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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-30
Memorial Day.

More than forty-One years have passed
since the last shot was fired in the war iof
the rebellion and today, with the veterans of
that struggle rapidly passing into the great
beyond. there remains strong in the breasts
of the people a feeling of gratitude for, the
work they did in the sixties and of rever-
enCe for the memories of those who have
already passed away. On the. graves OF
the soldier dead are now laid the wreaths
and flowers that betoken a nations thank
fulness fo- the services of those who freely
offered themselves on the altar of the re-
puhlic's need. Eloquent addresses are de-
livered in thousands OF places where are
gathered great throngs of people. Music
nils the air Though the atmosphere of
the day is tinged with sadness for the
men who laid down their lives, more up
lifting sentiment Is dominant. THAI Of
thanksgiving that their sacrifices were not
In vain. Memorial Day has become. not
funereaI occasion. but time OF heartfelt
appreciation OF good work. well done
There is no sectional division In this days
ceremOnials. The years have softened all
asperitles In the breasts OF the true pa
trIots. North and south join hands In pay
ing tributes 70 the men who fought for prin-
ctple. The north respects the soldier dead
OF the soath ana many a horai tribute is
today laid respectfully by northern hands
upon the graves Of confederate soldiers
who died fighting for cause they believed
to be just
This day makes for the broadcast patriot
ism. for a true Americanism. 1t stimulates
the highest conceptions OF national duty
The man who lays flower upon a soldier $
grave today, as token of his appreciation
OF public sacrifice. becomes the better
citizen for his action
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-30
Publish the Beef Report.

There should be no more Juggling with
the report submitted TO the President by
Mr.. Nell and others who have investigated
the conditions of the beef packing industry.
If those disclosures to the President convict
the packers of unhealthful methods in the
preparation of the meat foods which they
serve out to the country, they should be
communicated to the public. If they do
not confirm the charges which have been
brought against the packers, they should
be published. to relieve the minds of the
people of a rapidly spreading belief that
the meat foods are impure.
There Is no conceivable advantage in
Withholding she report, unless 1t is to save
the packers. who comprise the beef trust.
from a storm of popular condemnation. The
adoption of the Beveridge amendment by
the Senate has put the proposition for a
reliable system of government inspection
in such shape that its adoption is proba-
BILE. II there is any doubt of that result,
the publication of the officially ascertained
facts VIII make the end certain. But in
any case the people are entitled to know
the truth They should be informed of the
extent to which they have been defrauded
and poisoned in the past by combinatio Jon
of meat packers who, 1t is believed, are ABB
solutely without conscience in their ways
and means OF extracting the last mill of
profit out of their business, regardless OF
consequences to the consumer.
The beef trust is the most cordially hated
of all the great syndicates. Not even the
Standard Oil trust. with its complete con-
troll of the industry it affects and many
other branches of business. is so heartily
despised and so greatly feared as the beef
trust. The meat packers combination hits
the pockets of the people directly. II deals
in one of the most vitality essential com
modities. 1t stands for the daily food of
the people. and its rapacity. its Indifference
TO the natural economic laws and its cold
blooded contempt for the laws of health
have earned for 1t a public condemnation
which If translated into prison terms for
the responsible individuals. would send
them to the penitentiary for life.
This trust must be broken. 1t is main
tanned in defiance of the statutes. Its pres
ent immunity from immediate prosecution
is due to a slip in the cogs of the Judicial
machine II has been again and again ex-
posed IN its Iawless character. Now 1t
stands accused of something worse than
defiance of the statute which forbids COM
blnations in restraint of competition 1t is
charged with offenses which are akin to
manslaughter. through its practices which
menace the health and the lives of millions
of people The surest way to break up
that unlawful combination of powerful
packing houses is to print In full the )ffi-
clally ascertalned facts regarding their
methods II the administration wishes to
score on the beef trust it has the means
readily at hand.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-30

announced that he intended to resume hls
office on May q. Before that date the
news OF the ministerial change was re-
ceived. On that date the manifesto was
issued.
The coincidence OF two important press
dispatches altering out of Venezuela four OF
FIVE days late cannot be ascribed to wire
trouble or to the somnolence OF the cof-
respondents There Is plainly something
doing down in that corner OF the world.
ana some mighty interesting reading would
be Forthcoming IL the lid were lifted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-30
The Anglo-spanish Marriage.

From the New York Sum-
From a historical point of view consider
able interest attaches to the marriage of
the Princess Ena of Battenberg, grand
daughter OF Queen Victoria, to Alfonso
XIII, King of Spain. In whom the blood of
the Bourbons and of the Hapsburgs is COM
mingled 1t is not of course the first time
that members OF the Spanish and English
royal families have been united in wediock.
and ii is to be wished that the present ex-
pertinent may prove more fortunate than
have some of its predecessors.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-30
The Meat Report.

From the New York Times.
Those are very short -sighted friends OF the
beef trade and of the packers who have be-
sought the President not to make public the
Neill-Reynolds report on packing-house con-
ditjons We will not say that confession
will save the packers sou1s-that would be
trenching upon the privilege of their spirit
nal advisers But we are thoroughly con-
WINGED that nothing but complete publicity
and a general housekeeping will save their
business from destruction and their Tor
tunes from serious diminishment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-30
How Can He Refusep


From the Springfield Republican.
If the democrats call for the beef-packei
report In the Presidents possession 10 ale
them in framing legislation how can he re-
fuse the request? In reality, Congress has
a right to it: the minority has right to 1t
IL it seeks full information. The people
have an even better right to It, for they cal
the beef and the timed stuff and the sau-
sage.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-30
An orientars counter-suegestion.

why said the traveller. do you attach
so much attention to the dragon. Don't
you know there is no such creature?'
My dear SIR answered Mr. Ii Lo, the
eminent Chinese philosopher, Il often find
the Goddess of Liberty depicted on your
public emblems. Yet / have found 1t I'M
possible to meet the lady personally
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-30
Jumping at a Conclusion.

Father asked the small boy, what is a
misanthrope?"
"a misanthrope, my son, is one who goes
through the world looking upon other men
with distrust and creatures who have no
object except to make his life burden
II know" answered the small boy You
mean street car conductor"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-30
SHOOTING STARS.
Circumlocution.

why did you tell that poet to hitch his
wagon to a starr"
That" answered the editor gloomily.
was my polite way of saying wished he'd
get off the EARTH
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-30

Cleveland. Ohio, parole officer is trying
new cure for crime. He reads poetry to
the prisoners. Most of the victims beg
with tears in their eyes for a chance to lead
better lives. a use may yet be found for
the amateur versifiers
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-30

Castro's retirement really has string on
1t, after all. He has his ear close to the
ground listening for the voice of the pee
pull" to demand that he give 1t yank.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-30

Subway express trains are now running
up to 22ist street in New York. If that
town keeps on growing northward no en-.
but mathematician can live In the upper
regions
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-30
One Kind of Reform.

Stern retribution l decree
For others faults. So be 1t known
1 think I'm privileged to be
A little Ienient with ny own.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-30

Addicks has issued a manifesto declaring
his confidence In his election to the Senate
Confidence was always one of Addicks'
long suits.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-30

King Peter Of Servia has finally retired
the army officers who plotted the death
of his predecessor. And yet they talk shout
the laws delays in the United States.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-30

Whitewashing with muck-brush Is not
altogether satisfactory in it's results to any
body concerned
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-30

If denatnrized alcohol supplants gasoline
IN motor cars the public sense of smell Will
have been decidedly relieved.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-30

When few more appropriation bills have
been sent TO conference that broad middle
ground Of .inter-chamber negotiation will
hold most Of the sessions possibilities.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-30

DR.. Parkhurst Is girding up for another
series of raids. The summer may not be
so very duh. after all.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-30

Chicagoans are now going in for a social
hygiene crusade. Political hygiene Is al
ways in order there.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-30

The Guatemalan revolutionary array is
reported TO have been defeated, but he per-
sisrs in claiming victories nevertheless
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-30

No one will accuse the beef packers of ex-
IRENE eccentricity in opposing rigid In
spection of their methods.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-30

Those arrested members of the House
ought to be thankful that they were not
put In chains.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-30

Perhaps the President refuses to take
the lid off the beef-packing report for SAINT
tary reasons
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-30
An Old Ilunainant.

From the Columbia Is. CD State.
1t is no new thing for alcohol to serve
as an illnTninant. We have often seen Its
red beacon on the nose OF the topper.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-30

Perhaps it was just to show broad spirit
of indiscrimnate lawlessness that a Louisi-
ana mob lynched white man.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-30
Just the Thought OF TIL

From the New York Mall.
All of which viii knock the ported ham
cut of the picnic sandwich.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-30
No Party Lines Here.

From the Burlington (yt.) Free Press.
President Roosevelt is again after the
beef barons, and the people, without re-
gard to party affiliations. will hope he '.haa
them on the hip
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-30

a quorum OF European princes is now IN
session at Madrid
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-30

ZIn order to avoid delays On account Of
personal absence, letters to THE STAR
should not be addressed TO any individual
connected with the ONCE, but simply 20
THE STAR. or to the Editorial or Busi-
ness Departments, according to tenor OF
purpose
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-22
Either All or None.

The Directors Of the Street and Sewer
Department have deferred action on the
petition for permission to place railroad
tracks across Front street, east Of Wash
ington, for the purpose of connecting a
business house on the north side Of the
street with the Philadelphia, Baltimore
and Washington Railroad, on the south
side Of the street. IL is well that time is
thus TO be taken for the careful considera-
tion Of this application.
Il is urged in behalf Of the petitioners
that one track across Front street will not
be a serious interruption to the usual
traffic of the street. True, but many
tracks undoubtedly would be.
And II permission shall be given to one.
the department may not, in justice and
consistency, refuse permission 70 Others.
That others would ask permission Il is
reasonable to assume. Then we would
have the street gridironed with these
cross tracks, 10 the serious and dangerous
detriment Of all kinds of traffic.
The result that hinges upon the pending
application, therefore, is this; Either
Front street shall be kept free Of cross
tracks TO connect with the railroad, OF
shall be practically given over to them
Il is for the Directors of the Street and
Sewer Department to say which it shall
be.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-22
A RILEY RECITAL.

The management of Friends School
could not have made a happier selection
of subject for the great delight Of the
children attending there, than the lecture
on James Whitcomb Riley and the recital
of his poems, which Prof. Paul Pearson
of Swarthmore gave in the Westinghouse.
yesterday afternoon What is said Of
Riley's poems, that they are read and
recited in every village and town and
enjoyed at every age from childhood TO
octogenarian, was we'll exemplifed yes
terday by the presence Of the smallest
tots in the school and some of the oldest
members of the Society Of Friends Most
of the poems recited were humorous and
occasioned exuberant childish laughter.
which rang through the meetinghouse.
Prof. Pearson recited "Billy Miller 4"
"knee Deep in June, can lmpetuous
Resolve" founded on Rileys childish
ambition to be a baker; Santa Claus. ="
"Seein' Things and 'How B'rer Terrapin
Learned to Ely" which he gave with the
effect OF a banjo accompaniment Just
for the pleasure of the very little ones. he
recited "Noo Cow. Moo from "The
Chronicles Of the Little Tot, by Edmund
Vance Cooke. The most beautiful poem
given was "Ihe South Wind and the Sun.
how each one loved the other one. -
This shows especially the undulating
smoothness of Rileys rhythm and his
ALTERATION.
Some interesting comments on Rilev's
verse as a whole we're given by the lee
turer. The popularity Of the Hoosier
poet is due largely to his fidelity TO man
and nature; he can speak Of the sorrows
OF tree toad as well as the heartache of
man. In his simplicity he is like Burns
and his eloquence resembles Lowell's.
He is everywhere optimistic. original and
sensible, his sentiment is wholesome and
his philosophy elevating. His charac-
ters can carry the reader along All the
currents Of emotion from smiles 10 tears.
Said Prof. Pearson:
RILEY has no wit, wit that bites and
stings, but he has much and exquisite
humor, that puts you on good terms with
everybody and lengthens your days. His
poems abound in the life OF the common
people and for this reason appeal 10 every
grown-up and every child. Mr.. RILEY
is a most successful reader Of his own
poems, because Of the charm Of his
simplicity. He has the gift for the ant
word and il would be impossible for him
to write an unmusical line; even his
dialect IS melodious." Before intro
ducing Prof. Pearson, Herschel Norris.
principal Of Friends School announced
that the last lecture Of the winters course
will occur on March ist, when DR.. Roland
White Grant Of New York win give an
illustrated description Of Yellowstone
Park.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-22
A Blow at JustIoe.

Gov Stokes Of New Jersey has struck
heavy blow at the speedy justice TO
criminals for which his State has been
noted, in granting a reprieve of thirty
days TO Rufus Johnson, colored, the con-
fessed and condemned murderer Of Miss
Florence Allinson, who was TO have been
hanged at Mount Holly tomorrow.
johnson was convicted on his own con-
fession. Another negro, George Smdll,
now confesses that he committed the
murder.
It is known that both negroes we're con
nected with the dastardly crime. Both
are guilty, according 10 their confessions,
and both deserve the full penalty of the
law. Il matters not which may have
been the principal and which the acces-
sorry. There would have been no ques-
ton Of hanging an innocent man had the
law been permitted to take its course
Johnson should have been hanged TO-
morrow, while just punishment could
have been visited upon the other mur-
derer later
Gov. Stokes, therefore, has simply
obstructed the clear course of justice
And should the spirit Of mob law be in
cited by his unwawanted action, he alon,
will be responsible.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-22
Pay for Lerlalators.

According to "a Berlin letter in "a London
journal there is a growing probability that
the demand for the payment Of members Of
the Reichstag a demand which has been
refused by every chancellor from Bismarck
TO Prince Bulow-will receive the consent
of the authorities at no distant date. The
necessity for such measure is illustrated
by the fact that in recent sittings Of the
House there have often been only four or
five members present at the opening and
certain measures were passed in the pres
ence Of ten members An attendance Of
as many as fifty tout of 4SO) is the excep-
tion rather than the rule The result of
this slack attendance is that much import
ant legislation has to be dropped owing to
the want of a quorum. Commenting on
this state Of affairs the Boersen Courier
points out that if the Reichstag possessed
that control Of affairs which is entrusted
to the British Parliament II would ensure
full attendance at all events on import
ant occasions without the necessity Of
artificial attraction With the view of
compensating a business man to some ex-
tent for his time and Of enabling a man
of small means to meet the expense in
volved by life in the capital a payment Of
S5 for each attendance and a free railway
pass is generally suggested. The Courier
thinks the payment Of members would
ensure a much greater degree of individual
freedom on the part of labor Representa-
tives.
In England, labor representatives in
Parliament are maintained out Of funds
raised by their constituents when they
are unable to meet their own expenses,
In that country, also, salaries for members
of Parliament are being urged, and the in
dications at present seem favorable to the
change.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-22

The suspender dress is q we'll de-
served and apparently permanent favor
ite for the younger girls and is exceed
ingly charming in all its variations.
This one is made of q pretty checked
yelling, blue and white in color and is
finished with a piping Of plain blue,
while the guimpe Is Of white lawn but
the model will be found a very desire
able one for washable fabrics as well as
for those OF wool and there are a great
many lovely chambrnys linens and
other materials from which to choose.
Checks promise to have great vogue
and are very charming in these cotton
fabrics but plain color Is always cor
rect When liked, the epaulette extern
sions can be cut of leaving the straps
plain as shown In the back view.
The dress consists CT the dress, the
guimpe and the suspenders. The
Ruimpe is simply made with front and
backs and is sucked TO form a yoke
while the sleeves are in bishop style.
The skirt ls cut in i've cores and 10
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-22
MANY REFUSE TO SIGN.
Opposition to Pardon Matlaek and Watson
Unless They Tell All They Know.

Opposition to Pardon Matlack and Watson
Unless They Tell All They Know.
IL is understood that the persons who
are circulating the petition for the pardon
of Albert Z. Matlack and James W. Wat
son, the two men serving a sentence in
the worShouse for improperly counting
votes cast at a Regular Republican primary
election in the Shellpot district of the
Brandywine hundred, arc not meeting
with success in getting signors TO the petit
ton, especially in the Shellpot district.
IL is understood that the Republican
voters of that district still are sore at the
manner in which their ballots were lug
gled and are not willing 20 sign the peti-
ton unless the two men confoess who
were the chief conspintors in the Job.
Many signatures have been obtained to
the petitions in the county, especially in
Wilmington, but il is understood that in
many cases voters Of Bmndywine hum
dred have fatty refused to sign.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-22

laid In backward turning plAits that
meet at the centre back. The aua.
penders are made in two portions each
and are buttoned on to the belt, the
portions being joined one TO the other
by means Of buttons which also saTvs
an ornamental purpose.
The quantity Of material required
for the medium size 40 yeaFs) is sa<
yards p, 81 yards SO or 216 yards A
inches wide with 90 yards Of bandlng
and 2 yards 80 inches wide for the
guimpe.
The pattern 52sl is out in sizes fot
girls Of Q, 8, 10 and ~ years OF age.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-22

The Board of Trade banquet, last night,
was an interesting and highly important
affair. The speeches made in response
to the toasts were all in the direction Of
booming Wilmington, by setting forth
her rich and varied advantages and her
commercial and industrial Importance.
Il is with pleasure that we reproduce
some Of tie most important Of them in
the very full report of the affair which we
print elsevhere in this issue.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-22

Some interesting comments by "The
Commentator" are printed in this issue
and similar comments will be made a
weekly feature in Every Evening for
some time to come. In the contribution
of today "rhe Commentator" shows
how the organization OF the Regular Re
publican party in Delaware, by surrender
ing to the Union Republican faction at
times, has absolutely failed TO represent
real Republican sentiment. Tho case
he makes out is a strong one, and the moral
to be drawn from it it is palpable.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-22

And while the theme is uppermost it
may not be amiss 20 touch upon other
bits Of history. At the Philadelphia Con-
vention in 1900, Mr.. Roosevelt urged the
Regular Republicans not to submit TO the
ruling OF the committee on credentials.
but to take their contest to the floor of the
convention. One OF his first acts after
he became President was 10 write TO the
Delaware Congressman, asking how he
could assist the Regular Republicans in
their fight, and promising to recognize
them fully Next we remember his at
tempt 70 force a compromise, with or
without Addicks, Then at another time
he asked John HUM to become dispenser
Of patronage. After the two Senators
were elected he divided up the patronage,
turning out faithful and efficient en-
ployes in Kent and Sussex who had been
appointed under Congressman Ball. be-
cause they were personally and politi-
cally obnoxious" 60 Senator Alice.
Finally, our Dover Senator has the abso-
lutte command Of Delaware appointments,
and nobody protests.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-22

Postmaster Conrad, we understand, is
being damned by political friend and
political foe for his reappointment of
Assistant Postmaster Jester. His fac
tional friends wanted one man appointed,
and his factional opponents wanted
another. Fortunately for the public
interests, Mr. Conrad looked only to the
good of the service, and reappointed the
man who had shown his ability TO properly
and creditably perform the duties of the
Office. For tbs he will be commended
by the general public, no matter what
factional politicians may say about him.