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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-03-08

had charge Of the car for the street car
company. testified in confederation Of
street car conductor Clark. be said
that Lieut.. Field had asked where the
boundary line was and was told that
it was in the center of the bridge.
AIotormau W. l. Melton testified al
most the same as the other two street
Privates D. H. Austin and S. X
Bishop were then called on to testify
and they corrOborated the statement
of corporal Russell
Defence Is Heard.
The defence then opened its case.
calling sergeant William Moss, of COM
pany c, 18th infantry. He was one OF
the soldiers on the car which went into
Mexico. He said that he did not know
where the boundary was and was not
sufficiently told by either the soldiers
at the bridge or street car men, His
testimony was corroborated by privates
Harold Sharpe and Pat Brannon, OF the
same company
Lieut.. Gardenhire. of the Fourth
cavalry. testified as to the way to get
to the bridge and the customary method
OF going around the loop through
Juarez to 80 to the Santa Fe street
bridge.
Nal Ben. H Poore. president Of the
board, testified as to the character Of
the accused, as he had known him Tor
several years and for three years had
been his commander in the Philippines
He described him as being an officer OF
unusual conscientiOusness"
Defence Makes Plea.
The defence then made its plea to
the court. Lieut.. GrieTsOn spoke for
the defence He summed up the evil
dence as it had been given and quoted
the violation Of International law
which Lieut.. Field is supposed to have
committed in that "One sovereign state
cannot invade another sovereign state
by sending troops there without per
mission" He showed that this was not
done knowingly, according to the testi-
mony by the accused officer and that
the consul Of the Mexican government
was satisfied that it was mistake.
Prosecutions address.
The prosecution made its speech
through Capt Simonds, who said that
the action Of the lieutenant in taking
his command to Juarez had placed the
lives of his men in Danger and had
placed the friendly feeling of the two
nations in jeopardy.
During the trial all Of the Officers
of the court wore their side arms, as
well as the soldiers who were called
in to testify. Lieut.. Field was not
armed during the court, on account Of
his arrest.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-03-08

Dressed poultry. all kinds. ArdOin'..
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-03-08

Fun measure at southwestern Fuel CO
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-03-08

ArdOin's big meat sale saturday
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-03-08
Proposed Treaties, Stripped
of Principal Features Not
Acceptable.
FAvORABLE REPoRTs ON

RIGHTOFWAY MEASURE
Washington. y. G.. March s.
Senator Dupont reported to the
senate today favOrably the bill
granting a rightufWay to the
FL PasO & Southwestern rail-
way through the Fort Hua-
chuca military reserva ton, in
Arizona.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-18
The National City.

Senator Shively's remarks before the
Brightwood Citizens Association the other
night regarding the character of Wash
ington as the truly national city should
be sent broadcast over the country as
an expression of the sentiment which
makes for the development of the ideal
American capital. He dwelt upon the inn
preston which is made here upon the
minds Of visitors who come for business
or pleasure and who take back to the
states the idea Of the greatness and
progress of the District. 1t is great,
however. only in the degree that the leg
islators from those same states make it.
The District can not go forward of it's
own initiative at the national pace. It
must be sent ahead on the national
course of development by the lawmakers
to whom the Constitution has entrusted
the duty Of exercising exclusive juris-
diction" over 1t. That fact must be
borne in mind by every member of Con-
gress and should be made plain to every
visitor who comes here to admire and
who should then go home to work for
the Greater Washington through the
channels Of legislation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-18
The new POLITICS.

II you want to be elected to some Office, and
detected, you discover that your chances are
but slim,
II you sadly look about you to discover that
they doubt you and your popularity Is grow
ing dim;
II they spurn your wise suggestions, and annoy
you with their questions, and they act as
though they think you are unsteady.
You may still avoid skinning there Is still
one hope Of winning IL you just get out and
whoop 1t up for Teddy!
1t is wisdom to remember at the ides Of next
November you will have President to drag
you through,
And q Hood OF good straight tickets may assist
you through the wickets more than anything
that you can say or do.
This ia splendid campaign thunder 1t will cover
every blunder, it's an answer that Is al
ways good and ready;
When annoying voters hiss You you can hoor
them with this issue: "First and last and
every minute I'm for Teddy.
II you've no excuse to offer. why still at the
public Golfer men should let you lfnger
longer for your pay,
II the party leaders snub you and the voters
want to club you, wave the Stars and
Stripes and give a loud "HOoray.'
Then in manner most impressive just declare
you're u progressive, say to fight for civic
Righteousness you're ready,
Though but 1owly Is your station, say you want
to save the nati0n-your political salvation
-Dety0it Free Press.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-18
FOLKS WITHDRAWAL.
From the Omaha Bee.

From the Omaha Bee.
Measured by what he gave up, Mr..
Folks sacrifice does not seem so great.
From the Memphis Commercial Appeal.
Folk is the first discard, but he won't
be lonesome very long.
From the Topeka State Journal.
Joe Folk finally saw the handwriting
on the wall and has retired gracefully
from the contest for the democratic
presidential nomination. Mr.. Folk is
probably the only one who took his
candidacy seriously.
From the Knoxville Sentinel.
Joseph Folks withdrawal and grace
full attitude toward the Clark boom
will not cause him to lose friends. He
showed that he wanted to do the right
thing by the Missouri democrats.
From the Cincinnati Times-Star.
Now that Speaker Clark is practically
assured of the Missouri delegation to
the Baltimore convention. there isn't
much left to worry him. Certainly the
duties OF the speakership, Invested of
itsa former power and authority, are
not sufficient to worry anybody.
From the Chicago Record Herald.
Folk has retired from the presidential
race In favor of Clark, but Clark will
doubtless find the running to be ~
hard as ever.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-18
The Forty-Eighth State.

With the signing of the proclamation
that made Arizona a state Wednesday
the last of the organized territories with
in the consecutive confines of the United
States passed out of existence. There
now remain only two territories of this
same formal classification Alaska and
Hawaii, the former organized in 1865 and
the latter in 1900 1t is doubtful whether
either will ever be admitted to statehood.
In the first place, they are both detached
from the continental system of states,
Alaska by a considerable stretch of Brit
ish territory which it is quite certain the
United States will never acquire short of
Canadian annexation. and Hawaii by sew
eral thousand miles of Pacific ocean.
Furthermore, the climate and resources of
Alaska are not such as to permit the de-
velopment OF a sufficient permanent popu-
lation to entitle that territory to state
hood rank, while the character of the
Hawaiian population is so greatly mixed,
consisting of Japanese. Chinese, Portu-
guese, Hawaiians and Americans, that it
is not now and is not likely to become
homogeneous in the sense that has here
tofore been a requisite for statehood adj
mission.
In point of numbers the Alaska popula-
ton was far below the requirement Of
statehood, on the basis of the census OF
1910 and the new decennial ratio, which
requires at least 2l2.4o7 people for each
representative in Congress. 1t is the
present requirement that no state shall
be admitted which is not entitled by its
population to at least one representative
i'm the House. On this same basis Ha-
wall, with 19l 800 people in 1910. is not
today qualified for statehood, and ii re-
mains to be seen whether 1t can increase
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-18
Discussing Taft.

Taft is showing fight. Are you sur
prised?" The new member of the House
was discussing the presidential situation
with the old.
Not at all. I've never doubted he
would when the time came"
He has been thoroughly amiable until
now
Yes. and a mistaken opinion has arisen
ON that account. The public is impressed
by choler. 1t likes best the man who
tights at the drop of hat. confess
don't. My observation has been that the
man who fights at the drop of a hat
sometimes quits quite as promptly"
You like the man of patience and
poiiteness. who proceeds slowly?"
Always. In a pinch l should much
prefer him as friend to the other He
is certain to see you through once action
begins. His contempt for fighting is no
sign. Of lack Of courage. He simply
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-18
For the City's Betterment.

1t is to be hoped that as result of the
Men and Religion Forward Movement"
which has been in progress during the
past week a strong impetus will be given
to all works for the improvement of
moral conditions in the District of Column
bia. This is the practical end of any re-
ligious propaganda. and there Is reason
for qualification in the announcement
made the other day that upon the close
OF the eight-day crusade steps will be
taken TO cooperate with all the agencies
which make for uplft in this community
There is much work to be done. Some
of il must be based upon legislation to be
had from Congress. The most of it, how
ever, can be done through the people
themselves without the aid of additional
laws. Certain physical conditions have
TO be corrected. and certain essential
truths must be taught to many of the
people. They must be shown how to live
better. more decently, more wholesomely.
how to give their children better care and
more constructive guidance. This is an
educational work be it religious or sani-
tary. moral or physical. 1t makes for the
betterment of the whole community,
whether it results Immediately in in
urgently needed here as elsewhere, in
Washington as in all other cities where
great numbers of people are thrown to-
gether in all sorts of conditions, some in
poverty. some in improvident sufiiciency.
some in wealth. The churches furnish a
large part Of the motive power that car
ries on the good works of public better
ment and their enlistment now, through
whatever agency, in a campaign for the
alienation OF local ills is to be regarded
as the surest sign that the Men and
Religion movement has become a con-
tinuing active force.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-18

In horse race II good start is played
for. 1t is not absolutely essential to
success. The quality of the entry is the
principal thing. a nag may have the best
of it when the flag drops, and yet be
pumped out before the three-duarter pole
is reached. But if speed and wind are
united, the send-off is much.
Mr.. Underwood will be we'll placed at
Baltimore. Alabama comes first on the
list of states, and when nominations are
called his name will be presented. Then
should come a demonstration to test lung
power. Those with shouts for the chair
man of ways and means should prepare
to liberate them then. His principal fol-
lowing is in the south, and the most
famous of modern yells is CT southern
birth and habitat.
Who will make the nominating speech?
1t should be well done, and with dis
erection. The subject, while excellent,
does not lend itself to spread eagleism-to
crossroads or county courthouse oratory.
Mr.. Underwood has nothing of swagger
in his own composition, and should not
be made to bear the burden of a presen-
tation in that key.
Does Alabama contain the right man
for the task? The Bryan of fifty years
ago was son of hers. William L. Yam
cey exercised a wonderful power over
audiences. and was one of the three
men whose Oratory was an influential
factor in the movement that eliminated
in secession. Yancey. Toombs and Wig
fall were all men of words and mag
netism. and played conspicuous parts at
that time.
But since Mr.. Yanceys day no Ala
bamian has risen to national distinction
as an orator. The state in public affairs
has been well served both in Washing
ton and at home. but not by men of
elOquence. The ablest of then-Joh T.
Morgan-was much too full and learned
for the crowd. Spellbinding was far be-
low his equipment.
The next state on the list with a ia
vorite son to present is Connecticut, and
Gov. Baldwin will be named. Then In
diana, when, with Thomas Taggart's
leave, Gov. Marshall will be named Then
Massachusetts wall respond with Gov.
Foss. Missouri with Speaker Clark, New
Yorl1-maybe-with Mayor Gaynor, New
Jersey with Gov. Wilson, and, last Ohio
with Gov. Harmon.
In the matter of hullabaloO here is
nice problem. Unless the supporters OF
Mr.. Underwood can stampede the con-
vention, will their noise, however we'll
drilled and delivered avail? Will the
effect last through the demonstrations in
favor of the other candidates as their
turns come? Then as to Ohio. Will the
Harmon men, having their turn last, be
able with their fresh threats to turn the
trick? If numerous and noisy enough
can they raise the roof and let in the
nomination from above?
Nebraska? Well, Nebraska will not fig
ure as state in that part of the tur-
MOL. If deadlock comes, and Mr.
Bryan is used to break it, he will be
named, not as a favorite son, so-called.
but as the darling of the democracy in
its national scope and power
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-18
The GOVERNORS and THE COLONEL.
W. Orleans Times-Democrat.

From the New Orleans Times Democrat.
Hearing nothing from the other forty.
will Col Roosevelt finally conclude that
the eight governors who have asked him
to run have been granted the exclusive
privilege to serve as spokesmen Tor the
American people?
From the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The eight governors all have their ear
trumpets ready.
From the Albany Evening Journal.
Evidently there are some governors IN
this country whose duties do not occupy
their time sufficiently.
From the Cleveland Leader.
What necessity is there for the colonel
to talk SO long az he has half q dozen
fluent governors willing to do 1t Tor him!
From the Detroit Free Press.
Eight governors having urged T. II. to
run, we may infer that the other forty
feel able to carry their own states with
out assistance.
From the ST. Louis Republic.
The eight governors out OF forty
seven who bump their light heads on the
ground In Mr.. Roosevelt's presence and
beseech him for q third term remark that
"a principle Is Of no avail without
man" We may say also that men with
out principle, even governors. are con-
siderably worse.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-18
LOOKING FORWARD and BACKWARD.
From the Concord Evening Monitor.

From the Concord Evening Monitor.
Despite the thermometers magnificent
bluff, winter is almost over and signs of
summer multiply. "A STAFFORD Corner
lady, writes q correspondent, has en-
gagged for July and August all the board
ers that her spacious house will accom-
modate."
From the Syracuse Herald.
However, even during the most blister
ing days of last July, We don't think that
any one in his or her right senses longed
for anything quite SO frosty as the wealth
err we have been having this winter.
From the Newark Star.
Atlantic City announces the appearance
Of robins, but this time the Boardwalk
press agent finds the rest Of the country
one vast. stern Missouri.
From the Pittsburgh Chronicle Telegraph.
First game of the season at Forbes
Field April 49, That is something to look
forward to when the burden of daily
cares grows jrksome
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-18
THE CHINESE CHANGE.

From the Sioux City Tribune
1--WE, the Emperor OF China" has been
changed to 'we the people.
From the Columbus Ohio State Journal.
The Chinese republic seems to be max.
ing such progress that 1t won't be long
before the leaders Of thought over there
begin to look in the dictionary for the
correct translation Of initiative and refer.
endum.
From the Kansas City Times.
China now has g. republican form OF
government, although several years may
elapse before a majority q the Chinese
find it out.
From the Toledo Blade.
The last abdication Of the Chinese
throne seems to be coming true.
From the Scranton Truth.
Both the revOlutionists and tho fUa
perialists having declared tor . yeVubt4
in China 1t remains to be seen which w
beat the other to it." Yuan Sh1 Kaa hAo
been entered in the handicap By tho en-
press d0wegeA -.-.--.---..-.L
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-18
The Horse Show Plans.

Plans for a horse show SURPRISING any
thing heretofore undertaken in Washing
ton are perfecting, with date set in
early May. Despite the increased inter-
est in motoring. Washington still loves
horses, and many splendid animals are
owned here and are daily to be seen in
service. Some Of the outfits Of permanent
and transient residents are Of the highest
grade, and there can be no question that
with right management the Washington
horse show can be notable success in
every. respect. There will be no lack OF
interest in this enterprise. and it is graft
flying to see the spirit with which it is
now being undertaken.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-18
Mount Vernon.

bill has been introduced in the
House of Representatives providing
for an inquiry into the conduct of
Mount Vernon. with especial reference
TO the proposition to transfer the title
TO and custody of the home of the
first President Of the United States
government. This is not an entirely
new suggestion. 1t has been made on
several other occasions. and each time
that it has been seriously advanced
those who favor the present system
of maintaining the mansion and grounds
have made such representations as to
preclude an investigation. Just now
an effort is being made through the
Legislature of Virginia to terminate the
holding of the Mount Vernon Associa-
ton, and an organization opposed to
the charging of fees for admission to
the grounds has been formed. Per
haps the best way to reach salts
factory conclusion in the matter will
he to pass the pending bill and thus
permit a thorough inquiry into the
past transactions and the feasibility
and advisabilitr of national assump
ton of this responsibility.
Great credit is due to the women who
have maintained the home of the first
President through the Mount Vernon
Association. Had ii not been for them
this shrine would perhaps have fallen
into the hands of profit-seeking show
men. to the eternal scandal and dis
grace of the American people The
association has conducted the man
sion and grounds in a spirit of rev.
erence and so far as is known has
simply made 1T self-sustainng in
stitution, using the funds wisely to
preserve the original atmosphere and
to retain relics for perpetual exhibit
ton. Those who attend this place are
assured of it's genuineness as they
could not be if it were run as a profit
making resort or amusement At the
same time ii may be questioned
whether if the gates were thrown open
to all corners under national super
vision this same atmosphere could be
maintained. 1t is. of course. desirable
that the home of the first President
as freely as possible, and the issue
which the congressional committee, if
appointed. would have to meet would
he whether the remission of the small
fee now charged for purposes of main
tenance would under federal jurisdic-
tion, lead to any degree of deprecia-
tion or lessen in any measure the at
mosphere of reverential memory which
invests Mount Vernon today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-18

In numbers moro rapidly than the states
on the mainland in order to overtake
them.s At the present state Of the popu.
lation Hawaii is more than ten years be
hind the ratio. not having enough today
to have been qualified for admission un-
der the apportionment of 1900, which was
1914, 1872
Porto Rico is, geographically consid-
cred, in the same category as Hawaii.
owing to detachment from the mainland.
1t has not yet, however been organized
as territory. nor have its people been
granted American citizenship, though q
bill to that effect is now pending in Con-
gress. In all likelihood full territorial
government will be organized for this
island, which has already sufficient
population-1, 49, 12-to entitle 1t to sew
eral representatives in Congress under
the present apportionment.
With all the continental American ter
ritories, save Alaska and the Indian Ter
ritory, organized into states, there are
forty-eight stars on the flag, and unless
some of the states are divided or Alaska
and Hawaii are admitted. the number
will not reach the point Of fifty, which
iieAo oOCh SoAiSAoOAS GU ~ SOAC 90 q SoAtooAS
stopping point in this process. While
there are sound geographic considerations
for splitting some of the larger states.
there is but small probability Of this
ever being done, owing to the jealousy
with which each state holds to its area.
Most of the proposed changes are in the
nature of combinations, states yielding
mutually parts of their territory to form
more consistent outlines. Even these
schemes are unlikely of accomplishment
All that remains on the continent In the
way of possible statehood material Is
the Indian Territory and perhaps the Dis
trict of Columbia. The former has never
been organized as a territory, having no
governor, legislature or delegate in Con-
sress. 1t is in part a government reser-
walton, and also is in part held by the
Indian tribes as their own land, yet, of
course. under the jurisdiction of the
United States. Statehood for the Indian
Territory is less likely than for Alaska
or Hawaii unless conditions there change
The District feels that it's
destiny, with it's future popula-
ton of a million, is that of quasi state.
under full national control by Congress.
but with American representation in that
Congress and in the electoral college.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-18

prefers better means Of settling disputes,
and being a man OF courage employs
them. But if nothing but a fight will do.
he's perfectly willing"
Taft has a good deal of patience and
good nature"
i've sometimes thought too much. He
has bowed some enemies out with cere-
mony whom he ought to have taken by
the scruff of the neck In that way he
has given Importance to men to whom
no Importance attached. He has armed
men against himself
But that day seems to be over
Yes, / think he sees now the necessity
for the other course, ana has decided to
take it. That is to say he is going to
speak plainly and give blow for blow.
once sat in a poker game with several
hot-blooded young men, and cool. quiet,
deferential old man. The young men
were quarreling, and the game. several
times, seemed on the verge of closing.
The old fellow had prominent scar.
which showed he had no fear of a warm
corner, but he was all for peace, now.
Besides, he was winning. Come, come,
boys. There ain't no use of all this
squabblin'. There's a time for fightin',
and time for keerd-playin'. This is the
time for keerd-pIayn'. We can fight
later. A ssquabble that won't keep a few
hours amt no good, and ought to be
abandoned The philosophy of the old
fellow triumphed. and the game went on"
Taft then, you think, has simply bided
his time?''
Certainly Being afraid of nobody. he
has MI in Snf he inn.
for fighting having arrived, he is both
willing and ready, as his enemies will
find out l don't refer so much to the
factional differences in his ownsparty, as
to the campaign against the democrats
after he has been renominated. / put
you on notice, old fellow. You will OPP
pose him. and you'll find real fighting
man before you.