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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-13

another the efficiency OF which Will never
be doubted. There should be no bridges
in the District of Columbia about which
there is the least doubt. The replace
ment Of the Anacostia bridge with new
one was too long delayed. The Aqueduct
bridge should years ago have been sue
ceeded by a modern structure OF unim-
peachable strength.
In all likelihood the use of the Calvert
street bridge by ordinary traffic and by
street cars will materially increase in the
the ordinary traffic across Rock creek,
bound for the western and central por-
tions of the city, is accommodated by the
new Connecticut avenue bridge, the older
structure still carries a growing number
Of automobiles, carriages and wagons
bound for the northern and eastern
parts. The rapid growth of the suburban
for a constant addition to the street rail-
way service. so that repairs to the pres
ent structure carrying the cars can only
make shift for the present. and can hard
ly provide for future requirements. 1t is
poor policy to work from hand to mouth
in matters that affect the public safety.
and the part of wisdom lies in the direc-
ton of the. earliest possible provision
not merely for allaying the immediate
apprehension Of the public. but for a
permanent equipment absolutely guaran
teeing a safe crossing of the creek valley
for all time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-13
For q Later Inauguration.
rom the New York Tribune.

From the New York Tribune.
A measure shifting the date Of the
presidential inauguration from March 4
to the last Thursday in April has just
been reported by unanimous vote from
the House committee on the judiciary.
When that celebrated committee Of con-
stitutional experts can come to q perfect
agreement on any subject 1t Is time to
sit up and take notice. Its unanimity in
political calendar ought to overpower
those worshipers of the old order who
have sneered at the proposed innovation
as an effeminate expedient ''to prevent
congressman from catching colds, Di-
rector Moore's recent heroic demonstra-
ton of the possibilities of bareback
March weather has possibly made pre-
cautions against 'colds" seem consist
emit with masculine dignity and pru-
dence. At all events. rectification Of
our infelicitous political calendar looks
has no opposition to overcome but in
ertia, and inertia is not the force which
it used to be in Congress. We are glad
to see that the judiciary committee has
not confined its attention to the simple
problem of giving the inaugural ton
pageant more attractive open-ar set
ting. That alone would be a decided
gain. for the inauguration Of President
is an important national ceremony 1t
draws hundreds of thousands of people
to Washington. some in the line of oIfi-
spectators. Since the present date is un-
suitable and far better date can be
provided without any special embaTrass-
ment. it is only sensible to try to make
the occasion one of greater comfort and
added impressiveness.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-13
The Calvert Street Bridge.

Tine appropriation OF $4,000 which the
Commissioners contemplate requesting
from Congress for the Immediate repair
of the Calvert street bridge across Rock
creek should be granted without hesita-
ton or delay, to enable the District to
proceed Immediately with such reinforce
ing work as may be necessary and pos
sible to place the structure in reliably
stable condition for continued use.
When this bridge was erected 1t was
contemplated. according to one authority,
that it should carry cars having a maxi
mum load of less than sixteen tons,
whereas the cars now In use when fully
loaded weigh about twice as much. More
cars are in use on the Line than ever be-
fore. SO that the bridge Is subjected to
greater and more continuous strains. 1t
is still. however. regarded by the en-
gineers of the District service as being
safe for use. although the requisition for
a repair fund indicates some measure Of
uneasiness at the District building in this
respect.
While the appropriation for repairs
should be granted without question 1t is
the best policy to plan now for a replace
AiSnt OF this bridge in the near future with
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-13
Last Nights Caucus.

The republicans are to be congratulated
on their conduct and the result of last
nights caucus. Nothing was attempted
OF performed not nominated in the bond.
The object of the call was strictly ad-
hered to. and the committee selected to
direct the coming congressional cam
paigns Is composed of both insurgents and
regulars. In more than one case a reg
ular represents territory classed as in
surgent.
This is a small. though a good. start
toward harmony. II the spirit continues.
the two factions may get together for
other practical purposes. But will it
continue?
1t is stated that the two factions are
extremely suspicious OF each other. Each
fears a trap of some kind. Naturally.
neither wants to be trapped. At every
step eyes are peeled. on the lookout for
something hidden.
Traps. it is unnecessary 10 say. should
be reserved for use on the common en-
envy; and even in that case they are not
worthy instruments. A party reduced to
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-13
A Local Hampstead Heath. {"

In another part Of The Star today is
printed communication from Dr. E.
NJ. Gallaudet. president of the Columbia
Institution for the Deaf and Dumb, set
ting forth the opportunity offered in the
vicinity of that institution for the estab-
lishment Of great natural pleasure park
for the recreation of the people. and also
the need Of the northeast section of the
District in this regard. Dr. Galiaudet
notes the resemblance of the tract in
question to Hampstead Heath of London,
which is regarded as of the utmost value to
the people of the English metropolis. Thou-
sands of the Londoners every day find there
a means OF refreshment from the strain Of
dense city life. The Heath has been left
in its natural condition. partly covered
by forest, partly in moor, offering endless
opportunities for rest and recreation. In
DR.. Gallaudets estimate Brentwood a
part of which has been already taken
for the construction of the new railroad
terminal tracks. offers an unexampled op-
portunity for the development of similar
public reservation. He appeals to Con-
gross to act promptly to move i'm this
direction. and TO secure possession of
this attractive area before it has been
seized for business purposes and its
beauty destroyed. and it's value to the
people lost forever. The fact that a great
natural park has been established in the
northwestern section of the District does
not lessen the argument for such an en-
terprise DR.. Gallaudet proposes. for
The northeastern part of the capital is
far removed from Rock Creek Park. AS
long as the opportunity is offered by
physical conditions to give to the dwellers
on the other side OF the city a small
er but nevertheless equally beneficial
pleasure ground it should be accepted as
speedily as financial conditions warrant.
The development of Washington as a
model city includes the preservation OF
natural attractions as we'll as the cree
ton of artistic buildings. and provision
for the health and recreation of the
people as well as for the transaction of
the business of the government and the
community
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-13
The Ohio Republicans.

The Ohio League of Republican Clubs
is for harmony, both at home and
throughout the nation. But particularly
at home. And to promote harmony
meeting has been called for February
II. at Dayton Come one. come all.
Every republican who desires success for
his party and Is willing to work for it is
respectfully invited to attend.
This is something like, and it comes
in good season. The situation in Ohio
may not be chaotic. but it is not far
from the border line of chaos. There
are wet republicans, and dry republicans;
administration republicans. and repub-
licans only $3.50 as respects the admins
1ration: Foraker republicans, and anti
Foraker republicans A state election is
approaching. A United States senator is
10 be chosen. In order to win the re-
publicans must get together.
1t is all very we'll to say that the re-
publican party is the party of discipline.
1t is. No other party in American his
tory has a record comparable in that par
ticular with the republican record. Some
of its greatest triumphs have followed its
btterest divisions. Sanity returned, lead
ersnip asserted itself. divisions were heal
ed and the organization marched on.
But it would be folly for the republic
ans at this time to presume upon that
record: to trust to luck for a happy is
sue out of their present Affections. They
should he tackled as if the party still had
Its spurs to win. Hard work and not luck
should be the reliance. Take all the luck
that comes but try to be strong enough
without luck.
The Buckeye republicans have much to
consider. A democrat is in the governor S
chair, and will be renominated. He has
his eye on the White House. There is a
Harmon presidential BOOM which will
be greatly benefited should Gov Harmon
be reelected. He will have such sup
port. therefore. in the coming race as will
have in mind both the governorsl1ip and
the presidency
This year also a new House will be
chosen. and there are bitter republican
divisions also as to that. The cries of
Cannon and anti-Cannon now filling the
air may not grow less as time passes
1t will be a blow to the Presidents friends
If the House is lost. but far greater one
if in addition to that Ohio is lost and a
democrat succeeds Mr.. Dick In the Senate
That will give 1912 a strong democratic
complexion.
The Dayton meeting should find plenty
to talk about. and maybe letter from the
President advising harmony and hustle
will add to the spirit and inspiration of
the occasion. Why should not Mr. Taft
cheerful up his old party friends and
neighbors In that way?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-13
Congress as a Lure.

Congress is not a lure to city men.
There are so many rich rewards OF a pri-
vate character in cities, political ONCE
often goes begging. Men OF large ability
are not attracted. Lawyers prefer the
big fees at the bar. Business men see so
many chances to invest money, or find
big salaries so comfortable, they keep
out of politics. 1t is only occasionally
that q city man of large professional or
business success yields to pressure and
enters the rougl-and-tumble of public
life.
In the towns and in rural parts the
case is different. There Congress pos
sesses a charm. There the young men
read about Washington and how the
wheels go round at the capital, and they
want to take a hand in the game. Young
Websters of this day want a chance to
reply to the Haynes of the present.
Young Shermans want to teach the Sen
ate finance. Young CannOns want
chance at the gavel. Seven thousand nve
hundred dollars year is "a mighty sight
Of money" to them, and they strive for It,
For the seat in the House made vacant
by Mr.. De Almonds death there were
half a dozen candidates, and balloting
continued for a week before the demo-
cratic nomination was made. Senator
McLaurin's death produced more than
that number of candidates for the va
cant seat. and all Mississippi Is alive to
the contest. In the Griggs district in
Georgia there is scramble, and all those
engaged are good men OF local weight.
This Is no new feature OF our political
life. Almost from the first we have drawn
many Of the most valuable and capable
of our national lawmakers from outside
the cities. Men from the small towns.
or from the country, have led in both
houses Of Congress. The leaders there
at present are, with one or two excep-
lions, men outside of city life.
Mr.. Aldrich is a city man, though Prov
idence is not q large city. Mr.. Money is
from a small town. Mr.. Bailey lives in a
town. Mr.. Cannon comes from a farming
section. Mr.. Paynes district is upstate.
far from the madding metropolis. Mr..
Clark halls from the Ozark country. Mr..
Underwood's home is in Birmingham,
which is just beginning to be city.
1t has often been noted that the coun-
try-bred or village-bred man. when Of in
tellectual quality, is as a rule full in his
reading for his opportunities. and a sound
reasoner. The quiet Of his early en-
vironment makes him attentive and aids
him in the concentration of his faculties
Later. when he gets his chance, he shows
the fruits OF his training. and often goes
to the front and stays there with no
great difficulty.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-13
No Resigning.

He who resigns and runs away will
never fight another day. There will be
no resigning on anybody's part. The re-
signer is the gutter. and the American
people have no use for gutter. Let
every fellow hold on to his commission,
and do what he thinks the occasion calls
for. He need not swing his stick for
every head he does not like. Compro-
misses are of the essence of existence.
and in politics they often testify to the
CAPACITY of men for rule. Resignation
under fire is species of suicide, and
suicide is confession.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-13
The Boston Experiment.
From the New York Times

the new IOrK Times.
There was a double aim in the election
system tried for the first time in Boston
Tuesday. First, 1t was intended that
nominations should be free from the die
tation Of party machines and party bosses
and that the sentiment and opinion of
citizens should determine the choice of
nominees. Second. it was Intended that
each citizen. having to vote only for may
or and members of the city council, in
whom. especially in the former. very
great powers are centered, should be able
easily and intelligently to express his own
preferences at the polls. Both these aims
1t is extremely desirable to accomplish,
and the method devised to attain them
was the fruit of much careful study The
system. at its first trial. failed almost alb
solutely. With reference to the mayor.
whose office is by far the most important,
and in which the concentration of power
and responsibility was suited to make the
choice of the voters clear and practical,
the failure was complete.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-13
Avoiding Municipal Service.
rom the Boston Transcript.

From the Boston Transcript
The surprise of Mayor Gaynor of New
York over the unwillingness to serve of
the men whom lie would like to appoint
to responsible positions in his admins
tration is evidence that he is new to
the executive business. That situation
is not peculiar to the metropolis. 1t pre-
walls in all our large municipalities and
appears to he steadily growing more
acute. Local patriotism is not SO de-
pendable a quantity as it was even a
quarter of century ago. The men of
large business affairs in New York do
not feel that they can afford to give
their talents to the service of the city
at the prevailing salaries.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-13
The Obscure Influence.

Some folks is maxim money
An some is maxim wealth
An some is maxim efforts
Only jes' to keep their health:
But Uncle Jim is maxim
What nations value more;
He's busy maxim history
At Ezra Cribbins' store.
He utters his opinions
Far from the crowd immense,
But they go driftin' onward
And WELD great influence.
An maybe future ages
Will search our records dim
An say a lot of pleasant things
About dear Uncle Jim.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-13

the necessity Of trapping confesses to
weakness. Tricks and ambushes are not
impressive. If nothing can be secured
except in that way the end is not far Off.
The silver men and the free-traders were
tricked in 1892, and the combination
which arranged the performance went all
to pieces in the shortest possible time.
Organism rose on that wreck.
Last nights caucus was very success
full. Will the next one be? When the
Ballinger-Pinchot investigators are to be
chosen shall we witness row or a love
feast?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-13
Longevity.
From the Dayton News.

r
There is perhaps no ether subject which
is at this time occupying so much of
the attention of the scientists as that
OF promoting length of human life. From
every civilized country come reports of
investigations being made by those in
terested in the subject and there seem
to be about as many theories as there
are persons interested in the cause But
so far as that is concerned. there has
never been q period in the worlds his
tory when men were not figuring upon
frightening the span of life There have
been Ponce de Icons in every age
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-13
A Question All Consume.
tiVes Should Ask
Their Doctor.

Ask your doctor to show you three or four
OF his cured of tuberculosis by eggs and
milk. tubercuin. or any other treatment. If
he has been successful in curing CONSUMPTION
he is entitled to your confidence, but let the
CURED people do the talking.
This Is what one has to say
II was sick year and half before / heard
Of Eckmans Alternative. Physicians pronounced
my Consumption and hopeless The trou-
BILE began with cold, and later affected the
lower part of my left lung. 1t became so deep
seated that 1t penetrated my side. Altogether
had sixteen different openings that discharged
My aunt recommended Eckmau's Alternative and
today, eleven years later, l am In perfect
health
tSignedl Mrs. Frances Rohland Crane
1912 Pennsgroye ST.. Phila., Pa
Eckmans Alternative Is good for throat and
lung troubles, and is on sale at O'Donnell' q
Drug stores, and other druggists. Ask for
Booklet OF cured cases. or write to Eckman
Mfg. Co.. Phla.. Pa.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-13
A Dream of Opulence

I'd like to be a plutocrat
With millions in control.
And never have to shudder when
| bought a ton of coal;
Id like to see my wealth Of coin
In gay profusion tossed
And buy big beefsteaks when I liked
And never ask the cost,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-13
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Proof of Devotion

Before we were married. said Mr.
Meekton, Il showed my affection for
Henrietta by serenading her.
Il suppose you neglect any such at
tentions now
Yes. l show my affection now by
respecting her desire that l snail not
try to sing"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-13

Gov. Haskell has sent three-thousand-
word address convoking the Oklahoma
legislature, but nothing in 1t attracts
as much notice as the remarks he in
spired during the presidential campaign.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-13

IL the controversy over Dixie and
Yankee Doodle were left to the musi-
cal experts IL is feared that neither
melody would measure up to classical re-
quirements
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-13
Use for the Valentine.

''I'll be glad when st. Valentines day
arrives said Miss Cayenne.
Il didn't know you were sentimental
I'm not. / merely want some varia-
ton to break the mOnotony of the post
card habit
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-13

Instead Of Joining a down and out
club himself, Speaker Cannon is inter-
esting himself in looking over material
for an lin bad association" whose MEM
bership will be more Or less involuntary.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-13

Some of those insurgents who have
been called Bryan republicans must be
tempted to see whether they have not
grounds for libel suits.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-13

The big sugar trust official who is
threatened with indictment in New York
is probably quite busy studying up the
things he wants to forget.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-13

There is some satisfaction in contem-
plating the length of time that must
elapse before the foot ball peril gets into
renewed action.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-13
Passed Up.
From the Chicago Post.

From the Chica 90 Post
After. many years of research in res
taurants we are willing to turn over to
President Taft the problem Of What is
coffee?'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-13

Eskimos are known as generally truth
full. people They have never been tempt
ed by the lecture platform.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-13

In a little while Zelaya, IL he is lucky,
will be almost as completely forgotten
as Aguinaldo.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-13

Mr.. Rockefellers campaign against the
hookworm affords one case where the
public is entirely on the Standard Oil
side of the fight.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-13

Being no longer officially concerned
about matters of saving wood, Mr.. Pin
chot may be more than ever disinclined
to say nothing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-13

Mr.. Bryan would possibly have more
10 say on current topics il presidential
race were nearer at hand.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-13

Everybody advocates economy i'm all
things, but very few are willing to set
the example.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-13

DIn order to avoid delays on account
Of personal absence letters to THE
STAR should not bo addressed to any
individual connected with the once, but
simply to TIE STAR, or to the Editorial
or Business Department, according to
tenor or purpose.
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discovered"

Don't you get tired of saying dis
covered" every night and two matinees?"
asked the comedian of the troupe.
EYES," answered the villain; Il have
been discovered SO often that l begin
to feel like the north POLE
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-13

II likes to sing about de good old
times said Uncle Eben, but jis' de
same, Use as thankful as anybody foh
railroads an trolley cars an telephones.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1910-01-27
NO GoLFING THAT DAY, BUT
Evidently Papa Had Not Neglected
Other Pastime That Seems Some
how to Go with It.

1t was customary for Perkins, on
leaving his Office at noon Saturday, to
spend the afternoon joyously outdoors,
%engrossed with golf balls and high.
balls. Being a clever chap, he was a
champion in both pastimes. On one
Saturday, however, he was compelled
to spend the whole day disposing OF
pressing business matters.
His wife and little daughter, as
usual, were awaiting him on the
porch. mo game to-day" he ex.
planned to Mrs. Perkins, as the little
n rushed impulsively into his arms.
and he picked her up and kissed her,
mo game to-day" he repeated.
Miss Margerie shifted the air and
said:
Wei, papa, you do smell awfully OF
golf!"
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1910-01-27
His Terrible Threat.

Aviation has improved considerably
since the time when Col. Cleary, then
county commissioner and for years a
w%ell-known C%hicagoan, made a balloon
ascension at a county fair owe in
Michigan, says the Chicago Journal.
AS the guest of honor the colonel
was sent upward with the assurance
that there was absolutely no danger.
But as the distance from the earth
grew greater the colonel leaned out
anxiously.
Pull me'in!" he shouted.
The men who were bailing out the
rope paid no heed to his demand.
Higher and higher went the balloon.
Wilder and wilder grew the colonel.
Finally, almost standing on his head
as he tried to keep a p%recarious bal
ance, he gave a final cry of exas-
perated panic:
Pull me in, l tell you, or I'll cut
the rope!"
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1910-01-27
The Ruling Passion.

An old Irish womans in describing a
gone but not forgotten" said: Mike
was the foine man entoirely and he'd
be living now, if it wasn't for the
dhrink. He had a dog and sure that
haste would bring him home from the
saloon whin he was so blind wild
liquor he. couldn't see a shtep before
him. And whin he died-'tis the truth
I'm shpaking-his ghost walked at
night, both back and foorth, betune
the saloon and his house-and bedad
twas sc dhrunk his dog knew him!"