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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-03

public affairs Not all OF them by any
means are the labored productions OF
| jeiune statesmen carrying the highfa-
| lutin and the absurd.
And such performances when mertori-
Gus are read. In country districts, where
the evenings are necessarily devoted to
! the card party, or the crowded recep-
| ton, good folk OF serious bent go
through the Record with care and APP
probation. They want to know not only
what their own senators and representa-
tives have been saying, but others 1t Is
in that way information about the ma
tional legislators is widely distributed,
that appraisaments are made of public
men at distance from their homes; that
the average man keeps fully abreast Of
the congressional times. The newspa-
pers do their duty. but cannot compete.
of course, with the Record about the
matters with which the Record is
charged.
Mr. Murdock's proposition covers the
only evil in the premises. 1t Is not an
evil to give the people free all the de-
tails of what their legislative servants
are saying and doing in this town. They
sideration But they should not he inn
posed upon as TO the precise figures
those servants are cutting among one
another when assembled for action. They
should not be asked TO believe that Sen
ator Shocks held the Senate in admlra-
ton for two hours with a speech never
delivered. or that Representative Noodle
brought down the House with Grafton
Lila, text t,ax
put the House to sleep. That is an evil.
an imposture, which deserves eXtermina-
ton.
The dav may come when the business
of Congress will be transacted in bust
nesslike way: when spellbinders VIII re-
serve their fire for the stump: when no
time will be wasted on mere verbal
parade In either house. Thomas b. Reed
would have fastened the day by legls-
Iation He favored-in private CONVEX
.sation-making the delivery Of a stump
speech in Congress a penitentiary OF
Tense. He insisted that. TO the public as
TO an individual, time being money II
should be treated according 10 the value
attaching to il. and all pilferers pun
ished
Short of that-and that. like universal
peace is a long way olive can only
hope for such a Record as Mr.. Murdoch
proposes-one that gives the whole truth
and nothing but the truth, and saves the
applause" and great applause, and
long continued applause for such
speeches as not only deserve but actually
receive it. Short speeches i'm a running
debate sometimes move the hearers TO
tho beartjeSt recognition.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-03
Progress of Electric Traction.

The proposed electric road connecting
Washington and the Shenandoah valley
for which a charter has been granted at
Richmond, as announced in The Star
would open up a large territory and give
its people easier access L" the capital
than they now have.
The extension of electrical traction is
one of the marvels of the age but a
marvel that has become OF such genera |
use that a man accepts il without mental
comment. Electrical traction. Of every
day use TO many millions OF men. is
still a great mystery to the vast majority
OF those who depend upon it. or the
ten billion passengers who rode in troll
ley cars in 1910. what proportion could
give any intelligent or Ineligible expla-
nation Of how the power is generated and
applied to the car wheels? They know
that electricity makes the car go and
the light shine, but that is as far as
common knowledge extends.
Men whose hair is not yet touched with
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-03

gray can remember reading OF the first
public experiments ard trials of electric
ity as a motive power. Twenty-Five years
ago there was not an electric car running
in the United States, and it ia believed
that not one was running in the world,
A few cable lines were in operation, and
they were SO new. except on California
and Suffer streets in San Francisco, tina
they were regarded as one of the greatest
achievements of The age. About 1855
they were looked on as the last word in
urban rapid transit. On most city rail
ways the cars crept along. the car horses
beating a slow march on the inter-rail
cobbles and the bells at their collars
jingling merrily or mournfully.
In 1851 according to some history read
at late meeting of the American Elec-
trio Railway Association, cars electrically
propelled were run first in Richmond, Va.
At a recent dinner of the American Eiec-
trio Railway Association 1,230 electric
railways with 36,ono miles of track were
represented.
Trolley lines have made cities Of fields
and woods They have enabled men to
live far enough from their workshop to
have homes with gardens and trees and
flowers around them. They have brought
country people within the influence of the
city and city people within the influence
Of the country. Rural isolation has been
banished wherever the electric line has
penetrated
The underground trolley, running In a
conduit used first in Budapest.
Austria Hungary. and then in Washing
ton, as a result of The Stars labors. is
the ideal urban rapid-transt system, Civ
ing rapid transit without the ugly and
dangerous overhead wires aHd poles
Great steam railroads have electrified
branches. parts Of their lines and their
terminals, and the remarkable extension
of this character of electrification may be
safely predicted. The e'ectrifCation of
canals may also come to be. Among the
experiments in electric traction was that
Erie canal near Rochester in 1892. Flee
trio traction on canals has not caught
the popular fancy, because the canal was
generally believed to be obsolete a
factor III transportation. But recently
there has been a canal revival, and there
is strong belief that the canal has a flu
t,,re in the movement Of heavy freight
and If this future is realized the trolley
may displace mule power and the tow
line
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-03
A Request.

Oh, Mr.. Congressman, my friend.
My counselor and guide,
] know how often to defend
Ny interests you've tried
Ny meek petition once again
/ beg that you will scan
And certain needs of mine make plain
Unto the weather man.
do not ask that you shall change
The usual course of trade
And bid my profits higher range
Through tariffs deftly made.
But if TO ease my feeling sore
You would devise a law
I'd like a chance to wear once more
Ny good old hat of straw.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-03
The Record and Its Uses.

u il suggested that Mr. Murdock' c
proposition as TO the Consressions |
Record does not go far enough; that
speeches not delivered by members Of
congress in Congress should not be ad-
United into the Record at all: that that
publication should be reserved for the
bona fde debates of that body and every
thing else excluded.
The point is not we'll taken. That
would be going too far. Some of the un-
delivered speeches thar appear in the
Record are we'll worth the space and the
free circulation they enjoy. They show
sare and research, and contain no ineon-
erable- amount OF informa ton about
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-03

uyIn order to avoid delays On account Of
r.rscnal shsence. letters TO TIE STAR should
set be addressed to any individual connected
with The Office, bnt simply to THE STAR, or 10
the Editorial or Business Department according
90 tenor purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-03
The Mexican Armistice.

From the BOSTON Adytrtlser.
The extended armiStice in Mexico
whether violated by one side or neither
Is of little value unless it is used to fur
Their peace negotiations on a reasona BILE
basis The test OF real patriotism comes
in the nature of those negotiations
Neither side can morally afford to en-
pha size petty details at the cost of prin-
cipies and peace
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-03
STYLISH AND DURABLE
Cl@thimg for Boys.

c0 OF only because boys tailored particu
lNlJ lav detail enabling them
INlV(1 boy give thebu because
with this essential characteristic which insures the great
there combined
which makes
them truly irresistible.
Unless bovs clothes made exactly right there dis
cordant his makeup which all keeping with his boy
h and characteristics Dress boy popeget him the
clothes ought wearyou will be surprised the
OF his whole appearancegatfed the which
properly made and we-hng clothes will give hmand that
the only kind handle.
Suits Norfolk jacket style and double-breasted and
three button models of plain blue and plain and fancy
mere woseds and cheviots Coats full and fashioned
the latest and effects with perfecthtting shout
ders and cosefng colarsat boys particular about
Pants full in knickerbocker style and lined throughout
Suits Sailor Suits
$500 to $3.50 each $500 to $3.50 each.
Norfolk Jacket Suits, Russian 21l
$500 to $3.50 each. $500 to $3.50 each
floor Tennis
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-03

Some scientists say that the inhabit-
ants of this continent will revert to the
type of the American Indian; others that
the women of the country are growing
more beautiful. Impressions on this
point may depend the community in
which the scientist happens to be max
ing his observations.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-03

The American who is looking for proofs
that Bacon wrote the Shakespeare plays
has dug up the bottom of a river i'll Eng
land. Even if he contributes nothing to
literature, he may help navigation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-03
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
In the Gymnasium.

what are YOU doing with that punching
bag?'
"Practicin for the base ball season"
"WIl that help your game
Some; in case of an argument with
the umpire.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-03

A New York man who was turned
over to the police for writing foolish
love letters was perhaps luckier than the
writer's whose tender missives were
taken so seriously that they figured IN
breach of promise cases.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-03
Wilson's Campaign.

From the Philadelphia Press.
Gov. Woodrow Wilson swinging around
the circle Is likely to keep the other dem
ocrauc presidential candidates awake for
a while. 80
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-03
Angelic.

That prima donna sings like an angel
said the musician.
Yes replied the imprcsario and
she comes pretty near wanting me to
pave the streets with gold for her"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-03
Forebodings.

What are you going to raise in youi
flower garden
THE neighbor's chickens, ! suppose, .
replied Mr.. GroWcher
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-03

Remarks exchanged between people
concerned in the Camorra trial lead to
fears that il will result in formidable ad-
ditions TO the vendetta list
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-03

President Diaz has been the subject
of a much more varied assortment OF
RESIGNATION rumors than fall to the lot
of the average statesman.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-03
May Be Killed Yet.

From the Portland foreJ Telegram.
We seem to have gotten by this snring
without even one single destruction of the
peach crop. This is enough 10 make 1911
notable in all the procession Of wears
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-03

Bangor. Me, will now be added 10 the
1st of American towns that nave
Itilized the Phoenix arising from the
ashes example
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-03
An Economist.

so YOU are going into the automobile
trade"
Yes" replied Mr.. Chuecins. About
the only way you can feel sure that You
can afford to run car is TO get into the
business.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-03
A Convention.

A little music by the band,
Some speeches made in turn;
A series Of elections and
4 motion TO adjourn.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-03

A circus frequently develops a fight,
but IL is always so unexpected that it
cannot be advertised as one Of the big
features.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-03

Some English economists continue TO in
sist that the United States government,
although unquestionably financial sue
cess, is a box office failure
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-03

Statesmen have found in the discussion
OF bald heads and whiskers a topic that
does not permit a party line 80 be drawn.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-03
Tip to the Scouts.

From the Council Bluffs NOnpareil.
The boy scout movement can he popu-
larized with the farmers now if its pro-
motors Will add plowinS 10 the curricu-
lum
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-03
RUGS AND MATTlNGS
That Merit Your CAREFUL Consideration

SSH Attest spring designs and coorng the
fI making purchases safeguards quality
~ You and desirable floor
if from our lines which this than
other, are remarkable for their size and variety
Colonial Ragstye Rugs, all sizes, de
the furnishing OF whether of
the simple elegant effect be hamonously with
Equally desirable
homes. Sizes from I2NT5
$780, $500, $500 to $4,000 each.
rolls Extra Heavy
in and brown
mixed effects These matting first quality every respect
able offer them low
special purchase.
Special price. 25c yard.
Values, SOC and 35c.
Superior afforded by the cleaning
ing rugs Rugs aristicaly repaired expert
menian Our wagon will call upon advice.
Fourth oo.G
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-03

Woodrow Wilson is exemplifying the
saying that college man usually goes
ahead very rapidly, once ne gets started
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-03

The disappearance of the war scare
is undoubtedly a relief to the Japanese
taxpayers
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-03

London hotel men doubtless regret that
each monarch is entitled 10 only one
corona ton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-03

The prizes offered leave no doubt that
aviation will be a lucrative pursuit
this summer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-03

NEGLIGES-
From Paris. Neslges of soft silks and
sheer materials, with long. sweeping
lines, suggesting the luxurious boudoir.
handmade and richly hand-embroidered
and lace-trimmed. Also -american-made
Negliges, showing beautiful copies of for
eign models of fine white and floral mar
quisettes, sheer French lawns. dainty
dotted sWisses and soft, clinginS India
silks: some accordion pleated, others
richly trimmed with dainty laces and soft
ribbons. \ truly fascinating display.
$50 to $500 each.
DRESSING SACOUES-
From Paris-foamy masses of silks.
laces and ribbons. handmade and beauti-
fully hand embroidered; we'll as do
mestic productions of sheer and dainty
China silks, ma ruuisettes, French lawns
and figured swisses. in a large assoIt-
ment of fetching styles. accordion plated
and lace and ribbon trimmed.
$500 to S25.O each.
Third floor, Eleventh ~.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-03
NEGLlGES AND LINGERIE
For Spring Brides.

TIL ROM Paris which holds worlds palm shap
N[ ing and exquisite needewor and from American design
ILL who have made such strides their that Paris has
W. look her laue have the beautiful effects
Negges Pettoats Dressing Sacque and Underwear have
assembled.
1t possible cold ype-but slight idea Of the
beauty these dainty And brides planning elaborate
will find wide for choosing exclusive novelties
and where expenditures be limited will be surprised how
small an outlay will be required for complete outfits
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-03
The Evening Star Newspaper Company.

Entered as second class mail matter at the post
Office at Washington, D. c.
The Detroit times., 1911-07-21

NEW CASTLE, Pa.--Miss Mary
SpightI OF Sedgewick county, Missouri.
rancher's daughter. wrote her name
on an egg. David T.. Lewis. Jr.. boil
ermaker. found the egg in a case his
aunt bought. Now they're going to be
married.
The Detroit times., 1911-07-21
date LINE MARKS
NEW CENTEROFU us.
HoOsier Farmer Living Eight Miles
East Of bloomington Is Gen.
trail Man"

THE HUB. U. s. A, July IL
Don't be alarmed. I'm merely per
fectly good. brand new date-line' tn@'
has broken into print for the nrs'
Tina I'm down here In old Indiana
eight miles east of Bloomington. and
I'm destined to be on the map for the
next ten years.
Miss Boston's claims TO the con-
trary Notwithstanding. I'm the center
OF the United States-the real hup
| around which ell the rest or you are
| summing. II you don't believe II. SO
ask Uncle Sans census director. ne y
tell you I'm right. that I'm the center
OF population. according TO the tnir'
teenth census.
As a matter OF fact. I'm not q town
NJ all. I'm a farm In Monroe-co.. south
western Indiana, about so miles nom
| Indianapolis. I'm composed or $50
acres and I'm owned by Samuel n.
Stevens. who was born right here %
years ago and has lived here and
reared q family.
Sam isn't very enthusiastic about
this center Of the country thing. You
see, he's just plain farmer wnos
been plugging along here all his hfe'
unheralded and unsung. as the poets
say. but today he walked up and FOUND
himself famous.
Sam gave me message to carry
TO the outside world and I'm bringing
II along. Don't blame me for II.
whats the odds" says Sam,
whether or not I'm the central man
OF the United Statesr II won't get
me any higher price for my corn ana
wheat or buy me any AUTOMOBILES
I'm going right on being a Hoosier
farmer. tust as I was before the CEN
ter of population came along and snow
ed me into the limelight.
Sam Is a fine old boy, just the same,
and he has fine family. Mrs. sam
is one of its best members and has
been a big help TO her husband In
turning my l36 acres into money.
They have a fine outstanding boy OF
81, named Raymond, who also mas
fine wife, and lives at home with the
old folks and helps with the farming.
The ladies. by the way, aren't any
more pulled up over being the central
women of the country than the father
Is over being the central man.
The three other children OF Mr.. and
Mrs. Wilson were girls and have mar
ried and left home.
SO long for this time. You'll prob
ably hear from me again before the
next decennial census. In the last 10
years I've heard lot Of the old cen
ter OF population. which used to be 81
miles east of me. suppose ten years
later I'll be left 80 or 40 miles be-
hind.
The Detroit times., 1911-07-21
GEMS OF WIT.
Rx BILL NYE.


rise from bed the first thing In
the morning, leaving my couch not
because I am dissatisfied with II, but
because cannot carry II with me dur
ing the day.
I then seat myself on the edge OF
the bed and devote few moments TO
thought. Literary men who have new
ar set aside a few moments on rising
for thought will do well TO try 1t.
then insert myself into a pair OF
middle-aged pantaloons.
Other clothing Is added to the above
from time to time. then battle my
self. Still, this is not absolutely es-
sentiai to literary life. Others who
do not do SO have been equally sue
cessful.
Some literary people battle before
dressing.
then go down stairs and out to
the barn, where feed the horse.
Some literary men feel above taking
care of horse, because there is really
nothing In common between the care
of a horse and literature, but simple
ity is my watchword. T. Jefferson would
have TO rise early in the day TO eclipse
me I'm simplicity wish had as
many dollars as have got simplicity.
then go in TO breakfast. This meal
consists almost wholly OF food. ! am
passionately fond OF food, and may
truly say, with my hand on my heart
that owe much of my great success
| in life to this inward craving, this con
slant yearning for something better
During this meal | frequently con
verse with my family. ! do not fee
above my family; at least, IL | do,
try to conceal IL as much as possible
Ruckwheat pancakes in heated state
with maple strip on the upper side
are extremely conducive to literature
Nothing jerks the mental faculties
around with greater rapidity thar
buckwheat pancakes.
After breakfast the time IL put ir
to god advantage looking forward e
the time when dinner will be ready
From to 10 a. m, however, | fire
quently retire TO my private library
/ hot-bed in the hay-mow, and write
1.200 words in my forthcoming book
\ the price of which will be $3.50 II
cloth and 81 with Russia back.
then play Copenhagen with some
little girls Fl years OF age, who live
l nearby, and OF whom am passionate
ly fond.
After that I dig some worms, with {
view TO angling. then angle. Afte
this return home, waiting until dusk
however. as | do not like to attrac
attention. Nothing is more distastefu
to truly good man Of wonderful liter
airy requirements. and yet with singu
lar modesty, than the coarse and rue,
scrutiny OF the vulgar herd.
In winter do not angle. read tn,
Pirate Prince or the "Missourian'i
Mash" or some other work, not S,
much Tor the plot as the style. that
may get my mind into correct chan
nels OF thought then play "olC
sledge" in a rambling sort OF manner
IN sometimes spend an evening a
home, in order TO excite remark anC
draw attention TO my wonderful eccen
tricity:
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1911-11-04
PRACTICE FOR
Y. N. c. A. TEAM
Twelve Basket Ball Aspir
ants on Floor Last
Night.
Champion Team Expected to
be Developed this
Year.
Candidates for Team Will
Organize Tuesday
Night.

Twelve aspirants for places on the
Y. NJ. G. a. rep" basket ball team
gathered in the association gym for
the first practice of the year, Fri
day evening. Several veterans Of
previous years were among the num-
Der. Undoubtedly. they will be push
ed for places on the team as the other
"hopefuls' who appeared last night
displayed some unusual talent
Mlckley. Humes and Foster were
the regulars of last years team who
warmed up for the first time. Leo
Fisher a sub, worked out also.
Followers Of the game will be sorry
to learn that Walter Staub, u guard
and quite favorite among the
basket ball fans i'm former years, will
not play on the team this year. He
has decided to drop basket ball but
an effort Is being made to cause him
to change his mind. Staub has been
strong member of the team and his
place viii be hard to fill.
Next Tuesday night, the candidates
OF the team will meet IN the Y. Nj. c.
A. gym and organize for the coming
season. a manager and captain
will be selected All candidates wish
ing to try for places on the team
are invited to participate in the prae-
tice.
Physical Director Bartholomew has
received letters from strong teams IN
Ohio cities. asking for dates. 1t Is
probably that the first game win be
played Thanksgiving evening, Novem
ber 80
Judging from the class of can1i-
dates who have begun practice, 1t is
quite obvious that another successful
team will be selected to represent the
lY. N. c. a. during the 19ll-l91z
season.
Bert Curtis will act as referee for
| all games schudled.