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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-03
Block Signal Blunders.

Now that the telegraph operator who was
In charge OF the Rangoon block signal sta
ton on the Southern Railway has been
founder has found hmssf-the inquiry
into the cause Of the wreck that cost the
life Of President Spencer should proceed
with a fair chance of fixing the response
bilty. This man tells a straight story of
having received the signal that warra n ed
him IN admitting the Atlanta express to
the block already occupied. it afterwards
proved. by the Jacksonville train. He
claims 10 have witnesses to this fact Here
In he is more fortunate than most railroad
op'.at'rs, who usually work alone in their
towers. II what he says is true the acct
Gcnt was caused by IT, mistake of the
operator al Lawyers. =. re .... s'gnl!
that No &i had passed g.. station !''lis
mistake may have been .- 30 ,le -. 80
OF the runaway engine. ..,.h csc e. ii
only is he to blame. BIT. Iesf ms; .'..,. INST
attach either to the engineer OF t4.- -. <
sonville train for failing to note the part
ing OF The couplings. or to the employees
responsible for the equipment. which should
have promptly warned the engineer tina,
the "air' had broken.
No matter how the case goes or upon
whom the mistake that caused the wreck
is fastened, the point remains that the
block signal system is not reliable when
entrusted for operation solely TO human
agencies. II the railroads are TO be made
safe search for perfected automatic de-
vice to prevent trains from dangerously
approaching each other must be pressed
Such devices have been invented, but all OF
them are at present believed TO be imper-
feet, being subject to arrangement. Rail-
road men are chary about trusting to auto
matte electrical equipments. The rights OF
way In this country, they assert are too
much exposed. and 1t is too easily possible
for malevolent people to tamper with wires
or instruments of the character involved ~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-03
Mr.. Bryan's Income.

1t is suggested that as Mr.. Bryan Is
making more money than he would draw
salary as President of the United States he
may not care for another try at that office.
He is probably not influenced by money in
the matter, but 1t is fact that his income
Is increased by reason of the continued
association of his name with the presi-
dency. His opinions both as writer and as
speaker command their present high figure
as being those of man whose friends are
still booming him for the presidency
Nothing. indeed, is more likely than that
were he to announce his permanent retire
ment from politics his value in the market
a political card would greatly depreciate
While he would retain his fuency and ease
of statement, they would not tell upon the
public coming from a man without a polt-
ical future they have told. and now tell,
as coming from the man with so great
pull
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-03
Jesse James, and Horses.

Well, well! Say what you please, the
world do move Read this from Kansas
City, Mo-:
Jesse James. jr., an attorney and a son
OF the notorious outlaw of that name was
In police court today to prosecute his broth
er-in-law, Luther MCGOWAN, for taking
James horse without permission and mis-
using it. MCGOWAN pleaded guilty, and said
he had been drinking.
You are his brother-in-law what do
you want me to do with him.? Judge Kyle
inquired of James.
He ought to be fined; 1 believe in law
enforcement, said James.
Judge Kyle imposed fine of 800"
II the spirits Of the departed, whether
pleasantly situated or otherwise, are per-
united to follow the affairs of earth, how
tickled Jesse James, ST.. must be at this
episode. Lifting horses was in the old
days James speciality. And then Jesse,
ST., under the turf name of Mr.. Howard
raced horses with the money he had
lifted" And now a little affair like this,
and all in the family. is punished at the in
stance of his son and namesake by vulgar
fine in a commonplace court of JUSTICE Is
the old James civilization played out?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-03
Extend the Smoke Law.

| The District common and select councils
meet today. They have before them their
! usual work of appropriating money for the
conduct of the capital municipality during
! the next fiscal year. and miscellaneous
| items of legislation are pending from last
session, and others are to be presented
afresh this year The District calendar will
! be reasonably full for short session.
| The most important feature Of the local
| legislative program Is the bill extending to
| railroad engines the provisions of the anti
smoke law. This matter was urgent last
| year and Is still more urgent now, In the
| face of the positive refusal of the railroad
| companies to grant relief voluntarily The
House of Representatives passed such a
measure last year. having adopted an
| amendment TO that effect In passing bill
| granting the railroads certain privileges OF
| land condemnation near the station. The
Senate, however. did not concur, and the
measure failed of passage. e..
| 1t is to be expected that the District Com
missioners will strongly recommend this
legislation by Congress at the present ses,
sion They should find the houses favorably
inclined to any proposition which tends to
safeguard the Capitol and all the other pub
lie buildings on the hill from the foulIng,
The matter has assumed direct bearing
upon the comfort and health of official oc-
cupants of that great group Of structures.
1t should not be difficult to persuade Con-
gress that if the smoke law is not extended
to cover the railroad engines the new ter
minal will in a few months be a positive
nuisance to the legislative establishment
OF course the case should be and doubt
less will ha puf
the comfort and artistic sensibilities of
members of Congress as individuals or as a
group. The welfare Of the capital is at stake
and must be reckoned as the determining
factor. The plea of the railroad officials
that they have done enough for the i'm
provement of Washington should be at
tackled. The absurdity of evolving a fifteen
million dollar Misunderstanding the pub
lie as well as the private expenditures-on
the cheap basis of dense smoke emission,
should be made plain to the houses. The
insincerity of the contention that electric
locomotives are not as yet practicable,
when they are in use elsewhere at this time,
should be pointed out. The injustice and
untruthfulness of the proposition that the
railroad-bisected section of Washington is
unimportant should be laid bare before the
houses.
This is the time for such legislation not
next winter The formal declaration now to
the railroads that they must observe the
smoke law in their operations will give
them warning. If the time is not long
enough between such an enactment and the
opening of the new station 1t can be ex-
| tended. But in any case the smoke law
should at this session be so amended as to
! cover all engines in the District, whether
stationary or movable.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-03

the proposed devices for cutting on steam
and applying brakes mechanically.
To cure this defect, assuming that the
automatic device Is mechanically feasible
under perfect conditions, 1t will be neces-
sary for each railroad to be run between
closely guarded lines. This means the
fencing in of tracks SO that the public can
not gain access to them. This of itself
would be desirable and would save much
life and property. But until the evolution
of this ideal railroad line it should be pos
sible to maintain electric appliances under
conditions of reasonable security, with
wires enclosed In conduits and automatic
instruments located at guarded stations.
In this connection 1t must be borne in
mind that the day of the electric railroad
is believed to be approaching. and many
railroad men expect that in a few years
many If not most of the trunk lines Of the
east will be equipped with the third rail or
some similar system OF conductfon. This
will necessarily involve the enclosing of the
tracks for the protection of the public.
But whether the automatic system Of
train blocking Is adopted or not, 1t Is
painfully apparent from this latest south
ern wreck and the others that are con-
stantly coming to attention that something
must be done to improve the service and to
render the methods of management more
reliable. Mistakes are too easily MADE
Trains are sent crashing into each other
because the human agents fail to observe
the first requirements of their positions
They grow callous to the possibilities OF
mishap. They fail in emergencies, and as
the result stands 1t Is difficult to believe
that any automatic device could well be
less trustworthy than the present system.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-03
A Canadian for Ambassador.

The London Mail suggests Canadian for
ambassador here. No, no. The Canadians
are ali right, and are an alert lot very well
come when they cross the border visiting.
But for ambassador we want genuine
Johnny Bull-a man who eats beef and loves
it and shows it in his keeping; who is rosy
and BLUM; who plays games indoors and
outdoors and wins a little noisiiy and loses
little philosophically; who is proud of his
country and stands up for his rights What's
all the racket about, anyhow? Lord Paunce-
fote was very successful and his successor
had he lived would have repeated the his
tory Sir Mortimer Durand startled the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-03
Hughes at the White House.

For the first time in years, We are told,
there Is no supreme republican boss In
New York. The old days. when Platt said
do this and 1t was done, and when Odell
by a word a nod settled the fortunes of
this man or OF that. have departed. There
are a number of county leaders-some of
them able men. and favorably known
throughout the state-but not one who as
yet plays more than local part.
Comment on the situation seems to carry
with 1t the question. can this thing con-
tinue? Can party which has been bossed
so long in a state where bossism in both
parties has developed into art and set
the fashion in other states. live and grow
constantly stronger Embossed? Some people
think not. They regard present conditions
as the result of spasm In politics. and
expect to the old times come again
under new men. it is true. but still the good
old times when there was a crib, and it was
full. and the knew where 1t was and
the sound of the masters voice.
Giving point to speculation of this char
acter is the visit which Gov.-elect Hughes
is to make in few days to the President.
He Is TO take the reins at Albany in a few
weeks. under circumstances difficult enough
to tax a veteran. He is party man, but
does not hold a party commission, and
cannot afford to inaugurate party pro-
gram. He will represent In office an en-
phatic protest against certain abuses which
have long existed in New York, and which
the people in November voted to correct.
Republicans and democrats Joined hands.
and II is for him now to respect the cont-
denCe they then exhibited in him.
And yet there are politicians who can see
nothing ahead but that Mr.. Hughes himself
will develop into boss. working first under
the tuteage of Mr.. Roosevelt, and then at
a later day setting up in business for him
self This meeting at the White House. as
they conceive, is for the purpose of shaping
course. The President who Is an expert
enced politician, is to give Mr.. Hughes,
who is a novice. his first steer, and show
him how to choose and manage men. Later,
when everything is wei in hand, they are
to take bearings for 1905 and see that the
strength of New York in the national equa-
ton is used where 1t will do the most good
for the new leadership.
Gossip like this can at this time have lit
tie weight That the President and Mr.
Hughes have much in common every body
knows. That they should confer about New
York matters is altogether proper. That the
President by reason of his long experience
in public affairs has suggestions which will
be of value to Mr.. Hughes iss easily con-
coded. But that these two men are prepar-
Ing to take up where Plat aud Odell left
off hardly COMFORTS with probability,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-03
Standard Oil Soueals.



The Standard Oil Company's appeal ad
misericordiam Is comic. pathetic, or exas-
notwithstanding as one takes it. That
this overgrown corporation should fall
more for the power of public opinion
than for the, power Of reason in its man.
ayers. What they say about the extent
and Importance Of their export trade, and
abroad is perfectly true; but if they i'm
agine that considerations of that kind will
make people overlook what they have done
at home 1t shows that they have not the
faintest notion Of the popular odium under
which they rest, or of the public with which
they have to deal. To beg for support as
great patriotic institution. is not only i'm
pudent, even for the Standard, but wholly
aside from the real point at ISSUE That is
merely whether these supplicating gentle
men are or are not lawbreakers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-03
Misanthropic Bliss.


IT. don't possess" the cynic said,
"a single friend on earth"
And yet he lifted UP his head
- And smiled in chilly mirth.
81 hear no scandal" he explained.
II get no tips that fail;
I mourn no comradeship disdaineds
I hear no hard-luck tale.
From crowds in the department store
turn with footsteps free.
make no gifts-not any moro.
And none make gifts to mel
Il hide away, lest I may strike
Some folly or some sham,
And live quite happy-happy like
An oyster or a clam.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-03
So Many Jeffersons!

From the New York Sun.
Its Ohe democracys) hope for the future
depends upon its Joining Mr.. Williams cry:
Back to Observation-Disclosures News and
Observer.
Which Jefferson2 The Jefferson of Ne
braska, the Jefferson of New York, Chi
cago and San Francisco?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-03

Germans want damages for losses in
CURED by the closing of traffic for the
kaiser's automobile. In this country pa
trotlsm Is paramount even to thrift. Nc
one thinks of complaining because the
street cars are stopped to accommodate the
inauguration parade.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-03

country with the announcement Of his re-
tirement. Everybody thought he was q fix-
ture, and those who had met him hoped 50.
Looked at from this side of the water the
problem does not appear difficult. England
in drawing upon her experienced men can
not very well err.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-03
Hearst and Candidacy.

Mr.. Hearst corrects the statement that he
would never accept another nomination by
saying, that II circumstances made it i'm
peratfve he would once more be a candi-
date for office. If Mr.. Hearst will put UP
the money "Ffngy" Corners and the boys
will provide the imperative circumstances
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-03

1t is said that Mrs. Aston never spoke Ill
of any one and never INDUCED in gossip.
Many women would consider such self
denial too great, even for the coveted priv
ilege of being d social leader.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-03

1t Is declared that Mr.. Hughes will dis
cuss politics on the occasion of his visit
to President Roosevelt. This is relief
There beginning to be a fear that
statesmen had altogether ceased talking
politics
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-03
Tillman's Speeches.
From the Columbia Is. c. State.

From the Columbia Is. c. State.
What then. we ask, is Tillman talking
for? Whose champion is he; what foes is
he repelling? His speeches are as appro-
pirate as would be lectures against slavery
by some gentleman from Boston.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-03
Dangerous.

'Why don't you make more speeches?'
asked the friend.
Because" answered Senator Sorghum
i am afraid some Of my enemies might
call me silver-tongued orator and 50 gel
people to paying more attention to my
rhetoric than to my opinions"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-03

Assuming responsibility for accidents is
not included under the salary which Mat
tox's position as railway telegraph oper-
ator commands
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-03

English smugglers have been using aero
planes. Customs officials may begin to
suspect that Santos Dumont instead OF be-
Ing a public benefactor is bold, bad man.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-03
Valor.

eff anybody offers that French count
work he is Immediately challenged to a
duel"
Certainly" answered the man from
Paris. THAT shows his valor. He would
rather fight than work"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-03

Congress is today converting. Patti is
singing Home, Sweet Home" and, on the
whole, 1t is quite like old times
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-03

No London editorial writer could for n
moment be expected to consider the posi-
2ity of Americas becoming a world pow err
:. III: British assistance
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-03
SHOOTING STARS.
The Only Difficulty

docs Bliggins know anything about the
stock market"
Yes. He knows Just which way the
market is going. The only difficulty is that
he can't tell when it is going to start or
what it may do In the meantime"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-03

In case of war with Japan Russia could
be depended on to assume its old-time at
titude of friendlness toward the United
States
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-03

Parisians say that American girls are
hard to understand. Americans find the
same difficulty, especially with heiresses
who marry French counts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-03

With Congress In session there Is interest
enough to prevent envy Of the metropolis
for horse show or grand opera
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-03
Shifting the Burden.

Don't your conscience sometimes trou
BILE you about things you have to do IL
financial deals?"
IA little" answered Mr.. Dustin Sta1.
''What do you do in such a case7'
II send for a lawyer
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-03
The Phonograph,
From the Los Angeles Times.

From the Los Angeles Times.
A monograph has been invented that can
be heard at a distance OF ten miles. No
time should be lost in preventing its use
under penalty of a term in states prison
for life.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-03

Japan understands the value of an edu-
cation well enough to insist on the best
that can be provided.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-03
With Himself an Exception.

From the Milwaukee Sentinel
President Roosevelt Is understood to be
in favor of an eight-hour workday law
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-03
Question in Chemistry.

From the Louisville POst
Uncle Sam is planning to dissolve the
Standard Oil Company. What will the re-
sultant solution be?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-03

1t was perhaps just as well for Senator
Tillman to get rid Of some of his bellicose
energy before the a,ssemblage Of Congress.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-03
A Little Study.

From the Memphis CommercialAppeal.
The boys at college can now devote them
selves to their books until the boat racing
and base ball season begins.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-03
Lightness.

As merry Christmas comes in sight
Men strive to wear their cheeriest looks
We hail the day with hearts so light,
And even lighter pocketbooks.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-03
In Eruption.

From the Chicago News.
Washington Is about to have a severe
eruption of craftsmanship.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-03
And SpellingP
From the Tol,

From the Toledo Blade.
President Roosevelt made a brief stop at
Colon, which goes to show that he knows
something about punctuation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-03

On the whole It has been a very safe and
sane foot ball season.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-03
Goes Ahead Slowly.

From the New York Commercial.
1t seems to be easier for Cuba to keep
in hot water than to get up steam.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-03
Prosperity.
From the Philadelphia Record.

Such is the prevailing prosperity thai
even the socialists have somewhat relaxed
the agitation of their schemes for the re-
generation of the world.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-03

TIN order to avoid delays on account OF
personal absence, letters to THE STAB
should not be addressed to any individual
connected with the once, but simply TO
THE STAR, or to the Editorial or Bust
ness Departments, according to tenor or
purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-03

This Palais Royal Coupon and
thirty-six $3.50 cents entities
bearer to one 75c Christmas Cabi-
net filled with Fashionable Sta
tionery. Good only for Tuesday,
Dec. 4, 1906.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-03

Coz: , On.
This Palais RJyAl Coupon and
twenty COO cent entities lea9er
to one Silver-Plated Nut Cracker
and Six g. Picks. Good only for
Tuesday, Dec. 4, 1906
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