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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-25
The Next Congress and Legislation.

We are told that legislation outside OF
the routine must go over. There is not
enough time for more than the supply
bills. and scarcely enough time for them.
Wait until the next Congress. Prepare
10 lay important matters of a pressing
nature before that body. True. it will be
divided politically. In the House the
democrats will control. In the senate the
republicans will have the majority. Still.
that is the only hope. This Congress
is nearing the constitutional limit.
How much business outside Of the rou-
tine will the next Congress be likely TO
transact at its first session? 1t must be
remembered that presidential campaign
will be approaching. and that politics will
be in the air. A long session might COM
plicate things for both sides. Not i'm
probably, therefore. a sort of working
arrangement may be effected by which
adjournment will come early in June, be-
fore either national convention is held.
Take the tariff question. How much
time will be given to that? If revision
of only a schedule or two of the Payne
law is proposed no extended debate need
take place. But bill of general revi-
sion would throw open the whole tariff
subject, and bring everybody into the
field.
Take. then. the question of Investigations
Soon after the November result was de-
clared. it was announced that the demo-
Gratis CT the House would bring every de-
partment Of the government under their
official glasses and probe for irregulari-
ties. But that threat has not recently
been rer eated.
The President in his message will prob
ably make many recommendations. He
will go into the whole state Of the Union,
and ask for such measures as he thinks
the situation demands. But will Con-
gress respond? Particularly, will the
House respond. when the majority of
that body will be arranging a program in
the hope OF defeating the President for
a second term?
In calculations about legislation or
what not We should all remember that
1912 approaches and is casting its shadow
before. Nineteen hundred, 1904 and 1908,
all opened with the republicans in full
Cnarge and full OF confidence. But this
time the jolt of 1910 will still be fresh
in everybodys recollection, heartening
the democrats and causing the republicans
no little uneasiness. Everybody is pre-
raring FOR what everybody is inter-
ested in.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-25
The State Deadlocks.

The legislative deadlock list is not ma
teriaIly reduced by the breaking of the
blockades in New Jersey, Delaware and
Tennessee. To replace these comes Colo
RADIO, which has been called upon uneX-
pectedly to elect successor to Senator
Hughes. The legislature is voting for
thirteen different candidates with no i'm
mediate prospect of a choice In addi-
tion to this state there are deadlocks in
New York, Iowa and Montana, with no
present promise of break. Wisconsin,
Nevada, Texas and Wyoming yesterday
cleared up their business OF eiecting sena-
tors without difficulty. the Nevada legis-
lature strictly obeying the popular YER
dict In favor Of Senator Nixon and grant
ing him a new commission despite the
fact of his republicanism, though 1t is
democratic on Joint ballot by four votes
The lack of instructions to the legisla-
lures In New York, Iowa and Montana Is
accountable for the present situation in
those states In New York there Is q
prospect that a break may come next
week, as the statement IL made that
Leader Murphy OF Tamfnany has allowed
Candidate Sheehan to understand that IL
he cannot be elected by Friday he must
step aside. This prospect of the with
drawal Of Tammany's support may cause
the break TO come sooner. for 1t is in
creasingly evident from day 10 day that
Sheehan cannot swing a majority In the
joint session. With the possible exception
of Montana there Is no reason to look
for any prolonged contests. That state
Is perennially disposed to extend It's leg
3slative fights, and the present deadlock
there may last several weeks In Iowa
negotiations for q settlement are under
way. but difficulty may be experienced
IN efecting II, as the differences between
1he leading candidate and others OF his
ewn party touch the questions at Issue
within the ranks OF repubhcanism on the
national plane. The Colorado deadlock
yesulting from an unexpected demand
upon the legislature TO elect q senator.
should not be difhcult Of settlement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-25

While interesting as an evidence OF
the impotence with which sincere
friends Of the District In Congress
visw the neglect Of the capital COM
munity by the body which Is desis.
mated by the Constitution az its sole
Legislature. the speech Of Represent
alive Borland In the House yesterday
can hardly be regarded 90 q practical
suggestion 20 solve the present prob
lem OF how to get ahead with the
Transaction OF the Districts legislattvo
business. Mr.. Borland's suggestion in
brief 10 that the District committse--
10 Of course implies that there will be two
District committess thus emp0w cred.
one In each houss-bs given full lssis-
lative authority over the capital COM
munity. even with regard 70 the appro.
priations. Thus under the BorIand plan,
80 he has outlined 1T. in each house Of
Congress . committee, chosen in the
lower branch by the ways and means
committee--as the. case IL TO stand in
the near future--and In the Senate by
the steering committee" &C the domi-
nant party. will sit In lieu % the House
snd the Senate, the Districts legisla.
turs thus ssAAstiAs Of tAifty.1vs q
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-25

authority for a permit to buy weapon.
A demand for the enactment of law to
correct this evil has been made upon
Congress for several years. but without
effect. Every year of delay has cost hui
man life. Bills are pending designed to
supply this deficiency and place the traf'
fic in deadly weapons under such super
vision that it will be impossible for any
one without a. legitimate need. that car
stand official scrutiny and test to arm
himself for any,malevolent purpose. Ho"
much longer will, Congress permit this
condition to exist in the District of Co
lumbia. swelling the records Of crime and
self-destrnction?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-25
The Detective in Politics.
nm, thu Naw Ynrk Tribune

Private detectives are now a we'll rec
ognized and indispensable feature of po'
litical life. No movement OF large pro-
portions can get on without them. Every
one of the insurgents at Albany Is said
to be constantly under espionage. Should
one be caught in any compromising act
the Sheehan managers would instantly
be made aware OF 1t, and the expectation
is that he would speedily become CON
WINGED that the caucus was binding
Similarly, it is said that detectives hover
in the shadows about Mr.. Sheehan and
his chief supporters. both those In the
foreground and those In the background.
Presumably the detectives have been at
work, for the leader OF the insurgents
announced Monday that when in the city
last Sunday Sheehan spent some time at
the home Of Thomas F. Ryan, most
indiscreet thing for STEADY BIZ to do
IL he did 1t, which he denies; for surely
IL any one knows anything about de-
tectives In politics the Sheehan managers
would be likely to possess such informa-
ton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-25

forty men instead Of four hundred or
| more. 1t cannot be denied that there
Is some merit in the suggestion. The
District would get results unquestion-
ably under such a system, but whether
1t would get desirable results is another
matter.
The primary fault in this matter lies
In the attitude which the House mas OF
late years assumed toward the DIS
trict. This community is regarded as
sort of mendicant. living upon the
bounty Of the United States. undeserv-
ing of the consideration paid to it and
to be held under subsection. Members
Of the House have expressed them
selves in amazing terms Of miscon-
ception of the reason why citizens are
continually petitioning for legislation,
even of the reason why Congress ap-
propriates one-half Of the local budget
from the federal Treasury. The igno-
rance manifested from time to time on
the floor OF the House regarding the
organic act Of 1873 passes understand
ing. In q smaller body. fully empow-
cred, this condition would not exist.
for it is possible to educate forty or
fifty men in the fundamentals Of fed
eral-District relationship. while it is
not. possible within the brief span OF
one Congress to complete the education
Of four hundred.
The Borland scheme is out of the
question because 1T would involve an
amendment Of the Constitution. Con-
gress. as quoted yesterday in these
columns. is specifically vested by that
instrument with the power and the
duty OF exclusive legislation over the
seat Of government. It is extremely
doubtful whether 1t COULD legally dele
gate that power to committees without
reserving to itself the right of final
ratification, which right involves the
power of amendment and therefore en-
braces the whole range Of legislative
authority. Despite these obvious rea-
sons why the proposition is Impractical,
1t is an interesting exhibit and a Sc
we're rebuke to Congress, especially to
the House Of Representatives, for the
laXity and negligence and unfairness
Of its dealings with the District Of CO.
lumbia, the care of which it should
regard proudly as it's privilege and not
grudgingly as burden.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-25
New Jersey.

James Smith, jr., lost his fight. for two
excellent reasons: "a 1t was based upon
deception. and CD his record in the Sen
ate. made years ago, did not warrant
his return to that body.
In the recent Jersey campaign Mr..
Smith did not offer himself for place. 1t
was given out that his interest in the
contest grew solely out of desire to
see the democracy restored to power In
the state He was represented as an un-
selfish reformer, busy solely in behalf
of reform. Woodrow Wilson, whose sus-
picions had been aroused. was quoted
by an assurance from what he consid-
cred a good source that Mr. Smith was
cherishing no senatorial ambition.
All along, as was afterward developed,
Mr.. Smith had his eye on his old place.
His zeal for Wilson and reform was re-
inforced by his zeal for Smith and the
Senate Unwilling to submit his case
openly to the people. he planned to Sc
cure democratic legislature and then
spring his ambition on the party. The
trick failed. Mr.. Wilson denounced It,
and the democracy OF the state. after
little discussion. followed Mr., Wilson,
The second reason operating against
Mr. Smith was that his record in the
Senate was not creditable. He had not
only fallen below the standard in point
Of ability, but had used what ability he
possessed to the injury OF his party. The
matter was little musty, but showed
upon examination that. his name was
among those democratic senators who
had incurred Mr.. Clevelands denuncia-
ton in 1894 in connection with the tariff
legislation Of that year. -
The decision against Mr.. Smith is cred.
table TO the new order, IN New Jersey.
IL the new senator Is not an ideaI man
for the place. he Is at least an open and
straightforward one, and stands upon a
platform which is accepted as democrat
ic Besides, he has the cordial respect
and support OF Gov. Wilson, who has ac-
copied his public trust in the spirit OF a
courageous man. and should prove in Of
fee a source Of much strength to his
party.
Mr.. Smith retires with expressions of
continued devotion to democratic prin-
ciples, but his part in future can hardly
be conspicuous. II Gov. Wilson succeeds
he will, keep his party permanently
above the Smith level. II he fails. New
Jersey will almost certainly return to
the republican column. In either event
Mr. Smith will be "out Of it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-25
The Guide.

I started forth for Happytown.
l journeyed many a year,
And fell among the woods that frown
With shadows dense and drear.
And when / met little chap
With eyes of laughing blue.
He scorned my compass and my map
And said, I'll show it you!'
I followed him for but an hour
And found my journeys end.
The sunbeam and the opening flower
Each knew him for a friend.
l hope he'll find some little one
AS guide, when up and down
The world he seeks. as have done,
The way to Happytown.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-25
The German Empire.
From the New York Sun

TONI new
With the observance of the forteth
anniversary OF the proclamation Of the
new German empire at Versailles the
series Of rather dangerous celebrations
Of Prussian victories is nearly closed.
without disturbance or manifestation Of
1.spleasure on the part of the defeated
French. The anniversary OF the humili-
'ating entry into Paris Is still ahead, but
IL any trouble arises 1t Is more likely to
come from socialist admirers of the
Commune than from i'll feeling between
France and Germany. There will be NJ
occasion for friction arising from the
war for ten years to come.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-25
Carrying a Gun.
From the Baltimore American.

There is no doubt whatever that. IN
spite OF the existing statutory act which
is designed to discourage the habit, there
are a great many persons who do habitu-
ally carry shooting irons concealed some
where about their persons. and there are
a great many more who occasionally hide
a gun in the hip pocket that Is covered
by the coat or In the inside coat pocket.
The instinct which inspires this defiance
OF the statutory regulations is perhape
not SO much belligerent as defensive
Some people apparently cannot get over
the fear that some day they will encoun-
ter a situation in which their lives will be
forfeited unless they get the drop on the
other fellow. That Texas theory that III
you ever do need a gun you will need ii
mighty bad" is all too prevalent here In
Maryland.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-25

Entered a. second-class mail matter at the pos,
once at Washington. d. C.

persosal absence. letters TO THE STAR should
not be addressed to any Individual connected
with the once. but simply to THE STA1, o. to
the Editorial or Business Department. according
20 tenor or purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-25

The fact that members. of Congress
have to live in Washington does not
exert the influence in behalf of District
legislation that. might properly be ex-
pected. ~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-25
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
A Reproof.

Charley, DEAR" said young Mrs. Tor
kins did you say that man you dislike
was elected on a joint ballot
That's what / said.''
well, much as you may dislike our
legislature, I think you go to an unpar-
donable extreme in calling it q joint
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-25
A narrowing Doubt.

You have made some fine speeches
to your constituents"
Yes" answered Senator Sorghum; "but
I am never able to be sure whether my
audience is being instructed and per-
suaded or merely entertained"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-25

dictions. but large portion Of the public
insists on manifesting more interest in
next months prophecy by the ground
hog
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-25
Not Difficult.

Il am determined to live in luxurious
surroundings and eat and drink the best
the land Affords said the frankly selfish
man.
THAT ought to be easily arranged"
replied Miss Cayenne. "All you have to
do is to get a situation as a butler
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-25

II gold can be extracted from clay, as
Edison says, some Of the unpaved streets
in the suburbs may become too valuable
to be maintained In their present form.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-25
But Was This So?

From the Chicago Post,
Isn't Ii just like the dear old democracy
TO give an elaborate bang-up. costly han
quet and then niismanage 1t SO that none
Of the speakers could be heayd1
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-25

AS soon as 1t was announced that Fight
ing Bob Evans was lonely, all the para
graph writer's in the country started in
to do their best to cheer him up.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-25
Information Wanted .

From the Indiana polls Star
Exactly how does the election Of a
democratic House constitute a popular
mandate for the republicans to go ahead
with their previous program?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-25

A tariff board may become a subject Of
almost as complicated discussion as the
tariff itself.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-25

JEFF Davis declares that he does not
know what q jackpot Is. Proper delicacy
has restrained him from asking the rev
senator from Illinois.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-25
Hard to Collect.

From the Louisville 'CourierJournal-
New York has ten billion dollars worth
Of taxable property, much of which great
ly resembles the eel I'm some respects.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-25

The question OF an airship's efficiency
in warfare Is likely to be overshadowed
by its deadlinsss In time of peace.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-25

II there are any insurgents calling at
Oyster Bay these days the newsgatherers
OF that community have. overlooked them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-25

New Orleans has no hesitation In de-
claring that it will be well fortified for
the Panama canal celebration.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-25

One drawback to being an assistant
president Is that there IL no chance Of
being promoted to the real position.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-25
From the Savannah News,

FT0M tue SdvdnhaH NeWs'
The number Of candidates Tor the United
States Senate In Montana seems 10 be
limited only by the Number of millionaires
In the state.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-25

The Chinese in Peking find in the plague
a problem in civilization which cannot
be solved by merely cutting Off their
queues.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-25

Occadonal mention a. a presidential
possibility 10 recognized as one OF the
legitimate psrouisltes of a speakersbtp.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-25
Good Citizenship.

From the Waco Times.
First get your poll tax receipt and then
plant tree.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-25

Another Treating Problem.
How shall a youth economic"
He asked, with grief profound,
When soda fountains advertise
To run the whole year 'round?"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-25

What some men manages TO mistake
fob clear conscience said Uncle Eben.
lis merely loss Of memory.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-25
Usually Well Recommended

From the New York Press,
Temptation always gets an Introduction
to YOU under some other name.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-11-30
Beyond The Rockies

Clarence V. Whitney writes the
Banner as follows: Enclosed find one
dollar in payment for the Banner, for
one year. | am now living in Los
Angeles and thought / would like to
see the home news. / like il very
much here, it is like summer, roses and
all kinds Of flowers in bloom, we are
having fresh rawberries, fruits and
vegetables on our table, which seems
good to us when we think of the snow
back in old Michigan. We had a very
nice trip out here was one week on the
road, Pixies Peak, Castle Rock, Castle
Gate and the beautiful Royal Gorge
were some OF the sights we saw besides
many other wonderful places in the
grand old rockies. We are living be-
tween two ranges of mountains, which
seems strange to me never having been
in the mountains before.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-11-30
Their Golden Wedding

Capt. and Mrs. ID. q. Crawford, Of
Ionia, celebrated their fifthieth wedding
anniversary at their home last Tues
day, at which time big family gather
ing was held. Capt. Crawford, who
holds the office of county surveyor and
whose friends in the county are num-
erous, was born in Shiawassee county
October 20, 1888, and his wife, whose
maiden name was Miss Florence A.
Blanchard, is a native of Lyons, her
birth being on September %, 1874.
They were married in 1861, after Mr..
Crawford had served three months as
a soldier in the civil war. The many
friends of the couple in lonia and
throughout the county wish them many
more years of health and prosperity.
Mr.. and Mrs. Crawford are the parents
of George Crawford of this city, who
was in attendance on the happy event.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-11-30
Michigan Good Enough

Better stay in Michigan. That is the
lesson that is being learned by careful
investigation OF the experiences of peo-
pie who have left this state to try farm
ing in states farther west. The Mich
igan climate is less severe than that OF
any other state in the same latitude
east of the Rocky mountains. The
spings are late, but this tends to the
safety Of the crop. Michigan is des-
tined to be great apple producing
state, and il is rapidly becoming known
as such. 1t is state of wide agricul-
tural resources. During the last five
years Ionia county has received mum
Der OF farmer citizens from Iowa and
Indiana, both good states, and these
men who have purchased farms here
are well pleased. The price Of farm
land here has steadily advanced, and
this upward movement of land values
Is bound TO continue. Michigan today
offers unsurpassed opportunity TO the
farmer looking for pleasant and pro-
fitable location. Its nearness TO mar
ket, the fruitfulness of its soil, its social
and material development, oil contri-
butte TO invite the intelligent farmer,
who seeks to make home for the best
interests Of himself and his family.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-11-30
Resolutions Of Condolen ce

Resolutions on the death, Of Margar-
cite Driese charter member Of Goodwill
Hive No. $50 l.. .. L. M. M. Where
as il has pleased our Heavenly Father
to premit the angel OF death to enter our
circle, and remove from our midst our
worthy sister, Marguerite Driese Re-
solved that in behalf Of the members OF
Goodwill Hive No. $50 l.. o. Il. M. NJ.
we extend our heartfelt sympathy to
the family in their bereavement. Re-
solved that our charter be draped for a
period Of thirty days. BE it further re-
solved that these resolutions be spread
on the records of the Hive and copy
Of same, be sent TO the family and
printed in local papers.
Rose Parks
Mary Purdy
Lynn PEBBLES
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-11-30

Too late for last week


Mr.. and Mrs. Hartley are visiting ut
Mrs. Canfield's.
Earl Brown spent Saturday and Sun
day with his parents, he returned to
Lansing Monday, where he is attend
ing the Agriculture College.
Married, Miss Anna Smith OF Long
Lake and Mr.. Charles Spencer Of Beld-
ing. We wish them much joy and a
long and happy life together.
People are asking has the township
Of Orleans any road Commissioner, ask
mail carriers and auto owners how
they like the road east of Chittle school
house.