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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-24
Gov. Wilson Alert.

Gov Wilson is watching the corners
closely. as every aspiring politician
should. Replying to campaign story
intended to injure him. he declares that
ne voted for Mr.. Bryan in 1908. He
saws nothing as to 1896 or 1890 But
those two years did not figure in the
story. Sufficient unto the story is the
year thereof.
The public is curious about Gov. VIII
sons relations to Organism. When d;d
he first begin to lean that way? For a
long time he leaned the other way. The
Bryanism of free silver attracted but few
democrats in the east Many democrats
IN that section who voted the ticket in
1896 and 1900 abhorred the party's de-
Iiverance on the money question
And what converted Gov. Wilson into
a BRYAN supporter The world and par
ticularly the political world. is both sus-
picious and censorious. Selfshness Is
charged We are asked to believe that
ii the cozening Col. Harvey and the
siy Mr. James Smith had not taken him
M on a high mountain and shown him
the White House in the distance the
conversion would never have taken
place.
But why press either point? There are
some things that should remain secret
between a man and the gatepOst- About
such things a man should not be inter
rogated, and a we'll regulated gatepost
IN respectable premises is never garru-
lous. Suffice it that Gov. Wilson finally
anne around not TO free silver, which
Mr.. Bryan was not then pressing, nor to
government ownership and operation of
railroads. which he had but suggested,
out to the latest issues of Mr.. Bryan's
fancy-the initiative and referendum and
he limited recall. And there he stands
today.
AS TO the tariff. Gov. Wilson needed
10 conversion. He has always been a
ow tariff man, as has also Mr. Bryan.
IN that issue Mr.. Bryan has been as
orthodox as the most resolute Of the
elevelandites. He stood with Mr.. Cleve-
and in the battle In Congress with Mr..
iorInan In 1894, and has never departed
from the faith.
This, then, is established by Gov WILL
sons assertion: that as early as 1905
NO years before he became the Harvey
smith candidate for Governor of New
Jersey-Woodrow Wilson had abated
enough of his Clevelandism to accept Mr..
Bryan as the leader of the democratic
oarty-something that Mr.. Cleveland him
self never did-and that today he recog-
aizes In Mr. Bryan the foremost ex-
ponent Of existing and vital democratic
principles Need the Bryan1tes ask more
IN the way of a clean bill of health for
present use?
Gov. Wilson's words are intended for
effect i'm Bryanite territory. In Cleve-
landite territory he is on the black list
for having gone over to Organism at all.
fhe precise date is of no consequence.
Whether it was in 1908 or later under
the hope of political preferment. when
ne changed his coat he lost the coun-
tenance OF those with whom he had
hitherto been in agreement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-24
COAL STRIKE.

From the Chicago News.
Even though 1t should begin April 1,
that coal strike would be no joke.
From the Chicago Record Herald.
Unfortunately the coal strike will not
be likely to cause an abatement OF the
smoke nuisance
From the Philadelphia Press.
There ought not to be a strike. The
highest public considerations demand that
both parties to this dispute should ex-
haust every effort to avert a calamity.
From the Indianapolis Star.
The threat of q general strike should
cause Congress to consider Immediately
and seriously some form of official arbi-
tration-
From the Philadelphia Bulletin.
There is a general belief that trouble
in the coal industry at the present time
is an unnecessary and unwise as IL is UNI
desirable.
From the New York Herald.
All elements Of the population regard
a strike as something which is not TO he
tolerated in this enlightened age. Public
opinion is crystallized against il. A
strike Is not 70 be tolerated
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-24

rather incline to 1t. Roosevelt is himself
husky antagonist - sometimes almost
brutal. He has just entered the ring. and
I'm looking to see him grow vicious as
he warns to the work. If the battle be-
gins to go against him decidedly he may
become a very ugly customer. Then even
the diplomats may change their tactics
Throwing hand grenades charged with
rose water at a man like that. and pelt-
ing him with angel food will not be war"
You would tackle him in dead earnest
at the start?"
Let me tell you an old family story.
In slavery days the mistress of the house
felt herself responsible for all the life on
the premises, bound and free. Our COOK
was a fine old darky, but high-tempered,
and her temper had been severely trieo
bv a s1rIy husband and tribe of unruly
children. She and her husband were
often at outs, and sometimes came to
blows. Feeling that the place was scan
would interfere when matters had reached
their worst. Womanlike. she usually
gave her sex the benefit of the doubt
but there were times when the cooh was
clearly in tho wrong.
after a long lecture to her servant about
domestic order and patience. and how 1ar
a woman should go in that direction.
said. with some emphasis: Caroline. you
must remember that there are seVerai
means OF influencing a man.
"eyess,,m knows replied the old
woman. respectfully. but quick as FASH
but a club is de bes.
when this was repeated to my father
for his entertainment, he lamented WIN
delightful gravity that Aunt Caroiihe hau
not been born white. and been educated.
declaring that she would have developed
into great usefulness as a phiosopher
and teacher. and become an ornament or
society,"
And you think club Is de pes TOT
ROOSEVELT"
"That's my present idea. But I'm not
going to press it against the Presidents
advice. If we can conquer by kindness ]
shall have no objection"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-24
A Mothers Protective Movement.

IT.. r,otbers OF Catlin, Ill, have de-
termined to protect their daughters from
undesirable suitors and have organized
an association which they plan to extend
to other cities in their part OF the state.
They propose to find out all about the
young men who come calling or go walk
ing out with their girls. Certain parucu-
lar questions they will insist upon having
answered before they give their assent
to attentions that may be considered
serious These questions are as follows:
Does he smoke cigarettes! Does ne
drink Is he known to be profane OF
vulgar? Does he read good books? Does
he go to church or Sunday school? is
he considerable of his mother and sisters?
What are his business prospects?
II is not proposed to ask the questions
OF the young men themselves. The IN
formation is to be obtained from other
sources, presumably less prejudiced. IN
case the young man comes calling from
out Of town 1t is proposed to nave the
branch society in his home place supply
the facts. Probably In the course or
short time the habits and circumstances
Of every unmarried man within the mat
vimonial radius of Catlin will be listed
classified and posted throughout the
region. Perhaps there will be some sort
of rating by these good ladies of central
Illinois. quoting young men according 10
their merits and attractions as possible
husbands II the scheme works well
there will be all sorts OF competition TO
get high marks. One can imagine the
young men Of central Illinois taking les
sons in manners and sprucing up In their
home relations, climbing up to the high
seats on the water wagons. cutting out
smokes, reading classic literature and go
ing into training generally
But what will the girls Of central llli-
nois be doing meanwhile? VIII they be
accepting the maternal ratings and obey
ing orders? OF course. If the girls will
play their part there will be no trouble
about the scheme. The young men Oh
that part Of the country will simply have
to be good or go unmarried; that is 10
say, If the Mothers Protective Associa-
ton corners the market. Or they VIII
be compelled to carry their counting out
of the zone Of the organizations in
fluence.
This movement deserves encouragement
II 1t were initiated throughout the coun-
try there would be more domestic happi-
ness and less work for the divorce courts.
In a shockingly large number OF cases
girls marry young men OF whom prac-
ticaIly nothing is known, and in many
instances the suitors are utter strangers
to the parents. 1t Is gratifying to see
the mothers arousing themselves to take
! a keen and practical interest in the kind
of men who are asking for their daugh-
ters 1t is a much more important ques-
ton than bridge.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-24
EVERYBODY HAS AN AUTO.

When the fields are bright with blossoms
Or the roads are white with snow,
can hear the merry honking
OF the horns where'er go.
As the cars in long procession
Speeding by are lost to view.
Everybody has an auto,
Oh! want one, too.
Black, and brown, and brilliant yellow,
Red. and blue, and gray, and green,
Touring car, and giant racer.
Runabout and Limousine.
Undertaking. torpedo bodies.
Models old, and models new,
Everybody has an auto.
And want one, too.
Young and old, and high and humble.
Lawyer. doctor. millionaire.
Actor, author. priest, professor,
College boy and maiden fair.
Butcher. baker. grocer. farmer.
Lo! no matter what they do.
Everybody has an auto.
Col want one, too. -Leslie's
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-24
DR. WlLEY'S RESIGNATION.

From the Cleveland Leader.
Now that DR.. Wiley has resigned. again
can the boarding house landlady haughti-
ly ignore all inquiries regarding the hash.
From the Boston Globe.
Nobody can blame DR.. Wiley for re-
firing from an uncomfortable official at
mosphere.
From the Detroit Free Press.
Have you noticed that DR.. Wiley
resignation affected your appetite any?
From the Chicago News.
DR. Wiley wanted to be either pure food
commissioner or not. 1t seems that he
had to choose to be not
From the Chicago Inter Ocean.
With Wiley away the microbes will
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-24
SPRING THOUGHTS.

From the Detroit News.
When a man hesitates In front or a
millinery window with his wife hes lost-
From the New York Telegram
Hint of unrest in the Balkans. Spring
weather. probably.
From the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Has anybody seen the ground hog? He's
OUT
From the Chicago Inter Ocean.
Re duly grateful to the weather man
hut keen your weather eye open.
From the Bloomington PantagTaph.
TIA about time to organize the sur
vivors of the winter OF 1911-C.
From the Chicago News.
when will 1t be safe to beat the snow
shovel into a garden rake?
From the Chicago Record Herald.
We are unalterably opposed to lynching
except in the cases Of the people who are
in favor of old-fashioned winters.
From the Pittsburgh Gasette-Nmes.
IT'S now 1.-The young mans fancy lightly
turns to thoughts OF lovo'-too lightly
to quit most Of the girls.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-24
NORTH DAKOTA.
Boston Herald.

From the Boston Herald.
North Dakota democrats were all re-
publicans.
From the Cleveland Platn Dealer
North Dakota has spoken
From the Philadelphia Inquirer
Well. even IL La Toilette can't get the
nomination, we will wager that he got
some consolation out Of the wallop he
handed the colonel in North Dakota.
From the Chicago Record Herald.
It Is not claimed. however, that North
Dakota is pivotal state.
From the Chicago Inter Ocean.
Whew, Maybe North Dakota won't
catch it in the next Outlook!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-24
Irreverent Doubt.

George Washington with toll and pain
Once crossed the Delaware,
But now a swiftly moving train
Would get him anywhere.
Across the Alps Napoleon went
With weary pace and slow:
Today in quiet and content
And comfort he might go.
We wonder. men Of days gone by.
Great both in thoughts and deeds,
How far your methods would apply
Unto LIES present needs
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-24

TIN order to avoid delays on account OF
s,rsonal absence letters to THE STAR should
rot be addressed 20 any individual connected
with the Office: but simply to THE STAR, or to
the Editorial or Business Department, according
to tenor purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-24
Supercilious Youth.

when that young man asked you to
marry him." said Mr.. Cumrox, "why
didn't you tell him to see me?"
Il did," replied his daughter, demurely.
HE said he had already seen you and
that he didn't find your appearance es-
pecially Objectionable"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-24

While Dr. Wiley has not officially ex-
pressed himself to that effect. it may be
assumed that during his term of service
he had what is technically known as d
bully good time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-24

Some of the candidates will abstain
from personalities. But when one begins
to draw a vivid word picture of an un-
desirable style of statesman, it is always
easy to pick out the person who sug-
geSted il.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-24
One STYLE of Agriculture.

rs he a successful farmer?'
I'm afraid not. He is one OF the agri-
crllturists who are always hoping to
make enough from summer boarders to
enable them to buy their supplies from
town the year round
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-24

If farming continues to progress in pros
perity the problem will be not so much
the uplift of the farmer as the devising
of some means to keep him from becom-
ing supercilious.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-24

combinations of showInen have limited
he annual circus output. But this is one
orm of captalistic concentration that
promotes economy on the part of the uIti-
mate consumer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-24

Mr.. Carnegies tribute to a pretty Pitts
burgh girl should make him eligible to
the craftsmanship of a committee on the
selection of Queen of the May, provided
the pressure of other public duties per-
mits him to accept.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-24
The Chief Product.

1.-The products of petroleum are very
numerous said the professor. "Can you
name one of the most Important
Yes, SIR replied the pupil; money I"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-24

England's fashion of frankly recognize
ing the possibility of serious troubles may
be one reason for her consistent success
in avertng them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-24
Fine Distinctions.

Distinctions very fine are spread
Before us. day by day,
'Twixt what a statesman really said
And what he meant to say
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-24
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Biblical References.

do you think anybody will ever sue
coed in putting us into the Ananias
Club?" asked one patient. auditor.
NO. replied the other; but the sur
prising way in which we are sometimes
spoken unto makes me suspect that we
might organize ourselves as the Brothers
Of Balaam."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-24

Various legislators find the problem of
cutting down tariff revenues without Great
ing a treasury deficit as absorbing as in
ventors have found perpetual motion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-24

Senator La Follette's physical condition
was greatly and Immediately improved by
that course of North Dakota primary
treatment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-24

Care may have to be exercised to Sc
cure vice presidential candidates who will
not want to make more speeches than the
heads of the tickets.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-24

In certain circles 1t is hoped that Col
Roosevelt'S under no circumstances"
statement will have the force of a proph-
ecy if not of a promise.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-24

The summer is sure to witness conspicu-
Gus additions to the list of things various
personages wish they had not said.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-24

Use of the epigram in political argu-
nent is dangerous in that 1t so often de-
generates into the use of the mere
epithet.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-24

Gratitude, said Uncle Eben. sis
mostly what a man thinks he's gineter
feel II you does him q favor and den fur
gifts about It,"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-24
Classification
of Spaniards.

Va lie and tOnor
Spain. those who think that the best thing
would be never to. bother about Morocco.
but rather colonize Spain. and finally
those who never. think of Morocco at all
and ignore even the existence of the Mo-
roccan question. These latter are the
most numerous, but count for little in
public life.
The Africanists and anti-Africanists
are equal in numbers. Monarchists are
Africanists-that is. partisans of action
in Africa Republicans are antl-Airlcah-
lists and favor abstention.
But three or more years ago the mon
archists We're abstentionlsts. Since then
Africanism has grown. twenty years ago
Spain counted eight or ten Africanists.
An association was formed in Madrid No
vember. 1888 tSociedad de Africanistas).
and June 8. 1884. IL elaborated a program
which was sent to the cortes. Spain, II
was proclaimed. should oppose by every
means the French protectorate over Mo-
rocco. which was clearly IL the air.
Spain. according to Senior Reparaz, de-
sired to check the expansion OF the
French Kongo toward the north and ere
ate a Spanish colonial empire between
the Niger and the Yabon. Spain was GER
tainly ambitiousi The sociedad appealed
to the patriotic sentiments OF King Al,
fonso XII. From the most powerful
finally collected 5000 pesetas! DR..
Osario. a Spanish explorer, added from
his pocket 5000 pesetas. An expedition
left for the Cameroun- But the expeoi-
ton had scarcely started when DR.. Mach
tigel planted in those regions the German
flag The Spaniards were too late!
The conflict between France and spain
over the latters spheres in Morocco was
the unconscious creation of the diplomats,
authors of the secret treaty of 1904 IL
was traced nanifestly with a red pencil
on a rudimentary map, with prodigious
disdain for geographical contingencies.
and without knowledge that IL was neces-
sary to secure to France i'm the north
proper and sufficient outlet to the sea
This carelessness. or ignorance, may re-
menaced from other points on the polit-
teal horizon CHI. CHAIILE-LONG.
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England's Plan
of Settlement.

A commission in which all interests
would be represented could authorize
France 1udicially to transfer to Spain
part Of her responsibilities. This PROPOSE
ton constituted legal guarantee for all
As for the railway Tangier-Fez France
desired above all a pracdcal compiha-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-24

Entered as second-class mail matter at tAe post
Office at Washington. D. e.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-24

1t was then that England interviewed
She proposed an international commits
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-24

The people of the north were highly
encouraged by the events Of the early
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-24

Senior Reparaz describes three cate
gories OF persons in Spain-those who
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commenting upon the pres
writes that Spain should
not be deceived by the
reserve shown by French
opinion in the matter OF
the negotiations. This in
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Bands of started in April, 1910. and at
the present time more than
McICy. $4,000 children are enrolled.
the number of bands being over LOO
This work was started with the idea OF
interesting the children in the cause.
Each public school classroom was form
ed into a separate band. with the chill
dren az its officers. Small pins were CIV
en- them as a mark of membership. and
meetings were held, at which suitable
papers were read. The work OF forming
these bands went on with enthusiasm
and a wave Of interest swept over the
Younger population Of Washington. After
the work was left to them, however, II
waned noticeably and meetings were for
gotten and the buttons allo"ea 10 re,
main unworn. There Is at present
movement on foot to revive the interest
in the work. Toward this end meetings
are being held once a week. Some school
is chosen as the place OF meeting, ana
all the bands gather In the assembly
hall. where they listen to an address oy
some one prominent in the movement.
At these meetings the secretaries OF inc
separate bands make reports ana some OF
the children make addresses. In THIS way
part of the meeting is made 10 depehu
upon the children themselves.
This movement is due to the interest
taken in humane work by Washington
man. This man kept writing to the So
ciety, telling it of some new line OF
1t for not doing more. After several
such epistles he visited the off1ce IN per-
son and had a long talk with the presi-
dent. Many of his ideas were radical,
and In many Of his remarks concerning
what the society did not do ne was en-
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1912-08-23
THIEF WAS DISTURBED
From Wednesdays Daily.

From Wednesdays Daily.
Fred Conrad is in Jail at Owa-
tonna charged with attempting to
burglarize the store Of John liver
son at Lysne, a station on the
Northwestern road.
Conrad had gained entrance to the
store early yesterday morning and
was in the act of gathering to-
gether a number Of articles when
r. M. Anderson, farmer, who was
on his way home, observed that one
of the windows in the building was
broken. He at once surmised that
something was wrong, and armed
with his revolver he entered the
store. He found Conrad and order
, ed him to come along"
Conrad made no resistance and
, accompanied Anderson to Owatonna
where he was delivered over to the
authorities. The prisoner is about
twenty years old, and admitted to
/ the sheriff that he has reformatory
record. He claims Buffalo, N. Y,
! as his home.