Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-16

ington. The Stars comment paying her full
tribute.
Always an Aid to Out-of-Town Papers.
In it's earliest days, as has been the case
ever since, The Stars columns were
drawn upon by out-of-town papers for
news-the editors upon one occasion csusti-
cally remarking that although the profess
sion was to them laborious enough with
work from a. m to - p. m, it seemed as
easy life for their esteemed contempo-
rary" (whose name we need not mention)
whose chief implement of editorship APP
peared to be scissors. They generously
consented to his use of their matter, only
asking the simple courtesy of credit.
In a month or two The Star had more
than double the circulation of any other
paper in Washington. Before July was out
the paper was worked off on "our own new
double-cylinder Napier press" and an apol-
ogy to the public was in order for the misfit
paper upon which one evenings edition was
printed, for 1--WE have used up all the paper
and We're compelled to resort to anything at
hand. We have ordered more. however"
they announced, and, after all, 1t was the
fault of the public, who would no longer
be satisfied with a few hundred Stars, but
in two months had demanded O circulation
Of 1000 instead.
Steady Improvement.
In October the purchase of "a handsome
new steam engine and new press capable
of turning off 5000 per hour" was men
toned, and in another column a super
royal Smith press" was advertised for gale
cheap at The Star office.
In August an agency had been established
IN Baltimore, followed the next month by
ether ssancies fl New York, Boston aaG
Philadelphia. Before three months had
elapsed the paper was enlarged, giving
about three columns more of space, and its
circulation increased to more than all its
contemporaries together
The advantages of advertising in The Star
evidently begun simultaneously with The
Star itself. Several instances Of quick re-
promptness noted-as q word to the wise.
Cheap enterprises were favored. The
railroad companies were advised to run
special excursions to the worlds fair" in
New York, probably getting thereby fully
$50 people from Washington, Georgetown
and Alexandria who otherwise would not
so. and making $1,000 which they Ghe
companies) would not otherwise make"
In those days the governors and mayor
not the President-set apart Thanksgiving
day, and an early November editorial re-
minded the mayor that as most of the gov
errors had proclaimed a certain day a
proclamation to the city Of Washington was
in order.
In January, 1854, the paper was again en-
larged, and q new Hoe s. Co. lightning"
press, capable of turning off 5000 per hour,
was installed. In the latter part of 81 the
office was removed to the south side Of
Pennsylvania avenue near 18th street,
where it continued for many years
A Young Man From Maine.
In 1853 stroke of good fortune befell
The Star A young man from Maine be-
came connected with its staff, and soon, by
the distinguishing character of his literary
work, attracted the attention of all con-
nected with him. His name was Crosby s.
other gentlemen, namely, S. H Kaufman
Alexander R. Shepherd, Clarence Baker and
George w. Adams he purchased the paper
from w. Douglass Wallach, who some
years before had become sole proprietor
The price paid was 100000. In a short
-tis4,e Messrs. Baker and Shepherd withdrew,
and a number of years later Mr.. Adams
died, leaving Mr. Crosby S. Noyes and Mr.
s. H. Kaufman head and front of the
great enterprise. They have made 1t
gigantic success in every sense of the word.
Their one purpose has been the perfection
Of the daily newspaper.
Crosby S. Noyes was a member of the
common council in 1863, co-laborer with
Alexander r. Shepherd, and alderman from
the seventh ward in 1864. With these ex-
ceptions he has refused public office, stead
lastly keeping to his one ambition to create
g. living power which should be of and for
the people. Not for the administration, nor
for the party, but for the true interest OF
the country. And his labors, with that
of his coadjutors, has not been in vain.
The Evening Star Of Washington holds a
place unique and necessary. 1t Is unlike
any other newspaper In the country. Its
attitude toward ell questions, great or
small, Is educating, broadening, uplifting
Every household in which 1t Is regularly
read is benefited and informed without bias
or prejudice upon the salient points OF the
worlds doings.
The Stars Good Work for Washington
1t may be termed a brief current history
Of men and affairs, with, Of course, a pre-
ponderance from the capital. Though It
may sometimes be forgotten, we may pause
It's magnificent distances, streets and parks,
to remember that to The Evening Star is
due much of the praise and gratitude for It's
present condition, for It's uplifting from
primitive meagerness to stately grandeur
The work of improving Washington, for
which Alexander r. Shepherds name Is
now honored, was facilitated encouraged,
enlisted in the peoples sympathies as far
possible by the determined and persever-
ing assistance of The Star and its editors
1t has ever been at the front of all move
ments for the betterment of the nations
capital. The Rock Creek Improvement plan
as also the movement which resulted in the
United States government assuming one
half the Districts debts, owe much to The
Stars voice and influence.
So after fifty years of constant growth
and increasing power The Evening Star has
come to be one of the necessities of ad-
vanced thought, education and welfare
Amazing VITALITY of Seeds