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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-18
Madero and Mexico.

While Mexico at present is an inviting
field for fake news. and all exciting
stories about conditions there should be
examined with care, there is nothing I'M
probable in the statement that President
Madero is in an anxious state of m.nd.
He is hardly warm in his chair, is being
served in important posts by many men
new to sfiice, and has in hand a great
deal of difficult business. What quiet
there i has been restored but recently.
while the unquiet existing is the continual
ton OF a situation he himself as the
leader OF the revolt against DiaZ helped
produce. In way. and to a certain ex-
tent. he is stewing in his own juice.
remarkable feature of the overthrow
of Diaz IS the fact that Ii was accom-
plished by a man without military knowl-
edge, and with the aid of lieutenants not
one of whom had any particular reputa-
ton as a soldier. Diaz. on the other hand,
though old, was the ablest soldier in Mex
leo. with achievements to his credit Civ
ing him fame wherever the history of the
country was known. y capitalist, trained
in the negotiations and mysteries of the
counting room. forced a soldier to his
knees. stripped him of his power. and
drove him out of the country.
The present peril of Madero is that his
opponent, next to Diaz. stands acclaimed
as the first of living Mexican soldiers.
Gen. Reyes knows the war game pretty
we'll. and for long time enjoyed marked
personal popularity throughout Mexico.
His recent experience in the country was
very disappointing to hAh He discovered
that. for some reason his popularity had
declined, and that at the seat of govern
ment, where he was once strong. neither
soldiers nor civilians enthused over his
name or appearance. Still, his military
training remains to him, and if Madero
should lose his hold on any considerable
number of the people. and formidable ris-
ingS should here and there result Gen.
Reyes, who is close by, might weld them
into an effective army of revolt and hurl
the whole force against the government.
There Is the suggestion that as Madero
bested Diaz he will best Reyes If a clash
comes: that the influence and agencies he
employed in the one case he can employ
il needed in the other. And that may be,
Still If he has more power in office than
he had out, he has also now more to
watch and protect; and it is not always
the case that the man we'll suited for an
assault is equally well suited for de-
Tense.
American sympathy is with Madero, as
the representative of authority under the
constitution, and an official whose prom
Uses breathe friendship for this country.
But we need not close our eyes to the
difficulties besetting him, or to the prob
ability that if Diaz were ten or twenty
years younger his return to power would
be a persuasive gamble.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-18
Mr.. Underwood and the Presidency.

NJ Underwood. wro has been intro
d4cod IT, presidential srecuiation, and
y hose state viii probably present his
name to the democratic national conven-
fion, announces that Ire viii make no
effort hy special appeal to secure the
nomination: that his place between now
and convention time will be in the House,
where the peoples work will engage him
lie takes tho right view of tile matter,
and properly appraises both his duty
aud his task. As leader Of the House
majority he win have his hands full He
could not II lie desired chase about the
country after delegates with congress in
session. He must let his work as a leg
isIator electioneer for him. Whatever its
value. he would gain nothing in any
attempt TO emphasize 1t by i. stamping
tour.
bringing his party together AT the extra
session in support ~ his tariff bills, and
deserves the good things said of him
n was an unusual accomplishment. The
House democrats were not In fun agree
Inent as 70 tho measures, but waived THEN
differences and came together under his
leadership The thing had not been done
before in many years. Can he repeal
the performance at the regular session,
He must, or suffer an impairment Of
prestige.
The Presidents tariff recommendation
will be referred to the ways and mean!
committee, and the committee will repor,
on them by bill or bills. or otherwise
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-18

At the extra session the initiative was
with the committee. The President had
| asked nothing but the ratification of the
reciprocity pact with Canada After
complying with that request, the House
took up the question OF tariff revision
proper, and passed several bills, which
In time reached the President. and he
vetoed them.
Now the initiative is with the President.
He goes first He will outline what he
wants done. and submit the reports OF
the tariff board as the basis of his posi-
ton.
II is altogether likely that Mr.. Under
wood and his friends will reject the
Presidents recommendations. and report
bills of their own. But how closely VIII
those bills resemble the bills reported
and passed at the extra session? Ana II
they .ffer from them, what chance VIII
they have of passing the House and Sen
ateo VIII Mr.. Underwood be able to hold
his men in line in the House, and then,
as before, appeal successfully IN the
Senate for insurgent assistance? If not,
the feather in his cap when the session
closes VIII not be as tall as the one
that decorated him at the close or the
extra session.
Much depends OIL the tariff boards hg-
ures. Ii is assumed that they will justify
reductions. and that the President, on
the strength Of them, Will ask that re-
ductions he made And in that move ne
will appeal to the insurgents, who, as
between democratic figures which they
have had no part in prepa' .ng. and the
figures OF a tariff board which they
helped to create. may decide TO accept the
latter. In that event the issue IN the
presidential campaign Will be increased
in interest many fold
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-18
Justice for the Capital.
From the Knoxville Journal and Tribune

From the Knoxville Journal and TRIBUNE.
All the people of the entire country
should. and those who think and have any
thing of national pride do, desire that good
care should be taken of our National Cap
ital Congress pays half Of the expense
of doing the business of the city, tn: tax
payers of Washington the other hall. The
people all over the country are willing to
pay their share toward making of WASH
ington the best governed city in the world
and as good "a the best in all OF its APP
pointments What is paid out OF tile ma
tional Treasury for the good of Washing
ton is not or it should not be paid grudg-
ingly. Being as we are. one of the great
est nations in the world, we should have
a National Capital that would attract the
admiration of the world and that would
be source of pride to all Americans.
1t is that now. but if there has been
anything left undone that would beautify
the city that would add to its sanitary
conditions, that would make it a model
city for its homes and for the character
of it's local government, why, it should be
DONE The country will not stop to count
the cost, provided what is appropriated
is judiciously expended. There may be
men in Congress who would cut down
the appropriations for the benefit of the
Capital city, who would adopt policy of
stinginess. If there be such We do not
believe for a moment that they represent
the will and wish of the American peo-
pie.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-18
Miles of Cloth.
From the Chicago Post.

r rom the lineage Post.
The French war ministry announces
in a little item in lie Temps that il Is
prepared to sell some It's klometerS OF
the kind of cloth from which army uni
forms have been made since 1870 The
old red trousers. and blue blouse of the
army of France are to be replaced by
the '.miGnonette green of the uni
forms. Think Of it Over 10 miles Of
cloth have been kept on the shelves Of
the army supply headquarters simply
as an adequate stock against curren,
needs Usually the iayman estimates the
cost of war in terms OF slaughtered
human beings or ruined property. But
the thought of 10 miles Of cloth, con-
stantly kept on hand, gives q new vivid
ness to any conception of the enormous
expense of a European standing army
The mind runs instinctively to con-
jure up millions OF square feet of leather
and uncounted trilliOns Of gilt buttons
We ought to be thankful every day
that this country stands outside the circle
Of continental miltarism
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-18
Organizing the Indians.
rom the New York World

A movement has been undertaken to or
ganize all North American Indians into q
fraternal association. To that end al
tribes have been requested to send dele
gates to convention to be held In Wash
ington during the winter. The organiza
ton of fraternal societies and national as
socatons is one of the most widespread
of American industries. 1t is in fact the
only one of our Industries generally
practiced that 1t may be classed as {
habit. Whenever two or three American:
meet a new society is imminent. More
over, all our foreign fellow citizens arr
prompt to follow our lead. Why. then
has the original native been so long 8
sharer in our civilization without adopting
course which would enable him to veal
feathers and elect grand sachem"?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-18
The Sleeper.

Miss Summer done got sleepy,
An de shadows come along,
So silent an SO creepy,
An de wind it sing a song
De violets OF de Maytime
An de roses of de June
Made mighty happy playtim
Dat were ended all too soon.
Miss Summer done got weary,
An she thew de flowers away.
She will wake up bright an CHEEKY
In de mornin' shine some day.
De wind kin come a-screamin'
An a-poundin' at de do,
But Miss Summer will be drea min
Neat de coyerlet OF snow
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-18

ii is announced that large percent
age Of the people who go I" the post
Office leave souvenirs Of their visits in
nc way of umbrellas, canes, packages
handkerchiefs. and. in fact. almost every
thing conceivable as movable property.
Ii might he well 70 establish Il checking
bureau at each door to relieve the public
Of the small impedimenta. for later recla
nation But even 50. there are many
people who would promptly lose their
checks
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-18
Busy Rumor.

From the Philadelphia Press.
1t is quite interesting for any one who
calls at the White House these days.
Rumor Immediately appoints him to the
vacancy on the Supreme Court bench or
makes him chairman of the republican
national committee or catapultS him into
some other official position about which
he has probably never dreamed. Rumor
has nothing else TO do but keep busy with
somebody and il is never of the job.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-18
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
In Doubt.

"Will you have a turkey for Thanks
giving"
Il don't know" replied Mrs. Cumrox
There is so much talk about turkey be-
ing less expensive than usual am afraid
it might not seem high class and re-
cherche.'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-18
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-18

These last few weeks before Christmas
move about twice as fast as any other
part of the year for the shopper who
has the manana habit. The surest way
TO save time and to give each day Its
real value is to buy today the things that
are sure to be needed between now and
December %.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-18
Interested.

You seem to enjoy taking your wife
TO the theater."
Yes replied Mr.. Meekton. 1t In
terests me immensely to see Henrietta
sitting absolutely quiet while a lot OF
other people are doing all the talking.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-18
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-18

The proposal to prevent the delay III
paying the public school teachers BY
shifting the pay day" from the first to
the tenth of cacn month would be per
haps entirely satisfactory 10 the teachers
if all their creditors would consent to u
corresponding change of the schedule.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-18
Crimes and Pardons.
10 Sprinr1eld Repuhlican

i rom inc NprlhEntId KePubIIcHn.
The demand for pardons for convicts in
this country is unequaled. probably. in
any other country, and possibly this is
the natural accompaniment of our ma
tional crime records. which, in some lines
at least, lead the civilized world.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-18

As to the question of whether women
shall smoke i'll public. IL may he prudent
to allow the women who smoke and the
women who do not 10 settle the matter
in the all-poWerful court Of Mrs. Grumpy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-18
A Sad Exchange.

Soon wintry blasts will fret the soul.
And as cheerlessly they prowl about
Wen put away the fishing pole
And bring the old snow shovel out.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-18
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-18

Some of the eminent democrats are
disposed 20 organize extemporaneous sys-
TENS of recall To be applied to various
presidential booms.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-18

Washington that this will be the case.
for the addition of fourth unsolved
murder to the present list would be seri-
ously disquieting to the public mind.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-18

Steps have not yet been taken to issue
the Congressional Record in magazine
form with Mr.. La Foliettes picture on
the cover.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-18

VOW ard then the Department OF Agri
culture turns out a few packages OF seeds
of dissension, but the crop does not
amount 10 much.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-18

Tho daily cold hath is very invigorating,
which may he the reason the democrats
insist on II for the Harmon presidential
noon
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-18
False Alarms.

From the ST. Paul Pioneer Press.
The promoters of some of these polit-
zeal booms should read the ordinances
prescribing the penalties for turning in
false alarms.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-18

It seems irreverent to mention the fact
that at a great distance the durbar looks
little like a reatest-show-on-earth
parade.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-18

Stock quotations show that the big cor
porations still have things for which to
be thankful.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-18

Maybe Alfred Dickens got the idea that
Boston ankles are thick from seeing
them in arctic oyershoes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-18
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-18

Diaz prudently went so far away that
he cannot be conveniently called on 10
do any umpire work in Mexico.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-18
An Ungallant Poet.

Don't you think the ladies are rather
partial to n man who reciteS poetry?
Not if ne recites Kiplings poetry
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-18

It is not for Theodore Roosevelt to
stand by and see an ex-President of the
United States Unfortunately criticised.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-18

Now is the time to provide against the
startling exclamation, Il had no idea
Christmas was so near!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-18

The Manchus have discovered that it
takes great and peculiar nerve to be a
stand-patter in China
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-18

The motor ear that hits and runs away
IS the most deadly of it's species.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-18

The Christmas shopping list occasional
~ has to take chance on the paternal
veto
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-18
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-19
The Doom of the Chestnut Tree

From Harper'S Weekly.
 The chestnut tree will soon be nothing but tradition in America. It is being destroyed by mysterious disease which. scientists concede. cannot be cured. Tn New York city practically every chestnut tree is already dead Over Long Island this tree malady is travelling fast. It is present in Connecticut. New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, and, to some ex- tent at least, in Maryland and Massa- chusetts. The whole chestnut tree area in America, which reaches as far south as northern Virginia and as far west as Buffalo, Is infected. Only few scattered trees can possibly escape.
 I This blight was first discovered in the 1 New York Botanical Gardens five years | ago. and ever since scientists have been l working to find a remedy for 1t. In this l they have been unsuccessful. The chest | nut blight is a disease that can best be compared to a cancer in the human body. In some way that even the most expert of foresters cannot determine 1t eats Into the living tissue of the tree. It does not attack any other tree than the chestnut. But it spreads from one to another Of these with startling rapidity.
 Though the disease was discovered five years ago, the progress it has been mak- ing has only just been fully realized. With no possibility of stamping the blight out, scientists can now only sorrow that American forestry did not come into its own a quarter of century ago. Then the chestnut might have been saved Prompt chopping down years ago would have arrested the epidemic. Now the dew astation Is too complete; the plague has too much headway. In Forest park. Brooklyn, alone there are standing 16,0o0 dead chestnut trees.
 The difficulty and danger arc that the disease spreads in almost the same man. ner as does a plague among human be- ings or animals. It is contagious. The blight forms on the trees bark in tiny pockets. In these there grow little spores or seeds. The wind scatters the spores every where and any chestnut tree that any spore lands on is doomed. The spores carry the contagion for miles. They are also carried in the fur of squirrels ana Tn the plumage of birds. and in the end no tree escapes unless 1t is completely iso- lated In this way for years the blight las been creeping through the chestnut forests and has done its work The blight does not show itself in the bark until the tree is thoroughly infected.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-19
Specmen Pension Frauds


 John E. Farrell was worthy cit- izen-so, at least. declared the Sem ate committee on Pensions of the Fifty seventh Congress-who resided on North Scott's avenue. Concord, N. H. During the civil war he left home as servant te an officer in a Maine vol unteer regiment. Then he enlisted as q drummer boy. but after a few weeks was discharged. Had he stayed with the army for 90 days he would, of course. have been entitled to pension. The law, however, not being sufficiently liberal toward boys who run away from home and then got homesick after a few weeks, MT. Farrell in his old age was compelled to go to Congress for recognition of his patriotic service. The Senate committee on Pensions of the Fifty seventh Congress took this en- ligh tened view of his case: MT. Farrell enlisted from patriotic motives. Ills early discharge was necessftated by no fault of his own. and under the cir cunvtances your committee Is of the opinion that the statutory require ments might be very properly waived in his case and that he should be al lowed a pension at the maximum rate provided by the act of June 27, 1890"
 Farrell. therefore. drew SIP per mo nth until his death. May 21, 1909. Where upon his widow, Nellie A. (she had married Farrell 20 years after his three weeks experience as a camp Congress for pension. Senator Gal finger introduced a private bill 6. 326S) in her behalf: it went through with the others and she now gets $12 per month out of the national treas ury. ...