Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-11-14


ether daily papers here added toeefher.
The recent accident TO a hotel passenger ele-
vator tyyhy not adopt the shorter and better Eng
lish name "lI.t?'1 In New YORK, whereby one per-
son fatally and others SERIOUSLY Injured must
inevitably have the effect to Eake people more
nervous about the use OF these conyeniences, and
hotel keepers viii have more trouble than ever I'm
getting their customers to occupy rooms on the
upper floors, which can only BE- reached with CON-
fort by such appliances. Not only this, but an
occasional case Of the kind can hardly fail to affect
the value OF real estate Investments In New York,
particularly IN the lower parts OF the city. The
usige there latterly has been to construct ex-
ceehngy high structures, and to rely upon fire.
que ut and rapid slit" service for finding occu-
pants for the upper rooms Heretofore little diff
Guilty has been experience IN this respect, since
the higher the tenants went the better the air and
The quieter the surroundings while their premises
were nearly as accessible those nearer the
ground, owing to the facility with which they
could be reached by visitors. Should 1t
turn out, however, TINT the safety OF the
passenger cannot be assured beyond the
ordinary accidents to well constructed machi-
merry, reasonably careful persons will hes
itate about entering what may be death trap,
and occupants of high floors VIII shortly find their
business tnterfered with and be compelled, ac-
corngly, to find less Objectionable quarters else
where. Thus what ut first ight be reg rrled as
merely an excessive regard for personal safety ON
the part on timid or nervous persons may in
little while become an important factor In determ-
lining the relative values OF real estate invest
mentS and changing business centers.
And that there should be obje tons To the use OF
an article which may at any moment open the
doors OF the tomb to its occupants not unreaSOn-
able or surprising. Neither is it to be wondered at
: II the late accident above referred TO should
Increase this feeling. Here hotel
constructed or opened Tor business only
about a year ago. Its sslift' was new,
presumably OF the latest and most improved style,
we'll made, and In good order. Yet in an instant,
and without moments warning it fell: and it
was only by the lucky incident Of having some
unusually large and strong trunks in the lower
compartment that the loss OF life was not much
greater than 1t proved to be. What caused the
Observation-Disclosures carelesSneSs or defective con-
structon-h;is not yet been ascertained- Nordoes
IL matter very much what it was. The fact that
Their lives are In danger from dRg cause, and be-
yond all hope OF escape when the critical moment
arrives, is what will influence the mind of most
people in the premises.
The announcement that Secretary Blaine con-
templated southern tour this winter is received
with manifest pleasure in that section of the coun-
try, and in some localities public action has
already been taken assuring him cordial vel
come. The city council OF Brenham, Texas, has
70 be the guest OF that city during his stay in
Texas, and preparations are being made to enter
tain him In royal style, if he accepts. Special
Trains viii he provided and held at his comma nj to
transport him wherever he may desire to go in the
Lone Star state and the local dignitaris VIII be In
waiting upon him. Atlanta and other southern
cities have Signified desire to receive visit from
tn Secretary, and purpose to entertain him with
proper hOnOrs. Mr.. Blaine has given evidence of
his faith in the future of the south i'm the most
substantial manner. He has invested large sum
OF money, estimated from 100000 to $1,000 in
that section He is man OF notable magnetic
powers He populariZeS himself wherever he goes
and II Is safe 10 say that he will return from tour
Through the south, at this time, with a Large add-
don 10 hiS parish of admirers
The New York Herald to-day INDUCES In little
plain talk regarding Attorney General Macveayh
And his late explanation, which 'sreally explains
nothing. 1.-THE public" that paper says, sshas
been mystifed long enough by Mr.. Macyeagh and
begins 10 lose patience. What people would ike
% Know Is why the Attorney General the chief
law oricer OF the government, runs away from his
post OF duty and suffers important public business
10 go oy deiault" The fnsinuatlOn made by Mac
Seagh against the President in saying that his
usefulness In the prosecution OF the star route
eases ceased when Mr.. Arthur became President
. characterized as ga dirty piece OF business" by
The Herald, which adds sthat so far as appears
u The pu5lis. President Arthur Is pursuing an
entirely honorable, Straightforward course in the
STR route Matters
The temple OF fame viii have to be materially
enlarged to accommodate all whom modern IDEAS
ofein worthy OF place therein. The horse Jockey
appears 10 be the latest addition to the roll of dis
tngufshed personages whose name and deeds
mfnt special distinction The death of Jockey
Mcdonald created as much OF stir In England as
III ne had been cabinet minister The news of
MS demise Was cabied, together with sketch of
his career and achievements.
The trial OF Guiteau was entered upon to-doy
Without any OF the sensational effects looked for
Dy many There WAS not the slightest manifesto
ton OF disposition in any quarter to interfere
with the regular course OF the law In dealing with
the assassin. Though the most heartily detested
person In the land. he will evidently be accorded a
thoroughly fair and impartial trial such as will be
eredfable 10 the American people,
THE LARGEST ASSORTMENT OF NEW
AND