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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-13
The President and Coolie Labor.

What the President said yesterday to
Samuel Gompers and James Duncan on
the subject of the Chinese exclusion law
should set at rest the Interpretation put
upon recent deliverance of his by those
who are pushing the movement to break
down the law That deliverance, as The
Star stated at the time. was a call to a
fair and rigid enforcement of the law. 1t
did not lean In any degree to the side Of
Chinese immigration. It could not have
done so. The President would not take
ground in favor either of an evasion of a
law, or of lax administration of law.
AS the chief executive he must urge the
intelligent enforcement of all laws. What
he then commanded. and now repeats, is
greater vigilance on the part of American
officials. by which no Chnaman excluded
by the law shall enter this country. and no
Chnaman entitled to enter shall be ex-
Guided The Presidents meaning is as
plain as a pikes,afr.
Nobody need be disturbed as to the out
come Of all this hubbub. The more the mat
ter is considered the more certain 1t be-
comes that our policy respecting the Chi
nese Is 10 undergo no change. 1t is an easy
thing TO charge that the exclusion law had
it's origin in the ranks of red-shirted loaf
e-s, drinking their nil and boasting loud IN
the bum barrOoms of San Francisco. In
the absence of the truth. that charge is as
good as another AS a matter OF fact, how
ever. the undesrablity Of coolie immigra-
ton was so patent that public sentiment
generally supported the proposition of
Coolie exclusion. The cheap labor feature
was but one Of many features which made
the subject one of pressing national impor-
tance.
The law. too, has grown in favor. The
public of today is as much in favor of It
as was the public at whose instance it was
enacted.
At later day, some months hence, the
representatives of organized labor WILL at
the Presidents request. again call his at
tention 10 this question. Which means
probably that in his next message to Con-
gress the President will devote a para
graph to it. Congress. ii seems likely
will respond with at least some debate, and
why not an inquiry? Why not ascertain
II this boycott movement of American
goods by Chinese merchants did not have
its inspiration in this country. proceeding
from those who are thinking more about
long invoices and the chink of the Chinks
than about the protection of American life
from coolie debauchery?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-13
Think on the Past.

From the Boston Transcript.
Why not talk of the SHOWS of last win
ter? Goodness. but wasn't it cold? You re-
member the morning you would insist on
coming to town in the automobile in spite
OF the warnings of the mercury, which lin
gered near the zero mark 90 you not? And
you know you had both ears frost bitten
YOU haven't forgotten? Then there was the
night you were Obliged to walk. home from
the station for some reason other and
step as brskly you might you simply
could not get warm; and you played live
ly game of SNOWFALL with the youngsters
before going into the house to warm you
up. That was the night you remember,
the first time it ever happened, that the
water pipes in your house froze, and the
plumber the next morning couldn't or
wouldn't hear your telephone calls for
help. there We're many in town having
an experience similar to yours Ali told
1t was the coolest winter you ever knew.
was it not? 1t was not wise to think of
1t at the time; perhaps you let your mind
dwell on the coming spring and summer.
But now that the summer Is here with
nothing but hot waves, unless they be hot
ter ones in sight. forget the present and
1--we in the past Think of the winters cold
and II your mind is In respectable working
order the first thing you know chills will be
playing up and down your spine.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-13
District Attorney Baker.

A more satisfactory appointment as dis
trict attorney could not have been made by
the President and the District well as
Mr. Baker is to be heartily congratulated
upon his selection. He enters this response
BILE post with an exceptional equipment.
His service of two years assistant to
former district attorney made him ia
miliar with the requirements of the office,
and since that service was rendered he has
pressed forward at the bar until he stands
in the front rank OF the younger lawyers of
Washington. In point of personal charac-
ter and legal capacity. indeed, Mr.. Baker
is precisely the kind of man the District
needs in this position. and it is assured that
he will render a good account of himself in
the work Some exceptionally important
cases come before the district attorney of this
Jurisdiction and higher order of capacity
is required here than in many other places
of similar scope. owing to the occasional
demands of the government for judicial in
tervention in matters of serious moment
Mr. Bakers familiarity with the District
practice his experience as a trial lawyer,
his exceptional training in the letter of the
law and his personality all commend him as
promising to fill his new office with brill
liant success.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-13
An Era of Honesty.

ne following from the chicago chronicle
indicates an extreme case of 'pessimism:
"Simmered down, the whole question of Of
fetal corruption and business dishonesty re-
vertS back 20 the question of public moral
ity. Neither official nor personal dishon-
esty viii long exist in a community a
nation where the people in general are
thoroughly honest The inevitable conclu-
sion is that the tone of public morality Is
low where such dishonesty does exist. And
that is the truth, too The idea nowadays
Is that every man would be dishonest TX
he had the chance. The proportion of
dishonest men demonstrates that the idea
IS not altogether unwarranted.
The proportion of dishonest men In public
office is exceedingly small. This is shown
by the record wherever CRAFTS have been
exposed and grafters punished Whether
We turn to big department of the ma
tional government, to state legislature.
or to a city council, we find that in what
ever of a crooked nature was perpetrated
only a few men were involved.
Take the case of the recent exposures ir.
the Post Office Department MacheI and
Beavers had very few confederates. The
thousands of men who are employed in that
branch of the governments business have
been, and now are, far as is known, car
rying themselves toward their duties with
the strictest honesty.
No legislative city council scandal has
revealed scOundrelism on the part of many
of the members of the body. Boodlers may
have spent large sums of money, but they
did not buy up officials by the wholesale
and found it necessary to proceed with the
utmost caution in the purchases they did
make.
The country has been greatly shocked by
the conviction of two United States SEN
ators for unlawful practices. and it must
be confessed that there is full cause for
the feeling. But when we consider how
very seldom crime has been fixed upon a
member OF that body and how many men
have served there with honor to themselves
and benefit to the people. we find good
reason for the respect we feel for the Sem
ate. 1t is seldom indeed that an unworthy
man secures a seat there
Ours is the biggest thing in the way of
a government on the footstoo The ma
tional. the state, the county and the city
organizations require the services of armies
OF officials, and it would be a wonder il no
bad men crept in All vigilance should be
exercised toward keeping such men out, but
the number that get in is, as compared with
the faithful, very small indeed; and when
we reflect on how they are pursued when
discovered and how their conviction. when
accomplished is applauded by public opin-
honesty and of honest men.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-13

has been unknown there. Cannot similar
result be obtained at Panama. It seems
only necessary to address ourselves to this
latter as we did to the former problem,
that Is. with full recognition Of Its great
Importance and with all our resources.
Every dollar spent In that way under In
telligent direction will be well spent. Why
not put the matter in the hands OF General
Wood, who is now on visit home, and
whose health work in Cuba was so valua-
BILE and met with such hearty praise7
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-13
A Better Understanding.
From the Nashville American.

The sections are coming TO better I'M
Outstanding and appreciation of each other.
Rapid and easy methods of communication
have brought the New Highlander and the
southerner into closer touch. and the print
ed page is having enlightening and
broadening influence before which old pref
udices anmosities and misunderstanding
must fade. Sectionalism is giving way 10
nationalism, and in nationalism lies the
strength of the republic and the mutual
benefit of all sections
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-13
Sapphire.

Lying in a hammock
On a summer day
That is how he finds her
AS he walks that way.
Thinks she is an angel.
Lettering here below,
And she smiles demurely:
Keeps him thinking SO.
A mendacious Cupid
Hovers Ger the spot.
Half of what she says in June
In August Is forgot.
Says the same to others,
When he's gone away,
Lying in a hammock
On a summer day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-13
General Wood and Panama.

The President in his address to the AS
ISOLATED Physicians of Long Island yester-
day spoke confidently of the health prob
lem at Panama. and referred to what had
been don> in Cuba under American aus
pieces. That work is the basis of our hope.
Both Havana and Santiago were fever
holes for years. and would have remained
so but for the change of authority. We
cleaned them up, and since then pestilence
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-13
SHOOTING STARS.
An Unavailing Motto.

What has become of the copy book that
used to say Honesty is the best policy?"
1T has been discarded by the present
generation answered the college profess
scr. 1T proved wholly Intellectual Some
of the most eminent grafters used that
copy book in their education"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-13
Too Much School Talk.
he Cincinnati Enquirer


1t is possible that there is too much
speeehmaking on the subject of education
If teachers will go right ahead with the
plain duties laid down to them, teaching
the children that which they will need to
know in the affairs of everyday life. theE
VIII accomplish a great deal more that Is
true and valuable than they can soaring
through the realms of mixed disquisition.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-13
That Kansas Decision.
From the Springfield Republican

Those eastern newspapers which are COM
menting on the vast Importance of the Kan
sas supreme court decision against the state
oil refinery forget how easy 1t Is to amend
the constitution of a western state. 1t Is so
easy that they do about much legislating
out that way through their constitutions as
through their legislatures. The Kansas de-
cision Is of no consequence whatever, pro-
yided the Kansas people really want the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-13
Trade With Southern Republics.

From the st. Louis Republic
The central southern and southwestern
states ought to carry on a large import and
export trade with all the southern American
countries. Texas occupies decidedly ia
vorabe status in this respect. But Louis-
ana. Florida, New Mexico and Arizona also
have strategical preferments of a geo.
graphical aspect.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-13
No Energy Wasted.

Poverty has one distinct advantage"
said Mr.. Dustin Stax.
In what way?'
1T saves time. A man cannot be worried
about donating money that he did not have
in the first place"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-13

If Mr.. Rockefeller wants TO be an out
and out philanthropist he might make q
business of buying up uncertain insur-
ance companies and putting them in such
shape as to relieve many Woodworking
and deserving policy holders.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-13
Truth

To tell the truth men are inclined.
Here lies the fault-believe it
1t takes more than the average mind
Correctly to perceive It
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-13

With faithless statistcians in the Agri-
cultural Department and disaffected en-
gineers in the Panama canal commission.
the administration is having more than its
share of trouble with the mathema teal
mind
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-13

The authorities who try to hold down
the speed of automobiles occasionally find
themselves in the position of those saga
cious rodents who decided to bell the cat.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-13

GyIn order to avoid delays on account Of
personal absence, letters to THE STAB
should not be addressed to any individual
connected with the Office, but simply to
THE STAR, or to the Editorial or Busi-
ness Departments, according to tenor or
purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-13

By paying his railway fare Secretary
Bonaparte demonstrates that he Is one of
the men who are willing to sustain Pc
cuniary sacrifices In order to do their
patriotic duty as cabinet officers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-13

Reports of serious opposition to the ''t--e-
atrical trust" nearly always arise when
there is no actual business being done in
the theatrical world.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-13
He is Only a Too Common Thief.
From the Kansas City Journal.

From the kansas CITY JourHhI
Until the CRATER becomes generally re-
garded as commercial porch climber and
pickpocket we cannot hope to eliminate
this type of pest from our affairs Our
young men must be taught that the CRATER
is no better than a common thief.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-13
Sc. Bleached n H.
Cottons AlaMCo

We have secured one bale Of
bleached Cotton from one of the
largest factories in the country.
This cotton has been selling regu-
larly at Sc. yard-I,ooo yards of
it; full pieces. perfect goods. Cot
tons are rapidly advancing in
price - every shrewd shopper
should take advantage OF this OPP
portunity. Not more than Is
yards to a customer. Friday, at,
per yard, 4Ac.
800 yards of our FAC. shrunk Cannon
Cloth remaining, which we will close
out tomorrow at a price less than ever
before quoted. Not more /U/
than II yards to pur- OlhC.
chaser. G. 7. P...........,...
The finest Black Lawns; extra fine
sheer weave, made of comb 1O/
ed yarn; selling all season $780,
800 yards of fine White Goods-Fine
White Dimities. Swiss. Lace Striped
Lawns and Madras-also many other
desirable summer fabrics. Lengths from
; to Is yards. Worth not CO..
many worth sc. G. T. P. SGNtS'
27-inch extra heavy White Habitat
Silk; the same as has been selling all
season for 39c. yard. We -
have about 800 yards to close Za9C,
out for Green Ticket Day.
Yuri Hama Taffeta: all coors: the only
reasonably priced taffeta on the mar
ket guaranteed TO be all silk. IN
Regularly 39c. yard. G. 7. ZVGa
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. ........
To close out all our Bates Seersuck-
ers: about iC0 yards In all; the reg
ular 12l2c quality; u yards Oh
to customer. G. 7. o0o0MlGo
P..................... .........-.-- W
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-13
Gold Feet In Panama.

From the st. Louis Globe Democrat
Those who are familiar with the situation
in the isthmian canal district are wonder
ing how Engineer Wallace managed 70 con-
tract his case OF "coid feet"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-13

II is alleged that women of social position
smuggle. If many are discovered a new
word somewhat similar to "kleptoman!a"
will have TO be invented
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-13

The perils Of public life in America are
emphasized by the news that Connecti-
cut handshaker succeeded In breaking q
few bones Ia his enthusiasm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-13
The Pursuit of the Practical.

you are not saying much about the
trusts as you used to-
No" answered Farmer Corntossel
There's altogether too much temptation
for man to keep chasin' octopuses when
he ought to be pickin' potato bugs"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-13

There continues TO be a great deal of
war talk in the old world. but the only
fighting of any consequence is being done
by Japan.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-13

AS rule q statesman talks altogether
differently at college commencement or
Chautauqua from what he does in a
caucus.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-13

1t is wonderful to see all the matter
that can be printed about Equitable af-
fairs without its containing a single kind
word.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-13
lucky,

I'VE are pretty lucky down here" said
the South American president who was
reading the news from Russia.
How"
I'm having revolutions instead of strikes
or mutinies.'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-13

Johann Hoch has been widower so often
that II is only fair that some of his wives
should be given a chance to be widows.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-13

Cassie Chadwick sometimes regrets that
she did not let banking alone and take up
insurance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-13
Muslin Underwear

Odds and ends of long Skirt Chemise.
made of India linen and long cloth: trim
med around neck with lace and lace ruff
fes; finished with ribbons;
these garments are slightly On
soiled but worth a dollar G. o0VG
Lot of Full Length Cambria Skirts.
with wide tucked ruffies; also in the lot
are Corset Covers, Gowns, Short Skirts,
all handsomely trimmed In
fine lace and embroidery; dm
worth not less than 81. G. 4lWC.
1.
Odds and ends in Short
Skirts with hemstitched cam II
brio ruffies; sold at SOC. @. VIC,
T. P........................
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-13

Chauncey NJ. Depew is fortunate in not
having all this financial annoyance dur
Ing the after-dinner speech season.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-13

Kansas Is now raising crops and telling
eastern men to come around and do the
speechmaking.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-13
Plenty Of Practice.

From the Pittsburg Post.
1t requires considerable agility to docg,
those frequent and sudden showers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-13

The Agricultural Department is we'll
meaning and worthy institution. but little
gossipy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-13
w ash Garments.

w ash Garments
Ten White Lawn. White India Linen
and Polka Dot Lawn Wash
Suits: tucked and embroidery Q
trimmed; worth $3.50. Owe
q. L. r.
One lot of Wash Suits in White India
Linen: black and white checks and a
few colored lawns. Some embroidery
trimmed. some neatly piped and others
tucked. Most large sizes a 1m
Sold for as high as so. u Il oAtV
Twelve Blue Linen Suits, made with
full tucked surplice effect
waist; full tucked flounce; CO mR
skirts tucked around hips; Do oVO
sold for SIS. G.. t p. .....
One lot of White Butchers Linen Suits.
One style with large tucks in waist and
skirt; another style with small tucks
and deep straps of linen; CO me-
full tucked skirts: all va
sizes Sold for sc. 7. P.
White India Linen. Colored Chambray,
Black Lawn. Shepherd Plaid and Black
Duck Suits, also two styles of tan linen.
Piped. strapped and en- q S7R
broidery trimmed effects. y rs
Worth $3.50 to So. T. P.
White Duck and Plain Black Duck
Skirts. also some Black Lawns; one
style neatly strapped and mr.
button trimmed. others piped. Wv
Worth S2.J0-G. T. P...........
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-13

Peary may not discover the pole. but he
will succeed in losing very uncomfortable
climate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-13
En1brOideries.

Er1Gbroideries.
Double and Single Edge Beading; a
new collection of Fine Lace Val. Edge
and Neat Plain Val. Beading; -
usually sold at &c. yard. Re- DE-
duced for Friday to............-....
Val Lace Edging. Beading and Insert
ing: match patterns: lot of all the newest
designs in goods worth FIX
easily &c, a yard; reduced Il NSCo
as a Friday leader to-. w
Fine Embroidery. Nainsook. Swiss
Edging, Beading and Inserting: sheer
fine embroidery, raised
knots applique wheel. n TX
open and blind work; all II H NISN
widths. Ncw............... wv
Embroderies. Inserting, Beading.
Swiss and Nainsook. pretty. choice pat
terms, widths for under
wear trimming, lnsertings OIL
for bands; large variety; SASCo
worth 12hc. NOw.............. ZOO'
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-08-26
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BONAPARTE.

Bonaparte, Aug 25.-Paul Smith, of
d Moines, business manager for n
Japanese lecturer, was here Wednes-
day.
John and Dan Cresap went to Kan
sas City Wednesday.
DR.. Croy was a business visitor In
Pennington Wednesday.
Frank Hamlin and family are visit
ing relatives here.
Mrs. Al Cockrell has returned from
visiting her daughter at West Liberty,
Miss Grace Lick went to Farming
ton Wednesday,
Guy Derr has gone to Lacon, ILL.,,
where he has employment in a woolen
mill
Harry White, Ct Keosauqua, was in
town Thursday.
]. K. Wilson and Mrs. George Har-
bach and children, who have been Wis
iting at the II. III. Meek hom>, re-
turned to Des Moines Thursday.
Mrs. d. T. Sherman and grandch.ld-
rem, Herman anC Kathryn Somers
went to Chicago Thursday.
Mrs. Went Wilson returned from
Creston Thursday.
A son was born to Mr.. and Mrs. VIM
Ryland August "a.
The Ladies' Guild was delightfully."-
entertained bv Hiss Susan Wehn al
the Methodist Episcopal parsonage or
T tuesday evening. The time was
spent with games and music. Light re.
freshr. >nts We're served.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-08-26
sTRINGToWN.

Stringtown, Aug. 25.-Chas. Hood,
of Abingdon, was stringtown caller
Tuesday.
w. C. Davis. of Osceola, visited the
first of the week at the home of the
Misses Davis
T. C. Hawthorne was a caller near
Abingdon Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rittenhouse visited
with relatives at Washington last
week.
Miss Leona Davis spent Sunday
with Miss Viola Peterson at Smith
Ranch.
Ed McReynolds of Smith Ranch,
was a Stringtown caller Monday.
Mr. and Mrs. Sam Peterson were
Batavia callers Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. w. Davis and chill
dren visited Saturday and Sunday with
relatives near Martinsburg.
Mr. Cassidy and family, of Liberty
VILE were Sunday visitors at the Sam
Peterson home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Minick and lit
tie son, Of Smith Ranch, were String
town callers Sunday
Miss Iva Davis spent last week at
the S. E. Woodruff home near Far
son.
Miss Mary Davis was a Batavia
caller Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Riley visited at the
]. B. Mowery home this week.
William and Hugh Larmore Were
Batavia callers Saturday.