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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-24
A Vital Attack.

The point of order pending against the
sinking fund appropriation of the Dis
trict bill Is as unmstakable and as dead
~ an attack upon the organic act as the
direct proposition of its partial repeal.
The organic act. as ii has been con-
strued for over thirty years. applies the
half and half principle to the Districts
debt of 1879, as well as to current Dis
trict expenses. The johnson proposition
would in effect repeal the organic act
80 far as It has been held to apply to
the District debt 1t would not only pre-
vent further half and-half payments on
this debt, but would furnish the basis
of a demand for millions Of reimburse
ri,ent for national payments on this ac-
count during the last thirty-three years
The successive elimination Of large
items of District expenditure from the
application Of the organic act Is In es-
sence the gradual repeal of the organic
act.
IL is too late for Washington 10 say or
do anything that will affect the decision
OF the House on this question SO vital to
its welfare II must rely and does rely
with confidence upon the assurances OF
absence of danger in this respect from its
sincere friends among the capftaIs con-
s;itutional Legislators.
All the power is with Congress. Only
words are left to Washington, and there
have been Indications. SO far as the
House is concerned. that even words a-e
not desired.
Washington understands the situation.
even If it's acts and words do not show
"a great and natural excitement. 1t is
not imbecile: only impotent, trusting,
hopeful.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-24
The Milk Supply.

A most important work is being done
by the Association for the Prevention of
Tuberculosis in endeavoring to secure a
system of milk inspection and treatment
that will lower the percentage OF danger
from this source of food supply. Start
ing on the we'll founded assumption that
tuberculosis is conveyed through the
milk. the association Is now seeking
practical preventive against the importa-
ton into the District of disease-infected
supply. Recognizing that wholesale herd
slaughter imposes heavy burden upon
the dairymen. some of whom do not &C
knowledge the sufficiency or conclusive
ness OF the tubercnlin test. the associa-
ton is now proposing compromise
whereby the public may be safeguarded
through pasteurization. If this plan
works out it is believed to be possible to
guarantee the freedom Of the milk from
faint Of tuberculosis without causing
great losses to the dairy farmers, with
consequent certain increase In the cost
Of all milk products to the consumer.
This expectation is based upon the as
sumption that pasteurization is safe
guard against tubercular infection. Scien-
lists agree on this point and the local
association is proceeding confidently in
recognition of the theory.
Cooperation between the dairymen OF
the milk-supplying area around Wash
ington and the local health authorities
cannot be absolutely assured without
some form of legislation. A bill is now
being prepared by the president of the
tuberculosis association embodying the
resolutions just adopted by the organiza-
ton. which will soon he introduced in
Congress For the sake of the public
health it is to be hoped that it will be
pressed vigorously for passage at this
session. II is of the utmost Importance
that the milk supply should be main
tanned upon a high standard of purity.
Not only tuberculosis but typhoid fever is
communicated by means of milk. and the
local sickness rate is kept much higher
than il should be because of the lack OF an
effective process of protection. The states
Of Maryland and Virginia do practically
nothing toward efficient dairy farm in
spection. and the District is left to its
own devices, with a limited means for
inspection and a law which II thoroughly
enforced involves an immense burden Of
cost upon the dairymen. The announce
ment that the milk producers are inclined
to accept the combination Of a tuberculin
test with the alternative of pasteurization
is gratifying evidence of progress toward
an efficient and comparatively inexpensive
system of protection
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-24
The Transfer and Utilities Bills.

The prompt passage by the Senate Of
the Gallinger free transfer bill puts the
matter on the way to early passage by
the House at this session. Gaining it's
approval In the upper chamber without
debate or a dissenting vote. it goes to the
House with unmistakable prestige which
should win for ii a respectful reception
there. 1t Is broad i'm Its terms. and while
providing for practically unlimited re-
ciprocal transfer system, the only excep-
ton being the provision that the COM
panies can prevent such use of transfers as
TO permit a round-trfp ride for one fare.
II incidentally establishes. for this par
ticular purpose. the District Commission
ers as a public utilities commission. The
Commissioners are given authority to adj
just disputes that may arise between the
corporations regarding the terms Of the
giving and taking of transfers. with an
appeal to the Supreme Court of the Dis
trict. This Is in line with the provisions
Of the pending public utilities bill, which
establishes the Commissioners definitely
AS commission to control all the serv-
ices utilized by the people.
II is TO be hoped that Congress will not
rest at this session with the passage of a
universal Dlii, WHICH ICdShSo OhiS
one of the various questions affecting the
public convenience, comfort and safety
now requiring adjustment, but will pro-
eeed diligently with the consideration and
lassage Of the utilities measure itself.
through which the community Is best to
served. Ii IL more important to
The community at large that the car serv-
ice should be frequent, speedy. comfort
able and sanitary than that there should
he a system of universal transfers, con-
venicnt and economical as the latter
viii be.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-24
Baltimore and Chicago.

Chairman Mack's arrangements indi-
cate expectations OF humming conven-
ton at Baltimore. And should not it be
one? That was a well attended and in
teresting convention at Denver four years
ago. And yet the candidate had been
named and the terms of the platform
plainly foreshadowed months before
Those who went to Denver had only a
love feast In view. They knew what was
coming, and wanted to participate In a
rousing handshaking and exhibition OF
good nature.
For Baltimore something very differen,
is on the cards. II present signs hold.
the democrats this year will have il
OUT In the most vigorous fashion. 1t is
anybody's guess as to the platform. Mr..
all-powerfui, and while 1t Is known abou,
what the conservatives want for party
deliverance. and also what the progress
ives want, the present lining up leaves
much In doubt.
AS men and politicians are constituted.
fight attracts a larger crowd than a
love feast. Scrapping appeals to what is
called red blood, or old-fashioned human
nature. It stirs beholders. Men pack
space to see the bout and how the fight
ers carry themselves. They want to be
present and cheer the winner.
BY the same token, Chicago this GEAR
should witness far larger crowd than
assembled there four years ago. While
Mr.. Taft did not have the hold on his
party that Mr.. Bryan did on his, his hold
was SO strong his nomination WAS a safe
bet And thsYc was little difficulty In
bringing II ABOUT. The only stirring pre-.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-24
Dress for the Weather.
From the Cleveland Leader.

From the Cleveland Leader.
Many people who are not poor suffered
from the cold during the arctic wave
that swept over a great part Of the cOun-
try. They neediessly submitted them
selves to exposure that is likely to bring
on dangerous sickness. And there Is nc
certainty that there will not be weather
fully as cold as any that has been ex-
perienced this winter. before the end Of
February. The trouble is that too many
do not dress for the weather. Extreme
low temperature is so rare. except for q
short time In midwinter, that the average
person does not prepare for it. He sallics
forth to Office, store or factory, in zero
weather. clad in garments intended fol-
use with the Thermometer above the
freezing point. He does not like to wear
q fur cap with earlaps arctic overshocs
and heavy mittens because they are not
in style. He prefers the neat and thin
shoe, the derby hat and the kid gloves
He suffers and takes the consequences
sometimes in the form Of pneumonia.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-24
Key West.
/ the Boston Transcript.

From the Boston Transcript.
From Key West, the squalid, struggling
and fOrtuitous settlement of wreckers and
others of doubtful quality. to Key West.
the terminus OF one of the most distinc-
tive and daring railway lines i'll the civil
liked word, is a remarkable record of
progress in ninety years. Even yet the
population is said to show traces of its
early character; but it's fine harbor, it's
great and growing trade in cigars,
sponges, salt, fruits and vegetables, its
large and costly Notifications. and its de-
licious winter climate must sooner or later
make it a great port, with population
rivaling perhaps that of New Orleans.
Oddly enough. it has been chartered
city almost as long as Boston, though
when its city charter was granted in 1s:,.
ii was still considerably peopled by beach
cOmbers and the like, who habitually
lived upon the misfortunes of sea-going
folk Up to the close of the Spanish war
Key West was our most southern city
and our only one within the tropics.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-24
Cut in Steel Duties.
York Evening Post.

From the New York Evening Post.
The introduction Of a bill cutting down
by something like 80 per cent the duties
In the iron and steel schedule Is a good
stroke ON the part of the democrats Of
the House. It pushes again to the front
the broad question Of tariff reform. and
puts the republicans on the defensive.
The immense development of the steel
industry. it's concentration largely in the
hands of one gigantic corporation, the
statements made at various times by
some of it's foremost representatives as to
the ability Of this country to produce at
lower cost than any other, and the great
volume OF exports which bears out these
assertions = all these things combine to
give 10 the proposal for reducing duties
in this line an exceptionally strong posi-
ton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-24
The Iron and Steel Schedule.

The democrats OF the House have elect
ed TO iuauguratc their fight at this session
for tariff revision with the iron and steel
schedule, and their bill has received eau
Gus Endorsement. 1t will be pressed i'm
.mediately for House action. with Mr..
Underwood leading. What 10 to be the
republican reply?
No great attention should be paid now
70 the democratic change Of program.
40 matter when or In what shape the
wool schedule Is to appear. here 10 the
iron and steel schedule. and II should re-
ceivs the proper attention by the minor
ity. Mere objection on general lines will
not meet the occasion. The republicans
should present schedule Of their own,
drafted as though they were in control
and charged with the initiative. In that
way only Will the country be able to
Judge for action In November the diff
ference between the parties as to protec-
ton and revenue.
The tariff board, ii Is true. has not re-
ported on iron and steel. But that sched-
lie Is not nearly so complicated and diff
f.ult as wool. and q republican schedule
Iased upon information now In hand de-
lived from other sources might be pre-
pared.
IL ti.e.e is not time for this in the
Loose. j. Mr.. Underwood. with the votes
AID the lsarrnony, IL able and disposed to
pu, nis sci.eGglc through in short order.
opportunity viii present itself IN the Sen
ate IN that body debate Is not at the
slercJ OF the majority. and time may Be
sccured Cor the proper development OF
arv question.
ff.af< L.. "a
workable basis FOR discussion i'm the Sen
ate. AR. cvrnmins. q republican. has
.siysn attention 10 iron and steel and pre-
ssated siaws as TO the revision OF that
sss!sdule. Nigh. :vot that be used as q
f.sans Of bringing che republican factions
tcxetner' a cuanains 10 protection.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-24

andrew Carnegie is too much OF peace
I"ve~ to start an alteration about a
~ Weight dol ar-and-seyenty-cents ex-
p"nse account. At the same time he
must be careful about adopting course
which might suggest that lac is trying to
snp fhe government q rebate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-24
Getting Into the Rhythm

Gould you sing a ragtime song?'
asked Mr.. Lobrow.
why, sir spluttered the musician who
takes himself seriously. .'C-c-confound
your b-b-bone-headed impudence!'
That's a good start" was the COM
placent rejoinder. ''You have a fine idea
of the words. Now see II you can put
melody to them
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-24
Conversational Strategy.

Il observe that you never contradict
any theory that Mr.. Heftybrane adj
vances.''
Yes replied Miss Cayenne; hes
likely to get through talking much sooner
If you don't break in and suggest new
topics"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-24

NTH so much political business requir-
ing attention IL is safe TO say that cir
cumstanceS cannot arise that would lead
To al excessively prolonged session OF
Congress.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-24

Possibly it, would be worth While for
this government to establish an elaborate
$, stem of Formally which will allow dis
tinguished visitors from abroad to do the
worrying over subtle points OF etiquette.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-24
Excepted.

Father. said the small boy, what is
reformer??''
a reformer. my son., replied the
statesman, lis man who expects every
body to be economical and self-sacrificing
except his own constituents
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-24

When some Of our prominent men de-
clare that they have nothing TO say 1t
merely means that they have decided to
pause and catch their breath.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-24
Magic.

\ boom will suddenly eXpend
And he as soon forgot.
The rule is, Now you see it and
Now-presto.-you do not!"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-24
SHOOTING. STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Travel by Mail.

Going abroad again?"
No" replied the indolent citizen.
whats the use of botaeaing with rail-
roads and hotels when your friends will
send YOU post card pictures that look
better than the actual scenery
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-24

Mr.. Hitchcock declares himself for
President Taft with a heartiness that
shows no disposition to invite the glories
of political martyrdom.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-24

William J. Bryan cannot see what Coy
Wilson. should want with 'Harper's
Weekly when he has THE Commoner''
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-24

The aviation accident Is as much a reg
ular feature of fine weather as the
drowning is of the skating season.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-24

There is no way of telling how Tilden
would have liked that temporary confu-
sion OF identities by Henry Watterson.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-24

ANY temptations there might have been
for DR.. Wiley or Mr.. McCabc to gioat
over each other were carefully removed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-24

The Baltimore convention will decide
whether Mr.. Bryan. can confer candidacy
by a shake OF the hand.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-24

So long as the Duke of Connaught is
here let us avoid possible misunderstand-
ing and not mention reciprocity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-24

The American form OF government
would fit the Chinese just about as neat
~ as the American costume does.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-24
Unusual Candor.

From the st. Louis Globe Democrat.
Senator Cummins says squarely that he
will run for President. which ID candid II
not faehipueb1e.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-24

Some future campaign will be described
as "the battle of the magazine editors"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-24

sasinesx Osset. tIih ST. and reHnsyissnix Asenus.
View York once: Tribune Building.
Chicago Once: First National Bank Building.
European UiHee: !; Regent ST.. London. England.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-24

There are very smart and
handsome styles in this lot,
made up from exclusive pam
serges, broadcloths, fancy mix,
lures, black, navy, brown ana
tan. All superbly finished anu
lined. Not u yesterdays style
in the lot-all new and up-to-
date.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-24

Made up in the most charm
ing manner from the prettiest
of lace and nets: lsimono or set
in sleeves, In shades of black,
navy and cream white.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-24

'arsbie H. qdysnce--by mail. hostage prepaid
naii- Sunday Included one month"; 20 cents.
Daily. Sunday excepted, QUE month, - cents.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-24

CHILDREN'S s1.0 nm
SCHOOL LRFc: rs. wye
This is by far the best value
in town. Choice of ginghams.
percaies and chambray. Latest
and best made styles.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-24
5f3=5l5=517 9TH st.

~ would hardly believe
accomplish so much. wo
pect to pay ten, twelve,
times are now priced at
II you are skeptical
prove our claims. Check
ping list.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-19
kOEHLER-ERANH.

MISS ANNA FRANK, DAUGHTER
OF Mr.. and Mrs. H. Frank, Twenty-sev-
enth street and Twentieth avenue, and
John Koehler also of this city We're
married last evening at 1870 at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. w NJ. Pewe,
POO Eighteenth avenue The cere-
mony was performed by Rev F. ]. Rolf
Of the German Evangelical church and
company of so guests was present.
Miss Alma Frank attended her sis
ter as bridesmaid and Viii Koehler,
brother Of the groom was best man.
The house was deliberately decorated
in yellow and white, crepe paper and
roses carrying out the color scheme
The bride wore a white serge suit
with a messaline waist and she car
RED brides roses. Her attendant
wore yellow with an overdress of
white wolfe. A wedding dinner was
served following the ceremony, the ia
BILE decorations consisting of yellow
and white roses. Mr.. and Mrs. Koch
Ter have gone TO housekeeping on
Eighteenth avenue between Twenty
seventh and Twenty-eighth street Mr..
Koehler is employed as a carpenter
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-19
MANY HOLIDAY PARTIES.

MANY F1OIlOAI FAh lGS-
THE PRESENT HOLIDAY SEA
son promises to be enc of the most
brilliant in the social circles of the
tri-cities. Many parties have been ar
ranged especially for the coming week,
and the advent of the new year, be-
cause of the number of young people
who are home from college and uni
versity for the mid-winter recess. In
vitatiCns are out for the following:
Monday, Dec 23.-Delta Theta Sig
ma fraternity, of the Davenport high
school. gives its annua. Christmas
ball at the Davenport Outing club.
Tuesday evening, Dec. "a. Christ
mas eve.-Mrs. Jane Allen Crawford,
OF Davenport, entertains at the Outing
club for her niece. Miss Elizabeth AL
len.
Wednesday night, Dec. 25.-Mr. and
Mrs. Hadley NJ. Henley, and Mr.. and
( Mrs. J. J. Nrooman, OF Green Castle,
Mo, gives a Christmas dance, having
invited tri-city friends to meet Mr.
and Mrs. Jesse Henley. The party is
at the Outing club.
Thursday evening. Dec. 26.-Mr. and
/ Mrs. Henry Vollmer will be hosts at
the Outing cub at a dancing party
given in honor of their son, Harry
/ Follmer
/ Friday, Dec. 27.-The Kappa Deltas
OF the Davenport high school give the
annual holiday party.
/ Saturday, Dec. 2S.-The Delta Up
I silon sorority entertains at a club
! dance
Mrs. Charles Deere of Moline has
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-19
All That Is Earthly Is Subject
to Pain
king Solomon.

The victims of rheumatism all tell
the same story; they have sore, in
famed muscles and stiff, aching
joints; they have no ambition or
strength, and get nervous and irri-
table, which is not to be wondered at.
We realize how much they suffer
'Nurito,' a prescription free from
Cpiates and narcotics, will Danish all
aches and pains, and Timber up those
sore and infamed muscles, or your
Inoney will be refunded.
We realize that there are worthless
and dangerous remedies which are
sold as cuTe-alls by the help of manu-
featured testimonials, whose object is
to extract gold. "Nutrito's" purpose
il to give relief and is COMPOUNDED ex-
c'usively as specific remedy for
these only who suffer from rheuma-
tism, scia.ica or neuritis.
Convince yourself Go to the Har-
Ter House pharmacy today, get a 81
boJ of "Nurito,' the remedy that pro-
duces results.
You can feel it working (Adver-
tisement.J
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-19
JOLLY THIRTEEN CLUB.

MRS. CAROLINE STOLZ OF MO
line was hostess yesterday afternoon
TO the Jolly Thirteen club, when all
but one member attended, Mrs. Pier
man substituting for Mrs. HeiDrichs.
Cirque passed the hours as usual,
three tables being played Mrs. Pier
man won 10 straight games-the mum.
Der played-on unusual feat, and she
received the head prize. Mrs. Anton
Steiner won second prize, and Mrs.
Charles Hintz the al-cut prize Mrs
Otto Adams will entertain at her home.
Forty-sixth street. Rock Island, at the
next meeting, which falls on the last
day of the year. Refreshments were
served a the card tables after the
playing.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-19
RUNCK-SIMS.

THE MARRIAGE OF MISS MABEL
Sims, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. David
Sims. 1929 Fourth avenue, and Fred
Runck also of this city took place last.
evening at 9 O'Clock at the parsonage
of the Christian church, Moline, the
pastor Rev. W. B. Slater officiating
The bride was attended by Miss Effie
Young and Elmer Anderson served
the groom as best man. The bride
wore a brown tailored suit and her
attendant a blue suit Following the
ceremony the company repaired to the
Manufacturers hotel where a wedding
supper was served. The new home will
be at 1929 Fourth avenue, where Mr..
and Mrs. Sims are associated in the
restaurant business.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-19
Lodge Notes

The degree staff of Ucal
lodge, No. COS Odd Fellows,
has organized, adopted bylaws
and elected the following officers:
President, Albert Cook; vice presi-
dent. J. w. Johnson; secretary, NJ. G.
He apple; treasurer, Gus Thierman;
and captain OF staff, George Clapper.
1t was decided to give p dance New
Years eve at the lodge hall and Thorn
as Mclean. William Giertz and l.. w.
johnson were named as committee
in charge of arrangements. Tonight
the staff will confer the second degree
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-19
LOCAL ELKS LAUNCH BIG
MEMBERSHIP CAMPAIGN

Formal plans for the Elks' member
ship campaign which was launched to-
day, were discussed at a meeting held
at the Elks club rooms last night.
Some 40 men have been enlisted in
the fight, and these have been divided
into four separate teams, each headed
by captain and a lieutenant. The
teams have been classified as A, B, c
AND d. A trophy will be awarded to
the team which brings in the most
new members and this prize will prob
ably be awarded at a banquet held at
the close of the campaign.