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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-25
Civil Service Advances,

The revision of the civil service rules,
promulgated today by the President. to
take effect April Is. is in line with the gen
eral tendency of the administration of the
law. 1t strikes the key note of the merit
system. namely, that all public places which
demand special fitness on the part of the in
cumbent shall be filed after competitive
tests have been applied to point to the most
worthy. The immediate revision now an
nounced places number of positions under
the competitive system, bringing the places
exempted down to small minimum. The
following paragraph in the news statement
of the new order is locally interesting and
suggestive: go
THE only large groups of positions which
will not hereafter be subject to the COM
petitive system of examinatio are the
diplomatic and consular services, the gov
eminent of the District of Columbia, en-
ployes Of post offices not having free de-
livery and fourth-class postmasters.
There is no valid reason why the District
government service should not be included
within the classified service and given the
benefit of the civil service tests and safe
guards against favortism and spoils. Pres
ident Roosevelt. in line with his predecess-
ors, has called the attention of Congress to
this state of affairs, urging that the requi-
site law be enacted to permit the inclusion
of the municipal service. While the Com
missioners have inaugurated a merit sys-
tenn of their own it lacks the security of
the direct inclusion of the District offices
under the civil service law and it is SUBJ
ject to assaults from time to time which
the municipal authorities are not always In
position to resist They should be re-
lieved from all such pressure and given the
shelter of the civil service system and the
assurance which the rules and tests of that
system afford. 1t is to be hoped that Con-
gress will at the next session enact this
much-desired law, in accordance with the
expressed wishes of the President and the
unquestoned demand of the great majority
of the people of the District
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-25

further payments to the police. This was
the first open declaration that the associa-
ton as a body recognized the supposed
necessity to pay money FOR illegal privileges.
and 1t has brought the old question OF po-
lice corruption squarely to the front once
more. Meanwhile the new police commits
sioner. General Greene, is working posi-
tive reform among the police. ferreting out
the bride takers and steadily closing in on
the gamblers and other vicious characters
of the city. His new chief detective Is
making good record. The word has gone
down the lne'' that graft is no longer
popular at headquarters. There may be
some captains who take tips, but with
shifting body of wardmen subject to trans
fer at any moment, it is becoming very
difficult for any precinct commander to get
in his bids for protection money without
great danger of detection. The secret of re-
form seems to be to keep the officers con-
tinually on the move and to prevent them
from feeling secure in any one place. This
makes them familiar, too, with the entire
city,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-25
The Reform Work in New York.

Mayor Low has scored heavily against
the blackmail paying CLASSES by his re-
fusal to receive deputation from the retail
liquor dealers association of New York
until it has purged itself of the charge that
it connved at and submitted to the i'm
proper payment of tips to policemen to
escape arrests under the excise law. This
organization asked for hearing on certain
pending legislation affecting the liquor
trade and was very much shocked when
the mayor declined to grant II official recog-
milton. Now, the mayor. in reply to a fur
ther communication on the subject, reiter-
ates his refusal and points to certain tes-
timony given in court about a year ago by
saloon keeper. whose bartender had been
arrested: This man was an officer of enc
OF theH"locals" of the association of saloon
men and on the stand swore that he had
taken positive ground in his local against
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-25
Throw Over the Jonahs,

From the Chicago Chronicle.
Democratic harmony is not difficult of
achievement, but most of the people who
seek to bring it about appear to have no
very clear ideas on the subject Demo-
cratic discord has resulted from a stupid
and unprincipied attempt to fasten upon
the democratic party ideas which were
anti-democratic, to bring into cooperation
with the party small and turbulent factions
which were anti-democratic and to place in
leadership men who were populists, So
cialists, renegade republicans and revolu-
tionists. The way to harmonic democrats
is to give them democratic doctrine and
democratic leadership, and by that act to
bid defiance to all the elements in the
party and out of it which are urging poll
eies in all cases undemocratic and in some
un-American.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-25
China at st. Louis.

The announcement that 1.-The empress
dowager has ordered an appropriation Of
500, 900 taels to be made for the Chinese rep
resentation at the St. Louis exposition
will probably be used by those who opposed
the Chinese exclusion law as text for
little homiy on the subject OF American
gall. We shall be asked to explain why
China should spend single tael In this
country for any such purpose Why should
she feel the slightest interest in an enter
prise of American origin, and organized
primarily for the purpose Of celebrating
American growth? How much money would
the United States spend on an exhibit in
country from which it's citizens were barred
by statute? What would be the fate of
foreigner who presented himself soliciting
such participation on our part? And so
forth.
This is a wise step on China's part. The
invitation was a compliment to her. She
will present herself at st. Louis in COM
pany with all the great powers of the earth.
She will be much interested inland ben
Gifted by their exhibits as they will be in
terested in and benefited by her exhibit.
She sells to us and buys of us. She sells to
them and buys of them. She will improve,
as they WILL an exceptional opportunity for
return home, as everybody else will. better
informed than ever about matters indus
trial and commercial the world round. She
will get large return on her investment.
In the matter of Chinese exclusion, few
steamship lines and railroad companies,
and lot Of American contractors, were
greatly more offended than was the Chinese
government. In fact, the Chinese govern
ment never felt that interest in the contro-
versy which Mr.. Wu'S activity seemed to
suggest. Mr.. WI was sincere enough in
his views and moves, but the principal
power behind the agitation for lowering the
bars and letting in the Chinese without re-
striction was American. The appeal was
pitched in a high key. We heard good
deal about human rights and the brother
hood of man. and were told that We could
not afford to deny shelter under our flag to
any race of men. But the voice in very
many instances was that of a trained
pleader holding brief for those with pas
senger tickets for sale, or seeking cheap
labor by contract on large scale. The
fine sentiments and affecting eloquence had
all been paid for.
The relations between the American gov
eminent and the Chinese government are
cordial, and China at the St. Louis show
will be a very welcome guest
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-25
The TRANSFORMATION Issue.

The hearing conducted yesterday by the
District Commissioners on the question OF
the proposed anti-spitting ordinance devel-
oped the preponderant sentiment In favor
of some such regulation. In support OF
the movement were ranged solid scientific
opinions to the effect that the germs OF
disease are spread by means OF human
sputum. a formidable array OF arguments
based upon actual experiments by sanitar-
ians. Furthermore appeared the sentiment
that the reduction If not the abos!ute
elimination of the nuisance Is required by
esthetic considerations. which In city like
Washington are virtually business consid-
erations. Against these reasons for the
writing of a regulation rests only the argu-
ment that 1t savors too strongly OF pater-
nalism, besides being difficult OF enforce
ment. The latter reasons are not SUM-
GENTLY forceful to overcome the assump-
tion that the community. In demanding
this departure by such an apparent ma
jority of sentiment, in line with other
cities is willing to stand a little paternal-
ism and to run the risk of possible partial
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT for the sake of the edu-
cational effect of the experiment.
Washington, of all cities on this conti-
nent is designed for general cleanliness.
1t Is being brought steadily to high
artistic development. It's streets are well
and smoothly paved its sidewalks are
more and more each year Though not by
any means rapidly enough transformed
from ugly, rough brick to smooth sheets
of artificial stone. 1t is being increasingly
regarded from all sides as a model of mu-
nicipal management. 1t should be made
ideally clean, and this cannot be accom-
pished unless the citizens generally OBJ
serve the laws of sanitation and decency,
which first of all demand that public ex-
pectoration be eliminated. The mere force
of sentiment will not accomplish this re-
suit. Nor will the persistent preaching OF
facts and warnings that the public health
Is menaced by miscellaneous expectoration
A law may or 1t may not accomplish the
result. 1t certainly cannot fail to call at
tention more forcibly than ever before to
the Objectionable habit, to It's menace to
the public health as well as its filthiness.
If the Commissioners wish to base their
action upon the general sentiment of the
people II Is evident that they can do no
better than to prepare this ordinance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-25
Next Years Democratic Platform.

Senator Stone of Missouri does not be-
lieve that Mr.. Bryan will be nominated for
the presidency next year. but considers the
Nebra skan as still the strongest Individual
force In the democratic party. He has no
candidate himself. but holds that the man
chosen must show clean bill of health
for the years 1896 and 1860.
On the subject of next years platform
Mr.. Stone says:
II shall favor a platform both progressive
and aggressive. ] want the democratic
party TO get in the front of things and lead.
Conservatism is not without its value.
believe in being conservative and prudent,
but i want the democratic party to be more
than mere restraining force. / want 1t
TO be an affirmative. suggestive and direct
ing force. position of mere negation does
not appeal TO the progressive spirit of the
age. The world moves, and we must move
with II IL We would have a hand in direct
ing the current OF events. Our party must
be distincuvely a constructive force We
must propose things to be done-yreat
things that challenge attention-things that
promise good to the country and an in
crease OF national power and prestige. We
must command the confidence of the great
world of business and enterprise This is a
commercial age-too much So no doubt, but
II Is a fact. Growth progression is what
the world Is striving after. We must keep
IN touch with the spirit of the age so that
We may the better direct the course of
events on lines as nearly right as possible
This Is no time for a slow coach. What we
shall put in our platform or leave out;
what policies We shall attempt as a great
conservative party to develop are things for
thinking men to think about. We must
move to the front"
There is fully disclosed in this the diff
Guilty that confronts the democratic leaders
In their efforts to bring the two factions Of
the party together.
The Cleveland people insist that in 1896
the Bryan people got too far in the front of
things-so far. indeed. that they lost their
way. They got out OF touch with democ-
racy. and foundeeed In the nnorass of pop
uitsm. The Cleveland proposition therefore
Is that the Bryan people retrace their steps
and take stand on firm ground. Con-
servatism. in the Cleveland appraisement
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-25
Visitors.

The two most famous of living trans
atlantic soldiers will visit the United States
this year. Count Won Waldersee comes
next month"; and will be accompanied by his
wife. who is American-born. Lord Roberts
will arrive later and in time to witness the
yacht races for the cup. Both commanders
will find acquaintance and admirers here
in the line Of their profession. and their re-
ception will be hearty wherever they go.
They will probably find something in the
country to interest them. and a little to in
struct. Both are active men of their years,
and Of the kind that study as long as they
live. 1t seems unlikely howeyer-and prob
ably both rejoice in the fact-that they will
ever have occasion to draw their swords
again;
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-25
Notoriety.

She wasn't very pretty
And she hadn't any style.
One day a scandal started.
In very little while
An illustrated paper
Got a fancy photograph,
And the beauty which they gave her
Was enough to make you laugh
She sometimes went to parties
And she sometimes gave a tea,
But the swells when she was mentioned
Simply murmured. who is she?''
But when the scandal started
There was sorrow and regret
For they boldly advertised her
AS the leader of the set
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-25
MARYLAND Day.

Throughout the state of Maryland today
the public schools will conduct special eX-
ercises designed to strengthen the love OF
the children for their state and their famil-
isrity with its history. This is the result of
action by the state board of education. set
ting apart March - each year for the spe-
cial study of the history of Maryland. The
day was chosen because 1t is the ami
versary of the landing of the Maryland set
tiers at st. Clements Island in 1884, when
the province was founded with formal cere-
monies Appropriately this first Mary
land day will be devoted to a study of that
event itself and in preparation for the ex-
ercises much matter has been recently
printed in the newspapers of the state to In
form the children OF the records, so that
they would be ready to engage understand
fngly in the proceedings. Doubtless as a
result OF this days work in the schools
thousands of future citizens OF the state
will be made acquainted with historical
facts which had never before been brought
SO keenly to their attention. Their interests
in the record of the states development
will have been increased. and they will be
the better future participants in the COM
monwealth's activities therefor.
This is an excellent move. and should be
followed generally throughout the country
where days have not already been thus set
apart for special historical studies The
annual observance of the birth of Wash
ington in the public schools of this District
has undeniably had beneficial effect upon
the historical and patriotic perceptions of
the young people of the national capital.
They might furthermore be profitably in
structed by special exercises in the history
of Washington's establishment and growth.
1t is OF course not SO long story as that
OF Maryland. but it is instructive and full
of interest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-25
A Great Mans Mistake.

Personal vanity has great deal to an
swer for" remarked Mr.. Sirius Barker.
Look at Julius Caesar"
Wasn't his trouble ambition rather than
personal yanity?'
mo, sir. He kept worrying about wheth-
er his laural wreath concealed his badness
instead of hustling around and getting a
mail shirt"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-25
Put on the MuzzIes.
From the New York World

From the New York World.
The present dog law of New York is a
striking example of the folly Of following
faddists in legislation upon matters i'm
portant to the whole community. 1t Is but
little while since the rules approved by
long experience FOR the muzzling of dogs
were swept away. and already the city is
threatened with an epidemic of hydropho-
bia, with thirteen fatal cases In the last
six months and the heated season fast ap-
preaching.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-25

A culture tube full of diphtheria germs
was lost near Boston, and the people in
the neighborhood are panic stricken. Scien-
fists who insist on harboring strange pets
should be required to keep their menageries
more closely guarded.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-25
Missing!
From the Boston Herald.

This report that the original manuscript
of President Lincoln's emancipation procla-
nation has been burned up is rather start
ling. 1t tallies. however, with the some
what prevalent uncertainty as to the where
abouts of the fifteenth amendment and the
other laws putting the freedmen and the
freemen on an even footing In this country.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-25

The clearly Japanese might have diff
Guilty in understanding how any law to pre-
vent expectoraton in public places could
be necessary. With them the question
would be one of instructive propriety.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-25

Mascagni says that negro melodies will
be the basis of the countrys national
music. The anti-rag-tim musicians will, of
course, insist that this statement demands
further explanation. '-rt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-25

Mr.. Dowie has notified his followers that
he has need of half million dollars. He
does not accept in its literal sense the doc
trine that salvation IS free.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-25
Admiration.
niration for your

You have great admiration for your
wife's judgment" said the friend.
Il have" answered Mr.. Meekton. 'tShe' s
the only woman who ever said yes when 1
proposed to her."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-25

Washington can claim to be city with
out graft, except such as may be imported
now and then from other parts of the coun-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-25

Mr.. Bryan has not yet succeeded in per-
suading any of the democratic leaders that
they ought to come to him and recite their
political catechism.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-25
Spring Song.

The springtime gaily smiles once more,
We wander Ger the hill and dell
But he is foolish who forgets
His oyershoes and his umbrell
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-25

The late Mr.. Pennell afforded another ex-
ample of the embarrassments which man
invites when he takes his pen in hand and
lets IL run away with him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-25
Another Horror.

From the Atlanta Constitution.
The horror of being killed by an an
tomobile has been greatly added to-it is
now being referred to as autocide
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-25
DelaWare and Rhodu

From the Syracuse Post-Standard.
The two smallest states in the Union
have managed to get together more of the
concentrated essence of political wicked
ness than Texas and Montana put together
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-25

General Funston says that DR.. Parkhurst
has been seeking notorety. The general
can tell a man seeking notoriety as far as
he can see him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-25

Experience, said Uncle Eben. .'hab a
way of teachin' folks things an den leavin'
'em broke SO dat dey can't utilize de knowl-
edge
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-25

Possibly President Castro was fully in
formed as to the likelihood of his resigna-
ton being accepted before he offered it,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-25

When Sir Thomas Upton looks over
Shamrock III' he has the true Irishman's
belief that there's luck in odd numbers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-25

Mayor Harrison Of Chicago is now torn
by the conflicting emotions of hospitality
and political interest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-25

The Missouri legislature suspects news
paper man of having been bribed. This Is
turning the tables.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-25
SHOOTING STARS.
Philosophic.

Don't you sometimes fear that You are
esteemed merely because of your wealth."
said the cynic.
Hadn't thought of it, answered Senator
Sorghum. Anyhow, that's better than not
being esteemed at ALL"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-25

France is now waiting to see whether the
Panama canal can be taken up without de-
veloping a scandal
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-25

Col. Watterson would probably have any
number of duels on his hands If he were
a Paris editor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-25

1t looks as If the trusts were at least to
be allowed to stay in business over summer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-25
Arbutus, Too.

From the Be timore American.
The odor Of the Easter lily is in the air.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1903-08-19
The Woman win a Baby.

Mid the herd of human porkcrs crowded
on the trolley car
All is selishness and jostle, making age
and sex no bar;
Men collapse in seats and stay there.
LETTING shrinking ladies stand
With a look of indignation-and a strap
in either hand.
Yet there's one thing that, you'Ye no
ticed. never fails to make a stir
When a woman with a baby comes they
all make room for her.
have sat in stuffy coaches on a crowded
railway train
List'ning to case-hardened travellers who
declared with might and main
That they'd see he railroad company in
hades' f~iercest heat
Long before they'd even think of giving
anyone a seat.
Then, ere scarce they'd ceased their
boasting. they would rise without
demur-
For a woman with a baby. they must all
make room for her.
There is something sweet, Madonna-like
in pictures such as that,
And it makes the lowest ruiTian feel like
taking off his hat;
For it bears him back to babyhood when
loving mother arms
Closely chung to him and kept of cen
the least of earth's alarms.
So, no matter what his station, he win
evermort defer
To a woman with baby-he has rever-
ence for her.
Once / dreamed | stood in heaven. just
inside the pearly gate.
While to every new arrival good st.
Peter said; You're late;
For the places all are taken and the
harps are all in use.
Golden streets are just so crowded that
| had to call a truce"
Then a little. tired-out woman lugged a
baby into view.
And ST. Peter said: Were full ur, but
Wen End a place for you"
-Leslie's Weekly.