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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-09-19
Shepherds of Bethlehem.

National Lodge, No. =, met in Wash
ing on Hail, Saturday evening, with
Mrs. Mamie Stoves, its commander. pre-
siding.
Mrs. Maggie Licarione was present,
after long illness, and filed her posi-
ton as past commander.
Mrs. Alice Watts, chaplain was re-
ported by the relief committee as stiJl
i'll at "A hospital in Baltimore
National Lodge is preparing to send
several delegates to the Supreme Lodge.
which will convene in Atlantic CITY
September u.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-09-19

Busy Bee was angry. as any one could see,
And nothines worse than meeting with angry
Busy Bee.
The only thing to do is to turn about.
pick up your heels. and run with all
your might. 1t isn't of the least bit of
use to stop to argue. When Busy Bee
loses her temper she won't stop to
listen to reason. The only sensible
thing to do is to get out Of her sight
and keep out of sight until she has
cooled off.
Now Farmer Browns Boy didn't know
until morning what had happened in
the night out there in his dooryard. AS
you may guess. he didn't sleep much
the rest of that night. Just as soon as
the first Jolly Sunbeam crept in at the
window on the east side of the house
Farmer Browns Boy opened the front
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-09-19
MDfPEN0ENI ORDER
%Sf1STE:CnABlTfS

Onward Tent, No. 1921, met Wednes-
day evening, Chief Ruler Eva Wilson
presiding. Many of the officers and
members were reported as having gone
to Newark, n. j., to the convention.
After the regular business many
speeches were made and social hour
was spent in playing games. The tent
will meet again next Wednesday even
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-09-19
An Opening.
From the Youths Compa MON.

rIoW IHe iouIH OouipdHIcn
Another story has been added to the
imposing array of those told at the sx
pense of the newly fiedged achelors OF
arts, who have not found the world As
eager for their services as they could
wish. While waiting for the manager
to be at leisure. q young job hunter
took occasion to converse with the
ONCE boy.
do you suppose there Is an opening
here for a college graduate?" he asked.
We'll, dere will be-" was the reply.
'if de boss don't raise me salary to
tree dollars q week by termorrer
night"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-09-19

foot.
ball. which toppled from its tee and
rolled about a foot.
Cliff looked up In dismay. As his face
became visible to the occupant of q
bench near at hand voice was heard
to say:
why, Bergman, is that you. I
thought 1t must be DR.. Grayson."
The audience was President Wilson.
He had gone quietly to the bench to sit
down and await his turn to drive.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-09-19
Those Girls Again.

From the BOSTON Transcript.
Edith-Miss oldgirl says she has just
reached the manageable age.
Marie-Yeu don't say. wonder what
delayed her
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-09-19
Theatrically Speaking.
lcinnati Times-Star

From the Cincinnati Times-Star.
That Russian retreat might be &c
scribed as 1.-The longest run of the sea
son." to use a theatrical expression
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-09-19
Latin American Temperament.
By Frederic J. Haskin.

The fact must be admitted. in the first
place. that we have an exceedingly
poor opinion of the Latin Americans,
| and they Of US. We have written vol
umes and reams about them, and they
| about US. But in each case 1t is the
differences. the curious and striking
| things that have been pointed out,
| while the number1ess similarities have
been overlooked.
1t is surprising how much Peruvian
or Panamanian is like Chicagoan or
Bostonian whom you como to know
him The principal difference lies in
one thfng-temperament Where the
Bostonian thinks twice and goes and
consults his lawyers and starts suit
that lasts for ten years. the South
American. very likely, does not think
at all, but pulls his gun and settles the
matter right there.
The Latin Americans are the peoples
Of young countries. and their point OF
view Is that of youth. Pugnactous, par
tisan, intensely enthusiastic. fond or
pleasures, perhaps a bit cruel. their
qualities are the ones that belong to
real boys the world over. 1t must be
admitted they lack stability, but STA
bility is a characteristic that rests upon
wealth and traditions and stable
government We were bit impulsive
ourselves back in the days Of rs. when
even Bostonians became sufficiently ex-
cited to throw a lot of perfectly good
tea into the ocean. That is an act with
which any Latin American can thor
oughly sympathiae.
The prevailing North American
opinion of the South American disposi-
ton Is well illustrated by an explana-
ton of the cause of revolutions that
one often hears from Americans In
South America. They say the real
cause Of all these upheavals is simply
that too-abundant tropical fruit, the
mango. In the mango season it Is
hardly an exaggeration to say nearly
every one in Central and South America
stops whatever he Ia doing and sits
down and eats mangoes. Along in July
and August the streets of some Of
those little towns are literally paved
with mango seeds. To the unsophisti-
Gated palate the mango tastes like a
very poor peach dipped in turpentine-
but let that pass: to the Latin Ameri-
can it is delicious. So he knocks off
work whenever mango season rolls
around and eats mangoes in incredible
quantities, and from the resulting idle
ness and inevitable gastronomic dis
turbance arises the revolutionary mood
and exciting things happen.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-09-19
Sons of Jonadab.

The Sovereign Council of the Sons of
Jonadab will meet in Harpers Ferry
September rs. Large delegations from
Pioneer. Empire and Goodwill councils
will accompany the sovereign officers
from Washington.
James troRgon. one of the founders
of the order. and who was presented
with q testimonial upon his forty
eighth anniversary as member of the
Sons OF Jonadab, is reported i'll at his
home.
Since the presentation of the pe tition
to the Commissioners of the District of
Columbia Wednesday urging legisla-
ton b. Congress for the establishment
OF a sahatorium or hospital for alcoholic
sufferers ii is said, many additional in
dorsemeLts OF the hospital committees
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WQ9gW1f65R Lp

| National Camp. No. -. Wednesday
evening initiated four new members
into the mysteries of the order. accepted
| ten new applications and referred them
to the Investigating committee. State
Manager J. c. Mcconnell gave talk on
the growth and upbuilding of woodcraft
| in the District. After the meeting re-
freshments were served.
Elm Camp. No. S, Thursday night mi
t1ated six candidates and received seven
new applications, among them that of
James Thatcher, general manager of
Polls Theater. Speakers of the evening
included State Manager J. e. Mcconnell,
r. p. Skinner and William c. Eisinger,
quet will be held October Z, at Masonic
Temple, 9th and F streets northwest.
Company C, 1880 Regiment, in charge
of Col. J. C. Mcconnell. will give its an
nual benefit at Polls Theater, Octo-
Der rs.
A special meeting of the uniform
ranks will be called at 1880 pm. at
the old Masonic Temple, 9Th and f
streets northwest September %, for
special instructions.
Mrs J. C. Mcconnell, who presided at
the last meeting of the Ladies' Aux
iliary of the Woodmen of the World,
announced that the auxiliary is grow
ing rapidly.
Old Glory Camp, No. 8, Thursday in
itiated five candidates and accepted six
new applications. Lieut. Col. George G..
Welcher was appointed degree master
of the team DR.. Jaeger was reported
as recovered from his illness. Several
speakers from other camps made ad-
dresses.
Oak Camp, No. 4. at 18th and H streets
northeast, Wednesday night, Counsel
Commander William G. Stott presiding,
initiated twelve candidates and bal
loted on and accepted nine. Speakers of
the evening included Counsel Comman-
der William G. Stott. Past Counsel
Commander B. +. Williams, Adviser
Lieutenant Mcnamara and State Man
ager J. c. Mcconnell. 1t was voted by
the camp to unveil Mr.. Hunts monu-
ment at Marshall, Va, in October. Re
freshments were served after the meet
ing
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-09-19

Not long ago, a great opportunity
came to this chamber Of commerce. A
simila or
Split Over Way ganiza ton
to Entertain Guests. Iron from = great
United States paid it a visit. A meeting
of the whole organization was held.
Three proposals were made for the en-
tertainment Of the distinguished ytst.,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-09-19
HEARD AND SEEN HERE AND THERE.
By Earl Goodwin.

head and ball was reduced to asmere
matter OF six inches.
However, that did not satisfy him.
He next delivered terrific swipe at the
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Fails to Grasp that
Idea Of Cooperation. u .


his intense partisanship breaks Ut
finally separates the factions into their
individual components. and there is
often nothing left Of the organization
except a lot of bad feeling.
An American banker in certain
Latin American city not long ago de-
terminsd to organise a chamber OF
commerce. After much palavering he
finally got large number of the NOR
chants Of the city together. and dur
ing a heated session OF two hours a
name for the organization was decided
upon without disrupting 1t. small
and harmonious committee was then
appointed to draw up the bylaws. The
to have these bylaws accepted. He in
structed one OF his closest personal
friends to rise as soon as the reading
phatic motion that they be accepted by
reclamation. This man. however. was a
little slow getting to his feet. The first
two articles of the bylaws were read
and a hery and oratorical debate was
started which lasted for two hours At
last, however. this was gotten under
control and the bylaws passed.
Then came the question of electing a
president There were about nine nomi-
nations, but along in the early hours OF
the night all had been eliminated but
two. and between these there was a tie
and also bitter feud in which every
man present took part upon one side
or the other. The American finally pro-
posed that since voting did not seem to
present a solution the winner should be
chosen by drawing straws. As soon as
this was done the newly elected presi-
dent made a speech, saying that he had
not been properly treated and re-
signed. So after seven hour-session
there was no president elected after all.
Nevertheless. after being delicately
urged by a large committee appointed
for the purpose. the president consent
ed to serve. and the chamber of COM
1t very seldom meets as a whole. for
obvious reasons, but it has an execu-
tive committee which directs its affairs
In a very capable manner
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-09-19

Company c, 1880 Regiment, in charge
of Col. J. C. Mcconnell. will give its an
nual benefit at Polls Theater, Octo-
Der rs
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-09-19

A special meeting Of the uniform
ranks will be called at 1880 pm. at
the old Masonic Temple, 9th and F
streets northwest September %, for
special instructions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-09-19
Little Stpfl9
10 Bedtime
By THORNTON w. BURGESS.
Copyright. 1915. by J. G. Lloyd)
Busy Bee and Her Sisters Are
Angry.

Busy Bee was angry as any one could see,
Busy Bee.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-09-19

Mrs. J. C. Mcconnell. who presided at
the last meeting of the Ladies' Aux
iliary of the Woodmen of the World,
announced that the auxiliary is grow
ing rapidly
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Revolutions After
the Mango Season.

the Mango Season. I n u m a . on
revolutions take place directly after
the mango season.
In point of fact, however. the North
American might we'll take lesson
from his southern neighbor in the
| spirit. il not in the conduct, of his
politics. 1t is true that the Latin
American takes his politics SO serious
ly that he can with difficulty be pre-
vented from expressing his convictions
with a six-shooter. but how about the
numerous citizens of the United States
never wno ta TX to them I'M 8. Oo lightly that they
BODIES best for the ultimate realization
OF political ideals-a fiery and ire
pressible enthusiasm or lethargic in
difference?
| It must be remembered, too. that the
| Latin American politician faces the
conditions of a new and wild country.
with mixed and turbulent population.
He has got to use the brand of oratory
that appeals to his constituents, and
| If he starts revolution he has got to
| see 1t through. And no one has ever
yet been able to justly accuse him of
lacking courage or resourcefulness in
doing So
1t is said that while Panama was
controlled by Colombia there were
ffty-sevsn revolutions in that part of
the country In ffty-four years. It is
also true that there have been no revo-
| lutions since Uncle Sam went down
there to build the canal. When the
| first one started he furnished some
| soldiers to keep it down. and when the
next election day came around the
Panamanian authorities asked for the
assistance of the soldiers, and an or
derby election was held. Which shows
that. contrary to popular opinion, the
Latin American Is well aware of his
shortcomings and is missing no oppor-
tunity to attain the blessings of or
derby government.
There are other Indications that
Latin Americans are beginning to
grasp the idea Of politics. not as a
war of factions. but as method of
government. An American diplomat
was recently talking with some polit-
ical leaders in a certain Latin Ameri-
can country about politics in the
United States. The southern politicians
expressed the utmost amazement over
the kind words which former President
Taft had said about the foreign policy
of President Wilson. HE praises the
man who beat him for the presidency!
Is it possible?" was their comment.
Their own attitude toward q successful
opponent is usually that of a man get
ting ready to shoot. But the fact that
they noted and commented upon this
thing, and considered 1t wonderful, is
significant in itself.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-09-19

Whether there Is anything In thi.
theory or not 1t seems to be a well es.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-09-19

In business there Is just one big idea
which the Latin American has failed
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-27
The Public Defender

. OCULAR favor is more and more inclininr
1 towards the public defender The idea
that fair play demands that the accused shall
tion is in harmony with our age. and il seems
likely that within few years most Of the
States and chief cities will be eGuipped with
public attorneys for the defense The
Kings or Commonwealth's attorney was the
product OF time when little attention was
paid 10 the rights of the INSTRUMENTATION
the welfare of society and OF the state was
the sole consideration. The public defender
is the addition OF era when Individual
rights are both precious and imDeriled nv
the preponderance OF great interests
The first public defender was J. II Steiner
OF Oklahoma. In 1912 he appeared in 272
cases, and the amount of money involved in
probate cases he handled was 81 600 600 In
1913 Los Angeles County Cal, appointed a
defender. His work has been satisfactory
and persons accused Of crime nearly ALWAYS
apply for him TO represent them In PORT
land' ore, the bar association supplies nub
Tic defender, and in Houston. Tex and Mil
waukee, Wis, similar provision has heen
made. 1t is likely that public defenders viii
soon be appointed in all the counties Of New
York.
The first move towards public defender
IN Virginia was recently made when tbe
senior law students in Richmond CoIIop.
agreed TO act IN this capacity without SALARY
This provisional measure will probably no
followed before many years by the rerular
election OF defenders throughout the State
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-27

the close OF the War Between the States the
national feeling has grown and developed
until the doctrine of Capitalization has we'll
nigh reached the danger point so far,
thanks to the wisdom Of the statesman who
is President. no harm has been done; only
good has resulted from his firm course.
But when the war is ended; when a re-
adjustment of the relations of the countries
involved shall compel new treaties, not only
among themselves hut with neutral nations,
then must the rights the lawful authority of
the treaty-making power Of the United States
be studied patiently. And to those who shall
determine and put into effect these rights
Mr.. fuckers book will serve as practical
warning.
Mr.. Tucker establishes conclusvely, both
by sound reason and by the weight Of In
controvertble authority. that the treaty
making power is not conf1ded without restric-
ton to the Federal government, but is
limited by certain well-de1ned rights reserved
to the States and to the people, to be exer-
cised by them through their representatives
or through fixed departments.
1t Is thoroughly understood that this is no
time for academic discussion OF States rights
in the abstract, but it is urged that this is
the time to understand, as Mr. Tucker says,
" not what ought to be the full scope
of such power (the treaty-making) in the
United States. but what. under the Constitu-
ton Of the United States, is the power of
the United States to make and ratify binding
treaties"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-27
LITTLE TALKS ON THRIFT
By S. w. STRAUS
P>rn1tnf hmeriean SoGen for Thin

Is estimated that no less than hft..n
carloads, or about ESQ tons. OF old
automobile tires are handled in Chi.
chgo in single day. Figure this at
Z" cents pound and you have the
enormous sum OF $4,000.
AZ some tires are worth n great d..,
moro than others, dealers have learned
10 sort out these tires. the best makes
bringing about l-2 cents n Mound and
the lower grades about l-2 cent,
pound Tires sold in mixed lots bring
10 the dealer only about rs cents a
n"ndred In profit. but in thus sorting
'hen the pront is increased TO about
a cent pound. Thus one dealer alone
handling about forty toms a dav /.
making In clear profits about $500
The humble business of collecting
junk. tho trade OF unconsidered
tIiHes" has prospercd in America more
IMAM In all other countries. We have
government reports as authority that
in 1912 the value OF secondary metals
exclusive OF gold, silver, platinum. iron
and aluminium thus recovered was ST.
395,si3.
In Boston there is a junk dealer who
has accumulated more than 81 100000
lie was once an Immigrant he began
IN the smallest sort OF way, and climbed
rapidly 10 his present position OF
aHiuence an dsuccess. The leading
dealer in ono of the large Eastern
cities. Providence. who handles nothing
but scrap iron, is worth 100000. while
there arc two millionaires in Philadel
phIa whose fortunes We're made in the
junk business
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-27
They Get What They Want

ID UMORS and more less specific declara-
IN lions that Roumania and Bulgaria are
about TO enter the the side OF the
allies continue persistent in European capt.
tails. One report has II that the Bulgarian
reservists are all being called to the colors.
and that Turkey is preparing to evacuate
Adranople
On the surface the recent disasters suf-
fered by Russia. in the theater OF war in
which the influence of the Balkan states
might be expected to make itself felt, would
seem to make Roumanian and Bulgarian iu-
PREVENTION this time highly improbable
Closer consideration, however. may serve to
explain the apparent incongruity.
The fact is that Russian reverses have in
clined the allies to agree to compensation on
a scale that few weeks ago they would have
been inclined to consider impossible. Rou-
mania, for example, is said to have been Of
fered nearly the whole OF Transylvana--a
bait sufficiently attractive to excite the
cupidity of much greater power Bulgaria
will obtain territory in Macedonia and, pos
sibly, part of the Russian Province Of Bess-
arabia.
They may enter the conflict now because
now they get what they want.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-27
The Voice Of the PEOPLE
The West Virginia Debt.

To the Editor of The Times Dispatch:
Sir.-The decision OF the Supreme Court Of the
United States. as just now rendered. has def
nitely fixed West Vrginia's share Of liability for
the public debt OF Virginia of January I, 1881,
at the sum, Of s12.594,ooo in round numbers.
And now, while the decision is only few days
old. rumors are rife that West Virginia will
never pay. etc
1t Is submitted that such rumors such talk or
cny suggestions Of fear that West Virginia may
even attempt to evade the payment OF this debt
are not only out OF place, but do gross injustice
10 West Virginia. for she could not II she would.
cvade payment, since the Hrandest judicial
tribunal in the world has now adjudgcd that
she owes and. better still. she would not If she
could, because of the respect-nay, the
tial reEard-in which she must hold that august
tribunal as essential to her self-respect
OF course if there be circumstances or condi-
tions now prevailing appeal
to Virginia for moderation. West Virginia may.
with rropriety. present them, and she may feel
assured that Virginia will! give patient and
kindly hearing and. if need be. generous heed.
But there is no need for bluster. and there can
be no ground for apprehension that there will
be biuster when the present first throes OF dis
appointment shall have yielded to the duty of
calm reflection upon a matter Of moment so
grave. J. THOMPSON BROWN
Arlington. Va, June 81, 1915.