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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-25
Trials of Kingship.

Descriptions Of the manner in which the
Car of Russia reached Berlin to attend
the wedding Of the emperor's daughter.
cab1ed from the German capital. disclose
the lamentable plight OF the Muscovite
monarch. The train on which he rode
was armored. At every window was a
detective and on the locomotive rode
armed men. Throughout the Russian
territory the track had been patrolled by
the cars troops and a pilot engine had
preceded the royal train. Similar pre-
cautions were observed in Germany. At
Berlin the car reached the motor car
which conveyed him to his quarters by
passing between lines of infantrymen
armed with ball cartridges.
This is the state" in which the ruler
Of Russia travels at all times. 1t is. of
course, we'll understood that nihilistic So
cieties are constantly plotting against his
life. and every possible precaution Is
taken to prevent the success of any Of the
numerous conspiracies which the police
are continually uncovering through a far
reaching system of spies. The world be-
yond the Russian realm knows practically
nothing of the espionage in the cars do
minions, hears only Of the notable TRACE
dies such as the killing of a conspicuous
parsonage. Arrests are being made con-
stantly and no word is heard of them
outside Of Russia.
Extraordinary precautions have been
taken at Berlin against any attempt upon
the lives of the monarchs there assem-
bled. The occasion is remarkable in the
meeting of the three most powerful rul-
ers OF Europe, cousins in their personal
relationships. They are literally walking
between walls Of armed men and proba-
bly, any one of them would be overjoy ed
to break away from the pomp and pre-
caution attending him and become an in
dividual unfettered by convention and un-
Swallowed by fear. OF the three, George
of England leads the freest life, with less
restrictive environment. The kaiser is
impatient Of all restraint but is forced
to accept guardianship. nevertheless. No
one Of the three ever walks forth in
peace and assurance Of solitude or COM
plete independence.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-25
REGARDING REDfIELD.

From the Knoxville Journal and Tribune.
Secretary OF Commerce Redfield is also
a member of the cabinet who believes ia
doing much talking.
From the Charlotte News and Observer.
The lobbyists are now quareling with
themselves because they allowed the De-
partment of Commerce to be created.
With a democrat in charge they lind IL
is being made a department to protect
the people.
From the Rochester Post-Express.
Secretary Redfield did not strike luis
Rochester hearers as the fire-eating per-
son they had been led TO expect The
cut Of his WHISPERS precludes his posing
as a piratical character IL he desired 10
do so Perhaps after a longer associa-
ton I'm his present sphere he will join
the more celebrated member of the VIII
son cabinet In walking i'm the vineyard oc
peace.
From the Syracuse Herald
1.-The Department OF Commerce 10 not
the War Department" declares Secretary
Redfield. But neither on the other hand,
We gather. Is the head of the Commerce
Department quite SO keen on the subject
of universal peace some other heads
Of departments-Mr Bryan, for instance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-25
The Independence Day Program.

Plans for the Fourth of July celebration
are now so well in hand, with practical
assurance of means for financing the ex-
penses Of the days program, that 1t is
possible to look forward to an adequate
observance of the day. 1t is assured that
there will be pageant through the Mall,
with festival representations on the White
Lot, followed at night by fireworks. The
pageant will be participated in by large
number of people, including several hun
dred school children and representing va
rious organizations. 1t will be primarily
q spectacle by and for the people, and it is
desirable that the moderate expenses in
cidental to the occasion should be borne
by means Of large number of small
contributions rather than a small number
of comparatively large subscriptions.
In this connection should be noted the
Transformation in title Of the committee
of citizens for several years known as the
safe and sane Fourth committee" This
body has done valuable work in rescuing
independence day from the barbarism Of
former practices and preventing the waste
of life which a few years ago annually
marked the observance of the national
birthday. For this protective and pre-
ventive work this committee now deserves
the warmest thanks of all Washington.
There is no longer need of a safe and
sane committee. and it is appropriate
that these same citizens should now be
constituted into an Independence day
celebration committee to have charge
Of the peoples observance of the national
festival. This will now be a significant
creative body, and II is mark of prog
ress that coincidental with the plans for
the marking of Independence day this
year should come the decision of the
committee to adopt a new title. 1t is, of
course. assured that any observance OF
the Fourth of July henceforth in Wash
ington will be safe and sane" whatever
may be the nature of the features OF the
program.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-25
The Hoosier State.

And Mr.. Marshalrs critics still pursue
her. Indiana is listed now in certain
quarters as wild and woolis. and the
mother of public men dangerous to
the general welfare.
Indiana needs neither explanation nor
defense. The Hoosier state is a great
state. She has produced many strong
men. She has been prominent in the
making of some very important his
tory. She stands high in agriculture,
and is rising in manufacture. Her
folks have money in bank, and In time
of trouble can put up cash bail. He
lacks knowledge who forgets or under
estimates Indiana.
That word "Hoosier' is the trouble
Somehow IT does not appeal to the ear
1t lacks music. But 1t is all right.
Whatever it's origin-and there are a
dozen different versions of the matter
IL carries neither shame nor blame.
A Hoosier by any other name would
be no better.
The Hoosier state was great state
war She produced one of the famous
war governors of that period. and the
greatest of them ALL John A. Andrew,
Andrew G. Curtin and Edwin d. Nor
gan performed notable services. but
Massachusetts,, Pennsylvania and New
York were without serious divisions
as to the struggle.
But In Indiana Oliver p. Morton had
a mans job i'm hand. The state was
on the border. and torn with divisions.
Many sympathizers with the south ex-
listed. and some were influential and
active in a secret way.
To the feeling for the Union Gov.
Marion made heroic appeal He 0ouin.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-25
Vicksburg
Campaign.
MOTHER GOOSE FOR COPS.

Never in thirty years has there been SO little
corruption in the police as now.-Mayor Gaynor
in Wednesdays veto message
Fifty of 1.-The finest grating in a line:
Becker's got for murder, then there's forty
nine
Forty nine corrupt police couldn't just keep
straight:
Fox he gets convicted, then there's forty
Forty Eight slick, grating cops I'm a CRATER
heaven:
Walsh is forced to come across" then there 8
forty-seven.
Forty seven crooked bulls in an awful fix;
Sing Sing swallows Hartigan. then there's forty
six.
Forty-six police crooks sorry they're alive;
Sweeney's sent to kneading dough, then there 8
forty five.
Forty ave dishonest cops, feeling mighty sore;
Hussey's making bedsprings, then there's forty
four.
Forty-four scared officers plunged in misery;
Murtha's busy making brooms, then there's forty
three.
Fortythree poor po- licemen feeling. Gee! blue
Thompson's peggng brogans, and now there's
forty-tw0.
Forty-two survivors and whitman just begun!
See the mayor point with pride. soon there will
be none.
New Yo-k World.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-25
Future Bliss.

None may foresee the joys that smile
In Realms of Future Bliss.
We are content to wait awhile
And do our best in this,
That we may find World at last
Where all is good and fair;
Where skies are never overcast
And beauty fills the air
l do not ask for harps of gold,
Nor crowns of starry CLEAN.
In modest language may be tolo
My slight but earnest dream
II l prepared my little list
OF wishes 1t would show
No more than some few things | missed
While dwelling here below.
A Place where BARRIERS always shaved
And walters never shirked
I'd ask-where trolley cars behaved
And everybody worked;
A Place where folk of every sort
BY want were ne'er appalled,
hope to reach a Land. i'm short.
Where strikes are never called.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-25
Oratory and Diplomacy.

Ambassador Page at his post finds him.
self Immediately in request as an orator.
\ memorial TO the Pilgrim Fathers is to
be unveiled at Southampton i'm August.
and he has been asked to deliver the ad-
dress. The right man for an interesting
occasion.
While not spellbinder, Mr.. Page doubt
less speaks well. Like his chief. he is
widely read in matters of government and
general history, and fully abreast of his
own times He knows the America of this
day as thoroughly as the America of
Earlier days. AS editor and travelling
Aewspaper correspondent he has written
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-25
PRESIDENTIAL PATRONAGE.

tFroa the Atlanta Constitution.
Before the officeseekers are half salts
fled if will be time for the President to be
running again.
From the Omaha Bee.
The federal pie factory continues work
ing overtime providing fodder for fam
ished patriots, but is unable to supply
the demand. Mississippi's two senators
threaten reprisal because of slack distrf-
button. while Nebraska patriots are re-
freshed with wind pudding and promises
of a row. The joy of living and looking
on is away ahead of the price.
From the Toledo Blade.
President Wilson Is now busy nominat-
ing postmasters, one of the annoying
tasks every new President has to per-
form. About the best he can hope TOT
is TO plea Sc one man out OF every ten.
From the Topeka State Journal.
Why should President Wilson lament
that his Job Is q lonesome one. with all
those oficeseekers hanging about to
converse with him?
From the Columbus Evening Dispatch.
1t is to be observed that President Will
son is growing popular In certain circles
i'm proportion to the appointments that he
makes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-25

From the Columbus Dispatch.
The tariff makers haven't time to
avoid mistakes They are going TO
make the tariff and correct the mistakes
when found. But how will they be sure
~ them without the painstaking in
ouiry of an unprejudiced tariff board!
From the Topeka State Journal
II the democratic row over the sugar
schedule continues long the public may
learn some inside facts regarding the
party councils.
From the Minneapolis Journal
Senator Penrose demands that the
tariff revising be done in the open. Nels
AIdrich used to do it that way.
From the New York World.
The longer the wool and sugar people
hold up the tariff revision bill the less
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-25
The TARIFF MAKERS.

sympathy they need expect in their de-
mands that their special privileges be
preserved.
From the Knoxville Sentinel.
Senator Myers says there are half a
million people in Montana who do not
produce wool, and only few thousand
who do. From this hint, It is not hard
to guess how he will vote.
From the Memphis Commercial Appeal.
The Senate's gotta quit kickin' that
tariff bill 'roun', or the dog days'll
come along and bite 'em.
From the Columbia State.
Penrose and La Toilette might as we'll
shut their eyes and swallow that down
ward-revision pill. The thing doesn't
taste half as bad as it looks.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-25
Hours of Occupation.

Hours Of Occupation.
A man should keep toiling for eight hours
a day,
And that is considered plenty.
But when housekeeping comes, with its
wondrous array
OF things to be packed or else put on dis
play;
When stepladders haunt you until you
are gray
And your clothes smell like tar as you
put them away,
You're in luck II you get off with
twenty.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-25
Business Caution.

waiter" said the hungry man, 81 want
you to. bring me thick porterhouse
steak with mushrooms
us sorry. boss.'' replied Mr.. Erastus
Finkley. but you'll have to take jes'
plain steak"
"Why?"
"'Structions FUN de boss When de
other gueses sees an order like dat comm
into de room dey's liable to git SO jealous
dey all loses deir appetites."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-25
Both Ways.

You don't have much to say about the
tariff
NO" replied Senator Sorghum when
get home and constituent applauds
I'll say l was working hard in confer
ences.''
( And If he complaints
I'll say l was sulking in silence
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-25

New York's project for tunneling under
Trinity churchyard will place the occu-
pants of that ancient cemetery in a DO
sition somewhat resembling that OF up
per-story tenement dwellNrs
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-25

DIn order TO avoid DELAYS on account Q,
personal absence letters to THE STAR should
not be addressed to any individual connected
with the office, but simply to THE STAR. or to
the Editorial Business Department. ACCORDING
10 tenor or purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-25
SHOOTING STARS.
BY pH1LANDER JOHNSON.
impossible Ideals.

Il went as far as / dared in making my
biogra ply in the Congressional Directory
comprehensive and complimentary said
the member of Congress. you see,
wanted 1t to please my wife,
And did it?'
"No. She read 1t through and then ex-
claimed, Some enemy wrote THAR
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-25

Some Of our most distinguished peace
advocates regret signs OF a friendly
understanding on any subject between
Mr.. Barnes and Mr. Murphy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-25

When the Panama canal festivities &C.
cur California will doubtless welcome
them as well earned recreation after a
prolonged mental strain.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-25

If Mrs. Pankhurst's pet canine is COM
PEELED to forego dog biscuit during SYM
pathetic hunger strikes, the s. P. C. A.
should interfere.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-25

There Is theory that fashions move
IN cycles. The evolution of the dance
has been so rapid that the Essence OF
Old yirginny" may be expected to re-
turn in short time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-25

While Col. Roosevelt Is less active in
speechmaking than formerly. he is still a
long way from the danger of attending a
meeting and next day finding himself
mentioned as one of those who also
spoke.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-25

There will be another great interna-
tonal yacht race, but it will not be easy
to arouse much excitement over the bet
ting odds.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-25

1t is fair to note that. Paterson. N j.,
almost invariably imports, the. most con-
spicrous talent for its disturbances from
some other community.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-25

The economist who figures that bumper
crops may cause hard times by the strain
on the railroads and the banks must be
saluted as the champion pessimist.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-25

A motto for both sides when a strike
Is on is Hang the expense"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-25

lingo is in numerous cases distin-
gufshed by an absolute Indifference to the
question of' national finances.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-25

edition is delivered nv carriers within the city
M 4S cents per month: daily only. p cents per
month: sunday only. 20 cents per month. orders
nav be sent by mail. or telephone Main 244o
Collection is made by carrier at the end OF eacn
month.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-25

If the government should make its own
armor plate Secretary Daniels may be
expected to be on hand with characters
tic thoroughness inspecting the output
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-25

Mr.. Vincent Aston continues to show
a commendable ambition to avoid being
classified with the idle rich.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-25

ravabIe I'm advance-by mail. postage prepaid:
psily Sunday included. one month O cents
Daily. Sunday excepted. one month. 40 cents.
Saturday Star. 81 year; Sunday star, $40 year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-25

Often a man who insists on trying to
think before he speaks merely delays the
game.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-25

Business Once 11th st. and Pennsylvania Avenue.
New York once: Tribune Building.
Chicago ONCE: First National Bank Building.
European Ofice: ) Regent ST.. London. England.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-25

Offerings of bonds by various govern
ments resemble a bargain sale without
the rush.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-25

Entered as second-class mail matter at the post
Office at Washington, ID. Z.
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J. J. Hills Farm
Demonstrations.


TT Hills Farm of farm demon
:. STATIONS along his
UemOnStratlOAs. lines which are
being followed with considerable interest,"
NV government experts who are engaged
in similar lines of work for the improve
ment of agriculture. During a recent
visit to Washington Mr.. Hill met officials
of the Department of Agriculture ana eX-
n,ained his methods of helping the farm
ers to help themselves.
In his AGRICULTURAL extension work along
the lines OF the Great Northern railroad
Mr. Hill has established five-acre demon
stration plots on 151 ordinary farms OF
Minnesota and North Dakota Inc ran
road provides an expert to supervise tne
work and methods OF handing the IarIls;
gives the farmer fertilizer and selected
seed for the crops to be tested out, pays
him a bonus OF So for each OF the Hve
acres on which the demonstrations are
made and besides gives the FARMER Tue
crop which is raised. The part OF tne CO
operative agreement Wnicn t the ha Fol.
low the methods laid down by the exPert
directing the demonstration work. Inc
cash bonus which is paid him LOT tne
work makes him In honor bound 10 follow
instructions as to how to hanoie 'he ciop
to the best advantage.
Mr. Hill reports to the department ex-
cellent results for the first year eA-
periments. In Minnesota ana Nortn Ia.
kota his estimates show that the wheat
Weld is eighteen bushels per acre: On
fhe five-acre demonstration piots OF lne
Hill roads the average yield was InoI 2
than thirty bushels per acre, an increase
~ "a ner cent over the production on the
same kind of nearby land where sclen-
tific farming was not pracuceo. ne
average barley yield In the two states
was about thirty bushels per acre. as
compared with more than forty-seven
bushels on the railroad demonstration
e. rms an increase OF more than 30 per
cent over the yield Of surrounding land.
The oats Weld estimates for Minnesota
and North Dakota are given as nIey-tWo
bushels per acre. as compared with more
than seventy-four bushels on the DEM
onstration plots, an increase or nearly
80 per cent. .
II does not take much calculation to
chow that the production of cereals in
this country can be made to increase 10
noint never dreamed of by the old-time
fa rmer providing intelligent methods are
Followed out in care of the soil. selection
of seed and in the system OF nano!ns
crops. Mr. Hill believes that what has
been done in the northwest can be done
in practically all parts Of the country.
He has pointed out to the farmers OF
his section the most economical methods
of increasing the yield of their land, of
increasing their profits and lettering
their condition.
Besides carrying on the demonstration
work, the Hill lines assist the farmer to
get information on improving his land.
and encourage hearty cooperation with
state experiment stations and with the
United States government.
RAYMOND w. PULLMAN.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-25
WHAT THE GOVERNMENT is DOING

ton. He did not go into the field OF
strictly scientific publications which are
intended for limited circulation among
scientists. In the publication of popular
bulletins. he advocated the adoption OF
modern styles of type and methods oil
printing which would make publications
issued by the government as attractive
as those printed by private concerns IN
his opinion. better appearing bulletins
can be published with little or no ad-
ditiOnal expense.
Ambassador Pages second suggestion
was of special interest to the bureau
chiefs, because its adoption In most
branches Of the government would De
departure from the methods which nave
been followed from the beginning Of gov
eminent printing. He advocates the
writing Of bulletins intended for popular
distribution by experts whose chief work
is writing instead of by scientists.
You must tell your facts" he said.
$50 that any man or woman. boy or
girl. from one end of the country to the
other. who can read the English
language. not only will read your
bulletins, but will be bound to read them
after they start with the first few SEN
fences. Scientists should give up the
idea of trying to write their bulletins
themselves. 1 can recall but one great
scientific man in my lifetime who could
do it, and that was Huxley. l cannot
think of a second one"
Secretary Houston and Assistant Sec
rotary Galloway have started in their
administration of the Department OF
Agriculture to improve and strengthen
methods of disseminating information.
which the law has made the chief work
of their department and both ofHcials,
as well as the various bureau chiefs, ex-
pressed keen interest in the enl1ghtening
address which the American ambassador
and former editor delivered.