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administration he would have been re-
nominated in spite of himself and there
bv made the candidate again. His cam.
paien pledse would have been repudiated
| for him.
The talk about Mr.. Roosevelt makes
this subject of moment, and 1t may come
I'm at Baltimore In the improbable
event of Mr.. Roosevelt's nomination al
Chicago. it will be certain to do SO: Mr..
BRYAN will be delegate. and a plank
in the platform, or separate resolution,
declaring against a second term in the
White House would lead to much lively
discussion.
Gov. Harmon is sixty-five. One term
in the White House would bring him to
the shadow of seventy-an age not pro-
hibitory so far as reelection would be
concerned. In 1916 Gov. Wilson will be
about sixty-a man too young for the
shelf. Speaker Clark will be sixty-five.
and still in vigor Mr.. Underwood will
he turning into fifty-five-an age for the
most vigorous action. And Mr.. Bryan
himself will be this side of sixty, and
still both a physical and an intellectual
athlete.
In none of these cases would age cut
figure as against a denomination. The
question would simply be one of present
sentiment united to party advantage, as
against a past sentiment dictated by
campaign considerations. Why refuse
denomination to man who in Office had
justified his first nomination? Why, with
precedent against the thing. exchange a
tried for an untried man for party lead
er at the end of four years? A tariff
plank, or a separate convention resolu-
ton. would prove no obstruction in such
a case four years after adoption.
The stories of some denominations are
interesting. Mr.. Lincoln had to fight for
his. and it was the greatest stroke Of
fortune for the country that he won.
Gen. Grants came with ease, though the
split in his party at the time it was
made gave a dark hue to republican
prospects. Gen. Harrison had to fight
for his and lost at the polls-a loss the
country soon felt most severely. Mr..
Mckinley had no opposition, and won at
the polls great victory which death
soon married. And now Mr.. Taft is
obliged to fight, but is girded for the
struggle as if he neither moderated nor
feared the faction foe.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-14
NIDWINTER MATTERS.

From the Chicago News.
Zero weather furnishes no satisfactory
answer to the question. Why is derby
hat?
From the Cincinnati Times-Star.
If you're feeling sorry for yourself you
can even up by feeling glad for the Ice
harvesters. who had begun to think they
weren't going to have anything to har-
vest
From the New York World.
This averaging down from the hot
summer of 1911 might proceed with more
regard to the dignity of natural law.
From the Chicago Record Herald.
Without wishing to seem pessimistic. We
must remind people who think the worst
is past that February is yet TO come.
From the st. Paul Dispatch.
The weather department predicts more
cold weather, but in justice TO the fore>
casters II should be borne in mind that.
they will be obliged to do more or less
guessing for a few weeks before they
can get accurate data from the groun~
hog Il
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-14
Preparing for the Tariff Debate.

Are you busy with the tariff board :
report on wool?" asked the new member
of the House of the old.
I've set an expert To work on it,
is ID that important 10 your?
Il don't know that it's important al
ALL I'm seeking information on that
point. Gen. Hancock. you know. declared
the tariff tn be local issue. Ii may not
be even local issue with me-
Il didn't know you lived so far from
the big road"
Not actually remote. But there is not
a wooden. nor a cotton, nor an iron mill
in my district. and hence a good deal OF
tarin talk passes US by
still. your people talk some tariff,
don't they"
"Oh. yes. y good deal more than they
understand. They don't burden them.
selves with statistics. and for that rea.
son nobody is at q disadvantage because
!, OF ignorance. Some OF the most. ami.
mated and interesting Of the discussions
At the tavern at my town are about tint
tariff
But ii plays about eeneralities?''
strictly. Almost religiously. The pro
tectionist wants to keep wages up and
the home markets free from the injuri
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-14
The State Apportionment Of Places.

Census Director Durand in his letter to
Secretary Nagel regarding the dismissal
Of !. 100 temporary clerks owing to the
failure of the appropriation says: 1t
would have been unduly expensive to
follow the principle of apportionment
among tine states in connection with this
great reduction of force had 1t been
possible TO reduce the force more grad
ually that principle would have been fol-
lowed, as it had been prior to december
81 This calls attention once more to
the utter absurdity of the apportionment
VI Offices law, which to a very large
extent nullifies the merit principle sup
posedly governing in the civil service. 1t
is idle TO contend that as good a force
can be oreanized on the basis OF a pro
rata distribution between the states in
proportion to population as without such
a restriction upon the appointing power.
and it is certain that when a force has
been once organized on that principle re-
tentions or dismissals can not be made in
proportion to state populations without
sacrificing large percentage of eff
cheney. 1t l.; simply impossible to take
thousand people on the apportionment
basis and keep them at work for a year
or two years. and then find them all
equally capable at the end of the period
so that dismissals could be made with
administrative economy in the same pro-
portions between the states as were the
original appointments. The entire I'LL
nois contingent, for an example, might
prove to be utterly worthless. while the
whole Maryland CONSIGNMENT turned out
iirst-class. This remark of Director
Durand should be taken to- heart by
every legislator as a severe Indictment
Of the patronage system as it is now in
vogue under the, guise Of so-called merit
appointments on the apportionment basis.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-14
Street Railway Legislation.

Street railway matters occupy large
space in the local legislative calendars
at this session of Congress. In each
house is pending a bill providing for a
public utilities commission consisting OF
the District Commissioners and designed
to give the public an opportunity to Sc
cure establishments in the management
of all the public utilities, including the
Transportation facilities. to the end OF
giving the best service compatible with
reasonable profits. Bills are also pending
to compel the street railway corporations
to issue and accept reciprocal transfers
between all the lines. In each house
there is also a bill fixing half-fare rate
for school children. Hearings on the uni
versal transfer and the school rate bills
have lust been given by the Senate and
House District committees, respectively.
Ii is understood that favorable report
will be made to the House on the half
fare bill at an early date. Such re-
port will be regarded as "a gratifying as
surance that the House District committee
is disposed to recognize that some changes
in the fare scale are needed in the in
lerests of the local public. Meanwhile 1t
is in order for District citizens to work
VIGOROUSLY loT VI thN AhSoouaS 10 "N~A--'S
with the question of transportation es-
pcriaIly for the enactment of public
uti.itie; commission bill. which in its
broadcast sense promises the most prac-
zeal benefits for the street car users of
INC capital
The demands for these various forms
of legislation indicate a local dissatisfac-
ton with existing conditions. 1t is en-
ilrely natural that the public should
want better service, cheaper fares and
more liberal transfer privileges. There
can be no quarrel with the community
for desiring the best possible transporta-
ton facilities for the least money. 1t Is
for Congress to determine how far this
desire snail be met, what can be given
in the way Of lower fares or wider trans
fer privileges with a reasonable reeosni-
ton Of the right of the corporation to
fair profit upon its investment. Whether
these matters are taken up separately
or as a whole through the medium of a
public utilities measure designed to vest
the Commissioners exi,n supervisory pow
ers over. the street railways together with
other corporations serving the people, 1t
is to be expected that Congress viii give
the people the most In improved service
and cheaper rates that can eqtntably be
granted.
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BALTIMORE TIE CONVENTION CITY.
rom the ,ri,vaukee Free Press.

From the Milwaukee Free Press.
The power of money is again shown.
Baltimore's certified check for 100000
was the potent influence which won the
democratic national convention for the
Maryland city.
From the Charleston News and Courier.
II candidate Ia Maryland is as good
as chicken the same way, the country
will have no trouble in swallowing him.
From the Pittsburgh Chronicle Telegraph.
Democratic national conventions were
held in Baltimore in 1850 and in 1872 and
the candidates chosen. by both were de-
feated by the republicans. Watch for a
repetition OF political history.
From the Portland Press.
Money talks, and when Baltimore
flashed that 100000 in the face Of the
democratic national committee it talked
louder than st. Louis $4,000.
From the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Baltimore with a national democratic
convention, can now do . little gl0ating
over the sixth city.
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CRINA'S new GOVERNMENT.
,,,nr Eyeninp Jonrpn /

From the Albany Evening Journal.
IF China should become a permanent
renublic. il is safe to predict that the next
presidential election will not be conducted
so quietly.
rr,m The ST. Louis Globe Democrat.
We suspect that most of China hasn't
heard that il has a president.
From the Omaha Bee.
In Offering immunity to some of the
leading victims in order to perfect it's VIC
tory. the Chinese republic shows that 1t
fIliy understands the modern method OF
reform.
From the Topeka State Journal.
Peace in China is beginning to appear
above the horizon. The rebels are willing
TO give the Manchu princes and potentates
life. pensions of large proportions.
From the Milwaukee Sentinel.
Strikes us that the lawyers of China are
asleep at the switch. Up to date they
have not read the unreasonable" clause
into the constitution
From the Columbia State.
The Chinese senate will contain no
Smiths, but there will doubtless be Wangs,
Tings, Fangs and Nus in abundance.
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The "cockED.HAT" LETTER

From the Milwaukee Evening wisconsin.
The time has come when wo .;4ar.
son Is sorry he was "a srea.
From the Hartford C0urant.
What's a little epistolarS inu.sq ee'' =
four years ago between frleh"s'
From the ST. Adams messenger III.
Gov. Wilson says he mas cnans na,ass
mind about Bryan. which is nones'
enough, but it doesn't change his 'e''e''
From the Toledo Blade.
While Mr.. Wilson wanted Mr. ,.;sye 81
knocked into a cooked hat. ne Wlsiis ;.
it done in a dignified way. MI. wilson ss,n. Is
a gentleman and q scholar. anu. on SI US
was not in favor Of any roushnouse
methods.
From the Philadelphia Evening Telegraph.
Gov. Wilson hardly had in mind
cooked hat for two.
From the Omaha Bee
1t is reasonable certainty that II Mr:
Bryan were knocked into cookies na1
he still would not stay there.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-14
Second and Third Terms.

Questioned in New York about the
Roosevelt movement. Mr.. Bryan replied
with the proper reserve. but said that
the sentiment against a third term was
an obstacle. He then referred to the
fact that. when u member of Congress
he had urged an amendment to the Con.
stitution limiting the President to one
term, and that In each Of his races fol
President he had declared that II electec
he would not be candidate for re
election.
All well and good, but Mr.. Bryan
three times sought and obtained his
party's nomination for the presidency
and 1t Is the safest Of assertions tina
had he won In any OF them he woul(
have been overruled by HIS party's sen
timent as to his pledge about q singi,
term. Had yhe given the country goot
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A Clashing Of Counsel.

Il am little confused" said Mr.. Penn
mixer. Il don't know which way to turn
for advice
What's the trOuble?''
The publishers to whom / submit my
poetry say 1 ought to write prose, and
those to whom l show my prose say I
ought to write poetry
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-14

A revised marriage service recently
performed in London omitted the word
''obey." This abandonment of an ancient
form may help to facilitate an under
standing that is sometimes. not reached
without considerable delay and contro-
Versy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-14

Dln order 70 avoid delays account sf
ser,oual absence letters to THE STAR should
not be addressed to any individual connected
with the once: but simply to THE STAR, or 20
the Editorial or Business Department, according
TO tenor or purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-14

A movement to prevent giving away
premiums with tobacco may merely re-
suit in increasing the perils of nicotine.
The man who pays for an abundance of
paper, tin-foil, pictures and gift-coupons
is prevented. to the extent of their cost.
from actual indulgence in 1.-The obnoxious
weed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-14

Another objection to the prolonged cold
wave is that il may revive that in
teresting assertion that ice is expensive
because it was too thick and hard to
cut.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-14

Even though the corporation magnates
decline to be active candidates for Of
flee, some of them can tell great deal
of inside political history when they
like.
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A Loyal Shakespearean.

so you refuse to give serious thought
to this theory that Bacon wrote Shake
speare's work.
Certainly" replied Mr.. Stormington
Barnes. 'Shakespeare's name is popular
If 1 were to put out bill boards ANNOUNCE
ing The Merchant of Venice, written by
F. Bacon it would kill business"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-14

One of the most conspicuous features
of every investigation is the amount of
advice to Congress that is incidentally
volunteered.
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ARMY AND NAVY RELIEF SOCIETIES

washington is city of clubs. Here,
perhaps more than anywhere else. there
are all kinds and styles OF
National societies, organizations and
r.-<.. associations. In some IN
s0A' stances their existence can
be attributed to nothing peculiar to
Washington itself. but in many others
the fact that this is the National Capt.
tal-the. social. political and governmental
center Of this, country-is obviously the
magnet that invited their location here.
1t is in the latter class that the army and
navy relief societies should be put.
for though there are branches of both
these societies in other cities in the
United States. Washington is headqnar-
tiers Ct the army and the navy.
These two societies are formed OF the
officers, enlisted men and families Of
both branches Of the service. with the
general aim of giving relief to the moth
ers, widows and orphans of officers or
men of the regular army and navy, and
aiding In the education of the children
left. at least half orphans. by men who
have died in their country's service.
/ The Navy Society has its national
headquarters here, while those Of the
Army Society are in New York city. Both
follow similar lines In the matter of or
ganization, branches being established
all over this country. and in the case of
the Army Relief Society, one in the Phil
ippines.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-14

II may be true that Americans over
eat. but the Chicago beef industry's
method of diseouraging the practice will
never be appreciated.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-14

Even though j. p. Morgan has $780,
600. 900 invested in art treasures that do
not bring a cent in dividends, he is still
regarded as the worlds greatest finan-
cier.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-14

No thoughtful politician seems to real
ize how mercifui it would be to select
some good summer resort as the place
for the assemblage OF patient patriots in
national convention.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-14

The ever-lucky Equitable finds that
fire resulted in removing a building that
was merely incumbering a valuable
building site.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-14

WI Ting-fang went to much pains
while in this country to learn the dances
in vogue. His influence in China may
be lessened when it is learned that the
two-step is now a back number
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-14

Italy can give Turkey as much trouble
at sea ar the Mohammedans can make
for the troops they manage to locate
in "A desert
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-14

The germ reposing in the snow pile
waiting for thaw should be even more
an object of public solicitude than the
summer fly.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-14

Harry Thaw is again displaying an en-
ergetic desire to show his lawyers how
to manage his case.
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Persia has somehow managed to fall
into the habit of importing most of its
politics.
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SHOOTING STARS.
By PHILANDER JOHNSON.
During Speeches.

Il suppose you have to close your eyes
to some things while you are in Con-
gress."
I'VE go even further than that" replied
Senator Sorghum. Sometimes we go fast
asleep
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-14

The man who puts in too much time
posing as sphinx is liable to find him
self classified as antique statuary.
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On the Move.

VII kuC 14OvC.
man who went travelling out with a
show
Was greeted with welcoming cheer
Each landlord would heartily say, why.
hellO!'
And Where do you go from here?"
Outside in the street not a spot could he
find
To stand on, from vehicles clear.
They seemed to be shouting before and
behind.
Say. where do you go from here?'
The ambulance driver, with manner Sc
stern.
The nurse. will, visage severe:
The doctor. the priest. asked the question
in turn:
well, where does he go from here?'
He fancied the worst might be all for the
best.
And he thought Of the hour without feal
When none would intrude on his heavenly
with where do you 60 from hereT.
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Egyptian
Policy.

Gen. Kitchener was made to prepare for
such a change. 1t is announced, besides,
that England has taken other measures
looking to her protectorate in Egypt.
Among these she is asking that the sew
eral powers. signatories of the treaty
which guaranteed the hereditary vice.
royalty to the family Of Mohammed-Aly.
may in view of certain concessions aban-
don their privileges in Egypt under the
capitulations.
The situation OF Egypt in the Italo-
Turkish conflict is particularly interest
ing, for it must be borne in mind that
whilst England has occupied Egypt since
1882. nearly thirty years, England recog-
nizes the vassalage of Egypt to turkey.
That England has been able to MAINTAIN
her military occupation In Egypt is due
chiefly to Germany's attitude OF constant
hostility to France. The German press pres;
has been expanding its i'll humor since
the Tripolitan enterprise against England
by charging upon Englands occupation IN
of Egypt and the consequent violation OF
the letter and spirit of the treaty. The
Germania. organ of the center" advo-
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1t is customary for candidates to shake
hands before the actual contest for the
nomination. 1t is also understood that
they will not bite, kick or hit during the
ClincheS.
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Eccentricities of Fortune.

Pride has its ups and DOWNS" said one
young man.
Yes" replied the other. Il used to
make fun of friend of mine who tried
to sell me q sleigh for seven dollars and
a quarter. Now he looks at me with
scornful superiority as he takes my bes
girl out riding
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-14
Relieving
Children.

themselves the "trustees Oh H'.'e
girl with the consent of the society," VINO
write .that it will be their happiness PIP ra 20
care for the little girl ana 10 h be,. ne, This
:; ,na h, INC one of many cases in which the
Is put one oo.cue1 from want and pos
sible ignorance. so.;a+v 10 en-.
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Gates the invasion of Egypt by the Yoan,-
Turks on the ground that the. Young
Egyptians only awaited signal to re-
volt AGAINST the military occupant %
Egypt
october . the correspondent OF tho
Matin. at constantinople, reported TN
rumor that the porte had asked ut Lon
don the authorization to reinforce the
Turkish troops I'm Tripoii by way o.
Egypt. On the 10th the Zeit OF Vienna
announced that an, English protectorato
I'm Egypt WAS about to be declared and
again that the sublime porte. in CON-
munication to London, had fixed the
number of the Egyptian contingent al
l2,oea men.
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An Aphorism of Public Life.

The man who to the grandstand plays,
And seeks to win the gallery.
Gets lots of brickbats and bouquets,
But doesn't earn a salary.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-14

Entered as second class mail matter at tne posi-
Office at Washington d. o.
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'.The pretense for this deliberate usur-
patton is that the House does not ac-
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q Another pathetic case is that OF little
child whose father was killed in JOlo, anG
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The Post of Berlin I'm commenting upon
these rumors terms them troubles az
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-14

The troop began the march. command
ed by Eaton and Hamet in the first DAYS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-14

+ 1t was shortly after the Spanish-Ameri-
can war that large and successful en-
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The economical importance of the oasis
of Djanet to the French is manifest l,
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THE land and sea forces which the
pasta of Egypt and Acre may maintain.
nj nf
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3 having changed her policy in
J, England, it is said, will use
that fact as a basis for her
an change of policy in Egypt.
Prof. Henry Sage declares
y. that the appointment of
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From a military point Of view the Turks
and Arabs. Having lost Ain-Zara. have
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1912-03-23
Artlculos de Fama

De la manera mas cordial podemos
recomendar nuestros lectOres, ell uso
del Liquido de Borrar Tinta de Carter,
que sacara toda clase de mancha de
tinta del papel, MADEIRA tela.
Es Ell Medico de la Casa" y con su
usO Immediate salvara records de va
lor, trajes, o trabajos de MADEIRA.
Quitara manchas frescas de tinta del
papel, en- tai forma, que podra escri-
bir en- la misma parte sin que Sc borre
transforme ell papel en- color amari-
llo.
En- las botellas hay una circular en-
Espanol dando una completa direction
para su uso. Siempre tenemos exis-
tencia de este producto que es de gran
valor para casa y ofcina.
De venta en- ell BOLETIN MERCAN-
TIL.