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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-17
"Jetfersonlan Simplicity"

Mr. Bryans enemies are Quizzlng him
about his expense account since taking
office What about 'Jeffersonian sim
piicity''? Did he not when running foi
President dwell on mat subject! Ino
ne not criticise the republicans 1or hish
living and elaborate entertainments Ana
did he not ascribe some of the country
woes TO a departure by eminent puphc
servants from the ways OF the fathers!
The indictment is probably we'll drawn.
Mr.. Bryan has probably INDUCED in a
full share of that sort of talk. No topic
has been more popular on the stump
since Mr. Bryan rose to democratic
leadership Wealth. predatory and 9TH
erwise, has tipped countless arrows fired
at republican policies and republican ma
tional control.
And yet there was never such a thing
"a "Jeffersonian simplicity Mr.. JEFF
ferson was not a man Of simple life, but
of a full and expensive life. He was
an aristocrat in all his personal tastes,
and INDUCED himself. He had travelled
in Europe, and observed how the trick
was turned there. And both as Secre-
tary of State and as President ne Hved
at the top of his time.
Undoubtedly. Restored to life and put in
Mr. Bryan's Office. Mr.. Jefferson would
set a table and a pace that would de-
light all men of experience, whether for
edgners residing in Washington in a
diplomatic capacity. or travelled Amer
leans making this town home, or serv-
ing in Office here. He would meet, as
Mr.. Bryan desires to do and is pre-
pairing to do by increasing his income.
the full requirements of his place.
But the joke is not alone On Mr..
Bryan. 1t is also on the democratic
party and on the country. So many
yarns have been woven around that old
phrase, "Jeffersonian simplicity and SO
| many people have accepted them, the
widest belief prevails that Mr.. Jefferson
was a man of simple and inexpensive
tastes, dressed cheaply and dined fru-
gally, and hated all forms of ornament or
/ elaboration. If in office today, with
Washington advanced from a country
village to a beautiful city. the man of
| Monticello would support an establish
ment not only Of country wide but OF
| international renown.
Thus it is that "Jeffersonian simplicity
as a party cry goes by the board, and
along with it good deal of gable
about running the country on a basis
in the way of expenses. The people
have been fed on stump humbug long
enough.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-17

From the New York Times.

From the New YORK Times.
1t is safe to go contrary to general
public opinion only when general public
opinion Is wrong. In refusing to recog-
nize the Huerta government in Mexico
the Wilson administration has gone con-
trary to what we believe to be public
opinion in this country 1t has certainly
acted in a spirit contrary to that which
Americans in Mexico believe would have
been wise. and refusal to recognize
Huerta has dspleased the native Mex
leans. 1T is now evident that some of
the European powers have become ap-
the policy which President Wilson
and Secretary Bryan have thus far
pursued. Confronted by the evidences
of a growing hostility toward Americans
in the City of Mexico and OF some dis
uuietude in European capitals, the Presi-
dent. it appears, has decided to re-ex-
anime his position. The time for that
was at an earlier date.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-17
Sensible Uniforms for the Police.

From the Chicago KecOrd Herald.
A humane reader in a letter to the edi-
tor makes an appeal for more sensible
hot weather uniforms for the police, and
the appeal should not go UNDECIDED. The
present heavy blue uniform Is largely d
superstition anyway. Other public serv-
ants have got rid of it; the soldier has
his khaki. a smarter uniform, by the way.
that the blue ever was. while the post
man goes about coatless and more or
less comfortable. No good end Is gained
by swathing an officer in wrappings of
wool; ii is unreasonable to expect that
he will be as alert as IL he were COM
fortably clothed. Logic Is against it
lighter clothing should mean higher eff
cheney.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-17
An Unmarketable Stock.

A man there was who Stunned the stri1
OF busy toll and trade,
And sought to regulate his life
With wisdom readymade.
He studied till the hour grew late
And never seemed to be
Impressed by an event whose date
Was later than B. c.
Said he, LET others garner grain
Or raise the buildings tall;
I shall not live for common gain,
The object is too small
Alack-a-day! When he would lunch
He often lacked the price.
For all he'd gathered was a bunch
OF secondhand advice.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-17

world, and aspire to enroll themselves
among the leaders of all the world. They
are very quick. very capable and very
Industrious. Their progress of every kind'
and especially in the fields of business.
is of much interest to us; and 1t VIII pc
of moment for us to have a trained man
of affairs on hand to note 1T and COM
,nept m II i'm his official reports home.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-17
The Indomitable Sportsman.

His nose is sunburnt and his face
Is covered with mosquito bites.
He walks at a rheumatic pace
And has not slept for several nights.
And yet he mentions no regrets;
He lets no word remorseful slip,
But vows when next a chance he gets
He'll take another fishing trip.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-17

Let me write the songs of the nation
ran the old quotation. But modern songs
exert but little influence and the revised
version is. Let me deliver the lectures
of the nation
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-17
His Vacation.

''You are convinced that you need va
cation?"
Yes" replied Senator Sorghum. I've
got to get away to some place where /
can forget political cares and do some
real work.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-17
The Arson Argument.

81 believe that man is the husband Of a
militant suffragette," said the London
shopkeeper.
He merely came in and bought some
thing to eat" replied the policeman.
"He didn't buy anything to eat. He
bought a box of matches"
The boy who catches more fish with a
bent pin than a man catches with an ex-
pensive outfit grows up to be the man
who tells the best fish stories, whether
he ever catches anything or not.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-17
Influencing Voters.
from the Philadelphia Press.

From the FhIIautIpHIH Fress
Do not let 1t surprise you If some in
vestigating committee unearths the awful
fact that congressman have been send
ing garden seeds and patent office reports
around the country to influence their
constituents. Those investigating COM
mittees are out for business and every
thing is business for them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-17

Prophecies of a split in the progressive
party ignore the fact that. according to
Mr.. La Follette's calculations, the most
serious split possible took place some time
ago.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-17
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Immense knowledge.

That man has wonderful legal nina.
constitutional lawyer
mo. But he knows by heart all the
laws regulating vehicles and the liquor
traffic.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-17

It is difficult to see how anything De-
yond the trot or tango could be devised
unless something in the way OF hano-
springs or somersaults is introduced
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-17
A Comparison.

You say the nobleman your daughter
married reminds you of summer fiction.v
Yes replied Mr.. Cumrox. ITS case
of a fine title for a mighty uninteresting
piece of work"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-17

Diplomats will doubtless scrutinize the
lectures delivered by the Secretary of
State with close attention. so as to avoid
missing any chance utterance that might
bear on the Mexican situation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-17

There was a time when all the serious
scandal was supposed to be over "heh
the result of the presidential campaign
was finally announced.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-17

The announcement is made from time
to time that London is laughing at us.
Oh, we'll; there is no use of trying to keep
all the laughs on one side of the ocean.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-17

Rumors Of alliance between the Jap
anese and the Mexicans tend to bear out
the theory that Japan is looking for all
kinds of trouble.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-17

1.-The system is always an object OF at
tack. Even the n. A. Ms program OF
systematized patriotism becomes an 3D.
ject OF suspicion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-17
Investigation.

From the Philadelphia Ledger.
Legislate first and investigate afterward
then investigate some more! That is the
new school Of StatesnanshiD.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-17

After China's civilization gets well
established Japan may not have to travel
quite so tar i'll search of outlet for its
energies.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-17
Calendar Reform.

From the Rochester Herald.
When the calendar is reformed in order
to make the months OF equal length. the
reformers might well take advantage Of
the opportunity to change the name of
Sunday to Slaughterday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-17

Mulhall may yet be called to account
for conduct unbecoming the Ancient and
Honorable Association OF Non-Militant
"Coionels."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-17

Perhaps the most serious charge to be
brought against President MelIen fs that
he undertook more business than any one
man could possibly attend to-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-17

Customs have changed in many ways
but rocking the boat and swimming out
to sea remain as insanely popular as
ever.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-17

The memoirs of Mulhall stand we'll to
the front among the best sellers of the
current summer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-17

The question of recognition brings Tor
ward another query: What is govern
ment?"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-17
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-17

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-17

Payable in sdvsnce-by mail, postage prepaid.
Daily, Sunday included. month. so cents
Daily Sunday excepted. one month, 40 cents
Saturday star. 81 year: sunday Star, 81 40 year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-17

Business Once. nth st. and Pennsylvania Avenue
New York ONCE: Tribune Building.
Chicago Once: First National Bank Building.
European Once: Regent ST., London. England
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-23
La Tosca' by the Aborn Company.

Sardou's tragic drama is not one that
an be lost i'm a score of musical compo-
ltion. even that Of the great Puccini. so
Pat In the production of an opera like
La Tosca" the demands are necessarily
9eavy upon any company. for its prin-
ipals must be not only singers of the
rand opera type, but unusually good
ctors as we'll That the Aborn company
hould have achieved such a meaSure of
nccess with it's production, therefore, at
pc National Theater last evening is a
batter for compliment. True, there were
elects. but when all is considered the
Presentation was a worthy one and re-
ected credit upon the company
Miss Phoebe Crosby gave an effective
Fascination of the title role In per-
onality. voice and dramatic talent she
Contributed effectively TO a successful
Performance. Salvatore Sciarettis voice
lso was telling factor, even though his
Iario may have lacked the warmth ex-
cted i'm the role of an ardent lover. His
bng in the last act. The Heavens
blaze With Stars was sung with tell
" effect. and won applause approximate
bS an ovation. James Stevens was a
pod Scarpia. and his baritone voice a
plendid feature Of the performance
ladys Chandler and Bertram Peacock
SO deserve mention for good work
alph Lyford made an excellent con-
uctor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-23
ROCKVILLE AND COUNTY
NEWS ITEMS AND NOTES
County Commissioners to Take
Charge of Silver Spring
Park Sewer Work.
rial Correspondence of The Star.


ROCKVILLE. Md. May %. 1919
Upon petition OF the taxpayers of Silver
Spring Park. this county. who deposited
with commissioners $500 to cover pre-
liminary expenses. the county commits
sioners have decided to take charge OF
the construction of a water and sewerage
system for silver Spring Park. granted by
recent legislative enactment
The plan is to connect the sewer with
the District OF Columbia sewer at
Takoma Park The estimate cost will be
about 10000, borne by Silver Spring Park
taxpayers.
The annual sermon to the graduation
class OF the Rockville high school will be
delivered Sunday in the Southern Meth
odist Episcopal Church by the pastor.
Rev. Frank VI. Richardson. The annual
commencement exercises will be held in
the opera house Thursday evening, and
Tuesday evening the annual class night
exercises will be held in the opera house.
Controversy Ends.
The controversy between the board OF
county commissioners for this county
and the state roads commission over the
ownership of certain road machinery, in
Guiding rollers crushers. etc, has been
tIIutu UN tire COMMISSIONERS
passing an order directing the county
superintendent of roads to turn the prop
erty over to the commission.
The commissioners claim that the ma
chinery was purchased out of this
county's allotment of state roads money.
The county road superintendent will. by
direction of the commissioners, have the
machinery appraised before turning it
over, and its value charged to the state
roads commission.
At the annual meeting of the members
of the Harmon Presbyterian Church. near
Cabin John. this county, officers were
elected as follows: Trustees, Frank p.
Stone James NJ. Harrison. James p.
Vaughn. w. E. Hamilton, w. b. Myers
and l.. W. Moore; treasurer. Frank P.
Stone; deaconesses, Mrs. Frank p. Stone,
Mrs. Robert W. Stone. Mrs. Arthur
Myers. Mrs. Harper. Mrs. Elizabeth
Stearn, Mrs. F. c. Lewis, Mrs. Frank
Embry. Mrs Kinney. Mrs. e. Z. Crockett
and Miss Harrison; organist, Mrs. Frank
+. Stone: superintendent of Sunday
school. Mrs. Stearn: assistant superin-
tendent. Mrs. VI. j. Embry: teachers. Mrs.
Frank p. Stone, Miss Harrison and Mrs.
Kinney.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-23
Seconds of WOmen's
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About 500 pairs Fine-gauge Mer-
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-23
CRITICISM FOR WILSON.
Senate Republicans Comment Sharply
on Interference in Maryland.

During the executive session of the Sem
ate yesterday afternoon. republicans Wig
orously criticised President Wilson for his
reported interference in the senatorial
night in Maryland. where William L. Mar
bury is candidate in opposition. to Sen
ator John Walter Smith. the present
chairman Of the Senate District commit
tee Both are democrats and the republic
cans pointed to the fact that democratic
President apparently had seen fit to get
into fight between members of his own
party in a state other than his own. The
|criticlsms were voiced while the nomina-
Tons OF Sherlock Swami, as postmaster
lat Baltimore, was under consideration.
|Swann is supporting Marbury
Senator Smith, however, made a speech
asking his colleagues to vote for SWANS
|confrmation, and Swami was confirmed
The Senate also confirmed Edward K
Campbell as the chief justice of the Court
|of Claims and Walter w. Warwick as as
|sistant controller Of the currency.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-23
SM0OT DEFENDS BANKERS.
flakes Reply Refuting Charges Of
Senator Thomas.

In answer to a statement made by SEN
htorf Thomas of Colorado several DAYS
ago. to the effect that the cause of the
panic before the passage of the Wilson
pill in 1898 was the calling of loans by
the bankers of the country to secure re-
peal of the Sherman silver purchase act.
Senator Smoot yesterday presented to the
Senate records Of the American Bankers
association. These records were held to
efute absolutely Senator Thomas state
Pnent that an unsigned circular, which II
ESas claimed was issued by the American
Bankers Association, urging bankers To
fetire one-third of their silver certificates
fnd call one-half of their loans to bring
foout money stringency. had been is
fued by the bankers association
letter from Fred E. Farnsworth. gen.
fial secretary of the American Bankers
association. to Senator Smoot declared
the circular referred to By Senator
homas "a fraud and dastardly attack
ipon the American Bankers Associa tiou
md the bankers of the country"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-23
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-23

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-23
CLERKS GIVEN A SCARE.
Mysterious Explosion Drives Hun.
dreds of Them From Their Desks

Hundreds of clerks in the State. War
ind Navy building quit work TODAY.
lut returned to their desks a few min
Ptes afterward. Capt. Macarthur.
of the building. is MAX
pg an investigation.
The clerks fed from their desks when
IN explosion as loud as a gunshot
|choed through one of the great courts
q the building. Watchmen and mes
|engers rushed into the court. but
hey could find no cause for the crash
kll are still in Ignorance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-23

Memorial services are scheduled To be
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IN Graduate Association of the Theta
flta Chi fraternity and of the branch
the fraternity connected with the
forSe Washington University at the
burth Presbyterian Church Sunday aft
moon at 4 o'clock. Rev. DR.. ]. w.
Fightman will deliver an address a
|usicaf program will be given under the
|rection of III. r. Veazie. assisted by the
Py choir of st. Stephens Episcopal
hurch.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-23
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-23
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-28
BY HENRY A. BARNHART
Congressman from Indiana

XIHEN ambition led me into an acct
~ dental seat in Congress the Con-
gressional Directory carried ten-line bio
graphical announcement that new men,
Der from Indiana had first been farmer,
then an editor, incidentally prison director
and State insane hospital trustee, and then
"a Congressman.
One day @Uncle joe was philosophizing
in the cloakroom, and he said, IL see a new
member from Indiana has had remarkably
consistent career. He was first farmer;
chair; thence to the penitentiary; thence
to the insane asylum; and thence, in the
very nature of consistency, to Congress-.
There is an old farmer in my county who
is a rampant Republican, and he always
takes occasion to rub in Democratic defeats
on me. Not long ago he fell heir to quite
sum of money from the estate of an uncle in
Kentucky, and when he received the first
draft for several hundred dollars he invested
it at my suggestion in a farm. Later he re-
ceived a second instalment of his fortune,
and again invested it in real estate. Shortly
after this he made me a call, and in the
course of Our conversation | offered him
some advice.
@Now," 1 said, you've come into all of
this money, and have put it away where you
will not be tempted to buy any gold bricks,
and there is just one other thing you ought
to do. You ought to change your politics.
You didn't get that money from Republican
prosperity; you got it from a good old Ken
lucky Democrat, your uncle, and you ought
to decide to vote the Democratic ticket"
"Barnhart." replied the farmer, 3when
got that money promised my wife wasn't
going to let it make BANKED fool of me,
and I'm going to keep my promise.