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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-21
Discussion. and Not Howls.

According to the printed report OF
Thursday evenings democratic caucus,
an effort was made to howl down. Mr..
Clark of Florida, who had taken the floor
against the program which was going
through under the influence of the large
majority favoring it. But the effort
failed. Mr.. Clark held his ground, and
finished his remarks
A maneuver like that seldom deserves
to win, and even when 1t does win ac-
complishes nothing of value. As a rule,
a man who stirs up meeting IN sucn
a way has something on his mind ana
a manner of saying it compelling atten-
ton. If he sticks-and grit is often
among his resOurces-he wins. speak
er in dead earnest and seeing his pain
through his subject exercises consider
able power even as against heavy ODDS.
The democrats are to be congratulated
on this failure. Had the effort succeeded
it might have been repeated at other
times. and against other men. And it Is
hardly necessary to say that that is no
way of dealing with intelligent opposition.
1t is plain that when the next House
organizes and proceeds TO business, divi-
sions will show in the ranks OF the ma
jority party. They exist now, and while
every diplomatic force will be brought to
bear to end or minimize them, they will
persist. The tariff will divert some,
the trusts others, while the committee on
committees is certain to be brought un-
der fire by those who may be dissatisfied
with their assignments.
Now, bowling will not help that situa-
ton. Discussion is inevitable, and of
course it should be conducted in a calm
spirit. Lung power will be subordinated
to brain power. Objections forcibly stated
will have to be met by argument, and not
by angry gestfculation. The man of mere
noise and assurance cannot hope to con-
tribute to his party's welfare.
The next session Of the House may at
ford more texts for men of ideas and
the courage of them than we have known
in this town in a quarter century. What
will the democracy do to be saved? Mr.
Clark of Missouri says the party is only
on probation. 1t must act cautiously, or
be cast out. Well. the howl Of an angry
faction would produce no caution worthy
the name.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-21
The New York Republicans.

1t Is staud. and We may all believe,
that the President is not advising in the
matter OF new chairman for the New
York republican committee. II is not his
affair. As an outsider. and unfamiliar
with the local situation, he will leave the
choice TO those on the ground and best
qualified 10 act AS a good republican.
solicitous for the welfare OF the party,
he doubtless hopes for the selection of
the right man for SO important place
The November result left the New York
republicans in a very deplorable plight
To defeat was added the difficulty OF
bringing together two factions that had
fought each other savagely.
Since then things have drifted. No con-
spicuous advances for harmony have been
made by either side. Both, however,
must see that harmony must be secured,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-21
Great. Falls Power.

1t is highly desirable that as quickly
as possible steps be taken to utilize the
Great Falls water power for some pur-
pose. perhaps for the lighting of the city,
and thus take advantage of the immense
force that is now being allowed to go to
waste. A proposition has been made 10
Congress by the Commissioners for the
preparation OF plans to this end, and
strong arguments have been advanced for
prompt enactment of this character
The House committee on appropria lions.
however. has declined to accede TO the
suggestion. and the District appropriation
bill has been drawn without the item of
100000 to pay for the work 1t is still
possible for IL TO be restored before the
final enactment
There are two questions involved In this
matter: First. whether the government
has the legal title TO the water power
at Great Falls. and second, what methods
are to be adopted TO utilize it, The first
Is a question of law. the second of engi-
neering. Should the government now lack
title IL can acquire it. and without doubt
the acquisition would be profitable The
engineering question is comparatively
simple. as the situation at Great Falls
10 eminently suited 10 power development
and the transmission distance to WASH
ington is well within economical range.
Every year that this subject is allowed
10 lapse is costly. II is true that the
Potomac will be flowing over the rocks
at Great Falls ten years from now and
a hundred years from now, but that
prospect does not justify representation,
when the opportunity is here offered for
the city to he supplied in the cheapest
manner possible with abundant electric
current for all municipal purposes. The
proposed appropriation for an inquiry
should BY all means be added to the Dis
trict bill at this session.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-21
Gov. Wilson's Task.

OF the quartet of democratic governors
now most conspicuously in the public eve.
Gov. Wilson of New Jersey has the hard
est task. In Massachusetts Gov. Foss is
checkmated by republican legislature
He will be not much more than a proc.
lamation in commission. He cannot be
reasonably expected to produce results OF
Importance. Gov. Dix is associated with
democratic legislature. and should make
his way with it. Some of Tammany's
schemes may give him pause. but upon
the whole he does not appear to be at
present in peril. Gov. Harmon is getting
along smoothly in Ohio, and should con-
tinue TO do so.
But Gov. Wilson has started off with
a defiance of the influences that brought
him into office. and there are mutterings
deep and wide of such opposition to him
as threatens to make his administration q
failure. and Setire him from the field Of
presidential calculation.
In declaring against the senatorial am.
bition of James Smith, jr., Gov. Wilson
challenged the democratic machine of
the state. Said Mr.. Smith: THE or
ganization? 1t is l." Nevertheless. the
governor took the ground that Mr., Smith
was not a fit man for the Senate. and
now he has that gentleman ION his
hands,
In his inaugural address. to which he
intends to live mp. Gov. Wilson commits
himself to policies very objectionable to
corporate interests in both New Jersey
and New York II the paper had been
drafted by Mr.. Rryan or by Mr. La Fol-
lette, 1t would not have aroused more
vigorous, If politely expressed. dissent in
eastern democratic circles under the in
fluence of capital. 1t has a populistic
ring in their ears. and in some way they
may be expected to thwart the governor.
Can capital and the machine, joining
hands. unmake Coy. Wilson? They made
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-21
Retirement and Increa I'd Pay.

In his address before the convention of
the United States Civil Service Retire
ment Association yesterday Representa-
tive Calder expressed his faith in the
ultimate adoption of some form of de-
partmental retirement plan. though he
did not feel that that result can be accom-
plished at this session of Congress. The
fact that there is a prospect of lesisla-
tion along this line is distinctly encourage
ing. a few years ago civil service retire
ment was generally regarded as delight
full ideal of the indefinite future, which
might possibly some day be voted by
Congress in an hour of exceptional liber-
atty Now the matter is being discussed
seriously on its merits, end the plan num-
bers its advocates in both branches of
Congress in large numbers. 1t is certain
that if a favorable report is made to the
House on a bill of this character it will
he not only vigorously, but inteligently.
championed regardless of party, and its
chance of passage may be regarded as
most promising.
As the case stands today the issue as to
retirement is not between some plan
and no plan at ALL but between different
plans. In the main the issue lies between
straightout pensions granted by the gov
eminent TO worthy workers after GER
tain length of service. and a contributory
system of pensions in the Inauguration of
which the government is to share the
burden. Representative Calder in his adj
dress before the convention said that some
compromise might be necessary to reach
a result. Indeed. compromise is almost
the rule in legislation. and it would be
surprising if any measure of this charac-
ter were TO be adopted by both houses of
Congress without material amendment
and adjustment
While 1t may not be possible at this ses-
sion. owing to the pressure of business
and the shortness of the time, to get ac-
tion on one of the retirement bills, there
is no reason why Congress should not
provide for an adequate increase in the
departmental pay scale. This can be
done by separate measure or by a hori-
zontal increasing of the salary allow
ances in all the appropriation bills. The
government can we'll afford this increased
investment in clerical efficiency, and there
10 no substantial reason why it should
be further postponed The Treasury is not
in straits, and while economy is the cry
Of the day, 1t is highly undesirable that
the government should continue to MAIN
tain its executive departments on a scale
Of compensation which necessarily causes
discomfort and retards development and
checks efficiency, while justice demands
that these men and women of the public
service be given the same consideration
that has been extended to workers in
every other branch OF human activity
during the past few decades
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-21
The Fireside Hero.

oh, fathers wonderful man
When he comes home at night
All the children delight
So mighty creature to scan.
They believe he is lofty and great,
Quite fit to be king
Or any old thing
That holds high place in the state.
OF course when he's striving downtown
He may scratch. kick and bite
And avoid a fair fight.
Or be but clustering clown;
And his fellows may scott his plan.
But nature is kind
And at home he will find
He is always wonderful man.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-21
Albany.

1t is to be easily seen that il the dead
lock at Albany continues for any length
of time the business Of the legislative
session will suffer. Until it is settled,
the senatorial question will overshadow
all others, and may affect them in one
way or another. Trading for votes may
soon begin, and then no man may fore
tell the end. Maybe Mr.. Murphy wishes
now that, while he was so powerful at
Rochester. he had nominated senator as
well as governor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-21

him. The convention which nominated
him was dominated by Mr.. Smith ana
representatives of New York money in
terests. and the campaign was financed
and conducted by the same influences
He seemed q strange choice for them
to make, and The Star at the time caiied
attention to the fact. A scholar, ana
man Of conscience and courage ana
ideals, it was almost certain that IL
elected he would refuse to play the game
OF his sponsors, and now he refuses.
Can they destroy him? Or VIII MS
party in other states applaud his course
and by so doing hold up his hands al
home? He is booked for a fight, ana
appears glad OF it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-21
COLLAPSE of the Food Trust.

From the New York World.
The gamble in butter and eggs has
gone against the gamblers. with the re-
suit that prices from being higher than
for wears are now lower. An open
winter and an increase of production in
the face of decreasing consumption rem
dered the conditions favorable for the
collapse which it required only the fail
ure Of one of the gambling dealers 10
precipitate 1t is the disadvantage OF
attempts to manipulate produce prices
tha$ the odds upon nature are too heavy,
and that there IS no benevolent money
power to come to the relief OF shake con-
Germs and support falling market. Nat
ural causes were left free to operate ard
they have imposed as salutary punish
ment as any OF the courts could infiict
for what in spirit If not in fact. was
a fragrant violation Of the laws against
monopoly.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-21
Protect the Consular Service.
From the Chicago News.

Congress at its present session should
put an end TO all speculation as to how
much longer we shall have to wait for
thorough and effective consular reform.
Whether eminent members of that body
like it not, the subject is going to be
An overwhelming demand for this re-
form is bound to come soon. Representa-
tiyes of the United States in consular
Officer in foreign lands should be prop
erly equipped for their work. Such equip
ment can be assured only through the
complete operation of the merit system
in the consular service. Much, it is
true, has been accomplished already in
this direction through executive order.
To a certain extent civil service regula-
tons now apply to consuls. But the reg
ulations are not sufficiently comprehen-
sive. Further. it is desirable that the
permanence of this common sense sys-
tenn be established by law
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-21
Easier to Prescribe Than to Apply
From the Providence Journal.

That the remedy for many political,
economic and industrial evils is discover
able in uniformity of state statutes is
constantly being urged. There is no dis
sent until the application is proposed.
when the troublesome question comes up
with which states practice Should the
practice of other states be made uniform
The divergence of view relates most con-
spicuously to divorce and corporation leg
tslation, where reasonable compromise
seems impossible. The uniformity move
ment has accomplished results favorable
TO certain Interstate business transact
lions. but it seems the hope rather than
the promise that rapid Roadway will be
made to relieve complexities in a great
number OF important matters.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-21
Government by the People.

TOM tue FhlIdueIphI8 PTPSS.
The tendency toward pure democracy,
the direct participation by the people in
the work of government, which has been
growing and spreading in the last half
dozen years, is very marked this winter.
The Oregon plan by which the direct
power of the people is felt in the initia-
tive, referendum, recall and the legisla-
ton in the peoples everyday interests
which have grown out of it is made the
subject Of encomium by Gov. Wilson of
New Jersey. and recommended to the
favorable consideration of the legislature
of that state Gov. Foss of Massachusetts
seeks to popularize these innovations of
government in conservative Massacilu-
sets. Gov. johnson of California de-
clared strongly for these changes toward
pure democracy in his first deliverance to
the legislature of that state.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-21

The telegraph companies are now con-
fronted by the serious question of wheth-
er the man who gets messages he is
afraid to have telephoned to his house
is to cripple the service for the plain citi-
zen who has no secrets.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-21

'.Why do you delay proposing to that
girl?"
I'm saving up to buy an engagement
ring"
Something especially expensive:"
It'll have to be. I can't fool her. Her
father runs jewelry store"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-21

eTIn order TO avoid DELAYS on account OF
personal absence. letters 20 THE STAR should
Dot be addressed to any Individual connected
With the once. but simply to THE STAR. or to
the Editorial or Business Department. according
10 tenor Or purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-21
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PH1LANDER JOHNSON.
Considerate Discipline.

You permit that patient to smoke in
moderation"
i "Yes," replied the genial physician. 1T
would be a shame to compel a man who
gives his friends such good cigars as he
does to cut it out entirely
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-21

Interest is being manifested in DR..
cook by people more or less mysticallv
inclined. The doctor might find some
support for claim that he discovered
the north pole telepathically.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-21
Unappreciated.

ME latest trouble said Flooding
Pete. "arose from mistaken kindness"
You didn't give me none of the money
you got for your hard-luck monologue
last week." protested Meandering Mike
No. But I saw lonely policeman at
3 O'Clock in the morning an tried to cheer
him UP by singin He's jolly Good Fell
low
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-21

There is no surer way for politician
to ALLEVIATE the good will of the real bust
ness men of the country than by applying
the methods of high finance to his own
affairs,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-21

w. X. Hearst doubtless cherishes the
belief that one man could be found who
would make an ideal mayor of New York.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-21

After a passenger has tipped a Pull
man porter for bringing the ladder, any
saving on an upper berth is about DIS
posed of.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-21
Breaking the Earth.

That man ought to give up this game,
said the golf expert
What do You think he ought to do?''
Gardening. He uses golf club exact
ly as If it were a hoe
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-21

There appears to be no serious problem
presented by the question Of what we
shall do with our eX-assistant Presidents.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-21

II may yet be possible TO reorganiZe
the democratic party To an extent that
will prevent some of its membership from
voting for republicans.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-21
Never!
State Journal.

From the Columbus Ohio State Journal.
When all other means of startling the
public have been exhausted, perhaps Col.
Roosevelt will electrify the nation by
apologfZing to so0e one.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-21

\ bank wrecker gets no sympathy He
is not even picturesque enough to figure
as the hero of a crime play.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-21
The Common Experience

However toilsome be your lot,
And irksome to endure,
Some one will hint that you have got
A regular sinecure.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-21
Seeing Is Believing.

From the Richmond. Virginian.
We have heard of the plan to knock the
high cost Of living off its lofty perch be-
fore. We will believe it when We hear
the thud.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-21

Estimates of what it might cost to neg
,lect Notifications for the Panama cana
could be made somewhat impressive.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-21

Some of the most noteworthy resigna-
tons are not preceded Ey any rumors
worth mentioning.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-21

Mr. Carnegie enjoys golf. but for real
sport give him checkbook, fountain
pen and worthy educational cause
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-21

The cold storage egg is still accounted
pure food. and manages to get by without
a label.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-21
The Beautiful New Cotton
Dress Goods for Spring-Summer.

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but the pattern n
Of
of
romFr andG
Vole TnsueVo and
of the nowr eivn
dainty flora Of and designs These will
alarg
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54imchew tide, the yard.
the New C wit hqiId are much
nbyth n rbauh1 am for
Beautiful odeed wis in NJ Hch d
f 5andS1! the yard
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-21
New Models in the Parame Corsets.

in fashions
in
~ 6eueln of in
cioderin widera OF
who rmos n
nspet models
flor
$o5o-Ap ymd OF dMy
TO
ghbmt pdo silk figures
S84-Mod dsofhav ybegaid TO stout also or d
with best uhed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-21
Special Display of
New Importation French Handmade
Princess SliDS PettiCOatS and Combination Suits.

HE of French Underwear and
a.
refined Princess Slips Pets and Combination Suits
brides will be interested showing
and dh
boatyu
ch
Slips dComGnt suits ante handle embroidered an
whhG % t y
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-21
Advance Showing of
Infants and Little Children'S
Spring Hats, B0nnets and Coats.

I'm styles little chdrens weaab This display
@9S the southern
Hats and in
hPTiI nd
whhb
tinmedw tn dantfo rsan
Mhcshmee d
hepu length
finished wthpetyi oil n
This hownep n
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-21

Entered a. second-class mail matter at the post
once at Washington. d. O.
The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1911-12-15

The Baptist Young Peoples Union
will hold their first social Of the season
this evening at the church. The enter
tainment is given for the purpose of
making the members better acquainted
with each other socially and a good time
is promised to all who attend. Games
and music will be the features of the
evening.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-07-07
MORE FREEDOM FOR lNERRlArEs
At STATE HOSPITAL FAVORED
~ ROBINSON.
MEMBER OF CONTROL BOARD
RETURNS FROM THE EAST
Has Been on Trip Of Inspection to In
stitute at Foxbero, Mass.-Favors
Giving Superintendent at Knoxville
More Latitude in Dealing With Pa
tient..

Des Moines, July AFTER an In
"estigation OF the methods employed
in eastern states in the treatment of
persons committed for inebriacy, G. S.
Robinson, chairman of the state board
Of control, is more convinced than
greater latitude in the treatment of
inebriates.
While east Judge Robinson inspected
the Massachusetts inebriate hospita! at
FoNboro. the institution after which the
Iowa hospital is patterned.
There no patient is kept longer than
three days against his will. In Iowa
the superintendent of the Institution
can not turn a patient free until he be-
lieves him to be cured
on a recent trip TO the New Eng
land and middle states, said Judge
Robinson, Il visited several state in
stitutions, and among them the Mas
sachusetts hospital for inebriates at
Folklore. That was OF especial inter-
est for the reason that it was the one
after which the Iowa institution was
patterned when the hospital at knoN
Vile was established.
Patients committed to the one at
Foxboro were held against their will
for a considerable time, but the sys-
TEN did not prove to be satisfactory
and three years ago restraint by bars
and locks was abandoned, except in
The receiving ward. In that ward new
patients are received and restrained
Tor two or three days. No patient is
kept against his will longer than three
days. or sufficient length of time to
notify his relatives and the proper Of
ficers of the place Of his legal settle
ment. The result is that only patients
who wish to be cured are kept in the
department for inebriates.
But back OF that is The state farm
at PridgeWater, a unique institution
having all inmate population of 200.
The commitments to it during the year
ending Nov. 80, 1910, We're 4,313. OF
whom 1888 were for drunkenness.
Persons guilty Of other offenses,
Migrants, and insane persons, are also
committed to the institution. The av-
erase term of imprisonment is about
three months. No special trea tnent is
given here for drunkenness, but those
committed for that offense are COM
PEELED 70 work. The fact that the inc
Drldte sent 10 tOxDOrO KNOWS that IL
he leaves that institution before he is
cured he is apt TO be committed to the
state farm, is a strong incentive for
him to remain and make the most of
his opportunities for cure.
The superintendents who have beer
in charge of the state hospital for inc
briates at Knoxville and The board Of
control of state institutions have fav-
RI
greater discretion in the treatment Of
inebriates. and an effort was made last
winter to have enacted q law which
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