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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-04
The Story of philadelphia.

The story of Philadelphia is making it's
way all over the country Everywhere it
comes as a surprise. People had been told
that the City of Brotherly Love was hope
lessly sodden. Grafters had their clutches
on everything, the ball0t-box included 1t
was no use trying to secure honest govern
ment. Politics in local affairs had prac-
tically disappeared. The republicans stood
responsible for conditions but democrats
shared in the loot Whenever necessary
a combination could be formed for purposes
OF robbery. Such was the generally ac-
cepted description of affairs existing In the
city Of William Penn.
Suddenly public attention was attract
ed afresh to the scene. The people it
turned out, We're not dead. They had been
patient and long suffering. but it was still
possible to rouse them. The grafters had
presumed too far. The end had come
Men. with a gigantic job, and their
creatures IL Office waiting to do their bid
ding. had been halted on the very threshold
of a deal against the public interests and
forced to turn back. The press and the
pulpit had helped, and an honest man in
the mayors chair completed the work
All of this is vigorously applauded, and
Philadelphia is congratulated on every
hand But shall Philadelphia alone enjoy
the fruits of this spirit? Should the spirit
not spread and bear fruit elsewhere? Graft
Is the bane of many cities Complaint goes
up in every section of just such conditions
as prevailed in Philadelphia. Grafters in
office and out of office; jobs at the expense
of the taxpayers; corruption all about
Such is the story. If Philadelphia for years
stood at the head of the compiacent com
munities. should she not now serve as a
leader In the fight for better things? Could
the people of any city where corruption
rules do better than study and initiate the
vlgor she showed when at last she stirred
from her lethargy and smote the enemy?
Municipal government need nowhere be
corrupt. That it has been corrupt to an
alarming extent in this country is due en-
tirely to the neglect of their affairs by the
people The evil may be corrected when
ever the people so decree. Philadelphia has
shown the way.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-04

rive. and all smoking short-stemmed pipes.
day that she issued an edict that hence
forth there must be no smoking on the
college grounds. Then came the answer of
the gardeners:
I'VE shmoke our poipes, or we hand In
our designations"
The matter has been taken under con-
sideration by the authorities of the insti-
tuition. Upon their decision hangs the
peace of the college. The community has
sured that il the pipes are banished and
the gardeners walk out 1t will be difficult
to fill their places. Meanwhile the gar
deners are proceeding under a modus vi
vendi. with the understanding that If they
smoke at all 1t must be out of sight OF the
members of the establishment. This is not
difficult, as these words, uttered by one OF
the would-be strikers. attest:
liver since the college was a college we
gardeners have shmoked out on the grounos
whin we wern't near nobody. And OF al
ways takes me poipe outer me mouth whin
OF sees one of the young Ladies' comm
across the lawn. Shure there's hole IN
me pants now made by shuvin' me ighteo
poipe into me pocket whin oi seen the SUI
perintindint herself approach1n' YESTERDAY.
1t is a courageous thing for the principal
Of a woman's college to try to take the
pipe out of the mouth of an Irish gardener.
More solid institutions have been wrecked
before now through less serious circum-
stances
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-04
Japan.

Speaking of the alliance between Great
Britain and Japan Lord Iansdowne says:
II may venture further to say that in
our opinion when the time comes to con-
slider a renewal of the agreement the only
practical question will be whether II shall
be renewed in its present form or whether
we should not seek some means of strength
ening and consolidating it,
Well. yes Japan, as never before is
worth cultivating. She has all the qualities
that make for progress and prosperity.
Her patriotism is of the best. Her courage
Is of the highest. She cares for her own
most faithfully. Education is fostered and
takes on a practical nature. She Is all
alive to things that affect character and
capacity. Ever on the alert for new fea-
lures in the useful arts she has sons in
every country where valuable instruction
is to be had, and when they have gathered
II they return home to give her the bene
fit of il. She has been profiting for years
in this way, until today she represents not
only what is best of her own initiative,
but much that has been successfully copied
from others. Her strength is both indi-
Yidual and composite.
The alliance, agreement, by which
Great Britain and Japan now are bound
together provoked when first announced
some criticism of the former Signing with
the yellow man was pronounced bad
form, worse. Sign with a pagan as
against possible eventualities with a Chris
tian? With an Asatic as against the Latin
or the Anglo Saxon? With one who might in
time aspire to put China In shape for
struggle against the whites of Europe?
Great Britain was told that she had been
untrue to herself. and would be glad to
rescind the arrangement at an early day.
This pagan turns out to be a decidedly
fine fellow. He keeps faith. He fights
herocally, and observes all the eonven-
uonslites and humanities. He opens his
doors to Christian missionaries, and treats
them Hospitality. Indeed, if the word
pagan fits him we must have new def
nition of it. The one that long has car
ried a sense of something forbiddlng and
inferior has no application in his case.
Japan, we may easily believe, is coming
out Of her conflict with Russia not only
highly desirable ally, but a power
full influence for peace in the world. And
both Great Britain and the United States
are to be congratulated on possessing her
friendship.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-04
THE S. G. G.

From the Char.eIon News and Courier.
A careful inspection OF all the sweet girl
graduates of the season In South Carolina
discloses that not one possesses the requi-
site qualifications for single life.
From the NewarS Advertiser.
Tomorrow usffars in June and June roses
and June bri6ez and sweet girl graduates,
and that perfect day in June that the
poet speaks o. May there be plenty of all
of them!
From the AlitEra .l:se Sentinel.
The re port that graduation dresses will
he more elaborate this year" breeds the
apprehension thar graduation essays VIII
be trimmed to match.
From the Duluth News-Tribune
Her Grafton is well memortsed by this
time, but that far more important thing,
her graduating gown. is hardly rid of ita
basting threads.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-04

lines Of supplying the residential needs Not
only have apartment houses OF all sizes
and styles sprung up In every part OF the
city. notably in the northwestern section.
but there has been steady. rapid Increase
In the number of individual dwellings.
There is no distinctly marked 'fat tend
ency,'' as In some other cities, where the
students of social conditions believe they
foresee serious changes in the mode of life
Washington does not urgently need to build
In layers in order to accommodate it's popu-
lation There is plenty of room to spread
and grow. This opportunity Is. being ac-
cepted In wholesome degree, as the large
number of separate dwellings constructed
of late years attests. AT the same time the
apartment house growth merely proves that
there are many Washngtonians who prefer
that method of existence. The two develop
ments are therefore in accord with the law
of supply and demand. There is a free
choice in either direction.
A growth of this kind Is the most sub
stantial and desirable. The police census
large as it's results were, did not exceed the
expectations of those who have closely
noted the remarkable building operations of
the past five years. Often since the fed
eral census of 1900 was taken have these
citizens exclaimed: Where are all the
people coming from to fill these houses and
apartments?" Few vacant houses or apart
ments were in evidence Everything filed
up as fast as built. Yet there was no ces-
sation of the tide. The police census
seemed TO answer the question, at least to
the extent of showing that the people to
fill these dwellings had in fact come from
somewhere. The total reported. 1t is true,
has given rise to another question, Where
did they come from?' and to the coroilary.
What are they doing?''
1t matters but little in this connection to
consider either of these new queries. Here
are the accommodations. and here evidently
are the people to use them And the clear
ing house report Of this week shows that
here is also the money wherewith their
business needs are met. 1t requires no long
investigation of the state of the local BUSH
ness interests to know that they are on the
very soundest of foundations and that a
spirit of wholesome enterprise pervades tho
atmosphere.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-04
A Summer Heroine.

Sweet Belinda had a shirt waist.
Twas a peek-a-boo.
There were filagrees and posies
Where the sun shone through
Sweet Belinda's fair complexion
Very soon began
'Twixt the threads to be invaded
By coat of tan.
Sweet Belinda's father labored
Patiently in town.
His expense account kept climbing;
Bank account went down.
Life so gay. one mournflil morning
Ceased to be a joke.
Telegram (collecD advised her
Come home. Fathers broke"
But she was a girl of mettle.
Did she pine away?
Not minute. She Is paying
All the bills today
To behold those sunburnt tracings
Crowds in wonder come.
She's the famous tattooed lady
AT the museum.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-04

G. A. r. Mrs. Aliens grandfather was with
Arnold at Quebec. She is also grandniece
of Samuel Hopkins. a signer of the Declara-
ton of Independence
King Edward wanted to see the biggest
diamond on earth after it had been taken
from South Africa to London 1t was taken
to buckingham Palace in charge of a Gus
todian, the bank having it in charge agree
ing TO it's absence for one hour. charging
1925 as a premium on special policy of
50, 100000 insurance.
The Princess of Wied, who is prominent
figure in the court circles of Berlin, and
whose husband is in the line of succession
to the throne of Holland, has the curious
hobby of buying all the ill-used horses that
come to her notice and gives them the bene-
fit of stay in her well-appointed stables
which they usually leave In excellent con-
dition.
China has recently issued an edict pro-
hbiting, except in the treaty ports. the sale
Of metal-rimmed Spectacles Tan shoes are
also tabooed, and any one dealing in them
renders himself liable to decapitation. The
I latter drastic regulation is due to the fact
that yellow is there the imperial color. to
be worn by none save members of the royal
family.
Count Won Gutenberg. marshal of the i'm
perial German court, enjoys the distinction
of having had more orders and decorations
conferred on him than any other man in
the world. The grand cross of the Bull
bestowed upon him by Prince Ferdinand,
brings his collection up to seventy-five.
Miss Laura c. c. Peterson, the first wom-
an in the world to be made an honorary
member of the Danish Ship Captains So
ciety of Copenhagen, received that distinc-
ton in recognition of her bravery in saving
the lives of thirty people when the steamer
Norge foundered off the coast of Scotland
last year. She is a resident of Chicago
Sir Alfred Harmsworth, the London news
paper man, who owns dozen or more pub
LEGATIONS, recently put himself in ludicrous
position. motor ran over and killed a
little boy in Hertfordshire. The occupants
OF the vehicle did not stop to see what had
resulted from their reeklessness. The police
failed to discover the offenders at once. and
Sir Alfred In his Daily Mail took the case
up In sensational fashion, offering $500
ward for Identification of the motorists. In
q few days the police learned that the own
err OF the car was Hildebranie Harmsworth.
Sir Alfred's brother. All England is now
enjoying laugh at the editors expense.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-04
H0CH DER KAISER'S CUP!

| From the Portland (Me.) Press.
The kaiser's cup was not a Hamburg
stake, but the Hamburg wanted it badly.
From the Utica Press
There seems to have been no second in
the ocean yacht race for the kaiser's cup.
The Atlantic many hours ahead of
the other yachts that they didn't enter into
consideration.
From the New York Tribpoe.
Now that Captain Barr has carried off the
emperors cup, Sir Thomas Upton need not
be embarrassed in comparing notes with the
shippers of the other yachts which also
sailed.
From the Newark Advertiser.
Hamburg, the German-owned yacht, was
second in the international ocean race, but
was a whole days time behind The Amer-
can yacht Atlantic Hamburg is
British-built boat and the British might
have claimed credit had she won. so the
victory of Atlantic shuts off an interna-
. tional dispute 1t also shows that the yachts
of other nations all are simply nowhere
when an American yacht is riding the
waves.
From the Syracuse Herald
We are glad the emperor's yacht. Ham
burg was second, for hes a jolly good
fellow"
From the Milwaukee Sentinel.
The kaiser's cup will and no lack OF
hgh-class company when it reaches this
country.
From the Brooklyn Times.
Wonder If the kaiser will really give
the Atlantic the cup, will he DO as the
English did when won the queens gold
cup years ago? They keIt their cup and
made America nice silver one.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-04
NOTES OF MEN AND WOMEN

The speaker OF the English house of COM
mons, William Court Gully, has resigned on
account of illness, after continuous serV-
Ice of ten years.
Ellen Kay, one of the foreign leaders OF
the movement for equal rights for women.
expressed her regrets In a recent lecture In
Vienna at the characterization of that
movement.
Franklin Thomasson, descendant OF
John Bright, will shortly start new penny
daily newspaper In London to represent the
liberal party, to be called the Tribune.
Hiram Maxim, on being asked how be
came to think of the idea OF an automatic
gun, said that it was kicked into him at
the end of the civil war after firing an old
fashioned Springfield rifle.
The Duchess of Marlborough's particular
fad is the collecting of artistically bound
books. She Is SO absorbed in that pursuit
that she has forgotten her earlier rad OF
collecting miniatures.
Whistler is said to have had hundred
sittings for one portrait. Three sisters In
succession sat for a picture he was paint
ing and each in succession grew too old, SO
that the picture remained unfinished at the
last
Prof. Bashford Dean of Columbia Uni
versity plans to spend several months In
Japan, where he viii continue his studies
on the development of the ancient sharks.
He will be the guest of the Imperial Uni
versity at Tokyo.
Prof Baiardi of Turin has succeeded In
perfecting his invention of photographing
the eye. and has communicated the results
obtained to the Physical Society Of Rome.
advocating its practical use for diagnosis
of diseases Of the eye.
The chaplain OF the Hawaiian house of
representatives, Rev. 8. L. Desha Is In trou-
BILE because he prayed aloud in the house
that God would forgive the members who
voted for the new Sunday bill and passed 1t
over the governors veto.
william Waldorf Aston Is working won
tiers In the restoration of Hever Castle,
Kent, England, which he purchased recent
ly 1t Is estimated that he will spend about
So 100000 on the famous show place. and
il employing 1000 men on the work.
Mrs Emma Ranslow Allen of swanton.
VT. aged ninety-six, has Joined the Wom-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-04
TIPS FOR RUSSIA.

From the Kansas City Times.
One of the things the Russian admiralty
needed was an assistant secretary of the
navy like Theodore Roosevelt
From the Milwaukee Evening Wisconsin
IF the car would quit his boo-hooing and
lend himself to the making OF peace ne
could save little something" with which
to make another beginning.
From the Columbia Is. c. State
Six months ago we plainly intimated to
Russia that the sending of the Baltic fleet
to the east would be equivalent to the
suicide of the navy. Some people never will
take good advice.
From the Atlanta Journal.
Isn't it about time for the car to call
another peace conferencef
From the Philadelphia Ledger.
Russia on the field of battle has been de-
feated though not by any means disgraced,
but for all of Russia's operations on the
water there is just one word that will ex-
press it-butterfingers.
From the Baltimore American.
The grand dukes are said to be still in
favor Of war. 1t would not be a bad idea
to have the grand dukes lead the next bat
tie.
From the Philadelphia Inquirer.
Russia's recent experience goes to show
that bombs are more effective than bullets
From the Toledo Times.
The Russian people may we'll be thankful
that they are rid OF their navy. The prob
lens before Russia are not those to be
solved by big navy
From the Boston Herald.
To the cyclone cellar for the Romanoff
dynasty.
From the Daily okiahoman.
Having failed in all other ways, Russia
might be able to scratch out a victory by
launching a feet of airships.
From the Des Nioines News.
Russia's national hymn should be changed
to There's Hole In the Bottom of the
Sea-"
From the Milwaukee Sentinel.
sRussia expects much of the American
built battle ships she means to contract for
But she should get something better than
moujiks to man them
From the Charleston News and Courier.
When the war is over we trust that Count
Cassini will not be denied a pension for all
the fighting BLEEDING and dying he has
done.
Prom the New York Evening Sun.
The car is asking for advice. Wise men
take advice, but in his case. osiiy fools
offer II.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-04

What has caused the delay in the con-
cert?'' asked the manager.
Merely a slight misunderstanding" an
swered the conductor of the orchestra. TT
was necessary to explain to some OF the
performers why Beethoven had never Joined
the musicians union"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-04

The statemen who insist that an offclal
ought to be subject to immediate recall oy
the voters when he becomes unpopular
should consider the possibility of making
public office so difficult to hold that good
men will not care to face the experiment.
Some great reforms have subjected their
authors to severe though transient criti-
cisn
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-04
Quenched Enthusiasm.

''He writes very uninteresting love let
ters,' said the sentimental girl.
you mustn't blame him for that
swered Miss Cayenne. He once served on
the jury in breach of promise case
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-04
Temptation Avoided.

81 understand thar you sending your
boys to night school,
''Yessuh," answered Uncle Raspberry
Cant they go in the daytime?'
''Dey mout." was the reply: but prefer
to hab 'em take DER spare time in de day
light when re chickens is wide awake an
kin look after deirse' fs'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-04
Horse and Woman,

From the San Francisco Call.
The horse shares with woman the gift
of the greatest animate physical beauty,
and the classification does the lady no dis
credit AS for man, his partner in pulchri-
tude is away down the line, probably q
mule and maybe burro.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-04

The fine of $1,000 imposed on, Walter DAM
rosch for importing musicians should as
sure the Chinese minister that his country
men are not the only people who are not
Hospitality received.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-04

Poets are fortunate in not being called on
to indorse or deny the interpretations of
their works by some of the societies named
after them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-04

The California fruit growers are providing
their agents with automobiles, but the
humble sidewalk retailer will continue to
use the push cart as usual.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-04
SHOOTING STARS.
A Sincere Resnonse.

what time does this train arrive at
Swamp Center?' asked the travelling man.
My friend" was the answer I'm only a
conductor. I'm not a fortune teller
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-04

Secretary Morton will probably be glad to
get into a business where the appropria-
lions for improvements are not hampered
by tn, prejudices of congressman
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-04
Mrs. Leases Loss.
From the Rochester Herald.

From the Rochester Herald.
Mary Elizabeth Lease was held up in her
fat at the point of & revolver by two bur-
glars and robbed of cash and silverware.
Mrs. Lease says ii is doubtful If she will
prosecute the robbers, as they have been
made what they are by the tyranny of So
ciety The lady had better put a card on
the door of her fiat saying. Mrs. Lease
lives here. Come in, brethren and help
Yourself"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-04
Other Peoples Money.

He saved his money as a lad,
And in the end was much concerned
To see the fight that others had
In claiming profits it had earned
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-04

1t Is hardly to be expected that anything
SO valuable as the Equitable Assurance
Company could be lying around loose with
out Standard Oil having an eye on it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-04

The Actors Church Alliance has had some
stormy sessions in New York the trouble
being largely created by people who are
not actors.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-04

Rojestvenskys government might DO
something toward promoting his recovery
by assuring him that he will not be ex-
pected to apologize
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-04

Paris regrets it's inability to exclude the
anarchists of other countries from it's cos
mopolitan population.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-04

The sentiment which prompts the solicit
tude concerning the remains Of John Paul
Jones is, after all, more inn >rtant than
even the question of identity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-04

Tom Lawson's expose Of Wall street has
been a decided disappointment to the peo-
pie who hoped he was going to show them
how to beat the market every time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-04

In spite of Rojestvensky's overwhelming
defeat, his government should give him
credit for doing all that was possible under
the circumstances.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-04

The chances are that Tom Watson will
become Just as conservative as w. ]. Bryan
Il he ever gets as far along in political life
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-04

Mr.. Bonaparte is said to be something of
a wit and a raconteur as well as a states
man. Washington needs some new stories
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-04

The car says death rather than peace
1t sounds valiant, but the dying will all be
done by proxy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-04

The car is asking for advice. But "Vox
Populi' and ''Veritas'' are still excluded
from the newspapers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-04
No Recount Necessary.
From the Pittsburg Gazette.

The returns are not yet all In. but 1T
would seem on the face of things that
Manchuria will hereafter be a solid Japa-
nese ward
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-04
Can He Use the Typewriterp

From the Denver Republican.
Middlesky, the Indian giant who wants
to fight Jeffries, can talk Mexican. two
Indian dialects and homespun English He
ought to accomplish something