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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-06
The President and the Currency.

Suppose the currency issue goes over
to the regular session. suppose the Sen
ate majority develops little backbone.
and after disposing of the tariff bill goes
home for a rest.
Suppose the November eections are
not encouraging to the administration.
Suppose Massachusetts elects repub-
lican governor. Suppose the President
loses his home state. Suppose New YORK
votes against Mr.. Mitchell. the Presl-
dents candidate for mayor Suppose
elsewhere the returns show revival OF
the republican party.
What effect would he produced on Con-
gress? What diminution should we wit
ness OF the Preside s power over that
body?
= At present that power is unprecedented
: The leaders in both houses not only con-
suit but obey him. They visit and report
to him frequently. When he returns to
town from few days absence they are
first at the White House with informa-
ton about latest developments and re-
quests for his latest opinions.
But while his party friends in Congress
are eating out of his hand and appear
ing to be refreshed. it is no secret that
some of them do not enjoy the expert
{ ence. They are really not in agreement
with all OF his views. and chafe under
the necessity of supporting some of
them. If they had thought such a. step
prudent some would have revoted sew
eral months ago.
VIII these men revolt if the November
returns encourage an assertion of views
on their part? The President is a lead
er and has the courage of his place ana
opportunity As an eSScator "a became
accustomed TO obedience, and as a poll
tician he has applied some of the
methods and shown some of the spirit
OF the educator And, so far, the demo-
cratic press and democratic public opin-
: ion have sustained him.
But i'm order that he may continue to
exact obedience as leader he must keep
J, his hold ON the situation. If his grip
srelaxes. IL democrats do not muster at
the polls in strength in November, he
may find 1t impossible to repeat at the
regular session of Congress the perform
ances which hay. marked his course at
the present session. Anything resembling
or suggesting a turn in the tide may put
. backbone into men who at present are
apparently spineless.
This fact may enter into the Presi-
dents purpose To- secure if possible a
currency bill before November. His
= power now is very great. 1t may not
be SO great next winter or spring He
wants to do business with Congress on
this question while everything seems pro-
pitious for him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-06
Gossip About the Cabinet.

The ENTHUSIASTICALLY for entertain
ment's sake-are taking. first Mr.. Bryan,
and then Mr.. McReynolds. out of the
cabinet 1t is sport founded In custom,
and nobody objects. That form of deal
ing in futures should not be eliminated
Mr.. Bryan tops Mr.. McReynolds in
public interest and political Importance
His presence in the cabinet expresses
more than that OF all his colleagues
combined. He was the democrat above
all others deserving recognition at Mr.
Wilson's hands. Had he been passed
over for anybody else a mistake would
have been made. In choosing him a
risk had to be taken, but better that
than the charge of cowardice and in
gratitude that would have been leveled
at Mr.. Wilson had he sighted the man
who had converted him to Organism and
elected him President.
To Mr.. McReynolds Mr.. Wilson owed
nothing. He had perhaps never heard
of him until the time came for forming
a cabinet Then the importance of Sc
curing a good lawyer for the attorney
generalsnip was present, and Mr.. Will
sons attention was directed to the man
who as an assistant attorney general
under a republican administration had
done excellent work in the trust-busting
lire. Why not put him at the head of
the department about which ne knew
much. and where more work of the kind
Mr.. McReynolds had performed remained
to be done?
But while Mr.. McReynolds brought
neither political prestige nor following
into the cabinet and had no claims OF
any kind on Mr.. Wilson. now that he
il In the Department Of Justice he could
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-06

Mr.. Root presided over the Chicago con-
vention which nominated Mr.. Taft, and
in his speech of notification told Mr.. Taft
that his title as nominee was without
stain. Mr.. Roosevelt bolted his party $
action. and charged with other things
that he had been robbed by the republi-
can national committee
Upon all questions of national policy
the Root OF today is the Root of the day
when Mr.. Roosevelt declared him to be
the best qualified man for public bust
ness in the country. He is still pro-
tectionst, still a sound money advocate,
still a believer in the sufficiency of the
Constitution to meet all national require
ments The party that came in under
Lincoln and went out under Taft rs still
good enough for him.
The Roosevelt of today calls himself
progressive He has abandoned the party
that made him, and characterlZes II lii
opprobrious terms, accusing 1t OF having
become the tool of the money power
And yet he still holds to the principles
for which the party stood when he led IL.
He still declares for protection, for SOUND
money and for the regulation of trusts
What parts Mr.. Root and Mr.. Roose-
Welt is populistic in origin. The initia-
tive and referendum and the recall are
not i'm the republican creed. and MI Root
objects to them strenuously. He parucu-
larry objects to the recall as apphed 10
judges and judicial decisions, Tor the
reason that it strikes. he believes at the
independence of the judiciary.
Mr.. Roosevelt is committed to these
things and insists that they must De
incorporates into the platform he sup
ports. He secured them at his conven-
ton in Chicago last year, and mas them
in view for 1916.
A conference between the leader OF the
American bar and the man VINO knows
no law at all about what Is best 1or
safeguarding the courts from popular
clamor would be interesting, even II II
produced no agreement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-06
Oscar w. Underwood.

Mr. Underwood transfer from House
to Senate would be the most notable thing
of the kind in twenty-three years. 1t was
in 1880 that John G. Carlisle left the
House for the seat In the Senate made
vacant by the death OF James b. Beck
At that time. however, the republicans
controlled the House. and Mr.. Carlisies
opportunities by no means equaled those
of Mr.. Underwoo God today.
Mr.. Underwood in the Senate, as did
Mr.. Carlisle, would take high rank at
once. He would bring to the aid of his
party there ability, experience and per-
sonal popularity. He is as much re-
spected today as any man in public life,
and is rated as the foremost man In MS
state Though without the prestige as
a lawyer that Mr.. Morgan possessed, he
is probably a better politician than the
great lawyer ever was.
Between Mr. Underwood and Mr. Bank
head the closest relations exist MI
Bankhead managed the Underwood presl-
Dental boom last year. and managed IL
we'll. Had Mr. Underwood been noIni-
mated and elected President, Mr. Bank
head would have become one of the most
influential Of national figures. SO that
with Mr.. Underwood and MIR. Bankhead
serving together in the Senate, Alabamas
interests would be Well cared for.
When Senator Johnston died two sug-
gestions were made concerning the men
ton of Mr.. Underwood's name in connec-
ton with the vacancy. One was that his
place as leader of the House gave him
more power than would a seat in the Sem
ate. Another democratic House would
mean a continuation of his leadership,
and great prominence in matters of leg
islation in 1916.
The other suggestion related to the
Senate as presidential hoodoo. If Mr..
Underwood was still cherishing presiden-
tial aspirations. why put them in peril
by joining body from which presidential
candidates are never selected?
On this latter point Mr.. Underwo may
be reasoning in this way: If Mr.. Wilson
makes a success of his administration he
is certain to be renominated, and proba
bly, by reclamation. If the administration
fails, the democratic nomination in 1916
will not be worth a baubee to anybody.
Why strive for thing of no value?
Mr.. Underwood has not yet announced
for the Senate, but IL he does the an
nouncement will be of national interest
and Importance. Speculation will then
play not alone around the campaign in
Alabama. but also around the situation
in the House, where, in case of Mr.. I'm
derwood's success, a new leader will be
necessary. There are competent men in
the majority ranks there. but not one who
in the circumstances may be considered
Mr.. Underwood's equal for the work In
hand.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-06

not leave without causing great stir
from which the administration might
suffer. The fullest explanation would
be demanded by the country; and II II
showed a lack of agreement about trust
matters between Mr. McReynolds and
Mr. Wilson, or lack Of sufficient ex-
perience in matters in general on the
part of the former the latter. inevitably.
would come in for much criticism.
Mr.. Wilson and his official advisers
may have their differences about one
thing or another but for time at least
they must bear with one another. A cab
met break soon would create sensa-
ton. and might produce situation i'm
periling the whole democratic program.
So much more than ever before rests on
the President-by reason of Mr.. Wilson's
assumption and assertion of supreme
leadership-that any embarrassment Of
him would have far-reaching party
effects.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-06
A New Unity Proposition.

AS substitute for the proposition that
= national convention be called to adjust
the differences between the republicans
and the bull moosers a proposition is
offered that the matter be left to two
men. Let them meet. and confer, and
have 1t out. and then report the result.
This Is In the spirit of ancient warfare.
when each side chose a champion, and
the two champions advanced and fought
out the contention before the two armies.
The men proposed for this verbal set-to
are Theodore Roosevelt and E,lihu Root.
They were once an the closest agreement
on all political questions. Mr.. Root was
the principal adviser of Mr.. Roosevelt.
He took charge Of the State Department
at Mr.. Roosevelt's urgent request. and
helped make the Roosevelt administra-
tion 4 success
Last year the two msn parted company.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-06
Juvenile Incorrigibles.

The difficulties that confront the Judge
OF the Juvenile Court are illustrated by
case that Judge Latimer has just dis
posed of by commitment to the National
Industrial School of a boy of thirteen
years, who has from an early age mani
Tested a propensity for theft. This boy,
who is of good family, whose parents are
attentive to him. keenly DESTROYS of his
. moral welfare and employing every Dos
sible method for his correction, has thus
far proved incorrigible in his tendency
10 steal The case is the more remark
able because the child has a well defined
and highly developed inventive faculty.
and promises. If he can be trained into
respect for the law of property, to de-
velop into most useful and successful
member of society. In the circumstances
commitment to the institution seemed
ahe only possible course. and yet it Is
questionable whether a transfer from a
good home to association with a large
number of other boys of more or less
hayward tendencies will supply the cure
The other day boy six years Of age,
at Racine, Wis, was taken to court
charged with numerous crimes of a
serious nature. mostly thefts. This child
has been stealing ever since he could
Salk. He is to be examined for possible
cure by surgical means. Science has
done a great deal in discovering the
causes OF abnormal tendencies In man.
kind and in removing them. In numer-
Gus instances cures have been effected In
: cases that have baffied the phrenologists
There must be something physically out
of adjustment in the case Of a child who
habitually and persistently does wrong.
II Is not natural fer children to break
laws. They may err in ignorance and
through impulse and heedlessly, but al
most invariably when properly corrected
and admonished they yield to moral in
fiuence. Phrenologists aver that certain
> types are hopeless. habitual criminals,
with a desire to do that which Is forbid
den. not for the sake of gain or advan-
tage. but simply because it is lawless
To this class must belong the children
who are occasionally brought into court
afflicted with immoral tendencies, and the
question Is whether they can be restored
to moral health by training, or perhaps
some stroke OF surgery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-06
The Mania for Speed.
n the Philadelphia Ledger.

The terrible railroad accident the
other day has undoubtedly sharpened
the edge of public criticism touching
railroad matters and has intensified
the demand that the responsibility be
now placed, and that punishment be
applied SO vigorously as to have a de-
rerrent value in the future. These de-
mands are both legitimate and voice a
conservative public opinion, as well as
the ultra radical But, after society
has vented it's wrath on the offending
corporation and has hit every official
head in sight there Is sense In which
the general public cannot hold itself
absolutely guiltless when these horri-
BILE railroad accidents occur. In our
time, as never before. all human con-
duct and every possible form of care
lessness have social value and, in a
measure, reflect social traits. No one
who travels far and fast can be I'M
mindful Of the fact that the American
craze touching transportation is ex
pressed in the single word speed"
The average American traveller thinks
Of swiftness of transit first, and if he
thinks Of safety at all. it is apt to be
after he has found himself among the
living and the unnamed when the ac-
cident is over.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-06
State-Paid Campaigns.
he Columbus Ohio State Journal.

From the Columbus Ohio State Journal.
The sentiment is growing throughout
the country that the expenses of candi-
dates before primaries and regular cleo
lions should be paid for by the state. The
Springfield Republican predicts that in
a few years that will be the method OF
paving election expenses. or course. the
opposition to it will be strong. especially
among the bosses and their hangers-on.
who now curry favor with the candidate
by furnishing the money to elect him. 1t
is all trading game. in which the public
treasury is expected to furnish the money
to nav the balances. 1t is great deal
better that the campaign money comes
from the treasury honestly, than as
graft, as it does under the boss system.
1t very often happens that men are NOM
mated in order that they may be bled for
election expenses. They are nominated
because they have the dough" We know
q man who was nominated solely be-
cause he had the money to run the cam
paign on. That is all the machine want
ed 1t wasn't a question Of merit OF
character. 1t was simply a matter OF
feeding the workers (O". II the public
paid the cost this disgrace would not ap-
pear.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-06
Baby's terrible
Skinhumorcured
Milk Crust Formed q Solid Scab,
hut ResinOl Cured in Four Days.

Milk Crust Formed q Solid Scab,
but ResinOl Cured in Four Days.
~ ETROIT. June 81. 1913-"Ahout
year ago my two-months-old
Daby was troubled with what
they call milk-crusts The lower part
or her body was mass of sores. 1t
began with small pimples. then they
turned to one whole scab. The scab
would break open and then it would
bleed She suffered much, as she
cried night and day. For one month
l tried everything = all kinds Of
salves. but without relief, until
sent for a sample Of Resinol Oint-
ment and Resinol Soap. Upon the
first application l noticed a change.
and after four days my baby was
entirely cured. l cannot praise your
remedies too highly. and recommend
them to all my friends" (Signe6
Mrs. Henry Mosher. 1874 Lewerenz
ave.
You need never hesitate to use
Resinol 1t is doctors prescrip-
ton. that has been used by other
physicians for eighteen years in the
treatment of eczema. ringworm,
pimples. and all sorts of skin affec-
tons. 1t contains absolutely MOTH
ing that could injure the tenderest
skin. Practically every druggist sells
Resinol Ointment and Resinol Soap.
For free trial, write to Dept 1o-R,
Resinol. Baltimore. Md.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-06
GROGAN'S

Wed like to sell you the
Furniture you're thinking of
buying, and there are good
reasons why it will pay you
to come to us for it.
Our prices are right.
We're so sure of it that we
mark every article in plain
figures and invite YOU to
make comparison with any
bargain sale prices you can
find.
Our goods are absolutely
reliable and. we give you our
personal guaranty that they
shall prove absolutely salts
factory after you've tested
them with actual use. Well
ct allow you to be dissat-
ished-and that means
great deal to you.
Whatever you purchase
will be charged on an open
. account with terms ar
ranged to make the divided
payments just as easy as
you may ask.
Peter Grogan & Sons Co.
BIZ to 823 Seventh St.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-06
Unneighborly.

ABB ut the meanest man / ever KNEW"
said Farmer Corntossel, Lived way out
west where the cyclones blow
Did you have personal experience with
him.
Sure. A windstorm picked up my
house and blew the whole family over on
to his farm
Wouldn't he come to your assist
ance?"
mo. He rushed off and got lawyer
to bring action against us for trespass."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-06
Science Defed.

Though Wisdom makes the pride Of kings
Seem but a sorry show,
Sometimes we feel that there are things
We do not need to know.
Yon rainbow, scientists declare,
Is made by prisms strong;
The rose with chemicals Is fair
And sound waves make the song.
But here's to blossom song and sky!
Well love them till they fade
And not be caring, you and l,
A hang how they are made!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-06
The Very Idea
From the Indiana polls Star.

I
What business have mere bankers Of
fering suggestions to the United States
Senate on the new currency bill? Is it
possible bankers are not aware that all
wisdom is centered In the Senate; that
Senator Owen and his colleagues are vest
ed with omniscience and that their mid
die name is Infallibility? Woefui lack OF
common appreciation! 1t savors Of a
deep, dark plot-nothing less than the de-
sire to serve private interests through
opposition to the pending bill.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-06

Very little assistance may be expected
from the Filipinos themselves in discuss
ing q policy for the islands they inhabit
Their ideas of debate are still limited to a
large degree to the test Of dexterity in
managing a bolo.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-06

ulation at the rate of 10000 year it will
compel New York to look around for more
communities to annex in order to hold its
own.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-06

The march of progress does not an
initiate real merit. Aviation is no more
potent than the old balloon ascension to
crowd the local statesman out of his
rightful place as the star attraction at a
county fair.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-06

A statement that man Is fighting for
his liberty does not always prevent the
impression that the real battle is among
lawyers who are fighting for their repu-
tations.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-06

The shovel is the emblem of the indie
pendent forces in New York city, Mayor
Gaynor having demonstrated a note
worthy inclination to call a spade "a
spade
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-06

sentiment to the effect that banking
and currency should be discussed during
season when the atmosphere is nor
mally cool may be justiiabIe.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-06
Wobbly.

Would you call our king great
ruler?" asked one member of the court.
No" replied the other; he hasn't
enough backbone to resemble ruler
He's more like a tape-measure.''
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-06

Another discarded theory is the idea
that Vice President necessarily becomes
a silent and obscure parsonage.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-06

A bonfire after a railway horror Is re-
garded as promoting darkness so far as
information Is concerned.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-06
The Safe and Sane Poet.

oh, had / the wings Of bird,
Sang the poet in plaintive refrain,
"A trip l could make
Where / liked and not take
a chance on a wooden coach train"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-06

There IL not much satisfaction in
palatial railway stations with old-fashion-
ed wooden coaches rolling into them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-06

Cyfn order to avoid DELAYS on account OF
personal shsence. letters to THE STAR should
not he addressed to any individual connected
with the Office bnt simply to THE STAR or to
the Editorial or Business Department. according
n OF
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-06
SHOOTING STARS.
By PHILANDER JOHNSON.
A Refusal tn Worry

"Yonder star said the astronomer, is
moving through space at the rate OF mil
lions of miles minute
ut seems reckless" replied the weary
official. But there are some things that
even the interstate commerce commission
cannot be expected to regulate
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-06

An orator is rather likely to take it for
granted that the country Is safe SO long
as the public displays proper apprecia-
ton of his gifted remarks.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-06

The attitude of Gen. Felix Diaz con-
tinues to be that of a man who has his
papers on file.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-06
Variable.

"How many ounces are there In a
pound?' asked the teacher.
"Well,' replied the boy who listens at
tentively, ma says 1t depends on where
you DEAL
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-06

George Bernard Shaw writes plays
largely for the pleasure Of critic!sing the
audiences.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-06

The bull moose party at least gets more
opportunity for rest and recuperation than
its adversaries.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-06

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Entered az second class mail matter at the post
: Office at Washington. D. O.
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A lot Colored Prints, portraits
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September Values i'm Framed Pictu
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The prices are fully "a to " Tess than reg
uIarly. and selection is afforded from an
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