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Evening star., 1912-09-22
Tooley Street Again.

It is rather amusing to hear those who
are most vociferously advocating local
suffrage declare in one breath thct they
demand the franchise even at the expense
OF the half-and-half contribution principle
of the organic act. which they denounce
as mess of pottage. and in the next
deny that they are fighting the half-and-
half tax" 1t is quite evident from such
a study of the outgivings of the leaders
OF this school of local suffrage that they
regard the government dollar-for-dollar
payments in maintenance of the District
government the price that has been
paid for the extinguishment of the fran
chise in the District, and it is obvious
that In their campaign they will make
that the particular object of their attack.
With an amazing misreading of local his
tory and of congressional records they
work out as in the words of a curbstone
speaker at a meeting here last night.
theory of suffrage denial for the benefit
of few large owners of capital here in
Washington. and they attribute all sorts
of Ills now affecting the majority of the
people to the organic act of 1877, culmi-
mating in the so-called tax-dodging which
the recently submitted George report dis
closed in, to them, such unm lstaAable
terms.
If one would believe the words of these
perfervid champions of the popular liber-
ties Washington Is a community OF tax
dodgers, ruled by clique of influential
large property holders. who dictate to the
government through Congress its method
of managing and financing the Dis >-ict.
AS a matter of fact, the District people
are not nearly as much concerned over
this alleged state of affairs as these
speakers would have their hearers be-
lieve The average citizen Of Washinc on
does not think he Is poor, downtrodden,
overtaxed. underpaid wretch of serf
whose liberties have been sold for a mess
of pottage. In truth, this very league
which is now so loudly proclaiming itself
the champion of the peoples rights has
most intangible existence 1t has been i'm
possible up to this time to ascertain Its
precise composition. It's organization is
yelled in secrecy. Only half dozen
names are vouchsafed as the directors.
1t seems to be a self -desigated conc >rn. 1t
is explained that its members cannot af-
ford to allow their names to become
known. as they are employees of the gov
ernment and would be endangered In
their positions if they were identified.
This disclaimer suffices to stamp lie
whole proceeding as fictitious. 1t Is as
though the three tailors Of Tooley street
had come to life again and were sitting
once more behind their closely barred
shutters and uttering their proclamations
in the name of all the people
Evening star., 1912-09-22
Air Scouting.

A highly important development oc-
ours in the British army maneuvers
which began Monday and were to
continue for five days, the plan being to
simulate the attempted invasion OF the
east coast of England by q German army
and it's opposition with a force OF about
the same size. In accordance with
modern concepts OF military equipment
a considerable squadron Of sirplanes
was attached to each army for scouting
purposes. As q result Of their work so
much was observed OF the movements OF
each side that the maneuvers proved
practically futile. There was no possi-
bility of surprise on either side and no
advance could be made in any operation.
Consequently the maneuvers were aban-
doned after two days OF intermarching
and countermarching following scouting
flights by the aerial corps. The signif-
canoe Of this condition is not to be over
looked 1t is evident that with an effi-
cient aviation department any army.
either on the offensive or the defensive.
can be kept acquainted with the move
ments of its opponent. Given two equiv
aient forces and equally matched avia-
ton outfits. war may be simply q series
Of deadlocking engagements, with VIC
tory. therefore, always resting with the
Asfense, inasmuch as its business Is to
prevent retreat or capture. At the same
time this puts q premium on the size Of
armies. Does the efficient work OF the
air fleet during these English maneuvers
portend an increased recruitment in Eng
land and in Germany or is 1t a hint Of a
GOOD time to come with each nation re-
ducing it's military force to the point OF
effective national policing?
Evening star., 1912-09-22
Comparison.

They tell US we are going wrong,
They sing a very solemn song.
They cry, when they are at loss
For other words, Beware the boss!"
They say we're taking off our hats
Too much to ruthless plutoorats.
And make us wish that ours could be
Ancestral innocence and glee.
But rumor says. from far away,
That in that envied olden day
They used to pass the festal cup
And bid the voters ticker up
A victory was seldom won
Before somebody drew a gun
And prattling children quit their games
To stick their tongues out and call names
The private history on display
We would not tolerate today
Though politics is not all pure.
1t Is much more refined. That's sure!
Evening star., 1912-09-22
Lincoln and Bosses.

Speaking at Lincoln. Neb., Friday
Mr.. Roosevelt exclaimed: Imagine
Abraham Lincoln in the company OF
Barnes and Penrose and the other minor
people!''
Is 1t difficult? If Mr. Lincoln were
now President should We see him make
a grandstand play, and publicly cut the
acquaintance of Barnes and Penrose and
the other minor people, who would be
supporting him for reelection? Did Mr..
Lincoln when President bar bosses from
his support, or forbid them his pres
ence?
The greatest boss Pennsylvania has
ever known, and one Of the most accom-
plished politicians Of his day. was Simon
Cameron. His sway was long and des-
potic One Of his pupils was Matthew
Stanley Quay. But. capable as Mr.. Quay
proved himself to be, he never showed
the ability Of his preceptor. The most
ardent admirer Mr.. Penrose has would
not assign him to a place beside Gen.
Cameron.
Did Mr.. Lincoln keep company with
Gen. Cameron? He appointed him Sec
retary Of War, over many protests from
Pennsylvania and elsewhere, and when
criticism of the conduct of the War De-
partment' forced a change in less than a
year. Mr. Lincoln did not turn Gen.
Cameron adrift. but transferred him to
st. Petersburg as minister to Russia.
Did Mr.. lincoln suffer in public estima-
ton by reason of his association with
Gen. Camefpn. or Gen. Cameron lose his
hold at hob6e by reason Of his record in
the War department? Mr.. Lincoln was
reelected, and upon his return from
abroad Gen. Cameron was elected to the
United States Senate. and remained there
until he voluntarily retired and put his
son in his place.
Imagine Abraham Lincoln in the COM
pany Of Quay" Was 1t because he
knew Of a successor to Mr.. Lincoln-and
in his opinion a far greater man-who
had kept company with Mr.. Quay; had
received him cordially at the White
House; had worked with him in Penn
sylvania affairs; had put Mr.. Quay's 8
friends in Office, and all the rest of It?
What a wild-eyed game Mr.. Roosevelt
Is playing on the boss question! He
presumes upon the ignorance or the for
getfulness Of his hearers. No man who
has ever served as President had more
assistance while in Office from bosses
than he All were welcome. and all came
full handed. Platt Quay. Penrose. Cox
land the other minor people helped the
boss in the White House. and were
helped by him. And if he returns there
next March. long procession Of bosses.
headed by Perkins, Finn and Woodruff,
will wind its way to that mansion for
favors, and receive them.
Evening star., 1912-09-22

licans, and not because of any cha:Se OF
views he is now announcing
Il am referring to his views about i'm
migration
so am L.
'You think, then, he ought to stand pat
on his history?'
when he wrote It."
''Is the immigration question so impor-
tant?
'In a way. it is most important. Mind
you. I'm not indorsing Wilson's views or
advancing any Of my own. But 1t is a
fact that some of the best thought of our
day is concerning itself with the question
of how much the immigration from
Europe since the civil war has Influenced
our national affairs. and stands to inf1u-
ence them further in the near future.
Wilson has investigated the subject. and
put his conclusions into print. Now he
ought to stand by them
5 Even at the expense of the presidency,
which seems just now to be coming his
way?"
MY dear boy. a reading man like Will
son should be under no delusions about
political bonors. Sometimes they are very
valuable. Sometimes not. Why should a
man like Wilson, familiar with history
and the characters figuring in it. go wild
even about the presidency of the United
States? Suppose developments show that
Wilson the historian was right. How
will that affect Wilson the politician and
offce-seeker shifting his foot to catch
votes? Disastrously, of course"
you would rather. then. be prophet
than be President?'
Precisely. The student who makes
great discovery and stands by 1t has
surer claim on remembrance than an om-
cial who has played the game to get
power, and after getting 1t fallen down
with his opportunity"
And yet the biggest Of us want ONCE,
and chase it as If there was nothing
higher"
True enough. One Of the strangest
things In political life Is the extravagant
value men place on what may be called
Cheap John Immortality. An honor but
for day sometimes has the call on
thing imperishable."
Evening star., 1912-09-22
MATRIMONIAL MATTERS.
From the Rochester Post-Express.

From the Rochester Post Express.
An exchange says there are 6,563. 297
excuses to give ones wife for getting
home late. And not a single one of them
is any good.
From the New York Evening Sun.
The Los Angeles lovers who arranged
for divorce, infidelity, incompatibility and
ennui before getting married evidently
had a high opinion Of each other.
From the Cincinnati Times-Star.
A Cincinnati woman is suing her hus-
band for divorce because he devoted all
his time to playing checkers. The gam
bling instinct in mankind just will not
down!
From the New York Evening Telegram.
Wealthy athletic widower OF twenty
nine has married his mother-in-law, aged
seventy-nine, and without any ante-nup-
tal agreement, so far as known.
From the Memphis Commercial-Appeal.
Girls, il he grows side whiskers, side
track him. This is on the side.
Evening star., 1912-09-22
fUCITIVES FOUND.

From the Concord Evening Monitor.
The mistake made by the detectives
who SO long sought Lefty Louie" and
.'Gyp the Blood was that they complete
ly neglected the hiding places under their
own noses.
From the Syracuse Herald.
With the rest of the Allen gang and
"Gyp the Blood" and Lefty Louie all
behind prison bars the unfinished detec-
tive business of the country has dwindled
very considerably.
From the Omaha Bee.
After securing the country, detectives
found the last two Rosenthal murder
suspects in the jungles of Brooklyn.
From the Norfolk Ledger Dispatch.
''Gyp the Blood and Lefty Louie did
not have to hide to keep the New York
police from finding them.
From the Columbia State.
And Gyp and Lefty and Sidna and Wes-
ley actually had the nerve to crowd ME-
off the front page!
Evening star., 1912-09-22
The Two Wilson's.

Said the young politician to the old poll
tician: Wilson the presidential candi-
date seems disposed to modify some Of
the views Of Wilson the historian"
Yes and is making a mistake
But he is doing 1t In aid Of his cam
paign."
II understand that, but the price Is too
great"
why, man. isn't the presidency the
greatest of our political prizes?'
Certainly"
And don't men go all lengths in efforts
to win it?"
Some go much too far. Some lose by
the spirit of sacrifice they show. Wilson
is showing too much of that spirit. 1t
may not cost him the prize. but he is be-
Ing aided by the division Of his oppo-
nents. II is elected 1t will be because
Of the facts2n-dghting among the repub-
Evening star., 1912-09-22
FASHION NOTES.

From the Memphis News-Scimetar
The long sleeves with lace dripping over
the hands, that have succeeded the short
sleeves of the good ladies. will relieve
them of the necessity Of giving so much
attention to their elbows.
From the Cleveland Leader.
What's the use Of importing 1880 whis.
kers from London? 1t ought to be easy
to resurrect the kind that the populists
used to wear in Kansas.
From the Baltimore Evening Sun.
That hum of melody in the air doubt.
less is Lord Baltimore singing Put away
the old straw bonnet, with the sunburn
deep upon Ii.
From the Chicago News
Many a man wonders as he puts on
hot felt hat why men wear them at all.
From the Harrisburg Telegraph.
You may laugh at womens subserv-
ience to fashion. but they aren't afraid
to wear a straw hat after September u
they feel like it.
Evening star., 1912-09-22
The Rush for the Glare.

Did your Investigating committee
throw the searchlight into that case?"
NO" replied Senator Sorghum; the
case remains more or less in shadow,
owing to the fact that so many of us mis-
took the searchlight for a spotlight
Evening star., 1912-09-22
The TEDDY WALTZ.

Waltz me around again, Teddy,
Around. around, around.
For I'm just voter. Teddy bear toter,
And you are a leader profound.
followed you once when you said black was
white
IL YOU say 1t is red l will swear you right.
Though my heads in a whirl from your wonder
full fight
New York EVENING Sun.
Evening star., 1912-09-22
CAMPAIGN IS OPEN.

Maud Muller on a summer day
Was rather busy making hay.
The sun was very hot and strong;
A fat old jurist came along.
Maud was a suffragette Of note;
The Judge desired to get her vote.
And so his honor took the rake,
Proceeded in the sun to bake.
The Judge a lofty haystack made
While Maudie rested in the shade.
The busy farmer and his mates
Get lots Of help from candidates.
Kansas City Journal.
Evening star., 1912-09-22

The bull moose men describe the organ
ization they have forsaken in terms that
are gloomy and forbidding. But they ex-
press no apprehension because in several
states their candidate has one foot in the
republican party.
Evening star., 1912-09-22

England is resentful Of the invasion of
it's markets by the American automobile.
Evidently John Bull feels that Uncle Sam
cannot make anything worth using ex-
cept canals.
Evening star., 1912-09-22

If Mr.. Charles Murphy is positively de-
termined to shake hands with a presi-
Dental candidate he will have to be pa
-tient and stand in line at the next New
Year reception at the White House.
Evening star., 1912-09-22

A woman may talk of how much a man
might save If he quit something but it
never occurs to her that he could save
anything on confectionery or flowers.
Evening star., 1912-09-22

The theory that woman suffrage would
cause an increase In divorces is based on
the assumption that it would cause wives
to grow discontented. Just why it might
not cause few husbands to complain of
too much housework is not explained.
Evening star., 1912-09-22
RESPONSIBILITIES.

so you think there are responsibilities
women should not assume?''
Il can't help feeling that way" said
the apologize man. Il retain a vivid
boyhood recollection of the time my
mother undertook to cut my hair
Evening star., 1912-09-22

In commenting on the removals from
the republican national committee oppor-
tunity is afforded Col. Roosevelt to en-
bellish his observations during the Chi
cago convention with ditto marks.
Evening star., 1912-09-22
Great Caution.

why did you refuse to shake hands
with that man whose motives you re-
spect?"
Because" replied the candidate, ''you
can't be too careful. About the only me n
Cd Of throwing a man down in politics
that hasn't been tried yet is jiu jitsu.''
Evening star., 1912-09-22

It is not always easy to decide whether
Mayor Gaynor's attitude is one Of phlo-
sophie superiority or unspeakable per-
sonal annoyance.
Evening star., 1912-09-22

Hereafter a contributor to Col Roose-
velt's campaign who looks forward to
grateful recognition should have any un-
derstanding reduced to writing.
Evening star., 1912-09-22

The man who is announced a. the star
witness at an investigation instead OF try
ing to live up to the advertising generally
tries TO make the proceedings as dull and
uninstructive ss possible.
Evening star., 1912-09-22

None Of the new rules to be adopted to
safeguard ocean travellers appears to be
anything that could not have suggested
itself previous to the Titanic disaster.
Evening star., 1912-09-22
Marvellous Powers.

I'm this story" said the small boy, "the
fairy offered to grant the woodchopper
three wishes
"Only three?' replied the candidate;
"Why, 1 can do better than that in one
speech"
Evening star., 1912-09-22

Weather prophets are already out with
announcements that the coming winter
Will be uncommonly severe. Why spoil a
pleasant autumn?
Evening star., 1912-09-22

African philologists are doubtless Won
dering whether "bun moose" is American
for Bwana Tumbo..
Evening star., 1912-09-22

In spite OF the suspicious surrounding
campaign funds. no organization tries to
get anywhere by announcing tkat 1t is
hard up.
Evening star., 1912-09-22

ry1n order 10 avoid DELAYS account OF
personal absence letters to THE STAR should
not be addressed 10 any individual connected
with the ONCE hut simply to THE STAR. or to
the Editorial or Business Department. according
10 tenor purpose.
Evening star., 1912-09-22
SHOOTING STARS,
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Nondsd Auaxrol

what do you consider the most impor-
tant feature of an automobile?" asked
the inQuisitive passenger.
And after conscientious deliberation Mr..
Chuggins replied, THE repair kit"
Evening star., 1912-09-22
Austria and
Montenegro.

Montenegro. 10 actuallv discussing a
pseudo Acknowledgements accord. The
Geloss Moskwy declares that a secret un-
derstanding exists between Austria and
Montenegro, which was signed at Vienna
June II, 1907, for a period OF twenty
years. According to that agreement.
which comes, it is said, from a Turkish
source, Austria Hungary assures to the
King of Montenegro an annual sum OF
36O, 900 crowns and promise to sustain
his dynasty. Should Turkey attack Mon
tenegro, Austria agrees to sustain the
government at Cettigne automatically and
materially: if Montenegro should be con-
uuered Austria will guarantee the inde-
pendence and integrity of the territory TX
the establishment of the Balkanic states
should be realized under the protectorate
of the Hapsburgs, Montenegro will be &C
corded the largest liberty and may an
mex the territories of Herzegovina and
northern Albania from the mouth OF the
Cattaro to the Drina; on the other hand,
Montenegro will be held not to protest
against the annexation of Bosnia -Herze-
govna and not to enter into negotiations
with Russia, Italy or Servia without IN
forming Austria. In case OF war WIN
Italy. Montenegro should permit Austria to
occupy Professionally the port OF Antivar,
for which she is to be compensated. In
case OF war between Austria and Tur-
key, Montenegro should contribute troops
to Austria. Finally, in case OF war by
Austria with Russia and Servia, Monte
negro agrees to preserve the strictest
neutrality.
The Geloss Moskwy declares most SOL
EMMY the truth of this divulgation. The
Geloss it should be said. is very seri-
GUS publication. and but for that fact the
information might be ignored. Still. one
cannot accept the statement without le-
gitimate surprise. The diplomatic docu-
ment. we are told. was signed by Count
GoIuchowsky, former minister of foreign
affairs Of Austria-Hungary, and by Dr..
Tomanovitch. former minister of Monte
negro.
One must be prepared for extraordinary
surprises in diplomacy these days. but
we may be excused If We hesitate to
accept this story with the same
confidence accorded 1t by the Geloss
Moskwy Montenegro. 1t Is recalled.
receives from Russia 175.O00 rubles
for her defense. If the story be true
Evening star., 1912-09-22
Better So!

We parted. But never shall forget
A name not like the others haunts me
yet.
The ardor waned, and then a chill drew
night.
We parted, the malaria germ and 1.
Evening star., 1912-09-22

The Evening Star with tho Sunday morning
edition. is delivered by carriers within the city
at - cents per month: daily only. q cents per
month: Sunday only. 20 cents per month. Orders
may be sent by mail, telephone Main 2i4O.
Collection is made by carrier at the end Of each
month.
Evening star., 1912-09-22

A debate In Budapest is not regarded
as q success unless the ambulance makes
several trips.
Evening star., 1912-09-22

The objection to some portions Of Latin
America is that they are neither classic
ally Latin nor industriously American.
Evening star., 1912-09-22

By mail postage prepaid:
Daily. Sunday included. month. 60 cents.
Daily. Sunday excepted. month. 40 cents.
Saturday Star, 81 year. Sunday star, 81 40 year.
Evening star., 1912-09-22

It is difficult to see why a consistent
and sincere anarchist would not select
Mexico as an ideal place Of residence.
Evening star., 1912-09-22
The Evening Star Newspaper Company

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Evening star., 1912-09-22
JOHN |. FOR 7. R.
From the Albany Evening Journal

From the Albany Evening Journal.
The only thing remarkable about
John l.. Sullivan's public declaration
of his liking for Theodore Roosevelt
is that it was SO long delayed. The
prize ring talk should have landed the
distinguished ex-pugilist long ago.
From the Columbus Evening Dispatch.
John l.. Sullivan. the ex-champion of
the prize ring. wants to make speeches
for the progressive party this cam
paign. Ohio has a John l.. who is of
the same mind, and there are some
others.
From the Detroit News.
John L. Sullivan wants to take the
stump for Roosevelt. John prides him
self that he has always been. yours
truly, on the level"
From the Pittsburgh Press.
John L. Sullivan is just naturally for
Roosevelt. He likes t9 think it is pos
sible to come back.
Evening star., 1912-09-22
Troubles
Explained.

were occurring close at Hdao' ehO "'1N-'S
of Antietam being fought immeoiateiy
after the installation Of this equipment.
In The Star of September 10, 1857. is
printed an editorial eXpiandlioh' III poil
as follows:
"Since Monday last The Star office has
experienced tribulatiOnS in the labor Oh
getting new machinery, to work satis!ae-
torily such as were never before uhoer-
gone in this region, though the north,
where complicated and at the same time
huge machinery is in general use, Is ac-
customed to them. On Monday we put
in operation our new rotary lour-cs iihoer
press for the first time, hoping that we
should have no trouble with II. But eA-
perience proves otherwise. We find that
we require paper with a different run OF
it's grain from that used In our oio
presses also a different description or
ink: also changes in the machinery con-
nected with our steam engine, to gain the
requisite power to drive the press stead
ily, and, above all, little practice In our
employees in discharging their relative
tasks in connection with ii, as we prefer
to continue our old hands in the press
room at the expense of balks Tor lew
days to diseharging them and importing
others from the north who nave had
experience in the management of the
vast machine, which. by the by, occu-
pies a space "a feet long, Ii broad and
IL high, and is wellnigh as delicate
in it's Joints and complications as chro-
nometer We are accordingly removing
the embarrassments under which our
pressroom has labored in the course OF
this week as rapidly as that can be ac-
complished, having instantly ordered the
requisite change in the manufacture or
our paper a supply Of the required de-
scription of ink and the necessary altera-
tions i'm the machinery of our engine
room. while our old employees are rapidly
learning to master the machine.
Evening star., 1912-09-22

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