr.. Roosevelt to shoot over d
syllable of protest from Oyster Bay.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-08

Alaska is frankly tired of empty COM
plimen;s on its extensive but unemployed
resources
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-08

All authorities agree that Mr.. Aldrich
is entitled to respect as an expert in
financial methods and systems.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-08

Big game may be protected but the
mighty hunters continue TO take chances
on one another's craftsmanship
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-08

II Mr. Harmons friends have their way
Ohio may enjoy the distinction OF pro-
viding two candidates at once.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-08

Evidently Turkey and Italy have no
expectations of any donations from the
peace-lOving Mr.. Carnegie
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Not only is Sunday aviation to be dep
recated as wrong. but as dangerous.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-08

six miles from the city, even two or
three years ago. a settler could pick the
most beautiful land for
Changes in nothing by hOmesteading.
-. Herds of black-tailed
Six Years. deer ana antelope were
wheat farms in the state. There are no
homesteads left. Everything has been
taken up and it is difficult to persuade
any of our farmers to sell at prices that
would be considered reasonable by a
stranger We realize what the land is
worth. We know what it will produce,
and perhaps those who think our prices
high will accept our estimates when they
have a little more experience.
I'm the Goose lake country, for eX-
annie which lies along the Saskatchewan
river for fifty miles, extending southwest
To the boundary of Alberta and north to
Scott there will be from twenty to twen-
five million bushels of grain this year
The people in that section Were sitting ui
there idle four years ago because they
had no railroad. But as soon as the rail-
road was built the farmers began to
ploW and plant and the crops have grown
from nothing to over twenty million
bushels. More than million acres is in
grains wheat, oats. barley and flax
FLAX IS a very valuable crop. l have
= OOO acres in flax. | am now cutting it
and nv the most conservative estimate it
will thrash out twenty bushels an acre
or 10000 bushels, and VIII sell for y
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Saskatchewan
University.

though We have only about $50, 900 people
in this province, we are building a five
million-dollar university, and 81, 5O0, 900 Of
that sum has already been appropriated
and expended for land and buildings. In
the faculty we are getting the best men
that can be found. and the Universities
of Wisconsin and Illinois have been
adopted as our models for organization
and administration.
THE president, Dr. Murray, is one of
the biggest men in Canada and has shown
a foresight and sagacity which is in
keeping with the spirit of the twentieth
development is beyond the most vivid
magination. DIR. Murray has been able
to grasp the Importance OF his position
and the size of his responsibility, for
education is the only foundation for real
happiness and contentment that life can
afford
Prof. Griggs. the head of the engineer
ing department. is a genius and has
shown his caliber by the manner in which
he has directed the erection of the build
ings. The young men of this province
are very fortunate in having such an
inspiring teacher.
prof. Rutherford. dean of the agri-
cultural school, is from the agricultural
college at Ames. Iowa, man of I'M
usual intelligence and energy, with a
great capacity for work and a penetra-
ton which has enabled him to perceive
what is wanted. He has very at
tractive personality. and although he
has been here but short time. Is al
ready beloved by every one who knows
him. The agricultural will be the most
important department of the university,
for the next two generations. at any
rate. and under his direction the farm
life in this province will be greatly i'm
proved and made more happy and profita-
bic"
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Smuggling
Liquor.


sibly get anything intoxicating. the pre-
cautions against the passage of the ar
dent through the lines being SO complete
and the right of search so diligently ex-
excised. In our peregrinations through
the metropolis We see many things not
down on the books, and among these may
be numbered a few Of the lodges by
which the sentinels, though ever so vigil
liant. are taken in. For instance, in the
staff of life may be hidden the life it
self, or, to speak more to the point, you
see a sack of flour go into camp, but can
not see inside of it snugly slowed away a
dozen big-bellied bottles. Again, a medi-
cine chest goes into camp. looking very
formal and unsuspicious, but every vial
is filled with brandy. to be retailed at
the enormous rate of so cents per vial.
1t is not necessary to speak of filling
gun barrels with whisky and corking
them up, nor of the pop-bottle dodge,
nor of filling watermelons and cocoanuts
with the forbidden fluid, because these
are old Jokes and any sentinel who would
allow himself to be taken in by such
shallow devices should be dismissed the
service at once. as he is too green to be
trusted with shooting stick"
::
ILIOI Is W lulpIONc the IdIlIOdu con
nections between Washington and the
north and west were stren-
Railroad uously made during the early
WI months of the war. In The
WIN Star of October ;, 1861, is
printed the following:
THE Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Com
pany are now energetically adding i'm
provements to their Washington branch
road which in three weeks or a month
will treble it's transportation capacity.
Thus they are constructing sidings nm
outs, platforms. etc, equivalent to eight
miles of new track, fully two miles of
which are about the depot in this city.
They have 500 burden and stock cars
upon the road and will require no more
with the loading and discharging and
passing improvements being constructed)
to enable their road to transport three
times as much daily as they are now aDie
to carry. The additional facilities. they
hold. will enable them to transport more
freight than at any time comes to Wash
ington by rail and river together
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-08

The letter of protest addressed by tn
Countess de Brazza to President Fal
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-08

At Carcagente and Alcira the commun
was proclaimed by the insurgents. Alcira
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six miles from the city, even two
three years ago, settler could pick tt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-08

In 1900 temperance colony, organ
lied in eastern Canada, bought half
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This introduction Of machinery has
increased profits by lessening the cost
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Efforts to improve the railroad con
nections between Washington and tn
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The radical party. according to Ler-
roux. was too divided in Spain Che meant
the chiefs of the party and
SnaniSh not the massesl to under.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-08

You have doubtless seen the buildin.
that are being erected for the Cniversi,
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-07-13
STATEHOOD IN MESA.

The Republican which reached Mesa
yesterday morning was in great de-
mand, the public being extremely
anxious to read the report of Chair
man Smith of the senate committee
on territories. While there was some
disappointment shown, the long delay
in making the report had prepared
the people to expect almost anything
else than favorable news. Many with
whom the correspondent talked said
il was just what they had expected;
others, who had been misled by fake
tClegInms and misrepresentation as to
the true situation, were rather bitter
in their comments. one gentleman
remarked: We'll, I am in favor Of
statehood on any terms: ! voted for
the constitution. although it did not
entirely meet my approval Now. I
viii be satisfied with any kind Of n
constitution the senate wnnts to give
us; and If they don't want TO admit
Arizona, let them say SO and have
done with il. Then we can go ahead
as we have been doing for the past
twenty years. There is ccrhlinly need
NJ some territorial legislation, and if
the matter can be settled at once
one way or another. we can get ready
To elect 4 legislature Of our own
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-07-13
NEWS IN BRIEF,

a handsome ten-pound girl olme to
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. James Pas
sey Tuesday afternoon. All doing well
and Jim is happy as happy can be.
W. X. Knight left Yesterday for the
Clemans ranch to close up some de-
ulils Of his work. and will then re-
turn to Mesa and leave for the coast
To remain until fall
Mrs. Clara Pomerov is in receipt
of word that her father. Simeon Cook
Drollinger. had died at his home in
Marysville, I6lho. He was 50 years
old
Dan Mahoney yesterday took pos
session Of the store room recently oc-
cUnied by the Egan Cash store. Mr.
O'Shea. who purchased the bankrupt
stock had gone to San Fnncisco the
stock was packed and taken 70 Phoe-
nix by Diamond Bros, and no one
had paid the rent
The following names We're regis
tered at the Alhambra: F. J. Curns.
J. w. Weeks. Hurry Thompson. Los
Angeles; Jake Simon. y. Y: ]. T.
Coils. Lynn Hudso. Phoenix: Pedro
L. Medina. Chihuhua, Mexico: II. d
Perry. Globe: II. W. Etz. Benson: J,
G. Murphy. Miguel Sigero. Mexico; II
Riggs.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-07-13
GOOD MOTOR DRESS.

After six years Of motoring, may
give experience rs to suitable dress
for this delightful sport? writes a
correspondent of Good Housekeeping.
\ gray mohair or. brilliantine skirt
and long coat will not show dust.
and they will not crush after sitting
in a car for several hours. ! have
tried all cOlors, but nothing looks
50 Wen, after several days travelling,
as gray. \ light silk waist is cool
and comfortable. \ Panama hat,
drapcd and turned down, is light. and
is a protection To the eyes. Isle
gloves, the color of the coat, and n
heavy chiffon veil are necessary. |
have worn wells of many different
colors. but for exposure TO the sun
all day dark brown is the most rest
full To the eyes. This will not sound
artistic with the gray coat, but I
have thin gVly veil that | don as |
strt out. and when well out of habi-
tation 1 pull out my dark brown
one