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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-02

The Baltimore American prints the fol-
lowing interesting special dispatch from
New York:
THE president of a New York bank a
former southerner. d millionaire with vast
interests throughout the country, who is
probably closer to Senator German than
any other man in New York executing
William c. Whitney, gave 10 the New York
correspondent of the American tonight some
rock bottom facts on the democratic Situa-
ton, under pledge that his name should
not be used. The name. however. is one al
most historic in Maryland. 4 member of
the family has been conspicuously identified
with national democratic administration
and the banker himself Is not unknown to
national politics Said he:
I'm not Offering any predictions as to
the result of the deliberations OF the demo-
cratic national convention. 1t may nomi-
nate Cleveland; it won't nominate Bryan
II German should receive the nomination,
State Senator Patrick II. McCarren. the
successor of Hugh Mclaughlin as the dem
ocratic leader in Brooklyn, will be chosen
chairman of the national democratic COM
mittee and manager OF the German cam
palgn- That Is settled.
:" 1t is the wish of Mr.. German. and has
been agreed to by Senator German himself,
conditioned, OF course upon his own deci-
sion to become the candidate. IL any other
democrat Is named. Senator German is to
become chairman of the national demo-
cratic committee, with the approval OF the
candidate himself. and is to conduct the
campaign. 1t may be that in the event OF
Cleyeland's nomination for the presidency
someone else might be preferred for the
craftsmanship. In that event. Mr.. German
will stand ready to proffer his services in
any capacity that he may be called upon to
serve. But you may bank on this: McCar-
rem is the next manager of the national
democratic campaign IL German Is the can
didate. German is the next manager of the
campaign If Parker. Olney. Mcclellan or
Gray is chosen as the democratic candidate.
That was settled In New York within the
past fortnight
This cannot have been intended to preju-
dice Mr.. Germans candidacy for the pres-
dency, but it is likely TO have that effect as
far its influence extends. And for good
reason.
Mr.. German as presidential candidate
would be a problem. Some of his warmest
admirers have doubt as to his running quail
tiles. His record in politics is a long one.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-02
Weyler.

Those chapters In General Weyler's forth
coming book in which he will explain his
project while in command in Cuba for land
ing troops in United States territory, and
give his reasons for abandoning it, should
prove very entertaining, and alone be worth
the price of the work to American readers.
1t must have been a truly great scheme
and not unlikely was founded on the Span
fsh idea, prevalent at the time both in Spain
and in Cuba. that the south would take no
part in any struggle with republican and
an ex-federal soldier in the White House
directing the American forces. One Is Gu
rious to know where General Weyler was
looking for ships to transport his troops,
how many he would have assigned to the
task of conquering the United States. and
of what southern state he had decided to
test the loyalty. A Spanish force on Amer
lean soil would have cut an amusing figure
for the brief period of It's existence. 1t
might have lived as long as Cerveras ships
did after they emerged from Santiago har-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-02
Good Work-After the Fire.

Chicago has been thoroughly aroused by
the Irouuois Theater fire. Her mayor has
assumed the position that If the Asbestos
curtain had been of proper quality and had
Furthermore been in working order the dis
aster would have been of small proportions,
even allowing for the fatal effects Of a
stampede. Accordingly. he has had the cur
tains of all the Chicago playhOuses examin-
ed and In consequence of the reports of his
informants he has condemned those In nine
teen theaters and has ordered those places
closed until they comply with the law in
this respect.
That Is excellent. But how much better
it would have been had some one in au-
thority some official of the city govern
ment. charged specifically with the super
vision and inspection of such details. learn
ed In advance Of the Iroauois holocaust that
the asbestos curtain Of that house was
unreliable either in point of quality or
operation. or both. AS far as the nineteen
closed theaters are concerned. their patrons
are now reasonably certain Of being pro-
tected hereafter as far as this detail will
go. assuming that they are forthwith prop
erly equipped But all the reformatory work
for all time can never atone for the lives lost
in consequence of the gross. the criminal
and helpers and the Indifferent observation
of officials in the matter Of this one play
house.
Good administration consists not merely
in taking warning from an event to clear
away rubbish or to cure evils The best of
government is that which foresees. which
conceives the possibilities of disaster and
discounts it by means Of prohibitory and
Iau mi QOn1 ROyarnmant does
not stop with the foreseeing Of such neces-
stiles and the securing of such statutes. 1t
must extend to the daily, minute honest.
systematic and thorough enforcement of
those laws. The ideal city administrator,
who is charged with the safety Of multi
tudes of human beings, will assume that
there exists in every enterprise which
touches the security or comfort of the peo-
ple a disposition to evade the laws. to COM
promise with them. to observe them shift
lessIy He will assume. for instance, that
unless actually compelled. no theater man
ager will pay the high price of an asbestos
curtain, even though the law so stipuates
and the common sense of precaut1on re-
ouires. So the thoroughly efficient official
will make sure Of the character OF that cur
tain He will insist upon frequent tests. He
will require his subordinates to inspect nre
appliances. examine exits. look into tanks
and scrutinize hose. In short. he will take
nothing for granted. will not walt until
disaster wakes him into action. Will trust
no man whose business impulses lead him
away from the requirements Of the public
safety, and will reckon with the disposition
to grow lax and thoughtless.
Such an administration of the laws OF
Chicago would probably have spared the
community the frightful catastrophe OF last
Wednesday. 1t Is such administration that
the residents Of every city have right TO
exnect and are in duty bound to demand
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-02

and touches on every Issue With which the
country has been concerning itself In the
past quarter of q century. He has been q
leader In his party during the greater part
OF that time. and has taken q stand on the
money question, the tariff question and the
question of expansion. He fought with Mr..
Cleveland on the money question. and
against him on the tariff question. but stood
with the majority of his party as to expan-
sion. He has made an aggressive mans
share of enemies In all of these contests.
and some of them are camping on the trail
of his presidential ambition.
But there are no two opinions concerning
Mr.. Germans capacity as a campaign man
ager Even republicans share In tributes to
that. The Maryland senator possesses In
unusual degree the talent for organiza-
ton. He has repeatedly demonstrated 1t
at home. and once-in the campaign of 1884
in national affairs He pulled Mr..
Cleveland through that year In circum-
stances of great difficulty, and was COM
plimented on all hands upon his success.
And In every presidential campaign since
desire has been expressed for Mr.. Cor
mans services at the head of his party's
managing committee. The best friends of
Mr.. Bryan, although with full knowledge
that Mr.. German was not in sympathy
with the platform. wanted the Maryland
senator to assist in the campaign of 1896.
and thought then. and think today. that
Mr.. Bryan blundered in turning down the
suggestion.
If. therefore, 1t is assured that Mr.. Cor
man If not nominated himself next year
will manage the campaign for the man
who is. German presidential stock may
decline and German national craftsmanship
stock rise. In the one field Mr.. German has
several rivals. In the other-and that Is a
very important field-he has none.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-02
Mr.. De Almond at Omaha.

MIR De Almond of Missouri filled his en-
gagemeut at Omaha last night, and adj
dressed the Jacksonian Club of Nebraska
on the subject Of What of the Future"
The speech was that of a self-respecting
man who wants harmony but Will not
stultify himself to secure it. He Is adver-
tlsed to speak at the observation-disclosures
dinner in New York Monday night, and II
he keeps the appointment and repeats there
what he has just said to the democrats OF
the west the effect should be worth noting.
For the difference between Mr.. De Almond
and Mr.. Cleveland, SO far as the recent
past is concerned. is that according to the
former the democratic party has nothing
to apologize for. while the latter holds that
the party erred and strayed like a lost
sheep from the true path in 1896. and must
be guided back by those who refused to
follow it at that time
Last summer a Massachusetts, admirer
of Mr. Olney wrote to Mr.. Bryan with the
view of securing from him an Endorsement
of Mr. Olney for the presidency. Reliance
seemed to be upon the fact that Mr.. Olney.
who had opposed Mr.. Bryan in 1896, had
supported him in 1900 Mr.. Bryan's reply,
however was wholly discouraging. He in
sisted that the candidate for 1904 should
be a man who supported the party in both
years. He made 1t very plain that he had
no particular liking for the democrat who,
having assisted in the party's defeat III
1896 faced about four years later and tried
to retake the ground he had helped to lose
to the enemy.
Mr. De Almonds condition is not so Sc
we're He speaks of devoted democrats
who followed the party banner In 1896 or
1900" That would appear to let Mr.. Oiney
and others in. He allows for a change OF
heart To sucn sinners as, seeing the
lamp alight, returned to the party domiciie
in time for the election of 1900 the Missouri
leader would appear to hold out a cordial
hand They have wiped out. as he seems
to believe the offense of 1896
And" then, or "or?" Which shall 1t
be? Mr.. Bryans is the harder condition.
and made so probably by the fact that he
suffered In his personal ambition in both
years He feels sting which Mr.. De
Almond has never felt. But Mr.. De Ar
mond's condition. it must be admitted. is
the better politics.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-02
Industries Sound.
New York Evening Post.

From the New York Evening Post.
The best evidence that the Industrial sit
uation is sound at heart is the resumption
of operations by mills which had been
obliged to shut down. Every day adds to
the list of these, and reveals very inter-
esting economic process. The mills did
not raise wages until everything else had
gone up on them. When the stock market
brought about a prolonged period of tight
money consumers could not afford to pay
so much for goods as formerly. 1t was
necessary for the mills to bring about
cheaper production, and the first step was
a wage reduction. Manufacturers showed
their good sense by quickly realizing the
necessity of lower prices. The question
was: Would the labor element be as quick
to see the part they should play? When
mills began to close all over the country
there was ground for apprehension; but 1T
now appears that the ShutdOwns have in
most instances been merely incidental to
the adjustment of labor to new wage con-
ditions. The frequent reopenings show
that the labor element has in the main rec
ognized the demand Of the situation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-02
Tammany in Power Again.

Mayor Mcclellan entered upon the dis
charge of his duties chief magistrate
of the city of New York with fair words
upon his lips. Nothing better could have
been asked than his brief inaugural speech.
II was all sweetness and light. The Tigers
claws were drawn carefully into the fur and
the great cat purred and looked pleasant.
Here is the new mayors pledge:
THE impossible cannot be accomplished.
There are some problems in municipal gov
eminent which are well nigh past solution.
Conditions must be faced they are and
not as We should like to have them: but at
least an honest effort can be made to i'm
prove them. 1 promise you on behalf of
my administration that no step backward
will be taken in any department, but that
progress will be made wherever possible.
Il ask those who supported my candf-
dacy to aid me in the task that has been
set before me. but, more than this, 1 ask
the support and cooperation of every citi-
zen Of New York, regardless of political
beliefs. If the public will, iii a spirit of
American fair play and forbearance. judge
the incoming administration by what 1t may
I've fortunate enough to accomplish l shall
be content. If, when my administration
comes to an end we can feel that we have
left New York little better than we found
it we shall have the satisfaction of know
ing that the work of two years has not
been in vain.
vi course, there are those who Will ask
what the mayor means by the Impossible
Does he mean that he enters office so handi-
capped that he cannot accomplish certain
things? Is the impossibility of which he
speaks inherent In city government in gem
eral, in the government of New York in
particular or in the government of New
York by Tammany administration espe-
cially in particular.
1t is well recognized that it is folly to
expect Tammany-elected city government
to turn deaf ear to all the boys" Prac-
tically all of the mayors appointees are
Tammany leaders or workers. They form
one of the most compact partisan bodies
ever placed in Office. How far will they
render difficult or impossible the solution
OF the problems which constitute the chief
burden of mayors official duty?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-02

Secretary Roots unqualified Endorsement
of the bill providing for the construction Of
the memorial bridge across the Potomac
revives public interest in that project. which
has been awaiting definite congressional
action for nearly twenty years It's vicisst-
tudes have been of a character at times to
discourage it's promoters, but with steadfast
faith In the winning qualities OF the enter
prise they have persisted and the biennial
introduction of the bridge bill has been re-
garded as one of the certainties of each re-
curing Congress-. few years ago the
time for success seemed to have actually
arrived. The appropriation was written
into the bill and went to conference under
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-02
A Grave for SInithson.
From the New York Tribune.

From the New York Tribune.
Whether the removal of James Smithson's
ashes from Genoa to his country is to be eff
fected by private benevolence or at public
expense, the propriety of the proceeding is
obvious. His original burial place having
been determined by a temporary residence
in Italy at the time of his death, there was
no special reason for a change so long as
his grave remained undisturbed. The ceme-
terry in which the latter was situated hav-
ing been invaded by some commercial in
terest-the extension of stone quarry, it is
saba new emergency has been created.
Under the circumstances transfer to the
grounds of the Smithsonian Institution at
Washington would be the most graceful
and natural disposition of the case. The in
fiuence of Smithson's gift to America has
been national and not merely local. but
there is a special fitness In interring his
dust beside the chief monument Of his phil
anthropy and scientific enthusiasm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-02
The End Of the Week.


1t happens every Saturday, when all the
chores Is done
An the day Is restin' someeres an the
stars Is havin fun
A-twinklin' an a-dancin' in the clear an
distant sky
To the music of the sleigh bells as they go
a-jinglin by
We have tended to our labors; all the week
we've done our best,
An we feel that we're entitled to night of
honest rest;
An NAV has washed the dishes, an the
hired mans fed the stock
But the weeks work ain't quite finished
until granpaw winds the clock.
There's no one else dast touch 1t. cause it
takes a master hand
An you very likely break 1t If you didn't
understand;
An when the weights go risin' with a
whirrin' an whizz
allus hope that I'll grow up as smart as
gran'paw Is.
An then the house gifts quiet, cause the
folks all go to bed,
An there ain no noise except the branches
scrapin' overhead.
We've finished up another week, an Time
has learned the lock
That shuts 1t out an starts us fresh when
gran'paw winds the clock.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-02
SHOOTING STARS.
Not an Expert Opinion.

do you think there will be any war be-
tween Russia and Japan
NO" answered the CHEEKY citizen: II
have studied both Russian and Japanese
slightly and I am convinced that quarrel
in which all remarks have to be translated
from one language into the other can be
prolonged indefinitely
Education" said Uncle Eben. would
be heap easier If boy could only see
his brain gittin' bigger an stronger. de
same as he kin de muscles in his arm"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-02

No doubt number of the crowned heads
of Europe are looking forward to a compli-
mentary wrfte-up in 1.-THE Commoner
despite the papers antagonistic policy to
anything imperialistic.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-02
Suuyi

From the Greenyille 6. c. News.
Sully. the cotton plunger, gave his wife q
new home on Christmas day, which cost
one-quarter of million dollars. 1t is our
duty now to furnish 1t.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-02

An asbestos" curtain which burned was
found in Chicago. A man who sells that
kind of merchandise does not run as much
personal risk as the man who sells bogus
butter: yet he Is far more culpable
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-02

There are fears that Russia Is going to
prove one of those friends who are friendly
only when they are having their own way.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-02

After perusing the popular magazines the
editor OF the Congressional Record will have
right to complain that he is not getting
the best work Of his staff
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-02

Mr.. Dowie will ease the minds of a num-
Der of devoted followers IL he will show
them his return trip ticket when he starts
for Australia.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-02
Eauiliari

From the Columbus Dispatch.
The old headline, Drowned While Skat-
ing" is now giving it's brother. Didn't
Know 1t Was Loaded" brief vacation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-02

Sir Thomas Upton still hopes to win the
cup and America Is still of the opinion that
IL anybody can, he can.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-02

Andrew Carnegie would rather give his
money away outright than lose 1t in the
stock market.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-02

The next great holiday will be strictly
local product-George Washingtons birth
day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-02
The Memorial Bridge.

The word "fireproof' is at best only q
comparative term.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-02
Just You Waltz

From the Memphis News.
The MISUNDERSTANDING object on earth
Just now Is cotton bear.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-02

1t is possible that New York's local gov
eminent will never succeed in realizing Dr.
Parkhurst's vivid ideas of unrestrained in
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-02
TodaYi

From the Atlanta Journal.
January Resolution: Swore of. Janu.
airy 2-Resolutions wore off.
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Settled.

From the Chicago Tribune.
AS to the year 1904. two things appear to
be settled. 1t will be Roosevelt, and 1t will
be Chicago.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-02
An Unfortunate Frame Of Mir
A Sense Of Right and Wrong.

Don't you think It is wrong for your
husband to bet on horse races?" said the
prudent woman.
ut Is. very frequently" answered young
Mrs. Torkins. The trouble Is that you
can't tell when until after the race is run.
and then it's too late"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-02

The official public New Year reception
was a charmingly crankless function.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-02
Mr.. Germans Strong Suit

Mr.. Colombia and Miss Panama will not
exchange any valentines next month.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-02
Might Help Some.

From the Charleston Post.
Now Russia finds that she can't possibly
evacuate Manchuria. Perhaps Japan can
assist her to get out.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-02
Remarkable Foresight.

About his prudence men enthuse.
Although his fortune does not swell,
He knows just when to wear gum shoes
And when to carry his umbrell.
An Unfortunate Frame Of Mind.
II hope you enjoyed the holidays
mot entirely" answered Miss Cayenne.
II am quite sure that some people to whom
gave inexpensive gifts thought me par
simonious, while others to whom I gave ex-
pensive gifts regarded me as ostentatious' -
Middletown transcript., 1904-10-15
THE CHILD IN THE MIDST
MARGARET E. sANGsTER

MARGARET E. sANGsTER
When the Lord of the great and the little,
The potter whose hand shapes our clay,
Sets child in the midst of the market
Where the world peoples chatter all
day,
Sets child with its innocent questions,
Its fiower-face dimpled and fine,
In the very hearts core of the clamor,
A thought of the Maker Divine
And men, in their lust for dominion,
Their madness for silver and gold,
Crush the beauty and charm from that
spirit,
Make the fower-face withered and old,
That childhood can never unite,
Looks down from the heights OF the sky
He sees, though we think Him unseeing,
He knows when the factory wheels
Grind down to the life-blood of children;
When the poor little bond-servant
kneels
In the pangs of its frightful abasement-
Though all men are deaf to its prayer,
There isscoming dark day of judgement
And the Lord of the child will be there
The child in the midst, as we've marred it
Bent-shonldered, dull-eyed, and slave
That crings at word and at fetter,
That cries for the rest Of the grave;
With our ZEE flag unfolding above it,
So free, from the pine to the palml
And our scared pallid children beneath it
There's jar in the Tilt of our psalm.
From the mine where the midnight en-
gulfs it,
From tho mill where the clogged air is
thick
With the dust of the weaving that
cliokes 1t;
From the hene, where it's feyered aud
sick
With MANS toll, when God meant it
for gladness,
The Child insthe midst, in our clay
God.moulded, greed-marred, calls to
HEAVIER,
For the vengeance we're daring, this
day.