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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-21
An Effective Anti-Docking Law.

The anti-doclxing BILL recently passed by
the House and pending in the Senate with
p favorable report from the District COM
xnittee. Is intended to supplement and rem
Der absolutely effective the statute against
Docking already on the books This law is
ineffective inasmuch as 1t merely states
N'Mcney penalty for the mutilation of horses
when the act Is committed within the Dis
sariet. The possibility of Importation Of
locked horses from beyond the District
without mourning a penalty opens the door
wide to evasion either by the actual dock
ling outside of this jurisdiction, or by set
ting up of the claim and itss substantial
tion by perjury. 1t is believed that false
statements to this effect have repeatedly
been sworn to in the course of the past few
years. The pending bill will prevent both
docking and perjury by removing all rea-
son for the commission OF the latter 1t is
thus doubly desirable
The opponents of the anti-docking bill
have not been strenuous in their antago-
pism, for their case Is not such as to war
rent much publicity. They have intimated
however, that 1t would be unconstitutional
to penalize the ownership of a horse be-
pause of its peculiar condition of body
The decision rendered In Colorado touches
,squarely on this point, and 1t is safe to as
Eume that IL the question were raised in
This jurisdiction the highest court would
hold in the same way, that the prohibition
of docking. If made effective as the pending
bill proposes. serves the best ends of the
public morals by furnishing cruel practices
committed here or elsewhere.
., II the anti-docking bill is to be effective
to the full extent for the protection of the
horses of Washington during the coming
hot season--if 1t ever comes-it should be
put on Its passage in the Senate forthwith,
thus giving the District at last a statute
which will command respect and may
finally put an end to an intolerably vicious
practice
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-21
Friday Bargain in
Red Outfits.

Outfit No. "a, consisting of 4ls-ft: Iron Bed.
pretty design; / 4ll-ft. Spring. and 4ka-ft. Mat
tress, covered with good quality ticking
$7.75 the outfit. Value, $II.oo.
Outfit No. Fl, consisting of s,A-ft Iron BED.
enameled In a pretty shade Of blue 1 3h-ft
Spring, and 3h-ft. Mattress, covered with good
quality ticking.
5000 the outfit. Value, $3.50.
Second floor, d st.
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Riding Over Tammany.

David b. Hill. We are told, should not
haze ridden rough-shod over Tammany at
Albany. 1t was bad politics. 1t was un-
necessary. He should have used the olive
branch instead of the snake whip. Even
the Tiger has feelings and resentment.
November should have been kept in mind
Mr.. Murphy should have been cajoled and
fenderiy guided to compromise. Then
ell would have been well. What in stage
lingo Is called a happy curtain would have
descended on the scene and harmony been
the watchword for the campaign AS mat
ters now stand Mr.. Murphy and his friends
have returned homo much embittered. and
1t is going to take the finest sort of dipIo-
macy to get them into humor for campaign
work.
People who indulge in this sort of talk
seem not to know Tammany, or to forget
Tor the moment what IL necessary In a
Ager tanner. Mr.. Hill knows the organiza-
ton thoroughly. He has been both with
It and against 1t. He has stroked Its striped
coat, and then felt the full weight of its
angry paw. He knows more about the
tiger than outsiders do, and as he Is play
Ing politics just now with his eyes wide
open 1t lie a safe assumption that his course
with Tammany is carefully calculated and
reflects the most Instructive features OF mis-
own experience. Grieve not for Tammany.
Belabor not the man who for the moment
is Tammany's master with whip in hand.
The game is politics, and in New York. on
both aides. 1t is played In both sly and a
rough fashion
One hundred and forty-nlne votes an
Nhrea the roll call al Albany In support of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-21
Shall We Have Any Spring!
From the New York Herald.

From the New York Herald.
1t is now a month since the sun crossed
the line on his northward journey, but as
yet spring seems to have been lost, or at
least diverted from our northern zone. The
vernal cold waves Of this week have lacked
only touch of zero temperature In the Do
minion of Canada to rival those of the pre-
equinoctial period or of February. Yester-
the mercury, ten degrees below the freezing
point and several degrees below in the Dell
aware and Hudson valleys, while snow fell
in northern New York and Pennsylvania.
For shiyering people in the North Atlantic
states there IS some comfort in the fact that
as yet April has not broken the record for
low temperature, which is Al degrees-the
mean Of April, 1874. Over the southwest
and the far west 1t Is also noteworthy that
spring is making some real progress, but
there Is now no indication of an immediate
cessation of cold waves in the lake region
and the adjacent states.
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The Government Would Lose.

The explanation is made in behalf of the
action of the House committee on civil SER
vice on the proposed seventy-year dismissal
act, that the government cannot indulge
In sentimental considerations for the men
who may suffer discharge from the public
service. They should, by the time they
have reached the age Of seventy years. say
members of the committee, have saved
enough to yield them competence for the
remainder of their days. II they have not,
they are themselves to blame should de-
privation and dependence upon the charity
of others follow their separation from the
service.
This is cold-blooded way of looking at
the case. While many of the older clerks
in the government service have saved small
completeness, have in many Instances bought
their homes. and have even made paying
investments, the great majority of them
have not been able to do so, and their fail
ure Is not reflection upon them, or a
proof Of extravaganza or thoughtless, loose
living. Encouraged by the doctrine under
lying the civil service act, they have not
contemplated the possibility of being turned
out, with even less consideration than is
given worn-out horses upon reaching the
age of seventy. They have therefore lived
reasonable, comfortable lives, not misery
and not extravagant. For they have been
assured of retention In Office during good
behavior and efficiency and have not been
impelled by any certainty of dismissal at
the age Of seventy to skimp and save and
suffer in deprivation during the many years
in order to guard against privations or act
ual suffering during the few following dis
missal
Doubtless if twenty years ago the govern
ment had passed a law declaring that at the
end Of two decades all government employees
over seventy would be dismissed. some more
of those who are now under the threatened
ban would today be ready, financially to
stand aside without becoming objects of
charity. But how many more would long
ago have left the government service to
enter that of some other employer with a.
more conscientious view Of his responsible
tiles toward his veteran assistants? The gov
eminent, Hike any other employer gains an
advantage from the experience Of its work.
ers. The departments contain many men
who cannot easily be replaced. Hundreds
of them there are whose knowledge of pre-
cedents and records Is almost invaluable.
Their sudden dismissal would prove a seri-
GUS handicap for many months upon the
efficiency of the public service. But the
threat of seventy-year dismissal would
undoubtedly check the ambitions of the
younger men who now stand ready to re-
place their elders In the more responsible
clerical positions They would enter the
government service merely to tide. them
over the period of profession-acquiring The
government would be entrusted to corps
of Indifferent. unaspiring men, held by no
strong ties to the service and ready to leave
it for even smaller stipends at the first
Opportunity
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-21
Friday Bargain In
Chiidren,s Null Cans.

A lot Of Chiidren's Oose-htting White Null
Caps trimmed with hand tucks, lace insertion,
Misunderstanding and edged with lace rufes. Hand
some, bigh-class imported goods at the following
special prices:
$I.oo to $I.7S each.
Regularly $I.5o to $500.
Third 6oor, Eleventh ct.
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Friday Bargain I'm
Wool Blankets.

About 100 pairs In al at fully third less than
regular prices. They arc the product of leading
makers and offered at reduced prices because
Of factory imperfections, which are slight and
which consist principally Of an oil spot, an I'M
even border, tiny snag, etc,
There are white. scarlet and gray, In single and
doubis-bed sizes, and they are marked as follows
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-21
Shoe Department.

pairs Youths Box Calfskin Lace Shces spring
n nee sizes So. 9. 9ia and l01hB. Reduced from
$500 to SIG pair
pairs Childrens Button Shoes, common sense
tee patent tip, spring heel; sizes SIs and sis B.
e,s y, 91s and 10 c. Reduced from 81 IS to Use.
pair.
40 pairs Children's Lace Shoes spring heel COM
mon sense toe patent tip; sizes 81, 0, s3s and
~ B-s.s .. Reduced from 81. s. to T5c. pair
20 pairs Chlldren's "Toe-in" Button and Lace
9, 80, 10 and lesa Boy C~sH and 10 D. REDUCE
from 200 to SOC. pair.
80 pairs Children's Wei Kid Lace and Button
SHOES patent tip. turn sole; sizes o 10 g. and O
lasts; Keduced from 81 90 TO soc. pair.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-21
Lamp Department.

Decorated Parlor Lamp, with odd gIobe Re-
duced from $500 to 81 So
! Students Lamp, Of antique brass. complete
Reduced from Sc. so to $780,
lo-inch Decorated Lamp Globe, damaged Re-
duced from $1.0o to soc.
l Gas Lamp, with onyx base, complete with
white shade, burner and chimney. Reduced fron
Yellow Lamp Globe, embeIlished with cola
dragon. Reduced from $500 to 800
/ Japanese Hand painted Silk Lamp Shade WITH
amber bead fringe; imperfect. Reduced from Ss6
Fifth floor. q st.
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Friday Bargain i'm
WOmen,S Silk Hose.

price and nearly half They are manufacturers
samples and subject to slight imperfections. hence
the very low price.
$I.25 pair.
Regularly $I.5o to $500.
Also 40 dozen women's Gauze Lisle Vests, Swiss
ribbed, excellent quality.
$50; 3 for $I.oo.
Main floor r 1t.
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Friday Bargain in
Embroidered
French PaumetiS.

600 yards at Third me regular PRICE beau,
tiful lace stripe, white ground, with embroidered
dots Of pink light blue, canary, green and laven-
der The cloth is very fine and sheer and viii
make ideal summer dresses and waists. We .omer
this lot, while 1t lasts, at
csc. yard.
Regularly 75c.
White Goods Dept, ID floor, 11th st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-21
Furniture Department.

1 fine CHARTERED Oak Washstand. shaped ton.
$500 to $1,000 ''-
fonier, full swell front. best French heyai ni.t
mirror handsomely carved. Reduced from $1,000
Fine Mahogany Morris Chair, claw feet. fapov
arms spring seat, hair-flled cushions Reduced
from $500 to SIT so.
Fine Weathered Oak Rocker with chair tn
match; heavy frames. broad arms, 3-inch posts.
rush seats Reduced from $500 to $500 each.
l Mahogany Rocker. saddle seat, Venetian arms
carved back Reduced from $500 to $500.
Extra Large CHARTERED Oak Sideboard, buffct
duced from $4,000 to $500.
Sixth floor q st
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-21
China Department.

100-piece Decorated American Porcelain Dinner
Set Reduced from 81 so TO IS. 95
l2-piece Decorated Toilet Set Reduced from
$3.50 to $780,
13-piece Decorated Limoges China Fish Set.
Reduced from $3.50 to 81 25
Decorated Limoges China Pickle Dishes. RI
duced from 25c. TO I5c. each.
dozen Decorated Limoges China Pie Plates. Re
duced from SLID to 81 30 dozen.
% Decorated German China Bone Dishes. Re
duced from loo TO Sc. each.
Rose Pattern Hayland China Chop Plata,
slightly damaged. Reduced from SO. 90 to 81 o.
Decorated HayiIand China Salad Bowls. He
dueed from $3.50 to 75c. each.
2 dozen Decorated Japanese China Open Salt
cellars. Reduced from 1.20 to soc. dozen.
Fifth floor, @ ct.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-21
Black Goods Department

yds 44-inch Atwood Mistral Etamne. Re-
duced from $500 TO $500 for pee.
2N yds. 62-iuch Atwood Pebble Chevfot. Re-
duced from 81. % to $500 for pee.
81 yds 50-inch Atwood Canvas Cheviot. Re-
duced from $4S2 to 500 Cor pee.
AZ yds. 44inch Silk-warp Vofle Pdestiey's). Re-
duced from Sc. SO to 100 for pee.
yds 44-inch Silk-warp Wolfe Priestley's). Re-
duced from 1915 to $500 for pee.
8 yds. 42-inch Lace Wolfe. Reduced from $81b to
e. 80 for pee.
yds 44-inch Silk and Wool crepon. Reduced
FROM $137 to $500 for pee.
yds 42-inch Dotted Wolfe. Reduced from
So IS to 50 so for pee.
yds. 50-fnch Bourette Etamine. Reduced from
81 90 to $4.o0 for pee.
yds 6O-inch Bourette Canvas Reduced from
81 90 to t4.00 for pee.
Main floor e. st.
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Picture Department.

large Pictures, excellent subjects framed Re-
duced from $l2.06 and $500 TO S.. 90 each
Pfctures various subjects and styles of frames:
good Size. Reduced from $500, $1,000 and si2 90
to $500 each. ' ~ VA~"~
10 Pictures. framed. good size Reduced from
5000, ~ 90 and $1,000 to So 90 each
70 Small Pictures, mostly figures of girls I'm asrs
Fourth floor, Tenth ST Wv ~ ~Vs' es-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-21
Bows Department.

Z Boys An-wooi Covert Cloth Top Goats, In 9
rich light shade OF tan; sizes Q, IL, IL, Ii and
ii. Reduced from IS 90 to $295 each.
5 Children's Tan Covert ClJth 0vercoats, Tour
ist'' style, with belted back; very fine quality;
sizes 4, g. Z, and 10. Reduced from $3.50 to
$500 each.
Boys Tan Rain Coats, cut extra long-very
stylish; sizes 10 to Is. Reduced from $1,000 to
$500 each
Boys White Corduroy Russian Blouse Suits
very dressy effects; sizes 4, and 9. Reduced
from IS SO TO 81 so each.
3 Youths Long Pants Suits; size 49, Reduced
from $3.50 to s.. so each.
IS Boys Washable Sailor Blouse Suits, 'Regat-
ta' Brand, of chambrays and linens, handsomely
trimmed aud braided sizes to r. except and
8. Reduced from s3.25 and 1913 to $1S5 each
Third floor Tenth st.
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Infants Department.

Infants Long Cloaks Of cream wool novelty
cloth, cape and turnover collar, edged with six
cord. Reduced from 50. 80 to $3.50 each
Children's India Linon Dresses, long waist OF
TICKS skirt trimmed with rifhe of embroidery,
neck and sleeves finished with rufie Of embroid-
cry Reduced from so to 81. 20 each
/ Infants Christening Robe, Of French Nainsook,
trimmed with hand made tueks, lace medallions
and laee-edged rudie. Reduced from $500 to
$1,000.
1 Chiidren's Cloth Refer threequarter length.
cape piped with white broadcl0th, stitched velvet
collar. Reduced from $500 to $1,000.
Third floor. Eleventh st.
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Travelling Goods Dept.

se-inch Burean Trunk. made Of thoroughly sea-
sened lumber and covered With canvas; brass
lined Reduced from $3.50 t. $3.50.
i Women's Wardrobe Trunk. made Of Eastwood
and bound With leather; one tray; brass clamps;
fhofourhly riyetad; fitted with hangers for 10
gowns Rsducod from 90 TO $500
and covered With rawhida; hcayy brass plated mall
lee BILE iron clamps; French solt lock; two trays,
top one covered With leather; full sfseted. Re-
duced from $500 to 5000.
Basement, Equitable bldg.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-21
Rug Department.

-. ! 3xI2ft Imperial Smyrna Rug Reduced from
$3.50 to $14.00. ~
%, . ls ), se Imperial Smyrna Rugs Reduced
from 81 20 to 90c. each.
. Sox6o-inch White Fur Rugs. Reduced from
1880 to 500 each >
rolls Japanese Mating green effect Respca1
from $1,000 to $500 roll 'i
Second floor, G ST
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-21
Bows Furnishing Dept.

Is Boys Madras Shirts, with separate cuffs In
medium and dark striped effects; sizes IL to Ia
Reduced from SOC. to 29c. each.
IS BOYS Laundered Shirt Waists of fine quality
percale: Mothers Friend brand; patent detach-
able buttons sizes 5 to ID. Reduced from $1.0O
to 39c. each
Boys Fine Blanket Bath Robes, In exclusive
designs; sizes 6 to 16. Reduced from $500 to
s. so each.
10 BOYS Soft Felt Hats, Fedora" shape; all
Sizes Reduced from LOO to 20c. each.
Third floor Tenth st.
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Where They Take Things Easy.
From the Mexican Herald

Come, rest, ye weary ones on the broad
ly tropical dame. Here Ia sunshine. dolce
far niente when required. genial and
courteous people end rest from inoessant
debate. When the great American people
really desire repose they win ask With
unanimous voice to be annexed, and tho
banner Of Mexico will float to the shores Of
the great lakes over united, rejoicing
and enthusiastic people. who on their
Thanksgiving day shall eat Of mole de gua-
jolote and the stuffed bird Of legitimate
Yankee procedure,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-21
Cloak Department.

3 Handsome Black Broadcloth Corset Jackets,
Lined with peau de sole silk: sizes 40 and a. Re-
duced from $3.50 TO 81 so each.
Black Broadcloth Jackets lined with peau de
to $3.50 each.
! Tan Covert Cloth Long Cloak loose back style;
size 81. Reduced from SIS 90 to $lo.O
Knit Vests, with silk sleeves in a rich shade
OF green; sizes 81 and 81 Reduced from 81 90 to
$3.50 each
Green Sweater; size 81. Reduced from s4oo
to $3.50. Wv
$3.50 to 81 30 each.
Cream White silk shawls. Reduced from $2.es
to S1.00 each.
Third floor, G St
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-21
Sentiment and Reason.
From the Baltimore American.

New Jersey has a woman sentenced to
death for brutal murder. Sentiment is
trying to save the state the Disgrace" OF
hanging q woman, but 1t seems as though
some Of the chivalry behind this movement
might have been excited by the victim,
who was also a woman. and by the neces-
sity of protecting other women from the
murderous among their own sex. Senti-
nent is most useful to a community when
1t is largely diluted with reason.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-21
The Season.

'Tis Spring! The time when gentle song
Should greet the blossoming earth;
The time when all the insect throng
Should Join in careless mirth:
The time when every mortal soul
Awakens to admire
So buy another ton Of coal
And stir the furnace fire.
IT'S spring, when violets should smile
And sunbeams gaily dance.
The time when nature should beguile
The whole world, with glance;
No more should man with weary feet
From daily duty lag.
'Tis spring with promise all replete-
Hang out the cold wave flag!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-21
Dress Trimming Dept.

sosz to $3.50 for pee; ~ yds, ~ inch reduced
from $40 to LOO for pee w JOS; Inch, rs
pendants, reduced from $3.11 to S1.50 for pee
yd Finch. Navy Blue and White SILK Applique
Reduced from 81 rs to zoe. for pee.
2H yds. " Inch. Persian Medallion Gimp. He
tuced from 1915 to $50 for pee:
Persian Ornaments, with pendants reduced
from 800 to $1.00 for lot
IL yds. 1H-inch Black Chiffon Applique. Re-
duced from 81. 2S to $1.00 for pee.
yds l1s-inch Black Chiffon Applique. Re-
duced from $2.60 to $1.2b for pee.
Main door @ st.
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SHOOTING STARS.
His Explanation.

.What'n do about this explanation OF
miner" asked the congressman. my con-
stituents will expect something of the kind
from me-
'sFollow the usual method" answered the
experienced editor. make 1t SO long that
people will take 1t for granted rather than
try to read 1t all"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-21
Muslin Underwear Dept.

womens Nainsook Gowns, good quanfy, loM
down front with wide point de Paris lace insertion
finished on neck and sleeves with bias fold run
pairs Women's Muslin Drawers good quality.
trimmed with rulie Of embroidery and cluster OF
tucks Reduced from B0c. to 39c. pair.
IS Womer's Cambria Corset Covers. good quality.
low square neck. front trimmed with two clusters
Of tucks. Reduced from 2oc. 20 lztze- eacn-
Third door. Eleventh ct.
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Hosiery Department.

1s pairs women's Black Cotton Hose, with en-
broidered fnsteps; sizes 9ia and TO- Reduced from
soc. to 35c; pairs for 81 CO.
"a pairs Childrens Fine Isle Thread Hose lace
ankle effects, with double heels and toes; siEes
and Oh. Reduced from ooc. to pairs for zoe.
Main floor, st.
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Another Story.

From the New York World.
Mr.. Brigham H. Roberts statement that
his first and second wives did not know for
three or four years of his third marriage
Is q curt comment upon the oft-repeated
lie that the plural wives Of Utah are
happy In their plurality. Their pride may
make the best of 1t. but that is another
story
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-21

Bishop Potter suggests that the man who
bears patiently with scolding woman is
q hero in his way. The list of heroes has
Isl already become SO extensive that 1t Is inn
possible to recognize any more on so fimsy
A pretext
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-21

In spite of the competition established
from time to time by Chicago, Buffalo and
et. Louis, the Rockville fair can be de-
pended on to hold its own as usual when
its turn comes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-21
The vanity Of authorship.

''You insist on treating that man who IL
constantly making insinuations against you
with silent contempt!"
yes" answered Senator Sorghum. HE
is mendacious egotist for whom I have
no respect He insists on concocting orig
inal ISLANDERS when equally damaging facts
are easily accessible
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-21
do-carf Department.

Folding Go-Cprts. With rubber tires; strongly
made Reduced from 42.6c to 32-19 each.
Baby Carriage Robe. reduced from 5000 e
s8 90: q reduced from $3.50 to fb.75 each; 2,
reduced from 81. 90 TO 800 each.
Fourth Goof, Eleventh It,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-21

The weather has been SO unpleasant that
the d. "A. R. has been free from the usual
temptations to neglect routine business TOR
the sake of sightseeing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-21
Also the following remnants in
UpholSterY DEPARTMENT:
Mems Department.

8 suits Mems Flannel Pajamas, With military
collar, trimmed with pearl buttons and loops;
small medium and large sizes. Reduced from
$500 to $3.50 suit.
3 Mems Unlaundered Shirts, with linen bosoms;
size 10. Reduced from 75c. to soc. each.
Main floor st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-21

II Mr.. Hearst will show the same en-
thusiasm for the accepted candidate that
he has shown for Mr.. Hearst he will in
sure a lively campaign.