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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-13
Senator La Follette's Mail.

Unfortunately Mr.. La Follette's speech
in the Senate yesterday. in the course of
which he charged that his mail had been
tamNred with by officials of the Post Of
flee Department. does not appear in the
Congressional Record this morning, hav-
ing been held for the process of revision
customary i'm the case of an important ut
terance Otherwise il will be impossible
to examine the senator's statements In
precise detail To ascertain the exact ma
ture OF his allegations, which are calcu-
lated 10 stsrtIe the public. The mere
suggestion that the mail of legislator
has been opened and examined by officials
Of the administration. with possible mo-
tive for his embarrassmerZ. is calculated
TO shock the country. But ii will be in
no wise unfair TO judge the seriousness
Of the charge by the circumstances of its
making IL was given forth in the course
of a speech OF the Post Office approprI-
alton bill. and il is not accompanied by
a demand for investigation. 1t SEEM
ed 20 be Il merely casual fling at the
postal administration, not intended tn be
taken as seriously as such a charge should
he If In truth Senator La Toilette thinks
his mail has been rified or examined he
should have made complaint Immediately.
He should have demanded an instant in
QUESTION. There Is no Justification for
delay in such case. IL is unfair to the
Post Office Department to intimate such
irregularities in so offhand and incIden-
tai manner. The whole assertion viii
fall 70 the ground as mere suspicion
without basis in fact If the senator does
not promptly and peremptorily demand
an investigation of the manner in which
his mail has been handled both by the
Post Office Department and by the Sen
ate post Office.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-13
Acceptances.

The candidates are notified. We've got
'em well in line.
No more we stand and hold our breaths
for fear they might decline.
Committees went to each in turn to break
the solemn news
And each was kind enough to stop and
chat about his views.
1t was an impressive moment when men
stood up in row
And wondered what would happen II their
favorite son said no
But when he smiled so affably on each
respectful guest,
They knew that he was going to accede
to their request.
OF course there are some pcrils that our
country has to face.
Some slight uncertainties still mover
round the human race.
But apprehension fades we nave each
candidates consent
To lead us on and upward. We arc
saved to that extent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-13
Death in the Marsh.

1t is doubtless a shock to a great many
Washingtonians to learn of the existence
near the city of a marsh in which people
can be utterly lost for days. The tragic
experience of two colored woman who
went out upon the Eastern branch flats
near kenilworth In search of fox grapes
and were unable to return to shore illus
trates a peril that exists close at hand.
Those who are familiar with the region
Immediately north and south of the Ben
ming bridge across the Eastern branch
can appreciate this danger. There are
many acres Of marsh in which 1t is pos
sible at low tide to walk IL care is exer-
cfsed, but which is covered with water
twice n day to a depth of two or three
feet. The marsh grass grows SO high at
this season of the year that person who
is out on the fats is effectually concealed
from a short distance away, and save for
an occasional fisherman passing up the
main stream or through the small tribu
taries that partially drain the marsh at
low tide there is no chance of observa-
ton or discovery. Just at this season
there are but few people on the marshes.
whereas after the first of September they
are well populated with hunters. Prob
ably three weeks later the NARROWING of
these two women on the flats would have
been impossible for more than a very
few hours. Just now, howeve-. this ter
ritory is a desolate waste. and it is by no
means surprising that the women should
have remained SO long undiscovered
There liz no way to safeguard against
such an accident save through the p,b-
licity of this tragic happening. to rive
as a warning that the Eastern branch
marshes are too perilous for any adven-
ture on foot
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-13

navy carried instructions specific enough.
All friends of the navy were heartsned.
and prominent democrats of the House at
once proceeded under the inspiration to
have the caucus action reversed.
The vote this time was close, and COM
plant was made by the friends OF the
navy that the proceedings of this caucus
were not fair toward them.
Then came the call for a third caucus,
and the refusal of the anti-navy faction
to supply quorum The friends Of the
navy wanted another discussion at least.
Mr.. Wilson in his speech accepting the
Baltimore nomination did not take sides
not warrant the assumption of either in
difference on the subject, or sympathy
with the no-battleships faction.
This then is the present situation: %
The House program was shaped before
public sentiment had been formed or ex-
pressed on the subject of new battle
ships Since then that sentiment has
been sounded, and has declared for the
ships.
CD Greater interest than ever has been
aroused in the naval programs OF other
nations Germany and Great Britain are
in heated rivalry again about sea power.
and both nations are speeding up in
provisions for strengthening themselves
on the water.
(3) The two houses of Congress have in
dulged in action which emphasizes our
control at Panama. and the Senate has
spoken on a subject suggested by the
Magdalena Bay incident in a way to call
fresh attention to the Monroe doctrine
and it's obligations.
IAN adequate navy" therefore means
provision for at least two new ships at
this time as a feature Of policy de-
manded by every consideration for the
national defense.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-13
That Mysterious Closet Fire.

Now let everybody keep perfectly
calm while some shrewd sleuth finds
out all about that mysterious fire in
the cupboard of Chairman Johnson's
room in the House office building,
where an old coat and some precious
papers were found yesterday in a
smoldering state. There was, 1t ap-
pears a triangular hole In the window
screen, through which mans hand
or a womans hand. more easily-could
have been slipped through to the fas-
tener. There was no key in the cup
board or closet door, though the door
was locked No one had had any bust
ness in the room during the interval or
it's vacation by the regular force The
papers burning in the closet were val
ua BILE. being records of some Of the
numerous Investigations into District
affairs that have occupied the atten-
ton of the House District committee
during the past year. Here. then, we
have motive, opportunity and hre.
The chain of presumptive proof is com
plete. Who was the culprit? Who so
greatly desired the destruction of
those papers as to risk detection in the
broad daylight while cutting a TRAN
gular hole in the window screen and
entering the room and touching of the
papers and escaping with the key?
Some one whose official or personal
acts have been the subject of investi-
CATION, some one dreading exposure or
punishment or removal from Office?
Who shall say, short of Sherlockfan
investigator? OF course, in engaging
such a person there is a risk of get
ting some prosaic explanation of the
fire, something possibly connected
with that old coat, something akin to
spontaneous combustion in the hot con-
fines of a closet with the temperature
rising 1t will not be as picturesque
or as sensational as a case of arson,
but it will possibly be more plausible.
Meanwhile let us be calm and walt
patiently for a scientific explanation
that will set all doubts at rest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-13
BRYAN and Roosevelt.

Mr. Bryan is not to trail Mr. Roosevelt
on the stump. Too bad. 1t was general
w hoped he would. The arrangement
seemed to assure much highly-spiced en-
tertainment.
But why not a joint debate? What a
stir that would make, What crowds
would pour in from far and near, What
racket would mark every meeting.
How throats would be taxed and palms
hlistered, The Bull Moses against the
Bryanites. Rough assertion against
smooth defamation.
Still. Mr.. Roosevelt, because of tenn
perament, might be at a disadvantage.
Joint debate the stump calls for calm
ness. caution. courtesy. Each partici-
pant must accredit the other with sim
cerity and good purpose. Could Mr..
Roosevelt meet the demand? Would there
not be danger of his lapsing into the
characteristics which have marked him
as a writer and monologist on the plat
form?
He has never since leaving school en-
gagged in joint debate of any consequence.
His service in the New York assembly
some thirty years ago was short. and did
not develop his powers. Since then his
duties have been executive, and on his
stumping tours he has had no Immediate
challenger. The sole attraction at his
meetings has been himself
Ny Bryan, on the contrary, has meas
ured swords with folks in Congress and
on the hastings. He is very ready
man. hard to down. or to keep down
when downed He gave his party a taste
of his quality recently at Baltimore
The confusion was great and the feeling
high, but he inst the emergency. When
the clashes wefe over Mr.. Bryan had
reason to be satisfied with the results.
For sixteen years. however, he has
been in the main a monologist. and had
everything his own way at his meetings.
A sufficient attraction in himself. he has
packed halls and forty-aore fields with
people eager, not to hear a debate, but
to hear him
This long experience may have had its
effect on Mr.. Bryan as a debater. He
as he would be if during all those years
he had been faced with an antagonist
with a keen and quick tongue in his
head. disputing his points upon the in
slant. and putting. Mr.. Bryan to his
trumps right along.
STILL joint debate between Mr.. Bryan
and MIR. Roosevelt in this campaign
would be a great thing in the way of
entertainment Think of the red-eyed
radical of sixteen years ago. now trans
formed into a mild-eyed conservative,
pitted against the mld-eyed conservative
of sixteen years ago now transformed
into a red-eyed radical.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-13
Tomorrow's House Caucus.

Why not make the third time the charm
Why not recede from a position unwisely
taken, and. in the light OF public senti-
ment since pointedly and abundantly ex-
pressed, vote the two battleships needed
and desired?
At their first caucus on the subject. the
House democrats voted under the cry OF
economy. 1t is not too much to say that
they decided against the two battleships
recommended without adequate considera-
ton of the question. The people wanted
the ships, and believed the government $
revenues ample to supply them.
At Baltimore the democratic party in
national convention in effect Endorsed the
proposition for two new ships. IL could
not for prudential reasons on the eve
of the presidential campaign rebuke in
set terms the House for its stand. but
the declaration in favor OF an adequate
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-13
Bungalow Life Becoming Popular.
rom the Newark star.

FROM the Newark Star.
No one who travels through the wood
land and seacoast regions of New Jersey
and keeps his eyes open can fail to notice
how many bungalow colonies are spring
ing up. 1t is not mere summer resort
idea. The occupants of many of these
picturesque little dwellings built them for
year-round residences The bungalow
dweIler figures that the rental, say from
S23 to $50 a month. that he has been
paying for a city fat will meet the inter
est on a sum sufficient 10 purchase a
bungalow with a good-sized plot that Will
.fYnrd him all the comforts and con-
veniences he needs, with the added health
fuIness and JOY OF country life.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-13

phia by the relatives Of a four-year- old
girl who while on visit to the Zoo,
went too close to the cage Of a wild ass
and was bitten by the animal. The child
recovered from the injuries. but the ami
NAL died soon afterward with lockjaw
1t might be suggested that the suit should
have been brought by the owners of the
animal against the relatives of the child
inasmuch as it was the ass that died, as
in the case Of the dog of Goldsmith
famous Uuatrain.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-13
Secretary Knox's Visit.
From the Buffalo Express.

Whatever irritation may have been pro-
voked i'm Japan by the Magdalena pay
resolution should be assuaged by the ex-
ceptional compliment paid to the Jap
anese by sending Secretary Knox In per
son as special ambassador to attend tiIe
funeral of the late mikado. The cour-
tesy must appeal to the devotion OF the
Japanese to their emperor. which Is one
of the very strong national traits. Incl
dentally, the visit may open the way to a
better understanding regarding analrs In
Manchuria. China and Korea, il there IL
any truth in the stories about plans
prejudicial to American interests in those
countries.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-13
Puzzled.

II am Forbidden" said the campaign
committees treasurer, ito accept contri-
buttons from any man who is connected
with a large and profitable corporate en-
terprise."
That is as it should be-" replied the
idealist.
Eyes. But ] don't see how we can get
anywhere II we must depend for funds
on people who haven't any money"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-13
A Way to Avoid Trouble.

From the BrOOkIyn Ilmcs.
Nav il not be wise for Gov. Wilson t0
'.be all things to all men, and while In
Rome to do AS Romans do? Why not De
a prohibitionist in Maine and ioca
optionst or free license advocate IN the
states according TO local demands? The
bull moose candidate solved the negro
question in this wise, and has even taken
a hand at womans suffrage. Perhaps
Mr.. Roosevelt I'm his rich political eX-
perience. has found the public more guilt
bile than Gov. Wilson suspects.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-13
A pastime Spoiled.

ut is getting to be more and more dam
gerous to rock the boat said the vapid
youth.
why. boats are harder to upset than
ever
YES But feeling has grown so strong
N the matter that some prejudiced per-
SON in the boat is almost sure to give you
an uppercut as soon as you start"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-13
Strange Tetanus Cases.

Philadelphia is furnishing some unique
TENS of interest to the scientific world
ately. Two dispatches have just come
hat demand study by sanitarians. A
woman died in a hospital in Philadelphia
VI tetanus traced directly to a mosquito
bite received on the Fourth of July. This
Is perhaps the first known case of this
disease being transmitted by a mosquito
At the same time suit has been filed
against the Geological Society of Philadel-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-13
Wouldn't Divide.

What became of your club that advo-
Gated the equal distribution of wealth."
Some scheming plutocrat broke it up
by giving our president ten dollars"
A pessimist is man who always holds
his thumb on the bulb of the thermometer
when he looks to see what the summer
temperature is.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-13
Competition.

We read the party platforms. Each is
filled with phrases wise
That make us feel It's authors are the
men to patroniZe.
Though competition fades as business
friendships grow more warm,
1t survives among our statesmen in an
aggravated form.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-13

gyIn order to avoid delays account OF
personal absence, letters to THE STAR should
rot be addressed to any individual connected
with the office, but simply to THE STAR. or to
the Editorial or business Department. according
20 tenor or purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-13
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Assailing Falsehood.

why did you break that plate-slass
Window
II am battling against ancient error,
replied the London Suffragette. Il feel
that it is my mission to prove that a
woman can throw a stone straight
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-13

The declaration by Woodrow Wilson in
Maine that the liquor question should not
be made a party issue looks like effort
TO pat the prohibition candidate off the
political map.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-13
Suspicious Adornment.

why did you prohibit jewelry at the
meetings of your bridge club?'
1T became too easy to signal for
trumps Nearly every one Of the players
wore a heart-shaped pendant solitaire
diamond, a marquise ring that looked like
a spade and clover-leaf brooch
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-13

Mr.. Taft evidently believes that the
veto power was bestowed for a wise and
practical purpose and should not be al
lowed TO drift into disuse.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-13

One difficulty about the meat supply
is that no beef raiser has perfected a sys-
TEN OF making an animal produce nothing
but the porterhouse and sirloin demanded
by a fastidious public.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-13

Washing currency may enable some
future financial expert TO explain a panic
on the theory that there was a delay in
delivering the laundry.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-13

Col. Roosevelt's Difference to the votes
women cause indicates an impression
that the question of franchise will be
decided in their favor before 1915.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-13
Speed to Blame?
Z Haven Register,

From the New Haven Register.
Another train the so-called cannon ball
express between Galveston and ST Louis.
has suffered the third successive wreck in
a short time. And yet they blame rail-
road men for being superstitious.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-13

Democrats and republicans have their
serious differences. but they harmonize
when il comes TO hunting the bull moose
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-13

If Lieut.. Becker Is as mercenary as
represented il will hurt his feelings to
break into those savings bank accounts
TO pay counsel fees.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-13

Russian-Japanese pact would imply
an understanding that Japan will provide
the military skill II Russia will furnish
the money.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-13

The Haitian system of government pro-
vides for exceedingly brief tenure OF
Office without expressing any definite
limitations
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-13

Mr.. La Toilette experiences keen and
continuous pleasure in holding up to pub
lie contemplation a gold brick that was
handed to him one summer at oyster
Bay.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-13

The new party makes exact distinctions
as TO which Of the coloped voters are to
be uplifted and which are to be thrown
down.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-13

The effect of a seven-year law would
be to present Washington with a large
and interesting floating population.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-13

Mascagni continues to build up great
reputation on the operas 1t Is believed ne
could compose if he would go to work.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-13

Congress is evidently of the opinion
that something may be done to regulate
monopolies by drowning few of them IN
the Panama canal.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-13

The Evening star, with the Sunday morning
edition is delivered by carriers within the city
at IS cents per month; daily only. - cents per
month: Sunday only. 20 cents per month. Orders
NAV be sent by mail. telephone Main 244o.
Collection is made by carrier at tie end Of each
month.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-13
Cannot Please All.

From the Atlanta Constitution.
Sad is the lot of the weather man.
When in response to mighty demand
he turns Off the heat he gets Q swat
from the farmers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-13

Even though ST. Louis had no chance
for the pennant it managed to get INTO
the game and help Boston some.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-13

rsvsble in advance-by mall postage prepaid:
Daily Sunday included. one month. 80 cents
Daily Sunday excepted. one month. 40 cents
Saturday Star. 81 year. Sunday Star. 81 40 year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-13

Occasionally a resignation answers all
the practical purposes of an Impeachment
or a recall.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-13

Entered as second-cias mail matter at the post
Office at Washington. D. G.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-13
Tho Evening star Newspspsr Company.

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The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1912-02-06

AS furnished by Caddo Abstract
Company, office 5i7 Marshall street.
Paul A. Hoffman to VIM. H. Wer-
ner. West half of Lot 9, Block "A.
Vivian. La. $500.
w. X. Henderson. Jr. to Charles
|Stoer. Lots 1 and 2 of Block E of the
Colonial Hill Sub. $500.
T. Alexander to VIM. L. AndreOla.
Lot t6 and the west half of Lot II
Iog Block 1 of the OPO Sub. Si4OO.
Allendale Heights Co. to NJ. r. Ivey
Lot 13 Block II of the Allendale
Heights Sub. SlO2i
X. w. Summer to Mrs. Ara Taylor
80 acres in Sec. tO-23-15. $1,000.
Redd Young to Tycus Hart, Jr
The east half of Lot 8 Block "A. WV
ian, La. Slit.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1912-02-06
HALLS INAUGURATION
The Legislature Will Convene on
Monday May 13-Sanders Fare
well on Tuesday, May IA.

As there is a general interest on
the part of the people as to when
Judge L. E. Hall is to be inaugural
ed as Governor, it may be said that
the Legislature which is to be elect
ed at the general election in April
next with the State, parOchlal and
local officers will convene at Baton
Rouge on Monday, May 13.
At the general election in April
the candidates nominated by the
Democrats at their primaries and
the candidates of the Republicans
or other parties will appear on the
ticket and the candidates receiving
the majority votes cast at this elect
ion will become the officials Of the
State, parochial and local as pro-
vided by law.
In Louisiana the nominees Of the
Democratic party are assured OF
election, as foregOne conclusion
by an overwhelming majority.
On Tuesday, May ii, Governor
Sanders will submit his farewell ad-
Idress.
On Thursday, May Is, the Sen
ate and the House will meet in joint
IsessiOn and receive from the sec
retary of State the official returns
declaring Luther E. Hall and TnOS.
c.. Barret to have been respectively
elected Governor and Lieutenant
Governor of the State of Louisiana
for term of four years.
The inauguration of the Govern
or will take place on May 20. The
Iceremonials will probably be held
in the Capitol grounds, where the
oath of office will be administered
by Chief Justice BreauX. With this
official act, Judge Hall will become
the Governor of louisiana.
As has been the custom there will
be a grand ball which will be at
tended by great crowds Of people and
then, following their inaugucral, the
wheels of government, interrupted
| for moment will. be started anew.