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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-02-03
Ground Hogs Forecast.

There can be no doubt that the
ground hog had every chance in the
world to see his shadow yesterday if
he came out of his hole. There never
was a more perfect winter day and
never better opportunity for the lit
tie rodent to get the sun over his left
shoulder. If the old folk rhyme is
true Washington will have "six weeks
more of winter" which would not be a
hardship if the winter to come is of
the kind that has gone. With De-
cember and January past there has
been only one snowfall, and that a
mere busting of the ground, disap-
pearing quickly. There has been a
high range of temperature, with very
few really cold days. Apart from
comparisons it has been a remarkable
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-02-03
John M. Wilson.

Brig. Gen. John NJ. Wilson, retired,
was one of Washington's most useful
and most beloved citizens, and though
he had reached an advanced age his
death comes as shock and cause
of grief. Born in this city and named
a cadet at the Military Academy from
the capital, he was throughout his
life devoted to the interests of the
District. 1t was his good fortune,
and that of Washington as well, that
he was assigned to duty here during
considerable part of his Army career,
serving for long period as super
intendent of public buildings and
grounds, in which capacity he con-
Quoted many important works for the
betterment of the city, and later as
chief of engineers, in which Office he
carried through other works of per-
manent value. Upon his retirement
from active service he devoted himself
to civic interests and served with char
acteristic energy and ability as presi-
dent of the Board of Trade and as
member of various other organiZa
tiOns seeking to develop the capital
In his personal qualities Gen. Wilson
was highly gifted He possessed the
utmost confidence of his fellow eiti-
zens. and his unfaiIing kindness of
spirit held the affectionate friendship
of a wide circle. His fellow towns
men. despite the fact that the city
is replete with souvenirs of his work
for Washington, will be disposed to
provide some form of permanent me
mortal to him, as a tribute to his high
character and his never failing con-
Germ for the city of his birth.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-02-03

fitting its importance and dignity. All
have been handicapped by the vague
ness of the proposition as it now
stands.
Later. when the matter is clearer
when the problem has been worked
out by those now engaged on it-these
senators and others will handle the
subject more deliberately. 1t is ap-
pealing to them strongly. There is
evidence that they are preparing to
make the debate On whatever of a
league character is presented to them
for ratification a memorable one.
And we may expect them to be at
their best then, for certainly no prop
osition has ever been submitted to the
Senate that tops in significance the
one now shaping in Paris. 1t is I'M
like any other that has gone before.
It will ask of this government duties
it has never performed, and which
some senators think are repugnant to
the Constitution.
1t is because of its unusual char
acter and Importance, the instrument,
in the opinion of many, should be de-
bated in public. The Senate should
not retire behind closed doors, and
have it out" under lock and key. Let
the "ublic hear all that is said, and
not be allowanced with a daily COM
munjque, and, at the close, with the
roll call.
Men are given. we are told, to weep
ing "a golden age departed" Thomas
B. Reed described a statesman as "a
politician who is dead" Mr.. Marburg
should take second look. There are
members of the present Senate who
would have fitted the chamber at any
time in its illustrious history.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-02-03
Unwilling to Meet Murderers

Dissemination to attend the pro-
| posed conference IN the Sea of Mar
/ mora has been expressed by practically
/ all of the bolshevik organizations
and groups. This is reversal of ex-
! pectation. 1t was thought, or at least
| hoped. that the anti bolshevik groups
| would consent to meet representatives
of the allies, with the boisheviki alb
sent. Refusal to go to Princes Island
is based upon an unwillingness to sit
at table with those who are regarded
as murderers.
Ii the refusal of the anti -bolshevik
elements to go to Princes Island is
unaiterabie some other method must
be found for dealing with the Rus
sian situation. 1t cannot be regarded
strictly as domestic matter Re-
sponsibility for the restoration of or
der must be assumed by the allied
governments. whatever form it may
take in application. At present the
most urgent need of the Russian peo-
pie is food and fuel. The boIsheviki
control the greater part of the supply,
and by their possession of the govern
mental machinery in the great interior
they are able to hold to at least a
superficial allegiance the mass of the
people, regardless of sentiment. In
the areas controlled by the Omsk gov
eminent, the government of the north
at Archangel, the Denekin government
in the south, the Esthonians and the
Lithuanians, the Cossack region and
the Ukraine-bolshevik troops have,
it IS just announced, captured Kiev,
capital of Ukraine-there is an unde-
niable spirit of anti-bolshevism, but
a shortage of provisions. Finland and
Poland, definitely separated from Rus
STA, are anti-bolsheyik.
1t is the belief of many that bob
shevism will run it's course in Russia
in a few months, especially if the
military pressure from the north and
the east and the south continue and
if the Lithuanians and the Poles can
hold their own in the west. It is pos
sible 10 encircle the bolsheviki by the
allied occupation of the coast of the
| Gulf of Finland and the shores of
LCourland and Livonia. If in the spring
military intervention is undertaken
that would seem to be the most prom
Using point of attack.
If the bolshevik movement in Rus
STA were simply a domestic problem it
might be ignored, save perhaps on the
ground of humanity. But it is not do
mestic. 1t is definitely international.
The nationalistic aspirations of sew
| eral groups of people depend upon the
| establishment of responsible govern
! ment in Russia. Moreover, bolshe-
vism has become poison, menacing
the social health of the world. It
, must be eradicated.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-02-03
Mexico at Paris.

A report from Paris states that
delegation from Mexico has arrived in
Paris, intending. it is indicated, to ask
the peace conference TO approve the
principle embodied in the Mexican
constitution empowering the govern
ment to confseate or take possession
of the natural resources of the eoun-
try. 1t is limited that if this request
Is denied President Carranza viii an
null all foreign concessions. This is
difficult to credit. Mexico has, of
j course, no status at the peace confer
ence, not having entered the war. She
stands upon the same footing as Spain,
Holland, the Scandinavian states and
Switzerland, though not with quite as
much right to expect consideration in
the adjustments as those countries,
which viii be directly affected by the
i settlements that are made. If the
peace conference goes into all cues
tons of international rights, every
where in the world, it viii have to
sit for many months. Such a matter
as that suggested for possible action
would properly come before an inter
national assembly growing out of the
peace conference, whatever its name
or scope of power. Mexico in any
ease can hardly expect to destroy for
eign rights by mere arbitrary decree.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-02-03
The Senate.

In a speech delivered in this town
Saturday night, Theodore Marburg, a
former minister TO Belgium, lanented
"a lack of vision" on the part of those
members of the Senate who have ex-
pressed opinions about the proposed
ieague of nations. 81 do wish we had
big men in the United States Senate,
capable of seeing and doing big
things"
A man may have too much vision"
so much as to incur the chaIacteri-
: zation of being "a visionary" Such
a man would be out of place in the
Senate, which is part of legislative
body charged with very practical
duties. A senator needs to be a prac-
teal man. 1t is the poet whose eye
rolls in fine frenzy.
A number of senators have spoken
ON the subject of a league of nations
some for, some against-but none has
failed to grasp the subject. All have
treated it in manner and terms be-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-02-03

winter. Contrasted with last season
it is astonishingly mild. This time q
year ago Washington had had enough
winter to last three years. This. then,
is the equalizing season, restoring the
balance that the years maintain. If
the sunshine on the I'd of February
presages six weeks more Of winter
spring will not come until the 18th of
March, which is about a normal time
of change, being virtually the equi-
nox. At the worst we are not likely to
have between now and then any ap-
proach to the severity of climate that
was suffered Hast year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-02-03
A Ground Hog HoDe

There comes time in earth's affairs
When wisest folk go wrong,
Despite their cautions and their cares,
And reasoning SO strong.
We trembled as Feb. Two drew near,
In superstition schooled;
And now we hope this is a year
When ground hogs can be fooled.
The sun shone out at early morn
And fingered through the day.
The shadow shivered all forlorn
Meath the portentous ray,
But prophets now it doth appear
Are often overruled,
And maybe we have struck q year
When ground hogs can be fooled.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-02-03
The Homestretch.

Four weeks from tomorrow, at noon
The gavels of the present Congress
will descend for the last time Both
! Senate and House will stand adjourn
ed without day
Business is long, and time is fleet
ing. There is a good deal on the card
still to be disposed of. On its face,
the task looks impossible. But, in
this as in other matters. appearance
may be deceptive.
1t is sometimes the case that, for
strategic purposes, supply bills at the
short session are held back, or, if
!, brought forward, handled with cal
: culated deliberation. They can thus
be used to block other bills, cousid-
: cred undesirable AT such times il is
. assumed that, since the government
must have its supplies, a whipping
finish will send them across the line
! in time.
1t may be well to remember that
. speculation about an early extra ses-
! sion of the new Congress is not con
fined to what the necessities viii be
! if some of the supply bills should fail.
There are other matters that viii Ice
pressing, and which as many believe
should receive prompt attention. \
: delay extending until fall or winter
might work harm. The argument is
that the times are so unsettled, and
the mandate issued last November
was so emphatic, the sooner work is
. begun the better.
The President is expected home in
. few weeks, and when he comes may
make an announcement having to do
mot only with the business IN hand
at the peace conference, but with the
situation in this country. He may
review the whole situation here and
abroad. and outline his further course
And the country will have to accept
his decision as to Congress. The Ques-
fion is with him. If he issues a call
for an early meeting, so be it. If he
, postpones the call until fall. so be it.
Meanwhile these closing weeks of
the present Congress viii be worth
! following by the outside world. Every
matter taken up will have an interest
all its own. Eyea the routine viii
| contain features taking it almost out
of the realm of the routine.
) Full democratic control of the gov
eminent, which has continued since
March 4, 1913, will end March 4 next
period of six years, and the longest
period of full control in the history
I. of that party since the civil war. 4
divided control, the republicans hold
ing Capitol Hill and the democrats
the White House, will last for at least
two years.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-02-03

In spite of his admitted impor-
lance, the news concerning Col. House
is almost invariably limited to the
announcement that he was among
those present.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-02-03

Some of England's workmen are
now demanding six-hour day. 1t
might simplify matters if an ire
ducible minimum were definitely an
nounced
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-02-03

Some of Germany's statesmen are
obtrusively active in efforts to put
their own construction on President
Wilson's fourteen points.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-02-03

The Asiatic assassin usually man
ages to maintain secrecy that de-
fies thumb prints and rogues' gal
leries.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-02-03

Middle Europe is now regarding the
invention of bolshevism, ranking with
that of submarine warfare, as a CO.
lossal blunder.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-02-03
Similarity.

"Do you find public Office an easy
berth?"
81 shouldn't exactly call it berth y
said Senator Sorghum, thoughtfully.
dts more like a hammock; hard TO
get into comfortably and still harder
to get out of gracefully"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-02-03

Only the mischievous ground hog
could have succeeded in casting as
pensions on what was really delight
full Sunday
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-02-03

Hindenburg's boast that the Ger
mans are undefeated does not prevent
them from admitting that they are
unfed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-02-03

Washington is truly cosmopolitan
city, in which the underworld, for the
passing moment, is audaciously in evil
dence.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-02-03

Like President Wilson, Samuel
Gompers does not mind few ocean
voyages when he has ideas to present.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-02-03
Paradox.

~ have no superstitions whatever"
"What's the reason?"
II have observed that superstitious
people are nearly always unlucky.n
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-02-03

This city's clever detectives are do
ing much TO make up for admitted nu-
merical deficiency in the police force.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-02-03
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Untaught by Experience.

Untaught by Experience.
"Has your husband quit betting on
the horses?"
"Yes," replied young Mrs. Torkins;
until the 18th of the month"
"Why the time imit?"
Charley doesn't get paid again I'M
til the 18TH"
"a lot O. folks" said Uncle Eben,
"eould be puffickly happy deirse'fs if
dey wasn't so envious dey couldn'
stand SEEM other people happy"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-02-03

Reference to the mysterious mad
man" announced his probable plea in
advance of his capture.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-02-03

Climate lodging has been harder
game than usual during an eccentric
winter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-02-03

@George Washington has become a
name TO conjure with on sea as well
as on land.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-02-03
Peace Prospects.

Well till the fields strife made forlorn
And thankful we Will be
With men producing oats and corn
Instead Of T " T.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-02-03

Paris is now engaged in greater
projects than the establishment of
spring styles.
The Washington herald., 1919-08-21
UNIQUE TROPHIES
FOR CANOE REGATTA

Officials in charge Of the canoe
regatta of the Delaware e-Chesapeake
Division of the American Canoe AS
sociation to be held on Labor Day.
announce that through donations
received from the Board Of Trade.
individuals and firms they will
award beautiful and unique trophies
in addition to gold. silver and bronze
medals Of appropriate design.
This VIII be strictly an America n
Canoe Association regatta, accord
ing 10 Reginald Rutherford, vice
commodore Of this division, who
states that strong competition is be-
ing sent from the other divisions
and the local boys will have to be
in the best Of shape to keep the
tempting prizes at home
Four Of the events to be run
are national championships. while
others carry with them the title Of
champion Of the Delaware Chesa-
peake Division. which includes the
cities of Philadelphia and Baltimore
in its boundaries.
The Washington herald., 1919-08-21
NATURALIST PUT
ON INJURED LIST

Saratoga, y. Y. Aug. 20.-Natural
ist. whose phenomenal performance
on Monday has made the talent
here regard him as one of the
greatest sprinters that the American
turf has ever known. will not be
seen under colors again during the
current meeting. He was severely
cut in the pastern of one Of his fore
legs. either at the post or at the
three furlOng pole when he was in
tight quarters yesterday DR.. Nc
Gully stanChed tho blood with diff
Guilty. and while the injury Will not
be at all permanent, it will keep the
flying son of Rabelais out of public
competition for some time
Straight Forward, the game colt
belonging to r. T. Wilson. broke his
leg in the second race and was de-
~trOyed. He was a good winner in
Mr.. Wilson's colors. He is a half
brother to Be Frank.
The Washington herald., 1919-08-21
SARATOGA RESULTS.

FIRST RAE Six frr1onF-. Rark Bsy Wo
.Rs1rE1c71. g 20 !. 5 % :. - ;. VsTr~--
We~' 10 E-iCk~ouN. To l. . n :. s.
QUontin. ll2 Uawitor'. even Tine 1.N25
Resist Dahinds. Scotch Vrrii- Nj, No-he-
Tho Des---. GoIdvslp Nadarne Rvuc Ne
swNcn. Inque-a also IN
Second RACE-One mile: Ove- Tl--> ~
tMcttoe'. 80 : To . ! n 4 RscrIut 1"c
'FaU~.. cven I ~ .: Crank. is lNuS-zv-.
20 Tine. iNs5 Elmend0-f R0z- Dor.
kashulir. Nan~ruve-. Esnrha also rsD
TIVIBD RACT. Eve furlcuz. SAir-iEh Il.
llo Iohn~r. Is n J. 70 l. ; - ] Or-
moran. llo Rowan. 70 ! I N !. Tr-,- Bu'
Is'''. TO Dawes. : - . Tre. He sS I.ovrr's
Iano II. Hurry. N'15iau. American SolFio- In
otsrretiJn, Sub R0Sa. Mo5z ornCe. Cauhr-n
hswwi"u Spad. IAr-he,to alS0 7n
FOUETH RATE-One miI~-Purrhaye. IL
'kraDp'. ] n :. OFT. ont Passing Shovc- m
Imhr~'7N to 3 0lt: TIE Trump IFl R~ve-
. - . ont Tine. l-i2 Is Thrrc v~u-
FIFTH RACE Ono mi'r. W-s.'-.-. V9
.Rior'. 10 ., 30 = ou': Car7~~f-1r lis
OKumm"r'. rut. out: Trtlcv. In1 callahan ..
ont Tine. - IS. IriSh kiss alSo ran
SIXTH EACE-FIrp fuIgTgs: T. Trnut is
'SchuttinsrTl. To 2 to s. , ~ PcAoe Pen
nant- IFS Thurhr-l, > n J. crr7 Psd-ai- IL
Rice Time. lml-E GsUaEh~- Dsvid
iar7Im. Sweet Clean. Northwsr5. Round Rosrr.
F1srr Up also ran.
The Washington herald., 1919-08-21
SARATOGA ENTRIES.

FIRST RACE-For maidens. Syra--cIds and
Hr. selling: one mile. Cour~cIles 1T P G
King. is: Indian Spring lC2: "Dut;a'. BeSt
10 Muskrt. IL. Over the Tr0 -Ic
Second RACE-ClalminE. 3 syea--oIds ard
u'. one mile. Wis., Man. us; BclArio Ios
Ndclurou I6 Sir W- johnson Iu5. Starter.
rs Glcip0rr. l06: 'Hsr-v B7svurel us; Capt
Hn1-r lcl. 'Salvatcl'a. -Go; Arravan. U6
THIRD RACE-The Oen Handicap. for
mans; 2yrsr olds and up; six furlonES: In
fIade ID. Ormonda lOi; FIf II. @: Flfn
Queen. ia. Knot. .IG2; Fairy Wand IA. Pen
Ii~~p. Ill: Chiney Swift. q; HrTudi1s, IIe. War
Kiss loG. Ballymonnry lI2.
FOURTH RACE-The SchuyIerville. for frlieS
wear ol1s. five and one-hslf furlonzS- FLYING
Flower IOi; Wedding Cake lH. Cinderella 10
Masked Dancer. l07; Conssncy. z Honey.
20 Miss Jcmima, z Tulrirrs, rs: CIeoratra.
": RicoChe'. lOl; His Choice. ll2. Wcadv. n
FIFTH RACE-The Galway Hardlrap sell
ing: 5-year -olds and up, mile and o1c-quarrer:
wordtrlp ll2. star GAS. lI2. Tailor Maid 100
African arrow. ~ Swap Dragon H. IL. War
saw. 10. lin Dinurv '05.
SMITH RACE Conditions; 3vrar-olds: Eve
and one-halI furlonzs. Sandy Real u.s. Ever
gav rs: Precious Pesrl. rs: Star Cuuu. lT
Reck and Call is; Orleans Girl IL. Cap
HrrSlFe-. IL. Dominique. lis; Ira Wilson, II2s
Hasten On. ll2. Shoot On. lis: Phantom IGir.
Uq. His Choice is; Over Csst. l15; Anna Gall
IN 100
The Washington herald., 1919-08-21
"COPPERS" BATTLE TO
PREPARE FOR GAME

Mike Raedy's police ball club is
going at a top rate speed nowadays
and If Manager Mike does not step
in and slow down his crew perhaps
Jack Ryan will put some OF Mai.
Pullman's motor men on their trail
(maybe Dick Mansfeld). Yesterday
with Officer 'Finney" Kelley on the
mound the police team battled even
for eleven frames with Koogle's
Market House tribe. the score be-
ing to 3. Southpaw Pfeil was op-
posed to the captain of the police
outfit and a regular pitching duel
was staged
Pilot Raedy and Capt. Kelley. or
"Finney." as he is known to all
Washington baseball fans. have the
bulls" at work every day getting
into shape for the annual game with
Jack Ryan's Home Defense leaguers.
On Friday the "COppers" will take a
trip right into Manager Raedy's
home diggings. Congress Heights.
D. c.. to battle Sergt. Karl Scherer's
native folks. Look out for a regu-
lar civil warfare as Dave HOdister
will be on the job to help out Karl
when things go too much in the po-
Ices favor.
Many well known sandlOt ball
players can be found in the lineup
of the policemen. The following are
the players used in yesterdays extra
inning affair: Kelley, Redean.
Brody. Dalgisa. Stewart. Ryan.
Leach. Sears. Maurray. O'Donnell.
CarriCo and Grant.
The Washington herald., 1919-08-21
MRS. ALLEN POTTS
FEATURES In SHOW

WarrentOn, Va. Aug 2O.-After a
lapse Of one year WarrentOn came
into its own today when the open .
ing of the twentieth annual horse
show passed of with unusual success;
a large crowd witnessed the opening
day Excellent ring conditions made
wonderful jumping frequent.
The jumping classes were all
hotly contested by such well known
riders as Mrs. Allen Potts. Miss
Marion Dupont and Messrs. Chiffon
GlascOck. A. c. Randolph. Arthur
White, Louie Leith. Frederick Nc
Elhone
The famous Alarm took the blue
from a large field in the heavy
weight class. DR.. Randolph's Jack
o Lantern and Mrs. Allen Potts won
the saddle classes. each taking a
blue with keen competition. Ed
ward Barker. riding Jessie Dear,
took first in the Corinthian classes
after a close fight with Silver Crest.
owned by Frederick McEIhone. and
W. S. Sewers ROCkeby
The Washington herald., 1919-08-21
AMATEUR SERIES TO
HAVE FOUR TEAMS

At a meeting Of the Amateur Base
ball Commission last night it was de-
cided that the teams entering the post
season games will not be allowed to
play four picked men from the rest
of the league. The games will be
played with the teams that won the
pennant.
There VIII not be five teams in the
series as was at first supposed, owing
TO the fact that the Navy Yard League
will not enter claiming that their team
is not strong enough as it stands. The
oTeninE game will be played Saturday
at the f. r. Y ". c. grounds. War
RISK, of the Departmental League.
playing southern, of the R r. Y. NJ.
&C. A. League
The Washington herald., 1919-08-21
WALTER REED BOYS
ARE ENTERTAINED

The boys OF Walter Reed were
given another treat in the boxing
line last night at the X. Of {. Build
ing. Eleven fast bouts were served
up TO the packed house and the fur
flew in every number.
The opening bout brought to-
gether two husky dark-hued mitt
artists and proved to be the comedy
affair of the evening. George Quinn.
a X. of c. secretary, proved to be
the sensation OF the night, showing
marked ring ability and disposing
of Sailor Frank Finley in apple
pie order. Tommy Lowe went four
rOunGs with Mike Urainc. the fight
ing cop, and showed some of his OLD
time skill. Joe Turner wrestled a
hfteen-minute go with his brother
Paul, and amused the spectators
with his clever work.