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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-28

Of the capital to draw sishtseers. Peo-
pie want to see Washington because it II
the seat OF government. They particular
~ want to see 1t at the time of historic
significance. when, weather permitting. II
Is at its best. There is no occasion Sc
strongly appealing to the patriotic
imagination as the induction OF the Presi.
dent into office, and IL the threat Of dan
gerous weather such as that which early
March may any time produce were elm
mated the attendance at the Inaugural
tons would be tremendous, tribute to
the wholesome interest of the people In
the government and its workings.
1t Ii due to the citizens of this country
that they should be given such an op-
portunity to see Washington in safety al
the time OF its most profound meaning
as the scene of a transfer of political re-
sponsibility, peaceful revolution. q
change of authority, perhaps from merely
one individual to another. or perhaps
from one party to its rival. When the
Henry resolution comes before the House
for consideration this phase of the ques-
ton should be distinctly borne in mind,
even though, as the judiciary committee
reports, 1t Is of less consequence than the
frightening of the short session Of Con-
gress and the correction Of constitutional
faults with reference to the certainty OF
keeping the presidential office filled.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-28
Mr.. Watterson and Protection.

In some observations based upon a
Star editorial. the Louisville Courier
Journal expresses its opinion of the
Payne law. It would If 1t could repeal
| that measure Immediately, IL not sooner.
1t would not give it a chance to justify
| itself. What il the law is proving a good
revenue producer? What If it's authors
and the President describe 1t as the best
tariff law ever enacted by the republican
party? Is it not socketed In protection.
and Is protection. in the last analysis
anything but graft? While the law en-
dures. graft will endur. and graft IL the
national curse.
This Is familiar and consistent doctrine
in the leading southern newspaper. Its
distinguished editor is a battle-scarred
veteran In the field Of the tariff He has
fought protection in all forms in his own
as well as In the opposition party. He
is q free trader without guile or disguise.
He knows what he wants. describes 1t.
and asks for 1t. AS yet, however, he has
not got the goods.
Mr. Watterson's tariff victories have
brought him nothing. He triumphed over
the Cleveland crowd at st. Louis in 1888
only to see the republicans win at the
polls. He triumphed over the Cleveland
crowd at Chicago In 1892. and, later. saw
his platform Endorsed at the polls. but
democratic Congress wrecked his pro-
gram and his hopes. The Wilson bill as
passed by the House disappointed him,
while the bill after Mr.. German had fin
ished with 1t in the Senate was an abom-
nation in his eyes He expressed himself
on the subject at the time with char
acteristic frankness and vehemence.
So stands the record today. Such Is his
tory. AS for the future. What may be
Mr.. Watterson's hopes? Does ne expect
to see q democratic House. If one should
be elected in November. report and pass
tariff bill on lines of his recommends
ton? Does he expect to see the next
democratic national convention put tar
In plank of that description in its plat
form. and nominate q candidate for Presi-
dent who will interpret it in accordance
with his. Wattersons, views? If so. The
Star grieves to tell him that he is facing
another disappointment. Loud as its de-
nunciation Of the Payne law is, the demo-
cratic party, as at present led, Is not pro-
claiming free trade and characterizing
protection as the source Of all our woes.
And, by the way. Mr.. Watterson should
make his plans to attend a. a delegate
his party's next national convention. He
has not cared for such a commission
since 1892. and. as a result. Kentucky
since then has been singing small at such
meetings. The next convention promises
to be a hummer, and Mr. Watterson
should be on hand and help 1t hum.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-28

possibilities OF the night Of May ls-aS'
but he points out that it is possible that
the comet in its passage behind the sun
may lose its tail. as it did on the last
visit It paid to this part Of tho cosmac
space. In 1885. 1t was only when the
comet, on its return trip into the great
void, had reached the neighborhood OF the
planet Mars that a new tail was formed.
Thus when 1t passed the earth this planet
felt no such influence as that which -
apprehended by some OF the more timid
students Of the subject. 1t may be that
the planet will not suffer such depriva-
ton on this trip as it did seventy-nve
years ago. Inasmuch as the largest part
of the comet is its tail. it IL almost to be
hoped that. from a spectacular point OF
view. the passage around the sun VIII
result in no such diminution OF its glory
even though there may be a possinihty
of a celestial shower bath on the night OF
the 18th Of May
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-28
Visitors to Washin9ton

Several thousand tourists have come to
Washington to spend the Easter holidays.
taking advantage Of the opportunity to
pay visit to the capital. They are I'M
fortunate i'm that Easter this year falls
little earlier than usual and consequent
ly the city Is not In full leaf anu does not
present the spectacle OF loneliness which
II will offer q fortnight or 80 later. How
ever. even though the parks are not at
their best. there are always suficient at
fractions to recompense those who come
Q long distance.
Three days spent here while Congress-
10 in session will be OF value to any resi-
dent of this country with a desire to be-
come acquainted with the system OF gov
eminent. Nothing can demonstrate the
relationship Of federal parts and the
working OF the administrative machine
an we'll az q personal inspection. 1t would
be to the interest OF every representative
In Congress to have the voters of his dis
tr1ct and their families come here In
squads and parties from time to time t.
see how things are run, to acquire that
clear understanding which can be gained
emily by frst-hand impressions.
An inspection Of the railroad companies
books with reference to these parties Of
! tourists brought to Washington from dif.
fsreut parts OF the country would quickly
convince any opsu-uninded legislaEee
however skspdcal on the subject OF tha
fest that the Inauguration Of the Presi.
dent. in the interest Of popular participa.
ton in and enjoyment OF that ceremony
should be held in late April instead ol
early March. In the course OF yeaI
many Thousands Of tourists come here
without any particular attractions at thii
anA Of the Ina beyond the natUst.1nUVsa
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-28
Sir Ernest Shackleton.

An excellent impression has been Gre
ated in Washington by Sir Ernest Shackle.
ton, the British naval ofdcer who pkne-
trated to within ninety-seven miles OF the
south pole a little over a year ago and
who is now visiting the capital of the
United States to receive honors previous
ly bestowed upon him. The modest de-
meanor of this explorer has appealed
strongly to all who have met him. 1t ID
easy to understand that on the expedi-
tion which was so nearly successful as to
be In its very failure a scientific triumph,
he was a leader by virtue not merely of
position and delegated authority, but of
character, and beyond that OF the quail
ties which bind men fast to those they
admire and respect.
Sir Ernest shackIeton believes, and
there is ample evidence in the records OF
his expedition to sustain him in this
proposition, that had it not been for an
unfortunate shortage. OF supplies he would
have had no difficulty whatever in reach
ing the pole. He was forced to turn back
simply because he could not have re-
gained his base had he persevered and
penetrated to the point of extreme south
ern latitude.
Thanks to shackleton's skillful work
upon the antarctic plateau south polar at
tainment is now chiefly a question OF
sufficient organization and supplies He
has blazed the trail. Whoever may actu-
ally win the race to the pole now being
planned on both sides of the Atlantic, a
great share of the credit Of the final
achievement must be bestowed upon the
brave ofdcer who is now here and who
in the midst Of praises and hon6rs such
as have been bestowed upon but few
men remains modest and self-denyins.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-28
A Figure.Head for Speaker.

Before dsmantling the speakership and
committing the pieces to the junk pile,
would it not be we'll to consult the coun-
try on the subject? II is a very impor-
tant proposition-much more so than the
tariff or any issue now on the congress
sional card.
How stands the record? What Speaker
IN the appointment of committees, ever
abused the power of his ONCE? When
because of corruption, or malice, or any
other base quality. did Speaker put
the bottom on top i'm the classification OF
House members for committee service?
Let US take the record of Mr.. Cannon,
who is alive and kicking. and very much
in the public eye. Have his committee
selections been fairly open to criticism on
the score of q neglect OF good men? Eek
anime the lists Of the Houses over which
he has presided. Capable men have been
put in front. Ask John Sharp Williams
az to the minority during his service as
minority leader. Mr.. Cannon consulted
him about the democrats, and accepted his
recommendations.
The committees of the present House
are of Mr.. Cannons selection. Do not
they show a fair and intelligent appraise-
f0enI OIL Ine HOUSE m6NnOSFSnlp. IL 4s1i
Fitzgerald was appointed to the rules
committee at the special session over the
protest of a majority of his democratic
brethren, Mr.. Cannon's appraisement was
approved last week, when the democrats
chose him themselves as a member OF the
new committee.
But why stop at the speakership? Why
not extend the reform to the presidency?
Why not change In the Constitution taxi
ing the enormous patronage now in the
Presidents hands out of them? Look at
the army of places he controls. Listen
to the criticism leveled al the way federal
patronage is distributed. Why allow one
official so much power? Why not put the
matter into the hands OF committee, to
be elected. as the President himself is?
Away with the tremendous tyranny lodged
in the White House! BY influence brought
to bear on the host beholden to him, a
President could upset the country.
English. v know. Very English. Too
English Let us keep up old American
forms in the House. They have worked
well. and are in conformity with the ma
tional idea of good men for ONCE and re-
sponsibility for them while they are in
commission.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-28
The Comets Tail,

A little more than seven weeks from
now this planet will pass through the tail
of Halleys comet, according to present
calculations based upon the traditional
habit Of this wanderer in space. The
comet is now somewhere behind the sun,
with reference to the earth, and conse-
auently IL invisible. In few days it will
begin to show feebly in the morning be-
fore sunrise and will grow steadily palmer
throughout April and May. until on the
18th Of May 1t Is, so to speak, directly
opposite the earth with It's tail pointing
away from the sun and across the earth $
orbit.
Much apprehension prevails as to the
consequences OF this encounter between
the planet inhabited by the human race
and the appendage OF the comet. A GER
tain mystery pervades the subject, dis
sipated only slightly by the scientific
knowledge regarding the composition of
the comets tail. The other day a man in
Hungary killed himself. preferring to take
his own life in advance rather than be
slain by wandering star. This mental
Iunbalance was due undoubtedly to a fear
which In felt by some that the tail OF
the comet contains a gas Of poisonous
usture. II. g. Wells In one Of his fantas-
tic tales describes the development OF the
earth by q comets tail In just the con-
ditions that, It IN expected. will prevail In
May. Ii what Mr.. Wells works out as
q theory Of cometary effect has any scien-
the basis the advent of Halley's comet
IL to be welcomed rather than dreaded.
For after the passage OF the celestial
visitor all who had breathed the yellow
| gas and had undsr it's induencs sunk into
L. dsatiA1ks trance were restored moi
1nsWsly t0EuX physical viyor. but develop.
ed rsmAs1Ahie virtuous qualities. The
world was transformed from an agsresa.
ton Of suspicious. suarrelsome, jealous
people into great community Of altru-
lists.
| Camille Flammar1on In discussion OF
the comet and its tail notes the fact that
1nAHR DNepiaAsa gyo9<3ylieQu3otoa1AY - IN
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-28
The Merry Spring.

Bring the canphor IMMINENT
And pass the pills along;
Let me smell some pungent scent
With flavor strangely strong.
Tie a bandage round my neck
And give me drinks severe.
Feed me capsules by the peck
The merry spring is here!
Place me in an easy chair
In helplessness complete;
Have water boiled with cruel care
And in 1t place my feet.
And let the gargle and the spray
Be waiting ever near
To celebrate the gladstone day
The merry spring Is near.
Ye seekers Of the fragile prize
OF pleasure as it fees
Can never hope to realize
Life's true intensities.
The reveler in the gilded shows
Moves on in thoughtless cheer
IT'S he that grieves at home who knows
The merry spring is here!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-28
Baths for the Senate.
From the Chicago Post.

From the Chicago Post.
Rome's fall began when her great
baths were built 1t was Maecenas, friend
of Augustus, who constructed the first
swimming pool. and Agrippa, another
contemporary, was the first to build
'.thermae'' on an elaborate and system
attic plan. When Roman decadence was
most gorgeous there were over 800 pub
lie baths in the city. We wonder
whether the senators of the United
States realize the grim warning which
the experience Of civilizations first sena-
tors would convey. We wonder whether
they are doing wisely in installing mar
BILE baths and salaried bathkeepers in
the new Senate building at Washington.
1t is never well to turn a necessity into
a luxury. We would bid the senators
beware. Chicago at least knows full
well the civic injury that may develop
from a. "bathhouSe.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-28

Capt. Hobson Of the sixth Alabama dis
trict now has a clear field for reelection
There was opposition for time based
principally upon the vote he cast in favor
Of a new hearing for the negro troopers
who had been dismissed from the army
on charges Of shooting up Brownsville
Tex. 1t was the vote of a man who, re-
specting the country's uniform, thought
every man wearing 1t entitled to a squar re
deal. Capt. Hobson is q little obsessed
about Japan. but otherwise all right, and
his people should send him back by a
good vote.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-28
Guard the Girls.
From the New York Tribune.

The murder Of Ruth Wheeler, the
young girl who was sent in search OF
employment from a business school by
her teacher to the room OF a man OF
whose character nothing was known,
might probably direct the attention OF
such institutions to the responsibility
which they assume in making themselves
avenues Of communication between fnno-
cent young women and villains who seek
their destruction. Perhaps requirement
prospective employers and their places
Of business would be salutary adjuncts
Of such schools. Especially should eau
ton be observed about sending girls to
flats and other places not we'll known
as ofices where legitimate employment
is customarily offered.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-28
The General Delivery.
,m the C,hicaRo Journal

A young girl in Massillon. Ohio, is
charged with Staying her older sister in
order to obtain possession OF her new
clothes and hat. For more than year
she had been receiving mail at the gen.
eral delivery wicket. More than one
girls road to a bad life has been by way
Of the general delivery. Many the d.
vorce that has grown from the same
source Some regulation Of the general
delivery Of letters to girls and young
women, and, IN fact, to any one who
possesses a house address, is highly de-
sirable.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-28
Protection for Automobiles.
rom the Brooklyn Eagle.

Z TOM Tue BfUOKIyu EdgIe
The Joy rider will not be a permanent
feature of automobiling risk. The in
part Of the machine in the safety deposit
vault Of the garage once subject to the
owners call only. An automobile ought to
be 20 safe from trespass as private
mug In q barber shop.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-28

Theodore Roosevelt is not the kind OF
q politician who considers it an utter
waste Of time to cultivate friendly re-
lations with people who do not happen
to vote in his country.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-28

Om order to avoid delays on account
o. psrsonal absence letters 70 III
STAR should not b aAdxesssd 10 any
Individual connected With ths o1nos. but
simply 70 TIE STAB. or 70 the 1ditszaal
0. Business Department, according 70
tsnor or purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-28

It is said that Thomas F. Ryan is get
ting rid of his Kongo rubber interests.
There seems to be little excuse for his
retaining SO troublesome proposition
when there is SO much easy money nearer
home.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-28

The Speaker need not be a member or
the House OF Representatives. And even
when he is a member he may sometimes
feel like q stranger.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-28

When the timorous ruler OF Russia sees
how much genuine power the Speaker
enjoyed he must wonder why they called
him q car.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-28

Postmaster General Hitchcock need
never look for any literary encourage
ment from the magazines should he ever
decide to forsake a political career.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-28

Kernit's silence about the Endorsements
he received as a better marksman tnan
his father shows instinctive diplomacy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-28

The fact that he could leave the coun-
try while the Investigation was going on
indicates the faith that Mr.. Pinchot re-
poses in Mr.. CLAWS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-28
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
A Hard.Luck Story.
po,i+eness always pays."

"Politeness always pays"
II don't know about that" replied Mr.
Hunting werk. Il had a pretty good po'
sition as bill collector. But made my
self 80 agreeable that people held out or
nayments for fear I'd stop calling or
them
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-28

Castro's declaration some time ago tina,
he was homesick appears to have beer
something more than the remark Of {
sentimentalist.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-28

This .chanticleer" craze can DO aoso-
iutely nothing toward inspiring respect
for the packed egg
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-28
The American Tourists.

A hundred thousand, more or less,
Toward Europe will be on their way
No wonder, mid the storm and stress
We hear that Paris still IL gay.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-28

Rostand said he hoped his play would
be a failure, but authors are always
meeting with disappointment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-28

The return of WI Ting-fang Is supposed
TO be due to the fact that there are a
few important questions he forgot to ask.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-28
In the Game.

II am in the hands of my friends" said
the political sidestepper.
YES" replied the harsh critic ana
every time your friends look over their
hands they seem impatient for a new
deal
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-28

Fortunately the youngsters enjoyed
their Easter Monday festivities without
the sign of a bareback.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-28
A Passing Fear.

Did you have any adventures while
motoring In the west?"
only one" replied Mr.. Chuggins Sew
eral men stepped out from the bushes in
a lonely spot and robbed US OF all our
jewelry.'
weren't you terribly frightened?
"OnIy for a moment. We thought al
hrst we were being held up by some VII
lage sheriff for violating speed laws.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-28
Harsh Words.
m the Buffalo News

From the Buffalo News.
Uncle Joe has no monopoly Of harsh
language. His opponents are as handy at
It as he II and t. Is no credit to either
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-28

VERY often" said Uncle Eben. de man
dat keeps talkin' bout hard luck is tryln
to make conversation take de place OF
hard work"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-08-03
Carried Some Water.

Edward Whipple, 60 years of
age, who struck this county recent
ly, and worked for farmers east OF
town, came to DR.. ]. F. Auner's
Office Monday and begged the doc
tor to help him If possible. The
patients case was diagnosed and
the verdict was that he was carry
ing too much water and that this
itoo-muchness was caused by cancer
of the liver. The doctor tapped the
fellow and drew from him nearly
four gallons of water. Gallons,
mind you, not quarts. To be exact,
the water drawn from him weighed
35A pounds. Three witnesses saw
the operation and saw the water
weighed. It's no wonder we are
having this awful drouth if there are
very many people carrying that
much water round with them and
are thus keeping it out OF legitimate
circulation.-WaHerly Independent.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1910-08-03
WINS FROM CLERMONT.
Home Team Keeps Up Record of
Winning Every Game by Shut
ting Out ClermOnt.

The winning pace set by the new
base ball team was kept up yester-
day afternoon, when the home boys
administered shut-out to Cler-
mont on the local grounds, in a
splendid game which reflected
much credit to both teams The
score was to 0, but DEBORAH made
three of its runs in the first inning,
and after that it was / to 0 game
Bidne pitched for DEBORAH and won
his own game, with a home run in
the first, and another score with
three-bagger later in the game.
Hruska, the Calmar pitcher, was in
the box for Clermont, and did splen-
did work. He is a very good pitcher.
Knowlton, who has just returned
from Iowa City, has joined the home
team, and added much strength to
it. The game yesterday was a fine
one throughout, and it is hoped that
these two teams may try conclusions
again during the present season.
DEBORAH plays return game at
Calmar tomorrow, and undoubtedly
large number of local enthusiasts
will go over.