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Evening star., 1913-11-18
Congress and It's Critics.

IL is getting to be sort of fashion to
speak OF Congress either in terms of
patronage, or in those of derision.
poor body. A body of incompetents, with
only few members capable of handling
great public questions intelligently.
Several years ago loud note of this
kind was sounded at Indianapolis. At a
national convention of manufacturers
held there complaint was made that our
tariff difficulties grew out of the inca
pacity of Congress to understand the
question. What did a lot of lawyers and
politicians know about business? Let
the question be taken out of the hands of
Congress and given into the hands of a
commission composed of tariff experts.
Great proposition, But made in dead
earnest
Quite recently, a distinguished banker,
in discussing the currency question before
the Senate committee on banking. declar-
ed very frankly, though with no inten-
ton to be discourteous or offensive. that
Congress did not understand the question.
He spoke for the consideration by the
committee of ali the information it was
deriving from banking sources. which,
as he claimed did understand the ques-
ton.
fortnight ago the president of i'm
portant railroad company referred dis
paragingly to Congress. He described
1t as body OF nobodies-men unknown
outside of local political spheres, and
contributing nothing to the larger intel
hgenee of the day. He could we'll under
stand why things were at skies and sew
ems with the country. How could busi-
ness intrusted TO such hands be salts
factorily transacted?
Speaking In New York the other day
George W. Perkins the famous bull
mooser, and angel extraordinary 10 Mr..
Roosevelt's party, said that the average
legislator of today is made up of about
one part patriotism and nine parts per
sonal ambition Need there be any
wonder that Mr. Perkins is a busy man,
giving literally Of his wisdom and cash
toward lettering conditions. and making
America a fit country IN which to bring
up family?
What shall Uncle Sam do to be saved
''Touchstone's" observation about "Au-
drey" suggests itself. "A poor thing. but
mine own" If Congress Is as poor a
thing as its critics describe it should be
made better. 1t cannot be dispensed with.
For better or for worse. the fathers Joined
il TO our governmental scheme. and they
cannot be put asunder. We have Con-
gress on our hands, and must work with
its aid.
But is Congress as poorly off as de-
scribed' May not the manufacturers. the
bankers. and even Mr.. Perkins. be too
pessimistic? Maybe something good can
come out of Congress. Maybe If our ma
tional Legislators would stand up little
more stoutly for their own. and exercise
the full power granted by the Constitu-
ton, some of their assailants would be
disarmed. At any rate. they might try
that remedy.
Evening star., 1913-11-18
The Grandfather Clause.
From the Pittsburgh Dispatch.

I rom Tue TIIsDuTSh Dlspufch.
1T is one of the peculiar features of the
day that though the question has been
before the country for several years nc
legal ingenuity has yet sufficed to ex-
tract from the United States Supreme
Court a straightforward and direct de-
cson on the constitutionality of the
grandfather" clause i'll the election laws
of various southern states Every case
in which that clause has been an issue
was disposed of on purely technical
grounds. The counsel in the MARYLAND
and Oklahoma cases now before that
body, are. IL may be presumed, familiar
with the previous failures to elicit a de-
cision on what is an important feature
of the laws passed for the purpose of ex-
cluding negroes from the polls.
Evening star., 1913-11-18
Congress and the New Leadership.

The New Leadership idea is spreading.
Mr.. Wilson is not to have a monopoly of
the practice.
When the announcement was made that
when the trust question came up at the
regular session the administration views
would be presented in a bill drawn by
Mr.. Wilson's order, criticism was aroused.
Why not leave that service to Congress?
Why should not Mr.. Wilson content
himself with a recommendation in the
old way. permitting Congress to work out
the details after it's own fashion? Why
invade the legislative halls and influence
action there? Why attempt to convert
Congress into a rubber stamp?
Now come the progressives following in
the wake of the democrats. Antitrust
bills representing their views have been
introduced in the House, and Mr.. Muir
dock, the progressive leader in that body;
says in reply to a question: Mr.. Roose-
welt has not been consulted by me, but
the bills were drawn by his friends and
represent the trust program of the pro-
gressive party" So that these progress
sive bills are as much Mr.. Roosevelt's as,
later. the democratic bill or bills will be
Mr.. Wilson's.
AS the republicans are at present with
out a recognized national leader, we shall
not hear from them in this manner. Mr..
TAFT has his ideas on the subject, MIR.
Justice Hughes probably his. Mr.. Cum
minis his, Mr.. Borah his, and SO on. But
no bill or bills introduced in eitheS House
or Senate for strengthening the Sherman
law will represent the republican candi-
date for President in 1916 for the good
and sufficient reason that that man does
not today stand designated. He is still
sitting in the lap of the gods.
1t is no new thing for a bill or bills to
be introduced by request" That prac-
tice has long obtained. A senator or rep
resentative may thus oblige a personal
friend, who desires to spread his opin-
ions before the public SO as to attract
representative. not feeling competent to
draw a bill on subject in which he is
particularly interested, may ask assist
ance of somebody who is.
But the New Leadership calls for the in
PRODUCTION of a bill bills 'iby direc-
tion.'' Not only is the authorship outside
of Congress. but the power of propulsion
also. Simon having spoken, Congress is
expected to wigwag.
Here, in the proper analysis. is as big
question as tariff duties, or currency re-
form, or the shackling of monopoly: and
at the rate it is developing it may soon
tutional design. Congress is an important
body. and very important duties are in
trusted to it. Shall it abdicate!
Evening star., 1913-11-18
The Riot Of Ragtime.

Oh, don't you love the dear old songs,
The kind they sang so sweetly
When Verdi moved the listening throng
And Gounod charmed completely.
The street musicians now who play
To Tighten up the gloom
Have very little else to say
Than ''Umpah Bingty Boom
The organ grinders rhythmic lay
Once told a plaintive story:
The monkey as he claimed his pay
Would dance to "Trovatore."
But for those melodies of yore
No longer there seems room;
Those street pianos always roar
That "Umpah Bingty Boom"
Evening star., 1913-11-18
Is the Hen Guilty?
m The New York Sun.

rom the New YORK sun.
All of the common people who call
for an egg for breakfast two if the wolf
Is not just outside the door, are i'm sym
pathy with the National Housewives
League in it's crusade to reduce prices.
1t does seem like an outrage that the
American hen can be a gold mine n.ne
months of the year, her productiveness
as an asset" of the nation and
the consumer be denied an edible egg the
other three months except at usurious
rates. Its shame the price We have
to pay for eggs says Mrs. Julian
Heath The country says Amen.
Evening star., 1913-11-18
GROGAN'S

Ours is store of honest
and dependable values in
Furniture and all kinds of
home furnishings.
We purchase our stocks
with this one thought i'll
mind-that our customers
give us their confidence, and
rely upon Our honesty and
judgment when they buy the
goods we recommend.
When reliable. tirne-tested
lines of Furniture are sold on
a very moderate margin of
profit there's no opportunity
for sensational offers.
We show you Furniture
and Carpet upon which you
may depend for years OF
satisfactory wear; we mark
their prices in figures you
can read, and we will sell
you more goods for the same
payments. or the same
amount of goods on smaller
payments, than any other
house in Washington.
Peter Grogan & Sons Co.
817 to 823 Seventh St.
Evening star., 1913-11-18
The Early-Shopping Gospel.
the st. I<ouis Republic

From the st. Louis Republic
Many more people today are planning
or actually doing their Christmas shop
ping than We're a year ago this time
upon thousands of people are
now preaching and doing early Christmas
shopping who few years ago never gave
the subject a passing thought until a
week or two before Christmas No man
datory law has been passed compelling US
to do this. The change has been brought
about by publicity.
Evening star., 1913-11-18
A Word of Regret.

I'VE don't have honest elections I'm dis
town like we used to- said Mr.. Erastus
Pinkley.
Like you used tor
Yassuh. 1t used to be dat when dey
promised you two dollars foh yoh vote
you'd git it, Now dey won even prom
isei''
Evening star., 1913-11-18
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Holiday Envy.

During the holidays you should not
have any envious feelings"
mo; only when Christmas comes along
and you have to buy things for a lot of
boys, you can't help envying the hard
ware man and the confectioner their
chances at wholesale rates.
Evening star., 1913-11-18
Getting a Proper Start.

Il am to address an audience of wom-
an suffragists.' said an orator, land /
don't know exactly what to say"
"Oh, that's easy replied Senator Sor-
ghum. Your usual line of talk will do.
Only don't forget and say friends and
fellow citizens" instead of ladies and
gentlemenr"
Evening star., 1913-11-18

Some of the efforts to devise medal
presentations and other expressions of
distinction indicate that America just
at present has a lot of Fame and no
place to put IL.
Evening star., 1913-11-18

Even il Woodrow Wilson succeeds in
carrying out his promises to an extent
that persuades Mr.. Cannon to enlist
under his banner. Uncle Joe" will
never be able to line up with the
lifelong democrats
Evening star., 1913-11-18

The man who killed the goose who
laid the golden eggs finds a modern
counterpart in the man who slays an
able bodied hen to make a Sunday din
ner.
Evening star., 1913-11-18

1t is evidently Secretary Lanes
opinion that the conservationists have
enough questions to settle without
developing any needless issues on
states rights.
Evening star., 1913-11-18

Conservationists are now hard at
work on their particular phase of the
question of efficiency. involving use
without waste.
Evening star., 1913-11-18

Col. Roosevelt might be persuaded to
say something timely and severe to the
interests responsible for the delay in
shipping Argentine beef.
Evening star., 1913-11-18

There is glimmer of comfort in the
fact that the Hindu riots in Natal, how
ever serious, cannot throw any new
complications into the Monroe doctrine.
Evening star., 1913-11-18
A Utilitarian Fancy.

A man who has family tree
Insists 'twould do him much more good
If he some way could only see
To chop 1t up for kindling wood
Evening star., 1913-11-18

Even better than the silent diplomat
is the diplomat who fully understands
the delicate art of talking for publica-
tion.
Evening star., 1913-11-18

DE sensible speech don't allus git de
mos attention." said Uncle Eben. 'foh
de reason dat de hottest air allus rises
to de top"
Evening star., 1913-11-18

New York's fashions in feminine
feathers, though eccentric, do not ap-
pear quite as curious as the crimps re-
Gently put into the Tammany war bon
net
Evening star., 1913-11-18

Chalk marking the sidewalks is after
all mild form of suffragist protest.
real militant would toss banana
skins.
Evening star., 1913-11-18

UIn order to avoid DELAYS on account OF
personal absence letters TO THE STAR should
not be addressed any individual connected
with the office. but simply 10 THE STAR or TO
the Editorial or Business Department, according
10 tenor purpose.
Evening star., 1913-11-18

Oil. once prescribed for troubled
waters, is now referred to as one OF
our leading peace destroyers.
Evening star., 1913-11-18

Electing man to Congress in Mexico
may be compliment. but 1t cannot be
regarded as a favor.
Evening star., 1913-11-18

the Southern Pacific lines, as a result OF
the obstinacy of the corporation, may be
prevented
Evening star., 1913-11-18

Payable in advance-by mail, postage prepaid.
Daily. Sunday included. one month, 80 cents.
Daily Sunday excepted. month. 10 cents.
Evening star., 1913-11-18

Some of the plays appeal to the tired
business man by making business
seem, after all, like relaxation.
Evening star., 1913-11-18

The statement truth is at the bottom
of a Well does not refer to Mexican
oil well.
Evening star., 1913-11-18

The Evening Star, with the Sunday morning
edition. Is delivered by carriers within the city
at ~ cents per month: daily only, 25 cents per
mouth; Sunday only. 20 cents per month. Orders
may he sent by mail. or telephone Main 2440
Collection is made by carrier at the end Of each
month.
Evening star., 1913-11-18
The Evening star Newspaper Company.

Business Ofice f1th St and Pennsylvania Avenue.
New York Once: Tribune Building.
Chicago Once: First National Bank Building.
European Once: Regent St, London. England.
Evening star., 1913-11-18

Entered as secend-class mail matter at the ,,ost
Office ~ Washington, ID. G.
Evening star., 1913-11-18
Entire Set for S5.08

s1198 Dinner Sets Of fine Eng
lish china; old colonial shapes;
artistically decorated in effective
blue onion design; full combina-
tion breakfast, dinner
and tea service; per So 40
SeI.
Evening star., 1913-11-18

S19.9S Dinner Sets, fine royal Aus
trian china, thin and dafntily
decorated. in beautiful new
spray effect; full combination
breakfast. dinner and S1h OF
tea service. Per Set.
The Prescott daily news., 1913-01-21
Local News

Good seasoned oak wood Phone 309. Advt.
 c. F. Bemis returned today from a business visit to Little Rock.
 Hesterly Drug Store has the Ladies Home Journal for Feb ruary.
 o. A. Graves, of Hope, spent a few hours in the city this morn ing.
 Money to loan on improved farm lands. Liberal terms. R. l.. Blakely, agent.
 If you are needing good brick, lime, or sand, phone 249.-Don Marshall. .-Advt.
 J.'' R. B. Moore, of this city, was registered at the Merchants Hotel, Little Rock,iyesterday.
 Found-One Sterling air rifle single shot. Owner may se- cure same at this office. Advt
 The feature picture at the Gem tonight is "The Old Organist," a drama This picture alone is well worth the price of admis. sion-5 and 10 cents. Advt
 We regret to report the illness of Deputy Sheriff J.W. Holloway, who is suffering from an attack of la grippe, and trust to see him out again at an early date.
 Dr. Horace Jewell, chaplain o1 the house of representatives, is 80 years old and has been in the ministry 57 years, 33 of which years have been spent in Arkan, sls. He has been chaplain of the senate and house, each, at pre- vi)us sessions.
The Prescott daily news., 1913-01-21

The Ladies Home Journal for February may be secured at Hesterly Drug Store. Phone 73.
 Miss Carrie Kaufman, W h o has been visiting Mrs. P.D. Fris- by, returned to her home in Ark adelphia.
 Late M ailing List of Nevada county-just out. Anyone wish. ing same call at County Clerk s office. F-22 Advt.
 o. H. Helbig, traffic manager of the Prescott & Northwestern Railroad, returned this morning from business trip to Washing ton, D. c.
 Mrs. c. o. Baughman return ed to her home at Nashville yes. terday, after a visit of several days with relatives and friends in this city.
 Paul McCuller, formerly a citi- zen of this place who is now working as brakeman on the Gurdon & F't Smith By, is in the city visiting relatives and old friends,
 Lost-One plain gold ring somewhere on the streets of Pres colt. The words ITO the One Love" were engraved on the ring. Finder will return to this office and receive reward. Advt. Go out to the Gem tonight and spend a pleasant hour. Good music and effects, the best pie lures procurable, a good seat and also a room heated to a com fortable degree. Advt.
 The girls of the domestic sci ence department of the H i 2 h School will give their bazaar next Saturday at Mrs. Moody's Mil lirery instead of tie H m b V building. The change is made for convience.
 Watch for our advertisem ents.
The Prescott daily news., 1913-01-21

1 If you like a good western picture, go out to the Gem thea tre tonight and see His Mes. sage" This is a new picture and we are sure you'll enjoy it. Advt.
 w. J. CT ase of Detroit Mich arrived here this morning from Hot Springs. Mr. Chase is one of the many land prospectors that are coming into the state each yea.
 ''The Old Organist, Back to Her Own" and His Message" are the pictures that will be shown at the Gem tonight. Go with the crowd and see a good show. First show starts at 7;15 D. m.
 The first bill introduced in the legislature this year was for an appropriation of $70,000 to pay the expenses of the session. The bill of two years ago called for $200,000 for the same purpose, and the pesky fellows came very near getting all of it before they could be dragged away from the Statehouse.
The Prescott daily news., 1913-01-21
NOTICE TO SUBSCRIBERS PRESCOTT
 AGRICULTURE HIGH SCHOOL

The semi-annual payment n your subscription was due Jan, 1st, 1913, and the School Board needs the money to pay interest coupons and teachers of said High School Kindly mail or hand your check to cover same to Secretary of School Board who will receipt for same. Some of the subscrib- CTS are in arrears with subscrip- tions, to such we urge your pay ment now.
 M. w. Greeson, Pres.
 Alex Vaughan, Sec'y.
 Advt.
The Prescott daily news., 1913-01-21
WHY HE WAS NERVOUS.

"A Los Angeles school aims to prepare young girls for marriage"
 "On the presumption, I suppose, that the old girls have been prepared for marriage so long that they can teach them nothing"
 "Oh, be serious. I think this idea IS going too far, and could only be carried out in a state that has given women the ballot"
 "Just what is your idea of prepar- ing young girl for marriage?"
 "Why, fitting her to call the turn on all these excuses we give when we stay out late"
The Prescott daily news., 1913-01-21
Reduced Rates on Iron Mountain

One and one-third fare for round trip to Fort Smith accoun'' Annual Meeting Arkansas State Horticultural Society. Tickets on sale January 18th to 21st, nj elusive, and good for returning until January 26th.
 A. B. Oliphint, Agent.
The Prescott daily news., 1913-01-21
hestefly's
 Compound Syrup......
White Pine And Tar.....

A valuable remedy in chronic or recent affections of t h e throat or lungs.
 Relieving obstinate coughs, by promot- ing expectoration and serving as a calmative in all brOn- chial or laryngeal troubles.
The Prescott daily news., 1913-01-21
ACTS ON THE LIVER
DOdSOn'S Liver Tone LiveDS Up the Liver-lS More Than a Mere
 Laxative

Calomel was for years the only known medicine that would stim- ulate the liver. But calomel is often dangerous and people are not to be blamed for being afraid of it.
 Within the last few years many medicines have been put out to be used instead of calomel. but their effect is on the bowels not on the liver.
 Hesterly Drug Store says that the only real liver medicine to actually take the place of calomel is Dodson's Liver Tone, mild, harmless, vegetable liquid that they recommend to take the place of calomel and which gives prompt relief in cases of consti- patton, biliousness and sluggish liver.
 So confident is Hesterly Drug Store that they give their per. sonal guarantee with every 50 cent bottle of Dodson's Liver Tone. You can be sure that you are getting Dodson's by asking at this store if they are giving you the medicine they personally guarantee to refund money on if unsatisfactory.
The Prescott daily news., 1913-01-21
s1 1ESTERLY \ DRUG STORE Where your trade is appreciated Free Delivery
 Phone 73
NOTICE.

All parties owning or keeping dogs within the city limits are hereby notified to comply with Ordinance No. 13 and pay license on your dog.
 k. B. Hamilton,
 Marshall.
 Advt.
The Prescott daily news., 1913-01-21

For sale-On easy terms nice lot and house with four large rooms. Payments but little more than rent.-M. W. Greeson.
 Advt,
Evening journal., 1913-09-03
WIFE DECLARES
FATHER DIDN'T
STRIKE BABY

Although he denied striking his wife
and baby as alleged. Frank Segzman-
ski Of No AIS East Third street. was
fined $40 and costs in City Court to-
day on the charge Of assault and bat
terry on Mrs. Sarah J. Hudson. of No
4l6 East Third street. The defendant
was represented by James Salisbury
and the mans wife. who became a
mother on last Friday, was in court
as a witness for her husband.
Mrs Hudson today said that she
went into Franks house when a small
girl called her and the nurse had
screamed for help. When she entered
the house Mrs. Hudson said Frank
said he would kill his wife It was
at this time the man ordered Mrs.
Hudson from the house and also at
tackled her
Mrs. Hudson said she tainted after
securing a warrant for the mans ar
rest, his treatment of her having been
so brutal. Mrs. Segzmanski denied
that her husband struck Mrs. Hudson.
She said that her husband was cele-
brating the birth of a son and had
not abused her nor the baby. In his
own behalf the man admitted drink
ing, but during the cross examina-
ton. he said he could not remember
striking Mrs. Hudson. The fine was
then imposed.
Evening journal., 1913-09-03
TWO APPRENTICES
AFTER THE PRIZE

Delighted with the showing Of the
bricklayers in the Labor Day parade.
Samuel Greenbaum. who conducts de
partment store at Third and Market
streets, has notified the Judges OF the
parade that he would like to present
the union with a box Of cigars. The
cigars may be obtained by the officers
.oi the union ny calling on the commit.
tee
The Judges Of the parade found it an
exceedingly difficult task 10 decide upon
the largest apprentice in line. and that
prize has not been awarded The com.
mittee has received the following apph.
cations for the prize;
Robert elinnev. of the Pattern
Makers Onion. g feet 2 inches; Wilmer
Doughten, Bricklayers' Union. 5 feet
m 10 inches; Frank Brown Painters
Union : feet inches
Other contestants should send in their
applications 90 one of the following
judges Louis Wagner, Morning News;
George Whitnack. Every Evening. or
Dunbar McElhinny, THE EVENING
JOURNAL.
Owing 90 an oversight the names of
II. W. Nandever and ID. Ross & Son
were left out as donators Of prizes in the
parade. The former offered an Ever.
Ready hashlight, which was won by
George JelIeries. and the latter an um.
brella, which was won by Winfield Scott
Evening journal., 1913-09-03
SUSSEX TO HAVE
TWO NEW BRIDGES

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.
GEORGETOWN. Del. Sept. 3.-1he
Sussex county Levy Court yesterday
transacted much business. County Road
Engineer Morgan r.. Gum was directed
TO receive plans and specifications for
the bridge that is 20 be- constructed
ecross the inland waterway at Lewes.
Mr. Gum was also directed 90 draw
plans and specifications tor the build
ing of what Is known AS Nelson's bridge,
Broad Creek hundred.
The United States Government has
offered the services OF an expert en-
gineer to come into Sussex county
and visit each of the districts for the
purpose OF telling the people what
materials are the best to be used in
the construction of the public high
ways. as we'll as picking out the sec
tions Of the county where clay may
be used to the best advantage in the
building of roads.
Evening journal., 1913-09-03
FARMERS DAY
AT THE SPRINGS

Members of the various oranges of
New Castle county will flock to
Brandywine Springs Park tomorrow
when the annual basket picnic of
Pomona Grange will be held There
will be addresses by f. B. Dorset of
Mansfield Pa. DR.. Wagner, Commits
sioner of State Education and c. F.
Bancroft. In addition the oranges
will assist in the musical program
which will be in charge of Mrs. F. c.
Snyder. of Newport, a member of
Delaware grange.
The day is generally known as
Farmers Day and as such is looked
forward to by the farmers of New
Castle county with pleasure. The COM
mittee in charge has invited many
prominent grangers and the exercises
and luncheon will be held on the hill
under the Council Oak.
The afternoon program will in
clude sporting events and at night,
the picnic will conclude with a dis
play of fireworks.