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Evening star., 1912-08-31
The Cuban Insult.

OF course. it is impossible to permit
the Cuban government to continue it's
procedure in the matter of the treat
ment of American diplomatic officials
by overzealous patriots. 1t is In
tolerable that the government at
Havana should. not move of it's own
initiative to secure for our official
representatives there the fullest meas
ure of protection and immunity from
insult. Evidently the Cuban authori-
ties do not appreciate the gravity OF
the offense that has been committed,
first in the physical assault upon Mr..
Gibson and second in the way In which
the affair has been treated both by
the courts and by the public. There is
no specific rule which forbids the
criticism Of diplomatic official of a
foreign country. and instances are
numerous in which ministers and am
bassadors have been subjected to Of
fensive discussion by the public press.
But there is q marked difference be-
tween the use of printers ink in ex-
pressing the dislike for a foreign rep
resentative and subjecting him to per-
sonal assault for matters directly con-
When de LONE, as minister Of Spain
here. was discovered to have written
letter in which he ridiculed the Presi-
dent Of the United States he became
the target of unrestrained abuse by the
American newspapers before he had
been handed his passports by this gov
eminent. But no hand was raised
against him and the United States
took every precaution to prevent an
attack upon him. Even though 1t was
then on the eve of war with Spain and
everybody recognized that the two
countries would soon be at Grapple.
the person Of de LONE was held sacred
from assault and discomfort and he
had perfect liberty of action. There Is
this marked difference between the
cases of de LONE and Gibson: the for
mer wrote his letter in virtually a
private capacity. while Gibson's action
for which he has incurred the enmity
Of the Cuban public was taken in q
strict discharge of his official duties
under instructions of his government.
Thus the blow that was laid upon him
was a blow against the United States.
and it is surprising that the Cuban
government has not been prompt to
express its regret and Its determina-
tion 70 see that proper punishment is
administered to the offender.
Evening star., 1912-08-31
Mr.. Wilson and Crowds.

II is stated that the size Of the crowds
that greeted Mr.. Wilson in Pennsylvania
pleased and encouraged him very much.
He has returned home more firmly per-
suaded than ever that this "a demo-
cratic year" Such may prove 20 be true.
but the democratic candidate should be
on guard against attaching supreme I'M
portance TO the matter OF numbers In q
demonstration In honor Of DISTINGUISHED
visitor. Their curiosity 10 factor that
should always be taken into account
Mr.. Bryan has biundered three times
by leaving that factor out OF account.
He was particularly misled In his first
race for the presidency. The crowds that
gathered to hear him In that campaign
were enormous. and not only filled him
with confidence. but the other side with
dismay. 1893 looked to him. ana Cor
awhile 10 the republicans like - demo-
Evening star., 1912-08-31
Mr.. Clark on Consistency.

Champ Clark on the stump in Maine has
been paying Mr.. Wilson some handsome
compliments. He has referred to MIR.
Wilson'S scholarship. his work as an edu-
Gator, his work as Governor of New Jer-
sey and has predicted his success in
office if elected President Evidently Mr..
Clark has entirely recovered from his de-
feat at Baltimore-as was to be expected
of so seasoned a politician-and has his
heart in this campaign.
Mr. Clark misses the point, however.
when he refers to the criticism of Mr..
Wilson's change of opinions on certain
subjects. He speaks of the change as
having taken place lin the lapse of time" "
The charge is that the change took place
in no time-between suns. so to say. As
a man, without political aims. he was a
Clevelandite. Upon becoming politician.
with eyes fixed on the White House, he
went over to Organism. AS a historian,
working slowly in his study. he recorded
certain opinions respecting immigration
and immigrants as an influence on our
national life and development. AS cam
didate for President he is finding those
opinions troublesome. and is trying to
explain them away.
Still. il is the day of lightning changes.
Consider how rapidly-the twinkling of an
eye is slow by comparison-Mr. Roosevelt
Went from republicansm over to social
ism. One day he was opposed to votes
for women. The next day he was an ad-
vocate of the policy, and in conference
with distinguished suffragettes on the
subject. One day he was a friend of Mr..
Crane and Mr.. Penrose. The next day he
was holding them up to the execration Of
the country. One day he was an advo-
cate of reciprocity with Canada. The
next day he was lambasting the policy
in addresses to farmers.
Mr.. Clark is right when he says that
while consistency is ranked among the
virtues. it is much better to be right
though inconsistent, than to be consistent
though wrong"
Yes, but inconsistency to be admired
must rest upon a higher plane than per-
sonal ambition and advantage. The po-
litical leader who shifts his foot must
give reason. and that reason must
square with public policy and suggest in
quiry and unselfishness. Sir Robert Peel
made a lightning change from protection
to free trade. but was able to cite condi-
tons in Great Britain for his action II
IL had been a mere maneuver to hold on
TO Office. or to gain Office. he would have
missed the fame he now enjoys
1t is probably safe to say that if Mr..
Wilson had not entered politics he would
never have passed over from Cleveland
ism TO Bryanism, and never qualified any
views standing in his name as a historian
And it is equally safe TO say that if Mr.
Roosevelt had been nominated at Chicago
in June he would never have despaired Of
the republican party as an agency for
further good.
Evening star., 1912-08-31
Safety of English Travel.
From the Chicago Post

r rom the chicago PoSt.
The English Board of Trade has issued
a report showing that in British railway
travel only one passenger Is killed in
94.IOOOOO journeys undertaken, the ratio
being more remarkable because season
tickets do not figure in the statistics.
Two of our great western systems have
had year records of travel without a
death. and at one time df not now) the
figures produced by accident insurance
showed that a moving railroad train was
as safe spot as any. The English man
ner of train operation has the advantage
of fenced right of way whereby 1t is
next to impossible to hit anybody. This
has nothing to do with the board of trade
report, but it is SIDE light on the protec-
ton both for the railroad and the public.
One train runs from Plymouth to London
without stop. and it makes tremen-
dous average of time, too. Also, the
English roads have fewer curves and
their speed Is proportionately less dam
gerous. The wreck of the London boat"
train a few years ago was more OF a
national sensation than a half dozen OF
our catastrOphes would constitute. The
public couldn't understand it.
Evening star., 1912-08-31
Southern Railway.

PREMIER CARRIER OF THE SOUTH.
N. B.-Followtng schedule figures published only
as Information and are not guaranteed:
TRAINS LEAVE WASHINGTON:
For Atlanta. MONTGOMERY. Mobile. New Orleans.
s. 80 am. and 10.45 pm. daily. Dining cars.
For Chattanooga and Memphis. via Ashevtlls.
10. .45 pm. daily.
For Atlanta Admission, Birmingham $50 an.
and ABS pm. daily. Dining cars.
For Atlanta, Admission. Tal.adeGa. Callers, Selma,
$50 AM. AM and p as pm daily; and 70. uniontown.
For Roanoke Bristol. Knoxville. Chattsnooga.
Birmingham, Meridian. vicksburg. New Orleans.
TO- 10 pm. daily. Dining
,5 Eor Roanoke. Knoxville. chattaneoea. Nash.
may be occupied after 1000 pm: Dining car.
For Asheville. $50 am, 500 pm. and 10. 45
pm. daily Dining cars.
For Columbia. summerville. Charleston, Aiken,
Augusta. Savannah. Brunswick. Jacksonville and
FlOrids points: 5s5 Pm. daily. Dining car.
Thursdsy. Friday E. and Saturday. tn 4Ss pm.
For Harrisonburg. $50 am. daily (parlor carl:
3.85 pm. (parlor carl and 40 pm. week days.
For Charlottesville docaD. 7.80 am. and I. -
pm. daily.
For Warrenton. $50 am. 11.oO am. 44o
pm: daily: 3.Sa pm. tparlor carl and 4.55 pm.
week days.
L. S. BROWN Genera, AGENT.
Evening star., 1912-08-31
RAILROADS.
Chesapeake Beach nv.

Schedule of excursion trains to and from
Chesapeake Beach. effective July 9. 1912. subject
to change without notice:
MONDAYS no FRIDAYS INCLUSIVE.
Going. leave District Line Station, %: 80 1o:aO.
1880 an: 2.S5. '5:40 and 4 pm.
Returning. leave the Beach, s6:35 an, 1880.
'2:l0. SOS. 500 and 1000 pm.
SATURDAYS
Going. leave District Line Station s0:3O 10:3O
II 80 an: 200. 800. $780, $40 and 7:iS p.m.
Returning. leave the Beach, s8:35 an, 1880
s2:lO. 6:O5, 500. 900 and 1000 pm
SUNDAYS AND HOLIDAYS.
Going leave District Line Station. $3.50, 1880
1880 an, 200. $40. 400 and 7:45 pm.
Returning. leave the Beach, TOO an. 1890,
'2:l0. 600. 500. 900 and 1000 pm
make local stops. running time Is minutes.
All other trains make run in 60 minutes.
W. f. JONES preafdent
Evening star., 1912-08-31
Illegal Resort Owners.
From the Philadelphia Press.

The publication made in New York city
of the names Of the owners Of houses
used as gambling resorts Is q method of
discouraging this sort Of crime that has
never been utilized as 1t might have been.
The ownership of houses is a matter of
public record. 1t can always be readily
ascertained. Tenants change easily and
quickly. but real estate ownership
changes slowly and always leaves an en-
during trail. Landlords can prevent their
property being put to an illegal use, and
il they are held responsible for its use
those intending to conduct an illegal
business or disorderly resort will have
great difficulty In finding a place to re-
ceive them.
Evening star., 1912-08-31
Shameful Saving"
From the New York Sun

The publication Of the total of expendi-
lures authorized by the session of Con-
gress just ended explains the attitude of
the democrats of the House of Repre-
sentatives in opposing the two battleship
program and thus repudiating the plank
in the Baltimore platform which pledged
the party to provide and maintain an
adequate and well proportioned navy
The figures compiled by the House lead
ers show that the total of appropriations
authorized is $1.O19. SOC. 900. or $7,O46, 1888
less than the total rolled up in the last
session Of the last republican Congress,
the Sixty-frst. For years the democrats
have been berating the republicans for
extravaganza. but in the face of these
cries of waste and incompetence they
81, ,OOO, 600 from the last republican total
Evening star., 1912-08-31

place in the social system turns with
keen interest from his fishing and his
golfing and his tramping and camping
and loafing to the hustle OF the week IN
town. That is his real life. after all.
and not the idleness and the change ana
the indulgences Of the summer.
Evening star., 1912-08-31

The Panama-Pacific postage stamp will
show ships in the Gatun lock Of the great
canal The art students admiration will
not be disturbed by any reference to the
question Of whether the ships are paying
toll or going through on complimentary
tickets.
Evening star., 1912-08-31
Danger in Disguise.

'tThe first thing for me to do" said the
fugitive wanted in the great metropolis,
sis to disguise myself"
Don't do that" replied the experienced
pal. "Some of the men assiged to the
case may think you are somebody else
and arrest you by mistake
Evening star., 1912-08-31

Manufacturers OF shoes say that the
freak Shoe" which comes into sudden
but unstable demand, is the cause Of
higher prices In footwear. 1t might be
worth inquiring whether a great deal Of
the high cost OF living is not due to a
widespread disposition to forsake the SUBJ
stautial In favor OF the fad.
Evening star., 1912-08-31

The report that counterfeit half-dollars
are being distributed from New York
should cause considerable concern. The
fair reputation Of great city as a finan-
cial center is again assailed.
Evening star., 1912-08-31

full report Of those who profit by the
high price Of coal may serve no fur.
ther purpose than 10 make lot OF people
envious as they sit down by the fireside
TO read IL over.
Evening star., 1912-08-31
Relative Location.

$50 you don't believe that truth Is at
the bottom of a well?' asked the ready
made philosopher.
NO." replied Senator Sorghum: III 1t
were, so many of us wouldn't have to
climb a tree to get out of it's reach"
Evening star., 1912-08-31
Mercantile Chat.

"John Milton received $25 for Paradise
Lost" said the scornful author.
"Well, replied the practical publisher.
''he was lucky in getting the work out
when the market for that sort Of thing
was comparatively good"
Evening star., 1912-08-31

1t would be interesting to know how
many melodrama managers have "Gyp
the Blood and 'Leftie Louie" figuring in
their casts of characters for fall produc-
tions.
Evening star., 1912-08-31
German Plot.

From the Chicago Record Herald
England has been soaked by rain dur
ing August, and many floods are report
may be accused Of conspiring with the
elements so that he can sail hjo warshipa
over the tight little island.
Evening star., 1912-08-31

RyIn order to avoid delays on account Of
personal absence. letters to THE STAR should
not be addressed to any individual connected
win the ONCE. but simply to THE STAR. OF to
the Editorial or Business Department. according
90 tenor purpose.
Evening star., 1912-08-31
Evanescence.

A floweret in May and a blossom in June.
A bird lightly poised as it utters tune.
A kiss from the south wind at dusk and
at dawn.
A leaf turned to crimson-and summer is
gone!
Evening star., 1912-08-31

Eminent gentlemen agree that there is
nothing that rests a legal or a pedagogic
mind like getting out on a fine frosty
morning and chasing a bull moose.
Evening star., 1912-08-31

Anybody who thinks the Speaker OF the
House of Representatives has an easy
life should look at the dents the gavel
has made in the desk top.
Evening star., 1912-08-31

There might be some slight toleration
for the army worm now appearing in
Maryland IL it were even fit to bait fish
hook.
Evening star., 1912-08-31

Eugene Debs could scarcely be more
earnest in disapproving of Col. Roosevelt
II he feared him as a rival in socialistic
activities.
Evening star., 1912-08-31
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PH1LANDER JOHNSON.
No Slide Material.

care you expecting landslide this
year," asked one campaigner.
"No," replied the other There has
been so much mud throwing that there
won't be any loose land left
Evening star., 1912-08-31

When a man confesses to a murder his
attorney is forced to fall back on the
contention that only an insane man would
do so.
Evening star., 1912-08-31

A campaign contribution may be crate
fully received; but gratitude is always
liable to expire rapidly.
Evening star., 1912-08-31
Extorting Confession.

"Some men are never content unless
they are gloating over somebody
"Yes. A barber invariably keeps ask
ing you whether the razor hurts you till
you are forced to own up
Evening star., 1912-08-31
The Switchman.

From the Birmingham Age-Ha-ald.
Roosevelt says those big corporation
contributions to his campaign fund must
have been made when he was asleep at
the switch, and he is ordinarily very
Wakeful.
Evening star., 1912-08-31

CHrSAPEAKE AND OHIO LINES.
SIS pm. dafly-Sleepers to Louisville. C1ucin
natl. Indianapolis and St.. Louis.
6.36 pm daily-Pullman to Cincinnati and
Chicago.
lilo p.m dsiiy-Sleepers TO Virginia Hot
Springs. Cincinnati and Louisville. Cine mat
sleeper 0pen for occupancy 10 pm.
ON 6l8 Pa. ave. 1859 F st. and Union Sta.
Evening star., 1912-08-31

Fortunately, 1t does not require very
large military force to handle Central
American disturbance.
Evening star., 1912-08-31

Nicaragua is another country that ap-
pears to regard self-goveEnment as q 1as-
cinating though perilous pasume.
Evening star., 1912-08-31

Aviation has developed an altitude ma
mia that Is as dangerous as speed ma
mia.
Evening star., 1912-08-31

Some men go to such extremes that
their only idea of q true friend is a per-
son who won't take offense when a pet
dog bites him.
Evening star., 1912-08-31
GEORGETOWN
UNIVERSITY
SCHOOL OF Law

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the evenings giving students an opportunity TO
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In law ofnces.
Reopens Wednesday. October 2
Tuition. $4,000.
Once will be open for registrations consulta.
ton, etc. from 10 am. to $50 pm.
Further information or catalogues may be OBJ
tained by addressing
HUGH J. FEGAN, Secretary.
GEORGETOWN LAW SCHOOL,
6O0 e st. NV. Main 7203.
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PAYABLE In advance-by mail. postage prepaid
Daily Sunday included. one month. 90 cents.
Daily. Sunday excepted. one month. 90 cents.
Saturday Star. 81 year. Sunday Star. y. 70 yeef
Evening star., 1912-08-31

Entered as eecond-class mail matter at the pos
ofYice at Washington. ID. O.
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rns Evening star xswspspsr Company

Business once. nth st. and Pennsylvania Avenue
New York once: Tribune Building.
Chicago once: First National Bank Building
European once: 8 Regent st.. London. England.
Evening star., 1912-08-31

Columbia School of Drafting.
Evening instruction in drafting and speclhca-
tion writing. term starts Sept. 10. Phone or
write for catalogue "A" McIachlen bldg.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-11-17
GETTING PAST THAT DOOR

TT opening ordinary commercial business the article
concerned with getting salary larger
salary particular opens and the
willing the door opened we
but W like o know how it is done.
Shub head firm Of theatrical the article
he calls VERSUS he is
the best little door coer literally and fgravey, especially when it
o considering plays
MAGAZINE Mr.. Shuber those
persistent folk who upon seeing him. for purpose getting job
determined prevent
manager that about four hundred people
his why he should them plain
that he protect himself.
them chorus girls, showgl and agents; but
in OF
that third the United States who has reached
age twenty engaged writing play The managers
prospective exactly like that of champion pug toward
asrant The reputation before he worthy conara
Until he has made playwright the
m-wh makes rc difficult anyone
writing plays.
The best that Mr. Shubert tells that of particularly ingenious young
whose cvcnc him hearing. He made his mind that he wouldn't
that and that he wouldn't read his but the
hearing. OF his play wasn't accepted.
DEERE LOTT ON WOMAN sufficient the keen of those
who know the work Of the contemporary French
recognized all world
lived His remarkable genius He has
about
learn that a who high literature
who has had experience extends again.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-11-17

thinks
delightful all
New York. where his made much And
think strange when such amer this position
the suffrage question:
wha and
can only
to hon
tsefw of
o
1t will this fascinating talk he Dana Baron Probably
will do much thinking BY
be tell that Pierre Lott doesn't believe understanding
He that their chief charm lies in the fact that
understand them; at least,
THE BEACCOMBER by Chafes Bouke and Ten Eyck
goes prove that there the
famous Ships Bottom life saving Banga than those which have been
printed 1t neXhaIsbe dramatic tales this danger point on
the Atlantic Many
their friends; splendid
than Shark Gone who turned beacfcmter hero single night
LOST AND FOUND those tales OF adventure the here ana
- experience OF crack reporter with the timely d!
detective instinct that often finds IS the % oil
story that will keep guessing.
THE MAN WHO WAS LOST the serial by Maude Radford Warren
which will also Please
read this first ent even the few who don't like 70 ea
serials and will not be mighty find out what happens you
begin imagine how should feel awakened without identity what
wm you. Action quickly this serial doesn't hesitate until the
end.
TURK OFALLON AND THE SLEUTH by L. Cullen brings
back tried and friend advenuer whose tales delight
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-11-17

Until short time ago,
scarcely one person in
a thousand had ever
tasted a really good soda
CraCker-aS it came fresh
and crisp from the oven.
Now every man, woman
and child in these United
States can know and en-
JOY the crisp goodness
of fresh baked soda
crackers without going
to the bakers oven.
Uneeda Biscuit bring the
bakery to you.
A food to live on. Stamina
for workers. Strength for the
delicate. Bone and flesh for
little folks.
1t will cost you just cents
to try Uneeda Biscuit.
NATIONAL BISCUIT
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-11-17
THE BEACHCOMBER by Chatles Fra

now, an experience OF crack new
detective instinct that one often finds
story that will keep you guessing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-22
A Fable of Birds and Worms

From Lippincotts.
 Once there were two birds. One was an early bird, and the other was a lazy sort of bird, which never got out much before o'clock in the morning.
 The early bird caught worm. The early proverb- maker happened to be there al the time and made a note of it.
 Now. this worm that had been caught by this early bird had a wife and ten children When the worm left home that morning his ten children were just getting up and his wife was preparing breakfast. No doubt this worm had gone out for his morning walk to work up an appetite for his breakfast. But such are the uncertainties of life-he never re- turned. The family of worms waited and waited until about o'clock and then. highly alarmed, started out 10 look for Papa Worm.
 At this time the bird that was lazy sort of bird was just getting out to look for bite of something 10 eat. It saw the family of worms-and had fine breakfast.
 Moral: It's not always the bird that gets into the proverb that gets the most worms.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-22
|OPEN|NG LOSS IN
 COTTON MARKET
Considerable Buying for Foreign Accounts in
 Local Markets

New York. October M-Openlng loss was followed by almost full recovery in the cotton market today. butt the im- provement was barely maintained and while the final tone was steady at an ad- vance of points on October, last prices were generally to points net lower.
 The market started easy at decline of 8 to points under liquidation by buyers of late last week, who were doubtless dls appointed by the failure of the weather map to show any unfavorabe develop ment of importance over Sunday hnd by easier Liverpool cables, Private adviees claiming large offerings of actual and con tinental selling tended 70 increase bear
 ish confidence around the local ring, par ticularly as the continental selling was supposed to reflect a bearish view of af- fairs in the Balkans. There was consid- erable buying for foreign account in the local market, however, while there was also a little support from some of the leading spot brokers, and as soon as the weather forecasts were published prices worked up to within a point or so of the Saturdays finals. After the slowness of Liverpool had shut out arbitrage bust ness, the buying here became less active and the market later was more or less | irregular. Prices sagged off or points from the best during the middle of the day under liquidation by earlier buyers for turn, who found that rrost predie- tons for north Texas and Oklahoma had not stimulated outside demand to any material extent. but southern selling here was not as much of fearure as had been predicted on Saturday and the market later in the afternoon turned firmer on bullish support. Most positions reached the highest level of the day during the last hour.