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construed only as kindly advice. 1t proposed
that IL street car smoking Is to continue a
different type of cars than that here In use
might be locally adopted with advantage.
II the cars were built with special plat
forms for smokers, leaving the entrances
and exits clear for the use of passengers
and the action OF the conductors. there
would be little ground for complaint Such
cars are in use elsewhere. There the
smokers have learned that IL is possibit 10
enjoy their tobacco without giving annoy
seats in the open cars for smokers Is
fair rule to certain extent, but 1t should
be enforced on both sides. 1t Is now en-
forced chiefly against the smoker. While
non-smokers are permitted to use these
seats, when others are vacant, o'len 10
the exclusion of smokers
Perhaps the smokers would not object to
a bargain whereby they could be assured
of the full privilege of the special seats In
open cars while the passengers In closed
cars are assured of free and smokeless plat
form way on such cars. AS for the lat
ter proposition there is further consid-
GRAFTON than that of the convenience OF the
smokers. The crowding of the platforms
whether by smokers or Others Is danger
GUS There should be no condition render
ing 1t difficult for the conductor to re-
qure passengers to move inside a car which
is not yet filed In order that he and the
passengers entering and leaving may have
a reasonable freedom of action.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-13
Cochran in Envious Mood.

1t is to be feared that Mr. Cochran in his
speech in the House yesterday yielded to
feeling which cannot be justified. Why at
this time have made a target of constitu-
tional lawyers? Was Mr.. Bailey's triumph
too much for a rival orator to bear! Ora
tors are classed with singers, and some Oh
the greatest of singers have been afflicted
with jealousy. Mario, who warbled his way
into all hearts, and became the supreme
stage master of his day, lived in constant
dread of eclipse. word of praise bestowed
by the public upon another artist made him
very grumpy He objected to sharing, even
for a moment. the limelight with anybody.
But Mr.. Cochran may have been some
what affected by the spectacle that New
York cuts just now in the Senate. 1t must
move all New Workers sadly. With sub
ject up In which the state has so vital an
interest. she Is mute and inglorious in that
body Her orator senator is absent, and
her other sena tor has no voice, and thus
the empire state of the Union contributes
not a word to debate which is read with
consuming interest wherever newspapers
go. With MIR. Cochran there 1t would be
very different. She would then share in the
glory of contributing TO the occasion son
who holds his own with the best of them
in the multiplicity of his quotations, the
strangeness of his phrases, the awfulness OF
his mien, and the mystery of his meaning.
The remedy however, lies neither in
sneers nor in ridicule. Mr.. Bailey cannot
be injured, nor the cause of railroad rate
regulation advanced. by any such means.
The Texas senator is secure in his place and
reputation. He is lawyer, and he has
read the Constitution, and even those who
differ with him find it of value to listen to
him. Let Mr.. Cochran address himself to
the task of breaking into the Senate, and
thus assure New York voice at least in
that body. He is not so necessary in the
House. Mr.. Sulzer Is there, and, single
handed. is able to represent the state in
all the debates in which the Constitution
or anything else figures.
Why not try campaign with Cochran
for senator as the issue? New York tries
nearly everything.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-13
The Inauguration Date Resolution.

These beautiful spring days remind many
Washingtonians of the fact that nothing
has vet been done by Congress toward the
MASSAGE of the Joint resolution proposing an
amendment to the Constitution changing
the date of the Inauguration from March :
to the last Thursday in April. The inter-
state committee, of which the District Com
,rIssioners and several citizens of the Dis
trict are members, has done all In Its power
TO advance the proposal to the point OF
action. The joint resolution Is still In the
judiciary committees of the two houses ana
nothing has been recently done toward
bringing 1t out. There is steady nope
however. that the delay will not be long,
and that before final adjournment at this
session the committees will report ana the
Joint resolution will be adopted, to be
passed on next winter by the legislatures or
the states
The continued bad weather of March ana
the disagreeable days which marked the
opening Of April this year have once more
attested to the risk OF retaining March on
the national calendar as a day of large as
semblage In this city. 1t is as certain as
ANYTHING climatic can be that the Goth Of
this month will be mild and pleasant. 1t
may be rainy. but it will assuredly not be
IS no dissent whatever from the proposition
that the change should be made in the in
terest of health. The only obstacle to enact
ment is that raised by the advocates of GER
tain other changes in the federal schedule.
notably that one which will permit more
speedy assembling of Congress after election,
who hope to utilize the inauguration date
resolution as u means to the end of more
inclusive amendments.
1t has been repeatedly demonstrated that
this object cannot be attained without diff
Guilty To bring the national legislators to-
gether quickly after the election will neces-
state the dropping or the adding of a ses-
sion in one Congress. 1t will also mean a
change in the method of verifying the vote
for President and Vice President. which Is
now canvassed by the Congress already in
existence when the people cast their ballots
for the electoral college. The problem of
reimbursement In that case is extremely COM
pick compared with the change of Inaugural
ton day from March to the last Thursday
In April.
This difficulty will not grow less with the
lapse of time. The subject has been thor
oughly canvassed and studied, and no con-
Clusion has been reached. 1t is hardly fair
to the advocates of a more clement inaugu-
ration date TO force them TO walt from year
10 year and from one presidential term to
another for relief from a dangerous condi-
ton in order that some day this reform may
be utilized vehicle for carrying through
the more complex proposition. The people
OF the states are earnestly asking for the
change of Inauguration day. 1t is not a
local matter. although the reform has been
chiefly agitated by residents of the District.
" most clearly the need and the dam
ger.
Early committee action will bring the
matter squarely up to the houses and will
at least permit a test of strength on this
simple, desirable and universally demanded
measure
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-13

discuss matters with them over "the wal
nuts and the wine In that way he maze
himself great power. and It went lar 20
explain his extraordinary success at chi
cago in 1892. when. against the democracs
of his own state, he was able to land MY
Cleveland winner by rallying to his aio
men from other sections of the country
whom he had met and drawn to him IN so
cial converse.
This club scheme, If realized, VIII be the
whitney idea Incorporated. so to speak
What MFR. Whitney charged himself with a
an Individual will become the duty OF the
New York democratic leaders generally II
VIII be for them to see that there Is .
light in the window and something MOI
on hand. for democratic visitors to town
and that they are kept as well affected as
possible toward New York ideas and Ne"
York aspirants for Office It Is game
worthy of the best players. There should
be millions In IL.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-13
The Ethics of Street Car Smoking

The question of street smoking calls
for somewhat broader consideration than
that which can be given 10 It by either the
habitual user OF tobacco or the uncom-
promising opponent OF that habit The use
OF the weed is too general to permit a
hard and fast rule whereby all devotees or
the pipe or the cigar or the cigarette are
at one fell swoop put In the limbo of con-
demnation. II reform is necessary II must
come by degrees, and through education
however desirable It may be to lessen the
annoyances caused by the smokers to those
who dislike the odor OF tobacco.
Certain recent comments by The Star on
the letter OF a correspondent on this sub
sect have aroused some criticism and also
some commendation. The Star did not I'M
dertake TO urge that all street car smoking
be prohibited 1t suggested that the smokers
might possibly solve the problem to a large
extent by walking while they consume the
amount Of tobacco apparently necessary IN
the morning or afternoon to their personal
physical comfort. But knowing full well
that such a proposition could At best be
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-13
Antics of Wall Street.

From tine New Orleans Times Democrat
In the meanwhile, we may rest in the
thought that the country's reserve of en-
ergy and productive power is too great to
be permanently impaired by tho spendthrift
within Of the people or the antics of Wall
street But We must not forget that the
need of caution is enforced by the mani
fest desire of all classes to get rich quick
and by the undeniable tendency to debate
problems which are in their very nature
unsettling AS the guns of an impregnable
fortress may be turned against the incau-
uous garrison, so we may find that our
splendid prosperity has been our undoing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-13

This is that unusual combination of day
and date which causes the superstitious to
tremble lest ill-luck overtake them, Friday,
the 18th of the month. 1t comes about
twice a year. Last year II occurred in jan
uary and October. This year it falls in
April and July, and next year it win come
in September and December
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-13

The strict unitarian may not sympathize
in the desire to protect Niagara Falls mere
ly because of it's scenic beauty. But no
one can doubt the wisdom of great caution
in awarding power franchises which may
be of such great value.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-13
SHOOTING STARS.
One Better.

II understand" said Mr.. Ii Lo. the emf
nent Chinese scholar that the railways
of America are controlled by seven COM
panies'
THAT is my understanding, answered
the statesman.
'T am very interested to find that there
is an organization even more powerful than
our own Six Companies"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-13
Cockran's Fluency.

From the New York Sun.
MI Bourke Cockran's capacity for talk
ing on all sides of any subject is SO well
established that it is surprising he should
balk at the Democratic Club dinner because
the mayor anticipated him in the choice
of a topic.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-13
Easy

The man with the hammer is happy and
free;
His troubles are wonderously few.
For his sole occupation is looking to see
The faults in what other men do.
And this is the merry refrain of his song.
Keep knocking along, and you'll never go
wrong"
The man with the brush and the man with
pen
Are objects OF pity profound.
They are tempted to start their lives over
again
When the man with the hammer comes
round.
There's nothing he's done and there's moth
ing he's made
His mission is leading the hammer brigade.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-13

John G. Carlisle remarked, off-hand, that
he hoped to see the time when the consul
tuition would provide for the admission OF
women to Congress. Mr.. Carlisle IS an apis
advocate and the woman's suffragists might
do worse than to take him at his word and
put up a retainer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-13

There Is little chance for results from a
conference which Is attended by each
party with no other idea in view than that
OF forcing the other to a complete abdica
tiOu
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-13

A number of Russian officials will regard
the countrys ability to borrow 500. 900, 900
from France as a complete yindication of
It's prosperity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-13

Reports are generally agreed that 1t Will
necessarily be some little time before Colon
and Panama can boast of all the modern
improvements.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-13
Long Chances.

$50 you expect never to marry?" asked
the sentimental girl.
Never" answered Mr.. Bliggins.
but you might meet your ideal?"
Il might. But if [ do the chances are
that l won't be her ideal"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-13
Why Overdo ItP

From the Kansas City Journal.
What's this? Congress to pass bill max
ing 1t a crime to rob an INDIAN Tut tut!
Reform is all right. but isn't this carrying
II to an unreasonable extreme?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-13

The car will not go 10 St Petersburg TO
open parliament but will consent to speak
70 Il in public. MonarchlcaI dignity is some
times a terrible thing
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-13

After centuries of experience with We
suvius. the neglect of precautions against
overburdening roofs with the weight OF
ashes looks like criminal negligence.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-13

Mr.. Gary of the steel trust insists that
the reports about selling goods abroad
cheaper than in America have been Pouit-
new Bigelowed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-13

Mr.. White resigns every now and then
with all the assurance of a man who feels
that the business cannot get on without
him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-13
Friends of the Horse.

From the Atlanta Journal.
Autos are to be barred from Hyde Park.
Iondon after May 1. London does have
some sensible ideas occasionally, after all.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-13
Sleep and Literature.

From the Lewiston Journal.
An English author maintains that he does
most OF his writing in his sleep. This is
the first instance of its kind of which we
have heard though we know of several
English authors who invariably put their
readers TO sleep
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-13
When Tillman Talks.

From, the CINCINNATI Commercial Tribune.
Judging from some of the things Senator
Tillman is saying senatorial courtesy is an
lrideseent nightmare.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-13

John Alexander Dowies trouble with his
congregation is n6 ordinary church-choir
disagreement
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-13

As an office-holder Mr.. Smoot has not
been allowed to do much except listen to
arguments about his family affairs
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-13
Buffer.
FROM the Sioux city Tribune.

From the Sioux City Tribune.
Right down In the inside of John Alex
snder Moses Dowie he must be smiling
broadly and wondering how ne kept them
bluffed so long.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-13
Half and Half.

From the New York Nail.
Mr.. Carnegie. however. has not abandoned
his principles. Even In the kissing game
somebody else has to furnish half.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-13

The fact that one aeronaut loses his life
appears to tempt dozens of others to SINH
lar experiments.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-13
The Egoist.

I'm panied by every mistake.
And yet / don't repine,
For those that other people make
Are always worse than mine
'fYou can't allus Jedge by fust impress
sions." said Uncle Eben. Some mighty
hard-seemin' folks is like oysters-an dey
needs is shuckin'."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-13
Armies Of Them

From the Providence Journal.
Tho Rough Riders increase and mulupi!
even the Floradora sextet.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-13
Authorships.

From the Atlanta Constitution.
So many leading" authors in this coun-
try. we wonder how anybody is left to
follow 'em.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-13

UIn order to avoid delays on account OF
personal absence, letters to THE SIA1
should not be addressed to any inoisio"aA
connected with tho ONCE, but simply 10
,rur srAR or 70 the Editorial or Bust
ness pepartments, according to tenor or
purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-13
It's Destination.

THAT speech of yours will sound well. y
said the adniring friend
II don't care how it sounds" answered
the state sman. How does 1t read? This
is for the Congressional Record"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-13
Devil in Zion.

From the Anaconda Standard
There's the devil to pay in Zion. immense
iy to the satisfaction OF the devil
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-04-15
LATEST BATTLes4lps
Navy Department Asks Builders to
Inspect the New Plans.

WASHINGTON, April l4.-The
circular to bidders who may construct
to bidders who may construct the
the 1906 battleships went sent out to-
day from the navy department. This
circular gives the chief characteristics
OF the newly designed ships of 10000
tons displacement, the general de.
scription of which has been printed
i'll these dispatches. .
The most notable departure from
the usual design is in the chance Civ
en- bidders Ito submit designs for tur-
bine. instead of the ordinary recipro.
eating engines. The circular is la
belled confidential the first adop-
ton of this term by Secretary In
connection with such information By
the Navy Department.
The policy is somewhat reciprocal
and is evidently borrowed from the
British. who have maintained the
greatest silence, concerning the
Dreadnought. Practically nothing is
known in regard to the British 49,
600 ton ship except Its size and bat
terry, and it is intended that the de.
tails concerning the American ships
shall be similarly guarded.
Hitherto the circulars have been
distributed to whomsoever chose to
ask for them. They contain nothing
but the general description, and do
not embrace the plans. which have
always been regarded as confidential
matter. There is difference of
opinion among naval officers regard
ing the wisdom and value of impos.
Ing secrecy on the circulars.
Some of. them think it is necessary
and ought to be done at all cost;
others take the view that nothing Is
calculated to invite curiosity and
create demand for certain informa-
ton more than the circumstance Of
Its confidential quality. 1t is possible
that the navy department will relieve
the document of It's confidential char
actor, but for the present IL will be
guarded as a government secret and
letters have been sent to intending
bidders advising them of this fact
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-04-15

cidcd. on the recommendation of the
General Staff OF the army. TO extend
tho machctc to field artillery troops
at home and add that implement to
the Individual equipment OF the light
artillery1nen IN the field.
The machete in such instances will
be worn In sheath or scabbard at
iached to the belt. The machete is
considered OF special value to mem
bers of the mountain batteries, of
which there are several in this coun-
try. all Of them destined sooner or
later for duty In the Philippines.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-04-15
WAR SECRETS DISCLOSED
Washington Officials crlminally Care.
less in Nations Defense.
Special to the Daily Press. J

a.#. . i .
Especial to the Daily Press) H.
WASHINGTON April 14-Members
of the naval general board and of the
army and navy board we're much sur
prised, If not shocked, to discover
that one OF their confidential com
munications has become the subject
of q Congressional document.
Reports we're recently made In re-
gard to the projected defences of the
distant Midway Islands. a marine
officer was sent to the place to make,
a survey and to formulate plan OF
Notifications. tho details of which
were guarded as secret gov
ernmental plan, a condition attaching
to other insular defence propositions.
1t was. therefore. with surprise
that the naval general board discoy.
cred that this report in complete de.
TAIL even down to the Identification
marks of the typewriter, had been re-
produced as House of Representa-
tives document
Foreigners and others who wish
to know what this government in
tends to do in the way of insular de-
fence. so far as the Midway Islands
are concerned. will have no trouble
in getting at what they wish to
know
Daily Press Want Ads" bring Che
desired results.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-04-15
HOUSE RUNS AGROUND.
Big Building Moved by Water Stuck
in the Mud
(special to the Daily Press.)


(Special to the Daily Press.)
BAYSHORE, LONG ISLAND. April
1.-THE large dwelling house with
n tower four series high owned by
Commodore Alolph Mollenhauer. of
the Pentauquit Corinthian Yacht
Club. Is stranded at the mouth of
Awiza Creek, and cannot be moved
until the arrival of an exceptionally
high tide.
The building, which weighs about
two hundred tons. is being moved
from the site adjoining the Molten
hauer country seat, in Awixa avenue,
to a site in, Maple avenue. halt
mile to the vest. 1t was Impossible
to move IL overland. owing to the
long. circuItous route that would
have to be taken, and, 1t was dccid.
ed to attempt conveying 1t by water
The structure was placed on skids
and slid about one hundred feet ia
five big scows, on which II was
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-04-15

safely loaded. The scows were then
floated down the river, but when
opposite the country seat of Charles
C. Coddington they grounded.
II is believed that the task howev.
err, will be successfully carried out.
us the building is at present resting
easily. The house has been one of
the show villas In this section
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-04-15

Expenses OF Supreme Concave namely:
Mortuary Claims paid
Organization Expenses Sic
Salaries of Managers and Agents. ..... II
Salaries of Officers " II
Travelling Expenses OF Officers ..... IL
Salaries of Clerks and Office Employees {
Medical Ex's. Fees (paid by applicants) Il
Rent and Telephone Service. ...
Taxes on Office Furniture. .........
Advertising and Stationery. ........ 4
Postage, Expressage and Kilograms. :
Legal Expenses ........ .........
Governing Bodies General Meetings. II
Official Publication (Gazette). ........ l.
Insurance Department Fees. ......
Supplies 49,. :.... .............. +:
Premiums to Agents ................
Officers Bonds ...... ........
Office Furniture ...... ............
Miscellaneous ...... ..... ........
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-04-15
mAcHEres FOR THE ARMY.
Soldiers In the Islands to Garry the
Broad Swords.
Especial to the Daily Press.>

Especial to the Daily Press.l
WASHINGTON, D. c., April IA
The machete. which was an nipple
ment of the Spanish troops in Cuba
and the Philippines. appears destined
to be adopted more generally by our
own troops.
Some five thousand of these huge
knives have been issued to troops in
the Philippines, by whom they are to
be used in cutting paths through the
thick Snderbrush, rather than as
weapons.
They have become Indispensable in
that capacity, and 1t has now been de.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-04-15
indian to lraNe Bar Examina.Ion

ALBANY, April l4.-John l.. Sny-
der, Seneca Indian. has received
permission to take the State Bar ex.
animation.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-04-15


1901 this adopted the of fixed monthly
has not been found to make although
monthly assessments ninetyree cent applicable
of
leaving margin applied toward