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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-22

ful, which time out Of mind have smiled
upon the dwellers in the Potomac valley.
will become extinct. One does not have
to think back many years to recall when
the woods Of the District and adjacent
sections Of Maryland and Virginia were
undergrown with thickets Of laurel. kali
mia, spoonwood or calico bush. These
forms have been thinned out and are
threatened with determination by persons
who break the bushes for the blossoms.
and by those whose business it is to sell
the rich, green foliage as garnishing for
other goods In grocery stores and fruit
stands. 1t has been considered proper
to decorate lunch counters and shop win
dows with punches OF the foliage and
blossoms, because the plants were easy
to obtain and therefore cheap. These
growths are declining. and the only
masses which one now sees in the Dis
trict grow along the hillsides In Rock
Creek Park.
Another flower which frightened the
woods and which has now become scarce
In regions close to the capital is the Will
azalea, or the pinxter flower, which for
some unaccountable reason has long been
called wild honeysuckle. 1t is a flower
Ing shrub which when in blossom exer-
cises a fascinat ton on thousands of peo-
pie and fills them with a desire to possess
it. Its slaughter has been great. Each
spring the crop of trailing arbutus or
maytlower grows smaller. 1t was once
common on the rocky hillsides, but it has
become rare The purple flower of the
hepatioa is coming to be looked on as
rare find. ard the white blossom of the
bloodroot is not often seen except in
seQuestered places. 1t is only in remote
spots that one may now see spring
beauty" or Claytonia Virginica. with its
golden stamens and brilliant red anthers.
This member Of the purslane familyis only
looked for now in recesses of the woods
known to the naturalists of Washington.
The wild pink. the geranium called cranes
bill. the blue gentian, coral honeysuckle,
Robins plantain, or the blue spring daisy,
familiar to an older generation, are now
only known, as A rule, by persons espe-
cially interested in such things. In many
old fields the grape hyacinth persists the
trumpet vine still clings to old fences
along quiet roads, and some other hardy
and persistent flower forms seem to hold
their own. Saxafrage still grows plenh-
fully because its flowers do not stir peo-
pie to covetousness. and duets still show
their little heads. The slaughter of holly
is notorious, and is a tragedy OF the
woods. One of the features of Rock
Creek Park is that in 1t are being pre-
served many of the wild flower forms
that once overspread the District.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-22
A Bull Mooser's Retirement.

VIVA, has become of Joseph NJ. Dixon
formerly a senator from Montana the
man who filled large space IN inc
cubic eye during the campaign OF lsl2'
hut who since then has withdrawn hinl-
self. o. been withdrawn, from notice?
When he went from the republicans
To- the bull noosers Mr.. Dixon DID SO
with all his might and for all he was
worth lie had not been a leader among
the former. but instantly became one
among the latter. They made him
chairman of their national committee,
and he gave u very energetic account
of himself at Chicago, and, later, IN
lie tIree-cornered contest for the
presidency.
He and Mr.. Roosevelt-the one as
campaign manager, and the other as
cIn,iidate-hit it Off to I. Both
breezy and full of fight Both phys
TcaIly tit for strenuous work. Both alive
with the zeal of new converts.
Had the bull moosers won. Mr.. DIXON
would probably have been called to the
mead of the Interior department. The
west takes greater interest in that
than in any other department; under
Inc government, and Mr.. Dixon. as
western man by training, would have
tlled the bill.
At the cabinet table with him would
nave sat George w. Perkins as Secre-
tary OF the Treasury. Their relations
we're very pleasant in Mr.. Roosevelt
behalf Mr. Dixon, in speaking of his
calculations as campaign manager over
money matters, said: Whenever / am
hard up / appeal to Perkins, and he
never fails me.
M. Perkins has never surrendered
Ils place in the spotlight. He has beer
much in evidence since Mr.. Roosevelt 5
defeat, and only the other day ad'
dressed the bull moosers in long let
ter adjuring them to stand fast, and
promising them victory next time. His
tone was that of a man who Eel,
authorized TO speak in Mr.. Roosevelts
sibsence.
But Mr. Dixon's name has scarcely
been mentioned in the newspapers since
lie left the Senate u year ago. Elected
IS d republican, he finished his tern
as a bull rnooser. Does he still keeE
The new faith? And is he holding hi.
PEOPLE in line for Mr.. Roosevelt?
strangely enough. the rumor is tina:
Mr Roosevelts strength has declined
more in the west than in the east IL
the last twelve months. Originally, thu
west was afiame for him. the cas-
isniting slowly. His career as a ranch
man and his fondness for the chas,
made him prime tavorite with tn,
N.estern people. But their ardor is sale
y have cooled in the reflections o.
hat his on Mr.. Taft, which
Fought in The democrats. has cost then
md the country.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-22

From the Memphis Commercial Appeal
The Wilson administration is breaking
all records. even to marriages In the
White House.
From the Detroit News.
And now the rumor is of a double
wedding in the White House. Doesn't
this smash another precedent
From the Knoxville Journal.
Two of the Wilson girls off in less
than year. AS the saying is. they go
like hot cakes.
From the Council Bluffs Nonpareil.
Secretary McAdoo is already a member
of President Wilson'S official family. But
this isn't quite close enough.
From the Rochester Herald.
The latest White House engagement
was announced on Friday the 18th Good
luck.
From the Detroit Times
Americans have grown to love Presl-
dent Wilson and, also, his daughters.
From the Knoxville Sentinel.
In the White House at Washington
there is no evidence of anything other
than things calling for congratulations
upon domestic affairs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-22

From the Pittsburgh Gazette Times
However, every one feels certain that
Ambassador Walter Hines Page. even
though not guilty, will not do 1t again.
From the Philadelphia Telegraph
Congressman Victor Murdoch complains
that wild ducks are a nuisance to the
Kansas farmer. Always a kick from
Kansas way!
From the Philadelphia Ledger.
If John Lind is not earning his money
he is at least waiting for it.
From the philadelphia Inquirer.
Secretary Rediield again points out that
food prices are lower. AS a pointer. the
Secretary is one of the best ever
from the Boston Transcript,
T. Il. would better save the money that
he proposes souanderng on South Ameri-
can exploration for that bull moose cam
paiSn fund.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-22
POLITICAL PERSONALITIES.

From the Council Bluffs NoDpareil.
Col Goethals says he can't make
speech But then he doesn't have to.
His work talks eloquently enough for
him.
From the Chicago News.
Vice President Marshall. by pulling OF
q successful sixtieth birthday, has just
proved that a good man cannot be kept
In obscurity.
rom the Springfield Onion
Senator La Toilette criticises the Wilson
Mexican policy as one Of silence. Watch
full waiting wouldn't disturb him if more
noise accompanied II.
From tue Springfield Republican
Mr. Taft has five banquets ahead IN one
week in Minnesota He will be glad
when they are behind him. Are we pre-
mature in asking. by the way. will Mr..
Taft run again as the republican candi-
date?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-22
Spring Signs.


'Tis spring. ! read about it III
The almanac The buds begin
To open on the trembling bough.
The genial south wind murmurs
How"
At least tits what they ought to do
Alas! The chill looms up anew
And all the signs of spring you find
Are in the garb Of human kind.
With joyous coats and funny hats
And serio-comic shoes and spats
And sleeful collars, ties and cuffs
That walk with curious gowns and
muffs.
Although the chilly winds may blow
And surly skies may threaten snow,
We need not wait for birds to sing
Before we welcome gentle Spring.
Though skies be gray and sonssters
mute.
Well know her by her Sunday suit.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-22
Wild Flowers.

There is a great deal of interest IN and
sympathy for the preservation OF bird
lFfc all Of which is communicable but
some time the country is sure to hear
more on ting subject of the preservation of
Wild flowers. At the present rate of de-
strucueu by thoushtless persons. many
terms OF plant life. cheering and beauu-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-22

The unpaid grocery bill which has to
be made up for by paying customers is
mentioned AS a contributing cause to the
high cost of living. But the government
overburdened as 1t is with respons. oilities
in the way Of economic details. cannot be
expected to establish a system of audit
ing grocery books.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-22
To Be Considered,

DO you think this law you advocate
can be practically enforced?"
II don't know about that" replied
the busy Statesman; but it'll get me
three cheers from my constituents"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-22

y1n order to avoid delays o. a. account so 2.
no, be- addressed to any individual connected
Win the oijcc, but simply 10 THE STAR, o. 10
ne Editorial or Business Department, ACCORDING
to tenor or purpose
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-22
The Menagerie.

What do you think about the future
influence of the bull moose party?"
Don't bother me-" exclaimed Mr.
Growcher. Il haven't yet got through
thinking about the ground hog"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-22

In New York there is d disposition to
scout the theory that Mr.. Charles Muir
ply goes to Albany now and then merely
to see the sights.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-22

a certain sense of loneliness may be
inevitable with a President. But it cam
not be denied that several senators are
doing their best to prevent it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-22
A Daring Idea.

Il understand that Paris fashions
are going to avoid all freakish effects u
said Maude.
MY" exclaimed Maymie. Won,
they look absurd
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-22

There is no positive assurance that even
an army of the unemployed may not
be working out a new idea for moving
picture material
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-22
Melancholy.

The melancholy days now pass
Aud bid US watch and wait
Too cold for circuses, alas.
And yet too warm to skate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-22

The troubles of a great railway system
cause no vindictive glee among the many
who depended more or less on the divi-
bends for annual income.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-22

The Evening Star, with the Sunday morning
clifton, is delivered by carriers within the city
at 10 cents per month; daily only. 70 cents per
month: Sunday oply, 20 cents per month. Orders
may b. sent by mail. or telephone Main 244O
collection is made by carrier at the end OF each
month,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-22

Villas invitation to the Mexicans to
make bets ON him is likely to awaken
Huerta'S interest. 1t indicates q condi-
ton where surplus cash may be found.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-22

! Salaries of members may not be all
they should be, but the employment of
| late has been remarkably steady.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-22

As usual, the arrival of a little genial
spring weather may be expected to put
the annual demand for new inaugura-
ton date out of business
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-22

OF course, a system of bargain days to
apply when certain lines of traffic are
expected in the Panama canal would be
resented as an attempt at treaty lodging.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-22
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILAEDER JOHNSON.
Harsh Analysis.

THAT man is an idealist."
Yes" replied Miss Cayenne; but SO
many idealists are people who do not
fully understand what they are talking
about and take refuge in poetry"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-22

Some of the smiles awakened by am
bassadorial pleasantries are very likely
to have that elusive Mona Lisa quality.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-22

PAYABLE 10 advance-by mail, postage prepaid:
r,a!iy, sunday Included, one month. 60 cents.
Daily sunday excepted. one month, 70 cents.
saturday Star, 81 year, Sunday stan y 40 year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-22

Fashion continues to make it more diff
ficult for the Easter egg to hold its own
as a saudy incident of the color scheme.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-22

utered as second-cIass mail matter at the post
Office ut Washington. D. G.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-22

1t is but step from fear of the cold
wave flag to joyous interest in the base
ball pennant.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-22

Felix Diaz never gets far enough in his
negotiations to be accused of conducting
lobby.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-22

The idea of getting meat from Argen-
tuna was u good one, but the Chicago
i'e~f interests saw il first
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-22
The Evening Star Newspaper Company,

business once nth ST. and Pennsylvania Avenue.
New York Office: Tribune Building.
Chicago Office: First National Bank Building
European otbce: ) Regent St, London, England.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-22

! "Lookin' on de bright side o life is
all right" said Uncle Eben. unless it
gifts man to tryin' to stay awake till
de last of the electric lights goes out"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-22
Police Ask
More Pay.

ing that their pay be increased to at
least the amount received by a good me-
chanic." The Star Of March H. 1864 said:
THE pay of these men at this time does
not exceed 500. a sum entirely inadequate
to their support (many of them having
families), especially at this time. when
provisions, clothing. rents, etc. are dou-
BILE what they usually are. The police at
the Capitol receive 81 800 per annum, and
messengers and doorkeepers in all the de-
parIments receive much more than the
police. although the labors of the latter
are far more arduous, dangerous and un-
pleasant. The police Of this city are, with
obliging and efficient a set Of men as can
be found in any city of the country. and
the criminal records give indiSputable evil
dence that they spare no pains to ferret
out crimes and criminals. They are but
few in number. yet, notwithstanding the
many thieves. vagrants pickpocketS and
blacklegs who have followed the army
hither. they have succeeded In conserving
the peace and bringing parties to justice
to such an extent as to meet the univer-
sal appreciation OF good citizens The in
stances are very few indeed where a
criminal, no matter how well he may
have covered up his tracks. has succeeded
in GLIDING the grasp of the metropolitan
police force. 1t is desirable to retain this
body Of men, but 1t can hardly be eX-
pected that they will remain in Office if
they do not receive adequate compenSa-
ton. 1t is therefore to be sincerely hoped
that Congress will favorably consider
their petition and grant their prayer by
giving them such pay as will allow them
to live respectfully and support their
families comfortably
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-22
A Call for
More Men,

of this force by voluntary enlistment, to
be followed by drafts to fill the quotas
required in case they were not supplied
by that date. The Star said, March 16,
1864:
THE Presidents proclamation calling
for 100000 more troops gives indication
of the energy and resistless impetus with
which the war against the rebels is to
be waged during the next campaign. And
it must strike the enemy with the feeling
of despair to know that while their last
resources in the way of fighting material
have been placed in their field we have
scarcely touched our vast resources of
soldierly. able-bodied men. Crippled and
dispirited as are the rebels. hopeless
of ever again assuming the aggressive
and quite unable to protect their own
territory from the onward march of our
present military array, how much rea-
son have they to look forward with dread
to the onset of the new hosts OF Union
troops. And they know well that the
moment the main rebel army Is broken
up Gas it must be by the next cam
paign) that moment the disaffection now
existing in such states as North Caro-
lima and Georgia, now scarcely held
in check by military rule. will break out
III an open blaze, defying extinguishment
and doing the work of a dozen Union
armies In ending the rebellion Push on
the columns
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-22

The question of the evacuation by Italy
of the islands of the Dodecanese is being
treated direct
Italy and the ly betwee n
Rome and Con-
~V"ee"lsSe %s1s' stanttn pie,
Italy, for fact desires "satisfactions"-
that is to say, concessions. Italy claiming
that her prolonged occupation is due to
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-22
THE TANGLED BALKAN DRAMA,

Between the acts of the long-drawn-out
and bloody drama of the Balkan war the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-22
Police and
Fire Alarm.

H. A,. ed for fire alarms upon
trail bell-ringing mode Of arousing the
firefghters. In The Star of March Is.
1864. is news paragraph indicating
progress toward a better equipment:
1.-THE mayor has approved the bill for
the construction of the fire alarm and
police telegraph, and we understand that
the builders. Messrs. John F. Kennard e.
Co. are now here ready to commence the
work. These telegraphs have been in sue
cessful operation for several years in
Boston. New York. Philadelphia, Balti-
more and other large cities. and we have
ton. In most Of the cities adopting the
telegraph the wires are placed upon the
tops Of houses, firmly secured by iron
brackets, thus relieving the streets and
avenues Of the nuisance Of telegraph
poles. At first prejudice was felt to-
ward allowing the wire to be thus placed.
but now that has been dissipated by the
fact that these wires furnish d protec-
ton against atmospheric electricity, as
each connection made with the earth
acts as a lightning rod. In view of these
facts it is hoped that the wires of our
fire telegraph will be placed upon houses,
out of sight and out of danger. AS
Messrs. kennard & Co. have built all the
fire telegraphs now in operation and own
all the patents covering the machinery
used in their construction. We doubt not
the capital of the nation
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-22
WHAT THE GOVERNMENT IS DOING
BY RAYMOND W. PULLMAN.

Uncle Sam is becoming really sue
cessful publisher. AS is generally known
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-22

A dispatch from Corfu signed Zog-
raphos informed the central commission
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-22

AS a result of this singular speech in
the mouth of a socialist, Signor Labriela
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-22

The policemen Of Washington. wretch
eddy paid, decided at this time fifty year:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-22

On the 10th Of March, 1864, President
Lincoln issued call for 100000 addi-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-22

Out on the Sun river irrigation project
in Montana the government for the first
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-04-12
Grove Avenue ZONES

We have four Handsome. detached
residences on this avenue: hot water
heat. all modern COnven:cnccs. on
which Nre can make good terms ana
low prices.
WAI. NJ. MILLER X co. INC
ll5 North Eighth Street
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-04-12
Stuart Avenue Homes

We have three beautiful. detached
Residences on STUART Avenue. conve-
hieht TO car linz: all modern convent
cnCcS can make ypccia; prices to
quick purchasers
Wal NJ. MILLER & co. INC.
10 North Eighth street.
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1914-01-30
and the Liquor Question

We suppose the liquor interests of the United States
have made mistake in their estimate of the probable effect
their business of the granting of From
returns indeed, would their estimate in
this particular thought by many be extravagant, has
been rather under than the mark In off year.
inconsequenta campaign practically their first brush with
the saloon, the of Illinois Tuesday of week
changed between eighteen and twenty from
dry Three hundred cities and villages Illinois hold
local option elections next spring. and judging from the
perience of last Tuesday the majority of these will be
put kept in the dry column by women's The
perinendent of the AnSaoon League in that
that in normal conditions he Tuesday shows that
will be three the side of the drys Organ
lied properly the proportion should be four one
One thing seems reasonably certain The
of Illinois, inspired they by the memory of Frances
Willard, likely to relax their energies until last
vestige of the liquor traffic shall have disappeared within
the borders of their state What this will the
morals and the comforts of the people
of by those who persist in believing that
pathy to the saloon is ephemera The liquor interests
not think this antpathy ephemeral They know
Christian Science Monitor.
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1914-01-30
A Pyramid of Skulls

Father Apmann, S. J., in an. address delivered at
the national convention of the German League of the
Cross, held in the city of Muenster, Wesphaa, last
September and reported in the c. T. A. Advocate
said
This morning spoke of total abstinence work of
charity. I must supplement the by Grafton on
Total Abstinence Work of Patriotism" The Russian
painter Wereschtschagin ordered to paint war
without and the smoke of powder He painted
colossal pyramid of skulls erected of blood
should label this picture much wa" rather al
cohol" Alcohol is murderer than war; famine and
pestlence combined the famous statesman Gladstone
hath truly said AS attorney of the poor priest of the
church. messenger of Christ point alcohol and
claim: IT thee alcohol the murderer of millions
murderer of bodies still murderer of souls" Whose
patriot loves his people must to give to
them life and love of whatever noble alcohol
cent of all suicides of all insanity and 70
cent of all prison sentences. If be patriot what
will be my duty?
If love people will try give it bright youth
Fifty of idiots their pul condition alcohol
Our law-givers passing laws diminish the
tally among babies. Lately they passed reguat