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Evening star., 1911-08-08
Training for Citizenship.
From the Baltimore Sun.

From the Baltimore Sun.
The development Of the departments of
American history and political science by
a number OF universities and colleges. of
which encouraging signs have been given
recently, is movement Of more than
passing importance. Before the rise OF
political science in the modern sense 1t
was considered sufficient TO have classi-
cal or technical education as foundation
for the duties of life, without any par
ticuiar equipment for the responsibilities
of citizenship. When the general body OF
the people participated less, or not at all,
in the practical work Of government than
is the case today, the need for this spe-
cialized training was not greatly felt. Ii
undoubtedly retarded the evolution of
states, but a broad knowledge of the
functions of government was not press
ing necessity for the average man. IN
these days of widely bestowed suffrage,
a free press and signs of the accelerated
development of political institutions, there
must be broader base on which to build
the structure of citizenship. knowledge
Of the principles Of political science is
not within the reach OF all: but those who
possess II, If they are true to their op-
portunities. can form a leaven in every
community in which they happen to be
thrown.
Evening star., 1911-08-08
Aeroplanes and War.
from the New York Herald.

With characteristic frankness and terse-
ness Admiral Togo puts himself squarely
on record as to the war value OF aero
planes He comedies their Importance In
some instances during naval operations,
mainly as scouts, but he does not believe,
and here the body of naval opinion Is
with him, that any air machine or airship
as yet devised can destroy or be even a
menace to battleships. This is of particu-
lar interest at a moment when our Allan
tic fleet is to carry out some preliminary
tests in this direction and when the public
mind is wandering SO far afeld. The
admiral does not state his reasons foi
these opinions. II is evident, however.
that they are based on the dangers of
counter attack which aeroplanes must
face from alert foes; on the impossiblity
of surprise attacks, owing to the clatter
and clamor of their flight; on the uncer-
tainty of aim due to the height they must
seek to escape immediate destruction, and.
finally, on the proved localization Of
damage which follows the detonation Of
high explosives.
Evening star., 1911-08-08

oust both men from their positions The
recent disgraceful scene in the house
OF commons when the prime minister
was denied a respectful hearing was
part of the unionist revolt against the
present management Of the party. 1t is
altogether probable that Mr.. Balfour has
undertaken, by means OF the resolution
of censure. to re-establish himself to
leadership. and. judging from the cabled
descriptions of yesterdays scene, he has
for the present succeeded. Yet the spec
tacle Of futile resolution of censure
cannot be particularly comforting In view
Of the demonstration that the liberal Gov
ernment retains its majority and Is In
position to put through its program with
out change. Well might the prime min
lister say, as he did yesterday. that Mr..
Balfour's "opportune though unexpected
motion was the very thing the govern
ment wanted
Evening star., 1911-08-08
Machines for the Crops.
from the New York Times.

The back to the land" cry labors
under the disadvantage that the world
never had so much to eat as when the
complaint of deficiency OF labor is loudes5.
The United States alone is almost in
sight of harvests valued at ten billions OF
dollars, a fact which will prove once more
that this is in truth a country where val
ues as we'll as costs are reckoned in bill
lions. The explanation of the demand for
more labor at a time when existing labor
supply is unprecedentedly productive is
simple. There is no demand for an in
crease of all-the-year agricultural labor.
The demand Is for a supply merely of
harvest hands. to work for a few weeks
and then return TO other occupations.
The intensity Of the demand is due to the
fact that machinery enables farmers to
plant and cultivate almost incredible
quantities of produce. but housing and
marketing are operations not yet reduced
to performance by machinery.
Evening star., 1911-08-08
Tariff Log-Rolling.

One of many advantages promised from
the policy of revising the tariff schedule by
schedule was that it would eliminate log
rolling. Combinations for forcing rates
of duty higher than necessary, or lower
than justice required. would be made i'm
possible. BY making each schedule stand
on its own bottom scheming and trading
with regard to it could not succeed
Men and brethren, what is going on
now? What are Mr.. Underwood and Mr..
! la Toilette engaged in? IL they are not
log-rolling let somebody name the per-
formance. And they are proceeding by
authority. Mr.. Underwood's friends in
the House await his report. and Mr.. La
Follette's in the Senate his
Consideration is not being given alone
10 the amount OF duty that should be
laid raw wool That is put in the
foreground, but behind ii are other things.
The farmers free list bill and the cotton
bill are in the shuttle. And then there is
the maneuver to put the President in
hole--a maneuver commanding the best
skill of both Mr.. Underwo ood and Mr. La
Toilette. each skillful politician.
student of legislative proceedings,
seeking light particularly on log-rolling.
could not ask for a more illuminating
situation than the present one. 1t
abounds in instruction. Business inter
ests are involved. Personal pride enters.
Political ambitions are stirring Every
ingredient pertaining to log-rolling, prop
erly so-called. is present.
AS matter of fact, can log-rolling, in
legislative or other matters where many
and big interests are involved, be elimi-
nated2 Webster defines tho word ssfo
help another in expectation or consider
alton Of help from him to carry a point
or scheme. especially in matters OF legis-
lative action" Our government itself was
log-rolled into existence. Mr. Lincoln
saved 1t from dissolution somewhat
by log-rolling processes. All important
legislation since has been socketed in
log-rolling.
The tarif-touching at all business
points and affecting a great empire-is
especially susceptible to the log-rolling
process. Colossal trade influences will
assert themselves. No fence, horse high,
bull strong and pig tight, could keep them
out. Their stake Is so great they would
find an entrance.
Behold, then. an effort to eliminate log
rolling in tariff legislation ending In log
rolling so conspicuous that the game Is
being played by two men In a conference
with Congress consenting and looking on
and the whole country at attention. The
game may fail, the game may win, but,
fail or win, the game is under way A
log-roller from Alabama and a log-roller
from Wisconsin are rolling for dear life,
and making no bones about the per
formance.
Evening star., 1911-08-08
August.

Birds all sang de sweetes' song
Long befo' July done pass.
Blossoms dat was smilin strong
Droop among de yaller grass.
When we waits for autumn's share
OF de old year to begin.
'Thout no welcome anywhere,
August comes a-buttin' in.
Katydid sing loud at night.
Hot-bug holler FUN de tree
An de moon so round an white
Looks as tired as she kin be.
No one axed her foh to call;
No one treats her same as kin,
Case she don't belong at all.
August jes' comes buttin' in.
Evening star., 1911-08-08
Were Happy Days.

From the st. Louis Republic
1t takes two months and a general elec-
ton In Canada to force a bill to a vote.
when Uncle Joe and his committee on
rules used to do trick in fifteen min
utes, when they wanted to-
Evening star., 1911-08-08

An anniversary celebration of an old
poet or novelist Is pretty sure to bring
out lot OF enthusiasm from people who
know the writer by name and have al
ways been intending 10 read his works
when they get time.
Evening star., 1911-08-08

There was a time when Charles NJ.
Schwab was referred to as very sick
man, but doubtfully equipped for the
rigorous duties of high finance. But-in
the language of the poet-that was very
long ago
Evening star., 1911-08-08

Japan is being reminded that this is
one of the greatest countries that ever
existed, and incidentally that no enter
tainment its resources can provide is too
good for Admiral Togo.
Evening star., 1911-08-08

Every now and then professional pride
fills some attorney who thinks he has
done something neat in the way OF trust
organizing TO come forward and make a
bit Of bow.
Evening star., 1911-08-08

1t seems that certain Mississippi
gentleman would rather be a defeated
Percy than a victorious Vardaman; and
is having his way about it.
Evening star., 1911-08-08
Enforced Idleness.

why are SO many athletes stale so
early in life?"
Il suppose" replied Mr.. Growcher, its
because they have to pass so much time
before the camera that they neglect their
training
Evening star., 1911-08-08

A member of an investigation commit
tee learns great deal about commercial
affairs that the business colleges do not
undertake to teach.
Evening star., 1911-08-08

One Of the marvels Of the situation Is
that there has been enough OF the pub
lies money TO go round among Standard
OIL. Steel. Tobacco and a few others
Evening star., 1911-08-08
Special Privilege.

Isn't it against the law to be loud and
boisterous In the street?"
1T is,' replied Mr.. Chuggins. unless
you do so with a mechanical screecher
attached to q motor car
Evening star., 1911-08-08

With arbitration established and large
number OF battleships in one place and
another for moral effect peace ought to be
regarded as reasonably secure.
Evening star., 1911-08-08

Louisville KY, is indignant because
Cincinnati maintains higher prices than
hers for marketing, thereby assuming
metropolitan airs.
Evening star., 1911-08-08

Ex-President Simon of Haiti seems 10
have been as little in accord with his
time as Liliuokalani was with hers.
Evening star., 1911-08-08
Cooperation.

Oh, weather prophet, to your rule
Hold on with a heroic zest.
Keep on predicting wavelets cool,
While We keep hoping for the best.
Evening star., 1911-08-08
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHLANDER JOHNSON.
Comforting Distraction

.'Why do you insist on going about
looking for somebody to reform?'
1T helps me to forget my own vices"
Evening star., 1911-08-08

1t looks IL the sugar trust would have
to be given credit for not overlooking
single trick of the trade.
Evening star., 1911-08-08

Cavalieri again rises to distinction as
one of the few opera singers who frankly
declare they are not In love with America
Evening star., 1911-08-08
A Fans Opinion.

do you expect universal peace?"
Yes. but not until the base ball season
is over
Evening star., 1911-08-08

The Investigation Of Lorimer is much
like a third-degree proceeding for the
Illinois legislature.
Evening star., 1911-08-08

There are times when 1t Is impossible
to realize that a blizzard can be anything
like as annoying as a hot wave
Evening star., 1911-08-08

DIn order to avoid delays account OF
personal absence. letters 10 THE STAR should
oct be addressed TO any individual connected
with the Office. but simply TO THE STAR. or TO
the Editorial or Business Department. according
To tenor purpose.
Evening star., 1911-08-08

Business once. nth st. and Pennsylvania Avenue.
New York ONCE: Tribune Building.
Chicago ONCE: First National Bank Building
European ONCE: Regent St.. London. England
Evening star., 1911-08-08

The Evening Star. with the Sunday morning
sditfon, Ia delivered hy carriers within the city
st 4s cents per month: daily only. IS cents per
month: Sunday only. 20 cents per month Orders
may be sent by mail. or telephone Main 244o
Collection Is made by carrier at the end OF eacs
month.
Evening star., 1911-08-08

Parable IN sdvarcc-bv mail. postage prepaid:
Dsfly Sunday included, one month. 60 cents
Daily, Sunday excepted, ono month. 40 cents.
SATURDAY Star, 81 year. Sunday Star. 81. 10 year.
Evening star., 1911-08-08

Entered second-ciass mail matter at the post
once at Washington. d. c.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1911-09-27
Store Broken Into.

j. NJ. Willis & Company
store at Cadet was broken into
Friday night between two and
three o'clock but nothing taken,
the burglars having been fright
oned away after breaking the
glass in the front door by the
appearance Of the night watch
man at the tannory, he having
heard the crash of the breaking
glass.
Suspicion points strongly to
two men, hut no arrests have
been made.
The burglars were both bare
footed, and were traced quite II
distance next morning by their
tracks in the mud.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1911-09-27
Officers Elected.

The Epworth League OF the
Nj. T.. Church, South, held its
annual meeting for election of
officers at the church on Friday
evening, September %.
Those elected TO serve for the
ensuing year We're.
Miss Georgia T. Bostwick
President, Mrs. |, G. Taylor
First Vice President; Miss Rosa
Bruce, Second Nicc-Prcsident,
Miss Ella Blake, Third Vice
President; Mrs. j. w. RAIDER,
Fourth ce-President; Miss
Ruby Kemper, Secretary and
Treasurer; Dir. ID. F. Orr, Ep-
worth Era Agent
The Epworth League Devo-
tional Services are held every
Sunday evening at ZOO o'clock
Every body cordially invited
to attend. Business SEES
sions of the League are held the
first Friday in each month.
Social or Literary meetings are
held the last Friday in each
month.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1911-09-27
Fire Company Recognized

At a meeting Of quite a num-
Der of citizcns of the town in
the town Hall on last Friday
night tho volunteer fire com
pnny was reorgnni2ed and plans
for it's future operation was
discussed
The following officers were
elected;
1. @. Taylor, Chief; Carson
Perry. Captain of Hose No. 1
I. I. Gilly, Captain of Hose No,
.; John S. Hamblen, Captain of
the Chemical Engine; j @.
Jaynes, Captain of the Ladder
Wagon, and IL. II Adams, Sec
rotary and Treasurer
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1911-09-27
Surprise Wedding.

Miss Maude Roberts, of Wise,
spent Friday night n week ago
in town on her way TO Licking.
ton, Va, presumably to visit
friends, but really to meet Mr..
VIII Bruce in Bluefield, w. Va,
where they were married
Thursday, the Goth.
Mr.. Bruce is a student of q
medical college in Louisville,
and will graduate this June.
None of the relatives of either
of the young people knew of
the intended marriage, which
was a great surprise to all of
them, both being very promi-
nently connected IN Wise.
Mrs. Bruce has often visited
Miss Pearl Mann, in the Gap,
whore she made many friends
by h or beauty and charm.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1911-09-27

The one evil in particular
which has grown rapidly in re-
cent years is the divorce evil
and the present diversities in
state laws have served as an
encouragement to those who
wish TO destroy, undermine or
misuse the sncredness of the
marriage tie. For instance,
when n married couple finds
they cannot get divorce in
their own State, they usually
go to "A neighboring State and
probably got "A divorce, and If
not, certainly at Reno. Nevada,
and they then marry whom
they wish on their return 10
their own State and laugh al
the State laws. one feature OF
the Convention of Governors
recently held in New Jersey
was TO initiate Il movement
which has been discussed for
II number of years; namely, tn,
passing of uniform State laws
on this subject or else the plac
ing of this subject entirely in
the hands of the federal gov,
eminent, which, of course
would insure perfect uniform.
ity of laws on this most i'm
portant question.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1911-09-27


byville, was in town Sunday.
Jones Burnett, of Black
Mountain. spent Sunday in
town.
Mr.. aud Mrs. j. b, Layiield
returned home Thursday from
Knoxville, where they visited
the Exposition.
w. b. Kilbourne and sons,
lessee and John Allen, spent
Sunday in Dryden.
There will be baptismal SER
vices at the Christian Church
next Sunday night.
Mr.. and Mrs. q. l.. Nash re-
turned Tuesday morning from
three weeks vacation spent
very pleasantly in Canada,
Detroit, and other points of in
terest in the north.
Carr II. Butcher returned
Tuesday from two weeks
stay with homefolks near Knox
Vile.
NJ. l.. Raines, until recently
clerk at the Monte Vista. writes
that he struck hot weather for
sure in the Land Of Flowers
last week. Not even Florida
should have enticcd him away
from our good little town
Miss Dorothy Redding, who
played Beverly Calhoun in
George Barr McCutcheon's Bow
erly of Graustark during its
tour of the Pacific Coast. and
who last season portrayed the
heroine in The Climax, is again
appearing as Beverly Calhoun,
and will be seen in that role
during the coming engagement
in this city Saturday night, I
September 30th
Homer Colbert, aged 10, after
an illness of three weeks with
typhoid fever, died at his homo
at Cadet Monday and was
buried in Glencoe Cemetery
Tuesday afternoon. a wife and
baby survives him.
Mr. Gary, the government in
spector on the new Federal
building at this place, returned
this week from a visit TO home
folks at New Haven, Conn.
"The Lineback Family"
which is remembered with
great deal Of pleasure from last
year, will give an entertain
ment at the School Hall Friday,
September %. at $50 y. m. The
entertainment has been greatly
improved since their last APP
pearance here, aud new in
strument, the "Orphons, has
been added to their already
splendid collection. Addin &
greatly to the attraction of this
musicale viii be a part of the
program, consisting of some of
our very best local talent. The
proceeds will go to the School
Athletic Association, and We
hope the patrons will give it
their heartiest support.
The fine cut bnilding stone
for the new Federal Building
Mt this place has commenced TO
arrive. This stone, which is
shipped from quarry in Ken
lucky, is cut to the required
size and marked showing its
location in the building and
when the workmen commence
to lay it the walls will go up
very rapidly.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1911-09-27

Chairman Mack, of the Dem
ocratic National Committee
presented Governor Dix as "A
presidential possibility We
shall look for some remarks
from Colonel Bryan on this sub
ject
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1911-09-27

The San Francisco woman
who buried the wrong man as
her husband may have better
luck the next time
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1911-09-27

a Pennsylvania Judge has
decided that it is no part of n
woman's household work to
milk COWS. But where was his
consistency when he also de-
cided that she might collect the
eggs and feed the Chickens
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1911-09-27

Entered according 10 postal regulations
at tho pos, Office at Big Stone Gap as sec
ond class matter
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-20
BRIDGE AND OTHER SPRING DIVERSIONS Prominent Visitors at Tate
 Spring for Golf NOTES OF PEOPLE Miss Susie White Entertained in At lanta-Elections of Officers in Literary Clubs - Other
 Topics of Interest
NOTES OF PEOPLE
By MYRTLE MILES

Golf riding, driving, automobiling, bridge whist are the favorite recrea- tions of the guests of the Tate Spring hotel.
 Hon. John B. Knox of Alabama is there enjoying his favorite sport-golf.
 Chief Justice John K. Shields of the supreme court of Tennessee is there for weeks rest, and Colonel l.. D. Tyson and Mrs. Tyson and Mrs. George W. Baxter of Knoxville are among the interesting people spending a fortnight at Tate, and among the prominent golfers on the links this week are: Messrs. John B. Knox, B. I. Hughes, c. D. Montgomery, H. G. Barnwell Col. L. D. Tyson. S. F. Chapman, D. T Mcclure, John Ks ottley, H. D. Lorick A. w. McAllister.
 Tate promises to retain it's popularity with Birmingham people this summer Scores of society folk went from here | last summer and while few are leav- | ing town just now, there are many prominent people, especially among 1 the golf enthusiasts, who are planning to go up for a week or two during June or July
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-20
SPIRITED CONTEST
 OVER MODERATOR

Atlantic City, N. J., May 19-The cleo ton of Dr. John Carson of the Central chu urch, Brooklyn, as moderator of the general assembly of the Presbyterian church this afternoon came after a spirited contest and was decided on the second ballot Hackers of candidates
 boldly attacked methods employed by
 certain sections in grooming their fa- vorites.
 First to do so was pr. Francis W. Irwin of Louisville, who nominated Dr. Frederick W. Hinnitt of Danville, Ky. He declared the man who asks how
 many votes you have lined up for your
 candidate insults the Presbyterian church. This Is a fine frenzy of sec- tonal differences, he said John R. Davies of Philadelphia. who nominated the Rev. John W. Dixon of Trenton, N. J., said: We came here without brass band campaign because we believe such work disgrace to a church of which Christ Is head"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-20
MISS SUSIE WHITE
 ENTERTAINED IN ATLANTA

Miss Susie White, who is in Atlanta to attend the marriage of friend early in June, has already been the re- cipient of number of pleasing courte- sies. Of a card-bridge party given for her yesterday morning, an exchange makes the following mention:
 A delightful event of this morning was the bridge at which Miss Cecil Love entertained her club in honor of her guests, Miss Nell Baugh of La Grange and Miss Susie White of Sir mingham.
 Pink and white roses were artistf- cally arranged in the house. The first prize was a pair of silk stockings; the guests of honor were presented pretty souvenirs.
 Miss Baugh wore a blue silk gown trimmed with chiffon and lace. Miss White wore a white embroidered null gown, trimmed with lace.
 Invited to meet the guests of honor were twelve friends.-Atlanta Journal
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-20
DR. SHERMAN GETS 1O-YEAR SENTENCE Jury Finds Physician Guilty of Murder in the Sec
 Ond Degree

Chattanooga, May 19.-'We. the jury, find the defendant guilty of murder in the second degree and fix his punishment at 10 years in the state penitentiary.' This was the verdict returned today by the jury in the case against Dr. John Sher- man, charged with the murder of his brother-in-law, Thomas B. Norman, in East Chattanooga on February 5. The defendant sat between his leading attorney, Judge Lewis Shepherd, and his uncle, A. F. Sherman, and so far as could be determined from appearances received the verdict with the utmost stoicism. When he first entered the courtroom a few minutes before the jury brought in it's report, his face wore a worried and harrassed look, but when the jury marched in he braced up perceptibly and displayed a return of the nerve he has shown throughout every moment of the long trial
 The jury was then discharged, after a word of thanks from Judge McReynolds. Lewis Shepherd immediately entered motion for a new. trial, and Judge Mc- Reynolds advised him to draw his order to that effect
 Judge McReynolds fixed the bond of Sherman at s10.000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-20
BY DOLLY DALRYMPLIs

A man asked me the other day If could please do something for his wife.
 "Is she ill?" I asked in alarm, wonder ing how I could be of service to the lady in question.
 "No, I'm glad to say she isn't,' replied the gentleman pleasantly.
 Then what?" I gasped
 She's not ill., said he. "She just mopes. Won't go anywhere; don't take any interest in things; sits in the house all day in an old wrapper or dressing sacque; doesn't do her hair; hates snop- ping; parties have lost their charm for her, and she absolutely detests the thought