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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-30

Fire Chief wagners favorable report
upon a tractor fire apparatus which he
inspected during his recent trip to New
York should be followed by an appro-
priation for purchase. This Is COM
posite machine in which horses are sup
PLANTED by a motor drawing the old style
steam pump. 1t lacks the advantage OF
the motor pump vehicle. which requires
no steam and can not only be carried to
the scene of the fire in short order. but
Is always ready for use. however brief
the run. But by means Of the tractor
arrangement existing apparatus can be
used until II Is worn out. This IL q con-
sideration for the economists to bear In
mind, but It should always be the policy
Of Congress to give the District the very
best that can be provided. and thus 1t Is
20 be hoped that eventually there will be
. large appropriation for real motor fire
engines working in unison with a high
pressure system In the center Of the city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-30

of Mr. shustsr 70 . direct and It would
seem = popular criticism Of the British
governments policy In a1igning itself
with Russia In eastern affairs. Many
far-seeing Englishmen believe Il to be
. grave mistake. from the most selfish
point OF view. for England to play at
partners with Russia In any program
east Of the Bosphorus. There 10 nothing
to be gained. for example. In allowing
Russia to press It's frontier half way
down through Persia for tho sake Of q
claim upon the southern half OF that
country. The net effect Of q partition
Of Persia will be to substitute q Brit
i0h prntectorate over the southern Sec
ton and q Russian possession Of the
northern for q strictly neutral buffer
state better serving the British pur-
poses In safeguarding the frontier of
India. BY this transaction. in its pro-
spective effects. England brings itself
Into dangerous contact midway through
Persia with the power which 1t recog-
nizes as aspiring. for generations. to
reach the Indian ocean.
Coupled with the British Indignation
at the distasteful alliance with Russia
is an outraged sense that England has
not played the game In Persia. Had
Sir Edward Grey manifested opposition
to the Russian attitude toward Shuster
he would undoubtedly have been still
at work at Teheran building up a ma
tional organisation through q sure
financial system. England would have
stood before the world as the friend of
an unjustly menaced nation. There is
no little Englandism" in this feeling
which now shows itself SO emphatically
in the laudation of Mr.. Shuster in Lon
don. On the contrary, 1t Is the biggest
Of English spirit, and 1t is likely to
have an effect ultimately. If not at
once, in forcing an amendment of the
British FOREIGN policy and q break of
what most Englishmen of today believe
to be an unholy alliance with Russia.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-30
The Gun Toter.
From the Cleveland Plain Dealer.

From the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
It Is not clear from the annual police
report exactly what relation exists be-
tween the number Of arrests for carry.
Ing concealed weapons and growth Of
the habit itself. The largely increased
number Of arrests may indicate keener
attention to the evil on the part Of the
police rather than any material increase
In gun toting. At least. that suggests
a pleasanter EXPLANATION Of the figures.
Of the figures, it IL hoped they may
arouse public interest In matter Of
deep moment to the city. Judge Gull
Of the municipal court has taken firm
stand against the carrying of concealed
weapons. Other courts show an in
clination to tackle the problem more
earnestly than has been the wont in
recent years.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-30

Good results should come from the
work Of the F'ish3 and Game Association
OF the District in providing food for the
quails In the Rock Creek region during
the severe months Of the winter. The
thickets of Rock Creek Park furnish
shelter for these birds. and with a little
attention to the detail Of keeping them
fed they should be kept alive and null
tiply until the park Is well stocked with
them. The association deserves public
support In this commendable enterprise.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-30
More Car Lines Needed.

The statement Dy the D1StFlct elcCtE1C
railway commission. contained In its an
nual report of the interstate commerce
commission. that the present car lines
of the District have exhausted their
capacity and that new routes are re-
quired bears out the feeling that has pre-
vailed for some time on the part OF the
public that In certain respects the existing
equipment is inadequate. This matter
must be viewed with reference to the
points of greatest congestion. where vart-
Gus lines are concentrated. Whatever may
be the Roadway Of an individual route
leading into one of these centers Of track
age. time-wasting congestion is certain to
result in the heart of the city after two
or three routes are thus concentrated.
There are several Of these points, where
tracks cross and cars switch In various
directions and where the delays incidental
to congestion are greatly annoying to the
public. One Of these, for example. is 9th
and G streets. where during the rush
hours of the morning and evening there
are sometimes as many as twenty cars
waiting on the tracks making into this
point. Another Is the corner Of New
York avenue. 18th street and Pennsyl-
vania avenue. where practically three
lines meet. Another is at 9th and F
streets and another 18th and G streets,
while such intersecting points. without side
switching activity, as 7th and Pennsyl-
vania avenue, 9th and Pennsylvania ave-
nue.. eth and F. It'll and q, 9th and New
York avenue and 9th and eth streets are
daily the scenes OF time-wasting block
Ades.
All of these points of concentration
have their effect upon the schedules OF
the various lines. The more cars that
are put upon the routes to give more
frequent Roadway the greater the conges-
ton at these centers, and consequently
the greater the delay. Just how the con-
ditions can be bettered Is matter re-
quiring close study. and that study should
be Immediately begun by an authorize
tive body. such as the public utilities
commission. if created, will be- Legisla-
ton will, of course, be necessary in all
cases of newly authorized or required
lines but that legislation should be based
upon a searching survey Of the local
situation. The object should be to pro-
ject cross-town lines not leading into
the centers and designed to relieve the
concentric traffic as much as possible
through system of judictous transfers.
The question Of through cars needs scien-
tific examination to determine just how
the public can be best served by their use
without imposing an ineQuitable loss on
the companies. In short, this report by the
railway commission presents the subject
in a manner that admits Of no delay II
Washington is to be saved from the de-
plorable plight Of being In heavy arrears
in its provision OF rapid transit facilities.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-30
Economy and the Navy.

The House majority at last nights
!. caucus gave new turn to the question
OF economy. The navy Is to help make
the record saving of twenty -four mill
lions is proposed by the cutting out of
provision for two new battleships.
But would that be a saving? Might it
not prove a most expensive step in the
end?
The great European powers have am
bilious naval programs, and are carry
ing them forward steadily and indus
triously. Great Britain. Germany and
France are growing stronger on the water
all the time. Russia has plans for re-
newing her strength there. Italy at pres
ent Is rejoicing in the possession of good
ships and men who know how to fight
them.
Conditions are disquieting in several
quarters of the world. Great Britain and
Germany were perilously near a break
only last summer: and danger has not
yet passed. France and Germany are
always on edge toward each other. A
break between them is constantly In the
calculation. Italy and Turkey are actu-
ally at war, and while the contest seems
to be localized, it possesses the germ OF
widespread trouble.
In China is a situation which may de-
velop into a world problem. The fate OF
four hundred million people IL in the bal
ance. Should the empire go to pieces the
pickings would be tempting. and in the
grab Europe might become embroiled.
>. We are not a party to any Of these
things. nor DESTROYS of becoming one. but
as a world power we must be prepared
for emergencies. With large naval pro-
grams everywhere in existence. and ma
tional and International disputes giving
grave concern. is the time propitious for
US to be calling halt on our own naval
program? Should we suspend building
and simply look on while other powers
ARE laying new keels?
Another point is that the question is not
being tried on its merits. The proposition
p that the navy be skimped and denied
:. IN order that the money be laid out else
where. An enormous pension bill has
passed the House and awaits action by
the Senate. and presidential election ap-
proaches- Should the navy be called
upon to contribute so heavily to cam
Spaign fund for politicians seeking votes?
The country stands committed both by
word and deed to the most liberal treat
ment of the survivors OF the hosts that
saved the Union. Their merits cannot be
successfully challenged. and no backward
step in the pension policy would be toll
Grated. But every forward step should
be calculated with due regard for all
other interests: and We may be sure that
the men who know what war is. and as
veterans the value of preparedness for
'swar. do not desire anything at the ex-
pense of the country's security on sea or
land If need be, let US hberalize PEN
sions. but without cutting down any es.
Establishment upon which the country leans
as a great power among great powers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-30
Steam Roller.

From the Springfield Republican.
The House democrats were keen Sabba-
tarians to avoid passing their tariff bill
reducing the metals duties on the Lord 8
day. AS 1t Is, the House machine is do
ing quick work, with quite as little de-
bate as In the days Of the GEARS In the
Speakers chair. The new rules are not
half bad In facilitating legislation when
the majority determine to make laws.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-30
Every Excuse.

'Taint no use o. hckin'
About your earthly grief.
But now an then, tell you, man,
To kick is a relief.
When the snow Is meltin'
An freezin' both to once
To smile an say. "A pleasant day."
You'd have to be Ounce.
When you think you're walkin
An find that you are not,
But slidin' roun' an sittin' down
Regardless Of the spot.
When all your foes Is busy
An all your friends is sick
A fghtin' germs on desperate terms,
What kin you do but Kick?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-30
PENNSYLVANIA
!. RAILROAD
III
About Courteous Treatment

When a passenger goes
to a railroad train and is
met by an attentive porter
who takes his bag, and a
courteous conductor who as
signs him to his seat or
berth in a welcoming tone,
his trip has begun pleas
antly.
Later on, when the con-
ductor comes along and
takes up his ticket as if it
were a pleasure instead of
a duty, he begins to feel
that he is in the hands of
friends who have his wei
fare and comfort at heart.
And when he meets a
pleasant greeting and has a
good meal promptly and
deity served in the dining
car, and afterward finds
some companionable people
in the club car, he realizes
that there is genuine enjoy
ment in the modern means
of travel.
It is the constant aim
of the. Pennsylvania Rail
road management. to set
and maintain this standard
on its trains. It's employees
are instructed and trained
in the school of civility,
courtesy and good manners.
AS far as they are con-
cerned, every passenger is
on a pleasure trip, and it is
a part of their duty to
lend all the aid they can to
make it so.
A passenger chooses his
train very much as he does
his hotel, and his patronage
is an asset which increases
with the manner in which it
is cultivated. The manage
ment knows this and its
golden rule is "Strive to
please"
There is. a good deal of
heart in a corporation after
all.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-30

urrctices economy for the sake o6 his
proffts. Whatever may be the skepticism
about the genuineness Of Robert and
Mays experience. It cannot be denied
that this discussion has suggested ways
and means OF making both ends meet
which might probably be adopted by q
great many people. even those in more
affiuent circumstances.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-30
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Distribution Of Effort.

Il put lot Of work on that speech
Of mine" said the new member of Con-
gress.
''Of course you did," replied the vet
eran; ''after you have been here awhile
you'n learn to put less work on your
original speech and save yourself for the
explanations
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-30
Transparent.

spoken man.
mo you don't" replied Mr.. Growcher.
You want me to think you want my
advice so I'll think you are fine. SEN
sible man and feel like doing you favors.
That's what you want"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-30

: Since the question has narrowed down
to one Of proofs. perhaps Mr.. Watterson
and Mr.. Wilson can arrange to leave the
matter to the University of Denmark or
the National Geographic Society.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-30
Worse Than the Hat.

Some day we will be less timid
When to theaters we go,
Gazing at the headdress massive,
Looming up before the show:
Some day, spite Of tones so naughty
Or her supercilious stare.
Well lean forward and wen say It:
Madam, please take off your hair!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-30

in the date Of Inauguration day is that
whenever there is heavy snow people
begin to reminisce about the 4th Of
March.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-30

Political support might be arranged for
on a basis which permits . cancellation
OF contract on two weeks notice by
either side.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-30

The plan Of the post Office to absorb
the telegraph cannot be attributed to the
desire to get rid Of q competitor who
tries to absorb business by cutting under
in rates.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-30

Investigators almost invariably seem
impressed by the ease with which q
deficit can be lost somewhere in a COM
plicated system Of bookkeeping.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-30

Mr. Morgan finds his art treasures COM
manding almost as insufficient considera-
ton as the geological specimens donated
by Mr. Roosevelt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-30
The Guinea Pig.

From the New York NAH
We trust that the press agent for. the
safe In the case will explain why 1t was
that that Equitable guinea pig was not
frozen to death during tho IRE.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-30

"Our forefathers lived much more
simply than we did, said the man who
takes everything seriously. They did
not hesitate to economize"
Eyes. but look at the room they had
to economic in. You couldn't expect US
to churn in a fat or keep chickens and a
garden on the fire escape. could your
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-30

II. NJ Flagler Is one Of the men who
manage to get q great deal Of enjoyment
out Of their money without arousang
serious antagonisms.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-30

No. gentle reader. you are laborinU un-
der q misapprehension. What Mr.. Wat
SterSon said was another Tilden": not
another Tillman"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-30

From the New York Evening SUN.
Old DR.. Bryan says: II do not believe
any President should have third term"
but ambition Tor q first term has no
limitations In time OF space.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-30

Mr.. Wilson has managed to make the
western element Of the democratic party
seem very harmonious by comparison.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-30

Mr.. Shuster Is now passing through that
always precarious stage OF q career when
a man suddenly becomes the lion Of the
hour.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-30

Some communities have little real in
terest In an art collection beyond
scrutiny Of the price tag.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-30
In Desperate Mood.

That prima donna has voice like an
angels
''You think So" responded the impre-
sario, resentfully. well, I don't know
how an angel talks when things don't
go to suit her. But II I thought they all
sounded like this prima donna. I'd think
twice before wanting to go to heaven"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-30

If the backbone Of Old Winter is. not
broken. it is not owing to q lack Of
chances to slip on the ice.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-30
Promises.

From the Detroit News
Many magazines are like politicians, in
that their promises Of good things for
next month are the cleverest part OF
them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-30

Tho Baltimore hotel proprietor is be-
ginning to loom UP as a man Of some in
fuence In political circles.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-30

On he chicago Tribune.

Relations between Kentucky and New
Jersey. We regret to note, become more
strained every time Col WakteTseo woes
his styaineP :. 20
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Woodward & LOthrOp
New ok-WAsHINGroN-Pars
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Muslin Combination Suits
Very Exceptional Values.

ToOMBINATION SUITS the undergarments women do.
sire for present Next to the corset they probably
the most important securing the fashonaby attred effect
Special attention asked these exceptional values
choice Styles priced low proportion their quality
Womens Combination Suits and dawers) trim
med with valencnnes lace and insertion beading and ribbon
60c each. Were S1.OO. i
Womens Princess" Combination (corset
drawer trimmed with vaencennes lace edgng insertion and
dainty rbbon-run beading
CSC each. Were Sl.SO.
Womens Combination Suits (corset dawers)
and short skirt attracvy trimmed with linen
aces fine embroideres
Special price, 81. 90 each.
Womens French Hand-embroideed Scaloped Combination
Suits and drawers with eyeets with pink blue
ribbon.
Special price, $1.7S each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-30
u
Woodward & LOthrOp
New Yorl-WASHINGTON-Pari
Business Hours: $3.50 am. to $50 pm.
A Special Sale of
Women's Fancy Handbags.
The newest styles that express the correct
vogue i'm Handbags-and i'm this Offering we
are able to feature values greatly under the
usual prices.

611 PROMINENT manufacturer has closed to his
M stock of Women Fancy Handbags at prices that enable
A place them sale half and less than half regular
prices The collection embraces styles for afternoon street
evening wea the and pretest designs unmatched
point beauty large and small shapes handsomely
fitted and all richly lined with silk satin Bags velvet silk
trimmed with silk and metal nges exquisitey hand
oriental and floral designs otherwise enhanced
artistic Long codeler handles of silk cord and
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-30
W0rmem's New Waists.

nNlA styles in Womens Waists all demands-rang-
HAL the very plain the elaborate in all colo The
Hl tailored silk waists for with tailored suits
usually attractive.
Silk Shirts foulards and India wash Silks each $500
Black Taffeta Silk Waists Z Styles each ....... $2o5
Messane Silk Waists black and each OW and 1913
Chiffon Cloth Blouses each S7.75 to $3.50
dooEG st.
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1912-04-11

difference between the
man. n
We sell ADLER r,
always combine every
49, The wanderful asso1
blues and browns are {
Step in for a few
FINE POINTS ADO
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1912-04-11

THE SATURDAY NEWS,
Thos O'Connel was meeting his old
friends at clark Friday and Saturday
OF last week, returning to Watertown
Sunday,
Mr. aid Mrs. L. Larson Of Conde
visited with WatertoWn friends be.
tween trains Friday. They were on
their way to points in Minnesota.
Docs yvHr typewriter need cleaning
W rrpau lng--un YOU want a rebuilt,
nul make. good as new. al less tnan
haN rrjce, c. +. Barnes, phone blue
"rr >'Arts every hing going.
Men aui Women Wanted-Get il
!:rr for the summers work. We have
M, strongest line on the market. Par
;.,n':,s fr,,. Sioux Fails Novelty c.,
Sioux Falls. s D. 42-43
F!a"k uNs,ry departed last week
Tor irrimou where he will join his
@1lHi! u a farm near chat place. Nj.
OvS!"! returned to Watertown last
;Gii IN VERY poor health, but is nov
!rv}iu& Very H"ll and is going back to
the soil
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1912-04-11
part Of the state, first coming to w
tcrtown in the eariy SOS. Later /

resided.
Dry, warm and pleasant weather ha
been the order Of the day during tn
present week. \ start has been mad
toward farming operations and tn
ground is reported as being in exec
lent condition, it is a little dry on to
but there is plenty Of moisture unde1
meath. The farm work done so ia
consists Of dragging and Duverizin
and some seeding has been done. I
the present favorable conditions pre-
vail next week seeding will be unde
full Roadway. Here's hoping that w
may have one Of the very best year
in the history of the country; tina
. bounteous crops may be harvested an.
! that satisfactory prices will prevail
COMING TO
. WATERFOWL
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1912-04-11

9. 2.
Candidates for county Offices must
bear in mind the fact that their nomi-
mating petitions must be filed with the
I county auditor not later than May 4.
The primary law also provides that
nominating petitions must be signed
| by not less than three nor more than
| fly yer cent of the voters of the party
of 4. Mich the petitioners are members,
cas-; IN the county for governor at the
las general election.
H,.,. f. X. Leach will speak Sunday
mu...HG at the Baptist church on
Misconceptions as to What is Needed
at H.. Present Time in Christian Life
an Character" being the eighth in
TIL .-ries on Popular Misconcep-
ticy- in the Christian Religion" At
S !. H.. Rev. Leach will discuss the
in, = ING theme, Are We Shallow
Pcu,'r"' a cordial invitation to all
III. ...ryicpS is pXtpnded
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1912-04-11

to : tuesday and gave a talk to tn
, l. = camp of Woodmen. He is a
3, speaker, but he failed to convince
II 'iicr members that their new rate
w. not a case of freeZeout. The
!e,ngcr members have no complaint
, as 'i,pir rates are no burden, but no al
loWaEce is made for the member over
:" who have been the foundation
Ct Woodcraft. The NJ. w. A is a
grand order and the new rates are on
an adequate basis, except the older
mrnbers who get a pretty stiff raise
IL lear Lake Courier.
Countryman, Snyder.
Whooley and Bush,
These are the four
That we must push.
FOR COMMISSIONER OF WATER.
TOWN.
In compliance with the wishes of
many friends. I have consented to
become candidate for commissioners
of Watertown subject to the will of
the voters at the election on April 16.
| | am in favor of the candidacy of
| Henry A. Wagner for mayor, and if
elected, shall use my best efforts to
uphold and promote his administra-
ton to the end that the best results
may be obtained for the city of Wa
tertown. I respectfully solicit your
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1912-04-11
w OF kSuITJ III UU
world here for

4Oc
the rye for seed purposes. In othe
words, the rye can be pastured off ear
ly in the spring, if the field is careful
ly watched SO that it shall not be to-
SaNarnl1, 1od l. Ia