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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-22

| in other parts of the world, for in this
| instance there is reason to believe that
| between the criminals and the police
! exists secret understanding amounting
| to IN alliance.
This is our CIVILIZATION. In our larg-
est city government amounts to simply
this. that a corrupt political machine con-
trolls. with the most important agency in
league with thieves and assassins and
gamblers. with the hand of the law
STAYED while marked victims are stricken
down in the public streets. with an hon
est prosecuting officer who endeavors to
reach the truth menaced with death If
he proceeds. with the mayor of the city
sitting in silence in the face of this ap-
palling condition. If such things as this
were occurring at this time in London
or Paris or Berlin we should he comment
ing upon the decadence and the govern
mental ineffectiveness of the English, or
French. or Germans But things like
this do not happen abroad. A higher
spirit of law observance exists in all three
of the capitals named. with the possible
exception Of Paris. and even there no
corrupt understanding exists between po-
lice and criminals. Everything that has
occurred III tnt TtHtH I'd ltdl VI a
dramatic variety of crime has been du-
p'icated in New York. with additions
that seriously. upset the American sense
OF superiority.
There was more real law and order in
the frontier mining camps of years ago
in this country than there is In New
York today. more respect for the recog-
nized rights of man. Lives were taken
in quarrels over cards or divisions of the
gold wrested from the face of the earth
with much toll. but there was a certain
rude justice withal. The bad man was
eventually punished. usually by a posse
that more truly represented the COM
munitys spirit of fair play and righteous
ness than does such organization as
the police force of New York today. The
law-abidng. harmless person. who took
no part in quarrels and was content to
mind his own business and proceed quiet
ly with his work. was respected and pro-
tected. Life was safer in such a place
than ii is at this time in the metropolis,
with its municipal organization costing
millions annually to maintain.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-22
Local Street Railway Needs.

Friday fatal accident at street railway
junction. while not directly ATTRIBUTABLE
to the congestion Of the ears incident to
tho rush from the base ball park. vet
calls sharply 20 public attention the mat
ter Of providing enough cars 10 carry the
people without dangerous overcrowding.
II is obvious that a such time there
must he a certain amoI:nt of congestion
in the cars and on the lines. The fact Is
that there are not enough tracks in this
city a. present. and that If the public Is
10 be accommodated adequately more ear
lines must be provided on the best served
lines the cars run row close together
b tina, al junction points there is consider
able "stalling, especially in the rush
hours, and mech time i lost in conse-
G3encc. When cars are heavily crowded
whether of the old or new type. they
arc slowly worked. that is. il takes 8
long time for conductors to gather the
fares and for passengers to leave and on
ter The result is that the transit is by
no means 50 rapid as the use of modern
methods Of propulsion leads the public to
exaect.
The District sorely needs survey OF
is rapid transit conditions with view
of immediate relief from the congestion
now felt on practically all the lines. This
can best he done by public utilities
commission, which it was confidently eX-
Pc cd Congress would provide AT the
present session. The bill for that purpose
seems to have been sidetracked hope
leSsIy. for no good reason that appeals
10 the public understanding. Such a COM
mission would he In a position TO direct GER
tain changes in the management of the
lines looking 10 the remedy of unsatisfac-
tory conditions. and would at the same
time be competent to recommend to Con-
gress changes of routes and additional
lines. and possibly subway constructions,
serving to relieve the worst of the con-
gestion the rush hours There is still
plenty of room in Washington for the
construction OF street railway lines for
the better distribution of the traffic and
the question of how best 10 meet these
requirements should be taken Up promptly
either by Congress directly or by some
such body as the proposed public utilities
commission
As for the directly involved matter OF
better protection for the public al june
ton points. IL doubtless lies within the
Jurisdiction If the Commissioners now
under their police regulations power to
order the installation of signal men al
such points without waiting for lcgisla-
tion 10y Congress
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-22

Wilson and his services in the campaign.
because Mr. Wilson simply profited as a
contestant for the nomination by a stu-
alton which Mr.. Bryan had produced,
But think of Mr.. Bryan as himself the
beneficiary of his slaughter Of Mr.. Clark.
Suppose he had been able to halt the
movement toward Mr.. Wilson started by
his desertion of Mr.. Clark, and had
stampeded the convention in his own
favor In that case lit would have been
a hard matter for Mr.. Clark to bow with
anything like cordially to result SO OBJ
tanned He would probably have sup
ported the ticket. but it is difficult to
imagine him journeying to Lincoln to
congratulate Mr.. Bryan and ask for
stumping assignments.
Mr. Riders information is not at all
important Tammanys money never
has been refused. and never will be.
Every democratic candidate has accepted
IT. The Tiger has way of looking
good every four years. Scourged be-
tween times to the full extent of the Eng
lish vocabulary by democratic reformers,
and threatened now and then with ex-
termination, Tammany. with the patience
of saint and the cynicism of Mephisto
joys along, with the period in prospect
when all its sins are forgiven. and its
assistance very humbly sought and very
thankfully received.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-22
Civilized Barbarism and Crime.

II iii behooves Americans to criticise
other countries for barbarties and Grim
inal actions and disregard of law when
such crimes are being committed as the as
saSssnstion Of Essential in New York
directly, il is suspected. under police
auspices The Partisan apaches are more
spectacular in their methods, but they
are no more desperately inimical to the
public peace than the gangmen Of New
York. The Italian Camorrists have been
more definitely organized perhaps than
the Gotham gangsters. but no more dan
gcrously subvcrsiye of law and order
Judging from what is known OF this
latest affair IN New York. the Indian
thugs who have given a name to a
large class Of dangerous people in many
climes. were never a grayer peril to the
security OF the law-abiding than are
the gunner Of the American metropolis.
Indeed. taking the matter all in all, there
Is something much more abhorrent and
disquieting In this New York situation
than is to be found in gang terrorism
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-22
The President and Congress

In introducing the democratic mem
bers of the House to Mr.. Wilson.
Speaker Clark made an important
suggestion in neat way to the candi-
date. This was that those Presidents
had best succeeded who had best un-
derstood Congress and taken most
pains to work in harmony with it..
True as gospel
The most conspicuous of modern in
stances is that of President Mckinley.
His four years were undiluted
blessing to the country. With his aid
affairs were lifted from a souphouse to
a self-supporting basis. the best tariff
bill ever constructed became a law,
and under his direction a foreign foe
was defeated in ninety days. All the
days while he was in the White House
were red letter days.
Mr.. Mckinley thoroughly under
stood Congress. As a member of that
body he had learned the trade of
statesman, No publication reached
the White House which he read with
Record Nothing in its pages needed
Interpretation to him. He read, and
all was plain.
with man who, like himself. had been
trained in Congress. Mr.. Dingley. the
leader of the House. was Mckinley sort
of man-conservative, unexcitable, pains
taking and capable. He was all business
Not frill or a particle of hurrah en-
tered into his composition. So that a con-
sultation between him and the President
about legislation meant something.
any sort a legislator, and very little
as an executive. If he reaches the White
House. Congress in many OF its maEeu-
vcrs will have to be interpreted to him.
He wholly lacks the equipment which
made Mr.. Mckinley as President such a
power for good in cooperation with Con-
gress.
But he will be fortunate in the House
leaders with whom he will deal Another
democratic House will mean another term
for Mr.. Clark as Speaker. and another for
Mr.. Underwood as leader on the floor.
Both are able men. with long congress
sional experience, and both should be of
great help TO him.
Mr.. Underwood is on the Dingley order
Both sides of the House respect him. Hull
labaloo does not inspire or move him.
When necessary. as he has shown, he can
put the screws on the minority in order
TO do business quite as promptly and
firmly as Mr.. Cannon ever did. If there
is any difference between Cannonism and
Cnderwood.sm in the matter of majority
control il has wholly escaped expert OBJ
servation. The joke is on those repub-
lican insurgents who began their warfare
on Cannor.ism and ended by handing over
the House to the democratic party.
Mr.. Wilson should ponder the Speaker $
suggestion well. The good will of Con-
gress is mighty good thing for Presi-
dent TO cultivate
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-22
Coatless Church Services.

Washington preacher last night
Struck a new note in church going COM
fort when he urged his male hearers to
take off their coats during the services
While Ills unquestionably defies the con-
ventions in q radical manner it may pos
sibly be considered as concession to
climate for the sake of getting more men
to attend church. In most walks of life
nowadays there is d larger degree of
freedom in the matter o. mems costumes,
especially in summer time. A few years
ago an effort was made 10 introduce tine
style Of going without coats altogether in
hot weather. but most men found this an
Inconvenience owing to the lack of peck
cts. TO which they have always been
accustomed. so the compromise has
gradually become popular of taking the
coat off whenever the temperature war
rants
The 'so-;o- meetin' costume Of man
kind is usually heavy. and in summer
time is hot and hard TO endure. Sun
day morning the church going citizen
garbs himself in starched vest and frock
coat, a combination about as ill-suited to
the season as an oveTcoat. In this he
sits in church and suffers depending for
~ ysiCal salvation upon palm-leaf fan
the operation of which usually causes the
whiting OF his cuff Meanwhile his wom-
ankind are comparatively cool in light
clothes At all events, III they not
cool they are giving most excellent imi
tation. and the philosophical man is likely
10 ponder on the injustice CT fashion and
rule that require him 10 swelter While his
sister or his wife Sits in relative ease in
garments suited 10 the season.
Perhaps the coatless church will come
into vogue generally. This idea Is worthy
OF serious consideration as a means oil
making places of worship more attractive
az least less repellent, 10 the very class
whom IL is the ambition of every preacher
20 bring within the range Of his influence
If a man can be assured that he will be
physically as comfortable in church pew
as he is on his own front porch in sum
mer time nc is more apt To accept the
invitation 10 listen To a good sermon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-22
Base Ball at the Capital.
From the Chicago Post.

FROM the Chicago Post.
If the Washingtons win the American
League championship, all that the Wash
ington correspondents will have to do
next season is to work in the mornings
and spend the afternoons in the seventh
heaven of delight" This pleasant pros
pect. sketched by a newspaper man dur
ing the republican national convention,
reveals dramatically the laissez-faire ef-
feet which the late winning streak of the
Senators had upon the base bal.-mad
population of the capital. We feared
then for the influence that a real base
ball nine might have upon our legislators
And We learn now that business in the
House of Representatives has been
brought TO a dead stop twice by the
presence of members at the ball park
The case demands prompt attention.
The White Sox have somehow failed to
give those Senators quite the setback
which they need A plain and peremp-
tory duty faces the nine whose Sox are
Red. Dclendi stunt Senatores.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-22
Andrew Lang.

From the New York Times.
Perhaps the announcements of the death
of Andrew Lang would have come with
a keener shock decade ago. To be
sure he was still in his prime. only sixty
eight years old. and had work cut out
TO keep his eager mind and patient ha nd
employed for some time TO come But
within ten years he had surely become
less energetic and less d.sputatious. His
loss will be felt, however. His was a
vigorous and wholesome influence in Eng
lish letters. He represented a fine type
of the literary man. his sympathies
were broad. his impulses sound. while the
subjects which stirred his mind to action
were innumerable. Perhaps next to his
enormous fund of knowledge, compre-
bending persons as well as books and
reaching, IL seemed, into almost every
field of human endeavor, his most dis
tinguished trait was his unfail.ng genial
ity, which never left him even in the
height of controversy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-22
The Approach of August.

Scarlet blossoms fallin'
To give de seeds a show.
katydid a-callin'
Where de flowers used TO grow.
Crow a-gittin' GUNNER
Bout de tale he has to tell.
1t won be long till summer
Stahts a-sighin 'Fare-you-welI.''
August comes a-bringin
A gift for me an you.
De mockin' bird is singin' :
An de melons wet wifi dew
Although you's gorgeous now an then,
tells you, old July.
You's most appreciated when
You stahts to say Good bye
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-22

C-In order 20 avoid delays account Of
personal absence. letters 10 THE STAR should
not 10 addressed 10 any individual connected
with the office. but simply To TIE STAR, ar to
the Editorial business Department. according
10 tenor purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-22
SHOOTING STARS.
By PHlLANDER JOHNSON.
The Voice of Dependency

will be elected?"
He has all the qualifications for great
responsibility"
Yes. But those are just the things
that are liable to make him as unpopular
as a base ball umpire.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-22
A Forced Decision.

How did we come to adopt The star
Spangled Banner as our national song?'
AS matter of propriety. That tune
"A Hot Time in the Old Town was es-
tablishing Itself SO rapidly that We had
to do something to head 1t off,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-22
A Touch of Personal Pride

Columbus discovered America" re-
cited the youthful student
Yes. my son." replied Mr.. Dustin Stax
Columbus discovered America. But Il
took few men like your father to pu
the discovery on big paying basis
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-22
A Humane Consideration.

This is firs;-class poo pony said
the dealer
You think he really understands the
fine points of the game?" asked the diff
fldent man.
AS we'll as you do.
Then l won't buy him. To compel
him to share the responsibility for the
way ! play 1t would be cruelty TO ami
mails.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-22

The American Road Congress will as
semble at Atlantic City, although it Il
hardly probable that the plans con
template anything as elaborate in th'
way of thoroughfares as the big Board
walk
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-22
Another Bargain.

Charley, DEAR said young Mrs. Tor
kins. did you say those blue chips were
worth dollar apiece?''
Yes"
We'll, here is a whole boXful that
got for 3S cents. with some other colors
thrown in"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-22

The Taft management will do all il
can 20 have the balloting conducted in
way that will make Mr.. Roosevelt S
candidacy an exclusive and personal en-
terprise.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-22
The Try-Try System.

Let's initiate the weather man,
A hero more or less.
When fate upsets your favorite plan
Just make another guess.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-22

a police commissioner in New York
does not usually hold office very long II
is doubtful whether human endurance
would permit him to remain on duty
indefinitely, even if political conditions
did.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-22

The Pennsylvania railways decision to
serve no more bottled beverages is in
line with the present tendency to regard
railway travel as a necessity and not
a luxury.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-22

After the result of its Titanic investi-
cation England is justified in an incli-
nation to turn over the regulation Of any
atrocities I'm Peru TO the United States
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-22

TIE Mexicans have perfected and elab-
GRATED the old-fashioned train hod-up and
introduced il as feature of modern
warfare.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-22

one Of the most formidable conse-
quences of extravagant governmental ex-
penditures is the cost of the investiga-
tiun that is sure TO follow
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-22

The Evening star with the Suniav morning
D6ftfcn. IS delivered nv carriers within the city
~ Is csn-s month: daily only. Is cents Per
month. Sunday only 20 cents per month Orders
nav be sent hv mail. telephone Main 2i4O.
Collection Is made by carrier at the end OF each
month.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-22

1t required the development Of the air
ship to make the parachute seem a
comparatively safe and harmless form Of
amusement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-22

Ordinarily when a man finds his life I'm
danger he calls for the police. In some
parts of New York it appears to be diff
ferent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-22

Senator La Toilette retains just enough
presidential influence to make the prob
lem of finding something to do with it
rather serious.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-22

rrrabre in edvnnre-by mail. rostae~ nreraid:
Daily Sunday Included ono month IN cents.
Daily. Sunday excepted, one month. 40 cents.
Saturday Star. 81 year. Sunday Star. $40 year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-22

Gov. Wilson's visitors are so numerous
that it may be necessary to call on the
campaign fund for an enlarged veranda.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-22

Col. Roosevelt may envy the extraordi-
nary record of defeat which has made
William Jennings Bryan famous.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-22

There is no eight-hour law to regu-
late the working day of the private Sec
rotary to a presidential candidate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-22

Every time Bryan extends the olive
branch Speaker Clark becomes near
sighted
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-22

Business Once. nth ST and Pcnnsytranfa Avenue.
New York ONCE: Tribune Building.
Chicago Once. First National Bank Building.
European Once: Regent ST.. London. England
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-22

Entered second class rail matter at the post
5face at Washington. d. @.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-22

The Evening star Newspaper Company.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-22

We arc making final clearance
Of Grass Rugs IN all sizes. and II
will pay YOU to iii your wants from
this list.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-22

the attention of patrons spending the
department. which ef
fcent information desired VIII De furnished and
delivery service Is MAIN
departments will be found select assor
Childrens Infants summer Wear
| ing
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-22

Shirt Waist or Utility Box-covered
with best quality white japanese
mating: - inches long. 14A inches
high, 14Ls inches wide; brass han
dies: trimmed with burnt bamboo
lumber legs. For Tuesday. $l.I9.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1912-02-26
TROY FARMER OPPOSES
COURT HOUSE REPAIR

the situation, and realized that some
thirg must be done to protect the rec
ords. but was of the opinion hat rr
pairs could be made at slGal. e>-
pense that would meet the needs for
some time. I was chosen as one of
the special committee and made II
exhaustive and impartial investigation,
and was convinced that my first opin-
ion was wrong; that it would be folly
to repair, and that the best and t,an-
est thing for the taxpayers to do is to
build a new court house and pc done
with it.
Personally l will give $500 if they
will build the new court house in Truv
near my land. I would be worth more
than that to me, and | am mentioning
this to show those farmers around
Moscow who are opposing the now
court house how foolish the are.'
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1912-02-26
Rescued; Excitement Kills.

PORTLAND, Feb. 26.-Edward Gill
more, who was rescued, died of ex-
element and an unidentified man was
killed by leaping from the third floor
this morning when the fire badly
damaged the two upper floors Of the
Gilman hotel. It's origin has not been
H. -certained. The loss is estimated at
$4,000. Several men were rescned
and none were injured. One hundred
people were sleeping in the hotel when
the alarm sounded.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1912-02-26
Lawrence Police Shoot Through Tene-
ment WindOWs-OutdO Militia's
Record

the strikers marched in protest after
the arrest of fifty strikers following
the promiscuous shooting into the
windows of tenements by the police
The police say the strikers started
the trouble. The strikers claim, the
police were to blame.
The police story is that while fifteen
special officers were going down the
street some one raised a tenement
window and fired a shot. They say
another window was then raised and
second shot fired.
Then the police fired at every win
dow in the tenement houses where a
face was shown. Three strikers
standing in the street were beaten I'M
conscious by the Officers" This
angered the strikers and in ten min
utes 10000 strikers crowded the
streets. The police started shooting,
and guns were freely used. Carmelo
Milaz, strike breaker, was shot in
the back as he fed. The police then
ordered the streets cleared and fifty
strikers were arrested.
In protest against this the strikers
started procession through the
streets, singing the Marseilles.
1T the corner of Jackson street the
police met the procession, and charg-
ed it without warning. They had
been ordered to hit the men any where,
and the women only upon the bodies,
but they knocked down men and wom-
en- both, and trampled upon the pros
trate bodies Of the strikers in an eff
fort to get at more victims.
The strikers had marched seven
blocks when they dispersed. But the
police were evidently dissatisfied with
the work they had done and pursued
the strikers, in automobiles, to tl.eir
homes, and beat up and maltreated Il
few more.
1t has not yet been learned whether
the strikers or the police shot Mia@.