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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-13
Austria,

These are remarkable days in Europe
Russia enjoys no monopoly of the new
things. Think of son of Louis Kossuth
in conference, by invitation, with the EN-
peror of Austria, and receiving respectful
consideration for proposition for the eco
monte independence of Hungary The
man who twelve months ago had predicted
such a meeting would have been ticketed
as crazy. Francis Joseph, il is true is an
old man, and the succession to the throne
Is source of anxiety to the future but
nevertheless, the situation which brings the
emperor to this course plainly shows the
working of new agencies in public affairs
in the old governments across the water.
The visitor Is described as bearing himself
with dignity and composure, and as dis
couraging any hurrah on the part of his
friends and supporters. A good sign in a
man who has delicate business in hand.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-13
Subway Dangers.

When Paris suffered from shocking
subway accident two or three years ago,
the danger incident to congested travel
underground was clearly pointed out to
New York's engineers then engaged In build
ing the great subterranean transport route
II was shown that in order to avoid Sc
rious happenings the utmost care must be
exercised in the planning. and especially in
the managing of the subway lines.
Despite what were proclaimed as abso-
lutely reliable devices and methods for the
subway there have lately been several ac-
cidents in the tubes which shake public
confidence in the sutlicieney of the safe
guards. Within a few weeks there have
been two reaT~end collisions, the second
one occurring yesterday. Fortunately. in
neither was there loss of life. but in both
II was only through good fortune that scores
were not killed.
Ii is plain that in the subway the trains
are being run so close together that the
percentage of safety is dangerously mar
rowed A stalled train is at the mercy of
the motorman of the following train.
Should he be inattentive for a few mo-
ments. or blinded by the flashing of the
white posts or by the sudden change from
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-13
The Arbitration Deadlock.

The unamended arbitration treaties, as
construed by President Roosevelt, would
give him the power to conclude (without
ratification a treaty by the Senate) "a
special agreement with the contracting
foreign power. defining in each individual
case of arbitration the matter in dispute,
the powers of arbitrator, etc. 1t was pro-
posed in effect that the Senate should in
these original basic treaties agree to the
reference of a certain limited class of in
ternational disputes to the permanent court
of arbitration at The Hague, and leave to
the executive to determine details concern
ing specific arbitrations under this general
reference. The Senate almost unanimously
views this proposition as an infringement
upon its constitutional rights and powers.
II will not consent to view any agreement
with foreign power other than a treaty
10 which its specific consent is essential.
The President sought to expedite the SUBJ
mission to arbitration of a limited class of
disputes by relieving the individual cases
of submission from the red tape which en-
velOps treaties. The Senate thinks it I'M
wise and unsafe to yield its constitutional
prerogative in the matter. The President
in proposing and the Senate in declining
the proposal have acted within their re-
spective rights. The deadlock is complete.
The parties have agreed to disagree
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-13
Abraham Lincoln.

Abraham Lincoln was born ninety-six
years ago yesterday and the anniversary is
being celebrated today in various ways in
many parts of the country. A spirit of rev.
erence pervades all the ceremonials incident
to the occasion. Lincoln's name is now
held in as high esteem as that of Wash
ington by many Americans. AS the years
pass and Lincoln's true character and pur-
poses and services are better appreciated
in the calmness of peace, the south joins
the other sections in rendering to him the
tribute of manhood and patriotism.
Lincoln died forty years ago. Had he
lived through the days of reconstruction
and passed into his old age without accident
or untimely disease he would have wit
messed a great revolution in his beloved
country He would have seen the sections
reunited, doubtless by wiser measures than
those actually adopted, prosperity restored
to the stricken section, the whole country
moving forward with new impulse to
score the highest marks on the world S
records.
1t was his fate to pass out suddenly
on the very threshold of peace, to yield
his burden to another, less competent to
bear it. His greatest work was yet to be
accomplished when TIE assassin's bullet
laid him low.
The beginnings of the life that came into
being ninety-six years ago were not prom
Using of the wonderful product. The child
was born to parents who could offer their
son the least of advantages. Fortunately
he inherited the strength of his mother S
mind. He throve mentally despite unprom-
ising conditions. He grew in stature men
tally as well as physically. Slowly there
evolved in him the elements which yielded
the ideal whole when the emergency arose.
Civilization called for just such man half
century later and he met the require
ments as have few men in all the history
of the world when occasion has sum-
moned them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-13

on the spot and far beyond 1t before the
other road users can formulate their theo-
res of defense. And sometimes the OBJ
stacle is an animal, which acts by instinct,
or is overwhelmed by panic upon the adj
vent of the mechanical monster. Occasion
ally the other occupants of the road have
set ideas as to their rights and are apt to
be stubborn about yielding at the toot OF
the horn And above all, there Is by no
means as yet a settled conviction that the
chauffeur can always deliver the goods.
There is too long a record of carelessness
and recklessness and mismanagement lead
ing to disaster to warrant implicit conf
dence in the man at the wheel and levers.
1t may be set down for a certainty that
as long as there is roadrunning at speeds
of from twenty to sixty miles an hour there
will be accidents, bringing death to auto
mobilsts and innocent road users. The
pace is entirely too swift for safety while
the roads are devoted to the ordinary pur-
poses of traffic. The only safe course-for
the chauffeurs as well as the others-is for
the Automobiles to confine their speeding
to the tracks or to specially built roads re-
served for their scorching.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-13
A Commendable Project.

Nearly twenty-seyen years ago the
Washington High School graduated it's first
class Since then great changes have &C.
Cured In the capital city, and especially in
the public schools, with the high school
system expanding from one to five. More
than six thousand young men and women
have received diplomas from these institu-
tons in that period. Most of them have re-
manned in Washington. the men graduates
entering business here. While others have
removed to distant cities, they retain their
interest in the District and the high school
system. This interest is annually attested
by either their attendance at or letters to
the meetings of their class organizations,
which are maintained with commendable
enthusiasm.
These high school graduates form con-
siderable part of Washington's business
community. They are to be found In all
lines, in the professions, in the mercantile
pursuits, in all enterprises. 1t is not, there
fore, a wholly visionary proposition that
has just been made by the members or the
pioneer class of 1873. as noted in the news
columns today, that the high school alumni
form themselves into a strong central body
to provide, by individual subscriptions
large fund for the erection of building IN
this city TO ACCOMMODATE the dSSoSio'ioA
and large meetings Of all kinds.
Such a structure, if property built on a
liberal scale. would not only add to the at
Effectiveness and the equipment of Wash
ington, but it would stand as monument
to the public spirit Of the citizens who
owe their educational advantages to the
public school system of the capital. 1t
would supply lack which has often been
sorely felt, and it would encourage other
groups of citizens who are associated in
spirit by a common interest to contribute
similarly to the Districts physical outfit.
There should be no conflict between this
enterprise and that tentatively inaugurated
recently to construct great convention
hall by popular subscriptions. 1t might tn
the future become desirable to consolidate
the two projects. In any event, the propo-
sition now preached is deserving of hearty
interest on the part of every alumnus of
the High School, and is eminently praise
worthy for the spirit Of civic enterprise
which has animated it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-13
Extreme weather Conditions.

Evidence accumulates that the winter Of
1904-5 will be long remembered for it's Sc
verify and for the extent of the suffering
caused to both human beings and animals
throughout the United States. Cold wave
has followed cold wave with a persistency
rarely experienced. The temperatures have
dropped in places to- phenomenal points.
Today comes a dispatch from Dallas, Tex.
stating that zero temperature was marked
there yesterday, while the weather is
colder throughout the northern portion
of the state. The cattle are dying by
hundreds in the great grazing region.
Such conditions are wholly abnormal and
forecast severe suffering later. when the
cost of the winters losses is reckoned.
The death of cattle means that other prop
erty, of course is destroyed, crops will be
diminished and charity works on gil
gantic scale must be undertaken to pre-
vent famine, unless the stricken regions
experience exceptionally good fortune this
spring. If in addition to the freezing OF
stock the residents of the great river
basins are visited by floods during the
next two months their condition will in
deed be terrible And all reports suggest
that the rivers are choked with ice. A
sudden thaw, with heavy rains. would I'M
doubtedly cause rise in the Mississippi
of phenomenal proportions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-13
The Chauffeur and Others

Cuba is getting a view of American dash
and enterprise in manner to cause some
of its inhabitants perhaps to wonder
whether civilization brings unmitigated
joys. Several American miIlionaires are
down there with their high-speed automo-
biles making ready for a big race, spinning
common sense and safety and in sweet en-
toymeut of the absence of statutes and
road rules. One of them was bowling along
at the neat pace of sixty miles an HOURLY
no means fast, as he Florida beach records
have run-when suddenly OK cart was
encountered. turning out from a by-path
OF course the OK cart had no right to exist
but the kind-hearted chauffeur swerved his
machine TO one side to avoid striking it, for
his own sake, and in doing so he collided
with a stage coach which had been hidden
momentarily by the cart. The machine
struck a gIanciug blow and was knocked
on the road and the two occupants were
flung to the ground with severe injuries
The claim for the high-speed street or
road locomotive is that IL is under perfect
control and that despite its rapid gait it
can be manipulated perfectly In all circum-
stances. All the chauffer asks is that he
be allowed TO see what is before him. and
he will guarantee to miss it, That is seem
ingly simple request. but in actual road
conditions it is by no means easy OF COM
pliance. 1t is rather hard on the slower
coaches and the pedestrians to stand aside
whenever automobiles are In the vicinity
10 prevent a possible obstruction of the
view AT a mile-a-ninute pace the auto is
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-13
In Congress Today.

About this time at every short session
some alarm is expressed about the supply
bills. We are hearing the familiar note
row 1t should not disturb anybody. The
supply bills are just where those in charge
want them. None will fail. Several may
be trimmed to suit pressure, but all are
going through. 1t takes money to run the
government. and the leading consideration
with every Congress is to fill Uncle sam
wallet. 1t so happens that he needs sood
deal of money at this time. and Is warned
that he cannot have all he wants, but he
will not be cruelty skimped, We may De
sure.
In calculations then about the seventeen
legislative days that remain of the seS-
sion let us spend no anxiety about the sup
ply bills They are safe. About every
thing else it is free for ALL One man
guess is as good anothers. Things are
in shape to be frightened or eased up as the
leaders may decree. Nothing else but the
supply bills may see the light. Even the
Swayne case may be stretched out to the
last moment. On the other hand, action
at the last moment may be had on even
as difficult problems as the statehood Dill
and the railroad rate bill. Employing a
familiar phrase. everything is in the air,
and is being kept there by those who know
the art.
Seldom is such situation so interesting;
and it will pay those who understand par
liamentary maneuverng to observe closely
how the game is played out. 1t is no disre-
spect to refer to it in these terms. A game
is being played, and played according to
rule. The players are skillful, and are
bending to their work with will. No
chess devotees ever studied the board be-
fore them with keener attention, or with
hearts more enlisted.
Maybe the clearest thing that appears is
that the next Congress is going to be very
lively body. Whatever is undisposed of
now will come up then, and be all the more
difficult to handle because of the delay.
And as the first session of that body will
close on the eve of the Inauguration of a
national congressional campaign, and as
its work must answer the republican
platform, a moments reflection is sufficient
to show with what care the leaders will
have to cut their cloth
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-13
Remember the Poor.

From the New Yo k Herald
Great suffering among the poor is re-
ported by all charitable organizations and
from official sources. 1t is a good time to
remember the duty that prosperity inn
poses. "-Pittsburg Gazette
A timely reminder from our Pittsburg
contemporary, upon which New York, as
well as all communities, should act The
winter has been one of the severeSt on
record, and the suffering of the poor has
been almost beyond description. Don't
wait for your neighbor to call upon you to
join in some concerted movement but give
what you can to the suffering who are at
your very door. And remember that he
who gives quickly gives twice.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-13
Insult to Injury.

I'm really fond of music.
! know a tune or two, i.
An l often hum 'em over
When I've nothing else to do.
But there's one that irritates me.
1t is temptin' me to crime,
When the organ grinders playin'
Bout the Good Old Summer Time"
Shakin' at the cook stove
An shiverin' at the CRATE;
Coaxin the thermometer
From morning until late.
Wishin that the mercury
Would turn around an climb
An the organ grinders playin
Bout the Good Old Summer Time"
l can stand the wind that's piercin',
1 can halfway hold my own
When the grip Is in my system,
If I'm only let alone.
But it's clean beyond endurance
When the man expects a dime
For standin' there an playin,
Bout the Good Old Summer Time"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-13

the open air to the darkness of the sub
way, as in the case yesterday, when the
pursuing traiS ran from a trestle stretch
into the tube" a collision is extremely
likely to occur. There is no automatic
method of checking the following train
Until some such device is perfected and
adopted travel on any electric railway with
a short Roadway between trains is certain
to be unsafe. Reliance upon the motorman
is upon slender reed in these days Of
hurry and nervous strain.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-13
The Children.
From the Cincinnati Enquirer.

The change which has gradually taken
place in the attitude of society toward
derelict children, and the extent to which
1t has determined that it has a right-and
is exercising ito step in between negli-
gent and undutiful parents and their Off
spring, and insist that they shall be edu-
Gated. and shall not be overworked when
young, is one of the plainest signs of the
progress We have made, and one of the
most hopeful grounds for anticipating still
further advances in the future.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-13
A Disbursement.

The trusts fill our souls with resentmer
severe.
Their method, we keenly regret it.
Our food grows more dear
From year unto year,
And it's not always good when we get i
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-13
Cotton,
From the New York Sun.

If there is to be any restriction in the
cotton acreage at the south it will be
brought about temporarily as a natural
consequence of the lower prices of cotton
now prevailing, and not by any artificial
agreement among the planters to reduce
the area devoted to cotton cultivation If
the southern farmers can make more money
by raising less cotton and more of other
crops they will make the change without
the need of any pressure by a cotton con-
vention
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-13
One Slight Advantage.

eff you were defeated candidate, would
you attend the inauguration of your sue
cessful rival?"
81 would" answered the home made phil
osopher, 'if only to congratulate myself on
rot being compelled to stand bare-headed
in the March weather"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-13
SHOOTING STARS.
His Reason.

care you in favor of an extra session OF
Congress-
Eyes," answered Farmer Corntossel." We
sent a Teller to Congress to keep him out
O. this neighborhood an I'm in favor OF
anything that'n permote that object"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-13

DIn order to avoid delays on account OF
personal absence, letters to TIE STAB
should not be addressed to cny individual
connected with the office, but simply to
TIE STAR. or to the Editorial or Bust
ness Departments. according to tenor or
purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-13
Saves Railroad Fare.
From the Boston Globe


The Moscow peasants who say that they
would rather be shot at home for resist
ing mobilization orders than slaughtered
needlessly in Manchuria have a proper
sense of economy They expect to save the
government the,- travelling expenses.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-13

Extension Commissioner Ware probably
has little fear that his successor will offer
any serious claims as to being the better
poet.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-13
The Joy Of Memory.
From the Indianapolis Star.

From the Indianapolis Star.
As memory scans the past the things that
stand out are the hours when under an in
spiration of god-like emotion we took a
stand for what is highest and best and cast
every sordid consideration to the winds
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-13

Senator Mitchell, as a well-posted man.
should have been awake to the danger that
always surrounds an admonition to burn
this letter"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-13

There is no hope of getting railway or
tariff legislation through Congress with the
celebrity that often marks the progress of
pension bills.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-13

The people of Long Island are doing their
best to remind the l.. /. r. r. that it is
merely a tentacle and not the whole octo-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-13

AS a strike settler the car does not APP
peal very strongly to either the average
capitalist or the average workingman.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-13

Mr.. Henry Watterson has been abroad
having such a good time that he has for
gotten all about Newport.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-13

w. J. Bryan is the kind of man who likes
to insist that he is having his own way,
even If somebody else gets the credit.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-13

Johann Hoch merely emphasizes the fact
that the average "Lothario'' is a pretty
poor specimen when placed under inspec-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-13

Judge Swayne should be enough. of a
lawyer to know that the plea there are
others" has never been recognized.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-13

President Roosevelt may have some legis-
lative jiu jtsu feats in reserve that the
trusts are not prepared for.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-13
A Simple Program.

do you think that there will be revo-
lution?'
Never" answered the Russian official.
whatever may happen we can always re-
fer to the demonstration as a strike or a
riot"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-13

DR. Wiley does not offer any explanation
as to why adulterated food is so expensive.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-13
Will Be Ditched and snowbound.

From the Baltimore Sun.
1t Is feared the Esch- Townsend rate-regu-
lation bill will encounter a congestion of
freight in the Senate yards.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-13

Oklahomans are in some cases disposed
to disapprove of statehood on cold -ea
ha sis
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-13

''Don' be afraid of de- knocker," said
Uncle Eben. Like as not he'll jes' staht
an argument an bring out fac's in yoh
favor dat mightn't have been noticed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-13

THE EVENING STAR has a regular and
permanent yamily Circulation much
more than the combined circulation OF
the other Washington dailies. AS
News and Ad-ertiring Medium it has
no competitor.