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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-26
The Taft Hope and Business.

There are republicans who concede that
as matters stand today their rarty's pros
pccts are poor. Mr. Roosevelt disturhs
these men. and tho reception If Mr. VIII
sons nomination in deinocra.ic circles
suggests a large democratic vote
But IL is rot conceded that -. party is
doomed There is hope. though ar Il STEM
der order, that In tho three months that
must Pass before election daS arrives q
change vii! take place
some campaigns are cited as warrant
!u- rope. Ia 1872 Gen. Grants campaign
lan1-uiShcd for weeks MIR Greeley
looked good" IN both political and sport
ing circles - late as September But
then j change sct in. and on election day
Mr. Greeley was nowhere.
III 1870 Con e;arfeId's defeat seemed
certain until tlon Grant and Mr. Coax
Ing TOOK the field. which Was IN Septem-
her business circles became alarmed at
: grecnback victory in Maine. which had
hcen achieved under democratic auspices.
aud then there Was a pull all together for
&c republican ticket
III 1896 Mr.. Bryan looked formidable AT
the start. ana for some weeks Few as
attractive stumpers had ever appeared in
our affair.". lie was drawing as large
crowds a. MIR. Blaine had ever done.
and Mr.. Hanna grew nervous Bat the
business interests again saved the day.
In 1901. at late day in the campaign,
E. ii. Hartman visited the White House
and threw a scare into Mr.. Roosevelt.
The railroad -sna gnate convinced the poll
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tician that the iatter'S prospects were
poor in New York and only some husky
work could save him. 1t was false
alarm but IL served 10 show how mis-
leading political appearances sometimes
are.
The change hoped and looked for in
Mr.. Taft's behalf is in business circles.
and through them in Ia Dor circles Re
publican leaders believe that discussion
of the issues and the several platforms
bearing on them VIII convince business
men and wage carners that their interests
lie with Mr.. Taft. and that consequently
they viii support him at the polls in
numbers sufficient to give him the cleo
ton.
This is July, Vt this time in 1871 the
business men of New YORK had not or
ganized their movement for Mr.. Cleve-
land. Al this time iii 1896. Mr.. Mckinley
had NOT uttered the sentiment-tbat what
tho country needed was opening The mills
and not the mints-which made so pro
found an impression on the campaign.
And at this time in 1904 Judge Parker )
nomination seemed to represent the great
est wisdom the democracy could ave
displayed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-26
BRYAN. La Toilette and Roosevelt.

n Is an interesting story which repre-
sents Mr.. Bryan and Mr. La Toilette as
laying plans to reply to Mr.. Roosevelt 5
stump speeches this year. Both men
have grievances, and want to submit them
70 the voters
I. IMr Bryan doubts Mr.. Roosevelt's pro-
eyessiveness, He comedies broad phylac-
he-.ea but denies that there arc any
% TLof9ne-nes to support them Mr.. Roose-
ven mas tain>d In hts. Bryan's, terms.
rhih operating With those inimical to all
~ IN Rryanlte policies. II returned to
the WA tie House. what viii Mr. Roose-
va,t deA Without Roosevelt Congress
"a s,rnnorA hin1-and not even the Roose-
ves.,ans then selves are claiming the next
ConSress-whA' can he do?
MI La FoilA lie doubts npt only Mr..
Rooseveit.s progA essiveness. but his sin
cerity as a man he Wisconsin senator
claims to have laid the fourN dations of
the real progressive mAvernent Yin the re-
publican party. and to hAye been cheated
out Of the fruits Of his labor, AFTER he
had shown by speeches ami piiiS the
meaning of pregressiveness. MI, Roose-
welt cut in and appropriated eversuhins
70 lis own uses.
The Roosevelt rxpiy to Mr. Da FolAtte
IS that with all hA had said and done4oi
tie subject. the WISCONSIN senator had
failed to stir the country; that but fo4
him, Roosevelt. theretWould have been no
progressive movement 10 this campaign.
and Mr. Taft would practically have been
unchallenged at Chicago. The tools 10
the man who can use themA The move
nlent TO the man who can make it move
In a contest for control
II IS q very pretty debate SO far as Mr..
Roosevelt and Mr.. La Toilette are con-
cerned- There is something to be said
on both sides No response of conse~
to the people. although he had been fight
ing the administration while Mr. Roose-
welt apparently was still supporting il.
But when Mr.. Roosevelt. with affected
reluctance. entered the field against Mr..
Taft, hearing that had been denied the
Wisconsin senator was accorded him, and
D party was formed to promote his.
Aoosevelt's ambition.
Ahile Mr.. Bryan denies progrexsiveness
70 Mr. Roosevelt, many republicans see
40 ma n Organism In him they have
c,d,atA, him They think he has pro-
rreased NO far Bryanward he has no
longer thA slightest claim on the support
OF men ira ned IN republican principles
and desirouA OF their perpetuation. In
the opinion Of these men Mr.. Bryan in
fighting Mr.. RoA sevelt Is lighting pupil
and follower, and one closer to him than
even Mr.. Wilson. 10 is now pretty close.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-26
Triumphant Gloom.

once met person who could not be
fooled.
So he said.
His conduct he vowed was consistently
ruled
BY his head.
Whatever occurred he would not lose his
nerve
When mis- fortunes were low:
1t gave him great pleasure to simply
observe,
Did not tell yous soe"
When the home team got whipped or his
candidate quit,
lie would smile.
Experience never could alter bit
of his style.
lie would rather seem wise in his own
little way
Than successes to clutch.
And demanded no more than occasion to
say,
Il expected much.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-26
The Water Rate Test Case.

BY means of the test case precipitated
b. the refusal of a citizen To pay the new
water rate imposed by the Commissioners
last year after tender of the old rate ii
will be possible TO determine the ATTITUDES
Of the court with regard To the bearing
of The Law giving the Commissioners the
power To fix the rate upon the particular
circumstances involved The Commission
ers have proclaimed the new rate as "a
necessary measure of "a isinc additional
revenue for tho purpose OF installing
water meters. II Is contcnded in oppo-
sItion that the Commissioners have no
authority TO impose rates for the con-
sumption OF wafer for any equipment
purposes, but that heir authority 10 fix
the rates is limited TO the exaction of
compensation Ior water use. This view
OF the matter is founded upon the prn-
ciple that the cost OF water meters should
be met by specific appropriate tons by Con-
gress. and not by direct taxation upon
the water users.
IT is unfortunate that a test of this
case could Not have been had before the
rates went into effect and consumers be-
gan to pay in obedience 10 the Commits
sioners' new regulations. Yet there was
a difficulty in the way of an effective APP
peal to court in advance of an actual at
tempt to enforce the new rates under
penalty of u depriva ton of water to those
who neglected or declined to pay the
new schedule. The case now brought is
and the formal warning given with each
rendered bill that the alter will be cut
on from the premises if the tax Is not
no LET f,T
householder asks for the restraint of the
Commi ssioners from cutting off the wa
ter Only short time remains between
now and the date on which the Com
npissioners may. according to their statu-
toCy authority regardless of the question
involved il this test-stop the service Of
water to the purposely defaultins CON
sumera but doubtless way can DO found
to secure an ample consldcratio by the
court without subjecting the consumer TO
the Inconvenience and suffering of q loss
of water service pending decision.
Many legal points arc involved III this
matter of tho water rates that 1t is well
to have broug;1t to an issue. Indeed. the
community Is not; satisfied that the legal
aspect OF the case was sufficiently OK
amincd in the preliminary stages when
tho rates were under coasidera ton
There np adequate hearing OF tho
citizens side. The whole procedure
sna cfed Of arbitrary administrative de-
termination tn pun u certain course into
action regardless, IF prccedents and ne
cessties and even of law. The argument
n gainst the imposition of tho new rates
for the purposes named has never been
coRvncingy met, nor have statistics been
offered by the proponents of the new
schedule to ss tnSfv the public that the
change Of schedu was either necessary.
or equitable Tasdy though this proceed
ing is. il will seyvc {. valuable purpose
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-26
Five Democratic Votes.

The vote in democratic caucus on
Wednesday on the battfAship question
was 70 to s. The changeNof Ave votes
would have altered the result. o. thes,b
lot and committed the House majority to
program of moderate naval enlarge
rlent- Five men arc thus at present
standing between the United States and
progression along the line of reasonable
self protection. Which five of the seventy
democrats vino voted against even a sin
ric battleship are wiling to accept this
responsibility? Arc they disposed 10 as
sumo the full burden of the blame in
case the United States. committed to
policy Of naval sbrtnkage. some day finds
itself confronted with foreign enemy.
its superior at sea. and capable OF in
1ic.iua heayy JamaCe TO It's interests ana
ToEs jSiy % cause the destruction OF
American seacoast. cities II l. evident
taat the no hattieship' proposition is
nrl a1s llrediy regarded a. democratic
nortrine for siyty-tlTo 81 the memb hers IF
fhe democratic majority in the House
have recorded theua elves against 1t in
caucJs- The effort trcw making TO Sc
cur a reocnsideraticu ~ this vote N
caucEs or an Ignoring, nf II on the floor It
the House IN the interests Of mode ~ =
and rational naval construction deserves
fhe warnest .ncouragssnent of America,
citizens Of all shades Of political opinion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-26
Street Flirting Banned.
rom tho hicago Tribune.

7 TIT Ut If' dk' IFFU'IHH
Magistrates who make it costly for men
TO accost women In our streets and pub
lie places will receive the cordial support
Of tho public II has been a matter of
well founded pride among decent Amer
leans that an unescorted woman is safe
from insult or annoyance in public if she
wishes to be. We will not lot this stand
ard of manly honor b. lowered by Ill
conditioned youth or degenerate adults
This continental vice is not for US unless
We arc falling sadly below our traditional
ideals of clean living and respect for
women. To admit that there are undis-
cipiined and reckless girls who invite
anront IS not to admit any excuse for
tho man who forces his attention upon
them or any other woman who does not
stoop TO take the initiative. Our author
tiles should he strict in surveillance and
punishment. Tho American standard of
conduct toward women is to be jealousy
guarded.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-26
Parks and the People.
From IN" Philadelphia Telegraph

From IN" Philadelphia Telegraph
\ day spent III I'airmont Park is not
an adequate substitute for a week or two
IN the country. but il full advantage of
the parks facilities for recreation were
taken TIE iuconvenicnces Of a long sum
neT IN tho city might be largely Initi-
gated in the case of those whose circun-
stances deny thcm more extended outings
Green meadows and wooded hills cut
through by many smaller streams and a
large river constitute an invitation with
in the power Of virtually all the city's
population to accept. Restrictions placed
upon tho public's use Of the reservation
are so few that both children and adults
may roam al will III a natural environ
meHt thoroughly conducive Ia physical
relaxation and recupcration.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-26
General Delivery Restriction.
the New York Tribune.

From the New York Tribune.
Tho action taken b. Postmaster Gen
oral Hitchcock to restrict the use of
the general delivery windows of the post
offices throughout the country is to b.
commended. Here and there already A
postmaster with shrewd suspicious that
Uncle Sans mail facilities were beinr
abused has undertaken similar reform
and has stirred up trouble for himself
This now rule OF the dcpa rtmcnt. aii-
thorizug tho postnastcrS 70 require in
writing tho name and address of any
person wishing To use the general dciv-
cry window and statement of his rea-
sons for wishing 10 do so. will back them
up in their cndcayors to bar ont undesir-
ables.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-26
Bryan's Infamy,
From the New York v ord.

yum tht NV 10Th W Oril.
Nj Bryan l. going to commit the un-
SPeakahle infainy of trailing Col Roose-
volt around the country during tho cam
ialgn and answering his speeches Ev
GeainG with tile Inaccuracies of the ONLY
real progressive candidate and touching
ulm ~ Oh his tariff record and relations
with TIE trusts. tho Ncbraskan will fur
thcr IL" criminal conspiracy of the crook 5
in business and the crooks in politics
who nominated Woodrow Wilson at Bal
tlrnore- This act of treason against pom
MAR government proves that ali his life
Mr. Bryan has been tho tool of Wal
street and the servant of the corrrpt
bosses
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-26

entered as second-ciass r]ail matter at tie post
sfnce at Washington. =. G.

vIn order 20 avoid delays account OF
sersonsl absence letters 70 THE STAR should
not be addressed to any individual connected
With the Office but simply to THE STAR, OF to
sAe Editorial or Business Department according
% tenor purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-26
Slight Concessions.

DO YOU have any trouble in keeping a
cook >" asked the neighbor
No replied Mrs. Crosslots: not since
we've bought new photograph and
moving picture machine and enlarged the
kitchen so that the cook can entertain
her friends
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-26
Nautical Distinctions.

How do you tell the difference between
a yacht and sailboat?' said the girl
with the inquirinS mind.
BY lookin' into the pantry replied
capt. elect. IF she carries plenty of
refreshments and seegars, she's a yacht.
If it's mostly plain victuals, she's sail
boat"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-26

corruption exists. but that the average
citizen, who is himself honest and law
abiding il not concerned over this evil
condition. but regards il as an inevitab BILE
incidental circumstance OF life.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-26
Gardening.

Tie campaigns garden where often
we've nurSed
The theories fine which prize:
And where promises blooming most fair
ly at first
MAY never materialize.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-26

The traveller who announces that he
failed TO climb Mount Mckinley estab-
fishes. a record for veracity that is al
mcs.t as precious as the laurels of the
successful explorer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-26

The Thaw case1is another of those trials
which constitun ii course If study ia
subjects which do moi concern and which
ought not TO interest the uuscicntifc
public
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-26

i. .Pierpont Morgan is one of the few
prominent citizens who do not get back
from Europe with a feeling that they
know all about the political situation in
America
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What China Wants.

From the Chicago News.
China seeks American aid in managing
us frances. but-hold on q minute eager
leGions--its problem Is 10 turn a deffcit
into q surplus no. the reverse
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-26
Club Gone, Congress Works.

From the New York Sun.
1t may become necessary III order 10
obtain queruns in Congress to Danish
the Washington base ball club from the
District
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Treading on One Another's Heels.

gation?
Another investigation to ascertain
which Of the various conclusions arrived
at is correct
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-26

SeaGirt is now drea aiming the dreams
OF, nuuicipai grandeur that always come
to aNoNu whose leading resident has been
honored W ia y presidential nomination
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-26

Members Of tho Allen gang after read
ing Of the RoSeu1hai homicide may be
tempted to regret that they did not So
Ice; New York As y place % business
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-26

The Para una canal promises ia develop
talents IL diplomacy as remarkable As
those II brought into ac'iop for its con
strtIction-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-26

Col Roosevelt reason for designing
third party lies iarccIr in tho fact that
the ready-made goods DO not tit hlm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-26

some Of tic more recent affiliations Of
Mr Roosevelt sCEgeat Uubounded conf
dsnce in his own abilitise as political
Yeformer
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-26

There i; nn use irving to avoid tho fact
that ''rectprocitl" which interests ONLY
one side to- the transaction IS not
success
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A Quick Killer !.

From the st. Louis Republic.
The ruling barring inportations Of
a bsinthe is commendable. but affects but
few people. IL kills its victims too fast
ever to have a large following
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-26

y fow Sardouic statesmen arc sal dis
posed IL refer 10 thc republican campaign
a.. In. Taft ooscyc't coutrovcrSy
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-26
SHOOTING STARS.
BY rHILANDER JOHNSON.
Putting Him Right.

DO YOU admire Burns poems" asked
the Young man with the serious face.
Pardon me for correcting YOU" an
swered Miss Pansy Hobbletrot. but Mr..
Burns amt a poetry writer. He's the
famous author of detective stories
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-26

y man of dyspeptic tendencies says
there ought TO be some kind of u game
law to protect human beings from welsh
rab bits
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-08-23

SPORT DOINGS
Yesterdays Results.
National Chicago II,
Boston S; Pittsburg SO, New
York 20; Philadelphia 3, Cincin-
natl ! Brooklyn.9 g, St. Louis 5.
American League-Boston 9,
Cleveland O; Philadelphia 2-3, St.
Louis II; Chicago 9, New York
4; Detroit 9, Washington 6.
Cubs whaled II hits off of Hess,
Brown and Kroh, who did some
alleged pitching for Boston
Braves.
Larry Cheney stopped Boston
dead until his mates had a 15-run
lead, then eased up and allowed
them to score twice in eighth and
three times in ninth.
Campbell safetied three times
and K1rke twice, one OF his being
for the circuit. Devlin and King
got other two hits for Boston.
Zimmerman and Tinker each
poled three hits out of four times
up, one of Zim's being triple in
the first that eashed our first two
runs.
Jerry Downs, who batted but
once, and Cheney, who famed
four times, were only Cubs who
failed to connect.
Giants play twoAgames again
today in Pittsburg, while the
Cubs have an open date. Chance
has a great chance. to gain,
though his crew is idle, as Nc
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-08-23

and the youngster made a good
impression.
He was hit fairly hard, yielding
nine hits in six rounds, but err
rors figured in some of the runs
scored on him. Control is one of
Taylor's best assets.
Ray Schalk pegged out two
runners attempting to swipe sec
ond, caught Chase fat-footed off
second, and got another runner
asleep off third. He rounded out
the big day with a double and
single.
Chink Mattick had little luck
at last Right fielder was hit
once, walked twice, and combed a
triple and single. He scored three
times, and prodded in three other
tallies.
Harry Lord collected three hits
and John Collins two, each ac-
quiring double.
Ping Bodie was back in the
game, but failed to connect.
Ted Easterly pinched once
more and deliveredia safety.
A medal for Hans Wagner.
Assisted by other Pirates, the
Dutchman split two games with
New York.
Wagner maced seven hits in
the two games, including a
homer, triple and two doubles.
He crossed the pan five times.
Matty was outpitched by Cam
t7i+z IN the fret cror11a a1,d Har,
The Washington herald., 1912-12-22
Kaiser Displeased
With His Diplomats
Ignorance of Representatives in St. Petersburg
Regarding Balkan War Plans Proves Dis
tasteful to German Emperor.

who by the way is brother-iu-law OF
the Kaiser had written him that the
plan of the whole campaign against Tur-
key. of which the crown prince him
self was the author. had been submitted
in detail to Gar Nicholas whose mill
tary advisers had pronounced it practi-
cal. whereupon the Gar had arranged
with the Balkan states that the war
against Turkey was to be declared in
May 1913, when Russia would be pre-
pared by secret notifications TO keep
Austria in check and thus get revenge
for the defeat she had suffered when
her military weakness and general I'M
preparedness for war had prevented her
from forbidding the annexation by
Austria of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
When the war against Turkey was de-
clared six months ahead Of time the
Car was again consulted and although
Russia's military preparations were far
from finished he gave his consent.
realizing that the moment was propiti-
Gus because Of Turkey being exhausted
from her war with Italy
But of all these Vaccinations and in
trigues the Kaiser and his chancellor
have been absolutely ignorant. in spite
of their supposedly unsurpassed system
of spies in all countries
The Washington herald., 1912-12-22
Special CABLE to The washington Herald


Berlin, Dec. 2l.-The Kaiser is exceed
ingly displeased with Germany dipIo-
matte representatives at st. Petersburg
who. he declares. repeatedly have been
found ignorant Of affairs of the greatest
Importance which have happened under
their very eyes at the Cars court. The
declaration of the war against Turkey
by the allied Balkan states came as a
complete surprise to the Kaiser. who
at the time had been absolutely ignorant
of the existence of the alliance. But
as long as he thought that he had
shared this ignorance with the rest OF
the European powers he kept silent.
Certain revelations made in a Copen-
hagen paper by a Danish officer, Walter
Christmas to the effect. that the Greek
crown prince, of whom he is a personal
friend. in private letters had informed
Mr.. Christmas not only Of the fact that
the alliance had been concluded long ago,
but also that Russia had been kept in
formed of everything. made the Kaiser
lose his patience and he complained
bitterly of the ineficiency of his diplo-
matte representatives abroad.
What made him especially furious was
the circumstance that the Danish officer
asserted that Crown Prince Constantin.