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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-28
THE DUKES VISIT.

From the Pittsburgh Gazette-Times.
It is now up to fashionable New York
ers to form a society OF those who have
met the Duke OF Connaught.
From the Cincinnati Times-star.
II the Duke Of Connaughts visit to
New York be measured by the heart
burnings Of the sighted and unlimited
1t must be accounted a social event OF
the very first importance.
From the Pittsburgh Press.
II the Duke and Duchess of Connaught
and the Princess Patricia merely wanted
to see New York, they should have slip
ped over quietly as Mr.. and Mrs. James
Smith and Miss Jennie Smith and cut
out all fuss and feathers. It's really
nawsty shame to do such a thing as has
been done to the 100"
From the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
A chewing gum factory has been start
ed In Newport. And IL would be just
like the Duke OF connaught to put that
down In his notebook and give Europe
wrong impression.
From the Pittsburgh dispatch.
And. of course, the New York papers
report the duke as amused by that town.
But there is n wide difference between
amusement and admiration.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-28
Geography and Peace.

The National Geographic Society has
become a most important organization
and one OF the most useful of the CAPT.
tails institutions. It's activities have
quickened national interest in matters at
fecting the American environment. and
have carried the people Of this country
in thought far beyond its confines into
close touch with the most remote parts OF
the world. The annual banquet of this
society held Friday night emphasized
the influence OF this organization for the
adjustment of international disputes by
pacific methods. "A better understanding
Of the physical conditions in the different
parts Of the world makes for peace.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-28
WILSON AND MAT1ERSON.

From the Denver Times.
In asserting that Gov. Wilson IL
schoolmaster and not a statesman, Col.
Watterson regrets, also. that ne IL not
one OF the "old school"
wilson. friends will scent plot In the
Fact that the kentucky legislature has
,amncted a presidential boom for Mars
Henry Watterson himself.
From the Omaha Bee.
DIR. Wilson is the teacher. Col. Harvey
the boy who wrote an essay praisins
TEACHER" and Col. Watterson the moni-
tor who told.
From the Minneapolis Journal.
Marse Henry will never be the director
OF the mint in any Woodrow Wilson al
ministration.
From the Albany Evening Journal
Gov. Wilson's remarks that Col. Wat
terson is Q fine old gentleman" indicated
his Inability to think OF anything that
would be new information.
From the Newark Evening News
Col. Wattsrson 10 pesved because Gov.
Wilson called him 'nice old man"
Well. he might have omitted the nice
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-28
Fair Exchange,

Kind o. tired an hurried;
Kind o. lost his grip:
A Teller sat and worried
An watched tho minutes slip.
So he did.
Says, II think I'm gcttin'
A deal don't deserve
He jes' KEEP on a-frettin'
Cause he'd simply lost his nerve.
Like a disappointed kid.
So he did.
Snowbird came a-hoppin'
On the window sill
'Mongst the snowfiakes droppin
From the sky so still,
So he did.
He didn't have no cover,
Nor no coy place to eat.
But he didn't chirp an hover
In encouragement complete
He looked mighty bold instid,
So he did.
An the Teller saw that sparrow
An he chucked him out some crumbs
On the window ledge so narrow.
An thought he. That's how luck comes.
So he did.
THAT sparrow sort o. trusted.
Though much worser on than me.
Just at present am busted.
But. the same as him. I'll see
Luck step out from where ifo hiA.,
And he did. !.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-28
CuMMINS' CANDIDACY.
From the Kansas City Times.

From the Kansas City Times.
Senator Albert b. Cummins' announced
candidacy for President would be received
with greater favor II about 50 per cent
OF the republicans had not already prac-
tically decided on other arrangements.
From the st. Louis Globe-Democrat.
Senator Cummins has only taken the
presidential question under advisement.
He has not yet ordered any autographs
or post cards.
From the Kansas City Star.
Senator Albert B. Cummins of Iowa be-
lieves the initials of the next republican
nominee for President should be as clear
az A. b. C.
From the Detroit News.
Senator Cummins announces that he ts
out for the presidential nomination, out
30 are millions OF others: show Us Int
man who II in for It and In right.
From thu st. Louis. Republic.
Nobody Ia able to explain the presi-
Dental candidacy Of Senator Cummins.
He % an insurgeut and Q friend OF Mr.
La Toilette. H all the 1nsurgente are
going to seek the nomination at Chicago
the division OF strength will leave every
one OF them In the iurch. The stand
ratte.x .-,e ..se. .issil lat.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-28
WILEY'S ENUMERATION.
| From the Brooklyn Times.

From the Brooklyn Times.
The report of the House COMMITTEES
sustaining Dr. Wiley means that the pure
food law, which was enacted for the pro-
lection Of consumers. will continue to
have more regard for health than for the
profit OF the manufacturers. No manu-
facturer whose foods. drugs, etc, are
really pure ever has any complaint to
make.
From the Council Bluffs Nonpareil.
It seems to be the custom In Wash
ington now to sustain Doc Wiley every
few days.
From the Memphis News Scimetar.
DR.. Wiley has again been exonerated:
but, what's the use when Solicitor McCabe
still holds on?
From the New York Telegram.
House investigating committee finds DIR.
Wiley not guilty. Neither 10 Secretary
Wilson guilty. This Ii one Of those un-
explainable diplomatic decisions.
From the Boston Globe.
How everything now is coming the way
OF DR.. Wiley!
From the Chicago News.
Every triumph Of pure food at Washing
TO-. iGaaes !. 4S:S 1.Shy t.3&.~ iis-s a. I've.
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A National Pantheon.

The plan to erect at Arlington a memo
rial amphitheater and national pantheon
should appeal strongly to the patriotic
spirit of all Americans. There is at this
time no single. place In the United States
where the great dead Of the republic lie
or are communicated by memorials.
Some Of the men who gained distinction
during the civil war rest beneath the
trees at Arlington, but while that ceme-
terry has a definitely national character
and now includes, the dust Of both north
ern and southern heroes. it Is not a
pantheon in the sense Of the impressive
national mortuary Institutions at Paris
and at Rome. It II proposed to construct
there an edifice which will serve a dual
purpose, az place OF assemblage for
commemorative occasions and as
burial place for those whom the nation
has honored In life and whom 1t wishes
to continue to honor in death by provid-
ing entombment In the name of all the
people.
This projected amphitheater. which has
been urged for q number Of years and Is
now provided for In a bill Just introduced
in the Senate falls into relation with the
plans for a memorial to Lincoln to be
located on the east bank Of the Potomac
and the correlated plan to throw across
the river from the site Of the memorial
to Arlington a bridge COMMUNICATING
the heroic services Of those who fell In
the civil war and IMPLYING the reunion
Of the sections. It is impossible to con-
template one of these projects without
taking into view the whole scheme of
patriotic development along the Potomac
river banks.
1t Is needless to dwell upon the advah-
tages. both practical and artistic. Of the
projected pantheon at Arlington. II
placed on the brow OF the hill. within
view from the river. It would present a
most impressive and inspiring picture.
No plan, OF course. is within contempla-
ton that would destroy or remove from
view or dwarf the beautiful building now
standing there, the home Of Lee. archi-
tecturally one Of the most interesting
structures In the vicinity of the capital
In any treatmen. of Arlington this house
l'must stand. and must not be crowded
from the picture. It belongs to the en-
vironment of Washington permanently.
and It is to be assumed that in the draw
ing Of plans for any supplementary
structure 1t will be so recognized.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-28
Discussing Roosevelt.

What do you make OF this Roosevelt,
bnsiness? asked the new member OF
the House Of the old
Well. somehow I can't Persuade NV
self that he intends to run against
Taft"
why. then, does he not put a stop
at once and definitely to the work Of
the men who seem bent on forcing him
into the field? He could do that"
Maybe. and maybe not This is n
free country. remember. and men in
politics enjoy a wide sweep"
but II he has no thought Of running
for President. the activity OF some OF
HIS friends must be very objectionable
to HIM"
II have an idea about that that may
interest YOU"
what IL ft?'
II think Roosevelt enjoys the stir
that ID being made In his behalf. though
with no intention OF permitting Il in
the end 90 win"
II don't see that
Listen: Roosevelt nominated Tai,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-28

three years ago, and in doing SO dupli-
Gated the success Of jackson, who
nominated Van Buren, an his successor
Now. IL Roosevelt can go jackson one
better and appear to give his friend q
second term. II will be q very tall
feather In his cap. He win then have
broken all records. He IL the only
man coming to the office of President
~ the result Of death to be elected to
the place. and If. after designating his
successor. he can claim to have designat-
ed that successor as his own success
sor.t he will be greatly tickled."
But what will the men who are
urging him in good faith say? they
DO not want Taft under any circum-
stances" q
but what can they.:do? They cannot
force Roosevelt to run IL he doesn't
want to run. And maybe some Of them
the most Of them-would be satisfied
with demonstration that would appear
to make Roosevelt the arbitrator again.
In that case they would hope for more
influence with the second administra-
ton than they have had with the first"
"And that Is your explanation Of the
matterr'
Yes. and the only one can reconcile
with any respect for Roosevelts char
acter and Judgment. I can understand
the pleasure he feels in the limelight.
and at the thought Of exercising as
much power in his partys convention
this year as he did four years ago: but
I cannot understand how. after all he
has said about third term and about
Taft he could. even with the power. be
willing to take the nomination away
from him. In my opinion. he would
disrupt his party and ruin himself. He
could not in such circumstances be
elected. What IL your guess?'
IT have none"
Make one. Enter the lists, and add
to the fun The fog is so thick we are
all cropping. Sound your horn and show
where you are. may be miles out or
the true reckoning. but there I am"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-28
Mr.. BRYAN Is Foot Loose.

There Is comment on the fact that while
Mr.. Bryan congratulated Gov. Wilson on
the Harvey episode he did not indorse his
candidacy for President. OF course not
He Is not indorsing anybody's candidacy
for that office. 1t Is to his interest to
hold aioof from all personal Endorsement
at this time. And for two reasons.
As matters stand today. Mr.. Bryan is
the principal exponent Of what is called
Organism. and he wants the Baltimore
platform to. reflect the policies. that COM
pose that ism. He feels friendly to-
ward every presidential aspirant who de-
sires the platform that he desires. And.
per contra, he opposes men who point
the other way. His attitude toward Gov.
Harmon and Mr.. Underwood II explained
by the fact that he considers both mimi
cal to the reforms he has In view and
hopes to see made the basis OF this years
democratic appeal.
In the second place. 1t is thought likely
that Mr.. Bryan will figure in the personal
equation at Baltimore himself. Some OF
his friends think the matter certainty.
They are looking forward with confidence
to . deadlock and to the triumphant In
PRODUCTION Of his name after the conven-
ton has wearied of the wrangiing over
other names. They do not doubt that
after all has been said about Harmon.
Wilson. Clark. Underwood. Marshall and
the smaller fry. without inducing the
convention to make choice from among
them. the name OF the old leader men,
toned with enthusiasm will bring the
delegates to their feet in his honor. and
that his nomination win follow.
Mr.. Bryan knows Of this feeling and
this calculation. Those devoted to his
fortunes are free In expressing them
selves to him-are encouraged to open
their hearts when In his company and
his future Is the theme. And these men
would regret Of all things seeing him tie
up now as q Wilson. q Clark. Folk. q
Marshall. . Kern. or any other kind OF
q man. They want him to 90 into the
Baltimore convention at the head Of the
Nebraska delegation foot-loose 20 far as
candidates are concerned. and bent at the
outset only on securing . platform fash
toned strongly on lines that bear his hall
mark. When that has been accomplished.
the way viii be; cleared, they reason. for
Organism IN the campaign will be best
expressed by the man who has made it
commanding party force.
II II game worth watching. Some Of
the players are experts. and Mr.. Bryan
himself. though three times defeated for
the presidency. has been three times
nominated by conventions. that were un-
der his thumb. He is . clever man, both
in device and In execution. and at Bal
tinlore. spurred on by opportunity, and
the counsel Of the faithful. may do even
inner work than ever before.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-28
The Item Of Expense.

''They told mo that painting is an
absolutely authentic art treasure" said
Mr.. Cumrox, doubtfully.
And they charged you a big price for
It."
well, to tell you the truth. don't
think they charged me as much for the
picture itself as they did for collecting
evidence that 1t Is an old master.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-28
Cautious.

'Is this work entirely original?" in
quired the editor.
Absolutely" replied the author. I'm
not taking chances on showing my own
stuff UP by putting it next to the product
of those old literary experts
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-28

No amount Of study of the tariff elimi-
mates the opportunity for extensive COM
ment on the subject. 1t Is one Of those
interesting works in which the footnotes
are far more voluminous than the actual
text.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-28

DR.. Wiley Is quoted to the effect that
ninety-three years Of life is possible for
every man. The doctor Is more con-
sentative than WI Ting-fang, but more
encouraging than DR.. Osler.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-28

When the democratic candidate Is Sc
lected he will be In some suspense until
he learns whether Mr.. Watterson can
conscientiously indorse him as another
Tilden.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-28

Ar. MorgaHs European art collection
viii be located In the country's great COM
rnercial metropolis. where the bankers and
brokers can run In and hook 1t over in the
eventug for an hour or 80 before the
musical comedy curtains ring up.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-28

The Panama canal will improve ad-
jacent real estate to such an extent
that some member of Congress is sure
to wonder whether the local populace
ought not to pay taxes to support the
entire, enterprise.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-28

Mr.. Roosevelt discreetly avoids getting
into q position where he may have to
subject his support to q process OF
elimination.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-28

81 suppose your motto for the national
convention is. May the best man win"
But" protested the eminent possi-
bility. wouldn't such a declaration on
my part sound a little egotistical?"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-28

A Frsnch scientist says that the awak.
endng Of nature In spring il entirely due
to the activity OF sundry microbes This
germ theory Is playing the mischief with
the poets.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-28

The increase of rates on tho Panama
lire will cause sope hesitation about
going in promiscuously for government
ownership
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-28

The Duke Of Connaught speaks SO
favorably of this country that Canada
cannot fail to feel more kindly toward
it hereafter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-28

There IL nothing to prevent q statesman
who goes down to look the canal over
frem thinking hard about matters Of cur
rent importance In the United States.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-28

The dove of peace has been in such a
state Of agitation that it is in danger
Of abandoning it's natural gait and
adopting the turkey trot.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-28

New York discreetly-refrains from bid
ding strongly for conventions until, 1t
can get transit facilities sufficient to
take care of it's usual crowds.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-28

NO doubt there are still hunters Of big
game interested In Africa, but they lack
the literary instinct.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-28
Reason for Gratitude.

Now let us scorn these frosty flaws
And hug the steampipe while we may.
And utter heartfelt thanks because
IT'S not Inauguration day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-28

The Sherman law is not related to the
riddle of the sphinx. although 1t keeps
lot Of people guessing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-28
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PAILANDER JOHNSON.
Self-Appreciation.

affection is blind" said the ready
made philosopher.
81 know It," replied Mr.. F1imgilt. "When
it comes right down to facts / know I'm
a heap better looking than that bull
terrier my wife makes such a fuss over. .
people dats always complainin' dat
dey's misunderstood" said Uncle Eben.
'is' ginerally folks dat don't speak straight
an plain FUN DER hearts"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-28
FIFTY YEARS AGO
IN THE STAR

A paragraph printed in The Star Of
January 20. 1862. suggests that certain al
legged recent happenings
Stealing at the. government print
ing Office. whereby some
AyPS. Of the public stock OF
binding leather was misused. for private
profit. had their forerunner half CEN
rtuxy ago: 4
"a man named Bigeral, said to be from
Indiana where he formerly published .
paper called The Vanguard, came to this
city some time since and succeeded in OBJ
tanning employment at the government
printing Office. He was noticed to be very
diligent. coming early and quitting late.
but he was also noticed to carry q carpet
bag with him, morning and evening.
every day. which was an unusual thing
for'a workman TO do. One Of Bigeral's
fellow-workmen raised the carpet bag
from the floor on Thursday last to try the
'heft' Of 1t, when he found that it was
unaccountably .soggy'; suspicion was
aroused and BigeraFs movements were
watched. On Friday morning he went
early to the Office. carpet bag in hand as
usual. and the watchmen of the building
detected him putting page after page
of type in the bag, and informed the
foreman. Mr. English. Of the fact. That
gentleman accused Bigeral of theft. and
he did not deny it. 1t seems that he had
obtained access to the depository OF new
materials, and every evening took to his
boarding house almost enough type to set
up another Vanguard. BigeraIs fellow
workmen searched for his plumber at his
boarding house, and found under q pile
Of ashes in the yard more than 200
pounds of new material. Bigeral escaped,
probably by the early train on Friday
morning..
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-28

While there was some progress during
the early stages of the civil war toward
the development Of new agencies
Greek Of destruction, there was a
H. singular tendency to revert to
Ao' ancient devices. In The Star or
January "a. 1862, is a paragraph telling
of experiments; with a modern form Of
the fire missiles of the old Greeks:
Last Wednesday night a highly sue
cessful experiment with the Greek fire
bombshell was had on the park south
of the Presidents house. demonstrating
the destructive powers Of this new mis-
sile. Two thirteen-inch shells were filled
with the liquid. and exploded by means OF
powder and fuse. throwing a shower of
fire in every direction to height of from
forty to fifty feet and covering a space
of earth 100 feet in diameter, where 1t
burned with intense heat and brilliance
for more than ten minutes. The propri-
etors claim it is unextinguishable by wa
ter and can be thrown with the same
facility as any other shell into camp.
fort or vessel, where 1t consumes every
thing combustible while It wildly Hum
mates surrounding objects to a great dis.
lance"
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which viii detract from the central fig-
ure. but rather to have bas-reliefs on the
four sides. These should depict the life
OF Hamilton from the time he was q
child until his death as q great man..
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-28

the northern demand Tor a method of
succoring prisoners, increased in intensity
with the months OF war.
Relief OF as numbers OF Federal
soldiers were added to
<flsoneIs. those held in southern
camps and prisons, and, finally, on the
Goth of January. 1862 the United States
moved in the matter, by the Issue OF
War Department Order No. L. printed
in The Star of January "a, 1862. signed
by Edwin NJ. Stanton, Secretary OF War:
This department recognizes as the first
of its duties to take measures for the re-
lief Of the brave men. who. having i'm
periled their lives in the military service
Of the government, are now prisoners an l
captixas. I: is. therefore, ordered, that
two commissioners be appointed ID visit
the lefty of Richmond. in Virginia. and
wherever else prisoners belonging to the
army of the United States may be held
and there take such measure as may be
needful to provide for the wants and con-
tribute for the comfort Of such prison ers
at the expense of the Unitei States an
to such extent as may be permitted by
the authorities under whom such persons
are held