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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1904-10-26
HUSBAND RESENTS
ATTENTIONS TO HIS
WIFE WITH BULLET
Man TWenty-Six Years of Age Is
Seriously Wounded by Publisher
of New York Aged Seventy
Special Dispatch to The Call.

NEW YORK, Oct. 25.-There are
many persons who were not greatly
surprised to-day TO hear of the shoot
ing of William NJ O'Connor, the real
estate broker, by Woolf Phillips, the
directory publisher, because of the at
tentions which O'Connor had been pay
ing to Mrs. Phillips.
At the Kensington at Saratoga
amazement was caused some time ago
at the sight of Mrs. Phillips, who is
sixty-two, but tries to appear many
years younger and who dresses like a
debutante, entering the dining-room on
the arm of O'Connor, an athletic young
man of twenty-six, with Phillips,
little old man, dressed in black and
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Fourth Precinct, Forty-Fourth Dis
trict, 641 Commercial Street.

Following is a list of Chinese reg
ASSEMBLY DISTRICT.
FIFTH PRECINCT.
Chong Chew, 90 9O415 Dupont street.
Won Fong, 81. go Jackson street
Pond Mooar Jee. %. q Brennan place.
Kow Leong. 81, 80 Washington place
Yuen Vow Ian. 80. IT Washington place
Sing Choy Lee. "a 526 Merchant street.
Kaw LeonE. 2s. IA Washington place.
Yuen Kwai Law. II, II Washington place
Walter Uriah Lum. -. 10 Washington u.
Yen Lee Law. 2S. II Washington place.
Fook Wong 43, no Washington street.
Ting Wong. 30. 605 jackson street
Look Vow. q. 20 washington street
Quong Sing chum, Fl. 742 Washington street.
Toy Dong. 80. 95s Dupont street
Hung ock HON: q Brennan place
Sing June Quong. u. 924 Dupont street
Kim Yook Wong. p Brennan place.
ASSEMBLY DISTRICT.
SIXTH PRECINCT.
Poy Lum chenk "a. 1910 Dupont street.
Gum Chun. 33. 11061s Dupont street.
Vow Ho Go. "a. 1910 Dupont street
Chung Leong. S3. 1929 Dupont street.
Sue Sam. %. 1918 Dupont street.
ASSEMBLY DISTRICT.
SEVENTH PRECINCT.
Gang Chow, IS. 11O5 Stockton street.
Tom Chin, 26, 1114 Stockton street.
Henry Yeung Cheung. 81. 500 Washington 1t.
Ching Flung 80. Oil Dupont street.
Sing Coon. 732 Pacific street.
Noon Chen Con, IS. 9O6 Clay street.
Com Gong Jungs 81 924 Washington street
Sin Sut Jow, IS. 1119 Washington street
Chew Fang Jeaong. IS. 922 Washington st.
Hoy Juenz, SO. 11O7 Stockton street.
Look Jue. a. 116 Waverly place.
John King %. 1925 Stockton street.
Chan Yeang Lean. p. S04 Washington street.
Fat Yuen Low, 80. 1119 Stockton street.
lex Sam Leong, %. CPS Clay street
John Long. 80. 1291s Trenton street.
Dit Chow Low. "a. 1222 Stockton street.
Sew Loo. %, 1872 Pacific street.
Gut Leong $50. 500 Jackson street
You King Leung. %. 80 Ross alley
Soon Ark Lee. % 906 Clay street.
Yuen Lum. 81, 1113 Stockton street
Yue Chin Low. %. 1918 Stockton street.
Chung Leong. 40 1915 Stockton street
Gum Nz, 81. IL Stouts alley
Tong Nigh. 30, 1922 Stockton street.
Gay Poon. 81. 732 Pacific street
Sam Quon, 25. lie Waverly place.
Jake Mum Won, 81. sos Dupont street.
Tuck Wong. %. 1112 Stockton street.
Gum Wong. "a, 1920 Stockton street.
Ling Wong. 81 TIA Stockton street
D. Fook Wong. % $40 Jackson street.
Chew Wong 25, 912 Stockton street
Wing Wong "a. IA Spofford alley.
MIN Young IS 7O055 jackson street.
Kan Shuen Yee, II, 10 Trenton street
Gum Chung Yee, %. 10 Trenton street
Lee Gin. %. 90l Stockton street
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EUGENE, Ore, Oct. 25.-It is said
upon reliable authority that some cap
italists have sold their holdings Of
timber lands lying few miles south
of this city, amounting to $4,000 acres,
to the Booth-Kelly Lumber Company.
The price is stated to be SIS per acre.
This is one of the largest timber deals
that has ever taken place in this State.
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looking every day of his sevcn,s Jears.
trotting along in the rear 1t was net
unusual for Mrs. Phillips to appear at
breakfast in low cut gown, her neck
covered with coral beads and light
fichu scarf thrown about her Shout
ders. Her dresses were such as a
rather dashing young woman would af-
feet High French-heel shoes rounded
out her striking costumes.
O'Connor lay in the Bellevue Hospi-
tai to-day in a serious condition from
the effects of the shot in his neck.
which he had received in the hallway
of the Phillips home.
Phillips says O'Connor and not he
fired the first shot, which the old man
says glanced off bunch of keys which
he had in his trousers pocket.
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IN cisco:
registered four lodging In this city who do not reside there and
be Cancelled
en-
on
whereas
Of
are
from
one instance where Chinese permitted
them
Of
L
Illegally admitted registration
MERCHANTS. ASSOCIATION FRANCISCO.
NJ. IA Vice Preside NJ RT
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STEAMSHIP ASHORE
IN BAHAMA ISLANDS

NASSAU, N. H., Oct. 25.-The At
lantic transport line steamship Mas
sachusetts. from Cardiff for New Or
leans, stranded off Abaco, Bahama ISL
ands. on October 16. She is resting
easily.
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ORGANIZED MERCHANTS
DISCLOSE FRAUD.
Vigilance OF Association
Unearths Scheme to Stuff
Barbary Coast Precincts

The Merchants Association of San Francisco
nlendab work promote the purity of elections by exposing
false registration repeating and baobox ung has placed i'm
poant information the hands of the Election Commissioners
The given Commits
and the Registrar lists of who improperly regis
tered The of the falsely registered noted and the places
of alleged residence designated
list of Chinese registered from the Chinatown precincts
embodied the elaborate the board
that 5 Cinnamon registered this year. Hitherto the average
number about 25.
presumed that the Election Commissioners and the Reg
ar of Voters will promptly the suggestion of the Me
chants Association and thorough investigation be
made the end that all false registration may be cancelled
once
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Fourth Precinct, Forty-fourth Dis
trict, 631 Sacramento Street.
Fourth Precinct, F'orty-FOurth Dis
trict. e34 Sacramento Street.
CHINESE WHO A RIB REGISTERED.

stored from Chinatown precincts:
FoRTY-FoURTH ASSEMBLY DISTRICT.
SEVENTH PREcINCT-Contfnued.
York Sing Ho. AZ lois Stockton street.
Pong Hee. 25. HOG Stockton street
Tong Homer %. S28 Dupont street.
Jno Jang. o. 100 Stockton street
Cheung Jeung. IS. sos Washington street.
sart Geo lie. SO. 73e Pacific street
Jack Even Low, 30, III Jackson street.
King Jno Gu % q39 Dupont street
Kim Ping Guam. 30 SIS Dupont street.
Laf zee, p. 129 Waverly place
Sing Gum Young. 80. sO1 Stockton street
FoRTY-FoURTH ASSEMBLY DISTRICT.
NINTH PRECINCT
wa Lucy. %. e27 Dupont street
Ken Louie. u. us Commercial street
Jack Louie. "a. rs Commercial street
wah Kee Louie q. tbs Commercial street
Aug Louie. "a. ia Commercial street.
Wal Louie. 81 40 Sacramento street.
Aug Louie. "a ia Commercial street.
Sing Lucy. SO, ia Commercial street.
Lung Low. 80. 7o6 Sacramento street.
Ton Toy. 80. 625 Dupont street.
Hoy Tom. %. ga Dupont street.
Young Chez Tom, 30 rs Sacramento street
Ell Tin. "a. 716 Sacramento street
Shuck Wah. 20. us Commercial street
Ben chonE "a 500 Stockton sSn1 street.
Lin Fong %. sic Dupont street
Wal N Joeng. 80 sos Clay street
Doc Louie. Is. s19 Dupont street
Hok Look "a ZIG Dupont street
You r. Lee. q. $50 Commercial street.
Pom Sing % ia Dupont street
Juonx Gintzer Tim % 751 Clay street.
PAX o. Wand. SO 749 Clay street.
I,uie Wong Is. 616 Dupont street
HAY Wong %. II Waveriy place
Pom Yse a. 100 Sacramento street
Kim s. Yep, 81, GIL Dupont street
Chuch Jaw "a ga Dupont street
Ak on Chan "a s25 Clay street
Kuenx Chew so, 723 Sacramento street
500 Lowe Chez. %. 70T Dupont street
Yet Chew "a 765 Clay street.
William BENJAMIN Fan. 40 o23 kearny -.
Bling King Fong. "a. 81 Waverly place
Wo Leong Fong. 80. 745 Sacramento street.
Kun Chun Fong "a SIS Dupont street
Hook Jaux % 726 Sacramento street
Chun Ding Jeng. Is. 10 Sacramento street
Wing lew SO, 7c4 Dupont street
Hing Yev Jow. %. 515 Prospect place.
sun Young ice. a. rs Commercial street
cuaf Lung Jan. %. 700 Dupont street
sun Iai Jee %. us Commercial street
Brig King Kwong a. 81 Waverly place.
Tin Yet Lee, 80. 1s Prospect place.
Gong Lee, S. SIS Dupont street.
Hong Cune Lee. "a. 614 Dupont street.
sing Lee % IS Prospect place.
Choef Lew 50. 10 Dupont street.
Eli Lee 26. 716 Sacramento street
Nam Lee 81 722 Sacramento street.
Kim How Lee. %. 732 Sacramento street
Fot Louie SO, us Commercial street
Man Duck Low, IS. 742 Commercial stresk
sing Louie. SO. SIC Dupont street.
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FIIo q = y =
10 be taken from
the Library.
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NAMES ILLEGALLY REGISTERED.

Following the list alleged
who reside which
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First Precinct, Forty-Fourth District.
54 Sacramento Street.

Hamilton. Bror Lut-
zOW ....-..........32
Knudsen. Charles. ..27
Knudsen. Ingebright 46
Tovey, John P...-..49
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THE rzrArrRs.

Wilderness"
G4ETFoRNIA-"Fritz and snitz."
CENTRAI<[.;Pau1 Kauvar''
-G6LIIllBIA-'Sa Toy"
CHUTE=vaudeville.
GRAND-'.Artzona-"
MAJESTIc-"when We Were Twenty.
One
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. Matinee to
day.
TIvOLI-'Dsr Rastelbinder.'
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-06-20
INSTITUTE NOTICE.

The teachers normal institute for
he eleventh district viii be held In the
High School building, Durango. from
June 70 TO July I Especial attention
is called to the lectures in pedagogy
and psychology and the course in man.
unl training supt NJ f. Miller Of Ft,
Collins will conduct the institute. In.
strncinr In primary methods and man
nal training, Miss Luella Hall of
Canon city
EDITH r. VI YOUHG.
Sec Normal Institute. Dist No. II
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-06-20

ing week for the Robin-Melyille we'd
ding, which takes place early in July
This event promises 10 be a swell af-
fair. The ceremony viii take place at
the Baptist church at II m, followed
by reception at ttle residence Of Mr..
and Mrs. o. F. Boyle The groom, DR.
a. w. Robin. is wen known in Du
range, having resided in his place be
fore locating at bayfield,, while Miss
Anna Melville has wide circle OF
| friends.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-06-20
DR.. j. o. PULFoRD, Dentist.
Rooms and 7, kruschke Block.
Phone Red Alb.
o. & r. c. TIME TABLE.

No. t15 Arrives from Denver a:4o pm
No. t15 Leaves for SiIverton 500 p. m
No. t16 Arrives from SiIvert'n9: is p. m
No. 116 Leaves for Denver $3.50 a. m
No. 4et Leaves for Silyerton e:45 a. N
No. 4e2 Arrives from Silvert'n 500 p. m
RIO GRANDE SOUTHERN
No. S Arrives from Telluride 4:5o p. n,
No. Leaves for Telluride. ..7:4o a. m.
All trains daily.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-06-20

The smoke helmet was received by
The fire department this morning. 1t
is "A large covering that comes down
over the head. fitting tight so as to not
let any smoke in The inside Of the
lower part is lined with material re
sembling the woody side Of a sheep
skin, and while II fits tight enough
when ON the head to keep out the
smoke, it is very easily slipped on and
off. There are two large holes cover
ed with lslnglass to look through. At
tached to the back part is little
round tank filled with compressed air,
which is released by the wearer of the
helmet as needed by pressing lit
tie air bulb It Is claimed the helmet
can be worn an hour. A test VIII be
made with this one. Firemen Will try
IL by entering a room filed with
smoke. The helmets cost 800 each.
If they are found to be as represented
1t is expected the city council will
purchase three The one here now
was ordered upon trial. and II not sat
islactory it will be returned.
Invitations will be issued the COM
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-06-20

Last evening Miss Lette House was
treated to most delightful surprise,
Mrs. II Sanderson invited Miss House
to come and spend the evening with
her at the Methodist parsonage, which
invitation was accepted, When Miss
House arrived she found eXtraordin-
AIRY preparations going on and several
Young people there and more coming.
Arrangements were made for a linen
shower and it was no small shower
either, as evidenced by me huge pile
of linen presents bestowed by her
friends Mrs Sanderson. with the as
sstance OF several of Miss Houses
friends, had decorated the house and
arranged seats and tables on the lawn,
and the heauty OF the scene was en-
HANGED by hanging japanese lanterns
in the trees. Frulta and cake were
served on the lawn. and a delightful
little musical program was rendered.
On Wednesday OF next week, Miss
House becomes Mrs. Frank Kalbaugh,
and this is the reason for the linen
shower
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-06-20

The Royal Neighbors had one of
their regular meetings last night, and
just as they were about through with
the order Of business and ready to dis
miss lodge they We're very agreeably
surprised by members of the Modern
Woodmen, who invaded the ante
room, bringing along a large freezer
OF ice cream. cake. strawherres and
such The surprise was complete. the
refreshments delightful, and the crowd
joyful 1t was about midnight when
the lodge hall was deserted.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-06-20

The Huh saloon mas won popularit.
'or It's daily beef roasts which ar
.inexcellod in popularity and prep =
ion The Hub buys tho best OF pi .
cast and never changes. and the q
ever any left for the fellow who n
late
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-06-20

j. b Begne & Co. have moved their
secondhand store from Ninth street
~ the Union block. two doors south Of
The Graden Mercantile company with
fun line OF household goods at loV
orices
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-06-20

Ute Nut Coal is best for all purpose
no breaking up, no slack does no
coke, free OF dirt. all nand-fOrked
$50 per ton delivered
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-06-20

Wood & Morgans livery is strictly
up to date. For short or long drives
their turnouts are unsurpassed In the
state. Careful drivers always in at
enhance.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-06-20

Dandelion spades. rs cents. Long
handle. No STOPPING. Just what you
nave been looking for,
STUBBS & JAliWAY.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-06-20

This ia ice cream weather and the
most comfortable place in the city
with fine service will be found at Tif
tanys
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-06-20

For house painting paper and carpet
cleaning AMI laying carpets, see j. a
Dunham. Phone Black 273.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-06-20

When indulging in ice cream soda
why not have the best? The place is
Richey's
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-06-20

For groceries leave your order with
he Schutt Commission Co
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-06-20

The Ladies' of the pocahontas Will
give a progressive high FIVE party at
Red Men-hall Monday night, June 20.
First. consolation and BOBBY prizes
viii be awarded to ladies and gentle.
men Good music. Admission p
cents. Refreshments VIII be served
free.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-06-20

We haze a nice 5-roomed house near
The Park school house for rent TO IN.
right party. lockwood & rerkius
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-06-20

FOR RENT T-Flve-room furnished
house. 60 Third avenue
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-06-20

FOR RENT-Two large rooms suit
able for lighthousekeeping. Apply to
Mrs. Warwick, 9Th street, between
First and Second avenues.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-06-20

Those lunches with Coor's Beer
gives one tone and health to the Bys-
tenn. The La Plata Bottling Works
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-06-20

Screen doors and trimmings: fancy
and common; cheapest at
w. G. CHAPMAN.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-06-20

Those Interested in baseball n.dy
either stay at home or 20 to Silver
ton, and see a game in either case
The high school boys play the Cold
Kings at the tair grounds, and the Du-
range ball team goes to Silyetton to
play that nine The rate Tor the round
trip is 81, train leaves at 7;50 in the
morning.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-06-20

Amsden has just received new
line OF oNfords from the Queen
Quality people
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-06-20

FOR SALE OR TRADE FOR CAT
TIE.
Six lots on Second avenue. cen.
trally located Enquire of Howard
Charlton. Bayfield,.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-06-20

Waldorf Refrigerators, Wonder Ice
Cream Freezers-the two leaders in
this line We will be pleased to show
them.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-06-20

FOR RENT. room house; North
Durango Apply to W. c. Chapman.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-06-20

Bring lis your watch WORK Best
work; lowest prices.
HAHN.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-06-20

schutts tor nne groceries at lowesl
pric.s.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-06-20

FOR RENT-A six room house fur
nished for small family. 952 Third
avenue.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-06-20

Mrs L. F. Morris of Pueblo was an
arrival last night stopping at the Pal
ace. Mrs Morris upon n recent visit
became infatuated with this section
and took mp some land under the des-
ert act. at Vallejo She went out to
her ranch this morning.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-06-20

House for rent: desirable location
North Durango. For terms call or
W. c. Chapman.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-06-20

Mrs. Hattie S Rossiter and her
daughter Mrs. f. l.. King arrived on
the Southern last evening from Salt
Lake City for summers visit with
r. J Rossiter and his family. Mrs
Rosslter is the mother OF z. ] She
and Mrs, King formerly lived ii. Du-
range, and are wcll known here
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-06-20
CAUGHT WITH THE GOODS

WE HAVE NO DEFENSE TO MAKE AND MUST PLEAD GUILTY
TO SELLING THE BEST AND CHEAPEST WEARING APPAREL
FOR MEN, WOMEN AND CHILDREN YESTERDAY
ONE LADY LOST HER 5AsY-THE LITTLE FOUND
GoocoolNe AMONG OUR eos cHILoRehs sHoEs-svsN
LITTLE ONE KNEW A GOOD THING WHEN PAY US
VsIT-sEE ALL GOOD THINGS oFFERINe-lT
MEANS MONEY
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-06-20

FOR RENT-An elghtrnom brlcK
house on Second avenue directly east
Of the Strater hotel See lockwood &
Perkins
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-06-20

II you have not already done SO,
try one Of those nice, tender jniey
steaks or roasts at The Cold Storage
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-06-20

WANTED-Apprentice In dressmak
ing department Graden Mercantile
company.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-06-20

FOR RENT-Three rooms for l!Eh'
housekeeping Enquire cor. Main ave
aud 18Th street.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-06-20

JACKSON HARDWARE co,
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-06-20

Judge Granville Pendleton is mp
from Aztec today looking after busi-
ness matters He has rented his
ranch to MattoclS Bros, two garden
ers of wide experience. who come
from Littleton and Petersburg, this
state
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-06-20

Diamonds in Rings, Studs, Scarf Pins
brooches, and all styles Of Ladies' and
Gents Rings
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-06-20

last evening 10 silverton.
Take in the ball game tomorrow af-
ternoon.
Frank Kalbough of the Silver Ledge
mine came down ON the morning train
from Silverton.
owen Hammond has gone TO Ala
moosa TO take the examination for
fireman
r w. Angler, travelling passenger
agent of the Union Pacific, went out
on the eastern this morning.
o
Robert Hastie is having a large
batch of samples from various claims
in the La Platas tested. He Is looking
for a mine.
Mrs. Margaret Croker was a passen-
ger this morning for Pagosa Springs
to try the merits OF the baths for rheu-
matlsm.
George Weaver was passenger for
neighburing tow is east of here this
morning. going In the interest of that
great home Industry the Durango
brewery.
George Ottawa of Alamosa came
down from Hermosa Creek last eyen-
ing, where he has been camping the
past three weeks. Just down for some
grub
The fire team win he taken ont
about every evening during the sum
mer. and those wanting to see the
horses run may do so by being on
hand at o'clock.
Mrs. G. A. Selleck and little daugh-
ter. who have been spending the last
two months at Santa Monica. Cal. RS
turned last evening on the eastern.
having enjoyed me trip very much.
Remember the Durango ball team
goes to Silvertou tomorrow morning,
leaving at ! so Returning, the train
leaves Silyerton at 6 p M. The round
"trip is 81 Go along and help the
boys win good game
o
J. c Copeland returned last even
ing from an extended trip TO SHyerion
and Ouray lie visited all the little
camps In San Juan and ouray coun.
ties, and reports things moving along
encouragingly all along the line,
Judge Granville Pendleton is up
from Aztec today looking after busi-
ness matters He has rented his
ranch to Mattock Bros, two garden
,.,.. r ,riI. .xu,rfencn WIN cnme
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-06-20

last evening TO silverton.
Take in the ball game tomorrow af
ternoon.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-06-20

Frank Kalbough of the Silver Ledge
mine came down on the morning train
from Silverton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-21

severely treated here as anywhere else.
That is the fact, but unfortunately it is not
the current belief in some quarters outside
of the District. notably in the Office of the
New York Times.
1t would be hardly to the point. but quite
as just. to charge that. because Tammany
Hall is corrupt and corruptfng institution,
the whole community of New York is
dishonest. that all New Workers are graft
ers and plunderers. Yet Tammany Hall has
been restored to power in the big city and
the testimony stands unchallenged. And If
it were desirable to produce so-called proof
OF the venality of the entire metropolis it
would be necessary only to point to the
hearty support given to proved swindlers
and political confidence men by the voters
of Gotham.
To repeat what The Star said the other
day in reply to the Washington dispatch to
the Times. the government clerks of this
District are a high-minded class of men
and women, diligent in their tasks con-
scientious in giving the government it's
need of service. There are shirkers and
wire-pullers among them. of course, just as
there are favorites and favor-seekers and
loafers in every large business establish
ment. The average of human nature is as
balance the few shiftless ones of the public
service there are hundreds of clerks who,
with no incentive in possible promotion,
stick to their tasks overtime and devise
ways and means of better administration
and take pride in the output of their
bureaus.
The Times concludes it's diatribe by say
ing:
Meanwhile. it is an excellent thing for
the rest of the country that the popula-
tion of the District is disfranchised, and
has no voice in saying how much money
its local requirements shall be allowed to
extract from the national treasury.
Here is once more that familiar note, the
echoes of which had, it was thought died
away in all intelligent communities. To
picture the capital as a greedy dependent,
as clamoring for more than it's due, as
fattening upon the bounty of the govern
ment, used to be favorite pastime of ed
itors and speakers. by whom the actual re-
lationshp of the District and the federal
government had never been understood
Fortunately, that idea no longer prevails
to a marked degree in Congress. The
members of both houses have realized their
duty to the federal city. regardless of the
erroneous theory that it is negligible
factor, necessary evil or a grasping con-
sumner of public pelf.