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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-17

avoiding accidents. m point Of fact. the
motorists claim that they alone are re-
sponsibIe. and they are capable of avoiding
trouble IL the other people who use the
street will only stop lodging and let the
man at the controller do the steering. This
contention sounds plausible. but so many
hundreds of people have been run down by
motors during the past few years In cases
where the blame rested unquestionably
upon the operators that the average person
who walks is afraid to trust to the occu-
pants Of the cars
OF course 1t is true that not all motorists
are hard-hearted or reckless. Probably
only a small percentage of them win be
found to be cruelty Indifferent to the rights
of others. But here come the reports OF
criminal conduct by chauffeurs defiance OF
law. thanksgiving. contempt for the public
rights in swelling volume notwithstand-
ing the statutes and rules. 1t Is time that
those automobilists who are obedient to the
requirements of the public safety should
themselves turn In and aid the citizens
maintaining order In the streets.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-17
Murderous MOTORING

With spring comes the scorchng auto
mobile with greater power and speed and
killing capacity than ever before and
seemingl.' with no diminuton of the reck-
lessness of users and their fragrant de-
fance of law. In every community a pro-
test is to be heard arising as men, women
and children are MANNED and killed by the
speeders in town and country. The care
full motorists, who keep within a decent
range of the lawful speed and observe the
common sense rules of the road, are pro-
testing against a public judgment being
formed in condemnation of automobiline
because of the recklessness of a few.
The other night in New York a machine
that is aptly described by one of the New
York newspapers as a big passenger To-
connective" was speeding through the streets
of that city when it struck a pedestrian.
He was bowled over. and, as events proved
was killed The passengers of the motor.
however, took no pains to ascertain his
was asserted by bystanders, being urged on
by a woman companion who cried out:
Quick. Harry. quick.' The great machine
disappeared in the night and the occupants
have not been identified.
This callous indifference to human life SC
often displayed by motorists and their pas
sengers is responsible for public indig-
nation which finds expression in various
forms Despite laws and regulations. the
scorching continues. Corners are cut with
breath-taking recklessness; crowds are
charged by machines at full tilt; pedes-
TRANS are forced to take what seems to the
bystanders to be the full responsibility for
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-17
Gifts to the Editor.

Human nature is the same in New York
and Utah. 1t is gratifying to announce
this discovery because of a popular impress
sion that there is little human nature IN
New York. 1t is perhaps needless to i'm
press upon reflective minds that this popu-
lar impression is unjust, because there are
two kinds of human nature--one, good; the
other. bad
One phase of life in the provinces which
always causes a smile TO simmer oyer the
features of the New Yorker is the good will
subsisting between the provincial editor
and his readers. 1t is always funny to
read of the pumpkin that Farmer Clod
Hopper has just laid on the table of ye
scribe Here is a sample from the Mount
Pleasant, Utah. Pyramid:
THE EDITORS MESS.-The Pyramid
editor acknowledges receipt of and returns
thanks for a mess of fine rhubarb present
ed him by Mrs A. Wilcox. 1t was grown
by her on her city lot in this city, and IS
a fine sample of the plant.
A similar item occurs in one of New
York's great dailies. The following is from
the Sun:
The Sun office yesterday was redolent
with the flowers of May. Wild flowers
came first. They were chiefly violets and
trailing arbutus. and came in a pasteboaro
DON with a note Sleneu "A country SuD-
scriber." The writer said that she sent a
breath OF wild May violets right from the
woods and that she wanted the city
editor to have the largest bunch.
The violets had hardly been distributed
in buttonholes when another and larger
box of flowers arrived. These were ad-
dressed to the night editor. They were
lilies of the valley and purplish and white
lilacs, whose fragrance filed the place.
They came from the garden of Mile. Marie
de GreVille. in The Bronx. A little boy
brought them down, with note from the
giver. granddaughter of one of the gem
erals of Napoleon, asking the night editor
to kindly adorn his office with the flowers
from her little garden" one day to be de-
stroyed TO make way for modern flats
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-17
Canal Supplies and the Tariff.

The decision of the canal commission to
buy supplies in the cheapest market nat
urally arouses n feeling of unrest on the
part of those highly protected industries
whose champions in Congress and out
have stoutly resisted all efforts at tariff
revision. And it naturally restores the
tariff issue to a prominent place in the
public view as one of the important po-
litical factors of the day. For if the
claims of the revisionists are correct such
an enterprise will demonstrate that GER
tain American prices are unwarrantedly
high-higher for certain American prod
ucts in America than in Europe-and
demonstration of this character will in
evitably hasten the day of revision.
The government is bound to some ex-
tent to consider other factors than the
actual money cost of the canal supplies.
In certain circumstances Ii would be JUS
tilted. and even required. to pay a pre-
MUM to American labor and capital for
The sake of keeping the American mills
at work. But If the American mills are
ilready so busy that they cannot under
take the government work save at great
delay and high cost, there Is neither need
nor justification in paying this premium
In the form of higher rates. The govern
ment should also pay without hesitation
A higher price legitimately compelled by the
greater cost of American material and
.abor.
If this decision to buy in the world mar
ket should prove the often repeated charge
that certain American-made goods are sold
abroad more cheaply than in the country
of their manufacture-if. for instance, the
commission is able to buy such goods from
foreign handlers. after the freights have
been paid from America, at less cost than
they could be bought from the mills here
"a valuable contribution will be made to
the economic discussion.
Any interest that would be injured by
such a demonstration of excessive prices
charged behind the tariff wall deserves
thus to be exposed. If the canal commits
sion's decision accomplishes such a result
it Will be for.the good of the country. 1t
is unjust. however. to the commission and
the administration at this stage to charge
the latter with undertaking political
stroke to force revision by such means.
Full warning was given to Congress by
Secretary Taft last winter that the ques-
ton would have to be met and answered.
Congress passed the matter by and it was
left to the administration to select the
best course for the execution of the canal
work in the shortest possible time and for
the least money.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-17

dividuaI interests are affected by the lack
OF labor and service, the community would
be unaware of these misunderstanding.
II strikes must come. If arbitration methods
cannot be invoked to settle differences. this
is the way in which labor should always
avail itself of its right to cease work for
the sake of a demand The unpreJudiceo
citizen usually holds to the view that the
strike is a clumsy method Of adjusting dis
putes, that it puts the issues between capi-
tai and labor upon low plane and, In most
communities. gives rise to dangerous con-
ditions. Washington's record in this re-
spect, however. is remarkable. and here
above all other cities in the United states
the strike is managed as peaceable ana
often effective demonstration and not as
riotous act of coercion.
1t has been a long time since the streets
of the capital have witnessed any disturb
ance whatever on account of labor differ
ences. The most serious strike riots known
here within the memory of the present gen.
Grafton occurred about twenty-seven years
ago. when the agitator Cohen tried to arouse
the outdoor laborers and to that end or
ganized procession. The police promptly
charged the disturbers of the peace and
put an end to the dangerous work in such
short order that Washington then acquired
a reputation as an unfavorable field for
that sort of labor leadership.
This is a record of which the residents OF
Washington may well be proud, and there
Is reason to expect that 1t will not be
broken 1t rebounds to the credit of the
men who lead the labor organizations,
whose excellent example might probably
be followed in other cities.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-17
Lord Curzon Under Fire.

Recently from time to time reports have
reached these shores from India indicating
that all is not harmonious there, despite
the glittering display of amity between the
English and the natives afforded by the
great durbar of a few seasons ago to eeie-
brate King Edwards accession to the
throne. Since that time there has been, II
seems, a decided reaction of sentiment
against the British rule and against Lord
Curzon especially. Lately the feeling
against the viceroy came to a head by rea-
son of an indiscretion committed by him In
a speech before the Calcutta University. In
the course of which he referred slightingly
to all Asiatics, declaring that they were
racially untrustworthy and in other refer
ences to their character and their sacred
institutions seriously affronting the edu-
Gated classes. The matter smmered for
a while. the leading Hindus proceeding
slowly with their measures of antagonism,
and finally in March a mass meeting was
held in Calcutta for the purpose of ex-
pressing the sentiments of the people of
India. not only as to the speech itself, but
upon the acts of Lord Curzons administra-
ton. Reports of the meeting which have
lately come to hand show that it was a
serious occasion, and that deep undercur-
determination of the Hindus to press their
grievances to a head.
Within few days there has reached the
United States a high-caste Hindu of Bonn
bay who has announced his purpose to pro-
coed Systematically with work of reveal
ing the exact conditions in India, due, he
claims, to the British administration. He
cites the fact that famine is now almost
continuous. that peStilenca iS alwayS 40
ing; that the population has almost ceased
to grow; that the British administration
is doing virtually nothing for the iadus-
tries of the country; that the taxes are in
creasing; that the cost of the durbar las
been laid upon the people, and that the
already overburdened population is row
charged with the cost of the Tibet expe-
dition, which, he AYERS, was undertaken
by England solely as political move for
the protection of her Asiatic prestige
There is always unrest in India, and it
remains to be seen how far above the
average of discomfort the people have now
risen in their dislike of Lord Curzon and
his acts. They are charging him with in
Producing innovations of administration
such as the abolition of the system of
competitive examinations for appointments
and the suppression of free discussion
through the PRONUNCIATION of an "official
secrets" act, which gives him the power
to check publications. The burden of the
complaint. at present. appears to be that
he is personally obnoxious to the Hindus.
having lost sympathy with them and being
now at such a distance from them senti-
mentally that he is no longer an efficient
ruler. A movement Is on foot for a petit
ton to the crown for his replacement by
another, and alongside of this, late DIS
patches indicate. runs a movement for the
establishment of an Indian parliament. che
developments are well worth watching, es-
pecially in the light of the other changes
evolving in Asia.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-17
For Holier HOLIDAYS.
re Cleveland Plain Dealer.

From the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Two demands are just now beginning to
make themselves felt, one for a more sane
celebration of the Fourth of July and the
other for a more reverential observance OF
Memorial day. These two holidays, radi-
cally different in origin and spirit. are now
celebrated in much the same fashion, which
in the case of Memorial day Is unbecoming
and little short of sacrilegious.
Only small proportion of the population
now observe Memorial day in the spirit in
which it was originally set apart. AS a
rule, it is given up to sports and frivolity
or dissipa ton of one kind or another. and is
observed in a reverent and becoming man.
ner only by those TO whom the civil war,
with its suffering and sacrifice, is living,
ever-present memory 1t was perhaps in
evitable that this should be SO. but the fact
Is not the less deplorable. The war is a
long way off, and the generation now occu-
plying the center of the stage knows 1t. as 1t
knows the revolution, only by hearsay.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-17
For Women.
From the Boston Transcript.

r rom tne bostou
Managers of electric railways In Cleve-
land have not idled away their time in dis
cussing the psychological phase of the fact
that women, the majority of women, face to
the rear when alighting from a street car
They have simply recognized the existence
OF the habit and by the use of practical
device made its continuance nearly impos-
sble. Just rail put in such a position
that 1t can be grasped by only one hand
and that the one that swings its owner
head and eyes to the front, has done the
will be averted by its adoption. And If it
doe; work well as expected 1t seems
moral obligation Is laid upon railway man
ayers everywhere to protect their women
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-17
Washington's Strikes.

a stranger dropping into Washington
would not know that there are in progress
in this city today three full-fiedged labor
strikes and one boycott with one strike
impending Save for the closing of the
lumber mills yesterday. there are no out
ward signs of a suspension of labor There
is. OF course, a slackness In the affected
trades, the work in them is blocked and
the striking journeymen workers are in
.dleness. In many ways the city's welfare
suffers from this condition, and every busi-
ness man hopes that within short time
the contending sides win settle their differ
ences and resume relations, so that the
slate can be wiped clean.
These strikes are being conducted by the
paperhangers. the horseshoers and the mill
workers. The boycott is in the name of the
Musicians Union, and operates against GER
tain theaters. The prospective strike is
that proposed by the painters in case the
employers of that trade do not grant GER
tain demands within thirty days The mu-
sicians boycott has been continued for
many months. The paperhangers' strike
has lasted now about a month, and affects
perhaps $50 men, or approximately two
thirds OF the trade in the District. The
hOrseshoers on strike are in about the same
number ard proportion of their trade. while
the millworkers strike number 300 and
stand for practically the entire trade at
present. The painters, who are thoroughly
organized. number about 400 men.
Thus TO-DAY there are actually on strike In
Washington some GOO men. while 400 more
are awaiting the word to leave their work.
Yet despite this fact there is no disorder.
there are no riots, no pickets are stationed
outside OF the shops that are being kept
open despite the troubles. the police have
been called upon for no activities.in behalf
of either side. Save to the extent that in
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-17

Specially prominent Just now sets suited to
summer home They are less frail than the
thinner chnas, but hardly less lovely in decora-
tion, which Is dainty and refined looking any
found the most expensive ware
An exquisite and complete table service OF orien-
tai design is In light blue and gold.
The Old Willow Blue Is a that will ever
remain a favorite for all seasons sayoring as it
does of old time values.
Copenhagen pattern has fiuted edges and quite
attractive shapes.
A more expensive set is the India Tree, which
has very striking decoration, In rich colors, beau
tifully mingled with soft tints.
One of the most unique English services is the
Cauldon, ON which is represented In flowing pas-
form and light but brilliant blue the convolyuius
flowers, with their many graceful stems ana vines.
The most celebrated factories of the old world
have contributed to our supply Of French china
Clear and beautiful is the thin background, on
which appear the most exquisite designs which
the artist Is capable Of making. Many new styles
are here and many in new shapes.
Odd pieccs can be had that Will lend beauty and
elegance to an already complete service.
A CLINT of summertime is over all the latest
china Foliage an6 flowers and all things that
breathe OF the happy summer season have been
utilized by the manufacturers to beautify the table
service.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-17
links.

Didn't have lot O. sense;
Wasn't hurt with health;
Simply had a nerve immense
And not uncommon health.
Never thought he could display
Qualities that win;
Used to laugh about the way
links KEEP buttin' in.
Couldn't have an argument
On summer day
'Thout his shown that he meant
His full share to say.
When the war called men to fight
Hard through thick an thin,
Though they tried his claim to slight
links came buttin' in.
Jinks is called hero now,
An statesman true.
Wears a laurel On his brow,
Fairly earned 1t, too.
: He has forced us to admit
That it amt sin,
II you've got the proper grit,
To keep buttin' in.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-17

I Among the recent inventions are the new non
corrosive salt shakers. They have pearl or glass
perforated tops that held in place by
m-'vable metal rim that screws firmly to the
shaker. At the seashore, especially, or. indeed, in
any summer home they Indispensable
Like the history of early days, colonial glass
has to stay. There will never be time
when it viii not be admired.
We have a rare collection of this-some being
in exac- patterns OF that used by greatgra
mothers, and all have air of oldtime luxury. 1t
Is heavy and plain, and most durable and beau
tful. Ii comes in almost every article for which
glass be used-dishes OF all sizes. pitchers.
tumblers, etc. Superb candlestieks and lamps
vases are in the most sensible shapes In
long time. They small where the stems ft
In closely and quite spreading at the top. allow
ing the flowers ample space for graceful arrange
ment.
Particularly attractive the numerous toilet
sets. There magnificent ones from the best
potteries, and there the lovely ones for the
summer home. All the bowls particularly large,
being that greatly appreciated oblong shape
that affords much room for bathing the face.
Floral patterns abound In the decoration. and the
colorings beautiful
A very attractive set is adorned with oak buds
and leaves in gold, the bowl being exceedingly
large and oval Some colonial patterns shown
that fail to attract and please people Of
the present time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-17
Inverse Ratio.

In youth success seems easy won.
With years our hopes diminish.
The work that's easiest begun
Is oft most hard to finish.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-17

The southern industrial parliament has
such long list Of topics for discussion that
this city is justified in looking forward to
enough unfinished business to require an
other visit
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-17
One Advantage.

"The Desert of Sahara must be a terrible
place." said Meandering Mike.
WELL" answered Flooding Pete, there's
one good thing to be said fur it. There
amt a lot of people there on the lookout
fur farm hands"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-17

Italians are advised to become land own
ers in this country. There is no reason why
the vendor of life's small luxuries should
not look forward to having his own peanut
plantation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-17
The Destination.

"a lot of people are going to the dogs"
said the misanthrope.
mot to the dogs" answered the man who
disapproves of gambling. ito the horses"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-17

President Roosevelt's tour through the
south may be prompted by desire to see
the country that developed the few votes
cast against him
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-17

Mr.. Hyde feels that he would like to see
almost anybody in control of the Equitable
except Mr. Alexander, and Mr.. Alexander
feels much the same way about Mr. Hyde.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-17
A Striker for Strikers.

From the Chicago News.
Any parent equipped with fairly SUBJ
stantial shingle should prove a satisfactory
strikebreaker in the case of school strikes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-17

John B. Rockefeller. jr., is said to be
losing interest in his Bible class. Perhaps
the manner In which the family millions
have been treated by some of the ministers
has influenced him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-17

The persuasive Mr.. Charles Schwab will
be sorry If, during his absence in quest of
Russian business, any Panama canal con-
tracts for material get away
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-17

The Washington base ball club has not
reached the point where Gen. Jake Stahl
is expected to come home and apologize
whenever he meets a defeat
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-17

The grand jury investigating the beef trust
ought to develop some eminent expert ac-
countants before its labors are concluded.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-17

There are European cities that have gov
eminent ownership and no graft. but the
fact has not kept the current of emigration
from setting this way.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-17

Castro VIII cherish the hope that all
American representatives in Venezuela will
be subject to more or less embarrassment
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-17

1t is hard to believe that If anything as
good as railway rebates was going around
the Armours did not get their share.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-17
Such a Little Failure.

From the Cincinnati Enquirer
A London broker has failed for a quarter
OF a million and there is great excitement.
Business must be dull in the British cap
ital.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-17

The wise excursion boat proprietor will
now begin to have his life preservers over
hauled.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-17

The college professor has completely
usurped the position once held by the poll
tician as maker of epigrams.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-17

The teamsters' strike in Chicago is now
progressing through the stage when each
side declares it will not give in.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-17
And Fish Are Biting.

From the Baltimore American
The world IS not altogether as black as
some pessimiSts would paint 1t. This is
circus time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-17
Draws an Exception.
From the Louisville Herald.

The Duke of Manchester condemns the
American scramble for the almighty dollar,
but sees nothing to censure In the British
scramble for rich American heresses
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-17

Mr.. Bryan declares that he knows moth
ing of the election in 1908. This is indeed
modesty.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-17

Whatever Mr.. Gompers does In Chicago.
he can depend on severe criticism from Mr..
Debs.