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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-10-30
WHEN GHOSTS WALK
Spooks, HobgobIins, Witches
to Hold Sway.
FICTION OF halloween
Tomorrow Night Set Apart in the
Worlds Calendar.
:TION OF halloween
MERRY CARNIVAL OF YOUTH
Program Includes Straw Rides, Mas
querades, Parties With Fantastic
Annexes "and Foolish Notion"

Tomorrow night being Halloween, or
All Halloween. or All Saints eve. as you
please. it behoOves those who have fences
with gates in them to chain the gates
fast to their posts. And while they are
about it. a few reinforcements might as
we'll be added to the fences. the bulldog
might be chained on the front steps-or
stoop-and anything that is loose or that
might be pried loose be riveted down.
For tomorrow night is when things
that are usually staid, and that have
stayed for years, take a notion to dis
appear: when ghostly rappings sound in
the Silly hours Of night and scare the
children and the womenfolk into fits.
That is, until they remember the date.
Once upon a time, perhaps, people be-
lieved that all the mischief that is done
on Halloween was the work of spoOks-
houseless phantoms, wandering, lost
souls plaguing humanity because of the
lack of something better to do Now
adays, however, there is a sneaking sus-
picion that every disappearing gate has
a couple Of bad boys behind it. and that
at the other end Of the string that works
the tick-tack on windows or doors, sun
other bad boys may be found. So mucn
for the spirit of skepticism that emolt-
tiers the life of the mod~rn boy
No Chance for Spooks.
Halloween isn't what it used to be, any
how. There is little chance for spooks,
witches, COLLINS and the like in city
where trolley cars clang along every
minute; where electric lights shine
brightly enough, almost. to drive even
the sparrows off their perches. and wheie
the liveliest spook that ever spooked Is
in danger Of being run over by soine
marty Of Joy riders in mighty materiai
smelling strongly OF easoIhe.
OF course, in spite of all TINS sp1rlt VI
the young people Will observe
Wotioween Most of them believe that
nmmnkins were created simply to be
made into jack-o lanterns, overlooking
entirely the succuent pumpkin pie And
the activities of Maj. Sylvesters min
ions of the law are considered just cause
for hitter complaint among those young
stars who on this particular occasion,
feel irresistibly impelled to make col
lection of all the loose gates. fences.
stoops. etc, in the neighborhood. But the
noIice will be on the watch tomorrow
night and the activities of these
"snooks', will be held sternly in check.
straw rides innumerable have been
MANNED for the evening, however. and
Scores of parties of Washington girls
and bows will journey uncomfortabiy to
the country, or about the city streets,
many of them masquerading In false
faces ugly enough to drive superstltious
person into mysteries.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-10-30

Prepare Now for Cold Weather.
If your heating plant is not working let
us look into it. We're doctors on sick
plants Phone NJ. 1855. Talcott & PoOre,
141O G st.
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No Man Knowingly Jeopardises

His health. yet many fail to realize the
Importance of getting fully aged beer.
HEUR1CH'S MaerZen and Senate are e
to 10 months old. doz., S1.75; 2 doz.
Lager, $50; bot rebate, Soc Tel. w. 1900.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-10-30

1.-THE Job of Jobs What is it? Au-
gustin MacHugh, who wrote Officer $685.
says it is placing your first play. See his
article in our next Sunday Magazine.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-10-30

Reserve Your Tables Mt the Raleigh
for Observation-Disclosures Halloween. Special
menus, appropriate decorations and mu-
sic. Prompt ice.-Advertisement
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-10-30

Col. E. A. Keller Seriously Ill.
Col. e. A. Keller is reported seri-
ously i'll at his home, S21 Webster
street northwest.
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Machines and materials right at hand.
Auto-truck delivery. Eisinger Bros, 21O9 7th
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CITY ITEMS.

repairing. Roofs repaired and painted
George E. Gartrell, 1901 O street NV.
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''The Bells Of Notre Dame" Exquisite,
Two reels, today. Virginia Theater. Holy
Name parade next Sunday.
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EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Cars every quarter hour from 18th
street and New York avenue for Zoo,
Chevy Chase and Country clubs. con-
Meeting at lake with KenSington line
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ROCKVILLE AND COUNTY
NEWS ITEMS AND NOTES
Democrats Hold Four Mass
Meetings During After
noon and Evening.
Special Correspondence of The Star.

ROCKVILLE, Nd. October 80 1912.
Yesterday was a big day with Mont
gomery county democrats, four big mass
meetings in the interest of the party S
presidential, congressional and judicial
candidates being held.
In the afternoon probably 900 persons
from all parts of the county assembled
in the opera house at Rockville to hear
the issues discussed by Isaac Lobe Straus,
former attorney general of Maryland
former Representative Z. V. Brookshire
of Indiana and Thomas J. Donovan of
Washington.
Mr.. Straus made an attack on the pro-
tective tariff. predatory trusts and class
legislation. which, together with the high
cost of living. he declared were the re-
suits of republican administration in this
country.
Meeting Held at Kensington.
Last evening. a we'll attended meeting
was held in the town hall at Kensington
the speakers being Mr.. Straus and James
Easby-Smith of Washington. Preston B.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-10-30
The Beer That Cheers

Is Imperial Export Beer-the best beer
for all occasions. % for "a bottles. Your
dealers or phone L. 254. Washington
Brewery.
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Phone Your Want Ad to The Star.
Main 2440.
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No Injury to CoIors Or Weave

when CARPETS ARE CLEANED by
HINkEL. 4SS Me. ave. Work and prices
guaranteed satisfactory. Floor coverings
altered and relaid. Tel. NJ. POPS for wagon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-10-30

in the world who know how to enjoy
themselves properly. And that's what
Halloween is for anyhow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-10-30

Welsbach Lights, Mantels, Etc.
6l6 18th st. c. A Muddiman & Co. 12O4 G st
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Phone Your Want Aa t. The star,
Tain 2l40
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the Connecticut kind. They make an
ideal dessert. Have light, haky crusts,
generously filled. At all leading grocers'.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-10-24
JUST THE MAN HE WANTED.

a Scottish tourist walking about
the streets of Paris some distance
from his hotel, found he had taken
wrong turning, and, to make things
worse. he couldn't through ignorance
of the language ask the way.
Then a happy thought struck him.
BY dint of signs ne concluded a bar
gain with a fruit hawker for a bas-
ketful of gooseberries, and then went
about shouting:
Fine Scotch grossets! A penny a
pun"
This went on for a while till a fell
low countryman rushed forward and
asked:
Man, dye think we're in the
streets of Glesca. that ye gang about
like a madman crying grossets?"
"Ech!" replied the hawker. with
sense OF relief, we're just the man
was looking for. Dye ken the way
to the tel?'-London Tele-
graph.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-10-24
ABOUT WOODEN HEELS.

The manufacture of wooden heels
was at one time almost confined to
France. but some British manufactur-
ers have applied themselves so sue
cessfully to this trade that they have
not only succeeded in obtaining a
large share of the home market, but
have also invaded practically all the
continental countries.
A special feature is the excellent
variety of covered heels, such ma
terials as celluloid enamel kid, skiver.
canvas and various colored feathers
all being pressed into service for this
purpose. while the butt Oeather)
cased Louis and military heels are
exceedingly well finished and form a
highly specialized product.
The advantages of wooden heels
compared with leather are that they
are lighter, wear longer and always
retain their shape.-British Trade
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-10-24
CARE or NOTING BIRDS.

During the mott of the old birds
they should have the best of care and
some changes should be made in
their feed to aid in producing the
new coat of feathers. After they be-
gin to mott l reduce their ration OF
wheat, oats and the like and feed
largely corn. all they will eat, writes
a Farm and Home contributor. A
small amount of linseed oil meal add
ed to the mash will be very beneficial
and a few sunflower seeds will prove
equally as good.
Provide plenty of shade and make
the house as cool and we'll ventilated
as possible for the comfort of the
fowls. l remove all glass windows
and cover the spaces with wire net
ting. Look out for lice and keep the
houses and runs clean. Feed regular
ly and keep cool, fresh water before
them.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-10-24

After the curtain fell McGraw scold-
ed them for this lack of warmth.
Here, YOU fellows, come in here
free and have the best seats the house
affords, and then you sit stock still
like row OF dummies!" he said. IL
hope this doesn't happen again"
The very next afternoon one OF
the veterans hailed the youngster al
practice on the Polo grounds.
We'll, kid" he said, more big do
ir's tonight" Macs going to take us
to Bill Brady's theater."
What's the show?' asked the green
hand.
The show" said the veteran, is
Bought and Paid For"
Thank the Lord for that!' said
the youngster fervently. IF it's rot
ten we won't have to applaud. Sat
urday Evening Post.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-10-24
SURE OF THE PROMISE.

Mr. Williams, one of five candidates
for the office of sheriff in one of the
northern counties of Wisconsin, was
making a house to house canvass of
rural districts, soliciting votes. Com
ing to the house of Farmer Tomp-
son, he was met at the door by the
good housewife. and the following
dialogue enFued:
rs Mr.. Thompson at home?"
mo; he has gone to town"
Il am very sorry as l would have
liked to have talked with him"
"Is there anything l can tell him
for you?"
my name is Williams, candidate
for sheriff, and l wanted him to
promise to vote for me at the COM
ing election.
"Oh, that will be all right. l know
b he will promise. for he has already
promised four other candidates the
same thing. .'-Mack's National Month
IL
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-10-24
CHRISTIANS REVENGE.

prisoner stood before Governor
Stewart, asking him for a parole.
"If I sign this you will commit
some other crime and be back in the
prison, fear" replied the governor
you'll go back on the river and be
mate again, 1 suppose.
YES" replied the man.
"Well, l want you to promise me
one think. l want you 10 pledge your
word that when you are a mate again
you will never take billet of wood
in your hand and drive sick boy out
of a bunk to help load boat on a
stormy night. You did this once
that | know of, for l was that boy
Never again be guilty of such brutal
ity. Here is your pardon"
The man took it and went out with.
out saying a word. What a noble re
venge the governor had!-San Fran
cisco Star.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-10-24
CAPACIOUs COMMANDMENTS.

"A little girl at our morning SER
vice yesterday" telephoned the Rev.
James f. Craig. "knelt beside her
mother while the commandments
were being read. When the rector
said: ON these two commandments
hang all the law and the prophets
the little girl whispered:
Mamma, how many
"'Shr Kissed her mamma.
but, mamma, how many prophets
are there?'
why Isaiah, jeremiah, Habba-
kuk, Haggar, Malachi, Zephan-
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-10-24

BY their ranting talk about busi-
ness disaster and financial panics the
g. o. p. managers are showing a streak
that will not appeal to well informed
people. Out with such stuff. It is
uncalled for and it is. treason to bus.
ineSS
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-10-24
CAUSE FOR REJOICING.

1t is the custom among some of
the New York theatrical managers oc-
Casionally to entertain the members
of the local ball teams at their the
aters. A young recruit from the high
grass joined the Giants one day and
that night went with his new team
mates to a play as guests of the man
agement.
The piece did not appeal to the
men. though, and they failed to ap-
plaud with any degree of heartiness.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-10-24

The Malarkey public utility regula-
tion bin should be adopted by the
people. 1t reads
Malarkcy Public like a sincere at
Utility Bin. tempt to serve the
public ny pre-
scribing ways for regulating the rates
and service OF public utility corpor-
ations. II is charged that it has
jokers and wont do what it promises,
It may be faulty, the East Oregonian
will not attempt to say But II so
I It will be possible to amend the bill
ana make it better when its weak.
nesSes, If any become disclosed.
This paper favors the Malarkey bill
yet Is not enthused over the results
that will follow its enactment or the
enactment OF any other measure or
measures for the regulation of mo-
nopolies. The best way to regulate
a monopoly is by means of a compet-
ing company or by having the public
take it over. Yet some good comes
from regulation and it will do no
harm to try the thing in oregon
while waiting for the arrival Of that
period in our economic evolution that
will see public utilities operated SOL
ely in the interests of the public.
~~~SO~~S~
Those who have taken an antago-
nistic or supercilious view of Gov
ernor Vests anti
Not Such vice activities and
Terrible Failure have so loudly
prophesied his fail
ure will do we'll to read of devel-
opments in Portland. For some rea-
son stir has been underway in con-
nection with the vice business in the
metropolis since the governor got
busy. II has gone so far that the
Portland council, which has never
been accused or suspected of favor
ing moral reform, has passed an or
d!nance prescribing that houses used
for immoral purposes must set forth
in conspicuous place the name of
the building owner 1t is the tin
| plate" ordinance which was greeted
with derision at first but was passed
| by the Portland council yesterday
| because public opinion aroused by
the governors courageous stand fore
| ed its passage. 1t is the most effec-
tive blow ever struck in Oregon
against organized vice. 1t is effec-
tive because it hits at the trunk OF
the tree and not at the leaves.
The best sign possible that the coll
ored race is advancing is found in the
fact that colored men as we'll as
white are demanding that Jack John
son be prosecuted and sent to the PEN
itentiary if found guilty. They ad-
mire his pugilistic ability but de-
mand that he be decent champion.
~~~O~~
! By their ranting talk about busi-
! ness disaster and financial panics the
g. o. p. managers are showing streak
that will not appeal to well informed
people. Out with such stuff. It is
uncalled for and it is, treason to bus.
! iness.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-10-24
%%~%< . % %<<<<< .


No man who heard Senator Cham
berlain last night and listened with
open mind can well
The Cold vote for Roosevelt.
Facts About BY facts that cannot
Armageddon. be disputed because
matters of sworn rec
ord the senator showed conclusively
that in the past the ex-president has
gone hand in hand and shoulder to
shoulder with the forces of corrupt
business and corrupt politics he now
so loudly denounces.
The testimony before the senate
committee headed by Senator Clapp
has laid bare the past affiliations Of
the colonel and II 1t does not result
in Roosevelt's defeat it will be because
the American people have gone in
sane in their worship Of the rough
rider. The testimony has already
disclosed how little handful of men,
Morgan, Perkins, Frick, Archbold,
Hartman and Gould, gave over mil
lion dollars to Roosevelt's 1904 cam
paign and swung the election in his
favor by winning doubtful states.
Senator Chamberlain pointed out
last evening clearly and plainly how
those men were rewarded for their
support. He did not charge direct
bribery or corruption but he pointed
out what the contributors got. They
were repaid many times over for
their support and they were paid at
the expense OF the general public.
Roosevelts fitness for another term
as president must be judged in the
light Of the course he followed while
in the white house. He went arm in
arm with big business and for the
benefit of big business set aside the
laws Of the land as though they were
nothing. He says he stands at Arma-
geddon and battles for the Lord But
the sworn and updisputed testimony
before the Clapp committee shows
that when he was in power he was
with Mammon and did Mammon's
bidding.
II for no other reason Governor
Wilson is entitled to election because
his financial support is clean while
Roosevelt still has Perkins for his
coin collector and dispenser. The
Wilson contributions are made pub
lie now. There is nothing to be con-
cealed because they are coming from
ordinary men all over the nation.
Oregon citizens have contributed
about $4,000. The people are financ-
ing the Wilson campaign and they
alone will have strings upon him
after he IL elected. The financial
support for the Roosevelt and Taft
campaigns comes from the now di-
vided forces Of big business No one
hears anywhere Of ordinary people
who have contributed to those cam
paigns. Their support comes from
trust magnates and other multimilli-
onaires who want to keep close to the
seat Of power so their i'll gotten priv
i!eges will not be disturbed
Get ready to vote for Wilson--for
"a man who will be president for the
people. not for plutocracy.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-10-24
SS~~OS%~$
SHORTER THAN HE WAS TALL.

Some time ago the cashier of a
bank in q small Missouri town was
reported missing and an examination
of his books revealed a large sum of
money missing from the banks vault.
The officials Immediately sent to
Kansas City for a detective. When
he arrived he sought the president of
the bank to secure a description of
the missing cashier.
How tall was your cahhier?" he
asked.
Goodness knows" was the reply,
but he was $4,000 short. Kansas
City star.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-10-24
: ANNNNNNNNNNNNNN
INJUSTICE.

Ny heart grows chill at the =
. world OF III =
D That lies on every hand, =
. Like sands of stone over treas =
= ure prone. =
. In the waste of a golden y
, strand. =
For the fathers work till in pain =
= they shirk.
, And in stupOr their misery =
= rests, Z
While the mothers weep. and Z
y the children keep Z
, The visions of grief in their Z
= breasts. Z
= "As the perfume blows from the 4
y lips OF the rose, 4
= AS the sunshine and rain from 4
= the sky,
= From the heart OF man"--says
y the wonderful plan
= Let the message of happiness 4
y fly"
= Then | charge you strong-ye
y Fighters of wrong
= To unravel this riddle of fate,
= Lest we reach the road where
= We tighten the load,
= In exhaustion, and conquer 4
= too late.
. -Thorwald Seigfried.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-10-24

Twenty? And they hanged 'em
all on two commandments? '"-Cleve-
land Plain Dealer.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-10-24

And it might be well to take a
course in physical training before you
start out to show a man the error of
his way.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-10-24

iah, dearie I can't think of them all
without looking them up, but fancy
there must have been about twenty
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-05-27
A Chance of Heart.

oh, everything is bright and gay, the
world outside looks good
And nothing is but what is right when
once it's understood!
Our friends are true beyond doubt with
JOY the worlds ablaze:
There's no such thing as sadness now, for
pa has had raise
Time was, and not so long ago, he NUT
tered as he went,
And he declared the world was but a
place of discomfort.
The rich, he said, oppressed the poor in
forty different ways
But things look very rosy now, for pa has
had raise.
Pa used to say TO ma It was no use to try
TO win:
The game was for the favored few, and
he could not get in,
But now he says the man of worth Is
bound to draw the praise
And merit always brings success, for pa
has had a raise,
Pas head is high up in the air, and
thrown out is his chest.
He says that recognition comes to him
who does his best
"Perform your duties cheerfully, my boy"
he says. ut pays.
Do not despise your humble task and you
will get a raise"
Last week heard pa telling ma his boss
he couldn't see
He said he didn't know enough to run a
beanery.
But now he is the greatest man of all
these modern days,
The wisest boss that ever lived, but pa
has had a raise.
Detroit Free Press.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-05-27

OUTDOOR FEED HOPPER FOR POULTRY.
The top is covered with roofing paper
and has wide overhanging caves and
closed ends to protect the feed trough
from rain. The sides gradually APP
proach until they are four inches apart
at the bottom, which is one and one
half inches above the bottom of the
feed trough. The feed trough Is four
teen inches wide, with a four inch re-
tanning board on each side. At every
four inches or closer, on the body Of
the hopper directly over the feed
trough, six inch lengths of common
fence wire are driven through holes in
the side of the hopper and into the top
edge of the feed trough. These wires
serve to prevent the birds from flirting
the seed out.
The hopper may be made as long and
deep as desired The dimensions rec
commended are FIVE feet long. three feet
high and thirty-two inches wide The
sleeper the sides the less Will be the
danger Of clogging. BY placing the
wires not more than two and one-half
inches apart, or by putting small cap
on the top edge of the feed trough pro-
jecting half an inch into the trough.
the possibilities of wasting are less
ened. A hopper of this size will hold
about ITO pounds OF mixed grain. 1875
pounds of mixed ground feed. As
pounds of grit and 35 pounds OF beef
scrap. 1t should cost for labor and
material about So.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-05-27

THE NEW PENSION ACT.
Amounts to Which Veterans Are En-
titled. Senator Page Offers Co.
Operation.

Under the law recently enacted by
Congress, the amount of pension money
TO which each veteran is entitled is as
follows.
AT SO years of age: Three months SER
vice, sl3i six months, $3.50; one year,
sl4, Is months. Sl450; two years,
SIS; 80 months, $3.50; three years, $40.
At 90 years: Three months, SIS;
siv months, $3.50; one year, SIG; Is
months, $3.50; two years, SIT; 80
months, SIS; three years, $40.
At 10 years; Three months. SIS;
six months $40; one year, $50; IS
months. S2l.50; two years, S23;
30 months, S24; three years, s25.
At Is years; Three months, S2l ;
six months, S22.50; one year, S24 one
and half years, SIT; two years, $50;
80 months, $50; three years, 80.
One of the provisions Of the meas
re is that all soldiers wounded in bat
tie or disabled by disease contracted IN
line OF duty, and ncapacitated for man
ual labor as the result Thereof, is en-
titled to $50 per month regardless of
age or length of service.
A pensioner is entitled to his increase
from the date of filing his application
therefor.
I'm connection with the above, Senator
Page writes;
II should be very glad to furnish to
any pensioner, on request, a copy of the
act and blank form of application;
and if he wishes to send his application
direct to me, | shall take pleasure in
seeipg hat il is nromntly Dlaeed on file
at the bureau of pensions.
Very truly yours,
CARROLL \. TAGL