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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-09
The Mexican Situation.

That the situation in Mexico is uncom
Portable for the authorities we may al
believe. Nor are the difficulties confined
To rough sections remote from the capt.
tai In Mexico City itself an anti-Madero
sentiment exists, and is somewhat out
spoken.
But for us-a near neighbor, with in
1erests of our own to safeguard-the pres
ent situation is not as disquieting as that
Of year ago. And there is reason
When it became apparent that Presi-
dent Diaz was losing control and faced
overthrow, we were both surprised and
excited. We had not thought such q thing
possible. The popular American idea was
that an oft-told tale would be told again
that Diaz would be too much for his
enemies. and put them down once more.
His assurances to that effect had been
fully accepted on this side the line.
President Taft acted promptly, and with
excellent effect, but not without mourning
here and there some criticism. The over
ly-suspicious feared hidden politics. The
overly-cautious feared a break on the
part Of some military officer ordered to
tho border, which would involve the two
countries and make an American IN
vasion a necessity. There was period
of great anxiety, but everything turned
out we'll so far as our part was con-
cerned. Both the military and civil per
formances were excellent There was no
break" and no invasion.
Since then We have all been carrying
Mexico in mind. and while we have wish
ed the new order well have not been blind
TO the difficulties confronting 1t. We
have known the size of Madero's task,
and taken into calculation the fact that,
although a man Of undoubted ability, the
successor of Diaz could not in the cir
cumstances fail to be tried in a very hot
fire. So that we were in q way, and to a
degree. prepared for the news now going.
should 1t be necessary for us to repeat
our performance Of last year and as
semble a strong force in Texas. no criti-
cism from any source worth while would
follow. No politics could be alleged: and
while active interference would be re-
sretted. and the duty undertaken ap-
praised at it's large and grave character,
such action, IL taken, would be Endorsed.
and all the consequences met In a spirit
of genuine patriotism.
The President Is not a lingo, and Con-
gress is in session. There is assurance in
both facts. We are only earnest observ-
ers at present, and have no wish to be
more. Our hands are occupied at home
here with problems of great moment, and
nothing but the most imperative call
would avail to- induce us to enlarge the
sphere of our activity and take on other
problems of a different nature.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-09

From the Cleveland Plain Dealer.

From the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Five thousand seven hundred and one
during 1911. AS the Tribune says, life
upon the streets OF New York Is almost
as perilous as life on a battlefield. This
seems a frightful sacrifice of humanity,
and the worst feature Of 1t Is that q great
majority Of these deaths might Justly be
called preventable. Violations OF law on
the one hand and inefficiency' In its en-
forcsment on the other probably account
for many hundreds Of each years deaths.
II every building had adequate fire es-
capes, II auto drivers did not ignore speed
and traffic regulations, IL the law against
carrying concealed weapons were uni
versally observed-if every man did as
organized society says he shall do this
record Of violent deaths would be ma
terially cut. But there Is another side to
the question. People Injured to city dam
gers grow careless of them. They too
often neglect ordinary precautions against
personal injuries.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-09
Public Dinners.
From the New York Evening Post.

From the New York Evening Post.
The function and responsibilities Of the
toastmaster are az yet imperfectiy under
stood. The ordinary conception of a
toastmaster is of a man who gracefully
winds up an after-dinner speaker and sets
him going. People usually overlook the
much more important duty Of keeping a
speaker under control after he has been
set In motion. Recent events have shown
the devastating effect of after-dinner
oratory with the absence Of firm control
by the chair. In the last resort one can
always leave the room, Of course. But
deserving the banquet table under fire is
a much more serious business than walk
ing out of hall with a tiresome speaker
on the platform; unless one Is seated
conveniently near the door. Just how the
toastmaster's authority can be exercised
to cut of a distinguished guest in the
interest of the ultimate consumers pres
ent, we are not prepared to say.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-09

why? He has many admirers: and Prince
ton graduates in many states are working
for 1.-The old man." without thought of re-
ward. But, allowing for that. . large
pile must still be looked to In the man
ssement Of a presidential boom for a man
who until sixteen months ago was not
known even by his personal friends to
cherish any sort Of political ambition
There is no tribunal for investigating
this question. Unless the managers OF
the different booms volunteer the 1nfor-
nation. the secret will remain theirs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-09
Financing q Presidential Boom.

Financing q Presidential Boom.
How much money Is necessary in the
financing of a campaign for a presiden-
tial nomination?
That the sum Is considerable stands to
reason. This is big country. and to
awaken interest In any mans candidacy
for the first Office under the government
calls for the employment of many per-
sons and many means. And campaign
workers are not altruists. They are Ia.
borers who not only think themselves
worthy Of but clamor for, their hire.
There must be something in it" for
them. and often they are permitted to say
just what
Speculation on this subject Is assisted
somewhat by a matter now In hand In
the Senate. In the case Of Mr.. Stephen.
son of Wisconsin II II admitted that his
nomination for the Senate cost him over
hundred thousand dollars-a sum more
than twice as large as the salary Of a
senator for full term
He was not new man in politics. He
had served in the state legislature. IN
the national House, and was then filiine
an unexpired term in the Senate. His
campaign managers. therefore, had nc
job of introducing a stranger to the cleo.
torate. But 1t was necessary to bring q
| majority Of the electorate to a favorable
appreciation Of Mr.. Etephenson's desire
to remain In the Senate. and this cost G
pretty penny
| Now multiply one state by forty.odd
and you get some idea about what Of 9
financial character Is involved In callins
national attention to the aspirations and
characteristics Of a man seeking tn,
White House.
| Not all aspirants stand on the sam.
plane as respects this matter. Mr.. Clark
for an instance. Is already well know
from ocean TO ocean by his record In Con
gress. So Is Mr.. Underwood. Gov. HaF
mon has been q cabinet onicer. and 4
now for the second time chief executive
OF one of tho leading states OF the Union
| While campaigns for them are not fro
from money calls. chose calls ara not q,
heavy as would be In the case Of com
parative stranger.
| Herein lies the interest that attaches I.
the candidacy Of Gov. Wilson as respect,
contributions and contributors. He Is {
| new man In politics and very ambitious
striking out Tor the White House u onca
He needle wsde Introduction. and cam
paiguing for him is necessarily expensive
l Who are putting up, aud how mucha an
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-09
Vacant Lots.
From the Syracuse ecst-standsrd,

In Minneapolis. where 325 vacant lots
were cultivated last year and made to
produce nearly $4,000 worth OF vegeta-
bles and flowers. one important result
was the Improvement in the appearance
of the city. Acre after acre OF weeds
writes the city editor OF the Minneapolis
Tribune, who is chairman Of the commit
tee on vacant lot gardens, that were dis
played last year will not be seen in 1912.
The police will enforce the ordinance r.,
iating to the cutting Of weeds and the
removal of rubbish from vacant lots, and
where they fail the people who are cul-
tivating the lots will exercise some press
ure upon vacant lot owners whose unim-
proved property abuts on theirs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-09
In Training.

your automobile?''
Il think so,' replied Farmer Corn
tossel. His work on the farm appears
to have helped him, his personal vocabu-
larry bein' about the same as he uses on
a mule"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-09

The District of Columbia is sometimes
embarrassed by conflicting opinions. AT
one time it is commended that its affairs
ought to be radically readjusted, and at
another that any oid-time system is good
enough.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-09

| A long cold spell with monday thaws
that clear the streets by easy stages
has it's advantages.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-09
Practical Needs.

II shall sweep everything before me-
remarked the boastful candidate.
We'll" replied the snow-weary citizen,
Il wish they'd take you out of national
politics and put you at the head of the
STRENGTHENING department"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-09

An emergency calling for battleships
would make all the discussion in con-
nection with the appropriations for them
sound like an effort to save small change.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-09

Samuel Gompers has had so much
court experience that he can come
pretty near holding his own in a
wordy battle of legal quips and quib-
bles.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-09
Caution.

Oh. have a care when you pursue
Fame's path Of hopes and fears.
Ten minutes talking may undo
The work Of patient years.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-09
SHOOTING STARS.
By PHILANDER JOHNSON.
The Advantage.

"A good appetite is great advantage"
said the physician.
ITO whom?' asked Mr.. Growcher; ''me
or the grocer?''
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-09
Commanding Respect.

What makes you keep telling funny
stories to that girl? She doesn't laugh
That's why I tell them. I get tired
Of the way she laughs at me when try
to be serious"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-09

Mr.. Bryan has positive opinions which
would seem to render him ineligible to
SIT on the jury In case the money trust
were tried for its life.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-09

Conditions In Mexico render II natural
for the superficial observer to inquire
what the reason was for getting rid Of
DiaZ
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-09

King George, in saluting the American
flag, set q good example to a few of our
rather obstinately resentful Canadian
neighbors.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-09

From the Cleveland Leader.
In adopting American customs 1t is to
be hoped that the Chinese women will
not acquire the habit Of getting OF the
street cars backward.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-09

The amateur actor, like the arctic ex-
plorer. often finds his greatest triumph
in the fact that he survived the ordeal
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-09

It may be reasonably doubted whether
Theodore Roosevelt has anything ike
Abraham Lincoln's sense Of humor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-09

The long arm of the Russian police
will never succeed in stopping Mr.. Nor
gam Shuster when he gets ready to lee
ture.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-09

Woodrow Wilson may feel that single
track mind is all right provided that 1t Is
well ballasted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-09

There was time when neither
Florida nor Alaska was regarded as
having resources worth quarreling about
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-09

Amateur performers will regard MIR.
Hooks name as symbolical of his fate
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-09
The Busy Scribe.

The war correspondent IL apparently IN
dauger.of . recall to Mexjo0
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-09

Business once 11th st. and Pea nsyivania Avenue.
New York once: Tribune Building.
Chicago ONCE: First National Bank Building.
European Once: Regent ST.. London, Englano.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-09

Payable in advance-by mail. postage prepaid:
Daily. Sunday included, one month. 60 cents.
Daily, Sunday excepted, one month 40 cents.
Saturday Star, 81 year. Sunday Star, Sc. 70 year.
The Washington herald., 1912-02-04
~ EII VI] DILTIHkO WALL STREET
&
70 by the New York Evening journal
PubliShing Company.)

II seel II will make you unhappy to
DO this and so--we must pay the full
penalty" He shivered slightly and
looked at her.
Catherine" he went on gently.
won't it make you Just a little bit I'm.
happy when your husband in the full
glory OF his triumph tells you that he
has Just sent five men to prison-one of
them an innocent old man, whose whole
life has been model of gentleness and
virtuel Come, be a woman" he plead
ed earnestly. Forget for a moment
that you are wifel Your duty 10 your
husband? Yesl Fine-great-noblel
But yohr duty as a woman-a human
being Doesn't that come first? Isn't
the instinct for mercy stronger one
than the mere desire to be right?"
u don't know, / don't know" she
walled miserably. In a fash, a blind,
desperate rage seized him and strangled
his manhood
Cant move you, eh?" he cried.
Now listen to mel practically risked
my life in coming here tonight and
don't intend to go without" He
hlled in the sentence by advancing on
her with unmiStakable intention. She
shrank back with stifled cry of alarm
and. thrust the envelope into the bosom
Of her gown.
You mean" she gasped, "you
mean-you are-going to use force?
III you compel meW
The Washington herald., 1912-02-04

stopped within arms reach OF
her-arrested by the supplicat-
ing attitude, the dumb pleading
of her eyes The eyes held him. He
did not understand, but in some vague
way he felt that she was not pleading
for herself, She had absolutely no
physical fear of him. She was praying
that he might not at least irreparably
wreck her tottering faith in him. She
could understand how he might have
fought his enemies with their own
weapons-how he might have dared
burglary in an heroic attempt to save
his innocent father-but il he laid vio-
lent hands on her!
His grim, rigid figure relaxed and his
head drooped.
YOU'RE quite right" he said, duly.
There's a limit--eYen to my villainy.
l give it up-PVe done my best-you're
a witness to that I've done my
best"
He turned away slowly and started
for the door with the uncertain steps
of a blind man. Suddenly he stopped
and swayed and caught the table for
support He sank slowly into a chair.
Catherine watched him with wet eyes.
Have you little brandy-or some-
thing" he gasped, family.
Not herep she answered quickly,
starting for the door; in the dining
room, | think"
Just bracer." he said feebly, with
an attempt at a jaunty wave OF the
hand. "A stimulant of some sort It's
my heart-a leaky valve"-he tried TO
smile reassuringiy, Il don't want-to
fall-in the street"
"Your Last Chance Gone"
She opened a door that led to the
rear of the house.
Aren't you afraid shall call for
the police" she asked, out of the Bit
terness Of self-hatred, He slowly shook
his head.
No! You-won't do that! No
woman-would do that-to A man who
loves her. Besides" he went on to
nunseiI as She passed out, II DON'T
don't care now-what happens" He
bowed his head on his arms above the
table. for few moments. Then he
slowly took up Darwin'S desk phone
and gave central his home number.
rs that you, Thomas? Go to bed.
Is Mr.. Cowper there? Waiting for
mel Thanks Good-nightT He list
lessly hung the receiver. Cowper was
faithful-too late
Poor old fatherl Poor old fatherr
he groaned, sinking across the table
once more. "Your last chance gone.
your last chance gonep
He raised his head as Catherine en-
tered with a bottle of champagne and
a glass.
Il couldn't find any brandy-there
was some port Here's a bottle OF
champagne. VIII that dor" she asked
anxiously, placing it with the tumbler
at his elbow. He picked 1t up and
furnbled at the wire with shaking
fingers. (
Thank you-so mueh-yes" he said,
The Washington herald., 1912-02-04
CHAPTER XIV.
The Burglar Arrested.

LIE stopped within arms reach oi
" her-arrested by the supplicat-
ing attitude, the dumb pleading
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-01-02
AN OREGON PAPER

The Polk County Observer,
published at Dallas, Orgon, has
| just issued a "progress edition
which is devoted to singing the
praises of Dallas and Polk
county, the "bIue ribbon"
county of Oregon, as The OBJ
server calls it. The edition is
interesting here because it is
the result of the efforts of Eu-
gene Foster and w. H. Totten,
owners of The Observer, who
formerly lived in Aberdeen. Mr..
Foster, editor of The Observer,
was a member of The World
staff for some years. He was
conscientious and capable, and
in his work on The Observer he
exhibits these same qualities in
the same degree that made him
valuable to The World. Mr..
TOtten is master of the myster-
les of the composing room, and
credit for this excellent special
edition of The Observer is in
large measure due him. The
edition is handsomely printed,
well edited and compiled and
arranged. 1t is as much indi-
cative of the progress Mr.. Fos-
ter and Mr.. Totten have made
since assuming control, of The
Observer as it is of the prog
ress of Polk county. They have
taken country paper, that was
devoid of modernism and ambi- |
tion and have converted it into |
bright, newsy publication
that Is quite worthy of Dallas I
and Polk county and probably
somewhat in advance of both. |
Aberdeen is always interested
in the fortunes of its citizens
wherever they may go, and it
is a pleasure to record a sue
cess in this instance.-Aber-
deem Daily World.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-01-02
ARTICLES WORTH MUCH.

The Progress Edition of the DALI
(Ore.) Observer has reached Us b
time for perusal before this Issue
1t is especially well gotten up Bot
what appeals to us mostly is iR
space devoted to the AngOra and
mOhair industry as found in P0k
county. The articles and the matte
contained are worth much to those
who are interested in the industry
Polk county was the pioneer u
bringing Angoras to the front 4
a money maker and in showing then
usefulness in the clearing up Of new
lands. Therefore the matter con.
tained is valuable, coming as It does
from a section where they are eI'
ter understood than anywhere eIs
in the great Northwest. The matte
is of such importance and 50 elesFF
put, that we take this occasion =
advise. all those who wish autheHE
information on the subject to VnR
for a copy. 1t is well worth YOU
trouble.-AngOra Journal.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-01-02
MOST oRED1TABLE EDITION.

The Polk County Observer, Dal-
las livliest newspaper, has issued a
most creditable Progress Edition, !"
devoted to the exploitation of the
industries and resources of Polk
county. The cover is in brown and
green and is illumiPated by a splen-
did half tone showing hopyards,
prune orchard and oak-clad hills.
The articles are well written and
much solid reading about the coun-
ty is presented. AS community
publicity medium, it will be effective.
While there is considerable space
given to local advertisers the edition
reveals the development of Polk
county's resources in an admirable
amer.-McMinnville News-Report-
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-01-02
GENERAL FREIGHT AGENT
LoUNSBURY.

Portland, Ore, Dec. 10. 1911.
The Observer Printing Company,
Dallas, Oregon
Gentlemen: On my return from
San Francisco, | find copy of the
first newspaper booster edition of
the "Polk County Observer" issued
December 9th, which have gone
through carefully and consider a
very conservative and practical pub
hcation. setting forth as it does the
agricultural and industrial resources
Of Polk county. I looked particu-
larly TO see if there was an article
ON dairying, and | find il is inelud
ed under the heading Of "The Live
Stock Industry in Polk County" on
page 32; this because l believe firm
~ that the Willamette valley is
ideally adapted TO dairying and that
IN advertising for settlers and home
seekers too much publicity cannot
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-01-02
AMERICAN TYPE FOUNDERS
COMPANY.
Portland. On. Dec. z.

Portland, Or, Dec. 7, 1911.
Messrs. Foster e. Totten, Dallas,
Oregon. f
Gentlemen: 1 am just in receipt
of a copy of the Progress Edition
of The Observer, and without ques-
tion it is the finest specimen of its
kind that we have seen produced in
country office for a good many years.
In fact it is a credit to any office.
In addition to being a specimen of
excellent printing, the arrangement
of the matter, the illustrations, and,
general makeup go to prove withaI
out question that the edition was
handled by men of experience. We,
who are familiar with special edi-
tions, know that it takes great
deal of ability and energy, as well
as money, to turn out an edition
such as you have. 1t is a credit to
bhe people of Polk county, as well
as yourselves, and we sincerely hope
hat your readers will give you the
'redit due you.
Yours truly, American Type Foun-
iers Co., 0. X. Ball, Manager.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-01-02
OF STATE oLcoTT

Salem, December 13, 1911.
The Observer Printing Co., Dal-
las, Oregon.
Gentlemen: | wish to acknowl-
edge, with thanks, receipt of copy
of your recent Progress edition.
geographically, the edition is a
work of art; as an exposition of the
resources and advantages of the
good old county of Polk, it is com
plete and convincing, and am sat
isfied will prove of permanent and
substantial value to the community.
Those who patronize an edition of
this kind not only get their money S
worth out of the publicity obtained,
but also render public service by
making it possible for the publisher
to produce paper creditable to the
craft and the community.
Respectfully, Ben w. 0lcott, Sec
retary Of State.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-01-02

Portland is the progress /" edition
of the Polk County Observer pub
Iished at Dallas. The number IN
question was issued on the fifth of
the present month. 1t was printed
in magazine form, three columns to
the page, and on enameled book pa
per. 1t contained forty pages be-
sides the cover and is a model OF
the printers art. Besides many
half tone illustrations of buildings
and various products of Polk coun-
ty, Oregon progress for ten years
is briefly reviewedS prune culture,
the oil industry, the Angora goat in
dustry, English walnut industry, and
many other features of life in Dal-
las and Polk county are very ex-
haustively and practically present
ed. The Progress number Of The
Observer is one of the very best adj
vertisements that can be sent out by
either the Commercial club or indi-
viduals to boost that section of the
state. 1t is great credit to both
the city and the publishers of The
Observer.-Albany Evening Herald.