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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-20
Extravaganza,

"ExtraVa gance" is an old campaign cry.
f. has done duty in every national political
contest in the United States, and is usually
hard worked in state county and municipal
campaigns. The ''ins'' are Always extrav-
agant. while the outs are always economi-
cal. until they get in The general cry of
extravaganza is shrilest when least excep-
ton can be taken To specific acts of an adj
minstrdtion. Thus it is now. What fol-
lows Is from the Cincinnati Enquirer, and
IS typical of the treatment given by the
opposition party to the extravaganza
issue"
1T is plain that the administration is get
ting the worst of il in the discussion now
rusgedly pressed of. the extravaganza in
government expenditures The defense is
one. and the payment of $4,000. 600 for the
Panama canal is pointed to as accounting
for the increase of outlay. The deficit
though. is still startling. after the cost of
the unfinished ditch Is allowed. The republi-
cap campaigners will be obliged to substan-
TALLY acknowledge before the close of the
canvass that there has been an outlay pro-
dISfously beyond Justice and real necessity.
The figures are too plain to be warped or
explained on a basis of economy"
The President. in his letter of acceptance,
strongly met this Issue by saying that
the expenditures OF the nation have been
managed in a spirit of economy as far re-
m3ved from waste as from niggardliness
lie asked of the opposition:
DO they intend to cut down on the ZEN
s'cEs to the veterans o: tie civil war? DO
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-20
Overheard at Saratoga.

Mr. Hornblower of New York city, 1 be-
lieve."
The same. Mr.. Hill Of Albany, believe. !"
The same. How is the practice of the
law with you? Profitable, L hope Your
desire at one time was to go on the bench,
was it not?'
Yes. Mr.. Cleveland proposed the matter
to me. and 1 took it under advisement, but
circumstances over which we found we
had no control defeated the PLAN
1t may have been to your advantage
The bench has its attractions but some
men are willing to leave it for a more ex-
citing life. Look at our friend Parker"
Yes, have my eye on Parker l hone he
fares better than l did. After allowing
myself to be persuaded to leave the bar
for the bench / missed the bench. 1t will
be sad If after allowing himself to be
persuaded to leave the bench for the presi-
dency he should miss the presidency"
we can but hope for the best, and work
for it."
You are active in the campaign?'
Very. But don't say anything about it.
Mine Is name with which the republicans.
and not the democrats. are conjuring.'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-20
Thomas C. Platt.

Is Thomas c. Plat dead one? He has
been given up by the doctors before, When
he resigned from the Senate twenty-three
years ago the prediction was general that
MS political career was closed. How he
could ever recover his hold at home some
OF the most experienced observers con-
fessed themselves unable to see He had
parted with his office, was a butt of rdi-
Guile. was without personal magnetism, and
really appeared helpless and done for But
he rallied. and has been a more powerful
man since than he ever was before. His
methods are his own. He plays tie game
with cool head. He is neither an orator
nor a courtier but somehow he persuades
and leads men. He has done some as
clever things in the way of party manage
ment in New York-a state where every
other man is.a political expert-as stand &C
credited to Thuriow Weed, the old political
hierophant of the empire state of fifty and
more years ago.
Mr.. Platt lost to Gov. Odell at Saratoga
after plain show of hands. That was an
exhibition of weakness. But q greater ex-
hibition of weakness was the man he had
picked to make the play with. Mr. Wood
ruff is man of good address. of good char
acter, and of good ability. He cannot be
Satisfactorily SApldiiltu DIS enemies at
tempt 1t. He is much more than a rich
dude playing politics for the love of the
game. But he is not one of his party's
strong men. and a strong man was the de-
mand of the hour. The republicans could
probably have done better than Mr.. Hig-
gins. but in him, all things considered, they
got a better candidate than, this year, Mr..
Woodruff would have made. Gov Odell
deserved to win if for no other reason than
that he presented to the convention the
stronger man.
But the question now is to elect Mr. Hig-
gins, and. later. will come the distribution
of the New York federal patronage if Mr..
Roosevelt wins. There can be no hope of
success in the state without Mr. Platt's
aid. and as he has several years more of
his term in the Senate to serve he ought to
be a welcome visitor at the White House
after the 4th of March next 1t seems pre-
mature therefore to be describing Mr.. PIatt
as subject for the coroner at this time
He Is not as young by few years as in
1881 but he may survive the disaster of
this year as he did the disaster of that. He
Is as young as his senatorial colleague, who
like himself is blessed with a young wife
ana IS hgurlng on another term In the Sen
ate,
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Courage at Huntsville.

Conditions seem favorable at Huntsville.
Ala, for indicating the law. The authori-
ties moving agaiI st the members of the
mob which recently took a negro by force
fl ON the jail there and hanged him. In
dictments have been returned against Off
Gals who neglected their duty well as
against those who did the man to death.
and early trials promised-s The judge
on the bench talks in a tone of Lightly and
resolution and the governor of the state is
showing due concern in the premises. All
of this is promising and worthy of praise.
It is a fact however that the rub Is yet
to come What will the petit Juries do? The
accused will make their fight there They
will be represented by the best legal talent
available. and the full resources OF eS-
perienced lawyers will be employed. The
trial 1uries must be drawn from the vicin-
age and appeals to them will be made on
sentimental as on other scores. Such APP
peals clothed in fervid English sometimes
work wonders.
In mob circles the matter takes this form:
why all this pother about a dead niger
He was guilty of murder. and he deserved
his fate. This is our affair and we should
BE- above yielding to outside pressure. This
clamor fer the punishment of the men who
did that deed grows in large part out or
northern comment. Let the northern people
attend to their affairs. and Wen attend to
ours We know the conditions down here.
and we are meeting them In our own way.
1t is time for southern men to stand to-
gether."
Reckless gable like this should influence
nobody But the fact Is that 1t does in
fuence a good many people. who seem
quite unable to appreciate the real situa-
ton. In it's attack on the Jail where the
prisoner sought was confined. that Hunts
willie mob attacked the city. the county, the
state and the nation. 1t offended against
the highest duty of citizenship. 1t struck
a blow at civilization itself; and what the
pulpits of Huntsville, the Judge of the
court the grand jury and the leading news
papers of Alabama are now championing is
the law in the very temple of its execution
The country will. even at time of con-
Germ over great political matters, follow
these Alabama proceedings with interest
inasmuch as they relate to question of
transcendent public Importance, and so
much encourage the hope of a new order of
things where it is so much needed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-20
Pursuit Of the Polar Ideal.
From the Chicago Record Herald


Commander Robert E. Peary still has his
ideal in the frozen arctic regions. His
achievements have not satisfied him. HIS
failures have not discouraged, him. Next
summer he will sail north again, and with
the earliest light of the following spring he
hopes to be on his way with Eskimos and
sledges toward the pole. He will be then
In his nfteth year, but he feels youthful
enough still to make little of the hardshlps
that are before him. Such ideals as Peary
holds have played a great part in the his
tory of the world. Without them America
might still be land unknown to Europe.
lying far beyond the limits of it's civiiiza-
ton. 1t was the enthralling ideal of India
that led onward the adventurous Columbus.
What profit there can be from a realiZa-
ton Of the ideals that draw men like
Peary toward the poles no man busted with
hts bread and butter and his pleasures can
ever hope 70 see. But Peary is willing to
let the profit take care of itself, and to find
his full reward in the adventure and in the
lasting fame that success would bring
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-20
Vacation Schools.

So eager is the country becoming for
knowledge that though day schools. public
and private, academies, colleges and uni
versities are multiplying. they are not
enough. and vacation schools and night
schools are rapidly increasing.
Advance sheets of the report of the COM
missioner of education review the history
and dwell upon the scope of the vacation
school 1t is said that the first of these
schools was established by the First Church
of Boston in 1866, that Newark instituted
them part of the public school system in
1883, that they We're established in New
York in 1894, Chicago in 1896 and in Brook
Ign, Hartford, Cleveland, Baltimore, Phila-
delphia. Buffalo and Indianapolis a year or
two later. In 1903 there We're vacation
schools in nearly every American city of
a 100000 popula ton and lit is believed that
the movement will extend eventually even
to villages of 5000"
The vacation school in the big cities is
said to be boon to the children whose
homelife is not Informative of the better
things Subjects of common utility are
taught in them Some of these subjects
taught girls are sewing. knitting. crochet
ing. embroidery, sweeping. busting. scrub
bling, laundering. cooking, waiting on table.
ulSiHS lhe SICK. caring Tor DaDieS, ETC.,
while equally deserving subjects, though
of a different kind. are taught the boys
Vacation schools as part of the public
school system of the District of Columbia
were discontinued two years ago because of
the failure of Congress to-mahe the neces-
sary appropriation. These schools were
conducted in the District for two summers
and the results were gratifying to the local
school authorities. The board of education,
1t Is said. will not abandon efforts to have
the vacation school restored as a permanent
feature of the school system
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-20
Here's to the Blonde.
From the Springfield Republican.

Professor Mason of the Smithsonian Insti-
tuition Is mayhap tride hasty in predicting
the disappearance OF the blonde type Of
human kind in only 900 years. and the in
habitance of the whole globe by black eyed
black-haired people, who will be very beau
tiful. Naturally one understands that the
professor Is brunei. So that this might
pass a harmless vanity. but when he
goes on to libel blue eyes. golden or haxen
hair and rose-color complexion as signs OF
a physical unfitness which bars them from
the survival of the fittest. and proves them
not up to the standard necessary for the
preservation of the human race, he becomes
perhaps a trifle absurd. The blonde Teu
tons have as long history as the black
CeIts and for some twenty centuries or so
have held their own tolerably well. But let
no one hurt his feelings and his theories by
telling him SO.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-20
An Ambition.

I wish I was a candidate a-ridin' round the
place
An greetin everybody with a happy.
smilin face,
An havin' all the folks come out a sayin'
howdy
An wishin you good luck in all you under
take to do.
1t must be fine to go a-vis:tin' most every
day
An watch the big percessons pass an hear
the music play;
An see your picture painted so artistical
an neat
A-swingin' an a-swayin on the banner
crost the street.
In our debatin circle l have learned the
truth sublime
That pursuit is really better than posses
sion, every time;
I'd like to hustle round a-makin' speeches
through the state.
don't want any office. 'Druther be a can
didate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-20

bination of conditions they do indeed con-
troll the market.
The remedy Is with the spinners. con-
spicuous cotton operator has called the
spinner 1.-THE arbiter of cotton prices He
is the only man who buys cotton to use It,
The gambler buys 1t not to use 1t. but to
sell 1t at higher price to the user. If the
spinners should refuse to buy at the figures
marked up by the gamblers those gamblers
would probably ''go broke That is what
happened to the Sully pool few months
ago.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-20
SHOOTING STARS.
Sympathy.

''Wiggins says that nobody can humbus
him."
Perhaps not" answered the genial citi-
zen: but I'm sorry for him If that is the
case. A man who can't be humbugged
misses half the fun of the average circuses
and campaign speeches"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-20

II Is possible that societies have been or
ganized among the colored people of Geor-
gia for the purpose of defying the law But
they VIII not be found difficult to deal
with as the Black Hand or the Malta
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-20
As He Saw the Problem.

what makes you lead this idle life?"
Mister" said Flooding Pete, Il never
fought about dat side of de question. What
I've been tryin to figure out is why so
many people go to work.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-20
A Wish for Winter.

Oh, for the months of frost and thaw
When germs no longer fit;
When we can take our water raw
Instead of boiling it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-20

Mr. Tim Woodruff is said to have dis
carded fancy vests, but this should not be
construed as a declaration that he has gone
into mourning.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-20

New York did it's best to convince the
members of the American Bankers Associ-
alton that these reports about its inhOspita-
BILE and mercenary nature are untrue.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-20
Astor Sings Rule britannia.

From the Chicago Tribune.
William Waldorf Astor has seen a few of
the editorial comments upon his visit to
America, and begs to renew to his majesty
the emperor of Great Britain and Ireland
the assurances of his continued allegiance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-20
No Exchange.
From the Philadelphia Inquirer.

Ebert Hubbard energies from his matri-
monial retreat long enough to announce
that he considers Booker Washington the
greatest man America ever produced Mr..
Washington's well-known candor will pre-
vent his returning the compliment
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-20

President Castro refuses to entertain
many doubts as to the future of his coun-
try so long as the asphalt crop is not a
failure.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-20

Perhaps there is cause for congratulation
"nen 1t is 50 much easier to persuade some
eminent tinanciers to endow colleges than
II Is to get them interested In campaign
funds.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-20

Judge Parker may be disposed to think
that President Roosevelt's plan of letting
political factions in New York state fight
their own battles is very good one
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-20

The Russians on board the Lena are now
expected to enjoy themselves in San Fran
cisco and forget for the present that a war
is in progress
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-20

Judge Parker Is too busy having ami
mated heart to heart talks in his own party
to make many public speeches.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-20

The Guatemalan ants have not done much
so far beyond providing the detectives with
another mysterious disappearance case
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-20

Governor Odell uses an infection of pc
culiar Significance when he refers to Sem
ator Platt as an easy boss
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Found Wanting.

81 must confess" said Maud, that I am
disappointed in Harold. He isn't a bit orig
inal or quick at repartee.''
How do you know" asked Mamie.
II said 1 couldn't express my feelings and
he didn't tell me to send them by freight"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-20
Boston,!
From the Boston Transcript.

Speaker Cannon shouldn't call Boston
names He may want to pay us a visit
some time. 1t isn't at all nice of Cannon
to speak of Boston one of the "haS-
beans" In most of the essentials of mod
ern living this community stands. to use
a western phrase, very much of an
"izZer''
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-20
A Sigh From the Faithful.

From the Atlanta Constitution Dem)
Now is Judge Parkers opportunity 10
give out letter of acceptance in English
that Cracks like a full whip"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-20
That Settles One Question.

From the Denver Post
Are we becoming more humaner' asks
an exchange We surely are. Not a base
ball umpire has been Aflled this season,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-20
Bless the Babies!

From the Chicago Record Herald.
This is fine year for heirs to thrones.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-20

September has a disagreeabIe way of
combining both "Reminiscences and prophecy
in it's bad weather production.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-20

The political stakes commended for in
Saratoga do not represent as much actual
cash as some of the racing purses.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-20

This is the time OF year when the house
holder keeps his ear to the ground for
rumors of a coal strike
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-20

David b Hill insists on having all the
calcium light that is coming to him before
making his political exit.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-20

Mr.. Swallow is not having the luck In
getting his speeches read that Mr.. Tom
Watson has enjoyed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-20
And This From the Tribune,

From the New York Tribune.
Japanese soldiers are equipped with fans.
This probably. accounts for the fact that
there are no flies on them
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Tom Watson.
From the Macon Telegraph.

Ever since Tom Watson ..nailed to the
mast her holy flag. set every threadbare
safl.' ETC.. he has been one OF the windiest
propositions on the high seas Of politics in
the state and nation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-20

can overdressed man." said Uncle Eben.
''is like one O. desc yere fancy invitations
dey send out; heap O. envelope an nothin'
special inside
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-20

u In order to avoid delays on account Of
personal absence, letters to THE STAR
should not be addressed to any individual
connected with the office. but simply to
THE STAR, to the Editorial or Busi-
ness Departments, according to tenor or
purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-20

THE EVENING STAR has a regular and
permanent Family Circulation much
more than the combined circulation Of
the other Washington dai1ies. As a
News and Advertising Medium it has
no competitor.
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