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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-12-15
The Republican Problem.

The republican national committee a,
IT'S meeting here should not go too far
afield. Sufficient unto the day is the prop
osition thereof. The proposition today
is the calling of a special national con-
vention. II is urged that great good
would come to the party from such a
meeting. and that 1t should be held
within a few months-in the early spring.
at latest
Might it not be well for the committee
TO confine itself to that leaving all mat
tiers relating to changes in party pro-
cedure and TO future party policies to the
convention? In calling a Congress to-
gether in extra session a President might
desire that 1t confine itself to one sub
ject and legislate only on that. But he
could not enforce his desire When the
body assembled 1t would be the judge of,
and would prepare, its own program.
IL a convention is called it will prepare
its own program when its meets. 1t will
have the power to do much or little. 1t
may confine itself to what may be de-
scribed as live jssues-those relating
to the composition of the regular conven-
ton in 1916 and to the method of or
ganizing that body. Or il may discuss
the past. with view of improving
things for the future and take account
also of public opinion respecting the new
administration and the present Congress.
1t is good rather than a bad sign
that both conservative and progressive
republicans are looking alive. In both
camps there Is a come back feeling
The depression of six months ago is lift
ing. Men of the Cummns and Borah
kind are as earnest for union as men OF
the Root and Gallinger kind. All alike
believe that. united again, the party will
stand and control again. And with such
men on deck, animated by that feeling
why should not union be the result of the
special convention:
misapprehension is abroad on the
subject of reducing the southern repre-
sentation in republican national conven-
tons That is not new issue growing
out of progressivism. 1t is absurd to
claim it for Mr.. Roosevelt. Mr.. Hanna
Mr.. Quay. Mr.. Piatt of New York all
favored 1t. and on more than one occasion
tried to have it adopted. That it should
be adopted is plain. and that now is a
good tme-at the special convention
admits of but little discussion
Men as we'll as measures are naturally
under the glass. Mr.. Roots mastery
speech on the currency-which had it
been made some weeks ago might have
caused the reshaping of the whole dem
ocratic measure, and may affect ii some
what even -now-has brought his name
forward In the speculation for 1916. And
there are others. The republicans are
not skimped as to leaders. Their prob
lem is. Whittier and how? And If they
settle that satisfactorily. the man will
appear when the hour strikes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-12-15
Fourteen Charitable Opportunities.

For those who wish, in making dona-
tons for charitable purposes. to give to
specific objects. the Associated Charities
again offers Il list of fourteen opportuni-
ties which are recited in the news col
umns of todays Star This has become
an annual custom. and has proved de-
cloed success as means of relieving
acute cases of distress, and at the same
| time demonstrating the effectiveness of
cooperative giving through an organized
agency 1t is impossible to read this list
of opportunities without feeling i'm
PEELED to give to all In each case there
Is something that appeals strongly to the
charitable impulse that lies i'm every
breast. and one reads the list. perhaps
with regret that IL is impossible to re-
spond TO the cry of need in every in
stance Naturally, some of these cases
viii exert stronger pulling power
than others, and il the experience of
other years is repeated. these will he
quickly subscribed in full. Reports will
be made from time to time of the prog
rcss Of the giving. SO that those who are
interested in the fourteen cases can note.
how speedily the necessities are being
met
that these cases have been most carefully
selected, and are vouched for by the AS
sociated Charities as worthy. In every
instance the amount asked will suffice to
| carry the family or individual through
the year, and will render any further
| charitable assistance unnecessary. More
over, in some cases. the giving of these
! amounts will tide the individual or family
over the present emergency and lead to u
state of self-support in which assistance
viii not be required beyond the year 1914.
| This is the best phase of constructive
/ charity work, and every one of the
/ fourteen cases should be met in full i'll
/ short order.
| This appeal is made annually just be-
| fore Christmas, being SO timed purposely
TO appeal to the giving impulse at sea
son when the charitable feeling domi-
mates the community. Those who have
no immediate families. who have no de-
| mands upon them for Christmas giving,
: can give themselves most blessed
Christmas by contributing to one or all
of these fourteen funds. There is abso-
Lutte assurance that every dollar given to
one of these cases will be applied in full
to il, with no deduction for administra-
tive costs and with a positive guarantee
| that each dollar so given will represent a
maximum of practical good.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-12-15
Public Interest and Mona Lisa.

At Florence yesterday the stolen pic
ture Mona Lisa, which was recovered
from the thief In that city few days
ago, was placed on exhibition at the
Cfiizi Palace. So great was the public
curiosity to see this celebrated painting,
perhaps at this time the best advertised
art creation in the world. that the police
were swept from their places in front
of the doors. and mob thronged the gal
Iery and did considerable damage before
il could be controlled. 1t is estimated
that 10000 persons viewed the painting
during the day, and doubtless more would
have seen IL had the crowd not been
SO dense and difficult of management at
first Arrangements have now been made
with the French government for the ex-
hibition of the Mona Lisa" In. Rome
before 1t is returned to Paris, and doubt
less the public interest In the canvas
will be again manifested there particu-
Iarly on account of the claim of the
thief that he stole the painting from the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-12-15

Louvre as a patriotic revenge for the
taking of 50 many of Italy's art treas
ures by foreigners, notably those APP
'propriated by Napoleon. The action of
the French government in permitting the
exhibition of the painting in Italy is a
tactful waiver of any idea that Perugla $
statement is regarded seriously at Paris
The immense crowd that swarmed into
the Cfizi Palace yesterday is to be easily
understood. Florence is the art center
of Italy. the birthplace of many of the
country has produced. and the present
home of some of the most valuable art
treasures the world possesses The
F1orentineS are familiar with the names
Of the great creators in all the arts. and
the common people there are we'll versed
In art literature and are competent
judges. Perhaps in no othcT city could
such a degree of intelligent curiosity on
the subject of painting be aroused as
In Florence. Admission to the Uffizi and
other art galleries in that city is free
Sunday, which is the day that the Italian
people, and the French for that
matter block the public places of exhi-
S:.sion in great numbers regardless OF
special attractions. 1t is easy to fore
see a tremendous outpouring of the
populace in Rome when the picture is
exhibited there, and an even greater
demonstration of public interest, born of
patriotism and art love, when the painting
is restored to its place in the Louvre.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-12-15
Difficult Demands.

De congressman he come along an do
de best he kin.
De folks dey keeps remindin how dey
done help him to win.
Dey specks to lind appointments all ar
ranged upon de shelf
VIII every one invited to come round an
help hisself.
Dey wants a lot o laws to send de bene-
fits DER way.
Dcys mighty quick fur gittin' but dey' $
kind o slow to pay.
| tells you. Mistoh Congressman, if YOU
expects TO be
a hit, you gotter make yohsef u human
Christmas tree.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-12-15
Washington Winter.
the Chicago Evening Post


The Virginia hills in these carly win
ter days are allurins. They stand green
and brown and oak gold. Later the snow
will come to coy4r the leaves which the
trees have spread to keep their roots
warm, but snow is not altogether a GER
tainty ri the Washington winter There
never is very much of it, and it is only a
sojourner at best. Washington as fa1
as the maps show. is not very far south
but its climate is very much south.
The holly. with its green leaves and its
red berries. is one of the type trees al
the Potomac country. There is no finer
picture than the winter holly with a fam.
ing Kentucky cardinal on one of the
outer branches adding its red beauty 10
that Of the berries and bringing out In
sharp contrast the deep greens of the
holly leaves.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-12-15
The Bicycle Orgy.

The various winners in the siX-dav hi
cy Gle record races which We're finished in
Madison Square Garden Saturday night
managed to improve the records by a
few miles. Perhaps this was worth while
but il was not enough to compensate for
the rowdyism and brutality which marred
the week. 1t is to be hoped that the
rumor that no more siX-day races vii,
be permitted will prove true. As a sport
bicycle racing lost nearly all it's interest
years ago. AS an entertainment these
races now attract only the oilers and the
lower class of betting men. with the riff
raft who endeavor to make the price of
one admission ticket serve as payment
for lodging as long as the managers and
the police will permit them to loaf and
sleep in the garden.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-12-15

more than the amount required in case
the Prouty bill passes.
Whether these items are finally carried
or not. whether the Prouty bill passes or
Is ignored by the Senate, whatever the
final net amount of surplus District rev.
enue may be, If any. there is no conceiv-
able warrant for the adoption by the
House of the proposed paragraph which
would turn District money into the fed
eraI Treasury as miscellaneous re-
ceiptS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-12-15
A Sense of Suspicion

so YOU are inclined to suspect the
man who makes profession Of being an
idealist2
Yes, replied Senator Sorghum. AN
idealist nearly always tells you he doesn' I
care about money. And u man who SAYS
he doesn't care about money is nearly
always just fooling''
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-12-15

There is still much 10 be done in the
way of civilizing the Filipino before
there is hope of his being properly bene-
fitted by the receipt of free seeds and
copies OF the Congressional Record.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-12-15
A High-Brow Opinion.

So you favor Il literary censorship
Not exactly, replied the pure food
expert. Although I can't quite see why
what a man puts into his mind ISM
almost AS important as what he puts into
his stomach.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-12-15

There need be no worry about MIR. Car
negie's memorial window. If he cannot
persuade anybody 10 accept it, he can
afford 10 put up building of his own to
which il will be suitable.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-12-15
Without Value.

'Politeness doesn't cost anything said
the readynade philosopher.
Perhaps replied Miss Cayenne, THAI
is why SO many people do not consider i,
worth keeping around"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-12-15
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHiLANDER JOHNSON.
Out of Practice

Jimmy shows what bad habits will
do" said the small girl.
'Whatchou mean" asked the small
boy.
He has got SO out of practice he can't
even be good just before Christmas.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-12-15

A thirty ve-thousand- dollar Christmas
celebration Is said to be in contempla-
ton by John D. Rockefeller. The old
fashioned Santa Claus with one little
seighful of presents cuts a small figure
by comparison.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-12-15

Huerta is quoted as saying that "a
great neighboring country has withdrawn
its good and important friendship TIL.
Mexican idea of little neighborly mis-
understanding is peculiar.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-12-15

yIn order TO avoid DELAYS on account Of
PERSONAL absence. letters to THE STAR shoqld
rot be addressed TO any Individual connected
nth the office, but simply 10 THE STAR, or to
the Editorial or Business Department. according
70 tenor or purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-12-15
Favored.

TIE hen leads an existence fair
Which many must with envy see:
Since she can travel anywhere
And take her feathers duty free
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-12-15

The yellow peril no longer monopoizes
Mr. Hobson's attention. He is now seeing
perils numerous the colors in Il
pouSSe cafe.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-12-15

People who mention both Taft and
Roosevelt as possible candidates i'll 1916
have no respect whatever for the dove
of peace.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-12-15

Political prominence on the part OF
Elihu Root was once regarded as favor
able TO Theodore Roosevelt's prospects.
But that was many years ago.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-12-15

President Wilson very prudently man
aged to postpone his cold until he had no
important speeches to deliver.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-12-15

Perugia says he stole the Mona Lisa
because he loved her. which sounds like
another mawkishly insincere confession.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-12-15

The tendency toward the use of missiles
makes it seem n pity that bomb is SO
much cheaper than an egg.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-12-15

| At any rate Mrs. Pankhurst is not one
of those historic figures who We're east
into dungeons and then forgotten
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-12-15

Freak dances are SO numerous that it
is task to learn their names, without
undertaking to acquire the steps.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-12-15

The poison needle comes pretty near
being as much OF Il myth as the spear
that knows no brother
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-12-15

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-12-15

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-12-15

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Las Vegas optic., 1913-09-11

!
East, Of the New Mexico Meridian.
and being the same property describ-
ed in a patent from the United States
of America, dated January 21, 1909.
and recorded in Book II, page 566,
of records Of deeds in the office of
the County Clerk of said San Miguel
County, and more particularly bound
ed as follows:
Beginning at corner No. 1, situate
on the south boundary of the Pueblo
de Pecos Grant, at west 10 chains
from the third mile corner in Town
ship fifteen north Of Range twelve
east; thence south 19 degrees east 46
chains to corner No. 2; thence south
80 degrees east 1 mile and 40 chains
to corner No. 8; thence south 5 de
grees east 40 chains to corner 4;
thence south "a degrees east rs chains
to corner No. 8; thence east l mile 20
chains to corner No. 6; thence south
40 degrees east Is chains to corner
No. z; thence south 80 degrees east
2 miles 25 chains to corner No. 8;
thence south 62@ degrees east 65
chains 80 links to corner No. 9;
thence north / mile AZ chains 70
links to corner No. 10; thence north
6 degrees 55 minutes west AZ chains
to corner No. II; thence north AZ
degrees 80 minutes west 95 chains to
corner No. II; thence north 46A de-
grees west 80 chains to corner No. 10;
thence west IA chains to corner No.
la; thence north 50 degrees west 80
chains to corner No. is; thence north
57$l degrees west 20 chains to corner
No. 16; thence north 81 degrees west
1S chains to corner No. II; thence
north Sc degrees east "a chains to
corner No. Is; thence north AZ de-
grees west 43 chains to corner No.
Il9; thence north 10 degrees west 6
chains to corner No 20; thence north
lis degrees east n chains to corner
No. q. situate. on said south boun-
/ dairy Of Pueblo de Pecos grant; thence
west three miles ten chains to corner
No. 1, the place Of beginning; con-
tanning secen thousand three hundred
forty-two and 06,1O0 (7342.O6) acres;
according to the special plat Of survey
certified by the Surveyor General,
July 20, 1898, on file in the General
Land Office of the United States.
And you and each of you are further
notified that unless you enter or cause
to be entered your appearance in said
cause on or before the Sth day Of
october, 1918, Judgment will be rem
dered in said cause against you
by defauIt and decree pro confesso en-
tered against you therein.
! The attorneys for plaintiff in the
above entitled cause are Francis 9.
Wilson whose postoffce and business
address is Santa F'e n NJ, and Steph-
en- B. Davis, Jrs whose postoffce and
business address is East Las Vegas,
New Mexico
Witness my hand and the seal OF
the said court this 10Th day of August,
1913.
(SeaD LORENZO DELGADO,
f21-2S-4-11-1S Clerk
Las Vegas optic., 1913-09-11

Many a fellow boasts that he never
arinks alone because he always waits
for somebody % ask him
Las Vegas optic., 1913-09-11
LAS VEGAS CHAPTER NO. 8, ROY
AL ARCH MAsoNs-Regular con

vocation first Monday in
each month at Masonic
Temple at 1880 p. m. H.
B. Hubbard, H. p; F. o.
Blood, Secretary.
Las Vegas optic., 1913-09-11
RATES TOR CLASSIFIED ADvEF
TlsEMENTs

Five cents per line each Insertion,
Estimate six ordinary words to a line.
No ad to occupy less space than two
lines All advertisements charged
will be booked at space actually set
without regard to number of words.
Cash in advince preferred.
Las Vegas optic., 1913-09-11

]. E. RosENWALD LODGE NO. sal
10. Of B. B.-Meets every first Tues.
day Of the month in the vestry rooms
Of Temple Montefiore at 8 o'clock D.
m. Visiting brothers are cordially in.
vited. Isaac Appel, President; Charles
Greenclay, Secretary.
Las Vegas optic., 1913-09-11

MODERN WooDMEN OF AMERICA
Meet in the Forest Of Brotherly
Love at Woodmen Of the World hall
on the second and fourth Mondays Of
each month at p. m. G. H. Stewart
sonsul; g. Laemmle. Clerk; 2, W
Montague, Local Deputy. Visiting
members are especially welcor7e ard
cordially invited.
Las Vegas optic., 1913-09-11
SOCIETY DIRECTORY

L. Q. O. Meets second ana
fourth Thursday evening each
month at W. Q. w. hall. Visiting
brothers cordially invited. Howard II
Davis, Dictator; ]. Thornhfl, secre.
tary.
Las Vegas optic., 1913-09-11

.FRATERNAL BROTHERHOOD NO.
fo2-Meets every Monday night at
10. r. G. hall, on Douglas avenue at
IS o'clock. Visiting members are cor
daily welcome J. c. Wertz, Presi-
dent; j. T. Buhler. Secretary; C. H.
Baily, Treasurer.
Las Vegas optic., 1913-09-11
LOCAL time CARD
eas, Bcund

Eas; Bcund
Arrive Depart
No. a.. 9:10 p. M. 9:1F p m
NO ..11;05 p. m....11:O5 p. m.
No e.. 2:O5 a. m.... .2:1O a. m.
NO 10. 1:45 p. m..e. 2:10 p. m.
West Bound
Arrive Depart
No. 1.... 1920 p. m.... 1:45 p. m
No. ST.. 6:1O a. m.... 6:15 a. M
NO. -. 4:20 p. m.... 4:30 p. m
No. o.. 6:S5 p. m. !. 1900 p. m
Las Vegas optic., 1913-09-11
Wanted


WANTED-Plaoe for two girls to
board while attending Normal, with
nice private family; religious pre-
ferred. Write j. NJ. Alderman,
Lamy, N. M.
WANTED-Position as stenographer
by competent young lady two years
experience, good references, col
lege graduate. XYZ, Optic.
WANTED Good native second girl,
one willing to stay nights. Apply.
1929 Seventh st.
Las Vegas optic., 1913-09-11

RANsFoRD CHAPTER NO. 2, o. E.
s.-Meets first and third Fridays
at 1880 p. m. in Masonic Temple, Mrs.
]. o. Rutledge, Worthy Matron; Mrs.
Agnes Trip, Secretary. Telephone
Main 329.
Las Vegas optic., 1913-09-11

LAS VEGAS coMMANDERY. NO q
%<SKNloHTs TEMPLAR-Reg
Ssk&Se 4lar conclaVe sec d Tues
8D day in each month at Ma.
sonic Temple at 7:8s y. m. @. Il.
Kinkel. 10. c.; Chaa. Tamne. Re-
corder.
The sun., 1913-11-09
Narrow band

to examine. il seems a stupid and wicked
thing to confine themselves to silly gos-
sip about others and universal condem-
nation ready for all
one can read in the count enanccs of
some middle aged women their inclina-
tions to cavil and criticise their fellow
creatures, and just a. the faces of the
gentle and considerate become beau-
tiful as the years go on 40 those of the
Grabbed and the harsh grow repulsive
and disa greeable.
Gr,impiness a nd discomfort are the chief
racteristiCs Of some of the middle aged
The habit of gpumbling grows very easily
and pervades the home atmosphere from
( breakfast until bedtime When husband
and wife arc both grumblers. tacitly en-
coura ging each other in pastime which
has nothing to recommend it. the house
is one to bc avoided by all who love the
joyful side of lifs.
| Discomfort is not in itself reprehensi bls.
We ought to be discontented so long as
there is in the world something that
renders others unhappy; SO long as in our
own lives there is something to he i'm
proved. Until We. have done our best ia
get rid of things like these discomfort ia
divine. Grumbling is "a very different
matter 1t does no good. and it is an
ugly. uncouth and Improbable frame OF
mind
1t might surprise the Young to know
how middle age can enjoy tho brightness
Of Il summer day. the singing Of the birds
the exquisite beauty OF the world. Hope
il by no means dead In the hearts of the
elderly. a proof that We we're certainly
meant to he happy. 30 indomit blo IL tn.
inclination to light heartedness.
Even regret for youth long past become,
mitigated as the years roll on, Would w
be young again' Where would thu
pleasure Of II b II We had not our old