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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-12

means of transportation permission has
been granted passengers to stand in the
aisles. hitherto inviolably prohibited.
Tomorrow the American anthracite
workers and operators meet through their
representatives in New York for the
delivery to the former of the denial OF
their demands. A modification of the oe-
mands is expected, and between now ana
the first of April doubtless other meet
ings will be held at which the basis OF an
adjustment may be worked out between
the two sides. Meanwhile similar con-
dition prevails in the bituminous region
and next week at Cleveland meetihs
will be held for the purpose of adjusting
differences. If possible. If these two con-
ferences fail and the hard and sort coa'
miners of this country go on a strike
bad effect will inevitably be produced
from the foreign situation.
BY the first of April, when the Amerl-
can coal mine contract expires. matters
will probably have developed in Great
Britain to a dangerous point. England
has such comparatively small reserves
that a tie-up of industries cannot be con-
tinued many weeks. During the dock Ia
borers' strike a few months ago food
shortage resulted that quickly became so
serious that extraordinary measures were
adopted. Such condition may very
soon prevail in consequence Of the pres
ent troubles. With the German miners
on a strike and the French miners dem
onstrating by spectacular stoppage of
work for twenty-four hours that they are
solidly organized and under perfect disci-
pline. it becomes evident that England can
expect no coal supplies from the CONT
nent Whether there is a sufficient stock
to run the absolutely necessary machinery
for two weeks and a half, when the
American situation reaches its crisis, re-
mains to be seen.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-12
The Coal Strike.

Almost simultaneously with the sinister
statement that a worldwide coal strike
is impending comes the reassuring word
that a disposition appears In England on
the part of the mine owners to confer
with the operatives. at the Instance OF the
ministry. While no positive expectation
of an immediate settlement is manifested,
the fact that negotiations are possible is
a token of advance toward an ultimate
adjustment. The situation throughout
Great Britain is rapidly growing grave.
There are 2,0OOO men out of work, and
the number is increasing steadily as mills
arc closed for lack Of fuel and railroad
and steamship lines curtail their services.
A single fact illustrates the change, which
this strike has wrought in normal condi-
lions of life. With the restriction of the
suburban train service for lack of GOAL
the pressure on the street cars and omni-
buses in the capital has become tremen-
,dous. and In order to accommodate the
immense crowds forced 50 use these
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-12
Supplies for Patented Machines.

While the decision Of the Supreme Court
in the mimeograph patent case, rendered
yesterday, appears to establish a mo-
nopoly in the sale of supplies for the
working of patented processes or ma
chimes, 1T points the way to a solution of
the problem through legislation. Justice
Lurton. in announcing the opinion of the
majority of the court to this effect. said
view of the law interfere with public
policy it is for Congress to change the
law. The courts ruling is based upon the
fact that in this case the patented article
was sold at a lower price than would ordi-
narily be charged for such a machine
with the expectation and on the condition
that the ink used in it's operation would
be purchased from the inventor. There
would be no contract in such a case
were it not for the fact that the con-
dition was specifically stated in a notice
fastened to and thus made part of the
machine, which the court now holds to
be binding upon all purchasers and users.
According to the majority opinion It
makes no difference whether the supplies
are of a peculiarly effective or necessary
character. 1t might be possible to operate
the machine quite as we'll, in this In
stance. by any ono Of a half dozen inks,
and yet SO long as the machine was
bought and was being used on a. certain
condition made by the patent holder only
the ink prepared by him could properly
be used. The same would apply to a
typewriter and its ribbons or to har-
vester machine and the binding Irvine. or
to a linotype machine and the type metal.
Indeed, the range of this decision is ex-
tremely wide and covers a multitude of
industries yet the prospect - not q
gloomY ono fon che nsaEa e& patepted
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-12
South American Hints.

Elsewhere in The Star editorial CORE
spondence is printed which indicates that
Argentina and Brazil not only set an
example to the United States in capital
building, but also in adequate and un-
Grudsing capital maintenance.
These nations in relation to their cap
itals have been the liberal and cheerful
contributors TO municipalities in many re-
spects clf-soverning, fully represented in
tho national government and energetcally
advanced by the nation in commercial
and industrial prosperity, in wealth and
taxable resources.
Buenos Aires and Rio give hints OF
value, both to those of US who are
trying to make of Washington the city
beautiful. capital worthy of the re-
public. and viewed and fostered by the
nation with affectionate pride, and TO
those of Congress who are in good faith
investigating whether the republic has
not been extravagant in capital upbuild-
ing and whether it should not scrimp in
national expenditures on the capital and
to relieve itself put new taxgatherins
screws on its ..serfs' and "mendicants'
of the District of Columbia.
OF course, in essence this congressional
committee is investigating Congress, that
is to say, itself, as representative of the
nation. to ascertain how faithfully. how
considerably and how equitably 1t has
fulfilled it's constitutional and other obli-
cations toward the capital. What is there
to investigate on allegations of eXtrava-
gance or folly in respect to the local
community. which has no participation
in the enactment of any of its laws,
which has no say as to how it shall be
taxed or for what purposes, which ham
dies none of the tax money, and has no
power to direct how dollar of it shall
be spent?
Congress is investigating Congress as
to it's performance of constitutional
and exclusive function, and if the ex-
animation is conducted in an impartial.
unprejudiced. non-partisan and patriotic
spirit Congress will surely conclude that
in spite of the intelligent and public
spirited labors of a number of our states
men whom Washington delights to honor,
the nation has done poorly as a WHOLE
discreditably until 1878. since that date
creditably though with waverings and
missteps; and that our reasonable pride in
what has been accomplished in late years
in performance of this national task is
chastened by consideration Of the mag
nificent results achieved from similar
labors in capital building and mainte-
nance in Argentina and Brazil.
If the republics Of Argentina and Brazil
can spend millions on their capitals and
retain ample national control of these
cities of the nation without either OPP
pressing the local COMMUNITIES with ex-
cessive taxation or humiliating them by
denunciaton as mendicants or robbing
them of their right of representation in
the national government, may We not
expect that the greater and weather. and
prouder republic of the United States OF
America will in the end be as equitably
considerate both of Washington the
capital. and of the $1,000 defective and
defenseless Americans who now live in
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-12
Mr.. Taft and the Stump.

Are the American people Inundated by
the visits the President pays and the
speeches he makes in response to invita-
tions from the people? Are the people
Inundated by a compliance with their
wishes by the man they have placed at
the head Of their affairs? Senator Works
takes the wrong view Of the matter.
Suppose the President were to decline.
Suppose he were to rebuke the people, and
read them a lecture on good taste. Sup
pose he We're to stand on ceremony and
dignity, and reply that he would not
cheaper his Office by travelling about the
country gratifying the curious by exhibit
ing himself. and asking an Endorsement
at the polls by explaining his Official
record. Would not that jar the public?
Would he not be accused of giving him.
self airs, and misinterpreting his commits
sion?
The President of the United States is at
once the servant of all the people and
party chief. He is elected on platform
of party principles, and pledged to use
the influence of his Office toward the writ
ing of those principles into laws. He is
subject to partisan attack, and is, and
should be, free to reply in kind. II he
chooses to do so by word Of mouth, as
we'll as by personal letter and state pa
per he is within his rights and the pro-
prieties.
Mr. Taft on the stump is not open to
fair criticism. He wants to be reelected,
and has two enemies before him. He
needs to hustle.
First, there is the enemy in his own
party. Insurgency, or progressiveness, or
what you please. would wrest leadership
from Mr.. Taft, and turn him out Of place
a discredited man. He must fight for the
Chicago nomination, although his friends
think he should have received it without
a contest.
Second, after Chicago will come the
democrats, full Of fight and heartened by
republican divisions. They will present
all the criticisms of the anti-Taft republi-
cans garnished with criticisms of their
own.
In such a situation should Mr.. Taft sit
| in his Office in Washington and leave the
! field to his enemies? AS for the so-called
protection of an army officer and secret
service men, he has that here at home as
we'll as when on tour. His aid is merely
a companion for company's sake and con-
versation: and as for the secret service
men, they follow him on foot or on
| wheels when he moves about for exercise
on the streets and roads hereabouts.
Mr.. Taft will guard his personal and
| official dignity all right. Wherever he
| goes he finds that respect exists for his
office: and respect for himself follows
upon the shortest acquaintance. In a de-
mocracy, democratic tastes and manners
should find their best expression in the
head of the state.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-12
Colonel's Sudden Discoveries.

From the New York Evening Post.
1t was Guizot, We believe, of whom it
was said that fact which he had learn
ed Saturday night he would produce Mon
day morning with the air of having al
ways known it. A similar gravity has
often been displayed by Mr.. Roosevelt in
giving the semblance Of lifelong convic-
tons to something that he has for the
first time taken up. To read his letter,
published this morning, on direct pri-
maries, with special emphasis on presi-
Dental preference primary, you would
think that here is cause for which he
must have been fighting ever since he
entered politics. He describes it as going
to the very essence Of popular govern
ment. and expends his vocabulary upon
those recreants and reactionaries who are
lukewarm or hostile to the doctrine. Yet
Mr.. Roosevelt himself, for the two years
that he was Governor of New York and
the seven years that he was President
of the United States, never lifted finger
or uttered a syllable to aid those who
were striving to effect this reform.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-12
Academic Journalism.
From the Philadelphia Inquirer


For at least four hundred years jour-
nalism has been a profession without
academic recognition. in that a course OF
study was required to enter it's portals.
The late Joseph Pulitzer felt that it
should be raised to the proper rank, and
he founded and endowed a college. To
the headship of this new institution is
called DIR. Talcott Williams of this city,
one of the deans of American journalism,
and one whose experience, travel, accom-
plishments and scholarship make the Sc
lection wholly admirable. Journalism is
not wholly taught. 1t receives more re-
cruits than almost any other profession,
and most of the postulants fall by the
wayside. 1t is a trying-out process which
results in successes in many directions
other than newspaper work. To fit into
the peculiar niche which makes journal
ism so important is given to few, but 1t Is
certain that no young man ever entered
journalism and left it without carrying
away valuable lessons.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-12
A New Order Of Things.

Fathers loolin' forward
To good times pretty soon;
Took the fiddle off the shelf
To learn a loafin' tune.
All the ladies round the house
Declare they're women new.
There won't be any more hard work
Fur dear old dad to do.
Some will do the votin'
And some will go each day
Attendin' court or keepin' store,
Or drawin' weekly pay,
While father sits upon the porch
Or stands out at the gate
An makes 'em all apologize
Fur comm home SO late.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-12
To Make Bad Lands Good.
From the Boston Transcript.

On April 10 there will begin four-day
session of the National Drainage Congress
at New Orleans. It is an appropriate
point for the gathering, for Louisiana is
more awake TO the opportunities Of
which drainage enterprises give promise
than any other state because of the i'm
mense territory now waste or worse
which can be reclaimed by this process
and opened up to almost limitless pro-
duction. What this promise is can be
made more impressive by comparison.
Let us imagine a proposition to make q
tract as large as the whole state of Mas
sachusetts hitherto worthless, of extraor-
binary fertility by processes entirely prac-
teal and, considering the value Of the
results. comparatively inexpensive. That
would promptly appeal to the imagina-
ton of the public and the pocketbooks
OF the capitalists.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-12
To Make towards Of Judges.
From the New York Times.

Ex-senator Spooner has found the right
word for the recall of judges and their
decisions. ut would make a coward Of
every Judge on the BENCH" said Mr.
Spooner at the annual banquet Of those
who studied law under the late Prof
dwight. A coward on the bench is I'M
thinkable. There was a time when judges
wrote their opinions in fear of the king.
They were freed from that thrall. They
are still free and independent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-12
Elegant Silk Hosiery
i'm Newest Spring Styles.

Elegance as applied to Women's Silk Hosiery
receives its true import. No line of womens dress
accessories is expressive can be more truth
fully termed elegant than silk hosiery. Our extern
sively fine lines for spring have been received and
displayed in black and exquisite range of coors,
in plain, lace ankle and embroidered ankle styles.
Priced from Use to $1,000 the pair.
Our ability to match costumes and footwear is
greatly strengthened and distinctly and
elusive effects of unusual beauty may be obtained.
Snecial Value-2o dozen pairs Silk Hose, in
black and colors discontinued lines of the best quail
ty; the small quantity should be quickly exhausted
at this low price.
S1.OO pair. Values, $3.50 and 5000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-12

The proposition to assess bachelors over
thirty-five years old s. per year, now
under consideration, may find favor. The
spinsters to whose benefit the money is to
be applied cannot object. and grabbed
bachelors ought to look at So a year as
cheap insurance against alimony posi-
bilitieS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-12

articles. in view of the plain intimation
by the court that an amendment of the
patent law by Congress to prohibit mo-
nopoly in the sale of supplies to patented
articles will be regarded as valid and eff
fective A bill is already drawn to this
effect, and it's early passage by both
houses Of Congress is to be expected.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-12
Revision Upward.

From the Philadelphia Press.
II some Of the members Of the demo-
cratic national committee are right, Bal
timore hotel men are in favor OF revision
| OF their rates upward. and that Is not
according to the democratic notion Of any
kind Of tariff.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-12

tyIn order to avoid delays account OF
personal absence, letters to THE STAR should
not be addressed TO any individual connected
with the office. but simply 10 THE STAR. or TO
the Editorial or Business Department. according
to tenor purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-12

A Blue French Serge Coat has
sailor collar, revers, turnback cuffs
and buttons; trimmed with white
ratine cloth-a fetching combination.
The Poke Hat is of blue straw, with
crown of same white ratine cloth.
A Coat of Natural Pongee has
inlaid collar and cuffs of blue-anu-
white polka-dot foulard. The hat is
in cloche shape, made of shirred nat
ural pongee, trimmed with bands of
blue-and-white polka-dot foulard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-12
Resentful Recollections.

Ibid they make you recite Little drops
of water when you were chlid?
"Yes," replied Col. Stillwell. land 1t
didn't stop there. When 1 grew up they
tried to insist on my adopting them as a
beverage
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-12
A Word Of Apology.

Republics are ungrateful,' said the
readymade philosopher
''Well.'' replied Farmer Corntossel, AL
the governments 1 ever read about got
imposed on SO often that you couldn't
blame 'em for CROWN sort O. cynical an
SUSPICIOUS"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-12

Mr.. Roosevelt objects to reference to a
campaign as "a game Yet the phrase
"a square DEAL became current with his
distinguished Endorsement. The colonel
ought not to expect to be monopolist of
metaphor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-12
Beautiful NeckWear

So many charming effects and new designs that
to give impression of their beauty, loneliness and
great attractiveness would be impossible in words.
From simplicity to elegance they run, but beauty
and refinement are the chief characteristics of the
many creations.
Laces and Embroideries being prominently
featured in the modes impart to them an ex-
cusiveness and permit selection of greater latitude
than is generally the case.
New Pierrot Stock Collars, Of shadow nets and
plain nets.
New Fichus, in many designs; some OF shadow
nets edged with shadow laces, oriental laces and
the antique applique laces.
New Macrame Lace Collars, III white, ecru and
black; ideal styles for the latest effects i'll dresses
suits and coats.
New Imitation Macrame and Irish Lace Collars,
in a variety of shapes and designs, to be used on
coats and waists.
New Waist Sets of Imitation Irish Lace, to be
used on the popular one-piece dresses.
Main d.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-12
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
The Dread of Obscurity

DO you think it possible to love your
enemies?'
"Not exactly replied Miss Cayenne
"Yet many of us ought to feel rather
grateful to our enemies as the only
people who take a real interest In US
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-12

Although a socialist, Mr.. Victor Berger
is by no means as flercely demonstrative
as some of the gentlemen who profess a
milder kind of politics.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-12
Woman

Howeer advanced may be her views
Or fierce her righteous rage,
She'll never skip the fashion news
TO read the sporting page.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-12

Several prominent democrats are con.
templating events as serenely as IL they
were mere spectators of a race between
Theodore Roosevelt and William Howard
Taft
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-12

England presents an interesting field
for economic study, including. as it does
just now, about every sort of social dis
content on record.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-12

Amundsen is quoted as saying he hopes
| that Scott reached the pole. Evidently
the discussion is not to. be conducted on
Cook and Peary lines.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-12
The Evening Star Newspaper Company.

Business Once. nth st. and Pennsylvania Avenue.
New York Office: Tribune Building.
Chicago Once: First National Bank Building.
European Office: 3 Regent ST., London EnglAna.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-12
Women's Spring Footwear to
Satisfy the Most Particular.

Of feminine attire there is nothing more truly
credtable, more absolutely essential to stylish ap-
pearance than appropriate and elegant footwear We
supply this requisite in attractive variety, and
the new spring lines the most desirable we have
ever shown. Popular new models are:
Tan Russia Calfskin Continental Pump,
with large brass buckle.
Black Russia Calfskin Continental
Pump, with large gun metal buckle.
Tan and Black Russia Calfskin Pump,
with small tongue and buckle of same.
Patent Coltskin and Black Russia Calf
skin Pump, with small bow.
Patent Coltskin and Black and Tan Rus.
STA alfskin One-eyelet Ties, with neat bow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-12

One difficulty about the parachute Is
that man has to risk his life so often
in practice before he becomes expert in
its use.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-12
Spectacular.

II suppose you regard all your display
of elouuence as beneficial to the cause
"Well," replied Senator Sorghum, ito
be candid, that eloquence isn't so much
for the cause as for the effect"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-12

Income tax collectors would have hard
work in keeping up with the f1uctuatng
revenues of some OF the get-rch-quick
promoters.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-12

New York's old guard is wondering
whether the history of the states cleo
ton for governor is going to repeat it.
self on a national scale.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-12

Politics has taken such an early start
this year that a straw vote is sufficient
to start a controversy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-12

W. j. Bryan's friends should caution
him not TO go SO far as to say that under
no circumstances would he accept NOM
ination.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-12

It is a wise statesman who never gets
his wires crossed in making public
speeches and writing letters to personal
friends.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-12

The Evening Star, with the Sunday morning
edition is delivered by carriers within the city
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mouth: Sunday only. 20 cents per month orders
NAV be sent by mail, or telephone Main 24iO.
Collection is made by carrier at the end OF each
mr.
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PAYABLE in advauce-by mall postage prepaid:
Daily Sunday included one month. go cents.
Daily Sunday excepted, one month. 20 cents.
Saturday Star. 81 year. Sunday Star. $2.ao year.
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| Count Boni continues to promote dis-
cussion of his marriage to Anna Gould
as If it were the one achievement In his
/ career worth mentioning.