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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-12-11
Serene E. PAYNE.

Mr.. Payne's service in the House
was long, useful and honorable He
had no snowy qualities. and therefore
did nothing of a spectacular or sensa-
tional nature. But by addressing him
self to serious subjects, and bringing
to bear on them Il trained mind well
stored with sound information, he came
to leadership in that body. and main
tanned himself in eminent company.
His constituents believed in him, and
renewed his commission term after
tenn. His first appearance in the
House was as a member of the Forty
eighth Congress, and, with the excep-
ton of the Fiftieth, every House since
had known him.
Like Mr. Mckinley and Mr.. Dingley,
Mr.. Payne specialized on the tariff. Like
them also, he was an ardent protec-
ZIONIST He participated in the debate
on the Morrison horizontal bill. He
was prominent in the debate on the
Mills bill. He was a member of the
ways and means committee, which
drew the Mckinley bill. He was one
of Thomas b. Reeds lieutenants in the
fight on the Wilson bill, and one of
Mr. Dingley's lieutenants in the prepa-
ration of the Dingley bill.
Then, at last, in 1909, came his own
turn. and as chairman of ways and
means Mr.. Payne gave his own name
to a tariff bill. The measure was not
altogether to his liking. A delay of
eight years through Mr.. Roosevelts in
action had made revision a very diff
cult task. and compromise impera-
tive. Later, too, the Senate made many
changes in the Houses work, some not
d; all acceptable to Mr.. Payne. The re-
vision did not please the country, and
the Underwood law followed.
Mr.. Payne had been reelected, and
probably would have had much to say
in the tariff discussion scheduled for
the next House. The failure of the
law bearing his name had not ma
terially changed his general tariff
views. He still held to protection as
the best policy for the United States.
and would have advocated the repeal
of the Underwood law in favor of one
drawn distinctly on protection lines.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-12-11
Easy Marks.
From the Pittsburgh Gazette-Tlmes.

From the Pittsburgh Gazette-Times.
When professional swindlers fall out
honest people get some interesting in
formation. The alleged head of a clair
voyant company that operated in Chi
cago until recently says his share of
the receipts averaged from $4,000 to
$4,000 monthly Notwithstanding such
regular expenses as the payment of
$4,000 a year to the police for protec-
ton and from S25 to 500 a week for
additional touches" on the side and
the entertainment of out-of-town of
fcers who frequently visited his es-
Enlistment with warrants for mem
bers of the clairyoyant squad His rec
ord income was $4,000 in three months.
1t must be remembered that the fig
ures given are for only one of a host
OF clairvoyance firms in a single city.
No one can estimate the total amount
that goes into the pockets of these con-
scienceless sharpers in the course of a
year. Particularly heartless is this form
OF swindle when it preys on poor
women seeking news of their husbands.
arousing false hopes and keeping the
victims in state of suspense, so long
as their money holds out, alternating.
between joy and fear.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-12-11
Coroners Ancient Nuisances.
From the Philadelphia Ledger.

Somebody invented coroners three
centuries before Columbus discovered
America. 1t was a job of much dis
tinction, and there were no fees alta hed
But even when Oliver Cromwell was a
lad. folks in England began to abuse
coroners and call them grafters. or
whatever it was they called folks in
that day who got something for moth
ing. And Blackstone, whose name is
often used a synonym for common
law, declared that coroners were not
only an unnecessary nuisance, but that
they often stood in the way of justice
Several states are now trying to abol-
ish coroners, but progress is slow II
it were as easy to eradicate an OLD
Office as to create new one, / fear nc
coroner would survive the slaughter
When I asked an eminent Judge what
coroners are good for, his reply was
ITO draw salaries"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-12-11
Organic Act Repeal.

The Johnson amendment To the District
appropriation bill enacts explicitly mat
the nation shall not contribute TO capital
maintenance and upbuilding on the hai-
and-half plan and substitutes Tor that
system, which has worked SO satisidc-
toriiy for over thirty-siX years TO the ehd
of developing the National Capital munich
pality, another whereby the Dis'rict
would pay all it's money for upkecp
with "A relatively small and possibly
disappearing federal contribution IL
differs from the Page amendment,
known as section s. OF the appro-
priation bill of last session, IN that X
is omen and direct, whereas that propo-
sitjcn was covert and insidious- 1t differs
further in that il would reduce the led
eraI participat ton in the cost of the Dis
trict upkeep to the doubtless small and
0uctuating balance between the total of
local revenues and the sum of the ap-
propriations It is similar in that 1t
DESTROYS the organic principle of the
virtual contract between the District and
the United States.
In both cases the keystone in the arch
of the capitals development and pros
pcrity is demolished, and the rebu1ld-
ing of the wrecked structure is left to
chance and the fates in the uncertain
future.
Prior 20 1873 the nation, through Con-
gress, participated as it saw fit in capt.
tai upbuildng. with no definite eQuita-
BILE measurement of it's obligation
toward the nations city and it's people.
There resulted a neglected, shabby. dis
creditable capital; a humiliation, re-
nd oh To he ~
In 1873 definite equitable standard
of national participation in capital
building was fixed. There has result
ed one of the most attractive and most
wholesome of the worlds capitals, a
worthy object of national pride.
1t Is now proposed by the johnson
amendment. to abandon this definite
standard which has worked SO we'll for
both nation and capital and under
which Washington has SO wonderfully
fixed degree of national participation
in capital-makin is concerned the re-
lations prior to 1878. during the period
of the capitals neglect and shame.
Shall the half-and-half plan be aban-
doned. unless and until some other
definite stan lard of national participa-
tion is after thoughtful and deliberate
consideration substituted in its place?
Shall the degree of national participa-
fion in capital maintenance and devel-
opment be rendered uncertain fuctuat-
ing from year to year, shifting from
too little to nothing with the whims and
caprices, the likes and dislikes, the spites
and the fancies of the few individuals,
the mere handful of legislators, who in
successive Congresses are willing anc
are permitted to act for the nation in
dealing with local concerns?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-12-11
The South Atlantic Sea Fight.

Details of the sea fight off the Falk-
land Islands and the subsequent pur-
suit of two escaping German cruisers
are still meager. 1t is officially an
nounced in London that besides sink
ing the Scharnhorst, Gneisenau and
Leipzig the British fleet had later
caught and sunk the Nurnberg and was
pursuing the Dresden. Unofficial re-
ports from South America state that
the Dresden is trapped in the Straits
of Magellan and its capture or destruc-
tion is expected There can be little
doubt of its elimination eventually, for
ii now has no coal supply. the golfers
of the German fleet having been cap
tured off the Falkland Islands.
Interest now centers in the compost
ton of the British feet. Late dispatch
es indicate that it comprised nine YES
sells, as against seven German units,
each count including supplementary
ships. Apparently the British fleet was
much stronger, not merely numerically,
but in terms of guns and speed. Two
of the British ships appear to have
been the Lion and the interchangeable,
the former one of the most formi ida BILE
of modern superdreadnaugh;s and the
latter dreadnaught superior to the
heaviest German ship.
Evidently Germany has had no direct
word of the destruction and flight of
its fleet, which is not surprising in the
circumstances. There was no means
of communication save by wireless, and
IT is conceivable that the shore stations
through which an official code MESA ge
might have been sent from the fleeing
Dresden or Nurnberg are now unavaila BILE
The only consolation which is felt in
Berlin seems to be that the German
ships were able to operate so long and
So effectively
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-12-11
A Dangerous Trolley Pole.

The Cleveland Park citizens are pro-
testing against the maintenance of a
trolley pole in Connecticut avenue at
the foot of Newark street. Their case
against the pole is undeniably strong.
Newark street enters Connecticut ave-
nue. at a steep grade. with d curve. The
traffic on it is heavy and accidents are
constantly imminent on account of this
obstruction. It's removal may involve
some difficulty. but it is in the interest
of public safety. Perhaps the day is
near at hand when the trolley poles
will all be taken out of the roadways
in the close vicinity of the strictly
urban area. Already the conduit sys-
tenn extends considerably beyond the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-12-11
Achievement.

When with Luck you're out of favor
And you find that YOU are broke,
And this world takes on the flavor
OF desiccated joke
BY one little thought you're tempted
Your forebodings to relax.
You are sure to be exempted
From that awful income tax.
When you think that you've been swim.
died.
While old Satan has laugh,
And your cash on hand has dwindleG
To a dollar and half;
When you walk to save a nickel
Where you used to ride in hacks.
You may still thank Fortune tickle!
You have lodged the income tax.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-12-11
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHuLANDER JOHNSON.
Philosophy on the Half Shell.

What are you working at now?'
'Shuckin' oysters replied Mr. Eras-
tus Pinkley.
"How do you like the work"
ITS purity hard work. Bout de only
satisfaction I gifts out of 1t is thinkin how
lucky i Is to be de shucker instid o de
OYSTER"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-12-11
Run Down by Auto.

From the Pittsburgh DISPATCH.
The spread of utility for the auto
mobile is illustrated by the fact that
it was by motor cars that Gen. De Wet
was run down and captured. When he
was pursued by horses at the end of
the Boer war it took three years to
snare him. But the auto on the open
veldt seems to beat horses very
promptly.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-12-11
The Political Cynic.

1.-THE public frequently changes. its
mind
Eyes" replied Senator Sorghum. "As
T reflect on the craftsmanship of our
forefathers I fear that nations changes
Of mind resembles the process of chang
ing twenty-dollar bill which finally re-
duces It TO dimes and nickels.'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-12-11

original limits set by the law and con-
ditions are rapidly developing to JUS
tify it's further spread. The trolley pole
is an anachronism in a settled section.
The public utilities commission should
take under consideration a proposal
to require the abandonment within
fixed period of years of all overhead
wires within radius of at least a
mile beyond the area of their present
use.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-12-11
Attentions to Father.

From the Milwaukee Sentinel.
These are the days when fathers
stockings are darned. buttons sewed on
his chair placed at the table. his gen.
eral conduct commended. And, strange
to say, the old fellow doesn't catch it's
meaning until his Christmas bills are
received.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-12-11
The Standard of America
Introducing Sampeck Clothes of IoI4-1o15

1t is small Won
der that this new
Boys Shop is be-
ginning to have
the call of the
town. We know
Sanpeck Clothes
are the b e S t
clothes, having the
call at the most
fashionable metro
politan shops, be-
cause Of their un-
usual style effects
and for their ex
ceptlona1y good
fitting and wear
resisting qualities
T h e introduc-
tory prices-$o.75,
instead of $50 to
$1,000 - are has
tening "the call"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-12-11
Reversal.

1.-THE voters in my town came forward
In your cause like one man
YES replied the man who was de-
feated. THAT seems to indicate the gen.
eral proportion. I can remember when
YOU could depend on one man to come
forward and do the work of a whole lot
of voters"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-12-11
Arboreal.

"ie is always talking about his family
tree"
Yes replied Miss Cayenne. IT have
been interested in it 1t is one of those
trees which get shadier as they grow
older"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-12-11

Millions of dollars worth OF battleships
converted into junk and sent to the bot
tom of the sea represent highly expen-
sive method of impressing the principles
Of patriotism, culture and the higher
ideals in general.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-12-11

The burning of his movie" factory
will give Mr. Thomas Edison occupa-
ton for the sleepless nights which he
commends as aids to health and happi-
ness.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-12-11

The Nobel peace award is appropri-
ately omitted this year. a paltry sac
900 would be no compensation for any
effort worth considering toward the es-
Establishment of peace in Europe.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-12-11
High Cost of Shooting.

To save his cash a man will try.
And when this earthly task is done
They find he has enough laid by
To load and fire one battle gun.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-12-11

War is a contagion, and the success
of this government in maintaining neu-
traiity should encourage the Depart
ment of Agriculture to renewed hopes
of averting epidemics.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-12-11

AS a rule Col. Roosevelt does not IKE
to be contradicted But he may be a httle
indulgent with friends and admirers who
insist that he is wrong in saying the
public is tired of him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-12-11

Genuine interest in rivers and harbors
improvements increases as the term
pork barrel" gradually disappears from
current slang.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-12-11

The proposition that big cotton
crop may be a misfortune instead OF
a blessing should afford interesting
material for discussion for future
writer's on economies.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-12-11
Economy Not Popular.


From the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
One serious difficulty about getting a
policy of public economy adopted is
that few people are really interested in
public economy. Large expenditures
are more attractive than large savings.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-12-11
Long-Range Strategists.
From the Chicago Herald.

from the Chicago Herald.
We may not have as many long-range
torpedoes as we should. but when it
comes to long-range military strate-
gists the country is almost overstocked.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-12-11
The Suits Reduced to $3.50

Now Priced to Save $3.50 to SD. 90 a Suit.
They are hand tailored garments made in the pop
ular English model, with soft rolling collar larger
lapels trousers and high-cut wastcoat: other
models in plenty for of conservative tastes
The fabrics include all the Tartan weaves that are
SO popular this season; fancy mixtures worsteds
and cassimeres blue vale ceviotS and blue serges that
can be relied upon for fast color Any man can be well
fitted, regardless of build. All Sizes all fig
ures, are to be found at this low price-SI75o
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-12-11
Mexicans Befogged.
From the Chicago Herald.

From the Chicago Herald.
Possibly the Mexican leaders are de-
laying restoring constitutional govern
ment until they can learn from some
body just what the blamed thing is,
anyway.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-12-11

In diplomatic circles abroad some of
those young Turks" are beginning to
look like old offenders.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-12-11

fractional demonstrations in Mexico
do not fully sustain the suggestion that
preparedness for war insures peace.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-12-11

Many citizens who once regarded the
New York Stock Exchange as the root
of all financial evil now regard lta
reopening as hopeful indication.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-12-11

D.iiv sunday Included one month. go cents
Daily. Sunday excepted. one month. 80 CENT.
Saturday Star. 81 year: Sunday star. Wv year,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-12-11

The Evening Star with the Sunday morning
edition Is delivered nv carriers within the city
at IS cents month; daily only =, cents per
month. Sunday only 20 cents per month. orders
NAV he sent Nv mail or telephone Main 24fo
collection Is made by carrier at the end Of each
month.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-12-11

CZ1n order TO avoid DELAYS on account OF
NOT be addressed to any individual connected
With the office but simply TO THE STAh. or 10
the Editorial or business Department according
to tenor or purpose
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-12-11
The Evening Star Newspaper COMPANY

Business Once nth ST. and PENNSYLVANIA Avenue
New York once: Tribune Ruid uG
Chicago Office: First National Bank Building
European Office: Regent ST.. London' Englano
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-12-11

Entered as seccnd-cIas$ mall matter at the post
Office at Washington, ID. o.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-12-11

Recognized by the famous and maker OF these
by him. when this shops chief
lately invited New York for the distribution OF his en-
tire remaining Christmas The distribution, begin tomor
morning much the variety town and
very much the lowest prices whisper weetearts and wives
"a small deposit is all that need be paid now.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-12-11
A New Mems Shop on CIV Doors East of 1th

A Ground Floor Shop-.As Exclusive Any in Town.
Not Boys Clothing Shops the
ond floor OF the buldmgod enough be known the
wholesale distributing Neckwear than any
other establishment in Washington.
Headquarters for Smoking Jackets and Bath Robes:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-12-11
OF IN Ba1macaans and O'Coats.

Repriced-Not One Is a $3.50 Garment.
Choose from balmacaans of imported Scotch and
English chevots in the snappiest overplaids block
plaids, >plads and mixtures, double breasted,
form-fttng overcoats of warmth without weight plaid
back fabrics, halfned, English model overcoats of
black oxford and vcuna shortnap chinch1la and
est novelty fabrics
Garments rich in those touches of tailoring that
appreciate who know good cothing-the good,
swinging style, the neatly piped seams the shoulder
Innings in many of the overcoats of SINNERS satin,
and other details found only in good clothing. Real
SIS to $50 garments at only $3.50.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-12-11
The
New
Boys
Shop
Hat
Sale.
$1.95
Worth to S..

Worth to S.

Hats of indi-
vid Ii a lily and
character for
boys of 3 to 10
years.
Fifty types of
Tyrolean. Sailor
and other mod
els of velour,
p u S h. velvet,
bearskin. chin
chilla, corduroy
and felt, in
black and all
colors.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-12-11

There are many Smoking Jackets
made to retail at s5.oO-but none
to equal these. Superior in ma
terials. styles, finish and f1t-in
this sale at only $3.T5.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1914-06-13
! HEARST PROMPTED
BY SELFISH INTEREST

E e ~ 81 .
:: Intervention in Mexico has been the
urgent appeal of the Hearst papers
for mi any months. The following item
taken from the Mexican Herald, .Au-
gust "a. 1908, will undoubtedly ex-
plain the cause for such an appeal:
with over million acres Of the
finest agricultural and grazing land,
with large herds fof.: blooded cattle,
horses and sheep roaming over this
vast domain, the big Hearst cattle
ranch and farm In, Chihuahua is the
peer of any SUCH estate lin the world,
whether it lies in the great corn: belt
of Illinois or Kansas, or stretches. for
miles across the wind-swept prairies
of Texas or. Oklahoma. '>"E
1.-TWO hundred and fifty miles OF
barbed wire fence inclose portion of
this vast ranch. and. within the in
closure Craze 10000. thoroughbred
Herefords, $4,000 fine: sheep. and
many thousand head of horses aud
hogs. a modern, up-to-date ranch
In the world, and whose stock is fam
Gus from. end to end of the republic.
this ranch is convincing evidence of
the great future; which is in store for
the agricultural and stock raising in
'dustFys Of nMexieo. ..z,@ ! -. j..
Thus spoke e. Kirby Smith, 1.-THE
well known planter of Campeche, who
Is spending: a few days in the city.
Mr.: Kirby, Smith has just returned
from an extended trip into Chihuahua,
where he spent several days on the
great Hearst ranch.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1914-06-13
!
CANADA PosTPoNEs
OLD AGE. PENSIONS

=
Old age pensions for Canada were
shelved by 1.-The government" in the
Canadian House of Commons. While
the measure was introduced by the
opposition evidently to test the gov
,ernment's attitude and put it on rec
ord, yet the debate marks the begin.
ming of the agitation. -: -. r.:
In advocating an initiative Of; the
pension system it: was said: I'VE give;
assistance to railways and steamship
companies to the steel companies, and
coal corporations, but, the time had
arrived when step, even though a
short step, might we'll be taken BY
Canada in the direction of old, age
pensions;" while $3,00O,00o is Paid
out for housing the poor, an annual
outlay Of 100000, would suffice to
pension the aged;"< 'tthe special COM
mission Of the House of Commons had
presented evidence to prove, that. I'M
der, the, present conditions 1t is inn
possible for the. average workman in
Canada to put anything aside for his
old age" -. 49,: j.: -:
In "adjourning> the debate" the fin
.ance minister while disclaiming, the
idea that old age pensions would dis
courage thrift and admitting that the,
discussion had already passed 1.-THE
academic stage, commended that lit
had not reached the legislative stage;
because :there;-was: no. great body
OF ropounced- sentiment aeallinx: for!
action. THE. Survey ...,- -: =. - ~,
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1914-06-13
OUR NEW EDITOR.

We take pleasure in introducing to our friends and
readers this week. Mr. Edwin T. Harris OF SUPERIOR the
new editor of The Labor World Mr. Harris Is one OF
the foreward looking of the Twin Ports who fully
understands the POLITICAL social and economical
philosophy of the working class movement. He comes
to The World we'll equipped to give expression
to the advanced labor thought of the times.
Under Mr. Harris The Labor World will continue it's
journey frma AS in the past we will aim to
keep Just ahead of the crowd We shall try not to
wander too far wilderness. venture there
occasionally will only be for the of finding the
TRAIL will back and engage with the great
of the people in the advancing battles of the
day.
Harris has served several terms secretary of
the Superior Trades and Labor Assembly, The Labor
World from will be more of Twin Ports paper
has BEEN Its size will be gradually increased,
and in short time it will be second to paper of
it's kind in the country Just keep your eye on us.
Mr.. McEwen becomes postmaster at Duluth July l..
The office will require his whole time during business
hours but he will to contribute articles and
editorials in each number. With Mr.. Harris and Mr..
McEwen it's editorial staff The Labor World will be
a much stronger paper, and it's influence in the
munity should be far-reaching.