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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-02-08

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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-02-08

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tflt H Uf a. fr- lfrr "A lnfrnr
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-06
The Cold and the Poor.

\ drop of nearly 80 degrees in tempera-
ture such as Washington mas expe- fenced
within the past two days Is eertain
to involve much suffering. 1t is hard
enough for people in easy circumstances
zero and the winds blowing sha ply.
Those who dwell in flimsy HUI es. with
wide cracks at doors and windows, ami
whose coal bin Is low and who have NJ
credit at the dealers are likely to be put
TO torrents by such weather. III Sc
are the times when the charity organic ~
ions Do their best work. to see that tnere
IS a little fuel at least in every house. Bat
~ buy fuel costs money, even for char
ity Organization. and SO wnen the te a.
perature drops as il has within the last
fosty-eight hours the fl. st thought OF
everybody wiD has anything to spare.
however little. should be for those who
may be shivering and suffering and er-
haps sickening for lack of wa mtn. A
check sent to the Associated Charities or
the Citizens Relief Association. perhaps
designated as for the fuel fund, may
save lives. or telephone message to a
coal dealer to send a LOAD of coal and
kindling to some one who is known to be
worthy and in need may serve as we or
even better. II is rather hard for t..ose
who have never known the lack of good
fire to realize what II means to live In a
hopeiessly cold room, but a. little imag-
snation will greatly stimulate the char
liable impulse.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-06

cratic party east Of tho Allegheny noun
tains, and even in the middle states,
would be considerably thinned.
Is Gov. Harmon the present choice OF
Wall street? 1t has often been so stated,
and in some quarters the statement Is
accepted. But no proof has been offered.
Wall street is a poor politician. but not
poor enough to issue q manifesto In the
matter Of a presidential preference. II
well understands that such thing would
sink the strongest man.
Things have been put together which
taken together seemed to spell Wall
street favor. First, the attitude Of Gov.
Harmon in 1898, which showed his be-
lief in the single gold standard. Second,
his mana cement as receiver Of a rail-
road company. which brought him near
to corporation influences. And, third.
his course as Governor Of Ohio, which
has shown him to be firm as against
agitators and their agitations. These
things have tagged him as q conserva-
tive, and Wall street wants a conserva-
tive nominated. And there you are.
And yet there are corporation men and
corporation influences, in Ohio and else
where, opposed to Gov. Harmon. They
want a conservative candidate. but some
how he is not the sort of conservative
they want. They are opposed to Bryan
ism in all forms, but are working at
present in conjunction with Bryanites
against the man who is everywhere draw
ing the fire Of the Bryanites. What is
the answer to the puzzle?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-06
Poisonous Whisky in Berlin.

From the New York Globe.
The latest report regarding the tragedy
in Berlin's municipal shelter blames
wood alcohol for the seventy-two deaths.
Since the arrest of liquor dealer who
supplied the inmates with cheap alcoholic
drinks the deaths have ceased. 1t Is
said that number of his outside GUS
toners have been killed by the same
beverage. Such an occurrence as this
anywhere seems unbelievable. In Ger
many. where everything is ordered ac-
cording to scientific rules. and fnstitu-
tional work is done with the accuracy Of
machinery. the accidental poisonin. OF
seventy-two persons In a public tnstitu-
ton with a we'll known and dangerous
poison used as beverage is simply in
credible. II this explanation Is correct,
however. there is certain to be q drastic
and thorough overhauling Of the liquor
business In Berlin. The German laws
treatment Of the wholesale murderer In
this particular case will be OF consider
able interest. Over here we fine purvey-
ors of wood alcohol whisky from 80 to
$780, The latter sum Is. we believe, the
maximum penalty to date.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-06

America is gradually approaching some
of the European ideas Of public life. The
impression that a servant Of the people
must assume a rigid austerity Of de-
meanor, concerning himself only with
matters of law and finance. is disappear
ing Abroad the Ii erary man has found
a welcome in politics and the artist and
musician are honored with tablets and
enduring monuments. In America "Fid-
ding Bob Taylor has set a pace that
will remind posterity that this general. on
loved the muses., while Mr.. La Toilet e,
Mr.. Roosevelt and Mr.. Bryan will be re-
ferred to as evidence that the world of
letters was not wholly ignored in the
selection of political favorites.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-06
Booms as Now Booming

In this day of wild and whirling yarns
,sout presidential booms why not take
stock, so to say. as matters now stand ?
Give heed, therefore, gentle reader, to the
following inventory. which cannot be sue
cessfully disputed:
Item: Mr.. Taft is openly In the game
10 stay. He cannot be frightened or ca
ioied out OF the way. HIS strength may
le overestimated by his friends. and his
weakness by his enemies. but. strong or
weak. he is the foremost man on his
side the fence.
Item: II Is the present intention ol
Mr.. La Toilette to stay In the game
Both he and his friends are very much
N earnest. He Is relying upon his pow.
ers as a stumper, and is just beginning
to exercise them.
Item: Mr.. cummins Is coy. but moi
past persuasion As he Is hesitating, he
may get into the game. n he should
the one more player win make the game
the merrier.
Item: Mr.. Rooseveit's friends are try
Ing to force him into the game. Car
they succeed? Today the matter 10 prob.
lemsticsl some OF them are more zeal.
pus than capable. and they are dealing
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-06

with . politician who is considered highly
capable. Are they approaching the end
OF their rope? Will he soon pull them
up and throw them on their launches. OF
their backs?
the rumor of favor In an undesirable
quarter. His sun has risen In the east,
and its rays are unwelcome in the west
and south.
Item: Gov Wilson is trying to slough
OF some Of his eastern support 1t Is In
juring him in the south and west, where
Organism has a habitation and a name
Gov. Wilson's appeal is as an extreme
progressive. In certain things he goes
even Mr. Bryan one better-or worse
Just as one chooses to look at things.
Item: Mr. Clark is strong, but slightly
annoyed by a domestic difficulty. With
the little disturbance about Mr.. Folk set
tied, the Speaker should grow in favor
everywhere.
Item: Mr.. Underwood has work in
hand in the House which will keep him
busy If he duplicates at this session
the success he achieved at the extra ses-
sion his name will figure conspicuously
at the democratic national convention.
Item: Last but not least comes William
J. Bryan. He says he is not in the
game, but has not cut the acquaintance
of a single man of the many who are
trying to force him in. He knows what
they are doing. They keep him well
advised as to all that is going on for and
against him within the range of their
vision and hearing. A very interesting
man is Mr.. Bryan, knowing his own. and
retaining their affections through all dis
appointments.
This is January. Changes in the situa-
ton will of course occur from time to
time. but the record as above given
checks OF accurately today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-06
The Fight on Harmon.

The progressive democrats Of Ohio were
not as outspoken at their Columbus meet
ing as the progressive republicans Of
that state. The latter having in mind OPP
position to Mr.. Taft declared 1t In frank
terms. while the former having In mind
opposition to Gov. Harmon expressed 1t
only indirectly. Still. they made their
meaning clear. and all may understand
that Gov. Harmon, in the opinion OF
these men. Is an undesirable as re-
spects next years democratic leadership.
They are against his nomination for
President. though they are not committed
to a bolt in case he IL nominated. Wei
enough. they reserve that point, as the
progressive republicans did in the case
Of Mr.. Taft. They will cross that bridge
when they come to It, meanwhile doing
their level best not to reach 1t.
Reading between the lines of this Co
lumbus deliverance. one may find the
objection to Gov. Harmon. He is be-
lieved to have been under Wall street
influences in 1895. along with the ad-
ministration Of which he was then q
member. and he is favored by Wall street
now. Hence his unacceptability to demo-
Gratis who have always been regular. and
most progressive influence In the demo-
cratic party.
And yet In other men Mr.. Bryan has
forgiven irregularity In his first race for
the presidency. He has since accepted
their comradeship and assistance. One
Of them-Gov. Wilson OF New Jersey-is
much admired by him now. Were the
test generally applied. and all ruled on,
Of party favor who did not support Mr..
Bryan In 1905 and are not apologize
about the bolt. the ranks Of the demo-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-06
Firemen and Pensions.

Suppose Fireman Frank Clements had
| been burned to death yesterday morning
in his attempt to rescue Miss Margaret
Buckley from the flames at her board
| ing house in this city. His sacrifice
might have been rewarded by the grant
Of a pension to those dependent upon
him. provided there were sufficient funds
in the treasury. Again, his case might
have made another Of the long list of
fire department losses followed by prob
lematical compensation, contingent upon
the number of dogs tagged in the District
and the number OF misdemeanants fined
In the Police Court. Had Fireman Glenn
ents been disabled for life in his gallant,
unhesitating dash into the fire. he would
have been placed on a so-cailed pension
roll. with strong probability of fire.
quent curtailment Of his allowance to
conform to the depleted condition Of the
fund. as dogs were tagged In smaller
number. or Police Court fines became
lighter.
The District government is now looking
to Congress TO provide a system of PEN
sions for the firemen and the policemen
injured in the line Of duty, aud the fami-
lies Of those killed, a system based upon
equity. and guaranteeing certainty Of
payments. The people Of Washington
feel that this is one of the most vitality
important matters of local legislation
proposed for the winter, and hope for
action that will assure the community
of the safeguard Of fully encouraged
police and fire department without vio-
lating the principles of the organic act.
They point to the rescue of Mrs. Buckley
as an instance of the prompt response
of the local firemen to the call Of duty.
and ask that the possibility of tragedy
In this case be reckoned as evidence of
the urgent need OF a law correcting the
present unjust condition.
Suppose Fireman Clements had paused
to think Of what might happen to his
family in CASE he lost his life. and Miss
Buckley had burned to death before he
could reach her. after regaining COM
mand of his nerve. He might have been
forgiven for hesitaing. in view of the
present state of the pension system. Any
man with a family might be excused for
thinking first Of his wife and children in
such an emergency. But 1t is to the
infinite credit of the men in the service
that they obey orders and the commands
Of humanity instantly. without reckoning,
losing no precious seconds in considering
the state of the law or the pension fund.
Nevertheless, there should be no possible
ground for doubt in their minds that the
District will In all circumstances, and at
all times, take ample care Of them If they
are hurt, or of their families If they are
killed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-06

The campaSSn for the democratic ma
tipnal convention closes with the usual
talk about the weather. All the towns
mentioned are described as hot in sum-
mer, and particularly In the month Of July.
Well, where is the town large enough Tor
convent on purposes and conveniently stu
ated where persrdratiOn does not start un-
der July sun?
OF course, each town so described de-
MES the warm impeachment st. Louis
laughs when Chicago speaks of the lake
breezes. and Denver is amused when st.
Louis gives herself comfortable airs at
the expense of Chicago. The little jest is
passed around.
But, as a matter CT fact, the weather
should not be permitted to decide the
question. Summer is summer, and men
who elect to work in summer should take
without complaint whatever the thermom-
cter brings No matter where the con-
vention is held. both delegates and look
,rs-on may expect more or less discom-
Tort. The cty where 1t is always cool as
afternoon: where hotel rates are never
raised in the presence of a big crowd
oaded with spending money: where the
normal cab service is equal to abnormal
conditions. and where the principal hall
ga miracle OF vent latAon and comfort,
ms not been built. 1t is reserved as one
az the -alAlrements of the millennium
Why midsummer for national conven-
;ions3 As We are all trying to change
he day for inaugu8ating President N
.r,icr to escape untpward weather, why
.thouId not the politicians for the same
relson call tip conventions for an earlier
Vimc: Why not the 1rst or the middle Of
May? All cities are reasonably comfort
able then. All wouh be on a par SO Ia.
as weather gnrs. Politicians might still
nave to earn their advantages in the
sweat of their faces, but the water would
not flow in streams. The bread would not
be soggy as the resut Of the dampening.
The principal reason for the present ar
rangemenl relates to Congress. Botn par
ties want the aid of the fun record made
there in a presidential year to gu de in
the drafting Of platforms. Pointing with
pride and viewing with alarm are i'm
portant features of party deliverances,
and should be fash oned in the flood OF
all the light available. And very seldom
does Congress close its WORK at the long
session as early as May.
Still that matter might be remedied. II
both parties agreed to q change of time,
neither would pront at the expense of the
other.
AS 1t Is too late to make q cnange this
year. the republ cans having already aetea
on the old plan, the 0emOcrsats must take
the July weather again. Why not IN Hal
timore? AS comfor able q city as any in
that month, and as nospItable az any all
the year round. Make II Bai,.Aiore.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-06
Looking Ahead.

It's a world of promise restful
That the orators reveal
As each one brings forth chest full
OF choice patriotic zeal.
We will quite forget the present.
Any scenes that now dismay
Will be sociable and pleasant,
So they say,
Some day.
We won't have any bosses
And we won't have any loot.
There won't be any losses
To the financiers astute
BY the lambkins plump and frisky
Who in Wall street love to play
Life will cease to be SO risky,
So they say,
Some day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-06
Mr.. Taft's Candidacy.
lew York Tribune.

From the New York Tribune.
There has been no good reason for
doubling that President Taft desired and
expected to be renCminated to succeed
himself, and those who have asserted or
intimated the contrary have done SO from
IGNORANCE or q sinister motive. The in
terest aroused by the statement OF his
intentions which he has permitted friends
to quote Is due. therefore to Its specihc
and incisive character rather than to the
introduction Of any new element INTO the
political situation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-06

Ih6l III COTS IIldkliiS Is CSi-
Gll denced in the newest
Memo Corset-the Auto
Nassau" Self-Reducing Corset.
This corset not only reduces
the figure by comfortable re-
adjustment of the flesh, but ac-
tually reduces the flesh by scien-
tifc massage. This is accom-
plished by a new adjustment of
The self-reducing straps in COM
bination with other newly patent
ed devices.
This new "Auto-M Massage" Self
reducing Corset represents the
highest perfection of the original
Memo Self-reducing idea. Not
withstanding the verv positive
character OF this corset and its.
new functions, it will be found
absolutely comfortable when.
properly fitted and adjusted and
of great benefit to the wearer--
giving the fashionable effect, with.
the highest degree of comfort pos
sible for women of full form to
enjoy. Made with low and me-
dunn busts.
$3.50 the pair.
Third door. Eleventh ST
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-06
Lace=trimmed Table
Cloths i'm the january Sale

Nh O matter what your Lin
Hill EN- requirements are
LII u they can be met in this
sale, and at lower prices
than equal qualities can be OBJ
tanned at any other time. sEs-
pecially dc we recommend the cx-
cellent values in Lace-trimmed
Tablecloths.
72-inch Linen Tablecloths beautifully
lace trimmed and embroidered.
$3.50, $500 and $500 each.
72-inch Handmade Renaissance Lace
Tab ecloths. excellent quality and beauti-
full patterns.
5000 and $3.50 each.
Values, 5000 and $I2.oo.
Second door, Eleventh ST.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-06
Welded Sheets.
A Highly Improved Cotton Sheet.
Priced Very Moderately.

n IllSIly luiPiosSh SOIloil ot1N~ls
Priced Very Moderately.
~ INCE the advent of the
Nlk\ Welded Sheet and its
~ great superiority. over
other sheets of similar ma
ture became known to US we have
sold it here exclusively. This
sheet marks departure in max
ing that is both unique and eff
fective-it retains the same conl-
forts of the ordinary sheet, but
its service is much in excess, fact
brought about by the new method
of making.
Through the center--the place
where every ordinary sheet first
shows signs of wear-two bands
of extra-warp or sewage threads
are welded together by nest
perfect process. preserving an abb
solutely flat surface and adding
greatly to its lasting qualities.
The cotton is of an excellent
grade, which is easily Numbered.
Size 76xoo inches.
Soc each,
Second door. Of 80
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-06

The small boy who found a pair of
skates on his Christmas tree Is inclined
to think that Santa Claus knew what he
was about after all, as he gets word of
ice forming on the river and the tidal
basin. But the combination of small
boy and a pair of skates is not alto
gether safe until more mature judgment
has been given as TO the sustaining now
ers of the ice.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-06
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Where Algernon Lost.

NO. said the disconsolate girl 81 am
sure Algernon does not love me. His
mind is not on me as it should be-
'.How do you know
II played bridge at the same table with
him and he could remember what the
trump was all the time"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-06

Without any disrespect for the impor-
lance of national politics. there will prob
ably be more local interest next week in
the annual election of the Chamber OF
Commerce than in the meeting Of the
democratic national committee. called to
select place for holding the next ma
tional convention.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-06

Il notice that you -ceurteousiy refrain
from mentioning the name OF your polit-
ical rival in any Of your speeches.
Il can't say my practice in that re-
spect is SO much a matter Of courtesy as
of prudence. I once started in to de-
nounce a rival, but as soon as / men,
toned his name the audience burst into
deafening and continuous applause
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-06
A Proverb Amplified.

''The pen," said the ready-made philos-
opher, ''is mightier than the sword
$50 it is" replied the Chicago beef
baron; so it is. especially if you have
reference to "a cattle pen"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-06

Morse's two-thousand-dollar cleanup on
a market deal illustrates the irl esisti lie
hypnotic influence some men have over
money. 1t will break into prison to get
to them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-06
There Will Be Successors.
Baltimore American.

From the Baltimore American.
One by one the old sea fighters pass
away, but perhaps their successors WI
prove just as brave and just as ed1cient
when opportunity gives them chance
TO show Of what stun they are made.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-06
| TOnsiIine
| Cures
| Smokers
| Sore Throat
Just Below F


Smokers smokers re throat.
Sore ThrOdtcomes so painful.
lowed with difficulty.
II nothing is done to prevent it. the
disease may develop into cancer of the
throat. Hun lreds of men have had to
resort to surgical operations because
of it-many have died as q result OF It,
If you have smokers sore throat.
don't disregard it. 1t may be gone
tomorrow, but it will surely return
/ again and in more severe form. 1t
is Natures danger signal. ...
TONSILINE will positively cure you
H and keep the throat clean and healthy,
preventing the consequences OF neglect.
TONSILINE Is the result of years OF
careful study and practical work. and
is made from drugs used for years in
the cure of throat diseases. TONSI-
LINE destroys the poison germs of all
kinds of sore throat and cleanses
away painful and poisonous ulcera-
ton. 1t sootheS and heals the tender
mouth and throat membranes and re-
moves the cause of throat trouble,
A quick, safe, soothing. heal -
ing antiseptic cure for Sore .LN
Throat. briefly describes TON
SLIME. IN
We know from long expert n
ence it will do all we claim for tx
it. IL
% cents and 50 cents. Hos
pital Size, $1.0O. All druggists.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-06
Similitude.

shot an arrow in the air.
1t fell to earth know not where.
tried the aviation game.
The airship acted much the same.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-06

Mr.. j. Pierpont Morgan is now in Paris
Even the most practical men occasionally
find the boulevards more interesting than
Wall street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-06

Woodrow Wilson is tempted to wonder
| whether it is not necessary to scruti ize
the literary contributions to a campaign
as closely as the financial contributions
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-06

An this talk Of the restorati n of Roose-
Welt m CHIT easily tempt Mr.. Fairbanks to
take an active interest in the nomination
for Vice President
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-06

The man who gets up the menu for a
big banquet is liable to have hard time
to maintain an epicurean standard that
will balance the oratorical interest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-06

The chances are that Mr.. Chanler will
hereafter avoid grand opera on the nights
when Cavalieri sings.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-06

The New Year cannot be regarded as a
success by the many census employees who
have been smissed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-06

Any orator who may desire to tread on
a flag may select the cold-wave flag
without fear Of rebuke.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-06

China's republic will now undertake to
prevent the tongs and highbinders from
exercising too much influence in organ
izing the govei nment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-06

The trusts have made II pretty clear
that they cannot be recalled. whatever
may happen TO the courts
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-06
Thin Ice.

what do you think of my skating
costume?" asked she.
Incomplete" replied he. There ough
to be q life preserver worn with every
skating costume"