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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-27
The Transit of the President-to-Be.

In the course of his quick passage
through Washington today Presidential
be Wilson will gain only fieetlng view
of the capital, which he is soon to make
his official home for a period of at least
four years. He knows Washington well,
having been a visitor here on numerous
occasions and he will need no guide to
point out from the train any OF the land
marks that may be visible. He Will De
far better acquainted with the seat of
government than was Grover Cleveland
when he first reached here on the eve OF
his inauguration. Indeed. the first demo-
cratic President elected after the civil
war was virtually a stranger in these
quarters.
1t would be interesting to know the sem
sations of a man chosen to be chief
executive of the United States as he
passes through the capital and looks
upon the field OF his future labors. What
does it hold for him? What will be his
experiences. his trials. his triumphs?
Great power will be his to WELD and
great achievements may be won. At the
same time his position will be beset with
serious difficulties and embarrassments
and he will he put to the hardest tests
as to patience and skill in handling di-
verse forces and antagonistic elements
AS Gov. Wilson goes over the Long
bridge on his way to stanton this after
noon. to receive the homage of the peo-
pie Of his native city, he must be COM
forted for all the anxieties and tribula-
lions of the political campaign. He is
going TO a ceremony of honor as a sort
Of preparation for the great event of
March I, and he would be more than
human If he did not cast a backward
look from the car window at the White
House TO admire its architecture and to
appraise its attractions as a future resi-
denCe.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-27

| threats in the toughest and readiest style.
Decentralization followed; and al the
democrats had to do was to sit tight
and watch the scrimmage. This they
| did, and In time the enemy, divided and
maddened, was delivered into their hands.
The tariff did 1t. A campaign promise
| Of revision had to be met, and argument
arose as to the precise meaning OF the
promise. Revision downward, yes. But
how far downward? In that way the
fuss began.
Here is history worthy of the closest
study by the democrats. They are COM
ing into power we'll heeled in tho way
Of numbers. While Mr.. Wilson is a
minority man, he yet received q large
vote. and while the Senate Is close. the
House is overwhelmingly democratic.
They have a great opportunity. and II 1t
is improved they may hold Office for a
long time. The republicans are still
divided and angry.
But here Is the tariff again. and. as
four years ago-and. indeed. as at all
times--a source Of anxiety. The demo-
Gratis have been voted in on a promise
Of revision. but what form shall It take
and how far be carried? Is 1t to be
based on the proposition that protection
Is unconstitutional and must go; that the
Payne law is responsible for the high
cost Of living, and that revision must
produce lower prices for both foodstuffs
and clothing?
Such Is the contention Of one faction
Of the democracy: and among the lead
ers Of that faction are some men Of
fighting weight and quality. But Mr..
Wilson is not Of the number. He does
not hold that protection is unconstitu-
tional. and does not expect mere revision
to revolutionize prices Of everyday
commodities.
What will the harvest be? What can
it be. with the reapers. as four years
ago. wrangling among themselves about
the crop and the possibilities7
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-27
Clark and Bryan.

Mr.. Clark is having what the ladies call
"a time of IT. on the subject OF Mr..
Bryan. His feelings are well known. but
wherever he goes. and the subject can be
1ugged in. he Is expected to express them
Youthful nterviewers more Industrious
than judicious. are the chief Offenders.
They must know Just what Mr. Clark 8
present views about Mr.. Bryan are. and
If they are likely to be soon translated
into action. Will he sulk If Mr.. Bryan
goes into the cabinet? Or will he go fur
Their, and make war on the Wilson adj
ministration? Has he actually given
notice to Mr. Wilson that the latter must
choose between Mr.. Bryan and himself?
And so on.
The thing is getting on Mr.. Clark's
nerves He shows irritation at the inn
pertinences. Approachabe. agreeable and
frank he yet resents annoyances with the
directness of a man of spirit.
Comparison between Mr.. Clark and
either Mr.. Underwood or Gov Harmon
as respects Mr.. Bryan and Baltimore do
not run. Neither Mr.. Underwood nor
Gov Harmon was ever in sight of success
at the national convention Neither was
more than a possibility, and Gov. Har-
mon hardly that. So Mr.. Bryan did them
small if any injury. He merely adver-
tised in a general way his opposition.
But in the case of Mr.. Clark the prize
was snatched from his very grasp. and
Mr.. Bryan was the snatcher. The Mis-
sourian had led in the primaries. and
was now leading handsomely in the con-
vention. He had polled a majority on a
number of ballots, and. by all fair rule
and precedent. was entitled to the two
.I... nfvrnf ION
At this point Mr.. Bryan butted in. and
as a result the nomination went to Mr..
Wilson. New York's support of Mr..
Clark was given as the reason, and yet
in his own three races for the presidency
Mr.. Bryan had dickered for the support
OF Tammany Hall, and received it. Nat
urally, this apparent inconsistency added
20 the offense of his interference In the
eyes of Mr. Clark and his friends. and
MIR. Bryan has been on their black list
ever since.
1t is easy to understand why Mr.. Clark
does not want to discuss Mr.. Bryan for
publication. AS he is not volunteering
anything for publication. why should he
be pestered for expressions? Why not
respect the silence Mr.. Clark, with full
justification is imposing on himself?
The incident is probably not closed.
Both Mr.. Clark and Mr.. Bryan are
young and eager enough to be looking
ahead. and 1916 is only three years away.
Before or at, the next democratic ma
tional convention. Mr.. Clark's opinion of
Mr. Bryan may be fully and authorize
lively set forth for the public's informa-
ton.
Meanwhile, those not interested In mis-
representing him will be in no doubt as
to Mr. Clarks loyalty to his party and
its best interests. He was loyal when
some of his present critics were acting
with the other side.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-27
Swift Trial for Green.

Gratifying evidence Is given that the
man who assaulted Mrs. Grant on c.
street southeast the other night will be
given a speedy trial. and, II convicted.
will be punished with such expedition as
to afford an impressive object lesson.
The crime is upspeakable and calls for
the severest penalty II fully proved upon
the accused. At the same time there is
no occasion for manifestations Of public
resentment against him. The people Of
the District have no reason to feel
doubtful OF the course of Justice in this
case. They have seen the courts work
expeditiously heretofore in such instances.
and there Is every reason to believe that
Green will be brought to the bar In short
order. There is no need Of a prolonged
trial, for the facts are simple and plain.
Nevertheless, the full measure Of court
procedure must be had for the sake Of
order and justice. The moro distinctly
the forms Of the law are observed. even in
case that calls for expedition. the more
surely protected Is any community from
outrageous outbreaks Of criminality.
In one respect there is, however, war
rant for expressions Of public anxiety.
The District is not sufficiently policed
today. and this fact may well be set
forth emphatically in the form of decla-
rations by associations Of citizens and
other bodies to direct the attention Of
Congress to the crime on Capitol Hill
and the lesson which 1t teaches in respect to
the need Of additions to the police force.
OF recent years the policy of Congress
has been toward relatively lessening the
degree of police protection by refusing
needed increases, and even curtailing the
force. and perhaps this and other recent
occurrences will serve to disclose the
serious mistake Of this course.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-27
Always on the Job.
he New York World.

From the New York World.
The timely aid rendered by the revenue
cutter Seneca in rescuing the passengers
of the stranded Turrialba brings once
more into high light the work of di-
vision of the government that the public
usually overlooks. The revenue cutter
service long ago outgrew the duty OF
suppressing smuggling. for which 1t was
principally intended when created in 1880.
Smugglers today are more likely to be
found travelling as respectable passengers
on ocean liners than running in contra
lonely stretches of beach. The revenue
cutters and their crews are the life-savers
of the high seas. They are always on
the job. Representing an obscure. hum
BILE branch of the Treasury Department.
they enjoy none Of the prestige and hon
ors of the navy. 1t is a shame that a
service so efficient and SO prepared for
emergency work of the most practical
sort should receive so little recognition
at the hands of Congress or the public.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-27

fairs from that OF the present and proceed
ing administrations. It will be remember
ed that one Aguinaldo Of the Philippines
had the same idea With reference to the
possibility of democratic success in 1900.
and 1t is probable that Castro will be seri-
ousiy disappointed in respect to his concept
Of the prospective American policy, even
as Aguinaldo would have undoubtedly
been disappointed II Mr.. Bryan had been
elected twelve years ago. There Is no
prospect whatsoever of any change in
the American policy toward such dis
turbers of the peace, such opponents
Of cruel autocracy in South America. as
the former dictator of Venezuela appears
to expect.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-27
Staunton's Glory.
From the New York Sun.

Today and tomorrow Staunton the his
toric city in the valley of Virginia, will
celebrate it's new title to distinction as
the birthplace of Thomas Woodrow Will
son. who is to be the twenty eighth Pres
ident of the United States. Upon his ar
rival at 40 o'clock this evening Gov.
Wilson will be escorted to the brick par
sonage house built in the old spacious
Virginia style with great show of
columns, where he was born December
%. 1856. There Is no. feature of Staun-
ton that it's now illustriOus son can posi-
bly, remember. for the Rev. DR.. Joseph
Ruggles Wilson and his family moved to
Augusta, Ca. when Woodrow was two
years old. There they lived for twelve
years. then migrating to Columbia. S. c..
and later to Wilmington. N. c., whence
the future President set out in 1875 to
matriculate at Princeton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-27
Year After Year.

His brow is wrinkled and his eyes Il
Are staring into space;
He wears a look Of sad surprise
Which nothing can efface.
To saddest signs he seems to be
Persistentl.' inclined.
The man, tits very plain to see.
Has something on his mind!
Each year" he says, 1--WE tried to make
Some resolutions stout, s
Each year those resolutions break
Like eggshells strewn about.
And though 1 mean to bravely show
What vices can quit.
Those same old reformations grow
Monotonous, bit!'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-27
Cultivate Civility and Forgettery
rom the Detroit Free Press

From the Detroit Free Press.
Pretty soon We'll turn to making good
resolutions for 1913. Some Of us will
make SO many that We'll forget half OF
them in a week and break the remainder
inside a month. And others of us will set
ourselves impossible tasks, failing to re-
gard our environments, temperaments
and other leanings. But these draw
backs shouldn't make us abnormal, alb
normality in this case meaning failure to
make a few good resolutions" in con-
formity with the customs of the season
and our fellow-travelers. For instance.
we can resolve to forget our enemies and
to remember our friends. This will do
no real harm to our foes except to in
crease their disgruntement, and 1T will
widen our circle Of friends. 1t will con-
tribute also to personal peace of mind.
which is something to be desired more
than fine gold.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-27
Tenacious Tradition.

"The early Romans were as great in
war as the modern Italians are In
music"
Perhaps" said the impresario, that
accounts for the fact that you can't hope
to have grand opera and peace in the
same theater.'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-27
A New York Storm.

From the Chicago Tribune.
Invariably. when 1t happens in New
York city. 1t is a phenomenal, world beat
ing Storm blizzard or CONFUSION Of ma
ture, and the whole country should read
of 1t eagerly and hasten to express the
proper degree Of establishment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-27

Anarchists meet In Cuba for the osten-
sible purpose of discussing an improve
ment of the school system. Hiding be-
hind the children looks like rather small
business, even for an anarchist.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-27

From the Chicago Inter Ocean.
Socialism in this country has been de-
fined as the common ownership and dem
ocratic administration of all means OF
production. A better definition is that
II Is not a doctrine, but a dispute.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-27
Do-Nothing Congress?

From the Pittsburgh Dispatch.
Congress concludes that it is useless to
try to do anything before Christmas
After New Year 1t will make the dis.
covery that there will be no time before
March 4 to do anything, either.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-27
Explanation.

why do they call that dance the tur-
key trot'?"
II don't know" replied Mr.. Growcher,
unless it Is because a turkey Is not In
position to sue anybody for libel
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-27
Witnesses.

I wonder mid the merry rush
Where youth moves to and fro.
Why all those holly berries blush
Beside the mistletoe.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-27

Suffragette parades may be taken as an
Endorsement Of the pageantry which mas
culine love Of display has introduced into
politics.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-27

The increasing magnitude of inaugural
festivities Is a natural accompaniment of
the growth of the nation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-27

Experiences of the republican party
last summer may have the effect Of maxi
ing the democracy cautious about split
ting up into factions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-27

There Is always hope for the man who
is willing to make a new set OF New Year
resolutions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-27
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Filial Consideration.

Were you good children when your
father played Santa CLAUSE"
More than that answered the world
ly child. 1--WE were q good audience"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-27

New York restaurants are preparing for
a New Year eve celebration that Will
enable the Jingle of the cash register to
hold its own with the horns and whistles.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-27

EyIn order to avoid delays On acoouAt o.
personai absence letters to THE STAR shosid
DOT be addressed to any individual couneceed
with the Office. but simply to THE STAB. or to
the Editorial or Business Department. according
20 tenor or purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-27
Owes Her Life to
Eckmam's Alternative
A VALUABLE REMEDY FOR THROAT
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AND LINGS.
Eckman's Alternative is being used with
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have taken it, improved. gained weight,
exhaustng night sweats stopped, fever
diminished and many covered. lf you
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will put you in touch with some who are
now we'll You can investigate and judge
for yourself. Read of Mrs. Govert's re
coyery. -
Gentlemen: Thinking that perhaps A
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: of my mother-in-law 'Mrs Anna Covert
might benefit some other sufferers. l give
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Rev VIM. Berg Of st. Michaels Church
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She took sick, and is in good health; she
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-27

Cipriano Castro missed an opportunity
when he neglected to take a moving pic
ture machine with him on his extensive
travels and provide. himself with a lee
ture '-f4.. t-st
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-27

1t is generous of Mr.. Rockefeller to tell
people to save their pennies instead Of
trying to meet the occasional rise in the
price per gallon of gasoline
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-27

1t is believed that the business of the
present Congress is in shape that will
permit the Speaker to go through the
session without smashing another gavel.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-27

The parcels post will represent one OF
the most extensive New Year resolutions
ever undertaken by a department of the
government.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-27

Every time Mr.. Bryan is mentioned for
a different cabinet position the appre-
hensiye thrill strikes in a new place.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-27

After his extremely active experiences
Chairman McCombs is doubtless Crate
full for the fact that he does not have
to go ahead and revise the tariff.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-27

The Christmas festivities cannot be re-
garded as entirely over until turkey hash
has disappeared from the menu.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-27

Cole Blease does not make apologies.
He Is the man who grants pardons
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-27
An Effort at Definition

What is a political agitator?" asked
the small boy
GAS a rule replied the parent, he is
a man who expects everybody to be dis
contented because he hasn't managed to
land the kind Of Job that would exactly
suit him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-27

Joe Struthers says that his last year s
New Year resolutions made such a hit
with him that he's goin' to make 'ern all
over again.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-27

rsysbi. IN advance-by mail. postase PREPAID:
Daily Sunday included. one month. 80 cents.
Daily. Sunday excepted. one month. 20 cents.
Saturday Star. 81 year. Sunday Star, VI ye0.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-27

Entered a. .econd-ciass mail matter st he pooe
ONCE at Washington. d. O
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-27

Business once. ifth 81. and Pennsyfvanie Ave1uo
New York once: Tribune Building.
Chicago once: First National Bank building.
Europesn Once: 3 Regent st., London. 1ngian1.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-06-20
MR.. HoUCHIN FAILS TO
FILL APPOINTMENT HERE

Mr.. James A. Hcuchin, candidate
for the Democratic nomination for
Governor, who was announced Ia
speak at Pennington last Saturday
failed to get here. After speaking
at Bonne Terrc Friday afternoon
and at Flat River Friday night, he
received "A telegram calling him
home. Bills were circulated here
Monday that Ia" would speak at the
Court House that night, but again
he failed to get here He was de-
lay"d by wnshuut between JetTcr-
son city and st. Louis; but Dr..
Jane, Il. Bcrkham Of st. Louis
came a. "A substitute, accompanied
hy trio Of singers, and entertained
an audience of one hundred and fit
~ or more, pretty evenly divided
between Democrats and Republic
cans. Considering that il was IA bad
night, that there were no people in
from the country and the notice was
50 short. TIA" audience was quite Il
fair one. d.. Brrkham, while not
an orator, made very pleasant
talk and CAV" Mr.. Houchin "A good
send oil, and the audience enjoyed
the singing Of tn" young men.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-06-20
Will Apply Business Methods

o." II the most auspicious fea-
turr- %: Houchin's campaign is the
Ol vi0us TACT that the farmers OF the
state are regarding his candidacy
with ever increasing favor. Farm
ers are proverhially slow and eau
tiops about making up their minds
a. 1" what political course they
should adopt, but, when they have
decided. their decision is generally
irrevocahle. Their determination
in Houchin's favor is due 10 their
realization that he means what he
says when he declares that, If elect
ed. he will give the State safe,
sane and practical administration.
To make his declaration more ex-
plicit he says he will apply to the
affairs of the State the same sound,
prudent principles and methods that
have made the business of his fac.
tories successful. This means en-
ergetic and enlightened progress in
the conduct Of the chief executive
office and K means likewise vigilant
attention /" economy in matters of
finance.