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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-09

pronoun we. Could there be anything
commandingly individual in country
lawyer in such company? 1t soon appeared
that there could be. and was. Mr.. Seward
In a letter to his wife, confessed that 1.-THE
President is the best of u.s." Mr.. Lincoln
not only shaped policies. but explained and
championed them as my policies" A
very modest man soon found that he needed
little egotism in his business, and devel-
oped all that was necessary.
When Mr.. Cleveland first came to Wash
ington people wondered what the result
would be with a man who had been SO
rapidly jumped from parochial Office to a
seat at the council board with men like
Bayard and Lamar and Villas and Garland.
all longtime leaders of national distinction.
The period of wonder was short. Mr..
Lamar soon repeated Mr.. Stewards words.
and declared that the President was his
own man, and, in fact as in title the chief.
Nor was 1t long until the Presidents critics
began to count the Is In his state papers
and public addresses. They were numer-
Gus, but did not injure Mr.. Cleveland with
his party. In many things, as 1t turned
out the Is had It.
Egotism In a private Individual who does
little or nothing is either disgusting or
amusing. But public men who do, or aspire
to do, big things nearly all exhibit 1t. and
profit by 1t. Executives. orators, soldiers.
thinkers, all keep the public we'll reminded
of themselves and their performances. Some
are a little more skillful about 1t than
others. but all indulge in what the public
expects and so often remarks.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-09
The Ohio Compromise.

The latest news from Ohio seems to war
rant this statement: Taft wins. and For
aker wins. and the republican party in this
years municipal race stands to win. Such
settlement. We may believe, was not
easily effected, and there is reason for sus-
pecting heartaches here and there In the
state. But business is busines SIS. and terms
once agreed upon must be kept.
First Judge Taft wins. There can be no
doubt about that. His boom will boom
bigger now than ever. Other booms should
have a care. The Foraker presidential
boom disappears. We shall not hear of that
again. That Mr.. Foraker will accept Judge
Taft IL Ohio instructs for the latter, and
support him loyalty If the national conven-
tlon dominates him. he frankly declares.
But there never was room for doubt on
that point.
Mr. Foraker wins, In that we shall prob
ably hear little If any more respecting his
retirement from the Senate. The PROPOSE
tlon should never have been suggested.
His record as a senator Is good. his abilities
are unquestioned and his party never
stood more in need of his services. His
defeat for reelection would be a national
loss to his party.
The republicans of Ohio should win in the
november COUIeSIS, because luey are III
power nearly all over the state, and this
action should heal all divisions II the Taft
men and the Foraker men work together
what is to prevent victory? Years of sue
cesses have given the republicans firm a
hold that their few reverses have been due
either to the careleSsness or to the ILL
temper proceeding from prosperity. Their
opponents for more than a decade have
been at their mercy, with faddists or nov
ices for leaders. They still are Laundering,
though strong enough to win as against a
divided republican party.
1t may be worth noting that George B.
Cox is still very much alive and kicking.
His part in this business suggests his for
mer days of power at home. He wants 1t
understood. however, that he speaks only
private citizen. He knows how suspi-
cious and censorious the world is and thus
anticipates the charge that he has renewed
his bossism. Well, however that may be,
Mr.. Cox still has a voice in Ohio affairs.
and can make it score when he cares to
use it. He is for harmony. and is leading
the chorus If that Is bossism we must all
make the most of it. In times past. great
were the Cincinnati republicans, and Mr..
Cox was their prophet. Mr.. Bryan In New
York once tickled TammanY Hall and Rich
ard Croker by paying them a similar COM
pliment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-09
Egotism and Leadership,

John s. Wise. of New York and Virginia
was not at his best when he acclaimed al
Indianapolis the other day against egotsm
in a political leader He criticised Mr.
Roosevelt tartly on that score.
The political leader-the man properly SO
designated-is constantly doing things. and
necessarily must talk about them. He could
not escape the l II he would. The public
expects 1t, and his admirers all pardon it.
II too impersonaI in his observations and
explanations ne is apt to become colorless
and unconvincing. People like assertion in
a captain, and assertion and self-confidence
are the Populations of egotism.
Mr.. Lincoln was one OF the most modest
of men. and deliberate In his judgments.
But when ready he was all assertion and
seh-conhdence. The most Instructive story
Of the early days of his administration Is
that describing the feeling and the attitude
OF Seward and Chase and Stanton toward
the man at the head OF the table They
fully expected to shape things and use the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-09
Will Mr.. Bryan Formally Announcer

Apropos of making ones position entirely
clear as to next year. when Is Mr.. Bryan
to decide as to his? And in what manner
will he take the country into his confidence?
1t is generally assumed by both sides
that he will again lead his party. Demo-
Gratis who agree with him. and many demo-
Gratis who differ with him. consider his
nomination certainty. The same calcu-
iation obtains among republicans, and 1t
explains much of the talk about a third
term for Mr.. Roosevelt. AS the third-term-
ers see matters, Mr.. Roosevelt is the only
republican who could successfully contest
for the prize with Mr.. Bryan.
But the question, so far as Mr.. Bryan
himself is concerned, is an open one. He
does not appear exactly to be toying with
II. but he treats 1t guardedly. He is often
hailed by admirers as the partys next
nominee. and by some as the next Presi-
dent. His answer is either a smile, or a
diplomatic word or two to the effect that
1t is too early yet to discuss the mat
ter. How soon will the subject be In
order?
There would appear to be no risk in con-
tinued silence. AS he is the product of a
brainstorm, Mr.. Bryan may decide to trust
his fortunes to another hullabaloo of the
same sort. II ever party in national con-
yention assembled lost Its head completely
and made its nomina tien In a frenzy the
democratic party did at Chicago In 1896.
The proceedings which eliminated in the
triumph of Mr.. Bryan had for hours sug-
gested a scene in bedlam. A protracted
contest over mediocrties had cost the dele
gates both their patience and their judg-
ment, and made them the easy prey of the
fluent Nebraskan when, at the opportune
moment q took the stage.
AS matters now stand, Mr.. Bryan. II he
wants to run again. has only to wait until
nomination time rolls around. The hunt
for "a good southern man" is not alarm
ing. and he Is the only man outside Of the
south whose name Is heard II the con-
vention were held tomorrow it would re-
solve itself in five minutes into a Bryan
love feast, with the scenes of 1896 dupli-
Gated. No other name would be mentioned,
and his would be mentioned only in shrieks
of superlative praise. A brainstorm could
not be prevented.
But Mr.. Bryan may decide to say a
word, and there are democrats who would
be glad of word from him. The Hearst
movement is worrying them, it is him,
and II they could get him fairly into the
open. and actively working for delegates.
they would feel better.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-09
Street Car Service.

| Justice Robb's opinion, delivered from the
Court of Appeals bench in case of street
railway damages, to the effect that the
transportation companies of the District
cannot avoid legal liability for injuries by
merely proclaiming a prohibition of plat
form riding may serve to define the rights
Of both corporation and passenger sufh-
GENTLY to bring about a reform. 1t Is I'M
deniable that the average of street car
conditions, in this city as elsewhere. is bad.
The majority of passengers stand while rid
ing during the hours Of greatest traffic,
and large percentage Of the load Is car
ried in circumstances involving serious
risk of life and limb. Company prohibit
lions to the contrary notwithstanding, plat
forms and running boards are occupied by
thousands daily. not only to their own In
convenience and at their own risk. but to
the serious blockade Of passengers who
have secured places inside the vehicles.
The avenues of ingress and egress are con-
gested and the progress of cars is seriously
delayed.
The old adage that the straps in street
car pay the dividends has come to be gen.
orally accepted as true. But is it true?
Is 1t not possible for transportation COM
pany, properly financed In the beginning
and economically administered. to make
a reasonable profit from service which
gives, seats to at least eighty per cent and
possibly to ninety per cent of the passen-
gers? Could not, indeed, a service be grant
ed, at a profit, which gave seat to every
passenger? These questions require seri-
Gus consideration IN Washington. where
the conditions. though at present difficult,
are surely not beyond solution in terms OF
decent and safe rapid transit.
The immediate effect Of Justice Robb's
decision is to fasten squarely upon the
company the full responsibility for the
safety Of every passenger 1t may accept as
such, wherever he may ride, so long as he
does not invite disaster by his own care
lessness This may result in an attempt by
the corporations to exclude passengers from
platforms or running boards. But 1t Is
plain that unless more cars are provided
this cannot be accomplished. Passengers
will, from force Of habit and in determi-
nation to obtain a ride. whatever the &C
Communications, persist in catching hold of
the side grips and platform handles and
swinging aboard. Are cars to be halted un-
til these late Corners relinQuish their
places? Or will the companies, in full
knowledge of the risk involved in the light
of the latest ruling of the Court Of APP
peals, take their chances Of paying DAM
ages rather than spend money for more
cars and crew service and current? These
are questions which have not yet been an
swered by the corporations. Meanwhile,
the public, long accustomed to being packed
like sardines in the Washington street cars
during the hours Of heaviest travel, will
hope for relief in consequence of the en-
lightened self interest of the corpora
tions. pending some action by Congress
which will solve the problem by direct
means.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-09


rified. however, and have peremptorily COM
manded that If these offending figures are
not decently clad, according to modern
standards, they must be destroyed. The
latest suggestion is that the discus thrower
shall be CARRIED in a sweater and pair
of running trunks, and the Apollo in a
''himation, or skirt-like garment, which
IN the ancient days fell to the ankles or a
higher point. according to the individual
taste Of the wearer. Later reports from the
scene Of agitation are eagerly awaited.
VIII Danbury sustain the rigid views OF the
school committee or the artistic apprecia-
ton Of the students? Is Danbury taking
its cue from Boston. which refuses to allow
a bronze bacchante to serve as fountain
in the court yard Of the public library on
the ground that 1t was too sparsely CLAD
to suit the austere climate7
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-09
Cuba.

The Cuban census should give the world
much valuable information about the is
land. Estimates and generalities are about
all we have now, and in some things they
are not fattering to the people or their
prospects. 1t should help everybody to
know officially about "the population, con-
jugal conditions. race. nationality, citizen
ship. occupation. literacy and the school
attendance of children under eighteen
years of age
AS Cuba Is to have another try at self
government the statistics thus gathered
should aid in forming an opinion as to the
probable success of the second experiment,
and If 1t fails they may aid in explaining
the failure. Abundant precaution seems to
be taken against false figures, and If the
work is thoroughly done the effect should
be not only valuable but lasting.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-09
Old Age Pensions.
!, the New York Tribune.

From the New York Tribune.
With the increasing number of automo.
biles. street cars and quick lunch counters
the problem of surviving the days of child
hood becomes ever more serious. Men who
can keep in the whirl of events long
enough to grow a few gray hairs are
naturally coming to be looked upon with
something akin to the ancient reverence
for patriarchs. But the present feeling
toward the aging involves more than this.
In olden days the graybeard was respected
chiefly for his supposed wisdom, but now
he wins admiration for sheer tenacity OF
life and cleverness In lodging vehicles and
doctors So greatly has his skill In this
respect heightened his popularity that we
tangible homage in the form Of an old age
pension. =
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-09
Forcing the Season.

From the New York World.
We hate to spoil sport or to do anything
that might throw wrinkle into lofty
brows, but this inveterate habit of forcing
the season In the matter of presidential
nominations Is a trifie tiresome. A good
many Alnaschar. dreams may come to
smash in the thirteen months or so before
the republican national convention will
meet. New issues may pop up. 1t Is even
conceivable that the face Of politics may
change considerably. There is no quicker
scene shifting than in the theater of Amer
lean politics.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-09
Some Questions.
From the Baltimore Sun.

Is the majority of 4.56S votes received
by Mr.. Mahool on Tuesday the normal
democratic majority in Baltimore? IT, with
the aid of the independent vote. some re-
publican disaffection and a united demo-
cratic party, there is a democratic majority
Of only about 5000. what Is the party to
expect under conditions less favorable :?
Does this majority encourage the party to
look forward with confidence to the impor-
tant state election next fall?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-09
Darw1nian.

Big fish eat the little fish,
Swimming in the sea.
The hawk willSchase the chicken,
And devour 1t with great glee.
Dog pursues the rabbit,
And says it's just in fun;
All creation tries to get
Some creature on the run.
And man, despite his wisdom.
Keeps following the plan
OF his ance raj origin,
And whips his fellow man.
Though peace that's universal
Would be JOY profound;
Well have to evolute some more,
Before It gets around.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-09
Method.

"Why don't you improve your roads,?
asked the Disguised traveller.
1--WE dasn't," answered Farmer Corntos.
sci. We've got to keep 'em this way to
automobiles from comm along
an scarin' the hosses."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-09

DIN order to avoid delays on account Of
personal absence letters to THE STAR
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, 1907-05-09

Silent" Smiths personal habit could not
prevent his money from starting con-
siderable conversation as soon as 1t passed
from under his control
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-09

Many democrats in considering Bryan as
the presidential nominee are wondering If
he can get out OF his habit of composing
essays on economies and deliver one of
his old fashioned soul-stirring orations.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-09

There is no reason why Secretary Taft
should hasten to express views on the Ohio
situation. 1t does not require Mr.. cannon's
expert eye to recognize the situation as
one In which 1t is merely desirable to stand
pat
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-09

Undesirable citizens are SO numerous that
no one man, however comprehensive his
critical genius, can be expected to call
them all out by name.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-09

George Cox has not yet expressed any
definite ambition to transfer the headquar-
tiers Of party leadership from Oyster Bay
to Cincinnati.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-09
A Slight Variation.

On sultry days our talk we'll choose,
In much the way we did of old;
The same fierce epithets we'll use.
But We'll say shot" instead Of "cold. -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-09
Ever Hopeful.

aren't you afraid the government will
eventually assume ownership Of the rail-
ways?'
"Supposing it does" rejoined Mr.. Dustin
Stax. 9TH have to employ US experienced
men at enormous salaries to keep them
from being run at loss. The difference
will merely be that In giving US money the
public will contribute as taxpayers instead
of as passengers.
de man dat wins a little money on a
boss race" said Uncle Eben, reminds me
of a fish dat managed to git away wifi jes'
enough of de bait to keep i'm hangin' roun'
de hook
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-09

The action Of the British government In
stopping THE Mikado" out Of Difference
to Japanese feelings would make plot
for another good comic opera.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-09
Plenty Of Them.

From the Atlanta Journal.
The Jamestown fair recalls Pocahontas
A reminder of the Smith family was not
needed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-09

Unless the restless spirit of some Okla
Romans is restrained, it will probably go
hard with him when they discover the
man who kidnapped the constitution.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-09

During official dinners in honor of Gen.
Kuroki, the band will Of course be eau
toned against playing any strains from
The Mikado."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-09
The Soueakless Curve.

From the Los Angeles Express.
A Detroit concern Is manufacturing
noiseless car wheels. But what we really
need Is squeakless curve.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-09

Mr.. John Temple Graves one suggestion
has enabled him to retire on his laurels as
a great American humorist
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-09

The tribe to which Pocahontas belonged
is extinct, but the John Smith tribe is
sufficiently numerous to compensate for
its absence.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-09

From the Detroit Journal.
Train-wrecking is giving literary produc-
ton quite run for the honor Of being the
principal industry of Indiana.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-09

John l.. Sullivan can always be sure of a
big advertisement by either climbing on
the water wagon" or falling off.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-09
Tip From the Big Ditch.

From PUCK.
The revised version of 1t reads: Don't
finch, don't foul, hit the lie hard"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-09

1t is too early in the season for any ball
club to settle down as the theme of hard
luck story.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-09
SHOOTING STARS.
Sincere Attachment.

els Bliggins book-lover?'
HE must be. He never returns any that
he borrows."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-09
A Suggestion.
From the Buffalo Express

Cleveland purposes to have municipal
chaperons in her parks. Maybe a strong
man with large flat stick would be better
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-09

Lawyer Delmas has already dropped back
among the numerous men who used to be
famous.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-09
Not So Bold.

From the Birmingham Age Herald.
Mayor Schmitz's pompadour has los
much of its vigor and assertiveness.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-09

THE STAR has q regular snd permanent
Family Circulation much more than the
combined circulation Of the other wash
ington dallies. As . News and Adver.
Using Medium It has NO competitor.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1907-07-13
M'CREA
ON TW0-CENT RATE
In Testimony in Equity Proceed
ings He Opposes Enforce
ment Of New Law.

PHILADELPHIA, July 12-The
hearing in the equity proceedings
brought by the Pennsylvania Railroad
company against the city and county of
Philadelphia to restrain the latter from
enforcing the 2-cent railroad law was
resumed today. President McCrca was
upon the stand and was asked:
"Do you think the 2-cent fare rate
is fair to both the railroad and the pub
lic7n
81 do not think it is,' was the re-
ply. GA uniform charge of cents for
all classes of passengers is unfair and
impracticable. With 9 cents as max
imum you cannot make much difference
between the short and frequent rider
and those who travel longer distances
which will bring about fair profit TO
the company
"Can uniform rate be properly
charged by a. railroadG'
''No, sir, it is not proper to charge
q uniform rate. Passenger rates are
largely dependent upon the density Of
population and the frequency Of which
the public rides In dcnsely populated
territory we can charge n lower rate
than in districts thinly populated.
"You have considerable number of
passengers who travel at the rate of
more than 2 cents a mile and great
number who pay under cents; why
not charge all classes uniform rate
Of 2 cents9' asked Mr.. Johnson.
''It would be unfair to the railroad
and to the public. The general prac-
tice Of all railroads. is to carry short
riders at lower rate
"Would you carry more passengers
if the present law is put into effect -
''No, sir; my observation is that the
stimulation of traffic is dependent large
" upon the character Of the service
and the natural increase OF population
and business. The 2-cent fare does not
affect the short riders who now pay un-
der that figure, and long distance rid
ers, generally speaking, will not ride
more frequently because the fare has
been cheapened, but will continue TO
ride only as their affairs demand IT..