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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-13

number of leaders of the two Cuban parties
to visit the United States and observe how
We transact that sort of business? Our
elections are approaching. and will show
us here and there in strenuous form. In
Greater New York. in Philadelphia, in Chi
cago In Boston. things are red hot. and
election day will exhibit those communi-
ties in fine partisan ferment. The ms
will strive to stay in. and the outs Will
strive to expel them. In country districts
less zeal will be displayed, while in the
lower southern states not a ripple or ex-
element will mark the occasion. The VS.
itors might be distributed over the coun-
try and thus upon their return home be
able after comparing notes and canvassing
experiences to enlighten their countrymen
about the American procedure.
That procedure let us all frankly admit.
might be very greatly improved. The
Palma government may have cut some
tall capers at the ballot box in it's efforts
to retain power but it did not originate
them. ms everywhere strive with all their
might to hold on to all that fortune has
quite as active in trying to win. Maybe
II the Cubans could see for themselves how
their friends in America turn the trick
and then. bitter as the result is to the
losers, abide by what is certified by the
elections officers, they would profit by the
lesson. And then it would comfort them
to find that they are not the only people
who love office. and for every place to be
filled present thousand or more candi-
dates
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-13
Trees in Cities.
'ew York Tribune

From the New York Tribune
There is reported from Newark the novel
proceeding of the tax sale of more than
1870 lots of property for arrears of taxes
because the owners have not paid the spe-
cal tax of recent imposition for the plant
ing of shade trees. Some owners dispute
the justice and constitutionality of the law.
Some deny that the trees add to the value
of their property. Some say they did not
want the trees put there. 1t is said that
the authorities are prosecuting the sales
in a lstless and perfunctory manner, mere
Iy in order to comply with the law, and
are taking no real interest in the matter. 1t
would seem upon the face of it that city
or state is competent to require the plant
ing and maintenance of trees along high
WAYS Just as it is to require the con-
struction and maintenance of sidewalks.
The question is whether trees are so nee
essary or so desirable for the public well
fare as to make such requirement expe-
dent On this point we must recognize
differences of opinion. Some strongly
in favor of shade trees along city streets,
for beauty for shade and for the SANTA
ton of the atmosphere. Others are equally
strong against them because of the litter
which the leaves make and because they
regard shade unhcalthfui.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-13
More Pay for Library Workers.

The annual report of the librarian of the
Public Library, Mr. George F. Bowerman
printed III part in The Star today, bears
striking testimony TO the excellent work
that is being Gone by that institution de-
spite the EanGicap of SALARY scale for
tie workers wholly disproportionate 20 the
Impotence Of their services. NJ. !:o,yc~-
man offers statistics which draw instruc-
tive comparisons between the pay of his
assistants and that of others engaged in
educational work and his recommendations
for an increased range of salary are couch
ed in terms that should appeal TO Congress
The Public Library has more than iusti-
fled its organization and has become one
of the most useful of local institutions. N
bringing the community into close to.,l
with the uplifting influences of literature
1t Is unfair to hold so valuable an ,stab-
lishment upon a basis of under-payment
and especially to permit the salary average
actually to diminish. as is the case here.
The surest means of increasing it's useful
ness TO the District is to maintain 1t upon a
scale of liberality In keeping with the serv-
ice 1t renders to- all classes and ages Of
the people. 1t is to be hoped that the rea-
sons for the advances recommended viii
result in the establishment Of pay scale
proportionate to the difficult and IMPORT
ance of this work. for which special train
ing is required on the part OF Ill the library
helpers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-13
John Barleycorn in the Campaign

1t was mentioned the other day in The
Stars Tennessee correspondence that the An
ti-Saloon League of that state had entered the
campaign and would exert its influence in
favor of H. Clay Evans for governor. The
temperance sentiment in Tennessee Is pretty
strong. and was appealed to by both Mr..
Carmack and eX-Gov. Taylor in their
contest for the democratic nomination for
senator. In this race for governor it has
probably acted wisely in choosing between
the two old parties. Had it thrown its votes
to a third ticket nothing of practical ma
ture could have been accomplished. But
should Mr.. Evans win through the aid of
the temperance people. he and his party
will be committed to course in further
ance of temperance aims.
In Kentucky something of the same kind
is figuring in the contest for the democratic
atorial nomination. Both Gov. Beck
ham and Mr. McCreary are addressing
themselves to the temperance sentiment OF
the state. The average outsider. who has
been educated In the belief that all that
portion of the blue grass commonwealth not
laid out in race tracks is occupied by whisky
distileries. has something interesting to
learn in the fact that local option prevails
in more than half the counties of the state.
and that outside the cities the people are
warmly opposed to the arrogance of the
whisky interests. Gov. BeckLam, by in
ssting on strict observance Of the Sunday
closing laws has antagonized the saloon
owners. but Mr.. McCreary is particular
about explaining that he is not their cao-
didate.
In Indiana. in several counties, Still
more interesting situation exists. The can
didates of the two old parties having agreed
in their war on corruption in the campaign
not to treat or permit it to be done in
their behalf the saloonkeepers have de-
cided to support the prohibition candidates
'"Treating'' is a source of large revenue to
them. and they will thus resent the action
which has cut it off. How their decs: ION
was received by the prohibtionists is not
recorded.
1t was a citizen of Kentucky who when
asked to assist local option movement
declined. but said. to the establishment of
the solicitor. that he would support a
movement for prohibition.
Heavens. man. Do you know what you
are talking about?''
Il think l do AS 1 understand it. under
prohibition you can get all the whisky
you want. At least that's the way the
law works Under local option you can't
get much. and you have to hustle for what
you do get. Now. for my part. I'm OPP
posed to making men hustle for as good
thing as a toddy"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-13
The New Elections for Cuba.

At present the most important problem in
Cuba is that of holding new elections. The
liberals complained that the elections which
continued the moderates in power were a
farce: that force was used to keep them,
the liberals, away from the polls. and that
the moderates, with everything In their
own hands rioted in their opportunity. The
revolt against the government grew out OF
that feeling on the part of the liberals and
an insistence that new elections should be
ordered
Conceding the point that new elections
must be held, Secretary Taft is not as yet
prepared to suggest the day. He sees both
the Importance OF the matter and the diff
Guilty attaching to 1t. Elections now. while
the Cuban blood Is up. would be most I'M
wise. The contending parties would gather
at the polls in an angry mood. and instead
of ballots would be likely to attempt a set
Element with bullets. Time should be given
therefore for all hands to cool Off to name
their candidates with care. and to canvass
the issues in a spirit OF calmness and con-
cession.
Meanwhile how would 1t do to invite q
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Moran Accepts,

Mr.. Moran. at the eleventh hour, has ac-
cepted the democratic nomination for gov
ernor of Massachusetts. Can he be elect
ed? He himself has confessed it impossible
In a letter protesting against the indorse-
men of Mr.. Bryan for President he told his
friends that such action by the convention
would divide the party and make the effort
for the state ticket failure. But the &C
ton was taken. and now for the result In
both the Bay state and the Empire state
the democratic veterans are either in the
dumps or in open revolt, and the party S
candidates are relying upon new managers
for the work necessary to success. No such
situation has ever before existed and
everything relating to it is the merest guess
work. Reckonings predicated upon old
rules send both Mr.. Moran and Mr. Hearst
to grass easily. But the question is are
old rules safe guides in appraising condi-
tons so new and so novel?
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Enthusiasm.

kind O like campaignn' time-I like to
hear EN- tell
Jes' what the government should do to keep
things goin we'll:
like to hear EN- talk about the corpora
ton folks
That holds Us common people by the throat
l like the jokes
An funny pictures that they print bout
rival candidates.
It's fine to be a portion of the crowd that
congregates
In patriotic spirit fur the glory of the
land.
But best of all 1 like three cheers!' an
music by the band.
l sometimes don't exactly know the cause
of all the din;
Some Teller starts the shoutin' an the rest
of US join in:
But it's kind o. beneficial now an then to
raise cheer.
An keep the speaker feelin' it's worth
while to persevere.
An the music they are playin when the
boys go marchin' by
It's better than an op'ry. an the cost amt
near so high
Although there's often arguments l don't
quite understand.
I'm always in 1t with three cheers" an
music by the band.
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government will not object to an arrange
ment which will enable the Commissioners
to lay mains and wire conduits along and
across the Conduit road. provided these In
siallations do not interfere with or menace
the integrity of the conduit. If the District
is willing to assume one-half of the ex-
pense of all improvements on the line of
the road. Or IL the government will not con-
sent to such an arrangement. it should be
willing itself to provide the essentials. such
as lights and sewer connections and other
means of meeting the actual and urgent
needs of the jewellers in this region.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-13
Waking Room Needed.
From the Springfield Mass, Union.

One Chicago bank is instituting a new
feature in connection with its offices. the
installation Of a sleeping room for direc-
tors But why a sleeping room? Surely re-
cent events indicate that bank directors al
ready have every opportunity to sleep. Now
let some wide awake institution fit up a
waking Room for it's directors. Wide-awake
and not sleepy directors are what the pup.
lie demands
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-13

After Stensland's experience it is to be
expected that Manuel Silviera will steer
Gear of Morocco. Without looking into
the technicalities of extradition. the sultan
could be depended on to return him. as a
favor to his friend. President Roosevelt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-13

John D. Rockefeller's complaint of a de-
sire to limit ambition and energy awakens
the fear that he is looking for new worlds
to conquer.
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Back to Nature.

When the trusts have all the money
And we're sure to see that day
Twill seem a little funny,
But We'll get along some way.
We will not cease our labors.
Though coin we cannot pass;
Wen just swap with the neighbors
Fresh pork for garden sass.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-13

1t is no satisfaction to Mr. Bryan to
observe that the administration has not
taken up government ownership as it did
some of his other suggestions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-13

W. r. Hearst is sufficiently wen sup
piled with money to save him from the
tempta ton to take advantage of the odds
in the New York election betting.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-13

The crowds that invariably assemble to
hear a candidate speak are not always
due so much to his popularity 20 the in
terest which extensive advertising always
eXcites
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-13

1t is unfortunate for a candidate that he
is so frequently unable to accept support
from one class of voters without soaring
off others
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-13
The Dread Alternative.

From the Detroit Free Press.
Those who object to the expectation Of
savings by immigrants have always the al
tentative of doing the immigrants work
themselves and retaining the earnings In
this country.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-13

Dean Swift did not approve of spelling
reform. But Mr.. Roosevelt and Mr. Mat
thews are live people. Dean Swift is a
literary has-been.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-13

When southern American official goes
after public funds. he makes the average
United States CRATER look like an amateur
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-13
SHOOTING STARS.
Impractical.

'Your husband is not a very practical
man. is he?''
NO. answered young Mrs. Torkins. His
idea of economy is to save up money to
bet at the next race meeting.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-13

Captain Hobson may be right enough
about the need of greater navy. But in
order to impress that need it is not neces-
sary to t,ke the yellow peril too seriously.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-13


{ ! number of dainty and exquisite styles i'm baby
~ Clothes charming examples of which, person.
ally selected by our Mrs. Evans i'm Paris will
be shown, beginning Monday, i'm Infants Parl0rs
Third floor, Eleventh street.
The collection includes, inn part:
Superb Christening Robes,
Hand=Embroidered Dresses,
Party Frocks and Slips
Long and Short Coats
OF White Silk, White Broadcloth White Novelty
Cloths, richly embroidered by hand and ebellisGned
with aces silks, Ribbons etc. Also Coored Coats of
Astrakhan Broadcoth, Serge, Velvet, Plaid Cloths,
etc.
BOnnets and Picture Hats
OF Silk, Felt and Beaver i'm many unique and beauti=
full combinations with Lace chiffon and flowers some
exquisiteay hand=embroidered.
Infants Layettes
And variety of miscellaneous articles necessary for
infants complete WardrObes
Also superb novelties i'm
Women's Negligees and Matimees
OF Silk, Crepe de Chime Hand embroidered Batiste
Some profAsely trimmed with soft laces and rib
bons -
Exquisite examples of
French Ling erie andBrida Trousseaux
OF Soft Nainsoo<s and Sheer Lawns, made by hand
and embelaished with French German and italian
Valencienmes, Calais and other cobWebby laces.
A French Bridal Trousseau of rare beauty and
damtness, composed of 40 pieces, is shown i'm large
glass lit is wrought entirely by hand and is
superb specimen of French F1amdiwork.
The Price is S5OO.OO.
latest Partisan COrsets
OF Brocaded Silks, Batistes, Couts, some magnifi=
GENTLY embroidered by hand and garnisEed with the
finest of laceso
Dressing Sacques,
Silk Petticoats
and Bath Robes.
You cordially invited to inspect these dainty
needfus for children and and rich house gar
rmer1ts for .
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-13

u In order to avoid delays on account OF
personal absence, letters 80 THE STAB
should not DO addressed to any individual
connected with the once. but simply to
THE STAR, or to the Editorial or Busi.
ness Departments. accel ding to tenor OF
purpose.
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Seriously Discussed.

TOO much education may handicap a
man said the thoughtful youth.
Yes answered the 'rah-rah' boy. 1T
is liable to leave him with i.ope:essly archaic
ideas about spelling
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-13

The London newspaper that referred to
Richard Croker as the robber chief Of New
York is away behind the times.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-13

Tie Standard Oil Company has had a
number of points scored against it. Per-
haps its lawyers are. merely sacrificing a
few DawES.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-13

Hearst has been accused of playing poll
ties 1t is work this time.
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A Question of Policy.

'You know said Mr. Jim Collifiower.
dat dar is safety in numbers.
Yes answered Mr.. Erastus Pinkiey,
but a powerful heap depends on what
numbers you picks out.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-13

1t is rather refreshing once in awhile to
read of a good o,d-fashioned elooement in
which there is no coachman involved.
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It Will Get the Light.

From the Richmond Times Dispatch.
Pennsylvania's new 100000 chandelier
might also be a fit subject for little lime
light.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-13

Fortunately for affairs in Cuba there is
every disposition to be oblging and find a
general who is persona grata.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-13
Novelty in Finance.

From the Rochester Post Express
A Topeka banker has disappeared, but
strange to relate the banks funds are in
tact.
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Twas the Final Straw.

From the Rochester Herald.
Pennsylvania is making as much fuss
about its extravagant state capitol as
though it were not used to being robbed.
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Partisan Excess

From the Baltimore Sun.
Senator Beveridge called Mr.. Bryan q
poet right in his home town. 1t just shows
how far men will go in politics.
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A Warning.

DO you think our candidate has a chance
of being e,ected?" asked the eager cam
paigner.
"Oh. yes answered the man who Is
never very encouraging. But you shouldn't
put too much faith in that proverb about
it's always being the unexpected that hap
pens"
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Monday Tuesday and Wednesday, October 5t 10th and 7th
Opening of Exclusive Partisan Novelties i'm
Dainty Wear for Infants and Little Children,
Won1en,s French Lingerie Bridal Tr0usseauX,
Corsets Silk Petticoats, etc.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-23
Mudd's Opponent a Union Man.

In addition. Mr.. Gompers charges Mr..
Mudd with falling to support the demands
Of organized labor employed in construct
ing the new Naval Academy buildings.
Mr.. Mudds democratic opponent is George
NJ Smith, member of the Railway Con-
ductors' Union and the head of the griev-
ance committee of the Pennsylvania rail-
road John Mitchell, president of the
United Mine Workers of America, and Mr.
Gompers are expected to make several
speeches in favor Of Mr.. Smith during the
campaign. The plans for the opposition to
Mr.. Mudd were formulated at q meeting of
Mr. Gompers and other labor leaders at
Washington last night.
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of the proposed arrangement with the pulp

of the proposed arrangement with the pulp
mill owners he said it was agreed by the
company through its representatives to
construct a sea-wall abutting on the Po-
tomac, as well as reservoirs by which to
prevent the entrance of lime. manure and
other refuse into the Potomac. The Messrs.
Luke explained that they had already ex-
pended $4,000 in searching for a plan to
dispose of this refuse and thus prevent
the pollution of the river. Their attitude
was so honorable. just and conciliatory
that Game Warden Dennis Immediately
agreed to adjourn the preliminary hearing
pending the execution of the plans pro-
posed by the officials of the company. The
plan Of disposition is said to contemplate
scientific process whereby the refuse
may be converted into valuable by-pro-
ducts. 1t had been the intention to insti-
tute formal criminal proceedings against
the company before Justice O'Haley at
Westernport yesterday for the alleged pol
luton
United States government officials are
looking into the matter as Washington's
water supply Is affected by the pollution.
Recently officials visited the south branch
of the Potomac in West Virginia to look
into reported pollutions from that source.
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POTOMAC POLLUTION
CUMBERLAND OFFICIAL IS. AC-
TIVE FOR ABATEMENT.



CUMBERLAND. Md. September d.
State Game Warden Dennis left Cumber-
land today for Hancock, after locking into
the pollution Of the Potomac river by the
pulp mills at Luke and arranging for an
agreement with the Luke brothers. the
owners whereby the trouble will be abated.
This agreement is in the process Of forma-
ton and will be made public shortly.
While in this section Mr.. Dennis visited
the Hoffman drainage tunnel of the COnsol-
idation Coal Company, recently opened to
drain mines Of the Georges creek region.
The tunnel is two miles long and the nine
million gallons Of water that pass
through 1t daily eventually reach Wills
creek, which empties into the Potomac at
Cumberland. The water that Is discharged
by the tunnei is heavily impregnuted with
sulphur. This sulphur is estimated at $50
tons daily, an amount sufficient not only to
kill all the fish, but all the inhabitants of
Maryland If 1t were to be applied to SO
tragic purpose. Mr.. Dennis says that he
realizes that in this instance he has nature
to cope with and the remedy lies only in the
complete abandonment of the mines of the
desire to interfere with these mining opera
tons, and nothing can be done tC prevent
the discharge of the sulphur. There Is no
other way to get rid of 1t and keep the
mines, the mdlflStdy VI IAHcSdHS COUNTY,
agoing. Since the sulphur water has been
reaching Wills creek in the past two weeks
the stones in the creek bed have been dis
coiored, now being copper yellow.
Mr.. Dennis said this morning that he
would look into the condition OF the PO-
tomac river from Cumberland all the way
down. 1t is his purpose to prosecute saw
mill concerns which deposit sawdust and
bits of bark in the river. this rubbish hav-
ing a deadly effect on the spawn of game
Ash. will also keep his eye out for fish
traps, and all found will be destroyed and
the owners prosecuted. Mr.. Dennis is out
spoken in his declaration that SO long as
the state of Maryland expends $1,000 an
nuaIly for the propagation or fsh and the
nrotection of game 1t is entitled to the best
results possible to attain through the exer-
else of vigilance and fidelity on the part
of those whose duty it is to see that the
game and fish statutes are rigidly obeyed.
The Progress Of the Work.
Mr. Dennis spoke enthusiastically of the
progress Of the work to prevent the arti-
ficiai pollution of the Potomac. Speaking
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,ress Of the Work.

Mr.. Dennis spoke enthusiastically of the
progress Of the work to prevent the arti-
ficial pollution of the Potomac. Speaking