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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-25
The Illinois Contradiction.

All signs fail in dry weather. And
all argument fails in time OF COM
motion. In our politics the present is q
time OF commotion.
1t was noted at the announcement OF
the Illinois primary results that, al
though the Cannon district, the Mann
district and the Mckinley district had
been carried for Mr.. Roosevelt, the
representatives of those districts In the
House had at the same polling been re.
nominated.
This seemed contradictory. Why in
struct for Mr.. Roosevelt for President
and for Mr. Cannon, Mr.. Mann and Mr.
Mckinley, all opponents of Roosevelt
ism, for Congress? Why put man in
the White House to do certain things
and other men in another place to try
to balk him?
The inquiry was especially interesting
in the case of Mr.. Cannon. Part OF
the Roosevelt indictment of Mr.. Tart
rests upon the charge that the President
has consulted with and given his con-
fidence to Mr.. Cannon in matters OF
legislation. Beware of the standpatter.
And yet the hooseveltites in the Cannon
districts gave their confidence to Mr
Cannon at this primary, and are pre-
pairing to continue him in his present
office.
The other day the. republicans of ill.,
nois met in state convention and rati.
fled the work of the primaries. The
delegates-at-large to Chicago were in.
structed for Mr.. Roosevelt, and will obey
Instructions. 1t was triumph for the
former President and rebuke for Mr.
Taft.
And yet the administration was in.
dorsed. What Mr.. Taft had done al
President seemed good to those now
voting him as undeserving of a seconc
term. Their action was as II they said
I'VE approve OF your record, Mr.. Presi
dent, and gladly accept the fruits of it
but want no more. We favor return t.
Mr.. Roosevelt. who holds that your worl
has been detrimental to the best interest!
of both the party and the country. Ac
cept our blessing but may the deuce
fly away with your
How will this sound at Chicago? Ant
if it sounds we'll there, and wins, how will
it sound in the campaign to follow
When the white light of a presidential
campaign begins to beat upon the re
publican record and professions, all IN
constituencies and fiat contradictions viii
be exposed, and will bulk large.
1t is idle to indorse the administra
ton and in the same deliverance con
denim the man who has guided it. Ii
Mr.. Taft has failed the administration
has failed. The republican party can
not eat it's cake and have it. The de
mand for the return of Mr.. Roosevelt
to leadership means if anything thai
his successor has not met the emergenc,
to which he was called four years ago
and that confession If made at Chicago
will be the most powerful asset tn<
democrats will possess and employ be-
tween July and November
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-25
0mceholders Out Of It.
From the Minneapolis Journal.

Col. Roosevelt's complaint that Ken
lucky postmasters are running politics7in
that state contrary to civil service regula-
lions falls on deaf ears. The country is
no longer excited about spoilsmen in con-
ventions. In fact. 1t is rather inclined to
laugh at them. Where are the federal
Ofiiceholders in Minnesota, for example,
who WELD a great power in state politics!
The best informed political reported would
be put to 1t to name one who cuts any
figure. The nomination Of candidates by
banded federal ofhceholders is in the past
The spectacle OF postmasters overawine
the people il past also. 1t doesn't hap
pen any more-except in the south. Pres
idents don't care for that kind of sup
port In the primaries. because 1t reacts IN
the election. They get more out Of fed.
eral oficeholders who attend well to the
governments business than they do out
Of ofiiceholders' manipulations of conven-
tons. The whole truth of the matter il
that the officeholder has changed very
rapidly In the past few years and that he
Is today merely a public servant He is
no longer the boss of the community. He
is not even It's leader. II he tried to be
under our new system Of politics he would
not know where to look for followers
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-25
An Idealist Unmarked.

Robin bird, he come around a-callin' fol
de spring.
Kind o. thought dat mebbe he'd forgotten
how to- sing.
De blossoms gathered round i'm. Dey
was smilin' bright an gay,
An all de leaves took notice Of de things
he had to say.
Oh, Mistoh Robin-bird
You's singin' mighty fine,
An we'd hate to do without you
When de sun begins to shine.
He never seems to notice all dem bios
SONS as dey smile,
Nor de leaves upon de branches as dey
wave to him in style.
Although dar's beauty all around, his
'tention pears to be
Intirely on de prospects Of his fav'rit'
cherry tree.
Oh, Mistoh Robin-bird,
Yoh songs is only jokes.
YQu's thinkin' bout yoh dinner,
Jes' de same as human folks.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-25

contests to those who have killed the
most flies in the aggregate during the
whole season.
.Washington's successful campaign ~
1911 attracted widespread attention AND
has been approvingiy noted In various
journals throughout the country as an
evidence Of what can be done by CO.
operative effort. Many cities are now
conducting fy-killing campaigns and all
Of them are certain to be benefited ma
terially by them. 1t is quite conce'Vaoie
that during the present year the ny men
ace in Washington. for instance, Will oe
reduced by so per cent, which VIII mean
a very decided reduction in addition the
year following. To the extent that THESE
slaughters are accompanied by thorough
cleaning processes which destroy the
breeding places OF the flies it is possio'e
to progress until a city is entirely riooeo
of this nuisance and menace. washington
hopes to reach this end in the course OF
two or three years, and The Star proposes
to continue as far as possible to stimulate
the efforts that have this highly desirable
object in view.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-25
More Fly-Killing.

The Stars new "fy-swatting" crusade
starts on the LIST OF May. In the
most favorable circumstances to insure
beneficial results. The children Of the
District having killed over 100000 flies
last season. the prospect of the present
fly population Is less than 1t would have
been. But there will be plenty Of work
for the young contenders to do, neverthe-
less. Going on the principle that a fly
killed in May is greater gain toward
public health than one killed later in the
season. owing to the irrepressible dis
position to multiply. the prizes for the
May contest will be larger than for the
subsequent competitions, but to secure as
far as possible the continuous services OF
the children throughout the season 1t lie
proposed to give q substantial series Of
prizes at the end OF all the monthly
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-25

A business has been selected In Pitts.
burgh for Harry Thaw after the release
confidently expected by his friends. HIS
personal experiences and legal confer
ences should qualify him at once as an
alienist.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-25

Some Of the London suffragettes do not
feel under the slightest obligation to
thank man who gives woman a seat
even when it is in a lifeboat. The EFFORT
to be coldly philosophical under some
circumstances is grewsome.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-25

1t is q comfortable financier who car
philosophically figure that every grea,
loss is ultimately paid. not by the cor
poration whose negligence has caused IT,
but by the public that must use the
facilities II controls.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-25

OIn order to avoid delays on account Of
personal absence. letters to THE STAR shoald
rot be addressed to any individual connected
With the ONCE. but simply TO THE STAR. or to
The Editorial or Business Department, according
to tenor or purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-25

Considering the fact that neither en-
ployers, employees nor the public ever
desire strikes, there should be less diff
ficulty in averting them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-25
Obliging.

do you think you can explain to your
constituents how you became so prosper
ous?'
Certainly replied Senator Sorghum.
'.It was due to my desire to ease the
burdens of my fellow man. made life
a little happier for some Of the multi
millionaires who say they want to get rid
Of their money
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-25

The large number Of people who though
entirely inexperienced. think they know
more about running steamship lines than
some of the officials are excusable under
the circumstances.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-25
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
A Reader Impressed.

Doesn't that prima donna deign to
speak to your
Certainly not" replied the press agent.
"Her supercilious hauteur is a tribute to
my professional ability. The dear lady
actually believes what write about her."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-25

In addition, every suffragette on parade
promises not to stop the procession to
ask anybody if her thirty-nine-cent hat
is on straight.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-25

Col. Roosevelt does not insist that any
failures to secure delegates for him must
be due to fraud. But he cannot heip
suspecting a few cases Of criminal negii-
gence
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-25

When Woodrow Wilson gets through
with his campaign he will have had that
experience coveted by some OF our most
eminent politicians, corking good time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-25

Organising government in China Will
be hard work IL all that country's people
are as persistent in disorder as the
members Of tongs in America.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-25

If some Of the economists have their
way, Col. Goethels idea about letting
some Of the canal territory run to jungle
will be sadly overdone.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-25
A Reformer's Position.

Does Bliggins think he can be elected
to office in town like Graftopolis?"
mo. He merely says that he ought to
be elected The fact that he merits cleo
ton, however, he considers sufficient to
defeat him."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-25
The Hard Part.

chickens?'
ITO a certain extent. Where / fell down
was in trying to sell them or persuade
them to lay eggs"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-25

Talk of holding out for "big money in
four figures. must sound pretty small to
wireless operators by this time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-25
Difficult.
From the Cleveland Leader.

= rum inc OSSeIhuu AeuOer.
How can It be expected that next
Fourth of July will be safe and sane
when two big political conventions just
before are taken into consideration?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-25
Blossoms Are Not Peaches.

From the Pittsburgh Chronicle telegraph.
Fruit blossoms are appearing, just the
same. In spite Of the recent destruction
Of orchard crops.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-25
A Doubtful Assertion

A man will say he loves to work.
His wish may soon be gratified
With toll that leaves no chance to shirl
And yet he is not satisfied.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-25

Entered 40 secopd-class mail matter at the pos
once at Washington. D. q (. .
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-08-16
BIGGEST SHIPMENT
EVER SENT BY
EXPRESS
10000 Pounds Irvine Rush.
= ed to North Dakota
in One Lot.

With the express tickets calling for
nearly $2.375 in charges. the biggest
package eve taken out of Minneapolis
went forward yesterday when the In
ternational Harvester company deliv-
cred to the Great Northern Express
company 10000 pounds of binding
Irvine for rush shipment to Fargo.
Five cars were made into a train
and the special pulled out of Mime
apolis at 1915 a.. m. Old Doc Yak's
million dollar train with $1.S75 en-
press charges on it looked moderate By
comparison.
Heavy loading Of binding Irvine to
meet the famine in the grain fields,
where the bumper crop of this year
has made demand exceed all former
records. has taken 1880 900 pounds of
Irvine out OF Minneapolis by express SO
far this season. according to estimates
heard at the railway stations. But al
though 10000 and even $4,000 pounds
in a lot to Grand Forks. Minot and
other points have been common of
late. and shipments of Sunday. Mon
day. Tuesday and yesterday were big,
yesterdays lot ove the Great North
ern was the greatest yet.
Advices from the grain fields say
that the scarcity of binding Irvine is
still acute in many localities. notwith-
standing the pressure of production in
all the mills Of the country and the
rushing Of Irvine into the fields.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-08-16
GRAND FORKS MEN
LEAD REDLEGS
TODAY
Locals Scored Six Runs in
First 1nning-Superior
Shut Out for 8 Innings.

The Grand Forks Dacotahs and the
Superior Redlegs are playing this aft
ernoon at the local ball park, The
game was called at 3 o'clock and n
fair crowd witnessed the contest.
The following is the game by in
nings:
First: Persch for Superior fouled
out to Edmunds; Donovan struck
out; Curtis flew out to DeHaven; Alt
man for Grand Forks went to first
on Curtis error. DeIlaven walked,
sending Altman to second; Edmunds
hit by ball; bases full and Van Dine
singled. scoring Altman and De
Haven; Foster flew out left field, Ed
munds scoring on the sacrifices;
Bell out Lampman to Curtis; Hyzer
tripled to right field, scoring Van
Dine; Morse tripled to right scoring
Hyzer: Jarnigan's single scored
Morse; Altman hit ball to Dunn who
put Jarnigan out. Score at the end Of
first. Superior 0. Grand Forks 6.
Second inning-Supreior: Ford
threw out to Altman; Benru struck
out.
Grand Forks-Dehaven went to
first on an error by Black; stole Sec
ond base, and went to third on an
overthrow by Benrud. Edmunds sin
gled. scoring De Haven. Edmunds
went to second on wild pitch and was
caught stealing third. Benrud to Nc
Cauley. Van Dine fouled out to Ben
rud. Foster walked and was caught
stealing second, Benrud to Dunn. One
run. .,
Third inning-Superior: Black
struc kout; Lampman filed out to
Van Dine and Persch knocked an
easy one to Morse.
Grand Forks-Bell flew out to
Persch; Hyzer knocked an easy fly
to Persch an dMorse went out at first.
Black to Curtis.
Fourth Inning-Superior: Donovan
went out at first. Bell to Foster; Cur
tbs walked; Ford struck out. Nc
Cauley flew out to Altman.
Grand Forks-Altman went out at
first, Lampman to- Curtis: DeHaven
caught at first, Lampman to Curtis:
Jarnigan struck out.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-08-16
FAMOUS sCULPT0RS
ARE |MMORTAuzEO

From time immemorial the works
of the great sculptors have always
possessed q compelling interest. so
much so. indeed. that whenever it is
possible to view either reproductions
or originals, thousands have focked
to delight themselves In the MASTER
pieces which have recorded the evil
dcnce of mans superior intellect, and
emphasized the overwhelming witch
cry of genuine art. 1t has only been
recently. however, that human beings
themselves have countcrfeited these
marvellous productions by initiating
them in life studies. This. in itself,
Is almost as difficult as the produc-
tions Of the originals because it ne
absolutely perfect of form and fea-
ture. and added to this must be a GER
tain natural inspiration which en-
ables them to perfectly follow the
lines of the primary conception. The
famous Troupe De Louvre, now one
of the features with the Sells-Floto
circus. which will visit here on Au-
gust ~ for a single days engagement,
are. without doubt the greatest living
opponents of modern endeavor in this
particular line. They give presenta-
lions of heroic Roman, Grecian and
latter day %statuary, not only marvel
Gus by reason of the close superb
from the highest standards of artistic
excellence. THE Tribute to Cupid
and in fact all the latest classics are
in their repertoire. They appear al
all performances. and from an edu-
cational standpoint alone, are emin-
emily worthy, were they the only
number Of the program. The Troupe
De Louvre proper will ppear on the
center stage. and in the rings on
either side Of them will be a pair o,
snow white Arab horses which will
also pose in heroic numbers repre-.
senting famous battle scene
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-08-16
FELTON, WOULD BUY
100000 ACRES
Of LAND
Local Man Wants North Da.
kota Soil for Colonial
ton Purposes.

n. B. FELTON, of Grand Forks has
written Commissioner Of Agriculture
and Labor Gilbreath and wants to buy
in western North Dakota for coloni-
cation purposes. The Bismarck Tri-
bune has the following on Felton's
letter:
During the week w. c. G%ilbreath.
commissioner of agriculture and la
Dor. has received two letters from
land agencies that are seeking 10000
acres of North Dakota land for colont-
cation purposes. .
N. b. FELTON, of Grand Forks has a
party who wants to buy from ten to
fifty thousand acres of good agricul-
tural land in western North Dakota
consider 100, 900 acres If the land was
right.
The Bickford Land and Loan Com
pany of Poison, Montana. would like
to get in touch with a tract of good
farm land OF about 10000 acres for
colonization purposes.
North Dakota is rapidly becoming
recognized throughout the entire ma
ton as the finest agricultural soil in
the country, and among the best In
the whole world. The two letters re-
ceived by Commissioner Gilbreath and
mentioned above are but samples Of
hundreds of communications that he
receives during the a Any person
or persons who have knowledge of
tracts that might meet the require
ments above nay communicate the
same either to the department of agri-
culture and labor at Bismarck or to
the parties who are interested in Sc
curing the same.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-08-16
HAVE FINE TEMPLE.
Corner Stone Was Laid With Proper
CcrcmOnicS-Many Attend

Sori1er stone was Laid With Proper
Ccrcmonies-Many Attend.
Langdon Republican,: The Masons
of Calvin, assisted by more than fifty
brethren from neighboring towns, laid
the corner stone of the new temple on
Monday evening Of this week, and by
the middle Of October the Calvin
lodge will be in a position to put on
the work in one of the finest lodge
homes in the state.
The corner stone ceremonies began
shortly after Z o'clock. when the Cal
vim lodge and visiting brothers as
sembled OF the foundation Of the new
building and assisted Grand Master
Hoover in the impressive ritualistic
service which was followed through
out. Following the laying Of the cor
ner stone and its dedication with the
usual Masonic elements, Grand Master
Hoover delivered to Architect Giles
pie the necessary tools and commits
stoned him with he completion Of the
building.
The address Of the evening wac de-
ltvered by President Kroese of James,
town college. who happened to he in
Calvin on business for his institution,
and regardless Of the fact that he an
peared before his auditors entirely
without preparation. his address on
THE Value of Labor" was highly in
structlve ana n mat Will long be
remembered.
Following President Kroese's adj
dress. lodge was opened in tho main
room of the public school building,
and the third degree work which fol-
lowed was supplemented by a social
session in the basement. where a sub
stantial lunch was served and many
splendid toasts listened to.
The new temple is 36x74 feet. of
stone and wood construction, the first
twelve feet being of stone and the
second story Of wood of the latest
mission designing. The first story will
include a large banquet hall. fuel and
furnace rooms. kitchen, reception
room and locker. while the lodge
room, 32x56 feet. will he on the sec
ond floor together with the ante.
rooms. The first story has a ten-foot
ceiling and the second story a sixteen
foot ceiling. The corner stone which
was laid Monday evening. is Of st.
Cloud granite. handsomely lettered
and weighs 1900 pounds.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-08-16
SAYS prohibition
IS HERE TO
STAY
L. B. Hanna Never Expects
to See License System
in North Dakota.

That prohibition in North Dakota
has come to stay is the statement of
Congressman l.. Il. Hanna, who says
in the Union Signal. a paper publish
ed in Chicago:
North Dakota has had constitu-
tional prohibition since statehood. and
year by yea the law has been better
and better enforced all over the state.
There Is no question as to its beneficial
effect. and neither is there any ques-
ton, in my mind. that temperance is
making a gigantic stride forward all
over the nation.
Many factors are contributing to
the financial as we'll as to the moral
side of the question. Railroad COM
panies. insurance companies, bankers.
men in business generally. are insist
Ing hat their employees and their bust
ness associates shall be temperate.
II never expect to see license in
North Dakota, but l do believe that
as the years go by. prohibition will be-
come stronger and that the majority
in favor will increase each and every
year.
by far the largest number Of u
farmers are in favor Of prohibition, as
the fact that liquor is kept out Of the
state has a good. moral effect upon
the man employed by our farmers.
May the sentiment for temperance
continue to increase In North Dakota
and throughout the land"
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-08-16
CLASSY EVENTS ARE
ARRANGED FOR MEET

The Grand Forks Motorcycle club
met last evening at the Y. NJ. C. A. to
arrange for the big speed meet to be
held here Labor day, September 2. 1t
was decided to have the events in the
following order. the program being
subject to change.
Fifteen mile race for four horse
power machines.
Ter mile race for seven horsepower
machines.
Five mile novelty race. the racers to
stop at the two and one-half mile
mark and drink a bottle, Of pop. j
Ten mile race for four horsepower
machines.
Australian pursuit. the machines
starting at different points IN the
track and those Tapped dropping out.
Five mile seven horsepower.
Fifteen mile seven horsepower.
Winner of most races to go a mile
against time.
Several officials were selected last
evening. DR.. Barber will act as
referee and w. Z. Quigley as starter.
Frank Biggers of Buffalo. reputed
to be n of II fastest motorcycle
enter the races. Biggers has made
several miles far below the minute
mark and promises to give the local
riders a fast chase. Other men from
around the northwest are going to
enter and the meet will be the best
ard even offered here, weather per-
hitting.
All machines entered cannot be
Sick machines.
~ Stock machines used i'm races are
without m~udguards. without mufflers,
drop handlebars and smaller saddle.
may he substituted. also racing tires
are permitted. The engine and frame
cannot be altered in any way.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-08-16
DRAGGED TO DEATH
BY RUNNING
HORSES
Chas. Stewart of Brooke,
Meets Horrible Death
Yesterday Afternoon.

Charles Stewart of Brocket, age %
la o of James Stewart. one of North
Dakota's prominent farmers. meet ar
unttmely death yesterday when
dragged to death by a team of horses
Stewart had been driving and un-
hitched the horses from a wagon and
They began to run and jump and
threw Stewart off. While falling his
leg caught in the harness and he was
dragged about wv miles by the mad.
dened animals with his head and
shoulders pounding along on the
ground. The runaway happened
about 1880 and the injured man pass.
ed away at $3.50. Stewards back was
broken by the awful gruelling and he
scarcely recovered consciousness. The
funeral will be held tomorrow.