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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-11

the aldermen who are under suspicion
of accepting favors unduly may be able
to show receipts. Dates cut but little
figure in transactions of this kind. How
ever the demonstration that members
of the board of aldermen have been rid
ing on the strength Of these supposed
credits would produce marked effect
upon the public mind. and it is possible
that the investiga ton, though fruitless
in terms of indictments. will stimulate
action on the long-pending ordinance and
release New York from the grip of an
extortionate taxicab system. Certainly
the rates that are charged for the use of
these highly convenient vehicles are ex-
cessive. and it is to be hoped that in New
York. and. indeed elsewhere as well, the
tariff will be lowered to bring the service
within the reach of the public at large.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-11
The New York Taxi Rates.

For matter of fifteen months an eff
fort has been made in New York 10 Sc
cure the adoption by the board of alder
men OF an ordinance regulating the rates
charged by taxicabs and other public We
hicles and otherwise bringing these ia
cilities for rapid transportation under
closer supervision by the authorities.
Notwithstanding the publication of the
most convincing facts regarding the eX-
cessive rates charged in New York, and
disclosing the need of supervision over
the traffic, the ordinance bias hung fire
in the board of aldermen. From time
TO time IL has seemed on the point of
has interviewed and now. after a year
far beyond reach as ever. Now a new
development occurs in the case. A charge
is made that the blockade in the board
OF aldermen has been the result of sys-
tematic "favors'' extended by the prin-
cipal taxicab-owning companies to MEM
bers OF the board, and the matter Is
about to be laid before the grand jury
by the district attorney. who, it is said,
has finally secured evidence to show a
system OF bribery. 1t is alleged that
one of the methods adopted by the tax
icab people was to send to aldermen let
tiers informing them that they were at
liberty to 'open accounts" for taxicab
service. with only q vague reference to a
method of payment. The belief is ex-
pressed that in some cases these "ac-
counts have never been settled and
that aldermen have been using the taxi
cabs freely and gratuitously. If this is
the mode employed ii will be perhaps
difficult a,prove bribery. as an open ac-
count" is still collectible and perhaps
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-11
TOUCHING ON The TARIFF.

the people are most interested in is one
to make it come easier: but after the
democratic Congress gets through tinker
ing with the tariff, money will be SO hard
to get as to make currency reform i'm
possible.
From the Columbus Ohio State Journal.
1t looks as IL the wicked democrats were
taking advantage of the innocent little
children In their nefarIous scheme Of
making castor oil cheaper to the ultimate
consumer.
From the Chicago Record Herald,
The President is clearly from Missouri.
He invites those persons who complain
that cuts in the tariff will ruin business
TO explain just what business-and why.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-11
Franklin Pierce.

Franklin Pierce is at last to have a
statue. New Hampshire will so honor
the only one of her sons to reach the
White House. He has been dead forty
four years.
Gen. Pierce served in both House and
Senate, and resigned from the latter body
to resume the practice of law. He thought.
too, he was taking leave of politics for
ever. But ten years later he was nomi-
mated as compromise candidate and
elected President.
The campaign was enlivened by the in
quiry. put by many democrats as we'll as
wings. who the hades is Gen. PIERCE"
He had been out of office so long the rank
and file had forgotten him.
But he made a strong candidate. His
title had been won in the war with Mex
leo. and he was a handsome and attract
i've man.
While he did not make a great Presi-
dent. he proved a very competent poll
tician in Office. None other could have
steered the democratic party through the
high seas that ran between 1853 and 1856.
and handed over the wheel to another
pilot OF that faith. Mr.. Buchanan owed
much to his predecessor.
But Gen. Pierces greatest public serv-
ice was neither political nor military. He
1t was who rescued Nathaniel Hawthorne
from a sort Of perjury. and by giving him
a good ONCE insured his independence for
the remainder Of his life.
The two men had been fellow students
at Bowdoin College. One after gradua-
ton turned to the law and acquired
money, influence and reputation. The
other turned to literature, and although
with an exquisite genius did not prosper
either financially or otherwise. 1t was q
grim boast Of his after fortune at last
smiled that for years he had been 1.-The
obscureet man Of letters in America
But fortune at last smiled. When Gen.
Pierce was nominated for the presidency
his old college chum wrote the campaign
biography of the candidate-Raphael fol-
the moment turned sign painter = and
after election. Gen. Pierce appointed Haw-
thorne consul at Liverpool. then the best
paying ONCE In the consular service.
Thus was the most gifted of American
imaginative writers not only eased OF all
care about money matters, but afforded
an opportunity to see Europe. From Eng
land, after his official term expired, Haw-
thorne visited the continent and spent
some years. in the great capitals there.
In Rome he found the inspiration for the
Marble Faun," and met the pick of the
artistic world laboring there.
Both Pierce and Hawthorne were cold
during the civil war, and on that account
were charged with lack of patriotism.
Hawthorne made one visit to Washington
and met Mr.. Lincoln. but failed to note
and appreciate d genius as exquisite as
his own.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-11
PARAGRAPHS ABOUT THE PRESIDENT.

Senate restaurant costs 10 cents cut.
and the resident is disposed TO be mig
gardly with the other sort.
From the Harrisburg Telegraph.
President Wilson's double has been
discovered. Perhaps IL was the Presi-
dent coming back over his own tracks
1t should be remembered that doubling
is one OF his most notable accomplish
ments.
From the Dallas News.
Just to show that he hasn't lost inter.
est in the old home state. President VIII.
son ran over to New Jersey and made
some speeches. and just to show that he
hasn't grown biggety he didn't act like
he was bored.
From the Portland Oregonian.
Wilson is planning for next years
campaign. IL he lived here he would
think sufficient unto tomorrow is the
evil thereof
From the Albany Evening Journal.
President Wilson seems TO regard him.
self as a sort OF governor emeritus OF
New Jersey.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-11
no Columbus Evening Dispatch,

From the Columbus Evening Dispatch
president Wilson Ii said to be pressing
Ad,r;ral Dewey hard for the reputation
Of being the best dresser In washington m soon
But while he works as hard as ne does.
tive President can easily be forgiven any
Righteousness OF attire.
From the Houston Chronicle.
President Wilson is the President OF
the people, a fact appreciated by the
friends Of the people and a fact which
makes the enemies OF the people feel
awful sore.
From the philadelphia Evening Bulletin.
president Wilson confesses that the
President OF the United States has "a
lonesome job His predecessor in office
made a like discovery. and didn't learn
HOW many friends he really had until
after he had left the ONCE.
From the Columbia State
Certainly 81. 400 for Louis XIV chair
is a large sum, but Woodrow | chair
cost the democrats lot more than that
From the Pittsburgh Dispatch.
Senators are again feeling the pinch
of tie high cost OF living. Pie in the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-11
Mr.. Wilson and Patronage.

word of comfort for democratic OIL
tceseekers. The mill of Mr.. Wilson Is
not grinding very rapidly, but observe the
output.
Mr.. Bryan was a Wilson man al Bal
timore, and is at the head OF the state
Department. And all the other members
OF the cabinet have good Wilson records
The French mission was promptly Of
fered TO Chairman McCombs, and Is sui
dangling before his somewhat eccentric
eyes Now he appears to want 1t. ana
now not. Whatever the final decision,
Mr.. Wilson will have shown unusual
,a.ience with a friend and supporter.
There is nothing to match it in our recent
history.
And no less appreciative has Mr.. Wilson
shown himself to be Of the services OF
the secretary Of the democratic national
committee Mr.. Daniels had choice OF
several good places. and obtained with
out difflculty the one his fancy fixed upon.
And a mighty good place it Is.
Mr.. Williams a Wilson man, is an as
s;stant secretary of the Treasury. Mr..
Breckenridge OF Kentucky. young man
who made his debut in politics as a
Wilson man. is assistant secretary OF
war. Mr. Roosevelt of New York. whose
heart last year was true to Wilson, is
assistant secretary of the navy.
These and other appointments show that
Mr.. Wilson knows his own, and knowing
them is we'll disposed toward them.
Whenever possible, he will remember
tkem.
But he is showing practical as well as
a sentimental eye in surveying the field
and determining his duty. He is not with
out appreciation Of the claims Of other
than Wilson men.
A prominent Clark lieutenant-Gov.
Dockery Of MissourLdrew a prize in the
Post Office Department. Mr.. Underwood $
political manager has just been ap-
yointed to a Judgeship. Mr.. Underwood
has just finished pleading the President
tariff cause in the House Tammany
wanted a say in the matter of the New
York collectorship, but did not get 1t.
Mr.. Wilson has not forgotten Baltimore.
So far, no distinctly Harmon man has
been recognized. But Ohio has just been
recognised handsomely. Gov. Harmon
himself seems to have dropped out OF the
game completely. Is he, indeed. in the
counxryf Last winter he was scheduled
for q foreign tour. and no mention OF him
has been made by the newspapers since.
Give Mr.. Wilson time. He has his hands
full with matters more pressing than
patronage. and months will be necessary
in clearing his table. But when he gets
around to the chopping block he will prob
ably show an ak with a keen edge, and a
skill In swinging it that will satisfy all
reasonable party demands.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-11
The SONG OF DIRT.

With shovels handy and strong,
With buster aud sprinkler and broom,
We are clearing the dirt away,
And planning the microbes doom
Whack whack, whack!
Eager, intense, alert,
We poke into Granny and crack
In the glorious war on dirt
Dirt! dirt! Dirt
Morning and noon and night.
And dirt-dirt-dirt.
Let US set the back yards right.
It's. oh! TO make things clean,
Let there be no bedraggled skirt;
We must brighten up the scene
BY making war on dirt.
Dirt-dirt-dirt.
Let never a germ remain;
Dirt-dirt-dirt-
Daily some further gain.
Sprinkler shovel and broom.
Shovel and sweep and squirt
TIL never a hit of room
Shall remain FOR speck OF dirt. 4
5. 4. kiser, in tie Chicago Record deralA
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-11
Clothes and People.

De clothes dey keeps a-changin'
In q mighty curious way.
De fashions Is a-ragin'
Fun de solemn to de gay.
De hats is kind o. funny
An de shoes is sort O. queer,
An dey cost a heap of money;
Sumpin' mo- FUN year TO year.
But de men is brave an hearty
An de women good an fair.
De gals dey gives a party
An de boys escorts 'em there.
An dar ism muffin strange in
Love an life's eternal game.
De clothes. dey keeps a-changin'
But de folks is Jest de same.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-11
Abreast Of the Period.

Don't hear of any horse thieves and
cattle rustlers around Crimson Gulch,
said the man who had returned after
long absence.
NO replied Piute Pete. THE place
has been progressin right along with
other towns. Now We have to organize
fellows that repaint automobiles and
change the numbers on EN-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-11
From the Pittsburgh Gazette-Times.

From the Pittsburgh Gazette Times
To be sure. if the national admnistra-
ton can devise means for preventing re-
duction of wages as a consequence of its
low tariff bill that will be triumph of
craftsmanship.
From the st. Louis Globe Democrat.
1t is stated that the Senate will make
'mportant amendments to the tariff bill.
In the last Democratic tariff the Senate
added over GOO amendments. and in look
ing over the result President Cleveland
Indignantly omitted to sign 1t.
From the Rochester Post-Express.
President Wilson says that he will fol-
low tariff legislation with currency re-
form. The ,ind OF eN.rency reform that
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-11

UIn order to avoid delays on account 6 mt, q
nerxonal absence letters TO THE STAR snouid
moi he addressed to any individual connected
With the once but simply TO THE STAR- OF 10
the Hditorisl Business Department. aceosuins
10 tenor purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-11
Formally.

Il called TO ask your permission to pay
my addresses to your daughter with a
view to asking for her hand in marriage.
Go ahead" replied Mr.. Cumrox; only
I'm afraid a man with your ideas of
courtship will be wasting his time
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-11
Concerning Kings.

Wouldn't you like to be a king?"
YES" replied the man who whistles;
but not one of these regular monarchs
who have bombs thrown at them. For
an easy life with large income. I'd
like to be waltz king or march
king"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-11
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON. !.
Literary Rivalry.

"Your magazine articles are rather
sensational in their tone
Yes replied the popular writer on
economics. Il have to make 'em that
way TO keep people from skipping them
and reading nothing but the fiction
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-11

What shall we do with our ex-Presi-
dents?' is not longer a serious question
A man who is big enough to become
President of the United States may be
depended on to take care of himself.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-11

A year is never allowed to pass without
witnessing an effort to uplift the drama
by employing architects to draw plans for
new theater in which the same old line
Of attractions will be produced.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-11

1t was as journalist that Mr.. Bryan
drew attention to his craftsmanship. and
as statesman he now attracts notice
for his attainments in Journalism.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-11

The Japanese farmer is a very different
person from the one represented in the
old-time comics as going to town and
buying green goods.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-11

The new tariff bill is hope or a men,
ace according to the associations and in
terests of the man who happens to be
discussing it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-11

1t is always easier to complete the pros
pectus of a new cure than 1t is to as
semble a reliable collection of testimo-
malls.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-11

In considering Mexico's affairs there has
been a disposition to make the ability to
hold a peaceful election an important test
of the stability of a new republic.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-11

Very few gowns are az bad as they are
in the picture papers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-11
Expensive Attributes.

The diamond brings a lofty price.
Like other things which trusts con
troll.
1t looks just like bit of ice
And is composed, they say. Of coal.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-11

There will be slight inclination to
claim that reports of prosperity are exag-
gerated when various gentlemen are call
ed upon for their income tax figures.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-11

The awakening of China" will be
facilitated by the decision to permit
India TO send no more opium into that
country.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-11

california is going ahead with prepara-
tions for the Panama canal celebration.
but most of its welcome our-city''
signs are facing to the east
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-11

In spite of the dissatisfaction which
usually attaches to the Office, a great
many men are willing to be mayor Of
New York.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-11

| There is a certain temptation to prefer
| dynamite to rocks or brickbats because
| it is not necessary to throw straight in
| order to do real damage.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-11

Sugar and wool are considerations
which operate toward the effacement of
party lines when the tariff is under dis
cussion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-11

Col Roosevelt differs from Mr.. Car
negie in considering peace a good thing
in it's place, but not essential.
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Payable in sdvsnce-by mail, postage prepaid:
Daily Sunday included. one month. GO cents
Daily Sunday excepted. one month. 20 cents
Saturday Star. 81 year; Sunday Star, SZ4V year.
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The Evening star with the Sunday morning
edition 10 delivered by carriers within the city
NJ As cents per month: daily only. . cents per
month: Sunday only ~ cents per month Orders
may b. sent by mail, or telephone Main 244c
collection is made by carrier at the end OF each
month.
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Entered "A second-cla mail matter at the post
office at Washington, ID. q.
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That the United States bureau of fish
cries, even with the many limitations
imposed by law on
New Commissioner it's activities, new
of Fisheries. nasi.ton - non,r;h
ute materially to the increase of the ma
tons food supply and to give valuable
assistance in the solution of the cost-of-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-11
Secretary Lane Urges
Home Travel First.

II L S n o IN e
travel movement. which is sweeping
over the country. are twofold. He is a
1al1ornlan, and only western man
comes to realize fully how little the
great number of Americans know of
their native land; and, secondly the "see
America first movement will result in
the introduction of thousands of people
10 the national parks. reclamation prof.
ects and Indian reservations which fall
under the administration of the Depart
ment of the Interior.
Aside from the fact that it is pa
trlotic duty for every American to see
ana learn about his country. said Sec
rotary Lane. there are other reasons
why there should be rapid increase of
travel to the newer sections of the
the west great national pleasure grounds
In the national parks, under the admin
lstration of the Interior Department and
the national forests. under the control of
the Department of Agriculture. While
much is offered for pleasure seekers, a
tourist cannot visit the west without be-
ing impressed with the varied opportuni-
idly developing regions from the Rocky
mountains to the Pacific coast. When
travelling for pleasure many are intro
duced to the opportunities which follow
the reclamation. development and settle
ment of the new country. My own state
OF California is largely settled by peo-
pie who have first visited it on an eX-
cursiOn trip
secretary Lane. thinks that trips to
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-11

Business Onice. I1th St and PeBnsylvania Avenue
New York Once: Tribune Building.
Chicago Office: First National Bank Building.
European Office: Regent St. London. England
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Austro-Italian
influence.

Il
A0AueACe. of such vital interest
that they would admit no objection on
that point. After tedious negotiation a
compromise was effected and Prizrend
Ipek. Diakova and Dibra were secured to
the slay. Because Of this Russia con-
scented to the annexation of Scutari to
Albania. That concession was made TO
maintain peace. whose breach for such
cause would have been a manifest ao-
surdity.
Scutari was purely Albania. Mon
| teneero was incapable Of assimilating the
many thousand Albanians who had col
Iected within the frontiers OF Montenegro
established thirty-f1ve years ago.
Consequently the annexation OF the
sandjak of Scutan would 1hiy K Ka.
Nicholas failed to inform Russia IN case
he desired to declare war and to ask
Russias assent thereto ..
Nevertheless the Emperor of Russia
lent his magnanimous alo 70 MOI ss;st
procuring for her resources ana assist
ing her people. When the question: Oh
Scutari was decided the king was m
formed and told of the grave response
bility he would assume in case Oh me-
continued resistance to the will OF the
powers The efforts of Russia in tnat di7
rection were fruitless. King Nicholas
basing his calculation upon the liiiiiiA
fiOn OF Russia and the great powers III
the affairs Of the Balkans even 10 the
point of provoking European war Rus,
sia could not resist the execution OF
measures deemed necessary by the pow
ers when King Nicholas refused to SUD
,nit to their decision. Montenegro Dig
nity was not touched by such submission,
and Europe would certainly recognize, as
II merited, the sacrifices endured by the
siege of Scutari
Russia. great orthodox SlaS power. has
never withheld succor and sacrifices for
her brothers But the latter In turn have
the duty, not always remembered. to re-
spect the counsel Of Russia Russia was
proud of the success OF the Balkan allies.
hut this success could never have been
achieved but for Russia Such relations
between Russia and the Slav peoples ex-
clude all hostility toward them. Con-
scious of her absolute right and con-
scious OF her power. Russia has no de-
sire to pass from q state of confessed
anxiety to that of menace, which does
NOT express the force of nation.
II is BY no means certain tnat Servia.
Bulgaria and Greece would have proved
lass .ractable than Montenegro had they
heen free to manifest their entire inde-
nendence of the powers Montenegro.
pominally a constitutional monarchy. is
really patriarchal system with a
nonulation only of 10000 souls The
fnances OF the country are limited. and