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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-12
Purse Snatchers.

Justice Wright is distinctly sound in
his doctrine that only by. consistent
imposition of the maximum penalty for
pruse snatching, Imprisonment for fiji
teen years. will it be possible to check
the highway robbery that has prevailed
in Washington for some time. The theft
itself is usually petty in extent, the
amount stolen being Insignificant But
the circumstances of the crime are al
ways calculated to cause a Serious shock
to the victim and there is, furthermore.
danger of physical violence. For some
years Washington has suffered. perhaps
no more severely than other communities,
from an annual experience with purse
snatchers. Several have been caught and
in most instances have been, on convic-
ton. given long prison terms. 1t was
noticeable, c0aple of years ago. that
following one Of these convictions, purse
snatching was rarely committed, but it
began again few months later, and
recently the police have received. many
reports of this character. indicating that
either the town is being visited by foot
pads. perhaps on their way north or
south in the course Of their annual mi
grafton from city to city, or that GER
tain class Of men are adopting this means
of making living in midwinter in de-
fault of honest methods.
A purse snatcher almost invariably Sc
lects a woman for his victim, probably
because she carries her valuables in a
way to invite attack and to make success
more certain. 1t is apparently useless
to expect the women of Washington, or
any other city, to adopt different mode.
They are welded to the handbag habit,
and as long as they continue 1t they will
be more or less in danger Of losing their
possessions in the street at the hands
Of some desperate character, perhaps
suddenly tempted by the appearance OF a
purse. 1t is impossible to patrol the
streets In a manner to prevent these
crimes. To do so would call for the
services OF several thousand police. with
one in sight from every corner. Only
two effective remedies arc available. for
the women to be as careful as possible
about the exposure Of valuables, and for
the courts to continue the policy OF
applying the law with the utmost sever
ity to all purse snatchers who are caught
and proved guilty.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-12
riders. Keep all outsiders outside. and

riders. Keep all outsiders outside. and
at q distance.
In politics family rows are sometimes
blessings In disguise. But they must be
taken in time. and we'll managed. The
trouble, like a disorder OF the blood,
must h, brought to the surface Skilled
practitioners should be called in, and the
nursing be OF the best. Otherwise, If the
trouble is m,nim.zed or neglected. the
consequences may be disastrous.
The democrats should learn lesson
from their opponents. AS The Star the
other day pointed out. the republicans
two years ago neglected their troubles.
They acted as though nothing unusual
was the matter. when 1t was fact that
they were torn with the most serious
dissensions Had the leaders met few
times behind closed doors between NO
vember. 1908, when they appeared to have
the world in a sling. and April, lN9 when
the House began to wrestle with tariH
revision. they would have served their
party and the country well. They wouio
have discovered the extent of their al
ferences. and appreciated the necessity OF
all adjustment in private. But the!
waited. and when the 'scrapplns began
it was in the open and In the presence
of crowded galleries. and the longer II
continued the worse it became.
Now is the time for the democratic Ieao-
ers to look things squarely in the race
Nothing is going to cure Itself.
there is a disorder it should be taken
in hand And there are several olsoi-
ders OF course Mr.. Bailey and Mr.. Clark
both want to see a democrat eiec'eu
President next year, and both are M"
hopeful of that result But they are oy
no means agreed as to what snohld ne
done to promote that end. And tnere
are other prominent leaders in the party
at loggerheads about the same matter.
Conferences are the thing. they shou'"
be held early and often, and everybody
in attendance encouraged to speak. MS
mind with great freedom and fuiiness-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-12
A Boss in Retirement.

The other evening in New York man
of high standing retired from a political
position he had for some time held, and
his friends entertained him at dinner. Al
table were distinguished representatives
of the pulpit, the bench, the bar, the po-
litical world, and the business worid.
There were, Of course, many pleasant
things said Of the guest. and he In turn
said many pleasant things OF his hosts.
He likewise mentioned some of his friends
who were absent. and among them Rich
ard Croker. whom he characterized as
''one of my noblest friends. A teiegra"
from Mr.. Croker was cheered.
Now this is the same Richard Croker OF
whom the country has heard so much
He has long been known as political
boss. His operations in New York have
been the subject Of no end OF comment.
While at the head of Tammany Hall he
was completely the master of that power
full organizations; he made and unmade
city officials, from the mayor down, and
he amassed great wealth. When he re-
tired to private life many maledictions
followed him. He was held up as the
sort OF man that aspiring young men
should not copy.
And yet, as we see, there are men to-
day in the upper New York world who
praise Mr.. Croker as a noble man. and
cheer the mention of his name Do they
know the history with which the general
public is familiar? Or has Mr. Croker
been misrepresented to the public? Or
what is the explanation Of this most in
teresting matter?
Do we not see in this the reason why
Charles F. Murphy is SO little disturbed
by the present assaults on him? He IS
now at the head Of Tammany Hall, AND
under just such criticism as Mr.. Croker
in the same place was. There are few
harsh terms that are not being applied
| to him. Politics. we are told. is hi
trade. and he works profltably at it. HI
certainly works diligently at it. And ht
is a very rich man.
But may not Mr.. Murphy look forward
confidently to the day when he will bt
acclaimed as a noble man and his name
checred at a function attended by men oil
the highest prominence In New York at
fairs? Suppose he succeeds In landing
Mr.. Sheehan In the Senate. and. later, II
fmpressing himself on next years ma
tional situation. May he not then becom,
the subject OF national praise? May no
his nobility spread all over the country?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-12
MEXICAN REVOLT.

From the Toledo Blade.
Had those Mexican rebels been more
thoughtful they would have made q
stand at some town the public could pro
nounce.
From the Syracuse Post-Staniard.
The Mexican revolution is raging
fierce about Juarez that it is feared next
Sundays cock fights may have to be post
poned.
From the Cumberland Times.
All the Mexican revolution needs 10
a tent over 1t and a man at the door
to charge admission and take the tick
cts.
From the Galveston News.
Gen. OroZco is still silent-stoic in
defeat as he was taciturn in anticipation
of the victory that did not come. But
what has happened to Jack London?
From the Savannah News.
The moving picture shows will prob
ably announce realistic films Of the bat
tie of Juarez in q week or ten days.
From the Jacksonville Times-Union-
Being a Latin town. Juarex 10 tranquil
If ii were Anglo-Saxon II would he quiet.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-12
FRENCH ALTRUIsM.

The first measure record to supervise and
epuIate the manufacture and sale OF champagne
as been enacted b. the senate and assembly OF
All that glitters is not gold
All that fizzes isn't wine
Galiia's statesmen. growing bold.
Plan reform that Is benign.
Altruism here is shown.
All for others are their cares:
Strong the purpose that has grown:
Save the health OF milliOnaires.''
From ST. Petersburg to Nome,
From Manila in to Maine.
Mighty men. abroad. at home,
Fear the woes of bad champagne.
France will make them debtors ALL
Headaches but ludlcrous,
Features of what critics call
Mornings katxenjammerOuS!
Brooklyn Eagle.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-12
Conserving Charitable Resources.

Ono Of the objects Of the proposed
Standardization of charities in Washing
ton now under discussion Is to protect the
public from the INSCRIPTIONS enterprise
OF solicitors for unworthy objects. In
this CITY as in others there Is a continual
effort to secure assistance for great
variety of so-called charity works from
philanthropic people. No reckoning can
possibly be made of the amount OF money
that has been given in the past ten or
twenty years for utterly undeserving
projects OF so-called charity. Solicitors
with subscription lists and with tickets
for bazaars, entertainments and other
devices for the financing OF such funds
are continually in evidence in business
Offices and In residences Appeals are
made without the least regard for the
personal interest Of people in the sup
posed charities. Unquestionably a large
part Of this money IS squandered. Some
| Of 1t is never intended for real charitable
application. Apart from the loss sus-
tained by the individual givers. this proc
esq OF unworthy soliciting has dis
tinctly bad effect In draining the pockets
Of the people Of funds that should 60
into other channels Of benehcence. II ali
this money. thus undeservedly collected,
could be applied to the uses OF the well
established charitable agencies OF the city
| their needs would be sufficiently met.
! It has been proposed to establish q
clearing house for the examination of all
forms Of charitable solicitation, in order
that q guarantee can be given to the
public In every case where the object Is
worthy. Solicitors bearing celtihcates
from q central body OF citizens. perhaps
representing both the business and the
phila nthropic members of the community,
would have less difficulty In obtaining
funds than though they were unidentified
or unrecommended. On the other hand,
the lack of such certificates would, after
] Q period of public education, prove such q
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-12
DIRECT ELECTIONS.

From the Memphis News -scimitar-
Depew is opposed to electing senators :
I.ndYe II would be like taking canoy
from a baby to hint at any odds that
I ,orimer is of the same mind
From the New Orleans Times-Democrat.
From Senator Lodges strenuous oppo-
.,tion 70 the election Of senators py direct
vote II seems fair to infer that ne Is
already looking forward'to another term
In the Senate.
From the Jersey City Evening Journal.
For a sure thing. Henry Cabot Lodge
would not be a United States senator II
sawators we're elected by popular vote.
His ohiection to the pending amendment
IN the Constitution is, therefore, wholly
ineligible.
From the Louisville Courier-Journal.
Henry Cabot Lodge has aided the cause
NJ the election Of senators by direct vote
by furiously opposing II.
From the Oklahoma City Oklahonan.
Senator Lodge opposes the election of
United States senators by popular vote.
The Massachusetts, senator will soon be
lonesome.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-12
A Possible Result.

If man in solemn speech decreed
That woman had to vote,
And study every civic need
And all the statements note
Which orators and others make:
And IL he bade her stand
Outdoors for patriotism's sake
To listen to the band.
Or march for weary hours amid
The torchlights on parade.
And welcome glee clubs who unbid
Arrive to serenade,
And shake the hands of strangers who
Might help in the campaign,
And travel. each election. through
The sunshine or the rain,
Would she, with happiness aglow,
Engage in the pursuit
OF glory and be grateful7 Mol
Shed say he was q brute!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-12
RECIPROCITY.

From the Columbus Evening Dispatch.
Why should the farmer fear the Cana
dian reciprocity proposition? he mas
every time the territory of the United
States has been increased, and he has
never thought to complain
From the Albany Evening Journal.
One thing is certain about that reciproc-
ity agre ement. and that is that II 1t is
enacted into law there will be many dis
appointed ones because prices will not
come down with a bang.
From the Providence Evening Tribune.
Reciprocity in the case OF Canada seems
to be attracting rather more attention
Just now than neutrality in that of Mex
leo.
From the Omaha Bee.
Johnny Bulls objection to reciprocity
between the United States and Canada
probably Is based on his aversion to hav-
ing any other nation come between him
and one of his so-called provinces.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-12
EXTRA SESSION TALK.
From the Boston Herald.

From the Boston Herald.
The threat Of an extra session is the
most effective Of all means for bring
ing Congress abreast of business.
From the Baltimore Star.
The big stick has not lost its vigor in
the new wielder's hands.
From the indianapolis Star.
President Taft, 1t may be safely an
nounced. will not call an extra session to
compel consideration Of the Ballinger re-
port.
From the Boston Globe.
Either reciprocity or an extra ses-
sion," says President Taft. The iron
hand within the velvet glove.
From the st. Louis Globe Democrat. .
A Woodworking Congress that began
with an extra session and has labored
diligently is not likely to fall down at the
finish.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-12
Conferences the Thine.

The democratic senators ara finding 1t
difficult to arrange q program for the
remainder Of the session. Some impa-
thence is reported. Whatever impatience
exists should be checked. As at first
they don't agree, they should try. try
again Now is the time for the brethren
70 have out their differences.
Likewise is the conference room the
Dlace to settle them. Close the doors.
II necessary, police the neighboring cor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-12
The TIE-UP.

All the world adores a lover,
So they say.
But not when compelled TO hover
Half the day
Round the only public station
That is near
While he holds conversation
With his dear.
Precipitation from US trickles;
We wax hot
As We watch him dropping nickels
In the slot;
We get very. very weary
And we groan
As he babble0 to his doarie
Through the phone.
Louisville Courier Journal.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-12
A Moving Description.

First they compel us to give up our
money" said the vociferous agitator.
land then they compel US to put up
with such little comforts as they may
find it convenient to provide"
About whom are you talking asked
the common person. YEARLY. 1.-The trusts
or the street car conductors?"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-12
The Quest of Material.

IL wish I had had stenographer when
7 read that manager my play" said the
determined dramatist.
where his remarks so pleasant:
NO. But the profanity he used would
have made some fine dialogue for one of
those modern New York dramas"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-12
Misapprehension.

Alas. How oft do men appear
Who think the simple life
Consists OF using phrases queer
And eating with your knife.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-12

A demand for steel that looms up on
every side makes it look as II the inter-
ests engaged in its production are TO DC
the source Of a great many future 40
nations.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-12
SHOOTING STARS.
Ely PHILANDER JOHNSON.
A Secret Told.

"What is the secret of your reputation
as great LEADER"
my skill in guessing what was sure
N occur. and them loudly advocating It,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-12

Declarations by railroad officials that
passenger traf1c is conducted at loss
make 1t harder than ever to understand
how the business managed to keep up
when passes were issued.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-12

Remarks dated on st. Valentines day'
like New Year resolutions. should not
be taken too seriously.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-12
Other Peoples Money.

"Whcn Dustin Stax went into Wall
street he didn't have dollar he coulo
call his own"
Yes. But in those days he was more
particular about whose dollar he called
his own.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-12

It would be a good thing il California
could have some kind Of big expo
sition to take its mind Oft the japanese
war scare.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-12

1t is hard for some Of the men who
have undergone discipline from college
professors to refrain from getting even
when they break into politics.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-12

The fact that none Of the District
Commissioners offers an objection to an
increase Of salary for the others may be
taken as gratifying indication of Of
ficial harmony.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-12

Even 4 watchdog OF the Treasury"
sometimes has friends at whom he does
not venture to bark.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-12

Senator Lorimcr is evidently indifer-
ent to that desire for the last word which
asyerts itself even in serious political
discussion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-12

Aviation may yet be placed on a
basis which will enable a prize winner
to enjoy his fortune. instead OF imme-
diately letting 1t go to his estate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-12

Statesmen who come to Washington
for the first time will find a few old
timers like Mr.. Lodge on hand to give
them advice.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-12

An onion festival was recently held IN
Texas. Texas has always had the
courage Of its convictions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-12

Chauncey NJ. Depew can Justly con-
tend that the old method has brought
about the election OF some very popular
senator's.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-12

Some conservative Britons Will inev-
;tably be a little anxious because OF can
ada's evident competence to think Tor
herself
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Composition
of Chambers.

posed of sixty deputies elected by univer-
sal suffrage direct and secret. giving two
votes to electors who shall he thrty-five
wears of age and three votes to those or
forty-five.
Able Wetterle the well known deputy
from Alsace in the reichs.ag, says: The
great defect Of the project is that il does
not constitute Alsace-Iorraine a sorer-
eien state. Our country remains prov
ince-the common property OF the con-
federated states.
NJ Recouly i'm the Figaro declares that
Alsace- Lorraine in participating In the
common existence of Germany proposes
TO maintain and preserve her proper ori
inality. The constitution which is Of
fered to her does not satisfy her at all
The pretended concessions are without
any material interest for her IL Is Of
little importance TO Alsace-Lorraine that
the actual delegation may he transformed
into a parlia ment elected by universe
suffrage. The decisions Of this parlia
ment "a.i = avs be held in check by the
first chamber and by the statthalter, tho
direct representative of tho emperor.
The correspondent Of the Tempo at
Berlin has interviewed several OF the
Alsace Lorraine deputies I'm the reich
+. stag. Albert Gregoire, liberal indie
pendent said: The emperor said
/. to me one day at Metz: I like this
city and desire to maintain here nv
rights The real question. according
To NJ. Gregoire. is not the power of the
statthalter. but the representation OF
Alsace in the federal council. The
Germans have refused il until now be-
cause Of political difficulties. They
have sacrificed Alsatians to their ri
valries In the council. THE confed-
Grated states" adds NJ. Gregoire, dis
cuss and decide our affairs In the coun-
ell and we have not even "A consulting
voice. Is il thus that an interest is ~
be awakened in the empire?'
The minister of the interior. Herr
Delbruck. has made a remark which
might permit Alsace-Lorraine to sub
NIT a prayer for naturalization at The
Hague. Bismarck" cited the minister
declared that i'm anneving Alsace-
Lorraine it was not TO obtain repara-
ton for violated right, IL was sim
ply rampant at the open frontier"
If the emperor would assent, Alsace-
Lorraine as a neutral state would
prove the very best rampant possible
between Germany and France. . ),
Gil. CHAILLE-LONG. -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-12

Mr.. Bryan generously refrains from
formally indorsing any Of the democrats
with presidential booms.
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Considered
Temporary

- time. NO one thought
AeMPoIaiy. that the state created by
the constitution Of 1879 would be eternal
1t was not astonishing. then. that the Al
satians-Lorrains should have submitted
their provisional government to be revised
definitely. The minister claimed that the
press had complicated the problem. No
one hal ever thought of giving TO con
quered land equal rights. Bismarck had
declared that 1t was necessary To ope:i
door to Alsace- Lorraine by which she
could enter the empire. His idea was
two kinds of doors-tO attach the con-
quered territories to one or several or the
confederated states, and then the terri
tory would become an element OF the en-
pire: or attach them Immediately as EN-
pire land" Bismarck declared that In
annexing AlSace-Lorraine IL was not {,
obtain reparation for a violated right. II
was simply as rampant at the open
frontier. The affairs OF -Alsace-L Lorraine
were committed, with the consent OF the
emperor. to the federal council and the
landesausschuss. Then was created
sta.thaltar. who is equal to chancellor
or minister of Alsace-Lorraine. where he
exercises at the same time the functions
of president of province, ana VINO may
make certain sovereign decisions as the
representative of the emperor.
The minister. in conclusion, spoke Oh
the possible partition of Alsace- Lorraine.
the greater part OF which would be an
nexed to Prussia, but the minister agreed
that such q solution would be dinicult to
realize and that 1t would be better. per-
haps. to preserve for Alsace-LOrrafne her
personal character Universal suffrage
had been given MISUNDERSTANDING IN
order to diminish the influence OF the
superior classes. which had remained
sympathetic to France.
The project of the constitution. now be-
ing discussed in the reichstag, COM
mences by declaring that the emperor will
continue as in the past to exercise power
as the hereditary representative OF all the
confederated states which are the SOY
ereigns of the land of the empire" The
functions of statthalter appointed by the
emperor will not be changed. In the fu-
ture the laws will be decreed for Alsace-
Lorraine by the emperor, with the assent
of the landtas cnmnoSed of two cham
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-12

OF the thirty-six members OF the first
chamber eighteen are to be named by the