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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-21

American newspapers and certain Ameri-
can orators. ana that they haA been
largely instrumental in forming British
opinion. on the subject. Our reply to that
would be that. whatever the situation,
the question was distinctly American, to
be settled by Americans in our own way.
and that we needed no suggestions from
the outside.
The probability il that the popular criti-
cism OF the house OF lords Is about as
exaggerated as that relating to the
United States Senate. Both bodies will
stand little shaking up. and seem in the
way Of getting 1t. But neither is useless,
neither rotten. We are bringing the Sem
ate nearer to the people, and the house of
lords Is undergoing changes which In time
will silence all but the more extreme Of
it's enemies.
But in both cases the work will proceed
the better II left to home supervision. Let
US attend to the Senate's case. and let
the British attend to that OF the house OF
lords: and to the extent that both cases
are we'll attended to. and both the Senate
and the house of lords improved for bust
ness, the present relations existing be-
tween the two countries will be strength
ened.
Mr.. Bryan. as the English newspapers
appreciate, has the oratorical habit. He
speaks with ease on all subjects, and has.
for his purposes. made all subjects his
own. He has grown to be in his sixteen
years of political leader and all-around
entertainer a good judge of crowds and
what they like. and he handles them with
skill But in his present Office he must
impose some reserve upon himself. and
will. Of course. as soon as he shakes
down. Give him time. With his tongue
in leash. he should make a very useful
public servant The agitator must retire
for a while before the executive.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-21
English Criticism Of Mr.. Bryan.

Let US all be fair and confess that there
was warrant for the English criticism of
Mr.. Bryan's home rule speech. Not that
il was out of key with popular American
sentiment. nor yet beyond utterances Mr.
Bryan had made at other times. He had
touched upon the same topic before. and
in much the same strain. But this was
his first deliverance of the kind since as
Stunning his new duties. and as Secretary
of State he did not properly have the
liberty of a popular orator. His tongue
a very eloquent one, and for long freely
indulsed-ran away with him.
Take this for illustration: How should
we feel If the British foreign minister
were to take "a crack at the United
States Senate? Imagine him repeating in
a public address charges that the Senate
is the legislative reliance now OF preda-
tory wealth: that the trusts practically
control il: that 1t ought to be cleaned out
and reformed. or else abolished.
II wouI.. he no excuse for that official
- say that nfi. authority was certain
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-21
Land Titles in the Creek Valley.

Interesting questions Will have 10 De
settled with relation to the ownership of
lands in the lower stretch of Rock Creek
valley in connection with the acquisi-
ton of the spaces designated for the
connecting park. 1t is possible that the
United States is now legally the owner
of a considerable area in this section
The case depends upon whether Rock
creek was regarded navigable stream
at the time the United States acquired
title to the District of Columbia This
involves an overhauling of old RECORDS,
and If the matter is put to test, as the
condemnation commission may now cause
it to be, the research will undoubtedly
prove interesting and instructive Just
what constitutes a navigable stream is
not altogether easy of definition. 1t is
recalled in this connection that many
years ago a question of this character
arose between the states of New Jersey
and New York, each claiming title to
Staten Island, New Jersey on the ground
that the Kill van Kull, flowing between
Staten Island and the Jersey main shore,
was not navigable, while New York
claimed the territory on the score of the
navigability of this narrow stream. The
tea to a test and New York proved it's
case by sending a very small tugboat
through the Kills towing a loaded barge.
The fact that the barge was loaded with
empty flour barrels did not initiate
against the demonstration, which was &C
copied by the court as sufficient, and
Staten Island was formally proclaimed
part of the state of New York. There
has probably been navigation" of por-
ton Of the lower Rock creek in some
what the same sense at one time or an
other, and it will be surprising If 1t is
not found that at the time the United
States took title to the District the creek
was used for certain purposes of naviga-
ton for some distance from the Potomac.
This, however, is a law point turning
upon questions of historic fact that will
probably before final settlement call for
judicial reference
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-21
Pity the Patronage Hunter!

One Is moved to commiseration for the
faithful democratic picker Of public
plums, here in Washington for the pur-
pose of selecting a luscious mouthful of
patronage fruit First the President an
nounces that he is too busy with ques-
tons Of public policy and the big matters
of administration to see the Office seekers
and refers them affsaonthe Secretaries of
the ten departments. Th2t4Delt number
one. Then the faithful make their way
to the big buildings where the. ten Secre-
taries are getting acquainted with taeir
new duties. expecting to find welcome
on the mat and the door swinging both
ways. For few days they encounter no
difficulties in the way of obtaining aud.
ences, but now the Secretaries are them
selves showing disposition to follow the
lead of their chief. The Secretary of
State has gone to Nebraska to I'LL speak
ing engagements. The Attorney General
declines to see any callers after 4:3O
o'clock. The Secretary Of the Navy is
taking himself off to witness battleship
target practice. The Secretary of the
Treasury, finding after two weeks that
the financial assignment calls for unre-
uniting attention. declines to see any
more applicants for places and directs
them to make their communications by
mail. The Postmaster Generaf~kas pro
claimed his intention to put the postal
service even more definitely upon a merit
basis and talks about civil service exami-
nations and other tests of efficiency and
fitness. One by one the portals are be-
ing closed. Washington is daily losing
its charms for those who came here ex-
pecting to be designated to comfortable
swivel chairs on the 9Th OF March. with a
pay check on the 18th. Gone are the
good old days when the White House
lawn was thronged with not merely Office
seekers but Office getters. when the ante
rooms OF the Secretaries were filled with
confident, cheerful, cigar-pass.ng pa
triots generously rendering their services
to the government. Truly, matters have
come to a serious pass when an A&eri-
can administration. newly installed, eis
actually paying more attention to the
routine of public business than to the
claims of those who held the people SPELL
bound during the campaign and rounded
up the voters on election day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-21
China and Latin America.

In the matter of the resignation of
the first assistant secretary of state, 1t
is plain that both President Wilson and
Secretary Wilson have been acting wholly
within their rights. and have done the
obviously proper thing. 1t was N no de-
gree incumbent upon the President to
take into account the constituencies or in
dividual beliefs of republicans holding
over until successors are appointed. Nor
was it requisite that the assistant Secre-
tary, finding the new administration
launched upon a course contrary to his
own views and previously establaGed pc.-
icies should remain as a matter of ac-
commodation. Indeed. Assistant Secre-
tary Wilson could have done no less than
TO withdraw, out of respect for his own
ideas of the correct treatment of our
foreign relations, and if the President
felt that an early declaration of Ameri-
can policy as to China was desirable he
could hardly have been expected to post
pone it in order to save the feelings OF
a single official.
The righteousness and wisdom of the
policy itself must be permitted To Swork
out in the results. 1t is an open queS-
ton whether the United States has any
call to enter the field of Chinese finance
and international responsibility, and
whether such Intervention is necessary or
helpful in getting and holding Chinese
trade. There is certainly no unmis-
taxable obligation in that direction,
whatever may be the business rea-
sons for engaging in a joint-poWer loan
giving the United States an equal foot
ing with other large nations in the su-
pervision of Chinese affairs.
The same considerations, however. do
not apply to the republics of the West
Indies and Central America, with whose
affairs this government is already en-
tangled under the Monroe doctrine, and
in respect to which the United States is
already under obligations which cannot
be shirked or ignored. We could not
without apprehension see any Of the
powers in the same financial and gov
ornamental relation to Central America as
they occupy in relation to China. 1t will
require careful. thought to determine
what is most wisely to be done to carry
out in adjacent America even the mod
ern and modified Monroe doctrine. We
may not be compelled as trade nioyse to
supervise and burden ourselves with gov
ernmental responsibilities in China. But
We are already supervising, in recognition
of traditional responsibilities and obliga-
lions, some of our neighboring republics
Of Central America
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-21
Investigations.

We've had investigations great
On many topics large and small.
The average mind would hesitate
To undertake to name them all.
And still we listen and We guess
AS through our brains statistics whizz,
And every now and then confess
We don't know what the answer Is
When charges first are put in line,
We feel the outcome cannot fail
To make somebody pay fine
Or maybe, sojourn in a Jail.
But as interrogations long
Surround the complicated biz.
We sing the old familiar song,
1--WE don't know what the answer is.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-21
Were You Among
the Fortunate
Purchasers :?
BY JOHN P. FALLON.

A splendid opportunity
is presented to all the read
ers of THE STAR every
day, but only those who
have formed the habit of
reading the advertisements
closely and constantly every
day are able to grasp it.
There are wonderful OPP
portunities presented in
THE STARS advertising
columns every day. Today
it may be a special sale of
furniture. Tomorrow it
may be an offering OF Eas-
ter Suits. Every day new
things are featured. Mer-
chants tell you their most
important store news.
So you see it pays to read
THE STAR continuously.
By doing SO you will always
be we'll informed regarding
the new arrivals, the latest
and most fashionable mer-
hcandise, and never miss an
opportunity to save money.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-21
Two Motor Fatalities.

Monday night a woman was killed in
this city by an automobile as she crossed
the street after alighting from a street
car. The coroner's jury declared the &C
cident unavoidable and exonerated the OPP
orator of the machine Yesterday morn
ing little girl was killed on her way
to school by motor car that was being
backed in the street Today a coroner's
jury is investigating this case. These two
accidents happening under such dissim-
liar circumstances. shock the public and
suggest that there is need of greater
care on the part Of both the pedestrians
and the chauffeurs. In the case Of Mon
street car and was Fastening toward a
school building where she was attending
class. She was crossing at one Of the
regularly designated points and technical
Iy had right of way, but she should have
made sure of her safety even while in
possession of that right of crossing The
chilj who was killed apparently became
confused and darted Unexpectedly In the
path of the backing machine, the oper-
ator and passenger of which were both
looking backward to insure a clear path.
In neither of these cases is any one to
blame, and yet these two deaths were
needless and it is to be hoped that they
will serve to emphasize the fact that the
use of the street involves certain re-
sponsibilities on the part of both pedes-
trians and vehicle operators. Under the
new traffic regulations motorists are re-
guired to keep to the right-hand side of
the streets and to be particularly careful
in approaching street cars that have
stopped to let off passengers. If this rule
is rigidly followed and if pedestrians ex-
ercise ordinary precaution before leaving
the curb there will be few accidents The
impulsive actions Of children, who know
nothing about rules and regulations, can
never be guarded against save by the ut
most caution by drivers and chauffeurs
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-21
Spring.
From the Philadelphia Inquirer.

Spring, gentle spring. arrived in this
latitude at ten minutes after midnight
this morning. 1t Is not SO gentle as
might be desired. The representations
for Easter are far from satisfying. 1t
has been a mild winter, a healthful one
from some points of view, although mea-
sizes, diphtheria and scarlet fever have
had more than their usual ravages. 1t
has been good for the coal consumer and
bad for the furriers. 1t has been almost
snowless save for little furry at Christ
mas time, but we have lad fosgy. damp
weather so much Of the time that people
have complained just as much as ever.
1t takes more than mild temperature to
make a comfortable winter, and spring
should show us the best possible ex-
qualification of her possibilities.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-21

single week Of special effort 10 to show
that this important duty has been neglect
ed and thus to stimulate pride and con-
science In the matter Of keeping all prem
ises strictly up to sanitary standard.
Much is often accomplished by contrast
ard comparative demonstration. and If by
means Of the work done in the week be-
ginning April IA any considerable number
Of householders are convinced that they
owe a duty to themselves and to their
community to be constantly attentive to
the matter Of civic cleanliness the en-
deavor will have been amply justified.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-21

A theory is advanced that the natives
Of the Solomon Islands have become
lazy and inert, and are dying off be-
cause they no longer engage in wars.
This may bring up the interesting con-
tention that a civilized population is
kept active and Industrious by being
compelled to pay taxes for extensive
military and naval equipment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-21
An Interesting Exception.

II suppose you want an appointment"
NO. said the visitor at the Secre-
tarys Office.
Then you have a friend who wants
one?"
mo-
Then what are you doing fere?"
II thought I'd cheer you all up a bit
by coming in and letting you know there
actually is any such person.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-21
An Important Matter.

do you think the work on the tariff
will affect prosperity"
1T may" replied the member Of Con-
gress.
"Whose?"
Mine. It's liable to make a great diff
ference in the way lot of constituents
vote"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-21

OIn order to avoid delay. on account Of
lot be addressed to any Individual connected
with the ONCE but simply to THE STAR. or to
the Editorial or Business Department. according
TO tenor or purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-21

Under the present circumstances 1T
requires some special energy for
man to attract much attention to the
fact that he is resigning from govern
ment office.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-21

The lady who lectures on how to live
a hundred years is not expected to give
explicit information on how far along she
has gotten in the program.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-21

A New York playwright Is suggested
for diplomatic appointment. This seems
a pity when off1ce-holding material is SO
abundant and good playwrights are SO
scarce.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-21

Dollar diplomacy is interpreted by
some of our statesmen as a form OF in
surance for the benefit of capitalists who
lend money abroad.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-21

When the name Wilson" appears in
political discussion you have to be very
careful to designate which one you mean
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-21

The opinion output from Danville, ILL.,
is assuming some Importance since the
return of Uncle Joe Cannon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-21

Even Sylvia Pankhurst's friends will
have to admit that as an appealer to
the populace she is not a success.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-21

1T remains to be seen whether tariff
legislation can be undertaken without
developing an insurgent movement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-21
To China.

You understand, we're hopin'.
Without if, or and, or but,
The door must still be open,
Though the pocketbook is shut.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-21

Sir Thomas Upton may yet be men
toned as the man who keeps the New
York Yacht Club famous.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-21
The Race!

From the New York Tribune.
Sir Thomas Lipton's hope that a race
may still be arranged will be shared by
every true lover of sport on both sides
Of the Atlantic.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-21

The Evening star. with the sundav Ntcfnin9
edition. 10 delivered by carriers within the city
At IS cents DER month: daily only Is cents pss
month; Sunday only, 20 cents per month. Orders
may be sent by mall or telephone Main 2440.
Collection 10 made By carrier at the end OF eacn
month.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-21

Daily Sunday included. one month. 90 cents:
Daily. Sunday excepted. one month. 20 Genus
Saturday Star. 81 year: Sunday Star. $zAo year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-21
Easter Hating.

From the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
/. One does his Easter hating early this
year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-21

Like everything else, even the events o.
March fade into history.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-21

The Chinese loan discussion may yet
prove as extended as a Chinese drama.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-21

The man who tries to climb into every
band wagon that comes along Is liable to
be run over before he gets anywhere.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-21

Business Once. nth Sc. ard Pennsylvania Avenue.
New York once: Tribune Building.
Chicago Once: First National Bank Buidine..
European Once: Regent St.. London. Engiano.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-21
In Official Circles.

why are you writing in such extraor-
binary haste?'
I'm trying to get this resignation into
the chiefs hands before its acceptance
reaches me-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-21

A man who learns to get on with four
hours sleep a day is not really so much
to be envied and admired as the one
who can make reliable arrangements to
get eight or nine.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-21

Entered a. second class mail matter at tne post
ONCE at Washington. D. @.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-21
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
A Wonderful Production.

This new nickel of ours is really
very remarkable CON-" said the art ex-
pert.
YES" replied the plain citizen. THE
fact that anything which looks like that
should be worth five cents is in itself re-
markable.'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-21

Infants Wear
SIPS Babies mr.
Short Dresses: ~ON
Babies Short Dresses. made of ex-
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square yokes; neatly trimmed with
embroidery and lace; M
regular s1.25 value. For VSC
tomorrow Observation-Disclosures.
Babies Caps, made of splendid
quality lawn; French and turn-back
effects; neatly trimmed
with lace, embroidery and mo
fine tucks. Regular SIS WSG
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Children's Straw Hats, white
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blue and brown velvet and mo
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Babies Short White Goats. made of
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braid, q months 10 N~ 40
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Babies Caps, made of fine quality
lawn; French effects: neatly fin
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-21

Semi-Dress Hats, In combinations of
blue and black, cerise and black, taupe
and Nell rose, and solid color combinations.
Made of fine braids with coIlapsibie
crowns, with folds of soft d , az
silk and bow trimmings, in sDOsSO
black. $500 value. Price.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-21

Made of excellent quality mate
rails, in all the very latest styles,
lingerie and voiles, in the new Bull
garian effects; also plain whites,
beautifully embroidered and lace
trimmed. All sizes, and mo
worth up to $3.50. Each VOC
Milford chronicle., 1913-12-19
MONDAY. JAN. 5TH. 1874

Between the hours of twelve (12) O'Clock
noon, and four (4) p. m. for the purpose
of electing officers for the ensuing year,
as follows:
A President of Town Council for year
Two Members of Council for years
Two Members of Council for year
A Collector and Treasurer for / year
One Alderman for year
One Member of Light and Water Com
mission for years.
Further notice is hereby given, that on
Thursday night, January lst, 1914, at 7:15
D. M, a Town Meeting will be held in
Armory Hall, for the purpose of nominal
ing ticket to be voted at the election to
be held on the following Monday, as per
above notice. THOMAS A. KIRBY
Dec. 12-4t President of Council
Milford chronicle., 1913-12-19
BRIDGEVILLE

Mrs f w. Ellingsworth and Mrs. c
Leon Cannon, spent Wednesday last in
Philadelphia
John Harris and wife also Mrs. W. R.
Jackson and sister, Bessie Harris, visited
friends in Cambridge Sunday.
Mrs Henry Blouut, of Plymouth y
c., is visiting her parents, S. B Hazard
and wife
Mrs. Florence Graves and Cora Swain
are visiting in Dover.
Interment of the body of L. J. Moore
took place here Monday afternoon.
Our town was more than shocked on
Sunday morning when the very sad
news came that Mrs. Ernest Rash had
been called from our midst. Mrs. Rash
has not been enjoying the best of health
for some months, yet her condition was
not considered at all serious until Thurs
day, when pneumonia developed. Too
much cannot be said of Mrs. Rash. She
was loved by all who knew her. She
was fifty years of age, and the oldest
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. S B Hazard.
She is survived by her husband and
three children Funeral will be held at
her late home two miles south of town
Wednesday afternoon Interment at this
place.
The choir of the NJ E. Church is busy
rehearsing the Xmas selections
George Graef and George Whitney are
very busy buying all the poultry and
eggs they can find, paying good prices.
They have purchased the store here in
town, recently owned by Harry Wal
lace