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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-18
Vandalism in the Woods.

Now that the weather is moderating and
the real quality OF spring is felt In the air
the nature lovers of this city are being
lured In increasing numbers into the woods
and fields for that sweet communing with
the earth which is one OF the greatest joys
OF the year. But rare 10 is the delight of
day In the forest or on the plain, 1t is
often touched with SORROW because of the
thoughtlessness of those who have yet to
learn a genuine respect for the plants and
trees and flowers. II Is no uncomm On sight
In the spring to men. women and chill
dren returning to town Sunday evening
laden heavily with great branches of flower
bearing shrubs torn ruthlessly from trunks
which will never again present beautiful
appearance. In most cases these blossoms
fade before the city is reached, and the
branches are thrown away to add TO the
backyard pile of refuse. The majority of
woods flowers also fade quickly when pluck
ed and especially when carried for miles
IN the hot hands and given no water Few
of them will live in any degree of fresh
ness for even an hour or two. But tens
OF thousands OF them are taken from the
woods and fields daily during the spring
and thus the chances of their reproduction
In their native state are minimized. Oc-
casionaiiy roots are taken up entire and In
Few such cases they are made to grow
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-18

in pots or beds at home. though with slight
chances for permanently transplanting the
wild beauty to the city. =s,-4--.s
The flower-gatherers are especially fneon-
siderate in point of the quantities they
pluck. few blossoms win crafty the
senses of sight and smell, quite as we'll as
great number. packed into a dying mass
and then thrown away to rot and waste
certain greed seems to take possession OF
the spirit at such times. The idea OF getting
something that costs nothing exerts po-
tent influence. The real friend of the now
ers knows that the greatest enjoyment of,
all is given by the growing plant and the
living bloom To him single blossom,
raising it's head from the midst of dead
leaves In the early spring. is far more beau-
tiful there In. its true environment than
pinned fading and dropping to coat or,
perhaps after some care. stuck into vase
in water For the flower thus left in the
wood will live to please the next conner,
who will experience the same JOY of dis
covery. and. If wise. will derive far more
qualification from the thought Of preserya-
ton than from the vandalism of destruc-
ton. For where that bloom raises It's
pretty head another plant will probably
grow next season. and then there will be
more blooms. and later still more, and in
the course of time the ground Whereabouts
will be carpeted with the sweet tenderness
of natures finest craftsmanship. which Is
far better than the cankering memory of
wantOn waste.
The spirit of destructiveness is not con-
fined to the plucking of flowers that will
not keep" or the breaking of branches
that soon become dead wood Sometimes
though sheer carelessness. at other times
with deliberate intent. fires are set in the
woods which spread rapidly and cause de-
struction of plant life and often seriously
threaten valuable property Yesterday
these fires, started from cigarettes or cigar
stumps or matches tossed indifferently
aside after use. or from the embers of
bonfires, perhaps set for the fun of
seeing things burn, were to be noted in
numbers in all parts of the country round
about Washington. Untold damage is done
in the course of the season in this wise,
and the perpetrators of such outrages,
whatever the circumstances of the case,
should be severely dealt with when identi-
fed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-18
Watson of Georgia.

There Is something pleasing in the sug:
gestion of Thomas E. Watson of Georgia
for the populist nomination for President.
1t would be a beautiful flt. The party
while not large, is full of ginger and that
describes MFR. Watson to T. He is a
small bundle of nerves and nerve. and he
has ideas about how this country should
be run which in a presidential candidate
would add to the gayety of the country in
the approaching campaign. AS one of the
two tails to the Bryan kite in 1896 he had
not sufficient opportunity to show his ca
pacity as an entertainer in the national
Held. Still. as will be remembered he
played his part very well that year, and
fairly won the right to head a ticket him
self.
Mr. Watson's stay in Congress was
too short. He developed a taste for the
work there, and especially for the debates
which in few years would have made him
one of the figures of the House. In time
he would have shed some of the peculari-
ties that marked and initiated against him,
and have shaken down into the humdrum
of that body without a diminution of any
OF his really serviceabe individuality. His
eyes and ears were open for everything
that took place. and it he that caught
and transfixed for all time Mr.. Cobb's pa
thetic inquiry, Mr.. Speaker where am l
at?'' But for Mr.. Watson the question
which has since so greatly entertained the
country, and is now certain of immortality.
would have passed into the limbo of unre-
membered congressional talk
But the populists lost the slight hold they
had obtained in the south, and Mr. Wat
sons congressional days glided swiftly by.
He passed from the thorny path of states
manship to the iiowery path of letters He
became historian and biographer, but as he
stopped short of the historical novel he has
done nothing writer which a generous
people could not AFFORD to forgive him If
his views about France and Thomas Jeffer-
son are a little startling in spots they are
not ibelous. and they are expressed in
his own way he has claims upon us ALL
The best opinion is that he should sacri-
fee to party what for the past few years
he has been devotins to mankind The
populists need a leader more than the
world does a writer. and Mr. Watson is
pre-eminently the man for the populistic
job.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-18
Ammo Domini 1888.

Don NJ Dickinson takes 1t all back,
humbly. handsomely, completely. He finds
he was misled: that Judge Parker was on
the bench In 1888 and not In any way con-
nc cted with the political campaign in New
York that year. He regrets his haste and
his swift tongue. and bespeaks for Judge
Parker the distinguished consideration of
all good men, at the same time pledging
his own So far Sc good. The only wonder
is that an experienced man like Mr.. Dick
inson, and one so close to Mr.. Cleveland,
Should have made such a slip.
But how about Mr. Hill? Mr.. Dicknsons
retraction simply let's out Judge Parker.
The old charge remains: that there was
treachery In the democratic camp In New
York in 1888 and that Mr.. Hill was it's
beneficiary and Mr.. Cleveland it's victim.
1t is an ugly charge. and has been re-
peatedly hurled at Mr.. Hill these past fif-
teen years. 1t was used against him at
Chicago in 1892. and was a factor in his
overthrow there. He was held up to demo-
Gratis from the south and west as a sharper
who had betrayed his party for personal
gain and deserved now to be punished.
And when he was punished, and Mr.. Cleve-
land nominated there was some profound
moralizing on the theme of how wicked
tLors are brought low
The topic is so interesting and important
now in the light of Mr.. Hills temperance
on the scene as the democratic generalissi-
mo that the whole story of the campaign in
question should come out. We NAV all be
sure that it contains some pungent chap
ters, and the chances are that Mr. Hill
would come clear. Not that there was not
some monumental selfishness exhibited in
the fight, but not by him. He was abroad
sword in hand every day, and so far as the
public could see was battling for the whole
cause. But did Mr.. Cleveland help him?
oil the contrary, was there not a spirit
manifested to dish the state ticket and
carry the state for the national ticket? In
other words, were not the Cleveland engi-
neers that year hoist with their own ne
tards?
we seem to be approaching a situation
which should appeal strongly to everybody
with a sense of humor. For years certain
democrats have been holding Mr. Hill I'D to
obioquy They coined a phrase to describe
him. and have asked the country to accent
MIN as the peanut politician" These men
To-Day are either for Parker or for Cleve-
iand- Those for Parker are cheering Mr.
Hill on Justify. Those for Cleveland realize
that If stampede to their man is made
possible at st. Louis the situation will have
been created largely by Mr.. Hills fight
against Bryan and Hearst. It is therefore
the peanut politician" who is now leading
them. And very humble followers, indeed,
do they makei
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-18
Wireless Telegraphy in War.
from the New York Tribune


The question Of the value of wireless
telegraphy in war has already been consid-
cred. Now it is supplemented by that of
its legality. The Russian government has
practically served notice that it regards it
as illegal At any rate, the use of such
device at the seat of war will be treated, as
breach of neutrality. Correspondents
telegraphing without wires will be shot as
sples and vessels equipped with wireless
Geographic apparatus venturing near the
scene of war will, If caught, be confiscated
as contraband of war. So far as CORE
spondents accompanying the Russian army
are concerned, we may unhesitatngIy con-
cede the Russian right of censorship. That
is matter of course. belligerent power
has the undoubted right to decide whether
1t will permit correspondents to accom-
pany its army at all and if it does let
them do so it can, of course, prescribe
what matter they may send through the
lines, and how. Similarly. it may exer-
else censorship over news vessels enter
ing its territorial waters, or the waters i'm
plicated in the sphere of belligerent action
But general outlawing of wireless teleg-
raphy in that part of the world would be
a much more extreme matter
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-18

Russia will think twice before she ex-
ecutes any newspaper correspondent taken
while In the discharge of his duty. There
is a new and a nice question raised in this
matter of wireless telegraphy, but that and
all other questions must be decided with
due regard to the rights Of the press. Nat
urally enough. Russia. which does not oon-
cede that the press has any rights. and
allows none within her own borders, de-
cides 1t against the press, but that decision
is subject to review. News sent by wire,
or by mall. is sent at risk. Wires may be
tapped. or operators corrupted, or mail
pouches pilfered. and by such means In
formation be communicated to the disad-
vantage Of enc side or the other. The
ruth is. as we all know, that II war COM
handlers could have their way the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-18
The Era of Invention.

Each day We eat our patent food
With honest thankfulness,
And turn to patent medicines
If they should cause distress.
We ride in patent vehicles,
And in our Office dens
We sit in patent whirling chairs
And write with patent pens.
We dress ourselves in patent clothes
From feet up to our heads,
And when at night we turn to rest
We sleep in patent beds.
When to describe the present day
Some future wise man strives
He will in truth be bound to say
We all led patent lives.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-18
An Early Tragedy.

The Assyrian maiden was in tears!
What is the matter?'' asked her girl
friend.
Herbert wrote me a seven-page love
letter and threw it over the garden wall
1t was written on the finest terra Gotta
he could find. Page number three struck
father, who was asleep on bench, and
now he and Herbert are throwing my love
letter back and forth with all their might,
and unless a policeman comes pretty soon
I don't believe I'll ever know word Of
what was in it!'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-18
Cleveland's Vindication,
From the New York Evening Post.


After MIR. Cleveiand'S latest letter. on the
subject we hope no one will accuse him
again of ever having shown any personal
courtesy to a man whose skin was not
white. His record in that respect is as
clear as that of any former slave owner.
In these times of loose thinking, when so
many are led away by the falIacy of man
being man for a that, and by gushing
talk about genius and character and pub
lie service not being really dependent upon
the cuticle, it is well to have such a con-
sstent example As the poet has so finely
expressed it:
Honor and shame from condition rise;
BlaDch well your face, there all the honor lies -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-18
The Canadian.
From the Wichita EAGLE.

A Canadian is a generic Canuck. That is
he is anything and everything but a dis
tinctive nationality. Such an amalgamation
of races. bloods and natfonalities as 60 to
make up citizenship of her provinces, re-
spectfvely, and even Of her cities, never
composed people before. There Ia just
one way that the Canuck can gain recognf-
tion as an American, and that Is by annex
alton to Yankeedom, first foreswearing his
allegiance to Johnny Bull. who supplies
him with his governor generals and the
like.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-18
SteadfaSt.

"a woman should be able to trust her
husband said the idealfst, land feel that
he has the courage to remain steadfast in
his purpose, despite rebuffs."
WELL. answered young Mrs. Torkins,
that's exactly the kind of man Charley is
He has lost at every race meeting for the
past three years, but he is just as steadfast
in purpose as ever.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-18
Wanted, a Novel!
From the Boston Transcript.

Not big-selling novel In two years, say
the publishers. The searchlight Is applied
In every direction for a possible hidden
genius. The typewriters of the land creak,
and get wheezy with the rapid production
of rapid literature. Litterateurs who erst-
while scrapped for existence in Grub street.
now employ high-priCed architects to build
them mansions in Easy street. Never was
the apparatus for getting literary produc-
lions before the public SO well developed.
But the books
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-18
New Teaching VS.. the Old.

+ rom the Baltimore American.
Suicide is now getting to be the express
sion of childish pettishness. A school girl
in Gotham killed herself because she was
not pretty, like some of her chums. The
modern methods of teaching the young idea
the discipline of life and its responsibilities
do not seem to be overwhelmingly success
full over the older-fashioned ways.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-18
Corsets at CSC.
Worth ST.

Batiste corsets will be at a pre-
MUM these coming warm days. The
makers are shivering just now, and
the Palais Royal gets you many Of
the best new 81 models and need ask
only CSC. We cannot get more, nor
can you. Now's the time for 81 cor
sets at CSC. Come tomorrow and
find all sizes here.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-18
Comparisons of Time.

The warship truly is a grand
But perishable trinket,
1t takes five years to build it and
A half an hour to sink it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-18

A Chicagoan has invented a night stick
with revolver attachment. 1t has not yet
been determined whether this will cause
most CONSERVATION to the lawbreaker or
the innocent bystander.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-18
SHOOTING STARS.
An Extensive Undertaking.

do you suppose grating will ever be
stopped?''
Il don't know answered Senator
Sorghum Somehow we don't get start
ed to investigating a graft until it is q
played out proposition. And in the mean
time something else has developed. We are
always on the trail, but we can't catch up"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-18
Hose at 29c.
Worth 4oc.

1t would read more like the truth
to write 29c for 35c Hose. But IL
would not be true. These ARE 49c
lace Isle hose, In black and the
wanted tans. Only 240 pairs of them
to distribute at 29c. Let's have a
fair distribution-not more than
three pairs to each purchaser.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-18
New Garment, 44c.
Retails at 7sc

It's made of best Cambria. and
combines corset cover and shirt
waist extender. It's well worth Toe,
as considerable care has to be given
to the making. The ruffies are of
lawn, and admirably answer as an
extender. The price-44c-holds good
until every one Of the 25 dozen gar
ments are sold. All sizes here to-
morrow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-18

newspapers would be shut out altogether
during the time of action. As this Is i'm
possible, the next thing is to hamper the
correspondents as much possible. But
s,hey are in no danger of being treated as
m;
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-18

There will not be the slightest ripple on
surface of senatorial dignity to mark the
disappearance of ]. r. Burton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-18

There Is suspicion that the Russians
would have been wise to spend less time In
worrying about the correspondents and
more In watching the Japanese.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-18

General Jiminez takes a vacation with Sc
rene confidence that the revolution will be
there waiting for him when he gets back.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-18

A number of congressman do not see what
General Bristow expects to attain by his
persistent zeal, but are prepared to do their
best to see that he doesn't get it,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-18
Rain Coats, $1,000.
SIS value.

Ladies Cravenetted Rain
Coats, new military cape effects.
English tan, art nouveau green,
and gun metal shades. Very lat
est OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES York
styles.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-18
Cloth Coats, S.. %.
So value.

English Tan Covert Cloth
Goats, satin lined. Note the
new sleeves and Tapped seams.
The man-tailor finish is evident.
The woman's touch is totally
absent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-18

Washington has extended to the players
every possible assurance that the town
will appreciate good ball if it can get 1t.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-18

If a raw April may be regarded as indi-
eating cool July and August, present dis
comforts may be philosophically borne.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-18

Although there are numerous germs yet
undiscovered it must be admitted that they
have been located faster than they can be
cured
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-18
Richi
Fron the cnicaeo Trinune.

Ffon the Chicag0 Trfbune.
]. Pisrpont Morgan. while stopping short
Of owning the earth. has managed to grab
or enough Of 1t. while 1t has been passing
through his hands. to start q small planet
Of his own II he chooses.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-18

Chicago will do what 1t can to make the
republican convention compensate it for
not having a worlds fair this year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-18

1t looks as If Russias original idea of
waiting until it could meet the Japanese on
land were the most practical
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-18

An odorless onion is now announced. 1t
may be more refined. but it cannot posi-
bly, be as satisfyiuE.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-18
arosvenor the Guesser,

From the Birmingham Age-Herald.
We will never know how the election win
go until Prophet Grosvenor speaks He is
said to be full OF figures Of the latest pat
tern.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-18

The Japanese are not in the least inclined
to evade the charge that they are respon-
sible for the wreck of the Petropavlovsk.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-18

Admiral Togo is, now as celebrated IN
Japan as Admiral Dewey was after mis-
achievements at Manila.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-18
Russia and War News.

Like all unsuccessful performers Mr..
Bryan makes very severe critic.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-18

Sometimes. said Uncle Eben. you'll
fin man dat thinks he has proved his
patriotism when he hofs out fob three
fob his VOTE
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-18
Sis Silk Shirt Waist Suits. $3.50,
Others O
Others at $Io.o8 to $50.


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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-18
Silk Coats, 50. 90.
$I2 value.

Choice of black Peau de Sole
and natural color Pongee Silk
Coats, with loose and half-ftted
backs, lace trimmed. Made to
retail at $12.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-18
Dire sses at So. 80.

Dresses of fine India Linen, made
to retail at $3.50 to "a. Some to be
worn with guimpes: others with
yokes and berthas of lace, embroid-
cry and tucks. All sizes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-18
HOW ABOUT HONEST NOTIONS?

Mohair Skirt Braid, yards. 7c
Collar Foundation. best Chiffon. &c
Canf1eld's Shields, all sizes. Use
Best English Pins, u ..I5c
Scissors, hollow ground ...........J soc
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-18
Dresses at Sl.z0.

Made to retail at 81 to $780, Choice
Of Russian, Peter Thompson. and
fancy styles for confirmation and
other special occasions. Sizes 6 to
IA years.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-18
Fancy Silks.

The merchant prone to exaggera-
ton advertises them as "12kc Lawns
for 1Oc.' Fairly sheer, pretty designs
and colors, good value at 10c yd.
Here at &c.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1904-11-03
Tho Court nouso Question

Representative Graves OF Bennington,
with view Of eenteilng the county at that
plsee snd building new court house there,
has Introduced = bill 10 the legislature
which has been referred 10 members OF
this county.
Tue bin provides that the governor shall
,npoint three jadicIous, dislnterested per-
sops, not residents OF Bennington county TO
select the village In Bennington county, 10
which the buildings shsll be locs,ed. The
commission shsll report on or before Feb
ruary !, 1908, TO the county clerk.
The assistant judges and blank commits
sioners are empowered TO purchase the
grounds and erect suitable court house,
l,il aud other building, to be completed on
or before October |, 1906. The commits.
sion 10 suthorIz ID to cell the present build
irg, 10 Bennington AID Manchester II
advisable and TO reserve quarters for pro.
bate office In Bennington and Manchester
the county court to be held at Bennington
until the new buildings are ready.
The same question came up several years
tgo and the project was then defeated.
There is little doub. II the bill 10 passed
bow the decision will bs 10 favor OF Ben
niGg,0n. II the members from the north
end Of the county do not desire tuch re-
ull they should oppose the bill.