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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-11-28
The Station Traction Problem.

Incoming members of Congress are ap-
preciating as never possible before the I'M
wisdom of the failure of the last Congress
TO legislate upon the traction needs of the
city in preparation for the occupancy of
the new Union station. They are con-
fronted. as are ordinary citizens, with
the need either to walk several blocks to
reach street car or to hire cab. Those
who have the cab maitland the cab
price-do not feel the pinch of the case so
keenly as those who must trudge the dis
lance that intervenes between the station
doors and the nearest car line.
Representative Sims of Tennessee views
the situation with a practical eye. AS
noted in the news columns today, he
proposes that the terminal company shall
construct a covered board walk from the
station to the car lines, and intends to in
troduce bill to this effect Immediately
upon the assembling of Congress. This
IS a good plan, provided Congress reaches
the conclusion that it should impose the
cost of such construction upon the rail-
road companies, when the emergency
arises in truth from its own failure to
provide transportation facilities
If action can be had upon the Simms
bill promptly surely action can be had
upon the trackase bill as quickly and eff
fectively. That bill, after all. is the i'm
portant item. The provision Of a covered
walk to the cars will be a makeshift
serviceable mainly in the event of bad
weather. On many occasions it will mat
ter little or nothing whether there is such
accommodation or not, there being al
ready good walks leading to the street
cars. What the public needs and should
be given at the earliest possible moment
is a system of tracks Immediately in front
OF the station which will enable them to
get to the trains or to get away from
them in the shortest possible time and
with the least effort and expense The
trackage bill should be the first product of
the new Congress.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-11-28
New York's Slow Progress.

Yesterday the first train was run un-
der the East river between New York
and Brooklyn, carrying officials Of the
corporation conducting the tube enter
prise. The prediction was made that
regular service will be installed before
the first Of the year. Thus after many
years of waiting New York secures, or
Is about to secure, tunnel transit service
with Brooklyn. This end should have
ben reached long ago. New York has
been lamentably slow in providing the
means Of scattering quickly it's con-
gested population. and 1T is suffering in
consequence. Its elevated trains re-
manned for years the only means of re-
lfeving the surface crowding. The
municipality was at least fifteen years
tardy in starting subway works. Now
it is digging tunnels underneath the
North river as we'll as the East river,
and in little while probably some re-
lief will be felt. The day is approach
ing when Manhattan will be chiefly a
place of business, with the population
living on the TANKS or in the extreme
tip of the island. If the big town grows
at the rate of the past few decades there
will be need of at least twenty tubes
and half a dozen subways to transport
the crowds decently and with fair speed.
Meanwhile Washingtonians are pleased
to feel that they are living in a city
which offers the maximum Of comfort
and permits existence without unseemly
Glowing at all hours and seasons.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-11-28
Senator Daniel Explains.

Senator Daniel is quoted from Richmond
as surprised at the reports of what oc-
CURED at his chance meeting with Mr..
Bryan in Washington on Tuesday. He
repudiates the suggestion of anger on his
part. and leaves US to believe that his re-
lations with Mr.. Bryan are as cordial as
ever. Ard at one time. we all know, they
were very cordial.
1t is but fair to the senator to say that,
for two reasons, the reports were little
open to question. In the first place Mr.
Daniel is man of dignity and ceremony
He belongs to what is called the old
school. There is never any doubt about
what he means, and he never lacks for
the sand to express himself He stands
up In debate and gives blow for blow, but
always according to the best rules pro-
rided. He Is not at all of the kind to hold
up anybody in public place and lecture
or hector him and make a scene. In
word. Mr. Daniel being gentleman has
the manners of one.
In the second place Mr.. Daniel was
represented as declaring that he had not
been in sympathy with Mr.. Bryan on the
silver question. Why. he was one of the
most aggressive of the champions of sill
yer when Mr.. Cleveland made the issue.
No southern man in either house of Con-
gress at that time-and the south had for
years been the seat of the free coinage
cause-took more advanced ground. or
held it more stubbornly. against what
was called the Wall street faction of the
democratic party. The Virginia senator's
speeches on the subject would stand as a
stone wall in his path We're he to at
tempt to find his way to the other side
something, however, We may be sure, he
has no thought of doing,
Mr. Bryan is not talking free silver now
Neither is Mr.. Daniel. Mr.. Bryan is not
apologizing for his record on the subject.
Neither is Mr.. Daniel. The probability is
that they agree 10 the policy of laying
low at this time on that matter when
so many other matters are pertinent and
pressing.
The two men differ as to government
ownership of railroads. But Mr.. Daniel
is no more opposed to that policy than
John Sharp Williams. who sat with Mr..
Bryan at table Tuesday night, toasted
him as the leader of the democratic party,
fourished his napkin with the rest of the
company, and bade the orator of the
Platte godspeed on his journey toward
the White House. What Mr.. Williams
can afford to do about that Mr.. Daniel
can afford to do. Mr.. Daniel anti-Bryan
next year? Not by a jugfull, even in
these prohibition times,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-11-28

some OF the most nonsensical ana worth
less creatures on earth are high-lyers.
II the eagle should be knocked of his
perch as the national bird land he is just
as apt to get brushed of the coins as not)
it might be good idea to adopt the
sparrow as the national bird.
Nearly everybody will admit that the
sparrow is more NUMEROUS than the eagle;
that he makes himself perfectly at home.
and that nobody can forget that he is
here. The eagle cannot excel him in the
matter of pride or vanity. The sparrow
can throw out his chest, buster. squabble,
loon busy and waltz around with a chip
on his shoulder in most truly American
way. Then the sparrow Is fighter. He
was born that way. He would rather
scrap than pick up crumbs. Let a spar
row keep his disposition and give him the
weight of an eagle and he would pluck
the tail feathers out of the biggest bird
Of freedom that ever carried talons.
A hen sparrow, hustling tor food to feed
her family, always acts as though she
would just as soon tackle an eagle as any
other kind Of bird.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-11-28
The Day for Giving Thanks.

Peculiarly forceful reasons for thanks
giving exist today, as regards the general
condition OF the country. Every Ameri-
can citizen should. and doubtless does.
feel grateful for the inherent strength
of the country and its ability to weather
financial storm as great as that which,
IL is confidently believed. has now passed
A few weeks ago affairs were not in good
shape. Indeed, they were in distinctly
bad shape. A currency strngency of
severity was prevailing. with banks sus-
pending specie payments, with trust COM
panies failing, with confidence shaken
seriously. General industrial conditions,
IT is true. were not unsound, crops were
any quarter of the world to disturb the
international situation. Nevertheless there
were signs of panic in the air. Subtle. in
definab BILE. insidious. the influence spread
rapidly. Then it was that the latent pow
err of the country to recuperate was dem
onstrated and the stanch spirit of the
people was manifested. Measures were
adopted to stem the tide. The govern
ment went to the relief of the money GEN.
tiers and added its strength to the stu
alton. The present indications are that
there is no further danger.
Such conditions as those through which
the country has recently passed might
easily have resulted In disaster had the
people had less faith in the power of the
country to withstand a strain. Now that
the crisis appears to have been safely
passed. With confidence returning, with
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-11-28
BRYAN at the Conventionp

Not the least interesting question OF
the day is this: Will Mr.. Bryan attend
the democratic national convention next
year?
He would not have been nominated
Tn 1896 except for his address to- the
convention. Had he not attended that
meeting he would not have figured in
its calculations at all. His reputation.
while promising enough, was tho slight
standing alone for the emergency. 1t
was his presence and rafting outburst
that did the work. When the conven-
ton tired at last of dividing its votes
among a lot of old-stagers and medf-
ocrities it turned with the enthusiasm
born of relief to the young orator OF
the Platte, who had just given so rous-
ing an account of himself
1t was not necessary for Mr.. Bryan
to attend the Kansas City convention
in 1900 SO far as the nomination was
concerned, and he remained at home.
But had he known the situation as to the
platform he would probably have ap-
peared and directed things in person.
David B. Hill in committee came within
one vote of securing money plank IN
the platform which would have been any
lnln2 OUT dSTeCdUlt " wi. ID yoh, oAAA
which, If reported to the convention,
would have caused great commotion.
1t was a narrow escape for Mr.. Bryan.
and it has always been a subject of Won
der as to what he would have done had
the Hill maneuver won.
At st. Louis in 1904 Mr.. Bryan was 1.-The
whole show" SO far as his side of the con-
test was concerned. Realizing that Judge
Parkers nomination, to which he was
opposed, was a certainty, he addressed
himself to shaping the platform: and
while his labors were not fully rewarded.
matters would have been very much worse
if he had relied upon his lieutenants. not
one OF whom was equal to his burdens.
1t may not be necessary, so far as
the nomination is concerned, for Mr..
Bryan to attend next years convention.
It looks now as If he might win again by
reclamation. But the platform IS in
doubt and will be to the end, and if
Mr. Bryan wants a deliverance after his
own heart and in thorough keeping with
his record, he will consult his best in
terests by heading the Nebraska delega-
ton and bearing hand in putting tt into
shape. Besides, his presence would add
greatly to the ginger of the meeting. and
start the ball rolling with a hurrah that
would be heard all around the horizon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-11-28

The theme Of the turkey as the national
bird has engaged the wit Of host of
testers. There is growing belief that
the eagle is not perfectly satisfactory in
his capacity as a national bird. This be-
lief is heightened by looking at the bird
on the new gold coin. There is no doubt
that loyal Americans are mixed in their
opinions on the national bird as they are
in their opinions on the national anthem,
national flower. national policy, etc.
There is a suspicion that the eagle is
not quite worthy of his magnificent repu-
tation. In heraldry the eagle ranks all
other birds, just as the lion ranks all
other animals. and yet the lion is now
known to be an overrated beast. There
are many cats in Washington. given a
comfortable back fence and a moonlight
night. that can discount the lion in roar
ing, and there are many cats in the alleys
OF the capital that. with proper -provoca-
ton. would box a lions jaws and spit In
his face. 1t is thought that the lion has
gained much of his reputation by his
roaring habit. and everybody knows what
reputation a man can build up II he has
a big voice. Many have done 1t.
The eagle. no doubt. Is . high Eyer. but
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-11-28

A live turkey that had escaped from
captivity in a New York subway became
excited by the red plumage on a woman s
hat and caused panic by attacking 1t.
No one can blame a self-respecting bird
for showing indignation at some of the
libels on the feathered family that are
evolved by the millinery mills.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-11-28
Philippine Fantasies.
From the New York Tribun

F1Vu tue NEW IoFE IfIbUhe.
The recent meeting at Faneuil Hall in
the alleged interest of the Filipinos was
marked with much confusion and diver
sity OF counsels, and chiefly impressed the
observer with a sense of the good fortune
of the Filipinos in having their real in
terests committed to other hands than
those Of the anti-imperialists
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-11-28

you can bet your North American life
it WILL" said Rear Admiral Evans when
asked If the Pacific fleet would sail on
time 1t is to be hoped that the admiral's
tendency to epigrammatic speech will not
pass beyond the point Of printability be-
fore the feet starts. i.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-11-28
Congressional Forecast.

From the Springfield Republican.
The coming session of Congress will
doubtless see an extended and lively dis
cussion Of both currency and tariff re-
form but the outcome Of it all will likely
cial commissions. Congress is never so
full of talk and empty Of action as in
presidential years.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-11-28

If the members of Congress who are to-
day advocating the purchase by the gov
eminent of the Mall-avenue triangle will
only vote as they talk the process Of
making Washington a truly beautiful
capital will be materially FASTENED.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-11-28

Mr. Bryan declares that his encounter
with Senator Daniel was a personal at
fair between gentlemen. not to be dis
cussed. Many far-reaching political is
sue has its origin in personalities.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-11-28

you are porch-climbers." said MEM
Der of the Illinois legislature to some Of
his fellow-members. This is one Of the
rudest things ever said of this class Of
housebreakers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-11-28

Thanksgiving thought-it is not always
the man who gets the long side of the
broken wishbone who has the luck to be
eating the dinner that somebody else is
paying for.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-11-28
Tariff.

From the New York World.
OF course. You cannot lower the tariff
when times are ticklish lest it may make
them worse; and you cannot lower It
when times are good lest 1t may upset
things. The only craftsmanship, 1t seems.
is postponement of the necessary and in
evitable.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-11-28

1t is said that this is the age of young
men. The only reason there are more
young men than old men is because so
many young men do not take good enough
care Of themselves to become old men.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-11-28
Gratitude,
0TaC1CUQe.
Talk of being thankful I fee

Talk of being thankful! I feel so much
that way
IT'S difficult to mention all the blessings
of the day.
They told us that the trusts would soon
make everybody fret
BY owning all the country, but they
haven't done it yet.
Well have no coal In several million
years from now, tits said;
But fortunately none of US can count that
far ahead.
They've often said we'd have to pay for
politicians sins,
But crops keep growing just the same, no
matter which side wins.
And should these minor matters fail to
move your soul perverse,
Think of the pathway Of our earth across
the universe.
A path with planets. nebulae, and suns
and comets strewed,
And never collision! Amt that cause
for gratitude?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-11-28

A fist fight in the Illinois state senate
has opened the legislative season in a
manner to promise many big headline
before the campaign closes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-11-28
The White House Turkey.

From the New York Evening Post.
All newspapers which do not want to
lose the weather bureau service are ex-
pected to note that the presidential tur-
key is to be slaughtered in strict con
formity with the pure food law. the meat
inspection law, and the rules and regula-
tions Of the s. p c. A.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-11-28

Chicago baby carriages are exempted
from the new local wheel tax. Thus does
the anti-race suicide doctrine work out
strange results.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-11-28
The Donkey.
From the Baltimore American.

From the Baltimore American.
Mr.. Bryan says that the donkey is q
better emblem for a party than the ele-
plant. No one has ever commended that
this Is not a splendid emblem for the
democratic party.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-11-28
CHE STAR has . regular and per1na-
nent Family Circulation much more
than the combined circulation Of the
other Washington dailies. As q News
and Advertising Medium It has no
eompetitor.

egyn order to avoid delays on account
Of personal absence letters to THE
6TAR should not be addressed to any
Individual connected with the ONCE, but
Eimply to THE STAR, or to the Editorial
Or Business Department, according to
senor or purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-11-28
Benefits.

You can't pick out de kind O. luck dis
world Is gwine to bring,
Some folks gifts de white meat, an some
folks gifts de wing;
But even If yoh share Of blessin's in dis
life seems small,
It's several million times as good as git
tin none at all.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-11-28
Explains Much.


The fact that Chancellor Day wears
mutton-chop whiskers gratifyingly ex
plains so many things.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-11-28

If walking were as popular exercise as
talking the race would be healthier and
wiser.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-11-28
Unshaken Admiration.

80 your husband has reduced betting
on the horses to a science?"
Yes" answered young Mrs! Torkins.
But he doesn't win."~
mo. He is not one of those who uses
science for vulgar gain.''
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-11-28
No Motto.

From the Ohio State Journal.
Another good thing about clearing house
certificates is that they don't have any
Irreverent. sacrilegious and unnecessary
notices on 'em.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-11-28

great many democrats disagree with
Mr.. Bryan until he comes to town.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-11-28
The Sparrow as the National Bird.

The public will have courage to invest
in stocks just before the next panic.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-11-28

Don't make de mistake" said Uncle
Eben, "of measurin' out yoh thanks by
de mount dat you kin eat or drink.
cause maybe dat's whut'll form de basis
fob fgurin' up yoh renorse."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-11-28
His Opinion,

$50 your town has gone Prohibition
Yes" answered Col. Stilwell.
What do you think about it?''
TITS enough, sir, to drive a man to
drink
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-11-28
SHOOTING STARS
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.

WAS that picture you just sold a
genuine work of art?'
NO." answered the dealer, but the
story told about it was
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-11-28
Marse Henry's --latest Prophecy.

*v99e
From the Louisville Courier-Journal.
If Theodore Roosevelt becomes a candi-
date In 1908 he will be as dead and as
universally forgotten as simplified SPELL
ing in 1909.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1907-10-04
OCTOBER Z, 8, 9, 10.
Q. w. MONTGOMERY
Hummel-Ames.

At the home of the BRIDES mother
Monday night Rev. s. L. McAmis spoke
the words that made Ted Hummel and
Miss Elizabeth A. Ames man and wife.
Only few intimate friends and near
relatives were present. The house
was handsomely decorated with flow
ers for the occasion and the brides
dress was exquisitely beautiful.
Both of the young people have lived
here since childhood and their large
circle of friends has not yet ceased to
congratulate them. They have gone
to housekeeping in the south one of
the two cottages Mrs Ames has re-
Gently built on College Hill. Ted is
one of the popular band boys at the
National Sanitarium and the bride is
the charming daughter of Mrs. 3. S
Ames. Their friends are only limited
by their acquaintance and all unite in
extending choicest congratulations
and best wishes.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1907-10-04
Closing Agreement.

The agitation for early closing lately
started came to head Tuesday, the
hrst of the month when the agree
ment quoted was signed by a number
of firms. 1t is hoped more will fall
into line and close up also.
1--WE the undersigned business men
OF Hot Springs, S. D., do hereby agree
to close our respective places of busi-
ness every evening except Saturday at
6:30 O'Clock from Oct. l, 1907 to May 1,
1908, except from Dec. 18th to Dec. 2e.
U7."
Fargo Mer. Co. Transfer Co.
l. ii. Chase W. E. Daniel,
Nv. Montgomery
Q. K. johnson. E. Elsey.
Ed. r. Phillips at z p. m.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1907-10-04
Railroad Man Killed.

While attempting to pass between
two freight cars, one of which had been
cut off for the switch at Buffalo Gap
last week Thursday night about 10
O'Clock, Pat Donshue, of Chadron, who
has worked for years for the North
Western, was caught between the
bumpers and badly crushed at the
waist line. He was brought to the
Hot Springs Sanitarium on the in
coming train which was about ready
to leave when the accident occurred,
but was hurt so badly, he died soon
after his arrival.
A committee of five of his fellow
trainmen came in from Chadron Fri
day morning and escorted the body
home that night.
A widowed mother and dependent
sister are left to mourn the sudden
blotting out of the young life as he was
only about 35 years old.
Strayed- -Mouse-colored pony, white
spot in forehead and one white hind
foot Saddle marked, heavy name and
tail, rope around neck about 20 feet in
length. G. F. Sage.