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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-15
German and Hearst,

BY St George. the work goes bravely on /.
On Tuesday Mr.. German paid his respects
to the Hearst boom by voting to hold the
democratic national convention at ST. Louis.
Today Mr.. Hearst pays his respects to the
German boom by calling In his New York
newspaper for ratification of the Panama
canal treaty. He has heretofore been an
advocate of the Nicara qua route. He still
regrets that that route was not chosen But
what is writ is writ is the attitude of Mr.
Hearst now. The country wants a canal.
and Panama has the seal of the Presidents
action. So, says Mr.. Hearst, in effect, in
one of his poster-type editorials let us have
done with this footing in the Senate under a
short-sis lted leadership, seeking vainly for
political advantage, and ratify the treaty
and go to work on the fsthmus. The advice
is good regardless of the politics connected
with it. And Yet harmony is the democratic
watchword. viii it be necessary to make
the presidential ticket German and Hearst
in order TO secure it?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-15
The Brookland Grade Crossing Killing

This mornings grade crossing accident at
Brookland. which cost a life, emphasizes
the fact that crossing gates and bells and
other such precautions at points where the
ordinary lines of surface travel intersect
the railroad tracks, will not suffice to pre-
vent disaster. 1t may be. as the circum-
stances of this case now indicate. that the
victim of the catastrophe was solely 10
blame, that the gates were down. that the
bell rang and that the watchman voiced a
particular warning. But it was at the same
time evident that the man had a strong mo-
tive for taking chances in the face of these
facts At this particular point the street
car line which runs from the suburb to the
city ends on the west side of the steam
road track. The great majority of it's pa
irons live east of the tracks and must cross
them in order to reach the electric cars
In the morning hurry to get to work IN time
doubtless a hundred people daily risk their
lives at this crossing. rather than chance
the missing of a ear on the infreQuent
schedule.
There is no especial question in this case
of whom to blame the most for the tragedy
the steam road company for not sinking or
elevating its tracks throughout the populous
suburbs instead of combining it's anti grade
crossing construction to the so-called city
limits: the street car company for not run
ming more cars or for not extending its
tracks into the heart of the suburb and
within safe reach of Its patrons; the victim
himself for not needing the warnings and
failing to consider his risk. The conspicu-
Gus and vital point involved is that the dis
aster was possible. and that under modern
conditions it should be impossible. The
Star has often urged that every railroad
line entering a large city should for several
miles beyond the actual urban area run be-
tween prohibitive walls or high fences. with
frequent bridges or tunnels to give access
from side to side. 1t has frequently cited
Hartford line, which for some scores of
miles out of New York IS absolutely mac
cessible save TO the determined suicide.
Washington present grade crossing elimi-
nation works are excellent as far as they
go. but In order to stand as model the
terminal should be worked out or the lines
OF protection throughout all the suburbs
which belong strictly to the capitals v!cln-
age. II is a slight consoia ton on such occa-
sions the present TO reflect that the i'm
petuous victim is alone or chiefly at fault
Under modern conditions il Should be next
upon the tracks. And protection ST the
public at these dangerous intersections
should he based upon the assumption that
the great majority of men nowadays are in
a hurry.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-15
The Pushers.

The accident in a ST. Louis factory which
caused the death of eight Young workers
was attributable to a widely prevalent
tendency in human nature. When the
closing hour struck there was quick
movement of the employees of the factory,
as usual, to leave the building, and in a
few moments a crowd had gathered at the
elevator on the sixth floor. The car was
then floor above. taking on passengers.
1t was reasonably certain to be well filed
when 1t stopped at the sixth landing. SO
intent were those there waiting to be first
into the elevator when it descended that
they pushed densely forward, and some
even went so far as to open the lattice
gate. to save an instant and gain an adj
vantage. This act of criminal carelessness
doubtless caused the death of the perpe-
traitor. for in moment the whole crowd
surged forward, those behind thinking that
the car had come. and eleven of those In
the front were forced into the well. eight
being killed.
This is by no me ms an unusual happen
ing. emitting the features OF the opened
gate and the fad Of bodies. In almost all
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-15
Mr.. Olney's Break.

In it's issue today the Washington Post
says editorialiy:
THE Post is In position to say that Mr.
Olney's New York speech presenting the
Hon. Grover Cleveland as the candidate of
the democracy has no significance outside
sonal opinion. 1t was delivered without
Mr.. Clevelands previous knowledge. and it
stands today without his sanction APP
prevail. Democrats must understand once
for ALL that the ex-Presdent is perfectly
sincere in his determination. He does not
wish to be regarded as an aspirant, and he
will not permit his name to be used In that
connection. There is no sort of doubt as TO
his fixed and unalterable purpose
We may readily believe that Mr. Olney
conferred with no politician on the subject
of his Tammany dinner nomination of Mr.
Cleveland prior to making it. The merest
tyro in political matters would have advised
him against such a thing. Mr.. Cleveland
himself would have sealed Mr. olney's lips
tight The deliverance was ill-timed and,
moreover. not in good taste. Even Tam
many Hall as his host had some claims
upon Mr.. Olney. With Judge Parker and
Mayor Mcclellan figuring prominently in
the presidential speculation. the downright
and aggressive presentation of Mr. CleYe-
land to the diners in the city of New York
as the one eminently suitable man for the
democracy's emergency was both a thunder
clap and laundering mistake. Which
simply shows that your great lawyer may
be the veriest child when he strays from his
cases and the precincts of the courtroom.
But to admit all this is not to dispose of
the Cleveland boom. That still exists, and
the purposes of those in charge remain I'M
changed. Nobody-not a single souI-Who
believes that Mr.. Cleveland should be re-
called to leadership has been discouraged
in his views or expectations by Mr.. Cleye-
lands letter to ST. Clair McKelway. The
desire and the hope in that quarter is still
for the ex-President's nomination. con-
spicuous case In point is that of the New
York World-the original Cleveland man,
so to speak. In all this business. The World
says nominate him. and assures a palpi-
tating and confused party that he will ac-
eept 1t cannot conceive of the refusal of
nomination made under such circum-
stances. Nor can anybody else of sound
mind and disposfng memory.
The hope of the Cleveland people is In
discord-double and twisted-at st. Louis.
Praying, as they fervently are, for "a hal
cyon and vociferous time" at the national
convention, with German, Bryan, Hearst
Parker and Hill all in the ring. they fancy
they see a heaven-sent lull In the proceed
ings when Bourke Cochran, or some other
orator with lung power and word power,
takes the stand and appealing triumph
antly fer what the Cleveland people call
sanity, secures the article in the form of
Mr. Clevelands nomination.
Would the Sage of Princeton accept?
Was ever thirsty man in desert known
to decline a cup of water? A careful ex-
animation of the Sahara statistics fails to
uncover single ono.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-15
A Gin-Mill Warwick.

The Hearst demonstrating as that was
was not the only startling and disagreeable
thing that many of the democratic national
committeeman encountered in this town on
Tuesday. Tney were quite as little pleased
with the real situation as respects Tam
many Hall and its pretensions to name the
presidential candidate. 1t was necessary
for them to come face to face with the
facts and with those representing the facts
to realize just what Is asked of the party in
that matter.
1t Is not difficult to understand this. Only
a few years ago Charles Il. Murphy was a
gin-mill proprietor, and baseball "fan. "
His associates were all of the sporting va
riety. He prospered. and then made his
debut in ward politics in New York. He
prospered In that field also and is now the
leader of Tammany Hall. He is the power
behind Mayor Mcclellan. and is assured by
his friends and admirers that by pla yng
his cards we'll he may hope to name the
democratic candidate for President.
Mr.. Murphy is playing his cards as well
as he can. and. it is but just to say. with
out arrogance. But there are democrats OF
high position and in1uence-men of learning
and experience and accomplishments-who
do not relish the idea even of consulting
ABOUT so q matter Win IL
of Mr.. Murphy's grade. They rather resent
the suggestion of taking a candidate at the
instance of such a man. They know the
Importance of New York in the election
and they want to carry the state; but it
gravels them to find the party in the state
of Seymour and Tilden in such condition
as to be practically under the domination
OF an ex-barkeeper. They are asking them
selves the question as to what the effect
will be upon the country if the democratic
presidential ticket is sent forth wearing the
Tammany label
In certain circumstances what may be
termed the color scheme of the democratic
campaign would be yariegated one. Mr.
Hearst would be considered yellow can
didate Tammany's part would be red
light influence. AS a white light would
beat upon the contest ths party's prospects
of success at the polls would be decidedly
blue, while another defeat would protract
the party's period of mourning and keep
everybody still arrayed in black. Which Is
prof. ably the reason why, when Mr.. Hearsts
name is mentioned, Miss Democracy grows
a little nervous and wonders if people see
anything green in her eye
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-15
The Annual About-Face.

There should be no surprise at the fact
that many of the members of the House
who liz committee of the whole voted to
strike out the civil service commission sal
aries refused to go on record on a yea and
nay vote as opposed to the merit system of
appointments The average congressional
district is fairly well populated with In
telligcnt voters. The vast majority OF them
are not Office seekers. have never been
tempted by Office. would not accept office
IL it were offered 10 them and greatly
depreeate the use OF patronage as a means
of keeping political machines in good work.
ing order. They are shrewd business men.
professional men and farmers, who in their
own lines of work always try to hire their
helpers on the basis of their efficiency.
They do not engage typewriters or book
keepers or clerks or plowmen merely be-
cause some political friend 50 requests. II
they did SD. and retained these employees
solely because of the influence behind the u
they would soon find their affairs In sad
tang,e
Thanks to the good work OF the Civil
Service Reform League. and to the manner
in which the merit system has been ad-
ministered in the government service and
to the gradual awakening Of the news
papers of the country to the benefits Of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-15

this method Of running the public business.
these voters out in the districts have come
to see that Uncle Sam stands toward his
workers In practically the same light az
they stand toward their helpers. He must
have good men to work for him or his
business will suffer. II he engages poor
men merely because some political friend
asks him to do SO. and retains them despite
their inefficiency for the same reason, he
will suffer loss and confusion in his affairs.
The Intelligent member of Congress on his
side no longer regards himself as serving
at a long distance from his constituents.
He is made constantly to feel the fact OF
their nearness. What he says In debate
today is spread before them this evening,
though they may be physically two thou
sand miles distant. They have learned the
advantage of quick communications, and
the mails and the telegraph. and in some
instances the telephone, bring to him con-
slant reminders of the fact that the great
American voter, in the language of a
famous detective of fiction, never sleeps"
What he does not know about the way the
government is run, and especially how 1t
ought to be run, is hardly worth knowing
Thus it is that when the time comes to
put down their names on the record as op-
posed to the merit system few members
of the House venture to cross the Rubcon
In the anonymity of the committee, when
votes are taken by tellers, then the would
be restorer of the old days of free spoiis
is brave indeed. But when the limelight Of
vote by names hits him and he knows
the eyes of his constituents are upon him
he executes his annual about-face with
neatness and dispatchS He knows his cue
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-15

large buildings where there-are periodical
tides of humanity in and out, these brushes
occur at elevator l6HdinSs A spirit OF
mischief pervades the crowd. added to
distinct selhshness. and IN consequence
there are many narrow escapes from acci-
dents. The people of this country have
never properly learned the lesson of the
queue" which has been taught perforce
to the dwellers in European cities under
the strict discipline of military government
Theoretically lines are formed in public
places, and the rule supposedly prevails
that the first come is the first served. But 1t
is honored chiefly in the breach, for as a
common experience the latest conner Will
attempt to slip into forward place, and
SO decentralization results.
Much inconvenience would be avoided and
much time saved by strict observance OF
the line of precedence on all occasions when
more people assemble at any point of en-
trance or of service than the facilities will
accommodate. The st. Louis disaster was
due In part to the fact that the crowd
doubtless formed so suddenly that there
was practically no precedence. and it was
case of every man for himself and the
devil take the hindmost. That adage was
gruesomely reversed, however. In ordinary
cases there is little or no difficulty about
forming line with justice to all. At the
railroad stations, In the theaters. In public
buildings, in the stores. the repeated VIOLA
ton of the rule of precedence causes trouble
and loss of time and temper. The pusher
and elbower, the man who ignores the
rights of all others. who. coming late, de-
mands immediate consideration, is respon-
sible for this spirit.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-15
Congress and Civil Service.

From the New York Tribune.
II is natural for representatives to dislike
the merit system. They are mostly poll
ticians who have built up local influence
on the give-and-take principle. They are
thinking of themselves more than Of their
country or their party. The country's work
may be best done by clerks selected through
competition. Their party, as a whole, may
be strengthened by the abolition of patron
age and a system which subjects the claims
of both parties to unbought popular judg-
ment But they themselves in Washington
feel it necessary to keep their personal hold
on local politicians by distributing favors.
Accordingly they never fail to show their
bitterness toward the civil service law. but
the hast thing they intend to do is to abolish
It. Not one of them on either side wishes his
party to go into the coming campaign with
the record OF having completely overturned
the merit system. however much he may
dislike 1t and be willing to get around 1t
when he can.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-15
Bryan Intends to Bounce In.
From the Philadelphia Press.

When the democratic national convention
begins its session at st. Louis in July next
Colonel william ]. Bryan will bounce into
the proceedings as a delegate. at-large from
the state of Nebraska. This Is a recent
and apparently authentic announcement.
We doubt II this news will go far to cheer
up party already depressed by nfultifart-
Gus misgivings. The calamity was probably
not foreseen and. unless the Nebraska de-
moeracy is different democracy FROM
what the samples of the past few years
have shown. IT could not have been pre-
vented IL 1t had been foreseen. 1t had been
had twice been the party's candidate for
the presidency would be content with what
mischief he could make for the party OUT
side the convention without going back and
beginning again as a delegate
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-15
The Crowd.

When to the library you go,
You scan the walls with wearied looks
And half suspect that all the folk
In this big world are writing books.
And when you see the music shelves,
Where melody SO freely throngs,
You're almost sure that every one
His time employs in writing songs.
And when upon the cars you ride,
Full many people ride like you;
And when you have to go afoot,
You're sure all men are walking, too.
This world contains so many folks.
You contemplate them with dismay.
And wonder which have usefulness.
And which are merely In the way.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-15
Special Sale of
WOrn1en's Gloves.

c-clasp Real Kid Gloves, our own
direct Importation, in all the Ger
rect shades and white.
SI.25 pair.
Regular price, $I.5o.
I-pearl clasp Pique Cape Gloves.
especially suitable for walking and
driving. The proper shades.
$I.25 a pair.
Regular price, $I.75.
Main floor, q st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-15

1t must be discouragng to Tom L. John
son to see people so willing to give up a
few extra pennies to the street car COM
panies SO long al the cars are heated and
travel fast
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-15
The Conciliatory Nation.

ST. Petersburg announces that Russia s
reply to JapaE's demands is very concfl-
iatory. That's always the case. Russia q
diplomacy Is invariably 'sconciiiatoryp ana
reassuring. while Its seizure OF territory il
persistent and relentless.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-15

MIR. Carnegie might regard his luck in no
having money tied up in steel common a
something of compensation for any an
noyances he may suffer at the hands of tn
assessor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-15

A large number of theatrical people are
that Chicago is trying to accom-
phsh in a few weeks determinations which
should have been started years ago.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-15

The Car of Russia is suffering the en-
barrassments of man who has to receive
all kinds of advice and take the blame for
anything disagreeable that happens.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-15
SHOOTING STARS.
Comforting,

'"This is one Of the hardest winters we
have ever had" said the man who delights
in comparisons.
"Yes," answered the consoling citizen.
But wait till the thaw. 1t will be softer
then"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-15

China may be neutral. but can hardly
fail to have certain amount Of respect for
Japans chances In view of certain events
in which the two countries figured
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-15
Bliehting praisee

From The Deffuf JOurnaI.
1t Is just possible that Mr. Olney is not 50
altruistic as he appears, and was cunning
enough to foresee the disastrous effect OF
his eulogy upon Its unwilling recipient, Mr
Cleveland.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-15

Mr.. Bryan saw many wonderful things in
Europe, but nothing that impressed him as
being as big or beautiful as the Kansas City
platform.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-15

There is still some hope that Russia and
Japan may be content TO let their conten-
ton proceed indefinitely as an argument
instead of developing into war.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-15

1t is most unlikely that another theater
panic will occur in many years. And in
that time, it is to be feared, people will
have grown careless again.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-15
AlertueSS.

What is your idea of statesman"
"Well," answered Senator Sorghum. in
my opinion. the successful statesman Is the
man who finds out what is going to be done
and then lifts UP his voice and shouts for
- b q
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-15
Clearance Sale of
Children's Coats.

All Little Chiltlren's Colored
Cloth Coats, in Infants Department.
including the imported ones-and
most of them are very rich and
handsome-have been marked down
and are offered as follows:
ChiIdren's Cloth Coats doubie-brcasted. capes
trimmed with braid-tan, blue and red
$3.50 each. Were $500.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-15

General Reyes left this country quite
calm, but his people may insist on his
seeming more or less excited when he gets
home
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-15

The scientist who asserts that mosquitoes
are not only harmless. but beneficial, will
not dare to say 1t six months from now.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-15

DIR. PArkhurst continues 10 give 4 most
thrilling display of suppressed emotion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-15

Minister WI has been promoted at last,
but it remains 10 be seen whether Isl An
thinks enough of him TO let him get away
before 40 pm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-15

Children's Cloth Coats, capes trimmed with vel
vet.
$1,000 each. Were $I2.5o.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-15
Bad Habit.

From the New York World.
The railroad sAyor'' d DEVELOPING dis
agreeable habit of flying the track.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-15
Advanced.

"You say that Lord Fucash's social po-
sition has improved since ne married rich
American girl?'
Yes. indeed. Formerly he was only
nobleman; but now he belongs to our heir
esstocracy."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-15

Chiidren's Cloth Coats, in the very fashionable
champagne shade, made in several very effective
designs artisticaiiy trimmed with panne velvet
and fagOtlng.
$500. Were $22. so and $500.
Third floor, Eleventh st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-15

If the Chicago professors would form
union and go on a strike the world would
miss a great many novel ideas.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-15

Cambria Corset Covers good quality. low neck,
full front, trimmed with lace and o->
broldery. Each -
Fine Nainsook Corset Covers full back and
front round neck, trimmed with lace edg- rr,1,
ing beading and ribbon. Each. OS~'
Fine Muslin Drawers. trimmed with rufie, oGf
hemstitched tucks and hem. Pair. ..-.-,. ~
Cambria and Muslin Drawers. trimmed with ruff
lie of embroidery and clusters OF tucks. -o9,
Pair.
Third floor, Eleventh st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-15
In Doubt.

$50 you think your country will be 1ost?'
81 haven't quite made up my mind an
swered the King of Korea. whether 1t Is
going to be lost, strayed or stoien'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-15

Childrens Cloth Goats, donble- breasted, cape,
and turnover collars trimmed with braid.
$500. Were So. so and 500.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-15

Children's Cloth Coats, Russian style-dark bi,
and tan.
$50 each. Were $1,000.