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Contributions Total $500.

On July the committee faced a deficit
of 500 1t was announced that fireworks
displays would not be a feature OF future
Fourth of July celebrations unless the
public came to the relief of the COM
mittee members. who personally had con-
tracted the obligations, and extinguished
the deficit.
In the last FIVE days a total OF nearly
5000 has been received and the COM
mittee hope that the entire indebted
ness will have been provided for before
another week elapses. Subscriptions
should be sent to Treasurer George w.
White. in care Of the National Metro
politan Bank building.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-10
UNABLE TO HOLDQUORUM
House Leaders Are in Despair
Over Bulk of Delayed
Legislation.

Hot weather and the vacation spirit
have combined to drive the House lead
ers almost to despair, for they are vir-
tually unable to command a quorum
either on the floor or in the committees.
Today was set aside for consideration of
the naval appropriation bill by a subcom-
mittee of the naval affairs committee, but
not enough members appeared to permit
Of its being taken up.
Deadlock Threatens.
most important Of all the supply bills.
threatens to cause a deadlock in confer
ence because Of the radical amendments
made to 1t in the Senate and members
Of the committee will be forced to give
1t their attention even If the House is
forced to employ drastic methods.
Other committees, including patents and
claims, which had meetings scheduled for
today, were without quorums. and no
business could be transacted. When the
itself. and as the session proceeded the
attendance dwindled.
Goes Directly to Conference.
Chairman Padgett Of the naval affairs
committee evidenced his intention of
dropping further attempts to get his COM
mittee together by asking that the bill
go directly TO conference. Speaker
Clark named Representatives Padgett.
Gregg of Texas. democrats. and Foss of
Illinois. republican, as conferees for
the House.
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DEFICIT IS REDUCED
BY RECENT RECEIPTS
Safe and Sane Committee Shy
$432 on independence
Day Expenses.

With a total Of S1.76S donated by the
public to defray the expenses OF con-
lucting this years Fourth OF July cele
bration, the safe and sane committee
which assumed obligations to the amount
OF So, 200 in order that the celebration
might be held, now faces a deficit of but
$452.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-10
Minister Mendez Subscribes.

Among today's subscribers to the fund
was Minister joaquin Mendez of Guate-
mala, who. in a letter to District Com
missioner Rudolph. expressed regret that
the late arrival OF the steamer kron-
prinzessin Cecilie in New York made 1t
impossible for him to attend the indie
pendence day exercises held here.
Another contributor sent this note to
the committee: An old lady who saw
the fireworks from her window sends the
inclosed s. as little help in wiping out
tho deficit -
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Orders to Naval Officers.

Lieut.. P. w. Foote has been detached
from the Louisiana and ordered to the
General Electric Company. Schenectady.
N. T.: Lieut.. W.. w. Smith. detached.
|vermnntuto Westineho4ss Machine Conn
Observation-Disclosures
The Arvada enterprise., 1912-05-09
Not Captains Of Industry, but
the Masses Of the People.
DECLARES WOODROW WILSON.
Business, Politics and Wealth Of the
Country Come Up, Not Down, He
Says-AIl tho People Do Not Believe
In Democratic Government.
By WOODROW WILSON.

What fills me with confidence in the
future is that the world is not waiting
upon the stupidity of politics. The
world has an awkward way of tnklng
things into its own hands. The life Of
the people must in the long run eN-
press itself in Its politics. and II does
not now express itself in this country
in the politics we have been accustom.
ed to in the last decade
There are two or three theories Of
government in this country. Don't de-
ceive yourself by supposlng all the
people believe in democratic govern.
ment, because they do not You have
only to listen to the utterances of
very distinguished Republican speak
ers to see that they do not believe and
do not pretend to believe In represent
ative government They will tell you
they do not believe the judgment Of
tho people can be trusted. And are
you going to take counsel from these
gentlemen as to the preservation OF
our representative Institutions when
they don't want them to represent the
great body OF the people2
Prefers Judgment Of Rank and File.
] don't know whether was born 30
or learned so or what happened to fne,
but know this. that the deepest con.
viction have, arising out of obserya.
ton and experience IL this, that
would rather take the Judgment OF the
rank and file than the judgment of the
men who have become absorbed and
successful leaders I'm great undertalt.
ings.
this query: What sustains business In
the United Statesf What Is It that
makes the United States prosperOusi
Is 1t that we have great captains Of
Industry What would they do with.
out the cunning and skin, the muscle
and the indomitablc aspiring hope Of
the American peoplef If these people
were to find hope dying out Of their
hearts they would become dumb driV.
en- beasts. and your enterpri cs would
fail for lack Of the very breath that
sustains them.
II you want to find whether n m.
ton is prosperous nsk the men who
nre on the make what they hope and
what they fear Go to the country
districts and ask anxious fathers whp
nre looking for openings for their sons,
where they expect to get them in,
where they find doors open and where
they find doors shut Go through the
places where men are making earn
ings and see whether they drcnd or
confidently look forward to the future,
md then you will find whether Amer.
men are confident, full Of hope; If they
know they are going to get fair treat
psnt wherever they 30, then America
The Arvada enterprise., 1912-05-09
At the EMPRESS.

Starting with the matinee, Satur.
day, May 18th, and continuing for one
week, the Empress Theatre, Where
Everybody Goes" will present one of
the best shows of the season.
The bill is headed by Eva Ray,
''The Great White Priestess," who will
give a demonstration of the mysteri-
GUS practice of 'Thaumaturgy" which
has created a profound sensation in
all the large cites where she has ap-
peared.
Miss Ray in her demonstration will
tell the audience any secrets they
wish to know, answer correctly all
questions asked and cheerfully give
any information, on any subjects. In
addition she will tell any single lady
the name of her future husband and
to any single man the name of his
future wife. Miss Rays performance
is the most remarkable of its kind
ever presented to the public.
As a Special Added Attraction, Pow
ell-Howard & Co. will present the
screamingly laughable comedy of
campus pranks and college life en-.
titled Books
The Atlas Bros. have very skillful
and graceful juggling act, introducing
many new features
Coy De Trickey, known in vaude-
vile as the Belle of Coontown," is
in class by herself at coon songs
and dances.
The Stantons in who Stole the
Shoes" are very funny and possess
excellent voices, singing all the new
popular and catchy songs.
tMr. and Mrs. ellison have a novel
and entertaining act in which they
sing and dance and make several char.
acter changes.
The ever-popular Twilight Pic.
lures" portraying current events from
all parts of the world conclude this
excellent bill.
The Arvada enterprise., 1912-05-09
A Sympathetic Pair.

A man wearing yellow tie with
scarlet dots was riding to town on a
suburban train. AS he rode he kept
looking pityingly at a man across the
aisle who wore green tie with Law.
ender stripes. Finally the man with
the stripes said:
you keep looking at me aa though
you thought bought this tie. | wish
to have you know this tie is not my
taste at all. My sister gave 1t TO me
Christmas and I have to wear It. She
lives next door to me-"
Wasn't thinking about your tic at
ALL" said tho man with dots. my
wife gave me mine"
The Arvada enterprise., 1912-05-09
Wells and 8trachey,

II. G. Wells. the noted English nov.
ellst, was being discussed at the
Franklin Inn In Philadelphia.
Wells is continually attacked by
the Spectator" the editor said. Saint
Loe strachey. the Spectators editor,
Is narrow-minded man, and he viii.
fes Wells much as Clement Scott used
to vilify Ibsen.
But Wells doesn't mind. One day
at the National Liberal club he threw
down copy Of the Spectator contain.
ing a scurrilous attack on him, and
he said:
There are Just two things that
always ardently wish to be sure Of
the love OF God and the hatred OF
Saint Loe Strachey."
The Arvada enterprise., 1912-05-09
W. c. 7. u. NOTES
By c. w. G.

The May meeting of the w. c. 7. U.
will be held at the home of Mrs. w.
U. Ellis on Tuesday, May IA, at 2:30
p. m. The theme will be the Relation
rible conditions under which women
live in heather lands and the wonder
full opportunities for winning converts
appeal strongly to every Christian
woman in America and nearly every
church has its missionary society.
Then comes the terrible revelation of
the snake hidden in the basket of
fruit. American lust for money Is
bringing a deeper darkness than
heather gloom. Everywhere in the
state, statewide prohibition is being
pushed New unions have recently
been organized at Nj Wot, Highland
Lake and Y. P B. in Greeley. Mrs.
Hungerford, our energetic state pres
ident says that the people are rally
ing right royalty to the campaign.
Letters bring cheering news of min
listers, doctors, lawyers, business men
and women, who are "out for prohibit
ton"
AS we do not partake of the conviv-
iality of the saloon, we are sometimes
accused of dealing with something
of which we know nothing about and
condemning a good institution. We
do see the results, the broken hearted
wives and mothers, the long list of
crime and suicides. AS mothers we
have the boys and girls. Just as We
know that it takes horses to keep up
blacksmith shop and wheat to run
-four mill so it takes boys to keep
up a saloon mill. From an exchange
we learn that recently twenty kinder
garten saloons were discovered in Chi
cago These places were fitted out
with little chairs and tables and hob.
by-horses and various other toys. Then
the children were fed sweetened wine
to create an appetite 1t is a ques'
ton as old as the hills, yet one which
will bear fresh thought. Are you,
for the sake of money or Indifference,
willing to have somebody elses boy
given to swell the list of drunkards?
Then vote out the saloon, help to en-
force the law, give your life II need
bo ,o vova this nation
We sometimes feel that the great
train of reform Is not moving iast
enough: how we would like to get out
and push! We wish we could throw
out the lifeline to those who are sink
ing: but here Is a bit OF news from
Arizona which is most encouraging:
"When one recalls that ten years
ago, Phoenix, and every town In Ari.
zona, were wide open towns, with un'
restricted gambling, saloons that
| never closed their doors, day or night,
year in and year out, and with wom-
| en- and singers to debauch, one real
ICES what great advances have been
| made. witness gambling outlawed,
women not allowed in or near saloons,
Sunday and night closing acts, with
partial prohibition in many counticI
| and total prohibition in one. What
| state has made greater progress to.
| ward the realization OF temperate
ideals than has Arzona?'
The Arvada enterprise., 1912-05-09
SOME SUPREME
COURT DECISIONS
DEGREES Railway Commission
Has Pow er to Fix Coal
Rates from Northern
Fields.

Several important decisions were
handed down by the state supreme
court Monday. By clerical mistake
house bill 200, which appropriated
100000 for better roads, is void.
The question of the constitutional,
ity of the bill was decided in the ap.
pealed case of the Powers county com.
missioners agaiSnt Auditor Leddy. The
county sued for a $500 appropria.
tion under the bill. The Judgment of
the Denver district court was upheld
on the ground that the passage of the
bill was not officially recorded in the
senate journal and that the bill was
therefore unconstitutional.
Justice White, in delivering the
courts opinion, said: THE sovereign
people, in whom is vested all govern
mental power have spoken in their or
ganic law, and their mandate, so eX-
pressed, must be enforced by the
courts, even though wise and benef-
cient attempted legislation is thereby
defeated"
The Consumers league in the rail
way case, asked the state railway COM
mission to fix freight rates on coal
shipped to Denver from the northern
Colorado fields by the Colorado &
Southern, Burlington and Union Pacif
ic railroads. The commission COM
piled and the railroads filed motion
in the district court to dismiss the
complaint of the Consumers league
The court sustained the railroads
objection and judged the commission
and all its acts unconstitutional The
league appealed the case and the judg-
ment was reversed. The court de-
cared that the act creating the com
mission is constitutional and that 1t
gives the commission power to fix
rates.
The Kendall-Hoag case also concern
ed the railway commission. In No
vember, 1910, Sheridan S. Kendall was
elected railroad commissioner for
siX-year term beginning in January,
1911, on the expiration of the term
OF Worth L. Seely, appointed when
the commission was created. In 1910
the extra session of the legislature
amended the act to allow the commits
sioners to be appointed by the gov
ernor.
On May 8, 1911, Governor Shafroth
appointed Frank S. Hoag under the
amendment, ousting Kendall. Kendall
brought suit and lost his case in the
lower court. The Judgment was re-
yersed on the grounds that the amend
ment, which went into effect February
Is, 1911. after Kendall had taken Of
flee, did non change the prescribed Of
flee or term and contained no emer-
gency clause to take care of Kendalrs
case.
Warrants issued by the state to the
value of s2,115,000 previous to 1877
and left unpaid by the state because of
leelSlalloH eHdeIeu III Iha' S'ai' i
now be paid The last legislature au-
thorized the payment of these war
rants and the Post Publishing com
pany proceeded to bring suit to pre-
vent their payment The Post lost its
case in the lower court and the judg-
ment was affirmed Monday, clearing
the way for payment of the money
The Arvada enterprise., 1912-05-09
"Tramway BiIl' Smith
can conquer the world of enterprise in

can conquer the world of enterprise in
their hope
But If you find what you do lind
men everywhere asking themselves
whether the doors of opportunity have
not been locked in their faces-then
you will have to take n new reckoning
as to the future of America.
If only those who are chosen at the
top have the right of way in, what Is
going to happen to America? Did you
The Arvada enterprise., 1912-05-09
Results of the Flood.

Fifty drowned when levee broke and
Mississippi flooded Pointe Coupee par
ish, Louisiana, Monday.
Thousand refugees on tops of float
ing houses and in trees still to be res
cued.
Rapidly rising river tapping levee
tops opposite a dozen Louisiana cities.
Every negro put to work under mill.
tary guard in effort to prevent breaks.
Over 100000 persons, made homeless
by recent ravages of torrent.
Last two rescue trains out of Batch
elor, La, forced to leave people stand
ing waist deep in rising water,
Second train hits washout and all
coaches overturned in flood.
Fifty persons in house being carried
toward gulf
Refugees report whole families
swept to death in torrent.
The Arvada enterprise., 1912-05-09

The annual art exhibit OF the pub
II" schools will be given at the high
school building on Friday afternoon
May 10, 1912. Parents are urged to
attend this exhibit. Samples Of the
work OF the children's drawings will
be on exhibit.
The Arvada enterprise., 1912-05-09

ever hear of N nntion that was renew.
ed from the topl Did you ever hear
of nation that was not made virilo
that did no; account for its youth By
renewal from the bottom7 Did you
ever hear of n tree that drew its sap
from its flowers? Does 1t not draw 70
from the 'g"K and silent places Of the
(Contiuned on Page Al
The Arvada enterprise., 1912-05-09
WOULD REMOVE
COUNTY SEAT
From Georgetown to Idaho
Springs So Town Would
Build Court House if
Petition Carries.

Georgetown, Colo, May GA con
certed movement on the part OF tho
citiHens of Idaho Springs for the re.
moVal of the county seat from George.
town to that city has been launched,
Petitions are quietly being circulated
IN the lower end of Clear Creek coun.
tN with view to securing a majority
oil the signers among the taxpayers
III order to force a vote upon the prop.
osition at the election to be held next
November
Attorneys contend that 1t is not nee.
essaly that the signer of petition be
a resident of the county, as the law
simply states that only taxpayers be
allowed to sign n petition for the re-.
moVal of n county seat In this event
taxpayer or property owner residing
outside the county or state could sign
and force the issue to vote. 1t ID
necessary that the proposition receive
the sanction of two-thirds Of the voters
of the county, no provision being
made that said voter must be tax
payer.
new courthouse is planned II the
proposition carries.
The Washington herald., 1912-03-12
THE NEW LYcEUM.
"Cherry Blossoms

The New Lyceum has one of the best
attractions OF the season this week In
"The Cherry Blossoms" With good
comedians and pretty girls, they, give
real good evenings entertainment.
The show is in two parts. with an ex-
cellent olio sandwiehed in between.
The first part, called What Happened
to McQuirk," with Jack Perry as Nc
Quirk, Is one laugh from the rise OF
the curtain to Its fall, except when
some of the principals and the chorus
are on the stage singing some pop
ular song. of which there are several
Jack Perry and Frank Dobson were
given the comedy parts. and Of course
they were well taken care Of. George
Payne.
The olIo consisted of several good
acts, the best of which were Lillian
Perry and Ethel Hall. singing and
dancing. Clifford and Rose in a COM
edy singing act, Loro and Payne. aero
bats, and Frank Dobson. comedian. The
second part of the burlesque was called
Widow McCarthy's Boarders." and
sent the large audience home in a
laughing mood after watching Jack
Perry and George Payne as two Irish
rivals for the hand of the widow. The
management announces as an extra
attraction for Thursday night a wrest-
ling bout between Duchesne and Maui
pas.
The Washington herald., 1912-03-12

peach class and it might be added in
cidentally that they viii. go some as
nightingales-
Zoe-and you don't have to whisper II,
despite the fact the police would not
allow her pictures to be displayed around
this MANS 5 town-is mild sensation. IN
the first place Zoe disrobes while hang-
ing with her teeth BY the handle OF
parasol that is suspended in the air.
Yes, she disrobes. She does II to show
just how much strength she possesses
with her teeth. The act Is an Offering
that is going 10 share with the head
liner in attracting people to the Casino
this week. II will be the sensation OF
Washington after this morning.
Whittier. Ince and company are big
scream in tbs Doctors Dilemma" a farce
that never stops. It is full OF ginger, and II
Is presented in a way that at once grips
the audience and keeps II laughing.
Lawrence Phillips, the famous baseball
and Lawrence Houseman. the
Washington gymnast and wrestler. more
than make good in their original gym
nastic act, presented for the first time
at the Casino.
Announcement is made that Manager
Kirby has booked Mother Goose" for
next week by popular request.
The Washington herald., 1912-03-12
AT THE GAYETY.
"The College Girls"

An excellent show is the Verdict at the
Gayety. and II is the kind that cheers
the jaded business man; one that Is COM
posed OF good looking girls and very
clever principals. Everybody is full OF
ginger and vim. and all of the song
numbers are bright and snappy. The
show AT Home and Abroad is in two
acts. and the plot hinges on the attempt
Of two widowers to gain the hand OF the
college widow.
Abe Reynolds. as Jacob Rosenbloom,
are the two widowers. and they furnish
many pleasant moments during the even
ing. Alta Phipps is the college widow,
and plays the part well. She has pleas
ing voice and sang her songs with much
grace. Klara Hendricks Is the hit OF the
show. This young lady is sprightly and
wears a sunny smile during the time she
is on. Her song numbers were the best
moments OF the performance. The ar
tistic hit OF the performance was "Bea-
trice." the ragtime viOlinist, who re-
ceiyed more enchores than any other
performer. Ethel Conrad and Lillian Gra-
ham, blond and brunette, formed that
part Of the show which was for the Curl
Gus. they being the principals OF that
Stokes shooting affair. Their act was
we'll received. The rest OF the cast COM
prlsed May Walsh as Fiji. who was eN-
ceIlent in her dance with George Leon
ard Walter Johnson and Harry Prescott
played the part Of the sons, and Edna
Maze and Jose McFadden were the
daughteTs
The Washington herald., 1912-03-12
THE ARCADE.

Upward of i've hundred ladies and
gentlemen were in attendance during
the afternoon yesterday at the weekly
roller skating assembly held under the
auspices OF the Navy Relief Associa-
ton. This event was of unusual at
tractiveness, as the party was one OF
the largest and most select that has
ever gathered at the Arcade. which is
very gratifying attest to the superb
ority Of the roller skating rink and
the entire management of the unsur-
passed amusement enterprise at Four
teenth street and Park road. Splendid
music was furnished by part of the
Marine Corps Band, and much pleasure
was derived by having such an attrac-
tive feature. The roller skating was
kept mp with but little Interruption un.
til $3.50. the large party breaking up
with many expressions OF satisfaction
and compliments for the ladies of the
association who were ably assisted by
the Arcade management. Entries are
coming in daily for the ladies. duckpin
tournament. which is to commence on
the 18th and close the night of the 2otS
The Washington herald., 1912-03-12
HARKs BACK TO OLD DAYS.
w. A. Gordon Traces History of
Old Georgetown Before Citizens.

w. A. Gordon Traces History of
Old Georgetown Before Citizens.
Recalling the Georgetown that was and
tracing the history OF the town across
Rock Creek from the days OF John Smith
20 the present time, william A. Gordon.
a well-known lawyer and lifelong resi-
dent of Georgetown, addressed the
Georgetown Citizens Association last
night.
Mr.. Gordon told of the early settlement
of Georgetown, and related the history
of the hamlet in the days when II was
one OF the principal Southern points in
the colonies. He spoke of the business
house, mills, and fisheries in the old
Georgetown, when Rock Creek was navi-
gable as far north as the present p
street bridge.
Mr.. Gordon regretted the fact that the
historic names OF Georgetown streets
have been changed so as to coincide with
Washington streets He urged that such
names as Congress- Madison" Mon
roe" and Potomac be restored to the
thoroughfares which once had those
names.
More than 100 persons were present at
the meeting. A number OF presidents Of
other citizens associations attended.
Judge c. s. Bundy. of the Municipal
Court, made a short address.