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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-12-17
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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-12-17

A-Practice IN writing, and
studying writing Of forceful style,
such as klpling. Rex Beach. and
others, 10 the best method for &C
Quiring the style you wish.
Typewriter MSS. should be
double spaced.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-12-17

Oh writing ssos5es. what will
help orr Tn acquire . farcefui styiee
In = typ~wrftt~n Ms. should the
iince be further apart than those In
books and massstses. Thasking you,
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-12-17

Al your work is well done,
you may he able to dispose OF II
through the Woman's Exchange.
They will charge you per cent for
selling. or course. private sales
will give you the full price, but
take more time. Have you tried
the large stores2
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-12-17

OIL do quite u bit Of fancy work.
aud wonder II you can tell me any
place where ! might sell it? Hoping
20 hear from you,
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-12-17

"a couple Of us boys have been
discussing which IL right. "A boat
sails In tho water" or "A boat sails
on the watcr'' Please answer.
J. AND H.
A.-The word lin" is usually
used to designate the position as,
THE boat Is afloat In the harbor, 81
or THE ship Is in midocean." Some.
times we say, There are sails on
the lake." or Sails on the water.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-18
Presidency and Speakership.

Mr.. Root expressed the opinion Satur-
day night that Mr. Cannon's advanced
years prevented his reaching the presi-
dency. However that may be. his age
did not prevent his remaining i'm the
Speakers chair for another term after
1905. and during that term he gave some
of the best evidences of his entire fitness
for the office. He added to fame won
in the chair and enrolled himself incon-
testably as one of the great Speakers
Mr. Cannon wanted to be President, but
fate, or what you will. decided on the
other post for him. and found excellent
work for him to do.
Other men have met a like fortune
have had their aspirations overruled and
have benefited by the decision Take
the cases of Thomas b. Reed and William
Mckinley.
They were contestants for the speak
Mr. Reed won. Both In the end bene-
fitted by the result. The issue was the
reform of the House rules. and Mr.. Reed
rather than Mr.. Mckinley was the man
for the emergency. He had a more
thorough knowledge of parliamentary
procedure, and a driving power which
Mr.. Mckinley lacked. Had Mr.. McKin-
| ley won. the much-desired new pro-
| cedure might not have been adopted. The
contest In the House took on an almost
| riotoua aspect, and Mr.. Mckinley wa.
| hardly the man to ride out that sort OF
| storm. Mr.. nHeed was. and rode 1t GU,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-18
The Broken Truce.

While having no Immediate bearing or
the question of possible intervention by
the United States. the circumstances in
which the armistice between the Mexican
rebels and federals was broken last Sun
day cannot fail to affect American senti-
ment This armStice was granted chiefly
to permit foreigners living within the
danger zone TO remove to places OF safety
Before they could transfer their effects
the truce was broken and the fighting
was tiercely resumed without warning
This breach of faith is now accredited tC
the tederais who, it is charged attempt
ed to creep up on the rebel stronghold
through large water main pipes that
placement Naturally. the Diaz forces
observing this stealthy advance, imme-
diately resisted it, and the fighting was
renewed. AS far as known. the revolu-
tionists observed the truce until it was
violated by Madero'S men. Whether this
violation was with the knowledge of the
federal leaders is not. of course. known,
but the responsibility for the break must
rest with the commander-n-chlef, VINO IN
such circumstances is required to take
the fullest precautions to prevent resump-
ton of hostilities. If any lives were lost
or any wounds inflicted upon foreigners
as a result of this broken truce Madero
must be held to account severely.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-18

President Taft's note to Madero is a
temperate. significant statement of the
American position which cannot fail to
create a deep impression Of our eXpecta-
ton that Mexico justify it's position in
the world as a nation. The patience Of
this government for two years in the face
of conditions that have at times seemed
inteierable is not yet exhausted. But
that there is limit to that patience is
very clearly indicated. 1t is Mexico's
duty to restore order. 1t is the hope of
the United States that this will quickly
be accomplished. No threats are uttered
No word is used to set a time limit upon
a performance that is obviously subject
to delays. But American rights must
be respected and government guarantees
must be given. Meanwhile the United
States will watch closely and will pre-
pare to move with vigor If the warfare
at the Mexican capital, or elsewhere
within the boundaries of the republic,
places American lives or property in
Jeopardy Mild as its terms may seem,
this note is d distinct warning.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-18
SO as to make lasting reputation.

so as to make lasting reputation he
became one of the great Speakers.
Six years later the two men contested
for their party's presidential nomination
and Mr.. Mckinley won. The result "as
fortunate for both the party and the
country. The ISSUE in the closing days
Of the campaign turned upon protection
and for that policy Mr.. Mckinley stood
much more coasp!crous!y and influential
" than Mr.. Reed Had the latter beer
the candidate he might not have been
a BILE, strong as he was, 10 resist the on
alaught Of Mr.. Bryan's t!rc!ess activity
and wonderful oratory.
II this way Mr.. Reed became enrolled
among the great Speakers, and Mr.. Nc
Kinley among the great Presidents
Though missing the highest station TN
der the government, Mr.. Reed rendered
service In the one he reached OF value
greater to the country than that render
ed by some Of the men who did reach the
highest. And a great speaker IS sure OF
lcng remembrance in our affairs.
Forty years In Congress. with eight OF
them passed in the Speakers chair,
should satisfy any man whose object
primarily is the public good Mr.. Can
non can afford to pardon the years. If
they are Responsible for barring his way
to the White Louise.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-18
No Firemen's Strike.

The eastern railroad managers have
agreed to arbitrate their differences with
the firemen under the terms of the E1rd-
man act. and consequently there will be
no strike. This is good news. Not only
does il assure peace in the railroad situa-
ton. but ii is a victory for orderly legal
procedure.
In the statement in which the yielding
of the railroads is announced Chairman
Lee of the managers conference COM
mittee says that it is felt that the public
will not tolerate a strike This is true
as far as sentiment goes. The public has
from the beginning of this controversy
been inclined to sympathize with the de-
mand of the firemen that the arbitration
should be by the statutory method rather
than by some other mode of adjustment,
by no means certain to accomplish re-
suits.
Mr.. Lee in his statement contends that
the most fundamental defect of the Erd-
man act is that the interests of the pub
lie are not guarded by, it, This is an un-
usual exhibition of regard for the public
welfare. Indeed, the entire statement is
a remarkable display of unwonted con-
sideration for the people. The public.
however. is not disposed at this time to
question the good faith of the railroad
corporations in yielding to an arbitration
according to the forms Of law. but gladly
accepts the guarantee Of railroad peace
that this adjustment insures. The only
point Of particular interest in this connec-
ton is the suggestion by the railroad
authorities that this successful appeal Of
the firemen for a wage increase-fOr that
it will be more or less successful under
the arbitration seems to be a foregoing
concfusiOn-will be followed by similar
demands by the conductors and train
men. The intimation is that eventually
the public will have to bear the burden
of these increases. in higher railroad
rates or lessened facilities. Be that as
it may, the primary consideration at this
time is that these wage readjustments,
upon whomsoever the cost may fall-and
it always falls ultimately on the public
should be effected by peaceful measures
and not by the crude. costly, indetermi-
nate process Of a strike.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-18
Mr.. Morgan's Illness.

\ phase of the financial game that
serves TO show the fictitious character
OF large part of Wall streets transac-
tons was in evidence yesterday. when
news of the serious illness of ]. Pierpont
Morgan was in circulation. The bears
Immediately seized upon these stories,
which originated In L slight indisposition
OF Mr.. Morgan at Cairo. Egypt. and con-
Quoted a raid upon some OF the more
sensitive securities. knocking their prices
Down several points. AS it proved. there
was little or nothing wrong with Mr..
Morgan and the true statement OF his
condition was quickly put in circulation.
But the bear movement continued during
most of the day and values" to the ex-
tent of many millions OF dollars were
affected. Not one dollar, however. was
actually lost by the days transactions,
from a strictly economic point Of view.
Spectators who held their stocks on a
margin and were playing the market for
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-18

a rise were I'm some instances forced to
sell because their margins were exhaust
ed. But the intrinsic values of the stocks
were not in any degree changed. The
earning power Of the railroads and indus
trial corporations and mines remained
undiminished.
This spectacle has been so often re-
peated that 1t is now pretty generally dis
counted. There Is always some single
figure In the financial world whose health
is one of the chief assets OF the stock
spectators. When he sneezes stocks are
made to slump half point If he coughs,
another half point. If he has a twinge OF
govt or a touch Of indigestion. the bears
use the symptom for a raid. Yet as a
matter of fact his health is not IN any
sense controlling factor. and in the case
OF practically every one Of the great Wall
street figures the interests with which he
is identified are fully protected against
the possibility of loss through his sudden
death. When f. II. Hartman died every
precaution had been taken by the cor
porations in which he was Il controlling
factor and the market was unaffected. IL
some cases 1t may be that the news OF a
conspicuous financial leaders illness is
kept from the world but not necessarily
because his death would in itself affect
the value of securities. but because of
the eagerness with which the market
gamblers take advantage of the slightest
happening to manipulate stock prices.
Wall street stands in need of drastic
reform. to regain public confidence. which
has been seriously shaken as a result of
repeated demonstrations that the vast
majority of it's transactions are specula-
tive and a very large per cent fictitious.
F1urries like that of yesterday. when the
market went off because of Mr.. Nor
gan's slight attack of Indigestion. do not
serve to re-establish public faith in the
institution.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-18
Mexico and the Special Session.

The Mexican question, interesting to Us
on every account, is particularly so as i
may affect the special session of the new
Congress.
vi that was ordered at the polls In
November related then TO matters purely
domestic. At peace with the world, we
were instructed TO take UP abuses that
had Crept into our system of taxation
into our system of business combina-
tions, and into our currency system. and
correct them according to principles pro-
fessed and laid down by the democratic
party.
Until q few DAYS ago everything was
calculated on that basis. Mr.. Wilson was
To send in "A message asking action of
Congress Immediately on at least one of
those matters, and Congress, democratic
in both branches. was to take action.
The tariff. in popular expectation. was
picked as the problem for attention first,
and a heavy reduction in customs duties
predicted.
But suppose the situation in Mexico
gets out of hand meanwhile Suppose in
tervention becomes necessity and takes
place either in the closing days OF this
administration, or i'm the opening days of
tte HtNl. W nat dUOuL TtuUCiuS IcNCH3CS
at such u time? Who could estimate the
cost of such a step? 1t would be very
heavy beyond any doubt. The expenses
of a war rise amazingly.
And who could estimate the length of
our stay in the country? ION to Mexico
City would he the cry, but n popular
cry does not always allow for difficulties.
ION To Richmond was a popular cry in
1851 but the city was not reached for
four years. ''On to Pretoria was the
British cry at the beginning of the Boer
war. but the movement did not prove to
bc a promenade"
If intervention becomes a necessity. the
country will of course adjust itself to
the task. Both parties will hold up the
hands of Mr.. Wilson. AS commander-in-
chief of the army and navy he will be
entitled TO. and will receive, the support
OF all good citizens.
And while the task is in hand. and
particularly If it develops great difficult
ties and unexpected complications. who
will be thinking of revenue, except that
we should have an abundance of the
stun? Who of the trusts, bad as some
of them are? Who of the currency. ex-
Cept that it be made to meet temporarily
the new need?
Unfortunately. what We have to con-
slider is. not whether Madero bests Dtaz.
or Diaz Madero, but that conditions in
Mexico are such that the turmoil, II now
abated. may break out again at any time.
Stable government for the country. such
as il knew under the elder Diaz, may
not be possible again for years. And
while the instability continues American
watchfulness. with its possible heavy ex-
pense, will have TO be maintained.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-18
Representative Helms Sidestep.

Representative Hefin's refusal to meet
woman in joint debate on the subject
of suffrage is not calculated to strengthen
his position as an opponent of the extern
sion of the franchise to women. He puts
his deClination of the challenge on the
ground that ne does not believe 1t proper
for a woman to debate in public any
political question with member Of the
opposite sex.
This is what may be called begging the
question. The whole point at issue refers
TO the ability of women to comprehend
political questions. If il is matter of
Intelligence. Mr.. Hefiin has no better OPP
portunity 10 prove his case than to accept
the challenge TO a debate and demonstrate
the incapacity of the feminine mind to
grasp the principles of government. If.
however. he puts his declination on senti-
mental grounds he finds his opponents
willing 10 waive the privileges which their
sex has granted them. The improperly
of "A debate in public between a man and
woman is not entirely obvious. The
misfortune of Mr.. Hefiin's position is that
while denying the right of his opponents
Ia meet him on neutral ground in argu-
lneut he proposes TO discuss the question
in MS own time and in forum of his own
choosing. possibly the House of Repre-
seutatlves. This is not an avoidance of
a scussion. although the selection of the
House of Representatives puts Mr.. Hetiin
in a position of advantage inasmuch as he
has the privilege of print and is assur-
81 at complete reporting in any circun-
Stances. IL is quite certain that wherever
AGr Heflin may take the floor 10 voice his
objection TO woman suffrage he will be
answered promptly and pointedly. And
81 VIII then remain to be seen whether
tsere is any particular improperly in a
debate on the subject between IA man and
= Auinan Conducted al long range
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-18
Good Judgment in a Crisis
ON the New York Times.

From the New York Times.
Throughout the term of his service to
his country as our ambassador in Mexico
Mr. Henry Lane Wilson has had a diff
cult task Few other American embassies
have nearly SO much to do as that in
Mexico, even in comparatively dull times.
But since November, 1910. Ambassador
Wilson has had grave problems to con-
tend with day by day, and the prudence,
diplomatic skill and practical common
sense he has shown in the most annoy
ing situations have not escaped the at
tention of persons who take an intelligent
interest in the maintenance of sound in
terna tional relations. The ambassador s
intelligently directed efforts to secure
protection for his fellow-countrymen In
the Mexican capital during the perilous
week of bombardment deserve high
praise
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-18
Armistice.

The politician is no more
For just a week or two.
The bands in triumph loud will roar
Along the Avenue.
Well hang the splendid banners out
With texts to prompt the patriot shout
For votes we will forbear to scout
For Just week or two.
Hostilities will wholly cease
For just week or two.
'Mongst elephants and mules and meess
And so on through the zoo.
Ven raise a glad and general voice,
To celebrate d nations CHOICE,
Wen simply gather and rejoice
For just d week or two.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-18
CHIFFONIERS.

p.d 2 SD Louis [e XVI designs $4,000
$50 Chiffonier, in dull mahogany;
large and elegant piece. Re- SE2 dMO
duced to ..................
:, So So. oq pstn.sa We Gold $4,000
Odd Golden Oak Chit @O2 ME
fonier, was $500, at. ......
Louis XVI; finest grade of cabinet
work Reduced from $500 $4,000
&C.,, $50 : Mahogany Sgga,Iyi a a beau $4,000
..,,: ssz Colonial C Mahogany $28.OO
c,;aoa s7 ;. White Enamel $1,000
.s43 White Enamel Chit $500
TONER at.
sos White Enamel Chiffonier; Louis
XIV design Reduced S31. 90
10
Bi5 3d: eye Maple Naples Chit if $4,000
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-18
A Limit. to Patience,
he Baltimore American.

From The Baltimore American
Public sentiment will support President
Taft in his unwilingness to precipitate
hostilities with Mexico. War and its
horrors are not things which the Ameri-
can people as a whole are anxious to ex-
perience again without grave cause, nor
are they consistent with the high degree
of civilization which this nation processes
At the same time this reluctance IL not
one to be presumed upon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-18
TOILET TABLES.

$72 Toilet Table, with triple folding
glass, 4 feet wide; 3 drawers SA2 DM
and Yale lock. Reduced to. " 'O'O
$50 Louis XVI Toilet
Table, in mahogany. Re- 500 OO
duced to ..................
$50 Louis XVI Toilet
Table, in mahogany. Re S2S mn
duced to ................
$40 Louis XVI Toilet
Table Table. i i" mahogany Re $4,000
..,. s4a Mahogany M Colonial $500
SIS SAB Mahogany M Colonial $4,000
One of modern type &d o. GN6O
Was $4,000; at. ~A
$50 Golden Oak; Louis XIV style; 4
drawers; oak interiors; &Oz I'm
$50 Curly Birch re- $1,000
duced to.
3 Curly Birch Toilet Tables. Were
$50 each. Reduced to. S17 mn
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-18
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
A Demonstrations Significance,

What does a hike prove in the way of
fitness for the ballot?' asked he.
1T proves replied she, that we don't
belong to the class of citizenship that
would stay away from the polls because
travelling happened to be inconvenient
and uncomfortable"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-18
Carving on the Metaphor.

All the worlds stage" said the
readymade philosopher.
Yes replied Senator Sorghum, and
the glory seeker is very likely to find
himself taking his compensation in stage
money
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-18

A cash register monopoly is no doubt
iniuuitous although the ultimate con-
sumner will hardly view it with the resent
ment that might be felt II 1t restricted
the supply of food, fuel or clothing
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-18
RenOrse.

Il am afraid you have wasted much
valuable time said the solemn stranger.
You're right. old-timer," answered
Piute Pete. Il once put in a whole
afternoon playing ten-cent-limit poker"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-18

Some day the New York Stock Ex-
change may try to get even by putting
over resolution to reform the assem-
bly, at Albany.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-18

The inventor of cold storage has been
made a member Of the Legion of Honor.
But French enthusiasm is tickle and
may one day be handing him few Of his
own packed eggs
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-18

CyTn order to avoid DELAYS on account OF
personal absence. letters TO THE STAR should
not be addressed to any indi vidual connected
with the Office but simply to THE STAR. or to
the Editorial Business Department. according
tenor purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-18
Useful Patriots.

Among the patriots We meet
Some thanks perchance Well owe.
To those who early seek the street
And bravely shovel snow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-18

No doubt a Mexican general enjoys re-
ceiving a message sufficiently brief and
explicit to obviate the necessity Of in
terrupting the fighting in order to read 1t.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-18
The Mercenary Shouter.

why do you refer to our loquacious
but thrifty friend as a pelican?"
Because a pelican carries it's pocket
book next to it's voice"