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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-27
The Gathering of Scientists.

The American Association for the Ad-
vancement of Science meets most appro-
priately in Washington for its annual ses-
sion. There is no other city in the United
States where such gathering could be
held in, SO congenial an atmosphere In
the midst OF such important scientific &C
tivities as the capital While from the
beginning Of things American it has been
certain that at the seat OF government
would eventually center intellectual and
scientific activities, it has been only within
a comparatively short time that the tend
ency in this regard has brought here
marked evidences of the national DISPOSE
ton toward Washington.
The Smithsonian Institution, the Ma
tional Museum, the Carnegie Institution,
the bureau of standards, the weather bu-
reau, the astrophysica laboratory. the
various bureaus of the Department of As-
riculture. the laboratory Of the bureau of
mines, the photographic Office of the
Navy Department, these are some Of the
scientific workshops at the capital.
producing results that attract the atten-
ton of the world and making permanent
records in the advancement Of all
branches Of human knowledge and at
Establishments comprises men Of world
wide fame Some of them have achieved
great distinction in their respective fields.
They are specialists in various lines. and
their names are to be found in all pro-
ceedings Of a scientific character in all
countries.
In Washington the scientist finds the
most helpful atmosphere for research
and other work. There are comparatively
few distractions here, and on all sides
are inspirations to deep thinking and in
dustry. Here are assembled books on
every conceivable subject bearing upor
scientific researches of every description
Here come in the course of a year, from
the four quarters of the world, eminent
workers in different fields.
The American Association for the Ad-
vancement of Science assemblies into one
organization perhaps the most compre-
hensive group of scientific workers in the
world. 1t represents an immense force
for the improvement of conditions. the
solution of problems, the provision Of bet
ter methods of working, the attainment
of higher ideals of living. While. of
course. much that is studied and under
taken by the scientists OF today is highly
technical and abstract, yet to greater
degree than ever before is science ap-
plying itself to the practical affairs Of
life. Experiments that to the laymar
may appear to be futile have, in truth, as
definite objects the attainment of some
long-sought goal of humanity Great
BUSINESS establishments now pay theil
tribute TO modern science by the employ
ment at high conversations of the most
eminent men and women in chemistry
and metailurey, and other branches Of
specialized learning. to give them tn.
benefit OF their researches in the reduc
ton of cost, the utilization of waste, the
Improvement OF products. the discovery O.
better methods OF manufacture. In truth
science Is one OF the foundations OF
American prosperity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-27
The Roosevelt Boom.

Do the Roosevelt boomers believe they
can force their man into the game? Some
Of them are seasoned politicians, and
some but amateurs
OF the real politicians in the Roosevelt
movement some are converts of recent
date. And there is even doubt about the
length. breadth and thickness of their
conversion Do they mean it? Do they
actually desire to see Mr.. Roosevelt In
the White House again? Or would they
be satisfied to see him nominated and de-
feated next year and the way cleared for
a new leadership in 1916?
4 difficulty in the business is that Mr..
Roosevelt as a politician was not born
Yesterday He is generally accounted a
clever man at the game. Brought up In
the New York school. where one could
use four eyes if he had them, and must
keep the two he has open all the time, he
Is not given to mapping or to seeing
things crooked" He usually knows his
friends. and has as keen a vision for his
enemies.
Men with an Interior motive, therefore,
are not likely to get far. They are play
ing with fire, and may themselves be con-
sumed in it. Even if 1t is conceded that
Mr. Roosevelt would enjoy another lease
of power he is to be accredited with a
knowledge of what is necessary to obtain
power He is not the man to take the
field at the head of combination part OF
which is incompetent and part insincere.
He does not court slaughter, and espe-
.iallv slaughter that would make him
ridiculous.
Mr.. Watterson. in discussing the SUD-
ject mentions the third term issue. That,
of course would tell against Roosevelt
candidacy. But the Kentucky editor
should revise his form of putting the
case. 1t was several years ago that he
first characterized the talk of third term
for Mr.. Roosevelt as in the interests OF a
Qualification of America. At that time
Diaz In Office looked as secure as any
mountain peak in Mexico. Today, he is
out. and an exile, the victim of move
ment started and directed by man he
calls "counter-l,opper."
Again in the White House. Mr.. Roose-
Welt would by no means be a fixture. But
his temperance there would be an exhi-
bition of weakness on the part of the cleo
torate which would count against us IN
the opinion of the world. We should be
rated then. not as a helpless people sink.
ing toward monarchy, but as a restless
and notionate people, thrashing about
from side to side, and liable to throw over
traditions and take any reckless course
that turbulence might suggest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-27

nominee selects his own manager, and
New York will not furnish the nominee.
If Gov. Wilson II chosen we may see a
Jerseyman in the managers chair; If
Gov Harmon, a Buckeye: II Mr.. Clark. a
Missourian, and If Mr.. Underwood. some
good southern politician. And II Mr..
Bryan-well. who may say? - 81.
But whether the manager comes from
north. south. east ,or west, he must know
his business. and he a good collector of
funds for campaign purposes. He must
have a hat, and know how to pass it,, He
must know the value Of wind and dust.
and how to. raise them. - He must have
credit IN business circles-yea, as far up
as Wall street.
There is none of the many hypocrisies
connected with ' politics more ;. trans
parent than the cry about and against the
use of money in political campaigns. Both
sides indulge In It,. Both sides agree that
the evil-as practiced by the other fellow
is gigantic and should be trimmed to the
quick, and both sides have united In put
ting laws on the books professedly de-
signed for that purpose.
And yet when high offices are up, rich
men, whose whole influence is money.
compete. When campaigns-city, state or
national-roH round. men of means, or
men intimately connected with men of
means, are chosen to conduct them.
There is no diminution OF hullabaloo.
Brass bands and brassy- checked spouters
are uproariously In evidence; and such
noise comes high. Expenses continue at
the top notch. and they cover a multitude
of items.
Work is now being cut out for next
year by both sides which will call for a
big roll, and when the time comes men
will be chosen to carry forward the plans
whose knowledge of how to make invest
ments" admits Of no question.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-27

there. will require to be in conjunction
with a bridge across the Potomac river.
Otherwise it will lack force as an OBJ:
|jective point, and it will suffer from
being comparatively inaccessible. To
combine it with the proposed memorial
bridge to Arlington, linking the sec
lions once 'riven by war. would give
lit the maximum Of suggestiveness. and
would bring it within the. immediate
range of the people Nothing could be
more appropriate than the association
of the Lincoln memorial creation and
the long contemplated bridge. connect
ing the park areas on the Virginia an6
District banks of the Potomac, and Civ
ing access to the great national cemetery
where lie the bodies Of those who fought
on both side of the civil war. with which
Lincoln's name is inseparably asso
ciated.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-27
The Unarmed Nation.
From the Chico Inter-Ocean.


And so Persia virtually disappears from
the roll OF independent nations and
becomes merely q geographical express
sion; 1t is true that Persia may not be
much of country from some view
points. but it was all the country the
Persians had. More than 5000 years
ago a Persian poet gave thanks to God
that He had made each people deem its
own land the best, as otherwise all would
desire the land of Iran. And for more
than 1900 years brave men have died
that their children might still say of
Persia: This is our country! However.
this Is what happens to an unarmed ma
ton. Persia, as compared with her
neighbor to the north, was unarmed, and
therefore unable to resist the Russian
argument of bullet and shell. And what
has happened to Persia is what happens
to any nation that permits itself to be.
come unarmed, whenever the day comes
that q neighbor's greed incites to ag-
gression and a neighbours power makes
aggression safe.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-27

The discovery that Uncle Sans leather
and time were being used for the manu-
Iacture of pocketbooks for private sale
does not lead 10 the conclusion that this
pl acuCc is common in the government
otrices. In fact, this Is such an uncom-
mon sort of thing that it instantly at
tracts attention as wide departure
from the rule. The government en-
ployes are exceptionally honest and
trustworthy, and the service suffers
probably less from pecuation and petit,
Irauu tnan the average business.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-27

Your facial expression is wonderful.
said the admiring friend.
rs that 500" replied Mr.. Stormington
Barnes.
Yes. / never saw such mobile ex-
preston. such wonderful facility for
conveying whatever thought you may
choose to impress.
We'll, If I've really got a face like
that / think I'll quit acting and go to
playing poker.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-27

At this holiday season children are in
great danger of eating food and other
things, such as the paint on toys and
bits Of holly and evergreen, which DO
not agree with them. Great care should
be exercised not to risk the health and
comfort of the little ones in a spirit OF
mistaken kindness.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-27
1911"

On your way, old year. on your way
You've had quite sufficient to say.
You've stormed and you've smiled;
You've helped and beguiled
You were sad and at other times gay.
'Tis useless to seek to delay.
To memories cling as we may:
You've bullied. you've fattered:
You're played out and tattered-
On your way. old year, on your way
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-27

would you vote for your husband
IL he ran for of1ice?" asked Mrs. Bar
Banners.
'Of course" replied the very young
suffragette. But I don't think I'd
care to have a lot of other women
trying to fiatter him by voting for
him."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-27

Holding a national convention in Balti-
more gives large numbers OF men with
political ambition an opportunity TO run
over and see how they would like the
Capital City as place of residence.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-27

Perhaps 1T IL fortunate that departed
hero does not nave to be identified as
carefully to secure d monument as would
have been necessary during his lifetime
to enable him to cash a check or a money
order.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-27

Every day, or at least nearly every Day
witnesses some narrow escape from &C.
cident in the streets Of Washington and
other cities calculated to impress the fact
that chauffeurs ought to be more careful
even when they are not JOY riding.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-27
Diversion at the Feast.

THAT is peculiarly fiery sauce
you use. Are you fond of it?"
No replied Miss Cumrox; but We
always have it put on the table. 1t is
so amusing to see people take an over
dose Of it and pretend they like it,"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-27

AS an eminently practical publication
the Congressional Record has been COM
PEELED to dsappoint its readers by being
a little scanty in Its supply of Yuletide
stories and poems.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-27

If all the curio hunters are given free
access to the remains of the Maine, the
gallant old battleship can be- disposed OF
without difficulty or delay.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-27

The tariff question can invariably be
depended on to furnish enough points fol
difference in opinion to provide issues for
a number of parties.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-27

There are no doubt a few Russian oni-
Gals remaining who regard 1t as great
display of moderation to offer an ultima
tum instead of proceeding with mas
Sacre.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-27
Mount Mckinley.

From the Chicago Post.
Prof. Herschel Parker Of Columbia Is
to make another attempt to scale Mount
Mckinley. This is the peak DR.. Cook
made famous by not climbing II.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-27

one OF the marvels of political life is
that when Mr.. La Toilette and his ora
torical cohorts get through there should
still he anything left to say.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-27

The predicted cold wave is expected
to check the unusual mildness in time
to prevent the revival OF f1y-swatting as
one Of the greatest Of outdoor and in
door sports.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-27
Measurements.

A fve-foot shelf Of books he got.
Somehow his courage flinches,
For though he much admires the lot
de hasn't read three inches.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-27

Announcements of the discovery of a
Bryan boom were little premature. But
there is no doubt that there will be one
as soon as Mr.. Bryan arrives.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-27

II is alleged that enough water was in
II oduced into the beef trust To- account
for several profitable side lines in the way
q, soup industry.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-27

CIn order TO avoid delays on account OF
personal absence. letters to THE STAR should
no, be addressed TO any individual connected
~its the ONCE but simply to THE STAR, or to
the Editorial or Business Department. according
90 tenor or purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-27
SHOOTING STARS.
BY pHILANDER JOHNSON.
rhe Power Behind the Gas ]

The Power Behind the Gas Range.
"The cook is going to quit" said
young Mrs. Torkins.
Whats the natter" asked her hus-
band. Doesn't she like us?"
Yes; she's perfectly satisfied. But
her family doesn't approve Of the quail
ity of what she brings home"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-27

Business Onsre nth st. and Pennsylvania Avenue
New York once: Tribune Building
Chicago Once: First National Bank buiidine.
fsropean Once: Regent St.. London. Ensian"
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The Washington times., 1911-08-25
Bellbay Murder Case
Closed By Prosecution

NEW YORK, Aug. 25.-The prosecu-
ton in the trial OF Paul Geidel, the
seventeen-year-old bellboy accused of
the murder OF William II. jackson In
the Hotel Iroquois, completed its case
this afternoon with the introduction of
the complete confession alleged to have
been made by GeIdel.
Deputy Police Commissioner Dough-
erty. to whom the confession was made,
was the last witness. In It Geidel is
quoted as having gone to Jackson's
room to rob him to get enough money
to bring his mother and sister from
Hartford. Conn, to New York to live.
He said he had not intendede to kill
Jackson, but that when the broker
started to cry out for help he attacked
him, and In the ensuing struggle killed
him.
Before Dougherty was called Police
Sergeant Dominick McCafferey told of
Geidel's first confessionlof how he
planned the robbery because he had
learned that Jackson was in the habit
Of keeping large sums Of money in his
room: The defense will open tomorrow,
and so far the attorneys have failed to
indicate what line they will take.
The Washington times., 1911-08-25
Contract For Nearly
A Mile Of Sewers

Contract for s33. 500 worth OF sewers
to be laid in Massachusetts, Heights
has been awarded to Warren F. Ben
izer. Of Washington. The cost is to
be divided equally by the District
government and the Massachusetts,
Heights Land Company, owners Of
the properties improved. the division
being made under the rule OF assess
ment followed in such cases.
The total length Of the sewers is
5,040 feet and their sizes range from
2 feet inches in diameter to feet.
Their material will be brick and con-
crete, and II is required that they be
completed within five months. Their
location is as follows: In line Of Park
Drive between Rock Creek and Rock
Creek Drive, and between Rock Creek
Drive and Thirty second street; in
Fulton street between Thirty second
and Thirty fourth strets, and from
Thirty-second street and Park Drive
to Thirty-fourth place and Massa-
chusetts avenue
The Massachusetts, Heights Land
Company has deposited with the Dis
trict sic. 800, its share OF the cost.
The Washington times., 1911-08-25

CHESTERFIELD COURT HOUSE.
Va. Aug. 3.-While II gives Sheriff Gill
some concern to preserve order sue
cessfully within the insufferably hot and
packed court house, II Is impossible for
him to extend his authority out into
the court house green. and further OUT
into the road. Beneath the shade Of the
giant catalpa trees that fringe this
turnpike, the vehicles that form an
overflow from the horse sheds are
drawn up. The aristocratic and plebe-
ian rub wheels In neighborIy proximity;
the big red automobile with shiling
brass trimmings crowds the simple
mule drawn cart. Many small boys who
have given up hope OF ever getting near
enough to the court house to peek into
the windows, pass the time with evident
pleasure to themselves. but a considera-
BILE degree of annoyance to those with
The Washington times., 1911-08-25

in the building. by honking horns and
indulging in Juvenile and profoundly ju-
dicial discussions OF the case In which
they forget, or neglect, TO modulate
their voices.
Two youngsters more than ordinarily
gifted with originality started chicken
fight just at the rear of the court house,
and II took the combined efforts Of
Sheriff Gill and several newspaper corr
respondents to quell the small-sized
riot that followed the abrupt termfns-
ton Of this feathered conflict. An
energetic MULE then entered the bucolic
symphony by adding loud and whole.
souled bray.
This was the last straw on Sheriff
Gill's load and he hustled out Of the
court room, returning shortly with an
air Of having accomplished the errand
that had called him out Of the court
room a few minutes before.
After this incident quiet reigned
again, but for few minutes only.