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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-27

There is reason in the protest entered
yesterday through a letter to The Star
against the further erection of small bust
ness places on Pennsylvania avenue and
other conspicuous thorOughfares. Just now
when every effort Is being eXerted by the
citizens who hope for permanent capital
improvement, to secure the rehabilitation
eyes toward that magnificent street as the
site for future public buildings, nothing
should be done TO further mar its appear
ance or detract from its picturesqueness
The erection of One-story business build
ings has become a fashion of late years
which the progressive citizen does not ap-
prove. The Commissioners can readily find
or devise a remedy for the evil. They now
fix a maximum upon the height and a mini
mum upon the width of structures erected
within the city. Why not also put a mini
mum upon the height, as The Stars cor
respondent suggests? This is the rule in
Paris, the minimum as well as maximum
height being regulated by the width of the
street. In consequence the roof lines are
remarkably uniform, thus preserving a
harmony of horizon which greatly adds to
the beauty of the city. The adoption of a
similar rule here would be far better in the
long run for the intending investor. better
for the appearance of the city and for the
public spirit which should animate all sucn
expenditures of capital.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-27

Senator Alien IS determined anti-ex-
raU-ioniSJ- He does rot believe in the re-
tent.on IF the Philippines. and therefore he
drprvCIJes the warfare now progressing 10
insure pacitication and American control.
He has from time to time sought TO enforce
his position by annoying the government
and adducing facts which might furnish aid
and comfort - the enemy. Yesterday one
o. his persistent attempts in This line came
forward in the morning hour of the Sen
ate's session. a resolution calling for pre-
else figures as to the casualties and sick
ness in the Philippines army. The resolu-
tion. after a debate which emphaticaHy ex-
posed the fallacy of the Nebraskan's posi-
ton was referred to the committee on mil
itary affairs. where it should by all means
have gone without question.
senator Allen il fond of referring 10 his
military record, OF which he has every right
70 BE- proud, for he is recorded as d gallant
young soldier. who flinched at no duty and
served with every indication Of a patriotic
inspiration. Yesterday he twitted another
Senator with his lack of military record.
and went on to declare that a patriot
should always be willing to give substantial
evidence OF his readiness TO offer sacrifices
for his country. as he did in the sixties
Then he acknowledged that, owing to
the unwho!eSomeness of the Philippines
climate. he would assuredly advise any
young man seeking his counsel not to en-
list in the American army
Here is. indeed. most patriotic PROPOSE
ton. If the war In the Philippines is
tritiing affair. compared with the civil war.
Why discourage the ardor of young patriots
who seek service in the archipelago for the
flag? If 1t is coupled with deadly climatic
dangers why not encourage the asprant for
military service to show his patriotism by
confronting those dangers Wherein lies
the logic OF the Nebraskan senator's posi-
ton? There is. In truth. no logic in it. His
purpose Is merely TO embarrass the United
States. to frighten recruits from the ranks
10 encourage the enemy to prolong the do
nestle agitation. and consequently the war
and thereby 10 add to the deadliness of this
very service against the casualties Of which
he now processes to cry aloud in sincere,
and patriotic protest
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-27

diers. while announcing that all was then
quiet, specifically stated that without pro-
lection the prisoners would be lynched that
night. And they were lynched, for no pro-
lection was given them.
The state should by all means investigate
this matter. If there is any doubt as to
the right of the governor to order the
militia to remain on the scene even against
the orders of the sheriff, they should be
dispelled by statute. For 1t is most desir-
able that the states executive should be
unhampered in his treatment of such
emergencies. Being at a distance from the
scene, yet in touch with the case through
the militia officers, he is better able to judge
the necessities than those who are directly
embroiled and whose passions and fears
may warp their judgment Virginia is
showing marked signs of reaction in this
matter of lynching and as shown by the
current agitation is free to express her
sentiments in depreciation of the outrageous
custom. Whatever may be the legal out
come of the Emporia tragedy the moral eff
feet is likely to be wholesome.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-27
A Boom for senator MORGAN

1t is asserted that the "Huntington bar
rel meaning the lobbying fund of the
Pacific railroad interests has been opened
il the Alabama senatorial campaign for
the purpose of defeating John T. Morgan
for recollection. This ought 10 be good news
10 Senator Morgan. if true. The more the
Pacific railroads hammer him for his per
sistent championship of the isthmian canal
the more his desirabiity as member of
the upper house of Congress is made APP
parent. No higher tribute could possibly be
paid to him than the accusation that for
years he has fought and argued for the
construction of this waterway, despite the
assaults of the railroad lobby, regardless of
the political company with which his enter
prise might throw him. intent alone upon
the contamination CT this great national
project. If the fight waged by the railroad
interests be fairly conducted, upon the
square issue of the canals construction.
there can be no doubt whatever as to the
outcome Alabama enjoys gulf coast line
Of considerable Importance. The harbor of
Mobile is believed by many to be destined
10 become great port of outlet and inlet
for foreign commerce. Notwithstanding the
advantages of New Orleans fed by the
great river Mobile is rapidly developing as
a railroad center. What more likely than
that with the isthmian canal in operation
this gate of the south should become one
OF the worlds most ftourishing ports, pour
ing out and receiving a vast volume of
trade to and from the interoceanic water
way? The growing manufacturing and min
ing interests of Alabama have already be-
come an important factor in the industrial
progress of the south. The state is in no
position to repudiate a scheme certain to
rebound UNNECESSARILY to its benefit and
consequently has no warrant to turn the
cold shoulder to the man who has done as
much as any other single man now living
to consummate this great project. Assured
ly not upon the motion of the Interests
which have steadfastly wrought for the
suppression of the canal plan in order TO
maintain the trans-coutiuental railway
routes intact. thereby excluding the south
from share of this rapidly growing COM
rlercp to the Pacific
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-27
Busy.

mean to do a lot O. things. I've jes' been
tellin' how
I'm goin' to buckle down to work, COM
mencin' here an now.
I've laid my plans out keerful an discussed
EN- Ger an Ger
l feel so interested I'll discuss 'em all some
more.
I'm goin' to clear the farm all up an build
the fences new;
An have the place all spick an span an
han some through an through
An plant lot o posieS fur to decorate the
yard.
haven't got to workin'. but I'm still a-talk-
in hard.
An don't want no complainin' II I sort O.
hesitate.
Lots bigger people settle down an jes' pro-
crastinate.
any rose
To find its hours Of bitterness all DRAWN to
close.
I heard of the improvements that the place
sure to see,
With everything as modern an convenient
as could be.
1t was told of by the statesman. 1t was
sung Of by the bard.
They haven't got to workin', but they'r
still a-talkin' hard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-27
Another Thrift Defeat.

Thu failure of yesterday senatorial eau
distinct gain for free trade with the island
The tdrlh advocates are ratted an" HTSS'
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claim. or else they realiZe the extreme
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-27
LESS the Thrift"

There Is so-called conundrum in circuIa-
ton just now which relates to the condition
of "a mouse when it spins The answer is
oracularly illuminative. It declares that The
things asked about are as they are be-
cause the higher the fewer" This burst
Of alleged wit has about run its course now
and is giving way to other inanities For
instance, the proposition propounded last
Saturday in the House by Chairman Payne
of the ways and means committee in his
dissertation upon the sugar trust is likely
To spring into popularity as brain-teas ser
According to his acknowledgment, the sugar
trust buys its raw materials abroad from
the planters at the prevailing market rates,
, less the tariff imposed at American ports.
The trust can do this because it controls
the American market, and no planter can
possibly sell a pound of raw sugar here
save to the trust Thus the trust is able to
dictate its own terms to the foreign seller
as it is later able TO dictate them 20 the do
nestle purchaser of the refined sugar. Now,
it is marked feature of the sugar trade
that the trust has never failed to fix its
retail price by adding together the cost of
the raw sugar. the cost of refining, the
normal profit and the domestic tariff tax.
The last-named item has always been jus
titled by the trust as representing one of the
burdens it is forced to carry, which it
is. of course. always willing to pass along
to the consumer. there being no COMPETE
ton. Thus. as the case stands, the sugar
trust profits doubly by the tariff on raw
sugars. getting the material abroad for u
lower rate in proportion the tariff is in
creased and selling it at home for higher
rate in the same proportion. Verify, in this
case, as with the spinning mouse, the
higher the fewer"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-27
To Prevent Reckless Libel Suits,
tho Naw Work Herald


Many suits against newspapers for al
legged libels are baseless and are brought
on behalf of irresponsible persons as a mere
speculation on the theory that while risking
nothing there is a chance of being bought
off, or of getting something through Jury
trial.
Senator Davis has introduced a bill in the
legislature providing that persons who
bring libel suits against newspapers must
give bonds for thu costs. While working no
hardship to plaintiffs having rational
grounds for bringing suit, such law would
deter many who now begin ridiculous &C.
tons from mere bluff or for notoriety or on
the chance of getting something out Of the
defendant"
The Davis bill is a reasonable and salu-
tary measure, and its enactment would at
once preserve newspapers from needless
of valuable time. j..
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-27

The recommendations OF the Senate sub
committee relative TO the conduct of the
District public schools. recently under in
Testfgation, are radical in their scope and
character. proposing a complete change in
the method Of administering the educational
affairs of the capital The committee rec
orn-nends in brief that the charge of the
schools be given to board of five trustees
appointed by the President for a term of
five years and drawing a salary or fee Of
81 a meeting. to the ma ximum limit OF
81 go q year, and that this board shall have
exclusive control over all appointments, in
Guiding tie superintendent and all his sub
ordInates and Jurisdiction over the curric-
ulun.
1t is unquestionably desirable that the
schools he placed under a more responsible
management than at present There is not
enough power invested now in the trustees.
who constitute virtually an advisory board
without authority to enforce recommends
lions. 1t is believed by many citizens that
whatever evils or faults now exist in the
system are due to this condition. The
proposed change would assuredly correct
this flaw in the system. But it Is question:
able whether 1t is desirable that the control
OF the schools be taken absolutely away
from the District government and vested
in the President through his appointees.
Public education IS as much a part of the
municipal administration as the fire and
police protection. the care of streets and
other items While seeking authoritative
control by responsible body this principle
OF good local government should not be
ignored.
In another item the proposal is open to
objection 1t Is grayely to be doubted
whether the best results would flow from
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-27
The EmpOria Lynchinx.

Public opinion in Virginia appears to be
deeply agitated over the Emporia lynching.
and the governor, the county judge and the
sheriff are coming in for a rather severe
criticism. just now the affair Is shrouded
in some degree of mystery. and It is i'm
possible to ascertain who Is responsible
for the tragedy. which had been apparently
averted by the Intervention of the militia
and was then permitted through the with
Grawal OF the soldiers. Gov. Tyler defends
his course by laying the blame on the
sheriff. who ordered the soldiers away.
Yet the final telegram received at Rich
mond from the officer in charge Of the SOL
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-27

From the Brooklyn Eagle (lnd. Denny.
The nomination of Mckinley Is inevitable
The Presidents health Is good. 1t is so
good that he will probably survive another
national convention, in which event he will
once more be the standard-bearer of his
party. Nor is it clear that any considerable
number of republicans are looking for a
way out. So far as the Eagle is aware, not
single contest concerning the candidate
for first place on the ticket is likely to be
seen in any state. AS an organization the
party will express its preference at Phila-
delphia. 1t looks as though the expression
would be unanimous, which will be signifi-
cant enough.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-27
Are Planning to Do Wrong.
From the Chicago Record.

The fact is that the supporters of the
Porto Rican tariff bill are planning to do
something that is opposed by public senti-
ment and they know it.
1t is well to have an abundance of clear
cut expressions like that of the Iowa house
of representatives in order that Congress
may have no excuse for going wrong in
this matter. The drift of popular opinion
should be made manifest in order that It
may HAYS its influence at Washington.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-27
Head 1t OF.


From the Buffalo Commercial.
If Congress finally eliminates that tariff
feature from the Porto Rico bill there will
be pervading feeling of relief among those
who look for the honorable supremacy of
the republican party. Never mind the why
and wherefore-a great mistake is on the
way. Head 1t off
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-27

Mr.. Hanna's grief that any one should
have been suspected of legislative bargain
ing In connection with a campaign fund is
particularly pathetic.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-27
All She Remembered.

What was the topic of debate In our
club today% asked one member of the femi-
nine society.
The topic of debate?' was the response.
"Why-er-let me see-I can't remember
what the topic was. But 1 voted on either
the positive or negative side of the question
1 forget which,"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-27

II would be little disappointing to find
that Lord Kitchener. who was advertised
as steely individual who naturally domi-
mates. had wound up by rnisnanaging his
troops and getting into a petty squabbIe
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-27

When Dom Paul suggests "a price that
will stagger humanity he should take into
consideration the fact that Great Britain is
used to enormous investments in the line of
war.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-27

Now" said Mr.. Meekton, as he got into
his overcoat and pulled on his mittens, Il
must go home and explain to Henrietta"
is she demanding an explanatory"
Certainly.
What about?'
My dear sir, how do 1 know? haven't
been home YET
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-27

An actress is to have a gold statue made
of herself This procedure will, of course.
effectually remove any doubts about her
being a true genius.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-27
The Porto Rican Question,

The popular branch of the Iowa Iegisla.
ture has expressed the popular edict on
this subject, and II Congress does not heed
1t now Congress, including the congressman
from Lowe, will hear from 1t next Novsm-
ber.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-27

1t looks as If Russia meant to have SOL
diers and not statesmen on hand the next
time IT discusses the prospect OF peace.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-27

Il s'pose it's all right" said Mr. Cumrox.
But it doesn't seem fair
What doesn't seem fair"
For Matilda to scold because 1 want to
eat dinner in my shirt sleeves. 1 don't
make any fuss about her party dresses, an
they haven't any sleeves at ALL
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-27

China has about resigned itself to the fate
of being tie foot ball in the game of ma
lions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-27

Mr.. Carnegie and Mr.. Frick decided that
it would be foolish to quarrel when they
might as we'll be making money.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-27

Porto Ricans would be justified If they
registered VOW never to buy bouquets for
another invading army.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-27

Possibly General Otis feels that if he
could capture all the Filipino editors his
hardest work would BE- over
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-27

OIn order to avoid delays. on ne
count of personal absence. letters to
THE STAR should not be addressed
10 any individual connected with the
office but simply to THE STAR, or 10
the Editorial or Business Depart
nenfx. according to tenor purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-27

We also show a Superb Assortment of Unstamped
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things required in the construction of Fancy Work.
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-27
SHOOTING STARS.
Generosity.

Let US be generous with Porto Rico"
That's what 1 say" answered Senator
Sorghum. Lets be generous with it. Let's
turn it over to my friends and tell 'em to
go right ahead an help themselves"
The Great Weather Reform.
Now let us all be hoping
For days of shine and bloom.
No more will we be cropping
Mid fog and grippy gloom.
For history on its pages
This word of joy now sets,
They've made the weather sages
Quit using cigarettes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-27

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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-15
Montauk Water and Electric Power Co

The Montauk Water and Electric Pow
er Company was Incorporated at the
Secretary Of States office yesterday. The
incorporators are M. w. Ransom, OF
Northampton county; w. II. Day, ED.
Barbee and w. c. Riddick, of Wake coun-
ty; ]. p. Leach, w Lea Powell OF War
rem Whit Johnson, Thos. Harrison, Eu-
gene Johnson, Of Halifax.
The purpose of the corporation is TO
manufacture, construct and operate mills
and factories Of any kind; to generate
and apply electricity, and to hold real
estate to the amount Of five thousand
acres. It's operation to be confined to
the counties of Halifax and Warren, and
especially for the improvement of the
South Side of the Roanoke river between
CASTOR and Eaten Ferry. The office is to
be in Littleton and the capital stock is
100000, which is divided into shares of
500 each.
Articles Of incorporation for the Leon
Steam Laundry Company was also incor-
porated yesterday. It's purpose is to do
a general laundry business, at Charlotte,
n. c. 1t is incorporated for thirty years,
and the capital stock is $4,000. The in
generators are l.. Leon, T. A. Crosse,
Chas. r. Moore and J. w. Cobb.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-15

the honor and told them of the great
things he was going to accomplish as
their chairman. The Hon. s. Ohio Will
son thanked the convention for its vote
Of thanks and gave his successor some
free advice as to how the thlhs ought
TO be did
This completed the business OF the
committee and the Hon. D. W. LasslCer'
Of Wake Forest, moved that IL ADJOURN
to the Hon Hill E. Kings restaurant
for dinner
The motion prevailed