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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-04-27
The Habit of Carefulness.

In the course Of The Starr effort to inn
press upon the people Of Washington the
necessity Of care in the streets OF the
city 1t has become evident that there Is
great need of continuous endeavor In
order to form the habit OF caution be-
tween curbs Accidents will happen In
the streets as long as people are mat
tentive to the possibilities of danger, how
ever careful drivers and motorists and
motormen may be. With traffic rules
generally obeyed by vehicle drivers 1t Is
q simple thing for people on foot to care
for themselves. They should study the
regulations as closely as the drivers are
supposed to do. in order that they may
know what to expect. For instance, 1t IL
important for them to know that all We
hicles should be sent across an interven-
ing street in order to turn around and
go at right angles or to go back In the
opposite direction. They should know
that vehicles have the privilege Of turn
ing corners sharply to the right. while
prohibited from turning to the left. These
and other regulations are to be studied
and understood by the pedestrians so
that they can adjust. But most impor-
tant is the acquisition Of the habit Of see-
ing what is doing in the street before
leaving the curb. 1t will pay everybody
to regard the edge Of the sidewalk as
q natural stopping place in order to sur
vey conditions. however briefly.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-04-27
A Premature Nomination.

Nominating Mr.. Underwood for Pres
ident in 1916 is premature. He is a
likely man-good looking. well dis
posed. capable and long headed The
strength he showed at Baltimore last
year was extraordinary. considered In
connection with the fact that he had
entered the race after Mr.. Clark, Gov
Wilson. Judge Harmon and Gov. Mar
shall had been In the hands OF
grooms for months. His supporters
were men of influence. and they ex-
hibited staying qualities.
The present boom is predicated on the
new tariff bill, and the assumption
that 1t will become law practically
rs reported by Mr.. Underwood. and will
prove a boon to the country.
Well. yes. If the revision recon.
mended by MIR. Underwood works
well. and business thrives under ii, he
should profit much in prestige. II the
manufacturer. the wage-earner. the
farmer and the consumer all are salts
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-04-27

fled under the new conditions. MIR. I'm
derwood's name win become house
hold word. Many will rise up and call
him blessed.
But Mr. Wilson will still be in the
ring. He. too. will be associated with
the credit awarded There is good
deal of Wilson in the Underwood bill.
The President has had his say in its
preparation. and is now prominent
factor in the congressional equation.
If the measure holds it's shape through
out the contest. and receives not only
his signature but his thorough in
dorsement. he will share in whatever
gratitude is aroused among the people.
And then there is always to be con-
sidered the fact that Mr.. Wilson Is
President. and as such the head OF
his party. Does the State Department
score? 1t will be under the Wilson
Does the present
Congress score 1t will be under the
Wilson administration. with the Pres1-
dent a larger factor in legislation than
any of his predecessors ever tried to
be. Mr.. Underwood. almost as much
as Mr.. Bryan. is a lieutenant of Mr..
Wilson.
And then suppose Mr.. Wilson de-
sires a second term. He has as yet
taken no notice of the Baltimore plat
forms procurement for one term.
and he may not. If he does not, and
his administration is a success. the
chances are nine out of ten that he Will
not be opposed for denomination.
But even if he pronounces In time
in favor of one term. and withdraws
his name from consideration in con-
nection with 1916. will he. designate
in some delicate way Mr.. Underwood
for the succession? What howdy-do
that would cause. Think of the erect
on the Clark men. the Bryan men ana
other men, not without admiration Tor
Mr.. Underwood. but yet with a desire
to see an open race without orders
from the White House.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-04-27
Independence Day Pageant.

The safe and sane Fourth" committee
having decided favorably to an indie
pendence day pageant. 1T remains only
TO provide the funds for this enterprise.
by popular subscription. A formal APP
peal is to be issued to the citizens and
in a few days the contributions will
begin. and the success or failure Of this
important civic undertaking will hang
upon their volume
1t is estimated that about 5000 will
be needed for the pageant itself and
81 800 for the usual pyrotechnic display.
so that the committee will endeavor to
raise between $500 and s. 900 to cover all
the expenses of the day and night This
IS small sum, considering the amount
of pleasure which a great multitude OF
people will derive from the results.
There are approximately 1900 people
in the District, and this means roughly
10000 adults. If each of these adults
gave cents the result would be just
$1,000 or the total estimated cost Of
pageant and fireworks. Is 1t not worth
this amount Of money to the parents OF
Washington's children to be given tn,
benefit of a patriotic spectacle on the
nations birthday? Considering that the
pageant comes as the immediate sue
cessor OF the barbara form of sO-caliet
celebration in the past, which cost 81
many young lives, the price to be pait
for il is trifling.
An artistic, instructive and enjoyabl,
program Is assured IL the funds are pro
vided. Let the cash come quickly, SO tina
no time need be lost In getting dowi
TO the work of preparation for Washing
tons most entertaining and inspirin:
commemoration. of independence day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-04-27
The BASE BALL TRUST.

From the Baltimore Evening Sun.
1t ':Ty'' Cobb doesn't get his rights
from the base ball trust" he might run
for Congress.
From the Jacksonville Times Union.
. which the people OF the United States
wish to be held immune.
From the Syracuse Post Standard.
The peonage of Ty Cobb is cert'n'y
fierce.
From the Troy Record.
Tyrus is likely to be but a mouthful
to the trust The whole question CEN
tiers on corn on the Cobb.
From the Brooklyn Eagle.
The only base ball trust that really
needs Investigation is the trust of the
fan who still has confidence in Mr.. Frank
Chances team.
From the Knoxville Sentinel.
Now that the people are informed on
most all other subjects, an Investigation
Of base ball Is seriously proposed by
Congress.
From the Philadelphia Press.
The distinguished Ty Cobb is becoming
more and more distinguished every day.
He is now assuming the proportions OF
a national issue
From the Chicago Inter Ocean.
We wonder what phase of the national
pastime will be the first to be investigated
by the congressional committee. Maybe
they want to know what became of all the
bases Ty Cobb stole last season, or Why
such scarcity of annual passes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-04-27
CALIFORNIA AND THE JAPANESE.

nese. Morning paper headline Perhaps
their wrath toned down when they
learned that Canada is just as anti-Jap-
anese as California.
From the Charleston News and Courier.
California is plainly determined that
there shall be no yellow streak in her.
From the Norfolk Ledger Dispatch
If Japan is not careful this country
may refuse to have any more chysan-
themum shows.
From the Providence Evening Bulletin.
California insists on having her own
way. Perhaps she will be sorry a little
later.
From the Columbus Ohio State Journal
Our relations with Japan are becoming
SO strained that the home guards i'm many
center of population are planning to
give a twelye-course dinner
From the Detroit Free Press.
Why don't those Californians get to-
gether and simply refuse to sell any land
to the Japs? 4
From the Cleveland Leader
Possibly the best way would he TO let
California and Japan take on their coats
and 60 to it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-04-27

From the Bridgeport Evening Post
II California wants to go to war with
Janan let her; why bring the rest OF
the country into the scrap?
From the Syracuse Herald.
The next new cabinet member we need
is q Secretary for California Affairs.
From the Pittsburgh Gazette-Times.
And then in this California row the
question of what constitutes good faith
in omen to argument also.
From the Milwaukee Journal.
While California expressly reserves the
right to do something unconstitutional.
she promises not to do it, IL she doesn't
want to.
From the Milwaukee Sentinel.
This Japanese war whoop stuff may be
lust another dodge to advertise the Pan
anna exhibition in Frisco.
From the Birminghan Ledger.
japan will not go wild over California s
action, because japan knows that the
movement to I'LL California with an alien
race Is not right. Japan herself has
pretty stiff anti-alien laws.
From the Pittsburgh Press.
Wilson Tones Down Wrath Of Japa-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-04-27
BRYAN and CLARK

From the Omaha Bee.
The sum and substance of the Bryan
Clark treaty of peace seems to be that
even a form of friendship Is better than
nothing for the interests of the admins
tration.
From the Columbia State.
This may be the hatchet-burying sea-
son, but we don't notice Col. Waiter
son digging any holes in the back yard.
From the Birmingham Age-Herald.
Champ Clark can forgive, but he may
not have forgotten.
From the Port Huron Times Herald.
AS we understand Speaker Clark. he
regrets the events at Baltimore as much
as Secretary Bryan does, II not more.
From the Albany Evening Journal.
IT'S not that Clark hates Bryan less,
but that he loves his party more.
From the Atchison Globe.
Probably the place where Bryan ana
Clark buried the Ratchet is designated by
a cross (X) mark like straight ballot.
From rho Knoxville Journal and Tribune.
There are those who believe that while
the Bryan-Clark hatchets have been
buried, their handles will be come-atable
between now and the year 1915 that
year II not before.
From the Chicago News
Messrs. Clark and Bryan have set a
noble example for Messrs. Taft and
Roosevelt to emulate-though the emulat-
ing will be better when the elephant and
the moose lie down together.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-04-27
Protection and Responsibility.

Citizens of the District can enter no
protest against the report OF the House
special committee that has just investl-
gated the Sims-Glover ARRAY, 50 far as
IL relates to the question OF the respon-
sibilities and privileges OF legislators.
Indeed, deplorable though this AFFAIR Is
from every point OF view, II may nave
served a good purpose in bringing forth
from the committee this plain statement
of the power Of the House Of Represent
atiyes to protect citizens from SANDER
and unjust accusation on the part OF It's
members:
The House of Representatives is vitality
concerned with the safeguarding OF It's
privileges and the preservation OF us
legislative integrity and dignity IL IS just
as seriously concerned, however, with the
maintenance of such a course OF conduct
on the part of each OF Its lnolvioudi
members as will assure TO every citizen
in the land protection from defamation
on the floor of the House. The power OF
the House over it's members is OF the
broadcst character The breach OF the
privileges of the House by member
gives to the House ample power OF pun
ishment II must come to be understood
therefore that as the privileges OF the
House, in so far as the public Is con-
cerned. will be enforced by prompt pun
ishment for contempt in the event or their
breach. the House in the future, as often
in the past, will also fully protect all
citizens from unjust assaults upon their
character by censure other punishment
administered to an offending member
1t is to be hoped that this passage of
the report will receive such formal af-
frmation by the House as to serve dis
tnct notice upon members that they are
not privileged to the extent of casting
unwarranted aspersions upon private citi-
zens. If this principle Is formally adopt
ed by action of the House IT will COM
pletely establish the correlative PROPOSE
ton that a citizen who feels that he has
been slandered by a legislator has no
conceivable right or need to take the
matter into his own hands. With the way
open to proceedings against the offender
in the House itself. the aggrieved citizen
need have no anxiety on the score Of pos
sible injury to his reputation.
The mere statement Of the case by the
committee may be accepted as a sufiicient
definition Of the members responsibility
IN this respect to put every legislator on
notice that he Is not immune from the
law in regard to comments affecting the
character Of men. There has heretofore
been altogether too much loose and vitu-
perative talk in debate in Congress. Per-
haps the admonition conveyed by the
Davis committees report will check it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-04-27
Social Centers.

At the final session of the Federation
of Wonnen's Clubs in this city an inter-
esting address was delivered by Miss Mar
garet Wilson. daughter of the President.
who is greatly interested in the better
ment of public morals. on the topic Of
Social Centers." She pleaded for the
establishment of more places where the
people can meet and discuss subjects Of
interest to them in their immediate local
situations. matters that affect their homes
and the welfare of their children. This
is an excellent movement in the direction
of Iong-unsatisfied need. small be-
ginning has been made in this city in
the organization of home and school as
sociations. and under the new District
appropriation act the public school build
ings may be used for certain social pur-
poses under the direction of the board
of education. This, however. does not
go far enough. There is an urgent need
here. as in all other cities. of places
where young men and women. in that
twilight zone" of life between manhood
and womanhood, can find diversion. 1t
should be the community's business to
provide entertainment and instructive sur
roundings and associations for these boys
and girls, many OF whom are at work
during the day, and in the evening are
free from all restraint.
In one of the suburbs of Washington
recently the statement was made by an
observant citizen that there was great
need there of some sort of social CENTER
for the boys and young men were going
to the bad for lack OF proper diversion
and instruction. The suggestion was
made that there was an excellent field
for an experiment. These youths. COM
ing home from school in the evening or
from their work, have nothing whatever
to do after dinner. They loaf around
on the corners Of their suburb or 60
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-04-27
A Secret of Longevity.

IT is mentioned of former Senator
Edmunds of Vermont, who is now
eighty-fiye years old and a resident OF
California. that he reads the Congress
sional Record as regularly as when MS
own votes and deliverances were re-
corded in it.
Well. what better explanation coulo
be offered for his longevity and up-to-
dateness? He refuses to grow old. he
keeps young by keeping up with the
times. What the American statesmen
of TODAY are doing and saying has m
terest for him. 1t stirs his blood.
Now If when this fine old Green
Mountain boy" Quilted the Senate ne
had lost interest in Congress. and as
sumed. as some have done. that the
country could not get along without
him, he would long since have depart
ed this life. 1t would have pestered
and embittered him to observe that ne
was mistaken, and that cakes and ale
still existed.
He left the scene of his own accord
and without despair Of men or things.
He had served long and honorably. and
decided that. for him. the rest should
be ease and quiet and rejection. 80
he hiked to the glorious climate OF
Californy," and has since basked In II.
And long may he bask!
When Mr.. Edmunds sees in the Rec
ord reference to 1.-The Senator from
Ohio he thinks of Sherman, whom ne
admired, and of Thurman. whom ne
both admired and loved. When New
York is mentioned he thinks Of Conk-
ling. whom he did not like Wnen
Maine. OF Blaine. whom he cordially
disliked. and who returned the feeling.
When Massachusetts,, of Hoar and
Dawes, who were intellectual and az
sressive Yankees after his own sort
and heart. And SO on.
Thus does the Record serve this emf
nent veteran a double part. 1t keeps
him Informed about the present. ana
In mind of the past. Every line brings
up the old days. and gives assurance
that there are men equal to the new
DAYS. There were brave men before
Agamemnon, and brave men have lived
since. Usually the supply is equal to
the demand.
And vet every now and then some
shortsighted man, in Congress or out.
Speaking in the spirit of the cheese
parer, proposes the abolition Of the
Record To- save a few dollars ne
would annihilate a publication which
not only instructs but edifies. He
would deprive veteran like Mr.. Ed
munds of a positive joy. and ambi-
tious politicians seeking office OF
means Of keeping tab on the men In
office they are striving to displace.
But the Record is in no danger.
Statesmen. like young poets-the only
likeness between them-hanker to see
themselves in print, and will continue
to support Uncle Sans leading publ
cation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-04-27
District Pension Considerations.

The District Commissioners are not dis
pleased at the prospect Of an inquiry into
the police and firemen's pension fund. but
rather welcome an investigation, which
can disclose no fact more glazing than
that the funds available for the payment
Of these obligations are inadequate. Fur
thermore the Commissioners hope that in
consequence Of the attention that is given
to this subject they may secure the
amendment Of the law SO that they can
in their discretion increase the pensions
Of beneiciaries whenever the needs war
rant. Some OF the present inequalities in
the pension roll are due to the lack of
such authority. the Commissioners hu-
namely and wisely refraining from or
dering reductions because when once
lowered a police or freman's pension can
not be restored to its original figure. This
is an unsatisfactory condition and calls
for correction. 1t may once more be sLg-
eested in this connection that the United
States does not regulate its pension pay
ments according to the private income OF
the benefciaries.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-04-27
THE SAD WORLD.

The sun has risen, but his rays
Are dull and cold and cheerless;
The worlds 4 world Of yesterdays
Where men once hoped and women.s praise
Was guerdon for the fearless;
The stupidaonly turn to gaze
From eyes that still are fearless.
The breezes blow through hedges where
Nests may be lightly swinging;
The joy0usness that once was there
Has been supplanted by despair;
Where gladness once was ringing
There IL a dismal note Of care
In every songster's singing.
The rose is dropping on the vine,
Its petals fall UNDECIDED;
Fond eyes that once looked into mine
Have ceased to let me read the sign
For which f0ndly pleaded
Another's won her. with the 6ne
Inheritapce I needed.
IS. 3. Kiser, In the Chicago Record Herald.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-04-27
The Tempter.

When you're strivin' to remember
All the resolutions fine
That you made when old December
Was jes' steppin' out o. line.
When the first Of January
Made you talk reforms anew
An the first Of February
Made you try an extra few
Along comes May day a-peekin'
through the fence
A-saying. Its a play-day an the sport
Is sure immense
When with serious intentions
To the future you give thought
And you ponder on conventions
An the things the platforms taught.
When you make fierce endeavor
From all folly to refrain
And declare you'll never. never
Waste a precious hour again,
Along comes a May-day a singin' OF a
song:
"Oh. life is in its heyday an you'd bet
ter stroll along"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-04-27
Feminine Suspicion.

Don't you think our leader deserves
great credit for refusing to eat when
she is in jail?" asked one London suf-
fragette.
Perhaps" replied the other: although
my private opinion is that she is trying
to reduce her weight, anyhow"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-04-27
Sincerity Disapproved.

You at least give that energetic orator
credit for believing every word he says"
Yes" replied Senator Sorghum. THAT
is what makes me doubt his intellectual
responsibility.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-04-27
Resemblance impossible.

Does your son look like you?''
NO" replied Farmer Corntossel; and
he never will. No power on earth could
persuade Clyde Corntossel to wear whisk-
ers and old clothes"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-04-27

UIn order to avoid delays on 81, account ., %
NOT be addressed to any individual connected
with the once, but simply to THE STAR, or TO
the Editorial Business Department. accoroihs
TO tenor purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-04-27

Recent tendencies in sport may tempt
Sir Thomas Upton to come forward with
a protest that the Americas cup is being
controlled by monopoly.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-04-27
Remarkable Little People.

The Japanese so numerous
Have ways that seem mysterious.
In opera they're humorous;
In politics most serious.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-04-27

When Secretary Bryan gets to Califor-
MIA he may do we'll to prepare his dis
course with the fact in mind that Gov.
Hiram Johnson is something of an orator
himself
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-04-27

War in the Balkan states Is apparently
not active enough to create the demand
which some Of the big European gun
makers need in their business.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-04-27

The thermometer is gradually working
along toward the temperature mark that
suggests the motion to adjourn.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-04-27

The d. A. r. is now taking the long
annual vacation required by its extraor-
binary display Of energy when on duty.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-04-27

The Capitol now boasts an apartment
that is something more than a "Presi-
dents room in name only.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-04-27

California would like to get back to the
days when it's new inhabitants were OF
the sturdy Forty-niner type.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-04-27

The general enthusiasm over weather
conditions cannot properly be interpreted
as an effort TO reflect unfavorably on
Prof. Willis Moore.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-04-27

Ambassador Bryce leaves America at a
time when conditions are generally favor
able to bouquet throwing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-04-27

No man gets very high in Mexican off,
cial life without being compelled to note
the eager waiting list that is camping on
his trail
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-04-27

Tho Evening Star. with the Sunday morning
edition 10 delivered by carriers within the city
al 45 cents per month; daily only. p cents per
month: Sunday only % cents per month. Orders
NAV b. sent by mall. or telephone Main S44o
collection is made by carrier at the end OF each
month.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-04-27

The establishment Of the Clark-Bryan
entente cordiale should be q reminder
that the tasks OF new administration
may be easier than they seemed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-04-27

PAYABLE in advance-by mail. postage prepaid:
paily Sunday included. month "a cents
Daily Sunday excepted. one month. 40 cents
Saturday star. 81 year. Sunday Star. " ~ year
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-04-27

There are dinners not intended to be
dry that become terribly so when they
get down to the speeches.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-04-27

A base ball trust is not likely TO divert
much popular interest from the score
card 10 the statutes