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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-16
The Destruction of the Maine.

1t was on this day fourteen years ago
that Washington was startled by the
news from Havana that the battleship
Maine had been destroyed by an explo-
sion the night before. Nothing that has
happened since the civil war SO
greatly shocked the country as that an
nouncement 1t was recognized imme-
diately as the probable cause OF a war
with Spain. The relations between the
two countries were strained, but there
yet remained the possibility of an adjust
ment. Indeed, there are many now who
believe that if the Maine had not been
destroyed some settlement of the Cuban
situation would have been effected with
out resort to arms even with the inter-
course between Spain and the United
States seriously interrupted by reason of
the grave breach of International ETH
quette committed by the formers minis
ter at this capital through the writing of
a letter to the premier at Madrid critics.
ing President Mckinley.
Spain was in no condition for a conflict
with the United States. and doubtless
that fact was thoroughly understood at
Madrid. From the beginning there was
no chance for Spanish success. The mill
tary operations in Cuba We're simple and
easily effective. The destruction of the
Spanish fleet at Manila was. as was said
at the time, scarcely more than a bit OF
morning target practice. The ease with
which Ccrvera's feet ives destroyed ct
Santiago demonstrated the hopeless in-
efficiency Of TIE Spanish navy. and made
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-16
Wrapped Bread.

Members Of the women's clubs OF
Washington are seeking to have all bread
delivered to consumers in the District Of
Columbia wrapped to exclude dirt and
disease germs. This Is undeniably a move
in the right direction. In the present
state of sanitary science the public is web
aware Of the danger arising from the ex-
posture Of foods to disease elements. 1t
well known that dust carries baciili and
any food that Is taken into the stomach
without cooking after exposure to the at
mosphere for a few hours IL likely to be
contaminated. With the most careful
handling it is certain that bread viii be
thus exposed. The only assured way OF
preventing infection Is to wrap Il at the
bakery so that every loaf Is protected.
The bakers naturally urge that this will
compel them to increase the price Of their
product On the other hand it is pointed
out that since by the use Of machines the
work Of wrapping can be done for s.. a
thousand, so that the cost of wrapping
each loaf will be only one-flfth of one cent,
there would be no warrant whatever for
adding another cent to the retail price.
which would yield the baker foH.dfths
OF . cent additional prsfA Deubt,ess the
bakers will heklad to make such ae ag'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-16
Another Murder Mystery.

Is the murder of Sam Hing to be aided
10 the list OF local crime mysteries? Thus
Tar In the search for the slayer of the
chinese laundryman no success has been
scored and there is no immediate pros
pect of solution. The crime was similar
in general characteristics to that of the
killing of Tobacconist AIickle three
months ago. the victim having been
struck down in his own place of business
without witnesses and the criminal leaving
meager clues to his object and none to
his identity. The case is a hard one to
handle, and lack Of success on the part
of the police would not necessarily reflect
upon them, yet 1t is in the last degree de-
sirable that the guilty person should be
found and punished. Washington has had
100 many unsolved murder mysteries in
the past few years for its peace of mind,
and this latest Staying. coming so soon
after the eth street crime, is especially
disquieting.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-16
Legislatures and Candidates.

The Maryland legislature presents its
compliments, and would be happy to have
Gov Harmon, Gov. Wilson, Speaker
Clark and Mr.. Underwood visit Annapolis
on separate days and address the mem
bers on the political issues Of the day.
graceful and excellent thing, and the
invitation is likely to be accepted. MIR.
Clark and Mr.. Underwood are right at
hand, Gov. Wilson is not far away, while
Gov. Harmon can reach the scene in less
than twenty-four hours. Maryland demo-
Gratis have not yet made up their minds
on the subject of presidential candidate.
and the addresses solicited should aid
them In doing so.
The Kentucky legislature few weeks
ago took similar step, and Gov. VIII
son has made his visit to Frankfort. Gov.
Harmon will be there next Tuesday in
response to his invitation, and while his
strength in the state is not as great as
that of his Jersey rival, 1t is sufficient to
encourage his friends to work for him.
But the Kentuckians went beyond the
list Of the recognized aspirants for the
Baltimore nomination and included Will
liam r. Hearst in their program. He,
too, was invited. and has accepted. His
visit has been delayed by illness in his
family: But in the near future he will
tell the Bluegrass folk what he thinks
the present situation calls for in the way
of a remedy.
If a suggestion is proper, would 1t not
be well for the Maryland democrats. to
copy their Kentucky brethren in this ?
Mr.. Hearst is not an avowed candidate
for President, but the calculations do not
shut him out entirely. AS respects the
vice presidency, he is very much in the
picture. New York may be called upon
to fill that place on the democratic ticket.
and the editor-politician has claims on
attention.
In the first place, Mr.. Hearst is man
of undisputed weight in politics today.
He has ideas. and exceptional means for
their circulation, One does not now en-
counter anywhere references to him such
as were common when he offered for the
st. Louis nomination in 1901. Then. he
was tagged as only an ambitious young
multi-millionaire. with more bounce than
brains. He has since forced revision
of that Judgment, and taken rank with
men of aggressive thought and action.
His counsel is sought by many who were
then Indifferent to him.
In the second place, it is not improbable
that the American will be the only news
paper of any consequence in New York
found supporting the Baltimore ticket.
The tone Of all the others is very sug-
gestive today Of opposition. What is
called progressive democracy-and that is
the democracy moving for control at
Baltimore-is under very careful scrutiny
by metropolitan Journalism at present
1t has three times rejected Organism as
represented by Mr.. Bryan himself, and
il the result at Baltimore in candidate
and platform smacks Of the same thing
brought up to date, Mr.. Hearst may be
the only sentinel during the campaign to
occupy the democratic watchtower A
lonely figure. but, with a newspaper in
New York, another In Chicago, another in
Boston. another in San Francisco, and q
chick just Matched at Atlanta, he is worth
cultivating.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-16
Mr.. BRYAN and the Nomination.

~ As it happened in Phoenix, Ariz.,
"Wednesday, and great excitement pre-
walled about the ushering into the Union
of the new state. the thing may be par
"doned on that score. Mr.. Bryan was
again interrogated about his attitude to-
ward the Baltimore nomination. and
again declined TO say whether he would
or would not be a candidate before the
convention.
Why attempt to pin the peerless leader
down on that proposition? Why should
he say yes or no about that feature OF
his future? Has it not been asserted and
the assertion accepted thousand times
that he is man of destiny? Should he
attempt to interfere with destiny? Should
he not sit tight, and let destiny work it's
will with him? 1t would seem so.
AS respects Baltimore there are two
considerations: Cd men, and co meas
rures.
Regarding the first We have to remem-
Der that the names of half dozen ex-
t.allent men are now under discussion in
connection with the democratic leader
ship. and others may follow in the very
near future. Check off the list: Har-
mon. Wilson. Clark, Underwood, Mar
shall and Foss. Six, TO a dot And good
as they are, these men do not exhaust
the partys presidential material.
Remember next that the two-thirds rule
will run at Baltimore, and that 716 votes
will be necessary to nominate. That is
a large number, and in q contest where
the favorite son appeal will play a part,
SO many votes will not be easily mus
tered. When the battle of the ballots
begins. it may be protracted
Respecting measures, there are two
democratic factions, just as in 1896. And
Wall street, now as then, causes the d.
vision. Mr. Bryan's first nomination was
made on the strength Of the assertion
that Mr.. Cleveland had played Wall
streets game. The Bryanites declared
that the democracy must be divorced
from Wall street. 4 similar declaration
is now made. Silver was the issue then,
trusts are the issue now. Swat Wall
street. and you swat both the money
trust and the protective tariff. is the
way the Bryan faction puts the present
case.
Now, with both deadlock as to cam
didates and a heated row over the plat
form threatened why should Mr.. Bryan
who will be towering figure in the con-
vention. tie himself up with any sort of
declaration about his own name and the
nomination? He has said and it is I'M
derstood that he Is not soliciting votes
flor the honor. He is not a candidate as
others are. But he could not, IL he
would, take himself out of the general
equation. If Organism should win in the
platform. and Mr.. Bryan's own name be-
come necessary to break the deadlock
over candidates, he would have to yield.
And maybe there is no risk or harm in
adding that he would do SO with mighty
GOOD grace. 1t would rank with one of
the most pleasant and graceful surren-
ders ever made.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-16
China's Revolution.
From the Boston Globe.

The Chinese are quick to learn. I'm
dOubtedly they know more about the oc-
cident than We know about the orient
They may have noted with what ease
revolutions have taken place I'm the west.
ern world-how the accomplished and af-
fable Dom Pedro resigned his job as EN-.
perOr Of Brazil and was given cordia
send-on with floral tributes when he
sailed for Portugal: how King Oscar II
quietly laid down the Norwegian scepter
how Abdul Hamid slid off the Turkish
throne as II 1t were creased: how King
Manuel made his safe, though rather un.
digniied, exit from Portugal; how Presi-
dent Diaz sailed away and left all the
Mexican troubles to Madero.
All these things may have made an
impression on the Chinese mind. At any
rate, in changing the Flowery kingdom
into the F1owery republic the revolution
lists have acted with becoming modera-
ton
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-16
Moving Pictures in Politics.
From the Baltimore Sun.

Aren't the friends of Mr.. Taft assuming
a fearful responsibility in dragging the
moving picture into politics? It may be
we'll enough to present the President
signing the Arizona proclamation or Pri-
vate Secretary Hilles personally conduct
ing the affairs of the nation. But what
is to prevent Wall street from starting
a riot by presenting the way it pictures
Woodrow Wilson, or La Toilette speech
four hours long. running the film at the
rate Of forty miles an hour? The sketch
of Roosevelt in absolute silence would
certainly be moving picture. 1t would
almost move the spectators to tears. We
may yet have the scene Of Mr.. Bryan re-
fusing the presidency, Mr.. Taft welcom-
ing the democratic tariff bills and Uncle
Joe Cannon cheering for Champ Clark.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-16
:. La Toilette Stubborn. :
From the Springfield Republican.

Ntou tue SprliIsueiu hepupncdn
Senator La Follette's defiant message to
the effect that mo Misrepresentation
from whatsoever source can take me out
Of the contest is precisely what was
to be expected of him. He is a born can
didate for the presidency, and he will re-
main what the Almighty made him SO
long as there is breath in his body. If
Clifford Pinchot had studied the senator s
career with much discernment he would
have concluded that a man capable of
defying Mr.. Roosevelt when he was
President by maintaining candidacy
against Mr.. Rooseyelt's personal choice
would not now meekly abandon the field
because of any conceivable reverse short
of humiliation. La Toilette has GER
tain qualities, tenacity and faith in his
own mission, that might easily upset the
candidacy of the colonel. 1t is by nc
means the least interesting development
of the hour that the Wisconsin senator
seems to be preparing for war with
Roosevelt, in case the Roosevelt candi-
dacy energies into the open arena OF
politics.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-16
Disbursement.

Fust dar come a spit o. snow
Den dar come a freeze;
Den de icicles done grow
A-hangin' FUN de trees.
Go way, people,
Akin me to sing!
De banjo's ON de woodpile
An de fiddle bus string.
Front yard IS skatin' rink:
Wind come howlin' past;
Every time you takes drink
Yoh teeth mos freezes fast
Go way. people,
Calm fob a song
VIII a fros'-bit disposition
An de whole world goin' wrong.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-16

rangement. Those who are pressing for
this method OF bread handling argue that
the extra fifth Of a cent which the wrap
ping costs would be more than compen-
stated for by the saving OF the product,
the wrapping preventing it from drying
and becoming stale. Probably with good
management the adoption of the wrapper
would work out an increase in the bakery
profits even at the present price per loaf,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-16
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The Expositor's
Dictionary of Texts
The Greatest Encyclopedia of
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Containing outlines, expositions
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Conservative Papers.

From the Chicago News
Chinese newspapers printed tho procla-
nation Of abdication in red ink. but no,
one Of them went 50 far as to say that
the decree was written exclusively for II
by the empress dowager.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-16

There is no way of contening the
economists who insist that an administra-
ton shall violently disorganize big busi-
ness without causing serious inconven-
fence TO an enormous number of little
fellows.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-16
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Called to Craftsmanship.

Well" said Mr.. Meekton, Il guess I'll
have to go in for politics."
what makes you think SOP
Henrietta has gotten an idea that l
look well in a plug hat and Prince
Albert coat
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-16

Editor Watterson in discussing the Will
SON. Harvey incident cannot refrain from
adding the ito be continued line as
mental reservation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-16

earlier he might have been suspected of
the authorship of the letters of Junius.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-16

Mayor Shank of Indianapolis has been
to New York. He will never succeed in
reducing the cost Of a finger bowl and
few kind words in a Broadway res
taurant.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-16
Applause.

Applause, oh, friend, experience will teach,
To various causes evermore is due,
Sometimes expressing pleasure at your
speech
And sometimes gratitude that it is
through.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-16

Since ''Chantecler'' made such an i'm
preston the hens have taken unto them
selves the expensive airs Of stage celebri-
ties. -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-16

+ This idea that dyspepsia Is national
complaint in America may be due to the
impressions gained by distinguished Tor
Teign visitors during a program Of ban
DUETS,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-16

One thing may be considered pretty
sure. Mr.. Roosevelt would refuse vice
presidential nomination.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-16

a number OF ardent politicians natu-
rally fail to understand how King George
could neglect chance to make a speech
which would stir things up.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-16

Some of the New York editors are dis
posed to proceed Immediately with the
third degree for Judge Rosalsky.
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Candidates Aggressive.

From the Detroit Free Press.
Most Of the candidates, however, are
taking no chances on the office doing tie
leap year stunt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-16

Lillian Russell, in burst of old-fash-
toned sentiment, insists that love is some
thing more than a comic opera duet.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-16
Agreed.

Have you and your husband similar
taStes?'
Absolutely replied Mrs. Flimgilt
I'VE both spend all our time away from
home playing BRIDGE
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-16

At all events Mayor Gaynor has
better chance of becoming presidential
nominee than Gov. Dix.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-16
Unauthentic.

DO you think there is any truth in
the story that Washington never told a
Hep
mo. Washington himself was too
truthful a man to ever give his indorse-
ment to so questionable statement"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-16

That big Los Angeles dynamite ex-
plosion has not yet gotten through with
its reyerberations.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-16

Sleigh-riding and skating may as well
be added to the list of attractions that
Washington has to offer visitors.
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Not Saying a Word.

From the Albuquerque Journal.
So far Col. Roosevelt has not even
intimated to any gentleman that his sup
port will not be desirable.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-16

Mexico is still in need of less patriotic
Grafton and more effective police regula-
tons.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-16

AS a man grows older he develops a
tendency to become reconciled to any
kind Of weather that doesn't muss up the
streets.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-16

Love yoh neighbor," said Uncle Eben;
"an' after you has practiced dat awhile
mebbe you kin git yoh disposition in
shape to feel kind towards mos of yoh
family relations"
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Not Turning Down Supporters.
From the Chicsgo Record Herald.
Gov. Harmon Of Ohio resolutely refuse.
to .helieye that he is being hurt by the
support Of anybody.
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Business Once nth ST. and Pennsyivania Avenue
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