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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-07-03
The Bomb at the Capitol.

A more wanton. futile effort than
that to destroy part of the Capltol.
which last night resulted in the dam
age of the reception room in the
Senate wing. cannot easily be mag
ined. Assuming that it was the work
of a person who desired to express
his Indignation at the United States
government. he chose a poor place
and poor time for his dastardly at
ternpt. Whatever his materials. they
were insufficient to do more than to
smash some woodwork and glass. at
a cost perhaps of thousand dollars
to the government. the rnerest trifie
compared with what might have been
caused in the same building.
Just why any one should wish to
injure the Capitol is beyond concep-
ton. Some disordercd brain must
have inspired the deed. A practical
motive for the crime in the imme-
date circumstances is impossible to
imagine. In the middle of the night.
in the middle of the congressional
recess. when the building was desert
ed bv all save the Waterman. when
even if the damage inflicted were
serious it could not possibly in the
slightest degree embarrass the
United States. a bomb is fired, doubt
less by clockwork arrangement,
that wrecks the furnishings, and to
a slight extent damages the structure
Of one of the SHOW rooms" of the
Capitol The only injury of moment
inflicted is to the public. which must
necessarily for a time be excluded
from this apartment. one of the chief
attractions of the building.
There is no Analysing the "crank"
mind. 1t is by the very nature of
things unguessable. 1t aims at un-
attainable targets as we'll as vulner-
able. Fortunately the would-be de-
stroyer in this case chose public
building instead of an individual as
the object of his crazy resentment
for some unknown grievance. There
is but a slight chance of detecting
him. for the opportunity to plant"
the bomb is ample, with scores of
sightseers going through the Capitol
hourly under but little restraint, and
unfortunately a thoroughly exploded
internal machine. such as this. leaves
few. if any, traces of its character
and source.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-07-03

ity for an expenditure which is not
authorized by the statutes the paper
laboratory must wait until Congress
meets before it can start on its in
vestigations unless Uncle Sam con-
sents to organize a bucket line from
the nearest hydrant.
Last winter another case of this
sort arose when a building was
leased by one of the departments,
and it was found that it had no facll1-
ties for lighting or heating. and there
was no fund available to supply the
deficiency Again the controller in
terposed on the ground of lack of
authority to meet the governments
needs. Doubtless the controller is
governed in these cases by a most
conscientious desire to interpret and
enforce the law. If mistakes are
made by officials who rent buildings
for the government or by Congress
in making appropriations for the
rental and equipment of private
structures it is not for him to assume
responsibility for curing them by ex-
ra-legal methods.
The government should own all of
the buildings it occupies. should plan
them and construct them itself. rent
ing only in extreme emergencies for
brief periods. and as soon as need
arises providing adequately for it.
The present method Of equippng the
departments and bureaus by leasing
private buildings is uncconomical as
business proposition. and is not
conducive to good work. 1t has been
repeatedly demonstrated that the.
United States is losing money by
continuing this process. but in the
face of convincing statistics Con-
gross persists in withholding appro-
priations sufficient to provide the
federal service adequately with
structures OF its own
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-07-03

But as chairman he is much deferred
to, and has opportunities for impress
ing his views on the deliverance.
In the case of the democrats next
year the platform must be drawn
with the greatest care. They won
on the Baltimore platform, which
was not drawn with care; but that
pronouncement has already brought
them trouble, and will bring them
more. They have not lived up to it.
1t is easily demonstrated that its
principal provisions were a mere
spread of molasses"; and the repub-
licans will make the demonstration
on the stump when the campaign
opens. and repeatedly while it lasts.
Another such performance could
not be attempted with safety. 1t
would be worse than useless-it
would be an affront-to tell voters
now that a protective tariff is respon-
sible for the high cost of living; that
the republicans when in power were
cxtravagant and even wasteful in ap-
propriating money for the support of
the government; and that the atmos-
phere of democratic control is fatal
to trusts. And with Mr.. Wilson run
ming for a second term. another ref
erence to a single term in the White
House would be ridiculous.
For these reasons the builders OF
the next democratic platform will
have a mans job in hand; and their
work should be presided over by a
leader who knows the record and his
business. Mere phrasemaking would
not answer. Fine words butter no
parsnips, although three years ago.
owing TO peculiar circumstances. they
performed a wondrous feat.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-07-03
Absurdities Of the Renting System.

ADButU1tlob OI Tue 6outluH 0yStem.
The absurdity of the system of rent
ing buildings for government uses
appears in the case of the paper
plant laboratory of the Department
of Agriculture. for which private
structure has been leased. 1t is the
object of this laboratory to investi-
gate materials suitable for the manu-
facture of paper, in the interest of
the conservation of the timber sup
ply of this country by finding, if pos
sible. an economic substitute for
wood fiber. One of the prime essen
tials in paper-makins is water, but
unfortunately the newly leased build
ing which the paper laboratory is to
occupy has no water supply, fact
which was apparently overlooked at
the outset and for which, according
to a ruling by the controller of the
Treasury, there is NO legal remedy.
Unless somebody takes the law in his
own hAads and assumes responsibil-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-07-03
Diaz.

Porfirio Diaz knew his country and
his countrymen, and in office did a
great deal for them. He was strong
man in every sense of the word. He
had vision and contrivance and
resolution, and impressed himself
deeply on his times. In a consider
able sense, he put Mexico on the
map. Certainly he made it better
known to foreigners than ever be-
fore. More than that. he made 1t
inviting to them. Those who came
with capitalize thing the country
most needed-invested it with teel-
ing of security They trusted the
man at the head of affairs. and their
trust was justified by events. They
prospered and Mexico prospered.
This was true particularly OF
Americans-near neighbors. who had
done so much at home they were
very desirable as immigrants. They
were welcomed. and they showed the
way in many lines of activity. An
inspection of the field revealed to
their experienced eyes many oppor-
tunities, and they improved them all.
Diaz was known. and held Office,
as the President of Mexico. His
term had seven-year limit, and
there were elections, so-called. But
he was always reelected. The poll
ing was only formal, and took place
under the direction of the admins
tration. The result was easily fore
cast. Diaz was first, and the rest no
where. Government of the people
and by the people never for a day
existed, but government for the peo-
pie, to the extent of developing the
country and insuring stability, was
accomplished.
But, at last, even the strong man
lost his hold. Age had told against
him. At eighty he lacked the ginger
he had possessed and used at forty.
Unrest among aspiring politicians
set up. The question became general
After Diaz, what? He began fgur-
ing on his own end. He wanted his
methods and policies continued, and
had successor in mind. But the
game went against him, and he had
to leave the country.
He bore himself we'll in exile. While
gossip was often busy with his name
he did nothing publicly known to
embarrass his friends left behind, or
retard settlement of Mexican diff
culties on Mexican lines.
At the start this government pu,
President Diaz on a sort of proba-
ton. 1t did not recognize him for
more than a year after he had estab-
lished his government. But when he
had demonstrated capacity to rule
he received the hand of fellowship
and he remained a friend of the
United States to the end of his OFF
eial days. His meeting with Presi-
dent Taft on the border only a short
time before his fall evoked many
pleasant comments, both in Mexico
and America.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-07-03
The Declaration.


The men who wrote the solemn Dec
laration
That told the world our nation
must be free
Were men of brains for thoughtful
contemplation,
Such men as patriots ever ought
to be.
1t was a document whose simple
diction
Revealed the beauty of its honest
thought;
No elegance of fable or of fiction
Was ever with such wondrous
meaning fraught.
If in that day when hot July was
glowing
The telegraph had waited for the
news,
With journalists assembled to be
knowing,
The action taken, with no time to
lose;
If telephones had rung out to the
nation
Each step of progress that the work
disclosed,
l wonder if that splendid Declaration
Could possibly have been so we'll
composed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-07-03

Becker is indebted to Gov. Whit
man at least for a longer term of ex-
istence than was recently expected
for him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-07-03

Income tax receipts increase as
people recover from the confusion of
mind resulting from efforts to dis
cover Just what their taxable incomes
are
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-07-03
The Evening Star Newspaper Company

The Evening Star. with the SUNDAY
morning edition. Is delivered by carriers
within the CITY at As cents per month:
daily only % cents per month. SUNDAY
only 20 cents per month. Orders NAV ne
sent by mail. or telephone Main 244e
Collection IS made by carrier AT the emu
Of each month.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-07-03

Old-time people who thought the
world would be better if the reRu-
lation dime novel" could be put out
of business are somewhat disap-
pointed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-07-03

Automobiles may have decreased
the demand for horses, but military
statistics show that the mule is as
highly priced as ever.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-07-03

No one will grudge Porhrio Diaz
the tribute due him as the man who
took conditions as he found them and
did the best possible with them
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-07-03

The safe and sane idea has taken
on such prominence that the phrase
"dementia Americana" has slipped
into utter obscurity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-07-03

Americans in Europe will be him
dered in holding the customary Fourth
of July celebrations this year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-07-03

Some of Col. Bryan's critics are
saving everything possible to make
him forget his responsibilities as a
man of peace.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-07-03

Russia has suffered some reverses.
but Japan cannot fail to agree that
its fighting abilities have improved.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-07-03

The birth rate in France has de-
creased so greatly that all babies are
regarded as good babies, regardless of
eugenics.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-07-03

The prudent statesman is the one
who manages to be more talked about
than talking.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-07-03

Villa favors a peace program, but
always with an understanding that he
is to be the headliner of the bill.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-07-03

A rise in the price of beef used to
be accompanied by an interesting ex-
PLANTATION. Now it simply takes place.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-07-03

Huerta on bail is regarded as being
quite as able an agitator as Huerta a
free man.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-07-03
Diminution.

A man has brain throbs which no
doubt
He thinks great wisdom's depths
will touch.
But when at last he speaks them out,
They frequently don't sound so
much.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-07-03

The Liberty bell has crack in it,
but fortunately its ring is no longer
needed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-07-03

Reflections as to the causes of war
have lost interest in the contempla-
ton of the effects.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-07-03

Ps~ahl. IN advance-hy mail. pnstaxe nr>nei
HsIIy Sunday included. month. 90 eeuts.
Daily SUNDAY eycerted. one month. e csnss.
Saturday Star. 81 year: Sunday star. 40 ye1f
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-07-03
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHu.ANDR JOHNSON.
Safety and Sanity.

mo question about safety and San
ity these days." said the CHEEKY pa
triot.
NO" replied the gloomy citizen;
unless you persist in reading about
the Thaw case"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-07-03
A Summer Impulse.

Lets organize an expedition to
discover the north pole
Its discovery was announced some
years ago"
Eyes. But it has had time enough
to get lost again"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-07-03
Putting It Accurately.

Have you got any mosquitoes
around here"
No" replied Farmer Corntossel.
I'VE haven't got them. They've got
u.s."
cts lucky animals can't talk" said
Uncle Eben EFF mule could speak
out de day would be all argument an
no work"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-07-03
Whether in the City or Out or Ii; This
Store Will Supply All Your
Sumner Needs
InteligenHy and Quickly.

We shall endeaVor stocks CONDITION to
supply paronsoc there will be
ce that will be impossible for supply, but they will be
very few.
IF YOU ARE IN THE CITY and desire do shopping
large safe and the inviting
fort convenience and service and certainly the most attractive
dependable merchandise reasonable price The broad
asles modern display fixtures the many and
the high ceilings the sanitary and improved ventating system
this the logical place for you when you have shop
ping to do.
If YOU ARE AWAY FROM THE CITY, hundreds of our
patrons all through the you will find it practical
and satisfactory make of Splendid Mail
Order Service Shopping by mail often trying and the
results far from gratifying, but Mail Order Service
varably direct We able all with
uniform Usually every order dispatched the
day received
Liberal shipping allowances every Mail Order Purchase of
thus you shop by mail from this greater
expense than in person.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-07-03
SUMMER DELIVERY SCHEDULE.

Beginning Tuesday, July delivery schedule will be
follows:
m. and II
FURNITURE DELVERNOn of 10th northwest all
Northeast Southeast Southwest 815 daily of
within limits. daily, Saturday
pm: Saturday, II
SUBURBAN DELIVERIES will be according sched
of Cleveland Park and
which will II sharp Saturdays
The patriot. [volume] (Indiana, Pa.) 1914-1955, 1915-12-04
Raindrops.

Drops OF rrin vary in their size per-
hapS from twenty-6fth to quarter
Of an inch In diameter In parting
from the clouds they precipitate their
descent till the increasing resIstan nr0
opposed by the mir berOmes equal to
their weight. when they continue To-
lall with uniform velocity. This ve-
locity is therefore in certain rntiO
to the diameter of the drops: hence
thunder and other showers i'm which
the drops are lnrgP pour down faster
than drizzling rain. A drop OF the
twenty-fifth part of an inch in falling
through the air wnnld. when IT had ar
rived ut its uniform velocity. acquire a
celebrity Of only eleven and half feet
per second. while one Of quarter Of
en- inch would have velocity OF thtr-
ty-three and half feet.
The patriot. [volume] (Indiana, Pa.) 1914-1955, 1915-12-04
MOVIE IN new ROLE

Alleged Cripple Caught Dancing;
Suing Railroad For Injuries.
New Orleans, Dec. 1.-Moving pic
lures OF scenes of gay life in New
Orleans. in which supposed paralytic
Is shown to have discarded his crutch.
es and to be giving an exhibition of
clog dancing on restaurant table, to
the apparent delight of two New Or.
leans girls. who were employed as as
sistant detectives, will be used by the
Texas and Pacific railroad in fighting
a $4,000 damage suit instituted by
Thomas Gilchrist" in the United
States court at Marshall, Tex. and
which Is to be heard at an early date.
The patriot. [volume] (Indiana, Pa.) 1914-1955, 1915-12-04
Some Queer Ones

Spectacles for dogs being manufac-
tured by firm i'll EImira, n. Y.
Painting in oils prohibited in Ger
many because oil is needed for food.
FusSy woman of Hartford, Conn.
left :: ii III department store $1,000 for
..".:. ru,ite to her.
Autulnn leaves fell in such profusion
IL LOLg Island railroad cut train was
delayed half an hour.
Proxy marriage Of Denver girl failed
after two ceremonies because she OBJ
jected to Java. where proposed bride
groom lives.
Auto and deer met in duel when W.
b. Rand'S car encountered an animal
On hundred foot precipice near Sails
bury. Conn. and Geer was killed
Had right 10 kill man who attacked
him. but no right to carry revo'ver to
do II with. So court OF appeals says
New York man must serve seven year
sentence for having wespons
The patriot. [volume] (Indiana, Pa.) 1914-1955, 1915-12-04
kIIled by Fear,

Frederick |. OF Prussia was killed by
fear. His wife was insane, and one
day she escaped from her keeper and
dabbling her clothes with blood. rushed
upon her husband while be was doing
in his chair. King Frederick imagined
her to be the white lady" whose ghost
was believed TO invariably appear
whenever the death of q member of
the royal family was to occur. and be
was thrown into a fever and died in
SIX weeks.
The patriot. [volume] (Indiana, Pa.) 1914-1955, 1915-12-04
In SYmnathv.

The two men had met at dinner
party and were talking in corner by
themselves
You see that tall womln with the
sharp nose and the critical eyer" ask
ed one of them.
Yes. sail the other quietly
Wen. I've watched her for quite
awhile. She's always GOT her nose
into somebody's business Shes tn,
last woman ia marry.
(which shows how strangely in sym
pathy we are. said the other without
resentment shes the last woman J
did marry "-EXchange
The patriot. [volume] (Indiana, Pa.) 1914-1955, 1915-12-04
Roumania to Maintain Neutrality.
Germans Capture Prfsrend.

Berlin (Via London), Dec. 1.-The
capture of Prisrend, in western
Servia, near the Albanian border, was
announced by the war office.
Official advices from Constantinople
state that the British forces in Meso-
potamia are continuing to retreat, fol
lowing the battle on Nov. 25, which
is said to have resulted in a victory
for the Turks. Among the British
losses is a cavalry commander, who
was killed in the battle.
The patriot. [volume] (Indiana, Pa.) 1914-1955, 1915-12-04
ROUMANIA WON'T
AID THE ALLIES
Danube '.s~.-!, 80! a--1 k...--21,
Says Bucharest Report
GERMANS TAKE PRISREND

Servian Army I'm Albania Claims 60
Have Retained All Mountain ArtiI-
lery and Some of Field Guns-Ital-
Ians Fight Fiercely and Draw Near
er to Gorizia-sritish Continue Re-
treat In Mesopotamia, Say Turks.
London, Dec. 1.-The number Of
Servians who have taken refuge in
Albania is estimated by the Athens
correspondent CT the Star at $1,000,
including soldiers aid civilians. The
army is sal to have retained all its
mountain batteries and some OF the
field guns. A large humber of Serv-
ian boys between ! the ages of fifteen
and scyee teen accompan.ed the army
ard VIII be trained TO fill the gaps in
he ranks
The fighting on the Austro-Italian
srOEt has been the most susta ned and
fercest battle OF the whole war. For
weeks the Italians have been attack
ing the Austrian bridgeheads and
mountain positions along the Isonzo
river, and ale slowly but surely draw
ing their nets around Tolmino, Gori-
zia and D0brrdo. Their attacks have
been repeated time after time against
positions which had been most care
fully prepared, and while the Aus
trians report that most Of these as
saults have been repulsed, their ac-
counts are considered here to have
been so worded as to prepare the pub
lie for their retirement from Gorilla
at least
This for the time being is Ttaly's
contribution to the Balkan operations
of the allies, for 1t keeps a large force
Of Austrians busy and makes IL reces-
sary for them continually to bring up
reinforcements which could be use
fully employed against the Montene-
grins and Servians.
Roumania to Maintain Neutrality.
According to kilograms from Bucha-
rest, Roumania has notified Russia
of her earnest desire to remain neu-
tral. Consequently Russian ships VIII
not be permitted to enter the Danube,
which, it is emphasized, has been
mined.
The patriot. [volume] (Indiana, Pa.) 1914-1955, 1915-12-04
TIE Lacking StEpke.

DO you think 1t would improve my
style. inquired the varsity man who
bad got into the crew through favor
itism. IF ! were to acquire a faster
stroke?'
1T would improve the crew." replied
the candid trainer, IF you got a para
lytic stroke Lon ON Til-Bits
The Extreme.
'This fee business is a nuisance
You have to give one everywhere to
get the least service"
II know it. Even IL you want to
speak politely to a lady you have got
to tip your hat."-Baltimore American.
The patriot. [volume] (Indiana, Pa.) 1914-1955, 1915-12-04
A Henpecked Bird.

The male rhea. a feathered Inhab
liant Of South Africa. Is very much put
upon. for four or five hens combine to-
gether and lay their eggs In one nest
Til the total reaches twenty or more.
when the females depart. leaving a
male bird to sit on the eggs and attend
TO the wants Of the young birds.
The patriot. [volume] (Indiana, Pa.) 1914-1955, 1915-12-04
Her Hard Task.

That's beautiful girl you have in
your store" said the man acquaint-
ance. I've seen her in the window sew
eral days as passed"
"She isn't an employee" the milli-
ner answered YEARLY. shes a woman
trying to decide on new hat."-Buf-
falo Express.
The patriot. [volume] (Indiana, Pa.) 1914-1955, 1915-12-04
HIS CISTERN FULL OF CIDER
Farmers Crop Too Big For Barrels, He
Uses Paraffined Underearth Tank.


Albert T. Dougan has q 1875 barre.
e1stern brimming full Of good apple
cider on his farm four miles southwest
Of Princeton. Ind. Handicapped BY
lack of barrels and the immensity OF
his apple crop, Mr.. DOugan had huge
giStern constructed.
1t was well lined with concrete. and
a heavy coating OF paraffin was placed
over the concrete. while IL regular els.
tern pump, new and clean. fitted Close.
~ over the top. Then he started max
ing cider with his big mill a pipe car
rying the cider from the. press directl,
into the ciStern. where thp paraffil
coating Keeps the apple Juice fresh an,
s. ct Hnd prevents fermentation. Il
+ 7lnS the ri,!er fror" the ciStelr tn
$ ~ dS Ptrr
The patriot. [volume] (Indiana, Pa.) 1914-1955, 1915-12-04
A Hard Job,

One Of the hardest jobs know of is
TO take q ride, when you're feeling nice
md sociable, in left hand drive MA
chine with fellow who is deaf in th,
right ear and has to stop the car ana
turn bis head toward you every time
you make remark to him.-Farm Life
The patriot. [volume] (Indiana, Pa.) 1914-1955, 1915-12-04
Bad Weather flinders Operations.

Paris, Dec. bad weather con-
tinues on the French front in Servia,
making operations impossible, says
dispatch to the Havas News age~cy
from Salonika. The question of sup
plying the troops with provisions has
been occunyirg the belligerents for
the past three days.
The patriot. [volume] (Indiana, Pa.) 1914-1955, 1915-12-04
Youthful Observer.

The New Parson-Well. I'm glad to
hear you come to church twice every
Sunday. Tommy-Yes. I'm not old
enough to stay away yet.-London
Opinion.