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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-05
Departmental Promotions.

1t is highly gratifying TO find that the
legislative appropriation bill as ii comes
rom the House committee contains no
of a limited tenure provision
or the departmental service. Fear was
oppressed in some quarters at the time
his bill passed at the last session, the
-enure clause having been eliminated,
hat the effort TO put a period upon the
Employment of government clerks would
- renewed Quite to the contrary, there
IRE indications that. as evidenced by eX-
acts from the hearings which are
81 oted III an article printed in the news
Columns today, a disposition prevails
among leading members OF the commit
ee, notably Representative Johnson of
south Carolina, who was active in draft
nS the measure, to deal more literally
oward the elder clerks in the service 1t
appears 10 be Representative Johnson's
dea that promotions should be made
rom the top OF the lists of available
Jerks in order 10 keep a constant motion
Ipward through the various grades. Thus
When new places are provided for in the
appropriation acts, he contends. they
should be filled by Announcements from
trnong those longest in the service
apable of performing the duties, rather
han by appointments from outside of the
'ervice. BY the means which Representa-
i've johnson favors promotions are more
frequent and affect Il greater number OF
PERSONS This makes for increased eff
:iency and a higher spirit of loyalty
among the workers. 1t encourages men
% hold. To the government work as
:areer. There is nothing more discour-
aging to workers in any organization
han 10 find the more desira BILE positions
constantly filled above their heads by
men in the ranks On the other hand
promotions according 10 the system that
Representative Johnson favors put a
premium on hard work and stability, and
he government will be better served as
result OF this policy if it is adopted
throughout the departments
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-05

ply add a volume to the list Of those he
worship.
And, by the way. there was a rumor
when Mr.. Williams retired from the
House that he would devote the two years
before taking up his duties in the Senate
to writing a life of the author of the
Declaration of Independence. Did he hold
such purpose, and did he carry it out?
And did he have in mind in delivering his
New York lecture preparing the way for
the introduction of his book? This is
suspicious old world. and there is no
reason why a statesman should not I'M
derstand and employ the art of adver-
Using.
If Mr.. Williams has not yet put pen TO
paper he should DO so. Let him take the
risk of setting Mr.. jefferson on too high
a pedestal If he gives the public a read
able performance 1t will forgive him too
great indulgence in rhetoric and adnira-
tion.
And this brings to mind the fact that a
recent address delivered in Wales by
Whitelaw Reid on the subject was an adj
mirable and discriminating performance.
Mr.. Jefferson was of Welsh extraction
and Mr.. Reid was appralSlng Tor a NeISn
audience the man of Welsh blood who
had most impressed himself on the MAX
ings of the United States. He occupied
only page and a half of newspaper
space. but in that space packed large
amount of history and just comment
on it.
If MIR. Williams read the address he
probably did not indorse it. Mr.. Jeffer-
sons shortcomngs-hiS vacillationS and
his contradictions-were well shown up, as
also his breadth of indulSence-not to say
unscrupulousness-in employing means to
ends. But, at the same time. warm
tribute was paid to the gifts and valuable
performances of an extraordinary man.
Upon the whole, it is the best address of
the many Mr.. Reid has delivered during
his official stay abroad.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-05
Former Presidents and Congress.

Mr.. Rurleson's proposition to make men
who have served in the office of Presi-
dent of the United States members OF
the House for life, with salary but with
out vote failed in committee. and. IL
offered in the House n rider on an
appropriation bill. or as a separate meas
ure may fail again
Why not, as The Star suggested the
other day, pass the matter up to the
next Congress? 1t has been little dis
cussed and is of too much Importance
to be disposed of on the jump. This
Congress is rapidly nearing its end, and
The routine has a first mortgage on all
the time at command.
While but little discussed, the PROPOSE
ton. however, has not aroused enthusi-
ssm in any quarter, while some persons
who have looked at it have condemned
II. One need not apply harsh words to
IT, Toadying is far too strong. We may
ali be sure that its author was actuated
by no such feeling, but was simply con-
sidering employment and good pay for
the men described in it.
But why not let them provide for them
selves? There need be anxiety on
hat score The one former President
COW living is a husky man in looking
3ut for number one, while the man about
TO retire from that office will easily make
mis- way and find happiness unaided.
And may safely gauge the future in
that respect by the present. Why make
public charges of men able and fully dis
posed to take charge of themselves?
Mr.. Burleson and those who agree with
him see great benefit to the public from
the advice of men who for four years
at least, have had exceptional oppor-
tunity for studying public questions and
communicating with public officials. But
they fail to take into account the change
that takes place when such men leave
the White House. While there they are
The recipients of much information and
many valuable suggestions brought to
them by reason of their office. If they
are full men, ii is largely because of
this fact
But transfer such man to the House
AS a member at large, and he would have
20 hustle, as others, to equip himself for
business. And having no particular con-
stituency to guide his Investigations. he
might, in ''sloshing around" err where a
man with a definite commission and a
vote would go straight to the point and
accomplish good.
1t is not at all likely that any man
called to the White House will ever leave
It without financial provision for a COM
Portable personal future. AS for COM
petent servants in Congress. the country
will always yield an abundance by the
people, and which still makes good
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-05
Books That Made a Boy a Thief.

The police have done excellent work
in capturing the youth who has been OPP
Grating recently in various parts OF
Washington as housebreaker. catch
ing him before he had carried his oper
atoms very far and in circumstances to
lead to his frank confession of his guilt.
Thus menace that has been causing
anxiety to many Washingtonians for
some days has been removed.
This case is interesting, however. be-
yond the mere capture of a thief and the
elimination of a source of danger. The
boy acknowledges that he was led into
his career of crime by reading stories
clarifying the exploits of thieves and
burglars. This is a new development of
the old dime novel; evil Unquestion-
ably great deal of harm has been done
in the past by the flashy, cheap detective
stories circulated freely at a low price
and eagerly read by immature youths
whose imaginations were quick to re-
spond to the suggestion that crime is an
easy way to make living. But really
more harmful than the badly written
shilling shockers'' OF the 'Deadwood
Dick" and the odd Sleuth'' type are the
more literary productions of recent years
The idea that man can be a thief ana
a gentleman at the same time is Subtly
conveyed by this means. The essential
wrong Of thievery is condoned or CLOSED
over so that the undiscriminating youth
full reader cannot recognize the danger
Gus insinuation that the property of the
well-to-do is rightfully to DE stolen if the
thief is clever and reSOurceful
Those of mature years who read such
books as literature and enjoy the de-
lineations of character and the vivid de-
scriptions of exciting scenes do not see
the possibilities of evil influence which
lie in them, but the young reader is more
susceptible to suggestions. This boy had
tried to find work and failed. Perhaps
he did not try very hard very long.
He had been diligent reader of "crime
stories and he conceived the thong hit
that what has been told of SO cleverly in
them is an easy and legitimate means of
earning livelihood. The very danger
attracted him. Thus a potentially good
citizen has been caught early in his ca
reer and becomes criminal, largely
through the malevolent influence of books
that were written undoubtedly to amuse,
but that are unfortunately exerting a
poisonous effect upon some minds.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-05
Season of Self-Denial.

Now comes the season when man
Just gets along the best he can
With old suspenders, mended hose
And neckties which much wear disclose
His handkerchief are frayed and few,
But the supply he won't renew.
OF sleeve-links he himself denies.
To tie his cuffs with strings he tries.
He will not buy a ring or pin.
He leaves the stubble on his chin
Because he lacks a raZOr's care.
He won't buy brushes for his hair
Because he thinks each loving friend
Some little token will extend
And-how his heart the fancy lifts
He'u get them all as Christmas gifts!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-05
BleaSers.
From the New York Times.

Charles Lynch, whose law Of sum-
mary punishment of offenders prevailed
in Virginia during the revolution: was d
patriot. Nobody ever dreamed of attrib-
uting patriotism to Gov Blease OF South
Carolina, who. in one of his cracker
speeches before the house of governors
Tuesday, proclaimed again his doctrine
of the executive function in promoting
lawlessness. ''All that is needed is that
they get the right man., he aEerred.
and they who get him will neither need
nor receive a trial" II this doctrine were
TO live and die with Gov. Blease II
might be less worthy of comment. In
fortunately there are many Bleasers in
the south. If their reasoning were &C
cepted there would be no need for courts
of law Those who failed to get the
right man would, Of course, be dealt
with by their fellow Bleasers. and II
they. in turn, committed a like egregious
error they would be riddled with bullets
by their righteous peers. and so on. The
only objection to this process would be
that now and again it would fail to pro-
tect the innocent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-05
Thomas Jefferson.

Senator Williams OF Mississippi demands
new life OF Thomas jefferson A score
nave been written. but all are defective
Those from friendly sources are too adu-
atory. Those from unfriendly-Hamilto-
lian-sources are abusive From both
'ources Mr.. Jefferson suffers.
Mr.. Williams not only demands a new
lie of the great Virginian. but describes
he sort of man for the task. He should
Sc "a democrat. southerner, and a
planter all in one" Nominating himself?
He fills that bill TO T.
Well. why not? The Mississippi SEN
ltor is a man of thorough education. wide
reading and excellent powers OF express
non. The only difficulty might be in his
Dwn intense admiration of Mr.. Jefferson.
With the best intentions, he might SIM
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-05
Real Comfort Gifts for Men.
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-05
Foreign Wives of German Diplomats

There Will be little sentiment in sup
port of the reported revival of the Ger
man governments former rule against
the marriage OF It's diplomatic representa-
tives to foreigners. The reason assigned
for the revived prohibition, which origi-
mated with Bismarck. is that 1t will pre-
vent the leakage Of diplomatic secrets.
This Immediately raises the question
whether such secrets have been recently
divulged through the medium of ambas-
sadorial wives. 1t Is rather a serious
indictment which this revival Of the old
order implies against tho American wom-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-05
One-Cent Local Postage.
From the Philadelphia Ledger.

rom the fHIIH'ltIpNId Iet!SeI.
Senator Penroses proposal that the
postal rate on local letters in the large
cities and towns which have the free
delivery service shall be reduced to one
cent will meet the hearty approval of the
business men of the United States, and is
in line with the logical development of
the postal service toward lower rates and
more perfect facilities. There Is little
doubt that the time is not far distant
when the universal domestic rate Of post
age will be one cent. and the government
could begin the change at no better point
than that suggested in the Penrose bill.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-05
The Help Problem.

II do miss the summer time." said
Farmer Corntossel.
Does the weather bother your asked
mis- wife.
Not as much as the work. The board
ers used to think it was real fun to help
along with the chores. You could almost
get some summer boarders to pay for the
privilege of actin like hired man. Now
I've got to pay a hired man for actin
like a summer boarder.'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-05
A Topic of Unrest.

when are you going to begin to revise
the tariff"
That's the trouble about work on the
tariff said the statesman, with weary
look people are always asking, with
equal Impotence, when you are going to
begin or when you are going to quit"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-05

DIn order to avoid delays on account o:
personal absence letters to THE STAR should
not be addressed to any Individual connected
with the Office but simply to THE STAR or to
the Editorial or Business Department. according
to tenor purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-05

Canada is now indignant at the idea of
free use OF the Panama canal by United
States coasting ships. If it were not for
a fear OF causing political nervous pros
tration. it might be suggested that an
nexation would leave Canada with no
possible grievance in the matter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-05
Art Definition.

what is a musical comedy?' asked the
man who does not go to the theater regu-
larry.
"A musical comedy replied Miss Cay
enne, lis a form of entertainment In
which a large number of people on the
stage appear to be amusing themselves
at the expense Of the audience"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-05

Theodore Roosevelt's announcements OF
his intentions have not always been re-
liable in the past. He is like the war
horse who becomes docile w1en there is
no battle raging, but who responds ir-
resistibIy TO the call of the bugle
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-05
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Ruthlessly Practical.

Even If republics prove ungrateful,
posterity will recognize true greatness"
Possibly replied Senator Sorghum.
But posterity runs too much to statuary
in showing appreciation. I'd rather have
my tokens of esteem from a bank than
from a stone quarry
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-05
Question of Anatomy.

The motor car has many heartless trio
The wrath it feels
1t oft reveals.
The only reason that 1t doesn't kick
Is, it has wheels
Instead of heels.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-05

There is no need Of questioning the
Importance of the discoveries of the
Duke of the AbruzZi in the Himalayas.
He is entitled to distinction as a duke
who seems sincerely anxious to do
something useful.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-05
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-05

Instead of merely incorporating the
and recall into the Constitu-
ton, Senator Bristow might call for vol
unteers to make a thorough job of it and
write a new Constitution.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-05
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-05
Just Reward.

From the Boston Globe.
Making Col Goethals a full general for
life with a salary not subject to reduc-
ton by retirement, would be only a just
reward for his great service in building
the Panama canal.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-05
Penalty of Prominence.

From the Cleveland News.
Surrounded by photographers. inter-
viewers, aldermen. lieutenant governors
and society people. President-elect Will
son is having almost as good a time in
Bermuda as he will have when he goes
to Washington.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-05

A refusal on the part of a European
country TO allow diplomatic represent
atives TO marry American heiresses in
dicates a condition of confident pecuniary
prosperity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-05

AS diplomatic representative OF
this country w. J. Bryan would be
able to show foreign nations that
America leads the world in oratory.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-05

America is too sincere an advocate
Of universal peace to care anything
about the profit to be made from pro-
viding Europe with arms and ammuni-
ton in case of war.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-05

A boy burglar" under arrest is an
other example of the pathos of low
grade best seller" translated into real
life.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-05

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-05

Mayor Gaynor is something of harsh
critic himself when he observes some man
of whose methods he disapproves.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-05

Mr.. Carnegie has retained enough to
prevent the need of ever taking
chances on receiving u pension of any
Kind.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-05

The objection Greece has to an
armistice is that it spoils fight just
as 1T is becoming most interesting.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-05

This has been a hard winter on the
nan who insists that he enjoys season
able weather.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-05

The 'uplift' VIII be lost sight of tenn
oorarily next March. in contemplation OF
he OUT lift.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-05
Improving All tho Time.

From the Pittsburgh Dispatch.
That cleric who thinks the world today
is the worst ever cannot be posted on
history.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-05

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