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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-13
President Williams Of Richmond.

Speaking Of the ST. Paul merger decision,
President Williams of the Seaboard Air
Line railway says:
"As for the general public, 1t is idle to
talk of political republic with financial
or commercial tyranny There is no more
safety in having commerce at the mercy Of
an absolute ruler than there would be in
having our government controlled by a
car. who might be benevolent or a cruel
deSpot, a wise or ruinouS one, according
to his whim, or abilities, or the circum-
stances.
Instead of disturbing our prosperity
this decision, IL sustained, as 1 believe it
will be- will establish, secure and protect
the commercial situation. It will encour-
age and foster legitimate extension, growth
and expansion, and stimulate enterprise
and industry and local effort by guarantee
ing them against oppression and forced alb
sorption:
This is a capital summary of the matter
and coming from a distinguished man of
business. who speaks from the viewpoint
of business and not from the viewpoint of
politics. it is worthy Of the highest con-
sideration. The trusts to the contrary not
withstanding, antitrust sentiment Is not
the production of politicians who are hold
ing or seeking office. 1t is no mere clamor.
keyed to the ends Of the unthinking ground
lingS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-13
Reliance,

The launch of the cup defender Reliance
puts American yachtsmen in a position
where they can perhaps soon turn a few
tricks themselves in the way of beating
old boats. Judging from the chorus OF
praise raised by experienced men and ex-
perts over the lines Of the new boat It Is
fair to assume that at the present stage
she meets all expectations. It rssnains, Of
course. for the trial races to demonstrate
her fitness in the water Many a craft has
slid down the ways to the sound Of the
plaudits Of an enthusiastic crowd Of good
judges. only to prove a veritable log in
actual sailing. 1t Is clear that 6ramrock
III had good lead over Shamra Tx I In
most points Of racing. But there yet re-
mains the question Of how much Of that
difference will be taken up by the super
iority of Shamrock II over Shamrock I.
In any case 1t is to be remembered that
Columbia was by good margin a better
boat than Shamrock II and thus Shamrock
III may even beat the challenger Of 1901
and only get up on even terms with the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-13
The Jubilant Standpatters.

The standpatters, we are told. have the
field now all to themselves. Revision OF
the tariff is out of the question. The best
opinion in the republican party Is against
1t. Business protests. Prosperity protests.
The thing to do Is to let matters go on as
they are now going. It is the wise man
who knows when he is well of. And so on.
Particulars In support of this assertion
center upon what is known as the Iowa
idea" That, 1t is stated. has been ex-
ploded and virtually abandoned. When the
republicans Of Iowa meet in state conven-
ton platform will be presented and
adopted which will put the revisionists out
of business. The procedure will not be
rude. Senator Allison. an experienced
hand at the bellows. will temper the wind
to the shorn lambs. But Gov. Cummins
and his friends will be made to feel the
weight Of authority. and will from that day
sing small. The decree has gone forth.
Nothing can change 1t.
Let US remember. however. that the
Iowa idea is by no means confined to
Iowa. 1t did not even originate there A
limited tariff revision has been demanded
by many republicans of the west and the
northwest for several years. 1t has been
noted in those quarters that the Dingley
with regard to more than one industry,
and this has suggested the wisdom and the
justice of changes in certain schedules.
But in no quarter where this demand has
been voiced has it been proposed to aban-
don, even impair, the principle of pro-
lection.
The fight for revision within the republic
can party will not end, therefore, even If
what Is asserted of the situation in Iowa
should prove to be true. But is it true?
Does not the bare fact that the ablest and
most experienced republican leader in the
state has been asked to draft this years
platform in itself show the strength of the
revision sentiment? If the standpatters
were masters of the field this work might
safely be delegated to any good man with
phrases at his command. 81
The republicans are divided into three
factions on the tariff questions. The re-
visionists ask that some conservative action
be taken at once. The standpatters insist
that nothing should be done while times
continue good And between these two
factions is the faction that comedies the
necessity of changes but advises against
making them on the eve of the presidential
election. The action of no one state this
year. no matter what it may be. can settle
this great national question as it relates
to next year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-13

trictions as to community status, member
ship in labor unions and the like, it has
ceased to be a "welI-regulated militia" In
the terms of the Constitution. 1t Is no
longer amenable to the discipline which Is
necessary to ensure efficiency and results
The militiaman Is a soldier. supplementary
to the police force and to the army. The
spirit which animated the utterances OF the
Norfolk militiaman has shown itself else
where from time to time, but fortunately
the people are coming to take a broader
and more sensible view of the duties OF the
citizen with regard to this service. The con-
tempt for the 'tin soldiers Is largely thing
OF the past. The moment the militia COM
panies discarded fancy uniforms and as
sumed the garb Of the common, ordinary
regular soldiers the community began TO
take pride in them far higher and more
lasting than the sentiment which was In
spired by the sight of some crack company
of guards on dress parade or marching
on the Fourth of July with all the glitter
of an impracticable accouterment. The
militia law now In force Is designed to fur
Their this process of regularizfng the Ma
tional Guard. and 1t Is one Of the longest
steps toward the formation Of "wel-regu-
lated militia" which has ever been taken IN
this country. If community SO far for
gets it's duty to itself as to permit the
fomenting Of riots directed at the property
of law-abiding individuals or corporations
it must suffer the humiliation of seeing its
enrolled citizens summoned to duty and II
must suffer the pain of internecine warfare
for the sake of ultimate peace Sucn
militia companies as that of Norfolk, whose
members demur at taking equipments I'M
der the new law, were far better disbanded.
They are of no value to their cities and a
false reliance for the people.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-13
Trusts Cornered.
From the Philadelphia Press.

If the Supreme Court sustains the North
ern Securities decision then no antitrust
law yet proposed Is beyond the power of
Congress. Around interstate commerce 1t
can draw the circle of its power to regu-
late, and no corporation can step within
save as Congress provides and permits.
All the pleas against the more extreme
antitrust bills drop to the ground. Con-
gress has full power to deal as 1t pleases
with any corporation entering the field over
which it has constitutional regulation En-
jOying this power, two things are certain.
Railroads will never be allowed both to
combine and to fix rates. "Trusts' will in
the end never be permitted to conceal their
operations or to sell at different prices I'M
der the same conditions at the same time
to different persons for the purpose Of de-
stroying competition.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-13
Plays Written While You Wait.

This is the era of record breaking We
have been treated within recent years to
the fastest mile ever speeded by horse
man and machine. We have had messages
sent around the world in the time foretold
by Puck. We have had trusts organized
while you wait, and the other day over in
Servia young Alexander turned his gov
eminent upside down, annulled the con-
stitution, repealed Objectionable laws and
then restored the constitution all in five
minutes. 1t is great age. Thus it is no
wonder that a play-builder should under
take the task of composing real drama
of four acts. with abundant epigrams, in
side of twentyfour hours. 1t was quite
in harmony with the spirit of the period.
And 50 it may be expected that a
fashion will spring up in quick play-writ-
ing. Future advertisements of the latest
popular drama may read something like
this: "Quickest-written play on record.
Conceived and composed inside of ten
hours. Dictated by the author to three
stenographers simultaneously while re-
ceiving callers. No stops for meals. Pho
tographs of the remarkable scene furnished
to every lady at Tuesday nights perform
ance, In the lobby may be seen the last
remnant of the cheese sandwich which
III hcO tHe SOle SuStendnC6 our
Ing her record breaking performancei
Then If the fashion Will go little further
and dictate that the plays shall be pro-
duced in correspondingly brief periods the
public will perhaps be protected. Assured
ly 1t is not too much for the people to ask
that play which required only twenty
four hours to write should hold the boards
for twenty-four minutes and no longer.
The sense of proportion has not been quite
destroyed. even if time has been all but
annihilated
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-13
Defense Of Women.
From the New York Mail and Express,

From the New York Mail and Express.
The women of this city have been crowd
ed. buffeted, insulted by rowdy conduct and
forced to witness ruffianly scenes and listen
to vile language quite long enough. II
there Is any way in which the power Of Or
ganization can be made use of for tn cir
protection the sooner 1t is done the bette..
The men who stoop to such insults are a
minority. The women of this city must
not be left as their prey. The idea Of a
league for womens protection is a good
one. Every decent man and boy ought to
be glad to belong to such league. Every
such man and boy ought, no doubt, to be a
league in himself for such purpose. But
definite organization is more effective than
individual effort What is most needed In
this matter is to give to every woman the
assurance that If she Is maltreated or in
suited in a public place she will be justified
and sustained by an effective organization
formed for this purpose In any steps which
she may take to prosecute and punish those
who have inSulted her
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-13
Thomas Jefferson.

The name and fame Of Jefferson will in
spire many tongues and pens today The
story does not pail in the repeated feelings.
A great man, as we estimate men IN this
country, he touched many things, and left
an impression on all Statesman, philos-
opher, writer, dreamer. experimentalist, he
commanded attention while he lived, and
he still commands 1t from his urn. Men OF
all parties speak of him with respect. Men
Of all parties conjure with his name. Like
Washington, Jackson and Lincoln, he Is
the subject of almost unqualified praise.
One has but to examine the toasts prepared
for the many public dinners that will be
eaten this evening to appreciate how many
topics all interesting and important, lead
to the man who wrote the Declaration Of
Independence.
But by far the most interesting of those
toasts Is that of Jefferson and today"
This suggests many inquiries. Judging
from his writings and his official actions,
what attitude would Mr.. Jefferson take on
the great questions which now occupy
ing the attention of American statesmen?
What would the man who purchased the
Louisiana territory say about the Philip
pines. Hawaii and Porto Rico? That we
should not have taken them over, and
should correct the error as speedily as pos
sible by letting go of them7 Or would he
approve of the course of William McKin-
ley, and sustain Theodore Roosevelt in car
rying forward the Mckinley policy with
regard to those possessions?
What would the author of the sentiment
that "all men are created free and equal
which sounded queer enough as delivered
in the name of a people many of whom
held slaves-say on the subject of the race
issue now that the negroes are free and are
asking for the rights that have been
granted them by the amended Constitu-
ton? Would he stand with Senator Till
man. or with President Roosevelt? Or If
he thought it advisable to trim, how much
better would he manage the matter than
some of the men who are now attempting
that feat? He was a STAKEHOLDER, and yet
despised the institution of slavery. He
trimmed in his day, and with only the aver
age skill
This line of speculation leads a long way.
There is hardly an issue upon which the
not lend itself easily to an inquiry as to
what this superior man, of such vast read
ing and information. and such supreme
confidence in the ability of the people to
flesh and occupying himself, as of course
he would be doing, with the welfare of his
countrymen.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-13
The Militia and the Law.

y special dispatch to The Star the other
day from Portsmouth Va. told of the dis
inclination of the members of a certain
crack militia company of Norfolk to accept
the terms of the new militia law passed by
Congress at the last session. Some of the
members have already pledged themselves
TO oppose the acceptance of the new equip
ment offered under the law. One member
said to The Stars correspondent:
That under this bill the Blues would
lose their identity. They would be subject
TO the beck and call of trusts and poiitf-
clans. and be nothing more nor less than
common. ordinary regular soldiers on a fur
Tough most of the time, but subject to al
most anybody's call at any time The pro-
visions of the bill. he declared were IN
democratic, were against the fundamental
principles OF this country. and made an
opening for the widest abuse of money
power. The bill. he declared, would open
the way TO control elections by the bayonet
and to an era of militarism that would in
all probability disrupt the country and de-
stroy the nation"
1t Is possible to ignore the statement as
to the employment of the militia to con-
troll elections a relic OF the old southern
terror of a federal force bill" On the sub
ject of the militia being lat the beck and
call of trusts and politicians" however,
these views of the Norfolk citizen-soldier
deserve serious consideration. 1t is to be
. feared that he and his protesting colleagues
nave misinterpreted the spirit of the funda-
mental law which declares that the people
shall have the right to bear arms, "a we'll
regulated militia being necessary to the Sc
curity OF free state Nothing is palmer
after reading OF the events Of the past
fewdecades than that the militia must be re-
garded as part of the consta hillary subject
10 call for the suppression of disorders.
Whatever their nature To the extent that
the militia force becomes social organi-
cation tts usefulness is lessened. AS soon
az its membership is hedged about by re-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-13
Hard Times.

I ain afraid O. panics, cause down in my
heart I know
Dat de rose is gwinter blossom an de corn
is gwinter grow;
yoh fist
Dat puts you in society on de contentment
list;
But when de song is silent an de smile has
died away,
An dar ain no one a-helpin out de chilun
in DER play,
An dar ain no welcome ready when you
strikes de cabin do
Den it's hahd times, honey; hahd times fob
sho'.
De touch O. gold can nebber cure some dis
appointments smart;
An silk an satin amt enough to bind an
active heart;
De poverty dat growls today, tomorrow
may be gone,
An hope is always near enough to be de-
pended on.
But when de chiIIun gifts dem kind O. lone
some-lookin' eyes,
An perliteness ism muffin but bad temper
in disguise.
An one days jes' like another, an de
world is dull an slow,
Den it's hahd times, honey; hahd time fob
oh
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-13
The Man Behind the Book.

From the New York Tribune.
The beIted earl who tried to break the
bank at Monte Carlo seems now to be
broke himself. Such Is the usual lot OF
fantastic Missionaries who dream iridescent
and evanescent dreams Of making money
in the long run by means of gambling on
system" or by any other form Of betting
against the cold, deadly percentage which
fills the pockets Of the professionals.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-13

defender Of that year. So now for series
of try-out races between Reliance and Co
lumbia, with perhaps old Defender and
few others thrown in for good measure and
the sake of variety. If looks count for
anything this newest creation Of the Here
schofrs is a wonder. and there ought to be
some fine sailing this summer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-13

Senators in reviewing their executive SEES
sion experiences. will feel that any absence
Of publicity concerning the Presidents IN
terview with nature in the Yellowstone will
be due to journalistic forbearance rather
than to an inability to get the facts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-13

Arthur p. German Is maintaining an atti-
tude of public interest in this democratic
squabble without allowing himself to get
within range of any missiles
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-13

There is no use in hoping that Americans
will ever be as popular in China as some
eminent Cinnamon are in this country.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-13

]. p. Morgan Is not giving out any inter-
views on the merger decisionr He Is too
wise to publicly undertake to be bigger
than the government.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-13

certain element of doubt as to the new
Shamrock's qualities is desirable There
would be no use of a race If relative mer-
its could be accurately measured before
hand
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-13
SHOOTING STARS.
Farewell.

80 this is to be a farewell tourf'
ut is" answered the prima donna.
you mean to cease singing in public?'
mot at all. Merely that people are to
have another opportunity to say farewell
to their money"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-13
Always Recognizable.

We might avoid encounters rude
That dash our hopes away
If real villains were as crude
AS villains in the play.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-13
Practical,

What is your idea Of a sensible wo-
man." she asked.
And he answered promptly, "One who
asks for an Easter rain coat instead of
an Easter bonnet"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-13

Mr.. Hanna must confess that he was dis
appointed by the result of the Cleveland
election. But he does not admit that he
was discouraged.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-13

The Red Cross Society, finding no real
war on hand, has taken occasion to start
some modified hostilities on its own &C
count.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-13

1t Will be surprising If more people than
usual do not lay in an early supply of
coal next summer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-13

1t is said that Mr.. Jones of Toledo makes
II rule not TO take off his hat to a lady
In fact. Mr. Jones does not take off his
hat to anybody, if he can help it,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-13

The theory that combinations are of gem
eral benefit Is more or less damaged by
those railways which boldly declare their
Discrimination to be merged
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-13

The Venezuelan revo!utionists have con-
Guided to follow Castro's example and re-
sist any inclination to resign.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-13

Newspaper men with the presidential
party are distinctly warned to keep off the
grass in Yellowstone Park.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-13
Surei
From the Boston Herald.

From the Boston Herald.
Washington's new $4,000. 900 railway sta
ton modelled after the plan Of the Capitol
win be something truly immense, not to say
imposing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-13
Fire Drill.

From the Baltimore American.
It wouldn't be bad idea to have IRE
drills in all the big hotels. as well az II
the public schools. Hundreds Of iyel
might be saved by this little precautionary
exertion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-13

Reform movements are always hampered
by the fact that 1t Is easier and more in
teresting to discover defects than to remedy
them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-13

Every now and then some theatrical
celebrity undertakes to write a play in one
or two days and still good plays are
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-13

The Harrison family in Chicago Is justi-
fed in feeling little dubious about the
legacy of votes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-13

Grover Cleveland may never start again:
but he denies that Mr. Bryan has any au-
thority to rule him Off the track.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-13

If the penalties for scorching continue to
go up. automobiles will surely have to come
down in cost
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-13
Always Needed.

IBdStmtnC nOOrJ.
Oleine Soap, 10 for. .25c.
Sunshine Soap, 4 for. &c.
Floating Soap. II for. .25c.
Fairbanks Soap. 6 for. .25c.
Powdered Borax, package. sc.
Army and Navy Compound, 2 for. &c.
Gold Dust Powder, 6 for. .25c.
German Ball Blue. &c.
Strong Ammonia, bottles.
Safety Matches, I doz. boxes go Sc
Hardwood Step Ladders, foot. 1Oc
Floor Brooms, value, DC. .l9c.
Feather Ceiling Busters. ... Sc
Bissell Carpet Sweepers. csc.
Tampico Scrub Brushes
Galvanized Pals, 25c value. . .19c
Painted Cedar Pals. lie.
Sparklene Silver Polish, CSC size. .21c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-13
His Persuasion.

Have you ever made any effort to dis
tinguish yourself in public debate =
mo, sir" answered Senator Sorghum
when money talks, its argument is usually
most effective when it comes in the nature
Of a strictly personal communication.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-13

Il Is always sorry said Uncle Eben, etc
see a man hoardin' his pennies like misel
an squanderin' his opportunities like mil
lOnaire."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-13
Trunk Needs.
Easement f1oor).

Winter clothes have to be
cared for-with the following
reliable safeguards:
Moth Balls, pound. &c.
Lavender and Camphor Mixture.
Camphor Flakes. pound. .......9 &c.
Packing Camphor in Jumps, h.. .15c.
Sulphur Candles for fumigating.
dozen NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. soc.
Tarine Moth Sheets, 4Ox4S. .... Sc
Tarine Carpet Lining. yard. .......5c.
Tarine Spray. for trunks, bot. .45c.
Moth-proof Bags, small size. Bic.
Moth-proof Bags, medium size. .35c.
Moth-proof Bags, large size .49c.
Moth-proof Bags, extra size. 80. CSC.
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1895.
Easement floor.

Deduct one-tenth from the
price marked on the one you Sc
lect, and you'll purchase at rs
per cent less than the trunk
store quotation.
Canvas Covered Trunks, various
KINGS .................... $%.Ao u $lO
Fiber Bound Trunks, various
klnQS ................... .$4.So " $@o
Leather Bound Trunks. various
RlndS....-.- ..$'.to 10 $@o
Steamer Trunks, various kinds,
2.2o to-. ..-.$l4
Hat Trunks. ladies' and mems,
various kinds. to 50
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Trunks at 10 Per Cent Discount.

il
t will
gmanHt mpro tina lbe hartlw
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Refrigerators.
(RaSom ont f5oorN

The Economy" is being
demonstrated" and proved the
most economical and every way
best.