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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-16
THE ICE QUESTION.

From the Columbus Ohio State Journal.
If we had our way 1t would be short of
gas In summer and short of Ice in winter.
From the Indianapolis News.
It will be recalled that once before
when there was no ice trust conditions
altered under sharp pressure, and per-
haps history will repeat itself.
From the Chicago Tribune.
The ice famine that struck Chicago hit
Indianapolis and several other cities at
exactly the same time.
From the Newark Star.
Now that one of Newark's leading
clergymen has said, Damn the ice
trusts' the comforting Of the D. .. de-
gree takes its place as q respectable ana
innocent diversion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-16
A Personal Matter.

you must have studied political
economy pretty thoroughly to be SO
impressed with the iniquity Of the
trusts"
ITO tell you the TRUTH" replied the
candid citizen. IT don't know much
about the inside workings Of trusts.
But I have seen pictures Of the men
who run them. and have kind Of
taken a dislike to them"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-16
CANDIDATES.
From TIE Dayton News.

From TIE Dayton News.
A Washington politician declares they
are going to make q president in Congress
this summer. Champ Clark says he can't
imagine who It will be.
From the Birmingham News.
"Ffngy" Corners has declared In favor
Of Gov. Harmon. and this, taken In con-
nection with the support OF the Hon. Mr..
Blease OF south Carolina, would seem to
be about all the Harmon boom can
stand. -
From the Indianapolis Star.
1t begins to look AZ II the presidential
candidacy OF both Folk and Champ Clark
had been placed in escrow.
From he Chicago News. e -s
Following Atwood's example, determin-
ed aspirants to the presidency might try
capturing the White House by aeropianA
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-16
CASTRO AGAIN.
From the Milwaukee Sentinel.

From the Milwaukee Sentinel.
Cipriano Castro is in Venezuela again
with 1000 men and whole lot OF ambi.
ton. We may expect large doings In that
vicinity presently. Clip can start more
trouble to the square inch than any man
in South America.
From the Boston Herald.
II Castro succeeds In coming back, ne
will deserve the title, THE White Mans
Hope"
From the New Orleans Times Democrat.
Although 1t 10 charged that Castro re-
entered Venezuela in disguise. no one has
accused him of Disgusting his intention to
stir up fifty-seven varieties Of trouble.
now that he Is at last arrived in that
country.
From the Chicago RecoPd-Herah.
The trouble with Venezuela Is that 1t
has no hose to turn on Castro.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-16
A Not Impossible Colloquy.

| Said the old member of the House to
the new: You haven't been home since
the session began?''
mo"
Nor to the mountains or seashore?'
mo"
Haven't had a rest at alp
| Haven't had anything but a rest"
Then you don't consider that we have
been laboring here like slaves at the
oar?"
| 1--WE heard that patter in talk, and
read 1t in interviews in the newspapers
and I've been tempted to expose 1t. I
may yet do so.''
"You can't deny that the air in the
chamber Of the House is hot of hot
day."
mo: nor can you deny that on a hot
| day the air is hot everywhere. With
the Thermometer at 90 I'd far rather sit
| in the House and listen to even a tariff
speech than try q case in the stuffy little
| courthouse at Shady Grove"
But the asphalt streets do absorb the
suns rays and pay them back with in
| terest."
| Eyes, but when think of the dust at
Shady Grove, flying in clouds and chok-
| ing even the horses, I am more than
resigned"
You seem to like your job
II do. It's better than I imagined, al
though q bare description made me aspire
to it. I can see that we are not moving
under full steam at this extra session,
but full steam when it comes should not
break anybody down. Uncle Sans bur-
den Is light. and he pays well. :.
do you think seven thousand five hum
dred q year good pay?'
For some who receive it, prancely.
They couldn't make the half Of 1t else
where Even the ablest are not worth
more for the work they do
Then you consider the Job snap?'
Just that. The pay is good. the town
beautiful, the company delightful. When
I hear of a man being overworked in
Congress rSntcker. There amt no SIGH
person; ~
Twill, you receive in good part q sug-
gestion from an old hand at the bellows 2"
Certainly. Let me have It."
Don't talk in this strain In public.
whoop up Congress-ts Importance and
the taxing character Of the labor. When
you return home, look and act as II ex-
hausted. Sleep late. Stroll down to your
office, and back again. slowly. When
your neighbors tell you that You are look
ing well. smile YEARLY and reply that
another month in Washington would have
finished you. Seek the shade. and work
a fan industriously. Affect fatigue il
you feel it not"
But that's bunco."
play the game. my boy. Play the
game You owe it to yourself and to all
of us. little bunco now and then is
necessary to congressman"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-16
A General Sentiment.

Wise men always set the pace
That the world should learn:
Soon you'll hear 1t every place,
Move that we adjourn"
Bird a-singing in the tree
Always seems to turn
Just one bar Of melody,
Move that we adjourn"
Crow a-flying through the skies
Pauses to discern
Our discomfort. and It cries,
Move that we adjourn"
Summer breezes from afar
Greet ~ - We yearn.
whispering softly to each star.
Move that we adjourn"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-16
AVIATOR ATWOOD.

From the New Haven Evening Register.
Mr., Atwood Is safe at washington:
The next question Is, Can he come back!
From the Brooklyn Eagle.
Atwood talks of flying to Chicago in ten
days Railroad managers are not worry
ing over aerial competition.
From the Pittsburg Dispatch.
Travel by aeroplane. judging by. At
woods progress savors too much OF our
youthful straddling Of a stick and calling
1t horse.
From the Concord Evening Monitor.
Aviator Atwood IL not the 1rst man ia
ind great difficulty in carrying out his
plans for getting to washington.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-16
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Hard Hit.

Did the recent drouth hurt you
farmers much?'
II should say it did," answered Mr.
Corntosse1 I'VE used to make q heap
o. money haulin' out automobiles that
got stalded. While that drouth was
on we couldn't AFFORD to haul water to
keep up some Of our best mud holes"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-16

Mr.. Willis Moore. whose name has been
associated for a long time with climatic
Investigation. expresses q fear that disre-
spectful reference to the weather service
will lead the public to question its eff
cheney. This frank statement reveals in
Mr.. Moore that intuitive perception which
Is sometimes more reliable than elaborate
scientific deduction.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-16
Careful Display.

why does the groceryman put the
largest berries on the top of the box?
asked the small boy.
II don't know, son. replied his
father, but I suppose It's for the
same reason that your mother puts
them on the top of the dish when we
have company"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-16
A Dilemma.

Wealth has it's endorsements, -
said the ready-made philosopher"
Yes" replied Mr.. Dunstin Stax.
After you reach q certain point Of
affiuence you usually have to take
your choice between being accused Of
penuriousness or vulgar display"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-16

fyrn order to avoid delays on account q
personal absence letters to THE STAh
should not be addressed to any individual con-
neeted with the Office. but simply to THE sTAh'
or to the Editorial Business Department.
according to tenor or purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-16
WELCOME WORDS.

When the suns relentless rays
On our fevered brows are drumming,
There 10 rapture In the phrase,
Cooler weather coming"
When all dropping are the birds,
And We hsaF the locusts humming,
We appreciate the words,
''Cooler weather coming
louisville Courier -Journ,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-16

The problem Of universal peace depends
on devising some system of arbitration
with which a number of nations will not
be thoroughly dissatisfied after the first
three or four awards.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-16

Prominent parts they sometimes play
in disturbances are responsible for the err
roneous impression that Aguardiente and
Mescal are names Of Mexican colonies.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-16
Brave Fellows.

A slight neglect inspires regret.
Midst the awards to various men.
Why don't the base ball umpires gel
Some hero medals now and then?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-16

About the only encouragement some
July days can offer Is the fact that the
hustle of Christmas shopping is at least
three months away.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-16

A system of direct voting on the planks
Of a national party platform would mean
an all-summer session for every national
convention.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-16

1t Is not likely that an adjournment can
he arranged that will enable talent to
catch up with the best time in the sum-
mer lecture season.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-16

Occasionally the controversy over a
large estate refuses to restrain itself until
the formalities surrounding will have
been observed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-16

Opinions have been expressed in New
York on how to make a mint julep. New
Tork's presumption will yet tempt II to
try to raise Maryland watermelons.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-16

Descriptions of summer costumes at the
United States Capitol read in some. in
stances almost like Endorsements of shirt
sleeve legislation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-16

II is suspected that Mr.. Bryan went to
the trouble OF preparing a lengthy list OF
possible democratic candidates for the
purpose of leaving Judson Harmon out.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-16

Much Of the news about Castro might
come under the heading lost. strayed or
stolen
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-16
Activity at
the Arsenal.

wrought a very perceptible change In the
appearance and appurtenances Of the ar
senar'-now Washington barracks-''in
the last few weeks. The entrance is
strictly guarded by a file of soldiers and
no sooner does the visitor obtain admis-
sion from these watchful sentries than he
finds drawn up upon the green bright
glistening rows of batteries ready to
repel any intrusion, however, formidable.
Besides these. are numerous new field
batteries scattered about, awaiting the
order for their removal to the first scene
Of action upon our borders, while in
Vulnerable gun carriages are scattered
about in the grove Down by the wharves
lie long rolls OF black frowning cannon.
ready to be placed upon their carriages.
Hundreds of wheels lean up against the
sheds, arsenals and workshops. In the
workshops everything is activity. AM
munition chests. etc, are turned off at
the rate Of battery per week and hum
dreds Of rifled cannon. shot and shells,
grape. etc, are put up for use daily
Thirty-six thousand mimic balls and 1OO,-
600 mimic cartridges are manufactured q
day, while knapsacks. belts, bayonet
scabbards, ETC., are made UP and packed
with surprising dispatch"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-16

Formulating presidential tickets will be
q favorite amusement for some little time
to come.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-16

BY way of Furnishing Dr.. Crippen's law
yer for seeking notoriety. the British
court will give him some more. 80
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-16

DR.. Wiley insists that his pay vouchers
are as legible and convincing as a pure
food label.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-16

The conservation of Alaskan coal Will
not compensate for the loss by forest
fires.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-16
Unused
Land.

PiCASA ~ nave yOu say. AHOSC
Unused who travel about the interior
r1 Of Massachusetts will see hun
A1Au' dreds Of vacant houses, very
much out Of repair, and having the APP
pearance Of long neglect. The roofs have
fallen in. the window sashes and doors
are gone, the grass has grown up in the
walks and roadways, and the trees and
shrubbery have not been trimmed for a
long time.
Some of these farms are vacant because
the owners have died, the heirs do not
care to live upon them and are unable
to find tenants Others have been aban-
doned by aged owners who have gone to
live with their sons and daughters in
the cities and towns; others are deserted
because the owners can make better
living somewhere else. 1t Is frequently
the case that the neighbors rent the pas
ture lands for their cattle and the
meadows for the hay, and pay enough
to meet the taxes, which is considered a
great stroke Of luck for the owners. But,
as a rule, such farms could be made to
pay II they were cultivated on scientific
principles for fruit, berries. dairy prod
ucts, poultry and eggs. The soil is all
right, but the method of its cultivation
and the tendency Of enterprising and
ambitious young men to go to the cities,
where they have a wider field and can
get better living, are lie fundamental
reasons for the present conditions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-16
Letter From
Jeff Davis.

be brought to the headquarters OF the lieu
tenant general. Arrived there, Gen, Scott
detained him and sent to the President
the letter which he brought. The Presi-
dent, having read the letter, told the bear
err to tell Gen. Scott that he might send
the ambassador back. He took his de-
parture for Arlington Immediately and at
Z o'clock this morning he was on his
way back to Richmond. without any an
swer to the communication he brought
and without having accomplished what
was evidently a main point to be at
tanned by his mission, viz: to commune
cate with traitors in our midst who had
doubtless prepared to send to Beauregard
through him important information con-
corning the alleged contemplated move
ment Of Gen. McDowelrs army. Although
the President has communicated the ex-
act contents OF the letter from Davis to
none besides his constitutional advisers
and Gen. Scott, from certain signs we are
able to assure the public that 1t amount
ed to nothing of earthly Importance in
the present crisis. On the contrary it
was of SO little Importance in It's tenor
as to lead to the irresistible conclusion
that the real purpose was to get an op-
portunity to communicate surreptitiously
with Uncle Sambo's spies in this city"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-16

III mas Oeen the oei1e1 or the people OF
New England that its soil. except for GER
| tain restricted areas. is
New England too poor to repay intelli-
Cal. gent efforts in farming
1t was in the time OF
old-time agriculture, which consisted In
putting any kind Of seed into any kind OF
ground. applying any kind Of fertilIzine
and any kind Of cultivation. and leaving
tho result in the hands Of God.
| THAT which is happening in New Eng
land agriculture today. however. is the
creation OF q new industry. The old agri-
culture is dying. and its demise may be
awaited with equininity. 1t has had its
day and 1t has served its purpose. The
| new agriculture Is q new business new
profession. based upon real knowledge
Of the soil. the market, the fertilization
and the nature OF plant life. along with
the somewhat new belief that even in
| farming business methods are essential
| 1t is now possible to know exactly what
any given soil is. and If the climate, the
pie within the zone Of profitable distribu-
| ton are taken into account. 1t is not diff
! fcult for the farmer to decide upon the
best crop for him to raise. and resolve
| his problem of success down to an esti-
mate Of his own ability and resources"
| This is undoubtedly an accurate descrip-
ton of past and present agricultural con-
ditions in New England. and the same
disposition and habits still prevail in vari-
Gus parts of Observation-Disclosures only on
Cape Cod, where the soil Is mostly sand
| and the farmers have to fish for q living,
| but also in other sections Of the state
but q revolution has been going on under
the instruction Of the Massachusetts Agri.
cultural College at Amherst and the lead.
ership Of a number of progressive public
| spirited men who are furnishing practical
| examples OF what may be done on New
England soil by producing specialties for
which high prices are paid in the markets
of Boston, New York and other cities
within easy reach. You find Massachu-
sets bacon. sausage: butter and cheese
| on the bills Of fare OF the most expensive
hotels in the United States. and you have
| to pay more for them than for anything
else. in that line. Some Of the most ia
| nous farms in the world may be found
| in Massachusetts,, and some Of the most
profitable These demonstrations are hav-
ing an effect upon the general industry,
| and what one man has done others Will
attempt. although they may not be SO
y
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-16

But let us hope that the sentiment. tn
romance, the sweet gentleness and tn
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-16
Wholesome
influence.

turbed in this revolution. It has been the
kindergarten in which the strongest men
this nation has known have been trained
for the service they have rendered to the
country: and he who has never had the
pleasure Of living in New England
farmhouse has been deprived Of one OF
the greatest privileges human beings can
enjoy.
They are all here still. the roomy houses
with their comfortable beds and tasteful
furniture: the cool, dark dining room with q
dresser full Of old-fashioned china and q
cupboard full Of cake, pies and preserved
fruit: the kitchen, which is as big as an
entire suite of rooms in a modern apart
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-16
Germany's
Organisation.


smote Austria In 1885, as It smote Russia
In Manchuria, for the japanese organize
ton was copied from the Prussian stan.
This organisation IL not q secret but
il open to ALL Marshal Won Moltke en-
claimed In the German parliament: ''Ouf
force is In the direction Of the chief
command, In a word. In the general
staff" Recently. in one Of his speeches.
always vibrating with patriotism, the
kaiser recognised the great services rem
dered his glorious grandfather by the
general stan.
I'm the face of such an organization"
asks Gen Zuriinden. what will our
government do? The nation had the right
and the duty to demand"
A dispatch dated Paris. July II, an
nounces that France has demanded ex.
plantations Of the mistreatment OF two
Frenchmen BY Spanish troops at Alcaxar,
Morocco.
It appears singular that France should
pause in her conversation with Ger
many to parley with Spain. Perhaps
Germany. having been accorded satisfac-
tory economical conditions elsewhere
than In Morocco. Spain has been left as
the scapegoat. CHI. CHAILLE-LONG.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-16
FIFTY YEARS AGO
IN THE STAR

Early In the civil war there was con-
siderable skirmishing In the immediate
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-16

Capt Taylor arrived at 7 pm. at Gen
McDowelfs quarters at Arlington and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-16

The incoherent and shifting polite
situation In France. as illustrated Z
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-16

The writer cites an important manu-
facturer Of Frankfort, who said: I'm
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-16

the new: "You haven't been home since
the session began?'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-16

The power of such an organisation has
never been excelled in any epoch Of his
%orv As,nh nr.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-10-17
BANKERS. B|V1|. !.
MONEY ] GONE
FOREIGN FINANCE INSTITUTION
FAILS ToioPEN ITS DOORS.

}5tiNloNToWN. Oct. al The foreign
banking houses Of Krouse and Eorkos,
at Republic. failed TO open IT'S doors
for business last Wednesday morning
an Gthc dcpositors to the number Of
hundreds, ALL coke workers. believe
tlte,two members fithe firm have left
the county and the country,$with a
sum 81 money amounting to between
$4,000 and $4,000 which was left on
deposit. 4& 4
Krnuse left Republic more than
two months ago. ills believed he IS
now III Europe. Six weeks ago For;
kcs sen. Ills family to Europe, but
remained in Republickto conduct the
business of the institution. Last
Wednesday Forkos, the. remaining
member of the firm, shook the dust
OF Fayette county from his feet and
It is said he is now In ,NeY York
waiting passage on a transatlantic
steamer for Europe. j
Sunday 1t became rumoredt about
that tile two bankers had departed
for parts unknown and yesterday
morning when the doors Of the instl.
tuition failedtto open there was5ta dem
enstratlon by several hundred Ideposi.
tors who threaten to tear down the.
|building in order to get to the safe
Of the bank where they Imagine their
savings arc secure. Others threaten
to settfire to tile building. The coun.
ty authorities have been notified and
an effort will be made to locate For,
kos before he gets on the high seas
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-10-17
Protecting Art Relics.
q III N.H .l.ri
(AIllwnlIknn i,,:ccnnsinl

(AIllwsukee N'iseonsin)
Italians haze been so wrought up
by, recent disclosures Of the extent to
which that country. .has been drained
Of historic treasures ofart by rich
Americans and other foreign collect
ors that stringent legislation IS pro-
posed which would In effect prevent
the disposal OF art objects, especially
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. official sanction by
formal permit. 1t is planned to 60 so
far as TO provide for fine, and impris.
'onment of those who attempt to eff
feet unlicensed transfers OF art OBJ.
jects-buyers rs we'll asTscllers. This,
1t is argued would not only prevent
the surreptitions removal of celebra-
ted paintings tbat should remain in
Italy where they have their apDropri-
ate historic setting, but the certificate
Of ownership would serve as a sort OF
insurance policy and would guarantee
the authenticity Of the art objects
which It accompanies. n
Italy was not laways SO insistent
on the maintenance Of an appropriate
setting for objects Of art. When the
ancient Romans became masters of
Greece they removed a large body Of
Creek artTto their own land, and fine
sculptures of Greek origin are found
In all parts of Italy and Sicily. The
custodians 'of every public art muse.
um in the world will do well TO keep
close watch upon their treasures IN
order to prevent them from being spir-
tied away for. since the theft OF the
Mona Lisa from the Louvre there has
been an epidemic Of tliefts from art
galleries and museums in Europe and
America. i8t n