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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-30
Memorial Day.

This is a day dedicated to remembrance
of the patriot dead. Blossoms by the
million have been laid on countess
graves, and in all the cemeteries where
soldiers rest. prayer, song, speech ana
reyerent thoughts have been offered up
by living men in recollection of those
who once were men. The decoration or
graves is a solemn and gentle custom 1t
is refreshing to the spirit of men VINO
are still performing their duty in thls
world and it must be grateful to the
spirits of those in the Great Beyond II
they can know that they are remembered
here In all the battlefield cemeteries
in the land-on fields where not so many
wears ago men cheered. cursed and slew
where gun smoke rolled and wreathed
and men died in red pools. pious services
are being held and flowers strewn today
Green sod covers acres of soldier graves
in Washington and its environs and TO-
dav not one is without its flowers OF re-
r7er7hranCe. 1t is day of fine memories
and high thoughts: a day which holds a
ratriotic lesson for all Americans. An
other feature of this day is that though
originally consecrated to the soldier dead
the sentiment OF it has spread to embrace
tie graves of all those whose memory is
held dear by loved ones left behind.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-30
Selling Old Warships.

The sale to foreign nations of battle
ships obsolete or obsolescent in compari-
son with the monsters of latest build and
model offers a favorable way of increas-
ing the power of efficiency of the Ameri-
can navy. The ships of relatively little
use in a fleet SO modern as that in which
tne United States places its chief first
line reliance can be made to swell the
fund for up-to-date warship building AS
junk their value is negligible and as tar
get for the Improvement of gunner and
observation of the effect of fire they are
not needed, almost any venerable steel
hulk being good enough for that purpose.
Yet they would be of great value in
Strengthening the sea armament of
smaller powers. 1t is written in the
news that the Senate committee on naval
affairs has drafted an amendment to the
naval appropriation bill authorizing the
President to sell the battleships Idaho
and Mississippi to a foreign nation, the
, understanding being that Greece has
made a cash offer for the two vessels.
II older ships can be turned to account
in the way proposed and the sum realized
applied toward the construction of new
ships it would seem good business policy
to do it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-30
Judge George GRAY,

AT seventy-four Judge George Gray lays
down the burdens of office. His career
partly in politics and partly on the bench
has been eminent, and eminently useful.
He became a national figure nearly thirty
years ago. when he succeeded Thomas F.
Bayard in the United States Senate.
The test of the mans quality came at
once. For many years Mr.. Bayard-a
snowy man of fine parts-had been a
leading man in the Senate and a presi-
Dental quantity. His successor in the
Senate therefore stepped into shoes of
large size.
But George Gray filled them. Not a
snowy man, after the Bayard ORDER he
was yet full man. thoroughly equipped
for debate; and he Immediately took rank
with the leaders on the democratic side
Of the chamber. He grew steadily in the
estimation of the country, and was an
influence in all the legislative contests of
that period.
Twenty years ago. when the democratic
party divided on both the silver question
and the tariff question. the then Senator
Gray stood with Mr.. Cleveland for sound
money and a tariff for revenue only. He
would never compromise on either. As a
result he paid q penalty later when his
name was mentioned In connection with
the presidency BIS record, pas13oulaxi1
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-30
The St. Lawrence Disaster.

The latest great steamship disaster
with its terrible toll of lives Will prop
ably engross public attention for many
DAYS and finally out of the CONFUSION
and incomplete accounts Will come
clear understanding of the causes OF
the tragedy. 1t is too early to talk Oh
blame Out of the wreck and the nor
ror of the catastrophe the facts lead
ing up to its cause have not yet come
Fog is the great peril of the sea and
the wide, deep waters which flow into
the sea It is the twin peril of fire
Either is more to be feared than storm
The fog danger was known to the
mariners of the Empress of Ireland
and the Storstad. as well as to other
men. What safeguards or precautions
were taken against collision the &C
counts do not yet make plain. 1t
would seem that there was too much
speed on one, or on both, ships for
navigation in fog that shut out lights
and wrapped the waters in black
pail Yet some reports have it that
the Empress of Ireland was hove to
because of the fog. and some reports
make it appear that the collier was
proceeding under low Roadway. There
ing from the scene of the disaster as
to whether the collier after backing
free of the wreck stood by or went on
her course.
Some lessons learned from the I'll
tanic wreck are being applied in pres
ent marine architecture, but it would
seem that an inner hull and numer-
Gus transverse and horizontal bulk
heads would not keep afloat a ship
rammed and ruptured as was the En-
press of Ireland. Smashed into so far
that the inrushing seas caused her boil
ers to blow up and torn through nearly
to her screws, she suffered injuries
which no ship could sustain and float
The time from crash to plunge is now
given as fourteen minutes and from
the first of those minutes the ship was
side could not be launched, and seas
rushed into the hull The sympa thy
of the whole world has been touched
One of the effects of this disaster is
that it will stimulate action on the
treaty for safety at sea. This was one
of the results of the Titanic horror,
but the public memory of great TRACE
dies is short and action on the treaty
which was drafted at the London con-
ference on sea safety has been slow.
The treaty is still before a subcom-
mittee of the Senate committee on
foreign relations and the news is that
it will be favorably reported next
week.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-30
The Specialist.

We have specialized some in this wonder
full age.
One topic the average mind will engage.
There's the man who will sit in an arm
chair all day
And tell of what wonderful golf he can
play;
There's the man who explains how at
poker he lost
And another who tells what the ponies
have cost,
But the one who seems having the most
Is the man who talks nothing excepting
base ball.
Great empires may totter and policies
fail:
His militant grandma may break into
Jail;
A fierce agitation may sweep through the
land
With questions that no one can quite
understand
He listens with patience; then tells you
with glee
OF the games he has seen and 10 going
to see.
The pleasures are great and the sorrows
are small
OF the man who talks nothing excepting
base ball.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-30
Plight of Old EMPLOYEES.

The plight Of the old veterans dropped
from civil service employment in Wash
ington because of their years-which is a
cause beyond their power to correct-has
aroused sentiment in Congress as well
as in the departmental service warmly
favorable to an adequate retirement
plan. and the present would seem to be
a favorable time for pressing for action
on this much discussed, much needed and
long deferred reform. From the quoted
observations of many members of Con-
gress it is clear that it is generally re-
garded as inhumane or inhuman to turn
adrift, without some provision for their
maintenance. government employees whose
lives have been worn out in the service
Of the government, and the dismissal Of
old soldiers. men who Tisked their Hves
kain and again that the government
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-30
SUMMER EMBROIDERY,

Many women will be leaving
town within the next month. and
will want to take with them
dainty pieces for embroidering in
leisure moments.
Our Art Section contains many
such pieces, and those who are
proficient i'll embroidering will
find here assortments from which
they will gladly make selections
for summer work.
Among the many articles offer
ed are the following:
Linen Guest Towels. stamped. 25c and
SOC each.
Infants Towels. stamped, &c each
Bathing Towels. stamped, 75c each.
Crepe Boudoir Caps. 25c each.
Dressing Sacques to match. SOC each.
Sofa Pillows, &c and SOC each.
Linen Centerpieces. is in, 25c each.
| Linen Centerpieces. - in, Soc each.
| Linen Centerpieces q in, J0c each.
Tea Aprons, with one skein of silk. 100
each.
Second floor, Tenth ST.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-30
The New York Republicans.

TIL. republicans of New York have de-
ctded to hold an unofficial state conVen-
ton for the purpose Of discussing. with
other things. a platform for use in TINS
years state campaign. An excellent idea.
party must have a platform. A cam
ASn with every candidate his own plat
sy-:, would be farcical and lead to dis
aster.
And not only is a platform necessary.
but this year the whole subject of plat
forms Will enter into discussions on the
stump and in the newspapers. The Balti-
more platform. its genesis. its meaning,
and its fate. have sharpened interest
everywhere in party deliverances.
This New York convention could not If
1t would confine itself to state issues AS
a United States senator and a full dele
cation to the next House are to be chosen
in November. national issues are in the
scale and must be dealt with
Such being the case national attention
will be attracted to what the convention
does New York is the Empire state.
1t leads in population. in wealth. and In
important industries. 1t likewise contains
some of the ablest politicians in the
country. and has a reputation for playing
the political game with skill suggesting
science. An outsider observes it with
wonder and admiration born somewhat
Of an inability altogether to under
stand it.
The greatest ability available will be
necessary to meet this platform demand
this year. It will be easy for the repub-
hcans to point out democratic divisions
and delinquencies. AT Albany last year
there was an unsavory fiasco. Here in
Washington the Baltimore platform. has
for months been openly derided by some
of the men who helped frame it. and by
others who profited by it in their cam
paigns for office two years ago.
But the republicans are not themselves
united. They are divided on some things
too. prominent embarrassment is the
attitude of Mr.. Root on the canal tolls
question and the fact that he. far more
than Mr.. Wilson. is responsible for the
present tolls controversy. Mr. Wilson
was encouraged to urge repeal by the
weight of Mr.. Roots name.
Still, upon the whole, the New York
republicans are in better shape than the
democrats. By good management they
should win this years fight. By a good
platform as it relates TO national issues
they should hearten their brethren in
other states.
But that platform must be above sus-
picion as to its sincerity Everybody will
be on guard against "a spread of mo-
lasses." Once stuck. twice shy. Voters
will insist on knowing the facts. The
general inquiry will be. do you mean
this? If We put you in power will you
keep your promises. and Will your per-
formances produce what you describe?'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-30

as to silver, was recalled; ana - he had
| been anti-silver then. ana had never cot
toned to Organism. the friends OF Mr..
Bryan would never listen to any sus-
gestions of a Gray presidential nonina-
ton.
While democratic success would prob
ably not have been obtainable under any
leadership in 1904. Gray ticket would
have poled more votes in the east and in
the middle states than the Parker ticket
did. The Delaware man had national
reputation as opposed to the local repu-
tation of the New York man. In the west
the Bryanites would have cut him. but
in the east the Clevelandites-many of
whom We're Indifferent to Judge Parker
would have worked hard for a former
Cleveland lieutenant.
The name of George Gray was among
the signatures to the treaty OF Paris.
which closed the contest between the
United States and Spain over Cuba As
one OF the American commissioners he
impressed himself forcibly on the peace
deliberations.
Somehow. Notwithstanding his success
in politics. the suggestion is strong that
the bench would have suited George Gray
best from the start. He Is first of all, as
shown on the bench. a sound lawyer and
a man of the judicial temperament. Pres
ident Mckinley made many excellent APP
pointments but none better than that
of George Gray to the federal bench, as
the expressions of bench, bar. press and
political world testified at the time, and
which the service of fourteen years has
confirmed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-30

might survive, seems particularly cal
lous 1t is a wrong which calls for a
prompt remedy.
Various pension retirement plans have
been discussed for many years. but no
satisfactory result has been reached. A
plan of pension retirement under which
the government would be the sole con-
tributor to the pension fund arouses op-
position. not altogether because of the
cost to the government of maintaining
such system, but because a large ele-
ment in Congress feels that contribution
should be made by the employees The
plan under which the entire pension fund
would be provided by the contributions
of employees has lacked favor because it
has been felt that the government. haV-
ing used and profited by the years of
service of these employees. should con-
tribute to their maintenance when age
destroys or impairs their efficiency as
compared with younger employees.
The solution of the difficulty will prob
ably be found IN a compromise by which
the government will set aside superan-
nuation fund for the endowment or es-
Enlistment of pension retirement sys-
TEN to which a percentage contribution
by employees will be added. Insurance
against starvation by reason of loss OF
employment due to approximation is
urgently needed in the governments civil
service. Such provision is made in the
military and naval service. In progress
sive states and countries old age pension
systems have been adopted or are on tne
way to adoption for the beneht OF oio
people generally. Private concerns EN-
ploying many men have their pension
and retirement systems for the protec-
ton of worn-out employees. The progress
sive governments of the world have re-
tirement systems for their civil Servants
The government of the United states iass
behind the times
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-30
Jacob Riis.
From the Boston Transcript.

From the Boston Transcript.
If any one wishes to see q monument.to
Jacob A. Riis, who has just died at his
summer home in Barre, lot him visit the
more submerged social centers of New
York city and look around him. His rec
ord is there written in characters rarely
inspiring to any one who can interpret
them. He was the gift Of the old coun-
try to the new. and he brought with him,
as an immigrant lad. ureless energy,
acute perception Of conditions and keen
sympathy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-30
Hosiery for the Woman
Who PLAYS Tennis.

Hose for the woman on the
tennis court, in white and black
silk Isle, made sufficiently dura-
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Regular and extra sizes.
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Especial attention is called to the fact
that we make particular effort to have
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black, white and tan, of cotton. Isle and
silk Isle, so that every woman can be
fitted.
35c, soc, SI.oo, $1.5o and S. pair
Main floor. G ST.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-30
On Record,

the Panama canal?'
Well" replied Col. Koshus. after
thinking the whole matter over carefully
and conscientiously. I am prepared to
state unequivocally that I consider 1t
mighty good thing
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-30

Some business men become so ac-
customed to mathematical manner of
thought that they fail to see any ad-
vantage in psychological depression as
distinguished from other kinds
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-30

DIn order to avoid delays on aceount 2,
moi he addressed to any individual connected
With the Office hut simply to THE STAR. or to
the Editorial or Business Department accofoins
TO tenor purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-30
FRAMING DIPLOMAS

All graduates will want to pre-
serve their diplomas as a lasting
remembrance of the great event in
their life. We have special quick
service. and have selected a num-
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ity. Any order intrusted to US will
receive our most careful attention.
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Collection is made by carrier at the end OF each
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-30
Amplifed Personality.

What's the idea Of using the pronoun
we SO often in your articles7"
WELL replied the contributing editor.
its a matter Of self-protection. In case
anybody takes ofrense want to sound as
much as possible like a crowd
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-30
An Investigator.

Lady" said Flooding Pete. have you
got any cold vittles?'
Yes. I'll give you some If you'll do a
little work.
Il was merely aslzin' as a matter Of
scientific inquiry. How do you manage
to keep 'em cold?"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-30

The theory is that Mr.. Mellen made an
acceptable railway president not only be-
cause of what he did not know. but be-
cause of what he did not try to find out.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-30

The Langley airship that could fly
but did not was safe and satisfactory
compared TO some of the loop-the-loop
craft that followed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-30

IF Huerta will not resign. possibly he
will back down to the extent of agreeing
to safe and sane Fourth Of July.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-30

Some of the articles which appear indi-
cate that with all his resources John D.
Rockefeller has not satisfactorily equip
ped himself with press agents.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-30

At this particular juncture in affairs
prize pitcher is expected to forget his
salary and keep his mind on delivering
the ball.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-30

1t is feared that Villa lacks the self
restraint and discipline to enable him to
remain quiet and attentive while the
mediation is going on.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-30

America loses just about often enough
to prevent the danger of sure-thing
betting on international sports.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-30

Many a Briton is inclined to resent the
idea of beating the kings entry in horse
race as piece of sheer impudence.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-30

r,r,,,c IN ,svanA~-nv mail postage prepaid:
pafIv Sunday included. one month. go cents.
Daily Sunday excepted, one month. 40 cents
Saturday star. 81 year: Sunday star. " ~ year
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-30
Unpopular Administration,

From the New York World.
Our guess is that the colonel wunstsiike
the Wilson administration. The only
administration the colonel ever really
liked went out of power March 4, 1909.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-30
The Evening Star Newspaper Company.

Business Once lIth ST. and Pennsylvania Avenue.
New York Office: Tribune Building.
Chicago Office: First National Bank Building
European Office: 3 Regent St. London. England.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-30

Memorial day has become q day of re-
union whose celebration is eloquent with
the spirit of peace.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-30

Like a motor car, battleship is valued
by the date of construction.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-30

Each ocean disaster is referred to az
teaching a lesson. But the lesson is
never learned
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-30
The Extravagant Life.

When mentioning the cost OF food
This sad impression will intrude:
The moths are dining free from care
On my expensive winter wear.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-30
Lingerie Dresses for the Little Folks
IN THE INFANTS SHOP.

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SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Summer Sport

What are you reading?"
"a bunch of hot weather 'don'ts'"
DO you try to observe them alp
mo. l get my main amusement by
them and using them tc
scare my friends
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-30

Entered as second class mail matter at the post
office at Washington. d. G.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-30
Waiting.

From the Atlanta Constitution.
And, too. the watchful waiting act is
done by the ONCE seekers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-30
Bad Luck.

From the Atlanta Journal
Bad luck IL one Of the.things that come
to those who sit down and wait.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-30
In the Air.

From the Chicago Record Herald.
Peace is in the air at Niagara Falls.
The next task is to bring 1t down to the
solid ground.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-30
Truth and Fish.

From the Philadelphia Record.
You never can tell. Sometimes the
truthful man really catches the most hsh.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-30
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As q Visitor.

From tho Boston TRANSCRIPT.
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