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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-09
The Disposal of the Trash.

The problem OF dispoSing OF the refuse
gathered next week under the auspices
of the citizens cleanup committee is
certain to be more OF less difficult of solu-
uon. but with cooperation the matter
can be handled satisfactorily. 1t is more
than the street cleaning department of
the District of Columbia OF the con-
tractor for the disposal of refuse can rea-
sonably be expected 10 do to cart away
ali the trash that is secured out of the
yards and corners and cellars and of the
vacant lots between Monday and Satur-
day next. As noted in The Star yester-
day, Baltimore has had q similar ex-
perIence and it has been found necessary
10 appeal to the citizens to do part of the
work OF disposal. They have been re-
spending fairly we'll to the suggestion
that each householder cart off his own
accumulation. Probably a single wagon
iuad would suffice for the dirtiest yard in
Washington. Much Of the trash is of
nature TO be disposed Of on the premises
Old furniture can be broken w and added
TO the wood pile. other things can be
burned In furnaces. In the less thickly
settled parts Of the city permits can be
obtained for burning trash on the vacant
lots II the wind is not blowing Such
refuse as tin cans and junk must, Of
course, be taken away bodily, but waste
paper can be burned in the stoves and
furnaces. Ii the trash disposal problem
were handled intelligentiy by every citi-
zen there would be no difficulty next
week In getting the trash carted on with
out imposing an unnecessarily heavy bur-
den on the contractor or the District ofti-
Gals. 1t is to be always remembered that
while the cleanup week does not begin
until Monday, it is possible and very de-
sirable to begin cleaning up immediately.
and so the hauling of trash can start at
any time One OF the most potent causes
of trash accumulation In the city Is the
disposition of househ0lders to wait for
the authorities TO act. This is every
man $ business. and it should be attend
ed to as cOnscientiously as though there
were no trash disposal contract and no
special call tor city-wide spring clean
ing at a particular time
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-09

most importance. The call for help is
heard not only at the nearest shore sta
ton. but il received by vessels plying
along the coast which most effectively
supplement the work Of the land crews.
During the past winter. which was ex-
ceptionally severe the wireless was con-
stantly in use in the aid of ships in dan
ger. 1t is certain that II 1t had not been
for 1t the winters score of disasters would
have been swelled to shocking length.
Washington will soon be the scene OF
wireless operations on a large scale. Inc
station now under construction at Fort
Myer, where two towers OF 40 feet each
and one of 600 feet are to be maintained.
will give the Navy Department command
of virtually the entire Atlantic coast or
this country. with a sweep far out al
sea. thus holding the fleet within direct
call from headquarters and incidentally
affording an additional protection to ship
ping.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-09
Old Man Trouble.

Old Man Trouble come a-knockin at de
door,
Says, "You's had some bother an you
g'ineter hab some more.
See dat sun a-shinin' bright an warm UP
in de sky?
He g'ineter git so hot he'll nearly melt
you by an by.
See dem little flowers a-bloomin' modest
and so fair?
Dey'll soon be hidden by de weeds
a-growin' everywhere.
De bird dat keeps a-singin, though 1t
helps to cheer you some
You'll never hear i'm MARBLE when de
skeeter starts to hum.
Old Man Trouble he siddown an rest
his hat.
But we had to move i'm 'roun' to brush
de ashes Off de mat.
De way he KEEP a-talkin' 1t would poster
ate saint.
De things he says will happen is enough
to make you faint.
But we raped i'm wifi broomstick an
we splashed i'm VIII mop,
We spread de paint an whitewash every.
where he tried to stop
Till Old Man Trouble says. "1'l bid good
day to you.
It amt no chance to visit when dars SO
much work to do"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-09

blight or drawback. for the climate
Is eauable and markets lie close at
hand. with the river that now RACES
in such angry mood affording with its
tributaries an unsurpassed medium OF
communication and transport 1t IL
evident from these annual floods that
however vast and expensive the engi-
neering works Of the past have been,
they have been inadequate. The Missis-
sippi Is still untamed and defies the
efforts OF man to keep it In bounds
when the marauding mood is upon
1t. Doubtless 1t is possible to con-
fine 1t within high. impregnable barriers
throughout the area of possible food.
but this would cost a fabulous sum of
money. The best that can be done is
to strengthen the bikes and levees as
well as possible, to maintain the sys-
tenn OF protection at the. highest eff
cheney and to trust to good fortune that
the river Will not rise too high. 1t is
too late to cure the evil caused by the
deforestation Of the hills of the water
shed, as q result Of which the streams
howtng into the Mississippi bring down
too large a volume Of water for its
channel to carry. The United States
continues the work of dredging and
maintaining sufficient depth of chan
mel not only to accommodate the traffic
but to drain the watershed in all but
abnormal conditions. The people who
live in the region Of possible flood are
warned by experience of what they
may expect in the spring. Still, the
tale that is told almost every year of
loss and suffering and death is a cause
OF universal sorrow and sympathy.
finding ready expression in generous
contributions to funds for the relief of
those caught in the grip OF the Father
Of Waters.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-09
The Mississippi Floods.

Despite all the money spent in pro-
tecting the dkes of the Mississippi
river, amounting TO a vast sum. that
stream rises annually, and almost in
yariably takes a heavy toll in property
and lives The present situation In the
Mississippi valley Is precisely like that
which has prevailed practically every
year since the great watershed was
thickly settled. Some years the levees
and bikes have held back the waters,
and in other years these dams have
broken and let the floods into the low
lands lying along the river banks, mum
dating towns. wiping, out hamleis. sweep
ing away live stock and even people. and
placing tremendous burden upon the
dwellers in that unhappy region. 1t il q
rich and fertile country, more than ordi-
nsrily blessed in agricultural possibilities.
Were it not for these annual pisita-
ueas the valley would be without
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-09
Sustain the Tariff Board.

From the New York Mall
1t really matters not at all whether the
tariff board owes its existence to the con-
triton of President Taft over his part in
forcing the Payne-Aldrich tariff upon the
country, or to the fear Of consequences
on the part of the standpatters. What
ever the accidents of its birth, the tariff
board is a good thing Having secured it.
1t is a patriotic duty to sustain II. and
1t is foolish partisanship that threatens
to starve ii into a moribund condition by
Withholding the supplies. The great re-
tail dry goods dealers of the country,
representing forty-two states. have rem
dered a public service in coming to the
rescue of this board. and in demanding
that the democratic majority In the House
cease its efforts to throttle this agency
for the scientific determination of equi-
table tariff rates.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-09
Bryan, Clark and Wilson.

Mr.. Bryan declares that his chief solicit
tude is for the right kind of a platform at
Baltimore. The democracy must face the
music and it's record. 1t must pronounce
for progressiveness In terms unmistak-
able.
Progressiveness. as Mr.. Bryan under
stands. spells Organism. That ism has
dominated the democracy for sixteen
years. Even in 1904, when Judge Parker
was nominated and interpreted the finan-
cial plank of the platform in Wall streets
way. Organism had much to say; and
four years later 1t controlled the situa-
ton absolutely at Denver.
Organism for platform should mean a
Bryanite for candidate. Any other nomi-
nation would be illogical, and weak even
In this year Of high democratic hopes.
The man should fit the ism.
But Mr.. Bryan refuses to commit him
self as to the man. He eliminates Judge
Harmon and Mr.. Underwood by not men,
tioning them, but bestows equal praise on
the two men he does mention. Either
Speaker Clark or Gov. Wilson would suit
him. He considers both sound on the
goose.
In considering them, may it not be said
that Mr.. Clark is the sounder? Certainly
he has been sound longer. He accepted
Organism when it was first presented,
and has grown with it to this day. In
none Of his three campaigns for the
presidency did Mr.. Bryan lack for the
support Of Mr.. Clark. The Ozark states
man travelled far and wide asking for
votes for the peerless leader, and in all
probability won many. He is effective on
the stump.
Gov. Wilson's soundness, on the other
hand. is Of recent date. 1t has not yet
been tested Would it stand a severe
test-the test, say. Of office? Until the
presidency was suggested to him, Gov.
Wilson saw little good in Organism. In the
year before Mr.. Bryan's third defeat Gov.
Wilson sighed for some means of knock
ing him into a cooked hat. But when the
presidency swan into his ken he under
went q sudden conversion, and since then
has been an admirer and advocate of
Organism. He now deplores his former
opinion and can see not only good, but
the country's salvation, in the policies
for which Mr.. Bryan stands.
Which of these two men would be
likely as President to meet the full wishes
of the Bryanites? Which may be ac-
credited with the better understanding of
Organism? Which has had the larger ex-
perience in politics. and has the wider
acquaintance with political leaders? Which
would come out best in a husky wrestle
with politicians seeking patronage, or in
q controversy about means OF securing
legislation?
There ia no difficulty answering these
questions Mr.. Clark Is a veteran; Gov.
Wilson a new recruit. Mr.. Clark could
find his way around blindfolded; Gov.
Wilson would need a guide. The wonder
is-unIess he was thinking about a dead
lock at Baltimore-that Mr.. Bryan did
not in the light of the facts give his vote
straight for his Missouri friend.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-09
The Threat at Peru.

II at present he does not succeed, MT.
Roosevelt will try, try again So he him.
self declared at Peru. Ind, yesterday
That is to say he will be candidate
in 1916.
Precisely Now let us suppose he does
succeed. Will he not be candidate IN
that event also In 1915? What SAFER as
sertien than that? II he can override the
third-term tradition. what will halt him!
If without patronage, OF any Of the infiu-
ences that inhere in the presidency, he
can carry the country II should not be
difficult for him to repeat the perform
ance with the aid Of the presidency.
The return of Mr.. Roosevelt to the
White House will mean strenuous eff
fort on his part to carry out the poi1c1es
he is now proclaiming. He asserts that
they are essential to the salvation OF the
country II we may believe him, Mr..
Taft upon succeeding to power. took the
wrong road. and has been travelling IT for
three years. Everything is out OF joint,
and must be set right.
Now if this is true. or il the country
votes it is Mr.. Roosevelt restored to Of
flee will have a tremendous task in hand.
UndOing what Mr.. Taft has done, and
putting his own policies into action, will
require time. Four years will not be half
enough; and Mr.. Roosevelt will make
play for full time. He will ask to be sus-
tanned until everything is right as trivet
according to his notions.
What then will be the situation in
1916? A fourth term for Mr.. Roosevelt,
with no assurance that fourth will sat
isfy him. II he declares that 1t will, he
will be faced with his declaration about
a third term.
OF course Mr.. Roosevelt as long as he
lives will take an interest in politics, and
make himself heard on the subject. The
game is his supreme passion. He could
not abandon 1t If he would. Nor Is it de-
sirable that he should. The suggestions
Of q man of his ability and experience,
even when not accepted. contribute to the
interest of public discussion.
But the country does not need Mr..
Roosevelt in the White House again, and
there are excellent reasons why he should
not return. The third-term tradition is
one. His recently developed populism is
another. His temperament, which would
be sharpened to q finer edge than ever,
is still another. He has entered this race
badly advised, and since entering it has
confessed to- his difficulties by speeches
which have steadily grown in offensive
hess to all rules Of fair debate, and to
many men with whom when he was in Of
ice he co-operated with profit to him
self and advantage 10 the policies he was
pushing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-09

The expert views about the protection
of the Panama canal are a great disap-
pointment to the thrifty Americans VINO
entertained hopes Of creating splendid
perspectives of market gardens along
the banks of the big waterway. How
ever, there is still an abundance of soil
in the United States awaiting any aSri-
cultural energies not yet inteiligently oc-
cupied.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-09

As time goes on the tendency to resort
to Invitations to personal encounter after
alterations over matters of state grows
less The base ball diamond and the foot
ball field satisfy the taste for contest and
leave the legislative mind free for the ex-
elusive exercise of it's patriotic functions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-09
A Pessimist With a Purpose.

Going to make another garden?' asked
the lnquisitive neighbor
YES" replied Mr.. Crosslots.
but I thought last years experiment
in that line discouraged you
Il had to be diplomatic. / couldn't af-
ford to brag and have everybody within
half mile borrowing my garden tools
and expecting me to furnish em with
fresh vegetables"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-09

The method of inviting the attention Oh
tourists eto Naples commands admiration.
The discovery of new objects OF interest,"
in Pompeii is much more artistic than the
sea-serpent devices to which American
bidders for transient coin sometimes re-
sort.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-09
A Hindrance to Sport.

1T was an interestin' game" said
Bronco Bob; but it had to break up
Wasn't it perfectly fair?''
Yes. But it got irritatin. We had one
of them protestin' fellers settin' into it.
One of them fellers that can't hold less
than three aces without thinkin' the deal
amt square,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-09
Suffered N second class mall matter at the pes
odlce at Washington. d. o.

peryonal absence letters to THE STAR should
rot be addressed to sny individual connected
With the once. but simply to THE STAR. o. 10
the Editorial or Business Department according
to tenor or purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-09

In its plans for overseeing the wafer
ways as we'll as the railways, the inter-
state commerce commission is liable to
encounter obstinacy worthy of the ira
dtional canal-boat mule.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-09
An Important Distinction.

Another war scareg' chuckled Senator
Sorghum.
why do you laugh? Are you not afraid
Of WARP"
Yes. But there is heap of difference
between being afraid Of war and being
afraid of a war scare"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-09
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Not One of the Rosters,

"A holiday now and then is very de-
sirable," said the genial citizen. ut gives
us all chance to rest"
IT can't see it that way" replied Mr.
Growcher. 1T compels me to work that
much harder to provide the clothes de-
manded for the special display"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-09

Occasionally distinguished visitor from
across the water finds the journey from
Hoboken to New York hotel stormier
than all the rest of the passage.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-09

Mexico regarded the Punishment Of
Diaz as a great success. Now the coun-
try Is beginning to suspect that 1t was q
colossal failure.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-09

Some prominent democrats discuss
Woodrow Wilson with a freedom that
suggests a satisfaction in discovering an
opportunity to lecture a schoolmaster.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-09

Rather than see Gov. Harmon get the
nomination Mr.. Bryan might almost be
tempted to run himself
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-09

The question Of new battleshfps re-
solves itself into a question Of how much
a nation can afford to pay for insurance
against war.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-09

Col Goethais' SUGGESTION that The Pana-
ma canai <-ole D. turned INTO "a jungle
makes the ordinary conservation program
look like retain business
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-09

Even the prevalence of the cold-storage
egg did not prevent the Easter festival
this year from being entirely successful
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-09

i, viii have TO be a lively summer in q
political way TO keep up with the excite
nent over the primaries
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-09

Every time the home club loses there
is liable to be more suspicion that the
square deal ia being disregarded.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-09

Library of U. S. Naval
Medical School,
Headquarters of u. S.
Marine Corps,
u. S. Naval Pay Office,
Naval War College,
Diplomatic Corps,
Carnegie Endowment Of
international Peace,
War Department Library,
War. Department Signal
Office,
Army Service School,
Board Of Engineers, - s,
Dept. of State Diplomatic
Bureau,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-09

At all events 1t Is at last safe to say
that the backbone Of winter is broken.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-09
Have Caught It.

From the Baltimore American.
The city dweller has begun to catch the
spring suburban fever.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-09

u. S. Supreme Court,
u. S. Court of Claims,
U. S. Commercial Court,
u. S. Customs Appeal,
u. S. Court of Customs,
Library of Engineers School,
Library Of Surgeon Generals
Office,
Library of Adjutant General,
u. S. Military Academy,
u. S. Naval Academy,
Library of Rear Admiral
GU. S. Navy Yard,
Library of General Store
keeper,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-09

u. S. Bureau of Mines.
u. S. Dept. of Agriculture
Library,
u. S. Weather Bureau,
u. S. Geological Survey,
U. S. Dept. of Historical
Research.
u. S. Dept. of Commerce
and Labor,
u. S. Bureau of Fisheries,
u. S. Division of Supplies,
u. S. international Exchange
Smithsonian Institution.)
u. S. House of Representa-
tives,
u. S. Library of Congress.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-09

Using Up the Material.
Again the plain consumer stands
Afflicted by a shadowy fear
Straw votes are making such demands
That straw hats may cost more this year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-09

Library of Dept. of State,
u. S. Bureau of Labor.
u. S. National Museum,
u. S. Bureau of Education
Library.
u. S. Office Public Roads,
u. S. Bureau of Pensions,
u. S. Government Printing
Office,
u. S. Patent Office,
u. S. Bureau of Insular
Affairs,
u. S. Bureau of Standards,
u. S. Reclamation Service,
u. S. Dept. of Interior,
u. S. Scientific Dept,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-09

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consists of 28 volumes of and an index.
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There separate articles illustrations in the
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The work is based of the whole field of hui
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There than 800 contributors the nth Edition
Representing counre including 500 members of the
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The whole work written and edited a time moth
ing being printed until the practically finished This
insured proper editorial of the whole
the that the earlier articles should be upoae the
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The Prescott daily news., 1912-01-27
DISAPPC PCtNT ED.

In 'FYesterday with the Fathers" l" pr William Wilberforce Newton gives an entertaining anecdote, con, corning one of the Fathers" and an obaervant small girl.
 When preaching, the bishop had a peculiar habit of breathing in air like an organ bellows; and some times the whistling of his air-pipes could be heard by occupants of the pe#s near the pulpit.
 X little girl in Old Trinity church. becoming restless during the preach ing. asked her mother to let her go home. The mother refused, because she supposed that the bishop was ap. p.oaching the end of his discourse.
 After the third refusal from her m25her, who whispered that the bishop would not like to see a little girl go out of church while he was preaching and that he was almost done now, the child answered in Q high faisetto
 No, mother, he is not going to stop. l thought so now for three times, but he has gone and blowed himself up again, ,''-Youth's Com pauion.
The Prescott daily news., 1912-01-27
SHERIFF DlLLARD
 BEGINS ROUNDS

The following places will be visited before their return to Prescott:
 Lackland, Redland, Monday January p, p m.
 Bluff City, Union, Tuesday January 23.
 Theo, Union, Wednesday Jan uary 24 Hatley's Store, Jackson, Thurs day, January 25 n.
 Blakely's Store, Jackson, Thursday, January 25, p m. Woodlawn, Leake, Friday, January 26, a m.
 Glenville, Leake, Friday Janu- ary 26. p m.
 Davidson, Taylor, Saturday,, January P a ID.
 Stockton, Taylor, Saturday, January, P, p. m.
 Delta, Taylor, Monday, Janu ary 29.
 Willisville, Taylor, Tuesday, Jrnuary 30
 Irma, Taylor, Wednesday, January 31, a m.
 Rosston, Caney, Wednesday, January 31, D m.
 Rosston, Caney, Thursday, February. 1, a m.
 Mt. Morian, Caney, Thursday, February 1, p m.
 Gale, Clancy, Friday, February Morris, Georgia, Saturday, February 3, m.
 Brisbane Parker, Monday, February 5, m.
 Whites Chapel, Parker, Mon day, February 5, pm.
 Nichols School House, Ala bama, Tuesday, February 6 a m. Falcon, Alabama, Tuesday, February 6, D m.
 Falcon, Alabama, Wednesday, February 2, m.
 Fuller's Store, Parker, We'd
The Prescott daily news., 1912-01-27
nesday, February ', L m.

nesday, February :, r m.
 Bodcaw. Parker, Thursday, February 8.
 Azor. Parker, Friday, Fcbru- ary 9, a ID.
 Sutton, Albany, Friday, Eel 7 ruary 9, a m.
 Sutton, Albany, Saturday, February 10, a n.
 Laneburg, Albany, Monday February 12.
 Emmet, Emmet, Tuesday, February l3.
 Boughton, Boughtoa, Wednes- day, Februarv II.
 Prescott, Missouri, February 5, to April l, 1912.