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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-23
A Matter of Millions.

The strikes now in progress in New York
and their attendant and consequent tfe-ups
In the various building trades and indus
tries have thrown 101 600 men out of work.
1t is a very conservative estimate that
these men earn at least an average of 81
a day. Probably the average is higher
perhaps $3.50. for the trades include thou
sands of skilled workmen, some of whom
earn as high as s. a day, and the minimum
wage of the laborers Is no less than 81 so
1t is quite safe to put the daily loss to labor
in wages due to this situation at not far
from $3.50 900, and the total number of in
dividuals affected directly by the stoppage
of income at 100000 Those who are in
directly affected. to whom this daily cir
culation of a quarter of million dollars is
vital factor In their own prosperity, ag
gregate toward the million mark Traced
back to first causes the stubbornness and
folly of comparatively few men will be
found to be at the root of all this evil.
Here. then, is vast community and an
enormous daily revenue tied up, while capt.
tai aggregating $5O0.OO 1000 is forced into
idleness and business losses of incalculable
amounts are involved. simply for the lack
of some effective method of compelling ad-
justments of disputes. 1t is not because
the laborers and skilled workingmen do not
want to toll that this state of case exists,
nor that the employers are not willing to
pay fair market rate for the labor and
skill. But it is because some few men. mis-
called into leadership. have sought issue
for the purpose of precipitating a conflict
for the enforcement of some inconsequentiaI
principle. for the ruthless insstence upon
unreasonable demands. or. worst of all, for
the discontinue of rival trades organIza-
ton. The problem of labor wars is a big
one and fraught with big possibilities. ar-
fecting millions of people and hundreds OF
millions of values
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-23
In the Interest Of Safety.

From the Troy Times.
The bill passed by the legislature at its
late session regulating the speed of auto
mobiles on the highways of this state has
been signed by Governor Odell and is
now law. 1t encountered both strong
opposition and earnest advocacy. OF course
there was much to say on either side. But
as to it's spirit and intent there can be
no disagreement among those who have
given the subject impartial and disinter-
ested thought. The law is not designed
to interfere with any legitimate right of
individuals. 1t does aim at needed re-
striction in the interest of the public well
fare That the bill was not considered
Objectionable to owners and drivers of
horselesS vehicles was shown by the fact
that at the time of its introduction 1t had
the Endorsement of the national organiza-
ton of automobilists. though influences
were afterward exerted which brought
about the withdrawal of that Endorsement.
In fact. the new law imposes no more
stringent regulations upon autOmobiiing
than are enforced in other parts of the
country. In some sections the terms are
far harsher This is because some Of the
drivers of automobiles have chosen to ex-
hfbit a recklessness and defiance of the
public will that have necessitated the I'm
position of checks upon their action. In
Washington. for instance. where the adj
mirable pavements especially invite the use
Of automobiles. the Commissioners have
drafted new and rather drastic rules re-
lating to the running of the machines
Some of the Automobiles feel that they
have been harshly treated and are talking
of resisting the officials and carrying the
matter to the courts.
The Washington Star takes occasion to
give the angry automobilists some calm
and good tempered advice.
The Washington authorities seem to have
acted with careful regard for all interests
affected and not to have shown any pref
udice or discrimination against the auto
mobilists. 1t is quite likely that some of
the latter take a rather overheated and
one-sided view of the question. Such things
have happened elsewhere. There is no
general disposition on the part of the pub
lie to interfere with proper indulgence in
automobiling. 1t Is only when the drivers
of these machines show lack OF proper
concern for the rights and safety of others
that it Is felt there should be regulation in
order to protect those who would be in
grave danger without the strong hand OF
the law as q safeguard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-23
The Ohio Republicans.

Should the Ohio republicans at their COM
ing state convention commit themselves to
Mr. Roosevelt for next years presidential
nomination? Mr.. Foraker thinks they
should. while Mr. Hanna is quoted as of the
opposite opinion. Mr.. Hanna Is in favor of
Mr.. Roosevelt's nomination. and does not
doubt that 1t will be made. He has been re-
peatedly quoted to that effect. The point
he makes now is that as the Ohio republic
cans are preparing only for state poll
II would be out of the line of precedent for
them to introduce the presidential question
into the campaign. Next year, he insists,
will be time enough for next years issues.
Mr.. Hanna's position would be stronger If
II were not a fact that the presidential
question is already before the country. In
a way 1t overwhelms all state questions. 1t
will enter into the Ohio campaign of its
own force. 1t needs no Introduction. The
Ohio republican leaders have all declared
themselves for Mr.. Roosevelt. So that one
may very well ask, why not put this into
form at the state convention? 1t would not
inture the state ticket. 1t would probably
strengthen 1t. Mr.. Herrick. who Is to head
the state ticket. has even been suggested as
a good man for second place on the national
ticket with Mr.. Roosevelt.
AS for the matter of precedent. there Is no
precedent for what will take place next year
in Mr.. Roosevelt's nomination. The repub-
licans of the country at large about to
do what has not been done before. Tyler,
Fillmore. Johnson and Arthur were refused
Endorsement after death had advanced them
to first place. Mr.. Roosevelt has his party
with him. He is the most popular man in
it. after eighteen months of strenuous ac-
tivity and ten thousand predictions by his
enemies that he would land in the ditch
within three months. II the party at large.
therefore. can afford an individual record
in Mr.. Roosevelts behalf. why cannot the
party in Ohio afford one?
The business seems really to be of more
moment to Mr.. Hanna than to Mr.. Roose-
welt. A failure to indorse M Roc<evelt for
nomination would not initiate against his
chances. but 1T would subject Mr. Hanna to
no little criticism by those who have refused
to believe in his sincerity as friend of the
President. They would hail it as evidence
of their charge that he Is A candidate for
the presidency himself. ard wants to keep
the field open.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-23

through the senate. and it will go before
the house next Tuesday. 1t is expected
that the fight begun in the senate viii De
there continued, and startling developments
may result.
Wall street is mildly interested IN tine
episode apart from any concern In the
question of legislative morals involved, Tor
1t is now asking whether this Is an eHort
on the part of the bankers and brokers
named Yesterday in the state senate TO
digest" few of the unassimilated secur-
tiles of which ]. Pierpont Morgan recenty
spoke in public. The attitude of majority
of the state institutions against tneir IN
clusion in the official schedule OF legal IN
vestments indicates a lack Of faith IN eheH.
Of course, if these stocks and ponds are
good enough for savings banks they are
good enough for the average Individual
purchaser. 1t will be interesting to nave
both sides Of the affair developed, poth inc
alleged attempt to bride the legislators anu
the real character of the stocks which 1t IS
thus sought to market.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-23
Bribery in Connecticutp

With the fragrant examples Of legislative
''boodling'' SO conspicuously on view OF late
1t is not surprising that state lawmakers
should be wary about 'syndicates'' and
pools and expense funds and the like
in connection with perhaps even innocent
projects for the securing or the prevention
of legislation. Up In Connecticut they
are passing through an experience of this
sort. The other day at Hartford before the
senate passed certain measure a member
of that body leveled specific charges of the
improper use of money against well-known
firms of New York brokers and bankers.
The bill provided that the savings banks
OF the state might invest their surplus
funds In certain securities which have not
heretofore been listed on the official sched-
uIe of permissible banking institution pur-
chases. Fifty-flve OF the ninety savings
banks of the state have protested against
the enlargement of the list by the addition
of these securities. but despite their OBJ
jections and the opposition OF conserva.
tive Legislators the measure has been put
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-23

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The Mosnuitn War

William c. Whltney's interest In horse
racing may prove to be the means of rid
ding at least portion of Long Island of
the mosquito pest. His stables at Sleeps
head Bay have been infested with the in
sects this year as in previous seasons. and
not only his employees but his horses have
been seriously annoyed by them. He found
that some of his men were showing symp-
toms of malaria and came to the conclusion
that 1t would perhaps be profitable invest
ment to spend in the determination of the
mosquito the money that he would probably
have to pay to doctors. So he put an engi-
neer at work constructing bitches. and half
hundred ''petrolizers" under this mans
charge have lately been advanced to flank
the pest by destroying the larvae by means
OF kerosene oil. Yesterday Mr.. Whitney
gave a mosquito luncheon" to a number of
scientists who believe in the mosquito-ma-
laria-oil theory and railroad men who have
taken no public position on that ground
but agree that the mosquito is a bad thing
for the summer resorts.
Mr.. Whitneys work at Sheepshead Bay is
ON an extensive scale. but 1t Is only n
small beginning compared with what is re-
quired In the interest of the great resort re-
gion in that vicinity. Thousands of acres
or swamp lands stretch back into the ia
maica bay territory. and from these enough
mosquitoes can be produced in a few days
10 set the entire population OF the metropo-
lis shivering with "ague" II the insects are
OF the right sort-or the wrong sort, accord
Ing TO the point OF view-and they gain ac-
cess to few prime cases of malaria as a
starter. The cost of draining these swamps
would Of course be tremendous. but a COM
binatiOn of drainaga and oflin0 vuo,nl1 MAR
hais suffice In one season to reduce the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-23
Judge Cantrill.

1t is announced that Judge CantrH WI.
not preside over the next, the tnifu' uio.
Of Caleb Powers, charged with oeihs an
accessory to the murder OF Wlilam 1oeuen
Powers lawyers objected to Judge Can'i IA IA
on both of the occasions when ne mas zee"
arraigned, but the judge refused 10 re.ae'
His rulings, it was charged, showed oias
against the prisoner, and exceptions TO
them were numerous Now If the sherin
of the county where hundreds of republ-
cans of good standing reside can manage
after hard riding to find some OF them anu
summon them for jury duty, this next triai
will command a measure OF puphc conn,
dence Two convictions obtained by Juries
composed exclusively of democrats anu
moved by Judge Cantrills rulings nave
not impressed the country fayoraply'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-23
UudiSmaVed.

He goes to his task with a song and a
smile.
He never says maybe and after a
WHILE
The fellow that's willing to work.
But he lives in the sunshine that giaddens
today
And he lightens each load. by his good
natured way
The fellow that's willing to work
He isn't afraid of the trusts that expand,
He doesn't look forward to woe in the
land,
The fellow that's willing to work
For he knows that the earth will give
food, drink and air
And there's always enough and little to
spare
For the fellow that's willing to work
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-23
An OId-Timer's Declaration,

1.-The stage" remarked Mr.. Stormington
Barnes is not what 1t used to be-"
Il suppose you long for the good old
days when people appreciated true art
You misunderstood me. What I mean
is that didn't have electric lights and
commodious dressing rooms, and elaborate
scenery as we have now. The stage isn't
what it used to be; and I'm glad of it,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-23

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-23

While in the state of Washington Presl-
dent Roosevelt patted tame bear CUP on
the head. The bear growled as 1t mad
perfect right to do, if it has been reaoine
fba
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-23

Mr.. ]. Pierpont Morgan must admit tnat
the tariff, while 1t may interfere with Inc
Importation of art treasures, is very use
full in helping come large commercial enter
nriSes to nav dividends.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-23

With Denver BARRIERS and Chicago laun-
drymen on strike. there Is danger that
western people will be compelled to admit
that the east has some advantages.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-23

When one giant corporation destroys
million dollars worth OF telegraph poles
and wire for another 1t doesn't look as II
capital in this country were as closely COM
bined as had been feared.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-23

Mr. Carnegie goes ahead giving away II
braries in spite of the fact that Ie" peo-
pie accuse him of self-aggrandlzemeht' ~
is almost as hard to please all the people
all the time as it Is to fool them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-23

One of Governor Pennypackers cousins
has publicly declared his disapproval of his
press muZzling projects. If 1t becomes a
family quarrel the governor will be I'M
happy indeed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-23

Some men," said Uncle Eben, will put
in weeks prayin' fob rain an den kick cos
dey happens to git DER feet wet"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-23

Sir Thomas Upton hopes that this coun-
try will bring a good boat to the race, as
it will improve the sport. 1t would not be
consderate to remind Sir Thomas that
America has hitherto done it's full duty in
that respect.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-23
Taking an Interest.

you think that every young man ought
to take an interest in politics?"
Certainly" answered Senator Sorghum.
'if he can buy it cheap enough"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-23
Life'S Algebra.

We figure some with a, b, C;
We also work with X, W.
But when we've serious sums to do
Too oft we call in /. 0. u.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-23

1t looks as If the dynamite suspect were
making a mistake by working westward
into territory where they have vigilance
committees instead of detective bureaus.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-23

1t happens with alarming frequency that
Russia's conversational gentleness is in
marked contrast with what is actually go
ing on In its affairs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-23

France is deriving some questionable con-
ISOLATION from the fact that the kishinen
persecution is even worse than the Dreyfus
case.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-23

The public thoroughly understands the
opinions of Mr.. Bryan and Mr.. Cleveland
concerning each other. but does not seem
inclined to do anything about it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-23

General Castro continues to do very we'll
for a man who has a revolution ana
large indemnity on his hands.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-23

The fact that Dr. Lorenz secured MS pup
licity free of charge is all that saved MIN
from severe rebuke from his surgical breth-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-23

Mr.. Devery declares that he will be a
candidate for mayor of New York. From
Seth Low to Bill Devery!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-23
SHOOTING STARS.

Colombia sees in the Panama canal the
chance of a nations lifetime.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-23
Books for Wedding Gifts.

oS OOKS delight at all seasons-and We
M have brought together superb collection of magnicenty
oy bound with particular thought of wedding gifts
mind Only hint given below of the choice items
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-23
A Pertinent Question.

$50 you are reformer,' said the man
who thinks before he votes.
II am"
would you continue to be reformer
after you got Officer"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-23
A Manufacturers Samples
Ruffled Lawn Pillow ShanmS.

NE hundred and fifty pairs Rued Pillow Shams, representing
AN the sample line of the manufacturers the
w United States will be placed sale Monday third less
than the regular prices They resh beautiful goods
tucked and ued rud and trimmed with insertions
embroidery; aover embroidered and u1ed
addition with dainty ribbons
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-08-09

over the same road and animal instinct have
taught them what to do. Trusting In the
faithfulness Of his beasts the driver has
managed during his journey to secure a
sometimes much-needed snooxe
From this time on the produce district
continues to get buster and busier
Electric lights begin to fash here and
there. Each succeeding flash tells of the
arrival OF the representatives of another
commission firm
Soon the whole street is ahlaze with light.
saloons. Greenhouses and restaurants
throw open their doors 60 catch t:le nickels
OF the farmer, who must be fed and who
perchance is, fond Of an early morning
Still st. Louis is sleeping unmindfuI Of
the preparation being made to sustain life
In Its populace. =
The shouts of thousands Of men eiyink
orders about the handling of goods. the
cracks Of hundreds Of whips as wagons
nov to and fro disturb not people living
put q few blocks distant. who have be-
come calleused to this early morning activ-
ity. -, > '1'-'-s5- -
As dawn approaches Third street ia. nm
dergone a thorough metamorphosis. 90
Both SIDES OF the street Is lined with We
nicies, while In the center of the street
mere - g perfect Jam OF wagons the
properly OF retail purchasers
TO walk on Third street now Ii . pleas
Piled high on the sidewalk Il fruit and
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-08-09

ing of sheep and calves. the squawking Of
ducks and other fowls until the entire dis
/ trfct IS filed with discofdant ssoundsf
n Twelve .o'clocksl at night nhdsi Third
street one of the, quietest spots: m st. Louis.
Business ceases there at O'clock o, m
and as the vicinity is principally a business
zone few persons use It, as a thoroughfare.
Sheds to protect the product Of the farm
overlap the sidewalk OF the commercial
district, which. when business Il suspended,
makes the street unusually dismal and its
reawakening to ffs peculiarly interesting.
At a. m. It Is still dull and dismal, moth
ing marring the stiffness OF the neighbor.
hood save the chimes In asnear-Ny. church.
Third street at this time, II not the most
inviting place In the world. to a stranger
not used to the atmosphere OF stuffy bust
ness city. s - /. s9ESs5sz
In spite of rigid sanitary rules the odor
of decayed vegetable matter pervades the
vicinity when humans have departed to
await the approach Of another business
day. 81 )!
awaken. The rumble OF heavy farm We
hicles can then be heard Approaching In
the distance. 49, :;
The slow numbering gate OF the draft ami
mails tell Of long journeys and Of the salts
faction OF the driver that he Is early on
the scene. Some vehicles approach appar-
entity sdr1verless.s :. as s ~ "
lie is there. nevefthiess, but. his axisnsls
do not need his guiding hand. Many trivs