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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-05

derwood's deliverance on that occasion
that soured Mr.. Bryan on the Miseo0Sian.
How Mr.. Clark could have done 80 10 not
clear; but report has II that when the
press dispatches carried the story OF Mr..
Underworld performance. and its recep-
ton on the democratic side Of the cham
Der. with not a word in reply from any
democrat present, Mr.. Bryan looked black
as night, and seemed to take a resolution.
The blame may have been put on Mr..
Clark because he was Speaker; but there
were other friends OF Mr.. Bryan who
heard Mr.. Underwood in silence. Ollie
James made no answer. And Mr.. Henry
has been more than twelve months find
ing his voice. 1t was an occasion when
the peerless leader was not the peerless,
but the cherries, leader.
MIR. Bryan will have other experiences
Of this kind In other quarters besides
the House praise OF him now will awaken
no enthusiasm. He won at Baltimore, but
at a certain loss to his popularity in GER
tain sections. He imposed his will on the
convention. but in doing SO inflicted q
permanent injury on very deserving and
popular man. Mr.. Clark has friends in
many states who will never again thrill
with pleasure at the sight of Mr.. Bryan.
or at the sound of his voice. To them he
is as dead as a door nail.
But, counting these men out. many re-
main whose hearts are true to Poll. Mr.
Bryan may be power in the Wilson adj
ministration if the country orders one.
a word from him may go long way A
friendly word from him may make an as
piring mans fortune. Whether he sits in
the cabinet or not. he should, at the start
at least. have Mr.. Wilson's ear. and be
able to breathe in it to the advantage or
those who seek his aid in the old form OF
confidence and worship.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-05
The Smoke Law.

In the discussion of the possible use of
soft coal in the public schools before
the board Of education the other after
noon the fact was noted that a single
second of dense smoke emission from a
chimney constituted literal violation
of the ant!-smoke Law, but that under
the practice of the District health de-
partment emission for one minute is per-
missible. 1t is 10 be hoped that this
point will be repeatedly emphasized II
the public schools undertake the use of
soft coal and the question of violation
of the smoke Law is raised. The Star
has frequently called attention to the
fact that the smoke law as il is written
is virtually unenforcible, and that it is
only owing TO the discretion of the pres
ent administrator of the law that il has
been susceptible of practical application
Should there be change in incumbency
in that office. the succeeding administra-
tor of the Law might conceive it TO be
his duty TO enforce ii literally, in which
case every momentary puff OF dark
smoke from a local chimney would con-
stitute violation rendering the owner
of that chimney liable 10 punishment. An
equitable amendment of the Law is de-
manded in the interest OF fairness to fur
mace owners. The District government
Is, of course. in no danger OF penalties
through the violation of the smoke law,
inasmuch as its own officials are the
agents of inspection and prosecution. Yet
if the soft coal experiment is tried in
public schools, il is almost certain that,
at least as far as the letter of the statnte
is concerned. the District Will be a con-
tinual violator IL is hardly TO be hoped.
indeed, that il can avoid breaking the
law as il is by courtep' applied on the
basis of one-minute period OF tolerance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-05
The Rosenthal Murder.

Although Herman Rosenthal. who war
about 10 tell the district attorney Of New
York of corrupt relations between the po-
lice force and the gamblers. was killed
three weeks ago tonight, interest in that
crime is still keen. for every day adds 10
the revelations of iniquity i'm the big city
which Ii has caused The net results OF
investigation to date are: The arrest OF
seven men who were directly or indirectly
connected with the actual murder plot.
the indictment and arrest of a police lieu
tenant accused Of having inspired the as
sassination. and Identification and close
pursuit of two other members OF the muir
der gang. In addition. however, there
are allegations by the men who. 1t ID
charged, stood between the police onhcer
and the actual killers which point to a
criminal combination between the police
and certain vicious elements in New York.
One OF these men has asserted that ap-
proximateiy two and one-half million
dollars are collected annually by the po-
lice from the gamblers for protection"
This not unbelievable charge has not yet
been proved. The public Is not especially
interested in that point. for it seems I'M
fortunately to be taken more or less for
granted that there Is graft in the police
force. What most seriously shocks the
metropolitan community is the suggestion
that members OF the police force have en-
gagged in murdey by proxy. that system
Of police terrorism has prevailed and that
the force which is supposed to stand be-
tween the public and the lawbreakers IL
itself the worst of all offenders against
the peace and security OF the people.
What wonder that this killing has so
deeply stirred the crime-satiated popu-
lace of New York. that after three weeks
public interest in it is so keen as to give
the highest news value to the slightest
new development? For all its compiacency
and satisfaction with itself as the biggest
and richest ara liveliest city in the coun-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-05
Water in the Country
From the Toledo Blade.

rom the TOLEDO Blade.
The government has issued bulletin
giving information about the things that
hide and wiggle in the water that comes
up in 1.-The old oaken bucket" 1t is for
the instruction of farm people who. in
many instances, have been careless about
the juxtaposition of pig sites and wells.
There Is not much that is new in the
pamphlet, the deception of clear and
sparkling water having long ago been
made familiar to the farmer, but the
warning may be Of service in stimulat-
ing changes and putting in improvements
contemplated, but allowed to slip by.
There are people. however, to whom
most of the material in this pamphlet is
important news. These are the campers
from the cities. They come from places
where some one else guards them from
germs and dirt. and they are VIGOROUSLY
careless about their source of water sup
ply They mistake clearness for cleanii-
ness. They judge purity by the looks OF
things So long as the water is sparkling
and cool. that IL evidence in the eyes of
many of them that the water is germ
free and life-giving. How far they are
mistaken is to be measured by the great
number of typhoid and malarial fever
cases which campers develop after they
get back to town.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-05
Why Any Limit of Tenure?

What is the purpose of the seyen-year
tenure clause that the conferees on the
legislative appropriat ton bill have agreed
upon as compromise between the four
year plan of the House and the no-limit
contention of the Senate? Is 1t to insure
a higher scale of efficiency in the depart
mental service? Or Is 1t to make more
certain the occasional ousting of govern
ment employees so that new persons can
be appointed. for political purposes?
If efficiency is sought the seyen-year or
the four-year plan is the worst that could
be adopted. and there is no difference
whatsoever between the two in principle
or in practice. Any fixing OF the tenure
serves notice upon the government work
ers that they are only serving on proba-
ton, and that their retention in ONCE
does not depend necessarily upon their
performances. their loyalty or zeal or pc
culiar aptitude OF special qualifications.
but either upon their personal relations
with their superiors or their ability after
a lapse of years to maintain themselves
in competition with men fresh from the
schools better qualified to meet the tests.
From the beginning Of his term the gov
eminent clerk will have his mind fixed
upon his retention and will be studying
along lines outside of his work in order
to be ready to qualify for reappointment,
thus keeping himself in a state Of dis
traction that will seriously lessen his
everyday efficiency as worker.
To insure high standard of personal
qualification all that is necessary is to
establish a system of promotion based
upon examinatio involving the elements
of the work itself. Then every clerk ap-
plies himself diligently to that which not
only does the government s daily business
most effectively. but which at the same
time writes for him a record and fits him
for advancement. There can be no pos
sible objection to the dropping OF a man
who cannot maintain a certain standard
of daily efficiency after a reasonable trial
But this is totally different from the
wholesale discharge of everybody at a
fixed interval in order to reappoint those
who manage to pass a new academic ex-
animation or who can bring suficient
political influence to bear to secure spe-
cial consideration.
The Senate and the House have yet to
pass upon the conference report. Its re-
lection in this particular is demanded, not
merely in the name of fair play and jus
tice to the clerks. but for the sake of the
government own business interests
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-05
The RooSeveltians.

The Rooseveltians are in national con-
vention assembled, and charged with en-
thusiasm. II is of small consequence
what name is taken by or applied to the
new party-bull moose. progressive. ma
tional progressive, or what YOU please.
One mind and one will control the move
ment and the meeting. and Theodore
Roosevelt is their possessor. For all
practical purposes. therefore. the party is
the Roosevelt party. and that designa ton
will fit and will he understood at any
time in the campaign.
OF course. the stage is set with the OBJ
ject of conceaiing the one-man domina-
ton of the convention. This is politics.
particularly New York politics. They
order such things by rule in the Empire
state.
Two years ago. when Charles F. MUIR
ply arrived at the democratic state con-
vention he was asked as TO the probable
candidate for governor and the probable
terms of the platform Smiling as bland
~ and looking as innocent as All Sin, Mr..
Murphy replied: Il have no idea. The
convention must settle both questions We
are here for consultation, and to do as
the people desire
moment had the name of the candidate
on a slip of paper in his inside pocket.
and the platform, with every dotted and
every crossed. was in the hands of a
man who. at the proper time, would
present it. There would be an appear
ance of consultation. but only for APP
pearance's sake. Nothing that might be
said or done in committee room or open
convention would imperil Mr.. Murphy S
program. And the program was carried
out to the letter.
This sort of play is in progress at Chi
cago- Mr.. Roosevelt has insisted on de-
livering his address in advance Of the
conventions nomination and platform in
order that the convention may know just
where he stands. and then take him or
leave him as may seem best for the
movement.
now just where Mr.. Roosevelt stands, and
His principal lieutenants have read his
address. and he has read the platform to
he adopted No change is possible in any
material feature of the program There
will be discussion in committee rooms and
in the open convention. but only to lend
interest TO a cut-and-dried performance.
Any other candidate than MIR. Roosevelt.
or any other platform than that he de-
sires could not issue from that as
sembly
These plays TO the gallery, while we'll
known. are interesting. Only the gallery
is impressed. but as the gallery is always
well filed IL must be taken into account.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-05
The House and Mr.. BRYAN.

L. applause greeted the eulogy of Mr.
Ryan in Mr.. Henry's speech in the House
Eaurday. The eulogy was warm. but the
r.cuse remained cold.
IS there good ground for surprise? The
E:esent House has never manifested de-
3stion to Mr.. Bryan. AT the special ses-
Jpn the majority rejected his suggestions
ABOUT the tariff. and later cheered Mr.
Underwood when he denounced Mr.. Bry-
an for the latter's criticisms Of the House:
tariff course.
And they Do say it was the failure OF
Mr.. Clark 20 break the force of Mr.. Tn
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-05
The Client Centenary.
From the New York Tribune.

From the New York Tribune.
1t Is not supposable that the opposition
which was manifested in the Senate
Thursday to the commemOration of the
centenary Of the peace of Client Will pre-
vail But IL may not be amiss to point
out briefly it's illogical and unreasonable
character. The opponents say that 1t is
Of no more Importance to have an omcial
celebration Of one hundred years of peace
with Great Britain than TO celebrate a
hundred years of peace with Germany.
France or Russia. That is absurd. be-
cause America was never at war with
either Germany or Russia, and was never
formally and officially at war with France,
while IL was twice at war wien Great
Britain through formal declaration. There
is no anniversary to be cOmmemorated
with one OF those other powers as there
Is with Great Britain.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-05
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Founding a Career.

THAT was a great speech you made"
said the enthusiastic friend.
DO you think it will help me-" asked
Senator Sorghum.
'.Cnquestionably.I 1t may not have much
influence in public affairs. but it ought to
get you an engagement with any lecture
bureau"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-05
Taft's Fairness.
From the Springfield Republican.

From the Springfield Republican.
One reason why Mr.. Taft has never
been a towering success as partisan
politician Ia that he has an awkward
habit of admitting facts favorable to the
other side 1t Is a habit creditable to his
manhood and a testimonial to his intel
lectual honesty-however II may detract
from his prospects In his speech of ac-
ceptance, for instance. instead of claim
ing credit for his administration because
OF the present promise of good crops. he
mentions the crops merely as something
which ought to bring great prosperity to
the people This isn't the old-fashioned
way Of capitalzing prosperity for the
benefit of the party in power.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-05
The Middleman.

THE middleman is the one who makes
all the confusion in this question of sup
ply and demand said the off-hand econo-
mist.
Yes replied the man with the double
chin. But what are you going to do
about it? You can't possibly ignore the
waiter and do business directly with the
cook
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-05
Still Another Emblem.

We talk about the bull moose.
We celebrate the mule.
We much admire the elephant,
So dOcile. as a rule.
But when we mention running
AS something much desired,
We overlook the quadruped
The most to be admired.
The only thing against him
Is this: When he feels gay,
You never know when he will bolt
And run the other way.
In picking out the emblems
To At our favorite sons,
The rabbit ought to set a pace.
For when he runs. he RUNS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-05
The Washers and the Police.

From the Chicago Record Herald.
In spite OF vigorous talk and action on
the part Of municipal court judges. the
accosting Of respectable women by
vicious, idle and worthless characters
has continued all over the city, and
especially in the loop district. Com
plants in letters to this paper, as well
as observations by reporters, establish
this fact.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-05
Roosevelt and Harris.

The Star seconds by renewing its mo-
ton. The Rooseveltian ticket should be
Roosevelt and Harris. The Teddy Bear
and the Tar Baby. Platform: Gun for
the north, gun for the south; gum for all
who like the stun.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-05
Notification.
small boy, what is a

Father" said the small boy, what is a
notification"
"A notification. my son. is formality
Of publicly reminding a statesman that a
nomination has accepted him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-05

Some Of these literary skeptics in Con-
gress are liable to come along at any
moment with insinuations that some can
didate did not write all of his own ac-
ceptance speech.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-05

EyIn order "a avoid delays account of
personal absence letters 10 THE STAR should
rot be addressed 10 any individual connected
with the office. but simply TO THE STAR. or to
the Editorial Business Department, according
TO tenor purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-05
No Window Smashing.

Our American sisters are deficient in
enthusiasm said the London suffragette.
What makes YOU think so?
When they give street parade the
merchants on the line of march do not
put iron shutters on their windows"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-05
Transformation.
w appears to be

The CRATER now appears to be
creature with strange changes fraught
He looks gigantic while he's free
And sadly small when he gets caught.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-05

Col Roosevelt might call on Carter
Harrison to stand forth and explain that
perpetuating a single name in connection
with high office is not essentially an
tagonistic to the American spirit.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-05

try, New York Is now stirred by the fear
that it's wretched government. SO long
notoriously corrupt, is q menace to the
lives Of the innocent and the honest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-05

George w. Perkins may be an active
trust organizer. but il is certain that he
has not had time for much work in that
line this summer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-05

That famous Brooklyn bridge crush is
caused by the reluctance on the part Of
timid people to remain in Manhattan over
night.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-05

The best way to prevent q convention
contest is to make proper arrangements
in advance to admit nobody but his own
delegates.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-05

From the Philadelphia Ledger.
It's a wonder some enterprisng patent
medicine frm hasn't obtained one OF
those health testimonials from Banker
Morse.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-05

Philologists have begun to worry over
the plural of bull moose. thereby imply
ing that there Is to be enough OF plural
to command serious consideration.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-05

An endowed newspaper has been sug-
gested. Somebody would be sure to get
mixed In his vocabulary and refer to it
as sub sidiDed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-05

The Evening Star. with the Sunday morning
edition. 10 delivered by carriers within the city
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Collection Is made by carrier at the end OF each
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-05

Possibly Mr.. Bryan would have given
more than 1000 to the democratic cam
paign had he not feared charges OF an
attempt at plutocratic control.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-05

Mr. Beveridge thinks that the new party
may be good for a governorship whether
IL scores anything in a national way or
not
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-05
A Social Deceiver.

Reggie is limping frightfully.''
Mere affectation. He is trying to make
us think he got kpee-sprung dancing the
horse trOt' at Newport"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-05

Payable in advance-by mail. postage prepaid
Daily. Sunday included. one month. 10 cents.
Daily. Sunday excepted. one month. - cents.
Saturday Star, 81 year Sunday Star. 81 40 year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-05

No matter how an able democratic edi-
tor may feel toward a candidate there
is always the tariff TO write about.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-05

Some New York citizens feel that a
little "hayseed legislation might be a
good thing for a metropolis now and then.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-05

Chicago experts are now figuring on
whether the illumination is a beacon of
liberty or the same old spotlight
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-05

A rowing woodsman like Clifford Pinchot
must occasionally grow a little tired of
sticking 50 close to that Chicago trail.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-05

Conscience is a still. small voice that is
in many cases not nearly as reliable re-
forming influence as dictagraph.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-05
Never Tires.

From the Chicago News.
Congress never gets tired of Juggling
the tariff question.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-05

From the Detroit Journal.
The beautiful youngsa girl who gets
through this summer without getting mar
ried or murdered is ap exception.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-05

Business Once. 18th St and Penasyl vania Avenue
New York ONCE: Tribune Building.
Chicago Once: First National Bank Building.
European Once: 3 Regent St, London. England
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office Washington. D. Z.
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