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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-21
Heroes and Soldiers.

When the full tale of the San Francisco
horror is told there will be many instances
of personal herolsm to win national ap-
plause. many cases of sacrifcial efforts to
save life and property. many examples of
Unselhsh devotion to duty. Already the &C
counts are punctuated with such incidents
with no stint of bravery and tireless effort
to Succor the helpless. -<-..s7
While the credits for good work are be-
ing distributed, the Invaluable services rem
dered by the United States army must be
reckoned high. In the first hour of the
disaster the commander of the regular
forces at San Francisco, Brig. Gen Fun
ston, met the emergency with energy and
Intelligence. Cooperating effectively with
Mayor Schmitz, he organized the patrols
and relief work on great scale, threw out
his picket lines, SO far as was possible
moved the panic-stricken people out of dan
ger, and when they We're assembled in the
parks and on the waste spaces distributed
supplies and water and checked all DISPOSE
ton toward rioting
Had IL not been for the troops under such
capable management the situation at San
Francisco must have been terrible beyond
conception. The city has for many years
been nesting place for human dereIcts Of
all Municipalities, the lowest creatures in
Testing the tenements and lodging houses
Of the shore districts. A few hundred of
these men. preying upon the unfortunates,
might have added to the disaster a touch
or indescr!bable Generalization and crime
Promptly shooting the looters and ghouls
and thus establishing a rigid standard Of
law obedience, Gen. Funston's men have
Aeld the mob In check. SO that the suffer
ings were kept at minimum
Only through organization and strict dis
cipiine can such situation be handled
adequately. 1t is in such crises that mill
tary formations count most heavily The
military spirit came to the fore In the first
hour OF the shock and fire. when without
waiting for orders from Washington Fun
ston met the needs on his own RESPONSE
plity, performing thus a service in the
early stage OF the catastrophe which can
not be valued. He and his men have earn
ed the thanks OF the country for thus ably
sustaining tho prestige of the army and
doing their duty efficiently without ques-
ton or mistake
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-21
San Francisco.

OF course San Francisco will be rebuilt.
And the new town will greatly excel the
old. Remember Chicago. What blacker
and more disheartening picture was ever
presented than that by Lake Michigan after
the flames had licked up everything In
reach away back in 1871? But the charred
piles had barely time to cool before the
picks and shovels attacked them, and men
were busy laying foundations for a new
city. How beautiful that city is, how much
more imposing than If the great fire had
not occurred, we all know. The greater
the loss. the greater the determination to
repair 1t fully and promptly. Such is the
spirit of America The new San Francisco
will rise TO opportunities that the old one
never knew. Since the Spanish war twenty
reasons have existed for a city on that site
to one that existed before The awakening
OF the orient and our presence there make
our Pacific coast line of incalculable value.
and San Francisco will remain our most
important point there.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-21
A Tidal Wave of Relief.

Washington has responded nobly to tho
call for help that has been raised In behalf
of San Francisco. Yesterdays meeting OF
citizens not only produced gratifying results
in short order. but a spirit of determination
to make the local contribution worthy of the
city was evinced, in terms that will make
for a notable result.
From all sources funds are flowing in to
the various agencies OF collection. The gifts
range from few pennies to Thousands OF
dollars. The disaster touches all hearts and
loosens all purse strings. In q few days
Washington will undoubtedly have raised
the better part OF SIS ZOO. or perhaps twice
as much. Everything depends upon the
need.
Judging from the reports already received
from all parts OF the country the food OF
funds and provisions for the relief of the
sufferers now rising and rolling toward San
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-21
R.enuhlicans and the Campaign

The st. Louis Globe-Democrat thus felici-
tates its party:
Orthodox republican doctrine will be
heard on the stump in all the western
states in the coming campaign. NO speaker
who will appear before the people will hnd
any reason to apologize for anything when
the party has done or which it Is attempt
ing to do. No newspaper or republican
leader will need to apologize for anybody
who will be active in the campaign: In an
the positions of trust and responsibility IN
the canvass of 1906 republicans VIII be on
guard"
1t is much too early to talk like this.
Congress may be in session two or three
more months, and in that time the majority
party may have some stirring experiences.
The situation today is anything but com
Portable for the republicans They could
not afford to go to the country on the rec
ord so far made. for it is one neither or
strength consistency. 1t is not too late
TO make it what it should be in the things
attempted, but there is no time to lose.
What if the statehood bill fails, or an
unsatisfactory compromise results? The
President gave his views very frankly on
the subject. and the House ratified them.
But the Senate faces the other way, and
the matter is hanging fire now in confer
ence.
What If the Philippine tariff bill fais2
The President and the House agree also
as to that. but the Senate objects. Mr..
Lodge so far has not been able to get the
bill even out of committee If the session
ends with nothing done on that subject the
republicans will be held accountable
The railroad rate bill may turn out
song. 1t may turn out sermon. II a song
II 1t meets popular expectation and passes
muster In the courts, the republicans are
bound to benefit. If a sermon; If 1t be-
comes law In shape to disappoint the
public and invites the criticism of the
courts. 1t may serve as a reason for re-
Duke at the polls.
But the Globe-Democrat speaks only of
things done, and things attempted How
about things evaded? 1t may be there that
the republicans will find their greatest en-
barrassment. They haven't even attempted
to do anything with the tariff. and SO far
there is nothing to show that even IL they
carry the next House revision will follow
The weight of opinion is the other way.
IF the standpatters continue their hold only
panic or democratic victory will insure a
readjustment of schedules.
We must wait awhile before foreca sting
the coming campaign. Mere partisan Jolly.
ing is unsafe, and even prejudiclal at this
time. Better face the actual situation. and
help improve It.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-21
Public Buildings.

The bill reported yesterday from the
Senate committee on public buildings and
grounds, providing for the acquisition OF
the entire stretch OF land lying between
pennsylvania avenue. the Mall. 18th and
10Th streets, on which may be erected one
or more department buildings, is precisely
IN line with the project of building en-
placement and park development which
the capital-makers OF later years have held
in view. II Is based upon the only safe
and sensible theory of public building en-
placement
This bill is the more satisfactory because
Il provides for the establishment OF the
State and Justice departments In a build
Ing within the great mall-avenue triangle
instead OF within the area bordering Iafay-
cite Park. The Star has always urged that
the government should first locate its nec-
e2SSry structures within the space stretch
ing between tina Capitol and the Treasury
and lying between che chief artery OF the
capital and the chief park. BY consider
Ing this territory as devoted ultimately to
such an end and dedicating 1t now to that
use. disregarding present street lines and
emplac'ns buildings with due regard for
artistic effects with ample approaches and
opportunities for landscape treatment, the
full possibilities OF the capital can be at
talned.
TIE Senate committee takes this view in
q measure, recommending that the western
edge OF the great triangle be set apart for
present building uses and urging that the
structures be set back from the building
lines and given effective approaches. III the
same policy were pursued with regard to the
whole Of the land which is thus marked by
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-21

Francisco Is of tremendous proportions. In
side of a week the authorities OF the burned
city viii have at their disposal fully fifteen
or twenty million dollars The great prob
lem viii be to administer this fund to the
best advantage. Much of IL VIII perhaps
be most effectively spent in providing work
for the men who have been thrown out OF
employment There Is vast field for labor
In San Francisco as soon as the debris cools-
This spectacle of an entire country rising
instantly to provide for the needs Of the
stricken residents of far-distant commu-
nifty Is inspiring. 1t bespeaks the high de-
gree OF civilization which the race has at
tanned. All men are brothers in such an
hour of calamity, and few think Of profit or
less on their own account when the cry for
help Is heard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-21
Speed Of the California EARTHQUAKE.

From the New York Herald
A report of the velocity with which
Wednesdays San Francisco earth tremors
travelled from the Pacific to the Atlantic
coast has just been issued by the coast
and geodetic survey and strikingly illus
trates the intensity of the seismic storm.
The preliminary tremors, which consisted
Of small irregular vibrations. are found by
a study or the seismographfc records to
have been propagated across the Continent
at an average rate Of five and half miles
per second. But the motion of the most
powerful and destructive shock was too
large to be properly recorded by the seis-
mograph.
These data indicate that all the earth
waves recorded on Wednesday attained
an exceptionally high speed. The rate Of
propa cation in the great Charleston earth
quake of 1886. as computed from the time
data, was 775 feet per second. In the
terrible Japanese earthquake of October,
1891, the computed average velocity did
not exceed 1.3 miles per second. But in
the Zante earthquake OF March 20. 1893, the
velocity was very nearly five miles.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-21
The People.

1t isn't the streets nor the buildings
That are reared meath prosperous skies.
Nor the domes with their splendid gildings
That we truly revere and prize
For houses may fall and their wrecks may
strew
The place meath misfortune's frown:
But a. great voice cries I'VE will build
anewl"
It's the people that make town.
It Isn't the plain nor the mountain,
Nor the ocean that rolls afar,
Nor the waving field nor the fountain
That makes us the men we are
When the shadows OF want and grief
expand
It Is then that we know the worth
OF a gentle heart and stalwart hand.
It's the people that make the earth
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-21

its conformation and position for public
building needs. there would be no difficulty
in the future in the choosing Of sites. There
and money, than is possible under the past
system of selecting sites without reference
to a preconceived plan in harmony with
the general design OF the city.
The committee sounds new note In It's
report, recommending that henceforth in
putting up new homes for departments and
bureaus more than one Office be put under
one roof at the outset. Then when the
department OF bureau grows with the years
1t will be possible to move one of the ten
ants into a home of it's own and thus per-
nit the other to expand in the space thus
afforded. This system will work very well
II the government promptly recognizes the
necessities when they arise. Heretofore,
however, II has been slow IN providing the
new buildings when the old ones have been
outgrown. The State Department, which Is
named as one of the tenants of the pro-
posed 18th street building. has for years
been cramped within entirely inadequate
quarters In the triple department building.
A new home for that important branch OF
the government should have been con-
struoted at least ten years ago. II is to
be questioned whether IT Is wise now to
house it with another department, such as
that of Justice. in view of the rapid devel-
opment of the past two decades.
1t would seem to be better to build for
each department a home of Its own, upon
such a plan that extensions can be made
from time to time without lessening the
architectural effect. This will be possible
only by taking plenty of land and treat
ing large area as a single site. In short
the buildings of the government should be
designed for long stretch of years, not
for this year or ten years hence.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-21
"Al1 but He. "
From the Chicago Chronicle.

We get all sorts Of foreign criticism
from visitors in this country, some Of 1t
decidedly comic. Here is an Englishman,
for example, writing to literary journal
and criticising Americans for ungrammat-
icaI speech. He says that except a few
university (not colloge) professors and a
few Of "the higher clergy he knows only
one man who speaks correctly. And then
he adds "all but he strew their cheerful
path with plenteous wrecks Of the Ian
guage as they use it, This Is to laugh.
indeed. Satan rebuking sin. "All but her
Shade of Lindley Murray. what kind of
grammar do they teach in England?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-21
The Real Anarchists.
the Mempklh News-Scimitar

From the Mempkh News-Scimitar.
Some years ago a prominent preacher OF
New York made the declaration that the
plutocrats were the real anarchists Of IL >
country. The pIutocrats laughed.
Let us see:
Should q conflict be precipitated between
the classes and the masses. who Will have
begun It? The men who have used license
ard privilege to grab more than their share
of production. 1t Is easy to call the roll
of these men. The names grow always
clearer. They are those who make and
control the gigantic trusts, who buy courts
and legislatures. who write special privi-
ieges into the body of the laws who own
special representatives In the public coun-
oils
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-21

WI Ting-fang is credited with being the
backbone of the Chinese boycott against
American goods The eminent celestiaIs
who come over to inspect the country al
ways seem very guilelessly inquisitive But
they are not devoting their time to mere
sightseeing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-21

UIn order to avoid delays on account Of
personal absence, letters to THE STAB
should not be addressed to any individual
connected with the ONCE, but simply 60
THE STAR, or to the EDITORIAL or Husa-
ness Departments. according to tenor or
purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-21

John ID. Rockefeller wrote his check for
100000 for the benefit OF the homeless San
Franciscans without moments hesitation.
This is one of the luxurtes of great wealth
that are worth while
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-21
An Opinion.

Don't you think that members of Con-
gress ought to receive more compensation? ?"
Some ought to get more" answered SEN
ator Sorghum. land some ought to be con-
tributing to the conscience fund"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-21
A Speech.

The speech was filed with phrases grand
He meant most every word of 1t.
He put 1t in the Record, and
ThaE vas the last we heard of It.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-21

Gen. Funston is one OF the men for whom
fortune has evidently decreed the limeight
And he seems competent to carry himself
with credit central figure In public
interest
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-21

A revision Of the divorce laws that would
enable a number Of separated people to be
sure they are actually divorced would be of
unquestionable benefit
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-21
Backward.

Il understand de water supply is bad at
Colon said Meandering Mike
We'll" answered Flooding Pete, "dey
ought to be ashamed of dependn' on water
supply. Dey should have had brewery
built long ago.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-21

Thermalite Water Bottles and rhermaIits Milk
warmers. two Of the most clever coutrivances YOU
ever saw. The water bottle. as 1t Is called, bat
the only hot water necessary is that used In
boiling 1t, and after boiled once # retains ,ha
heat from ten to twelve hours, and the sams
holds good for the Milk Warmer MIX placed
In at bedtime will keep warm at least eleven
hours, thus doing away with the getting I'D sew
efai times through the night to prepare the babys
not be had
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-21

In the course OF time an opportunity to
contribute to a campaign fund may be re-
garded as a distinguished privilege instead
of burdensome obligation
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-21

The architect with earthouake-proof
building will hereafter be In great demand
on the Pacific slope.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-21

Owing to the fact that NJ. White has made
no recent struggle to resign, times are re-
garded as exceptionally quiet In st. Peters
burg.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-21
Charming Summer
Neckwear.

With the American woman, like
her French sisters, all is counted
lost if her neck is not fixed becom-
ingly. She gives much care and al
tention to her neckwear, and she IS
right about it. What detracts more
than collar that is not becoming,
and, on the other hand, what adds
more than a dainty, pretty neck Ak
ing?
In our stock OF Neckwear you al
ways find just what you are looking
for. Exclusive designs, best ma
terials.
We are showing a line OF chic Ascot Stocks
mace OF soft Irish linen. The ends are Dotched
and where the pin is usually worn In the tie
these new ones button over with two tiny pearl
buttons.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-21

"A helpin hand" said Uncle Eben. beats
heipin' voice. But a helpin' pocketbook Is
better dan either"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-21

The Senate insists that when completed
the railway rebate law will be good enough
to justify the delay.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-21

1t Is a small world after ALL and every
town on the continent regards San Fran
cisco as a nelghbor in distress.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-21
Already Out of It.

From the Chicago Record Herald.
Washington base ball enthusiasts VIII
not be likely to accept the theory that the
world is growing better until their team
succeeds in getting out Of last place. at
ouf
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-21
SHOOTING STARS.
One Kind Of Investigation,

''You are taking great deal of interest in
this investigation"
Yes" answered the statesman. II have
to give 1t close personal attention. I want
to make sure 1t doesn't develop anything
don't care to have known"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-21

II the man with the muck rake" is not
ashamed of himself by this time there IL
DO hope for him
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-21

Alexander Dowie is one of the bosses that
refuse to be deposed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-21

San Francisco Is now a city of the past
But judging from the expression OF deter
minatiou, 1t IL also a city of the future.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-21
Things i'm the Store
Worth Knowing About.

W ? 4: +: : :: ;:::.' 's g.: e: {;
the girl in white. The
style of wearing all white is the most
charming we have ever had-white
hats, white frocks, white hosiery and
slippers, and now, to complete the
costume, come the white bags.
What is cooler, fresher and
daintier on a hot summer day than
a girl all in white? These new bags
are made of fine white canvas, back
strap and envelope style, with
French gilt and white pearl clasps.
when the hot weather really begins white slip
pers will be worn almost exclusively. Comfortable
cool. fresh and pretty.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-21
No One Really Knows.
From the philadelphia. Prs.s.

Scientists all over the world are busy
explaining the causes which led to the
San Francisco horror. The cold truth fa
that all of their alleged facts are merely
theories and deductions. for nobody knows
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-21
A Too Strong Counter Attraction.

From the Baltimore American.
LaFollette was asking too much of his
ow-senators to stay and listen to q
speech on the rate bill when newspaper
extras with something really Interesting
in them were to be had.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-21
Getting Back at the Ants.

From the New York World
In view Of the work Of the United States
troops at San Francisco. even Boston may
admit that a standing army can have Its
uses.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-21

Gorky regards the American hotel keeper
as being almost on par with the Russian
police
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-21

Poultney Bigelow insists that there Is stan
an abundance of muck to be raked at Pan
cIna.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-21

ties. Such frou-frou soft things they are. made
of dozens of yards OF soft tulle which Is plated
and shirred into q most bewitching run, finished
with many long streamers and bows OF yelYes
ribbon; colors black. white and gray.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-21

The lace and embroidery Boleros quite ele-
CANT. They come IN very handsome batiste em-
broidery. combined with Baby Irish lace; also the
all-over Baby Irish effects.
prettier trimming for q summer dress could
not be than of these boleros worn soft
waist-one made of the soft nercerized batste,
for instance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-21

The prettest and most serviceable Wash Braids
Tor wash frocks are the embroidery bands
Beautiful designs In red. blue. black and white
each guaranteed TO launder without fading
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-21

Another smart Stock has the long fourth hand
ends, embroidered in dainty designs, in all white.
The Stock and Tie outlined around the edge
with French knots In washable colors-blue pink
black, red, etc.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-21

Inc advance guards to the bathing season, the
Bath Caps. have made their appearance in rub
Der. cravenetted silk and sateen In three or rour
pretty styles-the fitted rubber cap, the draw.
string tam cap and the beauty cap with the
long ends which go around the head and tie in a
ietehins knot In plain colors. polka dots and
bright Scotch plaids
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-21

oxfords. Pumps and Sailor Ties in white c,pva.
light weight and heavy soles. The wIsest thing
TO DO Is to buy your white slippers now while you
can get the correct size.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-21

In the Silver Department IS shown the latest fad
In Salt and Pepper Shakers. A combfnat ton Of de.
post silver and blown glass. Also In this Depart.
ment are some new designs IN Fern Dishes
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-21

mis- years showing OF jap Paper Fans is tho
most unique ever seen. some with miniature ,ne.
dailions painted on silk gauze and inserted