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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-25
Wood Not to Go to Germany.

Maj. Gen. Leonard Wood, chief OF staff,
will not go to Germany to see the army
maneuvers. because of the action of Con-
gress in allowing only sixty days for re-
organising the quartermaster. commits
sary and pay departments into a supply
corps. Sev-ra. other officers will be
designated later to observe the opera
items.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-25
McAdoo in Charge.
MARSHALL GOES TO MAINE.
Vice Presidential Candidate to Make
Campaign Speeches.

NEW YORK, August 24.-Democrati.
national headquarters today announced
the itinerary of Gov. Marshall In Maine
next week as follows: Portland, August
26. evening; Augusta, August q, even
ing: Bangor. August %, evening. and
Lewiston, August %, evening.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-25
Visit the Greater PalaiS Royals New Bargain
I able No. 3.

90 For House Dresses. of
OOC percale and gingham;
made with Dutch and
high neck; all sizes in stripes and
checks with a trimming Of con-
trasting cOlors: cut and made
properly and worth every cent of
the original $3.50 price.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-25
Il able No. 2.

Il - For Ladies' Low Neck
Il nv Vests, with plain and
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-25
STRIFE DELAYED END
Session of Congress One of
Longest in History.
MUCH POLITICS PLAYED
Work Might Have Been Finished
Weeks, Perhaps Months, Ago.
NOTED FOR INVESTIGATIONS
Inquiries Prominent, Both in House
and Senate-Great Quantity
of Legislation Passed.
NOTED FOR INVESTIGATIONS

When Speaker Clark and Senator
GalIinger. president pro tempore of the
Senate. declare their respective houses
OF Congress adjourned sine die, one
OF the longest continuous sessions of
Congress in the history of the country
will be closed. Ii has been a ses-
sion marked by considerable legis-
lation of Importance and by factional
political strifes almost unparalleled In
the previous congresses. With a re-
publican in the White House, with the
balance of power in the Senate held by
ives and with the democrats in power
III the House. the stage was set for
the contests, and the contests material
lied in every case.
This situation is the cause Of the
delay in adjournment. Congress could
have finished its work weeks, per-
haps months ago, had one party been
in control The long-drawn-out fight
has been made over general legtsla-
ton. which the democrats In the
House insisted upon including In the
appropriation bills. Knowing the ne
cessity of passing all the appropria-
ton bills, they took this device OF
forcing upon republican President
and 4 more or less republican Senate
unpalatable legislation. This legisla-
tion stood no chance of enactment at
the present session. IL presented as
measures separate and distinct from
the appropriation bills. il is said.
Trouble Over Judicial Bill.
Among the most notable instances OF
such work on the part of Congress was
the passage and repassage of the legis-
Iative. executive and judicial appropriation
bin with q clause aboishing the United
States Commerce Court, and also with
n provision. in its first passage Tor seven
year tenure of office for the civil service
employees of the government. BY his
veto the President saved both clerks and
the Commerce Court
IL has been a session of Investigations.
On the House side. Investigations of the
conduct of the executive branch Of the
government In almost every conceivable
form, ON the Senate side Investigations
and recriminations regarding the person.
mel Of the Senate itself.
The Senate decided to drop from its
ranks William Lorimer of Illinois on the
ground that his election had been OBJ
tanned corruptly. 1t Investigated and de-
c!ded to retain Senator Stephenson of
Wisconsin, in whose election. II was
charged. too much money had been spent.
And in the closing hours of the session
the question was raised as to whether
Senator Penrose Of Pennsylvania had not
been improperly retained by the Standard
Oil Company, and the whole matter is to
ne Investigated by q subcommittee of
the committee on privileges and elections.
Must Try Archibald.
The impeachment proceedings against
Judge Archibald Of the United States
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-25
WILSON IN NEW YORK
TO REST OVER SUNDAY
Fears Illness of Chairman Nc
Combs Will Keep Him Out
Of Campaign.

NEW YORK, August A.-Gov. Wood
row Wilson went to club in New York
city tonight to rest over Sunday. He is
expecting to see no one until Monday,
when he is to confer with Vice Chairman
McAdoo and members of the national
committee on the program of speaking
engagements to be followed during the
campaign.
Gov. Wilson confirmed the report that
National Chairman McCombs might not
be able to return to active management
of the campaign. Mr.. McCombs' illness,
the worse. and it now is seriously doubt
ed whether he will recover in time to
take much part in the campaign.
Slow Recovery Probable.
Il hope that he will be able to be back
In time to take charge of the cam
paign." said Gov. Wilson tonight when
asked about Mr.. McCombs. There Is,
however, an element of conjecture about
1t. One of his physicians has cast q
doubt about his coming back into the
campaign. ! suppose, from what l have
learned of Mr.. McCombs' illness, that he
will have slow recovery"
Mr.. McCombs Is at the home of his
sister at Flushing, L. /.
McAdoo in Charge.
Vice Chairman McAdoo will be in active
charge of the campaign in the absence
of Mr. McCombs.
c. r. MacAuley, cartoonist of the New
York World and president of the New
York Press Club. invited the governor to-
day to attend dinner at the club next
month. The governor accepted, the date
to be arranged later.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-25
BRITISH CROPS SUFFER
FROM HEAVY RAINFALL
Wettest Month Kingdom Has
Known in Years-RaiIroads
Partly Under Water.

LONDON, August 24.--This August has
been the wettest month known in Eng
land for many years. Rain fell every
day for three weeks and nearly con-
stantly during the past week.
Damage to crops. particularly hay has
been heavy throughout the United King
dom.
Ten thousand troops under canvas on
Salisbury plain are nearly flooded out
The tents are soaked. the floors are under
mud. and surrounding fields are a great
swamp.
Railroads in north Wales are partly
under water. Passengers are being con-
veyed between Dolgelly and yarmouth "A
distance of seven miles. by motor boats.
Town Menaced by Flood.
The river Men. in Northhamptonshire, is
twelve feet above normal and a big flood
is threatened at Oundle. town on the
river with a population OF $500.
In some parts of the provinces men are
moving through nearly foot of water in
attempts to save the crops. In Leices-
tershire, north Yorkshire, and Lincoln
shire, hundreds of acres are under
water. Fields for miles in the Dolgelly
district resemble lakes.
Leigh I'm Lanca shire suffered great dam
age by today's doWnpour, number o.
houses being flooded. The rain also was
SO heavy at Cardiff today that the Dock
ere were unable to work.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-25

Commerce Court were instituted in the
House, and the Senate must try the case
next fall.
Among important laws enacted were
the following:
Abrogation OF the Russian treaty be-
cause of agitation over the Hebrew pass
port question.
Approved Of a constitutional amend
ment for the direct election of senators.
Substantial defeat Of the Presidents
arbitration treaties with France and
Great Britain.
Creation of a children's bureau in the
Department Of Commerce and Labor.
The appointment Of a commission to in
vestigate and report on possible legisla-
ton looking to the eradication of diff
culties between capital and labor.
Notice by the Senate to foreign powers
that the United States will permit none
to acquire possible naval or military sites
in the western hemisphere.
Provision for parcels. post.
Pension Increases Given.
Increase of civil war pensions through
the Sherwood bill.
An eight-hour law on federal work.
Abolition, by high taxation. Of the
manufacture of white PHOSPHORUS
matches.
Prohibition against expectation OF arms,
coal. or other supplies to insurrectionists
in other countries.
Requirements that wireless operators on
ocean-going vessels be constantly on duty.
A bill putting into effect the treaties
with Great Britain, Japan and Russia re-
lating to the protection OF fur seals.
The democrats in the House have
passed several tariff bills and these We're
passed by the Senate democrats aided by
the progressves and progressive repub-
licanS in modified form. All OF them were
vetoed by the President.
The democratic House continued much
OF the investigating work that marked
the special session last year. The steel
trust committee, which made its divided
report recently to the House. recommend
ed marked changes in the antitrust laws.
but no progress toward new antitrust
legislation has been made.
Investigation Reports.
Investigating committees appointed
year ago practically all reported to Con-
gress, covering the inquiries into various
so-called trusts. the shipping combine"
Alaskan affairs. Agricultural Department
operations. the secret fund" of the State
Department, the Titanic disaster and
many other subjects. Few Of them re-
suited in the forming Of new laws or
regulations.
Inquiry into campaign expenditures re-
suited in the perfection Of campaign pub
licity bills that probably will be passed
next winter Agitation for a single six
year term for President and Vice Presi-
dent is also expected to result In favor
able action next session on the consti-
tutional amendment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-25
JOHNSON COMING EAST
ON ASTUMP|NG TOUR
Progressive Candidate for
Vice President to Make
Thirty-Five Speeches.

SAN FRANCISCO. August 4.-Gov.
Hiram johnson, candidate for Vice Pres
ident on the progressive ticket. babe fare
paratory to a stumping tour of thirty
five days through the east while Col.
Roosevelt is touring the west.
I'm not going to resign" he said. land
after the November election it is possible
that 1 shall return to the Office l now
occupy. But that is neither here nor
there"
Possibility of Defeat.
The language suggested that the posi-
bility Of defeat was in the governors
mind, and he did not dodge the sugges-
ton.
Good will overcome the defeat" he
continued, 'ff defeat Is met. We are
going to plead for the brotherhood Of
man. Government has another duty.
concentrating itself. We must have q
government that shall establish equality
between all men and women II We would
protect our institutions. II we are able
to make the people understand that, then
we shall have done our duty.
Quotes Tommy Atkins.
Whatever the outcome. they can say
to us after the battle as Kipling's Tom
my Atkins said to Fuzzy Wuzzy, the
Sudanese soldier, You're a pore benighted
'eathen. but fust-class fightin' man. ("
Gov. Johnson's first speech today was at
a luncheon given In his honor here by
the Roosevelt republican campaign COM
mittee. Tonight he was scheduled to
speak in Oakland and next Monday in
Los Angeles-his last speech before leav-
ing the state for a months speaking tour
in the east.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-25
Must Try Archibald.

The impeachment proceedings against
Judge Archibald Of tine United States
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-25
Table No. / s.

Samples Of Rogers Quadruple
Silverware-Tablesp Dinner
Knives, Soup Spoons. Berry Spoons,
Coffee Spoons, Butter Spreads,
Rutter Knives, Sugar Shells. Fruit
Knives, Meat Forks. Dinner Forks.
Pickle Forks. orange Spoons, Sugar
Tongs, Dessert Forks-at One-third
less than regular prices.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-25
able No. 4.

<M For Ladies' Fine Cambria
WV and Nainsook Gowns,
Chemise, Drawers, Skirts,
Corset Covers and Com
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OF lace. embroidery and ribbon
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-25

Every bed insured by an abb
solute guarantee for S years
wear. Notice all the points of
excellence in our Beds-priced
for August sale.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-02-18
Spring Wash Dresses for Children

as the constitution forbids death penalty
he was condemned to sixteen years in
the penitentiary. The people who were
still filled with rage over the eowardly
massacre on the streets the night before
protested against the leniency OF the
sentence. broke into the court room,
shot Montero. dragged his body on the
streets and burned It. The infuriated
populace was beyond control.
Fearing that the same fate would fall
on both Alfaros and the other prisoners
the government officers rushed them up
to Quito secretly in the night and all
efforts were directed to defend their
lives. They arrived safely in Quito. but
the people there, aware OF their pres
ence in the penltentiary, attacked the
state prison that was defended by a
double guard Of armed soldiers. Nothing
could halt the citizens. not even the fir
ing on the mass by the guards and the
wounding and killing Of many. They.
the citizens. tore down a part Of the
thick stone walls of the prison. broke
into the building and meted out TO the
generals the same vengeance that had
fallen upon Montero at Guayaquil
Omaha daily bee., 1912-02-18
New Model Clothes
Shop to Be'Boast of
Omaha in March

omaha's famous little corner in the City
National bank building will continue to
house a Smart Clothes" shop. George
Brooks has secured a lease on the room
and will install a spendid new stock OF
mems WEARING apparel, opening the neat
little place to the public on March
This store was formerly occupied by the
company, and more re-
Gently has been tenanted by the owners
Of the Culp-Langworthy bankrupt stock
Mr.. Brooks plans to have one OF the
most up-todate mems shops In the west
He will carry a complete and extensive
line Of nationally advertised wearables-
The suits and overcoats will be the pro-
ducts Of makers whose names are fami-
liar TO all readers of the big magazines
of the country. The shirts, eravats, hats,
etc, win be the approved styles Of the
east.
Many innovations are planned for the
new store, including novel decorative
schemes. Eastern connections. It Is said
will permit Mr.. Brooks to show authori-
tatiye STYLES here soon after they are In
troduced in the leading fashion eenters
Of the country.
An original advertising plan is now be-
ing developed by Mr.. Brooks, not only to
Omaha daily bee., 1912-02-18

one expected to see him betray his trust
two days later.
Montero Proclaimed.
On December y six days after ths
death of Estrada, a few soldiers pro-
claimed Montero supreme chief. ignoring
the constitutional government In the
meantime General FiayiO Alfaro also
proclaimed himself supreme chief in the
state Of Esmeraldas. there being then
three governments In the Countrywide
constitutional government In Quito. Mon
tero in Guayaqull and FiayiO Alfsro In
EsmerAldas.
Monterc called General E,oy AlfarO
from Panama and invited F1avio AlfAru
to come down to Guayaquil and unite
their dictatorShips. He appointed as sec
retafies OF his government a few mer
who had shown sympathy with his move
ment and prepared to attack the consti-
tIonal government and subdue the coun.
try.
The government in Quito summoned
General Leonidas Plaza and GensrsI JuliC
Andrade and put in their hands the com
mand Of the loyal troops These de.
feated the revolutionists. first in Huigrs
ard afterward IN Yagusehi. two battle,
in which about 2coo men lost their lives
Finally they approached GuAyaquil and
forced Montero TO surrender. The revo
Iutionary forces were composed Of re
erulted men who wers dragged hy fore,
TO fight. Many boys Of u and Il years o.
age were enrolled against their wishel
and perlshed to satisfy the personal anbi
ton Of one man. The revolution had NJ
support neS syupathy from the psopl
Omaha daily bee., 1912-02-18
SAVAGE STRIFE IN ECUADOR
Light Thrown on Lynching Of For.
mer President Montero.
HAD GIVEN A BARBARoUs ORDER
After surrenderinx Made HI. SOL
diers shoot Down scores of
Prominent Citizens for
Cheering I'm Streets.

PANAMA. Feb. 1.-THE recent tragic
events In Ecuador are not easily under
stood by one not familiar with South
American politics
Such VII find difficulty In reconcillng
the claim Of Eciadorians that they are q
peace-lovtng and law-ablding people with
the fact that q man who had pust stepped
down from the Presidency was iynched
n GuaysquiI and five other generals
murdered as Quito. the capital. three
days later.
As much as this violence IL 10 be Do
piorsd, an impartial review Of the events
leading I'd 20 the tragedy shows that ths
constituted authorities did their best "a
uphold the Law. and the popuIace. whe
finally took the Law IN their own handS
were moved by an Impulse at least no
worse than to wipe out forever those
who had plotted against the state.
But 70 90 back q little. President Eloy
Aifzro was elected In January. 1901. after
. Dictatorship that hs gen b. over.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-02-18

throwing the constitutional government OF
LIzardo Garcia early in 1906 His term
would have expired on August d. 1911.
In the preceding January elections had
been held and Emilio Estrada. a repu-
table civilian. was chosen over General
Flaylo Alfaro, the presidents nephew,
by . plurality Of iooooo votes. AlfarO
has supported Estrada, but after his cleo
tion. disappointed that the latter did not
become his toca. he attempted 10 force
his resignation. Estrada stood firm and
was supported by the people. who were
weary Of the abuses which had marked
Alfaro's rule.
Alfsro Forced TO Resign.
Then Alfaro attempted to proclaim
himself dictator. but failed. and on the
lith Of August was forced TO resign. Hs
was protected by the diplomatic corps Al
Quito and later left the country. promis.
Ing to refrain from political activity fol
at least a year. F1avio Aifaru. who had
supported his uncle. also lef; Ecuador.
Estrada took the oath Of office on Sep
tember / and retained General Pedro Mon
tero AZ military commander at Guayaquil
as his loyalty had not been questioned u
to that tina
President Estrada died IN Guayaqui
suddenly on December = and was sue
eeded temporarily by Dr.. Freile zaidum
blde. the acting vice president The pro
yisional president called an election 70
January a and ali nollffcaI rarftea uer
left free to work in peace for their can
didates. Montero addressed the soldier
under his command. advising them Z
remain loyal to the constitution. and \
Omaha daily bee., 1912-02-18
Conquered.

Mo- snapped the hard featured
woman. opening the kitchen door about
six inches: "and to be perfectly plain
with you"
you couldn't. msrm.- galiaLtly inter
posed Tuffold Knutt. lifting his tattered
remnant OF q hat. you couldn't be other
wise than psrnckly harnsome with me-
Il was going to say" she rejoined,
visibly scftening, that to be perfectly
plain with yo1. there is nothing In the
house but COLI yictaals. but II you care
Omaha daily bee., 1912-02-18
Tailored and Lingerie Waists

Tailored waists, at 9sc, sf50, Sf.9S to $50
Lingerie Waists, at CSC, $3.50, s1.9s to $500
SIX. Chiffon and Net Waists, at So, S6.9S TO 81
Omaha daily bee., 1912-02-18
anton killing by Mcntero.

and GuayaauiI was left in the possession
Of the pronounced soldiers
wanton killing by Montero.
General Montero surrendered on the
sd Of January. and the government
troops were TO occupy Gusyaquil the
next morning. On the return Of a peace
commission from Dursn-oppoSite Quay
aquil, where Generals Plaza and Andrade
had their troops Stationed the people
cheered them on the river shore and
without the slightest reason for II Mon
tero ordered his soldiers TO fire on the
cheering mass. Many were killed and
among them about eighty-three young
men Of GusyaquIl- This euraged the
people, who Immediately attacked the
barricks. overpOwered the soldiers and
took material possession OF the city few
hours before II would have been occu-
pied by the loyal troops. Montero. the
two Alfaros and their followers hid them
selves, but were found and imprisoned.
General Plaza and Andrade tried TO
spare their lives and secretly put them
AL on board q steamer bound for Panama
Had they gone nothing more would have
happened. But they were not content.
and in the middle Of the night they
landed again and made an attempt TO
start = new revolution By bribing the
soldiers
People Reused to Ferocity.
They were ell recaptured. and there
was no way out OF Il but to subject them
Omaha daily bee., 1912-02-18
The New Goats for Spring
Clever New Spring Dresses

White and colored serges, and the dainty
new silk frocks at
SIS, $3.50, $25 and up to $40
Omaha daily bee., 1912-02-18

to try a plate Of warmed over hash you
can come in."-Chicago Tribune.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-02-18

Pure Sugar Novelties-Candy Logs,
Hatchets or Washington Busts with
Washington Mints. at each -. 10c
Mondays Candy speclal-Delieious
Sweet, little Buttercups. at a
pound ..... ......... 1pc
Omaha daily bee., 1912-02-18
""
Humphreys Seventy-Seven
Breaks up Colds and
GRIP

Don't wait till your bones begin
TO ache, take "Seventy-seyen" at the
first feeling of a Cold and the at
tack will not be prolonged
So much depends on the first few
doses to get best results, that you
should keep "Seyenty-seven" handy,
in the pocket when possible; surely
in the house.
A small vial OF pleasant pelletA
fits the vest pocket. At Drug Stores
25c or mailed.
Humphreys Homeo. Medicine Co.
Cor. William and Ann Sts, New YoES.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-02-18
ashineton's Birthday Novelties in Candy Dept.

Washington Hatchets. filled with
candy cherries. each ........tOc
Washington Fan Hatchets, at,
each ......... ........... DC
Cherry Tree Log Candy Boxes,
each ........ &c, 1Oc, 15c and zoe
The daily Alaskan., 1912-11-14

Tomorrow Is tho fifteenth Of the month That Is the date of the EIEs dance. to which you are in- yited
 The mild weather for the past few days has removed an traces of the snow which fell on election day. This observation is made for the benefit of our states readers who think We are frozen up.
 Mir. and Mrs Brockmiller have purchased the Clyde Howerton property on Fourteenth and Broad way. consisting Of two houses and two lots fifty by one hundred each. Mr. Brockmfler informs us that he intends to make a number of improvements on the property.
The daily Alaskan., 1912-11-14
Hows THIs7

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 We, the undersigned have known F. J. Cheney for ths past l5 years Toledo, O.
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 Take HaIrz Family Pills for co0al pstlion.
The daily Alaskan., 1912-11-14

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The daily Alaskan., 1912-11-14

Location notices. rTacer and QlsrG for sale by the Daily Alaskan u.