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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-28
The Local Population.

Director Durand Of the census bureau
has worked out some interesting figures
relative to the metropolitan district" Of
the National Capital. the population Of
which he places at 367. 1888. which is
some 36, 500 more than the city proper
But even this does not represent the
strictly local population, pertaining to
and socially and commercially dependent
upon Washington. This Mr.. Durand de-
scribes as "city and adjacent territory
covered by q radius Of ten miles beyond
the metropolitan district The Inhabitants
Of this area are now 413.45s- Thus there
are not far from half million people
in what may be styled the local COM
munity, and that mark will undoubtedly
be reached In a few years II the present
rate Of increase both in the District and
in the adjacent sections Of Maryland and
Virginia Is continued. There is plenty of
room for this growth. and snNll probable
ity exists OF serious congestion al any time.
The city itself has passed this danger
of dense population owing to the ampIi-
tude Of opportunities for suburban settle
ment and the comparative ease Of access
afforded by numerous traction lines. The
lack Of large manufacturing establish
ments here Is In q measure All advantage
I'm this respect. for thus there are COM
psratively few occupations calling for very
early attendance. and 1t Is possible for
the great majority Of tho wage-earning
people to live at q distance from their
places of occupation. One of the causes
OF serious congestion in other cities Is
the inability of great numbers to live at
a distance from their working places. II
exceptionally cheap transportation Is not
provided there will be dense congestion
within the strictly urban area. with con-
sequent social and physical Ills. Wash
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-28
Admouition.

I met a sport one day who had mind
Although the pattern Of his vest was like
q checker board.
Ouoth he, MY friend. q bit OF good ao-
vice I'll give to you.
Which you will find Of benefit your whole
existence through.
,Twere best to shun the flowing bowl,
likewise the glass that clinks.
But II you can't abstain. be sure and
never mix your drinks.
III you would quan from pleasures cup.
no matter where or how.
Select the kind Of bliss that circumstances
will allow.
II you're q peasant be content to dance
upon the green
And don't butt into palaces and make
social scene.
One mans equipped for sturdy toll, an
other schemes or thinks.
You can't do both at once. my friend, SO
do not mix your drinks.
..If you are bred unto the lot which takes
q modest chance,
Don't undertake to play the game with
kings Of high finance;
II YOU are gifted with q voice less mu-
steal than strong,
Be happy as an auctioneer. don't try to
sing q song.
Stick to the course which once you
choose and thus avoid the kinks
And tangled thread Of destiny. My boy.
don't mix your drinks"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-28
The Wizard
Cleaning Products.

- HE Wizard Products ac-
n complish better results
~ and more easily than is
possible under other con-
ditions. The manufacturers of
these various articles have made
thorough study of the cleaning
needs, and the products are based
upon information thus obtained.
During the demonstration now
i'll progress in our Housefurnish-
ing Department We are specialize
ing on
Wizard Oil Mops.
Wizard Carpet Clean,
Wizard Dust Cloths.
Wizard Sunbeam Cloths.
Which are very valuable to every
housekeeper and all confronted
with the cleaning and hygienic
problems Of today. They are pro-
ficient, economical and satisfac-
tory.
We shall be glad to have YOU
call and inspect them.
Fifth door, Eleventh Ut.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-28
What Walked Up China?
From the Boston Globe.

Two returned missionaries from China
gave differing. but not necessary con
dieting. views of the causes Of the Chi
nesa revolution One OF the clergymen
thinks the causes were largely religious
and ethical, while the other holds them
to have been mainly economic. The
stream Of graduates Of Christian schools
in China flowing back annually for the
past fifty years into the body polite
has. in the opinion of one missionary.
been the chief means Of preparing the
people for the change from monarchy to
republic. His brother missionary sees
in the 400 representatives OF foreign
trade in China, in the 900 foreign consuls
scattered around the country and In the
rapid Increase in the number of daily
newspapers, the principal cause OF the
revolution.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-28

ing at Harpers Ferry do not cause the
anxiety now that would have been occa-
stoned by such a condition two or three
weeks ago. with the river badly choked
with ice. Good work has been done by
the municipal steamers and river tugs IN
opening q channel and keeping it free for
the outflow OF ice since the nrst thaw.
Otherwise. even with the Long bridge re-
paced by q less menaciug structure. there
would today be danger OF an inundation
along the river front.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-28
The Spring Circus.
From the Philadelphia Telegraph.


Spring is in our midst 1t rustles its
hedged wings within our bosom. and
though the wrinkled face Of winter still
haunts our vision. the seasons crouch for
a somersault that will land us feet nrst
IN the midst Of spring. With spring comes
the circus, and that brings US to the pre-
ailinr impression that 1912 is going to be
a banner year for circuses. For In what
sense can a street parade OF Wild animals
comnare with the spectacle Of celebrat-
ed hunter of African beasts turning hand
springs backward and forward without
touching the ground at any visible point?
Will not the best effort OF the late +. I.
Rarnum fade from memory when the
rrandstands behold three rings filled with
bwana tumbos. giffords, murdocks and
referendums. swapping and snarling IN
furious game of Button: button-wnos
ar Americas most level-headed entertain
ment dispenser once remarked. THE dear
public loves to be humbugged.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-28
Public Speaking.
from the Indisnapolis star.

II is common to hear it said that We
have no orators in these days. but moth
ing could be farther from the truth. The
art Of public speaking was never better
understood or more widely practiced than
now. It is an art that has changed some
what from the days Of Webster and Cal
houn. of Clay and Phillips and Everett
and their class. There are fewer care
fully prepared ''orations' now. with care
fuIly balanced sentences and many f1ow-
ers of speech. Fewer men are known as
great orators-"spellbinder as political
slang has tt-but many more men pro-
portionately are able to address their
fellow-citizens acceptably In public than
was formerly the case.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-28

The date for the democratic national
convention may not have been wisely
chosen. A weeks time for digesting the
enemy's action was short allowance.
1t was argued that a fortnight would be
better But the brethren were talking
about the weather, and maneuvering to
get through the convention business be-
fore the Fourth Of July. which. In Balti-
more as elsewhere, is warm baby
among the days.
change now is suggested The in
creased and increasing endorsements
of the republicans are taken into account.
and the calculation is made that only a
day may intervene between the closing at
Chicago and the opening at Baltimore.
1, may require q whole week for the re-
publicans to insurge. and then settle
down upon a platform and ticket
1t might not be good policy. however,
for the democrats to bank too confidently
on the enemy's troubles and what may
follow them. For all the present racket
there may be no disastrous action at
Chicago. The republicans. after claw1ng
one another with spirit may not only get
together, but appear in line the stronger
for the experience. The darkest hour Is
just before the dawn. And all the best
story books recite that the happdest hour
for a household is one that follows
husky, old-fashioned contention In which
both sides have had full say and swing.
The republicans always dispute with
energy, but the party's discipline Is, as
q rule, excellent.
1t is q fact, too, that, whether they
meet soon or late after their opponents
have acted, the democrats must tackle
the very issues that are now causing the
republicans so very much anxiety. Mr..
Bryan Is the Roosevelt of the democracy
30 far as the initiative and referendum
ana the recall are concerned, and in the
discussion Of the inspiring topics either
Gov Harmon or Mr.. Underwood may be
aasisned to the role Of Taft. Regardless
Of what has been done at Chicago about
those and other issues, the democrats
must act at Baltimore in a spirit and
with q purpose much higher than mere
trimming. They cannot afford to &C
cept things only because the republicans
have rejected them. or reject things only
because the republicans have accepted
them. They must have q flag Of their
own. and dy 1t.
But however thu question Of date Is
settled, the question Of place should not
be reopened. Baltimore Is prs-eminently
the right town. or course its tavern
keepers should keep their pledges.
Neither delegates nor sightseers should
be robbed Of their coin, plentiful as It
may be- But II. under the human in
spiration Of such an opportunity, prices
for board and lodging soar. there will be
this kindly and convenient and accom-
modating town for the oppressed to fall
back upon. We have nrst-class taverns
in plenty, and can take care Of the over
dow in comfortable style and At q mod
crate tariff Baltimore was well chosen.
and the choice should stick
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-28

ington IL fortunate In the general cir
cumstances which affect the great DUN
Of its population. While 1t Is not likely
oficially ever to be rated - one Of the
largest cities In the United States, WI.
nevertheless In time possess q Dependent
population Of more than q million WITHIN
its metropolitan district" ana the au
jacent area without discomfort OF oansei'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-28

r1In order to avoid delays on account Of
cersonAl absence letters to THE STAR should
not be addressed to any Individual connected
with the ONCE, but simply to THE STAR. or to
the Editorial or Business Department. according
10 tenor or purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-28

Italy and Turkey may find it necessary
to stop the fight owing to a determine
ton Of the European powers to revoke
the permit.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-28

The situation night have been stmpli-
ned il MIR. Roosevelt could have been pro-
sioed with some sort of a rain cheek or
rebate that would bring his actual serv-
ice as President up to two IuIl terms.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-28

Theodore Roosevelt enjoys certain
restful advantage over the rest OF nu-
mainly in never being surprised at any
thing T. r. does.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-28

The number of campaigns in evidence
proves that speechmaAlng is one style OIL
plg business that resists the tendency to-
v ard consolidation
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-28

Possibly DR.. Wiley may consent to take
in hand the question Of whether the gar
den seeds sent out to admiring constitu-
ents are az reliable as they ought to be.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-28

The paradoxical season draws nea ,,
when the appearance OF the nrst ioo'''
Is almost a daily occurrence.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-28
PRICED NEARLY A THIRD LESS
FaOriart Flowers.

<n MORE natural imitation
1Ml of real flowers is impos-
NS sible. In shape, form,
color and size they are
perfect-lacking only the fra
grant scent of the natural. Ideal
for table decorations, also for
corsage bouquets.
Violet Bouquets. $I.25 to S.. so each
Sweet Peas. $1.75 and $e.oo each
Lilies of the valley........$I.25 each
Roses. long stem. 75c to $1.5o each
American
short stem. . $I.5o to $2.25 each
in sprss.. W." $500 and $e.25 each
oardenia.. ....... 75c to $2.25 each
New Boutonnieres. made 1T
OF small flowers. ~ SoSH
p.psy Bouquet. $2.25 to $500 each
Single Maidenhair Fern =. 1t
Sprays. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. ~ SoAu
Sprays Of Heliotrope. 49,. SI.5O each
Main 6oor, Eleventh ct.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-28

Mr.. La Toilette Is the latest great ieao-
err to relapse into that dense quietuoe
which SO often precedes surprise -ios
the enemy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-28

Il will Be some months before anybody
.sofnes forward with Q frank declaration
that he would like to DO Vice President
Of the United 6tstas-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-28

Mexico is almost desperate enough u
want war with another country IN the
hone of getting it's mind off its domest'c
strife
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-28
Well, Hardly.

From the Chicago News.
stu. we hardly feel like handing over
the Panama canal to Colombia by way Of
putting that nation into q good humor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-28

Some of these new dances Oh "'nen
read so much would perhaps oe az
If their titles were expurgateu.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-28

There would be less anxiety In the
life Of base ban nAnaSer IL good
pitchers were as easily discovered as
candidates for high political once.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-28
Perplexity.

..These political problems are terrible
said the man who worries about gram
mar.
whats the trouble?"
"One friend Of mine after another mas
opened campaign headquarters. what
want to know is whether headquarters
is q. singular or q plural noun, and II 1t Is
singular what is the plural?"
EDWIN advice said Uncle Eben, 10
mos generally only jes' an EFFORT 70 reao
a friends mind an guess whut mes
eineter do on his own account"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-28

The Mexican government mas not eseap
ed the afiiction Of subordinate ehp'oses
who talk too much.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-28
On the WAY.


From the Memphis Commercial Appeal.
The daffodils are late this year. but
they'll be just as golden when they come.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-28
SHOOTING STARS.
ny PHILANDER JOHNSON.
. UPS and Downs.

"The public is always ready to PICK up
a new idea.'' .s
Eyes" replied Senator Sorghum;
tho nnblic is always ready to throw IL
down again as soon as it looks o'o'
and decides it doesn't suit"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-28
Hand=painted
French JeWelry.

~ EWELRY Novelties are
~ constantly being received
by us, and the latest, which
W is very popular in Paris, is
Hand-painted. Genuine. French
Enamel, in poinsetta and may
flower designs. Unique, original,
inexpensive and daintily refined.
Set of One Long Pin and
Two Short Pins. Each. ST. 90
Bar Pins. Each. ............5oc
Set of Two Pins. Each. soc
Oval Neck Pins. Each. soc
Square Neck Pins. Each. soc
Other attractive New Jewelry
Novelties:
Sterling Silver Pin Sets, 3 in
set. Each. .75c
Sterling Silver Narrow Band
Bangle Bracelets. Each. SOC
Main door, st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-28
The Rule of Existence.

The world keeps going swiftly still
And rushing through the sky.
You've got to move! You can't keep s'iii'
Not even II you try!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-28
Personal Selection.

1T don't believe half the things I read''
said the cynical neighbor.
WELL replied Farmer Corntossei'
"maybe you're one Of these people who
can't injoy themselves unless they re
readin' things tibet amt So"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-28

The Evening Star, with the Sunday morning
edition il delivered by carriers within the city
At IS cents per month: daily only. 23 cents per
month: Sunday only, 20 cents per month Orders
nav Be sent BY mall, or telephone Main 244O.
Collection Is made by carrier at the end OF each
month.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-28

PAYABLE in advance-by mail, postage prepaid:
Daily, Sunday included one month. GO cents.
Daily, Sunday excepted, one month, 20 cents.
Saturday Star. 81 year. Sunday Star, $40 year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-28

Entered as second class mail matter at the post
ONCE at Washington. d. c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-28
The Evening star Newspaper Company.

Business Once. 18th ST. and Pennsylvania Avenue.
New York Once: Tribune Building.
Chicago once: First National Bank Building.
European Once: Regent St., London, England.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-28

light WeiEht.
Each 500 to $500
Canvas Umbrella Cases Each. $2oo and $500
Canvas Laundry Bags Each ..........$ 90 and 5000
Leather Pillows Each $500 to SI2oo
Leather Folding Cases handkerchiefs
gloves and wells. Each. ST. fo SIoo
Folding Leather Sewing Cases fitted
Each .....'.... "e S. so to $500
Folding Leather Manicure Sets Each SIPS to $500
Flasks, in leather wicker cases
Each ........................... 75c to $500
Alcohol Stoves Kettles in eatl-
er cases Each 400 to $500
Alcohol Lamps Irons in leather
cases. Each ..................... $500
Fitted Travelling Bags Each. to $3.50
Stay-overnight Bags, containing a pair
of slippers and pocket for night dress
Each Observation-Disclosures. $500
rhermos Bottles Each. so and $3.50
ledicine Cases. Each.............. SIPS to SIeoo
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-28
Practical Travelling Requisites.

S6f TITLE things that not only add to your
I'LL comfort when travelling but which are
~ really necessary to your outfit. and will
also be found most convenient when per-
forming daily tasks.
Canvas Carry-alls, weight
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1912-12-19
TRY TO CHANGE LAWS.
North Dakota sportemen AgItatIno
Changes to Come Before LegisIa.
ture at Coming Session.

Fargo.-There is pronounced agtta.
tion for some changes in the North Da.
kota game laws, especially with refer.
ence to deer. This year the number
of deer is reported to be less than
formerly. While the fatalities have
been fewer, the scarcity of deer par.
TALLY accounts for the change.
For two reasons the sportsmen of
the state want the laws amended max.
ing 1t heavy fine to shoot doe or
fawn. In fact they would legislatd
against killing anything except males
beyond the spike" stage. Their pri.
mary object is to increase the number
OF deer by leaving all the does for
breeding purposes. Their other OBJ.
ject is to insure more safety for thd
shooters. BY prohibiting the slaught.
er of does, hunters will not shoot at
the first object they see moving in the
bushes. whether it be deer or man.
They will wait to see the antlers OF the
deer before firing, and this precaution
and delay will save many lives annual.
ly.
The shooters are almost unanimous
Tor such an amendment. !,
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1912-12-19

that the world owed him a living, and
he maintained that an honest world
would voluntarily come and pay its
debt and not force him to dun it like
a common garden day laborer with
either an az, spade, or hoe. 1t was
pretty near dinner time as he drew
near to the farmhouse. and, pausing
before the kitchen window, he leaned
gracefully against the sill and com
plimented the lady of the house. who
stood within, upon the delicate aroma
of veal stew that stood simmering
upon the kitchen stove.
Pretty good stew you have there"
said he, shifting its fragrance with all
the air Of q connoisseur. Reminds
me CT the kind my mother used to
make"
"Ya-as," returned the lady Of tho
house, who had nice sense Of huEor
Its stew good for them as amt will!c'
. work for it,
''All the same" said he. I'm a man
{ taste, and ! wouldn't mind havin' q
ste O. that"
'Ye can have it, said the lady of
e house pleasantly. when ye've
tarnt it. Can you saw that wood?
The tramp shivered. but answered
promptly.
You'll excuse me, madam said he.
with an uneasy glance at the wood
pile, "but must correct your English.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1912-12-19

] bin a student Of English all my life.
What you should have is. Can you
see that wood not saw
! Thank ye. perfessor," said the lady,
amiably. Its so long since I went to
skule that my grammar air a leetle
weak, and accept the correction. Can
you see that wood?"
Il sure can," replied the weary
tramp. my eyesight is as sharp as
my appetite"
"Wa-al, eat all ye want Of it," said
tHe lady genially. There's a pile OF
it, and more where it come from"
But can't eat wood" retorted the
tramp.
mo. perfessor." replied the lady.
~sut thought mebbe ye had an axe
III We. SOS ye could help yourself
a chop as ye went Bly,"
Whereupon the hungering hobo re.
med his way. cursing the day that
.or was invented-Judge.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1912-12-19
FROZEN IN PARK.
Well Known CoIored Porter Dies oi
Exposure at Fargo.

Fargo.--The body of Bill Ford, the
colored hotel porter and well known
about the city for years as one OF
Fargos familiar characters, was found
frozen to death about 100 feet south
of the old waterworks station in Island
park.
The old fellow. who was about 65
years old, had been missing for four
days from his customary haunts and
in his clothes was found bottle OF
whisky. 1t is believed he had been
on four days drunk and fell down
in the park where he was froze1,
while in drunken stupor. The chief
besetting sin of the old man was too
much drink and his habit was to alb,
sent himself for several days at a
time when on one of his debauches.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1912-12-19
PLEASE HOMEsTEADERS
Regulations as to Cultivation Modified
by the Department.

Williston. = Homesteadess of this
part OF the state are rejoicing over the
modified order regarding the amount
OF land TO be cultivated before making
final proof. Under old rulings the de-
partment required ten acres broken
the first year and at least twenty the
second Now, in cases of fve-year
proofs, the one-sixteenth Of the land
does not have to be broken the first
year, nor the one-eighth be in cultiva:
tion the second Under a recent orr
der filed with the land office the period
in which the cultivation is to be made
is left entirely at the option of the
homesteader, providing it is done at
the time proof is offered at the end
Of the tive-year period.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1912-12-19
In the "Good old Days."

In former times even high born
ladies' and gentlemen seem not to
have troubled even to wash their
hands with.any frequency Even the
fair and witty Margaret of Navarro on
one occasion avowed her neglect of
elementary cleanliness in the frankest
way. Look at these lovely hands Of
mine," said she to one of her cour-
tiers; "they have not been washed
for eight days, yet I'll wager they out
shine yours" In an old French man
ual of etiquette, '.Loix de la Galan-
terie," published in 164O, the complete
dandy is advised to take trouble to
wash his hands every day, and face al
most as often"
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1912-12-19
Murder May Be Hidden.

Minot.-Judge William Murray and
Deputy Sheriff Dougherty were sum.
moned to Des Laos to investigate tho
finding OF the body Of an unknown
man in the Great Northern reservoir.
The reservoir is located near the
Great Northern right-of-way about a
quarter of mile west of Des Laos
and the body was discovered lying
beneath the ice which had formed
over the reservoir No effort was
made to remove the body pending the
arrival of Judge Murray, who was
summoned Immediately SO the iden,
tity of the man has not yet been re,
vealed. Neither is it known how the
man came to be in the reservoir nor
how long the body has lain there.