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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-02-29
Birthday Party for Ten-Year-OId.

I wish to give my little girl. vino
will be ten years old the 25th Of Feb
ruary, birthday party. The guests
will number fifteen or twenty. ages
ranging from seven 10 twelve years
What would you suggest for refresh
ments, games, prizes, souvenirs. etc!
I do not wish for anything elaborate
but would like something different.
Please answer in the Sunday paper
Thank you.-"Anxious."
For refreshments you must have leo
cream, or it. would not be party.
Also a big frosted cake with ten
candles and 'one to grow on" AT the
age Of ten girls love to dress dolls, and
1 heard of most successful party
where the girls dressed wee dollles'
and prizes were offered for the best
one. An hour was allotted to the task.
A box of letter paper and a box OF
candy make excellent prizes. or cups
and saucers. Cunning little baskets
may be given for favors.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-02-29
Questions From "Perplexed."

If a girl of seventeen never has nad
a sweetheart or does not care TO go
with boys at this age, do you think 1t
Is right TO call her "old maid She
thinks it looks unladylike TO Hirt and
have regular sweethearts at the age Of
seventeen.
Do you think a steuographcr is a de-
sirable position for a. girl?
Which are worn more now. largo
hats or small ones?-PcrpleIed
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-02-29

MADAME Me 4 II.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-04

The English suffragettes who We're sent
To jai! the other day have varied their
former program. and instead of refusing
TO eat have continued to smash glass.
After putting out as many of the window
lights in Holloway Jail as they could reach
and singing the "Marsei!!aise" for the
edification of crowd of sympathizers
outside they may be compelled, for the
sake OF keeping themselves in evidence,
to invent further radical methods OF
agitation. They have started out on "a
course of violent advertising and the
public will expect them to turn some new
sensational trick every day. There is no
measuring the damage done to their cause
b. the latest exploit of destructiveness,
and their continued foolish performances
in prison only deepen the conviction that
these women at least arc not qualified to
exercise the suffrage.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-04
Will Roosevelt Take the Stump?

Senator Dixon, speaking with the care
and conservatism associated with the Of
fee of campaign manager, describes the
country west of the AIleghenies as afiame
for Mr. Roosevelt and predicts that the
conf1agration will soon cross the noun
tains and sweep the east. The only thing
that can stay 1t is machine politics. All
that the Roosevelt people desire is a
fair show. Give them that; let the party
bosses in office and anxious to keep office
be forced to mind their own business,
and nothing can prevent the nomination
OF Mr.. Roosevelt at Chicago. He may
win, even with all the bosses in action
and outraging every principle of civil
service reform and square dealing as be-
tween man and man. And so on.
Well. If this is true-and Mr.. Dixon
says it is-Mr. Roosevelt will be saved
the necessity of stamping the country in
behalf of his candidacy. He can divide
his. time between Oyster Bay, with its
fresh breezes. and the Outlook Office. with
its tasks and perspiration. and wait for
the verdict. He need not accept any of
the invitations now pouring in on him
from here, there and yonder for visits
and speeches.
Stamping tours. it can be readily seen.
should be avoided by Mr.. Roosevelt IL
possible. For two reasons 0) A candi-
date on the stump comedies by his posi-
ton that things are not certain for him;
that he must fight for what lie gets: that
there are charges to be met and eXplana-
tions made: that he is not generally
recognized as the only man worthy OF
attention at the time.
90 Mr.. Roosevelt is an impulsive man.
and runs easily. almost naturally, to
superlatives. II he favors a man. that
man Is the best ever. He possesses all
the. virtues. and is incapable of error or
wrongdoing. II he opposes a man, that
man is the worst ever. He is dangerous
to the public interests, and should on
no account be elected to an office of
power.
Now, it SO happens that until recently
Mr.. Roosevelt favored Mr.. Taft, and
wrote and spoke of him in terms of the
highest praise. He stood for him. in
the campaign of 1908 In the most stren-
uous fashion. He likened him to Lincoln
in poise and q native sense of justice
lie predicted that IL elected. President
afr. Taft would acquit himself as well
as any man who had ever held the Of
fee.
Suppose Mr.. Roosevelt while on a
stamping tour should be reminded Of this
record. Suppose some irreverent auditor
should ask for particulars as to the fail
ure now charged against Mr.. Taft Mr..
Roosevelt would have to reply, and in
his reply might lose himself under the
excitement of the moment and attack
his old friend with vigor and even anger.
And that would never do.
50 far Mr. Roosevelt has only declared
willingness to accept a nomination Of
fered to him. II he should go out and
begin to fight for it after a knock-down-
and-drag-out fashion he would destroy
the character and symmetry of the whole
beautiful business now being worked in
his name, that he is the sole hope of our
free institutions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-04

on wool and woolens Is OF course sub
ject to debate. But the debate should
take place. What the board presents
has been done by order OF Congress-.
and represents wide research. Time and
travel. and money. have gone into the
boards activities. Hence the argument
in favor Of considering the informa-
tioa gathered.
The wool schedule passed at the extra
session last year was prepared upon
information the democratic majority
had gathered through its own agencies.
Its experts were not named. They may
or may not have been well qualified,
and may or may not have, with their
lights, gone to the bottom Of the sub
ject. Certain it is that Mr.. Underwood
did not permit them to speak the last
word, for when the bill reached the
Senate he took it up in an informal
conference with Mr.. La Toilette and
changed 1T SO as to secure for it the
support of the Wisconsin senator and
his friends
The figures Of the tariff board may
not be the last word on the subject,
but are an additional word which the
republicans should present to the dem
ocrats in some actionable form. Iron
and steel. chemicals and sugar are i'm
portant. but not more so than wool and
woolens. The winter. it is true. is
drawing to close, but let US If pos
sible get ready for next winter. Let
US not shiver any longer than we can
help because of the high price Of
clothing into which wool enters.
Last year Mr. Underwood incurred
much democratic criticism because of
retaining a duty on raw wool Mr..
Bryan led the chorus Of condemna-
ton. The House leader defended his
action on the score in part that the
government needed the revenue. Now,
however, he throws over fifty millions
of revenue on sugar and makes up the
deficiency by proposing an excise tax,
and Mr.. Bryan applauds Is Mr.. I'm
derwood still for a duty on raw wool?
Is he going to make fish of the sheep
men and flesh Of the sugar men? Why
spare Ohio and Montana, and sock it,
to Louisiana and Michigan and Col
oradoo Is there a reason: If SO,
what?
The republicans are not for free
wool. but they should be for lower
duties on wooden products and now is
the time for them to show their hand
and get peep at the other fellows
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-04
Must the Toothbrush Go?
! the baltimore American.

Neither the traditions nor cotempo-
rary observation warrant the theory Of
the New England scion that the tooth
brush is perniciOus innovation of mod
ern civilization. Even in these degener-
ate days there are some left who chew
tobacco and don't use toothbrushes. But
there are mighty few among those who
turn down the toothbrush who can show
a sound array of teeth at sixty. Such
information bearing upon the subject as
is obtainable sustains the contention that
modern methods of caring for the teeth
make for longevity of the worries. The
District committee will hardly undertake
to abolish the toothbrush. notwithstand-
ing the stirring appeal.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-04
The Republicans and Wool.

III 1t is true the republicans are pre-
pairing wool schedule with the aid
OF the tariff boards report. and will
ask its passage at this session, they
are to be congratulated on their pur-
pose. That is the step they should
take. In that way they will challenge
their opponents to a real contest.
OF political maneuvering with the
tariff the country has had quite
enough. Neither side has succeeded
SO far in putting the other in q hole.
But business has been deposited in a
cavity, and business wants to get out
Why not sturdy effort TO release al
least one branch OF business before
this session closes?
The saiye OF the tariff boards report
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-04
Baby Republic Needs Leading.

From the New York Herald.
The baby republic of China has diff
Guilty IN standing on its feet. 1t has been
trying to run before learning how to
walk. With d flourish of trumpets, DR.
Sun Yat-sen and his coterie of well mean.
ing but impra ctical reformers at Marking
announced to an astonished and rather
skeptical world that the impossible had
been accomplished. that the centuries old
monarchial regime in China had given
way, as at the touch of a magic wand
to a republic of the most approved occi-
dental type, that the sleeping dragon had
at last awakened. Yes, the dragon has
awakened. But its awakening Isl night
mare. Within a month after the procla-
nation of the republic. with its protesta-
tions of peace and good will to all men,
including the hated Manchu-Peking has
been in the hands of a mob.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-04
The Fourth Of March.

Though not as bad as some that has
been experienced, this is nevertheless
good example of Washington weather on
the 4th of March. 1t is what may be
expected any year and what may occur
at inauguration time. After several days
of fairly pleasant weather. with COM
paratively mild temperatures and clear
streets. comes this snowstorm. just as it
may come year from today when WASH
ington is filled with visitors from all
parts Of the country and elaborate prepa-
rations have been made for great out
door ceremonial The chances for a good
day are less than even. and if the day is
at all bad the chances are more than
even that it will be a menace to life.
This means that to continue March as
the day Of Inauguration exposes thou
sands of people to the peril of death.
With all the bitter experiences that the
American people have had at the capt.
tai on the score Of the weather on in
auguration day they continue to come in
immense numbers, willing to take the
chance of striking such day as the first
inaugural Of Mckinley or the first Of
Cleveland. both of which were exception
ally fine for this season of the year.
to push through at this session the
joint resolution providing for change
of the date from March to the last
Thursday in April. 1t has been re-
ported from the House committee on ju-
dietary. coupled with other changes in
the national calendar which meet OBJ
jections that have been raised in the
past to the simple change of date reso-
luton. II this is adopted, as it is ex-
pected to be on the next call of the
calendar. it's passage by the Senate is
regarded as probable, inasmuch as that
body has heretofore on more than one
occasion passed change of date proposals.
1t must then go before the legislatures
of the states for ratification by three
fourths of them. While it is, of course.
impossible to secure ratification in time to
affect the next Inauguration, there is every
reason for prOmptness of action now. The
joint resolution makes a somewhat radi-
cal change in the organization of Congress-
dropping out one session and bringing the
Congress elected in November, 1916, to-
gether i'm January, 1917. A full years
notice should be given to the country
This means that the amendment should
be finally ratified by January, 1916. This
is not too much time to allow for the
legislatures OF the states TO consider
and pass upon SO important a departure
from the existing plan.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-04
Income Tax" and Free Sugar
From the Philadelphia Ledger.

The democratic proposal. which re
ceiyed the unanimous assent of the eau
Gus, for placing sugar OH tho free list
with it's corollary of taxing incomes
is TO be viewed from two standpoints
AS piece of campaign literature. as q
basis for All appeal foi' votes. it may
perhaps, have its drawing power; as pro
posed legislation il is certa in to meet will
checks all along the line. The democrat.
will undoubtedly pass the BILL and it /:
even conceivable that with the insurgen
aid the Senate might approve it: there i
stops. The President will veto it. and
perchance his veto should be overridden
the courts will declare the income tax
however cunningly it may be concealed
under the name Of a business tax. to b,
what even the democrats fear it to be-
unconstitutional.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-04
The Public Utilities Bill.

There is an excellent prospect that the
Senate will in few days pass the public
utilities bill now pending before it as the
unfinished business and thus put the
project il the way of fina. enactment at
tnis session. The bill as il no- stands is
In general terms satisfactory. In one
important respect il has been modified
since is report 20 the Senate from COM
mlttec 10 nuke it conform to the ideas of
District citizens as 10 the meaning OF The
Organic Act Upon the motion OF Senator
e-aiiinGcf section 90. providing tie funds
TO cef:ay the cXpcnses OF the utilities
commission. has been changed so that in
stead OF all of this money coming out Of
the revenues of the District il is TO be
paid on the half-and-haif basis, as arc
the other municipal expenses. This
change is cqui;ahly accompanied by the
provision that Onc-haIf of all the moneys
received from fines. forfeturcs and pen
Lties under operation of the act Shall be
paid into the Treasury. one-half to the
credit of the District. The original re-
quirement, that all the cost OF the COM
mission should be paid b. the District.
was based upon the mistaken idea that
all the penalties went to the District.
Close examination Of the text Of the bill
did not bear out this theory. and in any
case there would be no justification in
putting all the cost upon the District, for
IL the act proved workable-that is, if the
utilities commission exercised an effect
I've authority over the corporations
there would be no penalties, forfeitures
or fines. Only to the extent that the
system failed to meet the public need;
would there be any revenue whatever.
The District is gratified that the plain
reasoning against putting the whole cost
upon 1t has been recognized and that the
bill is now sound as regards the funda-
mental principle affecting its financial re-
iationship with the United States
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-04
An Era of Untruth and Doubt

At the present rate the services of no.
taries public will be much in demand
during this political campaign. The con-
test for the republican nomination has
now been in progress virtually only one
week and already there are numerous nom.
nations for the Ananias Club. Nobody is
safe unless he has an affidavit with sew
eral witnesses for every statement. No.
even autograph letters are accepted as
good evidence. Whenever a proposition
is advanced apparently supported by the
most substantial proof there in always
danger that it will be, countered by a
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-04
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Contradictory Evidence.

That woman says she feels ire
mendously superior to all the fads and
foibles of society,"
Yes" replied Miss Cayenne: but I
observe that she has read about them so
|attentively that she knows them all by
heart"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-04

mental reservation or qualified by an
'ef course, 1t was understood Political
speakers will take their regulations In
their hands when they start talking
No one. win be safe. even when sit
ting in silence. 1t might just as well be
understood now as any time that every
thing is under question and suspicion
unless it comes marked, stamped, sealed
and authenticated from the center OF al
truth, to name which is superfuous.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-04
Skirts i'm a Variety
OF Models.

Latest spring styles. retain the narrow
straight lines and high waists, and their
sty1ishness and popularity with women are
already we'll established
Plain Serges, Whipcords. Corduroy
Serges, Fancy Mixtures, in the various
shades Particular mention is made OF the
variedness of modes, the most recent being
the envelope style.
$500, S5.75tO $1,000 each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-04
March Fourth

Lovely day,
This Fourth Of March.
Clouds of gray
Above the arch;
Winds that blow
Along the street;
S.ush and snow
Beneath the feet.
Wondrous views
The passer notes
Rubber shoes
And Overcoatsi
Sounds SO strange
Salute the breeze
Coughs that change
To one vast sneeZe,
Yet We say,
AL undismayed,
Lovely day
For a parade"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-04

OIn order to avoid delays on account or
personal absence. letters to THE STAR should
not be addressed to any individual connected
with the ONCE. but simply to THE STAR, or to
The Editorial or Business Department. according
TO tenor purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-04
Distinctive Suits at S20.50.

These Suits yield precedence to none in
the srnartness of their modes. The jaunty "a
and 20 inch jackets are cut to give either
single or double breasted effect in semi and
form fitting models; new features in revers,
and collars are very fascinating. Every va
riety of skirt model is shown. The materials
are serges and whipcords, in tan, gray, navy,
cream and black.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-04
The One Outsider.

There's only one way to avoid being
put into an -Ananias club
And what is that?"
"Organize the club yourself and keer
everybody else busy escaping it,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-04
War Rumors.

The rumors of impending war,
Forever new,
Drift into view;
This much We may be thankful for:
A very few
OF them come true.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-04

part of border Mexicans toward border
Americans, which should not be accepted
as a reliable index of the sentiment of
the entire population on either side.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-04
One of the Governors.

From the Detroit Free Press.
1t is rumored that Gov. Osborn intends
to become a candidate for Vice President
under the colonel. In this case, we take
it, the governor is not going to wait for
a unanimous call from the people.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-04

Mr.. La Toilette discreetly refrains from
saying things that are necessarily in his
mind. but which could only result in ag-
gravating the disorganization of the
progressives.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-04
Confusing.

Somewhere the sun is always shining"
said the ready-made philosopher.
yes" replied MIR. Growcher; that
what makes these ground hog predictions
SO unreliable
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-04

There is always a pessimistic disposition
to take 1t for granted far in advance that
the hotel accommodations Of a convention
city will not be adequate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-04

The London suffrasettes could never
hope for the excitement in an election
that they are deriving from their de-
mands for recognition as voters.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-04

The express companies are experience
ing an acute attack OF the traditional re-
sentiment of any tendency toward pa
ternalism on the part of the government
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-04

In recognition of his transferred support
Mr.. Pinchot has a right to expect from
Col. Roosevelt some ringing utterances
on the subject of conservation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-04
Profits and Art.

From the ST. Louis Post Dispatch.
]. p. Morgan is importing his fifty-mil-
lion dollar art treasure. And to think
he paid for it out of his commission on
one business deal!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-04

Mr. Gaynor occasionally comments on
affairs with the interest of judge rather
than that of mayor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-04

China is engaged in an effort to form
republic, but is drifting into a chaotic
condition which may cause any kind OF
government to be welcomed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-04

To hold a mans statements made in
the excitement of election up for rigid
Interpretation is so unusual that it might
be regarded as almost violation of po-
itical ethics.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-04

The straw ballot Is alwass interesting,
but there will be another large crop of
straw between now and the November
election.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-04
The Demand.

Il shall not run for Office said the emil
nent statesman, unless there is an over
whelming popular demand for me-.
"Well?"
TT is now up to me to get busy and
create that overwhelming demand
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-04

The third-term>idea has put Mr.. Roose-
Welt at the explanation end of a PROPOSE
ton in a way that is exceptional in his
career.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-04
Special Value i'm Dresses
At S18.75.

For style and attractiveness Of value
these dresses have never been surpassed SO
early in the season. Rich, chahgeable taffe-
tas, striped silks and plain-colored serges-
very popular fabrics.
The silks are piped i'll blending shades
and some are finished with small plaitings and
buttons; the serges embody quite number
of the new collar effects, and are smartly
trimmed with buttons; others are plainly
tailored.
Special price, Sl8.75 each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-04
Undermining England.

From the Detroit News.
Think of 100000 miners oneycombing
old England. 1t is a wonder the tight lit
tie island doesn't cave in.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-04
Handsome Suits at $500.

The many pleasing and distinctly new
models at this price are unusually interest
ing. Besides the stylish effects obtained in
the manner OF designing and tailoring the
fabrics and colorings contribute greatly to
the sn1artness and desirabi!ity of the modes.
Included are serges, whipcords and the ex-
cellent basket weaves, in tan, gray, navy blue,
black and the new cream shade.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-04

1t is pretty wei understood by this
time that no maladroit after-dinner
speeches will mar Secretary ISnox's tour.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-04

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No snowstorm that does not call for
the attention of street cleaners is the
subject of very serious criticism.
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