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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-15
Death Traps in the Suburbs.

Yesterdays fatal grade crossing accident
at Riverdale, Maryland, few miles beyond
the District limits, is the latest proof of the
dangers involved at all hours at these ex-
posed points. The crossing is frequently used
and the only safeguard against accident Is
an electric gong. which automatically
sounds upon the approach of a train. 1t is
claimed that 1t did not sound in this in
stance. But whether 1t sounded or not. IT
is an insufficient precaution. There should
at least be some form Of barrier at every
one of these suburban crossings, which are
only in slight degree less dangerous than
those In a city. 1t is deplorable that the
states do not all require the total elimina-
ton of grade crossings in the country as
well in the city. The expense of such a
reform might seem large at first, but COM
pared with the cost involved in the main
tenance of the death traps. in terms OF life
lives. property and money damages the In
yestment would be a good one. Not until
the trains are SO run that they can never
strike other than deliberate trespassers
upon the right of way will there be safety
in either country or city The capital is
now engaged IN a costly process Of grade
crossing elimination within the urban limits
and there remain within the District
and IN Maryland a large number OF sub
urban crossings which are quite as deadly
In their menace to life and limb as those
now passing. 1t is 10 be hoped that II the
railroads themselves do not undertake the
cure Of these evil conditions both Congress
and the states adjoining the District will
shortly begin proceedings to compel the
elimination OF all crossings at grade, wher-
ever located.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-15
The South and Protection.

President Harrison Of the Southern So
ciety of New York, speaking at the annual
dinner of the society eaten last night said:
THE south stands for democratic virtues
1t stands for hospitality. 1t stands for
democratic liberty. 1t stands for tariff for
revenue only. and not robbery or extortion.
There are many things like these on which
the south Is solid, and in those things let
US remain solid"
Mr.. Harrison evidently had in mind the
old south when he referred to the economic
sentiment of that section. He was voicing
the old traditions when the south was
almost wholly agricultural--was a vast cot
ton plantation, and took no aggressive in
terest In anything but cotton and slavery.
And yet, even then. Henry Clay, who was
an ardent prOtectionist had a large south
ern following. Properly speaking, the south
OF that day gave economics small thought
But the south of this day has a very large,
and growing, manufacturing stake in the
national game. She is spinning great guam
ties of her own raw cotton and enjoying the
protective duties on the finished product
she produces large quantities of sugar and
enjoys protection on that. Her rice fields
are thriving on protection. And her raw
materials Of every kind, coal and iron ore
In particular. promise her magnificent re-
turns from the economic policy to which
the country Is now committed
Mr.. Harrison has seen the south time
after time go to the polls and support ma
tional candidates on a platform declaring
FOR 2 tariff for revenue only but it was a
n eaningless deliverance on her part. When
ever the pinch came in Congress she was
always ready for dicker whereby she
would get her share of the protection du-
ties levied. Louisiana never once forgot
her sugar South Carolina never for mo-
ment forgot her rice. West Virginia Old
Virginia, Alabama and Tennessee remem-
bered with great and creditable faithful
ness their coal and iron ore There has
never been day since the close of the
civil war when tariff bill framed strictly
and honestly on revenue lines could have
become law by the votes of the south
MIR. Harrison is a southern man at long
range. A permanent residence In New
York does not in this rapid and progressive
age contribute to the ability of even the
brightest men to weigh or influence south
ern opinion. The south is solid upon just
one subject-the negro That subject has
been manipulated by her professional poll
ticians In way to bar all open discussion
and discourage all independent action with
regard to the live and really pressing Is
sues OF the day. So far as the tariff is con-
cerned the south's interests require protec-
ton. and the south at heart is for protec-
ton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-15
Higher Federal Salaries.

Senator Stewards bill increasing the sal
airy of the President to 100000 year, that
of the Vice President to 10000, that of the
Speaker Of the House to $4,000, and the
salaries of senators. representatives ana
delegates In Congress to $4,000. while not
likely to become law by act of this Con-
Eress Is reasonably certain to revive the
old discussion of the pay of high pubic
officials. The figures are large and Tom
Watson and his friends may find In them
a text for some interesting talk
The public, we are told, must keep pace
with the times If it would secure the
services of the best men 1t must pay them
well. Salaries attached to important pri-
waite employment are high. Living is ex-
pensive. The public official has a prescribed
and recognized state to consider and main
tain All of this should be taken into ac-
count and his pay fixed accordingly. The
right sort of man should not be skimped
In his living or In reward for his labors.
1t Is commended, on the other hand that
money reward should not be emphasized in
the matter of the higher places under the
government. Men should not be encour
aged to seek them on that account. Great
honors go with Them and they are above
price. In the case of senators and repre-
sentatives in Congress they are not con-
fined to their salaries. and the representa-
tive is occupied In Washington but about
nine months out of the twenty-four for
which he is elected. He has all the rest OF
the time for mis- law practice or his private
business.
Whatever the weight of the argument
may be as respects political places. there
seems no good ground for disputing the as
sertion that federal judges of the higher
grade are not as well paid as they should
be When they take office 1t Is for life. and
their whole time is given to the govern
ment. That is to say, they abandon all
other active employment for pay. II they
have a source of revenue besides their SAL
airy IL proceeds from private means in
vested at the time of taking office. But the
world. with its professional and money
making opportunities. is behind them for
good and all.
This whole question has been repeatedly
discussed. sometimes calmly, sometimes
with passion. but the general proposition
remains about the same. and Mr.. Stewards
bill may serve to bring out all the old points
again. The Nevada senator who is on the
eve Of retiring from office has no personal
ends TO serve.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-15
Inauguration Day.
he Boston Transcript:

Says the Boston Transcript:
so the inaugural ball will be a sort of
Cinderella affair closing at IL o'clock be-
cause it Is to be held Saturday night. Which
should prove another plea for having the
date Of Inauguration changed TO a season
more propitious for all who play leading
parts in IL than early March Is apt to be.
If il doesn't rain there are pretty sure to be
chill blasts lying In wait for those who
must he on parade out of doors on that day.
and these play the mischief with voices and
huery. And now TO know the last function
or the program is to be brought to a close
nj the hour when such festivities properly
conducted are just beginning makes IT seem
that President Roosevelts inauguration day
isn't going To be as brilliant as he would
like 10 have IL. Never was President better
equipped as far temperament and popu-
lar backing go TO change the day or TO
name the day when he will be inaugurated
than the present chief ruler, and If he
doesn't see fit TO bring about the reform 1t
Will probably be many generation before
II Will come 10 pass.
There is no apprehension that the inaugu-
raj ball will lack in brlliancy or be pro-
ductive OF any less pleasure than formerly
because IL must perforce close to certain
of its features at midnight. 1t Is the full
expectation of all who now working in
preparation for the event that there will be
large an attendance as though the bali
reception were to continue until 3 or 4
O'Clock. and that every one will feel per-
fectly satisfied In point of fact only the
dancing, which. as already stated In The
Star. is a negligible factor at inaugural
balls. will cease with the hour of IL. and
there are many who will welcome it's cessa-
ton
rs for the transcripts suggestion that
THIS Saturday-night problem is argu-
ment in favor of changing the date of the
inaugural to a more propitious season. that
Is somewhat of puzzle itself 1t is not
etsy TO see how II Is possible permanently
~ avoid the Saturday-night trouble by
cLdngiS the date. unless the law Is
changed fixing the close of the presidential
term at certain day of the week. SINH
l'ry to the date fixed for the holding of
elections or the opening of Congress April
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-15
Port Arthur.

1t seems likely that Port Arthur will be
completely destroyed The Russian resist
ance is extraordinarily stubborn, and 1t Is
intimated that at the last mines will be ex-
ploded which Will finish the destruction the
japanese have carried so far. Still 1t VIII
be possible to restore the fortress. The
work was all but perfect of its kind, and
the plans are known A point of Import
ance at the close of the war will be the fu-
ture of this place. Had Russia held her
own on the sea it would have served her
most valuably, and in the possession of any
power able to utilize its advantages It
would be worth great price. Japan an
nounces no purpose except its capture and
control during the remainder of the war,
but we may expect her to give the question
of permanent control high consideration
when 1t Is presented. .--.-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-15

wagons and clerks to keep up to date with
their work. 1t requires but glance at the
wagon-loading side of one of the depart
ment stores in this city to realize what
task this is and to appreciate the RELIEF
that is granted the merchants by the will
ingness of their patrons to carry home their
little purchases. 1t Is true that the street
cars are crowded after departmental Office
hours, and the average car-rider is damned
for standing room and every parcel Is
burden But still there are opportunities
to stow away some of the trifling bundles
where they will not be in the way. .-e
woman who buys bolt of ribbon and asks
to have it delivered Is Of course standing
on her rights, but she is setting an exam
pie to every one of the women around her
at the densely packed ribbon counter
which, If followed by all, will lead to
serious congestion in the distribution de-
partment.
This is a season when kindlineSs Is at
premium. when good cheer is the inspira-
ton of all and every person is supposed to
act charitably toward all others. In no
wise can this spirit be more effectively and
worthily displayed than toward the store
clerks. They are harried from early until
late by the persistent inquiries of vague
shoppers, VINO 90 not KNOW tnelr own minus
and often seek expert advice as well as
goods. They are blamed for errors for
which they are not entirely responsible.
They are held accountable for defective ar
ticles or materials They are scolded II
they yield to their great WEAKNESS and an
swer tartly to some impertinent remark.
They must be monuments of patience, tact
and information. They are as rule
keenly grateful for kindly word, for a
bit Of helpful consideration and little pa
thence on the part of the customer. They
cannot wait on everybody at once. 1t is
not their fault If the store management
hires an inadequate force of clerks or If the
patronage comes in a rush that not even
treble their numbers could accommodate.
Nor are they to be blamed If they fail to
pick out the very earliest conner from all
the crowd Of waiting purchasers.
The Christmas shopper who delays is not
only running risk of not getting the de-
sired results, but is assuming a heavy re-
sponsibility and running a chance Of vio-
lating the Christmas spirit in many ways
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-15
30 or May 10 will occasionally fall on
Saturday, just as does March 4.

30 or May 10 will occasionally fall on
Saturday. just as does March 4.
Nor Is 1t easy to follow the transcripts
suggestion that the President Is just the
kind of man to change the date. He Is
undoubtedly just the kind to advocate the
change strenuously, TO use HIS own word,
and to fight to the last ditch for the shift
in the national calendar. But it is not in
his power. Congress alone can take the
initiative and do the work necessary to
meet the already loudly voiced demand
from all the states that the date be
changed. This community has striven
early and late for many years. to secure
legislation. 1t has succeeded in creating
an interstate organization. which has pre-
scented memorial to Congress. But be-
cause there are certain incidental ques-
tons to be answered and problems to be
solved Congress balks at the task and the
matter awaits that adjustment which COM
mon sense and ordinary precaution de-
mand
1t may be. and 1t is to be hoped that
President Roosevelt will add his voice to
the chorus, that he will lay the matter be-
fore Congress in a message which will TO-
Gus to a burning point all the arguments
for the shift. But that is all he can do.
countenance all the unofficial ceremonies
now scheduled for March 4 and insist that
they be held at later date. But he knows
as well as does any other citizen that such
program would result in the total col
lapse of all the plans for making the in
auguraT memorable.
Mr.. Roosevelt must take the oath at noon
March next in order to become President
of the United States in accordance with the
will of the people, for If he does not do so
there will be an interregnum causing mex
tricable confusion. He cannot merely take
the oath and have the parade and the ball
later unless he assumes the role of a car
or adopts the policy pursued in England
when the new monarch is formally invest
ed with the outward semblances of the
power already given to him by circum-
stances and law If the Transcript Is
earnestly an advocate of suitable date
for the inauguration 1t should address Con-
gress on this topic and perslstently and
vigorously protest against further procras-
tlnation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-15
The Christmas Spirit in the Stores.

The time for buying Christmas presents
is passing rapidly. Inside OF a week the
final frenzy of the holiday trade will be at
Its height. and the man or woman who has
procrastinated will be but feeble atom In
the great mass OF gift-hunters. The stores
are crowded now. but the throngs are mere
groups compared with the mobs that will
surge through the aisles and besiege the
clerks a week hence.
The thoughtful shopper, with considera-
ton for others as well as for herself, will
take home her smaller purchases and not
rely upon the delivery systems OF the
stores Posted conspicuously in some of
the larger establishments are placards ask
Ing patrons to take home such purchases.
This Is an effort to enable the delivery
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-15
Waiting,

ism gwine to make no fuss
Until dey gifts chance
To fix desc rich folks and DER trus'
Dat leads us sech a dance
Though chickens dear as 1t can be,
An polk is risin', too,
rs jes' a-waitin' fob to see
Whut Congress gwine to do.
Dey say crap shootin's pow'ful wrong,
But let's de race-hoss run.
Dey draws de difference mighty strong
'Twix white an cullud fun.
1t pears dat even when you's free
Yoh troubles ism through.
rs jes' a-waitin' fob to see
Whut Congress gwine to do.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-15
A Public Nuisance.
From the Brooklyn Standard Union.

Syracuse has taken up the crusade against
the spitters who defle the street cars and
every public place. The habit is vile one,
and yet it seems difficult to stamp out No
one using the elevated roads in Brooklyn
can fail to notice how frequently the ordi-
nance is violated on the cars, where the
conductors never interfere. and on the plat
forms and stairways outside, where condi-
lions are so bad as to be unsanitary. And
yet we hear constantly of demands for some
way to prevent the spread of tuberculosis.
Cannot our local transit managers both
elevated and surface, stir up their conduct
ors. and brakemen, too, to enforce the rule
so conspicuously displayed on their cars?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-15
"Stand Patv Not Enough.
From the New York Tribune.

From the New York Tribune.
The weakness of the republican party at
present is it's strength. With such an in
dorsement as that given at the recent cleo
ton greater things may properly be expect
ed of 1t than ever before. To deserve the
high confidence reposed in 1t, 1t will have to
do something more than stand pat" and
enjoy the fruits of its victory.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-15
SHOOTING STARS.
Philosophic Poverty.

Mike" said Flooding Pete, what
would you do if you was rich?"
We'll" answered Meandering Mike, I'D
very likely be dom like a lot Of other
rich folks, an be wonderin' whether any
innocent bankers was gettin' short
changed on the stren'th of me signature"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-15
Otherwise Occupied.

isn't the climate rather bad in your
part of the country"
yes" answered the Central American
But 1t doesn't make any difference. We
are so busy with revolutions that nobody
has time to notice the climate"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-15
The Comment.

Did my diamonds call forth any COM
ment% asked Mrs. Cumrox
Yes, indeed" answered Miss Cayenne
II heard several people refer to you as
the human chandelier"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-15
Pleasure and Penalty.

A good old-fashioned snow we like,
When school boys shout, 'Hurrahw
But it's depressing when you strike
The good old-fashioned thaw.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-15

There might be an investigation to ascer-
tain whether communities that have tried
the whipping post have developed any ex-
ceptional degree of refinement
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-15

The enthusiasm which attended the cleo
ton of President Roosevelt warrants the
utmost zeal in assuring the brilliant success
OF the inaugural ceremonies.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-15

David B. Hill will travel abroad, but
does not go so far as to agree with Will
liam w. Aston that America is not a good
place to live in.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-15

The crowds who jeered at Mrs. Chad wick
In Cleveland accomplished nothing except
to cast a reflection on American manners
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-15

Senator Fairbanks will become a Mason.
If the alleged quietude of the Senate be-
comes oppressive he can interest himself in
lodge work
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-15

Gen. Stoessel would be justified in de-
manding some information from headquar-
tiers as to where and how he is to eat his
Christmas dinner
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-15
But They Won't Paw It.
From the Boston Herald.

FROM the Boston Herald.
The American hens lay eggs enough in
one month to pay the interest on the ma
tional debt for that time. according to the
latest official cackleation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-15

Arthur P. German is letting the other peo-
pie do az the talking about 1905 And yet
1t may be confidently expected that he will
be mentioned as usual
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-15

1t Is certainly true that congressman is
underpaid II he does all that he is supposed
to do by his constituents.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-15

Between the financier and the boil weevll
the career OF cotton is bound to be more or
less uncertain.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-15

Since that Berlin magistrate decided that
poker IS not a game of chance 1t may come
TO be almost as much esteemed as pinochle
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-15

From the Baltimore Sum-
Wall street begins to get nervous as soon
as Tom Lawson comes walking around.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-15

King Peter of Servia has dropped into
oblivion and is glad OF 1t.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-15

The revelations concerning the Mormon
Church are of a character to suggest that
Mormonism Is not a religion, but con-
Spfracy
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-15
And This From Virginia!

From the Richmond Va.) Times Dispatch.
1t took q mighty little rain to break that
Kentucky drouth. very little water goes
long way In that state.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-15

IF you'll jes look back on de things you
has changed yoh min about in de pas"
said Uncle Eben, "mebbe It'll help you to
have a little liberation an respeck fob de
man dat ain agreein' with you at de
present moment"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-15

1t will be unreasonable to complain fr
Identification formalities become more irk-
some than usual in Ohio banks.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-15

TIN order to avoid delays On account OF
personal absence, letters to THE STAR
should not be addressed to any individual
connected with the ONCE, but simply to
THE STAR, or to the Editorial or Busi-
ness Departments, according to tenor or
purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-15
Good "Ad.o Writer.

From the Philadelphia Inquirer.
Mr. Lawson is a shining example of the
power welded by skillful ad. writer
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-15
And Put a Director on Each.

From the New York Press.
Why not have pilot engine before all
passenger trains II 1t makes railroad travel
safer?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-15
Coasting.

From the Baltimore American
Life to the small boy at present Is one
long, blissful slide.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1904-02-25

Governor Hayward has appointed
Mr. E j Watson of Columbia to the
new Office of immigration Commits
sioner. Mr. Watson is news and
telegraph editor Of the Columbia
tate, having been connected with
that newspaper ever since it was
founded thirteen years ago. Mr.
Watson is also sec retary of the Col
umbia chamber of commerce.
Tax payers now pay two per cent
penalty. Next month, from the lst
to 18th of March, they will pay
seven per cent. After the 18th
books will be closed and executions
issued. Remember that the lime
for paying the Communication road
tax expires March 1st. The alter
native is the payment of 81 OR work
ing OH the public roads four days.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1904-02-25

Rev Fred " Eason, d. D., will
preach in the Baptist church on the
fourth Sunday of this mouth, Febru-
ary %, morning and night. All are
cordially invited to these services.
Subject of morning sermon: "Vic.
tory, Eagle-winged. Subject OF
night sermon: "The Borning into
the Morning"
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1904-02-25

If You have any Tobacco or Scraps
on hand takeit to the King Ware
house, Lake City, and get GOOD
prices for it. 2-lS-"t