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ten, and the idjihad and the green IN g
are the order of tho dau

ten, and the djihad and the green nag
are the order Of the day.
Brilliant journalistic romances, breath
ing the atmosphere Of the Thousand and
One Nights have glorified the campaign
in Tripoli and rehabilitated the morfbund
caucus in the eyes of a credulous pub
lie. But fame based on fantasy can
hardly be long-lived. Already there ID a
widespread movement in the army, di-
rected not only against the committee
but against the politicians in general.
and hint from Mahmoud Shefket il ali
that is needed to bring about a ''pro-
nunciamento." The position Of the COM
mittee is. perhaps, the principal obstacle
to the conclusion Of peace: 1t is fighting
Tor dear life. and, aware that 1t cannot
survive the surrender Of Tripoli, IT has
no choice but to prosecute the war
The other main obstacle is the Italian
proclamation of annexation, a premature
and unwise step, which has closed the
door to any proposal for the retention
of Turkish suzerainty. The dificulties in
the way of diplomacy are great, but great
Is also the urgency of the situation It
is true. indeed. that the unexpected is
rather the rule than the exception in the
balkans, and the storm cloud dark as
1t seems at present. may not burst I'm
mediately. But optimism too largely
based on this consideration cannot be
commended at the present juncture.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-12
Cuban Filibuster.

The second installment Of "A Captain
tnafraid" series, the story Of Dynamite
Johnny O'Brien's adventurous life as he
narrated it to Horace Smith, will be
found in our next Sunday Magazine. 1t
deals with the captains first trip as a
flibuster for the Cuban revolutionists
Poor Cuba was in an almost hopeless
state, owing to the constantly recurring
failure of its filibustering expeditions.
The Spaniards were so watchful and
so clever in getting traitors aboard every
vessel that IL seemed impossible to make
any Roadway. and there was growing
belief in the minds of even the optimists
that the revolution would fail.
In their despair the leaders appealed
to Dynamite Johnny, and that doughty
buccaneer is just starting on his big
feat of landing Gen. Garcia and a load
OF arms and ammunition on the Cuban
shore. which filled the revolCtionists with
the new fervor and hope that later made
them victorious.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-12
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-12
CORTELYOU HAS TILT
Clashes With Madden at the
House Committee Hearing.
TELLS WHY HE RESIGNED
Former Assistant to Ex.Postmaster
General Foresaw Raw Deal" in
the Lewis Case.

A sharp exchange of comments between
former Postmaster General Cortelyou and
former Third Assistant Postmaster Gen
eral Madden enlivened this morning.
session of the House committee on ex.
penditures in the Post Office Department
which is now considering the case of the
Lewis Publishing Company OF st. Louis
against which a fraud order was issued
during Mr.. Cortelyou's regime. Mr.. Mad.
den resigned from the Post Office Depart.
ment at Mr.. Cortelyou'. request
Mr.. Cortelyou told tho committee that
toward the close of his administration in
the Post Office. Department he had noted
lack of frankness on the part of Mr..
Madden, and had become uneasy con.
corning the conduct of the office of the
third assistant. 1t became necessary fol-
him, he said, to look more closely into
the details of the correspondence and
general business of that office than with
the other bureaus.
Did l not ask to be relieved Of all
connection with the Lewis case?" asked
Mr.. Madden, who now Is attorney fol-
Lewis.
II believe you did," replied Mr.. Cor
telyou
las a mater OF fact. 1 made that re-
quest because I felt confident that the
department was preparing to give Mr..
could not say that to your face at the
time, but I say it now. 1t was the rea-
son for my finally refusing to represent
the government in the case before the
Overstreet commission. felt that you
asked me to do that in order to force my
hand"
That is merely your opinion" replied
Mr.. Cortelyou.
Members in Jocular Tilt.
A jocular tilt. in which several mem
bers of the committee participated, re-
suited from a discussion of the classif
cation of magazines printed primarily
for advertising.
IT should like to know il the notices
Gov. Woodrow Wilson at one time re.
ceived in Harper's Weekly should be
classified as paid advertising?' asked
Representative Austin. republican, OF
Tennessee.
IF Mr. Austin could answer that cues
ton he would help greatly to clear my
mind on certain subjects" said Repre-
sentative Mccoy, democrat, of New Jer
TT would be interesting" commented
Chairman Ashbrook OF Ohio. ito know
| these things about Mr.. McCoy's candi
date"
Having no hope left, the gentleman
from Ohio seems to have lost interest
in his candidate" said Mr.. Mccoy
And. by the way. who is the candidate
of Mr.. Austin?"
Taft is my first choice" said Mr.
Austin. Among the democrats Clark
Is my first choice"
II hope" INTERCEPTED Mr.. Cortelyou
with smile, that the stenographel
will note that I am making no COM
ment on this question"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-12
DICKENS FUND, $4,000.
Lovers of the Novelist's Work Urged
to Contribute.

NEW YORK, February 12.-Joseph H.
Choate, chairman of the Dickens GEN.
tenary fund now being raised for the
granddaughter of the famous author
announces that the American subscrip-
tons have reached $4,000.
So far Boston and Philadelphia have
led the way, but the only gift exceeding
$500 comes from New York. Clarence
II. Mackay of No. 253 Broadway is the
treasurer of the fund, and urges all
lovers Of Dickens who have not yet con-
tributed to send along a check, big or
small.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-12
ELLIS CROMWELL DEAD.
Was Collector of Internal Revenue
at Manila

Ellis Cromwell Of West Point, Missis-
sippi. collector Of internal revenue at Ma
Mia, P. l.. died in that city yesterday,
according to advices received at the bu-
reau OF insular affairs.
Mr.. Cromwell was a lieutenant in the
volunteer army that went to the Philip
pines in 1899 When order was restored
and civil government established he
was appointed deputy collector of inter-
nal revenue. About two years ago he
was promoted collector. A few months
ago he paid visit to this city, and then
was in good health. He returned to
Manila the latter part of last month.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-12
NAMES HULL AFL0AT
INSIDE Of COFFERDAM
Hundreds Witness Feat in
Havana Harb0r-Finish
Work in a Fortnight.

HAVANA, February 1.-THE wreck Of
the Maine foated free of the mud last
night. when water was turned into the
dam surrounding the wreck. The water
within the dam is about fourteen feet
below the harbOr level at low tide. 1t
is the intention today to admit the wa
ter more rapidly, SO that by nightfaH the
wreck will be raised to the harbor level,
leaving nothing more to be done except
to break the dam and float out the ship.
Water was forced into the dam through
system of pipes. the power being sup
piled by pump which had been recov-
cred from the wreck.
The ship began to rise almost immedi-
ately. The midship section. which had
been furnished with a bulkhead, rose
more rapidly on account Of superior buoy
ancy than the heavily weighted, sharp
pointed stern, so that last night the
Maine was somewhat down by the stern.
Hundreds Witness Relocating.
The hull still lists to port. which is be-
ing corrected by the use of ballast. No
leaks of any Importance have been dis
covered.
AS the water slowly rose until it COW
cred the whole floor of the cofferdam
nearly twenty feet Of mooring lines were
run out fore and aft on both sides to
hold the ship fast and prevent the pos
sibility of it's being blown against the
sides OF the dam.
Many hundreds of visitors thronged the
dam all day, watching the relocating OF
the Maine. None Of them was admitted
aboard the ship. however. for fear of
accident. Mai. Ferguson, who has had
charge of the work, has received many
congratulations on his success. The ship
will remain secure within the dam until
orders are received from Washington to
float her out. which can be done within
a fortnight
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-12
HONEYMOON WAS BRIEF.
Mrs. Earl ]. Van Auken Sues for an
Absolute Divorce.

Alleging that her honeymoon had lasted
only one month when she left her hus-
band because of alleged misconduct on
his part. Mrs. May NJ. Van Auken today
filed suit for an absolute divorce from
Earl ]. Van Auken. The couple were
married in Elizabeth City. N. c., April
II, 1907. and came Immediately to this
city. After they had lived together for
about a month, the wife says. they sepa-
rated, and have not been reconciled. At
J"rney a. ID. Smith appears for the wife.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-12
WARS END PRESSING NEED
Turkeys Conflict With Italy Is a
Menace to All Europe.
ANARCHY RULES PROVINCES
Conditions Described as Worse Than
in Darkest Days of Abdul
Hamid's Regime.
BY W. B. MIDDLETON.

Foreign Correspondence Of The Star.
CONSTANTINOPLE. February 1, 1912.
Never since the eve of the great war of
1877 has the outlook in the near east
been more gloomy and disquieting than
at the present moment. Four months
ago the outbreak of war between Italy
and Turkey led to general approximations
of a cataclysm in the Balkans, but it was
then pointed out that no immediate trou-
BILE need be anticipated on the part Of
Turkeys neighbors. the danger lying
rather in the prospective aggravation Of
the internal situation in the empire it
self
Since that time the Balkan states have
remained perfectly quiet; Greece and Bull
garia have pursued a resolutely pacific
policy, while Roumania and Servia have
maintained the. most cordial relations
with the porte. But the internal sit
uation has gone from bad to worse, while
the political conflict RACES at Constan-
tinople anarchy gains ground In the
provinces, and the discomfort and exas-
peration of the oppressed rayas threaten
to eliminate in rebellion.
Macedonia in Anarchy.
Macedonia" states a European resi-
dent in that country, lis today in a state
of anarchy, and old Inhabitants are unan-
imous in stating that the existing condi-
tons are without parallel even in the
worst days of the Hamidian regime.
In the interior there is a total absence Of
security of life and property, pillage and
murder are rife, and the authorities ap-
pear unable to check the lawlessness
which prevails on every side" A similar
bania, and it Is here, perhaps, that the
first outbreak OF trouble may be ex-
pected.
There is reason to believe that the
critical character Of the situation Is per-
fectly understood by the great powers.
who realize the Importance of bringing
the war to a close before the season for
campaigning is inaugurated by the melt
ing Of the SHOWS.
The need for an early settlement is all
the greater as Italy cannot be expected
to carry on a costly war for an indefinite
time within a confined area, and finan-
ciAl considerations alone may compel her
to break the limits hitherto observed in
order to deal a decisive blow at her adj
verSary.
Effect Will Be Immediate.
Whenever and wherever that blow will
be struck the effect on the Balkan Pc
ninsula will be immediate. The whole
country from the Aegean to the Adriatic
Is ripe for rebellion. In order to avert
the threatened catastroph,. which may
entail incalculable consciousness, the
powers should exert themselves betimes
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-12
Falling Chain Breaks His Legs.

George Wood. colored, thirty-three
years of age, of 1910 C street southeast, a
laborer at the steel plant at Giesboro
point, had both his legs broken this
morning at the plant. when q large chain
fell on him. He was taken to Provi.
dence Hospital.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-12
Will Call Special Session.

LANSING. Mich, February 12.-Gov
Chase s. Osborn announced today that
he is preparing call for a special ses-
sion Of the legislature to convene Mon
day, February %. The governors action
is said to have been the result Of urgent
requests by Michigan voters for a presi-
dental primary election.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-12

1.-THE tricks Of the theatrical trade are
trademarks" says George NJ. Cohan in
satirical article, called Stage Tradi-
TONS" in our next Sunday Magazine.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-12

he can make a comfortable living out of
1t is said that philan-
thropy benefits good many men, some
of whom need it. but on this point l have
inf
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-12
NOT A FEARFUL VALE
World a Cheerful Place, Says
Col. Jim Smuthers.
CRYSTAL FLAGON WISDOM
Philanthropy Has Grown to Be a
Big Industry.
FLATTERY FOR THE GREAT
Not Every Tree a Weeping Willow.
All Croakers Not in Frog
Ponds.

Col. Jim Smuthers rested one foot on
the golden rail, bent his elbow, wiped his
Whiskers. took bit of cheese, and, turn
ing his glance upon the assembled gentle
men who settle questions of state at the
Sign Of the Crystal Flagon. said:
This world may not be an Elysian
field dappled DER with daisies. gilded
with yellow lilies from far Albion and
forever bathed in the merry, rosy sun
shine OF a June morning, but take it
from me. Steve. it amt no vale of tears.
A weeping willow grows here and there.
thistles prick us now and then, and a
cloud may cast It's darkening shadow
athwart mems dreams. but believe me.
this worlds no lachrymal gulch-no tide
of optic brine. Icy pavements may deal
us jolts. tied up cars may make US late
for dinner. the furnace fire may go out
and bills come due, but there's nothing
to this dismal stun that Jeremiahs hand
you out. All croakers do not have long
green legs and live beneath the spatter-
dock whose zanphine blossoms blow on
stagnant pools. Human nature is not
all crooked despite our experience. !
would rather be here. surrounded by
these rollicking old bottles with cobwebs
on their necks and faded labels on their
breasts, than have the most compliment
tary epitaph ever chisled on granite
slab. Post mortem aattery is very sweet
in Its place. but 1 do not like the place.
THE world is not in decline. Too many
men take their tipple out Of the hopeless
bottle instead Of the gladstone flask
There is no philosophy in a gloomy po-
ton. l always feel safe that no harm
can come to the human race while the
insurgent senators are on guard. The
world is happier and the up-lift workers
are at work.
Philanthropists Very Busy.
philanthropy. Philanthropy has grown
to be a great industry. Philanthropists
are so prevalent and far seeing In their
wisdom that they establish institutions
which nobody else ever thought were
needed, and seem perfectly willing to
take this trouble provided they can have
their names carved over the front door
or an oil portarit hung up in the main
parlor. Philanthropy has become ia
forte pastime with some OF our leading
citizens. and some Of them are actually
willing to spend money 80 have their
names published as philanthropists. An
unusually large number of men are now
giving up in philanthropic way money
they made in a business way-provided
they get proper credit. When a man, by
means which We will not now inquire
into, gets more money than he can use,
he is apt to turn to philanthropy for re-
lief, and there are men who are willing
to relieve him. Some men are always on
the lookout for philanthropy. 1 know
many men who are always willing to ac-
cept philanthropy who would not accept
charity. II man has the proper skill
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-12

Our next illustrated song is Il Cannot
Sing the Old Songs illustrated by Olive
Rush. See our next Sunday Magazine.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-12
First News of Marriage.

This morning when a Star reporter
called up Mrs. NJ. E. kell, mother of the
bride. on the telephone it was the first
news that the family had received of the
marriage. But they We're not surprised.
"Yes, 1 had expected it, Miss kell,
sister, said. When Katherine did not re-
turn last night we suspected they had
eloped, but We couldn't do anything
about it.
They have known each other well, and
il they wanted to marry they were per-
fectly welcome to do so, although we
would have preferred home wedding
The bride is eighteen years old and
pretty. Mr.. Goldsmith is a few years
older
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-12
WIN OUT
After Hard Work Getting Ii
cense They Are Married.
ON THE JUMP ALL NIGHT
Following Fruitless Trips to Balti
more and Rockville Necessary
Document Is Secured Here.

riage license in Baltimore returning to
Washington on a midnight train and
making a dash to Rockville at o'clock
this morning without success, Miss Kath-
crime NJ. Kell of 3641 nth street north
west and Il. Thomas Goldsmith of 927
Virginia avenue southwest, son of j. S.
Goldsmith, superintendent of the National
Museum building, still determined to have
the knot tied, successfully evaded their
parents and were married at 10 o'clock
TINS morning in the office of Judge c. S.
Bundy of the Municipal Court
Awakening the marriage license clerk
IN Rockville early this morning after
making the trip in an automobile the
couple, accompanied by their Young men
friends, were told that they would have
70 wait until the regular office hours.
appointed, but, nevertheless, deter
mined to be married, they motored back
10 Washington and stopped at the New
E-opltt House until the local marriage
license office Opened
promptly at . O'Clock they appeared at
S CT elerk once and asked for a license.
pun leaf1ul that their parents might
learn or their intentions, although no
parental objections had been met with
tney hurrledly sought Judge Bundy of
the municipal Court and had the knot
friends. 'o"is man
Decided to Marry.
1t all happened within the last twelve
hours and on the spur of the moment
Mr.. Goldsmith and Miss Kell wore down
town last night and met several friends.
Ralph Perry, Maxwell \. Williams and
Chauncey S. Williams The young peo-
pie We're talking together, when Mr..
Goldsmith suggested to Miss Kell that
they eiope to Baltimore
me proposition was immediately
taken up, as the young couple had been
engaged for several months. All five
P PI INTO taxicab and were driven to
Union station in time to catch a 10
O'Clock train for Baltimore
When they reached Baltimore they
looked up the marriage license Office.
. nut the window was closed tight. BY
.hls lime 1t was almost midnight, so
they took II o'clock train to Wash
1ngtOn thinking that they would do
better in Rockville
1t was almost l o'clock in the morning
Wnen they ar ived in Washington. and as
the cars were running on slow schedule
chauffeur to double quick and broke
all speed limits to Rockville. The town
was fast asleep and the marriage license
clerk refused to get out of bed and brave
the icy air to go down to the office in
order to issue a license They pleaded
with him in vain.
Cold and disheartened, the party deter
mined that they would get license the
first thing in the morning. In the mean
time, the parents of the couple were wait
Ing at home for their return. Each had
said they would be back at the regular
time, and when midnight came the par
entS of both used the telephone frequent
ly, without avail.
AS soon as the couple We're married this
morning. in the presence of their three
friends. they left Immediately for At
lantic City, where they will spend their
honeymoon. They already have leased an
apartment here through their friends
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-12

Meantime the Saioniki committee.
severely damaged in its prestige by the
outbreak OF the war and abandoned by
a number Of its military and civil adj
herents. continues the struggle for ex-
istence With marvellous energy and ipge-
nuity. The policy Of BLUM and boyish
brayado, though smuch discredited. has
not vet altogether broken down.. For the
moment 'Ottomanism" has Been forgot
The Green Forest tribune., 1912-10-11

6 cents increase; 1000 miles cents, with cents increase; 1400 miles, 10 cents with cents increase; 1900 miles 12 cents, with 12 cents increase. Under this schedule Il pound package from St. Louis would cost 6S cents and the same sized package from Chicago would cost 79 cents. The average suit of clothes from St. Louis would cost about 38 cents. The present package rate is one cent an ounce from one point to another for as short distance or as long a distance as the postal ser 1 vice extends.
 The full effect the new regulation will have upon business is problematical, and it will take some little time to de- termine. That it will eventually revo- 1 lutionize things is certain, but The l Tribune is not viewing the situation with any degree of alarm. We feel that our friends, the live merchants, have little to fear, and as for the welfare of the other class we have little concern. Generally speaking the merchant who does not play ball'' is of little value to the community any way
The Green Forest tribune., 1912-10-11
Pretty Soon.

Pretty soon the north winds will blow, bringing with them sleet and snow, and such goods; pretty soon the wintry gale will go whooping through the vale and we'll hear it moan and vail in the woods. Pretty soon the spring will come, singing gaily lumpy- tumlumty-loo; spring with all her wealth of charms, sheafs of flowers in her arms, spreading ore the towns and farms skies of blue Pretty soon the summer days will come sizzling down the ways till man fries; and he'll sally forth once more as he's sailed oft be- fore to demand the scalps and gore of the flies. Pretty soon the flying years will have led us by the ears, to the end of the long and hilly road where we've borne our little load; then we'll reap what we have sowed. o my friend Pretty soon this life with it's foolish ness and strife will be done; have you made fair renoun? Do you figure on a crown at the final going down of the sun? Pretty soon we'll be asleep and the willow bough will weap over head; let us therefore put up grass while the days of sunshine pass; for we can't do much, alas! when we're dead. Walt Mason.