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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-07
"Stealing" Car Rides.

The receiver Of q New York street car
system has discovered that the road in his
care liz losing a good deal Of money be-
cause Of the failure >of many passengers
to pay and also many conductors to rem
der honest reports. Consequently he has
had conspicuously placed in the cars the
commandment against stealing, accom-
panying it with the admonition that every
passenger who does not payO his fare
steals and every conductor who does not
turn in the fares collected also steals.
Many a good citizen who holds fairly true
to the rules Of righteousness occasionally
forgets this important fact that 1t is Il
form of thievery to ride in a street car
without paying. Indeed. many man
and some won1en-Will boast Of the num-
Der of times the conductor has passed
without collecting. People who would not
dream Of taking what does not actually
belong to them in the form of physical
property will enjoy a street car ride and
willfully refrain from handing out fares.
The look OF absolute innocence on the
part Of the man who is consciously treat
ing himself to tree ride Is we'll worth
the study of the observer with taste
for Psychological research
OF course, as long as street cars remain
crowded tho responsibility of the indi-
vidual passenger to force his fare upon
the compsnys agent will remain a matter
of public dispute. The pay-as-you-enter
car was designed to solve this very prob
lem and to relieve the passenger In some
degree OF this burden Of responsibility
1t Is a nice question whether, with such
cars available. q street railway company
can expect every passenger to be alert
to pay for his ride regardless OF the en-
terpr1se or honesty Of the conductor But
no item Of equipment and no process of
reasoning can ever obscure the fact that
the man who rides without paying is get
ting something for nothing; in other
words, Is taking that which does not be-
long to him.
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but 1t allows him to sell without limit to
all who are willing to lie as to their
identity.
From this anomalous condition there Is
q ready escape. It is necessary only to
require that before purchasing a weapon
q man shall secure from the court a
license to own one. and that this license
must be shown to the dealer before he is
allowed to sell. with heavy penalties for
sales otherwise. Washington has asked
for such law repeatedly during many
years, but for some indeterminate reason
has been unable to secure relief from the
tree traffic in pistols. Its crime records
have been swel,ed in consequence of the
ease with which killing weapons can be
secured and it is to be hoped that now.
with the police chiefs association enlisted
In the fight. it may secure from Congress
next winter a statute which will put an
end to this dangerous traffic.
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money he took had been used to support
his establishment.

money he took had been used to support
his establishment.
From the banks point Of view this case
differs in no particular degree from that
Of the employee who steals because he has
speculated unwisely In stocks or in horse
flesh and continues the game In the hope
Of winning eventually enough to recoup
his losses. 1t matters but little whether
the thief takes other peoples money to
crafty his passion for gambling or to sat
isfy his craving for good living. There
Is something morally out Of adjustment in
each case. The question recurs. now
ever, in the case of the extravagant man
just as in that Of the salaried speculator,
whether the bank officials should not In
terest themselves in the personal habits
and home surroundings Of all their en-
ployes.
Bank workers are Entrusted with other
peoples money, and are in q peculiar
sense responsible agents Of fortune. They
are constantly subjected to strong tempta-
ton. which the great majority or them
resist successfully. The percentage OF
thievery is very small, and this fact II
infinitely to the credit Of the bank work
ers as q class. especially when It IL re-
membered that their salaries are COM
paratively low. The higher officials OF
the bank owe 1t to themselves and to their
patrons. for whom they are trustees, to
ascertain, as far as possible without un-
warrantable intrusion into the private
lives of their employees. just how far these
men are being tempted by the contrast
of their own circumstances and tho wealth
which is hourly passing through their
hands. Doubtless In many ffduciary In
stitutions espionage systems are main
tanned. and it may not be doubted that
such establishments are more safely man.
aged than those in which tho individuals
in employment are allowed TO 60 their own
ways unnoted save in the course of the
ordinary scrutiny of bank accounts.
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Bank Employees.

\ bank employe killed himself in New
York the other day because. hN had been
promoted. Ordinarily Il promotion do-s not
affect workers in any branch of activity
IN this manner. They are more inclined
To celebrate. more or less fooiishiy these
improvements in fortune. hut this mar
ticuiar bank clerk found that his promo
lion from the position OF receiving teller
to that of paying teller rendered il i'm
possible for him longer TO conceal certain
lapses in his Official conduct and he toox
the cowardly way of sidesteppins his re-
sponsibilities. lie had been stealing at
the rate OF s. 900 year for the past five
years. and concealinS his crime by the
simple eNpedient OF substituting new de-
posits for old and temporarily hiding the
deposit slips. investigation after the suicide
showed the bank officials that the dead
man had not acquired such extrayagant
habits as playing the races or INDUCING
in other forms of gambling but it va.
plain that he had been living beyond his
means in order TO maintain his growing
tamil, on sslsr! OF Si,Jt" a year. The
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La fOLLET1E'S fILIBUSTER.

From the Nashville Banner.
Senator La FoletteS eighteen hour
speech can be condensed into a few
words: You shan't do It," Neverthe-
less Congress went and took and done
it,
frOm tL. Council BlurS N0nparcil.
Chautaliqun managers cautioned
against making engagements with La
Toilette the plan of paying him so
much per hour.
Anyway. Senator La Toilette can say
that for one night. at least. he compelled
the Senate to stand pat or to sit tight.
From the Pittsburc Gazette Times.
Senator La Follette's famous speech in
typewriter form weighs nineteen pounds.
but at this time of Year nobody feels like
reading anything heavy.
From the Council Bluffs Nunpareii
\ scat with La Toilette means moth
ing. La Toilette is standing up most of
the time and talking To the seats.
From the Newark Morning Star
Twill take many pages of the Congress
sional Record to reproduce Senator Lid
Follette's speech, but only a graph 10
tell you what he said. Why this waste?
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Elihu Root.

Mr.. Root should make his stay at Billy
Muldoon's as long az may be necessary
for the famous trainer to put him in the
pink OF physical condition. His health
is not poor. but he is little tagged from
years steady grind. He has travelled
much. and thought much, and read
in that time. and his system needs toning
up. He responds to the Mufdoon treat
ment. and IS going back for more Of It.
May he get the best that Muldoon has
in the shop.
Mr.. Root has never cared for public
life. He accepted both Of his cabinet
appointments reluctantly. As the leader
of the New York bar he found In the
practice OF law all that was necessary
to his intellectual and physical comfort.
The pick Of business came to him un-
solicited and his fees were large. Nat
urally, therefore. he was not eager to
undertake the unfamiliar duties Of the
War Department.
Nor was he at all eager to accept the
portfolio OF the State Department. The
law had a greater attraction for him than
even diplomacy. In both cases Mr.. Root
responded to an appeal made on the score
OF public duty. He was asked to lend q
hand at q time when the country stood
in need Of the services Of man Of his
high grade.
And vet with no prediction for Office,
Mr.. Root has demonstrated the highest
capacity for the highest places. He was
very able war minister, and is proving
an equally able Secretary OF State. The
President has said in public that he con-
siders him the best equipped man In the
country for public affairs. Is there not
every reason. therefore. why, now that
he is In ONCE, he should remain In?
But not in the state Department. Sue
cessful as he has been there. Mr.. Root
would yet be more valuable to his party
and to the country in the Senate. His
large legal knowledge and his power as
a speaker would both come into play In
that body. Much of>the work would not
only be familiar to him. but in line will,
work he likes best. Framing laws him
self. and advising in the lahors OF others
similarly employed, would develop his
strongest gifts.
Mr.. P1att Is going out. Age ana in
firmities Of one kind and another have
sealed the fate Of ''the easy boss" 4 new
man must be chosen, ana republican
legislature could not justify its existence
more completely than by calling to the
ONCE the first lawyer Of the state. and
one Of the most accomplished mon in the
country
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-07
JOHN HAYS HAMMOND.

From the New York World.
Was it wise In John Hays Hammond
announcing his raid on the Chicago con-
ventioR 80 soon? The Beers will be
promptly on his trail
From the Springfield Union.
Mining Expert John Hays Hammond al
lows that 1t looks to him like pay dirt.
from the Newark Evening News.
There IL reason to believe. too. that Mr..
Hammond could cinch practically the en-
tire Gugs-nheim vote.
From tn. Columbus Ohio State Journal
MIR John Hays $lS,UU Guggenheim
Hammond let's ON to be a conservative,
but he is radical enough to admit that
he wants the vice presidency.
From the India uapols News.
II still! remains to be seen. however.
whether John HAYS Hammond is just as
skillful al political engineering.
From the New York Herald.
Must be something mighty seductive
about the vice presidency when a man
Is willing To give up salary OF $500 600
wear for the Office. Most of his fellows
would rather have the coin than the
honor
Frem The Baltimore sun.
WHY on earth is John Hays Hammond
running for Vice President: Does he need
a rest:
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Ryan.

Thomas F.. Ryan sails in a few days for
a sojourn OF several months In Europe.
He win thus testify to his love Of the
country by leaving it. He puts the Dem
yer convention behind him. The CAM
paign will be well under way before he
returns. He might have gone as q dele
gate to Denver, but declined. He prob
ably knew that his presence would add to
the difficulties certain to mark tho pro-
ceedin9s there. The Cry OF money would
have been raised, and any candidate or
platform favored by him injured With
Mr.. Morgan absent from Chicago and Mr..
Ryan from Denver both parties should
benefit. Their agents and attorneys may
attend. but they are less powerful when
under their own direction. With the mag
tiers away. the men cut but a moderate
figure?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-07
MORE HOUSEHOLD woe.

Life used to have q rosy hue.
But how it's turning green.
A measly verdance meets my view
In each Domestic ecene.
I'm pretty sure ] never thought
had the self-restraiDt
That have shown since Mary bought
That gallon can Of paint.
She bought II to renew a chair
That age and use had worn
And ever since with blank despair
And rage and grief I'm torn.
The color isn't to my taste,
The odor makes me faint.
But Mary doesn't like to waste
She's using up that paint.
Perhaps a pint had been enough
Perhaps q little less:
But there's q gallon OF the stun
That causes my distress.
She's freshened this and freshcned that
Till Il would vex saint.
It's green as grass all through the nat
Since Mary bought that paint.
Chicago News
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-07
VARIOUS VERSES
ON TIMELY TOPICS
THEIR GRIEVANCES.

When two men whom you know fall out ana
shatter friendships gem.
think II wise. beyond a doubt. 10 side with one
Of them
between the pair:
Because this course will smooth the ways and
you lots OF care.
When two men whom you know fall out. let Wis.
dom he your guide.
think X wise. beyond q doubt. that you should
take q side.
You may not deem such action kind. TO take ID
be quite loath:
But otherwise you'll have you'll End. to listen
TO them both.
Louisville Courcr-JournAl.
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Bryan aud Tyler.


This IL a dispatch from Richmond:
Or. Lyon G. Tyler OF Williamsburg,
hose recent address before the Society
of Founders and Patriots of America in
New York brought him some prominence,
IL mentioned az the south's vice presiden-
tiAl offering for the democratic ticket. DIR.
Tyler does not take his friends seriously,
hut there are many who think that 'Bry-
an and Tyler would not sound bad
4 TyiA and Virsinian for Vice Presi-
dent" Not. we may be sure. If the demo-
rats know themselves Politicians are
superstitious. and hoodoos are always
avoided when il is possible. The name OF
Tyler associated with the vice presidency
is enough to send shivers up and down
TIE backs of your everyday voter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-07

scorer marks him: Filled OUT
From the Chicago News
Motto of the man who ascends in
balloon: Il don't know where I'm going
but I'm on my way
From the Cleveland l'lain Dealer.
That aeroplanist who tried To show off
the machine before "A queen and sue
e-ed.d in raising il six feet from the
ground and then tunblcd off must have
felt decidedly cheap.
From the ST. Louis Globe Democrat.
The balloonists say the nauffeur acct
dents exceed those among the sky pilots.
II all forms of locomotion could be rem
dered safer the public would be thankful
From the Richmond Times Dispatch
Truth crushed 20 earth will rise again.
which is one marked advantage that
truth has over aeronauts.
From the MiEnra polls Journal.
When the Wright brothers :eroplane
is fitted with a phonosraph IL will he
regular bird.
From the ieayenwoith Times.
Airsnip inventors seem % have begun
al the wrong end IN not Itsi lnNehting
something to control the WIND.
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THAT SPHERE.

Matrinony is the better paid end easier occr
,ation.--Dr. Otto Juettner OF Cincinnati in 4
,sper on Women in Business Affecting the
future Of the Race. read 'etore the American
academy Of Medicine at Chicago
Pretty. hopeful maiden. you 80
Busy fixing up your trousseau,
Are you hearing
What the doctor 40 sagaciOus
Says about it Goodness gracious.
But it's cheering!
Sometimes at sad moments poutful
You have felt little doubtful
Now forget IL!
Here you find that Hymen's fetier
Surely puts yon to the better
IL you'll let IT.
No days terrified and cronchy
When the boss II Sum and Grouchy
No moro fearful
Cslings down from him Ia srieve yo0
In a vay that's bound to leave you
sPrettr fearful.
Easier aud better paid. SAY.
Thst must cheer YOU. pretty maid, say!
Thnse who dare Il,
Knock know thing al cur II.
II they did would then they n"ut ii:
They not care TO-
Nafbitss. pretty maiden iscprful.
Take from rs some Wis. IN dopeful
True. il breez..
One thing have n careful eve to
See when ron pick - &c 10.
That hes easy.
indianapolis News.
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Bees.

Presidential bees is round
Buzxin' mighty strong.
I sho' does enjoy de sound.
OATS a cheerful song,
When you hears somebody say,
Sweet as sweet kin be.
Come aroun' election day
An cas- yoh vote fob me-
Some is putin honey by
SIid O buZZin' so.
Some is flyin' mighty high
An some is f!in' low.
Each of EN- done hope +" catch
De sweetness as dev flii:
World Is one big clover patch
Fob dey alrs benefit.
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upon HIS fAVoRITE HORSE.

have q proud ambition. confess.
And I will name Il here
work away with all the might l have.
hope year after year;
And my good works indorse.
So that there might be photographs OF me
Upon my "favorite horse
I daily see fine pictures OF the great
Who proudly alt their steeds.
And in each case II 10 the .fayorite
That serves HE masters needs
Oh. that I might claim greatness as ms "wes
For how men indorse
Him as sublime who is not proudly shown
Upon his fayoritc horse:
Chicago Record Herald.
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Ingenuity.

1T requires a very ingenious man to be
an inventor, doesn't it?''
81 should say So" answered the me-
cllanical expert. Getting up an inven-
ton isn't SO hard. but the ingenuity re-
auirsd to get 1t on the market is enor-
nous
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TWAS EVER THUS

Mother liked best Theodore:
Father swore by Claribel;
Grandma wanted Leonora
Or Jeanette or else Estelle.
Grandpa fancied Arabella:
Auntie talked most Of Patrice
Sister favored Isabella:
Brothers choice lay In Clsrice.
They considered Vivisns.
Geraldina. and Marcelle.
AnastAcia, Mariana.
Hortense Eunice. Mirabel:
Argued Claire. Leols. Startling:
Fought DER Constance and Elaine
But. alack. the precious darling
It was christeDed Mary Jane.
The Bohemian
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The JUNE GROOM.

Just now. you re not
" much account,
To very much
You don't amount.
IL douc without
You now should he.
Your sweaty face
No one would see.
Your big red hands
Would not appear
To mar the scene.
That's very clear.
II some one could
Devise q plsn
To wed a maid
Without q man.
Your wilted collar
Would not seem
A blot upon
Loves perfect dream.
Your awkward poses
Would not max"
The brides relations
Want to take
You out and dump
You in the lake.
Don't think because
You hold her fan.
You cut much Ice.
You foolish man.
You're just the groom
There by your side,
All radiant. fair.
Behold the bride.
She IS the glorious
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-07
Diyertinr Attention

$50 you favor the suit Of that for
eigner?'
Yes answered Mr.. Cumrox. Il think
should rather like to have a man in the
family whose English mother and the girls
can crittcise instead of mine"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-07

II the ambulances and "hurry-up"
wagons are not held to the legal rate OF
speed in the stretches they should at least
be compelled to check pace at car track
crossings
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-07

Former Mayor Weaver OF Philadelphia
promises to write book about his Ave
years Of ONCE holding. In view OF the
recent revelations it should command
place among the six best sellers"
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Oratorical Impulse.

The thoughtless mind most longs TO soar
To heights that few can reach;
The less one has to say the more
One wants to make a speech.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-07

That man White Of the Chicago team
was once Washingtonian. lie behaves
very rudely. however. TO his former towns
men.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-07

While the interstate commerce commits
sion Is investigating the cause Of railroad
wrecks 1t should be sure to ascertain If
there IL any reliable way to pass opposite
moving trains on the same track
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-07

There is one thing to be said for aviation
as sport. II man once gets his ma
chine high enough he has no reason to
groWl about bad roads.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-07

Washington ought 20 be willing to spend
in playground tags next Saturday some of
the money it ordinarily burns on indie
pendence day,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-07

The Russian duma now and then passes
resolution Of censure just to keep the
czar and his ministers aware. OF it's exist
ence.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-07

Official Philadelphians are saying you're
another to one another with small boy
zest.
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1t IL remarkable how little some candi-
dates for Office can know about the source
Of their campaign funds.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-07

Soak IIoke,' the slogan of the Brown
forces In Georgia. seems TO have been eff
fective.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-07

Perhaps this recent trolley wreck was
also due to that other familiar cause, ex-
cessive speed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-07

Three strikes will put a batter out, but
three defeats may not extinguish Bryan.
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-. Evening star, With the Sunday morning
Diition, 10 delivered by carriers within the city
! 80 cents per month: without the Sunday morn
" edition At "a cents per month.
by mail, postage prepaid:
psily. Sunday included one month, go cents.
Daily. Sunday excepted. one month. - centA
Saturday Star, one year. 81. 90.
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Chicago as a news center will coon be
dividing honors with Oyster Bay.
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SHOOTING STARS.
By PHILANDER JOHNSON.
A seasonable Inquiry.

Ice" said the prudent citizen. should
be used only in very small quantities."
What are you preaching. now" re-
joined the impatient person. health or
economy
Remember dis. SON" said Uncle Eben
"dsr ain no work you kin cut out foh
yohse'f as hard as tryin' to git th'oo life
wifout workin'.'