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Congress.

A vacancy exists in the twelfth Massa-
chusetts congressional district, ana Will
be filled at special election to be heio
April :. Primaries will be held fort
night earlier. A score OF candidates.
democrats republicans, bull moosers
are announced for the nominations.
The House is an interesting place
these days, and the Bostonlans know
it. Naturally the politicians want TO
get into the game Excitement Is
guaranteed Reputation is to be made
When the new member takes his seat
the session will be only about nan
over. assuming that june will bring the
lose He will have opportunity to vote
on some important questions. ana. II
an orator, chance to spread himself
But the next House is the real lure
Shall we not see country-wlde
scramble for seats in that?
1t will assemble six months before
candidates for President are named.
Its record will constitute much Of the
appeal TO the country. 1t may have TO
deal with some of the very questions
the present Congress shall have dealt
with.
In this way: If the Underwood tariff
fails to produce the revenue necessary
TO the support of the government on
liberal lines il will have TO be over
hauled even if the democrats continue
n House control. If the new currency
,aw develops defects in its operations
hey will have to be corrected. Defects
in that matter could not with safety
De left uncorrected. And if the new
trust legislation now shaping proves
An injury rather than help to bust
less. the pubnc welfare will require
.hange in that. For hampering legiti-
mate business is not the object of the
party now in power.
If the republicans coutro! the next
House. the situat ton will be even more
INVITING for men of ability and students
Of politics. For in that event the
democratic record now made or making
will be the subject of both special and
general examination. Matters may not
take the shape of new legislation, for
4 democrat will sit in the White House
armed with the veto power even if a
republican Senate shall at that time be
supporting republican House. But
he debates will be stirring, and the
measures upon which they are based
Indicative Of what will be written into
aw if republican succeeds Woodrow
Wilson as President.
All this will fire the ambitions of
men, young and old, who aspire to
political preferment. They Will be
eager for a chance 10 play part in so
important a drama. And when we con-
slider that the republican leader for
1916 has Yet TO be chosen. and that he
may be developed by the next Congress.
small wonder is it that promising men
# that party are showing congressional
ambition
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Villas Autograph.

When Francisco or ''Pancho villa
DOTTED civilian clothing and donned a
military blouse of modern cut and
military cap of the peak or German
model his photographs appeared plenti-
fully in the newspapers of the United
States. More recently other photo
graphs Of Villa have appeared auto
graphed by the General" Perhaps
Villa did not write his name: there
have been stories to the effect that
Villa cannot write. However. in this
autograph is a note worthy of COM
ment.
The photographic style is that which
was popular and familiar in the United
States many years ago, but has to
very great extent passed away. There
is a tremendous flourish on the capital
letters. but the whole name is clear.
precise and legible. Beneath the name
is the chief feature of the signature
a magnificent scroll of loops on loops
or loops through loops. In other days
this sub photographic or post-signa-
torial scrollwork was popular. The
signing of ones name seems to have
been more of a ceremonial proceeding
then than now, and after the last let
ter the signer was tempted. and often
yielded to the temptation, to allow the
fancy of his pen free play and to in
scribe loops and curves and what-nots
below the name.
Men nowadays write their names and
have done with it, and SO many men
have swung to the extreme of careless
ness and haste that their names cannot
be read. Old autograph albums and
perhaps all autograph albums are old,
abound with these signatures with
scrollwork accompaniment, but the
signatures are written with care and
may be read. A modern autograph al
bum, if there could be such thing,
would show contrary results
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From the Baltimore American,
Smoking has been barred in the Ihiteo
States Senate chamber. Is this con-
cession to greet the possible lady senators
from the suffrage states?
From the Boston Transcript.
Senator Tillman is now after the coal
trust. he being very peeved at coal be-
cause it smokes.
From the Philadelphia Ledger
Senator Tillnlan's attack on a lady in
the United States Senate was a perfectly
hair So dangerous as a suffragette.
From the Knoxville Sentinel.
senator Tillman evinces his prowess as
a refermer by curing the Senate OF the
smoke habit
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TILLMAN ON SMOKING.

From the Philadelphia Press
When those lady United States senator's
arrive in Washington they will be glad
to find that Senator Tillman has been
looking out for their comfort by having
smoking at the executive sessions aboi-
ished.
From the Springfield Republican.
Senator Tillmans successful plea against
the practice Of smoking in executive ses-
sion and his remarks upon the atmos-
ably lead to much cheap wit upon the
unhealthfulness of ''hot air
From the Detroit News.
There can be no more smoking in the
United States Senate. but there will he
occasional cases of dre,
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The dissatisfied.

No matter how bad things seem" said
the readymade philosopher. they might
be worse"
That's not the way We figure" replied
the promoter of discomfort 1.-THE motto
of the organization to which I belong is,
No matter how good things are. We are
in duty bound to complain because they
are not better
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SHOOTING STARS.
Ply PHIEANDER JOHNSON.
The Real Audience

You didn't stay to hear my speech"
said one member of Congress.
No" replied the other. What's the
use OF my hanging around and pretend
ing to be an audience when the people
you are really addressing are away out
in your own district"
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Other Side of the Proposition.

"A man ought to kiss his wife every
day."
Yes replied Mr.. Meekton; but sup
pose she's busy writing speeches and
doesn't want to be disturbed
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Uninterrupted.

Now base ball chat is on parade
With wit and sapience profound
The seasons short in which it's played.
But it is talked the whole year round.
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Keeping Busy.

Does your family approve of your
dancing?'
NO" replied Mr., CumrOx. gloomily.
"They say I'm too oldfashioned. The
dances l know are at least six weeks
behind the times
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Some of Wall streets eminent financial
experts withdrew from interlocking di-
rectorates with the promptness of a man
who knows an unpromising investment
the moment he sees it.
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The army of the unemployed is not able
to lend as much dignity or picturesque
ness to the hike" as the suffragists
have succeeded in giving that form of
political demonstration.
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1t remains to be seen whether the dis
solution of the soft coal trust will
nave the same upward influence on the
,ost of fuel that the dissolution of the
standard Oil Company had on the price
u gasoline.
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Some of the young Mexicans apparently
proceed on the theory that if they are
bad and disobey Uncle Sam they may
become provisional presidents
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There seems to be an ambition among
various statesmen to renew the style of
controversy in which the name "Pinchot''
figures at one end of the hyphen.
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The manner in which Harry Thaw and
William Z. Jerome have been kept apart
is evidence that the cause of Peace is not
without hope.
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Representations to the effect thar Villa
IS tyrannical terror will not make any
Impression worth mentioning on those
Texas rangers.
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II would be an advantage to some of
the less guarded speechmakers il they
could share in the voice failure that is
affecting Secretary Bryan
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After reading his speech over. Ambas-
sador Page finds it a great deal more
interesting than he thought it was when
he wrote it.
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Time and space are important consider
atoms in oratory. a speech that can be
heard quarter of a mile may not be
remembered ten minutes
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gsIn order to avoid delays on L.. account , o,
personal absence. letters to IHE Ian sno .i
no, be addressed TO any individual connected
with The office but simply 10 THE STAR. or 10
the Editorial or Business Department, ACCORDING
TO tenor purpose
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To some of the congressional economists
a penny saved on District appropriations
looks better than thousand dollars else
where.
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genial man himself, Vice President
Marshall positively insists that debate in
the Senate shall be conducted on good
natured lines.
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If among the multitude OF positions Of
fered him Col. Goethals does not find one
that is congenial he is hard to please.
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The Evening Star. with the Sunday mornn:
edition. is delivered by carriers within the city
Of - cents per month; daily only % cents per
month: Sunday only. 20 cents per melaih orders
may tue sent by mail. telephone -ain 2i4o
-ilection is made by carrier at the end OF each
month.
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The excitement elsewhere is SO great
that administrations in Haiti may come
and go unnoted.
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Russian
Credit,

huS6ldu pine Iell NlcIlH 10 the ASSASSIN
nl:4 Bogrof. Indifferent to criti-
cism of those who charged
that NJ Kokovtzof was more minister Of
the treasury than of finance. NJ. Kohov-
tzof went on. satisfied with the equi-
librium of his budgets. 1t was thus
he won the pseudonym of ''Tchenovnik,
or functionary.
The parliamentary regime, properly
speaking. does not exist in Russia. Min
isterial dissentiments do not ordinarily
lead to a change of cabinet. nor even of
one or more of its members. When the
discord grows apace and the nominal
chief finds his opinions and authority de-
fled he may appeal to the emperor, whose
confidence he must possess if he would
remain.
Recently NJ kokovtzof perceived that
his power had waned and his views
were disregarded, notably in the ad-
ministrative reforms proposed IN PoIanu.
For example, the council OF the empire
had rejected by a considerable majority
his proposition permitting the employ
ment of the Polish language IN
municipal affairs. In the matter OF
Kholm. in which .here was an official
agreement, there was abstention on the
mart of the cabinet. Finally, the finan-
cial administration of NJ. Kokovtzof
was attacked violently in the council
by NJ Mitte, VINO ioa ars o,,a srea sts
The blow TO the kokovtzof ministry
came from the two most active enemies
of the minister of finances. NJ. kri-
yocheine. and Prince Meschtchersky.
whom is an enemy to be disdained, and
vet NJ Kokovtzof ignored them.
But the blow to NJ. KokovtZof was
not entirely administered by the fore
<xtla laN on
posed the balancing Of budgets by ex-
cessive receipts from the sale of the
the destructive vodka From 1908 on
the peril of Russia in this regard had
Tchelychef. a patriot deputy who had
made reputation by the ardor of his
anti-alcoholic propaganda. The press
and public were stirred in turn. The
example of Sweden and Finland, whose
climatic conditions were the same as
those of Russia, was cited to prove that
these countries had applied a remedy
against the evil.
In budget of three milliards in
Russia the one-third of the revenue was
produced from the consumption of
alcohol, that is to say. from vice and
from brutality. 1t YES hat situation
which had decided the emperor to
change his president OF the ecancil
How the obstacles and the difficulties
of budgets were to be overcome that is
the secret Of NJ. Bark, the new minister
of finance.
NJ Goremykine. appointed by the car
to assume the presidency of the council.
is not a novice. but was at the head Of
government at the time of the troubles
with the first duma and dissolved it the
day before the manifestation at Niborg.
He is a man of experience in Office. with
opinions of his own. a distinguished
jurist but whose advanced years will not,
perhaps. permit him to remain long
time In his functions. Indeed. it is said
that as soon as the health Of NJ. krivo-
cheine is restored he will relieve NJ.
Goremykine
NJ. Goremykine. interviewed. spoke in
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Entered as second -c,ass mail matter at the post
Office at Washington. ID. L.
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diSJ,a 100 1f,yrrp
ifo'h 81
anu oerhn must disconcert those VINO
nave failed to comprehend the power OF
Russia in controlling the peace OF
Europe. The arhi,ar -, ~. n.,c. NJ
E,,- u Tue
ope' III uuth' Is the car and not the
KAISER
<*
A simple illustration of Russias pre-
dominance .v 80. =" - -
. ioN..u "
'he immense iiile
nuSSla as est created in polit-
p.,, ical and press cir
Aeaee CdcCoI. cles of Europe over
the sudd.r o, :: 49, p,,..,an ,,,n
.ie suuoeh chahge in the RUSSIAN min
istry' the retirement of NJ. kokovtzof,
president Of the council Of ministers, and
the succession of NJ. Goremykine.
Another ilIustration ne loco ,nnor+ance
hv+ s;on;soon. -, 49,
a;-s.;s- =. 's s.ia" INC, sA"s .ne
ui,ee'ioh ol ehe wino' IS the hishiS sen
sauonal dispatch from Berlin reporting
an article in the semi-official Cologne
Gazette alleging that Russia was rapid
ly and secret,v ,,an.r ;r., 70 r,oLa v.r a,
carn.,y
-,
~. lhiS puoIlcauon was taken seriously by
o.e He,ii.an press. and the Germania.
dira.tl .ie odtnonc party, reprints the
War u,;t, p',e .me .Iue' Inc coming
To the Sa,oa SD, rueI mus was aoueu
fIisnatchaS Sao,ana, 'ue .esui. Ina. o,ie, me,
disavowed an, aae, .nas .ne ha. .s nau
licat;or ~ ah responsloili,y Lor the pup
had reassurad the La;sa a -, a 80. .sat
the alarms were prorndiess atc The
incident is only fmnortant as indicating
that the pivot of peace or war is at Sf:
Petersburg and not at Berlin. as here
tofore.
The change in the Russian ministry
has nothing to do with the pacific or
belligerent policy of Russia, but with re-
FORM, the nature of which is made ap-
parent In the rescript of the czar to NJ.
BARK appointing him minister of
iirahces.
IN THIS rescript the car declares that
MS recent excursions IN the interior OF the
country nave shown him the profound
poNei's VI the people, the result or
~ uaiAe,i,iess ana tne lack OF all regular
sspie GIedit necessary TO accomplish
.e.ullhs. mus .ne car, VINO mas been
70 r.. u. ca as an nhpiacapie linperlaiis1 py
.a1,, Us Turns ou. 70 pe reiornner, re-
soise Gu 70 cu,o the thirst OF the RUSSIAN
peasdnl LOT ms increasing consummaton
ol vodka, "hlch Is the peasants delight
ana death.
Inc rescript OF the car removing NJ.
kOkovtZof from his functions mentions
the signal services rendered by him in as
surfing to the treasury a constant excess
of receipts, even during the most dis
TURNED period NJ disorders in Russia THE
czar raisad Ar Eoko,+zof 70 an r,,,, ~
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proVisiOnS made by these statts tut tIIeh
education and thousands of children are
growing up without that education and
training necessary for life. for making a
living. for membership in society and for
the duties and responsibilities OF citizen-
sh;n The individual, society and state
suffer as the result, despite the fact that
the citizens and the property of the state
are taxed for the support of schools.
DR.. p p Claxton, commissioner of the
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The czar has assumed the role OF the
reformer in Russia. having acquired
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"A half dozen states are still without
laws requiring parents and guardians to
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That night Gen. Grant attended the re-
ception at the White House, which was
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Lieut. Gen. Grant, who had just been
raised to the highest military rank in this
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"Wednesday. March 9, 1864, Gen.
Grants commission was delivered to
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WHAT THE GOVERNMENT is DOING

What proportion of the farmers of this
country are losing money, and Why"
This is a vital question for which ex-
perts in the office of farm management
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Recent dispatches from st. Petersburg
and Berlin must discomfort those who
have failed to comprehend the power OF
Russia in controlling the peace Of
Europe. The arbiter of the peace Of
Europe, in truth, is the car and not the
kaiser.
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The establishment of Russian credit
was a great factor in the maintenance OF
The Washington herald., 1914-12-06

"Gentlemen's Night" of the Twentieth
Century Club, last Thursday, at All Souls
The Washington herald., 1914-12-06
women TO TALK
At CONVENTION
Will Tell Rivers and Harbors
Congress Of Health Con-
ditions Here.
SPEAK THURSDAY NIGHT
Mrs. Strout, Mrs. Sherman, Mrs.
Story. and Mrs. Heath to Talk of
Improved Local Conditions.

Women of the District-members OF
the District branch OF the woman's
National Rivers and Harbors Associa-
tiOn-who are the active friends Of the
nations waterways, are laying great
plans for the opening of the fourth
biennial convention of the organiza-
tion, to be held in conjunction with
the meeting Of the National Rivers and
IIarbors Congress at the New willard
on Wednesday. Thursday, and Friday
Since the last convention, the mem
bers OF the District organization have
been busy with various plans for the
safeguarding OF Washington through
the safeguarding of her waterways
and they are looking forward to the
three days program, during which the
foremost authorities in the country
will discuss these matters.
Aim of Social Propaganda.
The aim and object of the general
organization is the protection of the
rivers and incidentally the forests of
the country. but the District branch
has various plans for the Improvement
of sanitary conditions and the prOtec-
tion Of the health of the District by
spreading the propaganda of the ma
tionaI body.
Among the distinguished men who
will address the congress will be a
member of the Cabinet and Louis D.
Brandies. of Boston. Several OF the
Senators and Representatives of States
in which waterways improvement is a
vital question and others who have
made long study Of this matter VIII
give their views before both the ma
tionaI body and the affiliated organtza-
tion of women.
But one night-that of Thursday-wiil
ha
leaders of the Woman's National Rivers
and Rarbors Association will tell of the
work in which their organization Is en-
gagged.
Women to Describe Work.
Addresses are TO be made by Mrs.
Sarah Willard Strout. president Of the
woman's society. Mrs. John Dickinson
Sherman, chairman Of the conservation
department of the General Federation Of
women's Clubs; Mrs. William Cummins
Story, president-general OF the Daughters
Of the American Revolution, and MIS-
Julian Heath. president of the National
Housewives League.
Under direction Of Mrs. D. A Fletcher,
vice president-at-large; Mrs. Leonard
Herald Wilder, president of the District,
and the other officers. the local branch
has done much effective work in the past
TO spread the teachings and aid in the
work of the national body.
The other officers in the District are
Mrs. A. L. Pearce. director representing
the District Federation; Mrs. w. Z. An
drews chairman Of education; Mrs. Will
lam H Beck, chairman Of publicity, and
Mrs. Mary Sitz Parker, secretary and
treasurer.
Mrs. H. C. Cook, Mrs. James Rtnsell,
Mrs. A. l. Pearce, and Mrs. NJ. S. Par
ker have been named to the District
branch as delegates to the national con-
gress.
The Washington herald., 1914-12-06
HOROSCOPE.
The stars incline. but do not compel"
Sunday, December 6, 1914.

The stars incline. but do not compel
Sunday, December 6, 1914.
fCopyTisht. lsl4l
NEain the stars contend for good and
evil influence. While Mars, Neptune and
Saturn are all adverse. Mercury. Venus
and the sun are in benefic aspect.
Under this coniiEuration the seers be-
Iicvc that it is wise to conserve ones
energies, trusting little TO the kindly
promise Of the planets that are exer-
cisinE favorable influences.
War news will have a depressing effect.
on this day, 1t is predicted. and the
clergy will feel the futility OF preaching
peace, yet the stars promise that in
spring events will give new faith TO all
who doubt.
Saturn is not friendly to the old to-
day. The mortality among men and
women above sixty will be exceedingly
statesmen and distinguished politician
is predicted.
There is a promising sway for writers
and thinkers today. Poets are under a
rule that is encouraging.
Women should benefit while this gov
ernment of the stars prevails. Increase
in the number of engagements and mar
riages is prognosticated. Widows are
subject to a specially good rule.
the King of Spain, who may suffer from
a severe catarrhal trouble.
According to the horoscope Of the Right
Hon. Winston Churchill. Mars has exer-
cised a powerful influence over the des-
tiny of the first lord OF the admiralty
in England and he is warned that the
navy will suffer severely in the new
year.
The planets are believed to foreten
months OF conflict still before the armies
OF Europe
Suffering from poverty will be wide
spread, when the new moon shines.
There is a prognostication of increase
of power for the Socialists and this ac-
cess of strength will be due to unex-
pected causes.
Persons whose birthdate it is have
the augury of rather a fortunate year
The young will court and marry. Both
men and women who are employees should
be cautious.
Children born on this day probably win
be industrious, perseyering and success
ful. Boys should prosper in business and
girls have the forecast Of happy mar
Tiage.