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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-14
MANY THOUSANDS VISIT
LABOR-SAvIEG EXHIBIT
Government Show at the Union
Building to Close Tomorrow
at Noon.

Announcement was made today by
members of the Presidents commission
on economy and efficiency that the gov
eminent exhibit of labor-saving office ap-
planes would close tomorrow at noon.
1t is estimated that more than 5000
government clerks have visited the show
at the Union building since Thursday,
July g.
This afternoon. Senator Warren Of Wy
oming, chairman of the Senate committee
on appropriations, and several members
Of that committee visited the exposition.
View Time-Saving Devices.
Speaker Clark, Representative John J.
Fitzgerald and James c. Courts. clerk
Of the House committee on appropria-
lions. were interested spectators at a
demonstration Of the time-saving devices
yesterday. The Speaker took special in
terest in large tabulating machine en-
gagged in printing the official statistics Of
the American Base Ball League.
In addition to the official committee
appointed to study the Office appliances,
there were about 100 clerks at the
Union building this morning at IL o'clock
to listen to series of lectures by various
demonstrators. Charles E. Ellis, man
ager OF the Addressograph Company, de-
livered the first address. He explained
the uses of an addressing machine. E. b.
Niditch gave a brief lecture on ''Du-
plicating Machines"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-14
JOSEPH FRY, AGED III,
ASSPRY ASA MAN Of 60
Saws He Feels as Well as Ever.
But Is a Little Weak
in the Legs.

NEW YORK, July 14.-Joseph Fry, said
TO be one OF the oldest men in the world
Is visiting his daughter. Mrs. ]. Fl. Hoff-
man, at No. 1916 Glenwood road. Flat
bush. He processes to be one hundred
and eleven years old. and when inter-
viewed yesterday he was as alert and
mentally bright as q man OF sixty. His
memory Is considered remarkable.
II was born in Warsaw. Poland. in
1900" he said, "came to New York when
was twenty-eight years old. and two
years later married my first wife, Betty
Moses. We went to Cincinnati, where We
lived five years. and had two boys and
ave girls born to US. Later We went to
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-14
Indian Medicine Song.

A really wonderful poem. Making Med
icine," by FL Comancho. a man who spent
twenty years among the Indians, will be
found in our next Sunday Magazine. He
and things OF woodcraft as any white
man I'm this country. This poem has all
the mysterious swing and Hfe shown by
the redman when engaged in the unholy
practice of making medicine" and has
been beautifully pictured by Remington
Schuyler.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-14

commission has instituted an exhaustive
investigation into the rates and opera
tions of sixty-two corporations which
transport oil by pipe lines.
It is expected the inquiry will continue
for several months and will be con-
cluded by formal hearing of both sides
to the controversy before the commits
sion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-14

Justice Lloyd T. MacGill. at Frederick.
Nd. has rendered decision in the suits
Trust, Banking and Deposit Company
against the stockholders Of the company,
unfolding the contention of the receivers
that they should collect an assessment
Of Is per cent laid on the 0tockho3dee4
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-14
View Time-Saving Devices.

The author Of 1.-The Bolted Door, has
written a new serial for our Sunday
Magazine. See 1.-THE Forbidden Way" by
George Gibbs. In our next Sunday Maya
zine.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-07
What Is Doing in Portugal9

Some tall lying is being done some
where in Europe about the situation in
Portugal. If it is true that there has
been a fight between insurgent seamen
and loyal troops in the streets of Lisbon
The government is taking big chances in
sending forth the specific denial that was
dispatched yesterday from the Portuguese
capital. II. on the other hand, it is UNI
true and the governments denial is cor
rect. somebody is busily engaged In try
ng IL create the impression that the new
republic * in serious difficulties, for wha [
purpose must be left to the Imagination
censorship such as that which, it is
understood. the Lisbon government has
maintained Of late over all news matters
never fully effective in suppressing the
ruth. The mere institution OF means OF
aews repression stimulates the activity OF
he news getters and the distributors
only by preventing ngress and egress
altogether by maintaining armed guards
complete Gordon about the country
IAN Tho circulation OF news be checked.
Tie chances are infinitely against the
sovernmcnt in such an enterprise, and Il
IS folly 10 undertake 10 prevent the world
.rom knowing what is happening OF
he maintenance of censorship in Por-
.uSai there appears TO be no doubt, and
.hls tart alone suggests that either some
thinS : happening there out of the
asual course or that trouble is feared
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-07

Mr.. McCreary, with whom he had served
in the Senate, and spoke for the other
man. His audiences, however. were small
and apathetic, and his advice went for
nothing. His former. longtime influence
had departed, and he could not revive 1t.
He is probably in retirement for good,
But while he has come back as re-
spects his party's favor. Mr.. McCreary
has his hardest battle before him. 1t is
to be seen whether he can come back"
at the polls in November. He will con-
front a republican opponent much his SUI
perior as a speaker. and much franker in
dealing with public questions. state or
national. AS a matter Of fact. Mr.. Nc
Creary is a prosy man on his feet. and
something Of trimmer. He does not pos
sess the oratory associated with his sec
ton. or the downright spirit which made
Beck and Breckenridge and Brown and
such men leaders both at home and in
Washington in their day.
But 1t is noteworthy that man of his
years and equipment should be able. after
defeat which seemed to close the door
to him for good. to make his way to the
front again and challenge fate for an
office the full term of which, if he is
chosen to fill it. will bring him close to
eighty years.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-07
A Tale Of Two Veterans.

One OF them came back" but the
other failed One of them won the nomi-
nation for which he was contending while
the other saw the candidate he was sup
porting made a show Of 1t happened last
Saturday, in the good old commonwealth
OF Kentucky.
James B. McCreary came back" He
Is seventy-three years of age, and in
office-seeking has been a very successful
politician. He began early. His first
service was in the state legislature. Then,
thirty-six years ago. he was elected gov
ernor. He then came to Congress. and
served several terms in the House. A
term in the Senate followed, and when he
failed OF reelection his career seemed
closed
But there was life in the old man yet.
Deciding that he would like another term
as governor, he offered for the democratic
nomination in the recent primary. and
had some thirty thousand the best Of It at
the polls. His opponent limped home in a
sorry state. and probably sorry that he
had entered the race.
J. c. s. Blackburn failed. He too. is
seventy-three. and in on1ce-seeking has
been very successful. He, too. began
early. appearing first in the state legis-
iature. and then in the national House and
Senate. When he was retired from the
Senate he was appointed by President
Roosevelt Governor Of the Canal Zone
and spent several years in Panama.
Mr.. Blackburn was not himself a can
didate in the primary. He did not seek
to come back in that way. but as an
adviser Of his party in tn contest for the
s;ubernatorial nomination. He opposed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-07
The Lorimer Testimony.

Numerous senators. il is stated, have
expressed desire TO attend the sessions
OF the Lorimer investigating committee.
so 10 observe the demeanor OF the
witnesses and thus gain an impression OF
their veracity to guide them in formin &
Judgment upon the case. These senators
are later 10 vote on the matter and will
be confronted with 81 record of testimony
so conflicting in the statements made
under oath that 1t will be obvious that
perjury has been committed. In such cir
cumstances those who have in person
heard the witnesses give evidence will be
In the best position to decide as to their
credibility. The Senate. however, can
not hope to hear everything that is said
on the witness stand. II has referred the
case TO It's committee and must await the
report, trusting TO those charged with
the task OF sitting truth from falsehood
to discharge this duty faithfully and
capably. In sense, the whole Senate
Sili have been present at the investiga-
Ion in the persons OF its representatives.
IL is unfortunate that the circumstances
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-07

do not permit the Senate to sit as a
high court to consider such cases. The
accusation that q sitting member has OBJ
tanned his seat by corrupt methods. or Is
the beneficiary OF such practices. strikes
at the foundations Of the system of rep
resentative government. Nothing more
important ever occurs on the calendar of
business than the consideration Of such
charges, affecting far more than the per-
sonal fortunes of the accused or those of
his political party. 1t might be well to
try such a plan. the Senate setting aside
all other business for time and hearing
the case at first hand The very block
ade of legislation would have a good ef-
feet in advertising the fact that the Sem
ate considers the possibility Of one cor
rupt election as Of more Importance than
any enactment Of law.
The truth is that this matter OF corrupt
elections has been treated rather too light
~ in the past. II the trick could be
pulled off safely. we'll and good. The pub
lie conscience was inert and few cases
have occurred until recently to stir 1t
deeply. But wholesale bribery has been
brought to light in certain states, and at
last a sense Of shame is suffusins the
voters. who are beginning to realize the
true enormity of the offense Of buying
Office. great or small.
Consideration of the Lorimer case by
the whole Senate, whether sitting as
high court or in voluntary attendance
upon the sessions of the committee, would
have doubtless one good effect. 1t would
hasten the proceedings, which are now
protracted even beyond the requirements
of a thorough questioning OF witnesses.
Shorter examination and cross-examina-
tion of witnesses would probably ensue.
with no loss of thoroughness. But. what
ever the process. it is to be hoped that
this second inquiry will result in a show
ing of facts leading to verdict BY the
Senate that will satisfy the country that
justice has been done.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-07
Missouri and the Presidency.

II is stated that the home friends of
Gov Folk will press the matter of his
presidential candidacy. and endeavor 10
have the Missouri delegation to the demo-
cratic national convention instructed for
him. They might succeed in that en-
deavor. however without making their
favorite real factor in the equation.
Let them consider the case of David b.
Hill. who desired the nomination of his
party in 1892 The PARTY machinery in
New York was in his hands. and his
friends used it 10 secure instructions for
him. The argument ran that New York
was essential to democratic success. and
that MIR. Hill was the strongest democrat
In the state. He had carried the state
In 1883, when Mr.. Cleveland lost it. and
was now in the Senate as the result of an
other party triumph engineered by him.
And il was expressly stated that Mr..
Cleveland could not carry the state.
But the maneuver proved futile. No Hill
sentiment was created elsewhere. The
warning as 10 Mr. Cleveland went I'M
needed. Boomers of the ex-President in
creased their activities. and when the
national convention met Mr. Cleveland
was first and Mr. Hill nowhere. And, de-
spite the prophecy of the Hill men, when
election day came on Mr.. Cleveland did
carry New York.
Mr.. Folk lacks a good deal OF the Hill
stature, and Missouri a good deal of the
importance of New York in the presiden-
tial calculations. Mr.. Hill was in ma
tional Office. with a record of unbroken
successes. both in party caucus and at the
polls. Mr.. Folk Is in private life. with
nothing to his credit but a successful
term as district attorney in the city of st.
Louis. He exposed and punished some pa
roehial grafters there is way TO merit
applause. and he was much appla uded.
That is all there is to Mr.. Folk.
As for Missouri, the Folk men will
hardly claim that his nomination for
President is necessary to democratic sue
TESS there next year, or that the state is
necessary to the party's success in the
nation. II is not in New York's class at
AL.
IL the object OF the Folk boomers is to
shut out Mr.. Clark. they may fail as the
Hill boomers did. They may do no more
than simply, with the aid of party ma
chinery. advertise Mr.. Folk as Missouris
candidate. leaving Mr.. Clark to be APP
praised elsewhere on his record as ma
tional party leader. The one thing for
which Mr.. Folk stands. while good in its
way, is not of sufficient depth or breadth
to serve a national platform. while the
things for which Mr.. Clark stands are at
the root of existing contentious between
the two parties. and of growing interest.
Ii will be a reflection the Missouri
democrats il they throw away rheir votes
In convention a man who never has
been a national quantity, and by them
cannot be made one.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-07
The War Cloud.
From the New York Times.

From the New York Times.
1t is dsconcerting in the hottest spell
of weather We have suffered under in
many years to have, that traditional Eu-
ropean war cloud loom up on the horizon.
But the cloud appeared Wednesday, and
was not altogether dispelled yesterday,
though the British premier announced his
belief that a diplomatic solution of the
latest development of the Moroccan ques-
ton would be found. and the rumors of a
monarchical revolution in Portugal were
proved to have very slight foundation.
AS long as the Berlin remains at Agadir
France and Great Britain will be dis
turbed by fears The English cannot
view corlplacently the prospect Of the
establishment of German naval sta
ton on the west coast Of Africa. France
cannot consent to a partition of Mo-
rocco according to German ideas. Yet
a little reflection shows that there is no
cause for alarm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-07
The Water Rate Question.

Considering the past history of water
rent raising in the District, it is not too
much to ask the Commissioners to pro-
coed slowly and carefully in the present
situation before they decide as to fur
Their raise for the purpose of defraying
the expense of installing another lot OF
meters. They should take the public
fully into their confidence on the sub
ject setting forth all the figures relative
to the actual cost of maintaining the
service and the need Of more money.
AS the case stands explained at present
there is no apparent justification for
raising the rates. AS matter Of princi-
pie there is no reason whatsoever for
increasing the rental to pay the cost OF
prevalent equipment Such a work calls
for specific appropriation. as in other
cases where meters have been installed
Every body knows that once a rate OF
this character is raised. for some specific
reason, it is never reduced when the oc-
casion has passed. The tendency Of pub
lie service charges is ever upward.
Comparisons between Washington and
other cities are beside the mark. No
other city in the United States is situated
as Washington is with reference to its
water supply. Nowhere else has the
government installed a plant for its own
uses. with remainder. SO to speak. to the
unofficial community. Nowhere else has
the water supply been established and
maintained strictly on a cost basis. In
view of the history Of the Washington
supply it is illogical ever to contemplate
any fixing Of the rates on other than
the basis of the actual cost Of main
tanning the service. regardless of what
similar services cost in other cities.
in any case before anything is done
in this direction the water consumers OF
Washington demand information. They
want to know just how much the pro-
posed new meter equipment will cost and
how much il is proposed to add to the
total burden laid upon the citizens. They
want to know whether the increase will
be RENTED when the meters have been
paid for by this unjustifable means of
financing the permanent equipment. IL
comparisons of other cities are insisted
upon they will expect specifications, show
ing just where the higher rates are
charged and in just what circumstances.
They will want an opportunity to scru-
tinize the water charges imposed on
other communities to determine the per-
centage of profit graft or money
waste outside of Washington. They will
expect. in short, to have q chance to
discuss the subject with the Commission
ers before the step is taken that will,
according to the present calculations,
draw about S1JO.OOO out Of their pockets
without the grant of any corresponding
benefit.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-07
An Alluring Contrast.

One Of these days, where faint and dry
The grass now fronts fiery sky
Well see the snow piled up in heaps.
Or whirling as the north wind leaps.
Along the pavement or the lane;
And frost will deck the window pane
With silvern scenes from fairyland
Cheer up. What, no. Won't that b,
grand
When every breeze that sweeps the hill
Is guaranteed to bring a chill,
What vandal voice will dare to raise
A song Of melancholy days?''
When that grim humorist of note
No more goes forth to rock the boat,
But on thin ice attempts to skate
Cheer up, What, no. Won't that b,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-07
School of Courtesy.
the Columbus Ohio State Journal.

From The Columbus OHIO State Journal.
The Illinois Central railroad will estab-
lish q school of courtesy throughout
every branch Of their system. That will
be a real service TO the road, for polite
employees make an enterprise popular. 1t
Is very discouraging for patron of a
road to ask a question Of an employe and
get a rude. mumbling or smart alecky
answer. which is frequently the case. 1t
makes no difference how high or low a
mans employment is, II Is as much his
duty to be courteous as it is to be hon.
est. No one has any more right TO treat
man rudely than he mas to hit him.
And especially has traveller on railroad
or trolley a right to gentle treatment,
for he Is forced to go that way and very
often is compelled to ask for informa-
ton. Ii is the sign of a low brow and of
bad breeding to answer a polite question
in a grabbed and crusty manner. But that
Is often done.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-07
Conserving Niagara.
rom the Philadelphia Telegraph.

The project OF saving Niagara Falls in
all the glory and grandeur that belongs
to this wonder Of nature is again up be-
fore Congress. This is the era of con-
servation. The American nation has at
last aroused from the supine attitude
which permitted gigantic and wonderful
natural resources to drift out of the ma
tional possession through waste or negli-
gence-many of them irretrievably. But
the old adage Better late than never"
applies in this case, for even now there
are many valued and valuable endow
ments which can with diligent. energetic
and foresighted care be preserved for the
generations to come. Now that the
awakening has occurred there must be
no lack of activity in saving what we
may. And one Of these priceless posses
sions is Niagara Falls. a bill to conserve
which Is before Congress.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-07
Oh! Happy Days!
rom the Columbus Dispatch.

Remember that time when you walked
a mile and a half in a temperature that
was IS degrees below zero, and icicles
formed on your mustache, and fellow
told you just as you reached the office
doors that your ears were frozen and
you had better not hit them or you
would knock them Off? Remember how
you put snow on them till they thawed
out and then how the ears swelled and
were sore and peeled on and you had to
lie square on your back all the time for
tho pain, and the wind howled and the
mercury went down. and you almost set
IRE to the house trying to keep warm?
All. them was the happy days"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-07
SHOOTING STARS.
BY pHmANDER JOHNSON.
Juvenile Activities.

Father" said the small boy. what is
a prodigy"
a prodigy. my son, is boy who can
be persuaded to get his mind on the
third dimension instead Of trying to get
his feet on third base
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-07
The Refinement of Ingratitude.

Republics are ungrateful,' said the
ready-made philosopher.
Perhaps" replied Mr.. Chuggins; but
if you want a taste of real ingratitude
take a party of friends out for an auto
mobile ride and listen to their sarcastic
remarks il you happen to break down"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-07

CyIn order TO avoid delays on account OF
personal ahsence letters 70 THE STAR should
not be addressed TO anr individual connected
with the Office, but simply TO THE STAR. or to
the Editorial or Business Department according
TO tenor or purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-07
Rapid Action.

Isn't this taxicab going rather slow
ly?" asked the impatient man.
You're looking at the wrong place"
replied the driver You want to quit OBJ
serving the passing scenery and keep
your eye on the fare register
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-07

Property values in the Hawaiian Is
lands have increased materially under
American control. On the whole; any
territory that manages to be annexed by
Uncle Sam may consider itself rather
lucky.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-07
Getting His Measure.

Isn't that young man remarkably fond
OF outdoor sports?"
No., replied Miss Cayenne. He
merely enjoys having his picture taken in
outing clothes"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-07
After Vacation.

When from the country he's returned
All stung and battered and sunburned.
He vows in tones sincere, though grim,
The city's good enough for him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-07

Worriment over decisions Affecting
American finance has not prevented Mr.
j. Pierpont Morgan from enjoying HIM
self in Europe.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-07

One advantage of a summer resort is the
privilege Of undergoing the discomforts
of summer without being under the obser
walton Of personal acquaintance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-07

Talk OF an Alaskan revolution is the
latest form of erratic demonstration such
as warm weather frequently produces.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-07

There is no use of trying to figure out
how so many mosquitoes manage to es-
cape the elaborate program OF extermina-
ton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-07

The demand for native plays may indi-
cate either a more robust vitality in the
drama or an increased facility among
American authors in initiating the French
farce.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-07

IL has been demonstrated that il is pos
Hble TO have extraordinary weather
Without the presence OF comet
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-07

No pure food activities can place a re-
liable barrier between the small boy and
ne unripe apple.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-07

IN. osler continues 10 command sincere
public respect FOR what he has done.
n her than for what he has said
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-07

1t does not look as II Jack Johnson
would ever prove the popular idol that
John l.. Sullivan became.