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The Washington herald., 1911-02-12

An excellent recital was given Friday
evening in the West Street Presbyterian
church. Among those who were heard
we're Mrs Robert Mcknight. soprano:
Mrs. Sankcy Bacon. soprano. Miss Sue
Taggart. contralto. Miss Scherier. So
pranO; Miss Marian Larner. Contralto:
Mr. Mcknight. tenor: Mr.. ArmaCoSt, or
ganist, and Mr.. Birch. basso.
The Washington herald., 1911-02-12

The order was founded in this city ana
many prominent members and supreme
officers OF the organisation win attend the
ceremonies. The COMMITTEES On the circus
The Washington herald., 1911-02-12

Much interest centers about the con-
cert to be given at the Y. NJ. c. A hall
Wednesday evening next for the benefit
Of the Y. W. c. A. Vacation Lodge.
The Washington herald., 1911-02-12

The funds for the Bischon memorial
are coming in every day from all guar
ters of the United States from former
pupils and friends of the late DR.. Bisch-
of, and it is the hope Of the committee
in charge that all lovers of music in
this city. as well as friends and pupils
that wish a part in TINS beautiful memo
rial. will send in their subscriptions at
once.
The Washington herald., 1911-02-12

Miss Frances Somerville, pupil of Miss
Helen Gladmon. was heard in plano re-
cital on Wednesday evening at the
Washington Club.
The Washington herald., 1911-02-12

The vested choir of Christ Episcopal
Church. Georgetown. will present its
monthly special musical service on Sun
day evening. February l2. at ; O'Clock.
under the direction Of Mr.. Donald f.
Macleod. Organist and director of the
choir. The solOists will h" Mrs. n. \.
Brown, Mrs II. e. Hollifeld, Mrs. Donald
B. Macleod, and Mr. Edward l..
Springer.
The Washington herald., 1911-02-12

Friday evening next, in the First Con-
gregational Church, the soloists and cho-
rus Of seventy voices, under the direction
The Washington herald., 1911-02-12

The next members day" of the Rubi
stein Club will be Wednesday morning
this week. The programme will be giv'
in the hall of the Percy S. Foster bull
ing, where the club is holding its Febr
airy rehearsals.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-11

burden OF its maintenance and Its devel-
opment. The Constitution specifically
vests in Congress the exclusive jurisdic-
ton over the capital. A continued neg
1ect Of this charge would be resented by
the people OF the states, who are con-
tributors to the upkeep Of the District
on equal terms with those who reside
within II.
Congress should feel Inundated when
1t reflects upon the sorry showing Of at
tention to local necessities presented by
the record just closed. There Is no oc-
ca sion for qualification in the proof
which the dockets contain that Congress
turned it's back during the past session
upon practically every proposition adj
vanced for the general welfare Of the Dis
trict- few members may regard this
meager list Of accomplishments with SNUG
pride. feeling that whatever the District
wants must necessarily be improper. Such
q spirit will not carry far in any line. and
it is especially restricting in public az
fairs The safeguards against improper
local legislation are reliable. and there is
no need for extraordinary efforts to block
the way by those who approach their
work as local legislators as skeptics.
Perhaps the day will come when at the
close Of the session those responsible Tor
Of the year will point with
pride to what has been done for the Dis
trict rather than what has not been done.
II may be that some day the truth Will
dawn upon the legislative mind that
Washington is not a local proposition. but
a national. and that the American people
expect 1t to be treated with respect and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-11
Economy.

There is risin' indignation down to Po-
hick on the Crick.
The speeches we have made would fill
volume two feet thick.
They've spent billion dollars an some
millions more than that;
An what did Pohick get, when they was
passin' round the hat?
There's big improvements goin' on
throughout the world, they say.
But we haven't seen sign Of some
thin doin' out our way:
Excep' with Ezry Jones; he held an Of
fee, mighty small.
But they served a notice on him. Now
he's got no job at all.
Now, Ezry was a faithful chap, a
workin'- with a will;
I reckon Uncle Sam will miss his en- 81 Sy
an skill.
Most people would have thought it was
case of downright cheek
To ask fur services like this at fifteen
plunks per week.
But when that big expense account had
filled us with surprise
We had to own right up. The country
must economize.
And yet we don't see how retrench-
ments gettin very fur
BY simply holdin' out on poor old Ezry's
fifteen per.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-11

cessful attempts to reach the White
House confront him. and his party has
the pick now Of several very attractive
men with recent local successes to their
credit. 1t is a different situation from
that of 1896. when the Chicago conven-
ton showed Tom. Dick and Harry strus-
Cling for supremacy. A different situa-
ton from that of 1900 when Mr.. Bryan
had no opposition in the convention A
different situation from that of 1904 when
Wall street was able to nominate Judge
Parker. A different situation from 1908.
when the democrats turned to Mr.. Bryan
again in spirit Of desperation.
And yet the general situation is so con-
fused. everything may be changed by con-
vention time next year and Mr.. Bryan
called to lead again. Politics is in
fluid state on both sides the line.
Republicans and democrats alike are rub
bling their chins and studying the cell
ing Many have not made up their minds
what to do. Mr.. Bryan has broken
some records. He may break another,
and make a fourth race for the presi-
dency He would like to do so. and could
be drafted with ease. There is no doubt
about that.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-11
The Districts Small Share.

The record of local legislation printed
In The star Wednesday is the smallest
within recent recollection Of the work OF
Congress as the Di4rict's legislature.
Outside of the appropriation bill not a
single measure of Importance was put
through both houses. There were few
private measures. affecting individuals
and small corporations, and one or two
street extension acts. but beyond them
she houses did virtually nothing for the
District
Comparing the list OF meritorious
measures that failed during the session
with the record Of accomplishments 1t is
evident that the House and Senate re-
earded the District as of no Importance
whatever. Is this true? Do the people
OF the United States consider the District
Of Columbia as unworthy of attention? Is
there no general interest in Washington.
the capital? Is there no desire outside
OF the bounds of what remains OF the
"ten-miles- square to see the federal city
develop into an ideal municipality?
Judging from the numbers visiting here
every year, these questions must be an
swered in the negative. Probably no
other city I'm the United States Is sought
by as large q number of travellers for its
own sake as Washington. This is solely
because IL Is the seat of government be-
cause here il conferred the federal activ.
ity. here is done the work of administra-
ton. and here are to be seen the men
who are identified with the national man.
agement Thousands come here for these
reasons, to see the public buildings and
to gain q first-hand concept OF the ap-
pearance and significance Of Washington
and these thousands are merely repre-.
sentative Of a keen and general interest
On the part of the multitude Of citisens
in Washington, the nations city.
washington is not a negligible quantity
in Congress. II is not possible perenniaily
to ignore its needs The United States
Is on record in a statute which guaran-
Aass IN equal beardnS of the financial
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-11
Proving Wills Before Death.
m the Philadelphia inquirer.

From the Philadelphia inquirer.
The Massachusetts, Legislature has I'M
der consideration bill providing that
any will or codicil may, If the one MAX
ing it chooses to do SO. be proved during
his or her lifetime. In view Of the many
attempts that are made to change such
instruments after death. this measure
seems to be one that demands marked
consideration. Too often the wishes OF
those leaving property for specific pur-
poses have been pushed aside through
legal procedure, in many cases mere
technicalities alone being sufficient to
render a will void.
A law such as the one proposed would
do away with much of these chickering's
that are of daily occurrence in the civil
courts 1t would enable a testator to
prove that he is OF sound mind and sub
ject to no undue influence. facts which
can be much more easily determined
during life than after death. There is
little doubt that it would do away with
the withdrawing practice to great
extent. and one who has property to
leave would have every reasonable as
surance that his wishes in the matter or
its disposal we're bound to be respected.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-11
The Presidents Promptness.

salutary thing about this Mexican
business is that this government is NOV
ing promptly to do whatever may be
required Of il. 1t is not in state of
incertitude Neither the Mexican authori-
ties nor the insurrectionists are left in
doubt about our desire for peace in
Mexico. or our Willingness to help pro-
mote it, by force il necessary. President
Taft has not dawdIed. The existing
trouble is not of long standing. and on
that account mere demonstration on
the border may be sufficient At any
rate. all will hope so.
The Cuban business will be recalled
by many. Dawdling on the part Of this
government undoubtedly complicated that.
The instruction was two years cd when
Mr.. Mckinley took office-oId enough to
have convinced as accomplished soldier
as Gen. Fitzhugh Lee, who as consul
general to Havana had been observing
matters at close range. that Spain by
the methods she was using could not put
it down. He had so reported to his su-
periors. but without effect.
Spaniards and Cubans alike. therefore,
asked themselves the question: What
will the new man do?" And the people
of this country, who had come to take
a keen interest in the contest were quite
as curious.
The Spanish government at Madrid was
advised by its representative at this
capital who. in a measure, was advised
by few Americans in his pay. Senior
de LONE, in a personal letter which
probably repeated views he had expressed
in his official correspondence, described
the new President as a spineless poll
tician. who was paying fast and loose
with his countrymen. and would continue
the American policy Of observation and
inactivity.
The result we all know; and equally
do We know that IL this government had
taken it's stand as soon as the real situa-
ton in Cuba became plain to trained
American observers on the scene, Spain
and Cuba both would have profited by
our efforts for peace. without the landing
of a single American soldier on Cuban
soil.
1t was the dawdiing by this government
during the first two years Of the Cuban
insurrection that encouraged Spain to
believe that no other American policy
was possible. and that she might proceed
in the island in her own way.
Mexico, il we are forced to cross the
border, will be q much bigger and more
difficult proposition than Cuba. Prob
ably no American statesman or soldier
would underrate Our task. The size Of
the country. the character Of the people,
and the nature of the controversy. taken
in conjunction. are formidable. But de-
lay, or seeming indifference. would ado
to this. Formidable as the task now
would be. il would be much more so
twelve months hence, II meanwhile dis
order continued and the conviction be-
came established that the matter was
none of Americas business" and that
America would under no circumstances
put in her oar.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-11
A National Memorial.
From the Buffalo Commercial.

One good thing to the credit Of the
late Congress is the Lincoln national
memorial bill, which provides for a
suitable monument to the great war Pres
Id ent in the city II Washington. the lost
not to exceed s 200. COS. OF which $50 ~
Is Immediately ailable for prel m nary
work Thus the way is at last o,e ed
for the ending of a pr ach Of long
Standing. Various pro- cts have been
suggested, and the commission may be
trusted to act wisely in MA ing de-
cision. 1t held its frst NEE ng at the
White House Saturday. and resolved to
refer to the new fine arts commiss on
Of the District of Columbia for re ,ort
and recommt nd cations. the whole Ques-
tion of pro er location and d Isl ms tor
the memorial. 1t is an excel. mt idea to
bring this body into active cooperation
with the work from start.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-11

"Are you going to marry Mr.. Smith,"
81 am not"
In a fortnight invitations to the
wedding were issued, and the young wom-
ans friends taxed her mildly with false
hood.
IT answered your question" replied the
young woman. "You asked me If l was
going to marry Mr.. Smith. The woman
does not marry the man. Mr.. Smith is
going to marry me. See? I told you the
TRUTH
Everywhere Mr.. Bryan goes he is asked
If he is a candidate for the presidency,
and he answers he is not. At Boston
the other day he added a word to the
usual reply by saying that while not a
candidate he was under no obligations
not to become one. That insures him
against the charge Of Misrepresentation
II he Is again nominated. He Is not
seeking the nomination. but II the nomi-
nation seeks him. why that will be an
other matter. He will not be under obli-
cations to run away. And of course he
will not run away.
AS The Star has several times pointed
out recently. Mr.. Bryan. for all his
hard luck as a candidate. keeps a strong
hold on his friends and on the ear OF the
public Crowds continue to flock to his
lectures. At Chicago the other nigh the
attendance was SO large people literally
fought for places. and the police had to
be called In to restore order. Whether
appearing as editorials In his newspaper.
or In interviews while he is on the wing.
his Views about politics and politicians are
widely copied. The people want to know
where he stands about the changing as
pect Of things. And he leaves nobody in
the dark.
Nothing today seems more unlikely than
that the presidential nomination will seek
Mr.. Brysu next year. His three unsuc.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-11
Doing His Share.

II suppose" said the heiress' father,
you have assured my daughter that you
will grant her every wish
NO" replied Baron Fucash; 81 will
not misrepresent my financial resources.
But ! will do my best to be of service .
I'm what way?''
Il will help her to WISH
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-11
Be Careful!
From the Portland Oregonian.

From the Portland Oregontan.
Pneumonia. unlike consumption. the
other arch enemy Of human life, finds
in the physically strong It's ready VIC
Tins. There Is a word of caution In this
fact to men who, rejoicing In bodily
strength. take risks upon their health
that are not sanctioned By prudence.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-11

Col Roosevelt seems inclined to regard
! some Of his policies with suspicion as
having been too long in cold storage.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-11

Mr. Carnegie's dove of peace, In order
70 meet present conditions, should make
q southwark flight and learn to COO in
Spanish.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-11

Personal sentiment compels Mr.. Car
negie to disregard frankly the interests
of the armor plate department Of the
steel trust.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-11

There was a time when the idea OF
organizing a new party did not seem
worth considering unless it originated in
Kansas.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-11

The railways have too much business to
look after to devote their entire attention
to a controversy with the interstate COM
merce commission.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-11

The energy displayed by a number OF
Mexcans can only be accounted for In
the minds Of some observers on the theory
Of foreign influence.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-11
Entered a. second-ciass mail matter at the POS
ONCE at Washington. d. O.

personal absence. letters to THE STAR should
not be addressed to any individual connected
with the ONCE but simply to THE STAR. o. 10
the Editorial or Business Department, according
10 tenor or purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-11

1t is hoped that various hurries IN in
ternational matters will subside sufhcient-
" to enable Congress to give the undi-
vided attention that Is asked for Cana
dian reciprocity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-11

Again 1t is proper to arise and remark
that the Japanese are a wonderful little
people.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-11
A Peace Theory
Peace is til

Peace is the hope Of all good men;
Yet. If some sages speak Alright,
You're not secure in peace save when
You prove you're not afraid to fight.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-11

In addition to the troops, there Is an
aSny Of camera experts travelling to the
southwest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-11
Prudence.

II suppose you are going to say ex-
actly what you think in the next Con-
gress?'
YES" replied the cautious statesman;
but I'm going to go slow about making
up my mind as to exactly what l think"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-11
SHOOTING STARS.
By PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Getting the Worst of It.

"Bliggins isn't very lucky in driving
bargains
NO He says he can't even change
his own mind without getting the worst
of the DEAL"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-11

Even If some of Mr.. Brandeis' tips
ON how to save money are utilized, II
IN not likely that he will be given much
credit for them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-11

Some experts fear the Southern Cali
fornia peninsula has as many possibilities
of trouble as a vermiform appendix.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-11

Sometimes the price Of big diamond
auctuates more surprisingly than that OF
certain mining stocks.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-11
A Mystifcation.

are SO fashionable" said the society ed
itor.
"They are very artistic
perhaps. But there Is SO little chance
to describe what the people who give
them wear
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-11

March never passes without reminder
that it is not reliable month for inaugu-
ration purposes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-11
Mr.. Bryan's Reservation.

President Diaz is not sick; only worried.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-11
The New Spring COrsets.
Parame, Lily of France, Madame Irene, Florta.

Parame, Lily of France, Madame lrene FlOrlta.
Waste
richly
Exquisite New Cotton Dress Fabrics.
Dress Fabrics domestic
andplaed yfoy inspection Ever
u
materials for afternoons VI
hand
SidCouon Maqunen
French Embroidered
FrnhVo annS
Spciaa nion iscaled tothe man
Inch d
Silk addiction Fabrics including number OF
fol sueetpa and
SlkadCd
SnkandCot
ShkandCd
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-11
Dainty Belongings for Little Folk

Childrens Bewitclrg Hats, OF milan leghorn and other
fine fancy in the Tyrolean shape and the
dainty and attractive musroe effects with ousy
ed and dropping bms simply and effectively trimmed with
shrred silks rich veves broad satin ribbons and
dainty flowers and fruit. bewldering assortment from
which make selection
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-11

Chidrens Coats and Refers of silk satin serge,
hair and diagonal and basket weaves, richly trimmed with
Persian and foulard silks, pique and handebroidered
linen shepherd pads and plain dark blue serge or
nan1ented with buttons beautiful model is OF cham
payne SERGE lined with brown figured ouard and finished
with deep sailor collar and cuffs.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-03-23
BARN BURNED
Mike Smith Loses Barn, Grain, Hay,
Agricultural Implements
And A Calf In Fire.

Friday morning of last week Mr..
Mike Smith of southeast Audubon
township loaded up wagon box Of
wheat and started for Brayton and
soon after CHANGING to look toward
his home, discovered his barn a
mass of flames. Hastily unhitching
the team from the wagon he was
not long in getting home only to
find the barn, farm implements,
grain and calf destroyed by the
flames. Mrs. Smith on discovering
the fire ran to the barn aud opened
the door to try and save the calf
when the flames burst out end into
her face driving her away and then
she found the roof of the dwelling
had caught fire from the sparks,
which we're blown directly toward
the houee. By close application
and hard work the house vas saved.
We understand he carried some
insurance on barn and contents.
How the fire originated ls my etery
ae he does not smoke and had no.
occasion to use matches there,
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-03-23
David Moffat Dead

David Aoffat, the protector of he
Aoffat Railroad now in operation f, "a
Denver to Steamboat Springs, G. O.,
died one day last week in PhiIa q.
phia, Pa. after brief illness from IN
grippe. His pet hobby was to ext. nd
his road on to Salt Lake City and he
had about completed arrangements
for work on monster tunnel west of
the present terminal in order to have
plain sailing the rest of the way.
Whether his death will end this pro-
ject for the present is problematical,
but 1t is hoped that his plans were all
settled and the good work will go on
to completion within the year.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-03-23
A New Industry

The Extra Creamery Company, as
mentioned some time ago. has added
new industry to its curriculum in the
installing of a complete ice cream maxi
ing outfit which lays in the shade all
other devices invented with which we
are acquainted. The freezing is perfect
in every respect as we'll as the flavor
ing and from an actual test we are pre-
pared to affirm that the cream made by
that Company has no supe ior any
where and would advise all DESTROYS
OF partaking of that delectable COM
pound to give them your order wheth-
er for one pint or one or more gallons.
They will serve you punctually and in
the best manner.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-03-23
M. E. Church Notes
Sabbath School at 10 a. m.


Preaching at IL and 7:3O every
Sabbath. A cordial invitation to
all.
Prayer meeting Thursday eve.
There is increased interest in our
Sabbath School. A good attendance
at church both morning and eve
ming. Two we're baptized and three
received into fellowship in the
church at the IL O'Clock services
Sunday. At O'Clock p. m. the Ep-
worth League was reorganized and
will hold devotional exercises each
Sabbath evening at $50 p. m. to
which all and especially our young
people are invited. Come we need
you to attend and take a part in
these services. Your friend ana
brother. John Harmed
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-03-23

The following are the Epworth
League officers elected last Sunday
r. g. Nancarrow, President.
Mrs. Hadden, 1st Vice President.
Della Hicks, End Vice President.
Mrs. D. M. Buchanan, Bird Vice Pres
Mrs. Nancarrow, 4th Vice President
Ora Hicks, Secretary
Mr.. Hadden, Treasurer
Ivah Jayne, Piauist.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1911-03-23

The Ladies Aid Society of the
Danish Lutheran Church of this
town expressed their sympathy for
Mr.. and Mrs. John Nelson by order
ing come beautiful floral tributes
with which they decorated the last
resting place of Magraetta, the
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Nelson.
whose obituary appears in these
columns.