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Evening star., 1914-01-12
A Hoosier Problem.

Undismayed by their recent defeat,
| the anti-Taggart democrats in In
diana are organizing for another tussie
| with the boss. They know his power
and skill, and are going about their
work with care. They well under
stand that they must drum for support
from one end Of the state to the other,
and drum systematically. This they
are doing. A league is in formation
and it has for it's sole object the deposi-
tion of Mr. Taggart from his boss
ship.
But why is it named the Wilson and
Bryan League? Why not the Wilson
and Marshall League? What is the
reason for divorcing the national demo-
cratic couple and wedding Mr. Wiison
to his chief of staff?
Mr. Bryan has never in his own name
been a potent force in Indiana on cleo
tion day In all three of his presi-
| Dental campaigns he lost the state.
Not even in 1908. when at his instance
John W. Kern was made his running
mate, did he carry Indiana He IL
popular there, as everywhere, as an
orator and a lecturer, but has never
shown strength as a political leader.
It was not until last year that the
Hoosier commonwealth swung back
into the democratic column on presi-
Dental test. Mr.. Marshall's name as
ISOLATED with that Of Mr.. Wilson
proved a vote-getter, as before thas
1t had also on a state test. His tour
Of the state as stumper was a tri-
umph for him, both as orator and as
candidate His home people poured out
to hear him, and gave him votes
enough to win on election day.
Why. then, should not these anti
Taggart democrats be conjuring now
with well approved name? Why the
substitution of Bryan-a name that
in Indiana never won-for Marsha Ia
name never there defeated?
1t cannot be that these Hoosier folks
have been misled by this eastern gos-
sip that, because Mr. Wilson points
one way and Mr.. Marshall another on
the question of more legislation right
away touching business the two men
have parted company and will soon be
at open war with each other. There
appears to be nothing in that. Mr..
Marshall has gone no further than to
express an opinion. which. of course, he
had perfect right to do. A Vice
President is not supposed to lose his
interest in politics or his voice when
he takes Office. Why should he? And
particularly why should Mr.. Marshall
a product Of state where nearly every
maj, is politician, and the game never
stops-lose interest in current events,
or when he opens his mouth talk about
the weather?
That Wilson and Bryan League
should be rechristened. If necessary,
the state legislature-which is demo
cratic in both branches-should pass an
act changing the name. 1t may be all
very well to fight Mr. Taggart, but
why fight Mr.. NJ rshall?
Evening star., 1914-01-12
The Thaw Case.

The latest development in the Thaw
case points to the prospect of his early
release on bail on the score that he is
not now insane and that he would not
be public menace If restored to liberty.
A commission appointed by a New Hamp-
shire judge to pass upon this question has
returned an opinion unQualifiedly In favor
Of Thaw, and in few days the case
will be brought into court again on a
motion to free Thaw from custody pend
ing the final determination of the habeas
corpus proceeding. Acceptance by the
court Of the commissions report would
not be a final disposition of the case for
the attorney general of New York has
announced his determination to carry 1t
to the limit of judicial procedure to ef-
feet. If possible. Thaw's restoration 20
the custody of New York. This means
that an effort will be made, wherever
Thaw may go under bail. to take the
habeas corpus procedure as far as the
United States Supreme Court. Mean
while Thaw's status Is peculiar one.
lie is actually fugitive from an institu-
ton for the custody of the criminal In
sane. and meanwhile he has been in
dicted by the grand jury of Dutchess
county. y. Y, for conspiracy to effect his
own escape. 1t is an Interesting question
whether New York now regards him as
sane or insane. If he Is wanted as an
inmate Of Matteawan he Is insane, in the
ewes of the commonwealth. but If he is
wanted as one indicted for conspiracy
he cannot be viewed as insane, for II Is
an axiom of law that an insane person
cannot be guilty of an indictable oHense.
Judging from the manner In which the
Thaw case continues to complicate itself
il promises to be the prize legal puzzle
of this country for at least another
decade.
Evening star., 1914-01-12
Huerta and Villa

Gen. Villa, hailed as the master Of
North Mexico, heads southwark. His
cry is. "on to Mexico City, Can he
make goal?
A cry with US in early civil war times
was, "On to Richmond But four years
were required to make the trip. Ten
years later the French cry was. ION to
Berlin But Louis Napoleon never got
there. He was prisoner within few
months. Thirty-odd years after the
French fiasco the British cry in South
Africa was, "On to Pictorial But the
promenade" proved difficult, and it was
some time before it was completed. John
Bull had not found such slow and ex-
pensive going in years.
But let US suppose Gen. Villa more for
tunate than America, France, or Great
Britain. Let us suppose him an easy
and an early victor Let US suppose him
in Mexico City, and the carcass Of
President Huerta in his hands. Let US
suppose him making journey to Vera
Cruz, and feeding the carcass" to the
sharks. If sharks swimming in Mexican
waters can be induced to accept fare
which Gen. Villa so bitterly characterizes.
Then what? Where will that leave Mex
leo and where the United States.
We cannot associate such a man as
Villa with the presidency Of Mexico. He
is simply rough man with a talent for
war. He lacks both education and good
character. He is described as a success
full bandit. Huerta. with all his faults
and offensiveness, is educated, and has
prospered in civil affairs.
But if Villa as victor in war should
SL he be
might insist on naming the man. How
should we like him as Warwick? What
= sort of man would such a man pick for
that office? And what sort Of president
would a man make who had accepted
Office from such hands? Like Warwick,
like president.
And what would Villa do if denied the
right to play Warwick? 1t would be
dangerous to remind him Of his past
life, and tell him that the outside world
would not be satisfied with a president
selected by him. or chosen at so-ca'led
election through his influence. If he be-
comes the master at arms of the whole
Of Mexico he will take the ground that
In that character the character of bandit
has been lost that his sins have been
washed away, and he is now white as
snow. He will insist on the treatment
of a patriot who has rendered great
service to his country. Who will dare in
such circumstances to bait him with the
word bandit?
For US the Mexican situation grows in
complexity. With Huerta as the devil
and Villa as the witch, what sort Of
swap can be made. And this situation
arises at the time when President Wilson
has his hands full Of domestic COM
plexities.
Evening star., 1914-01-12
Wicked Employment Agencies.

From the Chicago Tribune.
The sins of the employment agencies in
the city are many. They have time and
again been charged with swindling immi-
grants and ignorant laborers Of fees for
jobs that existed only in the agents Inn
agination Where these charges could be
brought to trial they were usually sus-
tanned in court. Another and heavier
charge is now being leveled against some
Of these privately run bureaus of en-
ployment. 1t ia alleged that they are in
league with the men who make busi-
ness Of commercialized vice and that they
supply recruits to the white slave mar
ket. Poor. innocent girls applying for
honest labor are sent by these agents into
disorderly resorts. it is claimed. or into
places connected with and leading up to
such resorts. Experience which other
cities have had with employment agen-
cies lends conviction to the charge. The
greed and characterlessness OF many OF
the owners Of employment bureaus leave
little doubt that they are capable Of do
ing pretty much everything for money.
Evening star., 1914-01-12
A Stock Tip.
From the Boston'Globe.

From Cleveland comes the story that
Mr.. Rockefeller was playing golf with
friends at Forest Hills not long ago
when one Of them asked him what he
thought Of a certain stock as an In
vestment las good as eggs" was the
reply. Had John D. hourished ir
Greece back in the eighth century, B
c., he would have put out of business
with ease and celerity that female
called Pythia, who sat on q tripod ovel
the mouth of a cavern. breathed the
intoxicating exhalation of vapor which
issued from the chasm. and uttered the
Delphic oracles. so ambiguous anI
mysterious: LAS good ass eggs
Strictly fresh. nearbys. fresh western
cold storage, spots, or rots?
Evening star., 1914-01-12

blanket effect Thus the medioerity
imposed by the tailor as to coats. vests
!. and trousers may be concealed or rather
slorihed by outer garments that will ai
least during the winter proclaim the man
Of fashion. II the cost OF the cloth were
the principal item in the expense Of suit
manufacture this newly proclaimed style
Of tight-titting clothes would be vocifer-
ously welcomed. But unfortunately foi
the man who pays his tailor's bill, the
cloth factor is the least Of all. Most
customers pay more for the little silk
tag that is sewn into the coat at the
back OF the neck than for all the prod
uct of the loom that goes into the max
anx Of the garments
Evening star., 1914-01-12
Satisfactory Conditions.

Oh, Willie has a sled and skates
Which look exceeding nice;
The landscape he investigates
In vain for signs Of ice.
We think of many wintry day
When he went gliding round
And caught pneumonia by the way,
And very nearly drowned
We've tied a bunch of ribbons smart
Upon the little sled;
AS bric-a -brac or works OF art,
The skates hang overhead.
And while we do the best We can
From home to Danish strife,
We say: stand pat. oh, weather man
You're saving willie's life.'
Evening star., 1914-01-12
His Position.

Your speeches have stirred up ;
good deal of antagonism."
YES" replied Senator Sorghum.
What are you going to talk abou
when you meet your constituentsT
I'm not talking much now. I've be
come a topic.
Evening star., 1914-01-12

Running railroad 50 that the results
will please both passengers and stock
holders is one of the most delicate prob
lens of big finance.
Evening star., 1914-01-12

"A pedestrian always has the right
Of way.
Yes" replied the timid man. But
what's the good of right of way
that's all filed up with moving We
hicles?"
Evening star., 1914-01-12

1t is impossible for Evelyn Thaw to
realize that, as time passes, she may
cease to be the chief object of concern
In Harry Thaw's mind.
Evening star., 1914-01-12

New York soclet. IS banned Tor trying
to initiate the Englishmen. The question
of censure or praise depends on which
Englishmen it is sought to copy.
Evening star., 1914-01-12
Long, Long Way!
chicsxo Record. Herald.

From the Chicago Record Herald.
| Every few days they indict Tammany
| leader, but II Is long way from an In
dictment to the doors OF the JAIL espe-
cially when a Tammany leader is the
] traveller.
Evening star., 1914-01-12
Lack Of Sympathy.

"Of course you said that you would
leave public office poorer than when
you entered IT.
"Yes. And the opinion seemed to
prevail that a man as thriftless as all
that didn't deserve office in the first
place"
Evening star., 1914-01-12

DIn order to ayoid deleys on account ot
personal absence. letters to THE STAR should
not be addressed to any individual connected
with the once. but simply to THE STAR. or to
the Editorial Business Department. according
TO tenor or parpose.
Evening star., 1914-01-12

President Wilson's admiration for the
methods OF Congress Is attested by his
evident desire to keep business going
at the Capitol.
Evening star., 1914-01-12

There will of course be an argument as
10 whether radium has been monopolized
or whether it is being unofficially con-
served for the benefit OF posterity.
Evening star., 1914-01-12

Penitentiary officials are likely to be
cautious, now that it is understood that
any prisoner is liable to come forward
in print as critic.
Evening star., 1914-01-12

John D. Rockefeller says the income tax
is too high, but never says word about
complaints to the same effect in regard
to the price Of gasoline.
Evening star., 1914-01-12
Suggestion

From the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
That United States senator who pro-
poses to build a wire fence along the
Mexican boundary might get wider sup
port for his project II he proposed a
sound-proof concrete structure instead.
Evening star., 1914-01-12

Invitations to Vincent Astor to become a
socialist indicate a disposition to capita l.
ize the advanced theories as heavily as
possible.
Evening star., 1914-01-12
The Personal Exception.

On patience we put special stress
All projects should commence with It
IFS something others should possess
While we ourselves dispense with 1t
Evening star., 1914-01-12

Wall street may be powerful but it has
never gone so far as to attempt to down
Mr.. Bryan by organizing a lecture boy
colt.
Evening star., 1914-01-12

1t now appears that what was mis-
taken for a poison needle was delirlous
typewriting machine.
Evening star., 1914-01-12

Amusement managers In Mexico are
justified in complaining of the depressing
effect of recent events on bull fighting.
Evening star., 1914-01-12

Mexican politics continues to proceed
on the theory that the executioner is
miShtier than the legislator.
Evening star., 1914-01-12

Congress returns from a well earne
vacation.
Evening star., 1914-01-12
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Athletic Climber.

DO you take exercise regularity"
yes"
"Gymnasium?"
NO. l travel a great deal and al
ways take an upper berth"
Evening star., 1914-01-12

Daily. Sunday included one month. 60 cents.
Daily. Sunday excepted. one month. 40 cents.
Saturday Star. 81 year: Sunday Star. 81. 10 year.
Evening star., 1914-01-12

Entered as second-class mail matter at the post
Office at Washington. d. G.
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The Evening Star with the Sunday morning
edition. is delivered by carriers within the city
at 4s cents per month: daily only. 2n cents per
month: Sunday only. % cents per month. Ordefs
may be sent by mail. telephone Main 2440.
Collection is made by carrier at the end Of each
month.
Evening star., 1914-01-12

Business Once. i1th st. and Pennsylvania Avenue
New York Once: Tribune Building,
Chicago Once: First National Bank Building.
Arizona republican., 1914-08-23
By HAROLD MAC GRAPH

cover the spot without perfect range Umbaah drove down broken stick directly where the basket lay. He had beaten them they would find nothing. Now rid himself of these simple sools who trusted him. The who lon,ed to become he chiefs then played by mbalah; to set the two fac tons at each others ttroats; perfect elimins on- Umbalah advised him his fiends declare that the white people lad the gold away from the holy man, to whom it belonged as agent.
 Thus, in this peaceful ishermens village began the old of gold and politics. for the nsepars ble. Umbalah in ding, watched the contest gleefuly He witnessed the rival approach his chief the gestures exchanged and kne that dissenson had begun The men of the village clustered abort
 "Where have you hidden it?" demanded the chief Tt belongs to the Sahib"
 Hidden what?"
 "The treasure you and the false holy took from the forbidden cave!"
 False holy ore2" "Ay wretch! He is ourga Ram, the man who mur. dered the King of Anaha'
 The mutineer laughed and waved ais hand toward the smoking ruins of the promontory.
 Look for it there, he sad under mountains of rock and dirt and sand. Look for it there And who is this white man who says the loly is false?'
 II it. you scounGrel '" cried the Colonel advanc ing but Bruce restrained him. seeing that te situation uou eahen an unpleasant and sinister trend.
 Patience Colonel; just little diplomacy he urged But the es,'
 hat may be, but just at present there to be more men standing back of him the back of chief here We have way of getting warning to Ahmed Wait"
 Jackal," spoke the chief wrathfuy, " thou liest!"
 An! thou hast grown too fat with rule."
 Ay!" cried the men back of the mutinous
 Sahb said the chief, without losing any of his nat ural dignity, the has betrayed the lust of gold in their eyes. Evil presage. But yo1 have saved the life of my child and mine, and ill throw my strength with you'
 See what?"
 The inevitable. It in my heart all the way here that should with disaster There is yet time to leave here peacefully
 treasure mad. He would listen Ahmed could have told Kahlyn that he old stood nack of her father, pushing. pushing.
 He is mad" whispered Bruce. but cannot leave him."
 " What would do without you, John!"
 From down the beach the chiefs little girl tod ding to the group If excited She clutching something in her tand Her father took her by the and pulled her back of him. Kathlyn put her hand the chds head protectingly The child gazed shyly opened her little hand and disclosed yellow sovereign!
Arizona republican., 1914-08-23

The false holy doubtless gave them that befors the explosion" Bruce laid hold of bis in friendly fashion, apparently, but in reality warning. All We want is slight rest in house. After that we shall proceed upon journey"
 The mutineers could offer no reasonable objections to this and signi6ed that it all to them long the white people departed. They had caused enough damage by their appearance and it might be that it through their agency that the promontory all but destroyed. The fish would be driven away for weeks. And what would the fierce gunrunners say when they found out that their stores had gone up flame and smoke? Ali, ali! What would they 60 but beat them and torture them for permitting any th cave? When these men come." answered the chief, with dry smile, 1 will deal with them. None of us has tered the They know for a of truth. Per haps right" he added to the muneer. "There could not have been treasure there and escape the sharp eyes of those Arabs Go back to your homes. These white people shall be guests till they have rested and ready to depart
 Reluctantly the dispersed, and from his hiding place Umballah another of his schemes fall into pieces There would be fight least for the present "The men, indeed, had hoped actual warfare but they could not force their chief without good After a the the white people out of the way the better for all concerned.
 Did the leader of this open mutiny have ulterior de
  haps. At any rae events shaped themselves as to nufy whatever plans he had formed in his goddazzled brain.
 The Colonel tfactable and fell in with Kathlyn's idea It would have been nothing short of foolhardness to have openly antagonized the rebellious men,
 You have plan, Kit, but what is it?"
 "I dare tell you here. You are too excited. Bu. l believe can lead you where Umbalah has buried the basket feel that Umballah is watching every make. And dare say be hoped-and instigated
 this muny C end in disaster for He is alone. 50 much We rely upon. But if try to meet him openly shall lose. Patience for little while There, they are leaving They grumbling. but do not believe that means anything serious"
 Now then, white people," said the chief, "come to my house. You welcome there and always. You have this day saved my life and that of my child l grateful"
 Inside the hut Kathyn drew the child toward her and gently pressed the tightly clutched fingers. Sha plucked the sovereign from the little pink palm and held it up The child's father seized it, wonderngy.
 "G God They lied to me! l knew it."
 "Yes" said Bruce. They did find the treasure. The. your little girl knows where. Question her"
 It was an easy matter The child naturally shy and the presence of all these white skinned people struck her usually babbng tongue with species of paralysis. But her father patient, and word by word the dragged out of her. She told of the
Arizona republican., 1914-08-23

The argument between the chief and his munous fol- lowers went
 "John" said Kathlyn. ".ou peak the dialect I can understand only word here and there But listen Tell the chief that all desire T to be permitted depart in peace later," she added, significantly
 Whats upT
 "T The child has a con-a British sovereign-in her hand She knows where Umballah has secreted the Since father be budged from his pur pose. let try deceit You speak to the chief while explain to father"
 To the chief Bruce said: The treasure is evidently lost So after short resi- We shall return to our cara and depart. We do not wish to be the cause of trouble between you and your people," -e
 But. Sahib. they have the gold!. snapx
Arizona republican., 1914-08-23
ore the fishing boats had covered half the

this activity before the fishing boats had covered half the distance.
 " see light" murmured rJriballah.
 He tried to act coolly, ut when he spoke his voice cracked and the blood in his throat nigh suocaed him.
 Sand, holy one"
 Well what of .and?"
 You can dig and "over p thilgs in sand ne no oae can possibly tell. The sand tells 1otking.'
 They drove the bullocks forward mercilessy till they came to what Umbaah considered suitable spot pit dug. but not before Jmballah had taken from the basket enough gold to set .he wild They were his He smiled :nwardly to think how easily they could have had all of itl They were still honest
 The sand was smoothed down the basket. It would not have been possi.s for the human to dis
Arizona republican., 1914-08-23

We shall be the way south before the others land"
 An extra handful of gold for you! Get the out! Let hurry!"
 More, holy one; these men will obey me-"
 They shall all be well paid"
 Umbauah had reached the point where he could not plan without reachery He proposed carry the basket into the jungle somewhere, bury it, and make way with every who knew he secret then the proper tme he would return Tor :t with brave caravan, his men or those whose loyalty he could repdrchase.
 The landing made, the basket conveyed to the bullock cart which emped of its bait and leopard trap; the buocks brouf ht out and harnessed-a
Arizona republican., 1914-08-23

stolen bullock cart of the digging in the sand of the holy one.
 In some manner they must lure Umballah from his retreat It finally agreed upon that they all to the and steal back at in roundabout way They would sufficiently armed. Later, the chief could pretend to be walking with his child.
 So while Umbalah stole forth from his hiding place. reasonably certain that his enemies had gone Umbalah got together his mutneers and made arrangements with them to help him carry away the treasure that night the rightul directed to the broken stick the damp sand.
 That night when Umballah and his men arrived. hole in the sand greeted them It shaped like mouth opened in laughter. .-a-Q-'
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