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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-25

urally, those who best understand the
business secure the most attention and
the highest rewards.
Once bitten, twice shy. Surely, in
communities where such men have been
weighed and found wanting there should
be no return to them. The present
times are very different from those
times. True, the existing prosperity is
liable to end when the war ends; yet
there is nowhere in the country any
thing approaching the uncertainty and
uneasiness which at previous day gave
the men of catch phrases and a capacity
to manipulate crowds their inspiration
to activity, and secured for them posts
of opportunity and responsibility.
Former Gov. Blease came on the scene
when violence Of sentiment and e1-
travagance of statement were losing
their power. But he copied the old mod
els with some effect, and achieved a
wide notice. Can he come back? Will
his state, which refused him election to
the Senate, give him another trial in
the governors object
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-25
Germany. France and the Tariff.

If, as g.~.Jrted, Ambassador Gerard
wiz Offer KS party some advice as to
, the tariff plank OF - st. Louis plat
form, the advice should receive atten-
ton. Although occupied at his post
with so many other matters, he has
probably had time and opportunity to
inform himself about German business
conditions as affected by the war, and
German business purposes when the
war ends. As Germany has not as vet
been invaded, her industrial plants.
either where idle or ON half time. can
be easily put into full operation again.
and bids made against all competitors
for foreign trade. Any suggestions on
any lines of that subject from Mr.
Gerard should be valuable.
And it may be that former Ambas-
sador Herrick will have something of
like value and import to offer his party
at Chicago. He remained in Paris sew
eral months after the war broke out,
and could see some of the effects on
| business. Besides. he had been at his
post for some time during peace, and
as a business man must have observed
French industries and formed opinions
as to their resources. His views about
the part France viii play in the new
business order when the war is over
will contribute to the writing of the
proper tariff plank by the republicans
at their national convention.
Preparedness in the army and navy
sense is a big issue, and, whether Con-
gress at this session does much or little,
or nothing at all, to strengthen the ma
tional defense, it will figure conspicu-
ously in the campaign. There is no dis
pute about how small our fighting ma
chine is. The millennialists would keep
it small. But this Congress or the next
will certainly inaugurate policy of
enlargement; and, once inaugurated,
that policy will be carried out.
The other branch of preparedness,
however-the manufacturing and COM
mercial braneh-is of very great impor-
lance, too, and will not lack for atten-
ton. Both democrats and republicans
favor greatly increased American out
put, greatly enlarged foreign markets
for the output, and a greater indie
pendence at home of foreign supplies.
Where strong now as producers, we
want to grow stronger; where without
strength, we want to establish it.
And so it is that the tariff cannot be
ignored or subordinated. It demands
place in the campaign, and will Sc
cure it. Already the spellbinders are
training their tongues for the fray, and
reading up on the issue in its new and
larger aspects
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-25
An Urgent Safety" Need.

Perhaps the various inquiries into the
New Haven wreck near Bridgeport will
prove valuable in the disclosure of an
additional argument for the compulsory
adoption by the railroads in this coun-
Try of some form of automatic safety
signal that will prevent collisions. For
many years The Star has been calling
ate ntion TO the fact that even the most
delicate and possibly indispensable sys-
tenn of automatic stop devices and safe
~ signals would be more Trustworthy
than the existing method in vogue on
American lines. Railroad managers
have always opposed the adoption of
such devices on the ground of possible
defects and arrangements in winter, and
have claimed that tho ordinary block
signal system, with a supplementary
rear going fagman, was the best pos
sible safeguard against rear-end COLI
sions. But wrecks have continued with
sickening frequency, and in circum
stances that utterly refute the claim
that the block signal system is depend
able ana that the f1agman Is an assured
safeguard against disaster
\ more striking illustration of the
futility of block signal and f1agmen
tlan the New Haven wreck could not
be conceived. Every known device up
TO the limit of present railway practice
WAS ia full operation. But the engi
necr of the following train had no
Sufficient warning of the presence of a
ram within danger range Of him. He
va allowed TO enter an occupied block
and conditions permitted him to APP
peach SO close that when lie saw the
HaIntau he could not apply his brakes
in Sine TO prevent a collision. With
any ono of half q dozen we'll tested au.
tomato cab signals in operation he
would have known of the presence OF
bat stalled train in time to bring his
engine under such control that when
he saw the fagman he could have stop
pei -hissrain-i liz sesaop.-if the automatic
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-25
The Baby Week.

Plans are being made for country
wide "baby week. from the LIST to the
18th of April. Many organizations are
being enlisted. officials are interested.
and judging from present indications
the American people will, during those
seven days be made to realize the
vital Importance of greater care in
the conservation of infant life. The
subject is susceptible of specific demon
stration. There is no lack of proof
that infant mortality is due to igno-
rance and negligence. Education is the
essential need
1t was once a liked notion that every
mother could be depended upon to care
adequately for her child in the matter
of food and treatment. Sad experience
has shown the contrary. There are null
titudes of mothers in this country, as
in others, who do not know the child's
needs, who are unaware of the dangers
that imperil the child's life, who even
do not know the simplest remedies for
the treatment of the child's ills.
SO important has this subject been
deemed that the government has Gre
atcd special bureau for the considera-
ton of child welfare, which includes the
item of infant conservation. This bu-
reau is doing excellent work in the
spread of information, but there is a
large inert mass in every city and in
the rural districts as we'll that cannot
ne reached by the ordinary methods of
instruction. Attention must be arrested
by some graphic demonstration, and this
baby week plan is designed to supply
that need in a manner to arouse the
whole country to an appreciation of the
importance of close study of infant
dangers and necessities.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-25
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-25
top were not applied to halt him at


once.
che United States is now conducting
at the National Museum in this city an
exhibition Of safety devices, designed
for the preservation of life and the pre-
vention of accidents. 1t has gone far
in this direction, but in the one matter
of railroad safety it has not taken the
obviously necessary step of a federal
compulsion under the interstate COM
merce clause of the Constitution, al
ready invoked for sweeping regulations,
of requiring the interstate railways to
equip themselves with device that
will prevent the dangerous approach of
trains on the same track. There have
been abundant warnings of this need,
many hundreds of lives, even thousands,
have been sacrificed in the demonstra-
ton, and now another wreck has oc-
CURED of precisely the character that in
all probability would have been pre-
vented If such law had been passed
and enforced
This New Haven wreck should be
studied by the committee of Congress
with view to an early enactment
which will empower the interstate com
merce commission to compel, within a
reasonable period, the adoption of a
practicable cab signal system by every
interstate railroad
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-25
The Supreme Appetite.

AtS ouPASAsAS 1APPSkASSs
"We're going to economize," resounds
the distant call.
"Perhaps we may get where we'll try to
scarcely eat at all.
The men have something more to do
than SOW and reap the grain
Or fatten up the cattle in the hope of
peaceful gain.
We've got to give attention to the strug-
gle and the stress;
In thinking of us all, the thought of
self grows less and less.
So forget your beef and mutton and for
get your cake and bread.
Be careful how you squander, for the
cannon must be fed.
Forget your wheat and barley, for your
fields are here to show
The prints of hurrying footsteps as men
gather 'gainst foe;
The toll and pleasure of the past must
now be laid aside,
As men wage war for principle, for
profit or for pride.
The drink it may be bitter and the
bread be scant in weight.
And white the faces of the folk who
wonder and who wait.
The price that might bring happiness
must now be paid for dread;
Be careful how you squander, for the
cannon muxe be fed"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-25
Blease Redivivus.

Cole Blease will try to come back He
has announced for the governorship of
South Carolina. His platform could be
put in very few words. When gov
ernor he emptied the penitentiary for
hygienic reasons, and when reminded in
another matter of a constitutional re-
straint he exclaimed, "To hell with the
constitutional Will that record suffice
to secure him a return to office7
There is hope that men of this type
have had their day in our political af-
fairs. At one time they fourished Nor
were they confined to any one section
New states and old states suffered from
their influence and activities. They
were not without a certain ability. In
particular, they could entertain crowd.
But the entertainment was always in
the nature of a diatribe. Their indict
ments were drawn in general terms, and
couched in abusive language. As re-
suit, when they reached high Office they
were disappointing. Charged with con
structive and remedial duties they we're
unable to perform them, and so lost
their hold on public favor
At that time conditions were depress-
ing. Agricultural belts were plastered
with mortgages. Manufacturing belts
we're running on half time. The farmers
we're getting poor prices for their crops,
and the wage earners poor pay for their
labors.
Under such conditions agitators are
always assured of attention; and, nat
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-25
AN EASY WAY TO END,
CATARRH FOREVER
Simple Home Treatment Destroys Germs of
This Dangerous Disease

J This Dangerous Disease
I The reason why many people who suffer
from Catarrh never seem able to get cured is
tsry relief Of sprays. douchine. greasy
( creams. ointments. etc. Such things do open
} up the swollen nOstrils and clear the heal
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Choking. but they never cure. 70 drive out
Catarrh FOR good you have got to get down
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! another. and when the system does fail to
| throw on such germs they find permanent
Judgment in the nose. throat and head and
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, The germs of catarrh can b" best destroyed
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-25
1916
Glass Cutting.

Tomorrow is the last day
of the glass-cutting machine
in charge of the expert glass
cutter from one of the
prominent factories.
All are invited to inspect
this exhibit of glass cutting
and special values are an
added interest.
Fifth door. G street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-25
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON,
Point Number One.

What are you going to say in your
speeche" asked the interested friend.
"Pm going to tell them few things
| think they ought to know about the
way to manage all these perplexing
problems"
"And what are they."
"Well, in the first place they ought
to put more of the responsibility in the
hands of myself and my friends. There
are other important points, but I haven't
thought 'em out yet"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-25

The result of Germany's present tire
nl"udous effort against France may not
Il" "i'hout influence with Berlin in de
gliding whether it is wise to take on
fur'.c" rostilities
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-25

Russia S government. having announced
plans for working in closer concert with
the people, is Immediately assaulted with
aNrressions of suspicion by some of its
statesmen. In some respects, politics
= pretty much the same i'll all coun-
tries
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-25

The possibility of certain amount of
difference in opinion between Presi-
dents and Congresses was contemplated
by the founders of this particular form
of government.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-25

The old republican steam roller and
the progressive band wagon may yet be
combined to make an interesting 1916
model.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-25

The District of Columbia can boast
Of very large citizenship whose per
sonal customs would in uowise be at
fected by prohibition.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-25

Col. House continues to travel with
out being either Summarized or inter
viewed for print
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-25

The bull moose and the republican
parties are inclined to agree that some
forms of merger have their legitimate
advantages.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-25

Carranza's invitations to general
Villa hunt have not met with the re-
Spouse that was hoped for.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-25
Exceedingly Conscientious.

Il wouldn't marry the best man ON
EARTH" said the e1acting young woman.
Neither would t. replied Miss Cay
enne. az should be afraid of the re-
sponsibility ] might spoil his DISPOSE
ton"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-25
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-25

The Young Turks are coming to be
regarded as representing the same old
political evils.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-25
Closing Dav Tomorrow of the Anniversary Sale

Tomorrow marks the closing day OF 3oth Anniversary
Saethe successful have hed-and believe the
appreciated above all others by At time when
good merchandise regular very difficult
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quality guarantee, at really remarkable savings
Some of the items have been entirely disposed of and
reduced only small portion, but there here
large There good choice in item
below.
The savings throughout the sale range from about
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last day of the SALE
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-25

We should be silent, saving when
We can inform our fellow men
IF all observed this maxim neat.
How oft would silence reign complete!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-25

"ito is still taking her old time in
ter">t in presidential politics.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-25
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