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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-03
The George Washington Memorial.

from the New York Tribune.
Now that the erection of the Bacon
Lincoln Memorial in Washington IS
safely assured Congress may be expected
to do a public service of almost equal
value by authorizing the construction or
4 George Washington memorial building
On the site of the old Pennsylvania rail-
road station, at present part OF the
Mall. From the point of view OF the fltZ-
gerald school of economists this project
is immune from either financial or artistic
criticism. since the erection of the build
ing is to cost the government nothing De-
yond furnishing the site. The George
Washington Memorial Association, an or
ganization of patriotic women, has under
taken to furnish the money with which
TO build the hail. and is ready to guaran-
tee the raising of building fund of
s2.OO.OOO and an endowment fund of
s5UWO0O. This latter fund is to be in
trusted to the board of regents of the
Smithsonian Institution, under whose SUI
perviSiOn the building will be placed.
The building is intended to fill want
long felt al the National Capital. What
Washington needs above all other things
is a suitable hall in which public semi
public ceremonies can taks place. There
is now but one large building which can
be used for such purposes and it is under
private control. The breakdown of the
inauguration program this year has been
due in large part to public recognition
of the inadeQuacy of the accommoda-
tions which Washington has now to offer
for extended Inauguration day exercises.
Converting the pension office to ballroom
uses was a device which passed muster
we'll enough in years past. but which pub
lie taste has clearly outgrown. To carry
through a dignified and effective inaugu-
raj ceremony many innovations are nee
essary. and the greatest of these is pos
session of a public hall in which the
President can be indicted into Office in
the presence of the Senate. the House of
Representatives., the diplomatic corps and
a suitable body of invited guests without
the disorder. confusion and dangerous ex-
posture made inevitable by the use of the
Senate chamber and the north portico of
the Capitol building. The Tribune has re-
Gently discussed the urgent need Of erect
ing d suitable building in Washington for
inaugural ceremonies. international gath
erings and other public or semi-public
functions. The proposed George Wash
ington Memorial Hall would apparently
meet that need with a minimum Of cost
to the government. The Senate has al
ready passed bill conveying the site
on the edge of the Mall, and the House
committee on public buildings and
grounds has reported the Senate measure
favorably. The House itself could prob
ably do nothing more sensible in the way
of increasing Washington's facilities and
conveniences as seat of government
than to give it's approval to the Wash
ingtOn Memorial Hall project.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-03
A Causeless Fire Panic.

Another motion picture theater fire
panic is to be recorded. with loss of life.
In this case. in New York as in most
others of the same sort, there was no
real danger to the persons in the build
ing. the flames being confined to the fire.
proof box within which the mechanism
was worked. Somebody. however gave
the alarm in fright. and the people, num-
bering over 4U. rushed frantically for
the main exit ignoring another that if
used, would have facilitated the egress
from the building and made material
difference in the congestion at the front
door. This panic followed the usual lines
the people being absolutely deaf to ad-
monitions and pleadinss. hurting them
selves forward in frenzy. becoming as
animals in their frantic efforts to reach
the open air new feature, however
was added i'll the attempt OF those outside
10 get within the building to aid their
friends. and the meeting of these two
streams caused most of the trouble.
There is no assured way of preventing a
panic in these circumstances. No amount
of tireproofing nor the observance of fire
preventing regulations will sufficiently re-
assure a crowd when the alarm is given
II once the spirit OF panic takes possession
of IT. This is a psychological effect that
lies beyond the range Of mechanical
safeguards and the influence of law De-
Casionally some strong personality may
intervene to check the unreasoning. sense
less rush of fear-stricken people. but he
must act instantly and perhaps even brutally
TO check the current and cause the people
10 pause long enough To regain their rea-
son In these moments OF panic people
become mindless for short time and
ii is this fact that makes the motion pic
tuTe theater potential cause OF danger
The average audience is kept in a more
or less excited state Of mind by the dis
play itself. which is usually OF a highly
stimulating character. and it takes but a
spark OF suggestion TO ignite the flames
Of fear II the identity of the person who
cries Fire" in such situation could be
learned. he should always be sufficiently
punished to demonstrate that in the eye
az tho law even an honest alarm is a
grave offcnSc.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-03
Injurious Inconsistency.

The Star Saturday urged our repre-
eentatives i'm the House to be wisely and
sympathetiCaliy considerate of their Wash
ington constituents in making and re-
framing from making technical points of
order against new legislation on the D,s-
trict appropriation bill. Our exclusive
legislators i'm the House have, in fact eX-
ercised discrimination i'm respect to
these points of order that is incOnsid-
crate of and hurtful to their helpless local
constituents in the highest degree.
The few pitiful Increases of salary pro-
posed by the appropriation bill were kill
ed by points of order against new lesis-
lation. But no point of order ruled out
and postponed for deliberate considera
ton the radical new legislation of
amendment to the appropriation bin
which without the approval even of any
committee of the House revolutiOnizes
the local system of taxation for street
Improvements.
Unanimous consent 10 deserved routine
salary increases was sternly refused;
unanimous consent to a vital modification
of the contract arrangement between ma
tion and capital is unhesitatingly and
inconsderately given.
Our legislators got in one another's way
In edgclneSS 10 cut out OF the DlStF1Ct
bill as new legislation the meager. ral-
try salary increases. designed to improve
the public service; but not one interviewed
with the point of order which would have
compelled for radical revolutionary and
vitality important new legislation that
deliberate and thoughtful consideration.
with a hearing of those to be injured by
1T, which faic play absolutely demands
In making District appropriations con-
gressmen are disbursing a fund made up
in equal parts of contributions from
Washington taxpayers and from Uncle
Sam. They are under the same repre-
sentative obligations TO Washington to
the nation. They are under a double
obligation to Washingtonians in this con-
nection since the latter figure on both
sides of the account, contributing to the
national taxes like any other Americans.
as we'll as supplying entirely the half of
the capitals expenses which Congress
made law exacts from them.
Who would ever imagine from reading
the debates on the District appropriation
bill that the legislators participating in
II are under their oaths of office the sole
guardians of this communitys interests.
intrusted by the Constitution with ex-
elusive legislative power and responsible
fly in protection and promotion of this
peoples welfare?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-03
into his place His second term was any

into his place. His second term was any
thing but a failure.
Grants second term was not a success
But. for that matter, some of the great
soldiers warmest admirers regretted that
he entered politics at all. They regard
ed his talents as being exclusively mill
tary.
Opinion as to the reelection of both
Mr. Lincoln and Mr.. Mckinley is now
strongly congratulatOry. Had Mr.. Lin
coin been defeated. situation might
have arisen more staggering than that OF
1861. And had Mr. Mckinley lost to Mr.
Bryan in 1900 the country would prob
ably have experienced harder shedding
than between 1888 and 1897. when the
whole journey was over bumps.
Mr. Lincoln brought the war for the
Union to a successful close, and had he
been spared would have been an incom-
parable influence for good feeling during
the next four years. Both north and south
had come to understand MIN better than
ever before. and to concede him all the
elements of unifying leadership. His loss
was calamity beyond expression.
Death denied to Mr.. Mckinley great
opportunity. which he had both the
strength and the disposition to improve
He had taken office with business almost
at a standstill. He was beginning his
second term with business humming.
Every wheel was now turning. Every
capable and Industrious man had work at
good wages. All tina was necessary was the
adjustment of the remedies that had been
applied to stagnation to the busy condi-
tons they had produced. and Mr.. Nc
kinley had the course mapped out. And
had he lived the country would have es-
capped good deal of turmoil, and all OF
IL that grew out of the delay which held
tariff revision as in wise between 1901
and 1909.
The argument in favor of a single term
in the White House is very strong from
many points of view. but is not strength
ened by any reference to the record as re-
Spects the second term that has been
voted aspirants in the past.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-03
Supporting a Large Establishment.

Let not the hearts of democrats IN
Congress be troubled the economy is
size. The figures are high. but there is
Justification for them in the main. A
large establishment requires liberal sup
port. AS a rule. the cheeseparer is to he
dreaded more than the standpatter. He
is the real reactionary. Often, to skimp
thing is to injure it-sometimes. to ruin
il.
The rule prescribed for public servants
pity it is not always followed,-relates to
honesty, capacity. and faithfulness to the
Constitution. If a candidate for Office
passes muster on those scores he is deem
ed fit for commission. and voters are adj
vised To consider his claims carefully.
Why should not the spirit of this rule
be applied to items of appropriation for
the public welfare? Is the item worthy?
Do the interests of the country call for
the expenditure? Would those interests
suffer if the money were denied? If an
item passes muster under a debate on
those scores it should be provided for
no matter the amount.
Confronting foolish, or reckless cam
paign criticisms and promises may be
embarra ssing, but no matter. In this
case there rises UP the denunciation. oft
en- repeated. of republican extravaganza
And round thousand stump speakers
have said that. according to Nelson W.
Aldrich. three hundred million dollars q
year might be saved to the government
by a more businesslike preparation of the
budgets. Taking these figures, the pres
ent House should have recommended re-
auctions totaling six hundred million dol
lars
TO state the case in these terms is to
show its absurdity. Mr.. Aldrich made no
such declaration. Such saving could
not be effected without an appalling
Gripping of the government No party
in power attempting it would survive
buncO SO transparent and discredtable
AS soon as the voters got a whack at it,
1t would be sent to limbo-the proper
place for it,
Shipping a little thing here a little
thing there. may lay the foundation for
personal advertisement, but it is not suf-
ficent foundation for party to build on.
The leading items of our annual require
ments are we'll known. So much for this
branch of the establishment so much for
that. Both army and navy are always
with US. Our liberal charge for pensions
is at once most worthy and most popu-
lar. Where could a fierce economist
knife in hand. exercise himself in any
striking way without protest from the
country?
Suppose we have jumped from a billion
toward two-bilIion dollar Congress The
country has been doing a little jumping.
too.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-03
The Second Term in History.

In advocating single term in the
White House. Senator Cummins express
ed the opinion that OF our Presidents
who have had two terms only Washing
ton was fortunate in his second. Can
Mr.. Cummins support that from the rec
ord?
How did Jefferson or the country lose
ny his second term? IL was successful.
and he so strong at the close that a
friend succeeded him in office
And what about Madison? He was so
strong at the close OF his second term
that friend succeeded him.
Did Monroe fail? In what particular
What benefit 10 the country or TO him
would have resulted from retiring him at
the end Of his first term?
Jackson, vas still a power at the close
of his sec III term, and saw friend step
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-03
No Mind for Trihes.

My friend old Joe Struthers.
Like various others.
Discuss the nations affairs.
With rhetoric booming.
He's always assuming
Its numerous burdensOme cares.
He loves an grafton.
A big celebration
Is something that eladdens his heart.
OF tariffs he'll tel! you
And deftly compel YOU
To own he's peculiarly smart
His fences are shaky.
His old barn is quaky.
His crops very frequently fail.
My friend old Joe Struthers,
Like various others.
Has to think on a very large scale.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-03
Special Sale of
Fine New Chiffon Waists.

Another instance OF readiness merchandise of the
right character when offered would the
giving of a value of than ordinary
If anything really careful the selecting OF
candise sell below the regular than that the
standard low often has tendency divert attention
from quality style and value but know that nothing value
unless all these requirements satisfied.
These Waists will satisfy the most particulars original and
design beautiful coorings workman
ship and available only such extensive exclusive mod
be- Shown in brown white copenhagen, black
and American beauty. Sizes from 90 % A.
Regular values $1,000, So $500 $1,000 and $3.50
Special price, S6.75 each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-03

Reference to himself as "a boss with a
social consciousness puts Mr.. Victor
Berger in Il position to further elucidate
A boss who is unsOcially conscious or SO.
cially unconscious or unconsciously social
would. of course. be mystifying and un-
satisfactory. There many things
about socialism which our ancient friend
Lord Dundreary would dismiss as among
those things that no fellow can find out.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-03

not OF the right sort. Laughter should be
spontaneous and hearty, and in response
to something really funny. something out
of the ordinary, something that is harm
full to no one and illustrative of the odd
ity of life. 1t is easy to understand how
the French philosopher has found in this
subject a matter of profound research. a
thorough investigation of laughter. its
causes and its effects. will carry any
student along for many years and place
him in touch with some of the greatest
forces in the history of civilization.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-03
Still am Attractive Assortment im
The Sale of W0r1em's Suits,
Special ait $16.75.

Undoubtedly this will be last opportunity these
Fine tailored Garments this We
left small number considering original quantity there
IS still full range of sizes and designs
Black and blue the plain coors and
there fancy also The fabrics broadcots
whpcords cnevots mixtures.
Zach carefully tailored
model The jackets and lined
with guaranteed the collars we'll
and the sleeves mannis Skirts plain straight lines
with plaits.
Regular $500 to $500 Garments.
Clearance price, Sn6.75.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-03
January's Glorious Record.

From the New York Sun.
The wizards and the Billiards may
threaten the country with savage spells
of weather. but the future cannot undo
the past or rob January of its glorious
record as month of summer. The most
learned. accomplished and ancient
ground hog never looked forth upon
more amiable day than was visible to
men and woodchucks yesterday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-03
Dining Room Furniture.
Golden Oak Bullets,

Golden Oak Bullets.
saseva1us s sSo ssszvaIus s ss
s5s7s-vaIue, $685. s55.o0-vaIse sSSoS
Early English Oak Bullets
s1z75-value, $500 s41.5o-vaIue, $4,000
S3375=Va1ue, $4,000 S475O-Value S6S.cO
S95.OO-Value, Sl4O.Oo
Mahogany Bullets.
s5s7sva1us s sesoo s5ssyaius 1855 1855
s95.oO-Value, $4,000
Golden Oak China Closets.
s s17 Is s22 so s2Sz5-Xa1ue' $500
S37.O0-Value, $4,000
Early English Oak China Closets.
S2775-Value, $4,000 S35.O0-Value, $500
S625O-Varue, $500
Mahogany China Closets.
S38.75-Value, $4,000 S45.OO-Value, 10000
S62.5O-Value, $500
Golden Oak Dining Chairs.
s2:9S-va,ue' ss95 ss59- Value s5oo
EARLY English Oak Dining Chairs.
$2.5O-Value, $3.50 SS.95-VaIue, $500
S2.@5-Value, S3.95 S5.OO-Va1ue, $1,000
Mahogany Dining Chairs.
S3.@5-Value, $500
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-03

There is some encouragement for the
idea of d single siX-year presidential
term in the fact that the problem What
shall we do with our eX-Presidents? is
not proving nearly as serious as it was
expected to be.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-03
N Sample Line of WOrmem'S
and Misses New Dresses
At am Especially Low Price.

Only small OF these Dresses could
being the did this
favorable price.
New and Desirable Dresses
be during the spring and of the popular rane
fancy silks All aknd No alike
duplicates possibly be procured this special
The values exceptionaregular Dresses
but only in sizes "a and 60
Special price, S1875 each.
Third C
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-03
Favorable Indication.

What do you think of man who says
he will live 200 years."
Well replied Mi. Growcher. "the fact
that he wants to live that long shows
that he must be exceptionally healthy
and comfortable
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-03
A Valentine Verse.

Those London suffra gettes so fiercely bold
Would WELD far more persuasion as
they pass
hold
BY breaking hearts instead of window
glass.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-03
Sadly Sordid.

DO YOU consider literature art or
science?" asked the very serious girl.
Neither" replied MI. Penwiggie. IT'S
a great big gamble in which anybody is
permitted to write his own lottery
ticket
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-03
Safely Landed.

Il suppose YOU tried to save every pen
ny when you started in business
II did more than that replied Mr..
Cassius Chex. Il rescued lot that other
people were sQuandering.'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-03

OIn order 10 avoid DELAYS on account Of
personal absence. letters TO THE STAR should
not he addressed to any individual connected
with the once, but simply to THE STAR. or to
the Editorial Business Department.. according
20 tenor purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-03

y carrier pigeon arrived from mid
ocean and landed or. the roof of one of
New York's most expensive hotels. 1t
requires foresight ard ingenuity to Sc
cure the best accommodations these days.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-03
SHOOTING STARS.
By PHH.ANDFR JOHNSON
Seeming.

'Bliggins seems tremendously busy
sometimes
Yes replied the cynical person. Hes
one of these people who can avoid a
great deal of actual work by seeming
busy
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-03

President-elect Wilson's disinclination
to go into details about his intentions is
due. no doubt, to a realization that it is
much easier to explain situation after
it is too late to change it,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-03

The Evening Star. with the Sunday mornfnR
edition. IL delivered by carriers within the city
a. A. cents month: daily only. q cents per
month Sunday only. 20 cents per month Orders
may be sent by mail. telephone Main 24AO
Collection is made By carrier al the end OF each
month.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-03

One way for a statesman to distract
erudte and critical minds from the main
point of a serious discussion is to slip
in split infnitive. :.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-03

PAYABLE In advsnce-hy mail. postage preraid:
Daily. Sunday included month 20 cents
Daily. Sunday excepted. one MONTH 70 cents
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-03

The tariff Is announced as the big topic.
but the appropriation bill may be de-
pended on to come up for its full snare
of the discussion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-03

In the Beach case at Aiken, S. c., there
may yet develop some support for a
theory that the entire affair was only an
optical illusion
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-03

Washington is doing it's best to provide
q climate that will make political CON
ferences on the Verauda possible the year
round.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-03
More Daughters.

From the Boston Herald.
A budding White House romance? The
next administration ought to beat that,
three times over.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-03

The attitude of resignation now assum-
ed by Harry Thaw is a source of disap-
pointment to a large number of attorneys
and aEe nists.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-03

On all cabinet states W. j. Bryan
name continues to be featured in big type
next to that of the star performer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-03
Aristocrats!

From the New York Tribune.
1.-THE finest pack of dogs in the world"
will take part in the inaugural parade.
Why not give the plain Jeffersonian dogs
chance?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-03

\ disposition to pessimistic weather
prediction for the 4th of March is now
known as a ground hog crouch
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-03

Votes for women parades are likely to
develop desira BILE increase in attention
to keeping public thoroughfares cleaned
up.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-03

Business Once. 11th ST. and Pennsylvaufa Avenue.
New York Once: Tribune Building.
Chicago Once: First National Bank Buiidfnx.
European Once: Regent ST.. London. England
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-03
Age Of Unbelief.

From the New York World
An irreverent age is losing faith even
in the ground hog.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-03

Entered as second-class mall matter at the post
once at Washington ID. O.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-03
Final Reductions ON
Fur Sets.

HANDSOME absolutely reI1abe
therefore dependable These prices speak for themselves
Cross Fox Set reduced from $I75oo $500
Red Fox Set reduced from $500 SA9o5O
White Fox Set reduced from $500 $62.SO
Natural Lynx Set, reduced from $500 S5@.O
Black Cat Lynx Set reduced from $500 $3.50
Black Russian Lynx Set reduced from $500 $4,000
Persian Lamb Set. reduced from to. $4,000
Scotch Mole Set, reduced from $1,000 $3.50
Black Fox Set, reduced from $4,000 $3.50
Civet Cat Set. reduced from 5000 S2@.5O
Iceland Fox Set reduced from $1,000 ...S13.75
Iceland Fox Set reduced from $4,000 S18.75
Iceland Fox Set reduced from S22 50 S13.75
Black Naroba Lynx Sets, reduced from $1,000 $4,000
Red Fox Sets reduced from $4,000 Sl6.z5