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Old Age Pensions in New York.

From the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The New York assembly is considering
proposition for the establishment of old
age pensions. A bill has been introduced
to provide for commission to investigate
the feasibility Of the plan and to make a
full report. 1t would be difficult to con-
ceive less defensible scheme of public
charity than that Of old-age pensions. Its
utter needlessness should be enough to
condemn 1t offhand. Aged Americans are
Of three classes. They have plenty of
money themselves, or they have near
relatives whose duty it is to support them,
or they are penniless and have no one to
whom to hook for support. Plainly the
old-age pension should apply to neither of
the first two classes. The plan is to be-
stow its benefits upon those who are in
actual need. Happily, it is as needless in
this case as in the other two. The United
States cares for its old and needy in such
a manner that the pension would be
merely superfuity. Infirmaries and
county homes and institutions maintained
by private benefactions are SO many and
SO well conducted that the aged need
never be in want or in fear Of want
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-03

some others. but 1t would well bear q
downward revision, and the present Is
good time to go about the business.
The real issue is the protective policy
That Is a national problem. and iron and
steel. as wool. cotton, sugar. chemicals
and other American industries, have theil
share in it. The republican party and
the President are committed to protection
and could not afford to weaken it at any
vital point. But neither can they afford te
stand for 1t where 1t has accomplished its
legitimate purpose; and the best, in fact
the only. way to decide where protection
Is. or is not. now necessary, Is by ascer.
tanned facts as to production and con-
sumption and our place in the whole in
dustrial world.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-03
The Cost Of Living Inquiry.

The Presidents recommendation for
tho appropriation of $4,000 to defray
the cost Of an International conference on
the high cost of living is inspired evident
ly by the belief that remedy can be
found for this condition. Undeniably
much good will result from a scientific
study Of this question, which is occupy
ing the minds Of people all over the
world. 1t is not merely an American
question, but it affects the dwcllers in
all lands. There may be local causes
for excessive prices for the necessities
of life, faulty economic organization, lack
of regulatory law or efficient enforce
mcnt, ignorance on the part Of the con-
sumers and failure to protect them
selves against imposition. Or the cause
may lie more deeply and bear In truth
upon the operation Of the law Of sup
ply and demand. There may be an un-
equal distribution and lack of trans
portation facilities or a failure to get
the most out Of the SOIL Speculation in
all the necessities is known to exist and
probably will continue whatever may be
done. 1t is in order at this stage merely
to note the fact that the people are suf-
fering from high costs In every direction
out of proportion to their earning pow
ers, and while they are, as the phrase
runs, living better, they are running on a
smaller margin They are having
harder time to make both ends meet.
The President feels that this question
should be studied scientifically, by ex-
perts, with the view singly of getting to
the basic facts and evolving remedies.
He wisely suggests an international sur
vey, for at almost every point the Ameri-
can necessities are identical with those
of other countries. We sell to foreign
consumers enormous quantities of food
stuffs, clothing materials and other
commodities that enter into the daily
life of our own people. Are we
selling too much for our own good?
Are We selling to our own consum-
ers at fair prices? Are we getting
all out Of our resources that we need to
secure from them? Is the middleman
taking too heavy a toll for the service
he renders? Are the transportation agen-
cies imposing too heavy a tax upon man.
ufacturers and dealers and thence upon
the consumers? Are the trusts squeezing
extortionate profits out of the people?
And for all these questions there are cor
relative inquiries on the constructive
side. The Presidents necessities COM
mission, in short. should bring forth the
facts as a means to the end Of correc-
ton. The money that he asks for this
purpose should be promptly granted as
an investment in national economy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-03
The Senate and Tariff Revision.

The Senate finance committee has the
bill just passed by the House revising
the iron and steel schedule of the Payne
law, and before reporting on it will grant
hearings TO the manufacturing interests
directly concerned
Those interests are entitled to that con-
sderation. y great deal of money is in
vested, and the pay rolls of the estab-
lishments show large number Of men
employed. Both capital and labor there
fore have a stake in the game, and a
right to a day in committee court.
But not for purposes of delay, nor yet
those Of politics. The committee should
proceed with reasonable expedition, and
at as early a day as possible bring the
schedule into the open Senate for discus
sion there.
Nor should the discussion when opened
in the Senate be protracted either for pol
itics or delay. There is much to be said,
and all amendments should be properly
weighed The country is interested in
the schedule, and will follow a legitimate
calculation of it from the viewpoint both
of the producer and the consumer, but
will not be impressed with any tactics
transparently dilatory. The haste In the
House would not be successfully an
sNered by hobbling In the Senate.
Some republican criticism Of the House
measure charges that il has only politics
in view: that it is not in the terms that
would be employed il a clear way existed
for its acceptance in the Senate and at
the White House. In other words. 1t is
characterized as another effort Ito put
the President in hole" and reference is
made to the wool bill of the extra ses-
sion, which, for some reason, is now held
hack when it should have been promptly
brought forward.
However this may be, the republicans
should not rest their case on mere
charges and Sencralities. They should in
dicate, either by measure OF their own,
or by amendments to the House measure
where they stand in the light of these
Senate hearings and other information
they possess affecting the iron and steel
industry. This schedule OF the Payne
law has not been as sharply criticised as
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A So.Called Spontaneous Summons.

The more aggressive of the Roosevelt
boomers DECLARE that the country is call
ing to Mr. Roosevelt as it did 10 Mr..
Cleveland twenty years ago one setS
the idea from what they say that the
call to MIR. Cleveland was spontaneous,
and required neither suggestion nor drill
ing With one accord, great masses OF
men in every section of the country
turned to the former President for RELIEF
from an intolerable governmental situa-
tion.
This is open to two objections. An in
tolerable governmental situation did not
exist. Gen. Harrison was succeeding
III office. and things generally were In
good shape. Some of the republican lead
ers were discontinued about patronage,
and others had small grievances OF one
kind or another. but the President was
commanding the support of the great
majority of his party and the personal
respect of the opposition.
The call to Mr.. Cleveland, far from be-
ing spontaneous, was the most carefully
prepared and well drilled thing OF the
kind that had ever been known In our
politics. William C. Whitney was chorus
master, and waved his baton from Wall
street. Mr. Cleveland himself assisted
all he could He wrote thousands OF
letters in response to letters that had
been primed on the subject The Hon.
MIR. Y. here, Gen. Y. there, and Judge
L. yonder showed in confidence to their
friends missives from Mr.. Cleveland
thanking them for the good wishes they
had expressed in letters to him, and
they urged their friends to ''whoop it up
for the old man..
= At the national convention the men
who had sat at the cabinet table with
Mr. Cleveland when he occupied the
White House were present, and all TAX
ing assignments for work from their old
associate, Mr.. Whitney. who was the
cleverest politician of the lot. The Cleve-
land boom was protected on all sides,
and was about as spontaneous as the
demand for speech at a public meeting
from a man with a speech ready to de-
liver, and who has distributed clackers
all over the hall and prepared them with
ii signal.
The we'll arranged spontaneity won, and
Mr.. Cleveland obeyed the call in well
turned letter, which, according to a report
of that day, was written with more than
ordinary care. For once, Mr.. Cleveland
seemed anxious for advice from those
close by and upon whom he had to rely
for election.
He was elected, and the spontaneity
cost the country and his party a fright
full sum. Four years of business stagna-
ton and political unrest followed. and
that experience was followed by Mr..
Bryan and Bryanism. AS soon as his
party could get at him in national con-
vention the democracy repudiated Mr..
Cleveland and all his works. and four
months later the country called the re-
publcans back to power, where until
March last they remained in full con-
troll
The election of 1896 was at once an
acceptance of Mr.. Mckinley and an apol-
ogy to Gen. Harrison by the country.
The spontaneousness of 1892 had filled it
with woe not soon to be forgotten.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-03
A Ground Hog Case

The ground hog looked upon the sky
No ray of sunshine glided by
save one-so small the human eye
Could scarce discern 1t.
Quoth he: This reputation great
For prophecy quite up to date
Concerning earth's climatic fate
I'll strive to earn it..
+" Fair warmer colder rain and
SNOW
III mention them all in a row.
One will materialize, I know.
Thus my acumen
VIII gain me fame that is immense.
In admiration all intense
They'll VOW that my intelligence
Is almost human"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-03
For Stronger Children.
From the Boston Globe.

Physicians tell us that Is per cent of
the children in the public schools of Bos-
ton are physically defective. The trained
nurses who attend the pupils have per-
formed good service in correcting tenn
porary defects. Now it is proposed seri-
ously to not only feed the hungry. but to
furnish medicated baths for children suf-
urged that more attention should be paid
to school clinics by teachers and parents
cooperating for that purpose. A wise
medical suggestion is made that there
should be less competitive work in the
schools and that the pupils should be re-
lieved of some studies, home lessons
abolished and children promoted or grad
uated with more regard to their actual
mental capacity as Shown by their daily
efforts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-03
From the Boston Herald.

Politeness takes time, and time is
money. How many of us have fairly
realized what the luxury costs once we
have been Iured to indulge in it? The
keystone Telephone Company of Phila-
delphia is said to have requested it's SUBJ
scribers not to say Please to the
operators. and enjoined the operators not
to say Please to the subscribers The
use Of this polite flourish In that partlcu-
lar telephone district involved 100000
repetitions of the word. causing a loss Of
over five days every year Of the time of
both employees and the public.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-03
Fire-Hazard and the Stun.
From the Philadelphia Telegraph.

From the Philadelphia Telegraph.
The fire-hazard zone and the slum are
modern city's greatest dangers. The
fire-hazard zone threatens its material
prosperity. The slum menaces It's health
and morals. How to get rid of both is a
problem hard enough to tax the ingenuity
and executive ability of the wisest as
well as the most enthusiastic civic up
litter. We believe it is a problem that is
capable OF solution. however, without
either a monster confiagration, a wave of
crime or a plague to focus attention upon
these twin evils that threaten our civic
peace and prosperity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-03
At q Disadvantage.

Il never read what is said about me
in the newspapers" said the sensitive
celebrity.
You miss great DEAL replied Sena-
tor Sorghum. "A man who doesn't know
what is being said about him is liable to
be much misinformed on the subject he
regards as most important
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-03
Formalities in Phrase.

No. said the young woman, II will
not recite that part Of the wedding cere-
mony in which 1 promise to obey"
What's the difference?" said her ia
ther. If you find that the terms of the
contract don't suit you you can always
call in a lawyer to have them inter-
preted.'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-03

Broche Corsets. medium high bust and very
long hip, suitable for the average figure.
Heavy Coutil Corsets, with high bust and
long hip, for tall, stout figures: Pair. 90
Batiste Corsets, with high bust and long
hip; a model for tall slender figures Pair, $3.50
Heavy Coutil Corsets, heavily boned. me-
dunn bust and extremely long hip; boned across
the back to support the flesh of back and shout
ders: one of the best models we have ever shown
for stout figures. Pair. .sI2. so
Importantly Women who give sufficient in
or who have experienced any difficulty in being c.
selecting here and will at once recognize the adv
them in choosing and then fitting the.models to tn
Third floor,
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SHOOTING STARS.
By PH1LANDER JOHNSON.
Opposing Influences.

THAT was an annoying coincidence, -
said Mr.. Bliggins. 1T took great tact
to manage It,"
What's the trouble?"
The pension examiner and the life in
surance doctor both called on me at the
same time
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-03
A Scandal flushed.

From the Pittsburgh Dispatch.
That 'rammany delegates to the Balti-
more convention will take to the use of
water sounds sensational at the first
blush; but accompanied as it is with the
statement that it will he entirely for pur.
poses of navigation, and not as a beyer-
age. It implies nothing revolutionary
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-03
Ode.

Oh, hot air. What wondrous boon
Must you be rated!
boom which seemed collapsed may soon
Be reinflated
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-03

When WI Ting-fang went through this
country asking questions he evidently had
some idea Of what was going to happen
at home. lie is now in a position where
he is liable to heed every scrap of knowl-
edge he could collect.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-03

The poets of posterity will face some
embarrassment. when grandma danced
the minuet" is an exceedingly pretty line,
but When grandma danced the turkey
trot'' is out of the question.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-03
Danger Ever Present

In time Of peace" said the ready-made
philosopher, ''let us prepare for war"
Yes" replied Crow-bar Mike; IAN git
arrested fur carryin' concealed weapons"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-03

Madero reports that the situation is
not grave. But owing to various and
prolonged experiences his ideas Of what
constitutes grave situation are likely to
be rather liberal.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-03
Fine French Lingerie
Moderately Priced==Special Values.

REVEALING modes of outer dress. and the
cry and hand needlework endow it with
ement..
Petticoats at S2.O0-French ,Percale
Petticoats, with heavy hand-embroidered seal
loped aounce.
Gowns at ST. 75-A desirable model, in
low neck style, effectively hand-embroidered.
Gowns at S2.0S-French Nainsook, in
high neck style, hand-embroidered in several de-
signs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-03

War IS deadly affair. but the. aero
plane operators in the army manage to
avoid anything like the mortality that &C.
ours in the ranks of exhibition aviators.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-03

MI. Slayden has not yet gotten around
to the question Of how many terms a
member of Congress or a Secretary of
Agriculture should be permitted to enjoy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-03

Cavalieri has fallen in love with fasci-
mating Partisan tenor. There may be
chance for Chanler to contemplate a
rather satisfying case of retribution.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-03

Alaska would doubtless rather hear a
few locomotive whistles than the best
speech ever delivered.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-03

Mexico may get to point where it will
feel Sighted If movements of United
States troops are not being executed in
its honor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-03

y man with three or four hours of
leisure can dig up enough problems to
keep Congress busy for several sessions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-03

Sik-striped Batiste Corsets; in white and
colors, medium bust and hip; we'll designed and
elegantly made; very pretty and suitable model
for slender women. Fair. ............. .$Ie.5o
Fine Coutl Corsets, girdle top and medium
and long hip. Pair $1,000
Coutil Corsets, bust of medium fullness
with long, graceful hips; especially suited to the
short, stout figure. Pair. $1,000
Coutil Corsets, two distinct models Of cout
one with medium bust and hip, the other with
low bust and extremely long hip. Pair. $3.50
porance to the fit and correctness of their corsets
'rrectly corseted are assured correct style when
antage in having our experienced corsetieres assist
cir figures.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-03

Prof. Wilson's singie.track mind should
be equipped with block-signal system
to prevent collisions Of various trains Of
thought.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-03

The question may as well be formally
recognized by the debating society: lis
butter a necessity or a luxury?"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-03

When a real detective breaks loose in
print the story-book sleuths may as we'll
take to the tall timber.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-03
Parame COrsets Inn Varied Styles.

models have selected this than before
providing slender the medium and the
models
Fashionable has been we'll considered the designers and makers
individual distinct
accomplishing the desired result each figure and for
and
shown here exclusively
number of and in shades.
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-03

Natural Raccoon Set, S29.50. Was
S45.W.
Red Fox Set, $3.50. Was S67.5O. p
Red Fox Set, $65.OO. Was S@5.OO.
Gross Fox Set, $500. Was S125.O0.
Gross Fox Set, S115.OO. Was S175.OO.
Coronation Fox Set, 500. Was $3.50.
Pointed Fox Sets, $4,000, $500 and
S1l5.OO. Were S1OO, $127.5O and
S15O.OO.
Pointed Wolf Set, S62.5O. Was SS5.
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Final Clearance Reductions ON
All F mr Sets, Muffs and Neckpieces

splendid and Fine
had been able offer in
their excellent value WORTH have reduced the
the beauty richness elegance and
high quality and excusvene and from the values unqu
fed approval
NOTE THE GREATLY REDUCED PRICES
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-03

Natural Wolf Set, $3.50. Was 500.
Moleskin Set, $3.50. Was $500.
Persian Lamb Sets, $3.50 & $3.50.
Were $500 and $500.
Natural Skunk Set, SIPS. Was S225.
Black Lynx Set, S67.5O. Was $3.50.
Fine Eastern Mink Sets, S@2.5O and
S135. Were S135 and S195.
Beaver Set, $3.50. Was S45.OO.
Hudson Seal Set, $4,000. Was $4,000.
Iceland Fox Set, $1S.75. Was $500.
Skunk Raccoon Set, $3.50. Was $50.
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1uainess Once nth st. and Pennsylvania Avenue.
New York Once: Tribune Building.
Chicago Once: First National Bank Building.
European Once: Regent ST.. London, England
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PAYABLE In advapre-by mail postage prepaid:
Daily Sunday included, month, 80 cents.
Daily. Sunday excepted, one month, 20 cents.
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Entered as second class mail matter at the post
ONCE at Washington, ID. O.
The Washington times., 1912-12-22
LEARNED SOCIETIES
WILL CONVENE IN
NATIONAL MUSEUM
Washington Society Of Arch.
geological Institute Will Be
Host to Conventions.

A trinity Of organisations represent
Ing the most advanced lines Of learning
ana research In the United States will
meet In this city this week. They are
the American Pathological Association.
the Archaeological Institute Of America,
and the Society Of Biblical Literature
and Exegesis. and their convention will
be held In the New National Museum
December "a, y. &c. and Il.
In the role of host will be the WASH
ington Society Of the Archaeological
Institute. with the cooperation Of the
Smithsonian Institute and the local uni
versities.
There will be various social functions
for the delegates. including tea to be
given by Mrs. Boardman and Miss Ma
bel Boardman Friday afternoon. q
smoker at the University Club Friday
night. and a general reception In the
Pan.Am%ican Union Building satur-
day evening.
The women Of the reception commit
tee will give a tea at the OctaEOn for
members and visitors on Monday after
noon,