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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-11
The Hour Of Parting.

'Au revoir. colonel.
SAY. Johnson. that will never do. Plain
United States every time. old man. We're
for the common people. you know
well. then. goodbye. Proud to be
with you in this business"
Same here"
Your ordinary recognition is decora-
ton. but to be your companion on a
presidential ticket is a crown OF glory
Now. by George. that's handsome.
Johnson. do you know. you understand
rot only our movement. but. what is
more. me. That one remark justifes the
conventions selection of you. Anything
] gan do for your
BY the way. yes. ', % was Fremont's
running mates"
Now that's funny. At the moment l
doa't remember- Why do you ask"
Because our campaign is likened to the
Fremont campaign. and naturally Pm
curious about the man who ran with the
Pathfinder
But, old man, Ina not only the Ere
mont but the Lincoln OF progressiveness.
I'm going to win
"oh, Of course. / know that. But ]
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-11
A Very Little Safeguard.

After MON, than four weeks of consider
alton il is announced that the two street
railway corporations have agreed to take
precautions to prevent further accidents
similar to that which occurred at 9th
street and Florida avenue, and which
caused the death of a passenger, when two
cars collided in consequence of a mis-
understanding of nlotormens signals.
FIagmen are to be stationed at the two
functions at 9th and 9TH streets on Flor
ida avenue. But mark the manner in
which this obvious necessity is met. These
fisg.cen are only to be employed while
the Washington base ball club is play
ing at hCme. In other words, only when
there is exceptionally heavy traffic at
these functions.
The companies are ignoring absolutely
the fact that there is danger of collisions
at practically all of the track intersec-
tions in this city. The authorities are not
compelling them to take cognizance of
tire peril TO which the public is exposed
daily, hourly; at these many places. A
prehension. bat SO little that it seems
selves for a remedy.
Collisions at street car crossings are
due TO motormen's misunderstanding
Those misunderstanding may occur any
where and in any condition of the traf-
fc. 1t does not require a base ball
crowd to cause such confusion that two
car operatives will simultaneously try to
get ahead first.
The Star repeats its plea to the Com
rnissioners to exercise their police regLla-
ton authority and TO compel the street
railway companies. as a measure Of pro-
lection OF life. to establish fagmen at the
crossings of frequent use
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-11
The BULL MOOSE CONFESSION OF FAITH.

claims that things are so merely be-
cause he says they are SO; that things
will be done solely because he says they
will be done. and the impossible is pos
sible just because he declares it to be
possible. His assumption that his
claims will be accepted without question
is an insult to the intelligence of the
rank and file Of the American people.
From the Philadelphia Press.
Among the other things the coloners
confession Of faith" calls for pub
licity for campaign contributions Sen
ator La Toilette ought to be pleased
with that
From the indianapolis News.
And again. speaking of complete re-
versals of form. just compare his con-
fession Of faith with his record as
President.
From the Council Bluffs Nonpareil.
1t is perfectly safe to assume that
at least a part Of Roosevelt's Chicago
speech was formulated after President
Tafts acceptance of the Chicago con-
vention nomination had been delivered.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-11
Mr.. Wilson and the Stump.

Mr. wilson's decision not 10 make
cart-tail stumping tour is probably wen
taken. There is no necessity Tor H. anu
he has no talent in that line.
The situation Mr.. Bryan confronted six
,sen wears ago was very different from
the present situation. Then the democ-
racy was divided. and the regular branch
of the party considerably discouraged.
Moreover. Mr.. Rryan's nomination had
.ome as a surprise to the country. he
needed introduction, and proved to be the
very man to Introduce himself In a pre-
eminent degree he had the faculty OF
drawing and interesting a crowd
He could not have afforded front
porch campaign such as Mr.. Mckinley
made. Had he gone from Chicago 10
Lincoln and remained at home. or spoken
a only few places by special appoint
,nent, his candidacy would have fallen
fat To be sure, after all the racing
from place to place, he did not win, but
he LOST nothing. That style of campaign
ing presented him in his best light. and
secured large number of the six and
half million votes that were cast for him.
Today the democracy, while divided as
to issues seems united in campaign for
Office And Mr.. Wilson's nomination did
not come as a surprise. His name had
been slightly canvassed for the Denver
nomination four years ago. and con-
spicuously so for the Baltimore conven-
ton. He stands, therefore. in no need of
an introduction to his party. or to the
general public. He can afford the pro-
gram he has mapped out.
Nor is he fitted for such campaign as
after the Bryan order. He has very fine
powers of expression, but with him the
pen is mightier than the tongue. He is
not handsome. as Mr.. Bryan was In his
first campaign He is humorous at his
own expense the subject Of pulchri-
tude While agreeable. he is not. as Mr..
Bryan then was and still is, master OF
Jolly"
So that, all things considered. Mr.. VIII
sons decision is to be commended. He
will save his strength for what will con-
front him in this town If the people put
to be strong. 1t has been nearly sixteen
years since Mr. Cleveland said goodbye
Mr.. Mckinley and left for New York.
During all that time the republicans have
been on the inside and the democrats
on the out. Once again inside, the demo-
cratic hosts will be impatient for the dis
tribution of the good things. and Mr.. Will
as dfspenser-in-chief, will have on
hand the job of his life.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-11
Mr.. CROUCH.

He got up with a crouch and he scolded his wife;
He told her that she the bane of his life:
He scolded the children and cu6fed them around !;
His voice had q harsh and bloOd-chflling sound !;
He scolded the cook because she'd slept late
And he scolded about everything that he ate.
He scolded the driver upon the front seat:
He scolded and spluttered concerning the heat;
He scolded policemen at crossings because
They held up their hands and compelled him to
pause;
He scolded because Of the puncture they got;
By the sc0wl on his face you'd have known he
He scolded the newsboy that got in his way
And he scolded because it said: Warmer to-
day"
He scolded the clerks and looked horribly cross
When he entered the Office in which he was boss
He scolded because there was dust on his chair
And because there were snarls in the Office boy g
hair.
The stenog came in after his work was begun:
He had called for her twice-ehe went in ON the
run;
Did he scold when she, trembling. began to ex-
That wreck at a crossing had halted her trsin?
Did he snarl at the girl as he'd snarled at his
wife?
Did be show his impatien You bet your sweet
life!
P.S.
Perhaps should say, lest you think him
brute,
The stenos was not youthful nor was she
beaut.
Chicago Record Herald.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-11

want . line on the fellow who helped
Fremont lose"
well, look him mp in the books. HIS
name has escaped me-"
IT hope to make more Of an impress
sion.''
'oh, You win. TN SEQ to that. When
and that'll give you share
OF the spotlight"
IT want a better chance than Breckin-
ridge had under Buchanan.
Tell me about that"
'Breckinridge laughingly declared at the
end Of his term as Vice President that
his only consultation with his chief had
been about the phra seology Of Thanks
giving proclamation
'Ha, ha. Well. I'll do better than that.
1 promise you
"Can I do anything for you. colonel7
by George. yes. " rite me about the
latest sentiment in the west now that our
ticket and platform are before the people.
want it for use on the stump when I
ge out your way. ] know I'm going to
be tackled about my change Of front and
all that and 1 want to be ready. The
bosses and the trusts-Tafts. you know
will cry -apostate' and Two-face Teddy.
and all that, and must meet EN-"
"A carefully prepared impromptu Is a
good thing on the stump
You bet! To soak a fellow the minute
after he has tried to soak you catches
the crowd every time. I want a general
line on both curbstone and mining camp
talk, for us and against us, but particu-
larry against us. You are feeling well?'
Like a mountain goat. And you?"
Still like a bull moose
See You later, and / hope In Wash
ington next March
Sire thing. old man. I'm on the job;
and you know what that means"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-11

From the Baltimore Evening Sun.
Col. Roosevelt may call 1T a COMES
sion Of faith" but from his Affiliations
others may describe 1t as declaration
of trust
From the Hartford Times.
T. Roosevelt's great confession of
faith" is painfully vague on a good
many points. On the currency question.
for instance, he seems to be inclined
to adopt the fiat money theory, but just
where he really stands it is very plain
that he does not really know.
From the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
when I have principles. I stick to
Them" declared T. r. There is a man
who would rather kid US than be
President.
From the Boston Globe.
Col. Roosevelt has shown unauestion-
able ability in getting into his "confes-
sion of faith" everything that he thinks
will win a vote.
From the Troy Record.
The Roosevelt confession of faith"
assert everything and proves nothing He
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-11
Fighting for National Health.

Roughly speaking, 15,jOO0OO flies have
been killed in this District during the past
three months by the children who have
been working for the prizes offered by
The Star. OF this total about 1000 vic
Tins fell in May. 3.200.O0O in June and
II 100000 in July. Sanitary statisticians
may work out impressive figures OF
the possible progeny Of these millions Of
disease-bearing insects II they had been
allowed to live, but the popular
imagination requires no such specific
stimulant. for it is by this time clearly
understood by all sorts and conditions of
people that flies multiply with great ra-
pidity, and that single fly killed in May
means a heavy net reduction OF the pos
sble fly population during the season.
This is one Of the educational effects of
the present crusade, a fight for the pub
lie health that promises remarkable re-
suits for the future benefit of humanity.
1t has already been noted by the Dis
trict health officials that there Is less ty-
phoid in Washington this summer than
ever before. so far as records run. This
comparative immunity from the disease
may be directly attributed to the killing
of such an immense number Of flies and
places. The children who have been en-
gagged in this competition have been little
missionaries for the public health. They
have secured the city in search Of flies,
and in their rounds they have carried into
all quarters the word that flies breed dis
ease. They have uncovered places where
flies have hitherto bred without molesta-
ton. The health Office. shrewdly inter-
preting the returns, has been enabled to
pay corrective attention to these disease
centers. Thus the city has been given
the benefit of quiet. steady, effective
cleaning process that could not possibly
What The Star has undertaken in
Washington in this respect is now being
done in many cities throughout the coun-
try. The remarkable success of its first
anti-fy campaign last summer. which
was Of an experimental nature, has been
widely reported. and from hundreds of
places have come inquiries as to ways
and means which have been promptly and
fully answered. until now the anti-fy
fight is well nigh national in scope. In
asmuch as typhoid is virtually an inter-
state disease. with every community de-
pendent for its health in large measure
upon conditions elsewhere. the Importance
Of this attack upon the chief germ-bear-
ing agency cannot be overestimated. Thus
the children of Washington. who have
shown such q splendid spirit in the fly
crusade, stand today virtually as spon-
sors for the public health of the entire
country.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-11
Easily Arranged

BY the Sea-, is very pretty title for
your picture" said the interested onlook-
er. But the sea is too green and the
waves are too fluffy
That's So" replied the artist. I'm
paint some branches and twigs into it
and call it The Woodland Way"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-11
No Restriction,

A presidential boom is now in every
body's reach.
Some one is sure to cheer II you will rise
and make a speech.
And anybody with the price in this our
glorious land
Is absolutely free to rent a hall and hire
band.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-11
An Athletic Achievement.

"A base ball player has to have great
nerve and endurance"
Il should say So" answered the sincere
fan; almost as much as a man who man.
ages to get a front seat at a double
header"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-11

reason Cor his making personal
scramble for the presidency when there
seems 10 be a prospect of his being
brought into place by the law Of
GraNitv.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-11

Col. Roosevelt notes that living con-
ditions have grown more d1f1cult
throughout the world. But for the
present his supervisory attention will
be confined to a single hemisphere.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-11

0In order to avoid delays on accous. =,
..-.o,., .b.enee letters to THE STAR should
cot be- addressed to any individual connected
with the ofhse: but simply to THE STAG. OF to
the Editorial or Business Department. ecoofoinS
TO tenor purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-11
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
No Coercion.

Are you a party boss?"
Certainly not" replied the local despot.
Il simply tell the boys how 1 am going to
vote. and then tell them to vote as
they please But heaven help them II they
don't please to vote the way do
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-11

The "gun man" Of the metropolis, as
well as of the mountains. gets thoroughly
scared when conditions do not give him
all the advantage in an encounter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-11

Dublin is now waiting to see whether
the militant suffragettes sentenced to
prison will have to be liberated on the
grounds of loss Of appetite.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-11

man who buys automobile tires has
hard work in believing that the big in
terests are compelling South American
Indians to collect rubber free Of charge.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-11

The progressive party platform did
not contain any ringing reference to
the political status OF the colored man.
IN the excitement Of the moment the
example of Abraham Lincoln was
overlooked.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-11
"Reminiscences.

You never speculated in corn?" said
the Chicago man.
NO." replied Mr.. Cumrox. II got an
idea that my luck didn't run that way.
Finding a red ear at a husking bee was
how come to get engaged"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-11

Even Sergt. Mingo Sanders did not
escape the agitated interest that Col.
Roosevelt feels when a military man
comes in for any sort Of governmental
recognition
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-11

| The public is variable in its interests
and is entitled to hope that nothing will
happen for some time to make Evelyn
Thaw famous.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-11
Indirect Protection.

You favor the prohibition cause?"
YES" replied the grizzled mountaineer.
They do say that prohibition has done
more than anything else to keep up the
price of moonshine Ticker in this state
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-11

There are many things about the
democratic party of which w. r.
Hearst strongly approves. But it is not
any Independence League, by a great
deal.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-11

Japan having now entered upon an Era
of Great Righteousness will readily I'M
derstand that it is wrong to covet a
neighbor's coaling station.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-11

The subject Of conservation will no
doubt be touched upon by Mr.. Roosevelt
in way that will reward the patient
listening of Clifford Pinchot
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-11

England and Germany believe in battle
ships as a means of settling argu-
ments- Over here the proposition to
build them starts one.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-11

The Burns firm appears to be doing all
the detective business. and there are a
number of people whose resentments lead
them to hope it will be attacked by some
enterprising trust-buster.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-11

A movement to relax Sunday laws in
any city is nearly always prefaced by
reference to it as "a cosmopolitan COM
munity"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-11

BY mail. postage prepaid:
Daily. Sunday included, one MONTH % cen
Daily. Sunday excepted, one month. ~ cee.:,
Saturday Star. 81 year. Sunday Star' WV
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-11

Entered as second class mail matter at the post
Office at Washington. D. U.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-11

n. rv.n,rv star with the Sunday morning
edition. r. delivered by carriers within the city
NJ Is cents per month; daily only. - eenns 49, -
month: Sunday only 70 cents per month o r.sn
may be sent by mail. or telephone nam 80
Collection Is made by carrier AZ the emu W e-ss
month.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-11
FIFTY YEARS AGO
In THE STAR

BY this time fifty. years ago Washington
had heard much about Belle Boyd. who
was believed to be one of the
Belle most efficient spies in the
n.l Confederate service, and upon
her capture in western Nir-
ginia and removal to Washington for inn
prisonment she was regarded with Keen
interest. In The Star of August 4, 1862.
is the following:
This notorious female rebel spy is now
confined in the old Capitol prison. Ro-
mancers have given her undue repute by
describing her as beautiful and educated
She is merely a brusque. talkative wong
an. perhaps twenty-five years Of age.
with keen, courageous gray eyes. Her
teeth are prominent and she is meager in
person. There is certain dash and
naivete in her manner and speech that
might be called fascinating. but she is
by no means possessed of brilliant quail
ties. either of mind or body. Being in
sanely devoted to the rebel cause, she
resolved to act as spy within the Union
lines, and managed in divers ways to
recommend herself to our officers.
From facts cleaned in this way of our
movements and projects she kept up a
pretty regular budget Of intelligence. and
the enemy was advised Of our favorite
designs. She admitted in prison Satur-
day that she had informed Jackson of
our situation at Front Royal. But this.
she said. was done to prevent the eff
fusion of blood Her own adj
missions will convict her of being a spy.
She was dressed Saturday in a plain
frock. low in the neck. and her arms We're
bare. She takes her arrest as a matter
of course and is smart. plucky and abb
surd as ever"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-11
National
Republic. y

lic.' The radical socialists in the fury
of their defeat declare that "boulangism"
has returned, but it is ''nationalism" pure
and simple that has been awakened and
the radical socialists knows it full well.
NJ Clemenceau treats the partisans OF
electoral reform as ''reactionaries and
revolutionaries." enemies Of republican in
situations, Joined in an enterprise for
pretended electoral reform which is moth
ing more nor less than an attempt against
universal suffrage
NJ. Clemenceau says: Behold these re-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-11
Four Hundred
Per Cent Profit.


to four hundred times as much. 1t would
require more than 100 horses to haul the
annual output of money. while If that
amount were spread out it would cover
quarter of the entire District Of Column
bia. During the process of manufacture
the money Is counted sixteen times, in
almost every instance by different people.
Taking the bureau Of engraving and
printing in connection with all its work,
that is, the manufacture of money, bonds,
postage and revenue and customs stamps,
the yearly output is stupendous. The
value of all this for a single year, taking
last year as the average, would be close
on to $1,000 100000 while in weight the
yearly output is more than 1000 tons.
More than four thousand people are en-
ployed in making these several articles.
Such statements as these. showing the
magnitude of a work going on every
working day in the year here in Wash
ington, could be made in an almost end
less chain, while the figures presented
could be put up in an equally endless as
sortment with the most weird results
But none Of them could impress one with
the immensely of the work going on any
more than the simple statement that in
all this country there is nothing that
compares with 1t.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-11

eleven days in the various processes o
manufacturing the money.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-11
Order for
a Draft,

August is the following paragraph with
reference to this matter:
by the order published elsewhere it
will be seen that 100000 troops have now
to be raised by the loyal states. OF these
1000 were called out by the President
on the 1st of July last. and 100000 more
are called out now. If those ordered on
the LIST of July are not ready on the 18th
instant they will be drafted on and after
that date; those ordered today (being nine
months militiamen) will be drafted i'm
mediately. 1t will thus be seen that in
addition. to 100000 volunteers, which we
are now occupied in raising, the govern
ment ordered 100000 militiamen TO be
drafted. All doubts are now at an end.
AS soon as Secretary Stanton shall have
prepared the necessary regulation, the
draft will commence throughout the
north for the 100000 militiamen for nine
months. And as there are very slight
prospects that the several state quotas
ordered by the President on the 1st OF
July last will be filled on the 10Th OF
August a sufficiency of volunteers will
then also be drafted. Thus by the LIST OF
September it is designed to have fresh
army of over half million in the field.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-11

But this was not all, for the constitu
ants certainly foresaw the tendency o
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-11

gusiness ONCE 18th St. and Pennsylvania Avenue
New York Once: Tribune Building:
CHICAGO once: First National aank buhidine.
Gurcpean Once: Regent st.' LONDON 1ns'sno'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-11

The coming of Nj. Poincare was oppor-
tune He has destroyed the radical So