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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-08-04
Preparedness and Scuttle.

The question OF the national de-
tense is taking on some new phases.
A few weeks ago Mr.. Roosevelt, who
advocates preparedness. associated
with that policy the policy of scuttle
for the Philippines. He helped to
put us into the war with Spain over
Cuba. zone of the results of which
was the taking over of the Philip
pines. but he thinks we should with
draw now and leave the Filipinos to
their own resources. One OF his rea-
sons is that under war pressure
we should not be able to defend the
islands.
And now comes Senator Lewis OF
Illinois proposing the same thing. In
an address last night at Asheville
before the North Carolina State Bar
Association Mr.. Lewis said:
Il propose that we. return to the
western hemisphere and return the
government of the United States to
her own borders, within her own
seas. by taking such steps as will
legitimately secure the continuance
of coaling stations and naval bases
in the oriental seas for our necessary
use. Then provide for compensations
TO the United States from such gov
eminent as may control our Asiatic
possessions in such manner as in
proper time will return to us our ex-
penditure. and in conjunction with
this promptly let us cali to council
ali the governments of South Amer
ica and their sisters of the southern
seas"
Does Mr.. Lewis proposition in
clude the Hawaiian Islands? If not,
why not? If we confess our inability
to remain longer in the Philippines,
how can we hope to remain longer
in Hawaii If we should haul in
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-08-04
Downtown Postal "Facilities."

Washington's downtown postal facil
tiles are not what they should be con-
sidering the character of the city.
That fact has been fully demonstrated
of late, during a period of so-called
economy by which it has been sought
to reduce expenses without lessening
receipts Whether the process has
yielded larger ratio of receipts
to expenditures is question on which
the public is not as yet informed. But
the public is fully aware of the
shortening of the accommodations,
in the curtailment of service and par
ticularly in the abandonment of the
central station and its replacement
by drug store station.
Yesterdays Star contained letter
from citizen relating his experience
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-08-04
our horns in that direction, why not
haul them in completely?

our horns in that direction, why not
haul them in completely?
And what government, native or
foreign, succeeding to the control of
either of those archipelagoes would
make any such arrangements with
us as Mr.. Lewis suggests? Or what
guaranty should we have that such
arrangements if made would be kept?
We should appear as a poor creature
in any such transaction, withdraw
ing because of confessed weakness,
and yet asking terms that would
make us strong in a pinch. Why
coaling stations or any other bases
in that quarter of the world if in
future we are to eonfne our inter
ests and activities to the western
hemisphere?
An adequate national defense is a
very large order, and when taken UP
by Congress will lead to wide dis
cussion. This one proposition of
scuttle is full Of debate. Hitherto it
has not been popular. Is it popular
now? Do Mr.. Roosevelt and Mr..
Lewis represent any material change
in public sentiment. or do they speak
principally for themselves? The one
man is bull mooser who may again
be republican; the other is demo-
crat, candidate for another term
in the Senate and in peril from fac
tionism in his party.
The preparedness we need and
should have would make us respected
everywhere. A qualified prepared
ness, on the other hand, might lead
to condition that would make us
respected nowhere.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-08-04
Pan-America and Mexico.

Tomorrow conference will be
held at the State Department be-
tween the representatives of this and
other western hemisphere govern
ments relative to the best method of
restoring peace and order to Mexico.
The United States is to make COM
mon cause with the South and Cen
trail American nations in this en-
deavor in the hope of securing Mex
lean equilibrium without invoking
the displeasure of the Mexican peo
pie upon any one power. OF course,
the United States needs no assistance
in the restoration of order in Mexico.
1t is physically capable of effective
intervention, but such a program un-
doubtedly would cause bitter hostil-
ity and might be seriously misunder-
stood by the Mexican people. That
there is no purpose whatever on the
part of this country to gain per-
manent foothold in Mexico should be
understood south of the Rio Grande,
but unfortunately it may not be. A
pan-American endeavor to give Mex
leo a stable government will be sub
ject to no suspicion of territorial ag-
grandizement.
That the Mexicans are incapable
of solving their own problem has
been fully demonstrated during the
past four years of turmoil. two of
which have been marked by virtual
anarchy. The United States has
been patient and long suffering UNI
der grievances that would amply
have justified reprisals and interven-
ton were it not for policy of nom
interference based upon the hope of
an adjustment by the Mexicans them
selves. The losses suffered by Amer
leans in Mexico have amounted to
an immense sum, and many Ameri-
can lives have been sacrificed. The
kindly purpose of this government in
abstaining from active processes of
correction has been misinterpreted,
just as in all likelihood Intervention
would be misconstrued into land
grabbing enterprise. In these circum-
stances the pan-American movement
for Mexican peace is perhaps the
wisest course to be adopted.
Mexico cannot be permitted indeh-
nitely to continue in chaotic turmoil.
The day has passed when such con-
ditions are tolerated on the ground
that it is the business of nobody else
if the people of country cannot
conduct themselves in accordance
with the laws of nations. If there
were prospect of the civil war now
raging in Mexico working out to a
victory for one side Or another, fol-
lowed by stable government under
the direction of the dominant faction,
there would be no occasion for in
| reference. but unhappily such a
prospect does not appear. as faction
succeeds faction and revolution fol-
lows revolution and faith in the hon
est purposes of leaders in arms is de-
stroyed.
1t is the fervent hope of the
American people that at tomorrow's
conference some course may be de-
vised that will give Mexico good
government without long delay.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-08-04
A Delicate Possibility.

Are you in favor of government
ownership"
Sometimes | am" replied the cau-
tious citizen. although I'd hate to
be in a position where I could ex-
press my opinion of the way a rail-
road was run, without seeming dis
respectful toward my country"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-08-04
A Matter of Surprise.

Don't you think women ought to
vote?" asked Mr.. Meekton's wife.
well, Henrietta, there's no doubt
in my mind that you ought to vote.
But if your opinion of some of the
other women is correct, l don't see
why you should want to intrust them
with such responsibility"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-08-04

Haiti brings some strong argu-
ments to bear in support of the prop
osition that independent government
does not necessarily mean progress
toward higher ideals of civilization.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-08-04
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
A Moving Spirit.

DO you think that the old Liberty
Bell of Philadelphia still exerts an
influence over our citizenship"
Beyond question. Every time a
town gives an exposition it is ex-
pected to be the life of the party"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-08-04

Woman suffragists in England
see in the war an opportunity to
demonstrate that they can run the
country without masculine assist
anCe.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-08-04

The statement that Henry Ford
had in contemplation six-hour day
for his workmen has been denied.
To leave eighteen hours to be di-
vided between repose and recreation
would be to create new problems.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-08-04

Discoveries of graft are necessarily
a disappointment to a japanese en-
peror whose reign was announced as
an era of great righteousness.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-08-04

Reports that the kaiser is large
stakeholder in the Krupp gun fac
tories may lead the taxpayers to hope
that patriotic sacrifice will be made
by foregoing dividends and so less
ening the cost of production
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-08-04

1t is now generally admitted that
good roads promote rural prosperity,
even if they do cut down the profits
of the men who hired out teams to
pull motor cars out of mud holes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-08-04

If Germany really regarded the
Lusitania as a warship her respect
for the British navy must be slight
indeed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-08-04

By the time the black and white
fashion has gone its way America
may have perfected proper plans for
producing dyestuffs of its own.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-08-04

Col. Roosevelt has been Consigned
to oblivion" so frequently that the
process seems to afford him positive
endowment
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-08-04

New York is now hoping to DEM
onstrate that the removal of Becker
means the last of the gunner.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-08-04

Submarine commanders should not
be permitted to adopt the rule,
when in doubt. sink the ship"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-08-04
Gloomy Transformation.

No more the merry quip is heard
:: Of NAL de mer that tourists know,
When waves are rather roughly
stirred
When frolicsome the zephyrs blow.
Sea serpents linger all obscure.
The mermaid vanishes, annoyed.
The sparkling brine does not allure
The oceans otherwise employed.
No more the gallant yachtsman filings
The flag of proud defiance up,
AS to the hope he fondly clings
That one day he will lift the cup.
Where once the breezes lightly blew
The harsh wind bellows all enraged
"Avasti There is no room for you.
The oceans otherwise engaged"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-08-04
The Evening Star Newspaper Company

Business Office, 18th st. and Pennsylvania
Avenue
New York Office: Tribune Building
Chicago Office: First National Bank
Building.
European Office: 3 Regent St, London,
England.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-08-04

The proposition to buy Belgium is
not exactly in line with forefatherly
advice to avoid entangling alliances.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-08-04

The Evening Star. with the Sunday
informing edition. is delivered by carriers
within the CITY at As cents per month !;
daily only o5 cents per month Sunday
only 90 cents per month. Orders may be
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, 1915-08-04

There is not much hope that Mex
leo will suspend fighting in order to
engage in diplomatic correspondence.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-08-04

ParsbIe In advanre-hv mail. postage prepaid:
Daily SUNDAY included. one month. 30 cents.
Daily Sunday excepted. ono month. 20 cents
Saturday Star, 81 year Sunday Star. ". ~ year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-08-04
Summer Caution.

Be careful what you drink and eat
Upon a sultry day,
But, most of all, amid the heat,
Be careful what you say.
EFF argument could be depended
on to settle everything" said Uncle
Eben, "all dar'd be to a base ball
game is de 'scussions wifi de umpire"
The drink that steals away mans
brains usually commits petty larceny.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1915-07-09
LOOK TO WORKERS SAFETY
vent Accidents In Plants Where
Gunpowder Is Made.

Workers in gunpowder plants, when
ever storm comes up, adjourn to the
warehouses; surrounding the plant
proper and enjoy themselves till the
storm is over.
Lightning is not the only danger
dreaded in gunpowder plants, however.
Metal is dreaded--its hard surface may
cause explosions-an hence on the
workmen's clothes the buttons must
all be of bone.
The workmens clothes must be
pocketless, so that they may not car
ry matches or knives, and a workman,
no matter how dandified his tastes,
must not wear turned-up trousers,
since in turn-ups grit is harbored, and
grit in gunpowder mill is as danger
GUS almost as fire.
In all the buildings of these plants
not nailhead or any sort of iron ma
terial is exposed. The roofs, too, are
made very slight, so that in the event
of an explosion they will blow of cas-
lily. The doors all open outward to
make escape easy, and the plant is
usually surrounded with a stream of
water, into which the hands are
trained to dive at the first sign Of
danger.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1915-07-09
LlLITH NOT A. BIBLE NAME
Figures In Jewish Legends as a De.
stroyer Of Infants-AIso as
Adams First Wife.

Lilith Is not Bible name, but q
Hebrew word, used to designate aHs
imaginary being referred to in the BIZ
BILE, but not by name An authority
gives Lilith as "the name of the first
wife of Adam, according to rabbinical
tradition" and says: she was made
of the earth as was Adam himself, and
would not submit to be ruled over by
her husband. Seeing no possibility Of
an agreement between herself and
him, she fed away to the sea, where
she became the mother of a race Of
demons and as punishment for re-
fusing to return to Adam, one hundred
of her children were to die every day.
Lilith became noted in Jewish legend
as destroyer of infants and for this
reason they adopted the custom OF
writing the names of three protecting
angels on slips of paper or parchment,
and binding them upon the infant to
prevent the evil influence of Lilith."
This refers to an ancient custom and
we do not know that any trace of 1t
survives. Another authority says that
the Hebrew name Lilith attaches to
the passage in Isaiah 34:14, which
says, 1.-THE night monster shall settle
there and shall find her a place of
rest" Popular superstition named
this imaginary night monster Lilith,
and the Jewish encyclopedia says,
1.-THE superstitions regarding her and
her nefarious doings were, with other
superstitions, disseminated more and
more among the mass of the Jewish
people. She becomes nocturnal de-
mon, flying about in the form of a
night owl, and stealing children. She
is permitted to kill certain infants
and if child smiles during the night
of the Sabbath or of the new moon,
it is sign that Lilith is playing with
it" The Jewish encyclopedia treats
as unworthy of notice. the idea that
Lilith was Adams first.wife, but adds,
She is a clear instance of the persis-
tence of popular superstitious beliefs"
The word undoubtedly is Hebrew, but
as it does not appear in the Bible its
connection with the passage in Isaiah
about a demon of the night seems to
be purely arbitrary.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1915-07-09
HUBBY HAD NOT FORGOTTEN
Was Right There With Wedding An
niVersary Present, and Yet Wife
Was Not Pleased.

1t was late afternoon and time to
get her husbands supper, but the
woman sitting moodily by the fire
never moved.
Her heart was breaking
1t was her birthday She had been
married only four years, but he-her
husband-had forgotten her birthday
already. That morning he had given
her no present; not even an extra
kiss before rushing off to town.
Presently there was the sound of
key turning in the lock. Into the
room came her husband. Still she
never moved.
He bent over her and whispered as
he dropped a tiny parcel into her lap:
Many happy returns, darling!"
Her heart was mended. She sprang
to her feet and seized him in a frantic
grasp as she realized that, after all,
he still loved her. Then she opened
the parcel
Pipe cleaners!" she gasped, as she
displayed a little bundle of feathers.
Yes, sweetheart" said the man. Il
knew that they'd please you, as you
object to my using your hairpins!"
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1915-07-09
VICTIM OF CRUEL DECEPTION
Fair Seaside Visitor Satisfied She Had
Seen Remarkable Government
Sailing Apparatus"

They were passing the holiday at
Onset and during the course of the
sunny afternoon took stroll on the
beach. At one point tLey came upon
an improvised breakwater, where
some resident had filed bags with
sand and piled them in breastworks
fashion to prevent the sea from en-
croaching upon his land during the
stormy season.
One of the young ladies was curious
Immediately. She would know what
the bags we're for.
why, it's very simple" explained
her companion with due gravity. The
water in Onset bay originally was
fresh, a popularity of nature which
has puzzled scientists. 1t seemed too
bad to deprive the place of seashore
advantages so the government took
the matter in hand. filled the bags
with salt and thereby has impaired
the proper flavor to Onset water"
Far from rebuking him for being
FRESH" she is now telling her friends
OF having seen the government salt
ing apparatus" down there
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1915-07-09
His snecialtx.

A certain man of New York, known
Familiarity as "P. Co. admits that his
early school record was not deserving
of academic reward. But he got one
medal. He grew up in Louisville and
there attended a small school presided
over by lady of the old regime, a
tender and kind-hearted soul. Each
year, when the last day of school
came around, the scholars and their
parents gathered for the award of
prizes, and the gentle schoolmistresss
could not bear to let any child go dis
appointed When commencement day
came P. C.'s name also was read out
for a special medal. 1t was awarded
For cheerfulness during the recrea-
ton hour"
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1915-07-09
Such a Lonn lime 400.

He had just reached the philo-
sophical stage when he slipped into a
restaurant between bars for bit to
eat. He ordered. Then he sat star
ing ahead, quietly thoughtful in ex-
preston, and waited.
1t is admitted he did some waiting,
too. What happened to his order
couldn't be understood outside the
peculiar convolutions of restaurant
kitchen, but he spent half an hour
sitting there staring ahead of him.
At last it came. AS the waitress
put the order before him he started
from his deep study, as if he had for
gotten he had an order coming. Then,
looking up at the fair transporter of
edibles, he said
you don't look day older!"-
Pittsburgh Chronicle Telegraph.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1915-07-09
Taking Papa Along.

The baggage master halted the fam
lily party and politely explained that
under the new law the value of the
contents of each trunk must be given.
After a brief consultation with her
daughter, mamma pointed to her own
trunk and said: Please put this one
down as containing one thousand dol
lars worth Of personal belongings.
This one" indicating her daughters
trunk, you may put down for eight
hundred"
How about this little one7" asked
the baggage master, resting his heel
on its top.
"Oh. thatI" replied the lady con.
temptuously. Ten or twelve dollars
win cover that one"
81 see," returned the official 'Fa.
TIERS going along too"
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1915-07-09
studious Girl NeeIects Her Hair.

O't sNCS'NSNS ftCt tfGiis
] heard Max O'Rell once tell the
story of a young lady who acquired
three languages while doing her hair,
said prominent London man.
Then she trotted her three languages
round, and found to her surprise that
no one seemed particularly anxious
to engage her They really could not
stand the look of her head. She dis
covered the cause of her failure at
last, when one very irritable old gen
tleman she called on told her that
he would prefer one language to three
if brush and comb we're thrown in
with the one. She had sacrificed
habits of tidiness to the attractions
of irregular verbs.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1915-07-09
SERVING In Tennis

Tennis is no game for a Iackadaisi-
cal person.
A girl who attempts to serve the
first time she holds a racket and
works all afternoon trying to get one
ball in the right place is not likely to
become enthusiastic over tennis.
Emphasis should be placed on the
position of the feet, with the left foot
in front. outside the court. For gener-
al use a sort of chop with downward
pull of the racket. started a little
above the head, training for accuracy
rather than for severity, is advised -
Outing.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1915-07-09
His Complaint.

You say in your paper" said the
man who had asked to see the editor
that Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Peck are
enjoying a visit from Mrs. Peck S
mother"
Isn't that statement correct?"
asked the editor
"Oh, she's visiting Us all right
enough" admitted Mr. Peck, "and |
daresay my wife is enjoying 1t, but
you can leave me out of it. If you
put any more sarcastic remarks like
that in your paper, I'll stop my sub
scription"
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1915-07-09
Expansive.

George Bowles, press agent for
"The Birth of Nation" was dealing
with an editor who was hostile to
the production, yet in a note to Bowles
arranging for an engagement the ed
itor wrote:
II approach the matter with an
elastic mind
A short time later the editor in
vited Bowles to have dinner with him,
to which Bowles replied:
Il approach the table with an elias.
-fic holt
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1915-07-09
Calm RESIGNATION.

Reference having been made to
beautiful resignation, Congressman
Joseph ]. Russell recalled an appro-
pirate story.
During a dinner party some time
ago, the congressman said, the topic
turned to the connubial state. Among
the guests was bachelor person.
Speaking Of marriage" eventually
remarked the bachelor. 1T seems that
the longer a man is married."
THE happier he is, impulsively
broke in a spinster party with hope
full glance at the other.
81 was going to say" resumed the
bachelor, disregardingly, that the
longer man is married the less be
seems to mind it."
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1915-07-09
Expresslon Misunderstood.

There is certain young man who
used to be VIGOROUSLY egotistic. Some
of his acquaintance we're one day
speaking of him before an old lady
who was not up" in the slang express
sions of the day.
The next time she met him she
put out congratulatory hand.
"Oh, Mr.. Smith," she cried, Il am
so glad you are better! | heard last
week that you had a swelled head"
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1915-07-09
a SCOOP.

I'm writing a history of the Euro
pean war"
But the war isn't over yet"
That's where l get the bulge on
the rest of the historians. can
put my book on the market the day
after peace is declared, and they'll
have to wait two or three months"
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1915-07-09
Those Changing Styles.

Mr.. Styles-What did that woman
want?
Mrs. Styles-She's the woman who
calls for the installments on the bon.
net ! bought.
But it is not due YETI"
Il know it, but she came to tell me
the bonnet / bought is now out of
style. She wants to sell me another
one"
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1915-07-09
The Commuters

The Wife, am beginning to sus-
pect that the cook we got from Phila-
delphia has a terrible past.
The Mere Man-What makes you
think that?
The Wife-She's been with us six
months and hasn't even limited at
wanting to leave US for the city
Philadelphia Ledger.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1915-07-09
From the Way Il Acted.

Little Aimee was learning to sew
and one day after vainly trying to
thread needle, she said: Mamma,
what do they call the hole in q
needles"
1T is called the eye, my DEAR" re.
piled her mother
We'll" continued Aimee, 'I'll bet
this old needle is cross eyed"