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Evening star., 1913-02-11
Another Polar Tragedy.

In the news columns of The Star to-
day is printed the pitiful record of Capt
Scott's successful dash for the South
pole and the return of his party to the
point of its defeat by the great storm
that killed all the men. True to his trust.
the leader kept his diary, entry by entry.
until death stilled his hand and now
the world knows how he and his four
companions gained their goal just one
month and four days after Amundsen.
the Norwegian, had planted there the
flag of his country. Then. finding their
own enterprise to have been anticipated
by their more fortunate rivals, they
turned back to regain their base, where
the main body of the expedition was to
assemble. On their way they were over
come by a storm of such severity that
all five of the hardy men succumbed,
leaving none to tell the story of their
achievement and their sufferings. 1t is
some solace that the records Of this
dash to the pole have been preserved.
The five men who sought to carry the
British flag to the tip Of the world were
| faithful In their labors. and science may
gain important accessions to it's meager
| store OF knowledge concerning conditions
| at the extreme of the southern hemi-
sphere. This Is the first known instance
| of a successful polar party perishing.
Many men have lost their lives in the
attempt to reach the poles. but heretofore
| those who have gained the goals, only
IA pitiful few in comparison with those
who have perished in the endeavor have
made their way back in safety OF
course there is quite as much danger in
the return as In the first stage of the
journey. and the fate of the Scott party
proves that all is not Won when the
,oint OF no longitude has been reached.
After sll. the question again arises, Is II
Evening star., 1913-02-11
The Congressional Situation.

The Speakers impatience with the in
difference to business now manifested by
members of the House is we'll justified.
That indifference is very marked. When
less than dozen men hear the chaplain s
prayer and respond to the chairs adjura-
tion that the House come to order.
neglect has reached the limit.
But Is not this in accord with the situa-
ton in the Senate? In some particulars
is not the session dead there? All nomi-
nations are held up, and some of them
are important. In making them the Presi-
dent was clearly within his rights and
doing his duty.
In substance. the contention of the OBJ
structionists is that everything-or at
least a good deal-should be postponed
until the new order comes in. The people
in November declared for new men and
new policies, and the day for change is
close at hand. Let us wait for that.
Taft is dead. Long live Wilson. Soon
democratic measures will have the right
Of way not only in the House but in the
Senate.
There seems to be no alarm in some
quarters at the prospect of the failure of
one or more of the supply bills. 1t is
easily remedled. The new Congress will
assemble within month after the final
adjournment Of the old. and be prepared
the government that may be then neces-
sary. Present allowances run until the
end of June.
1t is easily pointed out that this sort
of thing does not square with either
mr. ooff fy irfc A pra~ ;, al
for four years: and his power and obli-
cations continue to the very end of his
term. Where new appointments are due
either by designations of incumbents of
office. or by the expiration of terms. new
appointments should be made, and con-
firmed. The selections are with the Presi-
dent. If good. they should be approved !:
If not. rejected. But all are entitled to
action.
AS for the supply bills. the present
Senate is entitled to its say as to what
they should contain for the fiscal year
beginning in July. A senatorial term is
for six years; and a senator's duties and
power. like Presidents, continue to the
end.
Mr.. Taft and the Sixty-second Congress
are. under the law. still live ones" and
should not be buried out of season. The
breath in their bodies should be re
spected. Both House and Senate should
keep up with the work cut out Neglect
on the part of either is not excusable
on the score either of good policy or
good politics. The Speaker Is properly
impatient. The Senate republicans have
a just grievance. The situation is de-
plorable. and. unfortunately for the coun-
try, almost past remedy.
Evening star., 1913-02-11
Shakespeare and the Public.
the Providence Journal.

From the PROVIDENCE JUurHaI
No institution better illustrates than the
theater the vagueness of the entity de-
scribed as "the public" Every play that
succeeds is what the public wants. Yet
so various are the kinds of success ano
the types Of play that achieve it there is
ohyiously either an extraordinary range
of taste on the part of the public or else
there is no such thing as the public
The latter conclusion is the more plaus'
ible. Consequently it is a mistake fol-
managers to assume that because q play
of one sort draws large audiences a play
of another sort will not. The delustor
persists. however. despite the frequent
evidence to the contrary Thus there are
those who still insist that the production
of Shakespeare's plays is perilous enter
prise.
Evening star., 1913-02-11
Cannon's Long and Useful Service.

FROM Leslie =.
The dinner which is to be given to
Joseph G. Cannon by his democratic and
republican associates in Congress Febru-
airy 10 will be fitting recognition Of the
service rendered by distinguished pub
lie man during a. long series OF years
He entered the House Of Representatives
in 1873, and has been there ever since
except during the term 1s91-93, he hav-
ing been defeated in the democratic tida
wave year of 1890. His service in the
House covers a period of thirty-eight
years or longer than that of any Other
man who was ever a member of thai
body. Eight years of this time he was
it's Speaker. which Is longer time thar
anybody else held that post except Clay
who was in 1t ten years in the aggregate
although. unlike Cannon, not consecutive
w
Evening star., 1913-02-11

worth while? Now that both poles have
been reached. will the race for these two
points continue? The Scott party was in
the field as a rival to that Of Amundsen.
and but for the chance Of a few delays
would probably have got to the pole
first. Now that there is no other explorer
in the field. 1t Is to be hoped that these
explorations, so costly to humanity, VIII
cease, for a time at least, while the
world pays honor to the men who have
conquered the cold both north and south.
Evening star., 1913-02-11
Desperation.

Telephone is ringin'.
Raisin' of a row,
Operator singin'
Line is busy now!"
Door-bell stahts a clatter;
Clock is strikin' some
Dar's sumpin shore de matter
An dar's maybe wuss to come.
Church bells on a Sunday;
Fire bells all de time.
Oar amt so much as one day
When dey don't turn loose de chime
Street car keep a-soundin'
An de motor car as we'll
Oars always sumpin houndin'
You alls Uncle wifi a bell!
Evening star., 1913-02-11
That Inaugural Parade.

From the Philadelphia Bulletin.
Barefooted girls and bloodhounds are
the latest attractions announced for the
inaugural parade. The committee on ar
rangements seem bent on doing some
thing to offset the disappointment caused
by the abolition of the inaugural ball.
Why not get q few real old-fas shioned
democrats for the parade? That would
be a novelty.
Evening star., 1913-02-11
Health Restored Gy
EcklIlan'S Alternative
A Valuable Remedy for Throat
and Lungs.

} If you are sufferer from Glandular Tu.
} berculosis. know Of any one SO afflicted.
1t might be well to investigate this case.
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terative. medicine which has been enectivc
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advice l went To q hospital to be operated
! upon but relief only temporary. lost
strength aud at times would have cold
} turned to the hospital. but the continued
\ operations not beneftng me-
{ ..In the meantime. friend of mine ad
I yised Eckman's Alternative, saying 1t was
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J using two bottles ! found ! was improving.
having gained weight could eat. and was
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} before | took the medicine l had threa
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have not had any. On November II, 1910
J have not lost days work through sick
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Evening star., 1913-02-11
Apprehensive of the Future.

II suppose YOU expect your small boy
to grow up and be a great comfort to
you in your old age"
Il don't know about that" replied
the man with a serious face. You see,
I'm one of these people who name
children after a politician when he is
on the crest Of popularity's wave. I'm
afraid I'll have lot of explaining to
do when he gets old enough to under
stand things"
Evening star., 1913-02-11
Pleasanter for Both.

$50 your wife intends to vote
NO" replied the argumentative man.
at don't think she will find it neces-
sary. If we disagree about politics as
We do about other things we can con-
slider ourselves paired in the voting,
and not bother about going to the
polls"
Evening star., 1913-02-11

t|Tn order 20 avoid DELAYS on account of
personal absence letters 70 TIE STAR should
not bo addressed 70 any individual connected
with the Office. but simply TO THE STAR. or to
the Editorial or Business Department. according
tenor or purpose.
Evening star., 1913-02-11
Many Bite.

From the Chicago Record Herald.
A peddler in London who hawked five
pound notes about the street, offering to
sell them at penny each, could sell only
two, owing to the suspicious Of the pub
lie. Yet almost anybody can sell stock
in wildcat corporation that promises
to pay a dividend of so per cent
Evening star., 1913-02-11
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHlLANDER JOHNSON.
The Sense Of Himor.

"a sense Of humor is a valuable
thing"
Perhaps" replied Mr.. GroWcher.
But the man who tries to tell you
funny stories during business hours
hasn't any sense of humor. He's
mere practical joker"
Evening star., 1913-02-11
Deceptive Appearance.

OF music that you see portrayed
BY lines and dots in various books
OF, reader. do not be afraid.
1t sounds much better than it looks
Evening star., 1913-02-11

Reluctance about testifying before the
Pujo committee seems hardly justified by
the experiences of eminent financers who
have hitherto been in personal attend
ance
Evening star., 1913-02-11

There is no doubt that the people of the
United States would feel most kind to-
ward Mexicos government if Mexico
would only get one.
Evening star., 1913-02-11
Auto Examination.

What's the first thing a man ought
to learn who is going to drive his
own carr
THE first names of all the police
men,"
Evening star., 1913-02-11
Plenty of Hats.

From the Philadelphia Press.
SILK hats are said to be scarce in Wash
ington owing to the inaugural demand.
Why not initiate the suffragists? They
have got the hat question down to 80
cents.
Evening star., 1913-02-11

Castro has been trying to get an inter-
view with President-e!ect Wilson. Ameri-
can politics has strange allurements for
almost every gentleman who has just ar
rived from abroad.
Evening star., 1913-02-11

Two things have leaked out. IN spite oi
every precaution. One Is that Bryan Is IN
line for Secretary Of State and the o'ner
that President-to-be wilson's f1rst name IS
Thomas.
Evening star., 1913-02-11

The brief chat during a ride along the
Avenue will hardly suffice for the COM
nlunication OF all the valuable sugges-
tions Mr.. Taft might be able to give his
successor in the White House.
Evening star., 1913-02-11

The questions OF safey for the lives
and property for American citizens looms
mp as much more important than any diff
ferences which the Mexicans may be en-
gagged in agitating among themselves
Evening star., 1913-02-11

The desire for a little farm by the road
side on the part of a statesman should
not be mistaken for an impulse to take to
the tall timber.
Evening star., 1913-02-11
Topped the Thomas" !"

From the New York Tribune.
Gov. Wilson's admiration for Thomas
Jefferson does not extend to his first
name.
Evening star., 1913-02-11

Polar exploration continues to claim
q toll &C human life that might persuade
even science to question whether it is
worth While.
Evening star., 1913-02-11

The Evening Star. with the Sunday mornin.
edition, IL delivered By carriers within the city
at 45 cents per month; daily only. 23 cents ner
may be sent by mail. telephone Main 2440.
Collection is made by carrier at the end OF each
month.
Evening star., 1913-02-11

Gen. Rosalie Jones is fortunate COM
mander VINO leads her troops not to bat
Tie. but TO scenes OF triumphal ovation.
Evening star., 1913-02-11

Let it be cheerfully remembered that
Dawn Mist is the name or an lnolan
girl who will march in the parade, and
not a weather prediction.
Evening star., 1913-02-11

II an era of simplicity can be attained
hich Will simplify tariff debate the re-
public will be eternally grateful.
Evening star., 1913-02-11

PAYABLE IN advancc-hy mall. postage prepaid:
Daily Sunday included one month. 60 cents.
Daily Sunday excepted. one month, 20 cents.
Saturday Star. 81 year: Sunday Star y 40 year.
Evening star., 1913-02-11

The problem in Mexico is. What shall
We do with the Diaz family"
Evening star., 1913-02-11

Japan's riots are reminder that even
an era of great righteousness may have
its troubles.
Evening star., 1913-02-11

Entered as second class mail ma tier at the post
once at Washington d. O.
Evening star., 1913-02-11

Business Once. nth 81. and Pennsylvania Avenue.
New York once: Tribune Building.
Chicago once: First National Bank Buiidine.
European ofice: Regent st. London. England.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-13
MARRIED.

MARK. On Saturday, March s, 1915 to Helen
:. and lie Roy Mark. son.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-13

March 81: Commander Arthur L. Willard.
u. 8. N, chairman: Maj. J. r. Myers. l..
s. NJ. c.; Lieut.. Henry Jewett L. s. A..
and Lieut.. Alexander Sharp. L. 8. n.
These gentlemen win be assisted by a
number OF young ladies prominent in So
ciety, who will be chaperoned by Mrs.
Wotherspoon. Mrs. Roy Smith and Mrs.
Charles Campbell
Mrs. Walter Washington Thorne en-
tertained at luncheon Saturday. at the CO.
Hortense Paulin of Pittsburgh. The
guests invited were Mrs. c. Austin Thorn
as. Mrs. Edward l.. Stock, Mrs. Edwin
M. Bayley and Mrs. Charles Ward Nor
timer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-13

Tskoma Park. Md scrgi. norton Is also
three sisters. Alma n. I,aly. Edith n. Atcbi.
son and Bessie = koenler and -four brothers;
f fn"s .. Gsse h f. sa William ann tram. and
death was great shock 10 his family. rela-
tives and many friends.
SEfDI.ER.s On March IL. 1918. LOUISE NJ. aged
two years and six months; only daughter of
Adclph and Nora Seidler.
Funeral from parents residence. III 10th street
eousheast. Thursday. at pm. lntcrment Mt
Congressional cenmsery.
SIMPSON. On Tuesday March II. 1913. at $50
pm. at his residence In kensington. Md.
husband Of Mary <. Simpson
Funeral from his late residence. Friday. March
IA at 10 An. iniermene In Arlington GENE
terry at Il o'clock.
TAS s:Nes, On n "Wednesday. March Y. leia.
late Kunigunda Tanner
Funeral from his sons residence 1889 ed street.
Twining City. u. c.. Friday, March II. At
pm. Friends and relatives respectfully
invited TO attend.
VAN HORN. on Wednesday. March L.. 1913.
northwest. HENRY h. VAN HORN. aged
Funeral tprirste, at Arlington cemetery at -
am. Saturday. March Il.
wAKENIGHT. Suddenly on Thursday morning
March IL. 1913. az = O'Clock. AT his Residence,
WxKESIaHT .e beloved in husband Of cathcrin:
Wakenight. In the seventy fourth year ot
Notice OF funeral hereafter ,fIagerstown and
Middleton papers please copy,
WOODRUFF. on Wednesday. March II 1919.
u. $. A.. retired
Funeral services at Arlington national cemetery
on Friday. March "a. at pm. Omit now
eH louisville. KY, papers please ccpyl
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BRiTsrON-IEE. On December 20 isfs. at
Asheville. \. c.. DIR. EMLIN JAMES BRIT
TON ana ROSINA NJ. LEE Of Washington
u. e. by the Rev. Calvin Il. Waller. pastor
of the First Baptist Church OF Ashevlile :
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-13

Mrs. Carson widow of Capt. T. G. Car
son, 10th Cavalry, is spending a few day,
with Mai. and Mrs. w. H. Hay. 1910 10th
street.
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BORN

Continued on Ninth Page.)
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The following named gentlemen will
act as floor committee at the ball to be
given by the Woman's Army and Navy
League Easter Monday at the navy yard,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-13

Mrs. James o. Haworth of McEeesport.
Pa. Is visiting her mother. Mrs. j. T.
Holtzman of 1880 Goth street northwest
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-13

Miss Sanner entertained at a prettily
appointed dinner last night at her home
I'm Columbia road in compliment to her
house guest. Miss Hannibal of Baltimore
Thirty guests were present at the dinner
and about fifty additional young people
were asked for the dancing later.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-13

darling boy. JOSEPH PRESLEY. who died
six years ago today March u. 1907.
Gone. but not forgotten
BY HIS PARENTS
GURI.EY. In sad but loving remembrance Of
asleep ten years ago today. March t. 1893
In memory we ofttimes
The one we loved so dear
The vision grows clear times
We feel she must he near.
By HER DAUGHTERS. R0sATTA AND VIOLA
HoRsTKAMP In sad but loving remembrance
today. March 13. 1912.
We shall find our treasures one hy one
Lost links from loves broken chain.
And the tender touch OF the pierced hand
VIII reciasp them once again.
Fo'd her. Father. In thine arms.
And let her henceforth lee
\ messenger CT love between
Our human hearts and Tncc.
By HER DAUGHTER AND son. PEARL AND
FRANK.
HoHSTk AMP. sorrowfuily bur lovingly Do re-
member my precious mother MARIAN q.
HORSTkAMP. who entered i-to eternal rest
one year ago today. March -. 1912. Ami
xersary mass at the Immaculate Conception
Church at $50
''Neve- to be forgotten
BIZ HER DEVOTED DAUGHTER. CLARA =.
HOISTKA,iP sorrcwfuliy hut lovingly. do 1
T TneS3 I my , dear , mother MAaloN Z
year ago today. March IS. 1912
lis only little way: there shall see
s sr m ron , mno In glory Is waiting for me-
She Is calling me tenderly. calling me there
lis only step that divides Us.
From Slories no mortal hath seen:
We shall find them when deaths grim fingers
Shall have lifted the veil between.
BY HER DEVOTED DArGJTEI. MANY
GROVES.
OF my dea- darling mother. MARION q.
HoRsIkAMP. who entered into heaven one
year ago today. March Is. 1872.
tear within daughters eye.
A daughters breaking heart,
Can only tell the agony.
How hard it was to part.
Oh. what a blessed. glorious sleep.
Has settled on her brow:
Then why should her dear daughter weep
When she's 50 happy now.
By HER LOVING DAUGHTER FLORENCE.
kEARNEY. In sad but loving remembrance OF
our dear brother. JAMES w. kEARNEi,
who died one year ago, March -, 1872.
Gone. but not forgotten.
By HIS BROTHER AND SISTERS
MOORE In sad bnt loving remembrance Of my
husband and our father SII4AS Ii. MOORE
who died nine years ago today, March L.
ROSE In sad but loving remembrance OF mr.
dear wife, MAGGIE r. ROSE who departed
this life two years ago today, March IL,
1911.
May her soul rest i'm peace
By HER DEVOTED HUSBAND, GEORGE ".
ROSE.
SIMMS. In loving remembrance OF my dear and
devoted daughter. ALICE cHAHLloN siMMs.
who departed this life two years ago today,
March 13. 1911.
Little Alice dazzling.
Pride of all our hearts at home:
But an angel came and whispered:
Darling Alice, do come home
MAMMA.
SlMaiS. In loving memory of my darling grand
daughter. ALICE Z. SIMMS. who died tm
years ago today. March 13. 1911.
In the graveyard. softly sleeping.
Where the flowers so gently wave.
Lies little Alice. we loved dearly.
Sleeping in her lonely grave.
Hard stroye to keep her with us.
But love and skill We're all in vain:
We had 10 lay our darling Alice
Underneath the sod below.
All. hut then my life saddcncd.
Aud ever since my hopes seem vain:
But her baby voice seems sweetly saying:
Courage, grandma. ell meet again
By HER BELOVED GRANDMA.
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Capt August F. Fechteler. L. s. ".
and Mrs. Fechteler will entertain at din
ner tonight the Secretary of the Navy
and Mrs. Daniels. the Postmaster Gener.
al and Mrs. Burleson and the Secretary
or the Interior and Mrs. Lane
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The marriage Of Miss Marguerite Depue
and Mr.. Neville Davidson Miller took
place last evening at the home of the
brides parents, Mr. and Mrs. Leidy
Sinner Depue. Miss Depue was formerly
contraltO soloist al the Haynline Nj. F..
Church, and Mr.. Miller son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Douglas Gresham Miller. is assist
ant cashier of The Star.
The ceremony was performed by the
Rev. Robert +. Zlegler of Baltimore a
friend of the bride. assisted by the Rev.
{. E. Davis of Westminster Memorial
Church. where members of the families
of both bride and groom have worshiped
for three generations.
The beauty and dignity of the ceremony
was enhanced by the fact that the we'd
ding guests consisted of only the near
relatives Of the couple, although forty
names We're signed in the brides book
which was gift of the offlciating
minister.
The brides gown was pearl satin
with court train trimmed with a shawl
like bertha Of point applique lace and
chiffon. She carried a large cluster of
Faster lilies; and her long tulle veil was
crowned by lilies of the valley. Miss
Ailoen Miller, sister of the groom. was
the maid of honor. Miss Miller wore a
pale pink charmeuse trimmed with
shadow lace and touch of turquoise
blue satin. She carried pink sweet peas
as did the two attending bridesmaids.
Miss Edith Athey. who wore pink chiffon
over satin. and Miss Rebecca CLANCY,
Continued On Ninth DO 90 4
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The Congressional Club will be open to
its members tomorrow from 4 to q. Music
and readings by club members will be
given, and those contributing to this in
formal program will be Mrs. Charles Ben
nett Smith of New York, Miss Nell Fletch-
er of Florida and Miss Dorothy bennett
of North Dakota.
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Reputation for
Fair Dealing
Worth a Fortune
BY JOHN P. FALLoN.

BY JOHN P. FALLON.
Henry Ward Beecher once
said: A reputation for fair
dealing is itself a fortune.
The merchant who is in
business to stay knows that
fair dealing and absolutely
truthful advertising is the
only way to get customers
and keep them.
These are the essentials
of success. They are the
principles by which the re-
liable merchants who adj
vertise in THE STAR do
business.
You can rely upon the
advertisements which APP
pear in this paper every
night. The merchants who
pay Tor these announce
ments cannot afford to risk
their regulations. They
know it pays them to advcr-
tise only SO long as they
continue to give their GUS
toners superior merchandise
at honest prices and provide
efficient store service.
Read the advertisements
: in THE STAR closely and
constantly every day for the
latest news from Washing
tons most reliable mercan-
tile establishments.