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accurately represent the value of the fran
chlses which In most cases have been given
free to the companies in return for the
public conveniences resulting. The more
enlightened view now obtains. that the, ac7r
commodation Is not all to the public. but
that decided measure Of debt is dtfe to
the public by the corporations for being
privileged to avail themselves of the utili-
ties for the sake or earnings enormous
profits. In the case of railroad, terminals
the community is distinctly served, while
profitable business. The people must of
course be served by some agency but If
one company is not wiling to pay for. the
chance of thus serving it another is al
ways to be found eager to take its place.
If put up at auction for sale TO the highest
bidder such franchises as that Just given
in New York to the Pennsylvania might
company to the city, amounting to nearly
s2,ooO,eO0 in twenty-five years.
The same is true of gas and electric hight
ing and telephone companies, whose mains
and conduits must be laid under the public
streets. Not often enough are 1ey>required
to pay for this privilege, the old idea pre-
vaillng too frequently that the public is the
greatest gamer through the presence of
such facilities New Yorks example in the
case of the railroad terminal comes just in
time to be instructive in the consideration
on the local union station BILL which is now
before the House District committee
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-06-18
CORPORATIONS and Public Utilities

The contract between the city of New
York and the Pennsylvania railroad where
by the latter pays large sums for the right
to tunnel under the rivers and certain
streets marks departure in the adjust
ment of relations between municipalities
and the corporations 1t is a wholesome
example thus set by the metropolis which
should be followed by other communities
whose spaces and privileges are sought by
the transportation lines. New York state
has been virtually pioneer in another line
of regulating the relations between corpo-
rations and municipalities. The franchise
tax law. passed at the Instance of Governor
Roosevelt. was a great gain In public finan-
ciering- 1t put the semi-public corporations
upon the right plane of responsibility TO the
people. They had been for many years en-
joyIng practically perpetual rights at little
or no cost. the taxes paid by them amount
ing to only 1.-THE Of the rfghtful contriba-
tion due from them to the public purse.
Some cities commute the franchise tax by
requiring the payment of a certain fixed
percentage on the gross or net earnings Of
these corporations. But this sum does not
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-06-18
The President and Congress.

We have been hearing a good deal of late
about the Man on Horseback. The public
IS asked to believe that he has arrived, and
is told that it must watch out. He Is rep
resented as greedy for power, as scheming
to obtain more and more of it, and as GER
tain to abuse all that he does obtain. The
people must be on their guard The peo-
pies representatives in Congress must in
stantly check any efforts of the chief ex-
ecutive to encrOach upon the domain OF
the legislative branch of the government.
And 50 on.
But how stands the record? Is the Presi-
dent showing a graspiug dispc 'itionZ Or Is
Congress showing a disposition to abdicate
it's functions and invest the President with
power inhering in the legislative branch of
the government and which should be exer-
cised by it?
The President has been very anxious for
the passage of the bill eniarging the civil
power in the Philippines. The military
power is in his hands as the commander
fu-chief of the army and navy. But his
political opponents for political purposes
have resisted the bill at every stage of its
existence They have desired that the
whole question of government in the arch
ipelagO be kept as much as possible in his
hands. in the hope of being able to fix re-
sponsibiiity upon him for every mistake
that might be made. The bill will become
a law but only after a stubborn fight
The isthmian canal is of the greatest inn
portance to the country. and the question
Is one that Congress should settle. The
President is anxious for Congress to send
him a bill with the route named uncondi-
tiOnaly. But the Senate, after heated
discussion. will vote tomorrow on a propo-
s!tion to leave the choice of the route to
the President. 1t is asked to abdicate its
function in the premises. and to make the
Presidents Judgment supreme.
Reciprocity with Cuba is distinctly
question for Congress to decide, and Con-
gress is fully advised on all of the points
involved. And yet one of the propositions
pending is that the question be turned over
to the President. to be settled by him IN the
form of a treaty with the Cuban govern
ment. This. it will be seen at glance, IS
designed to cut the House out of the equa
ton altogether. augmenting the Presidents
power and admitting the Senate only in an
advisory capacity.
If we are on the way to the one-man
power. therefore. who is TO blame? Ger
tainly not the man now in the White
House. who has early and late been using
his influence to induce Congress to exercise
the power with which it is constitutionaily
invested and thus limit his own.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-06-18
King Edwards Woes.

Uneasy lies the head that wears a crown.
And just now unhappy is the head about
to put one on. King Edward is certainly
playing in pretty hard luck, A fortnight of
what they call in England beastly weather
has not only ruined many Il the London
decorations for the big show, but rudely
laid its hand on the kings stomach. Spec
ulators are holding tickets to street stands
SO high that rows of vacant seats are
threatened all along the line on the day
OF the coronation. Richard Croker. who Is
in easy reach of the town. denies that he
will be spectator, and declares that he
would not walk ten steps to view the pa
rade. His old chum, ex-Chief Of Police
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-06-18
The July Designer
is Ready.

The Designer for July is now on
sale and contains the latest styles in
ladies' costumes for all outing occa-
'sions, directions for making a pic
ttire hat,s summer apparel for little
lads, some outdoor decorations,
menus in patriotic garb, seaside
frolics. the legend of St. Swithin,
two short stories and the continual
ton OF THE Apology of Ayliffe," by
Ellen Olney Kirk.
Price, Ioc. copy, $I.ooa year.
July Patterns and Fashion Sheets
are ready. Patterns, SC. to CSC.
Fashion Sheets free for the asking.
Handy Catalogue of Fashions, sc.
Pattern Departneut-Fint Door.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-06-18
The Tariff and Trusts.

a MIR. Stringer-whose name Is vastly
suggestive when his address is considered
sounded as chairman of the democratic
state convention at Springfield, ILL.,, yester-
day the keynote of his party's campaign.
His address, as often happens on such oc-
casions, was pitched too high to be con-
vincing or effective. In other words, he
scared, forsaking the realm of fact for that
of fancy. He said this in speaking about
trusts: .---.- - -..,--
Drastic legislation is needed and extreme
measures required to rend the trusts apart
II felonize their reunion, to free-list their
products, and democracy alone, which
neither loves them nor fears them, is he
only agency in the land that can defeat
and destroy them.
Has it not occurred to you that under
lying every act against law, liberty and
humanity committed by the party in power
will be found the high protective tariff tax
which it levies at our ports of entry? De-
stroy high tariffs and you destroy the
trusts Destroy the trusts and you destroy
the soul and quench the fire Of the imperial
istic and colonial policy that has hauled
down the nations flag and raised a counter
felt copy of the same instead, with clots of
blood for stars
Is it not late in the day for this sort of
talk? Is not free trade England as liber-
ally dotted with trusts as the United States
Are there not trusts in articles in this coun-
try which the tariff does not affect? Does
anybody believe that free-listing the pro-
ducts of trust would operate only against
the interests of such trust? -, s-.9-s.,s-.-
Mr. Stringer. in effect. advises another
campaign on the lines of 1882. He wants
his party to again challenge the protected
Industries to a battle to the death. The re-
publicans would probably be happy to re-
IT. MA
could not be repeated in this country We
all know, for one thing, that the protected
industries were not really challenged that
year to a battle to the death. The victory
which won at the polls on the strength
of that shibboleth turned to ashes on the
lips of the free traders. The protected in
dIstries found so much favor with those
who revised the Mckinley law that Mr..
Cleveland refused to put his name to the
new measure. Some of them suffered as
the result of the 1uggle that was performed.
but none died. and all began to flourish
again three years later when Mr.. Mckinley
came in.
There are trusts which work injury to the
public, and they ought to be restrained. But
that end will not be forwarded by preaching
the foolish doctrine that the protective tariff
is the mother of trusts. There are Sched-
ules in the present tariff law which should
be revised But that end Will not be for
warded by the dangerous proposition to re-
wise the whole law, and lower the figures
all along the line to revenue basis. Pro-
lection, wisely applied. is fully justified of
it's works. and the party which sets out to
destroy it root and branch will fail of its
purpose. The Stringers cannot string the
country on that DrODOsition
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-06-18

Fourth fioc
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-06-18

The movement to provide trolley rides for
children and mothers during the heated
term is worthy of the hearty and generous
support of our citizens. The sufferings of
the families who live in crowded quarters
in the alleys and poorer streets of our city
is often intense and the opportunity for a
ride into the suburbs on hot evening will
prove verrtable Godsend to hundreds of
children and mothers.
The Associated Charities has willingly
undertaken to see that the tickets procured
by the fund are judiciousy distributed and
there should be no hesitation on the part Of
generous and sympathetic public to re-
spond to this most meritorious appeal.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-06-18

Devery of New York. has declined an in
vitation from an unnamed source to visit
London on the occasion. and speaks disrel
specially of the whole affair." Chuck Con-
nors. Bowery sport. with others Of SINH
lar tastes, has turned his powers of ridi-
cule loose on Pierpont Morgans knee
breeches, with the object of frightening the
Americans present from full participation
in the event. The king if he lives will be
crowned, but with all of these things weigh
ing on his mind he cannot be happy man.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-06-18
SHOOTING STARS.
A Good Reason,

why are SO many Americans interested
in the coronation?' asked the English no.
bleman In slightly superciious tone.
well" answered the American who had
Just pulled his monocle from the back of his
neck and was busy getting the point of his
sword out Of the heel of his SHOE "a cero-
nation is about the only thing you have
which we don't feel able to reproduce and
improve on in our own country"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-06-18
Fire From Bad Wires.
he Milwaukee wIseons,p.

From the Milwaukee, WIseOnstD.
The enormous fire loss throughout the
country, notwithstanding the greatly i'm
proved efficiency of fire departments and
the wide adoption Of automatic extinguish-
ing apparatus. il no doubt due In large
measure to the Increased employment Of
electricity for lighting and power. Precau-
lions to insure the thorough insulation OF
electric wires and to prevent their cross
Ing and abrasion must be faithfully OBJ
served. Wherever there are electric wires,
eternal vigilance IL the price OF safety.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-06-18
Lace and Embroidery
Turnover Collars.

Dainty little articles of womens
summer wear. and wonderfully popu-
lar. Serve two purposes--add
pretty finish to the toilet and protect
the neck ribbon and ties from be-
coming soi1ed by perspiration.
We offer 50 dozen of these Lace and EDbroideG
Turnover Collan. In many attractive designs, -
half regular price
I2Hc. each. Usually 25c.
Neckwear Dept.-Fiut nOsf.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-06-18
Her Rejoinder.

How you young women did chatter at
your progressive euchre party exclaimed
the L. s. senator
Yes" answered Miss Cayenne: zone
might have thought we were trying to Sc
lect route for an isthmian canal
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-06-18

Senator Billy Mason has invented a new
style of sash, by utilizing the lower portion
of an evening vest. If the senator should
fail of renewed political triumphs. he will
have the satisfaction of being sartorially
great
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-06-18
Able and Honest.

From the Providence Journal.
1t is reported from Rome that Judge Taft
is eminently persona grata with the digni-
taries of the church with whom he has had
intercourse, and has also made the deem
est impression" upon all ywhe have seen
him. This is the man whom the "anti-im-
perialists'' have attacked so bitt erly as UNI
worthy of the confidence Of his feilow-citi-
ZenS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-06-18

West Indian natives insist on having
their butter colored red. This destroys the
oleomargarine argument that people will
necessarily shy at butter or its alleged
equivalent unless it IS colored yellow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-06-18
The Isthmian Canal.

AAA0 ASSAAAA&4oA S1Ad4s
Hear the language gurgle through
The isthmian canal
All the verbs except "to do
Hold high carnival.
Objurgations sometimes float
Lightly down the seething moat;
Adverbs, adjectives and nouns
Names of Men and names of towns,
Lightly ripple.
Like the tipple
Which the summer boarder downs.
Like reflections meteoric
Shine illusions metaphoric.
Splashing.
Clashing,
Damply dashng,
See the sparkling molecules az
Laugh at gravitation's rules!
High into the air they fly, <~@
Then are lost but do not die.
Sometimes rushing ungrammatic
In a course that's all cratic,
Pouring through some rocky chasm
With resounding pleonasm
Gushing
Whirling,
Rushing.
Swfrling.
Day and night; night and day, .r
See the language madly play
Through the isthmian waterway.
.
With what gladness would we view
Real water flowing through
Like the words and phrases do!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-06-18
Decorated Toilet Sets
AT Reduced Prices.

We offer several one-of-a-kind
Toilet Sets, in full I2-piece combi-
nation, including covered slop jar,
and in assorted tints and decorations,
which have been $3.50 and $500, at
1896 per jar set.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-06-18

The King of Spain invested in American
coal mines. Now there is strike on. 1t
must be admitted, even by his most re-
spectful admirers, that there is something
thirteenish about Alfonso
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-06-18
A Part Of the Course.

"And above all things" said the earnest
friend. you must learn patience"
Yes" answered the graduate I'VE take
lessons in that. too. Observe the oratory
we are obliged to listen to during the
graduation exercises 'h -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-06-18

Senator Jones of Arkansas proceeds with
the deliberatfon of a man whose opinion
on the canal question has taken on great
Importance
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-06-18

1t is but fair to assume that several more
plots against the king will be discovered
before the coronation is complete so long
as they are restricted to words they will
do no harm. and may serve to enhance in
terest in the occasion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-06-18

If the college graduate will only take some
o. the good advice that is offered him on
commencement day. he is pretty sure to
prosper and be happy
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49,

Dom Paul possibly feels a little indignant
because the Beers did not insist on Eng
lands voting him a sum of money at least
equal to that given General Kitchener
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-06-18

Science with all its power cannot exact
from Mount Pelee any promises of good
behavior In the future
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-06-18

One of the disadvantages Of being king
lies in the fact that there is no possibility
OF denying all the Interesting but untrue
reports circulated about him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-06-18
Wormen's Black
Lace lisle Hose

Just now at the height of their popu-
larity. We show all the latest and
most desirable effects. and call atten-
ton to the three following lots, of
Our own direct importation, repre-
senting the best values obtainable at
the respective prices:
100 dozen Black Lace IAsle Hose. in pretty ef-
fects-excellenf quality.
37Iac. a pair.
$50 dozen Black Lace IIsle Hose, in q great va
riety OF lace ankle and beautiful lace aluyer eff
feet; fine quality and perfect fitting
soc. and 75c. a pair.
First floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-06-18

Naval officers whose usefulness. it is
feared may be impaired by too long land
service are disposed to enter some quiet
protests against the water cure.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-06-18


Mrs Lease announces that in few years
she will retire from public life. This is
timely and important reminder that she has
not already done So
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-06-18
Ambition.

"Of course" quoth Cuba, pensively
I'm very happy. cause I'm free.
1 should, in sooth. be happier yet
If l could once get out of debt"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-06-18
Nicaragua the Route.

FrOm the Los Angeles Times.
There Is an odor about Panama which Is
by no means entirely sweet in the nostrils
of Americans. If that route be selected it
is altogether likely that 1t will be many a.
long day before ships discontinue their long
trips around Cape Horn. )
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-06-18
Looking for Trouble.

From the Atlanta Journal
= The man who makes it daily habit to
consult the thermometer is merely looking
for trouble this sort of weather.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-06-18

On the heels of Richard Croker's declara-
ton that he will not attend the coronation
comes the report that the coronation may
not be nearly as brilliant affair as was
eXpected.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-06-18

The question of whether kerosene oil
builds up debilitated mosquitoes, some
thing as cod liver oil acts on human be-
ings. will be taken up once more this sum-
MGR
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-06-18
CSC. per book
.JaDafleSe Safcheas.

We are selling large quantity of Japanese
Straw Hand Satches. Telescopes and Dress SUIT
Cases. They light In weight that they are
ideal for wOmen's use. We call especial attention
to the new Straw Satcbels, which are oneriIg
in five Sizes from
$50. to SIPS each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-06-18

MIR. Hobson's case continues to demon
strate that suitable recognition OF a hero
involves numerous practical difficulties. ee.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-06-18

Evidently the fools in this country are not
as numerous as has been generally sup
posed The ocean steamship companies are
all complaining that the transatlantic travel
is not nearly large this season as II
was expected to be for the coronation cere-
monies
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-06-18

The dignity of the horse has been main
tanned. The king will not use an automo,
bile in the coronation parade
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-06-18

Mr. Joe Chamberlain admits that the vic
tory cost considerable sum, but still re-
CARDS the investment as all right
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-06-18

The hope that the automobile will strike
a happy medium between excessive speed
and absolute inertia Is still cherished
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-06-18
Fancy ColOred
Candle Lanterns.

We have just received another lot OF those haady
Candle Lanterns. which simple and useful
in the country home. These come with red blu
green amber chinneys. and make an excellent
lawn porch decoration for lawn parties, etc
They come with candle, ready for use. at
I6c. complete.
Same with plain white ctimneys,
TIC. complete.
Fifth floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-06-18
Summer Comfort
for Woman
Found i'm
"Arnoad" Knit Gauze
Umbrella Drawers.

If given trial our customers will certainly be
convinced of their great advantages over the stif
starched goods commonly worn.
Some Reasons Why.
These garments are knit fnot woven) of the
hghtest softest fat fabric known, fabric used
only by the makers Of .Arnold'' goods Examine
1t closely. You can breathe through 1t - see
through It, This insures healthful ventilation,
coolness. Of laundering and consequently long
wearing qualities.
"Arnoid'' Kuit Umbrella Drawers are cut gen.
eruusly full and beautifully trimmed with wide
rufaes Of lawn embroidery. The price, 90
cents and up. depeads upon the trimmings. Fabric
Is tha same In all
Our Generous Offer.
II after careful trial Of "Arnold'' Knit Draw
srs they are not found to be the most comfortable
garment ever worn. any purchaser may return
goods and get money back
free Illustrated catalogue describes these aud
many ether Arnold creations for comfort Of
. woman and child
Infants' Dspt.--Sscond ncof.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-06-18
22-inch, $3.o5 each.
24-inch, $3.50 each.

24-inch Olive Suit Cases made of BOZ. stock
cowhide leather; Irish linen lined; inside straps.
three hinges riveted on: best handmade seamless
handle sewed and riveted leather corners; best
brass lock; handsewed throughout.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-06-18
Also complete line OF
Hardwood Refrigerators
And Ice Chests,

well made of thoroughly seasoned
ash wood and packed with mineral
wool
Hardwood Refrigerators- thoroughly seasoned ash
wood. removable drain pipe, packed with mineral
wool. etc.
$3.50 each.
Hardwood Ice Chests zinc lined. charcoal pack
ed well made.
$500 each.
Natural Stone Water Filters in blue decorated
ware. with Jars and nickeied fsucet-the most
practical filters made and the easiest 10 keep
clean.
S2.0o each.
Water Coolers. galvanized iron lined eickel fau-
Get, thoroughly packed.
$I.25 each.
Japanned Water Coolers. porcelain lined. packed
with charcoal.
$500 each.
Wooden Water Coolers. oak finish. porcelain liReA
the best water cooler the market.
SO. so each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-06-18
Reversing It.

From the Atlanta Constitution.
- Things are reversed in these automobile
days. We used to read of the headless
horseman, but now 1t Is the horseiess heads
man.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-06-18
New "Ice=Sayim Pads.

The latest invention for helping the housekeePfr
to economize in her ice bill. These ''Ice-Savin
Pads made of galvanized wire, with pt--
pared filling. and constructed to prot"ct
the bottom OF the ice chamber and keep ths lee
In circulation OF cold dry air, which prevents 1t
from melting quickly. They come I'm two sizes.
5oc. and 75c. each.