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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-30
The New CITY Post Office.

Congress should appropriate at this
session the money necessary for the
construction of the proposed new city
post office building, to be located i'm
mediately west of the Union station on
land already acquired for that purpose.
The decision of the government to evict
the city post Office from the building on
Pennsylvania avenue which was pri-
marily designed for its accommodation,
together with various detached bureaus
as incidental tenants. was reached de-
spite the protest of the local commu-
nifty. which had seen the Washington
postal headquarters similarly treated in
the past. But that decision appears
to be now irrevocable, and if that is the
case the sooner the new building is
erected the better for the patrons of
the local office and for the Post Office
Department itself, which needs the
room in the main building now occu-
pied by the city equipment.
1t is gratifying to know that the new
building. according to the plans tenta-
lively adopted, will be of an artistic
design, harmonious with the Union sta
ton, in close relationship with which 1t
will be placed. The city post Office
thus evolved will be an addition to the
city's attractions, although not most
conveniently located from the point Of
view of the greater part of the patrons.
1t is of course to be expected that with
the office removed by over half a mile
from the center of population every
possible facility will be afforded the
users of the mails to secure transport
of their letters from the points of de-
posft Substations should and doubtless
will be maintained in such numbers
that the shift from the Avenue building
to the Union station plaza will impose
no burden of delay whatever upon the
local business community, while If the
expectations of the postal authorities
are realized the establishment Of the
main office alongside OF the viaduct will
facilitate the handling Of the outgoing
mails.
Congress should consider this as one
Of the urgently needed items of the
years appropriation work. The esti-
mate of $4,000, 600 does not signify that
this sum will be required Immediately.
A million dollars will start the work
and carry it along for year, but the
act granting that sum should serve as
a pledge for the entire amount SO that
there need be no delay in the comple-
ton of the building when it has been
once undertaken.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-30
The BOYCOTT.

From the Philadelphia Press.
1t is possible that certain Of the naughty
boycotters of meat and eggs may have
forgotten that the Lenten season Of fast
ing lies dead ahead.
From the Scranton Tribune.
The futiity of boycotting meat is shown
by the fact that since the Cleveland peo-
pie got busy the price of peanuts has adj
vaaced . cents pound.
From the Portland Oregonian.
This latest boycott may be the work Of
nut trust.
From the Cleveland Leader.
Meat strikers run up against the diScOn-
certing news that hay is SIT a ton.
From the Detroit Free Press.
If the beef boycott only holds out long
enough you'll have good and valid ex-
cuse for tackling amateur gardening next
spring.
From the st. Paul Dispatch
Those who are preparing to boycott the
succulent beefsteak are, in effect, betting
their stomachs against the cold storage
warehouses. It's an even contest.
From the Omaha Bee.
1t should be distinctly understood that
breakfast foods are just as nourishing for
other meals later in the day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-30
Opening of the Museum.

In another part of The Star today is
printed an announcement to the effect
that the National Museum will be thrown
open to the public at night and on Sun
days a few months hence, when the new
building is occupied 1t appears that the
authorities i'm charge have long desired
in this manner TO widen the usefulness
OF the great collection of educational eX-
hibits by an arrangement of hours which
would accommodate the permanent resi-
dents of Washington, the majority of
whom are occupied during the entire pc
riod the museum is now open. The COM
pletion Of the new building, it is ex-
planned, will permit the departure with
out the necessity of action by Congress.
The opening of the National Museum
to the public on Sunday and at night
will render available one of the most re-
markable collections I'm the world, an
eptome of human activities. object les
sons in civilization. a veritable university
Of knowledge. Under competent guild
ance tour of the Natiopa1 Museum is
of inestimable value. Yet save in sum
mer time and on Saturdays the school
children of Washington cannot enjoy the
benefits of this collection without sac
ritcng their recreation time. Many par
entS have wished TO take their children
through the museum and study the eX-
hibits with them but have been unable
To do so. Under the new arrangement
this will be possible.
The opening of the museum on Sunday
and at night will be comparable in its
educational effect with the opening of
the Library of Congress at those times,
secured some wears ago after a long
continued effort. No one doubts the wis
dom of opening the library to render the
book collection of the fullest possible
value. 1t has increased the usefulness
Of the books many fold. In the same
degree will the value of the National
Museum to the public be enlarged There
are thousands of Washingtonians who
have never been inside of the insttu-
ton because they could not find the time.
Great numbers of visitors ~ the city also
have left Washington without seeing this
famous collection. because they came here
on business and during their hours of
leisure the museum was chased.
1t is gratifying that the secretary of
the Smithsonian Institution recognizes
the need of removing this limitation and
opening the museum to all classes of peo-
pie and thus increasing its value. The
occupation of the new building in these
circumstances will be an occasion of
great local Importance. Washington's
list of attractions and facilities for whole
some educational public diversion will be
increased through the rendering fully &C
cessible of a priceless collection that, has
heretofore been Of minimum use.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-30
France and Germany.

The other evening in Berlin the kaiser
and his family were guests of the French
ambassador, at the French emba sy
brilliant company met his majesty,
and among the entertainers were singers
and actors Of distinction brought from
Paris. Royalty was received in royal
style.
Undoubtedly the life Of the German
emperor would have been frightened II
during all these years Paris itself had
been open TO him. II he could have run
into town at his pleasure, inspected the
galleries, visited the opera and the the
alter, driven and walked about the
streets, and generally enjoyed the offer
ings of that beautiful capital the ex-
periences would have been greatly to his
taste
He speaks French to the admiration
IF 1.-The Paris:ans. He likes the French
people His civilitie; to those who pa,
their respects to him are marked Actors
singers, painters. journalists, wealthy
travellers without occupation, take bach
to EsAnsS Ssom a visit to Berlin a de
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-30
Czarism and the Speakership.

To The Stars statement that Mr..
Roosevelt does not possess either the
temperament or the knowledge OF par
iamentary procedure required in the
speakership of the House. the Springfield ID.
Mass, Union replies. why so? Hash
Roosevelt been called car about as
often as Cannon or his predecessors.
Crisp and Reedc"
Certainly Oftener. But that does not
controvert The Star Boiled down., ia Tx
associating czarism with the services OF
Mr.. Reed, Mr.. Crisp and Mr.. Cannon in
the speakership is often cheap. and some
time nasty. 1t is a mere flourish in po-
pying the Speakers chair has been mas
eF*of the House. Some have been able
to expedite business more successfully
than others, but all have followed the
rules laid down for their guidance. The
Speaker who should undertake to play the
role OF a real czar-to substitute his own
will for that of the House-woud be
yanked out Of the chair in no time. His
attempt would fail, and he would not
survive as an official to make another.
Mr.. Roosevelt was called q car be-
cause of his disposition, often manifested
in the White House, to have his own
way, rega rdless of everybody and every
thing In some cases he succeeded. He
talked good deal about the spirit of the
law-as though those who differed with
him cared only for the fleshless letter
but the only thing that appeared in his
contention or his performance was the
spirit of Roosevelt. 1.-The law? 1t is L.
His special employment OF men to do
this, that or the other, and his interior
ence everywhere, smacked of the auto
crat rather than the executive.
Now. the speakership would afford no
field for the exercise of such spirit The
man who stands before the House gavel
in hand sees the metes and bounds of his
office plainly before him. Whatever pow er
he possesses has been bestowed upon him,
not for his own but the Houses pur-
poses. He is a servant. He has his or
ders. He is held to an account for all his
acts. An appeal lies from his decisions.
1t is possible to reverse him on the In
slant. II he should take his own course.
fout the authority of the House, or at
tempt to evade or undermine it, he would
work no harm except to himself. AS soon
as the House discovered his bent and play
it could, and would, undo him. This every
body knows who has studied the question
and is disposed to be frank about it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-30
Clements.

If he can spare the time from his
official duties, would it not be we'll for
Judson Clements, interstate commerce
commissioner, to discuss the railroad
question at club dinners and other func-
tons where business men meet for light,
leading and entertainment? The way
Mr. Clements put it all over Francis
Lynde Stetson, the corporation lawyer
in New York last evening was a public
service. He took his text, stuck to it,
illuminated IL. and won his audience
Moreover, he will win the general public
wherever the account of the collision is
read. 1t was capital performance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-30
The Seductive Sizzle..

He had heard the sweetest singing
In an operate style;
He had heard tffe bells whose ringing
Bring a sweet and restful smile;
He had listened to the tinkle
OF the brooklet in the dell
And had heard the latest wrinkle
From the orchestra, SO swell.
The monograph selections
He could mention them off-hand.
He had marched I'm all directions
To the music of the band.
But the ham and egglet frying
Just before the breakfast call
Made the tune. there's no denying,
That was sweetest Of them all!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-30
The PASSING OF ROMANCE.

Che English cow has lost the pleasing at
mosphere OF interest and charm which rightly
belongs to her-an atmosphere made up of but
tercups and three-legged stools and milkmaids.-
Country Life)
Time was, IL fntra mural
Delights began to flag,
rhapsodized the rural,
And packed carpet bag.
left the lures OF London
And, pining for the plough.
Made many brief but happy jaunt
To study In her native haunt
The captivating cow
took three bob the fare Is,
ticket to a scene
Where damsels decked the dairfes,
The daisies graced the green.
Mid buttercups and beauty
/ seldom failed to feel
The lowing herd proceed to wind
spell around my simple mind,
Like packthread round reel.
But gone are all the features
That used to charm me then:
The COWS common creatures,
The miIkmaids mostly men.
The bovine brings no longer
A Joy however brief.
But. mooing In her native mire
She merely moves me to inquire,
How stands the price of beefT'
Punch
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-30
A new ANTI-fAT SYSTEM.

Jim Jones was fat:
There could not be
doubt OF that.
As all might see.
Not calves, but cows
Backed up his shins.
Bulged were his brows,
He had four chins.
A sip, a crust,
Made him q meal,
Through rain or dust
He trudged with zeal.
He walked. he ran,
He exercised,
Tried every plan
And all despised.
At last in wrath
He quit them all,
From Turkish bath
To rubber bail:
He ate just what
Was called a sin:
No more he fought
And he grew thin.
Sinews unused
Laid waste his frame;
Pies unrefused.
Dyspepsia came
And now Jim Jones
Begins afresh,
A rack of bones.
To work for flesh.
Chicago Pest
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-30
MIDWINTER MADNESS.

10 where the cherry trees are hlossomingi
Io, where the purple violets have birth:
Scent the soft breeze. . man,
And know the worth
OF winter tempests, now that It is spring.
Hark where the northern-fyng robins sing
Their praises of a newborn, teeming earth;
Feel In your veins the keen, ecstatic mirth
That only sptngtime promises bring"
And, as the poet sang. the hearer smiled
What madness have here?" Because the
snow
Outside in fluffy. whirling drifts was piled.
And II was winter. For how could he know
The poet In love! And the grim
Winter, and all days, looked like spring TO him!
Cleveland Leader.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-30
FIFTY YEARS Ago
IN THE STAR

Numerous robberies had occurred in
Washington fifty years ago. which the
police were unable to
Robber solve But on the o1st of
Gang. maas Which resulted in
explaining several mysterious burglaries.
In The Star of January % is an account
of the matter, prefaced as follows:
n notice appeared in The Star of
Saturday of the arrest of Richard and
Alonzo Merryman, John Clark and John
Lock, by Officer Narrower, on charge OF
being concerned in certain store robberies
which have taken place on Capitol Hill
and Whereabouts during the last SIN
months. The parties were taken TO jail
and held for further examination. John
Lock (who Is represented as a good-na-
tured man in general, but easily led When
unled the influence Of liquor into any kind
of mischief that may be proposeO after
being arrested communicated to Justice
Ferguson a full statement of the opera
tons of this gang, SO far as the robbery
Of McConnelfs cigar store. Burdlne
grocery store, Reillys store and coun-
tryman is concerned, and also touching
concerned in connection with them, but
which for the furtherance of public
justice we suppress in this account
Many complaints were lodged with the
police during the winter of 1860 of nu-
merous passage thefts. committed by
petty thieves taking advantage of, open
doors to strip hall racks and coat cup
boards conveniently placed near the en-
trance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-30
fLAPJACK DAYS.

How dear to my heart are the fapjacks and
bacon
That mother constructed In days long ago.
And how I would eat till my food shop
achin,
And swallow each jack TIL the flap didn't
show;
The coffee and rolls and the frtters that
sizZled
The cat that sat meowing for scraps now
and then
Oh, you may have breakfast served up in three
courses,
But give me the napjacks and bacon again.
st. Louis Star.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-30
An Appreciated Writer.

'Who is Mr.. Hevviwate's favorite au-
thor?'
II don't know answered Mrs. Cay
enne; but judging from his appearance,
1 suspect his highest esteem is reserved
for the man who writes the bill of fare"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-30
A Big Contract.

You seem glad your wife has joined
the Suffragette Club"
Yes" answered Mr.. Meekton. Its
relief to find Henrietta with a regular
audience of her own. I've gotten a sore
throat trying to furnish laughter and
cheers every evening"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-30

The ex-Sultan of Turkey has been anus
ing himself by working as carpenter.
If the present government happens to call
him in to make any palace repairs 1t may
look for bill that will put the public
treasury temporarily out Of business.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-30
VARIOUS VERSES
ON TIMELY TOPICS
OTHER INTERESTS.

he has time to read Of crime,
Or think of Persia's lot.
The Balkan States may meet their fates,
They interest him not.
He doesn't care IL hosts prepare
To meet In battle grim.
In fact eschews the foreign news.
II doesn't trouble him.
Let rustics raw observe with awe
The comets course. forsooth.
His fancy wings TO higher things:
His baby has tooth
Louisville Courier Jou.h.s
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-30
Useless Plenty.

How swiftly we could deal the blow
To cause each trusts defeat
II this immense supply OF snow
Were only good to eat.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-30

Mexico is disposed to reach an under
standing with the Yaqui Indians, and ii is
safe to say that if President Diaz makes
up his mind to 1t an understanding will
be reached. -s
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-30

Judge Lands may not be able to guar
antee collection Of fines. but he can al
ways be relied on for eloquent and appro-
pirate remarks
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-30

1t Is feared that Mr.. Edison's new stor-
age battery will merely constitute another
invitation to the average citizen to for
get Mr.. ]. ]. Hills advice and indulge in
personal extravaganza.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-30
responsibility.

why do you persist in calling February
the most unreliable month In the year,"
Because it contains both grounding
and st. Valentines day"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-30

If a reduction in table Injuries causes
less need for dyspepsia medicine; the con-
sumner may congratulate himself on
double saving.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-30

1t would be like some New York city
editor in search of good copy to invite
Richard Harding Davis to report his own
divorce proceedings.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-30

Mr. Bryan was at first described as a
meteor flaming across the political firna-
ment. Now he is unanimously recognized
as a fixed star.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-30

The new President of Nicaragua neglects
no opportunity to make it clear that he is
in no way committed to the policies of
the previous administration.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-30

Announcements that Hetty Green fayors
a meat boycott indicate that she has no
large investments in the Chicago packing
concerns.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-30
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
4 Happy Disposition.

I'm little while beefsteak will be as
expensive as quail on toast"
Well answered Mr.. Bliggins, then
we can eat quail without feeling reckless
and extravaganza
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-30

King Edward of England may go on
the principle that little gossip now and
then is relished even by conservative sub
iects.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-30

Much regret is caused by the fact that.
an egg does not improve. like wine, BY
being kept In storage.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-30

1t will take a great deal of explaining
to enable the sugar business to come for
ward and pose as a good trust.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-30

which is stfil an aristocracy Of mobiles
and land owners"
Until the revolution OF 1S4S the Hun
garian parliament represented only the
mobiles. who. exempt from taxation them
selves. claimed the right to tax the sub
ject populations. The March laws" of
1S4S brought about a revolution and broke
up the memorable tradition Of the ruling
caste.
In 1S4S Hungary sought to adapt its an
cient. semi-Asiatic semi-feudal constitu-
ton to the liberal model Of the occident.
But the force by which the revolution
was effected was not so much modern
liberalism as the old Magyar spirit of in
dependence. which saw in the constitution
the best means of asserting the national
liberties against the encroachment OF
Hapsburg absolutism.
The Issue was confused by. the strong
determination Of Kossuth and his follow
ers to preserve the Magyar character
| Of the Hungarian state-a principle diff
cult to reconcile with any theory of de-
mocracy, since the Magyars formed a
minority Of the population. The difficulty
| was solved by the simple expeddent OF so
restricting the franchise so as to secure
| the predominance of the Magyars. who
| constituted, as they still do, the wealth.
| lest and most cultured part Of the popula-
! ton. The March laws. then, for all their
apparent finality. only marked the begin
ming OF revolution, which is not yet COM
plete.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-30

The deadlock
sentatives over
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-30

Hungary proper and Croatia-S lavonia
as a monarchy date from the occupation
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-30

The author of an article in the West
minister Review, Mr.. Joseph Mailath
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-30

A recent writer has drawn a parable
between the organization Of the Hun
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-30

The crisis to which the above paragraph
pointed was close at hand. On the 9th o
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-30

NJ. Kossuth, who represents the con-
sentative wing Of the party, submitted as
a counter proposition that
Kocen%b,c tho ypdo,andap+ ,,orx,,
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1910-11-24
Lifting Cats and RabbIts.

1t is a mistaken idea that the proper
way to lift a full grown cat is by the
nape Of its neck without supporting
the lower part Of its body with the
other hand. 1t is true that the mother
cat carries young kittens by graspine
In her mouth the loose skin at the
back Of her offspring's neck. but 9
tiny kitten is a very different matter
from a large cat, and indeed the only
way to lift a kitten without squeezing
or hurting It's soft little body is to
lift 1t by the neck. But after it has
grown larger it's own weight is too
great to be supported by such a bit OF
skin and fur as is so grasped by the
hand, and many a cat suffers perfect
fortunes by being held in this man.
ner and is quite helpless to run or
struggle, as in such a position certain
Of its muscles cannot be controlled
and it Is absolutely at the mercy Of its
unfeeling tormentor.
The same rule should be observed
In lifting rabbits by their ears. They
should always be partially supported
by the hand and not allowed to dan.
gle with their whole weight strainina
from their large but necessarily deli.
cate ears. /.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1910-11-24
A Bathing Beach Incident,

Something of a shock was given
early %strollers on the beach at At,
lanttc City by the appearance Of a
young and pretty girl robed in a bath.
ing suit of rather scant proportions.
Instead Of the conventional skirt, she
wore nothing but knockerbockers,,
black silk stockings. ~high-heeled shoes
and a sailor blouse. Her hair was tt.
tian red, her complexion would have
made a good advertisement for one
Of the many beauty nostrums and she
vas shapely. The latter fact was OBJ.
served by the males who were out
early and who looked after the pretty
girl as far as the eye could catch her.
Not a drop Of the briny had touched
that robe, nor was it really intended
for surf bathing. But a naughty little
boy, with mischief in his eye. caused
a panicky feeling to come over the
wearer. He stealthily walked up be.
hind her with his hat filed with wa
ter and suddenly gave her the shock
of her young life. With a subdued
scream she turned and saw the young.
ster running up the beach. Then she
turned on her heel and disappeared
beneath the boardwalk.