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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-08
The Russian Constitution.

on the 24th OF April. little more than
d fortnight in advance OF the douma' s as
scmblage. the Russian government pub
ilshed a summary of the fundamental law
proclaimed Dos The emperor I'm the nature
ot constitution. establishing the basis on
which the representative government is to
he worked This summary aroused sharp
criticism uU the part OF the liberal party
which Is the dominant organized political
force IN "a" empire outside Of the en-
trenche1 aristoCrats. Ii was felt by the
progressive Russians that the emperor and
his close coadJutors had reserved to them
selves the Hons share OF authority and that
the process of representative government
would be- 40 more than a farce The palace
party took heed OF the storm and II was
understood that changes were to be made
In the rescript in the direction of greater
hbeTality. The dismissal of the White min
istry was popularity regarded as a token
Of the cars purpose to work toward that
end. The appointment of Goremykin was
the first sign of a different intention Then
followed the statement by Goremykiu's
mouthpiece which foreshadowed a policy
OF repression to be inaugurated the mo-
ment the parliament showed a disposition
70 be Independent This was the second
jolt to the public hope that the rescrIpt
would be modified
Now a fun proclamation OF the funda-
mental law. which thus becomes officially
established as the basic doctrine OF govern
ment, Interchangeable save by imperial man
date. discloses that the tendency OF the
palace circle is toward reaction and away
from liberalism. Ali but one of the changes
whicE have been made in the form of the
law since the first PRONUNCIATION are re-
garded as further huttressing the imperial
power. protecting the crown lands and
properties from parliamentary Interference
and giving the emperor power to conclude
loans Independently If the parliament
should refuse to pass the budget. The only
concession to the liberal party is the eiirni-
nation OF the provision which empowered
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-08
Folks New Triumph.

Gov. Folk has achieved a new triumph
in a new field. 1t probably came as q
surprise to him, for he had not that par
ticular thing in view at all. 1t may not
help his presidential boom, for it asso-
ciates him with a movement which is any
thing but political and is far removed from
oldfashioned democratic tenets. But 1t is
a good thing in itself. and for that reason
If no other he should be proud of 1t.
Invited to Lexington, KY. to address a
meeting for the advancement of education,
GOV. Folk not only advocated that cause,
but spoke for other good causes, and urged
particularly the execution of all laws. He
warmed up when he reached that head of
his discourse. and the effect on the mayor
of the town, who was present was some
thing extraordinary.
1t seems that the Sunday closing law in
Lexington had virtually been set aside by
the saloonkeepers, and much indignation
among the law-abidng people of the town
had resulted. Gov. Folks address set the
mayor to thinking, and forthwith he de-
termined that that law with the others
should be executed. So he secured some
additional power from the town council.
and announced to the law breakers that he
was ready TO meet them on their own
ground. They did not tackle him. but
on Sunday closed up. Not a drop of the
rich stuff which is produced In such guam
titles in that locality was to be obtained
for love or money from the men who had
been selling 1t openly on that day. The
town was dry as powder horn, and
numbers of citizens thought that the day
would never pass
In Lexington 1t is spoken of as Folk Sun
day The Missouri governor is accredited
with the whole thing. Now, if the move
ment spreads. and other towns in the state
and towns in other states follow suit, Gov
Folk s fame is going to spread beyond its
present limits, and he win become an object
OF admiration, or aversion. in new circles
Men who may not have heard of the pur-
suit of the bOodlers in Missouri, or having
heard have forgotten it, will give attention
when it comes to Sunday closing. and bless
or eXecrate, the man whose eloquence set n
local official to thinking about his duty. and
thus developed a new record in the matter
OF Sunday observance of the law.
But how will Folk and free trade and
a dry Sunday take in 1908 at the next dem
ocratic national convention?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-08
Yesterdays Late Star.

An unsupported flaw in the metal casting
po. or The Stars stereotype foundry YES
teTday afternoon shortly after O'Clock pre-
cipitated the molten metal into the fire box
and upon the floor and temporarily wrecked
the plate-casting plant. 1t became neces-
s"ry IN order TO provide an equipment for
the making of the plates from which the
paper is printed.-to set up an old piece OF
apparatus. Though no time was lost in get
ting To work. the process of emplacement
was difficult and the lack of proper draught
rendered the melting of the metal very
SLOW The result was that it was not until
go o clock that press could be started
and the distribution begun
Tn" subscribers to The Star are entitled
to this explanation of a lapse from the
schedule which caused great distress at the
publication office. This papers readers are
given the best possible service in all re-
spects. No expense is ever spared 10 reduce
10 a minimum the lapse of time between
the receipt of the news and the delivery of
the issue, But accidents will ccas:onaIly
happen despite the utmost precautions. and
II IS a source of qualification to The Star
that Notwithstanding occasional fires and
other mishaps it has never missed a regu-
larry scheduled edition since 1t was estab-
lished.
Interrupted service OF plates TO the presses
and there IS no fear Of a repetition OF yes
terday's mishap.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-08
Campaign Money, and Publicity.

Nothing will be lost to good government
bv the failure of the so-called Belmont
campaign publicity bill. The House com
rnittee which had been considering 1t de-
cided that it was loosely drawn, and for
that reason dropped it. At the same time
It was agreed that if any member of the
committee. or anybody else, had any ideas
on the subject which he cared to put into
the form of bill the committee would
give him hearing.
The evil stands confessed. The question
is a remedy. That politicians collect as
much money as they can. and from any
and every source that will give down. for
the purpose Of influencing elections is an
established fact Not all of them pay it
out again. Some of them pocket snug
sums in order TO influence themselves.
Committee places are sometimes sought
with that opportunity in view: and after
every important campaign the flush condi-
ton of some machine mans pocketbook
starts a world of wondering and gossip
But. after these steals are deducted. enor-
nous sums still remain TO corrupt voters,
and are successfully applied.
The difficulty is in drafting a law that
will cIrcumvent the schemes of men whose
business 1t Is to produce results" at the
politics. Such men, bad as they are. are
pretty much what party customs and re-
wards make them. They undertake their
tasks with their eyes wide open, and with
the knowledge that no excuses for failure
will go" The spirit animating them is
to get there by any means short of "A
penitentiary offense; and often working in
conjunction secretly with them are men
who in public are loud in denunciation OF
improper elections methods. but whose own
names in politics are synonymous with
Doodle.
The bill now in the Senate with favor
able committee recommendation prohibit
ing campaign contributions by corporations
possesses 50 great merit it ought to become
Il law. II would do much toward accom-
plishing what many people desire 1t
would in part solve this very question of
publicity; for by cutting off the sources
of the larger supplies of the campaign man
ayers there would he so much less to make
public If the strikers fail to get big
money their schemes to use money corrupt
y will necessarily fail. That is the bill
10 push. Publicity bills are all very well.
but the strongest OF them could and would.
he eHaded by the party tacticians
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-08
o fix salaries and pensions of

the emperor to fix salaries and pensions Of
officials
The erection of a barrier between parlia-
ment and the crown lands and imperial
privileges is the greatest disappointment to
the progressive Russians, who have been
hoping to see the dawn of new era OF
adjustment of property holdings. which
should give the peasantry opportunity
to become Independent of the landlords.
Already there is in course of formulation.
by a group styling themselves constitu-
tional democrats. a plan for sale and lease
of crown lands to the people under a
scheme of loans somewhat similar to the
project now being worked out in Ireland.
II will be a severe blow to the constitu-
tional democrats and their followers to
find that all such methods of distribution
are barred by the constitution. The indie
pendence of the car In matters of finan-
cial supply. too will evoke a storm Of pro-
test.
But before the new fundamental law is
rejected as falling to meet the needs of
the case. the friends of Russian progress
sion must wait to see how the douma meets
its obligations and how far 1t makes use
of it's opportunities. Russia has advanced
a long way toward liberalism In the past
year. 1t Is an important achievement to
have in session even restricted parlia-
mentary body. The success of the whole
movement depends in the first place upon
the good faith of the emperor and his
strength of purpose. and in the second
place upon the manner in which the MEM
bers of the douma perform their duties.
Furthermore. much depends upon the con-
duct of the extremists not in parliament,
the radicals. the reds, or by whatever des-
ignation they may be known If they pre-
cipitate a reign of terror the government
is likely to adopt a course of reaction
which will carry Russia back to the stage
of sheer autocracy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-08
The Speaker.

From the New York Tribune.
The whole country joins In the congratu-
latons showered on Speaker Cannon yes
terday in Washington the arrival of his
SEVENTEEN birthday. The Speaker has won
for himself esteem and affection which
few public men enjoy In the rough-and
tumble life of politics. Among his asso-
ciates, both party friends and party oppo-
nents. his integrity and ability are as much
respected as his humor Is relished and his
geniality priced. In thirty-two years or
public service Mr.. Cannon has seen much
and learned much. His wisdom is ripe, but
in simplicity and sincerity of character he
is still unspoiled The Speaker has long
had important share in shaping legisla-
ton and regulating administration. His
bent has always been toward caution ana
economy, toward Intelligent, reasoned con-
seryatism. His influence In politics has
been eminently sane and helpful. because
his judgments have been guided by plain
common sense, reinforced by wholesome
American humor Best of all, he has re-
tanned a freshness of feeling and warmth
of heart which make men trust him and
love him, and which keep him still youth
full in spite of his threeScore years and ten
The country's best wishes viii follow him
into the new decade of an enviable public
career.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-08
The Insurance Investigation

A New York grand jury whose principal,
II not sole business 1t will be to probe the
whoie insurance iniquity is at last at work,
and VIII spend probably a months time on
the subject. District Attorney Jerome
promises all the assistance in his power,
and should be able to render much This
now Is something like. Mr. Jerome has
been severely criticised since his reelection
for his course in the insurance cases. but
some OF the criticism has been unfair. He
Is both an honest and an able man, and we
may believe that he will do his duty as he
sees ii. Not only New York, but the whole
country is Interested in the outcome The
matters complained of were far-reaching.
and the persons involved are of much note
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-08
for falling 'heads" when the union dele

for falling heads" when the union dele
gates said tails?
This is not an exaggerated case. but a
leaf out of the records of the worlds do
ings The submission to spinning coin of
so important question as the naming OF
the umpire was of course a foolish thing.
But 1t was no more foolish than the con-
tinued wrangHng of the two sides
over a point that could have been settled
fairly by the employment OF cold reason
and common sense. But when the agree
ment was reached to abide by the toss OF
the coin there was no justification whatever
in refusing to stand by the result. There
was first folly on both sides. then bad faith
on one side. and now idieness on both sides
and loss all around. Such incidents clinch
the argument in favor of an automatic pro-
cess of arbitration in cases when the two
sides cannot agree.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-08
The The Palais Royal @ ===z==
A. LISNER.
A REVIEW.

Oriental Jewelry is the fad today. Milady
wears 1t and her lord studies 1t. 1t Is an ednca-
uon in itself to study this Jewelry and trace the
history of man by his handwork.
Personal ornaments appear to have been among
the very first objects which the invention and
ingenuity of man were exercised: and there Is no
some Kind of personal decoration. The Paiais
ftoyai collection includes the hammered gold de-
signs or the Hindu; and the bas-reliefs with
quoise mounting. representing the Assyrians Ia
The originals of the Egyptian Jewelry here were
taken from the embalmed body OF Queen Aah-
hotep discovered at the tomb OF the kings 1853
and now preserved in the Museum OF BeiIak.
Ancient Troy supplies further examples of the
handler aft Of gold workers. In wonderful charac-
ter of designs these relics present the most per-
feet examples. The treasury of Priam' give
to US evidence of the highest ingenuity in the
fashlonfng of Necklaces, Bracelets, Brooches
and Pendants.
The Greeks. Etruscans and Romans show no
improvement in the goldsmlths art practced
by the Egyptian For Ii is a truth that the
hope to rival their ancient brothers.
The Merovingian Jewelry of the fifth century.
the Anglo-Saxon of a later date, and the Celtic
leading to the Gothic or medieval have each dis
tinguishtng features-expressed by variety OF
shapes and forms in this exhibit.
The daring combinations of coored gems
grouped in ways TO create Its own harmonies-is
evidence of triumphant art from which most
modern designers are proud to borrow.
The seventeenth and eighteenth centuries
show only mechanical excellence. This fact Is Illus
and the marvellous reproductions of It. Witness
these curiously beautiful Brooches - Collars
Bracelets - Necklaces - p n d an IS - Long
Chains Belt Buckles Sash Pins - Combs =
Scarf Pins and ornaments with particular
name Only 39c to $40 for choice.
Bring your pocketbook tOmorrow--an opportu-
nifty to invest so advantageous is rare indeed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-08
A Darwinian Suspicion

I like when riding in the car
To see the stout conductor man
Stretch forth his arms TO grasp the bar,
And lift himself across the span
| like to clutch the strap and cling
I've learned to do it now with ease
When round some sudden curve we swing
It's most as good as trapeze.
And that is why l often think
Some able-bodied chimpanzee
Related to the missing link
Is capering in my family tree.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-08
The Amenities.

Il like people who always tell ME the
plain truth" said the idealist.
Tn not sure that 1 do" rejoined Miss
Cayenne. I'm little disappointed if peo-
pie don't indulge in the conventional false
hoods sufficiently to show they care for
my good opinion
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-08
Said He Wasn't superstitious

Il have often wondered said the philos-
opher, why SO many people give way to
superstitious fancies."
II never do" answered the man who al
ways assumes superiority. $50 many peo-
pie think it is unlucky to see the moon
over the left shoulder Now, L always have
the best luck when 1 see it that way"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-08
"Safe and Sane" France.
From the New York World.

The results of the French elections thus
far announced give the lie once more to
the pessimistic forebodings of the prophets
of evil. There was no building of barri-
cades, the forces OF disorder were ap-
parently absent and not accounted for, and
the government will be able to reconstruct
its ''bloc" apparently stronger than before.
France is bigger and stronger than any
French party, however rabid.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-08

Demonstrations of the navy's efficiency
in target shooting and torpedo practices
are welcome, but evidences of better steer
ing than that displayed on some of the
battleships would be more joyfulIy re-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-08
An Oriental Economy.

"A Chinaman can live on much less day
than other people
Yes. But think what he saves on hair
cuts and shaves."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-08

The chancellor of Syracuse University
gets few head lines today as a result of
calling the Presidents Standard Oil mes
sage "anarchism." This is an easy way for
obscure persons to acquire notoriety.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-08

The way IN which the Foraker amend
meut. which seemed to some southern SEN
ators to cover an attack upon the Jim
Grow car system, was hustled out Of the
rate bill is highly suggestive of conbIna-
tions that throw down all party lines and
threaten 10 put the prophets out Of busi-
ness.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-08

The House passed forty-five bills yester-
day. In recognition OF the Speakers birth
day the members might have paid him a
high but somewhat wearying compliment
BY passlng seventY.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-08
Get Your Tears Ready!

From the Omaha Bee.
detachment of United States troops is
after an organized band of robbers In Ca
vite Democratic congressman can prepare
to shed a few more tears.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-08

What are the purists who object to such
greetings as Hello" Say" etc, going to
do about ''Oh! say, can you see by the
dawns early light"2
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-08

Judging by the record of the first three
weeks Of play there is likely to be more
umpire batting than ball playing on some
of the professional diamonds this season.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-08
SHOOTING STARS.
In Training.

What makes you think he is going to
be a candidate?"
He wants to shake hands with every
body he Sees
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-08

The appearance Of roll calls In the Con-
gressional Records report of Senate rail-
way rate discussions is to be hailed with
relief as a sign Of the beginning of the
end
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-08

Most men would be willing to live to be
40 years old to have a chance for just one
such birthday party as that which the
House gave last night to Uncle joe
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-08
San Francisco Still Eats.

From the Richmond Times Dispatch.
San Francisco may be dead as a front
page news story but it is worth remem-
bering that the people out there still
fond of eating something from time to time
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-08
A Mysterious Difference.

The reason no one can explain;
He is a fool who seeks 1t.
The slang that's harsh from Sarah Jane
Is cute when Mildred speaks it!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-08
There Are Enough Of Them.

From the Houston Post.
A portrait painter has sued Mrs. Howard
Gould for the price of portrait. The first
thing one knows, there will be an "associa-
ton of artists. dressmakers and millfners
who have sued Mrs. Gould"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-08

Doubtless Speaker Cannon felt very CRATE
ful yesterday TO the House for having
previously cut that clerical experimentation
clause out OF the legislative appropriation
bill
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-08

There is little probability that the world
at large will become improperly familiar
with the names of the new Russian cabinet
ministers
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-08

The Staten Island murder mystery is all
the more attractive to the sensation lovers
because of the flavor of Standard OH that
clings to 1t.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-08
He Thinks It.

From the Chicago News.
We do not see how Fl. Fl. Rogers can get
away from the conclusion that the Presi-
dent is dangerous socialist.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-08

Judging from recent magazine and official
literature the Standard Oil Company is not
apt to have its head turned by fiattery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-08
1t Was Nailed Down.
From the Detroit Free Press.


Closer examination of the returns indi-
Gates that about the only thing the Ameri-
can athletes did not carry off at Athens
was the stadium.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-08
Faith, Hope, Charity.

From the Anaconda Standard.
While San Francisco cuItIvates the neces-
sary faith and hope, the rest of the country
is attending to the greatest of these three
charity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-08

There is nothing that would produce so
much apoplexy as a reduction in the price
of coal
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-08
Said It First.

From the Chicsgo Tribune.
Yes It's all true. but said 1t frst-Miss
Ida Tarbell
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-08

OIn 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 to
THE STAR. or to the Editorial or Bust
ness Departments, according to tenor or
purpose
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-08

Peace with honor Is good thing. So is
peace with coal.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-02-26
THE HOTELS.

At the Rock Island. - L. Virtue,
Owatonna; p c. Porter, Kansas Cay:
Edward Ellis. Chicago: Edward rus
sell. New York; c. +. Ruff and wife.
New York: Fred w. Kennedy, New
York; c. X. Leonard. Milwaukee: w.
J. L. Jury, st. Johns Mich: George
i .Lcedy and wife. Philadelphia; J. J..
Cook, Red Oak, Iowa; Henry Oelkins.
Peoria; Charles Hardy. Peoria; Fred
+. Streetich, Peoria; NJ. Smith. Peoria;
Marie Allen. Burlington, Iowa; J. p.
Anderson, Galesburg; NJ. X. Garnett,
Omaha, Neb.; l.. Melandy. Pink Hus-
sars company; E. r. Edwards. Pink
Hussars company; Archie Foulk. Chi
cago; Charles Slimmick. Chicago; Dan
iel J. Russo. Chicago; Charles NJ. John
son. Pink Hussars company; Henry F.
Mi'lard and wife, New York; Con-
stance DAILY, New York; T. II. Free,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-02-26
BOOKINGS AT THE GRAND.
Feb. 26-Mme. Sarah Bernhardt.

Sarah Bernhardt Here.-Sarah Bern
hardt. who appears in Camille at the
Grand, Davenport, this evening, was in
the city yesterday afternoon, arriving
on a special over the Milwaukee from
Minneapolis. Her private car was
switched to the Orphans home track
across the river to get it as far away
as possible from the hustle of the city.
and N the car the Divine Sarah" re-
NAMED yesterday afternoon and today.
Most of the members of her troupe
put up at the Harper in this city, offer
ing good testimony to the superiority
of Rock Island hotels over those of Dav-
export. Nine. Bernhard denied her
self to all visitors. Her principal eff