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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-10
Judge Parker Plays Politics.

The Maryland Society of New YORK heio
it's annual banquet Thursday night, and
among the speakers were Judge Parker. In
the press report of the proceedings appears
the following:
Gallon r. Parker spoke on the State OF
New York which he extolled both as re-
CARDS material wealth and the character
of her people. Referring to the Browns,
vile affair, Judge Parker said he peneVeu
the President had the right to discharge
the negroes and was justified In using ina.
power. He condemned the interference "a
the legislative branch of the government,
and attributed it's action IN the Hat'el "
political motives"
Since that famous occasion when dis
tinguished Plutonian parsonage repuKeo
sin there has been nothing so dron as this.
What had Maryland in New York to do
with Brownsville? What had the state OF
New York. as a toast to do with Browns
Vile? And yet Judge Parker, travelling all
the way around Robin Hoods barn, man
aged to reach Brownsville. What was his
object In making the long journey? Any
other than politics? Still he critic1ses the
Senate for its action in the premises, and
attributes tito politics!
+ Proceeding Judge Parker said:
eft Is not the first time the politicians
have used the negroes for their own pur-
poses"
Unfortunately for the negroes, they have
been In the hands of the politicians of both
sides ever since they were set free just
now their position would be amusing II 1t
were not SO pathetic. The leader OF the
republican party after delivering a severe
blow to a battalion of colored soldiers
finds his main support in the ranks OF the
democracy. Democratic leaders in Con-
eress, in state legislatures, and at banquet
boards, indorse him with enthusiasm, in
the hope of weaving colored voters north
of Mason and Dixon's line away from the
republicans The success of that maneuver
would be worth something to the democ-
racy next year. 1t would not be neces-
sary for the negroes to vote the demo-
cratic ticket Abstention from exercising
their suffrage would do the work
Speaking of the south as respects the race
question, Judge Parker said:
''She should not be subjected to the de-
nuncfation of the demagogue and bigot or
the raying OF the fanatic"
She should not. and equally free should
she be from the palaver of the northern
politician seeking Office at her hands. His
game is wholly selfish, and he has only
flattery for her. He will indorse anything
and everything she does or fails to do II she
will only give him her support in further
ance of his political ambition.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-10
Vardaman and williams.

Reports from Mississippi are not promis-
ing for the senatorial aspirations of John
Sharp Williams. But let that gentleman
not despair. There will be. cakes and ale
for him even with Gov. Vardaman the VIC
tor. He will continue a member of the
House, and should in time reach the
speakership. 1t is long lane that has no
turn. The republicans will not always con-
troll that body. and when the democracy's
time comes Mr.. Williams should preside
He would MI the bill as well as any man
in the party, and as Speaker would WELD
far more influence than as a senator from
his state. Speaker Williams. indeed would.
even II a republican occupied the White
House and the republicans still controlled
the Senate. be a great force In national life
Some very strong men in our affairs have
not fancied the Senate as a held of opera
tions. but have much preferred the House.
Mr.. Randall had no opportunity to go to
the Senate. but did not regret 1t. He saw
in the House a better arena, and improved
II TO the full. Until his death. whether his
own or the other party controlled. he was a
powerful figure in House business. Thomas
Il. Reed preferred the House, and with
every reason. His temperament and talents
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-10
Public School Alumni.

AInuni of the public schools are open TO
tho charge of ingratitude to alma mater
The public school alumni of the country II
united and organized would be the great
est power in compelling liberal provision
for and progressive management OF pubic
schools and would serve as a deterrent
force against too much innovation.
The alumni of high schools, normal
schools academies, colleges and UNIVERSE
ties are always more or less active lhey
maintain an organization and keep fresh
the memories of those days they devoted
to study, athletics or frivolities. and when
alma mater needs anything the old graz
yates talk it over and the old school comes
pretty close to getting what it wants.
There ought to be no reason why the ex-
pupils of the public schools should not or
ganize. Organization is so much the oroer
of the times that nearly everybody likes 10
organize Surely the foundation work that
the common school does for the millions is
as important to the nation as the splendld
touches which the college puts on the thou
sands Surely the memories OF the schooi
class room are worthy of preservation by
those who have passed through the expe-
rience. In fact the dearest memories are
apt to be those of childhood school days.
But when the boys and girls grow up they
seem to take but a languid general interest
In school affairs, though thoughts of school
DAYS and school mates are constantly re-
curing OF course the phrase ''languid
general interest" does not as a rule apply
To- parents whose children are in school.
In all parts of the country there is trou-
ble over the question of public schools
The most common complaint is that of in
sufficient school room for the children VINO
want to attend. The most common COM
plant is thus the one which ought to be the
most quickly and the most easily adjusted
1t is simply a question of more money. No
city or county should be parsimonious in
the provision of school facilities for the
children. 1t is parsimony for which there
can be no defense. 1t is not economy to
deny school privileges to little beings that
in few years are to be citizens. Most
municipalities lose enough money in graft
and other forms of civic crookedness every
year to make ample provision for the ex-
banding school population.
II the public school alumni were organ
lied public sentiment would crystalline, and
i'm every city the public school system
would get money apportioned to its needs.
The report of the superintendent of build
ings of the Philadelphia board of education
says that in addition to several thousand
children not in school at all there are near
~ 5000 housed under most insanitary con-
ditions.
In addition 10 the seven elementary school
houses to be erected in Philadelphia out of
this years appropriation of $500, 2a2 for per-
manent improvements ii is declared that
twenty three other buildings are urgently
needed at this time to provide accommoda-
tons for children not in school at all and
those on half time
4 similar condition exists almost without
exception in every big city in the United
States.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-10
Jamestown.

Those churchmen who deprecate the army
and navy displays arranged for the James
town exposition are probably enlarging I'M
duly upon their theme. We are adjured to
give even the devil his due. The fathers
came with both Bible and sword, and used
both in laying the foundations of our great
civilization. Both have been in use ever
since. and the simple truth is that at the
end OF three hundred years we are leaning
as heavily. comparatively speaking. on the
sword as at the start. And three hundred
years hence the sword will still be handy
weapon TO have about the house. Let us
show those old English shades lowering
around jamestown these three centuries
past the progress we have made in fighting
machines as in other things.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-10
Rhode Island and the Senate.

The one remaining senatorial wrangle is
In Rhode Island. Not much outside inter-
est exists because of the fact that the con-
testants are little known to the country.
Nor is the general public well advised as
to what the row is about. All sorts and
conditions of men aspire to the Senate. and
in some cases it is not matter of value to
the country at large who wins. Here per-
sonal ambition is gratified. There social
scheme is forwarded. Yonder. after hard
tussle one boss has downed another, with
neither the state nor the nation the gamer.
So runs the Senate world in some quarters
away.
Little Rhody and Delaware are small
states, but in times past they held their
own in the Senate with their greatest sis
tiers. Henry B. Anthony's memory Is still
fresh. and greatly respected. His influence
sprang from the union of intellect and
character. The charm of his presence was
unusual. Mr.. ingalls,, in an obituary adj
dress of marked beauty, described him as
"a minister of grace" His rank in the
Senate was high and his work there of
national value.
By Mr. Bayard. and subsequently by
George Gray, Delaware was admirably
served in the Senate. Both were of the
senatorial size, anu DOtn IOuIu the dlmOS-
phere OF the chamber to their liking. Mr..
Bayard for years was in his party's specu-
lation about the presidency, and there are
democrats today who would rejoice If their
party would turn from Mr. Bryan and form
in line behind Judge Gray.
No state, big or little, holds to the highest
in making selections to the Senate. Now
the men are al the head of the list, and
now well toward the bottom. Now the best
men are not available. Now factionalism
under bosssm reduces things to the lowest
equation. The rubber stamp is preferred
to the man. Under the changes imposed
by the fortunes of politics. a state which at
the beginning of decade shines brightest
in the transactions of the Senate does not
appear at all beyond her two votes at the
close of the decade. That Is the basis of
the cry occasionally heard, "Oh, for the old
daysw
As all the states have equal voting powers
in the Senate, all should exert themselves
to send their best men there. 1t Is, more
over, the show place OF our politics, and
the Exhibits should appeal not only to
local but to national pride. Give us of the
best. Give US men who know both the
needs Of their own people and those of the
whole country. and who are able to de-
scribe and help secure them in the arena of
discussion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-10
ENLARGIEG The MENAGERIE.

The cassowary Is a bird
That's hard to capture very.
Folk hunting for her plumes have made
The cassowary wary.
Kansas City Times.
But once a cassowary strolled
Too near an alligator;
And with one wriggle, snap and gulp
The alligator ate her.
Chicago Tribune.
The alligator feeling fine,
Then called on the ant-eater,
And saying, 'See-saw game for mine"
Made that ant-eater teeter.
Microscope Saturday.
The dromedary roamed about,
Or toied to fetch and carry,
Until some Yankee fitted out
A dromedary dairy.
indianapolis News.
But dromedaries oft are shy,
And this one loathed a spider
She ran away when one came by,
Because the spider eyed her.
Cleveland Leader.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-10
ROCKEFELLER'S GIFT.
he Baltimore American.

From the Baltimore American.
Rockefeller might kill a whole flock of
birds with one stone If he were to make a
donation for the education of the jap
anese in California.
From the Baltimore Sun
The Rockefeller college is becoming al
most as frequent as the Carnegie library.
From the New York Tribune.
The new pace which has been set by Mr..
Rockefeller in breaking all records for
philanthropy is almost terrifying. 1t
makes the onlOoker wonder whether the
race toward a glorious poverty will not
end with the government and a few
charitable institutions in possession of all
the funds.
From the Philadelphia Ledger.
1t is quite likely that the talk of tainted
money" will be revived, but happily in this
case the funds will have been placed at the
disposal of men Of Mr.. Rockefellers own
selection, and there Is no probability that
the benefcent Intentions of the founder
Of the fund will be thwarted by pharisaical
and captious DIRECTORS.
From the New York Evening Post.
If you wish to know the status Of any
college-the attendance. the resources the
curriculum. the strength of the faculty.
the standards of scholarship, the intel
lectual and moral conditions-the general
facts, SO far as they are to be had. It's
administration has won reputation for
discretion and liberality that have war
ranted this colossal addition to fits re-
sources
From the Newark News.
II Mr. Rockefeller doesn't look out, he
won't have money enough left to pay those
fines.
From the Charleston News and Courier.
1t is hoped the government experts win
proceed with their inquiries as to where
and how Mr. Rockefeller got SO much more
than his share OF the wealth OF this
country.
From the Troy Record
Without entering into discussion of the
morality which should prevail In the bust
ness world. and without intimating that the
magnates who control the necessaries Of life
are INSCRIPTIONS and heartiess. one might
declare that very rich people are coming Ia
q realization of the fact that they can only
escape criticism through the besfowal OF q
large share Of their acquisitions upon
worthy causes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-10
Coneressmen and Clerks.

Representative Payne draws a distinction
between, the congressman who has raised
his own salary and the department clerk
whose salary Congress has not yet In
creased. The clerk. he says, can be pro-
NOTED, while the congressman cannot.
1t is undoubtedly true that members of
the House and the Senate are not classified
In grades according to the value of their
services. If they were there would be some
wide differences between the checks the
sergeants-a t-arms hand out every month to
the legislators.
The young man who passes a civil service
examination and gets a $1,000 clerkship or
a $500 stenographer's place has a glorious
opportunity. He can aspire to a cabinet
position. There is no law against aspira-
ton, and there are illustrous examples of
departmental ascension. Or, if his spirit
does not soar as high as seat at the
Presidents council table, this young man
can look forward to a snug 1.SO0 place
twenty years later. He is rather more apt
to land in the 81, 500 job than at the council
table.
Yes, it is of record that bright young men
have doubled their pay in the government
service in twenty years. while the poor con-
gressmen have suffered financial stagna-
ton. This spectacle has been enough to
effect the congressional judgment of de-
partmental affluence. Who can blame a
member of the House or Senate for feeling
aggrieved when he contemplates the steady
rise of the clerks while he stands still at
a paltry $1,000? OF course, it is not to be
So 600 in the future. Congress has just pro-
NOTED itself to 81 800. though perhaps the
word promoted is unfair, in view of
Representative Payne's discriminative ex-
position.
Really, it is pity Mr.. Payne has not
offered a suggestion in the way of a defin-
ton of this 80 per cent jump in the con-
gressional pay 1t would be Illuminating
to know the true difference between the
process of the lawmakers boosting their
own salary and the gradual advancement
of the efficient clerk from grade to grade.
Maybe a betterment of condition is pro-
motion only when some one else grants 1t,
and it is an act of justice when it is handed
to the beneficiary by himself.
Be that as it may. however, Mr.. Payne's
distinction is of less consequence than his
statement that in his opinion the depart
ment clerks are paid enough at present.
OF course it is permitted the clerks and
their friends to take issue with this opinion.
There are a good many members of Con-
gress who share the view that the public
service workers are poorly paid and that
they deserve promotions, not in the Payne
sense but after the fashion of the recent
action on congressional salaries, and for
the same reason. Why not submit the
broad proposition to a vote of the House
and the Senate? 1t is quite as important
as any other matter now pending at the
CaDitOi
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-10
CALIFORNIA AND JApS.
From the Utica Press.

From the Utica Press.
Those who are trying to create friction be-
tween the United States and Japan are III
ternational busyb0dies who might very cas-
lily engage in better business.
From the Scranton Tribune.
Had the California Japs, like the saga
cious Chinese, been content with attending
Sunday school. trouble might have been
avoided.
From the Detroit Journal
Moreover, Japan surely wouldn't be so in
considerable as to declare war on us before
all the evidence Of the Thaw trial Is In.
From the Knoxville Sentinel.
Another evidence of the fraternai feeling
existing between the people Of Japan and
the United States - the gift of 100000 yen.
or $4,000, from young men of America for
the erection of the Young Mems Christian
Associations student dormitories in connec-
tion with the colleges and universities at
Toxic.
From the Boston Herald.
The war Is over.
From the Houston Post.
When It comes to talking war the Japa-
nese cannot compete with the newspaper
men at Washington.
From the Cleveland Leader
California would accomplish better results
by damming the Colorado river instead OF
the japanese.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-10
aoysrnmsnt Buildings.

1t Is. good news to many persons that the
House committee on public buildings and
grounds has agreed to report favorably
bill providing for the construction of a new
building for the bureau of engraving and
printing at a cost OF s.. 900 900. 1t Is said
that the. committee was Influenced in reach
ing its decision by evidence showing some-
thing like -"sweatshop' conditions In the
present building. It was the hardship and
Inconvenience suffered by the employees
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-10
THE SMOKY DAY.

The day Is dull, and dark, and dreary,
There's smoke, and the chimney's never weary;
The blur elings to the same old gall,
But from every stack the CRIME must fall,
And the day is dark and dreary.
Ones life Is dull, and dark and dreary;
OF CRIME and dirt ones ever weary;
Ones thoughts still cling to a cleaner past.
But the hopes OF youth get the smoky blast,
And the days are dark and dreary.
Be still. sad heart! and cease repining;
Behind the smoke the suns still shining;
Thy fate Ia the common fate of all,
Into each life much SCOT must fall,
And days be dark and dreary.
Indianapolis News.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-10
WOMEN.

What rights have women?
What are they
But blades of grass
Dried into hay?
What rights have women7
What are they
But weaker vessels
Made of clay?
What rights have womeni
Though displayed
As made the last they
Went stay maid.
What rights have women7
Oh, great Scott!
The six best sellers
Show you what.
What rights have women?-
Hully gee!
Compared with them,
Mans %.
w. ]. hampton, in the New York World.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-10
HOW THE SENATE Was SHOCKED.

The Senate was aghsst,
Zach man his neighbor viewing
With features stern and set,
And there was nothing doing.
4 message had been read
In which. with rare bravado,
The President had babe
Them dam the Colorado.
What could those good men do
But sit and stare. when plainly
The Evil One thus urged
Them all to speak profanely?
-Coiumbus Evening Dispatch.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-10
SHOOTING STARS.
Proved.

Are you sure the people are more pros
porous than they used to be?"
"Of course 1 am" answered Mr.. Dustin
Stax. IF they weren't how could they
afford to pay the prices we charge EN- for
food stuffs?'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-10

Mr.. Harriman's hint that he might apply
for employment on the interstate COM
merce commission indicates that he does
not appreciate the amount of work that Is
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-10
The New system.

That might makes right let none recite,
For every legal artist
Can show that right Is with the might
Whose lawyer is the smartest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-10

The fears among prominent republicans
that the President would refuse another
nomination If 1t were rendered are counter
balanced to some extent by the fears Of
other prominent republicans that he would
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-10

Count Boni is so busy with his lawyers
that he may not find time to be as ef-
fusiyely versatile on ST. Valentines day
formerly.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-10

After the reports of the Thaw case. that
book on trial marriages seems like COM
paratively harmless reading
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-10

1t is clear that In Venezuela Castro's
name Is thing to conjure with, whether its
owner Is still living or not.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-10

Most ADVICE said Uncle Eben, lis jes'
conversation. When you wants de kind you
kin depend on you pays yoh money an gets
a lawyer
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-10
Her Opinion.

(which do you think is mans best
friend, dog or a horse?"
"a dog" answered young Mrs. Torkins.
He doesn't get on the race track and
tempt Charley to lose his money!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-10
THg SIGN OF AGE.

One never feels the years steal on
Until the time draws near
When punctual at the gate each night
Your daughter's beauK sppeari
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-10

Lawyer Delmas has already attained
enough reputation to establish a practice
I'm New York city il he cares to do so.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-10

Hereafter an expert witness will be ex-
pected to bone up for trial as Industrious
ly as he did for examination in his COL
lege days.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-10

1t is quite possible that many Russian
that is due entirely to per-
sonal malice is charged to the account of
the so-called terroriSts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-10

Mr.. Rockefellers personal economies may
be due to a desire to get as far as possi-
BILE into the practical literary atmosphere.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-10

Mr. Hartman says he must work. 1t is
hoped he is not one of the toilers who are
seeking 10 or 20 per cent increase of
iufpune
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-10

Fortunately for Mr.. Wanamaker. he has
down at the store sufficient material to fur
rish another house on short notice.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-10

Paterson. ~ J.. stops between explosions
only long enough to give another fuse time
TO burn down.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-10

The New York policeman Is accustomed
to being the boss wherever he finds him
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-10
Trihing With Facts.

You don't care for bridge whistT'
mo-" answered the novice. Whenever
I am told that 1 am dummy 1 can't help
feeling that look too much at home in the
part"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-10
A Sunday Sentiment.

A Sunday Sentiment.
OF all the days. Of course it's Sunday that
! like the best.
The sun seems brighter, like twas glad to
see folks take rest,
An it's good to feel that sermons are
delivered through the land
Std Of speeches or of testimony on the
witness stand.
It's not Of creeds an doctrine that the
echoes seem to tell
When they waken In the morning to the
ringin Of the bell.
1t is just glad reminder that our cares
are laid away
An everybodys feetin' kind an friendly
like today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-10
Haehes ID Ross.

From the New York World.
An Embossed governor 10 . ..bess gov
ernor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-10
February.

1t was good and wise man who made
February short month. Its brevfty makes
spring seem nearer.