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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-31
Dangerous Gas Tubes.

Another death from asphyxiation oc-
CURED yesterday in this city. the result
Of a leaky rubber tube feeding a gas
heater. The woman who was killed had
lighted the little stove to warm the room
while she slept. and probably dozed of
before she could detect the odor OF gas
in the room. 1t is difficult otherwise to
conceive a fatality, for 1t would seem to
be impossible for q person not to notice
the escape Of gas before the flow Of
enough to cause inconsistencies. This
accident only teaches the necessity Of a
careful examination Of everything con-
nected with gas fixtures. burners. tubes,
stoves and heaters. Most OF the winter
asphyxiation cases result from faulty
connections. The rubber that is used in
these tubes cxidizes and hardens so tina,
after time it breaks and gas viii es.
cape. Most tubes are covered with .
fabric which conceals the true state OF
the rubber. These outer coverings are de.
signed n.3inly to protect the rubber tub.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-31

The lines Of a probable practical solu-
ton Of the Chinese problem appear to
have been laid down at Peking. accord
ing to late dispatches from the capital.
The imperial family will abdicate and
accept generous pensions aggregating
about $2.OO0.OO0 year. with the privilege
Of retaining their titles and the right to
reside wherever they desire. BY this ar
rangement the way to power at Picking
is cleared for the republicans at price
by no means excessive considering the
advantage Of a peaceful adjudication. The
imperial family saves its face. which Is
vitality important to Chinese people. and
will be relieved, moreover. of a burden
some responsibility. AS far as the dis
patches go the. premier. Yuan Shi kai.
was not a party to the conference at
which this adjustment was agreed upon.
but he has issued q statement averring
his readiness to accept almost any solu-
ton that will insure peace. His future
status in the new order 10 undetermined;
there will undoubtedly be room for his
talents in the reorganized China. 1t is
good news to the world that a way has
been found TO bring peace to the Chinese
without further fishting. Every day OF
delay in the settlement has been danger
GUS. but there now seems to be little
doubt of permanent arrangement which
will greatly relieve the powers and will
permit the progression Of China toward
a firm governmental foundation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-31
Far From the Madding Crowd.

Mr.. Bryan has started for his winter
home in Texas and Mr. Watterson for his
winter home in Florida. There Is COM
fort in both states at this season Of the
year. and lucky is the man able to COM
nand IL.
But in the cases of these two most at
tractive men was this the time for dis
appearing: Should they not have con-
suited the public interests rather than
their personal inclinations? The Rio
Grande is a slightly stream. but far from
base. The Floridian recesses are allur-
Ing but remote from where men are
transacting important political business.
Mr.. Bryan has just made an unsuccess-
full effort to settle party differences in
Missouri. Balancing between Mr.. Clark
and Mr.. Folk. he would serve both. But
should he not have remained close al
hand and tried again? Or. failing again
as compromiser. have thrown his weight
into the scale for one man or the other?
And the iron and steel schedule has just
been sent to the Senate by the House
and differences In the House over the
proposition to investigate the money trust
are growing warm. II Mr.. Bryan were
nearer Washington than tho banks OF tho
big river IN Texas. his friends In Congress.
would p5obebiy like II better.
NJ. WAtterson-a host IN himself. ethel
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-31

ing from the disintegrating effect OF tns
atmosphere. but they are at the same
time q source of danger IL tney "e'.
examined from time to time the r'sl
would be reduced to a minimum. Inc sss
should be turned on at the upper coci
and of at the lower, so as to MI the tuos
under pressure The faintest odor VII
signify that the tube is not TRUSTWORTHY
and it should be Immediately displaced
for a new one Attention sfoad also pe
paid to the connections themselves. wnicn
become unreliable through use and are
likely to get displaced by even a. sHgn'
jar There is no safety whatever In the
use of these appliances IL they are not
painstakingly watched by the gas con-
sumner. The gas company is now under
taking to make thorough inspection OF
all the premises in the District, with spe-
cial reference to the danger of carbon
monoxide poisoning. and its representa-
tives should take pains in every house To
point out the risks that are run through
inattention to the equipment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-31
independence.

A man once started out to set
This world upon its feet.
He viewed it's follies with regret
And sympathy complete.
Its difficulties to allay
He burned the midnight oil
And wrote or lectured, day by day,
With unremitting toll.
His hair hung long and likewise thin,
His whiskers grew awry;
His clothes grew shiny meath his chin;
He didn't wear tie.
And then he heard the old world say
Each to his own design.
Enjoy yourself, my friend, your way
And I'll keep on in NINE
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-31
ACTUAL STARVATION
FACTS ABOUT INDIGESTION AND ITS RE-
LIEF THAT SHOULD INTEREST YOC.

LIEF THAT SHOULD INTEREST YOU.
Altshough Indigestion and Dyspepsia are 20
prevalent. most people do not Thoroughly und0
stand their cause and cure. There Is no reason
why most people should not eat anything they
desire-if they will only chew 1t carefully and
thoroughly, Many actually starve Themselves
into sickness through fear Of eating every good
looking rood smelling and good-tas food BE-
cause it does not agree with them.
The best thing to do 10 to At yourself TO dieest
any good food
We believe we can relieve Dyspepsia- We Ae
so confident Of this fact that we guarantee and
nromi.e m supply the medicine free OF all cost
To every one who will use it, who IL not per-
fectlv satisAed with the results which 1t pro-
duces. We exact no promises, and put no one
under any obligation whatever. surely, uothing
eould he fairer. We are located right here ana
orr renmtation should be sufficient assurance OF
the eenuineness Of our onT.
We want every one troubled with Indigestion
o. Dyuoepsta in any form to come to our store
and hny. q box OF Rexall Dyspepaia Tablets.
TAKE them home and give them . reasonable
tri.I. according to directions. Then. II not sat
sAed come TO u and get your money back.
They are very pleasant to take; they aid TO
soothe the irritable stomach, to strengthen and
inyixorate the digestive organs and to promote
a healthy and natural bowel action, thus leading
to perfect and healthy digestion and assimila-
ton.
&c package Of Rexaii Dyspspsia Tablets
furnishes is days treatment In ordinary Gases.
this 10 SUFFICIENT to produce cure. In more
chronic cases. longer treatment. Of ccurse, 10
necessary, and depends upon the severity Of the
trouble For such cases we have two larger
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OsDouneai,s Phasuaciss, 90s r 1t. NV, 30l Pa.
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-31
No Double Cycle Riding.

The Commissioners have without doubt
decided wisely in concluding not to
amend the regulation prohibiting the
carrying Of a passenger on a motor
cycle built for one. despite the applica-
ton of a local organization for its modi-
fication. AS 1t is framed the regulation
makes for public safety, and is designed
to prevent accidents to pedestrians
through the inability of the motorists to
control their machines owing to the
presence OF additional weight on them,
and also mishaps to passengers them
selves. Under the rule as 1t stands it is
possible to carry a passenger on a ma
chine when it Is modified for this pur-
pose by the provision of a seat behind
the operator provided with springs,
handlebar and foot rest. This, Of course,
entails extra expense, but inasmuch as
IL assures the safety of the person
carried the additional outlay should not
be begrudged. 1t might be we'll to con-
slider the adoption here Of a form Of
passenger seat for motor cycles which is
in vogue abroad. The seat is carried on
the side, supported by a third wheel
securely attached to the framework OF
the cycle by braces that can be removed
quickly This makes a tricycle. of the
machine, which can be propelled at the
usual speed and with practically the
same facility as the bicycle motor The
passenger Is perfectly safe and COM
Portable. In this manner it is possible to
make tours with motor cycles. baggage
being carried on the foot rest Of the
small seat or in a special hamper fasten-
ed behind These machines are to be
seen on the roads throughout Europe,
and greatly add to the pleasure OF motor
cycling without increasing the risk in
a0y degree.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-31
Mr., Taft Aggressive.

NJ Tsss's Columbus speech has the
rcorss ySas Il sscst> the issue fully. Is
r~os~eSS ere Aesss,e 81 the people Then,
asks NJ Tar are they rscs now setting
- Ara Whist better Way 70 continue
rroS-ess spas aS suSssinins those who
s-e sSv1as "a
TSv present. division IN tAe republican
party s~e~ ast ~ Two things; ~ the
rules ~ sNs HSaseS and IsA TIE sartS II
wa> Complained shs; 'xcsnaorisn,'' was
tyranny s. respected debate and the
power Of the individual, member ~ the
House, and ]; was asserted that the
Payne tariff law was wholly had.
Well. '1,annca.s-s, Sc-called was
overthrown. In order 10 make sure tina;
tyranny could not find the slightes, lodg-
ment in the new arrangement, the Speak
er was stripped of all authority bur that
Of a presiding officer. Bss. alas. Ii
= now complained-and by the very
1en who complained OF Cannonism"-
that there is more tyranny under the
s-~ arrangement than existed under the
ss1 "Cnderwoodism. it is asserted.
beats --Cannonism" all hollow. The way
Cse IRON and steel schedule was put
rarccSh the House gave some of the re-
uxhlrcan insurgents an acute pain, and
u zsest them to suspect that they had
swapped the devil for witch. And
rhey are probably struggling with the
SUGGESTION that 1T would have been bet
Ter to bear the ills of their own party
than fly TO the greater ones of the OPP
position
That the Payne law is wholly bad Mr..
Taft emphatically denies. That 1t Is de-
fective and needs some revision he con-
cedes. He did that when he signed 1t.
But in order that the wool and the cot
ton schedules may not be used to dis
credit the whole measure. he points out
the good things Of the measure, and
shows that they are working> to the
public's advantage. He thinks that with
= few corrections which he specifies and
advocates, the law would come into gen.
eral republican favor.
The anti-Taft republicans insist that
the President should have vetoed the
Payne bill. He signed it as the best
expression obtainable at the time from q
divided household and as the act of q
very large majority Of his party In Con-
gress He did not accept 1t as a finality
as evidenced by his request of Congress
which was granted-for means to collect
information for further revision.
But, important as the tariff is. it is not
all. There are other things. The ad-
ministration is to be considered on iti
general record. and Mr.. Taft Is justified
in enumerating what in his judgment
stands TO the administrations credit
He rightly decides that the time has
come for plain speech. His followers will
like him the better for that. and will b.
armed for sturdier blows in his behalf
Leadership Is serious business. and calls
not only for watching the corners. but
invading them whenever there is oppor.
tunity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-31
Hobby Night at the Press Club.

Washington has within recent years &C
auirvd another distinctive institution
typical OF the capital and illustrative OF
the wide range of the personal factors
comprising the community. This is the
hobby night OF the National Press Club.
started two years ago. and now De-
come an annual event of wide public in
,erest on this forum men of promi-
hence in their respective lines Of activity
are permitted to talk for an allotted time
upon their particular fads and fancies.
riding their hobbies to their hearts
content under the direction of COM
petent starter" Last nights program
at the Press Club was especially inter-
estng The Secretary of State talked
about international arbitration and world
peace; the German ambassador dis
coursed upon the Importance of the news
papers as factors in nationa! develop
ment and International understanding
and sometimes misunderstanding; a gov
eminent scientist described the valuable
work of his bureau in establishing and
maintaining accurate standards of
weights and measures and opened new
world to the laymen before him; a cele-
brated detective gave sidelights upon
the work of .thwarting criminals and the
difficulties of keeping secrets from the
press; a great composer. for the first
time in years, discoursed the sweetest
Of music upon an instrument upon which
he is master. On the first hobby night
two years ago the program included the
governments weather forecaster, the
pure food expert of the United States,
the country's chief apostle of conserva-
ton, the discoverer of the north pole,
the then Speaker of the House of Rep
resentatives and his later successor At
the second hobby night. last year. the
riders were the British ambassador, one
Of the greatest of Americas medical sci
entists. the Secretary of the Treas
ury, the chief Of the army and the
Governor of New Jersey, now brilliantly
in the limelight of. political aspiration.
These occasions are educational, turning
bfore the country kaleidoscope Of ideas
and projects and proposals and ambitions
and theories. They bring into closer
touch with the people the men who are
doing things in all the branches Of hui
man activity. The National Press Club
Is performing a distinct service in main
tanning this interesting institution.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-31
The Conquest Of Disease.
From the Kansas City Star.

From the Kansas CITY Star.
The community blames a railroad-and
rightly-when 1t fails to take the proper
precautionary measures to prevent acct
dents. Yet the community itself permits
hundreds of thousands OF persons to die
every year from preventapie diseases
EXPERTS have computed that the exp~ndt-
ture OF a few dollars for each person
would enable an American city to get rid
OF most of the mortality from infections
Now one reason why this waste OF HE
csuse people don't know the poss.bil. ties
Of prevention The crank finds 1t easier to
get a hearing than the scientific medical
man. The average person Is apt to pay
more attention to what neignDor says
than to the advice OF competent phy-
stefan.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-31
A Character Test

when 1 was a young man l was very
fond of music remarked Mr.. Cumrox.
MY singing laid the foundation Of my
fortune
You sang SO well?'
mo, the captain of industry who start
ed me in life said that anybody who
would get up before folks and sing as
did had marvellous nerve and indomitable
will power"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-31
A Teapot Tempest.
.ha ~ew York World.

From the New York World.
Now that we have read Gov. Wilson. 8
letters TO Col Harvey and Col. Harvey's
letters to Gov. Wilson. following the Man.
haitian Club interview. we are more puz-
lied than ever. What is 1t all about
The controversy impresses us as the
largest tempest in the smallest teapot
that we have ever known.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-31

The Equitable Life Assurance has de-
clared that a nation should aim to rear
fine children rather than a multitude, for
which it cannot take adequate care. Even
on this cherished topic Mr.. Roosevelt has
not been persuaded to talk back.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-31

whats that you are saying?" asked
Mr.. Growcher.
81 was just reciting about the COW
that jumped over the moon," replied his
small nephew.
well, stop it. There's no use of con-
stantly reminding us of how high beef
and dairy products can co.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-31

Here is new and rather terrible va
riety of the third degree. Some people
find it impossible to pick up newspaper
in any part of the country without beins
confronted by the awful reminder tina,
Detective Burns is after them and Is
going to get them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-31
The Democrats and the Navy
.om the New York Sun,

Disposed as the democrats OF the Rouse
are 10 waste and abuse their opportuni-
ties as a majority party. 1t is yet incred-
ible that they will abide by the resolution
If their caucus that no battleships shall
be authorized in the naval appropriation
ching and IL meets with the appreciation
of the people neglect Of the national de-
Tense is another thing. and the people
will not tolerate it for an instant
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-31

The ground hogs prophecy Is subject to
a great deal of ridicule; but weather
projectors all have to face certain
amount OF popular prejudice. The ground
hog is discreet in taking only one chance
q year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-31

Ex-senator Frank Flint boldly declares
that Wall street has made presidents OF
railway companies merely clerks. He
says J. j. Hill is the only exception, pos
sibIy on the theory that Mr.. Hin is not a
clerk. but q press agent
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-31
The Nervous Patient.

"You should take an ice-cold plunge
every morning." said the physician.
But, doctor. l have insomnia"
1.-THE ice-cold plunge will help to cure
It,
mo it won't I'll lie awake all night
dreading it,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-31

Col Bryan declares that he Is under no
bond to keep the peace. On the contrary
the colonel feels every now and then that
If is his duty to start something.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-31

Some of the members of Congress seem
to derive a peculiar satisfaction from de-
vising measures merely for the sake OF
seeing President Taft veto them,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-31
Likes the Recall.

From the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
MIR. Roosevelt may be unsound on the
initiative and the referendum. but 1t 10
thought that he is in favor Of the recall
as applied to Presidents.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-31

Evidently Mr.. Brandeis thinks he has
a vast amount of information about the
steel trust that is not to be found in any
of Mr. Carnegie's libraries.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-31

The car manages to keep his temper
sufficiently to refrain from calling Mr..
Morgan Shuster to personal account TOT
some of the things he is saying.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-31
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON,
Dedication.

III. were great author l would dedi-
cate a book to YOU
you'll do that anyhow" replied the
bride.
What sort of book?''
"A check book
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-31

Mr. Wilson declares that his mind Is
one-track road. Some of the members
Of his party think it is sidetrack, at
that.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-31

You do not find Hetty Green gathering
nm a lot of art treasures merely for the
sake Of having an argument with the
assessor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-31
Not the Real Thing.

From the Boston Transcript.
OF course, we all know that the Ana
Mas clubs established by Col. Watterson
and Gov. Wilson are only base limitations
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-31

Investigations are liable to lose their
force and effect when they become SO nu-
merous as to obscure one another.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-31

The crossing policeman is surely en-
titled TO consideration as public serv-
ant who constantly risks his life in the
performance OF duty.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-31
Duty's Call.

The candidates with faces grave
Now stand in perturbation.
Each struggles first himself to save
That he may save the nation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-31
Zip to Congress.

From the Chicago News.
Congress ought to begin to do some
thug.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-31

Don't 'spise de man OATS slow" said
Uncle Eben When de locomotive breaks
down an needs help. de handcar comes
in powerful handy"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-31
Cleanup Sale i'm
Our Men'SDepartment

A few-of-a-kind lots at sweeping reductions.
SIPS and $1.5o Wool Underwear; shirts, "a, SO am
So drawers A. 49, 48. Reduced to- garment. .......
soc Coored Negge Shirts, sizes 16H and II only
Reduced to, each ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
Ioc Plain Color 4-in-hands; shades of red and pla
black only. Reduced to-. ................
z5c Striped Neglge Shirts; soft collars to match
AZ to 10 only Reduced to-. ...................:
soc Black and White Shirts, Dixie brand; size
r5Il and 10 only Reduced Observation-Disclosures.
$500 and $3.50 Jersey Sweater Goats; all sizes;
plain gray also gray and navy. Reduced to.
S1so Flannel Night Robes; sizes 16, II and Is only
made with turn-down collar Reduced to- each. $50.
Odd lots of Sweaters, sizes g. SO and 80 only ST
and ST so values. Reduced to- each.
s1oo, so and $500 Gloves, sizes 634, T. ~, ~
, 81. Reduced to, pair. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-31


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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-31

About IS dozen Button-length Glaze
Gloves, in tan and white, in sizes from s.
7. This is just small lot that we want to
pose of in a hurry; they are the regular
quality. While they last tomorrow, en-
your choice, at. ~ .
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1912-10-10
Statement

Statement of the ownership, manage
ment, etc, of The Bedding Banner pub
lished weekly ut Bedding, required by
the Act of August n, 1912.
NoTE-This statement is-to be made
in duplicate, both copies To be delivered
by the publisher 10 the postmaster, who
will send one copy TO the Third Assist
ant Postmaster General division OF
Justification, Washington, ID. c., and
retain the other i'm the files of the post
Office.
Post-otlice Address, Belding, Mich.
Editor, Embree b. Lapham; style,
"Banner Pub. Cor; mot incorporated
owned by +. b. and Ellen l.. Lapham,
Bedding, Mich, husband and wife.
Owners: Embree Il. Lapham, Beld-
ing, Mich, Ellen l.. Lapham, Belding,
Mich.
Embree Il. Lapham, Editor
Sworn To and subscribed before me
this 9th day of October, 1912.
VIM. +, andell,
Notary Public
lonia County
Mich.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1912-10-10
The Worlds Greatest Jailer

John l.. Whitman, superintendent
of the Chicago "Bridewell,' says
81 unquaiiliedly indorse and recon-
mend the Neal ThIee-Day Treatment
for Drink Habit 10 all the drink aliiict-
Cd and those interested in them.