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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-20
SPECIAL NOTICES.

OFFICE COMMISSIONERS OF THE DIS
trict of Columbia, February 49, 1912.-Notice IL
hereby given that. in conformity to law. the
on real property In the District Of Columbia on
the LIST day OF July. 1911, also all assessments
subject to sale has been printed A copy there
of will be delivered to any taxpayer applying
therefor at the Office Of the collector Of taxes
of the District of Columbia. and IL the tax or
assessments due, together with the penalties and
costs that may have accrued thereon. shall not
he paid prior 10 the day named for sale, namely,
the 18th day of March, 1912, the property In
VOWED will be sold under direction at pub.
lie auction. at the Office of the collector OF
taxes OF the District of Columbia. commencing
the said 18th day Of March, 1912, between
the hours Of 10 O'Clock in the forenoon and
O'Clock in the afternoon, and continuing each
following day, Sundays and legal holidays ex-
copied until all such delinquent property Is sold.
CuNO II. RUDOLPH. JOHN A. JOHNSTON,
WILLIAM v. JUDSON, Commissioners Of the
District of Columbia.
LADIES. WHY SPEND $50 FOR SUIT? I
absolutely guarantee same material, at and
workmanship for $S5. s. SILVERSTEIN.
LADIES' TAILOR formerly with NJ. PAS
TERNACK. 1885 14th st. Phone North $40.
IF you GET THE HOME BUILDING ASSO-
citation habit Of saving certain amount every
month you will accumulate more in a year than
in two years of irregular savings. Try it. sc
interest paid on Withdrawals. r. F.. CIIAUGH-
TON, Pres. J. NJ. WOODWARD, Sec, 723
Goth st. NV E. S. WESCOTT. Treas. 1907
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-20
Minnesota's Express Tax Upheld.

The Minnesota gross revenue tax as
applied to express companies. has been
upheld as constitutional by the Supreme
Court Of the United States. The state
will be able to recover approximately
100000 in taxes from the express COM
panies as result.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-20
Character of Defense Considered,

How better can the broad lines which
distinguish these two subjects be pointed
out than by considering the character OF
the defense in this very case? The de-
PENDANT company does not contend here
that it could not have been required to
pay license tax. 1t does not assert that
it was denied an opportunity to be
heard as to the amount for which it was
taxed, or that there was anything in
herring in the tax or involved intrinsically
in the law which violated any Of its con-
stitutional rights. If such questions had
been raised they would have been JUS
ticiable, and, therefore. would have re-
quired the calling into operation of judi
ciai power. Instead, however of doing
any of these things, the attack on the
statute here made is of a wholly different
character.
Its ESSENTIALLY political nature is at
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-20

FIorida-Superior Service Via Atlantic
Coast Line: IN. Y. & Florida Special
leaves 40 pm. A ltd. trains daily. SUI
perior roadway. 1919 New York ave. NV.
-Adyt.
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MINNESOTA FOR TAFT.
Representative Mccall Says Senti-
ment for Him Is Strong.

Representative Samuel w. Mccall of
Massachusetts, has just returned from a
speech making trip to Minneapolis with
the word that Minnesota is strongly for
Taft. He spoke before the Young Mems
Republican Club of that city on Lin
coins birthday.
IF what L saw and heard on my trip
can be taken as any Indication" said Mr.
Mccall today, Minnesota is strongly for
Taft. l went out there expecting to en-
counter a sentiment in opposition to the
President, but, on the contrary, 1 did not
talk to republican who was for any one
else. Gov. Eberhardt, at the banquet,
unqualifiedly Endorsed the President, as
did DR.. Northrup, president emeritus of
the Minnesota University. The mere men,
ton of Taft's name called forth the great
est enthusiasm that left no doubt as to
it's genuineneSs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-20

The funeral of George Ford, fifty-six
years old, was held Sunday at Round
HILL Loudoun county. He died Thursday
in Florida, where he had gone in search
Of health. He once represented Loudoun
county in the Virginia legislature.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-20
FOR SALE-MISCELLANEOUS.

SPANIEL ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS; SPLENDID
worker. rats rabbits; retreves water; excel
lent watch; imported from England sell cheap.
Apt. No. the Loudoun. East Capitol st.
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PROPOSALS.

PROPOSALS WILL BE RECEIVED AT THE
Bureau Of Supplies and Accounts, Navy Depart
ment, Washington. ID. C.; until 10 O'Clock m.
March II. 1912. and publicly opened Immediately
thereafter to furnish the navy yard Wash
ington ID. c., quantity OF naval supplies.
follows: Sch. 4344: Galvanized iron braces, card
board insulator and transportation glasses, locust
and crossarm pins. copper wire.-Sch. 1915 Steel.
Applications for proposals should designate the
schedules desired by number. Blank proposals.
will be furnished upon application TO the Bureau.
II. J. COWIE. Paymaster General. U. =. n.
2-2O-Is fe20law,2t
OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF THE
District of Columbia. Washington. February TO-
19l2.-Sealed proposals will be received at this
ONCE until two o'clock. p.m.. March Z. 1872 for
furnishing and installing In the District Pump
ing Station. this city. a water softening plant
Specifications and form of proposal may be OBJ
tanned from the Purchasing Officer. ID. C. CUNO
a. RUDOLPH, JOHN A. JOHNSTON, WILL
LIAM v. JUDSON. Commissioners, ID. G. fe19-3t
Lewis A. Shook, seventy-three years
old, Union soldier, died suddenly Mon
day morning of paralysis of the heart, at
Frederick, Md. He enlisted in Company
/. list Maryland Regiment, 1. II. b. Vol
unteers. in September, 1861, and served
throughout the war.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-20
Opinion by Chief Justice.

Quoting Chief Justice fancy and Chief
Justice Fuller in former decisions, Chief
Justice White said:
1T is indeed singular misconception
of the nature and character of our con-
stitutlonal system Of government to sug-
gest that the settled distinction which
the doctrine just stated points out be-
tween judicial authority over justiciable
controversies and legislative power as to
purely political questions tends to destroy
the duty of the judiciary in proper cases
to enforce the Constitution. The sugges-
ton results from failing to distinguish
between things which are widely differ
ent-that is. the legislative duty to deter
mine the political questions involved in
deciding whether a state government, re-
publican form, exists and the judicial
power and ever-present duty whenever it
becomes necessary in a controversy prop
erly submitted to enforce and uphold the
applicable provisions of the Constitution
as to each and every exercise of govern
mental power.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-20
FOR SALE-HOUSES.
SUBURBAN PROPERTY.

FOR sALE-AT HYATTsVILLE. Nd, Groom
new house: hQt-water heat; slate roof, full
modern plumbing: gas and electric light;
roomy, foored attic and full cellar 40 IT.
level lot 3 blocks from cars; handsome gas
fixtures, gas stoves and mantles. $1,000;
$500 cash and $25 month.
STONE & FAIRFAX,
1912 New York ave. NV
Suburban Dent
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-20
ISSUE FOR CONGRESS
Supreme Court Without Juris-
diction in Oregon Case.
PROBLEM IS POLITICAL
Constitutionality Of State Tax Called
in Question.
OPINION OF COURT UNANIMOUS
Action Brought by the Pacific
States Telegraph and Telephone
Up on Appeal.
OPINION OF COURT UNANIMOUS

The United States Supreme Court yes
terday held that it had no jurisdiction
over the question of whether state OF
the Union can establish the initiative
and referendum; the question is one for
Congress to decide. The case brought
by the Pacific States Telephone and
Telegraph Company against the state of
oregon. involving the constitutionality
of tax. was dismissed for want OF
Jurisdiction.
The opinion of the court, which was
unanimous, was announced by Chief
Justice White. The decision in brief
was that the question of whether a
state still maintained a republican form
of government after the adoption Of the
initiative and referendum was a politi-
cal problem for Congress and not a
judicial one for the court.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-20
FOR RENT-ROOMS.

SOB S.E.-TWO WELL FURNISHED ROOMS;
southern exposure: large windows: closets;
complete for housekeeping including dishes,
linen. cooking utensils; private family; near
Capitol and Library. 21e
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-20
WANTED- SITUATIONS.

AN ELDERLY LADY would like position as
hOusekeeper. matron or superintendent; high
est class references furnished; long experience
in first-class institutions and private homes.
Address NJ. l.. c.. care Young Women's Chris
tian Association. Il"
lTUTOR-Gentleman of good birth desires posi-
ton in wealthy family; speaks five languages;
also musical. Address DIR. A. F. Werner, Cen
eral Delivery. Washington, ID. {. Y.
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WANTED-HELP.

AMBITIOUS YOUNG MAN. about % years o
age salesman for large corporations; mus
be industrious and we'll recommended: mod
crate salary to start; good opportunity TO
right man. Box $50. Star office.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-20
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY.

HONEST YOUNG MAN WILL GIVE $125 FOE
$500 loan one year to buy good paying grocery
security, stock and household furniture. BOZ
, 0OS Star Office 21s
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APARTMENTS TO LET.

TO SUBLET-TWO-ROOM AND BATH BACHE
lor apartment, furnished, for remainder OF
lease (Oct. u. The Thomas, Thomas circle
ant g. Phone North 1886.
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NOfice9'':

We will accept a
few more lady or
gentleman members
for our SPANISH
CO MYERS A TON
CLUB" now form
ing. Native teach
ers. Fee, &c an
evening,
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1912-05-03
Willingness and Ability

These count for much in any undertaking.
Our Willingness to help the people of this community in
developing the best possibilities various lines of industry
well known and by the service rendered patrons
past years.
Our ability to help YOU Mr. Farmer with your spring
summer work is indicated by the strength
statement IT, by the employment of of THE Palouse
Dollars resting in vaults you increase the earn,
ing of your business for this then YOU should employ
them to work for you
1t is to advantage to deal with growing bank whose
ability to help you keeps pace with growth your business
Observe growth shown above proves that that
bank
Your growth and prosperity means ours Let us work
together
Come tell us your needs
The First National Bank Of Pullman
"Home of the Palouse Dollar"
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1912-05-03
IMPORTANT REFORMS

One of the most important issues
of the coming campaign in this state
will be the ratification of the CON
sttutional amendments providing for
the initiative, referendum and recall.
These are questions which every voter
should be carefully studying and the
editor commends to their considera-
ton the following article which was
written for The Public" by Lewis
Stockholm
The initiative, referendum and re-
call have passed the stage when these
measures can be called merely aca-
demic." Nearly one-fourth of the
states have the. initiative and refer
endum, and the recall is an active
political issue. The states which may
be called progressive in regard to
these measures are South Dakota,
Utah, Oregon, Nevada, Montana, Ok
lahoma. Maine. Missouri, Michigan,
Arkansas. Colorado, California, Ne
braska, Washington, Idaho. Wyo-
ming, Wisconsin, Arizona, New Mex
leo. North Dakota, Illinois, Texas and
Ohio.
Considering the people of the sew
eral states as an organized political
body in meeting assembled. the in
itiative corresponds to moving the
question. 1t is a scheme whereby a
small number of voters may propose
law and compel vote to adopt or
reject It,
The referendum corresponds to ac-
ton on the report of a committee.
1t is plan whereby a small number
may compel a vote of the electorate
on an act of representatives to APP
prove or reject it,
The recall is plan to compel an
election before the stated time. 1t
is a measure whereby a small num-
Der may compel a vote of the people
to say whether or not they approve
of public servant and desire him to
continue to act as their representative
or not.
1t is a well established constitu-
tional principle that the Sovereignty
in every state resides in the people of
the state, and that they may change
their form of government at their
own pleasure" so long as its form is
republican"
A form of government in which the
supreme power resides with the peo-
pie is republican in form. The forms
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1912-05-03

OF the three avowed candidates for
the Republican presidential nominal
ton only one Is a genuine progress
sive. that is, progressive who has
consistently fought for progressive
policies before they were popular and
has made sacrifices to mold public
sentiment in favor of needed reforms.
That man is Senator La Toilette
But the progresslyes for patronage
only have abandoned his cause, as
rats desert sinking ship. There is
no more shameful story in the annals
OF American politics than the deser-
ton of this gallant leader at the first
fire, by the men who induced him to
raise his standard and promised to
follow him to the end.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1912-05-03

of republican government in the yari-
Gus states have from the beginning
been undergoing Transformation, and
have been and are being constantly
re-organized according to the prog
ress of popular government.
1t can not be truthfully said that
autocracy in Russia, aristocracy in
England, or democracy anywhere,
have been free from corruption, but
in the United States, we are, not only
by our written constitution, but also
by our fundamental political char
acter, committed to democracy.
We have been extending and are
likely to extend further the elective
franchise
We have been changing the state
consti tutions to conform with the
decline of state legislatures in public
esteem.
There has been gradual recogni-
NlOll vi TIC llNI liltii hhtiC 10 ~ ANui
difference in principle between a
statute and a constitution. A public
service corporation law is written in
the state constitution of Oklahoma,
a civil service law in the constitution
of New York, while in other states
these measures are merely statutory.
And so there is no principle of dis
elimination between acts upon which
the people of the several states may
vote directly by way of enactment.
If they can adopt or reject the most
important of all legislation by popu-
lar-yote constitutions. they can GER
tainly vote to adopt or reject less
important measure passed by their
representatives in the state legisla-
ture. If the people, through their
representatives, can propose legisla-
ton for enactm ent, the people can
propose legislation directly. There
is no heaven-given right residing in
a legislature alone to employ legal
talent competent to draft a bill with
technical formality.
If the people can elect public Off
GERS they can also remove a public
officer by election.
The general rule is, that the will
of the people is expressed by a ma
iority vote.
If this is not the best method Of
ascertaining the will of the people in
votes of the people acting in their
sovereign capacity, then is not the
best method of ascertaining the will
of the state in elections of United
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1912-05-03
THE RIGHT SPIRIT

A few days ago the charm OF
the general committee of arrange
ments for the G. A. r. eneampment
received letter from l.. G.. Thayer,
young farmer living near this city.
A remittance of three dollars was
enclosed which the sender said he de-
sired to contribute to the fund for
the encampment, as his father was an
old soldier. The letter closed with
the statement, mo acknowledge
ment is necessary"
While the contribution. of itself
was of little Importance, the spirit
which amin ated the donor is in
spring. Mr.. Thayer Is not a rich
man and if others would give as
freely in proportion to their abund-
ance. far larger fund would be
raised for the entertainment of the
veterans than could be used. The
gift was prompted by desire to do
something which would have pleased
his dead father and to show his es-
TEEN for the comrades of that father.
1t was a free will offering of love.
like the widows two mites, and will
touch the hearts of the veterans and
enthuse the committee who are ar
ranging to entertain them, more than
far larger contribution given in a
different spirit.
The contribution has been ac-
knowledged in the following appro-
pirate letter:
Your letter of April 22nd lnclos-
ing $500 for the G. A. r. fund in
which you state that no acknowl-
edgement is necessary, impresses up
on my mind that no letter | ever re-
ceiyed was more worthy Of a consid-
crate reply.
Il wish to commend you on the
spirit that perm Gates your own good
self AS | interpret 1t from your let
ter, it is one of lasting loyalty. love
and respect for the old soldiers. 1t
is certainly commendable and only
wish the same could be said of all of
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1912-05-03

States senators by legislatures, or in
judicial decisions of courts which are
made by majority vote of judges.
Many measures passed by states,
acting through legislatures, could
not eomand a 20 per cent vote of
the electorate. Many measures de-
sired by a majority of the electorate
are denied passage by state legisla-
lures.
The recognition Of the fact that
judges in defining law make law and
in multiplying acts of legislatures read
into constitutions their views as to
public policy makes it plain that
they, most of all public officers,
should be subject to popular control.
For either judges are servants and
representatives OF the people, in
which case they should be subject
to popular control, or else judges
must be recognized as the real SOW
ereign in the place of the people.
But this is not in accord with the
republican form of government.
Arguments against the recall have all
been made against the choosing of
judges by popular election.
There is no question of substitu-
ton of the recall for impeachment.
impeachment is designed for mall
feasance In office. The recall is de-
signed for Observation-Disclosures in
office. The judiciary must be indie
| dependent. If it is independent of
bosses it will be independent of pop
ular majorities. If is not indie
pendent Of bosses, then direct popu-
lar control is necessary to end the
tyranny OF the bosses.
But the constitutions nowhere say
or intend that judges shall be SOW
ereign. That would be "solecism, at
least in a republican government, 3"
said Thomas jefferson II the people
can empower legislatures to remove
judges for malfeasance without de
stroying judicial independence, then
the people can directly pass. in re-
| call elections, on their judicial rep
resentatives without improperly af-
fecting judicial independence.
Is there anyone who will allege
that legislatures have never been inn
properly influenced in the elections
of United States senators? Why, then
may legislatures not be improperly
influenced in unseating a Judge?
There are no inherent personal or
property rights which are beyond the
reach of the state, or of the people
expressing themselves directly in
their sovereign capacity And any
argument which aims to uphold such
theory will be found to apply with
equal cogency to upholding anarchy.
The initiative, referendum and re-
call supply to democracy those neces-
sary safeguards against usurpation of
political power which will warrant
the granting to public officers such
freedom of action, necessary power.
and a sufficient term of office, as will
produce efficient administration In
other words, if dem ocracy is to be
democratic. the initiative, referen-
| DUN and recall are necessary deyel-
opments of popular government.
And who wants efficiency which is
irresponsible to the people. or who
wants democracy if it spells bad and
inefficient government?
The real danger is that in the
search for efficiency we forget de-
mocracy, and in the search for de-
mocracy we neglect efficiency.
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Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1912-05-03

the rising generation.
Hoping that you will attend the
encampment and obtain the enjoy
ment that you would from so doing,
am,
Yours very truly,
"A B. BAKER,
Chairman.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1912-05-03

The Pullman Mills have made some
important changes in their machinery
OF late which improved the quality of
cir flour so per cent. Try a sack
and be in line with patronizng home
industry. All Pullman stores sell It,
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1912-05-03
J. EARLE ELSE. M. ID.

j. EARLE ELSE, Nj. ID.
Office, Suite l and 2, Ruply
Block, Main Street Phone 1862 Y.
Hours 2 to D. m.
Residence in Hospital, 900 Tha-
tuna street. Phone 1862 R.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1912-05-03
Furnished House for Rent

uFhlsIleu HOuso lOF hcht
Four-room house, completely fur
nished, with piano, for rent to small
family with no children. Mrs. J. f.
Nessly, 500 Church ST., Pullman.
Apr12tf
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1912-05-03
PROFESSIONAL CARDS

DIR. ID. Il. CAMPBELL
Physician and Surgeon
Office in Flatiron Building
Office phone 30
Residence phone 6
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-05-25
Victoria on
Trial Journey

steamer Victoria, which has jnat
been rcmodeled by tho Alaska
Steamship Co. at cost OF $500 ,00o.
VIII DO given a trial this afternoon
on the government course off Wash.
ON island. 20 test hor boilers and
new machinery.
The Victoria has been out OF com.
mission since November, and the
work OF remodeling her was tho
most expensive contract OF It's Kind
in Seattle shipping. A new refrlg.
Grating plant. dining saloon. Off.
eers' quarters. shelter deck and
more itfeboats are some OF the
things added. Tho boat has now a
capacity OF 700 passengers. 100
more than she formerly carried.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-05-25

~~s>~f~~~~-~s>~<~~s~-~ -~~~~e~~-~.~N@-~-~-~
Thursday. on Green Lake car. about
iat0o o'clock. long white envelope
cuntatniuE receipts addressed TO
Mrs W J. Lyons. ballard isso I.
reward
ladies plain gold watch betwae
Denny way and Mercer. mono
gram y. NJ J. Finder rewarded
return 1895 Denny way
Hack Persian female cat.
southern part city. iibefel reward.
Main teef
l.oat -liiark 4na white cotlia dog
University district. reward. fhona
nwood 1864.
Tuesday evening. nmaii black pork :
~ttoek. ON ifastlaks ear. Phone
kenwood i1eA
Airedais shaxKy doG pap. followed
man toward town reward lftk
chcrry. Main ASA
I&ays open laced watch. monogram
p l. n" Return sound Trans
fer Co, les Jacks son u. Reward.
Pound --rh~ right place 10 have yoaf
watch repaired Nymonn Jewcter
its1 Third, near Pike. All work
guaranteed
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-05-25
Flyer Taken OFF
Tacoma Schedule

Inland Navigation Co.'S steamer
Flyer VIII be put back on the So
attic Everett t,dmonds run today.
At the old rate OF so cents ono way
aud W cents round trip. The com,
pany has been running the steamer
City OF Everett on tue Everett route
and charging IS cents one way and
SO cents round trip. but after ak
months trial. they found they vert
losing money. aud so viii return to
the old rate.
Tho Chippewa will replace the
Flyer ON the Tacoma run.