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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-08
Cuba.

Gen. Estenoz. the leader of the revolt
in Cuba, lays down in an interview two
propositions: G Rather than continue
70 be governed BY Cubans in the way we
have been governed. il would be greatly
preferable to be governed by strangers. "
And CO. ANY agreement that | might
make with the government of Cuba for
the settlement of this affair would have
10 be In the presence of a representative
If the United States. with the United
states guaranteeing the fulfillment by the
cuban government of its obligations in
the premises
If we intervene in Cuba it will not be
III behalf OF Gen. Estenoz and his follow
,rs, but OF law and order generally APP
plled The men in the bush have no right
10 appeal TO US to arbitrate their differ
vnces with the Gomez government. Their
proper remedy was an appeal to the
ballot box. If they reply that they could
Obtain nothing in that way. our reply is
taat no other way is provided by the
CIban constitution.
Md If the Gomez government falls and
NC take charge again. we shall adopt a
program Of our own. not fashioned on the
Gomez program, but according TO our own
conception Of what the situation calls for
our duty Will he 10 give the people Of the
ISLAND peac not a few OF the people;
not Gen. Estenoz and his friends in par
ticuiar. bat all the people. The regula-
lions We prescribe will have 10 he obeyed
for VIC shall have the power to enforce
obedience.
The statement cannot be successfully
disputed that the bSst sentiment in this
country is opposed 10 the annexation Of
sba, There may bc American interests
srheIning 10 that end. There may he Gu
cans willing TO play the game of those
interests. But those Who view the ques-
ton from the standpoint of public and
Hot private policy. who are figuring on
tho welfare of the two peoples and not on
increasing private fortunes, well under
stand the grave difficulties the for a
time az least would follow the raising Of
over Cuba.
Gen. Estenoz declares that he would
father be governed by strangers than by
his own countrymen IL no better Cuban
government is possible than the Gomez
government That Is probably the hasty
exclamation of hot-hcaded man who
aas put himself into armed opposition TO
authority. He may not have Jared under
tho Gomez Government as we'll as he de-
served There may be some foundation
for his complaints But he takes a great
risk In Specializing as 10 the government
strangers would establish Judged with re-
spcct 10 his own grievances. Why should
ho not be able 10 make better terms with
his own people than with strangers?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-08
The Fight for the Merit Principle.

Friends Of the merit system who have
hoen alarmed over tho attack upon 1t con-
tanned in the iive-year tenure provision
which the House wrote into the 'legiSla
tive" appropriation bill should not rest
too confidently upon the action of the
Senate committee. which will doubtless
he followed ny tho acauicSccnce Of the
Senate striking that paragraph from the
bill. This merely means that the item
Will 20 into conference as a subject of
dispute between the two houses unless the
House should vote to accept the Senate
amendment in this particular before the
bill is sent in to conference. This is sell
dom done in the case of a single item in
one of the appropriation bills. and the
chances arc at present. with the Senate
adopting the committees recommended
ton. that the five-year tenure paragraph
will go into the conferences, where il will
become the subject of dispute between
the representatives of the houses
1t is vitality important, therefore. to
continue the fight against tbs mschey-
Gus proposition Notwithstanding the set
back which ii has received in the Senate.
Ii was adopted by the House practically
without debate, and surely when it is ex-
amined fully and test is made in
vote on the merits of the matter after
full exposition ii should be possible to
demonstrate to a sufficient number Of
members that the five-year tenure clause
is the spells system only thinly disguised,
TO insure its abandonment.
There can be no question whatever
about the purpose and the effect of
tive-year tenure provision. The fact that
the tenure is not fixed to coincide
with the federal adnlinistra tons would
not prevent the use of public Office as
partisan patronage. Under the five-year
term system there could be at the
beginning of new administration after
change of party a virtually complete
sweep of the offices. In any case tenure
would be dependent far less upon merit
than upon political influence. and instead
Of increasing the efficiency of the public
service, as the purpose OF this measure
the Generalization Of the departments
From now until the last item OF the
legislative bill has been finally agreed
upon by the two houses the fight against
the five-year tenure should be persistently
waged. Nothing should be taken for
granted. Those who believe in the merit
system should invoke all available infiu-
ences to prevent the passage of this para
graph. so destructive of the essential
principle of civil service reform.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-08
forward for the convention honor as a

forward for the convention honor as a
Wilson man
Senator-elect James of Kentucky is
doomed He is a Clark man. and was
instrumental in securing instructions from
his state for the Speaker. But he met
with q reverse at the recent state con-
ventiou which somewhat impaired his
prestige lie aspired to the chairmanship
Of that body. but was defeated by Gov.
McCreary. While Clark man first of
and there is Il belief that he would not
shed tears of sorrow should the Balti-
more convention resolve itself in the end
into Bryan love feast.
Senator Kern would he acceptable to
many democrats. He is Marshall man.
having declined to be Kern man. He
has refused to countenance Il presi-
Dental boom for himself He belongs to
the Bryan wing of tie party. and en-
JOYS the cordial friendship OF his former
chief When Mr.. Kern was a candidate
for the Senate, Mr.. Bryan, in memory of
tho ticket of Bryan and Kern. visited
Indiana and spoke for his friend.
And there is some talk OF compliment
inG Maryland by putting Senator Rayner
in the chair. Mr.. Rayner is a capital
speaker. and as a keynotcr would attract
attention, But he is not "A Bryante. lie
did not sympathize with the free silver
propaganda, and has several times since
that campaign deplored Mr.. Bryan $ dom
nation Of the party Still. as a conccS-
sion To harmony. Mr. Bryan and his
friends might accept Mr.. Rayner and
make a few suggestions as to his speech.
The selection will he made by the demo
cratic national committee. which will
soon assemble in Baltimore with fun
line of difficulties OH hand. Pity the sor-
rows Of national committeeman,
whether he he democrat or republican.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-08
The Chairman at Baltimore.

Sgnicicnt upto the day is the chairman
thereof, hut NJ Root, Who i modest
man. should not be used 10 monopolize
attention The Baltimore convention must
have Il presiding officer. and that body
viii assemble IN less than three weeks.
senator O.Gorman is suggested for the
homer, \ very good man he is, and
comes from a state important in demo-
cratic calculations. New York is cs-
Sfrtial To democratic success. and a COM
plifncnt paid her at Baltimore would be
a good card played. Mr.. O'Gorman rep
resents his party in sort OF reform
spect Ills election was a protest against
Aachinc politics. Tammany was the ma
khine. and was pressing William i. Shee-
han. This made a compromise man nee
cssary. and Mr.. OGorman. although
Tammany man. too, met tho require
ments lie is quoted as favoring Gov
Wilson for the presidency. but is not put
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-08
HANDSOME PIECES OF CHINA.
Exclusive Decorations.
Artistic and Unitarian.

For distinctive gifts OF great artistcne5s,
this collection OF Fine China III novel decoration,
and rich colorngs has unusual charm: MANY
pieces arc OF highly useful character. The
assortment consists of hand-panted pieces.
individual in charm and appeal each piece signed
BY the artist: also beautiful pieces for all uses Of
Limoges. French. Austrian. German and japanese
China. in variety OF acceptable shapes. elegantly
decorated Arranged tables TO make selection
convenient and pleasurable
Hand painted. ......75c 10 $1,000 piece
Decorated. ST 90 to So. 80 piece.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-08
Artistically Framed Pictures
For ANY Room.

4 complete collection Of pictures. in
subjects suitable for appropriately hanging
in any space.
Facsimiles. Water Colors, Sepia Prints,
Pastels, Photographs, Oil Paintings,
Etchings, Photographers. Colored Prints
Our pictures are inclosed in frames
designed specially for the subject, the re-
suit being perfect relation with the picture,
and much more effective and beautiful than
ordinarily.
In this same section are displayed large
selections of Colonial Mirrors and Trays. i'll
beautiful frames ornamented with old tap
cstries, cretonnes. etc. They are gaining
marked favor as gifts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-08
BRASS BEDS,
Two Especially
Interesting Values.

Those contemplating the
gift of a bed are advised
to inspect these values at
once. and become ac-
auainted with their eN-
ceptional worth.
At S15.W-Brass Beds
with two-inch continuous
posts and heavy metal
filters, a design that will
harmonic with any fur
nishing. All sizes.
At s21.75-Brass Beds
with two-inch continuous
posts, heavy filters and
extra large husks; per-
fectly constructed in one
of the most pleasing de-
signs. All sizes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-08
The Gangsters.
he New York sun.

If the police of New York or OF any
othe city were free handed gangs would
be short lived But experience has proved
that police unreStralned by strict regula-
tons are likely to be more dangerous
than even the most reckless gangs. and
because of this the slow and cumbersome
machinery OF peace preservation some
times appears Inadequate to cope with
the bands of lawbreakers which gather
around natural leaders. flourish and final
~ come TO grief through some incident Of
battle murder or sudden death.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-08
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
The Prairie Wolf.

why do YOU refer to your favorite can
Gidate as the prairie WOLFF
well, it's customary to give a popular
aspirant some animal name. And he's
one of those fellows who manage to get
just out of gunshot range and then bark
and holler till nobody can sleep"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-08

John j.. sullivan has come forward with
another triumph peculiarly his own. He
is the only man who could get out Of
training and break into tho sporting pag,
by having an attack of govt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-08

Actors say that the railways are max
ing travel SO expensive and difficult that
only managers with big bank accounts
can get before the public. ii the railways
are to be held responsible for artistic de-
ficiencies as well as for commercial com
piicationS they are likely TO become Who'll
ly DISCOURAGED
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-08
The APPREHENSION.

What is your objection TO me as a
son-in-law?" asked Baron F'ucash.
We'll" replied Mr.. CumroX, Il haven
any objections to you as a son-in-law,
excep that I'm afraid you wouldn't be
real kind of sociable and considerable in
your treatment of us folks as your father
and mother-in-law''
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-08
The Self-Made Hero.

Il wonder how it would feel for a
literary man to be candidate for high
office" said Mr.. PenwigGle.
II would feel. replied Miss Cayenne,
like writing sensational and romantic
novel with yourself as the dashing hero :"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-08
DINNER SETS,
Finest Imported China
In ODen=StOCk Patterns.

Brides are particularly careful about their
table. and this being So much depends upon the
selection of the chinaware. Our selections
especially good in shapes and decorations, desir-
able from every point
1oopece Haviland Dinner Sets,
100 piece Austrian Dinner Sets
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-08
LAMPS AND DOMES,
Exclusive Designs i'm
Electric and Gas Types.

Lamps and Domes such as we are now show
ing qualify for every preference OF the giftseekef
and as they fill such important place III the
home. SO should they occupy equally high posi-
ton in the mind Of the giver.
Lamps, in types to insure perfect harmony with the
decorative furnishing scheme of room special
styles for purpose
$500 to 5000.
Domes: many pleasing shapes magnificent loaded
glass effects. with exquisite depths of colorings
1850 to $1,000.
Candlesticks. Candelabra Candle Shades of many ma
in merit and intrinsic worth
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-08

The munitccnt offers he has been re-
ceivins tend to strengthen DR.. Wiley's
impression that the pay roll of the bu-
reau of chemistry was not conducted on
a liberal scale.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-08
Strong Language.

From the ST. Louis Globe Democrat.
One of the coloners leading supporters
talks about shooting the roof off, at the
Chicago convention. The warlike vocabu-
larry is still growing, and seems to be nee
essary even in such simple thing is or
derng another cup of coffee.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-08

An occasional investigating session is
doubtless OF benefit To Mr. John n. Rookie
Teller. II gives him an opportunity 10
take i seat in the witness chair and rest
up from golf
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-08
Evidences of Experience.

What makes you think that man has
had experience with sailboats and ca
noes?"
He doesn't show any inclination to get
into any of them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-08

Like Tammany. Wall street mana Scs
to exert great deal of influence in
political way, even though no candidate
wants 70 he seen associating with ii.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-08
FINE FURNITURE
Every Requirement
Cared For.

Attention is also
directed 10 our dis
plays of Furniture,
offering Wedding
Gift suggestions
that are always wei
come; pie c e 5 for
Dining Room, Liv-
ing Room, Library,
Parlor, Hall, Bed
ro5rn and all parts
OF the home mex
pensive to rich, IN
various woods.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-08
TIE Evening Star Newspaper Company.

Business once nth st and Pennsylvania Avenue.
New York once: Tribune Building.
Chicago Once First National Bank Building.
European Once: Regent St. London. England.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-08

WagerS on nominations or the election
should he discouraged. Added to remarks
that have been offered they might cause
the campaign to look like a sporting
event.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-08

Convention delegates arc willing work
ers who can be depended on not to strike
at a juncture when the public is depend
ing on their efforts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-08

When Mr.. lsmay appeared before a
Br fish judge II must have been hard for
him TO realize that he was home again
among the dear old friends
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-08

Mr. Eeach's counsel regards the prose
cution by the Aiken IS. CO authorities as
.ili-advised " IL j. ease which seems
10 call FOR euphemstic expression.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-08

Candidates who apply for too many
tickets may fall under the
suspicion Of trying to organize a claque.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-08

r1r-ifc IN rdvsncp-hv nail postage prepaid:
neur SUNDAY Included onr month an cents.
palv SUNDAY excepted, ono month. 40 cents
SATURDAY Star 81 Sunday Star. g. 40 year
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-08

The man who undertakes to bolt the
ticket runs terrible risk Of being for
ever claSsed as a minor Lacquer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-08

number Of MIR LorImer's friends have
stepped out Of public life without i'm
pressing hiu with the case with which it
can TIC done.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-08

Eihu Root seems to be Col Roosevelt :
idea of a good man gone wrong.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-08

Entered a. second class rail matter at the post
once at Washington. ID. c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-08

European hotels may not want Ameri-
can guests but they have failed TO notify
their omnibus bankers to that effect.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-08
CLOCKS OF ALL KINDS.
Treasured Wedding Gifts
Of Lifelong Service.

Cases OF the various metals and woods. rep
rcsentative i'll design OF the best architectural
periods. movements having every Improvement
and perfect adjustment for lifelong service. Their
beauty and reliable accuracy make them especial,
welcome. Fancy Gilt Boudoir Clocks Fancy
Iron Clocks Old Brass and Black Clocks Ivory
finish Clocks. Mahogany and Oak Clocks. Plate
glass and French Gilt Clocks. French Bronze
Clocks with American or French works.
SI.25 TO $500 each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-08
Swat the Moth.

From the Boston Herald.
The white-spotted leopard moth that
kills tho elms Is now on the wing. Swat
him, too.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-08
Ex-Presidents.

From The 81. Louis Republic.
one of the things to do with our eX-
Presidents is TO keep them ex-Presidents
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-08

The Evening star. with the SUNDAY morning
EDITION Is delivered nv carriers within the CITY
az IS cents rcr month; daily only. Is cents per
month; Sunday only 20 cents per month. Orders
may BE- sent hv mail telephone Main aiio
Collection is made by carrier az the end OF each
month.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-08

They compare a man to a mule cause
he kicks said Uncle Eben. But gen
orally mule kicks straighter dan a
man does
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-08
Catastrophe.

man is in the public eye. they say
'Tis true beyond doubt.
But carelessly the public winks some day
And then the man falls out.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-08

June is the month that makes Annapo-
lis famous.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-08

Why is the soda cracker
to-day such a universal
food?
People ate soda crackers
in the old days, it is true
but they bought them
from a barrel or box
and took them home in
a paper bag, their crisp
ness and flavor all gone.
Uneeda soda
crackers better than any
ever made before-made
in the greatest bakeries
in the World-baked to
perfection-packed to
perfection-kept to per-
lection until you take
them, oven-fresh and
crisp, from their protect
ing package. Five cents.
NATIONAL BISCUIT
COMPANY
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-08
TABLE METALWARES.
Always Acceptable.
Large Assortment.

OF all the splendid gifts for real use none IS
more anxiously awaited by the bride than metal
wares for the table. These lend great deal OF
attractiveness and hospitality to the setting
Coffee Perco1ators at S5.OO-Nickel.
brass and copper with ebonzed trimmings; best
and safest alcohol lamp: several designs.
Chatting Dish Sets. Five O'Clock lea Kettle.
Crumb Trays and Scrapers, Casseroles. Rellsa
Dishes. etc.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-08
CUT GLASS,
Carefully Selected Pieces
In Richly Cut Patterns.

The beauty and acceptabiity OF our Cut Glass
places it in paramount position in the minds Of
those selecting gifts OF fine character for the
brides home. Careful attention to every detail
of selection enables to meet all preferences re
gardng patterns and pieces
Prices range from 75c to Ss25o piece.
Many are DESTROYS OF giving Cut Glass. yet
do not to pay high price With this thought
in mind we have provided several tables with
pieces at one price in which grouped the
greatest possible values. They gaining marked
favor in their very reasonable pricing and fiue
quality.
S2.75. S375 and $500
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-08
The Wedding Invitations and Announcements
WASHINGTON:
10th, 18th, F and Ii Streets.

Should be correctly engraved tho finest OF high quality
stationery. Ours convincing example OF the dignity
good which adhered
and made the governing mark Social stationery for all
character and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-08
ARTISTIC BRASSWARE.
Russian, Hammered
And Spun Finishes.

More people constantly learning the srea.
decorative value Of Brass and as consequence
quite few such selections are made for wedding
gifts Particular attention is called 10 an assor-
ment composed OF about 100 pieces. in which
Umbrella Jars Pedcstals. Vases IardiniercS.
Hanging Flower Baskets etc. ranging i'll design
from the very massive effects to those oi simple
character. quite bit Of il charm being dependent
upon is grace OF line
Sos the piece.
One-third to onehalf less than regular prices,
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-12-11
COMMENCE NIGHT
SCHOOL ON JAN. 7
Hancock School Board Holds Reg.
ular Meeting Last Night

The Hancock board of education
met last evening in the Hancock high
school building and transacted tho
usual routine of work
The "n'y unusual item of business
that was brought up was the project
of beginning the night school, and the
board decided To start the school Jan.
I. Most Of the details of the plan viii
he left TO Supt. LaRowe. who will
have general charge. The board de-
cided to hold the school twice Il week
and selected Tuesday ana Thursday
evenings AS being the best for this pur-
pose.
About 100 students have asked Ia be
enrolled in this school the majority OF
them being foreigners who desire To-
becom" better acquainted with the
English language. Superintendent La
Rowe estimated that about - per
cent of the work would be in the
teaching of English while the rest
will be divided mp among commercial
work ana the general academic train.
ing
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-12-11
rs PER CENT
IN SCHOOLS
Over Half Million Children in this
State Enrolled

School supt. l.. L. Wright, Of the
department Of public instruction has
sent his annual report To Governor
J Osborn.
The report shows that hut ~
per cent nf the children of school
age attend school. There are 1S3,-
40 children of school age i'm thu
state. Graded schools have AN en-
rollment al 334, 600 and ungradcd
schools an enrolment of 21O,G73. II
required l3,2O7 teachers 10 instruct
this army of whom 1887 were in
graded schools. The total wages
to s9,92S,2GS. The men teachers re-
ceived an average wage of SO ana
the women $50, Both are an in
crease of about Sl5 per month over
that paid ten years ago.
1t cost S26.77 To teach each child
that attended school during the year
In addition To the high schools
and ungraded schools was the eX-
pense of other state institutions
The University of Michigan cost ST.
22l,225; Michigan State Normal at
Ypsilanti, Sl79,Sl5; Central Normal at
Mt. Pleasant. sS2,oSG; Northern Nor
mai at Marquette, $5S.614: Western
Normal, AT Kalamazoo, $S7.673; Michi-
gan Agricultural college. 1885,
Michigan College OF Mines. $9S.Si@;
School for the Blind. $S4073. School
for ,he Deaf Sl03,g65 Industrial
School for Boys, tll6.S3S; lndustrill
School for Girls. S79.555; State Public
School, Sh0,i2G.
There are ~ private schunls In
the state and il0 parochial schools.
They have "A total of $40 men leach
ers and l,l42 women teachers, and
a total enrolment Of - IOi