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Evening star., 1913-11-23
Trash Collection.

The clean city committee, which is q
development from The Stars anti-fy and
cleanup campaigns, is doing an excellent
work in continuing to consider and urge
for official attention matters affecting the
health and appearance of the city. Just
at present this committee Is urging the
fullest expression of public opinion re-
garding the advisability of a municipal
collection of refuse, asking that the mat
ter be debated by citizens associations
and other civic bodies to the end that the
Commissioners may have a general and
trustworthy expression of local opinion.
The subject is a big one, but 1t Is sus-
ceptible of analysis. Two points are to be
definitely held In mind. One is that the
service must be thorough and reliable and
the other is that 1t must not be ex-
the District government to organize and
maintain a refuse collection and disposal
system economically and efficiently? Ex-
perience with the contract system has
not proved uniformly satisfactory. The
public health is directly involved in this
matter. for it is assured that the ac-
cumulation Of trash on domestic premises
is Injurious and dangerous. If the trash
could be Thoroughly collected frequently
and regularly the elimination of the fly
would be comparatively easy after sea-
son or two Of killing But as long as
through Inadequate service refuse of all
sorts Is allowed to remain ungathered lit
tie headway can be made against this
pest Thus the first consideration Is eff
ficiency, and 1t Is this point that the
clean city committee particularly urges in
it's recommendation that the matter of a
municipal service should be made the sub
iect Of general debate in the District.
Evening star., 1913-11-23

Illuminated in this manner the capital
would be the best lighted city In the
world. In the present conditions, how
ever, the contrast between streets thus IL
Illuminated and others adjacent Is sharp
and striking. One passes from a brightly
lighted street into one OF relative darkF
ness within few steps and these distinct
departures give a bad effect In a night
inspection OF the city.
The merchants association asks for
better illumination of some of the busi-
ness streets downtown which are now
chiefly dependent for their lighting upon
the lamps burned by storekeepers. +
street, for example, Is cited as INSULT
cienty lighted, and other important re-
tall .thoroughfares are urged as deserv-
ing of larger allotment ,of funds for
this purpose. Nothing can be known for
the present Of the Commissloners'' dispo-
for the next fiscal year have been COM
pleted and remain sealed to the public.
The subject, however. Is one of impor-
tance and calls for consideration. II the
policy is adopted Of extending throughout
Washington the lighting system that has
been established on Massachusetts, ave-
nue., eth street, the street that was once
10Th and some others, ultimately all
Washington will be ideally Illuminated.
But at the present rate 1t will be many
years before any considerable proportion
of the resident section Is given the benefit
Of this effective system
Evening star., 1913-11-23
Juvenile Court Needs.

Steadily the deficiencies of the Juvenile
Court equipment are being brought to
light in a manner to impress the COM
munity with the urgent need of changes
and more liberal appropriations The
inadequacy of the probation force mas
already been emphasized by the offer OF
fund by the Daughters of the American
Revolution to pay the salary OF an addl-
tional officer. Judge Latimer, in address,
ing the Anthony League last evening. laid
stress upon the urgent requirement for
new place of detention. He pointed out
that owing to the smallness of the quar-
ters it is frequently necessary to double
up boys In the few beds available when
the police have made an unusual number
of Juvenile arrests. In this way some
times corrupt;nS associations are formed
and the i'll ef"t's are promptly seen in
court. The nal idea of a Juvenile
court was !. move deliquent child
rem as far possible from the bad
atmosphere of the police court and to
minimize the demoraliZing influence of ar
rest and arraignment. Little is gained if
through the lack of proper detention fa-
cilities boy or girl who has slightly
offended and must be taken in charge
over night is thrust into an atmosphere
of contamination. The house of detention
should be large enough to permit the
housing of delinquents with scrupulous
consideration for their moral and physi-
cal welfare. The child should be safe
guarded from any possible contamination
The very care with which he is treated
should be made an influence upon him to
impress him with the fact that he is in
the hands of the law and is not on a
lark, furnishing the excitement that
the Juvenile spirit Graves. Such a deten-
ton place should be Immediately part
of the court itself, so that the young de-
linquent, held in custody over night, Is
taken directly before the judge for ex-
animation and judgment 1t is a serious
mistake to assemble all defendants in
large room, so that each can hear the
others cases. The more private the pro-
cedure of examination, as between the Of
fender and his fellows, the more effective
it will be. This calls for considerable
establishment. 1t should be centrally
placed and equipped with every possible
facility for the comfort and decent care
of those who fare compelled to visit it.
This is one of the most urgent needs of
the District today and should be met by
an early provision for a large, well fitted,
well located courthouse and detention
establishment.
Evening star., 1913-11-23
Seeking the Best for Washington.

An investigation into the operation of
the public school system of Gary, Ind.
proposed by the resolution introduced
in the House by Representative Crosser
with the idea of possible application of
that method 10 the local school system
would doubtless yield valuable informa-
ton and might perhaps lead to an i'm
p-ovement in the Washington schools 1t
is always well to learn what is being
done elsewhere in order that the local
community may have the benefit of at
least the suggestion of possible new ideas.
No advance is ever scored through an
attitude of self-sufficiency and compla-
cency, although IL is not desirable 10 apply
to the local schools every passing educa-
tionaI fad In vogue elsewhere. Ii ap-
pears that the proposer of the resolution
of inquiry is not himself fully acquainted
with the details of the system at Gary.
but understands that it has worked out
in terms of practical good results. giving
satisfaction to the community and meet
ing the approval Of educators. His pro-
posaI of an investigation is inspired by
the belief that there may be something
there of value to Washington, not neces-
sarily that there Is something there that
Washington should copy. This is an ad-
mirable position TO take with respect to
the District, for il argues a desire on the
part Of this member of the local legisia-
ture that Washington should have the
best that can be obtained in the way OF
public education. desire that Is to be
commended as the best possible spirit to
animate one who Is by the Constitution
charged in part with the duty of making
laws for the National Capital.
Evening star., 1913-11-23

unaided. Without knowledge of books,
or theories of government, he has 'large
knowledge of men and values-New York
men and values. He loves the game OF
politics. but in playing it has not lost
sight of material things. He has amassed
fortune. Like Mr. Barnes. he has
shown indifference to high office for him
self. but has helped others to important
places
Mr.. Barnes opponents are young men
of the age to demand and fight for
new order of things. As rule. they are
of Mr. Barnes social and intellectual
class. They have put forward no one Of
their own number for his place, nor In
dicated. anybody for; the succession. But
they object to him and his methods and
declare that Barnes must co.
Mr.. Murphy's opponents are older men,
and some OF them experieiiced politicians.
They object to him on several accounts,
but principally because he seems able no
longer to make good. He appears to be
losing his edge-his form. His choice of
Dix for governor was mistake. He
lost his fight against Wilson at Balti-
more. and with 1t all hope of recogni-
ton by the present national administra-
ton. Then he was overwhelmed in the
mayoralty fight, and is now entirely
without pull at Washington. at Albany. or
at the city hall in greater New York.
AS nothing succeeds like success, moth
ing fails like failure. AS a failure. "Mur-
ply must 60
Some warm work will be necessary to
oust these men. Neither will go with
out a struggle. Both are we'll intrenched
Even Mr.. Murphy, who has been weak
ened so greatly within the past eighteen
months, still has a strong hold on his
machinery, and realizes that if dislodged
from leadership now he can never hope
to come back Whatever is in his power
to do to his enemies he must do it now.
Evening star., 1913-11-23
Senate. House and Debate.

In the following paragraph the LOUIS
Vile Courier Journal mods:
An Alabama paper says the diner
once between Underwood ana hoUsoi
is that Underwood has done sons INN
in Congress, while Hobson mas uhiy
talked. Another difference IS .hat -, ~
I-nderwood goes to the Senate he VIII
keen on doing things. while IL Hoosoii
should be sent he would not De en-
couraeed to talk. The Senate Is ho'
fond of gabble
WHY. the Senate is the home OF talk
Criticism of the body is directed mainly
at that privilege. and at the encourage
ment given TO the exercise OF H. IL
is complained that there Is too much
talk there Every now and then cloture
is proposed. but the proposition never
cots anywhere Such proposition
has recently been made in connection
with the currency measure stop the
talk in the Senate, the PRESIDENT
friends say. and currency reform VIII
be with us
Naybe Mr.. Hobson's senatorial ambl-
tion Is based in part on a desire TO get
where talk is not only possible. Dut en-
couraged. The House is no place for
such an Indulgence Talk is far from
free there. committeeman terrible
committee on rules-stands ready, ana
appallingIy willing. to shut of oratory
at any time The amount that has
been suppressed within the past 1ew
years-the democrats taking up the re-
publican practices enormous Spell
binders thus hampered have left Con-
gress because of ingrowing oratory
AS a member of the House Mr.. Hob
son has not talked much. His deliver
ances which have attracted attention
have borne the hallmark of an enter
tainer They have fitted chautauqua
audiences much better than they would
the small audience which usually greets
a speaker in the House. In that body,
where so many members are speakers,
a professional indifference is the rule
He is rare man with a rare topic
who draws a full House.
But there is something to be said for
both the Senate and the House on this
matter. The Senate is small body
less than fourth the size Of the
House. 1t can afford fuller debate. and
it's rules governing debate should be
preserved They seldom operate for
harm. They often operate for good.
They have saved the country from no
little half baked legislation.
In the House. with its four hundred
odd members. unlimited debate might
lead 10 paralysis. Action on any I'M
portant measure upon which sharp di-
visions existed could be easily prevented.
Chins are so numerous as long as they
chose to wag no final vote could be
called.
Mr.. Hobson's ambition is natural. but
Alabama with Mr. Underwood within
reach, will probably think 1t over with
great care. Mr. Underwood has had
large experience as legislator. and
just now experience in national legis-
lators is worth its weight in gold.
Evening star., 1913-11-23

From the Chicago News
II is relief to learn that Huerta gets
intoxicated on champagne Ihere hau
been some fear that 1t was Kerosene OIL
From the Pittsburgh Post.
Mexico City waits on " aSningtoh.
Washington waits on Mexico CITY. Ihere
was a time when they called II freeze
out"
From the st. Louis Globe Democrat
It was rude in Carranza's foreign min
lister to demand Mr.. Hale's credentials.
People in this country have wondered as
to their character. but they nave been
too polite to pry into the matter
From the Pittsburgh Chronicle-Telegraph
In the Mexican affair. who is doing the
bluffing, anyhow?
From the Chicago Tribune.
Seventy years have changed the Next
cans little if any. Diaz was another but
more enlightened Santa Anna. Huerta Is
another but less clever Diaz. Mexico
military leaders are cold-pioooed, un.
s.rupuious. Janus-visaged. and natural
horn Ears Their armies never could
shoe, ? d.taeA az. anisf fire.
Evening star., 1913-11-23
MORE MEXICAN MATTERS.

From the Pittsburgh Dispatch.
Carranza does not seem to be much of
an Improvement on Huerta as a mark for
negotiations.
From the Boston Transcript.
Sr. Huerta should hurry UP, for the
chances are that John Lind has been
given one of those half-portion d.plo-
matte appointments with a Pinden at
tachment.
From the Bismarck Tribune.
According to Henry Lane Wilson, 30
per cent of the people of Mexico cannot
read and write. Can we reasonably ex-
pect constitutional government from such
a people when a large per cent of our
own educated citizens are constantly re-
belling against constitutional restrictions?
From the Knoxville Sentinel.
Uncle Sam will be in no hurry to in
tervene. He has probably heard of the
fellow who tried to make a man quit
beating his wife,
From the New York World
Aldape sails to raise the credit of
Mexico" The man whose sailing would
do most along that line Is Huerta him
self.
Evening star., 1913-11-23
New Year Handshaking.

Washington will not be wholly with
out the official reception on New Year
day, despite the official announcement
that the customary handshaking at the
White House will be discontinued this
season. Secretary Bryan, 1t is stated.
will keep open house on that day, and
ne will doubtless be called on by a multi
tude. The habit of exchanging greetings
on the first day of the year Is too firmly
fixed at the National Capital to be lightly
ended. and although in recent. times the
custom Of social calls has somewhat fall
en- into disregard. the deprival of Oppor-
tunity to the public to pay respects to
the head of the government will occasion
regret. Mr.. Bryan's announcement came
as measure of comfort to those who
feel that the new year is not properly
started without call at the White
House.
Evening star., 1913-11-23
Downtown Street Lighting.

II Is gratifying to note the early start
or the work of installing a new lighting
equipment on Pennsylvania avenue to i'm
prove the illumination of that street
Downtown Washington is not yet up to
standard in the matter OF street lighting
and IL is to be hoped that sufficient funds
may be allotted in the writing of the Dis
trict appropriation bill to effect a ma
terial Improvement in this respect with
out further delay There is no question
of the efficiency OF the new system of IL
Elimination. consisting of low-set, fire.
qnent lamps of high candiepower sur
rounded by frosted globes. BY this
means shadows are avoided on the
streets and a radiance is spread uniform
~ throughout the range Of the system
"a all tEe s.gests o. ). ISaiE cn :. re :.
Evening star., 1913-11-23
New York.

The anti Barnes republicans are strik-
Ing while the iron is hot. Encouraged
by the lick given Charles F. Murphy by
democrats In the mayoralty fight they
are hoping TO land" quite as effectively
between the eyes OF William Barnes ir.
The cry heard on the one side of the
fence that Murphy must 60 is ac-
companied now by a cry heard on the
other side that Barnes must GO Two
souls with bur single thought-bosses
two hearts that beat as one-for better
party management.
Though bracketed together in criticism
and denunciation as politicians, Mr..
Barnes and Mr.. Murphy are far apart
citizens Mr.. Barnes is colIege-bred.
highly cultivated and highly connected
socially. He was born to politics and
plays the game largely from love of il.
He has the time. the means and the
taste. and while he has held no office him
self has contributed to the success OF
men who have.
Mr. Murphy comes from humble be-
ginnings. and has made his "a, ii.
Evening star., 1913-11-23
BY The PELVlSH BARD,

Twas easy in that halcyon day.
Dear girls. for barls to pipe a lay
To love and beauty.
They lived Arcadian fields amid
And play and sing was ali they did
Twas their sole duty.
Those hards were wholly free from toll,
They got their living from a soil
That freely grew it.
With Amaryllis all day long
They feasted and indulged In song
How did they do it?
The nymphs of that thrice blessed time
Were worthy to inspire rhyme,
Oh, so good looking.
You see they had no work nor care,
Nor worried about things to wear
And did no cooking.
Rut now we bards of sterner stuff
Must hustle tc get dough enough
Say, its a PITY
A decent living just to give
To wives and Riddles where we live
Here in the city.
Your eyes are red, your nose Is blue,
Your feet are cold. but I love you
There that's a sample
OF our one candle singing power.
Not very good? Well, surely our
Excuse is ample!
--Chicaso News.
Evening star., 1913-11-23

From the indianapolis Star.
AS the wife of a college presidents sec
retary. Miss Jessie Wilson, the Presidents $
daughter. will probably find little use for
her costly wedding gifts except to pay
storage on them.
From the bridgeport Post.
Genevieve Clark should be given a medal
for purchasing gift that pleased both the
majority and the minority members of the
House.
From the Wilmington CDei.l News.
After the list of wedding presents sent
to President Wilson's daughter is printed.
the storage and warehouse agents VIII
flock to the White House The young cou-
pie will need some place in which to store
the overflow Of gifts.
Evening star., 1913-11-23
WHITE HOUSE WEDDING GIFTS.

From the Buffalo Commercial
Nest of the wedding gifts which have
been received at the White House for
Jessie Wilson are said to be of a useful
nature, adapted TO household needs rather
than to personal adornment or mere or
namenta tion. But IL is a safe conjecture
that more cut glass vases will be received
than can be used.
From the Buffalo Express.
Among the Jessie Wilson wedding pres
ents is fifty-pound cheese. The bread
and kisses will be supplied by the bride-
groom.
From the Baltimore Sun.
Huerta forgets that Jacobinian govern
ment has been wiped out by modern
IDEAS Of the progress Of civilization.
Evening star., 1913-11-23
Conversational Inadvertence.

Before We were married you told me
was pretty as picture"
And so you We're. Henrietta" replied
Mr. Meekton. But they have been get
ting out lot OF handsome post cards
since then
Evening star., 1913-11-23
False Impression.

The statesman's life is filled with care
He writes a ton OF speeches
And bravely sends them everywhere
That the post office reaches.
He sits up working late at night
AS well as in the daytime.
And does not seem to have in sight
A chance of any playtime.
He shakes hands with a lot of friends
And tries to make things pleasant,
While busily he superintends
The Future and the Present.
And yet the folks out home declare
That chap is in his heydey'
lie simply gets an easy chair
Ana sits arcuno til pay-day"'
Evening star., 1913-11-23
Embellishments.

How oft a man you may behold
Whose quality seems very slight
Till he Is decked with fame and gold,
And then we warble, Hes all rightr'
The pumpkin pie SO blandly rich
Would be less priced. beyond a doubt,
Save for the numerous spices which
Keep all the pumpkin flavor out
Evening star., 1913-11-23
Rewards of Labor.

You ought TO typewrite your poetry"
said the harsh editor.
Great Scott!' replied Mr. Penwiggle; !;
If I were expert enough to do that kind
of typewriting do you think I'd be putting
in my time on poetry"
Evening star., 1913-11-23

1t is unfortunate that traditional fear
and dislike of the United States govern
ment has been carefully fostered by
Mexican leaders that it is the one point
on which there j.. any hope of general
agreement.
Evening star., 1913-11-23
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Selfshly Defined.

Father" said the small boy. what is
a monopoly?
"A monopoly, my son. is in a large
number of cases good business that
excites your resentment because some
body else saw it first
Evening star., 1913-11-23

The opinion Is advanced by Harry
Thaw that if he had been a poor man
he would have been released long ago
IL he had been a poor man he would
probably have kept out of trouble in the
first place.
Evening star., 1913-11-23

a Cincinnati man has gone into court
to compel his wife to speak to him. 1t
will serve him right If the judge per-
suades her TO change her mind so thor
oughly that she will monopolize the con-
yersation
Evening star., 1913-11-23
Roumania's
Attitude.

a4:4, mania's pacific ro.e. The
'i'uu0' Universal of Bucharest
published recently a long interview which
King Charles had accorded the repre-
sentative of that journal ON Balkanic
affairs
King Charles was farseeing He fore
saw that il would have been a very great
fault for Roumania to participate
i'm the war of the Balkans against Tur-
key. The king was Well aware of the
real sentiments that reigned between
Servians and Bulgarians. and for this
reason Roumania did not intervene i'm
the conflict King Charles was convinced
that the Balkanic bloc could not last
and so Informed NJ. Danof of that con-
yiction when the latter was at Rucha-
rest. The Bulgarian minister was not of
that opinion. Some days prior to the
mobilization of the Roumanan army the
king believed that Roumania would not
mobilize. because Europe might refuse
permission In any event the Rouma-
nian army would have required three
weeks to cross the Danube.
"Roumania today said King Charles,
lis the arbiter in the orient. No one may
move in the orient except that Roumania
gives the order. Roumania's role is def
mite and our action has confirmed this
fact"
King Charles expressed the opinion that
peace would be maintained because no
one in the Balkans would dare enter into
a new war. for which il was not possible
TO procure the necessary resources.
France-in effect the banker of the Bal
kans-would give no more money for
war purposes. As for Roumania she
would remain grand because of her con-
fidence in the future.
The king believed that a prompt pacific
solution of the Albanian question would
be achieved AS for the territory ac-
quired by Roumania, the inhabitants
would be converted by mildness and
goodness into good Roumanians, who
would love their new country
Roumania thus takes position i'm the
Balkans the balance of power Servia.
Greece. Montenegro and Rouman!a will
now become the bloc which will defend
with its 100000 soldiers the integrity OF
the treaty of Bucharest
Oh. CHAILLE-LONG.
Evening star., 1913-11-23

Col Roosevelt is not Obliged to send
picture post cards to his friends to re-
mind them that he is having ''corking
time" IN South America.
Evening star., 1913-11-23

The method of governme.. controi
practiced in Mexico with reference to
the bestowai of concessions cannot be
regarded as free from embarrassing IN
cidents.
Evening star., 1913-11-23

The progressive party cannot be ex-
pected TO give a Back from Elba' dem
onstration every time a prominent MEM
Der does a little gIobe-trotting.
Evening star., 1913-11-23

New York actors are worrying over
the income tax. thus establishing an
other bond of sympathy between art and
high finance in the metropolis.
Evening star., 1913-11-23

The statement that Mr.. Mellen is
poorer than when he became the New
Haven roads president may be based
on certain fluctuations in stock values.
Evening star., 1913-11-23

While a conservation congress is not
classified a social gathering. IL may
develop some expert and emphatic dem
onstrations OF the art of snubbing
Evening star., 1913-11-23

A New York man whose neck the doc
tors said was broken has recovered. This
should hold out a gleam of hope for the
Tammany tiger.
Evening star., 1913-11-23

The high price of eggs puts the farmer
once more at an advantage as compared
with his city relations.
Evening star., 1913-11-23

The King of Bavaria has asked for
more salary. but has not the backing
which enables him to threaten a strike.
Evening star., 1913-11-23

Il dom attach much Importance" said
Uncle Eben Ito talk about a mans bein'
good to his family. De credit generally
belongs mo- to his family dan 1t do to
him..