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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-26
Political Credulity.
lie New York Evening Post.

From the New York Evening Post.
There is always a silly season, just
before the serious season, in presidential
years. and we are today passing through
the height of it. One of it's marks is an
excessive credulity. Rumors are received
with the most unbOunded faith, and sto-
ries whispered in the ear are accepted
as settling the fate Of candidates and
parties. Dean Swift. i'm one Of his po-
.itical pamphlets, blamed the public men
of his time for too much cultivating the
habit of mystery and having too many
secrets. The effect. as he acutely pointed
out, was disastrous in a twofold way.
Pain folk in the party were left in too
great uncertainty. not being able even ia
guess what their leaders were about
while the latter themselves. through
keeping so many things in confidence OF
concealed, soon lost their sense of what
We're really important political secrets
and what We're not. IL Swift were alive
and as intimate with our politics as he
was with the public life of 200 years
ago. he would find abundant occasion to-
day to press that moral OF his.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-26
Greater or Smaller Washington

The closing of the prolonged debate on
the District appropriation bill leaves .one
cause for local congratulations The
House has refused almost unanimously
to repudiate the national obligation to
pay one-half of the Districts funded
debt. The early agitation of this issue,
the raising Of which was happily fore
seen, put all Washington and Washing
toms friends on guard, aroused the citi-
Zens examinations to intense and in
telligent committee activity and resulted
i'm a vigorous and wholesome overhauling
OF the facts connected with the genesis
Of the organic act. One result of this
overhauling and investigation of the mat
ter not only locally but in the House has
been to call attention to the vigorous
and effective reasoning WHICH supports
the early claim i'm behalf of the District
not merely that the United States should
pay one-half of the funded debt, but
that in equity it should pay all of it.
But there is no further ground for
satisfaction in connection with the man.
ner i'm which the House has framed the
District bill. As approved by the lower
branch of the capitals legislature it is
not at all credtable to that body. 1t
sets up the standard of q contracted and
smaller Washington. instead of the
Greater Washington of the national ideal.
The capitals welfare has been buffeted
back and forth between the appropria-
tons and District committees, jealous
of one another as to Jurisdiction and ini-
tiative. anything progressive in character
proposed by one being blocked by the
other.
While the enemies of the organic act
and of the Greater Washington, a worthy
national capital. were defeated in their
direct attack, they find comfort in the
bill as il stands, for the lines of cam
paign for a smaller Washington and final
overthrow of the organic act are clearly
laid down by it. This campaign proposes
first that the expenditures of the Ma
tional Capital shall be cut down to those
Of q self-developing Maryland town. In
addition to the heavy realty tax already
imposed every new tax which ingenuity
can devise-upon inheritances, incomes,
prosperity and business activities of every
description-is to be exacted. The large
margin between expenditures and in
come thus created Is this year to be used
TO clear OF the floating debt. which on
Q short-term basis extends to 1915. ami
which. since 1t represents permanent i'm
provements. should be financed on long,
term basis and should be paid for in part
by future taxpayers who enjoy the i'm
provements- This same margin will in
the future be used as the basis of a direct
attack upon the organic act
This proposal for a smaller Washing
ton. laying the foundations for an assault
upon the organic act. now goes to the
Senate The District hopes that the
Senate will so change its provisions and
terms as to demonstrate its decision to
stand for Greater instead of a smaller
Washington. The issue is clearly defined
in this bill.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-26
Boomers and the Bench.

\ mans inventions are protected
through copyright. His photograph may
not be used against his protest and to his
hurt. Should he not be permitted to con-
troll matters as to the use of his name?
Charles E. Hughes quilted the practice
of law for politics with reluctance. He
was placed at the bar to his liking, and
had recently won wide distinction In the
conduct of an investigation in which the
whole country was interested. A largely
increased income was assured
But this very distinction brought him
temptation for political Office. and he was
forced to yield AS his tempters foresaw,
he proved an irresistible man ut the polls,
and a very competent one In commission.
He acquitted himself SO well In his first
term as Governor of New York he was
called to fill a second. and as the end OF
that drew near he was strongly solicited
to stand for third Undoubtedly, too.
had he consented he would have been
elected the third time.
But he had wearied of politics. and
when his resolution to retire became
known the offer Of a seat on the supreme
bench was made him. President Taft
thought himself fortunate in being able
10 cOnSlucT Sd 6ACcticut a HAL 0Aio ~ CT
in connection with the vacancy he had
then in hand to fill. and when the offer
was accepted the Presidents choice was
generally applauded.
Mr.. Justice Hughes is as much appre-
ciated as was Gov. Hughes. He has
taken up with his judicial duties readily
and comfortably. made provision for
permanent residence In Washington. and
probably has neither thought nor desire
Of a change Of base which would take
him back into politics. His black silk
gown fits him snugly, and he likes the
garment.
But this has not made him immune
from the speculation OF politicians who
are in search OF name for their own
purposes. Opposed to Mr. Taft. and YET
| unattracted to either Mr.. Roosevelt. Mr.
La Toilette or Mr.. Cummins, they arc
suggesting Judge Hughes for the Chicago
nomination. and trying to persuade others
that only under his leadership can the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-26

republican party hope to win. They are
doing their best to initiate and send aloft
q Hughes boom.
There il neither warrant nor hope of
success for the procedure 1t is. indeed.
an imposition on both Judge Hughes and
the public. 1t is not intended to carry
benefit to him. but to infiict injury on
Mr.. Taft.
A Judge is not as free to rebuke such
conduct as a politician. He Is restrained
in some measure by his place. However
unwelcome the activity of such men in
his pretended behalf. he cannot always
move as he would like against them. And
on that account their conduct is the more
reprehensible
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-26
THESECOND TIME

w. II. Marquis of Barlow, Florida. was sup
posed 10 be at the end of chronic case OF
Brixht's Disease Of the Kidneys. He was so
close to the edge that the dropsy ana heaf1
trouble that appear In extreme cases COM
peIled him to sit in a chair day and night.
Three hospital physicians had given him mp and
death looked certain. Treatment was changed
and there was gradual improvement thereafter.
Later the disease returned and ut last advices
another course OF the treatment was subauins
1t the second time. 1t Is important for every
patient who has chronic Bright's or kidney as
ease to know what Marquis took. You can
nnd 1t at James ODonnell's, 904 + ST. NV,
and get . pamphlet from him that may
proiong save your life. Over nine out OF
ten Of the dead from kidney disease had
Rights Disease. This in a serious Census TACT
tsee Census 1900 that all kidney .trouhied pee-
pie ought to know. Another serious fact IL that
there Is only one thing In the world that =
reaching these cases.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-26

Judging from the rate at which the
work on the excavation of the new city
post Office site is being pressed there will
be a gratifyingly early result there. The
contractors are taking advantage Of
every possible working day. The time
has gone by for slsckness on government
contracts. and Washingtonians hope that
the new city post Office building will be
pushed to completion in very much less
time than was taken for the building
once called the city post ONCE" but
soon pre-empted by the Post Office De-
partment
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-26
The Wordless' Play.
rom the Plttsburgh Dlspatch

At last the worm has turned. The
theater Is no longer to submit supineiy
picture drama. Noting the world-em-
bracing sweep of the photoplays. the
stage has taken thought how best to
compete with II. and after all manner OF
comparisons, odious, invidious and other
wise. has about come to the conclusion
that the reason for the expanding pOpu-
larity of the picture houses must be the
fact that the audience Is freed from
superfiuous conversation on the stage.
The first retaliatory gun has just been
fired in New York. A wordless play has
been produced to packed houses. and the
upholders of the animate stage are re-
joicing over battle half won.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-26

The January thaw seems to have come
10 AN end and another snowstorm has
arrived, not a welcome visitor by any
means. but TO be borne with philosophy
and good humor. II 1t will prove no
worse than its predecessor 1t will be en-
durable. though it is to be hoped that
the temperature will not drop quite so
low. The goosebone prophets who predict
ed hard winter are certainly In a way
10 wear that SNUG air Of satisfaction in
spired by the vindication Of a derided
forecast.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-26
The Simpler .Way.

Send for the business manager" said
the editor Of a great magazine.
What's the trouble?" inquired the con.
tributing editor.
II want to tell him that hereafter when
we support a presidential candidate wei
avoid possible confusion and do it in dis.
play type at regular advertising rates.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-26

Every statesman should remember that
all his constituents are liable at one tune
or another to take a trip to Washington
and feel thereafter a personal pride in
the city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-26
Growing Businesslike.

Your literary style is not as scholarly
as it used to be-"
NO. replied Prof. Hibrow; You see,
they are paying me SO much a word. and
/ can't afford to throw in too many
words of four and five syllables''
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-26

Let us hasten to suggest that. in addition
to Shakespeare's works, Bacon wrote
Beautiful Snow" and Laugh and the
World Laughs With YOU
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-26

Baltimore has been called the Monu-
mental city and may be called on to pro-
vide a few political tombstones next sum-
mer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-26

Col. Roosevelt, not being an avowed
candidate, is not compelled to intimate to
any. gentleman that his support may not
be desirable.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-26

Woodrow Wilson manages his campaign
with the distinct understanding that he
favors the recall for press agents.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-26

1t is fortunate that some of our finan-
cial princes are not as secretive with
their gems of thought as others are with
their art treasures.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-26
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Professional Envy.

Your opponents are circulating all
sorts of stories about you"
YES" replied Senator Sorghum; land
it's annoying. Some of them are such
ingenious fabrications that / wish +
had thought of them first
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-26
Scholarly Discernment.

A Chinaman is wondrous wise, you see.
When writings strange the public
streets bedeck.
An independence proclamation he
Can tell at once is not laundry check
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-26

Mr.. Fairbanks Is not Haunting any vice
presidential boom In a way that might
prevent him from looming up as a dark
horse.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-26

The law of compensation constantly as
serts itself. When a freeze-up favors a
skating carnival the oyster traffic gets
tied up.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-26

Mr.. Bryan is so generous with friendly
greetings that he may entertain some idea
of shaking hands with himself after the
Baltimore convention.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-26

Some Of the trusts are suspected OF
allowing prices to vary just enough to
keep their accountants reasonably occu-
pied.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-26

The snow furry came a day late. 1t
would have reminded the Duke of Con-
naught of dear old Canada.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-26
Obliging.

4 think said Mrs. Cumrox, who was
arranging musical program. that we
will have mezzO-soprano.''
"An right" replied her husband. Don t
bother me about it. Go ahead and see
an architect"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-26

Whenever the word subway" is men,
toned in New York it suggests under
ground politics.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-26
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The Greeley tribune. [volume] (Greeley, Colo.) 1870-1913, 1912-04-04
Seed Is Needed

Word comes from Grover Una.
there will be hOniestes6iers In tEat
district who have had such hard
winter that now when nature Is
about to smile on them they have
not the means Of getting seed 70
plant. Their crops are their sole
dependence. They lave . chance
this summer to make up the losses
they have suffered, II some help Is
given them.
There is no time for a long
drawn out consideration Of the con-
tktions. The cold facts are that
seed is needed and needed badly al
once and something should he done
to get seed to these people at the
earlist opportunity.
George HOdgsOn has started
movement In the vicinity Of Platte
Vile. Others should follow his ex-
ample. 1t means everything to the
who are fighting IN
their last ditch. The county should
aid, the railroads should help and
farmers blessed with plenty should
remember their early days and lend
q helping hand at this time.
The occasion is one when stitch
in time saves more than nine.
The Greeley tribune. [volume] (Greeley, Colo.) 1870-1913, 1912-04-04

didn't II look we'll, MIR. BOlantier?
doubtless much that the people
would like to know about will come
out At your trials, Niessrs. DeVinny
and BOlantler. A. any rate, that il
what the people hope. But the iss,-
ple don't know when those trials
will he, because there has l,een AN
unexpected turn In connection with
one Of your principal witnesses, MIR.
Sheely. Meanwhile tie people
would like to have you resign your
offices, Messrs Bolantter and liz
Vinny. II at your trials you are en-
onerated by = jury Of twelve Of
your peers, then OF course II will he
easy for you to get another nOmina-
ton next fall and he elected again.
Meanwhile YOU both ought to quit
cold, today.
The Greeley tribune. [volume] (Greeley, Colo.) 1870-1913, 1912-04-04

,,.rshv avoiding undue agitation
and disturbance. 49,,
s,b We favor. as one OF the
Was, important reforms now before
,hs American people. a simple ana
cnnvenient primary election law
abniishing the convention and as
samhjv features OF our present law
30 ba had in connection with a cor
runt practice act and a Limitation
~ axnanditures of candidates.
IN we believe that with the
r.forms above endorsed We may
wisely clothe our puolc ONCE
Win greater individual responsiDl'-
ity: and may also make FEWER o.
the minor offices elective. we therv-
fore declare ourselves as iaVorap'e
to the short ballot.
Sth. We believe in the direct
election of United States seantofs
nv vote of all qualified electors.
9th. We favor an income tax
10th. We favor a revision OF tine
tariff based on the difference in
cost of production at home ana
18th. We favor Conservative reg
ulation of big business, rather than
the foolish attempt to restore the
medieyalism of competition, az mas
been recently attempted.
10Th. We believe that the pro
ducers of wealth and men who TIL
the soil should have q larger voice
in county government and greater
distribution Of the responsibility OF
county offices. We therefore favor
the largest possible apportionmenl
of the offices, to the farmers and
nroduc.rs of undoubted character
and ability who have business quail
fications.
13th. We realize that the pro-
sress of mankind from the begin
ming of history has been distinctly
an evolution from first to last. We
believe the progress OF the human
race and its institution OF popular
government has but begun, and is
CAPABLE of higher and greater de-
yelopment for an indefinite time.
We therefore declare ourselves IN
favor of prudent and careful expert
ment with such other reforms as
the wise experience of mankind IN
all parts of the world have institute
ed and applied for the increase OF
human happiness.
With malice toward none and
charity to ALL We hereby pledge
ourselves to this our cause and ask
the support thereof OF all humane
and thinking men and women to
whom these presents may come.
The Greeley tribune. [volume] (Greeley, Colo.) 1870-1913, 1912-04-04
CONSERVATION

1t has been ordered by resolution
Of the State Board of Health. held
at the capitol building, Denver. on
March 4, 1912, that the disease
known as tuberculosis is declared
to be a communicable disease. infec-
tious in its nature, and that the
presence Of the same is a menace
to the public health. Therefore an
immediate report Of all cases or
tuberculosis (consumption) shall be
made by the attending physician to
the local health officer In whose
Jurisdiction same may occur. All
local health officers shall I'M
diately report such cases to the
State Board Of Health on blank
forms furnished by said board for
that purpose.
Kindly notify the physicians and
general public in your jurisdiction
Of this action of the board. and
trust that you will cooperate with
US by insisting on an immediate re-
port of all cases OF this disease.
BY order OF State Board OF
Health.
PAUL s. HUNTER. NJ. d.
The Greeley tribune. [volume] (Greeley, Colo.) 1870-1913, 1912-04-04
Let Us Consider

The LaSalle State hank, while X.
w. DeVinny was president, never
lost any money ON forged warrants.
While Mr.. DeVinny WAS county COM
missioner the county Eas learned Of
q, 400 Of the tax payers motley that
was lost in this manner.
p. G. B0lander. Is .. successful
farmer, but he never paid out 3d.
400 for something he didn't get.
Mr.. DeVinny's hank never bought
securities for $4,000 the actual
value of which was something like
90, 900.
But he signed . contract for .
bridge for the county that hAs hseA
sfDwn to have cost more than
twice what It should have cost.
MIR. Bolander never bought $46..
600 worth Of anything for his farm
that was worth only 42O.OOO.
But he also helped award Mr..
Sl,eely the contract for the IaSalle
bridge ut more than twice its value
while acting rs the representative
Of the tax payers Of Weld county.
Roth Of these men have prospered
In their private business enterprises,
but when acting for the county OF
" CIus 0lcy NOO SSAAA4 OsA CSChy Hnsshs
They allowed enormous road bills
without a single charge being item
lied. Did they do this In their per-
sOnal affairs? No.
The county Jail that was to have
cost about 100000 has cost more
than S6O, 900. These two men. with
Mr.. Estes, let the contract and are
responsible.
All Of which looks to a causual
observer IS though we had c0u-
pie Of men As county commissioners
WHO are SO innocent of business
dealings that they are dangerous to
the county funds.
Again, we respectfully urge that
they resign At once, while the re.
singning is good. Sometimes the
people get SO tired and disguised
that they do naughty things in the
heat of . moment.