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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-07-28

OF the many and diverse subjects which
the New York State Constitutional Conven-
ton has been called upon to consider few
can lay claim to be Of greater general in
terest than that of the very close connec-
ton which exists between railroad passes
and legislators, judges and state and fed
eral ofsicials-brought into prominence by
q letter written to the convention by j. T.
Brooks, second vice president Of the Penn
sylvania Railroad Company. The communi-
cation reveals a truly remarkable condition
of affairs and one to which he convention
VIII doubtless apply remedial and represslve
language. Nh. b 'ooks .ays he has seen
the evils of the pass ., stem grow from
very small beginnings to what 1 regard az
now d very great and deplorable propor-
ton. and in terse. straight-to-the-p point
fashion. sketches the scene as IL appears
10 him- There was a time he writes
when public officials were content to re-
ceive occasionally trip pass for them
selves. They have learned to ask for passes
for themselves. for members of their fam
lilies. and for political adherents and 9TH
ers. They not only ask for passes good over
lines which are controlled by the officers
Co whom they apply. but they ask for passes
over connecting lines to distant and remote
parts OF the country. Lood at all seasons of
the year. They not only ask for trip passes
for themselves and friends but they ask for
annual passes for themselves and friends,
and no matter how many passes may be
granted to a single individual. If single
request be refused. the enmity OF that Off
cial is aroused and his vengeance exercised
IL he has an opportunity to do So
But although Mr.. Brooks in this instance
eddresses himself solely to the New York
Constitutional Convention. his complaint
covers much more territory than is within
the jurisdiction of the Empire State. for he
goes on to speak of the application OF a
member of the Supreme Court of the United
Statcs for free Transportation the money
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-07-28

After the stormiest sort of a legislative
vOyage-dellyed by Gains and beaten back
by headwinds. and steered off it's course by
representatives of conflicting interests. who,
by hook crook, managed for awhile to
get possession of the wheei-the Metropoli-
tan street railroad bill has reached port:
few strokes of the Presidential pen and
its troubles will all be over. The act is now
believed to be satisfactory to the railroad
company and TO the people of the District
of Columbia The company is required to
operate its lines with an underground cleo
trio system. and there is a specified limit
OF time within which the changes are re-
qured to be made. The 9th street line must
be complete within one year from the day
upon which the act is approved. and the F
street line-extended around Lincoln Park
TO 18th street oast-within two years from
the date OF approval To hasten the COM
pany in the good work the act requires an
annual tax of 500 to be levied on each and
every car operated by horses on the 9th
street line after the expiration of one year.
and similar tax on cars operated by
horses ON any other line owned operated or
controlled by the Metropolitan company
after two years. The passage of the act
cGrnot be otherwise than gratifying to
those mo desire to have the national capt.
1t to be-a model city. The management of
the company seems to be heartily in accord
with the legislation. and the prospect is
now extremely bright for the displacing of
q far from creditable equipment by mod
ern. safe and successful rapid motor. The
old question of Indebtedness Is to be re-
ferred TO the Court of Appeals. and by that
tribunal decided upon its merits all refer
cree to the statute of limitations or plea of
failure of notice being barred. Taken alto
gether. the act is a satisfactory one. and
there Is every reason for believing that
within a comparatively brief period Wash
iEgton will have an admirable and modern
addition to its facilities for rapid transit
Probably of greater real interest to the
general public even than the provision of
this notable Improvement in street railway
motive power is that section of the act
which authorizes and requires not only the
metropolitan Company but all other heal
Companies to make reciprocal transfer and
trackase arrangements with street railroad
companies whose lines now connect with
their lines. and to furnish such facilities
therefor as the public convenience nay re-
,ouire." The transfer facilities and the
lied promise to give the people advantages
far superior to any now possessed and ap-
proximating closely to the universal trans
fer proposition which has been so favor
ably regarded by car-riding Washington
oans. The principal result of the application
Of section will be a considerable extern
sion of the area over which one passenger
may ride for one fare or nearly one fare;
II practically extends the service OF the
trunk lines into the suburbs. saves the city
streets from occupation by numerous du-
plicating lines. and by cheapening and rem
dering easier access to the suburbs gives
. powerful impetus to suburban settlement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-07-28

value Of which at that one time was be-
tween two hundred and three hundred dol
lars. while governors of states. United
States Senators. members of the House of
Representatives., members of every depart
ment OF the state government from the
governor to the ianitor ask and expect to
receive these favors." 1t would doubtless
be extremely interesting to dissect the logic
by means of which these persons COM
planned of satisfy themselves that they are
entitled to especial considerat ton from rail-
road corporations. and it IS difficult to figure
out how a man in public life can be at once
honest in the discharge of his duties and
substantially grateful to the corporate
that have SO materially favored him. The
judge o. legislator or official who asks for
and receives a pass from q railroad com
pany must certainly expect to at some time
or other render some service in return
therefor and the chances are that ninety
nine times out of a hundred the repayment
involves disregard of public duty. 1t can
not be argued that these benefactions-
amounting generally to but little in the
individual aggregate-are without influence
on the action of the beneficiary. A judge
on the bench of the Supreme or an inferior
court, a member of Congress or of a state
icSioidtuic WOuiu Tepcl Win ScOrn as an
insult any insinuation which would con-
vey the idea that his official friendship had
been purchased by what in the course OF
year might not be equivalent to more
than fifty or a hundred dollars; yet the
bribe-fOr such Ii is-would be most potent
when the interests of the railroad and the
public interest were in conflict and await
ing settlement at the hands of those who
have enjoyed and still enjoy the free-pass
privilege This has been emphaticaliy the
case in the experience of Washington when
ever steam railroad bills have been up for
consideration in Congress. All of the argu-
ment and the common sense and the equi-
ties would be clearly on the side of the
people, but, in spite of these apparent ad-
vantages. the people would be in hopeless
minority when the votes were taken. 1t
is quite probable that Vice President Brooks
is not actuated by the highest motives in
upon the Pennsylvania Railroad Company;
he and those whom he represents merely
desire to be rid of the opportunities of many
persistent persons. The grievance of the
corporation may be real. but it is
infinitesimal and unworthy of comparison,
even for moment with the grievance of
the public that is bought and sold for such
a nominal consideration.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-07-28

Walter Wellman seems 20 be getting
along very nicely on his polar trip. the
aiarmists to the contrary Notwithstanding.
For the past week or 50 the European
cables have transmitted all sorts of doleful
rumors as to the Wellman party, and there
was remarkable concurrence of opinion
among European experts and critics to the
effect that the American explorer would
never again be heard from. Today the in
formation comes which makes it certain
that Wellman and his party were In first
class condition when last spoken, and were
moving northward rapidly. There had been
some delay from pack ice. but when spoken
by the Norwegian sealer Eriing the Ragn-
valid Jari was In clear water and progress
ing satisfactorily. Now the pesslmists of
three or four days ago are all said to be
In a state of great exhilaration over Well
mans success. Hurrah for Wellman!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-07-28

The suggestion Of Mr.. E. F. Droop. as
outlined in a letter to The STAR that a per-
manent relief fund for the families of fire.
men killed or disabled In the line of their
duty should be started primarily by the in
suranee companies and secondarily by the
Citizens Of Washington. brings up a subject
worthy Of serious attention. The Star
has at times urged that greater considera-
tion should be paid to such matters, but 1t
Seems to need some such disaster as that
OF Wednesday to bring the question to a
focus. IL instituted this fund should
II possible. be large enough to give all
needed relief from the interest alone and it
should even be larger than actually re-
auired. so that there might be some gradual
aCcretiOns- There are many sources from
which such fund could be fed outside of
private contributions. which should not ex-
cept on special occasions, be necessary af-
ter the fund has once been created. In the
nrst place the small salaries of the fremen
should be increased. so that they could give
their quota from their pay to the fund and
nc We left fully as much as they now receive
altogether. In other words let the CITY
Bay the difference. This is good economy.
II will give increased efficiency to the force
by removing from every one any aprehen-
sion tn I death disa bleme II on his part
means certain suffering to tine loved ones
dependent Upon him for support. according
TO Mr.. Droops letter it would seem that
the fire insurance companies are inclined to
give from their profits to a fun which could
not but add to the efficiency of the depart
rent which means much to them 1t
would appear to be good business policy for
them to create and sustain :uch a fund
When the families of the men who persisted
last Wednesday have been provided for let
the good people of Washington not forget
the permanent fund. for there is no telling
when another holocaust may occur, and
there should be no need Of these temporary
provisions
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-07-28

John Mcbride. who is president of the
view declaring that the Chicago trouble
came to an end simply because the heads
of labor organizations refused to cali out
their men. 1--WE knew" says the sapient
Mcbride, that to call out 10000 men in
Chicago and 1.OOO.OOO elsewhere meant a
terrific clash. civil war and perhaps revo-
luton" Mr.. Mcbride must imagine that the
sensible people of this country have very
short memories If he thinks his very fool
ish statement is to be believed. He GER
tainly must have known how untrue and
altogether misleading is this the latest of
his utterances. IL he knows anything at
all about the labor disturbances in Chicago
he knows that the 10000 men to whom he
makes reference were called out and that
with the possible exception of five or six
thousand they declined to come. He also
ereign of the Knights of Labor invited
every knight on the continent to walk out
and he also must be aware of the fact that
only a few walked. The idea that we
for Mcbride takes some credit to himself
stayed our hands in the interests of
peace Is simply ridiculous. Everything
that Debs and Mcbride and Howard and
Keliher could do to enforce idleness and
discomfort and rebellion against law was
cerned, came to an abrupt and peacefully
disastrous conclusion. Mr.. Mcbride cannot
overturn the truth Of history.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-07-28

From the Honolulu Commercial Advertiser
The Holomua has made the discovery
that honest confession is good FOR the so,sf.
ana in It's last nights issue II has made a
clean breast OF 1t On behalf Of the royaifsts.
1t admits that they have done soothing to
help themselves, and winds up by telling
them that they must either fight or, vote.
must either come in or consent 70 be lock al
out. There Is no question that this /, a
good, honest piece Of advice. As for hRht-
ing, 1t is undoubtedly too late for that The
policy Of non-interference by force is, with
out doubt, a sound one. and II has been
kept up so long tina, q habit has been esta h.
lished which 1t would be Of no use to try to
break up now. The only alternative is to
accept the republic and vote We conRrat-
uiate the owners Of the Holomua on this
first CLEAN of sense In the editorial man
agement, and hope that no untoward acct
dent will snuff the candle out.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-07-28
THE WEEK.

Senator Hills appearance as President
Cleveland's champion was the feature of
the political week; the action of the senior
Senator from New York was entirely I'M
expected, and. therefore surprising: later,
Senator Villas, who has long been known as
a friend of the President, and who was in
Mr.. Cleveland's first cabinet, seconded Sen
Gtor Hills effort. Representative Harter of
Chic hiss not yet received any answer to
the extremely interesting letter of inquiry
sent by him to President Havemeyer of
the sugar trust. The joint congressional
committee on navy reorganization has
agreed upon plan which it will ask Con-
gress to approve. Labor matters have
quoted down considerably during the past
few days, and with the appointment by the
President of the Investigating committee
interest in the situation at Chicago-now
comparatively peaceful-has subsidized. The
committee consists of Carroll d. Wright
United States commissioner of labor; John
ID. Herman of New York. and Nicholas T..
Worthngton of Illinois; their first meeting
VIII be held in this city on Monday. Eu-
gene V. Dabs president OF the American
hallway Union, who. with his three principal
associates has been in Jail al Chicago, has
wearied of confinement and permitted
friends to set him at liberty, for while at
least, by giving bail for his appearance.
Before leaving his cell, however, Mr.. Debs
ISSUED q manifesto calling upon everyone to
refrain from patroniZing Pullman cars.
During Mr.. DebS' Incarceration an effort
has been made to organize Universal
Labor Union-in which all toilers would be
wclcome-but the endeavor has not so far
developed much strength. The dispensary
fight will open up once more on August 1
in South Carolina. Gov Tillman having
issued a proclamation notifying the state of
his intentions as to the law over which
there was so much disturbance. Diplomatic
circles have been somewhat aroused by the
fact that the japanese minister Mr.. Coco
Tateno, was recalled by his government
and Mr.. Kantaro Kaneko appointed in his
stead. In New York the sensation of the
hour is the breaking of Police Captain
Doherty and two of his ward detectives for
receiving bribes in return for alleged police
protection. Among the annual conventions
in session during the week were those of
Reta Theta Pi at Niagara Falls. of the
Christian Arbitration and Peace Society at
Asbury Park, of the Mobiles of the Mystic
Shrine at Denver, and of the American AS
ISOLATION of Educators of Colored Youth at
Baltimore.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-07-28
RetrOsDectfye.

He sat for long time wrapt in thought
What is the natter asked his wife; lis
there trouble on your mind?"
Not exactly he answered. hopping the
perspii alton from his brow. met unless We
might look at it as a kind O. remorse"
What was occupying your mind?'
Il was wondering whether I'm the same
man that kicked about having to shovel
snow last winter"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-07-28
At Breakfast.

"Will you pass the sugar." said the Sena-
tors wife.
Have We done much Of anything else 90
inquired the absent-minded statesman.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-07-28

From the Louisville Courier Journal
In hunting out and arresting the people
responsible for recent outbreaks of lawless-
Eess in Colorado, the governor of the state
should not be overlooked.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-07-28

From the Detroit Free Press.
If Senators owed their election to the
people and not to their money or to the
trusts, they would pay more heed to the
popular mandate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-07-28

The discharged War Department clerks
naturally expect to find sympathetic atten-
ton from Congressman when il comes to a
question of Withholding salaries.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-07-28
Hot.

The eye # little Washington miss was
attracted by the sparkle Of the dew at early
morning.
Mamma" she exclaimed; its hotter'n 1
thought 1t was"
What do you mean"
Look here. The grass Is all covered with
perspira tion" aGr
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-07-28

The German emperor Is composing an
opera. This clinctaes the widespread i'm
preston that william is one Of the people
who never know when they have had
trouble enough.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-07-28

When the starspangled postage stamp is
an accomplished fact. it may be worth while
to advocate led. white and blue togas for
United States Senator'S
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-07-28

Perhaps some of the circulators of re-
ports Of disaster to the Wellman expedition
have encountered the warm wave and are
envious Of the explorers iceberg facilities.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-07-28
SHOOTING STARS.


Blame not the weather; do not fret.
Although it's comforts seem but scant;
Twill serve you finely when you get
To be an old inhabitant
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-07-28

Pugilist Corbett is on his way home. and
statesmen who desire an abundance Of
newspaper spsce for their remarks will do
well to lose no time in getting them before
the public.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-07-28

Coxey Is growing unpopular. Perhaps
some of his lecture appearances will not be
as fruitless as his political trip was
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-07-28

II Is understood that Mr.. German and
Mr.. Cleveland exonerate each other from
respons bility for the hot wave
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-07-28
A Complication.

From the Chicago Evening Post.
Some Delaware men traded wives, and
each one is said to have feared prosecution
FOG sHipdling at the time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-07-28

Mr.. German, Mr.. Hill and Mr.. Cleveland
should get together and arrange for a
three-cornered French duel
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-07-28

From the Chicago Tribune.

From the Chicago Tribune.
Mr.. Cleveland will dress the remains of
the Wilson bill in a bulet-proof coat before
it reaches the conference confflittee again.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-07-28
In the District.

Knox's storage and stable building was
completely destroyed by fire. the loss being
estimated to be about three-quarters Of a
million of dollars: during the conlagration
three firemen lost their lives. and subscrip-
tons to a fund for the relief of persons
dependent upon them are being received by
The Star. Coxey babe farewell to the army
of the commOnweal near Hyattsville. and in
his valedictory advised the men to beg in
Washington, and be arrested, and thus
be supported al public expense. The corner
stone Of the new building TO be erected by
Naval Lodge of Masons was laid Crafty
ing response is being made by the citizens
in response to calls for subscriptions to the
Pythian encampment fund. The Metropoli-
tan street railway bill was passed by Con-
gress. There were a large numbc.' of DIS
missals. reductions and promotions in the
Interior Department.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-07-28
Foreign.

News from abroad has not been of a
startling character, although the political
conditions in France and especially in Paris
have been on a par with the decidedly
warm weather. The anti-anarchst bill
passed the chamber of deputies with a con-
siderable number of votes to spare and it
and the disturbance over journalistic privi-
leges have resulted in several challenges
and at least one duel; the latter was be-
tween Deputies Clemenceau and Deschanel-
the formers sword succeeding in penetrat-
ing the latter's right cheek. The American
yacht Visilant defeated the Prince Of
Wales Britannia twice, but could not race
the third time because of an ill-itting sail
and a weak gaff. Consideration for France
has not been hitherto especially notice.
able in the doings of the Emperor of Ger
many, but now 1t is announced that there
will be no German army maneuvers on the
eve Of the anniversary of the battle of
Sedan. Cholera has made some Roadway in
Belgium: the plague and cholera are spread
ing in China; storms and floods have af-
fiicted western India. In London the
Orange Grand Lodge held it's triennial
grand council. China and Japan have
ceased making faces at each other over
Corea and are now at each others threats
in earnest; the strife will be one Of the
most interesting features of foreign news
for some time to come
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-07-28

n Confession From the Capitol.
At telling truth 1 shall not talk,
Though some would surely shrink:
THIS Is THE WAY TALK AND TALK
And this is how 1 think.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-07-28

Oin order to avoid delays. on ac-
count of personal absence, letters to
THE STAR should not be addressed to
any Individual connected with the Of
nee. but simply to THE STAR, or to
the Editorial or business Department.,
according to tenor or purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-07-28
EXtraOrdinaryValueSIn

GOODS FOR SUMNER USE AND WEAR which
we have good to believe will not be sold nj
the same prices elsewhere. Therefore. August
will be rich with incorporating chances How
many there are and will be you may guess from
what the season has already brought.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-07-28
Summer Requisites,

in attractive bargain prices many goods aud
In constantly improving service OF our patrons.
We commence August with the cleanest. freshest
best assorted stocks TO be found anywhere. cover
ing every summer requirement and including the
staple, practical wear things and the little handy
nothings that every family will need from now on
They are all here ready for you. and We are going
to Keep the assortments complete all through the
summer season. so come with the assurance that
you'll find whatever you need. no matter how
trihing the article.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-07-28
During August

We want to keep busy and hear the merry music
of brskness kept up without cessation. We never
were In such a favorable position for great mer-
chandise transactions and shall offer