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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-06-11
The Next House.

The Chicago Evening Post makes the
prediction that the next House will be re-
publican, and adds:
"Shrewd democratic politicians not only
admit it, but perceive party advantage
in preventing republican success. What
could a democratic House do without a
Senate and the White House to cooperate
with it? The party would have no power
and yet it would not be permitted to escape
responsibility for untoward developments
should they arise. Men like German and
Hill are not saying much about the next
House. They are not after sentimental
satisfaction and barren victories. They
probably prefer complete republican con-
troll for the next two years..
Whatever "shrewd democratic polfti-
clans may be admitting. and however ST.
lent Mr.. German and Mr.. Hill may be at
present on the subject the fact remains
that the republican managers are, wisely
enough, preparing for a vigorous cam
paign for control of the next House. They
have good reason to believe that their OPP
ponents will put up a stubborn fight. The
democratic committee Is organized, with
the view both of harmonizing factional
differences and of securing a large cam
paign fund. Some of the wealthiest men
and most liberal spenders in politics in
the country are members of it, and if such
an arrangement does not mean fight it is
difficult to interpret it.
The idea that the control of the next
House would mean nothing to the demo-
Gratis in their next presidential campaign
is a mistaken one. The carrying of the
House by the democrats just prior to the
election of 1876 had a good deal to do with
the enormous vote that was polled for NJ.
Tilden. And again. the organization Of
the House by the democrats on the eve Of
the campaign of 1884 was a factor in MIR.
Cleveland's success that year. On both
occasions a republican tide was turned in
the congressional contests and the result
affected the presidential contest which fol-
lowed.
Congress now for nearly eight years. They
have been in possession Of the White
House for nearly six. They have done
some notable things in that time, and
they still appear to be strong But 1t Is no
secret that divisions have arisen both as
respects men and measures and that I'M
easiness exists in more than one quarter.
If the democrats should carry the next
House therefore they would be certain to
herald the success as the turning of the
republican tide; and that they would be
later to some extent is altogether likely.
The next House Is worth fighting for
and 1t will be fought for There is indif-
ference as to it's value on neither side
Both committees are fully Justified in the
steps they are taking to awaken the live
lest interest in the campaign.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-06-11
The Telephone Company's Claims.

One of the claims advanced by the Chesa-
peake and Potomac Telephone Company
before the courts when the rate-reduction
litigation was in progress was that Con-
gress could not legally regulate the rates
charged by II, foreign corporation doing
business In the District of Columbia This
plea Is now arousing the interest of sena-
tors who do not altogether agree with the
company's view of it's own immunity from
regulation There is prospect that the
wire and conduit BILL when called up for
debate. will provoke some discussion of this
point which is hardly to be conceded by a
majority of the body. If the friends Of the
telephone company wish to test the issue
squarely 1t can easily be done by bringing
to vote the Hale amendment proposing a
reasonable and specific rate reduction.
The telephone company. wherever it may
be Incorporated. is doing business in the
District by virtue of the grants by Congress
to 1t from time to time giving it the right
to use the streets. There can be no doubt
whatever that Congress can charter a new.
rival company at any time 1t can give
that company the right to lay conduits par
alleling those of the old company. cOndi-
toned upon the sale of the service to sub
scribers at rates which would soon force
the old company to reduce its own rates in
order to save itself. What Congress can do
by indireCtion ii can assuredy do by d.
rection
Throughout its course in opposition to the
demand for reasonable rate reduction the
telephone company has been guilty of the
most pronounced series of ''wobbles' in it's
arguments and claims and denials. When
addressing Congress it has made no serious
denial Of that body's right to Iegislate in
,,f-,.;
courts it has changed its tune and assailed
the prerOgatives of Congress in the prem
ises. When pinned down to statistics be-
fore congressional committees it has claimed
that the larger the city and the longer the
subscription list the more costly the phone
service: when negOtia ting with prospective
subscribers 1t has asserted that the reduc-
ton of rates by the measured service &C.
companies a wide enlargement of the phone
service through the increase in the SUBJ
scription list. Lately 1T has been claimed
on Its behalf that with the increase of the
subscription list during the past few years
from 100 to 5000 has come a drop in the
average price from 500 to $50 and this
statement has been coupled with the prom
ise that "as the volume of business in
creases the average rate will be reduced 3"
II Is dlfncult to know just what to believe
WHICH the company or ITS representa- tives
speak II Congress has no power to regu-
late It's rates Ii surely has no right TO give
away free the privilege OF using the streets
of Washington for the phone company's
highly profitable business II the increa Sc
OF the phone use increases the cost. whv
does the average cost drop? If the meas
ured service is such a benefit to the sub
scFioefs why have SO many Washington
merchants. after trying that service for
awhile, sought 10 change back TO the old
unlimited service?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-06-11
The MIDDAY Nap.

When the sun Is shinin' bright
By de OIL barn do,
Ev..ythlng seems nearly right
Doesn' fret no mo-.
White folks goes an hunts de shade
Warm as dey kin be.
Reckon dat's de way dey's made.
Sunshine pleases me.
FreckIes don't skeer me bit;
Amt afraid o. tan.
Sunburn ism gwine to hit
D;shere cullud man.
Doesn' have to wait fob night
When to sleep I go.
Wants de sun a-shinin' bright
By de OF barn do
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-06-11
SHOOTING STARS.
A Problem Of Progress.

II have jes been thinkin'," said Farmer
Corntossel. IAN 1 must say things look
purity serious
What has set you thinkin? o. asked his
wife
ih1s volcano down at Nicarogger Some
people say 1t might make a canal danger
GUS An l don't know but 1t might. It's a
terrible picture kin see in my minds eve!
Think OF fioatin' down the canal on your
gondoia. lfstenin' to the boleros and cachu-
cas-, an suddenly havin' lot of lava an
not ashes dumped on you-like you had
bumped unawares into a mud-slingln' cam
paign over to Philadelphy."
What are you goin' to do about it?'
Il haven't made up my mind There's
been some blood-curdlin' mistakes made,
an I'm afraid It's too late to correct EN-.
Before they put down all these railroads
they ought to have thought about the
havoc that would be created if the trains
all got to smashin' into one another at once,
as there Is chance of their doin'; before
they put in all these electric tights an cleo
trio cars they ought to have thought what
'ud happen If all that electricity was to
break out sudden-like An the elevators
an steamboats-the danger lurkin' In EN-
Is somethin fearful. I'll bet there's been
more damage done to life an property by
smash-ups the last five or ten years than
nd equal the mortality an expense of a
volcano-busted canal!
WEEK. persisted his wife. what are you
goin' to do about it?'
L dunno yet. 1 haven't made up my
mind whether to advise EN- to abolish all
this steam an electricity or to tell EN- to
be brave an go ahead an take a few more
chances on volcanoes"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-06-11
Two Notable Things.

Two notable things occurred at West
Point Monday. General E. P. Alexander
was one of the speakers. and after eulogiz-
ing his comrades of the southern confed-
eracy said:
Whose vision is now so dull that he does
not recognize the blessing 1t Is to himself
and to his children to live in an undivided
country? Who would today relegate his
own state to the position it would hold in
the world were 1t declared a sovereign, as
are the states of Central and South Amer
lea? To ask these questions is to answer
them. And the answer is the acknowledge
ment that 1t was best for the south that the
cause was lost The right to secede, the
were 1t now offered as a gift, we would
reject, we would a proposition of sui
eide
Alexander was that of General Longstreet,
who was present, and the cheering was en-
thusiastic and prolonged.
General Alexander was Lees chief of ar
tillery. and General Longstreet was known
as Lees right arm" Both were among the
most accomplished and successful soldiers
who wore the gray. Both today are among
the most patriotic citizens of the reunited
country. The one Is in private station, but
as he did yesterday devotion to the Union.
The other is in public station, holding the
countrys commission, and illustrating by
both his public and private walk how ad
mirably an ex-confederate fits into the truly
national spirit that now controls the really
United States of America
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-06-11
The Timid Mans Opportunity

How did Crimson Gulch come to favor
Pink-eye Perkins for SENATOR" asked the
politician. He doesn't represent the ag-
gressve spirit Of this section of country"
NO" answered Bronco Bob, but we
didn't want Crimson Gulch to get bad
reputation before the world. We wanted to
keep peaceable and proper. and Pink-eye
was about the only man we could trust not
to git mad an shoot if his truth an We
racity was assailed In words OF one an two
syllahles
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-06-11

ness on the part of the visitors. But the
guards provided by the mana cement should
all be reckoned with reference to this trait.
1t will not do merely to provide cages to
keep the animals from getting out. Bar
riers must be erected which will without
fail prevent the spectators from getting
inf 1on
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-06-11

Chief Devery of New York Is quoted as
saying "a young man amt got a chance in
New York. Possibly owing to the over
crowded conditions Of the public schools
In his early life
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-06-11

Santos Dumont has not yet startled this
country by any achievements in aerial nav
igation He is possibly waiting for the
Mount Pelee explorers to complete their
feats Of daring SO that he may have undi-
vided attention.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-06-11

A French scientist expects to neutralize
the nicotine so that smoking may be in
dulged in without danger. But the old
fashioned malodorous and toxic pipe will
have its devotees to the end of time
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-06-11

The June bridegroom continues to buy the
licenses and pay the minister and the rail-
way fare and the hotel bills. while the June
bride receives all the attention.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-06-11

London hotel men are patriotic; but they
have as much respect for American dollars
in sufficient quantities they have Tor
sOvereigns.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-06-11
Make Him Show Down.

From the Boston Traveller.
There should certainly be vigorous law
for infractions OF the speed limit, and it
should be enforced without fear or favor.
The automobilist does not oWn the earth-at
least not yet. 49, s's5.S 2 Z 49,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-06-11

Sixto Lopez efforts to remain a parsonage
of public consequence do not meet with
great encouragement. He may yet be
driven to the lecture platform.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-06-11
Laying in a Supply.

Now" said the good fairy, II am going
to grant you three wishes"
Anything 1 mention l can haye?" said
the boy. who has been reared in a modern
business atmosphere
Anything"
well, to start with, I'd like to have you
guarantee several encores to each wish"
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President Palma says that all he wants
Is enough TO support his family and main
tain the dignity OF his Office The average
president OF South American republic
would not undertake to do all that on SD
OOO a year
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-06-11

The coal operators calmly insist so long
as they are sure the public will pay the
bills. they can afford any delay in collecting
them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-06-11

Tom l.. johnson is now to the front in
the Ohio democracy and Cleveland Is re-
garding itself as a political center of much
consequence.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-06-11
An Exceptional Accomplishment.

An Exceptional Accomplishment.
She didn't know much Latin:
She had never studied Greek;
Yet she met with admiration
Which she didn't have to seek.
For in getting off a street car
She created no delay;
She didn't travel backward,
But stepped out the proper way.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-06-11

Many man who would steer clear of a
full Of spirits.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-06-11
insufficient Guards at the Zoo,

The Transvaal now hopes to grow up and
be prosperous and peaceabie, like Canada.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-06-11

Dom Paul will not sing any patriotic
songs on coronation day, whatever his
placated countrymen may see fit to do.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-06-11

Mr. Quay expects to be doing business at
the same old plum tree.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-06-11

Scientists would be happy If earthquakes
were as easy to prevent as they are to ex-
plain.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-06-11

D1n order to avoid delays ON nc
count of personal absence, letters to
THE STAR should not be addressed
to any individual connected with the
Office. but simply to THE STAR, or to
the Editorial or Business DEPART
menfs. according to tenor or purpose
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-06-11
Spirits.

From the Chicago News.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-08-27
FOOD SAVED HER.
That is the True Cure for Most Every :
thing.

a food that viii help the babies and
the grown folks too is worth knowing
of and keeping in the family.
\ mother in Woonsocket. r. l., says
Il have been a user of Grape-Nuts
Food for quite long time but never
thought of giving it to baby, until we
had a dreadful time with her.
I'VE tried three kinds of baby food
and condensed milk but nothing seemed
TO agree with her, and at seven months
she weighed not quite 10 pounds. We
were puzzled TO know what TO do when
one day Husband said. Do you ever
trv Crane Nuts thought she would
throw IN that food like she did the
others. but to our great JOY the soft
ened food agreed with her perfectly.
"She has been using it for about five
months now and. at a year old. she
weighs 1885, lbs. has eight teeth and
her flesh and little body is as firm ana
round AZ can be. She walks from chair
to chair.
Meeting the doctor the other day I
said. What do you think of her now? ?
He said. She don't look like the same
habv. What do you feed herr | said.
Crane Nuts Breakfast Food The
nrbof of its value is perfectly clear.
She is a wonder everyone says that
saw her some months ago. l cannot
praise Grape Nuts enough. Please do
not publish my name Name given by
Postum Co, Battle Creek, Mich.
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POWERFUL SPEECH AT GOVERNOR HILLS
Congressman {. C. Bur|eigh Presents
Crowd Who voCiferousIy Cheer
His Strong and Forcefu|

President Theodore Roosevelt re-
pie in this city, last evening. 1t was a
welcome as cordial as it was enthus
astic. 1t was a welcome such as citi-
zens of the Kennebec valley know so
of cordially and OF admiration for the
man, and was a welcome whose char
acter has not been eXcelled in any place
yet visited by him on the present tour.
The crowd was large, larger by far than
any gathering of people ever before
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-08-27
AT PORTLAND.
A 49, Minute Speech to Immense
Crowd-Drive About City.

Portland. Me. Aug, 26.--For the first
time in many years the Pine Tree State
today was honored by the presence Of the
nations Chief Executive. II was per
feet day The air was cool and bracnE
and not cloud was to be seen in the
sky. At every stopping place along tac
line a great crowd was gathered and the
President was accorded "A genuine Down
East welcome. At Old Orchard where
the special made its first stop after cross
ing the State line. thousands Of persons
from all rarts Of York ana lower Cunber-
land counties had gathered. The halt was
a brief one. only 20 minutes. but the Pres
ident after receiving a fumutuous greet
ing spoke briefly before the journey waF
continued. Upon his arrival in this city
the President was joined b. Senator WI
liam p. Frye, acting Vice President 81
the United States. and after speakins
briefly to a great crowd in Railway
square was taken for a drive about the
city
A pleasing feature OF the drive was a
brief call made by President Roosevelt at
the home of Capt. John Parker, L. $. A..
where coffee was served the President
from the old coffee pot that was used BY
him during the Cuban campaign. short
calls also were made at the home OF ex-
Speaker T. y. Reed. and at the home ~
the old LongfelIow homestead. After Wis
itng the various public parks and other
points OF interest the party returned 20
the station and the Presidential special
left for Lewiston.
Ii was 10 minutes AFTER CLOCK Nncii
the Presidential party reached Portland.
AS the train rolled into Union station a
national salute Of Il guns was fired by
the Portland Naval Reserves. President
Roosevelt was met by Mayor Boothby as
| he alighted from the train and was IN
| PRODUCED to delegation OF citizens i'll
Guiding Thos b. Reed, Judge VIM. l..
| Putnam Judge Clarence Hale. ex-Gor.
| Henry b. cIeaves. Gen. Joshua L. Cham.
| berIain. Hon Jas. =. Baxter and ex-Cov.
| Frederick Robbie.
| The President was escorted to a rdise.l
| platform just outside the train shed an.
| spoke for Il minutes to a crowd that fiii.-
| ed the great square.
| Carriages then were taken for drive
| to points of interest about the city. Mayor
| Roothby rode with the President and "a
| number of city and State dignitaries fol-
lowed in carriages. From Union station
| the party drove up Congress street TIE
entire length Of the city to the Eastern
Promenade and Forth Allen park, wnere
a fine view of Portland harbor was at
! forced At Fort Allen the line was re-
versed and proceeded about the city, Wis
iting the several public works. A stop
/, was made at the Longfellow mansion.
where the President inscribed his name
on the guest register. A short call also
was made at the residence Of Hon. Thon-
as b. Reed at the Cumberland Club, and
at the home of Capt John Parker. u
s. A. ~
At 43o, the President boarded his train
| Continued on page 81
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HEARTY WELCOME
For President at livery Stop
ping Place in the State.
Great Crowds and Enthusiasm to the
Boiling Point.
Same Story at Portland. Lewiston and
Brunswick.

President Roosevelt Tuesday, passed
speeches and received the plaudits of Il
quarter of million of people. The
greeting which has marked his prog
ress through New England has been
flattering in the extreme, and Tues
days experiences demonstrated his pop
ularity perhaps more than ever before.
Everywhere at the regular stops and
the smaller stations along the road, the
people We're frantic in their efforts to
catch a glimpse of him or 10 hear him
speak. and at Haverhill. Mass. this
desire assumed such a form that The
crowds completely OVERRIDE the police
and surrounded the Presidents car
riage making it difficult for it to all
vance.
The days journey was not without
its incidents. AS the President was
about to board his car at South Law
renee. Mass, after delivering his add
dress. the leader of the band stepped
up and made himself known to him.
He said his name was Beeman, for
mer COW puncher and barber at Me-
dura. n. d.. where the Presidents
ranch is located. The President imme-
diately recognized him and greeted him
as an old friend. The man. evidently
desiring the President to know that he
had profited by his advice given some
years ago, said to him: You told me
to get married and settle down and !
did | have got six children myself"
,fforIaI pracidaflt 1ifr1a
amusement.
While on his way through the streets
OF Portland his carriage was stopped
and he was presented with an album
containing views of the city. He stood
up in his carriage and briefly thanked
the donor Capt. Chas. F. Dam. He
has been the recipient of many floral
gifts. and where the admirers were un-
able to get near enough personally 10
hand them to him. they threw them
over the heads of the crowd into his
carriage.
When Danville Junction was reached,
the President was greeted by Postmas-
ter General and Mrs. Payne, Mrs. Gar
ret A. Hobart and Mrs. Chas. Emory
Smith. Mr.. Payne accompanied the
President to Lewiston.
Some stops were made which were
not on the itinerary At Lisbon, Lisbon
Falls and Brunswick, Me-, immense
crowds gathered and the President, in
response to their clamorous calls, was
obliged to appear on the rear platform
and say few words.
Although the day was particularly
hard one on him. the President gave
but slight signs of fatigue. -.--
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any that has taken place in other Dor-
lions of New England during the past
week. This tribute from unprecedented
observers cannot fail to please and
crafty every loyal Kennebec man and
woman.
The Presidents speech, last night, in
this city was the ninth he delivered.
yesterday, and yet he delivered it with
telling effectiveness. Ana those who
heard all Of his speeches during The day
agreed that the last WAS besr Of al.
When. at the outset, he alluded TO tho
pleasure he felt in speaking u a Maine
audience. and referred in touching
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KILLED BY THE CARS.
Joseph Simpson Of WaterVille, Dies
from Injuries, Tuesday Morning.

Naterviile, Ne, Aug. 27.-(SpeciaD.
There was fatal accident in the
Maine Central yard here. Tuesday
morning. Joseph Simpson losing his
life by being run over by Il shifting
engine. He was member of a shift
ing crew that WAS at work with ar
engine IL the upper yard, and while
tho machine was coming directly at
him nj a fair rate of speed stepped
onto the footboard provided for the
men and in some way lost his hold
and went under the wheels. 1t is
thought trat IN swinging around the
brntc, his foot slipped from the foot
hoard or b. lost his hold on the hand
irons. Before the engine could be
stoned it haG mangled him badly, the
wheels going over his right leg below
the knee, the left leg At the thigh ANA
tho left aIn..1t tn" elbow.
The injured man was taken to the
yarl office ana Dr.. EoWycr summoned,
but he saw 1t once that the injuries
would prove fatal and that he could
10 nothing. NJ Simpsons wife and
three children ANA Rev. Fir. Leduc We're
plso called. Tha accident occurred 4
little before 3 O'clock and MI. Simp-
son lived untjl about s. being conscious
nearly I'll the time. The accident was
ore of the sad les that has ever hap
penrd in the city.
Il is strange coincidence that Nj.
cmrscn's BROTHER, Edward was killed
ia