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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-03

In their report to Congress on the az
fairs of the District during the past year
the Commissioners lay stress upon the
need Of a budget system of preparing the
estimates for the District government.
This is one Of the most important items
OF possible Improvement that the Com
mis- fiocers have recommended for some
time II would be greatly to the interest
of good administration and more consist
ent fiscal legislation if the local appro-
priations. which are now considerably
scattered and by no means correlated,
We're brought together under a budget
plan into a consistent scheme of presen-
tation. IL would be advantageous TO Con-
gress as well as 10 the District thus 10
have the local needs stated scientifically.
Throughout their report the Commits
sioners call attention TO various needs in
the way of new legislation and additional
appropriations. No large, conspicuous
works are urged save the provision of a
bridge over the railroad tracks at Ben
ming 10 eliminate one of the most dan
gerous grade crossings in the District.
This is in continuation of the gradual ex-
tension TO the District boundary OF the
urban system OF overhead and subway
il for action a year ago. but without re-
suit and now renew their recommends
ton which should be promptly accepted
Again calling attention 10 the necessity
Of leg.slating on the subject of police and
firemen's pensions. the Commissioners are
urgent in their recommendation for some
remedy for the unjust conditions that
now prevail. leaving these TWO forces in
a state of constant anxiety and uncer-
rainty.
Z An important move toward lettering
the physical and social conditions of the
city is taken in the recommendation for
the development of the Willow Tree alley
recreation center. which Will afford facili-
ties for wholesome exercise and for
cleanliness and diversion for a large num-
Der of persons.
The Commissioners suggest that the in
crease of popu alton and public and pri-
waite interests calls for the elimina ton
Of the clause now contained in the law
intended TO reduce the police force.
Rather than reducing Congress should be
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-03
Gen. Goethals
From the New York Sun.

4 TO w
AT first the suggestion that Col. Goe-
that's be rewarded for his work at Pana-
ma by promotion to the rank of general
seems inappropriate. He has won no dis
tinction as military strategst. no deci-
sive victory over an armed foe Of the re-
public. Yet Col. Goethals certainly de-
serves enduring and conspicuous reward
for his great work. How can 1t be con-
ferred on him except by promotion in the
service of which he is an ornament! Nor
is it impossible. or even improbable T. at
he might turn out most capable and
efficient general were war to call him into
action. He has courage, executive abb
ity. the power to inspire men with a SEN
timent of devotion to his cause and to
himself: he is wise disciplinarian, and
no other officer in the army is much
more experienced than he in the COM
mand of troops. And what an obligation
to reward Goethals rests on his country
men.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-03
A Shadow of Skepticism.

''You KNOW" said Mr.. Erastus Pinkley.
when Noah was in de ark. de dove was
let out O. de window an didn' come
back?''
Certainly"
Fresh meat mus been gettin' mighty
skase."
"Probably.''
II speck when Noah says git dat dove
an turn it loose he mos likely said it
to Ham, Jes' think Of Ham havin' dat
dove in his two hands an bein' 'blige to
push i'm out in de open air an go back
to a dinner of bareback an salt meat"
well. what of it?'
Muffin. 1 was jes' wonderin'. OATS
ALL
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-03
Putting It Gently.

Il am afraid your wife has a bad dis
POSITION said the presumptuous acquaint-
ance.
Il shouldn't say that replied Mr..
Meekton. Il happen to be a little an
noyed now and then by the fact that she
is a very sincere militant suffragette and
insists rehearsing, with me as the
foe.''
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-03
Theory and Practice.

note,
Which designates two kinds Of patriot
skill;
The statesman tells men how they ought
to vote,
The politician guesses how they will.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-03

DIn order TO avoid delays account OF
personal absence letters to THE STAR should
not be addressed to any individual connected
with the Office. but simply to TIE STAh or to
the Editorial or Business Department according
TO tenor purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-03
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Irving to Please.

What makes you so sure that man Is
going to propose to Gladys?" asked
Gladys mother
II have told him the same story Ave
times" replied Gladys father, "and he
laughs at it every time"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-03
Easily Distinguished.

Il find it easy" said the visitor from
abroad, ito tell which men were elected
and which were disappointed"
How"
by noting whether they say republics
are ungratefur or we may always de-
pend on the judgment of the plain peo-
ple' D."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-03

An impression is gaining ground that
the man who is driving the engine is not
solely responsible for the conditions
causing a railway wreck.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-03
Early Christmas Mating.

From the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Importance of early Christmas
shopping Is. one may suppose. pretty gen
orally appreciated. To another aspect of
the annual rush season, however 1t may
be well to call attention. Do also, your
Christmas mailing early.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-03

After Observing che methods of Turk
ism business and politics. members Of the
hareIns would appear justified in or
ganizing as Mahome.an suffragettes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-03

Gov, Wilson's management of his cam
paign afforded assurance that he is not
one Of the visionary people who imagine
il : possible 10 please everybody.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-03

A large number OF farmers will soon
be mentioning the Department of Agri-
culture the place that used to be
famous because Of the interest taken in
II by James Wilson.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-03

w. ]. Bryan's name does not always
arouse the same enthusiasm in a political
conference that it does at chautauqua
meeting.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-03

\ large amount of gun talent is said to
be forsaking New York, but there is no
expec- alton that there will be any in
crease OF train hOId-ups in the west as a
result
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-03

Some of Albert T. Patricks relatives
are inclined to advise him to let we'll
enough alone and avoid further legal con-
troversy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-03

Mexico may yet be more interested in
the earthquake news than in the war &C.
tiVitieS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-03

There is enough war talk going around
the world to tempt Mr.. Carnegie to re-
new his activities as the managing editor
of great peace movement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-03

Publication of the figures relating to a
campaign fund frequently brings to at
tention what seems on second thought
sad waste of money.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-03

Austria may yet give the German en-
peror opportunity to revive the interest
which was felt in him as a possible war
lord.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-03

Speaker Clark having broken two CAV
els is in a position to sympathize with
the men who were presiding over the big
national conventions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-03

Possibility of the extinction OF the bull
moose is now occupying the attention of
political scientists.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-03

Nine Bernhard is back for another
au revoir tour
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-03

Tho Evening Snr with the SUNDAY morning
edition. IS delivered ny carriers within the city
81 * cents per month: daily only. 25 cents per
month: Sunday only 20 cents per month. Orders
may be sent by mail. telephone Main 244o
Collection is made by carrier at the end OF each
month.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-03

Pavahie IN advance-hv mail postage prepaid:
Daily. Sunday included. month. 30 cents.
Daily Sunday excepted. one month 40 cents
Saturday Star. 81 year. Sunday Star. - 40 year
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-03
Too Much Gunpowder.

From the st. Louis Post Dispatch.
There appears to be more Eunpowder
than gumption in the world.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-03

Entered as sacond-class mail matter at the post
Office at Washington. d. G.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-03

Business Once. 18th st. and Pennsylvania Avenue.
New York ONCE: Tribune Buildine.
Chicago Once: First National Bank building.
European Ofice: Regent ST.. London. England.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-03

Bad weather ahead. Prepare for it
with a Good, Serviceable Slip-on Rain
coat. These are cut mannish style, full
length. with plaid backs. Colors, tan
and olive. All sizes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-03

Also Natural Raccoon and Blue
Thibet Fox Sets. very stylish
and made from selected soft
skins; deep shoulder animal col
. lars and muff; richly lined.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-03

Long, lustrous. silky FUR; extra
large shawl piece and pillow
muff; trimmed with animal heads;
best satin lining. A price SO
tempting that you just can't
overlook these.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-02-17
NEEDED-A MODERN CONCERT
HAIL,


Never was Richmond's crying need
OF a modern. we'll ARRANGED. sni,abIv
located and properly managed conc .rt
hail or opera house more forcibly i'm
pressed upon the public than on Thurs
Gay evening, when Tetrazzini sang IN
the City Auditorium. and never ala a
public hear great singer undsr great
er difficulties.
struggling welI-nigh knee-deep
through the slush and snow that filed
the streets, cutters ana pavoments
around the ciiy's building. lodging and
splashins out OF the way OF the street
cars, automobiles and other vehicles
which tho utterly inadequate traffic reg
uiations of the police permitted 10 en-
danger the dripping crowd, tho audi
ence finally fought its way into In,
huge, bare. overheatcd building
And then it settled down to listen to
the exquisite tones of flute. piano and
voice as intently rs /; could through
The noise OF banging doors, slamm,ng
windows. rumblins street cars and
thGnderous avalanches OF snow siidin 3.
from the roof, while those seated on
the south side OF the hail were com
PEELED 10 endure tho chugging OF mo-
tors, which their lazy chuuifeurs pre-
ferred TO allow to run rather than 20
crank again. and those who occupied
the rear seats We're subjected to tn
annoyance, the Irritating and INSURER
able annoyance, inflicted upon them by
the murmUred conversation carried on
oy many OF the ushers and others con-
nected In a minor capacity with the
management Of the concert, a 5 well ms
by several OF the policemen on duty
at the building--mcn who are paid by
the city to pres erve order in and around
places OF amusement. not to disturb
those citizens who lave paid for the
privilege Of occupying seats. When
tho concert came TO an end and the
audience cmdeavored to leave chaos ana
confusion worse COMPOUNDED obtained
everywhere, traffic was hopelessly In
VOWED, and in many Instances the Mt
most Inconvenience and delay were oc-
casioned
1t is promised that In the future the
traffic will be better regulated, but only
the erection of Il large theatre In a
suitable location, properly managed and
directed within and without, could nf-
ford relief from many of tn. annoy
ances attendant upon such concert
as that OF Thursday night.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-02-17
THE co,iMoNnn,s CHANCE.

~ former restaurant waiter on We'd
ncsday became the first regular Cover
nor of the new state of Arizona. There
was no biare OF trumpcts to mark his
Induction. neither any display nor os-
tentation. Silk hats and rrock coats
We're conspicuous by reason of their
rarity. AS plain man of tho people.
Governor George w. p. Hunt with
eloquent simplicity took the oath of
office. An eX-store clerk and "a former
purvcNor OF ham and cgGs--the Ameri-
can national dish" according to the
Man from Home"--has become the first
citizen OF Arizona. as well as Its first
State Chief Executive.
Nothing phenomenal 1t serves only
10 bring to mind the commences of
me success OF the common man. II is
good to lie in a land where from the
ranks OF the common people great
leaders are recruited, where the right
TO office and to honor is not hereditary
where the mans the thing. Some mod
ern Burns Will yet immortalize the
democracy Of America and sing of the
to the full stature OF power and great
ness. 1t is no Utopia that we dwell In.
but in our country the average man
has better chance than anywhere
else in the world; here poverty and low
estate are no bar to merit. In oregon
to-day pinin mechanic. who lived in
Groom house, Is Governor; tho
Congress of the United States has
many men in 1t who were clerks in
country stores and poor city lads. ana
there have been Presidents whose only
heritages were honesty and the ability
to work hard. For the red -blooded man
of action and ambition there is the
main chance in this republic; no man
or boy. however poor and lowly, can
Justly feel that he has no chance to
mako good
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-02-17

smailnox. but God did moi sec 1T yc,
10 hih!ci me with. the disease. MA
Mr. Jones has 80 far escaped, though
he has materially assisted N getInE
comfortable smallpox house for thos.
afflicted with the disease in this civ.
J cannot close this article without
tcIinE a good Joke on myself. or III.
preacher, em not sure whom the
laugh IS on:
SUNDAY night ] remained at home
so the other mrmhers OF the house
hold could attend church. and while |
was IN mental attitude OF prayer,
hopinG and praying this service might
be the greatest and most successful
OF any Of the series or the meetings.
and tnat il might be tho greatest
Snhhath in the history OF thc world
Tor tho upllft and benefit Of humanity
the preacher Was saying Ie hoped
might die OF smallpox. am not sure
whom the laugh is OIL. lSUt one thing
] VIII say, no man or set Of men can
Change my belief IN tho church or my
support ar tho church, nor shake my
faith In the divinity Of the Lord Jesus
Christ, though VIC may differ In our pc.
lltical views. GEO. T.. WILEY.
Bristol, Va, February u.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-02-17
ENACT THE GAME LAW.

The Senate Fish and Game Commit
tee has at last after serious delIbera-
ton, reported a substitute general
game bin for the original Moncurc
bill. embody!ng all the desirable fea-
lures OF the latter.
AS the law now exists. wild water
fowl can only be sold and shipped with
the consent of the county board or
supervisors. but the new bill takes the
matter entirely on; OF the discretion
OF tho supervisors and authorizes the
sale and shipment of wild water fowl
killed in accordance with the law.
This is a feature which will surely
win tho support o: the iittoral couu-
ties.
1t is to the credit OF the Senate COM
mittee that no such amendment as that
of tho House committee, leaving the
enforcement of the general game law
optional with tine boards OF county
supervisors, was tackled on to this most
meritorious hill. We shall. therefore.
devote our attention to thu Aroncure
bill, since 1t was reported without alb
surd amendments.
y proper appreciation OF their duty
TO the state on the part o, our legis-
larors Will now give us real protection
for our game, add enormously to the
revenue of our psople. ana conserve a
great natural resource to the state
These economic considerations VIII
outweigh the selfish opposition OF d
few unthinking individuals, who re-
fuse to believe in the experience OF ali
but six States in the Union. and who
shut their eyes to the dement's which
Invariably accrue to the State and the
people which put into effect a law
embodylng the principles OF tho Ala
oama game law.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-02-17
used 70 be bough. For $50: and xhcrn

used to be bought for $3.50; and where
90, 40 tney EXPECT tic city people to get
are To dictate how the elites shall con
duct their affairs? believe II Il city
wants local option. IT is their privilege
10 say SO by voting It out: they should
selves what they want in this line |
am Tor these AMI other reasons, op-
posed to the 'enat'ling act The timr
mas not arrived for Statewide prohib!-
ton. In my opinhn."
This is In substance what said
70 INC committee and / believe had
a right, and II vm: my duty 10 express
my views before Ehc committee as a
cluzen OF virginih. This is great
coNntry, and we age all proud OF being
American citizens. and especially proud
&htions. ana party orga ni1ations age
necessary In this great republic, Win
OUT parties. and party oreaniza lions.
our republic would fall. or drift into
CONTEMPLATION and from that 10 Il
monarchy. VIC carmot,. therefore. fail
to see the importa pee Of political or
] do not believe the liquor trafic
can be taken out OF, politics since this
business represents millions and mil
lions of dollars in This country.
II cannot and should not and never
VIII be dealt with only a moral
issue. am also az The opinion that
about discussing nnHitical issues from
the pulpit. not that the prcachc RS
haven't a right to dhscuss politics. and
express their views, They have this
right. and It Is thrdr duty to use il,
but not. in my opinion from the pulpit
The preacher said Sunday, st would be
a Eodscnd II small rox would come
along and take away crop OF these
old king politicians that infcst every
town. village and hamlet in .hc land"
Neither Mr.. H. r. Jones nor myself
belong to this class. If any such class
exists here. which / doubt
stay awake. & rcat many nights
waiting upon the slick and suffering.
and have spent marty an hour and
night waiting upon those afflicted with
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-02-17
SUBMISSION ~ 1910 VALID.

Those who claim that the proposed
submission in 1912 of the amendment
permitting unlimited tenure to city
treasurers and city commissioners OF
the revenue is constitutional base thcii
whole case ON the contention that each
numbered section OF the Constitution
OF Virginia must be amended sepa-
rately, and that no two such sections
may be included in a single proposed
amendment. Because two adjacent
sections were included in tho amend
men: submitted In 1910, these advocates
say such submission was unconstitu-
tional
Section iaa Of the Constitution OF
Virginia says with reference to the
submission Of amendments to the peo-
pic: 80 Il shah be the duty OF the
General Assembly 70 submit such pro-
posed amendment or amendments to
the peoplA IN such manner and at such
times as i, shall prescribe" That is
all. There ls nc provision even that
the amendments shah be submitted
scrarately, no provision that each SEQ
ton shall be am ndel separately. The
General Assembly is, by The Coastitu-
ton made tho sole Judge Of tic man
nor in which me amendments shall he
submitted, ana is vested with plonary
pQW,r Ia tho matter In other words.
wbat Limitation is there in tho Cons,i-
tuition TO prevent the neral Assembly
FROM submitting any number OF amend
Hcnis togethor to the people TO be
voted on as one amendment?
There IS 30 restriction in the vir-
Ftpia Constitution as to the number
or charaeter ot amendments which the
deHeraI enu'y may propose In
SIl uh Michigan Legislature submit
tea q who constitution in the form OF
a constitutions amendment and Rhode
( is!anl 40 nheWise in 1885 and 1889.
IS late as !aoi ,Ac Connecticut Legis-
iat@ Iid the same tlug The YER
mont ogusuiftoual Commission IN 1910
subnit;ed to the Legislature a compl tie
'e%tHai revision o! TIE Constitution Tor
.te approyai ana submission to the pe,-
ne walter Farle!gh Dodd, IN his
( trea'ise, THE Revision aud Amend
( tncni Of State Constitutions, says: ut
Is legally proper it would sccn In
the apscncc uf specific constitutional
! proyisions to proposc to the people by
tuc legislative process any consti,u-
lonal alteration mort or 9upietc
/ is'ision. or even complete revision.
he supporters OF the proposed
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-02-17
1'hnNks,

TO the Editor OF The Times Dispatch.
crs and ladies in thin satin slippers
held on the sidewalk in front OF the
auditorium Thursday night. half.
hour after the concert. the following
resolutions OF thanks and admiration
were unanimously passed:
ITO the keeper of The Auditorium
for tho manner In which they cleared
off the snow. slush and Nth from III"
sidewalks and streets around the .Au-
"To tho chicr OF police and tho
new Traffic Squad, for the marvellous
manner in which they handled the
traffic after the concert was over.
The above mentioned duties have
never been better accomplished out
side of Jacitson Ward. VOTER.
Richmond
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-02-17
Editor Herald-courier:

what people arc SAYING nboIt me ~
cause talk is always easy and cheap.
ana great many times people do not
mean what they say. But there are.
sary to notice what is being said to
ne extent Ut least that the truth may
Recently there was bin before
the legislature of Virginia known as
the chabiihE act which had FOR it's
purpose to empower or enable tho Gov
crnor of tho state of Virginia 10 nm
point day and date on which the
voters OF the state should vote on tho
question of prohibition in the Stntn
whether or not 1t should he legal to
sell Liquor or intoXteants in the State
The Legislature appointed joint
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-02-17
Voice Of the. eople
A Churchmnn on The nnnbling Act.

Ch"rch'nnn on the Enabling Act.
10 the Editor Of The Times Dispatch:
Sir,-Pleese publish the inclosed ar
ncle, which appeared in the Bristol
Heraid-Courier on February Is, 1912.
Bristol is dry town. 1t may be noted
Nilcy Is member OF the State Street
Methodist Church. p,
Bristol.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-02-17
VERSE FOR TODAY


After the cloud and lie rain.
Comes a bright gieam Of the sky:
And The sad day CLOVIS again
With joy FOR the gloom gone by.
After .the grief and the pain.
Gomez the bright &loam of an eve.
A4d tile sad heart slows again
with JOY for tho love drawn nigh.
McHENItY LEWIS,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-02-17

Ia now part OF tho Constitution; the
oill before tho Governor is not worth
the paper ii Is written on in tho ey IS
of tho law
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-02-17

Aunt Della is cooking Nephew VIII
luscious apple pies. but they are not
like the sweet cabbage pies the Orange
Observer used TO make.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-02-17

From President Taft's description
Of the Progressives, one might sup
pose that neurotic was something to
make one nervous
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-02-17
WASHINGTON
BY Roy K. Moulton
a Grcenhorn In washington.

washington. Fcbruury TO
lariy blessed as TO monuments. ono
cs monument every time he turns
slouhG, There may be n doubt in
INSTANCES as to the identity OF
the gentleman made Immortal in
prohZe, but there IL never the slight
81 doubt as to the statue TO the city.
s s,ete Is sample tablet marking 4
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-02-17

Tctrazzinl is now the topic of town
talk.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-02-17

Political parnnoiac." sounds mighty
like old times