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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-01-17
That Innocent Rabbit Hunt.

1t now turns out that the Christmas
day rabbit hunt Of Mr.. Bryan in vir-
ginia was innocent not only so far as
results were concerned, but with re-
spect to the law itself A further ex-
animation of the statutes. regulations
and practices of the region Of the ex-
petition discloses the fact that 1t is
not against the law to hunt rabbits at
Christmas time in that part Of Virginia
that Mr.. Bryan as a nonresident did
not have to have a license for hunting
on the ground Of his host, and that the
presence of snow on the ground had
nothing to do with the case. There
would seem to be nothing left but for
In person at the State Department and
make amends. No real harm has been
done by the publicity given to this Of
ncials pronunciamento save to his rep
utation as a student OF the law and to
Mr.. Bryan's repute as a hunter. The
situation would really have been saved
II there had been at least one bunny
to the distinguished nimrod's credit
as a result of his excursion over the
snowy fields of Virginia Christmas
But perhaps for that he may hold his
host responsible. It Is. however, al
ways to be borne In mind that private
hunting IN this country Is really a
game OF chance and true sportsman
ship. while In England a private estate
IL always carefully stocked with well
trained live targets for the guns OF
guests.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-01-17
The Botanic Garden

Eventually the Botanic Garden. now
located in the eastern end of the Mall,
just west OF the Capitol, must be re-
moved from that position in the course
OF the improvement of the park Incl
dental TO the dedication of the Grant
memorial Had the monument been
completed within the time expected
the garden would doubtless have been
shifted ere now. As il is, a bill Is
pending in Congress for a change to a
site in Rock Creek Park, which has
been selected, and it is to be hoped that
action will be had on this matter at
This session. SO that the removal can
he made in suitable season and
without haste. In today's Star 10
printed an article descriptive of the
present situation a4d setting forth the
reasons which make urgent the early
determinsti ton Of the future of the gar
den. Today is the first occasion OF
the Sunday opening of the garden under
recent orders. 1t should be place OF
popular visitation. for it is full of in
terest and instruction. On the removal
OF the garden TO Rock Creek Park
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-01-17
Evolution.

oh. Mary Jane had sandy hair
And freckles on her nose.
Her singing made the neighbors sweal
1t fractured their repose.
Her gowns were of curious style.
Her speech was sometimes rude.
Her elocution brought a smile
Because it was so crude.
Those bygone traits we must forget.
Her name is now Marie Jeanette
The father OF our Mary Jane
Arose to wealth complete.
1t may have been by selling grain
Or maybe it was meat.
His working clothes made Mary sad
He feebly laughs. "Ha, ila"'
Because no more she calls him dad"
But murmurs, "Oh. P'pa."
1t made the good old fellow fret
To learn to say. Marie Jeanette"
We hail her as a beauty great
And say her style is smart.
Not one of us would hesitate
To compliment her art.
Her hair and freckles still abide,
But they are not revealed
AS she walks by with queenly stride,
Her chewing gum concealed.
P'pa has tons of wealth, YOU bet
liz. ..a.nc - Low Marty .eannctle
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-01-17
Congress and Congressional Advisers.

The Presidents legislative program
will fail, in part at least. 1t may fail
entirely. There is vigorous opposition
to every measure on 1t. A discourag-
ing feature from his point of view is
the fact that the democrats are not
united in support of the program. Some
of them would be glad to see it aban-
doned. The days are gliding swiftly by,
and the supply bills linger.
There is reason to believe that the
President did not seek. or did not Sc
cure, the best congressional opinion be-
fore making up his program. He need
ed it. because of his inexperience. He
has never served in legislative body:
and in Congress particularly service
there counts for much in calculating
on congressional action. Mr.. Mckin-
ley's success as President in dealing
with Congress resulted from his
knowledge of that body derived from
long service as a member.
Before the Presidents program was
announced, Speaker Clark. in reply to
a question. expressed to an interviewer
the opinion that Congress would do
little if anything else at the short ses-
sion but pass the supply bills. He was
not declaring for or against any meas
ure. but simply taking into account the
time limit of the session. the character
of the supply bills. and speaking from a
full knowledge Of congressional meth
DDS and possibilities.
In all probability, II the President.
with no experience in congressional
matters. had conferred with the
Speaker who is veteran legislator.
he would have modified his card. He
would have better appreciated the diff
ficulties in his path. and made more
progress by not attempting too much.
And herein is proof of the value of
legislative experience and responsible
ity in all matters relating to Congress.
Who SO we'll prepared to discuss pat
ronage with the President as sena-
tors? They know the Senate, and know
themselves, and speak when spoken to
by him on the subject with full appre-
citation of their obligations as the
Presidents constitutional advisers. Had
he conferred more with them and less
with outsiders. his nominations to office
would not have led to the clash which
is giving leading democrats some con-
Germ.
If the President decides to tighten
his overloaded ship it is a question as
to what will go overheard. He may
make a stand on the ship purchase bill.
He is said to be more attached to that
than to either the Philippine bill or the
conservation measures. But even that
choice will bring on a stubborn fight.
The opposition is not confined to re-
publicans.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-01-17
THE INDIANAPOLIS SPEECH.

statement IN his indianapolis speech that
led to the impression that he was launch
ing 4 boom for d second term. or course
The Presidents rather emphatic assertion
should settle the matter, and yet IT VIII
be mighty hard to make some people believe
that he had his hand affectionately laid
on the head of either William ]. or Champ
Clark at that particular moment.
From the Knoxville Journal and Tribune
Some of the remarks made by the Presi-
dent at Indianapolis indicated that he
feels pretty much his Secretary %
State feels.
From the Albany Evening Journal.
Very probably, twill be a long time
20 the next speech by President Wilson
From the Providence Evening Bulletin
THE republican party" President WI
son announces. lis d refuge for those who
are afraid" A rather comprehensive slur
on the returning progressive legions.
From the New York World
Owing to the strict censorship at
Washington, We regret to say that We
have no means of knowing the exact
lumber of trenches that President VII
son took as a result of his forward
movement last week at INDIANAPOLIS
Not one OF them has been recaptured
however.
From the Baltimore Sun
Wilson's India ma polls speech hit some
c:ii IKE ii hunk oil hickory.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-01-17

automobile owners. 1t is sought to es-
tablish and maintain relations between
the two jurisdictions that will make
for free intercourse, remove annoy
ances and promote the mutual comfort
and prosperity OF both communities.
Any calculation in terms of arithmetic
puts the Maryland motor laws purely
upon revenue basis. whereas the main
object of the Districts system of Ii
censing is to secure the regulation of
the motor traffic and to reduce to a
minimum the dangers incidental to this
form of transportation. 1t may be sug-
gested finally that although the Dis
trict use of the Maryland roads may
be more physically wearing. the Mary
land use of the Districts streets In
wolves more risk to life and limb.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-01-17
Antithesis Of
Nationalism.

From the Boston Globe.
Take it from the President: He was
thinking of future generations, not OF
the 1916 campaign.
From tie Pittsburgh Gazette Times.
Mr.. Wilson may be able to read recall
citrant players off the democratic team
hut he'll have a fine time reading pro-
eressives into the democratic party for
1916.
From the Philadelphia Evenn: Ledger.
Senator Borah should not be too hard
on the President. Satellitish is strange
word, :, harsh word, and Mr.. Bryan
may not like it.
From the Pittsburgh Chronicle-TeleSrap
OF course, there will be some question
in political circles as to whether Senator
Borah's description of Woodrow Wilson
as a boss is a knock or a boost.
From the New York Evening Telegram.
President Wilson declares he did not
think of 1916 when making that Indian
apolis speech. We must admit he told
US he had only a sngle-track mind.
From the Pittsburgh Dispatch.
President Wilson denies that he in
tended to intimate at Indianapolis that ne
would be a candidate in 1916. Which
leaves the situation just as 1t was before.
From the Philadelphia Evening Telegraph.
'.... -ife.it Wilson declares that he had
..s, i,t.inlIi oi uinlsr!. nlen he mace Ia
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-01-17
Useful Information.

Seated last night with folder
/ was weary and full of peeves,
And my wet thumbs wandered idly
Over the inky leaves:
l knew not what ] was reading.
Till saw-and 1t seemed absurd
To cable to Damerara
Costs one thirty eight word.
Somewhere in the Afric jungle
Damerara may be found;
/ know not why one goes there.
Or going. sticks around:
But that is aside from the topic.
IT'S true. tho it seems absurd.
To cable 10 Damerara
Costs one thirty-eight word.
Nobody in Damerara
Knows ME from a hole in the ground,
Ana l know nobody therea.
Nv sight, or by smell. or by sound;
Yet there lies on my fevered spirit
A foy for I can--though absurd
Send a cable to Damerara
For one thirty eight word.
New York Evening Sur
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-01-17
The Wick Letter.

Promptly. the enemies of Mr.. Bryan,
both within and without the democratic
party, are demanding his resignation
The Wick letter. they claim. does the
business for him entirely. If he stood
only accused before. he stands convict
ed now of unf1tness for his high place
Let him retire to Lincoln and give
his whole attention to his magazine, or
to one of his several other homes and
arrange for future chautauquaing.
His small usefulness in the state
Department is at an end. And so forth.
But the matter lies with Mr. Wilson;
and he is not demanding Mr.. Bryan's
resignation. Neither is he at all likely
to do So He knows his friend. A.e
did not invite him into the cabinet
on impulse, but on calculation. He
recognized by the act not only his obll-
cations to Mr.. Bryan, but the latter's
Importance and power in the demo-
cratic party. He saw he could do more
with Mr.. Bryan's active assistance than
with his passive approval: and much
of what he has done has proceeded
from Mr. Bryan's presence in the cabi-
net
Do Mr.. Bryan's enemies in the demo-
cratic party really believe that his re-
tirement from the cabinet because of
the Wick disclosure would help either
Mr. Wilson or the party? Granted that
the places he sought to control at Santo
Domingo are small, and ordinarily be-
low the vision of a Secretary Of State.
Yet Mr.. Bryan was not considering his
own interests, but Mr.. Wilson's. Every
thing he does as a democratic leader
has for it's object the denomination and
reelection of his chief. He is not
thinking of the White House for him.
self-not at least in connection with
next years contest.
Mr.. Wilson has had much trouble
about patronage. Many democrats have
complained of neglect, and pointed
with Indignation to republican hold
overs here and there. Would it help
his case were he to dismiss MIR. Bryan
because of this latest effort of the lat
ter to find snug jobs and tidy salaries
for the faithful? Hardly.
Mr.. Bryan will bear these assaults
with the greater equanimity for know
ing that they come from those who
next year will be battling with him
side by side for the continuation of
Mr.. Wilson in Office. The present in
dignation will pass Mr.. Bryan brought
a good deal into the administration,
and it is certain that were he 10 leave
he would carry a good deal out. He
gave, and he can take away; and. in
stead of reviling him. all Wilson dem
ocrats should be, showering blessings
on his name.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-01-17
New York.

The bull moosers are not the only
folks in New York with, troubles on
hand. The democrats have theirs. They
lost out so heavily in November. they
are slow about forming program for
the future. Their membership in the
legislature is discouragingly small. Not
Il state office remains to them. In the
approaching constitutional convention
the republicans will have their own
way. So complete an overturn has
seldom been recorded.
While the delay about new plans is
necessary, ii adds to the difficulties and
confusion. Questions remain unanswer
ed What is the national administra-
tons game? What is Tammanys
game? If anybody knows, nobody tells
And there must be something to go on
before the politicians of either faction
will venture out.
Tammany. as always. is the prob
lem. Tammany knows that Mr.. Wilson
does not like 1t, and Mr.. Wilson knows
that Tammany does not like him. Each
would be delighted to get rid of the
other. But neither has the power to
exterminate the other. Moreover. Mr..
Wilson will need Tammany again in
1916. and Tammany will gain be obliged
10 support Mr.. Wilson. Hence the
cautious look around both are taking as
the cloud of dust lifts from the No
vember wreck.
Chairman Osborn of the democratic
state committee had expected to re-
tire in the event of Gov. Glynn's cleo
ton. But now he hesitates. The Of
fee does not appear attractive to any
body. and IL he were to throw it up
because it is no longer attractive to
him he might be charged with de-
sertion in the hour of distress. He
will stick, and await developments. I.
Mr.. Wilson's friends in the state
have not delivered the goods" Chair
man McCombs of the national COM
rnittee, Secretaries McAdoo and Red
field. and Dudley Field Malone had
carte blanche last fall. but failed. Mr.
McCombs and Mr.. McAdoo are not in
agreement on general party manage
ment. and although residents Of New
York are not accepted by the rank and
file Of the party in the state as of them
But should Mr.. Wilson turn from them
TO others-he is not at all likely to
do it-he would probably fare no bet
ter. What others? What democrats
would undertake the task of building
up such an organization as Mr.. Wilson
desires. and yet feel safe as to the
state In next years presidential cam
paign? Tammany will be regular in
any circumstances; but between regu-
larity and enthusiastic regularity is a
vast difference. And IL Mr.. Wilson
wants to take the enthusiasm. the gin
ger. out of Tammany. so far as next
year is concerned. he has only to keep
on keeping on his present course to-
ward the organization
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-01-17
Motor Reciprocity.

It is urged in behalf of the Maryland
position with respect to automobile
reciprocity between that state and the
District of Columbia that it is unfair
for the District to expect a free ex-
change of licenses as long as the use
of the District streets and roads by
upon the surfaces than the District use
Of the Maryland highways. Perhaps 1t
can be demonstrated mathematically
that the tires of the Washington motor
cars effect more wear and tear on the
Maryland roads than do the tires of
the Maryland cars on the District roads
and streets. But that is not the fair
way to test the matter.
No mathematical equation should be
attempted in this respect. Here are
two communities lying adjacent and
mutually dependent To thousands the
streets and roads of the District and
Maryland are of daily practical neces-
sity. they passing from one to another
system without regard to boundaries
or changes of legal system. Elsewhere
adjoining states arrange motor reel
procity upon this principle of mutual
benefit without reference to size, pop-
ulation or the number of motors
1t Is true that washington's thor
loughfares are chiefly paved In a man
ner not to be seriously injured by mo-
tor trafiic. but this Is an advantage
which the District offers to the Mary
land motorist. Instead of reckoning
reciprocity in terms of wear and tear
Maryland should view the Distric,
roads, which are offered on the reel.
procity basis free to the motorists OF
that state. as costly investment fol-
their use that does not put a dollar OF
burden upon them. In point of fac,
motor traffic has a deteriorating eff
feet upon asphalt pavements. causing
them to roll" in waves in n manne,
not effected by ordinary traffic. TIL,
Maryland motorists contribute to thi:
condition equally with those of tn,
District.
/ The Districts attitude in this matte
Is not one of selfshness. Officially it Il
not seeking revenue from the Maryland
motorists as the Maryland authorize
OBVIOUSLY are seeking Il from the lcc;t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-01-17
BILLY SUNDAY.

Rev. Billy Sunday is doing to Phila-
delphia.
From the Wilmington del, News.
AS our chief<office boy remarks. as
slang singer" the Hon; Billy sunday
the dock"
From the Birmingham Ledger.
Considering that he preached to s5,-
600 people in one day in Philadelphia.
maybe Billy Sunday will accomplish
what was believed to be an tmpossi-
bility by waking UP Philadelphia.
From the Atlanta Constitution.
Billy Sunday has given Philadelphia
a brand-new advertisement. He says
it's going too fast"
From the Toledo Blade.
Billy Sunday has no hesitancy about
"fTerf' NJ TIL. devils Philadelphia
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-01-17
From the birmingham News.

From the birmingham News
p;,1v SUNDAYS answer TO those who
object to slang is to give 'em more
slang.
From the Omaha World Herald
We always have a Sunday question.
and now we seem to have a Billy Sum
day question.
From the Cleveland Plain Dealer
Massachusetts, reports a fatal case OF
the sleeping sickness. Why not seno
for Billy Sunday? That's the way
Philadelphia woke up.
From the Minneapolis Journal.
Billy Sunday has a terrific revival
going In Philadelphia. It Is hoped that
| he will convict Boies Penrose OF sin.
The newspapers couldn't.
From the Utica Observer.
| Philadci.ri" ~ "u'v 80, n..'- .tT'
| from NJ, - IL, s,.iu Jus. ioois What
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-01-17
Specialization.

Are you willing to work."
YES" replied Flooding Pete. But
I've got to know what I'm expected to
do before 1 start"
There's an ak and woodpile right
in front of you"
Oats fine. I'm a Waterman by pro-
fession. Fur a couple of sandwiches
an a cup of coffee I'll sit here all aft
ernoon an see dat nobody steals EN-"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-01-17
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Selfish Reformer.

Il understand You are in favor of
Yes. sir" replied Uncle Bill Bottle
top. I've had all the credit any of
the saloons around here will ever give
me. So the best thing for me would be
to have 'em all go out of business as
soon as possible and take chances on
some kind of new deal"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-01-17

II business in general can get as
much wholesome encouragement in
circumstances of depression as the rail-
ways have managed to secure. super
vision by the government will be well
coined
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-01-17

ETIn order to avoid delays on account Of
not be addressed to any individual connected
with the Office, but simply to THE STAR. or to
the Editorial Business Department. according
tenor purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-01-17
Pursuit.

Oh, Peace can never quite prevail.
The statesman. resolute and grim,
Is always on somebody's trail.
Or else somebody's after him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-01-17

Its Long. Long Way to Tippe-
rary" may be superseded by battle
songs. officially Endorsed. But the
singing teacher will have one of the
most exacting positions in the army.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-01-17

Prohibition might make it difficult
to provide internal revenue officers with
enough funds to keep a proper look
out for moonshiners.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-01-17

After a certain amount of reminder
of its shortcomings a big city is tempt
ed to initiate the genial resignation of
'.'Topsy" and simply remark, "Golly. Is
badn,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-01-17

The bull moose is looking toward the
republican corral in a manner that sug-
gests possibilities of it's being domes-
ticated.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-01-17

Swiss banks are receiving large de-
posts of money from various parts Of
Europe. The thrifty little republic
may become financial center as well
as a playground.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-01-17

Predictions that Japan will be a
great trade rival of this country at
least tend to modify the former harsh
ness of "the yellow peril"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-01-17

Members Of Congress are at least
confident of an adjournment that will
permit them to devote some time to the
campaign Of 1916.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-01-17

AS a Trainer Of conciliatory notes
Villa MAY be regarded as something
Of diplomatic expert.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-01-17
A Composite Girl.

She has her mothers lovely hair;
She borrowed II today
Aunt's powder box she found somewhere
And used in lavish way.
Now in her sisters skirt and Goa
She seems a wtnsOme elf:
Yet in the toIal we can NOT"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-01-17
Modern Superciliousness.

MY ancestors came over in the May
flower"
"Yes?" rejoined Mrs. Cumrox. Il un-
derstand the fare was quite low. But
the boat must have been terribly over
crowded"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-01-17

Mexican oil wells do not turn out a
product that is considered absolutely
reliable for stilling troubled waters.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-01-17

Nobody Is venturing to complicate
the situation by any effort to corner
either wheat or cotton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-01-17

but the real damage continues to be
done by machinery Of the old kind
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-01-17

Winds and tides are among the least
or the hindrances now confronting
navigation.