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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-10
Uncle Sam as Robber.

n Berlin newspaper sees through the
whole Mexican business. Uncle Sam can
not fool il. He is getting ready to grab
Mexico. and after the grabbing will snap
his fingers in the face of the world and
proceed on down the line. Central Amer
lea will then be taken in. The full pur-
pose Is TO fly the American flag from
Panama to the north pole
Well. as no bounds can be set to specu-
iation, at home or abroad: as ANYBODY
and everybody may guess. guesses Of
Interest on this subject will be worth
attention. This Berlin guess will not be
confined to Berlin. In other foreign cap
itals something of the same kind will be
expressed-if not publicly in the prints,
privately in conversation. Wherever
Uncle Sam has enemies they will find their
pens, or tongues, or both. And he has
Z enemies abroad. He is too eminent and
prosperous an old gentleman to escape
the attention of those who are either
envious suspicious. Those whose op-
portunities are circumscribed, or who
themselves are of a robbing disposition,
will these times be reading strange things
into every move this government makes.
Fortunately, though, similar outgtvings
from the same sources have in the past
been disproved. In the matter Of Cuba
this government was charged with land
grabbing motives. The opinion was widely
expressed abroad that Americas real OBJ
ject in its controversy with Spain was
the acquisition Of Cuba. All talk about
better government for the island was
mere folderol, and would speedily be
exposed. Once the Stars and Stripes sup
planted the Spanish flag, the island, that
moment, would become American terri
tory.
And just now it is sought to defeat the
trade pact we have signed with Canada
by the assertion that it is but a mask
50 far as We are concerned; that our real
purpose is the territorial absorption of
the country. The bugaboo, however, seems
not to be working where it was designed
for most effect. The vote in the Cana
dian parliament yesterday sustained the
government in the matter of the pact. and
the promise is that the pact will be rati-
fed by Canada.
A gigantic republic, stretching from
Panama to the pole and dominated by the
American spirit and intelligence, is a
grandiose suggestion. Artists who like a
large canvas and work well on broad
lines are tempted by ii, and many such
will seize their brushes now. We shall
see ourselves represented as FESTIVE under
the restraints Of our present boundaries,
and eager for more showroom. What
right has anybody to stand in our way
when We want more land and have the
power to seize it? Can there be too much
of a good thing in the matter Of govern
ment on this continent? And is ours not
the best brand known to the market?
Nevertheless, Uncle Sam Is not robber,
and is not girding his loins now for
robbing expedition.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-10
The Young Fire Bugs.

The offer of a reward of $50 for the
arrest of the fire bugs that have recently
been operating on Capitol Hill should
bring results. II. as suspected, the
small boys Of that region are engaged
in incenaiary pastimes they are fairly
certain to be betrayed by their COM
rades under the inspiration Of this sum
In prospect. There seems to be no mis-
take about the correctness Of the police
theory that boys have been setting fires.
The coincidence of blazing sheds and
fences within a circumscribed area or
late leads to the fairly certain conclusion
that they are not accidental. Thus far
no motive has been suggested other than
the natural mischievousness of the
youngsters, who are traditionally eager
to see the engines run and to whom q
large fire is a rare treat. These boys
probably do not realize the gravity Of
their offense. and 1t may take q few
prosecutions to convince them that they
are trifiing with dangerous elements and
cure them Of their costly pranking. Prob
ably when the truth is learned it will
be found that this outburst OF lawless-
ness Is the work OF comparatively few
boys. In every neighborhood there are
such lAaaaEA who haya . variable
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-10
Clean Base Ball.
from the Nashville Banner,

i ~
The popular American game of base
ball has been threatened by an encroach-
ment of the gamblers. Although gam
bling is not allowed on the base ball
fields, there has been a movement In
some of the larger cities to establish
base ball poolrooms. and the owners
and managers of the base ball clubs
are combating this movement. 1t is all
important to-keep this game free from
gambling, and nothing should be left I'M
done to protect the game from an evil
that, if allowed it's course, would do in
calculable damage to the sport. Organ
ICED poolrooms for betting on base ball
games would raise the suspicion that
ball players are tempered with. and
when the public suspects corruption in
the game 1t will lose interest and with
hold it's patronage.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-10

From the Baltimore American.

In view of the general carelessness
about fire it is not surprising that the
annual fire loss of the country is SO
great On the contrary. 1t is more re-
markable that the loss is not even great
err. Very few smokers are careful. the
carelessness about matches includes every
age. sex and condition, and yet many
losses, both of property and life. may be
traced to these two causes. People take
risks with fire merely to save a little
trouble or convenience. which risks are
simply astounding to sober second
Thought, and the restriction Of neither
law nor custom is at all adequate when
the danger involved is considered. 1t Is
q matter in which the general public
needs almost elementary education.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-10
Modern Prophecy.

The prophet has an easy lot,
Since his mistakes are soon forgot;
While every time he hits it right
The world, with wonderment polite,
Exclaims, "Now, where else would you
find
So ready and acute a mind?'
When facts and figures 'gainst him go
His words are soft; his voice is low.
But when his program comes along
His tone is confident and strong
Whate'er may be the guess he makes,
An even chance is all he takes
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-10

starting excitement and who are never
at loss for imitators and followers.
The parents in the fire bug area" can
give the police valuable assistance by
keeping a strict watch over their chill
dren, noting their goings and comings
and demanding an accounting Of time.
A little home observation at this juno
ture will possibly prevent police court
attendance later. -.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-10

Entered as second-class mail matter at the post
ONCE at Washington. d. O.

01n 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 10 THE STAR, o. to
the Editorial Business Department. according
TO tenor purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-10

A large number of il1-informed Mex
leans are likely to regard the visit of
soldiers as something in the nature of
a parade.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-10
Considerate.

What's the object Of getting all
those troops away from this vicinity"
Il suppose" replied the irresponsible
theorist. that they want the troops
where they will not disturb the peace
conference that has been called"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-10

Whatever happens, Diaz must claim a
certain admiration for the length of
time he has lodged the title "ex-presi-
dent
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-10
Miscalculafion.

The easy, self-indulgent chap,
Whose great ambition is to shirk,
Expends more strength to find a snap
Than 1T would take for real work.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-10
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Doubling Up.

And you do not love the gentle, joy
Gus spring. asked the idealist.
NO" replied Mr.. Sirius Barker. ITS
the time of year when both the refrig-
orator and the furnace keep busy"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-10

The man who is surprised at a March
snowstorm is the same one who always
gets in ahead OF the summer season with
straw hat.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-10

A really good game Of base ball is suf-
ficiently Interesting to take the spectators
mind off the temptation to gamble.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-10

People who are disappointed in ap-
preparations find it hard to under
stand what Uncle Sam does with all
his money.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-10

Some of our statesmen are inclined to
let the Japanese take the place of the
trusts as objects of universal suspicion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-10
Political Economy.

Il hope you did not accept any money
while you were in the state legis-
lature."
Nope" replied Farmer Corntossel
"the bargain-counter rate the bosses
offer now isn't even a temptation
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-10
Civic Laboratory.

From the Chicago Tribune.
Is Seattle to be the proving ground for
all the new theories In municipal gov
erumept2
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-10

The new Congress may confidently ex-
pect some of its most earnest advice
from gentlemen whose association with
that body has terminated.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-10

Judging from the fashion pictures, all
that the harem skirt requires is an ad-
ditiOnal garment to cover it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-10

Mr. Ballinger has received so many
hearty Endorsements that he may yet be
encouraged to believe that he can come
back.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-10
Another Story.

DO you think the rich men Of the
next generation will be able to say
they started in life as barefoot boys?"
mo. But some Of the wealthiest
dancers will be telling us they started
out as barefoot girls"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-10

SURPRISING outbreaks in Mexico is
an enterprise that means little more
than practice for Uncle Sans troops.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-10

Rumors that Castro contemplates a re-
turn have been too numerous to arouse
any great excitement in Venezuela.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-10

Mr.. Hobson has not been entirely ac-
curate in the graphical location OF his
war scares.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-10

The idea of putting the price of eggs
at 81 dozen would shock even an Alas
kan marketer
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-10

Col Roosevelt is still versatile,
though perhaps a trifle less emphatic
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1911-11-22
EX-PARTE.
Information de Dominic.

Por cuanto la Succession de Rafael
Colon y Garcia y Rita Machin, que La
forman Sabina, Julia, Carmen, Rafael,
Pablo, Conception, Juan y Mercedes
Colon Machin, y los hijos de Gregoria
Colon Machin de Collazo, nombrados
Jose Arturo, Rafael, Maria, Baldomero
y Fernando Collazo y Colon habidos en-
matrimonio con Jose Collazo, Y este Ill
timo en- nombre de sus hiios, todos We
clnos de San Lorenzo, han promovido
un expediente solicitando que Sc decla-
re el dominic que tienen sobre la 81
guiente fnca:
RUSTICA - Predio de terreno ST.
tuado en- ell barrio de ''La Florida de
la Jurisdiction de San Lorenzo. lin
dando al Norte con tierras de Candle
laria Parrilla " de la Succession Aienio
representada por Juana Santiago, al
Sud con las de Juan Palacios Rodri-
guez y dicha SUCCESSION Ajenjo; por Ell
Este con las de la mencionada Suce-
sion de Ajenjo; y por el Oeste con las
de Jacobo Pol, Succession de Francisco
Se1les representada por Ramon Selles
tierras de Ricardo Gomez Tiene
una cabida de ciento ouatro cuerdas,
equivalentes a cuarenta y cuatro hec-
tareas, ochenta areas, sesenta y cinco
centiareas, dedicadas pastos y la
siembra de frutos memories.
Por tanto habiendo ordenado el Hon.
J. A. Lopez Acosta, Juez de la Corte
que sc publique Ia pretensi6n por tres
veces en- un peri6dico de circulation de
la isla, para que los que tengan alg,1n
derecho real sobre ell inmueble desert
to, las personals ignoradas a quienes
pueda perjudicar la inscription, Y en-
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1911-11-22

Distrito judicial de Humacao, Puerto
Rico.-Corte de Distrito.
Estados Unidos de America. Pre-
sldente de los Estados Unidos.-ss.
SUCCESSION de Rafael Colon Garcia v
Rita Machin de Colon.
EX-PARTE.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1911-11-22

general todo ell que desee oponerse
pueda efectuarlo dentro del t6rmino de-
sesenta dfas contados desde e1 primer
edlcto, extiendo ell presente bajo ma
frma el sello de la Corte en- Huma+
Gao, P. r. de Noviembre de 1911.
JESUS Perey6,
Secretary District Court Of Huzaas~e
Gao, p. R.
The Republican journal., 1911-06-15

ton are somewhat perpleXed to know
how Winemiller will pull the trigger
with his teeth and avoid DETECTING or
raising the muzzle of the rifle. He
has made provision for this by having
the breech mechanism so delicately
adjusted that the trigger is what
might be termed superlative hair
trigger. By contracting his lips he is
able to Graw the taut wire just the
merest fraction of an inch without the
slightes> movement of his head. The
cartridge is exploded and the bullet
is driven to it's target.
The armleSS marksman has such a
steady nerve that he can stand per-
fectly motlonleSs for one minute and
hold his rifle in position without
showing tremor.
Notwithstanding his great aff1iction
ana is eager to enter the lists
ainst all corners as he was when
he had two arms. He has clear
piercing eye, a square jaw and a
laughing, kindly expression.
He can leap bitches and climb
stump of his left arm. with as much
agility as any man of his age. and he
can outrun most of them. He wants
to practice now for clay pigeon shoot
ing. so that he may enter contests at
county fairs
being regarded as a freak. and under
no circumstances could he be induced
to display his marksmanship for paw.
He is one of the most highly respect
ed citizens in the community, and is
proud OF the fact. that he has had the
SHOOTING up to the present state of
perfection by the invention of the
strap and using his teeth to pull The
hair trigger.
The Republican journal., 1911-06-15

glad I did, for it has cured me.
:! know of so many cases where wo-
men have been cured by Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound that l can
say to every suffering woman if that
medicine does not help her, there is
nothing that will" Mrs. JANETzKI,
1868 Arch St., Chicago, III.
This is the age of substitution, and
women who want a cure should insist
upon Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound just as this woman did, and
not accept something else on which the
druggist can make little more profit.
Women who are passing through this
critical period or who are suffering
from any of those distressing ills pc
culiar to their sex should not lose sight
OF the fact that for thirty years Lydia
E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound,
which is made from roots and herbs,
has been the standard remedy for f.
male ills. In almost every community
you will find women who have been
restored to health by Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound.
The Republican journal., 1911-06-15
FROM THE ELECTRICIANS NOTE
BOOK.

The Germans are making progress in
! the identification of their railroads,
/ Ornamental street lighting systems
are being installed in many progressive
cities.
Cubans are taking kindly to the tele-
phone and many installations are being
made.
Twenty one new hydro-electric plants
were completed in Sweden during the
past year.
Two large electrically regulated clocks
have been installed at the Manhattan
end of Brooklyn bridge.
The telephone is now working between
New York and Denver. It marks an
epoch IN long distance telephoning.
1t is estimated that no less than 25O,-
900 electric fatirons were sold in the
United States and Canada last year.
1t is proposed to dam the St. Lawrence
between Coteau du Lac and Clark s
Island and develop g. 900 electrical horse
power.
The warm humidity for ripe ling Cali
fornia oranges is produced by electric
immersion coils which give the necessary
steam vapor.
The torch of the Goddess of Liberty in
New York harbor is being equipped with
40, 600 candle illumination which is four
times as much light as formerly.
Electric light is compulsory in nearly
all dry cleaning shops, because it is the
only safe light where large quantities of
naphtha and gasolene are being used.
At Leavenworth, Kansas, telephone
has been installed in church in the vi
cinity of the pulpit and all the telephone
subscribers can listen to the sermon if
they will.
While experimenting with electric
bread baking ovens at Pittsfeld, Massa-
chusetts, the General Electric Company
is donating a thousand loaves of bread to
charity every week.
Oklahoma City is now using an cleo
trolytic apparatus for the publication of
its sewage. Bubbles of hydrogen and
oxygen gathered on large iron plates at
tack organic compounds and destroy bac-
terra
Contracts have been recently given for
about eighteen miles further work on
the tri-borough rapid transit subway of
New York City at a cost of about $780,
100000, the section for which contracts
We're executed in November, 1909, being
we'll advanced in construction. The whole
subway system will aggregate 44.2 miles
and will cost close to 100000 900.
The Republican journal., 1911-06-15
BOTH HANDS GONE,
OHIO PRODIGY IS
CRACK RIFLE SHOT
WinemiIler Carries Gun with a
tLeathern Thong and Loads
the Magazine with
His Mouth;
rHEN.HE PULlSTHE
TRIGGER With TEETH,
Wins Many Matches Against
Men Who Are Whole, but
Objects to Term Freak"


wAPAKONETA, O., April 15.-Pos-
sessing only the stump of an arm on
the left side, and no arm at all on the
right side. and using his teeth to pull
the trigger Al Winemiller is conceded
to be one of the most amazing rifle
shots in Ohio, if not in the United
States, a statement that will be at
tested by all who have entered into
competition with him, either in shoot
ing at clay pigeons live birds or a
there is no living man handicapped as
he is who has made such a record, and
not for the purpose of revenue or eX
hibition, but purely for the love of a
sport that he has followed from boy
hood. He would rather win match
with no stakes at all than forego the
pleasure Of the competition. His win
ings since the LIST of January have
been two quarters of beef, one beef
hide and one dollar in cash.
What makes Winemiller's perform
ance all the more etXra ordinary is the
fact that he did not lose his right arm
until fifteen months age. His left
hand was caught in the cogs of a
in 1898, and an amputation above the
wrist became necessary. Up to that
time he had been an enthusiastic
hunter, always scorning shotgun
in the shooting of small game.
He had a wonderful eve for range.
and with his old one-shot rifle and
black powder charges, instead of the
metallic cartridge that he uses now.
he made some wonderful scores. His
his hand had been crushed and re-
moved. This accident did not inter-
fere with his love OF his chosen sport
any longer than it took the stump to
strap hold which he used in lieu of a
hand.
The Republican journal., 1911-06-15
Wins Fight For Life.

1t was long and bloody battle for life that
was waged by James B. Mershon of Newark
N. j., of which he writes: II had lost much
blood from lung hemorrhages, and was very
weak and run down. For eight months was un.
able to work. Death seemed close on my heels
when began, three weeks ago, to use DR.
Kings New Discovery. But it has helped me
greatly. 1t is doing all that you claim" For
colds, hoacseness, la grippe, asthma, hay-feve,
or any throat or lung trouble its supreme. Soc
and S1.0O. Trial bottle free. Guaranteed by all
Druggists.
The Republican journal., 1911-06-15
A Charming Wnman

is one who is lovely in face, form, mind and
temper. But its hard for woman to be charm.
ing without health. A weak, sickly woman
Will be nervous and irritable. Consultation
and kidney poisons show in pimples, blotcbes
sh'n eruptlons and wretched complexion
But Electric Bitters always prove eodsend
to women who want health, beauty and friends
lney regulate Stomach. Liver and Kidnevs
purify the blood; give strong nerves. brioh,
eyes, pure breath. smooth, velvety skin love,,
complexion and perfect health. Trv thau -o'
at all Druggists o0'
The Republican journal., 1911-06-15
THE FUN OF FISHING.
Fishing Instinct Born in Man: Cannot be
Acmlived

Fishing Instinct Born in = Man. c,r,o, 10
Acquired.
what fun do you find in fishinp?''
The question is one which is frequently
asked OF the fisherman, says an ex-
enange: NO nsherman can answer it to
:: :ne sMa .' OF any person who asks
II: Inc man who asks it places himself
w1nout tne pale OF those who fish. He
cdhnot understand the promptings of
never will learn. ~ p''''
Ihere Is question whether or not the
llshlng naDlt may be acquired-it seems
more hkeiy that every man who fishes
WIN Keen enjoyment has the fishing in
stlnct born within him.
d. lnose VINO 90 not belong to the great
Drotnernooo OF Gentle Anglers cannot
understand why man should sit patient
y aiong the shore with his line dangling
III me water, cannot understand why he
VIII tire himself out following the wind
lngs OF a trout brook through the woods.
- the man Who loves to fish there is
notnlng remarkable about this. 10 the
man VINO loves to fish, every minute
s! RIn' VI vi lahe 0: stream is golden. Pos
sloiy ne may catch fish-possibly he
e faay not even get nibble, yet the true
fisherman will tell you that all the time
heart. IA ''''
The true fisherman will tell YOU that
not all the fun in fishing is to catch fish.
a aoar fisherman is an apostle of patience
ana perseverance. The breeze which
rlpples the water gives him pleasure. the
swallows Swimming over the surface
please him, the blue sky, the white
clouds, the evergreen and butterflies.
ana az the eddies made by the canoe pad,
'T f. al th eonttloute to his day of pleasure
fun do you find in fshing?' must be iust
as ridiculous as the fisherman seems to
De to the man who asks the Question
Neither one understands the other nor.
can 1ana. eitner one explain. The man who
loves to fish and the man who cares moth.
ing about 1T belong to different breeds reeds
of cats. that's all. Gnu 'ieeoS
The Republican journal., 1911-06-15

ley on his work in Camden and Rockand, with
two helpers, built the three chimneys and
plastered the rooms in V. o. Keller's new
house beginning the job Tuesday and finishing
Tuesday of the present week. The house is a
two story house with L.. DIR. and Mrs. Clar-
ence Simmons and children were guests Sun
day of Mr.. and Mrs. V. 0. Keller and family.
Mrs. Sarah Robbins recently spent few
days with her daughter, Mrs. Lizzie Knight, in
Searsmont
The Republican journal., 1911-06-15
UNITY.

W. S. Merrck, M. N. Stevens and F. M. Fair
banks returned recently from fishing trip,
bringing with them some fine specimens of
trout and salmon. So E. Stone has moved
his family to Troy and Charles Mitchell has
moved into the house vacated by him. :. Mr.
and Mrs. Halves of China were in town over
Sunday, the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur
Stetson. Mrs. c. M. Whitney was in Pitts
field Saturday. Mr.. and Mrs. John Hamilton
visited in Albion Sunday Mr.. and Mrs. judi
kins of Waterville visited in town Sunday
DR. and Mrs. Unworthy entertained Mrs Tru-
worthy's aunt, Mrs. Powers of Houlton, recent
w.