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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-08
Mr.. O'Gorman's Speech.

Senator OGorman's speech was an
able and unsnswerable performance. re
dealt with all phases of the toits cues
ton and upheld the whole American
contention in vigorous terms III IL
lacked particulars as to the insertion
Of the tolls plank in the Baltimore
platform il may be that as member
Of the committee which prepared that
d.liverance the senator felt restrained
by committee condolences. But he con-
vsyed much In the statement that
the free tolls plank was the one dom
lnant American note in the campaign
That in itself, is assurance that the
plank was not a sneak, but an ex-
preston fully considered and pre-
pared.
II is worthy of special note, too. that
The New York senator holds tho Presi-
dent responsible for the repeal issue.
He does not as some others have done.
attempt to implicate Mr.. Bryan. He
knows, as all should know. that our
Mexican policy. or want of policy, Is
The work of Mr. Wilson. who. as The
Star has several times stated, has been
his own foreign minister,
Mr.. Roosevelt is the latest leader TO
drag in Mr. Bryan. From far-off
echoes the talk about Mr.. Bryau's chau-
tauqua activities which was current
before the mighty hunter left these
shores last year. But Mr.. Roosevelt is
little shaken physically just now.
When his fever departs and his color
returns. and the abscess on his leg is
cured, he will be in better fettle all
around. and in condition to locate the
target and find the range
But while putting the matter square,
ly up to the President. Mr.. OGorman
does without impugning the Presi-
dents patriotism or sincerity, He con-
siders that Mr.. Wilson has committed
error of judgment. But he charac-
terizes it as grave error. and pre-
diets that the American people when
the opportunity comes will so condemn
it.
Mr.. oGorman does not think that if
repeal is now voted the matter will
end there. On the contrary. he expects
another Congress to correct the
wrong"
Evidently. then. if the Senate, at the
Presidents dictation. votes as the
House did. and unconditional repeal is
the result of the Presidents action. the
friends of free tolls will at once grid
up for another contest. It will appear
that they have just begun to fight and
that the dominant American note of
next falls campaign and that of the
campaign of 1916 will be full Ameri-
can control of the American canal
built on American soil with American
money, with America responsible for
its operation and upkeep. And Mr.
OGorman. a lifetime democrat, does
not doubt how that note Will affect
American sentiment at the polls
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-08
Mexico and 1915.

Some daring spectators. taking Mexl-
co for a text. are figuring on 1915 They
assume that mediation will fail that real
war will come. with the United States
triumphant and that a candidate for
President to oppose Mr. Wilson will be
one of the Developments, They assume
also that he will be a soldier. Name the
man.
Take a glance backward to 1s4s. James
Il Polk in whose presidency the war
with Mexico over Texas was fought. was
not candidate for denomination. he
did not desire a second term. Moreover
his health was broken. He died in the
summer of 1s4a. only few months after
the wings had taken charge.
The war furnished the wings with their
candidate Gen. TAYLOR, more than Gen.
Scott-though the latter had had great
success in the feld-caught the popular
fancy. and he led his party back TO
power. But he occupied the White House
only some fifteen months: Had he lived
he might have secured a second term
He was less of politician than jackson,
but had all of Jacksons frmness and
quick decision.
Gen. Scott was nominated in 1852. but
by that time the whig party had begun
to decline Mr.. Clay was dead. Mr.
Webster was dying. Things generally
were at skies and sevens. Besides, there
was this difference between Scott and
TAYLOR which told on the masses: The
former was called "Old Fuss and Feath-
ers": the latter "Old Rough and Ready.
Still, although Gen. Scott was beaten.
the Mexican war again furnished the sue
cessful candidate Franklin Pierce had
been a senator in Congress. but had not
distinguished himself there. He had not
shone resplendently in Mexico. but had
rendered good service as a soldier. So
that when after his nomination some
democrats inquired. Who the hades is
Franklin Pierce?" the reply was. not
Senator Pierce, but Gen. Pierce. His war
record carried him to victory.
In that war the American forces moved
in two directions Gen. Scott advanced
from Vera Cruz which he had had to
carry by siege. Gen. Funston is ashore
there now without an effort. Gen. Tay-
lor crossed the Rio Grande. and had to
fight for every station of Importance on
the way down. But both American COM
manders were too much for their adver-
saries, and made considerable military
reputation. The victories of both were
loudly acclaimed at home.
If an advance from Vera Cruz is or
dered, Gen. Funston, Kansas man, will
Ihave his opportunity. His father was
republican leader of prominence in the
Sunflower state, and served several terms
in Congress. If the Rio Grande Is crossed,
Gen. Wood. it is understood, will show
the way He is not known in politics.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-08
Economic Lynch Law.
From the New York World.

The mighty causes for which Senator
La Toilette stands never have two
sides When he appears as a prosecutor
it is contempt of court to offer a de-
Tense When ne sits in judgment the
plaintiff has all the witnesses and all
the jurors. Public regulation OF rail
roads for many years has worked only
one way in most instances. II has re-
suited in searching oversight, increased
and many sweeping reductions in rates
Now that the eastern railroads have
asked permission to increase freight
charges Mr.. La Toilette finds tina, such
arguments as they have addressed to
the interstate commerce commission
amount to conspiracy, compulsion.
coercion. intimidation, contempt per
jury and treason. and he demands
silence in the court and punishment
for the offenders
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-08
spirit. This is not true. The washing
ton public always responds to the numer-

spirit. This is not true. The Washing
ton public always responds to the numer-
Gus demands made upon It.
The municipal Fourth Of July celebra-
ton represents the municipal regulation
and Capitalization Of activities that in
other years were carried on promiscuous-
" in back yards. vacant lots. public
streets and on the sidewalks. Deaths
and in juries were numerous and the loss
by fire was always large. The sum OF
.he Individual expenditures for small ana
generally un.mpress.ve fireworks was I'M
mense. The idea Of abandoning all those
petty backyard and sidewalk ceieora-
tious. with their attendant dangers, ana
TO entertain the whole community with
a notable ard noteworthy commemora-
ton of the day IS sound and should De
generously supported. The contribution
of a tr.flng part of the sums formerly
spent for roman candles. skyrockets' nre-
crackers. giant crackers and the IKE
would give Washington a safe ana sane
celebration OF unexampled splendor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-08
A Confidential Chat.

NV Uncle Jim, he said to me,
In confidential strain:
Its true the days that used to be
VIII never come again.
But femme say, as times draw nigh
For action prompt an true,
The boys come forth with courage high
Just as they used to do.
The question that may bring dismay
May have different sound
But lads from near and far away
All bravely gather round.
And as you look along the line
You surely must agree
These days are just as great and fine
AS days that used to be- ...
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-08
Government Needs Buildings.

The conclusion reached by the pubic
buildings commission in It's ls:e report
20 Congress that ali the activities of :he
government in the District o. colunb ia
should he housed in government buildings
and that the present system OF scatter
Gg the work o. the various departments
1boot the city in rented buildings. many
- which are anht and insa nitary in char
after. 5 wholly iudefensib!s from an
point OF View" Is the same conclusion -
lived n, ny all thoughtful and iuGi@,oas
'afe"us VINO i;tsc examined tn:c th,s coa
;-.ry old question. II is a subject which
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-08
The Motor Enthusiast.

Gould YOU tell me where ] could get
some giant firecrackers?' said the de-
termined looking woman.
We can order them for YOU replied
the merchant. Might inquire what you
want with them
TO wake my husband He has gotten
so he pays no attention to an alarm
clock. The only thing that will arouse
him is a noise like bursting automobile
tire"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-08
A SUSPICIOUS Claim.

The man who never makes mistakes
May have supreme capacity
Or the impression that he makes
May rest on mild mendacity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-08

NyIn order TO avoid DELAYS on account o.
,,r,onal shsenre letters to THE STAR should
not be addressed TO any individual connected
With The afHce bur simply to THE STAR or to
ire Editorial or Business Department, according
to tenor purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-08
SHOOTING STARS.
By PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Two Kinds.
Two Kinds.

''Of course, you are reformer?"
Yes
But which kind? Are you one of
those who get out and hustle and help,
or one of those who sit around and
think up people who ought to be ar
rested"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-08

The excitement of discovering a ne"
river does not prevent Roosevelt from
making examination to see whether our
interoceanic waterway looks like the
same old Panama canal
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-08

Superficial Information indicates that
Villas general policy is like that of the
little girl who when she was good was
very. very good. and when she was bad
was horrid.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-08

1t may be that New Orleans is less dis
appointed al failure to receive reserve
bank than chagrined at its evident lack
of influence with a democratic admins
tration.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-08

Predictions as to when Congress will
adjourn are taken with the line Program
subject to change without notice" always
understood.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-08
Early Results.

You don't mean to say your garden
! is already a success
| Yes, SIR
| but a garden is not supposed to pro-
| duce so early" ..-"-.
Mine does l have dug six cans of
| the finest fishing worms 1 ever saw"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-08

There is certain mild. and perhaps
inconsequential, curiosity as to what Co
lombia would do with s25,ooo.oO0 if she
had il.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-08

edition. is delivered by carriers within the city
~ AZ cents per month: daily only. - cents per
month: sunday only. 20 cents per month. Orders
NAV he sent by mail. telephone Main 40
Collection is made by carrier at the end Of each
month.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-08

new river in South America is at
least one discovery which the Chinese
cannot claim to have made centuries
ago.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-08

A lexicon showing exactly what Ian
guage is permissible in a base ball park
might be provided for the use of spec
tators who are inclined toward rough
l1aLn
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-08

\ time may come when oven Haiti is
net permitted to pursue career Of dis
order without protest
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-08

"a remains for some caviling critic TO
htnt that the. constant use of fruit juice
saGses dyspepsia.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-08

Men are gradually getting so they can
look at fashionably dressed woman on
the street without feeling that they are
taking unchivalrous advantage of some
sort of an accident.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-08

A victory for Sir Thomas Upton would
at least be preferable to losing the cup
to rank outsider.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-08

Mexico's generals have not progressed
even to the refinements Of dollar or shirt
sleeve diplomacy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-08

Colorado fs inclined to think the old
stories OF mining in the wild west" very
mild by comparison.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-08

Daily SUNDAY included one month, ~ cents
pstly SUNDAY excepted. one monta. 40 cente
Saturday Star, 81 year. Sunday Star, q 10 year
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-08

Entered rs second class mail matter at the post
Office at Washington. d. Q.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-08

Mexican leaders fail to show any re-
spect for the manana idea when 1t prom
ises to develop possibilities OF mediation.
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The Evening star Newspaper Company

sus,ses. ofHe. r1ih ST. and Pennsylvania Avenue.
New York once: Tribune Building
Chicago once: First National Bank Building.
European ONCE: Regent ST.. London. England
The Anderson daily intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson, S.C.) 1914-1915, 1914-02-17
VIM. ]. BURNS WANTS
PROTECTION IN S. C.
Does Not Want To Get Into Le-
gal Tangle If He Fills Lyceum
Engagement at Columbia

Atlanta, Ga, Feb. 16.-The old bit
terness between Detective William J..
Burns and Governor Cole l.. Blease of
South Carolina has brought up an in
terasting complication In Atlanta in
cor rnecticn with the coming south of
TIE great detective on the Lyceum
lecture tour.
Burns will lecture In Atlanta We'd
nesday night of this week at the Tab
ernacle-Auditorium, but he has writ
ten to President Russell Bridges, OF
the lyceum system, declaring that his
Columbia, S. c., date must be can
celled unless the Lyceum people will
agree to protect him from all financial
loss and pay all attorneys fees and
travelling expenses in the event South
Caroi:na's governor carries out his
alleged threat to have Detective Burns
arrested the moment he sets foot on
the other side OF the Savannah river.
The trouble dates back to the time
about a year ago when Detective
Burns and his agents secured dicta-
graph evidence in South Carolina
which was used by the opponents of
Gov. Blease in an effort to prove that
Blease was amendable to bribery and
that pardoning power was for sale in
the Palmetto state. The dictagraph
records which Burns' agents procured
In the Office of a well known lawyer
In Spartanburg made one Of the most
sensational political stories in the
south in recent years.
Since that time Detective Burns has
not been south. According to his let
ter to Mr. Bridges, however, Gov.
Blease has renewed mis- declaration
that III Burns ever dares to- set foot in
South Carolina he will have him ar
rested and 1t is against this contin-
gency that Burns wants to be protec-
etd. He is not afraid Of physical yio-
lence. He says he can take care of
himself on that score, but he does not
want TO be involved in a legal tangle.
The situation will be taken up when
MIR. Burns arrives in Atlanta Tuesday
or Wednesday morning and Mr.. Brfdg-
es will endeavor to arrive at some sat
isfactory agreement.
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INFAMOUS LtE. CORES REPLY.
CONTINUED from first page.)
realized then that / had been made the

realized then that had been made the
viictsis;ss Of 8 conspiracy.
Robertson and Fitzpatrick have tes-
titled for the plaintiff. Jacobs may
be called In rebuttal.
Ats:ees.s..ssSSI soT Hoor aAfTT5. aAffTT5 Bond sought 10
open the way for, the Introduction OF
evidence dealing with the life OF Sem
ator. Gore previous to the alleged
episode Ia Washington. by asking the
nestidn:
s'iDo you. krowoa blind girl In Corr
.sieana, Tex. ~ x.s5 ss5 !Y'is .lsils, {.
~ Senator Gore did not easwan. how
ever, under tnstructions of, SPresidiRe
Judge Clark who ruled before the
trial started that only testimony deal
Ing generally with the. rarutaslonaof
The Anderson daily intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson, S.C.) 1914-1915, 1914-02-17
TOOT-TOOT
RailrOadlng the App1Oprias
tien Bill. -

Columbia, Feb. 16.-To adjourn or
not TO adjourn next Saturday will be
the question which will perplex the
general assembly. The appropriation
bill has been reported to the house
by the ways and means committee
and will be taken up Tuesday morn
ing for consideration in the house.
Il will probably be passed to third
reading Tuesday, night, sent TO the
senate Wednesday morning. given It's
first reading there and referred to the
finance committee OF the senate. By
working expediently ii Is possible
that the finance committee of the SEN
ate may be able 20 report the bill
back by Thursday morning. II this
happens 1t can be taken up for third
reading Friday morning and be pass-
ed by the senate Friday night. If the
appropriation bill goes through on
the above schedule, which by the way
does not allow any time to repair
broken brake beams, cool hot boxes
or stop at flag stations, it can be en-
rolled as an act Saturday morning
and sent to the governor. Should
the chief executive veto any Of It's
sections, 1t is quite probable that they
can be acted on by the house Satur-
day afternoon and by the senate Sat-
urday night, allowing the general as
sembly to adjourn sine die after a
whirlwind finish in the early hnurs
OF Sunday morning, February %.
The legislators will not draw any
pay after the 81 of February as the
40 days Of the regular session will
expire, then. For the last two years
though the general assembly has
found 1t necessary to prolong the ses-
sion into March. 1t is possible that
this may be done this year.
Should the general assembly adj
journ next Saturday morning, much
progressive legislesioa Fs,;i =:s!!hs !iefHs
undone. 1t will require a tremndous
effort to. get, any second reading bill
on the calendar cf either house, uf-
less 1t is local measure, passed
now.
Two of Senator Sullivan's bills
were tabled in the house last Satur-
day when the calendar was called for
local and uncontested bills. One OF
the bills provided FOR, increasing chs
number of county commissioners OF
Anderson county from two to. -four.
The other bill allowed the school
turstees of the Bolton graded school
to charge an incidental fee.
Mr. Gray's bill to lengthen the term
OF the county superintendent or An
derson county from two to four years
was also tabled by the house.
The Anderson daily intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson, S.C.) 1914-1915, 1914-02-17
BURNING-lP C0LUlTpT.L...

~ ~ 3. g
fiIis' the anniversary or ~ the
burning OF Columbia by william. Ta-
EcismssA sher1nan. NEihis man, in whose
ssefns ran The Vinegar OF en- uanlaniy
hate was not only bad man but a
poor sport, He even denied that he or
his army hadanything to do with the
crime CO Feb. 17eIs65.
There are today living witnesses to
the fact that sseTghan's bummers and
buns did IRE the city which at that
time was the -asost beautiful in the
United States. Seven hundred busi-
ness houses and homes were razed in
a night, and sg,qpp residents and ref
|ugees We're brought face to face with
the awful facts sstaryatlon. gye -
N This was a1dhs 1he line OF the pdli-
cy OF Lincoln in freeing the slaves.
Wade Hompton- proved the falsity OF
Sherman's poor claims, to Immunity
from the charge OF violating the rules
Of civilized warfare Others have
A. y - q 2
added cumulative 4eidence. l' Wo'
There is one living today whosGan
give Testimony. Gen. e. nj nj. law NV OF OF
Florida. formerly OF this State. was
provost marshal inIe6lambia Tor the
Confederate army, and he was the
last ofiicer to leave We ciSy Attended
by Mr.. Latta of Yorkville he rode to
che summit of the sand hill ridge
north OF the city and looked back up
on the lovely city5iIt was not until
soEns hougs afterwards that they
again looked shack and saw that the
city vas in DANES, Gen., Law knows
that sherznarls men fred colunbia
and did il for pure cussednesa and they
go. the spirit frott old shermaa him
SELF. 6
The Anderson daily intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson, S.C.) 1914-1915, 1914-02-17
GOOD NIGHT, MIR. BURNS.

And SO Wm.,5. Burns does not wish
to come to SOUTH Carolina without
protection. Can you blame him? But
It is not from Governor Blease that he
should fear. He should fear the
righteous indignation of every man in
this State. Gov. Blease owes TO VIM.
J. Burns u debt OF gratitude.
In the last campaign there was a
bitter exchange of compliments be-
tween Blease and Tom Fielder. The
latter feared to come to South Carolina
TO answer to charges and asked the
dispensary investigating committee TO
come to Augusta Ga. The committee
finally consented. upon Felder's prom
ise to illuminate the putrid transac-
tiOns OF the old State dispensary. Eel
der declared that he had evidence that
would run Biease off the stump, and
more to that effect. y
Arriving in Augusta, the committee
learned that VIM. J. Burns had been
engaged to ferret out evidence. This
committee was dealing with the affairs
Of the old State dispensary-nothing
else. When Burns went on the stand
Mr.. f. M. Cary OF this city, member OF
the committee, put the point blank
question "Have you evidence to con-
vict Cole. l.. Blease, while senator OF
accepting bribes or rebates from the
liquor houses"
Burns ppndered the question and
answered deliberately II have"
AS Burns has been the great mind
that had seFfeted out so many crimes
OF nationaI notoriety, his words car
ried conviction to the hearts of the
commdteee!.. They were hardly to
blame 2oEFwtlat followed. AS a mat
ter of fact Burns never told one thing
on the life Of Cole. L. Blease.
His taepgafad some kind OF hatched
up tale about pardon brokers, etc.
which was of course q bad kind OF
business. IL true, but the committee
had absolutely nothing to do with that,
and there swept over the State a
wave OF indignatlen that swept Blease
into Office. s.,
Burns is responF5 5ble for the belief
that was born Of the meeting in Au-
gusta that Blease would be proved a
wrong doer, and when Blease was
prastically yindIOated- nothing ever
ThaS 6 been shown gaihst IlmZ-the &
|peopleagaHe their smnathy aiid .theit
votes to the man who had been on
the under side. ,..,.,..., =.
Good night, Mr.. Burns. YoM had
better view South Carolina through q
hole In the fence.