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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-10

to voters in the debatable states. Mr.
Berry is of course wholly out OF the
question. Pennsylvania as a republican
state on national issues is rock-ribbed,
and almost as ancient as the sun.
Who. then. for second place this time
He must agree with his chief. and should
come il possible from New York. New
Jersey OF Indiana. New England is barred
by reason of her settled antagOnism to the
national democracy, and the lower south
by reason OF her unshakable devotion TO
it. No nomination could strengthen MT.
Bryan in the one quarter. and his iaoel Is
all he needs in the other.
The trouble is that in none OF the three
states named is there an available man or
truly national proportions. Lieut.. Gov
Chanler has strength only in keeping with
his very brief experience in politics lie
is in office as the result of an alliance
between the democrats Of New York ana
the Independence League: and that result
may not be accepted as a testimonial TO
his standing strictly as democrat. Sup
pose as Is likely. the Independence League
opposes the democratic ticket this year.
Where would that leave Mr.. Chanier az
a vote-getter In New York?
In New Jersey and Indiana the old DEM
ocratic leadership. once very strong. has
entirely disappeared, and the younger me-,
have not as yet acquired skill in the game.
The strongest men in both states belong
to the other party.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-10
Confounding the Pessimists.

Well. the battleship fleet gets through
he Straits of Magellan without a mis-
hap. This is sad news for the croakers.
They had visions of all sorts of mishaps
% the ships, storms, bad steering and
sven japanese mines. II half the gloomy
forecasts had come true not a single ves-
sci would have sailed past Cape Pillar.
What shock to the pessimists. Now
hey must frame up a new dine of dis
.ress for the anxious ones at home, some
aovelty of Pacific ocean disaster. The
worst thus far that has been proposed
8 the blackening OF the nice white paint
Of the ships sides when they reach CAL
lao. where. it Is said, a strange sea dew
charged with sulphureted hydrogen falls
at night occasionally and puts an indelible
stain upon all such coatings. But worse
things VIII he predicted befope Callao is
reached. There Will be visions Of Jap
enese torpedo boats darting around head
lands and lurking in bays. Strange tales
Of eccentric tides. uncharted heretofore.
which will sweep the fleet far to the
south. will be spun by the wise ones who
up the west coast of South America is
finished that fleet will have met a thou
sand disa sters.
II is to be remembered that this is a
novel experience for the folks at home
Never before have SO many war vessels
sailed in single organization over such
a vast distance. The enterprise appeals
10 the imagination. and 1t is not surpris-
ing that some OF the people are seeing
things
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-10
The Vice Presidency.
Says the New York Tribune:

says tbe We" VI n
The friends of ex-Treasurer William
ii. Berry Of Pennsylvania have brought
him forward as an available candidate
for the Vice Presidency on the Bryan
ticket. MIR. Bryan's first running mate
came from the republican state of Maine.
his second from the republican state of
illinois. and there are those who see
no reason why .his third should not come
from a republican stronghold like Penn
syivania.'
And il Should be mentioned that MIR.
Rryap himself comes from the republi-
San state Of Nebraska. The B.ackwater
state has acquired the habit of going
republican. Notwithstanding the efforts OF
its mos; distinguished son. The MAORI
ties have been steadily increasing since
1896, until now the figure is large and
looks secure
But of course there is a difference
between Mr. Bryan and men mentioned
for the place of running mate. lie is a
factor apart and deserves 10 be. His
personal popularity is far and away
greater. than that of any other man III his
partv-so great tina; the political COM
.pl.xioa of his state does not count in the
EQUATION.
II was a mistake in 1896 TO so 10 Maine
for Mr. Sawar. and equally so In 1900 TO
60 to Illinois for Mr.. Stevenson. Both
were excellent men. but neither as
candidate. was to be expected TO appeal
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-10

w ak NAebU1uk 31VC0oc0o ASoSooe~AJ'
The householder who refused to clean
off the snow the other morning after the
storm, or to hire mar to do 1t for him.
is now paying the penalty of his o5sti-
macy. His walk is nicely cluttered up
with hummocky &C.. exceedingly trying
on the nerves and mena cling to the limbs.
But unfortunately in addition TO the o.
stinate householder all who are forced to
pass his house are disconnected by this
condition. II the non-cleaning citizen
were the only victim OF his indifference
there would be no occasion to pass and en-
force sidewalk laws.
The necessity of law appears Chiefly
in the case of vacant property. the walks
in front OF which remain throughout the
winter untouched by shovel save as
neighbors for their own benefit clear paths
across them. A single vacant house In q
block causes an interruption which may
prove the undo!ng of the unwary traS-
eler. In the outlying parts OF the city.
where unimproved land occurs In entire
blocks the need Of a snow and Ice law
is urgent. Where there are no pavements
the pedestrians are often compelled to
pic. their way for long distances through
the soft snow during the day or over the
icy rubole after nightfaH
1t Is for Congress to determine whether
tbs condition Is to be cured or Is to con-
tinue. The cure lies either in authorizing
the Commissioners to compel household
ers ana property owners to clean their
walks within a reasonable time after the
cessation OF the snowfall. under penal
ty for delay. or else to appropriate funds
for the organization Of municipal side.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-10
Pay Of Our Diplomats.
From the Baltimore American.

The salaries and expenses Of our mis-.
sions in foreign countries is one Of those
matters which comes before every Con-
eress, and Secretary Root has made a
special appeal to the present Congress.
backed by some very striking figures.
The rents for quarters In the various
capitals allowed by the United States
nary householder in fair circumstances.
This seems to be a mistake. This coun-
try Is big enough and great enough 10
house its representatives properly. There
may be some question concerning the SAL
aries Of ministers abroad, but there sure
ly can be mono with regard to their quar-
ters. They should at least be such as
not to attract unpleasant criticism from
tho communities in which they are situ-
ated. 1t is not necessary that ambas-
sailors and ministers should dwell In pal
aces. but it Is important to their dignity
and standing that they should have
dwellings, befitting the positions occupied
by them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-10

walk cleaning outfit. large enough to do
the work thoroughly within a day Of the
end of the storm at the outside. There
should be little room for choice between
these two methods. Inasmuch as the
great majority Of householders are now
willing to do their little share of the nee
essary work. the problem would seem best
to be solved by adopting some simple
constitutional method to compel the small
remainder to fulfill the part Of good citi-
zership by following this wholesome ex-
ample.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-10
A Visiting lingo.
This is from Boston:


Andre Tardieu, editor of the Paris
Temps, now delivering the annual series
Of Hyde lectures at Harvard, said in his
address TO the students last night:
War Is imminent but while I do not
think that the present internal conditions
would permit Japan to rush into war in
the next three months with this
country. I am certain that if an agree
ment governing Japanese immigration IL
not reached soon the little brown men
will bs quick to seize the opportunity to
teach the proud westernerE lesson"
Oh. these visiting scholars, and states
men. and editors! 1t was our own Prof.
Burgess who went to Berlin to lecture
and travelled outside his subject in an
attack on the Monroe doctrine. And now
we have this F'renchman turning Hyde
lecture into a lingo deliverance. Those
Harvard students are none the wiser or
better for such talk. and surely the gov
eminent Of the United States can deal
with the japanese question without suS-
gestions from the ularly
from citizens of Russia's signed ally.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-10
Bellamy Storer, Philosopher.

A newspaper letter printed the other
day brought to notice again-this time
very pleasantly-the Hon. Bellamy Storer.
A year ago the country was threatened
with big things by him and in his name.
AS the story ran. he was coming to Wash
ington for a protracted stay. would take
a house and entertain lavishly, and to
sympathetic company thus assembled. and
through them to the public. give the full
particulars OF his collision with the Presi-
dent. Everybody got ready for what
Mr.. Greeley used to describe as some
very interesting reading.
But Mr.. storer failed to appear. The
public waited, with impa thence for awhile,
and then turned to something else. There
was no authoritative explanation OF the
change Of program, though gossip. which
waits not for authority, offered several
reasons.
1t now turns out that. instead Of coming
to Washington and boarding the Presi-
dent in hts den, Mr.. Storer went to Bos-
ton. took a house there, and has been en-
joying in quiet way the society Of that
intellectual town. He ard Mrs. Storer
are delighted with their surroundings. and
the latter. who has artistic lea aings. is
doing some modelling in line with her
talents.
To the correspondent who called Mr..
Storer did the talking. or -I.her refused
to talk. He was pleasant, and even
merry. about the story Of his retirement.
from Office. and said he had put the mat
ter behind him, and asked the CORE.
spondent to forget it. The pubic. nc
was sure, had lost all interest in il. Aud
that was all the correspondent got
1t was enough, and It revealed Mr..
Storer in an improved light. The angry
diplomat. speeding home to air his grew
ances right under the White House WIN
dow. has changed into a genial p,,iloso-
pher. who intends either to hold his peace
for all time. Or await a more appropriate
time to reopen a delicate subject. The
result is that should the incident provo
closed the public will lose nothing, while
should Mr.. Storer have something fur
Their to offer, the time he 10 taking to
prepare it Will insure it respectful atten.
ton.
The episode was stirring when fresh.
and the public had its laugh. which was
largely go0d-natured. What IL Mr.. Storer
failed as an ambassador If now he de-
velops as a philosopher? Greater is he
that controlieth his own spirit than he
who negotiates treaties. At least in that
rendering Of a great text Is comfort for
the former ambassador to Spain ard to
Austria.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-10
Federal oficeholders and Chicago.

The Presidents reply to his critics in
the matter Of federal officeholders and
the presidential contest is good as far as
il goes. We may easily believe that no
orders have been issued to placement to
support Judge Taft. or that appointments
are now being made upon that condition.
Those charges overshot the mark.
But it is probably true that nine-tenths
of the federal placemen Of influence are
active in way that they think is ac-
ceptable to the administration. And in
taking that course they are obeying
law which by general consent Is called
human nature. The President Is their
chief. Their commissions are from him.
They need only to know. therefore, which
way he is inclined. Their information is
that he favors Judge Taft. and hence
they, too. are for Taft.
The point may be pressed even farther.
Let US suppose that fifty presidential ap-
pointments were to be made tomorrow.
Is it likely that any man in the list
would go to his post and become at once
an aggressive Fairbanks. a Hughes. a
Cannon or a Knox boomer? But if the
whole fifty were to scatter and become
aggressive Taft boomers. would single
one Of them be reprimanded for what Mr..
Cleveland used to cali in his sly humor
''pernicious partisanship"? OF course not
The average man needs neither orders
nor suggestions in such circumstances.
He finds his way to the safe side I'M
erringly.
What is taking place just now, especially
in the lower southern states. Is plain.
The federal offlcsholders down there are
pretty nearly the whole thing. Whether
they are better men than their neighbor
republicans who have failed to get Office
is not to be decided Offhand. Some very
unworthy men sometimes secure places,
and some very worthy men fail. The
Presidents emphasis on that point is not
justified by anything the public knows.
At any rate, the federal of1ceholders in
those states are busy organizing for Chi
cago. and by that law called human
nature are supporting the Presidents can
didate
The whole influence Of those men pro-
ceeds from their federal places: and 1t is
confined solely to the matter of delegate
hunting. They will not be able to aid the
nominee in any way. When the real bat
tie begins they will be non-combatants. as
useless to their party as SO many bumps
on a log.
Such support is a weakness, not a help.
1t would no more help Mr.. Fairbanks,
Mr. Foraker. Gov. Hughes. Mr.. Cannon
Or Mr. Knox than IL will help Judge Taft.
And the Chicago convention must deal
with IT in a firm way. A nomination
made by the controlling influence of dele-
gates from the lower southern states,
where. properly speaking. there is no re-
publican party. would not be worth as
against Mr.. Bryan a red cent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-10
The Banking Difficulty.
From the New York Times.

From the New York Times.
The essential mischief Of our banking
system lies In the fact that it does not
permit perfectly sound ana strong banks
to use their assets promptly and effectu-
ally to prevent abnormal alarm in periods
Of sudden demand for currency. 1t is
not the lack Of capital. it is the lack of
tho power to use capital in hand in eff
fective form, that most hampered our
banks during the crisis. This clearly Is
a remediable defect. if only Congress can
be got to understand the facts AS to
the other source Of difficulty to which
we have referred-the excitement and par
tial misleading Of the public mind-that
also will gradually be cured in coun-
try where discussion is free. 1t is but
q matter Of time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-10

He had a title very old;
Her father had q fortune. new.
And each Of them was truly told
1t was the proper thing to do
To send some gift or thoughtful lire
In honor of st. Valentine
He sent to her record straight
OF family. both proud ana old.
She sent a book which did relate
OF all the wealth her sire controlled.
And each. forthwith, did much repine
And think upon st. Valentine.
Now this Is but simple tale
or love that led to welded bliss.
The point that makes the cheek turn pals
On reading it is simply this:
Ou. land of dollars doth consign
Five millions-for st. Valentine.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-10
The Unemployed.
From the Chicago Tribune.

This is the month in which the prob
lem of looking after the unemployed al
ways enters its most serious phase. Men
out of work whose savings have carried
them through December and January are
at the end Of their resources In February
and swell the ranks Of the destitute unem-
pioyed During that month they have no
hope OF any but the most casual work.
They take II gladly when they can get it,
but there IL not enough to carry them
through to spring
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-10
Congress, Get Busy!

From The Topeka JOufnaI.
Dispatches from Washington state that
nothing sensational is expected to hap
pen in the halls of Congress during this
week That's good. The people can get
along all right without any sensational
congressional happenings. but they would
like to see the congressman get busy and
enac: some of the important legislation
which is pending before them. and which
the country SO sOrely needs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-10
From the Indianapolis Star.

Representative Charles Lands means to
have the government printing Office run
honestly II every head in sight has to 60.
Mr.. Lands. 1t will be remembered. under
took two years ago to reduce the extrav-
axanca of the government Office In the
matter Of printing and succeeded in cut
ting off many supernuities and lessening
the waste. 1t is good work he is en-
On god in
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-10
THE STAB has . regular ana psrms.
asnt Family Circulation much moro
than the combined circulation OF the
other Washin1ton aailiss. A. Rows
and Advertising Ksdium It has 10
competitor.

NIn order to avoid delays on account
Of personal absence letters to TIE
STAR should not be Addressed TO any
individual connected With the once. but
simply to FEE STAB. or to the EDITORIAL
OF Dusinsss Department. according to
tenor or purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-10
Diplomacy.

why do you make practice Of pre-
dieting bad weather."
TITS the safest plan," answered the pro-
fessional prophet. IF the bad weather
prediction comes true, people have to adj
nit l am right. and If the weather Is
pleasant they feel too good-natured to
care whether I was right or wrong"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-10
Army Pay.
From the Chicago Record Herald.

From the Chicago Record Herald.
1t is an indication Of the Importance
which army officers place on immediate
ieEisla ton giving an increase In pay to the
rank and file OF the army that they are
more interested I'm getting such bill
through than they are In getting in
creased pay for themselves.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-10
A Personal Definition.

What do YOU mean by a safe and sane
man."
"a man. answered Senator Sorghum.
lis safe when We can rely on his sticking
to his friends. and sane when he can be
convinced that my views on the tariff and
finance generally are absolutely correct"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-10
SHOOTING STARS.
By PHILAHDER JOHNSON.
Human SelAshness.

so you voted for prohibition?''
Il did" answered Col Stilwell. land
I'm proud Of the fact
But YOU are not a total abstainer."
Yes 1 am. The reason why I voted
for 1t was that the doctors said I'd have
to let alcohol alone, and I wanted COM
pany."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-10
Prudence.

why DO YOU always announce your in
tention Of going to Europe at least six
months i'm advance?'
'eB'cause." answered Mr.. Dustin Stax.
II am largely interested in finance and
have to avoid anything that might in the
least suggest the appearance OF haste
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-10

Among the problems that will presently
present themselves is that OF efrecting a
graceful transition from the role Of favor
lite son to that Of ardent supporter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-10

Government ownership advocates must
regret that even a Post Once Depart
mcnt cannot be conducted without suspi-
cions of being used for political pur-
noses
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-10

For a man who Is not a candidate Mr..
Roosevelt continues to demand an enOr-
nous amount of space in the news coll
umns
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-10

So long as Mr.. Hearst has his National
Independence League and string of
newspapers he feels pretty confident OF
being able to enter public life at will.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-10

John d. Rockefeller's fine is still re-
ferred to as s29,24OOco. 1t ought to be
more than that. counting the interest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-10

Mark Twain has just enough financial
trouble to keep him from being tempted
to abandon literary activity and rest on
his income.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-10

Raisuli's social prestige is becoming
such that he may find it correct to send
engraved Invitations to his kidnapings.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-10

IF Tom Lawson has any really good
things in prospect. he ought to let the
people who have been faithfully playing
his market information in on them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-10

The King OF Belgium seems able to re-
tain a share Of popularity at home. re-
gardless Of what is said Of him In Paris
and Africa.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-10

Mr.. Bryan's applause for the admin
istration may be expected to grow grad.
ually fainter from now on.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-10

There are indications that the south
is not going to allow the prohibition ques-
ton to make it neglect Its regular politi-
cal duties.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-10
Courage From Experience.

When winters fros' mos stops my bre
minds myself as how
I nebber yet done freeze to def
An amt a-gwinter now.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-10
Then It's Different,

From the Boston Glohe.
The days are getting noticesbly longer
now unless your note Is coming due.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-10

Perhaps Charles w. Morse is coming
back after that sos he is said to have
left behind.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-10

1t has been demonstrated that the good
old-fa shioned winter can be overdone.
Der Deutsche correspondent. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1841-1918, 1908-03-11
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