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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-29
Madero and Mexico.

= President Madero's assurances as to
conditions in Mexico continue strikingly
like those given by President Diaz when
the latter's troubles were at their height
The Diaz formula was about this:
There are disturbances here and there,
but of no threatening moment SO far as
the general government IL concerned The
government is and will remain. master
OF the situation. All the troops and the
commanders are loyal. Reports that in
tend to resign are pure nonsense. Order
throughout the country will soon be re-
stored
And yet the disturbances were threat
ening the gen5ral government Many of
the troops and a number OF the command
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-29

There is something squaretoed and
courageous In the attitude and announce
ment of Representative Gardner of Mas
sachusetts respecting the republican sit
: uation since the Columbus speech of Mr..
Roosevelt. He is an old and intimate
friend of the former President and says
that until the delivery of that speech
he had intended supporting him for a re-
turn to tho White House. Now he can
not do that. He is opposed to the initia-
tive and referendum and the recall, and
il they are written into the Chicago plat
form he will refuse to stand on that
platform In his race for Congress next
fall.
:. Creditable as this is to Mr.. Gardiner, it
vet brings up the question. Why should
he. before the Columbus speech. have de-
cided to oppose Mr.. Taft? What had
Mr.. Taft done as President and leader
of the republican party to forfeit Mr..
Gardeners favor?
Did the tariff explain 1t? The revision
which Mr. Taft signed was supported by
: Mr.. Gardner. If Mr.. Gardner objected
TO certain features of 1t, SO did Mr.. Taft.
If Senator Aldrich had something to say
about the matter did he not advise Mr..
Roosevelt when the latter was President
against taking up the tariff? Such. for
some years, has been the current and
accepted report in this town. Certain 1t
is that in a message prepared for Con-
gress by Mr.. Roosevelt the promise of
tariff message was made. but was
stricken out before the paper was sent
TO Congress. Some adverse influence
prevailed with Mr. Roosevelt, and he
never tackled the tariff. If 1t was not
the Aldrich influence, whose influence
was II?
Did the trust question occur to Mr..
Gardner? Mr.. Taft has followed in Mr..
Roosevelt's footsteps as to the trusts.
That Is to say. he has executed the anti
trust law. Only. he has achieved more
in that line In three years than Mr..
Roosevelt did In seven.
Conservation? Is not the present Sec
rotary Of the Interior. chosen by Mr.
Taft, az good q conservationist as the
country contains? Has he. not since
taking office made a trip to Alaska, where
50 much conservation controversy has
conferred. for the express purpose of en-
larging his first-hand information on the
subject? Is conservation In the slightest
peril under the Taft administration?
Reciprocity with Canada? Mr.. Roose-
velt favored that. and spoke for 1t. Had
he been in Congress he would have voted
for It. Did not Mr.. Gardner vote for 1t?
And did not the republican party of
Massachusetts, subscribe to the policy?
Leaving out populistic issues, and try
Ing him solely on recognized republican
issues, what is the matter with Mr..
Taft? Why is he not all right? He has
fought the good fight and kept the faith,
with respect to protection. trusts. con-
servation and other things Why should
there not be laid up for him at Chicago
q crown Of Endorsement?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-29
The Unsolicited Candidate.

You'll find headquarters open
Most every block or SO.
With great enthusiasm
Into the fray Well go.
My voice I've got in trainin'
! For the general burst of glee;s .
I'm goin' to cheer fur some one,
Though I can't say who twill be.
1 listen to the speeches
To catch the phrases neat
Which give a crowd the signal
For its joyousness complete;
And I'll do my best to 'waken
The world to join with me
When start to cheer fur some one
Though / can't say who twill be.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-29
The British Coal Strike.

With the laying down OF their tools to-
day the British coal miners have precipi-
tated a situation which may lead to ex-
tremely grave consequences. 1t Is esti-
mated that fully 100000 men will be out
Of work within few hours. This will af-
feet no less than 5000 600 people. or about
one-ninth Of the entire population Of the
British Isles. The idleness Of 100000
wage earners for any length Of time is
certain to have a serious effect upon the
economic situation in a country where
the margin Of safety between the people
and starvation is as narrow as it is in
Great Britain. 1t has been estimated
that the annual charity bill Of the United
Kingdom is now fully $500, 100000. This
for q total population Of q little more
than 100000 people is in itself most
distressing sign o. either personal incOm-
petence or economic unsoundness, and a
coal strike that will take out Of active
labor at one operation one million people
is certain to upset the balance still more
seriously.
The seriousness of this situation has
been recognized fully by the British gov
eminent, which has exerted all Its ener-
gies for weeks past to avert the crisis,
without avail. The miners are bent upon
obtaining material improvement in their
condition, and have steadfastly rejected all
compromises falling short of their de-
mands. They belong to but one Of many
lines Of occupations affected by serious
lack Of living means. Back of all this
trouble lies the fact that there are more
men In England today than there are
jobs-that, in short, England is overpopu-
lated, a fact which appears at the close
of every inquiry into British conditions.
1t is possible for the employers of labor
in practically every industry. both skilled
and unskilled. to I'LL the ranks two or
three times over. In only few Of the
higher skilled trades is there anything
approaching q shortage of labor supply.
There is no way to forecast the prob
able course Of this latest evidence of Eng
lands economic unbalance. The govern
ment, 1t is said, will try to have the
mines operated in order to maintain the
coal supply absolutely necessary for the
operation of factories and railroads, and
to prevent physical distress among the
people. This nay lead to severe rioting,
but the end Of it is to be foreseen in the
defeat Of the strikers. They cannot pos
sibly hope to cope with the forces Of the
crown and 1t may be that the strike will
be shortened by conflicts precipitated
early. The political effect, however, re-
sentiment against the government may re-
suit from its endeavOrs to prevent disas-
ter and restore order.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-29
Keep Up the Navy!
From the PHILADELPHIA Press.

From the Philadelphia Press.
If anything more is needed to convince
the democratic majority Of the popular
branch Of Congress OF the folly Of adj
herring to the vote Of its caucus against
the policy Of building at least two bat
tleships for the navy every year, Sec
rotary Meyer supplied 1t in his testi-
mony before the naval affairs commit
tee Monday. This nation cannot afford
to neglect the upkeep Of our fleet SO
wantonly as to permit Japan to outstrip
us in sea power. Two battleships
year constitute the minimum addition
to our navy which prudence will permit.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-29

to maintain II out OF their own pockets.
The fact is, when this matter Is ana
lyzed the proposition looks very much
like cheeseparing. There may be few
cases where there IL no warrant whatever
for the government paying telephone tolls
outside Of the departments, but their
elimination ought to be a matter of ofn-
cial auditing and not OF appropriation
prohibition The Presidents recently
submitted statement about the economy
commission points the way to real money
saving reforms beside which the cutting
off Of the home phones of officials Is
mere squeezing of pennies
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-29

DIn order to avoid delays on account OF
personal absence letters to THE STAR should
not be addressed to any individual connected
with the office. but simply TO THE STAR or to
The Editorial or Business Department. according
10 tenor purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-29
Comparison.

There was once man who owned
goose that laid golden eggs" began the
kind lady who loves to amuse the chill
dren.
"Huh!'' interrupted the small son of
the prosperous farmer: Il bet she didn't
pay as well as half a dozen hens that
lay regular eggs"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-29
A Difficult Standard.

so your wife wants to be suffra-
gette?"
Yes" replied Mr.. F1imgilt. 'They
have managed to get her thinking about
it. But if they want to keep her inter-
ested they'll have to do something to
make politics as interesting as bridge
whist"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-29

Representative Jnderwood's practical
interest in good roads indicates that he
is one of the statesmen who are willing
to pause and give attention to matters OF
pure public welfare apart from their
personal political prospects.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-29
The Falsifer,

Another robin with his joy so great,
With springtime song flung forth from
tree or shrub;
Another merry, reckless candidate
For honors in the Ananias Club.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-29

1t is reported that whisky is sold for
10 cents a glass in Baltimore. This will
enable the bars to compete with the ice
cream soda fountains during the coming
..#..
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-29
The Aloofness Of Art.

What are your politics?"
II don't dare tell. I'm the leader Of
the best brass band in town and am
liable to get a good job from either
party
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-29

No. gentle reader, the fact that IN leO4
a man will under no circumstances % q
candidate and in 1912 will accept the
nomination, II rendered. does not qualify
him for the AnaniaS Club.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-29

If every citizen who has cheered the
speeches of T. r. or shaken hands with
him should rally to his standard. the
result would be overwhelming. But the
American public is tickle.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-29

At all events. the Wilson Watterson con-
troversy may be passed along without the
expense of a formal investigation
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-29

The express companies have not the
assurance to hint that they could take
over the business Of the post Office and
reduce the cost Of delivering letters.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-29
Alaska Was Cheap.
m the Cleveland Leadel

From the Cleveland Leader.
Considering all the fun the muck
rakers have had with 1t. the price Of
81, 900. 600 paid for Alaska was very mod
crate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-29

A progressive is sometimes compelled
by circumstances to remain stationary
for a time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-29

Mr.. Bryan has developed almost versa
tility enough to enable him to assume
the role of disinterested spectator.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-29

Owing to the pressure Of political in
terests there will probably be less golf
PLAYED this summer than usual.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-29
SHOOTING STARS.
By PHILANDER JOHNSON.
A Palmist.

Baron Fucash is something Of a palm
ist," remarked the very rich young lady.
What makes you think so?''
/ 'Every time he looks at my hand he
thinks he sees money In it, and says he
would like to have it in marriage
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-29

Payable in advance--by mail. postage prepaid:
Daily SUNDAY included one month. 80 cents.
Daily sunday excepted. one month. 40 cents.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-29
Would Be Shocked.

From the Council Bluffs Nonparetl.
Washington wouldn't stand for all
things that are done and said In his
name, in this progressive age. If 1t were
within his province or power to object.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-29

Baltimore, politically speaking. will be
Americas most famous summer resort
THIS year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-29

~ the spring approaches the Depart
ncnt of Agriculture may find II neces-
sary to give a few hotbeds OF dissen-
sion looking over.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-29

Mr.. La Toilette. so far as his candidacy
for the nomination is concerned, Is
standpatter
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-29
Reflex Good.
From the Charlotte Observer.

The sooner some people recognize the
fact that In doing something for the pub
lie they reap the benefits Of q reflex good
the better 1t win be for these individuals
and the better for their community,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-29

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edition. Is delivered by carriers within the city
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Collection is made by carrier at the end OF each
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-29
The Evening star Newspaper Company.

Business Once 1Ith ST. and Pennsylvania Avenue
New York once: Tribune Building.
? Chicago Office: First National Bank Building.
: European Office ) Regent ST.. London, England
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-29

Entered as second class mail matter at the post
Office at Washington D. G.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-29
One More Day
Our Notion Sale

at tneSe never-to-De-
them
Notion Storc-Street Floor.
SANITARY SAFE TY
PINS, all sizes. Regularly
&c, 4c and &c dozen. Sale
price, two dozen e.
TOT. ...s...... Wv
SILK DRESS SHIELDS.
plain and fancy styles:
heavy quality; sizes 3 and
4. Regularly 25c and 30c
q pair. Sale price, OEr
two pains for. -. @0S
SEAM BINDING. OF silk
taffeta, black or white.
Regularly loo n X
piece, for. W.
PURITAN DRESSMAK-
Frs PINS, " Id. to a
package; sizes 4, 5 and Q.
Regularly Csc. 27c nmc
and Soc. Choice. u ~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-29

EGCll . . 9>S
36x66 in size, which Is SO handy
for so many vacant places-a yard
wide, and nearly two yards long.
The designs are very attractive.
stenciled and floral designs; all per-
feet, regular. close-woven rugs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-01-19
Their Days Of Struggle.

Sara AllgnOd, Il versatile member OF
the irish Players. has always dreamed
oi heiug Il singer. and may go into
musical comedy Speaking OF the Play.
crs, in New York. she said: The en-.
thusiasm OF us all when this company
was first organized was really won
dertul. 1t wasn't for money we work
ed then. can tell YOU. II was not. il.
deed. Because We got between 5 and
- ShilingS Il week. and that only il
We were lncky. Often we would get
nothing al all When | was raised TO
Is shillIngs Il week thought | owned
the world Al night after the play
we'd chip In Tor 4 little feast. and The
boys would run out and get iL-one To-!
lea. another for sugar. another fol
bread. and SO on. Aiany'S the time
I've dressed myself for my parts in
clothes | made from my mothers old
dresses. And kerrigan used to Dor.
row things from his house 10 use as
stage properties once Il poker. anoth'
rr time il blanket. We had nothing Of
our own and no money TO get anything
with. Why. even yet wear the old
cape in 'lIyacnth Valley that | stole
from my aunt in those days. I've
never paid her for IT, but I've prom,
Used TO give her five ahillinss when ]
20 back 10 Ireland now"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-01-19
Aristocratic Pests.

a most interesting development III
connection with efforts to destroy the
alfalfa heeJlc is reported from the re
gion o. The Mediterranean. Its de-
slrrctiye power in alfalfa fields IS
enormous. SO valuable has the alfalfa
become to the farmers Of the country
that the appearance and rayages OF The
pest are occasion OF deep and wide.
spread concern.
Eut how did the beetles find their
way from the Mediterranean shores
to the plains of, tile West? 1t may
he understood readily that they have
taken passage on vessels from that
part Of the world TO our eastern ports
Ruf how did they make. the trip over.
land?
4 partial answer. at least 10 these
questions is found in the results OF
Investigation OF the ''sweepings" in
palace. cars in the west. The "vaccum
cleaner" is used in cleaning these
cars. Thirty-seven OF the destructive
pests were found 4 few days ago In
the clutches of cleaner used in one
compartment OF j sleeping car.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-01-19
PRETTY SETS OF LINGERIE
cupids and Doves Are smproioereo
on the Dainty Garments OF
One Bride.

Openwork wheel embroidery so OFT
repeated that very little OF the back.
ground was 10 he seen Is one OF Tue
favorite embellishments OF double
set of underwear made for a coming
rousseau.
Two otner sets of finest cambria are
embroidered with little Cuplcs ana
doves supporting rope OF roses. ali
rendered in the finest embroiderF
4 third set has AIalineS lace inset
upon it. and fine Irish crochet and
Valenciennes decorate fourth.
For some OF the little matinee jack.
els finely pleated chiffon iiounces are
chosen as an edging and others have
scalloped ones oversewn with wool,
which looks coy and OF AL uncom-
mon appearance upon wool-backed
satin.
Completely charming are the cover.
lets sold 10 be thrown over the lin
gerie sets when put out by the lady )
maid for morning or evening wear,
each one among them 4 match 70 the
lingerie.
The slips and blouses from the lin
gerie department Of we!l-kno"E ma
ker OF such friyoiiries are like Cos
samer for !ightness OF weight and
show the simplicity Of line and design
that is absolutely delightful when the
finest fabrics are used.
There is petal pink crepe blouse
with collar and straight yoke OF
black Chantilly lace, 10 which decora-
ton is added little breastpncket
trimmed with Il fan .! black chan
lilly.
Another is OF the three layer kind.
the first OF finest sand-colored chit
fon and the third OF paiest blue. with
a sandwich between oil age yellow
lace
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-01-19
COIFFURES FOR THE EVENING
They Are Costly and Include All
Sorts OF Lace. Flowers and Or
naments.

The art Of dressing ones head FOR
evening affairs just now Is growing
more and more complicated. II one
would he in the fashion. and the price
of an evening couture is about As aN.
allied as the price OF a big hat.
The lace and silver braid, the bead
end ieweled embroideries. the fur.
feathers. aigrettes. flo%ers and such
like things which go 10 make up the
various bonneiS. caps. bands ana
bows which one sees ercrywher" are
all OF the most expensive kind. and no
woman with any senSiliyenesa can
persuade herself into putting on Il
cheap couture. 1t Is as bad as Hint
ting gloves or shoes.
Women who go ont a great zeal
have many different coiffurss, ore Tor
each gown. as Il matter Of TACT. bnt
this IS not possible Tor everybody
Besides. 10 be quite 'rntkIni. only very
Young women wear these curious bon.
nets with success. and the wise whIl
an whose beauty is still strong 9niH'
In her social armOr. although il may
NOT he thai Of the twenties. does wei
TO avoid the iuibles of fashion and re
main true to her particular style OF
hairdressing with suitable ornaments.
They may he old-fashionrd stars Of
brilliants, or combs OF quaint work
manship or aigrettes: but whatever
.uey are. if they become her, they are
the right thing. At The theatcrs one
secs the most fantastic head dresses,
but at private parties there Is no eS-
trayagance. although much variety
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-01-19
DENTISTRY NOT NEW
SAMPLES OF ANCIENT WORK IN
MUSEUMS.
Most Interesting Because the OLDEST
Is Specimen Of RriGge-Work Which
Was Found in a Phoenician
Tomb at Sidon.

Dentistry, though considered pc
cnIiarly modern. has been found high
" developed in the past. Actual speci,
mems OF ancient dentistry may be
seen in various European museums.
The most interesting OF these speci.
mems. because The oldest. is Phceni.
elan example OF bridge-wOrk found in
tomb ut SidOn.' The specimen is
now in the Louvre 1T Paris. and con-
sists OF a part Of the upper jaw OF
4 woman with the teeth united by
gold wire Two Of them are trans
planted teeth fastened in by gold wire.
Iu the museum OF Corneto (Which was
The ancient Tarqunii. the capital OF
The EIruscan federatiunJ may be seen
a number OF marvellous specimens or
! dental work Of the sixth and seventh
centuries before Christ. They consist
mainly Of bridge-WOrk done by riveted
bands OF metal. One OF them support
ed three artificial teeth, two Of these
artificial teeth being made ou Of
single OK tooth grooved TO initiate
rather closely two human teeth. III
The laws al The Twelve Tables, writ.
ten in Rome $50 b. c., while il IS eX.
pressly forbidden TO bury gold orna-
ments with bodies, i special eXcep-
ton is made for gold with which the
teeth may perchance be bound to-
gether. The museum OF Pope julius
ri Rome contains II gold cap made OF
twu small plates OF gold stamped out
10 represent rather closely middle
lower incisur and these two pieces
soldarad together 10 form The crown
Of q tooth
The satiric poets OF Rome. especial
~ Martial. referred frequently TO arti-
fetal teeth. Martial speaks OF an old
woman who Was so scared hat as
.'hc ran away her teeth fell out. In one
rpirram he answers The question why
one wuman's teeth are dark, while an
Others are white. though both are OF
the same age. by saying that one OF
them buys her teeth, while the other
has her own. The Romans had a
number Of different kinds OF denll-
lriccS. and took great care Of theil
teeth. Galen describes Il form OF pas
tile containing arOmaticS and opium
that might be used AS toothache
gum. The filing oi teeth with various
kinds Of metal is described by CELSIUS
Though The first sure reference To gold
G!lin2 does not occur until about the
middle oil The fifteenth century. The
lranSplnntation OF teeth. especially
from The mouths of slaves into those
OF their mistresses, seems 10 have
been practiced rather commonly in the
sary days ~ the Roman empire
Journal Of the American Medical AsSo
|. cialiOn.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-01-19
Throws Away s39,1su.

MEse-s have great resourceluiness
N selecting hiding places for tneir
treasures, but they rarely adopt the
methods employed by traveller on the
railway line between Lescar and Pau
in France. This individual. who owned
All estate worth about S4S.1Oo, SOLO al!
his property and insisted upon belns
paid the full purchase price IN nego'
table bearer shares and in coupons
payable to the Bank OF France.
He disposed Of some OF his money
and then during brief halt OF the
train approaching Pau threw his pock-
etbook containing the remainder. ap-
proximately 500 100. into a hedge bor'
dering the line.
There 1t was found recently by a
hedge clipper, who deposited his hno
at the nearest police station. by the
laws OF France it will become DIS
property at the esd Of twelve months
unless the original owner claims L
i-1d proves bic right.