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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-24
Presidents Gompers and Eliot.

President Gompers should read with care
the latest deliverance of President Eliot Of
Harvard the subject of union labor. It
is at once complete reply to the denun-
citation in which Mr.. Gompers INDUCED at
New Orleans the other day, and a very
clear statement of lie labor question as It
appears to a man OF influence outside Of
labor circles but friendly to labor's inter-
ests and anxious to help promote them
And it is true that President Eliot's views
are shared by others of like position
Hasty interpretations and denunciations
based upon them injure the discussion Of
any cause. and particularly Of cause as
complicated as that of organized labor in
its relations to organized capital Union
labor should desire the public to be ac-
quainted perfectly with both its workings
and its objects, and to that end should hear
everybody with patience and consideration
Strong as labor is It needs friends, and 1t
cannot afford to treat as enemies those who
do not subsssee unqualihedly to all of its
contentious.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-24
The Freight Blockade.

Some idea of the enormous business &C
tivtty which is now prevailing in all parts
OF this country and in all branches of in
dustry is to be formed from the reports OF
the great freight car congestion which is
embarrassing all the railroads east of the
Mississippi There is scarcely a trunk line
which is not suffering from an excess of
traffic. There are not enough cars to hold
the freight offered for shipment and not
enough tracks to accommodate them even
IL they were to be had. At Pittsburg the
blockade is particularly in evidence, for a
large percentage Of freight for the seaboard
passes through that point In addition to
the millions of tons shipped directly from
that producing center. All last week extra
ordinary efforts were made to clear the
tracks of the accumulated freight, for
ers were clamoring Despite the employ
ment Of extra hands and the utilization Of
every minute OF every day the blockade re-
NAMED unbroken until early this morning
when for the first time in several weeks the
freight business was reduced. comparative
iy speaking, to a normal condition. But
this was accomplished only by thirty-six
hours OF unremitting labor and the employ
ment OF every available engine and every
car which could be secured. During the
last twenty-four hours of this period, it is
estimated. go trains, consisting In ali of
46,3S cars. were moved In and out of
Ptttsburg. comprising a total tonnage of
about one and three-Quarters nailliens.s
These figures cannot be grasped in their
entire Significance by the average person.
unacquaintsd with the details Of railroading
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-24
Septimus Winner.

Septimus Winners. name Is not familiar
to the present generation Of singers. but
thirty or forty years ago there was no
composer Of greater fame or popularity.
His death In Philadelphia yesterday, at the
age Of seventy-six, revives memories Of the
days when his compositions were to be
heard everywhere. The most famous Of
them all was Listen to the Mocking Bird"
even yet favorlte with expert whistlers.
It Is q sad commentary on the fortunes of
the gifted that Winner sold that song for
49, while its publishers eventually realized
So, 900, 900 from its sale. Winner exemplified
the truth Of the old saying that the ballad
maker has greater power than the law
maker. During the civil war he wrote many
songs which cheered the men on the march
and in camp, awakened patriotic enthusi-
asm at home and doubtless swelled the
ranks by inspiring men to enlist. One Of
his songs caused almost a mutiny among
the admirers of Mcclellan when that COM
mander was removed. The government
paid tribute to the influence of the composer
by prohibiting it's publication. The public
demands novelty nowadays at a rate to
prevent any single composer from long
satisfying its needs so that few modern
song writer's are likely to attain to the
prestige once enjoyed by Septimus Winner.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-24

or Of manufacturing. But they will stand
everywhere as the sign OF an unexampled
prosperity. affecting every line Of trade
Mills are working overtime in the produc-
ton Of practically every article Of COM
merce. The record-breaking cereal crops
Of the western states are seeking the mar
ket The foreign demand for American
goods and products of all kinds increases
monthly. The problem confronting the
transportation lines now is whether to take
cognizance Of this experience and proceed
forthwith to increase the equipment in order
to handle the heavy traffic now In sight or
to proceed more conservatively and try to
get on with present facilities. understanding
that the existing conditions will probably
not continue indefinitely. The tendency
seems to be to proceed for the present
with the permanent betterments required by
the existing volume of traffic. The roads
are in better financial condition now than for
many years. They are more able to expend
their millions for new tracks and cars and
locomotives and are certainly better pre-
pared than they will be a few years later
If the Industrial wave recedes and leaves
the country stranded for few dull seasons.
It Is assured that even such a period Of
inactivity, -uring which the increased
equipment would not earn its full profit,
would be only temporary, being followed by
a wholesome reaction. The resistless ten
dency toward the growth of every industrial
interest demands that the transportation
lines keep pace. or even set the pace.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-24
The Local Fuel Needs.

At the rate at which hard coal is being
received in Washington just now there will
certainly be considerable suffering in this
city unless something is quickly done to re-
lieve the situation. The advent Of sharp
weather cannot be long postponed and
there Is not enough coal in town, accord
ing to all reports, to last the consumers one
week all round with their stoves and fur
naces going at capacity. The use of gas
and oil may prevent some distress but
these are expensive methods Of heating
rooms and cannot be INDUCED in by the
poor. The mines are now all running, If re-
ports from the anthracite region are to be
believed, although they may not be produc-
ing the normal amount OF coal owing to
the bad condition of the machinery In some
Of them. Thus far the bulk Of the coal
mined has been sent northward In response
to the most urgent demands. Such as has
come here Is from the smaller mines, owned
by Independent operators, and that only in
driblets. Yesterday q freight train on the
Baltimore and Ohio road brought in about
six coal cars, four Of them carrying btu
minous. The remainder OF the heavy train
was composed Of miscellaneous freight,
chiefly meats in refrigerator cars. Ordina-
rily the entire train would have been made
up OF coal cars. This spectacle Is a fair
type Of the condition of the local coal mar
ket. Its needs must soon be met by large
tmportations or a serious situation Will be
created. AS matter of fact the capital
Is practically no better off today for fuel
than 1t was the day the strike was de-
clared off. 1t is time the big companies
took heed Of the demands Of some other
cities than New York and Boston and Phil
adelphia.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-24
MIR. Cleveland in the Field.

Mr.. CIeveland's latest contribution to po-
lItical discussion is far more interesting for
what It suggests concerning himself than
for what It says concerning the issues Of
which 1t treats 1t is In this particular a
thoroughly characteristic deliyerance. Mr..
Cleveland is a master of the polysyllabic
generality; and that article. it may frankly
be admitted, serves a purpose In capable
hands in the shaping Of a political cam
paign.
The democracy, according to the sage of
Princeton, before 1t will deserve or can hope
to regain power must return to democratic
principles. It has erred and strayed from
the t~Ie way like a lost sheep. And what
are those principles? Briefly, a revenue
tariff. the curbing of monopolistic trusts,
and opposition to aggressive expansion
This in substance is a proposition to return
to democracy as in manner 1t was repre-
scented by Mr.. Cleveland himself prior to
the advent Of Organism.
But, let us see. Why return to those
principles? What did Mr.. Cleveland's party
under his leadership do with the tariff
question but upset business, unsettle values
and get itself turned out of office What
was its course on the trust question but to
confess. as the republican party under Gen
done, that the laws on the books were mad
equate for the emergency? And what came
of the Hawaiian episode but a failure 50
grotesque that Mr.. Cleveland, his para
mount commissioner to the islands, and the
ml4ster he sent there to re-establish the
rotten monarchy, were all overwhelmed
with confusion? Return to that line of pro-
cedure? Try another Gorman-Wilson tariff
law after an experience with the Dingey
law? Try inaction -on the trust question
when Mr.. Roosevelt in one year has shown
more aggressiveness than Mr.. Cleveland did
in four? Undertake any such line In the
Philippine Islands as that Mr.. Cleveland
took In the Hawaiian Islands? Could the
people be induced so to record themselves at
the polls?
Mr.. Clevelands generalities are of less
consequence than is Mr.. Clevelands ambi-
ton. There can be little doubt as to what
that is. There Is wide belief that the ex-
President is dreaming of return to leader
ship. Certain 1t is that many of his adj
mirers have their eyes on him again, and
are moving In his behalf. There Is no Sc
cret about this. Is the scheme feasible? It
would appear impossible except for the rec
ord Mr.. Cleveland has already made. At
the close Of the campaign IN 1888 his party
hated him cordially. That he had gone po-
1itically TO his long home no man in either
party doubted But four years later the
situation had changed, and when the trum-
pet sounded at Chicago the ex-President
was first In the lists. His party has not
hated him any more cordially since 1896
than II did between 1888 and 1892. VIII 1t
call him back again? And IL his party does,
and backs him against Theodore Roosevelt,
what will the country do to him?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-24
Mr.. Hill and His Enemies.

It Is a sad plight in which the democratic
enemies Of David B. Hill now find them
selves. Having tried and condemned him
as a selfish and INSCRIPTIONS trickster in
his management of the party's recent CAM
paign in New York, incontestible facts that
have since been disclosed present him in
the very opposite light. VIII they make the
proper amend? Or will they let their false
judgment stand? The latter is the likelier
course The man who has injured you
without cause is apt to hate you more than
ever after the truth is revealed and he him
self stands condemned by It.
The indictment filed against Mr. Hill was
that he had deliberately shut out the strong
men from the race for governor and taken
up man Of putty whom in case of success
at the polls he could mold to suit his own
ends. Judge Parker he would not have, for
fear of an interference with his presidential
aspirations. The election of SO strong a
man as governor of New York might mean
the end of the Hill boom for 1904. So, as
the charge was, Mr.. Hill made Judge Park
er's nomination impossible, and then whis-
tied up Bird s. Coler and put the standard
into his hands.
Now If this had been true 1t would not
have been heinous offense in politics. The
narily we look for the exercise of altruism.
Mr.. Hills ambition to be President has
never been concealed, and when once that
ambition controls man he works with all
his energies to succeed. But in the facts
that are now confessed we find, IL not altru-
ism, something very unlike selfshness. Mr..
Hill. 1t now appears, very far from trying
to shut the strong men out of the campaign,
was canvassing among them for a candi
date. He conferred at one time with Judge
Parker, and at another time through a
friend with Mr.. Justice Peckham. The
nomination and election of either man
would almost certainly have determined the
question Of the presidential candidate for
the democratic party In 1904. Neither Judge
Parker nor Mr.. Justice Peckham would
permit the use of his name, and Mr.. Hill.
as his party's leader at home and responS
sible for the campaign, had to seek for the
man elsewhere. The man he put up came
within eleven thousand votes Of carrying
the state.
These revelations, while they will fail to
extort an apology from Mr.. Hills enemies,
will necessarily influence judgment in other
circles. They put end to the cry Of
Judas, or direct the search for Judas else
other day that Mr.. Hill was far from being
a dead man in political sense, and this
opinion is materially strengthened by the
news that has been. authoritatively reported
since.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-24
well between Venezuela and Germany.

well between venezueia and Germany. 1t
Il the worst OF taste to look the gift morse
in the mouth or to scrutinize too closely
the terms Of a compliment But the temp
tation cannot be resisted to suggest that
perhaps Venezuela looks forward to the
time when she will again need great and
good friend, such as this country proved TO
be In the settlement Of the eastern boun-
dairy dispute. The attitude Of the United
States throughout the recent revolution
was entirely correct. as in fact Is IN
every South or Central American embrogiio.
Uncle Sam plays no favorites In these at
fairs, but asks merely that his own rights
be always respected, whoever wins the
bout That has been consistently the policy
toward Venezuela, and 1t was annoying,
not to say grievously offensive. for the
government at Caracas to give evidences
from time to time OF q suspicion OF the
United States.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-24
Pursuing q Grave Course.

From the Brooklyn Eagle.
Every state musters some of its citizens
into National Guard service. This Is done
80 that when emergencies arise. as they are
apt to do. 1t may be ready to deal with
them. Those who volunteer enter the serv-
ice Of all the people. They take an oath to
defend the state against its enemies when
ever and wherever in the state they may be
found. AS they are OF the people, SO are
they for the people. when trouble comes
Obviously. tho Schenectady union did not
realize the gravity OF the course 1t was pur-
suing. The action 1t took was aimed at
Potter but the real target was the people
of the state OF New York. This Is target
Of considerable size. Nor Is II easily dam
aged. The incident" is of interest and of
moment, and, whatever be its fate, the state
will survive, but what Of organized labor
should there be any general emulation of
the Schenectady precedent? Those who are
not for the state are against 1t. Those who
are hostile to service for the state, to serve
by and for and in the name OF the people,
are what such hostility implies-hostHes. AS
such, as foes, they must be dealt with.
Treason Is an ugly word. and the Schenec-
tady union Is not majestic as to size, but
1t is big enough to serve as a warning. It
Is big enough to be repudiated all along the
labor line.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-24
A Satisfied Auditor,

This world is a stage they tell me.
No doubt what they tell me Is true,
And I'm glad that l came
For a look at the same,
And I'm happy to see 1t through.
It's a pretty good show In the morning;
It's a pretty good show at night.
It's glorious fun
Meath the smiling sun,
And it's pleasant when stars are bright
IT'S a wonderful transformation
That the wooded lights unfold
When they Shift the scene
From the autumn's green
To the prodigal summers gold.
There are scenes of tragic sorrow:
There are moments of careless glee.
Though critics cry
That it's all awry,
It's good enough show for me-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-24
Art Department.

Stamped Pillow Shams in various new designs.
Special price, per pair tomorrow for. 49,. 19c.
Regular 49c. Pillow Tops, in Pansy, Daisy and
Polly subjects, including back. Tomorrow
for OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. 25c
Embro Silk. for embroidery work, in full assert
ment of leading colors. Regular price, &c.
spool. Tomorrow for.-................2 1sc.
Handsome Silk Mantel scarfs, beautifully decorat-
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500 values. for. .....-...............-.$1 SO
Shetland Floss. in black, white and all wanted
shades. Per hank ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Regular 19c. Tray Covers. with Mexican drawn
work. Plain or stamped. Special tomorrow
at ....................... lie
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Venezuela in Complimentary Mood

Kind words for the United States from a
representative of President Castro of Vene-
zuela are indeed welcome. for there has
been little but criticism and suspicion OF
this country in that quarter Of late years.
The minister of the Interior of the Castro
government says that Venezuela entertairs
the kindliest feelings OF friendship and
gratitude for the United States. He then
proceeds to criticise England for her decIe-
ration that the blockade OF the Orinoco 10
ineffective and intimates that an Il not
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-24

A single shot from an express messenger.
wnicn struck one OF the robbers. prevented
the '1ooting' Wednesday night Of q train
on the Colorado and Southern railroad.
There were four Of the scoundrels, and they
had the train stopped and dynamite under
them on the run. carrying the wounded
man with them. A few brave men such as
that messenger would put an end to train
robberies.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-24
Small Wares,

Dexters Four-thread Knitting Cotton-per ball, &c.
Horh bones, all lengths; regular price, &c. per
"arfens Aii-sfik Gros-Grain Featherbone Spe-
Nor.a eiai' per yard 14e.
morse q heeiy's Darning Cotton; regular price,
&c Special for. ......... 1c,
Eiecfro-Sflicon, the great cleaner; regular price,
c.
Kings Spool Cotton. containing full 500 yards
tomorrow .3ate.
Bone oar Buttons; perfect quality; regular price.
Smiths Best Needles; regular price, Sc paper
: *
Niagara Hairpins; regular price, &c. cabinet
IL
rirst Quaiity Agate Buttons; special price, 12c
Il y dozen emma Buttons tomorrow for only 80 4c
z4-yard pieces Of Twilled Tape; sold regularly al
Leader 1uii-co 400 Pins; regular price, 4c pa.
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Amiability.

There's one thing 1 will say about BILL
said the woman with the patient look in
her eyes: hes wonderfully good-natured.
He wouldn't harm a fly"
NO" answered her sister with the frozen
smile "Bill VIII never harm a f1y-not un-
less he gets enough energy to catch one"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-24

Predictions Of a winning ball team for
Washington next summer may be ap-
preached for the next few months with
confident enthusiasm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-24

Mr.. schwab is still engaged in removing
any doubts which people in the eastern
hemisphere may have entertained concern
ing the wealth and prosperity Of this coun-
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The Slight Deficiency.

Thanksgiving comes; 1t Is indeed
The day we all admire.
We've got the turkey; all we need
Is coal to start the fire.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-24

People who fear speedy revision Of
duties might reasonably be expected to
favor tariff commission. A commission
can nearly always be depended on not to
do ANYTHING hasty,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-24
A Martyr to Vogue.

wealth has its anoyances," said the man
who keeps dispensing ready-made philoso-
ply.
That's right" answered Mr.. Cumrox, In
tone Of deep confidence. IF hadn't got
rich, mother and the girls wouldn't insist
on my eating olives"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-24
SHOOTING STARS.
The Ready Explainer,

'sWhy don't you go to work.
Because" answered Wandering Mike,
I'm one O. desc people who believes dat
anything worth dom is worth dom well,
an 1 never could git into shape to satisfy
me own Ideals"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-24

Kaiser Wilhelm has dropped his monocle
and Is wearing nose-glasses. Sensitive
Englishmen will wonder whether there is
any hint of preference for American insti-
tutions in this.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-24

Mr.. Addicks declares that he Is very near
a realization of his senatorial ambition.
This has been Mr.. Addicks position for
some time,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-24

Castro says that he has the most friendly
sentiments for the United States. That
fact, however, is no guarantee that he VIII
never cause it embarrassment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-24

MI Bryan suggests that what the demo-
cratic party needs is not leaders, but voters
This is something similar to the old theory
that all the internal regions lack is water
and good society
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-24

A barber in Buffalo, N. Y, was arrested
and fined for using the same towel for sew
eral customers. His case should be gen.
orally recorded and held up as warning
to BARRIERS all over the country.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-24

The reports from Pennsylvania are hope
full. but the change from $40 bill after
purchasing a ton Of coal continues to be
very small
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-24

Occasionally college professor Is SO
liberal as to insist on lecturing to the entire
public regardless of the consideration Of
tuition fees
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-24

Mr.. Frick Is now expected to give Mr..
Carnegie a few lessons in how to avoid
dying poor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-24

There is great deal Of financial gossip in
the Montana legislature which never affects
prices on Wall street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-24

Colombia has a right to hope that the
canal will induce a large element Of its
population to leave off fighting and go to
work
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-24

Count Castellane is sometimes inclined to
question whether Paris politics is any better
than the New York brand
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-24

King Leopold expresses his opinion OF
woud-be assasSins In a manner that indl-
Gates that he is wholly unterrified.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-24

The Cubans are evidently desirous OF
avoiding any unprovoked displays of graft
tude,
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A Cynical Distinction,

81 never heard Of his doing anything out
of the way in politics. said the patriotic
citizen.
Neither did l." answered Senator Sor-
ghum.
"And yet you question his honesty"
81 do. He amt honest. He's Just timid.'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-24

In the speakership contest, Mr.. Cannon Is
what would be described at Benning as an
odds-on fayorite.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-24

Mr.. Bill Devery continues to put his back
to the wall and defy David B. Hill and the
English language simultaneously.
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A Wonderful Performances.
Chicago Rscord-Herald.

Emperor Williams shooting performances
In England were wonderful Probably no
other monarch In the world could have
nred as often without having q blistered
trigger fln1er =. =. ).
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-24

The Mississippi bears will indulge In 6
little thanksgiving of their own.