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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-25
When Justice Peeped and Blinked

Ineula itieS i'll the administrator VI
justice and the imposition of penalties i'll
the Police Court are to be expected 10
some extent owing to the hurry OF the
work and the impossibility I'm all the cir
cumstances of applying to the scales that
fine adjustment which society expects III
the higher courts where graver issues
are Judged But recently on the same
day two sentences were imposed that call
for comment as illustrating the lack OF
proportion which sometimes deprives po-
lice court judgments of real effectiveness
In commanding and enforcing respect
for the law
A negro man, broken down with tuber-
culosis and rheumatism, was sentenced
10 spend two months and half in Jail III
default of a fine of 50 for the alleged
theft of a shirt. The witnesses for the
prosecution agreed with the defendant
that the shirt, wrapped in a parcel
had been picked up by the man in the
public street and that the finder did not
know what was in the bundle until he
unwrapped it. The garment was worth
at most only about one dollar and fifty
cents but although the court was in
formed of the sorry physical plight of the
prisoner the penalty named was imposed
\ young white man who had been
found guilty OF negligence in the opera
ton of an automobile, result of
which a street car conductor had been
injured almost mortally and his health
permanently weakened, was in the court
on the same day for sentence. 1t was
shown that the defendant was seriously
afflicted with nervousness. that he had
no license to operate motor car and
that upon striking the victim he had
rushed away without pausing to assist
him, and in the whole transaction had
the protection of life in the streets or
WASHINGTON This man was sentenced
10 spend thirty days in jail in default OF
fine of 500.
If the scale that was followed ip sem
fencing the shirt .stealer' was correct
the dangerous motorst should have been
given at least five years Imprisonment,
though this would have necessitated the
transfer OF the case TO a higher court.
If the sentence imposed in the case of
a shirt in the street should have been
dismissed on personal bonds at the most,
thus warning him to be more particular
in picking UP property not his own. The
public expects the courts to temper JUS
tice not particularly with mercy, but with
common sense and recognition Of the
values of lives and things.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-25
The No-Ship Vote.

he democrats OF the House OF Repre-
sen'atives have unauestionably misjudged
M temper OF the American people If they
regard their latest caucus action in the
matter OF the provision of a new battle
snip as demanded by public sentiment In
this country. There is no popular wish
Tor naval reduction. and there is on the
contrary an intelligent appreciation of
the fact that failure TO make annual ad-
diuons to the navy means a retroRres-
sion OF American naval strength A navy
that does not grow from year TO year
relatively diminishes. Every other nation
in the world is augmenting it's naval
strength annually by three or four or more
ships. in part TO replace the vessels that
become obsolete and in part 10 gain posi-
lively in net strength at sea. Thus the
program of the House. to add no battle
ship TO the American navy by appfopria-
lion this year. pulls our organization back
doubly II fails to maintain the standard
which requires at least one new ship a
year and thus We are overhauled by
even those countries which aim at merely
the replacement of old battleships with
new.
There was time. after the civil war.
when the country was willing to stand
still in the matter of naval Organization.
IL had had its nil of war and IL was dis
tressed at every thought OF military ex-
penditure and preparation. In those
years the United States was seriously
outstripped by European powers In re-
gard TO naval equipment, and when about
thirty years ago a start was made toward
The construction OF a new navy the mar
gin between the United States and other
countries was immense and discouraging
Ii required the Spanish-American war u
demonstrate effectively 10 the American
neople that this country could not possib,
afford 10 continue indefinitely without a
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-25
The New Trust Bills.
From the New York Times.

From the New York Times.
The text Of the new trust bills must
be read in connection with the fact
that Congress maintains a quorum now
only by the aid of the sergeant-at-arms.
In other words. there is no expecta-
ton on the part of those reporting the
bills, or anybody else for that matter.
that any action can be taken until after
election. Necessarily any action then
taken will accord rather with the popu-
lar mandate than with the recommends
tons OF any committee. Under such con-
ditions 1t is necessary to consider the
committees report and dissents from the
report and general discussions of the
state of the Union less as projects Of leg
islation than as additions to the respect
i've party platforms. This is true re
garding all the platforms, for the various
recommendations contain something fol
every taste. The bills indicate what
these particular politicians would like
to have as issues. but the people will
make their own choice later
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-25
The Kaiser Enjoys It.
From the Baltimore American

No doubt the Emperor Of Germany had
a hearty laugh when he read the Iates,
speech of Winston Spencer Churchill
Great Britain's first lord of the admiralty
Kaiser Wilhelm loves to keep his Eng
lish relatives guessing and sticking pins
into them just to wake them up when
they get too sleepy. Sometimes he has
gone SO far as to give them q genuine
scare and made them dream Of a Teu-
tonic invasion. with one Of the kaiser's
fine sons sitting on the throne OF the
Guelphs. After the scare has worn OF
Germany's ruler gets quiet again, gives
the Englishmen chance for another
snooze. and incidentally processes the
most sincere friendship and even love for
his dear relatives across the channel
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-25
Increasing Requirements.

Times are not what they used to be.
In days Of yore you'd often see
\ man of public size get by
Because he had a piercing eye,
A lofty brow and solemn pose.
And very loose. impressive clothes.
But now a statesman, like the rest,
Must shed his coat and do his best
He has to toll new votes to win.
New theories he has to spin.
His mind and voice are ever racked
He has to keep his suit case packed
No more this greeting he extends:
Il m in the hands of loving friends
He has to shun repose and fun.
A man who runs these days must run
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-25

are Of native birth and their mental proc
esses are fairly understandable to the
officers Of the law. whereas in the Black
Hand outrages one Of the chief difficulties
In the way Of punishment is the diff
ference of language and Of racial tenn
permanent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-25

The kaiser has rendered himself highly
popular by shaking hands with tourists
whom he met in Norway. without regard
to social distinction. 1t is possible that
he got some valuable hints during Col
Roosevelt's visit on the value of personal
popularity in politics.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-25
Unfairness of the Bull Moose
'om the Springfield Republican.

The unfairness of Roosevelt and pro-
gressiye speakers and newspapers toward
President Taft has never been SURPASSED
in all the tide Of time. 1t offends every
man who possesses the rudiments of ju-
dicial sense. and invites the contempt OF
all honest folks How soon, alas. lying
becomes a habit,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-25
The Era Of Purity.

is that celebrated food and drug ex-
pert doing anything at present. asked
the chairman.
Not that l know Of replied the
treasurer.
We'll, maybe we'd better see if we
can't retain him to make sure that no
tainted money gets into our campaign
fund
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-25

fyTu order TO avoid delays account Of
personal absence letters to THE STAR should
h. addressed to any individual connected
WITH the Office. but simply to THE STAR OF 10
The Fditorisl or Business Department. according
to tenor purpose
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-25
Another Blow at Tradition.

II don't believe said Mr.. Growcher.
that Nature intended the country to be
used as a picnic ground
why not"
''If she had she would have arranged
to grow sardines, hard boiled eggs and
lemonade as local products"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-25

inc Jeers Of the crowd have forced a
NUMBER * aviators TO attempt flights
"nder perilous conditions. The aviator !.
one man who is Justified in expressing en-
phatic disregard Of public opinion as an
influence in his professional efforts
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-25

Natural historians might confer favor
by ascertaning whether the bull moose
is one of those animals of the deer kind
who occasionally starve because they get
their antlers tangled in the tall timber.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-25
Sure to Happen.

Beware long complaints you bring
In accents filled with woe.
The man who kicks at everything
Is sure to stub his toe.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-25
Wilson's Insolence!
From the New York Evening Post.

From the New York Evening Post.
1t was sheer impudence Gov. Will
sons part to say to the democratic con-
gressmen Saturday that their common
task was to seek to make life easier for
the people. Doesn't he know that all this
is being attended to by the only man able
to do the work?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-25
Effect of Dissolution.

Prom the Detroit News.
II the threats to prosecute and dissolve
the steel trust are carried out it will
be good time to buy steel stock in
anticipation OF the boost the trust will
get after the fashion of the oil and to
bacco trusts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-25
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Punishment.

What have you done toward punish
ing lawbreakers?'
WELL" replied the shady police officer.
Il have done a great deal toward hurt
ing their feelings, by taking their money
away from them
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-25

Boston is now as persistent In blocking
the Washington ball clubs terminal IA
cilities as st. Louis used to De.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-25

Instead Of calling for the police in some
sections of New York. 1t might be as well
to save time by telephoning for a private
detective.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-25

The English suffragette Is not suffi-
GENTLY successful in keeping down the
mob spirit to be relied on implicitly as a
leader OF the people.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-25

Chauncey Eepew discusses American
politics in a very serious spirit There
are topics which the expert humorist rec
ognizes instantly as no joking matters.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-25

ne big stick" was sufficient in 1t. dav.
lat conditions arise when a man accus-
toned TO its use is tempted 10 discard II
IN favor OF a piece OF lead pipe
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-25

The Evening star. with the Sunday morning
s6itfon fs delivered by carriers within the city
a. 81 cents per month: daily only. Is cents PER
month; Sunday only 20 cents per month. Orders
may b. sent by mail. telephone Main 2440-
Collection 10 made by carrier ct the end q each
month.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-25

Some of the Mexican belliserents be-
have more like gang men or 'apaches"
than like patriots engaged in defending
chosen cause.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-25

Oyster Bay and st. James are compelled
to admit that Long Island is no rival OF
Ohio or Virginia as a mother Of Presi-
dents"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-25

Eugene Debs is another citizen who has
adopted the motto. Once a candidate
always a candidate"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-25

Detective Burns photograph has demon
strated that modern invention may exert
a great reforming influence
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-25

Daily Sunday included. month. % cents.
Daily. Sunday excepted. one month. 10 cents.
Saturday Star. 81 year. Sunday Star -. 10 year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-25

Such is fame Some of the headline
artists referred to the late Andrew Lang
as Andrew Long.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-25

A candidates veranda may sometimes
prove more important than the entire
party platform.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-25
Good and Bad Trusts Sorted

From the Rochester Herald.
There are good bosses and good trusts.
The good bosses and the good trusts are
for Me.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-25
Mutual Obligation.

A horse said the kindly citizen, lis
mans most faithful friend
Yes replied Farmer Corntossel. But
if you'll figure up feed bills you'll see
that a man is also pretty good thing
for a horse
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-25
The Evening star Hswsp.psr Company.

sssfness once. nth St and Pennsylvania Avenue
New York once: Tribune Building.
Chicseo once: First National Bank Building.
European Once: Regent st.. London. England
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-25
Thrills for q Cent.

From the Philadelphia Telegraph.
A glance at recent issues of the New
York dailies explains why the sale Of
dime novels has fallen OF SO in that city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-25

Feminine fortitude is variable. Tn
same woman that shed tears because o
freckle would show sublime courage i
she had to have an arm amputated.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-25

Entered a. second class rlail matter at the post
once at Washington. d. O.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-25
36-inch
French Pique.
zoe 10 soc grades 4 2hc

All our remnants OF White
French Pique left from popu-
lar and hest selling lines TO
go tomorrow at this low
price.
10 inches wide. Finest Inn
ported White French Piaue.
in all size welts. desirable
lengths aac. 3ac and ioc quail
tiles for 12Lcc "A yard.
White Goods Department.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1912-09-21

ha sido superior a 10 que Sc eSperaba.
Habra en- este colegio grandes opor
tllnidadeS para el estudio de las Glen
cias, Agricultural y Economic Domesti-
ca, aSi como Idiomas. Matematicas, etce-
terra Los puertOrriquenos ansian prepa-
rarse para ocupar muchoS empleos en
los centros industrialeS de la Isla Y ell
COlegio de Agriculture esta dispuesto
llenar esa mecesidad de una educacion
pradtica y liberal con arreglo al plan ge-
neral indicadO.
Sc concedera especial atenci6n a los
cursOs de Quimica azucarera, cultivo de
la cana de las chinas Ell curse compile
TO dJlrara cuatro amos; per0 habra cur
sos de un a1o especialmente PRACTICES,
para personals de amboS sexos con ell fin
de que puedan aprovecharlos los que mo
puedan disponer de tempo para los cur
SOS de mayor duraci0n
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1912-09-21
Cine Tres Banderas

Hoy hay un estreno interesantislmo
en- ell popular Cine Es ell de la sensa-
cional pelicula Los Misterios de Pa
ris', de diez mil piez de largo dividida
en- ocho parties.
Esta noche las siete media, y ma
mana, habra matineee dedicada los nj
nos
Manana Sc repetiran Los Misterios
de Paris.
FL programa 10 completan otras pc
liculas sugestivas
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1912-09-21
Ninos funadores
Sr. Director del
BOLETIN MERCANTIL.
San Juan, p. r.


DistinguidO cOmpanero y amigo: Ha-
ce cuatro cinco amos, siendo yo redac-
tor jefe de la revista Ell Carnaval j,
hube de eScribir alguna veZ acerca del
asuntO que motiva estas lineas. Recuer
do que dos tres caballerOs me eX-
presaron Su deseo de tomar cartas Ell
la question tratando de evitar ell espec-
taculo que ofrece la mayOria de los j6-
venes estudiantes fumando en- plena via
pubica Los buenOs deseOS de aquellOs
apreciables compatriotas, no llegaron a.
realizarse, aprovecho la oportunidad
ahora que empieza ell periodic escolar
para insistir en- la question
Los que estamOs obligadoS a velar
por el future de esa generation que SUI
be que va sucedernos Ell ell deber de
trabaiar por la felicidad de la Pat"ia
tenemos derechO a advertir ell NAL fin
de que Sc corriJa, va que envuelve un
peligro denunciado pOr la ciencia
Tengo aqui algunas estadisticas en-
rOpeas,.y entire elias la que Sc hizo en-
Belgica en- ell ano de 1903 referente a
los alumnos fumadores que frecuenta-
ban las escuelas En- 400 muchachos
80 p. 0l0 fumaban alguna vez, S0.66 flu
maban diariO. La categoria en- los
no fumadores fu6 muy elevada CO.
mo alumnos eXcelentes, menos' en-
los que de cuando en- cuando echaban
un cigarrillo, minima en- los domi-
nados por ell vicio. III Director de una
escuela de Tilbury en- los Paises Bajos
obtuvo resultsdo igual. va Sc sabe que
en- Hungria hay una ley que castiga a
todo menos de 16 amos al cual Sc lie yea
fumar.
Espero que mis- buenos deseos en- bien
de la juventud estudiosa, obtengan es-
ia vez mejor fortuna. Gracias por la
publication de estas lineas.
Afectuosamente.
j. Elias Lewis.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1912-09-21
Ell Colegio de Agri-
cultura de Mayaguez

Los obreros Sc estan dando prisa con
el fin de dejar terminado el Colegio de
Agriculture de Mayaguez y Sc espera
que pocos dias despues de la aperture
del curse quedara listo. Seguramente
que sera el edifcio de este colegio alno
de los mas heumosos Y mejor equipados
entire los destinados fines escolares en-
las Antillas. va hay inscritos en- Ma
yaguez nuevos discipulos para el cole
gio y Ia matricula de los primerOs dias
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1912-02-29
Our Men Are Poor conversationalists

From Scribner's Magazine.
why is it?" l asked. speaking aloud.
so that i might have the benefit of
my wife's enlightening comment, that
In civilized society nowadays one so
rarely hears any talk which savors OF
distinction? American men are ear
nest, moral, high-minded. sensible,
shrewd. energetic and capable. They
certainly do not lack ideals or straight
Onward intelligence. But when they
meet around a table for mutual enter
tainment. unless they become bolster
Gus or tell easN-going stories, they are
apt to be eminently dull. OF course,
the stereotyped reason given is that
every American man sits down at dim
ner tired
THE men are DREADFUL Disgrace"
murmured Josephine. LAS regards their
fatigue, I mean. They don't try to con-
ceal 1t; on the contrary, they plume
themselves on 1t to oblige us to enter
tain them. An American m never
admits she is tired until the doctor tells
her n has ervou prostration.'' 1t
was evident that my theme interested
Josephine, for she folded her hands
across her knee. which requires moro
deftness, now that skirts are SO mar
row.
Thus suitably reminded that my sex
is of small social account compared
with the other In this country, and
that. In thoughtlessly putting the cart
before the horse, l had appeared to
overlook that, but for the clever adapt
ability and fluent tongues of our wives
and daughters. civilized Europe might
still be stigmatizing us as "a nation
of shopkeepers," / nevertheless VEN
tured to say:
I'VE will consider the women pres
emily, dear. 1 was speaking of the
men"
And you mean that fatigue may be
a ruse to conceal how little they know
outside their ordinary vocations?"
The b%luntness of this was almost IN
kind. and loyalty to my c~ountrymen
babe me respond With dignity. II was
merely investigating, my dear; not for
mulating. Scarcely a ruse. American
men are perfectly natural-too natural.
perhaps. But 1 must admit 1 con-
ttrrued. that when they assemble to
partake of excellent food they seem to
avoid everything vital in the line of
conversation. For the most party. they
whisper amiable commonplace to the
equally exhausted mel on either side of
thern.'
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1912-02-29
EARNING AN HONEST QUARTER
Great Painter, U~nrecosnizcd, Accept
ed Gratuity and Turned Good
Stroke Of Business.

WlnSloW Homer was a great painter
who had the unusual good fortune to
nave his merit appreciated early in
life. But no one ever presumed less
on a wide reputation. Affection was
q weakness from which his sense Of
humor saved him.
In his biography, lately written by
Mr.. w. H. Downs, is printed the story
OF a New York gentleman of wealth
and artistic tastes who made the jour-
ney to Scarboro, Me-, where Homer
had his studio. to make the artists
acquaintance.
On his arrival he found the studio
door locked; the owner was nowhere
70 be see He wandered about the
cliffs for a while, until he met a man
In a rough old suit of clothes, rubber
boots, and a battered felt hat, who
carried a fish-pole. He accosted the
fisherman thus:
Il say, my man, If you IAN tell me
where l can find Winslow Homer, I
have a quarter for you"
Where's your ,quarter?" asked the
fisherman.
He handed It over, and was astound-
Cd to hear the qu:zzical Yankee fisher
man say, ." am Winslow Homer"
The sequel of this unusual introduce
don was that Homer took his new &C.
Quaintance back to the studio, enter
tanned him, and before he left sold
him q picture.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1912-02-29
Ladies' Diplomat.

Miss Lillian Russell. more beautiful
than ever, was serving tea at the Pro
lessional Woman's League bazaar at
the Waldorf-Astoria. A member of
the Spanish legation passed with two
charming girls, and Miss Russell
said:
mo wonder that young man is so
popular with the ladies. He is a la
dies diplomat"
How a ladies' diplomat?" a com
poser asked.
Well" explained Miss Russell, "he
is the sort of chap who always remem-
bers a woman's birthday and forgets
her age"
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1912-02-29
Mean Pson,..

Henry Russell, the head of the Bos-
ton opera, was describing his foreign
tour in search of talent.
"They r mean people," he said
of the singers Of a certain city. Il
could do no business with them. They
thought only of money"
MIR. Russell smiled.
They were as bad as the man who
discovered the Blank theater fire.
The first intimation the box office
tad of this fire came, at the end of
the third act, from a fat man who
bounded down the gallery stairs.
stuck his face in at the ticket window
and shouted breathlessly:
"'Theater's afire. Gimme me mon
ey back"
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1912-02-29
Newspaper Is the Medium,

THE Importance of this whole aues-
ton of publicity to the consumer is
growing On the manufacturer. He
sees his competitor or some man in
another line turning the trick of pub
licity and he sits up and thinks. He is
gradually realizing that localized,
crystalized publicity in the home Is
what pays best and that he can only
get that through the newspaper
The Daily Club.