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Evening star., 1912-07-01
The Sane Fourth Fund.

The fact that Washington is now large
ly protected from the dangers of the old
style of Independence day celebration BY
police regulations, the enforcement OF
which is supported by practically unani-
nous public sentiment, is not sufficient TO
warrant any citizen in falling to take an
interest in the plans for properly observ-
ing the Fourth 1t is necessary for the
community to supply some form of OBJ
seryance OF the occasion. else the old bar
barrie custom of marking the day by in
dISldual indulgence in explosives is al
most certain 10 revive. The new style of
Independence day celebration must be
made institutional by constant repetition,
for the sake of public safety, outside of
any consideration of Patriotism and to
40 this calls for generous popular sub
scriptions. The committees charged with
The duty OF raising funds Tor this purpose
nave gone ahead in good faith TO arrange
suitable features for the Fourth, and at
500 more in order 10 be sure of paying
all the bills that have been incurred.
Every penny Of this fund should be In
hand or pledged before Thursday morn
ing. There should be no passing of the
mittee 10 meet its obligations. Consider
ing the amount Of money that was spent
under the old system of individual .'cele-
bration" the sum that is asked by the
committee of citizens to provide a really
satisfactory program of observance is a
mere tritie. Tens OF thousaAds of dol
lars were squandered in Washington
every year in fireworks, and large sums
were wasted in hre losses. not to speak Of
the injuries to human beings. in the days
when there was practically no restriction
of the Indulgence in gunpowder. Yet as
Il result of appeals by letter to more than
5000 Washingtonans this year, responses
had been received Saturday from only l13,
and only about two-thirds of the moderate
sum required for the municipal celebra-
ton had been subscribed. There is yet
time for the people OF Washington to
make a good showing in this respect.
Evening star., 1912-07-01
No Pennsylvania Strike.

The settlement of the differences be-
tween the Pennsylvania railroad and Its
employees prevents a strike in a most sat
isfactory manner and leads to the hope
that this good example may be followed
in all other industrial situations involving
the possibility of work suspension. A
strike is the very worst possible form of
settling a dispute between employer and
employe. In almost every instance 1t
costs both sides more than is gained or
saved as a result of the ultimate agree
ment. In the case of a railway system
the losses are tremendous. bearing upon
the corporation upon the workers and
upon the public.
It is unfortunate. however. that there
should be a disposition in this case to re-
gard the adjustment as victory" for
one side or the other. This is business
matter. settlement of working relations,
and it should not be spoken of as battle
or campaign. 1t is urgently essential
that in all industrial relationships the
two sides should regard each other as
friendly, not as antagonistic. In the more
enlightened lines of workmanship this
truth is recognized, and as a consequence
strikes seldom occur and prosperity pre-
the working man are mutually dependent
should lead to a spirit of partnership
rather than enmity. The railroad COM
pany cannot run its trains without en-
gineers and firenen, conductors and
brakemen, telegraphers and switchmen.
On the other hand the engineers, iremen
conductors, brakemen, switchmen and te-
legraphers cannot earn a living without
the employment that is given them by
the railroad company.
1t is natural for the men to want the
most money for the work they do, and
just as natural for the employing COM
pany to want the most possible work for
the least money. Between these two ex-
tremes of desires lies the plane of practi-
cal compromise. with the employer con-
cerned in the welfare of the workers and
the workers interested in the success of
the corporation. When this spirit is de-
veloped universally throughout all the
trades and industries there will be no
strikes and immense sums VIII be saved.
To reach that point, however. will re-
quire long advance in the economic edu-
cation of both employers and workers..
Evening star., 1912-07-01
Bryan and Tammany.

What has come over. Tammany Hall?
What has come over William j. Bryan? !?
They were once good friends.
On one occasion, when i'm New York
campaigning. Mr.. Bryan. seated beside
Richard Croker. then the leader of Tam
many, exclaimed. Great is Tammany,
and Croker is its prophet
Tammany. then. as now, was a thor
oughly corrupt organization. Then, as
now. it was the tool of large moneyed in
terests in Wall street. Then. as now.
when Simon said wigwag, the Tigers
tail responded.
Then. as now. Mr.. Bryan was person
ally a clean man. of ideas and ideals. In
his practices he was above graft, or any
of the tricks of low politics.
Why. then, Mr. Bryan's present attitude
toward Tammany? Mr.. Murphy is dis
tinctly on the Crokerian order. The Nor
gan-Ryan- Belmont power over Tammany
is no greater than when Mr.. Bryan was
cheering the organization on, and accept
ing the fruits of its labors If what Mr.
Croker offered on a silver salver was
without stain or taint, and altogether
agreeable to Mr.. Bryan, what is the mat
ter with Mr.. Murphy's offering to Mr.
Clark, or anybody else?
Let us suppose a case Suppose that
Tammany, instead of putting forward
Judge Parker for temporary chairman,
had asked Mr.. Bryan to accept the place,
on the score that his influence with the
party, notwithstanding his three defeats
for the presidency, remained great, and
harmony would be served by his selec-
ton presiding officer. Suppose the
suggestion had caught the convention.
and a wave of Bryan enthusiasm thus
started had swept Mr.. Bryan not only
into the chair but into another nomina-
ton 10 the presidency.
Would MIR. Bryan have considered the
nomination tainted. and declined it, be-
cause of its Tammany origin? OF course
not. He would have accepted ii gladly,
and on his campaign visit TO New York
have again complimented the organiza-
tion, and hailed its leader-Murphy this
time-as its prophet.
Mr.. Bryans present attitude toward
Tammany is correct as to facts. The or
ganization is thoroughly unworthy, and
should not be permitted 10 name the cam
didate of a great party for the presidency
uf the United States. But he has him
self plowed with the Morgan Ryan-Bel-
mont heifer. Does he repent him of his
sins, committed when he had crop on
hand for himself?
Mr.. Bryan has injured himself by copy
ing Mr.. Roosevelt, The latter, after
plowing with Boss Crane, and Boss
Cox, and Boss Penrose and other bosses,
suddenly developed into roaring lion
seeking I'd devour them. When they
served him they were all right When
they refused 10 serve him longer they
We're all wrong. Tammany hitched to the
Bryan plow was all right. Hitched to
lie Clark plow, ii is all wrong.
Evening star., 1912-07-01
Serious Perplexity.
I'm sensible on lots Of things.

I'm sensible on lots Of things.
I'm pretty weatherwise
And ! found a way to pay the mortgage
Off
Each sermon that our pastor brings
l listen to and prize.
l can meet the arguments Of those who
scoff.
But strange misgivings now l feel.
The politics read
Have given my intelligence a twist.
The contradictions they reveal
Leave me perplexed, indeed.
l think I'd better call an alienist.
Upon jury l have served
With credit, folks admit
They sent me to the legislature. too.
And while | never was observed
To make a special hit,
l did the work there was for me to do
OF democrats and plutocrats,
Progressives who digress,
Republicans and sinners, too. l read.
And rings that are piled full OF hats.
I'm worried and ! guess
An alienist is what l really need.
| see bull moose prancing gay.
A houn' dawg walls at him.
An old steam roller rattles in each hub
Bandana handkerchiefs, they say,
Will serve as banners grim.
Well have new Bandananias Club.
My brain is reeling with the shock.
l tremble and refrain
From saying how a voter ought TO act.
So come and look me over, doc.
know that l am sane;
But I'd like to have you certify the fact
Evening star., 1912-07-01
New York's Humiliation.

From the New York World.
Did ever a delegation to a national
convention suffer such humiliation as
New York's delegation has suffe1ed at
Baltimore? And did ever q delegation
more richly deserve humiliation? Here
Is the greatest and most populous state
in the Union. with ninety delegates in the
convention. One delegate out of every
twelve comes from New York, and New
York ought to hold the comma ndinE posi-
tion in democratic councils. Yet no SOON
er does the boss of Tammany Hall cast
New Yorks ninety votes for Champ Clark
than Clark's candidacy is wrecked. New
York's support. instead Of Strengthening
him. has wounded him to the death.
And when Mr.. Bryan makes an attack
upon New York such as no great leader
ever before made upon the delegates OF
any state. the convention goes mad with
hysterical delight. The more New York
is insulted the better the rest Of the
country is pleased. The more New York
is made an object Of contempt and deri-
sion. the louder the country applauds.
and why? Simply because New York's
ninety delegates have chained themselves
to the boss of Tammany Hall. who Is the
agent of Thomas F. Ryan and who votes
them as a unit.
Evening star., 1912-07-01
Hearst and Bryan-a Mystery.

William r. Hearst. at all times an in
teresting man, and now and then a demo-
crat-this year he is a democrat-takes
issue with Mr.. Bryan about matters and
things. He wants harmony: Mr.. Bryan
wants discord. He is laboring for sue
cess in November; Mr.. Bryan for defeat.
He reads Mr.. Bryan quite q lecture.
Note a couple Of Mr.. Hearsts defini-
Cons. "A harmonixer is a man who Sc
{lres united support for his principles in
esser to carry them through to success"
"a compromiser is a man who sacrifices
his principles in order to attain success. I"
Seer No? WelI do not be discouraged.
Nobody else sees. II must be rernem-
Evening star., 1912-07-01
Great for the Lawyers.
from the Cleveland Leader.

Out Of confusion litigation. The politi-
cal complications which have made this
an extraordinary and in some respects
an unprecedented year will not be ad-
justed and disposed Of without much hard
fighting in the courts. There will be
contests to determine the rights Of war
ring factions to the use OF, party names
and party places on official ballots. In
some cases It Is probable that the owner
ship and control Of party records and
party funds will have to be decided aft
er bitter struggles in courts Of law.
Evening star., 1912-07-01

tation and death. Tho property loss 10
appallingly large. but the loss OF life 10. Of
course, OF first consequence In tho public
mind. Unquestionably II the visitation
has caused a serious suffering that de-
mands substantial relief from outside,
funds will be provided Immediately, and
in the giving of the means of preventing
distress the people of the United States
will be prompt to show their neighborly
sympathy in a practical manner.
Evening star., 1912-07-01

DIn order to avoid delays on account Of
personal absence. letters to THE STAR should
not lie addressed to any individual connected
with the ONCE but simply to THE STAR. or to
the Editorial or Business Department. according
tenor purpose.
Evening star., 1912-07-01

When Woodrow Wilson said he did not
consider ii dignifed for a candidate to
rush 70 a convention. he, of course, did
not mean to reflect on anybody's Chicago
program. If Mr.. Wilson desires to make
his Endorsement of President Taft's course
complete he will put in today playing
golf
Evening star., 1912-07-01
A Curiosity Of Grammar.

THE letter T. is a curious part of
speech. At first a mere letter, it be-
comes pronoun.'
Yes" replied the plain person; "and
then it gets to be a habit
Evening star., 1912-07-01
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Ticket Speculation.

so you encountered ticket specula-
tors?'
Yes" replied the man who was dele
gate. "A lot Of people were even specu-
lating in meal tickets"
Evening star., 1912-07-01

The fear Of disorder in the galleries is
always present. although the real dis
turbances always happen on the floor of
the convention.
Evening star., 1912-07-01
Patriotic Glee.

"Will you have a safe and sane Fourth
of July at your homer"
Probably replied Mr.. Growcher. But
if the home team happens to be breaking
into winning streak about then, 1 won't
answer for it,
Evening star., 1912-07-01

As he observes political tendencies there
must be moments when Uncle Joe Can
non is tempted to quit standing pat and
throw his hand into the discard.
Evening star., 1912-07-01
Sleepless Toll.

Our statesmen all tagged out we see.
We might avoid such fierce dismay
If patriot leaders could agree
Upon an eight-hour working day.
Evening star., 1912-07-01

Even so great a rubber expert as Mr..
Ryan could not come in with overshoes
while William Jennings was around.
Evening star., 1912-07-01

Never again let 1t be said that there is
more chance of tumultuous excitement in
republican than in a democratic con-
vention.
Evening star., 1912-07-01

Assertions that Roosevelt will have all
the funds he needs are in bold defiance
of the theory that Morgan. Belmont and
Ryan control all the money in the world.
Evening star., 1912-07-01

There can be no doubt of the moral up
lift. Nearly everybody who is anybody
in politics is quoting Scripture.
Evening star., 1912-07-01

SO long as the parade of nomination
material passed In his immediate vicinity.
Mayor Preston of Baltimore thought he
might as well join in.
Evening star., 1912-07-01

The convention game may yet be re-
garded as one OF the social pasumes In
which the man who can stay awake the
longest Is most likely to quit winner.
Evening star., 1912-07-01

The Nebraskan orator makes an 20.
k rubber stamp come pretty near doing
the work of a steam roller.
Evening star., 1912-07-01

Outside Of New York city the esteem
in which Tammany is held is limited to
recognition of the distinguished service 1t
has rendered as popular song topic.
Evening star., 1912-07-01
Good Old Words.

From the Chicago News.
II one In politics Is too poor to have a
slogan one can at least provide ones self
with a shibboleth.
Evening star., 1912-07-01
Marks of Distinction.

You can tell great statesman by his
dignified appearance"
Usually. But sometimes you recognize
him by his wilted collar and palm-leaf
fan"
Evening star., 1912-07-01

There was some difficulty this year in
having the decks cleared for the custo
mary patriotic enthusiasm on the Fourth
of July
Evening star., 1912-07-01

A number of democrats refuse to see
why Mr. Ryan, in spite OF his wealth.
cannot be a progressive II George w.
Perkins can.
Evening star., 1912-07-01

1t you cannot stampede convention the
next best demonstration oL power is to
deadlock it,
Evening star., 1912-07-01
CHEEKY News.

From the Ct. Louis Times.
Those who lament the trend Of thinss
political should cheer up. Cherriee are
fnAr ana more plentiful thAn ever before
Evening star., 1912-07-01

Hunting big game in Africa does not
qualify man as an elephant
trainer.
Evening star., 1912-07-01

Mr.. Bryan is too dextrous debater to
allow anybody to ring any free silver
queries into the discussion.
Evening star., 1912-07-01

Psvahie IN advance-hv mall postage prepaid:
Daily Sunday included. one month. 90 cents.
Daily. Sunday excepted, one month. 40 cents.
Saturday Star. 81 year. Sunday Star. 81. 40 year.
Evening star., 1912-07-01

The organization of a bull moose party
may compel the Elks TO take stand on
the question of being brought into politics.
Evening star., 1912-07-01

The Evening star. with the Sunday morning
sditfon is delivered nv carriers within the city
AZ IS cents per month: daily only. % cents per
month; Sunday only. 20 cents per month. Orders
may be sent by mail. telephone Main 2440.
Collection 3 made by carrier At the end OF each
month.
Evening star., 1912-07-01

New York once: Tribune Building.
Chicago ONCE: First National Bank Building.
European Once: Regent St.. London. England
Evening star., 1912-07-01

The willingness Of Carter Harrison to
run If requested indicated that heredity is
not without its influence in politics.
Evening star., 1912-07-01

Entered as second-elass rail matter at the post
of1ce at Washington. d. @.
Evening star., 1912-07-01
In a Misanthropic Mood.

Il am honest. intelligent. discreet, in
dustrious and capable Of making friends"
said the young man who was looking for
employment.
WELL" replied Senator Sorghum, you
ought to get along; although / have seen
a lot Of men go before conventions with
those same recommendations and fail to
get more than a complimentary vote"
A platform plank often proves to be the
springboard from which somebody dives
of into obscurity.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-24
NEW LAUNDRY COMPANY.

Extensive improvements and the
stallation of the most modern machln-
erv will be the result of the organlz-
alton of the Alexandria Laundry Co.,
Inc, which has succeeded to the BUS
mess of the Alexandria Steam Laun-
dry Co., at the corner of Fairfax and
Prince Streets. Work has already
been started on the building, and a
thorough ovchauling will be given
the entire plant.
The new company was incorporated
in Richmond yesterday by the State
corporation commission with a min
imum capital of $4,000 and maxi
mum capital of $4,000. The officers
are George H. Schwarzmann, presl-
dent, and Joseph Z. Schwarzmam
secretary and treasurer. George b
Kennedy and John U. schwarzmann
with the first named officers, constl-
tute the board of directors. Joseph
|E. Schwarzmann will be the general
manager of the company.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-24
BOARD OF ALDERMEN.

Seven of the eight members OF the
Board of Aldermen were present at
tn meeting last night. There was no
discussion whatever on any mater
which came before the board, and the
votes were unanimous.
Mr.. Field, of the finance committee
submitted reports on several papers
which had been referred to the COM
mittee. They will be found in the
official proceedings. He also present
ed the tax, license and appropriation
bills for the coming fiscal year; also
a resolution calling for additional ap-
preparations for the fire department.
courts, and Jail and chain gang. THESE
were all referred to the finance COM
mittee.
1t was after ten o'clock when the
board adjourned, but most of the time
had been spent in recesses.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-24
SLIGHT CHANCE OF SETTLE
MENT.

New York, April 24.-Chances for
the settlement of the anthracite coal
miners difficulties with the operators
were slight today, according to Pres
ident White of the United Mine Work
ers, one of the miners committee
meeting here, in an effort to find u
basis for settlement.
There is no truth in the report that
an agreement has been reached" said
White, land just at present the out
look is very discouraging. The con-
ferences now going on here will prob
ably continue for considerable time" "
White will leave for indianapolis to-
night. There he will sign the bitum-
inous coal miners agreement recent
" framed. If the conferences here
are still on WIN White completes his
work in Indianapolis, he will return.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-24
WORK ON DRINKING FOUNTAIN.

Chauncey and Brother we're today
placing in position the granite base OF
the drinking fountain to be erected by
the Daughters OF the American Reyo'
luton at the intersection Of Cameron
and Royal streets. This fountain when
it shall have been erected will prove
great 1esideratum not ouly to many OF
our own community butto the large
number OF people from the surround
ing country who attend the Alexandria
market, as well rs those who transact
O ther business in our city. There is
generally a floating, population com
pesed OF the many who visit Alexandra
to study its historic points, and all who
compose this number necessarily ap-
pear on Cameron street for the purpose
OF looking upon the old City Hotel,
Braddock House, the Masonic Temple,
home OF Alexandria Washington Lodge
at which the father OF his country was
member and Christ Church two
blocks west. When the fountain shall
have been placed in operation and
Cameron street improved from Royal
to Washington street as is contempla-
ted, Cameron street will appear in a
modern condition.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-24

OVERTURNED BOATS SIGHTED
Glistening Iceberg, Which Probably
Wrecked Giant White Star Ship,
Floats LaZily Nearby.

New York, April 24.-One hundred
bodies atloat on the icy wreck strewn
seas that cover the hulk of the lost
Titanic, were reported today by the
German liner Bremen, which arrived
here for Bremen.
Officers of the Bremen declared that
on April 20 the steamer PASSED the
scene of the Titanic disaster. About
100 bodies, an overturned small boat,
and quantities of small bits of wreck
age were floating over the spot.
Nearby a towering glistening iceberg
foated lazily in the swell, garding
the dead. The officers declared that
the berg answered the description of
the berg that sent the Titanic to the
bottom.
New York, April 24.-Little doubt
remains that the two children thrown
from the sinking Titanic into a life
boat by man and brought to Newark
by Miss Margaret Hays, a Titanic sur
vivor, are the children of Nine. Nav
raitil, of Nice, France, according to
Frank X. Hays, the young foster moth
er's father, today.
He said that the description furnish
ed by Nine. Navraitil tallies with
that of the children. 1t was said she
is now enroutc to New York to claim
them. According to cables received
from the mother, she is South Amer
lean. Her husband, she said. was an
Austrian. He was of an extremely
Jealous disposition, she declared, and
suddenly left her during the Easter
merrv-making here, taking the boys
with him. Later, she said, she re-
ceived letter, telling her she would
never see the children again.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-24
ROMANCE ENDS IN WEDDING

The culmination OF q romance OF
long standing came ct a luncheon yes
terday afternoon at the New Willard,
in Washington, when Mr.. William L.
Matteson anil Miss Christine Groves,
after little heart to heart talk, made
a . hurried trip to the Foundry NJ. f.
Church and came away as Mr.. and
Mrs. w. +. Matteson, Rev. W. l..
Wedderspoon ofliciatcd.
Mrs. Mattcson, the bride, is beau
tiful and prominent society young lady
OF Mount Ida, Va, who is we'll known
in New York society circles and n
special friend OF Miss Palmer, OF the
metropolis. As Miss Groves, she had
made arrangements 10 go with a
yachting party on a spring trip, but
because her mother wished her 10
remain at home for few weeks had
changed her plans. Yesterday after
noon. when at luncheon, the couple
suddenly decided to we'd at once, With
the result that Mr.. Mat esou lost no
time in securing a marriage license.
Last evening the happy couple were
kept busy receiving the congratulations
OF their hosts OF friends and making
arrangements for wedding tour to
Virginia Hot Springs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-04-24
YOUTHFUL ROBBER.

Harry MarovitZ, youth, was ar
rested Yesterday by Officer Padgett on
the charge of entering the mousse OIL
William Brown in West End and steal
no therefrom a gold and silver
watch. a razor and a grotto pin.
George Petit had previously noti-
fed the authorities that he had the
pold watch in his possession and that
he had loaned the boy dollar on IT,
Marovitz had told him that he want
ed money with which to pay his pas
sage back to his home in Washington
Marovitz, when arrested, had the
silver watch in his pocket. The pin'
however, could not be found.
Marovitz said he had companion IN
the robbery, a boy named koryski, OF
Baltimore; the latter's whereabouts
are unknown.
The prisoner will be brought before
the Circuit Court of Fairfax County