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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-24
The Bill Preferred.

"In conclusion, it is respectfully submit
ted that the bill of which copy is here
with Enclosed is entirely reasonable, just
and constitutional; and that it's passage
would result in improving the efficiency of
the metropolitan police force of this Dis
trict; while the bills IS. 20 and FL. r. III
are defective and unconstitutional, and
would If passed, place the police force of
the District in a position wholly intolerable,
ana thereby jeopardize the interests of the
national capital
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-24
Invited to INSURANCE Conference

Charles w. Scovel of Pittsburg, president
of the National Association of Life Under
writer's, yesterday received official notice
from Insurance Commissioner Thomas E.
Drake of this city that President Roose-
welt had authorized him TO invite the ma
tional association to send delegates to the
convention of governors, attorneys general
and Insurance commissioners from all the
states and territories which is to assemble
at Chicago February l. Its purpose is TO
recommend wise insurance legislation gem
orally and uniformly.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-24
Railway Sued for Dana pes.

Proceedings at law to recover damages
in the sum OF $3.50 have been Instituted
In the Supreme Court of the District of
Columbia by Mary Howe Totten and her
three children against the Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad Company. 1t Is alleged that
the defendant negligently permitted large
quantities of dry leaves on its right of way
and that its employees set fire to the leaves,
the flames spreading to and Damaging
snrubbery on land near Boyds, Nd, owned
by the plaintiffs. The latter are represent
ed by Attorneys Thompson and Laskey
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-24
The Day of the Signed
Article Went Out With
the Stage Coach

The old days we're "one-man days-the
days of Horace Greeley and William Lloyd Gar
rison and Wendell Phillips, when parties and
even nations pinned their faith the thoughts
OF one man. But THOSE DAYS WENT
OUT WITH THE PASSING OF THE
STAGE COACH AND THE OLD-FASH-
IONED LYCEUM.
There ar now in the great newspapers no
signed editorials laundering dictates to an hum
BILE subservient clientele OF readers. NOW
ADAYS THE PEOPLE THEMSELVES
MAKE THOUGHT
IT IS FACT, NOT BIASED OPINION,
THE AMERICAN PUBLIC DEMANDS.
This truth the publishers of the New Interna-
tional long ago realized; and it was strange
that there no encyclopaedia planned to
meet this modern demand. The
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-24

more pressed into service by our venerable
president, who told me 1t was the penalty
that | must pay for having renom!nated
him at our last election" Mr.. Sample
said. Il may have deserved to be pen
allied for that effense. but there was no
reason why you should suffer with me ex-
cept that perhaps majority of you voted
with me. | shall endeavor to be brief.
Some one tells a story of a man who Of
fered to make a bet that he could sing long
er than ! could. / took the bet and sang
Annie Laurie" for two hours and a half.
But | did not win. He sang TIE Stars
and Stripes Forever / shall try to let
the other brethren win from me tonight.
Once more we assembled to look into
each others eyes and say, How goes it,
brother, since we passed the last missioner
These annual reunions do all good for
while most Of US live right here in this
city there are many who have no oppor-
tunity to exchange greetings or clasp hands
outside of these meetings. | see friends
and brothers here tonight | have not seen
for a year. and l only wish all on our
roster might be with US on these occasions,
for
There no friends like the old friends
To calm frequent fears
When shadows fall and deepen
Through lifc's declining years;
And when falteriug footsteps
Approach the Great Divide
Well long to meet the old friends
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-24
The Difference Between Today and the
Times of Webster
Is shown nowhere skingly than in encyclogaedias

How would you look in an old-iashoned
"dicky'' and choker-how would you like TO ride
in an old-fashioned stage coach:
The very thought makes you smile, and yet,
perhaps, you have in your home an encyclo-
paeda describing those very times-telling OF
scenes and processes of manufacture and the di-
visions of countries just as they were forty
years or more ago Examine the first volume
OF your encyclopaedia
There are such works on the market offered
as revised and brought down to date" which
revised and corrected only as regards census
and dates-the same old descriptions are there
originally made for the times OF your fathers and
grandfathers. The same old virtues are there,
too-virtues that have become household prov
erbs-but virtues that are now antquated be-
cause OF the changes of modern civilization.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-24
Letters of Regret.

Mr.. Gibson called the guests to order
promptly at { o'clock, and after prayer had
been offered by Mr.. Daniel McFarlan, the
chaplain of the association, Mr. Gibson
stated that he had received letters of re-
gret from President Roosevelt. Vice Presi-
dant Fairbanks. Admiral SchIey Grand
Master -Shryock, Mr.. John NJ. Carter, Sena-
tor Gallinger and Grand Secretary john
ston. Mr.. Gibson then introduced Mr.. James
A. Sample almoner of the association, as
the toastmaster of the evening.
Brethren, l dislike to infiict YOU with my
disability in this line, but l have been once
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-24
VETERANS IN MASONRY
ANNUAL DINNER OF LOCAL AS
ISOLATION.
Distinguished Guests Entertained
Addresses Extolling Craft-Rep
resentative Wanger's Speech.

The spirit of the fatherhood of God and
the universal love of man reigned supreme
last evening at the twenty-eighth annual
dinner of the Masonic Veteran Association
of the District of Columbia, held at
Freund's. Veterans they were, those VINO
have grown gray in the work of advanc-
ing the cause of Masonry. At the head OF
the banquet board sat the venerable MI
George Gibson. the president of the as
sociation, wearing tie insignia of the Mason
of the thirty-third degree, the highest honor
that can be bestowed upon any man in the
realm of Masonry Gathered about were
the NarinuS sneaEerS and guests.
Devils Lake inter-ocean and Devils Lake free press. (Devils Lake, Ramsey County, N.D.) 1905-1909, 1906-11-09
Devils Lake, N. D.

Pelican Point bridge when it was
SO badly needed. This is the
same McC ormick who helped to
buy the old Free Press material
when he knew that Smith had
taken $3.50 of the Inter- Oceans
money and given nothing in re-
turn save a written promise not
to dispose Of the outfit to anyone
to be used in the county. This
is the same Nice ormick who has
forced this personal organ of his
on to the business men of
this city to support until such
time las he could feed it the
official patronage Of the county.
This is the same Met ormick who
still controls the policy of that
paper and will continue to do so
as long as it lives. This is the
same McC ormick who was defeat
ed for reelection for county
commissioner last Tuesday, and
the Inter-O Ocean heartily congrat-
ulates.. the people Of the Fifth
commissioner district and in the
county at large upon this splendid
achievement.
Devils Lake inter-ocean and Devils Lake free press. (Devils Lake, Ramsey County, N.D.) 1905-1909, 1906-11-09
McCnRr,laick,s

Boss Nice ornick's personal
organ in this city was shouting
gang" almost up to the day Of
election for the purpose Of injuR-
ing the state ticket. His per-
|sonal organ at StarkW Gather, the
editor of which was his person
al choice for chairman Of the re-.
publican county central conn-
Emittee, had nothing to say in
support Of the state ticket, and
its editor was boosting for
Burke McC orrnick's Milt
Crary openly advocated scratch
ing the ticket, and yet McCor-
mick has the effrontery to say
that the statement that he was
not supporting the straight re-
publican ticket was d falsehood.
What does this man take the
people for, anyway
Devils Lake inter-ocean and Devils Lake free press. (Devils Lake, Ramsey County, N.D.) 1905-1909, 1906-11-09

The selection Of Hon. John
Burke for governor by thu voters
Of North Dakota is another
political honor conferred on q
worthy citizen Of Devils Lake,
and all citizens take a just pride
in Mr.. Burke's elevation to this
important Office, and rejoice that
olong as a democrat was to be
elected the Office fell into such
worthy hands. In this case the
Office sought the man. Mr..
Burke's administration will re-
feet credit upon the city in
which he lives and the state in
general. Great things will be
expected of him, and The Inter-
Ocean predicts that he will be
equal 70 every emergency that
may arise. i, !. s. I. 81. 4:
Devils Lake inter-ocean and Devils Lake free press. (Devils Lake, Ramsey County, N.D.) 1905-1909, 1906-11-09

Devils Lake. Republicans who
were anxious for the success of
the county ticket adviseds their
friends to vote for Burke. They
found Burke's name in the.
democratic column and made a
cross at the top of that column
and let it go at that. 1t pays
just as well to be square in
politics as it does in business.
The republican state ticket was
as fairly nominated as the re-
publican county ticket, and de-
served the support of every re-
publican. All delegates voted
in the state convention just as
their constituents desired them
to vote. The insurgent move
3ment started in this county and
carried to success last spring,
has proved a boomerang.
The constant abuse Of public
men by members Of their party
creates in the minds of the PEG.
pie a distrust of all members OF
that party. The doctrine Of
discord preached by the insur-
gents in this county has resulted
in democratic success. They
have been destroyed by their
own petard. It ought to be 9
lesson to them to be either square
in politics hereafter or drive
them over completely to The
democratic party. The latter
will probably be the case.
Devils Lake inter-ocean and Devils Lake free press. (Devils Lake, Ramsey County, N.D.) 1905-1909, 1906-11-09
THE RESULTS-AND WHY.

THE RESULTS-AND WHY.
The results of Tuesdays cleo
tion was certainly a landslide for
Burke for governor.
The persistent agitation of the.
disruptionists throughout the
state made the victory Of the
democrats an easy one.
The head Of the republican
state ticket is defeated, but the
remainder Of the ticket will pull
through.
A violent campaign was made
against Sarles by republicans
and democrats alike. SarIes has
made the best governor the state
has. ever had. Burke will not
>disappoint his friends.
The republicans will have a
majority in the next legislature.
aa Ramsey county the result is
what could have been expected
froa the campaign made by the
alleged republican county central
committee. The secretary, Mr..
Taynor, is an honest, conscien.
tious young man, and we believe
did all in his power to bring
about success for the entire
republican ticket, both state and
county, The chairman Of the
committee, Homer Resler. how
ever, was not so honest, or com
scientious. and is probably
rejoicing today more over the
defeat of Sarles than any other
democrat in the state. The local
campaign devoives upon the
chairman, and Resler was u
mighty poor stick to put in that
responsible position. 3
There were a few republican
nominees ON the count ticket
who were working secretly for
the defeat Of the state ticket. It
was a dangerous doctrine to
preach. Republicans advised by
republ to scratch their bal
lots are just as likely to vote the
d en1ocratic ticket straight as
Z not. In fact several cases of
this kind have come to light sin
Devils Lake inter-ocean and Devils Lake free press. (Devils Lake, Ramsey County, N.D.) 1905-1909, 1906-11-09

The business men of Devils
Lake should not forget that it
was Mccormick who started a
paper in Devils Lake to act as
his personal organ. This is the
same McC ormick who has fought
every merchant in the city for
the past eight years in raising
their taxes far above the taxes
paid by the merchants in
Churchs Ferry for the same class
Of merchandise. This is the
same McC ormick who fought the
construction Of the Pelican Point
bridge, the building of which,
notwithstanding his opposition,
has proved such a benefit to this
city. This is the same Me- Cor
mick who prevented the people
Of Devils Lake from reading the
proceedings Of the county board
during the past year. This is
the same Mel ormick who pre-
vented as long as he could the
city getting its legal share Of the
road and bridge money SO that
the roads into Devils Lake could
not be repaired and q portion Of
the money could not be used onthe
Devils Lake inter-ocean and Devils Lake free press. (Devils Lake, Ramsey County, N.D.) 1905-1909, 1906-11-09

Politics in Ramsey county
may be peculiar. but results al
ways roducees statesman
who is acceptable to the people
OF the state.
Devils Lake inter-ocean and Devils Lake free press. (Devils Lake, Ramsey County, N.D.) 1905-1909, 1906-11-09

Boss Met ormick knows now what
it means to practice peanut pol
itics. He didn't know when he
formed the combination last jan
uary to ignore the republican
paper with the largest county
REGULATION in appointing the Of
fetal papers, chat the people had
any rights inthe matter.
Devils Lake inter-ocean and Devils Lake free press. (Devils Lake, Ramsey County, N.D.) 1905-1909, 1906-11-09
FARM TENANTS WANTED

Wanted TWo tenants fDrI
240acre farms all under cuiti-
walton with good build ings; one
three miles from station and the
other about SIX. Tenant ean
can get all the breaking he can
handle, and all the hay re-
wants Mick Kitcl Wsbsse.
!,
Devils Lake inter-ocean and Devils Lake free press. (Devils Lake, Ramsey County, N.D.) 1905-1909, 1906-11-09

AS long as the republicans Of
Ramsey county persist in fight
ing among themselves, the demo-
Gratis can figure pretty safely
on winning. :
Devils Lake inter-ocean and Devils Lake free press. (Devils Lake, Ramsey County, N.D.) 1905-1909, 1906-11-09

The Inter- Ocean tried to keep
the republicans in line for the
straight county ticket, but when
a candidate on that ticket
scratched his ballot how could it
be expected that the rank and
file would. vote it straight.
Devils Lake inter-ocean and Devils Lake free press. (Devils Lake, Ramsey County, N.D.) 1905-1909, 1906-11-09
We're After You
4. Z. u.
Hurry Back.
EnaIls,, rl,eese sanays1sr,.

Found six ounces Of rich cheese
line. Add two ounces OF good butter:
Add d teaspoonful Of made mustard
and q tablespo onfuI of anchoyy paste
Spread the mixture ON thin slices Of
sbuttered brown bread. Over this lay
3 very thin slice Of ham or smoked
beef Cover with another slice Of
bread and cut Id Fancy shapes. Good
Living.
Devils Lake inter-ocean and Devils Lake free press. (Devils Lake, Ramsey County, N.D.) 1905-1909, 1906-11-09

Mr.. Norton, in his speech last
Saturday night, advised his
hearers to vote for the man. =
Contrary to instructions itseems
chat several Of them voted for
the lady.
Devils Lake inter-ocean and Devils Lake free press. (Devils Lake, Ramsey County, N.D.) 1905-1909, 1906-11-09

Popular Jack" Mel ean can
attribute his defeat TO the boss
tactics pursued By his father :
in-law. Jack" had too much
Of a lead TO carry.
Devils Lake inter-ocean and Devils Lake free press. (Devils Lake, Ramsey County, N.D.) 1905-1909, 1906-11-09

When the vote on the official
papers was announced last Jam
uary Boss McC orn1ic who had
labored for eight years To pre-
vent the Inter Ocean from be-
ing appointed one Of tEem but
failed up TO that time, exclailn-
ed: This is the happiast mo-
Tnent ot my life. Wonder how
Boss Jimmy feels now
Devils Lake inter-ocean and Devils Lake free press. (Devils Lake, Ramsey County, N.D.) 1905-1909, 1906-11-09

The people have been heard
from. Among the bosses rele-
gated TO oblivion was Boss Nc
COHmick, .
Devils Lake inter-ocean and Devils Lake free press. (Devils Lake, Ramsey County, N.D.) 1905-1909, 1906-11-09

The insurgents started the fire,
but the blaze got away from
them and burned them up.
Devils Lake inter-ocean and Devils Lake free press. (Devils Lake, Ramsey County, N.D.) 1905-1909, 1906-11-09

1T cuts some figure when
ali Official Arbitrarily rides 0vei
the wishes Of Tue taxpay els,
Devils Lake inter-ocean and Devils Lake free press. (Devils Lake, Ramsey County, N.D.) 1905-1909, 1906-11-09

Joe Kelly's brother was elect
ed state senator in Towner coun-
ty. These Kellys are winners.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1906-08-02
women's War on Bi,lboards.

Nothing is more unsightly than the
spots selected by billposters on which
to paste up their wares, and the wom~
en- of Boston have started a crusade
against roof billboardS in the vicinity
of the Common, says the New York
Press. Many of them are busy send
ing out petitions, While others are agi-
tating for a movement to persuade
their friends and acquaintance alike
to refuse to buy anything advertised
on billboards near this sacred site.
Wellesley college girls are enthusiastic
defenders of the beauty Of the Com
mon. and women prominent in social
circles are giving the movement their
support and are lending their names to
postal card petitions.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1906-08-02
TARIFF WAR THREATENED.
Will the Voters o the Stand
Pat Policy?

Pat Policy?
The inducement offered by the state
department to Germany to suspend I'M
til March, 1907. the tariff AGAINST i'm
portations from this country and in
the meantime for Germany to extend
to us her minimum tariff rates has not
been ratified by congress. Two vital
changes We're promised to be made,
n providing that goods SEM to this
country on consignment shall be treat
ed exactly as goods actually sold and
delivered in the United States to the
purchaser. The other is that there will
be no penalty imposed when the under
valuation of the goods does not exceed
8 per cent. Both Of these concessions
would be quite reasonable in return for
the favorable treatment by Germany Of
exports from this country by admitting
them at the minimum tariff rates, but
the Republican leaders, ruled by the
tariff fed trusts, refused to concede
anything from their stand pat policy.
AS far as the welfare Of our farmers
and stock growers is concerned, this
stiff necked decision to stand pat and
destroy the trade in foodstuffs between
is and Germany is a great misfortune,
for it will certainly disastrously affect
the price Of hog products and many
other articles if persisted in. We can
hardly expect Germany to buy of us
what she needs Of our surplus products
if we refuse to allow her and other
countries to sell to us their surplus
products, which many of u people
evidently require if the tariff tax did
not so numerically add to the cost.
The seltishness of the protection sys-
TEN will be seen when we know that
the tariff protected trusts and COM
bineS have advanced prices in this
country, at least on an average, A per
cent and on many articles much over
100 per cent. At the same time the
trusts are selling such of their prod
ucts as cannot be sold here at these
high prices by exporting them to for
eign countries and underSelling the
cheaper made products on their own
ground and in many cases paying the
foreign import duties to be allowed to
do so.
The Republican congress just ad-
journed refused even to allow any tar
if bill to be considered, which shows
that the Protective Tariff league and
it's trust supporters are all powerful
in the councils of the Republican par
ty and are determined to remain so if
money and work will again fool the
voters to continue to vote for congress-
men and senators who support this
policy of protectionism. One of the
questions to be decided at the coming
election for congress is, Will the vot-
ers indorse this stand pat policy?
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1906-08-02
CORRUPT PRACTICES BILL.
Why This Excellent Democratic
Measure Was Defeated.

Even that high Republican authority
the New York Tribune is troubled V e
the failure Of congress to pass the Till
man bill prohibiting corporations from
contributing money in connection with
elections. While Mr.. Roosevelt and
Mr.. Cannon could have pushed this bill
through the house in less than an hour
they refused to do so. The Tribune
warned these gentlemen against re-
sisting the passage of the bill. but in
vain. On June II it said: This is a
reform which public opinion demands.
and there is no good reason why it
should not have its first trial in the
approaching congressional campaign.
Delay in legislating against corrupt
practices will only suggest evasion and
such a charge will prove embarrassing
to meet i'll the present temper of the
voters"
Let it not be forgotten that the meas
ufc failed because it was INSTRUCTED by
President Roosevelt and Speaker Can
non. And when the president goes out
III his preaching tours at the expense
Of Democrats as we'll as Republicans
ask him why he stitied the corrupt prac-
ices bill; why he keeps Cortelyou in
his cabinet: why he doesn't apologize
to Judge Parker for the falsehood he
told about Parker in 1904 and why he
doesn't make Cortelyou and Bliss pay
back to the policy holders of the life
Insurance companies the money tilched
fran, Ihnp, -, Tho lnSt f.a pl,\uj,--, Tad
dy is y :iDe preacher. but words are
good when backed up by deeds. and
only 50"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1906-08-02
How to Cover an Unsightly Fence

In many gardens there are unsightly
fences. In many cases they are begin.
ming to appear dilapidated, but are not
bad enough to rebuild " worth while
repairing. These fences al be made
really beautiful objects if properly
covered, says the Pittsburg Dispatch.
Dig up the soil along the fence, putting
In a liberal amount of we'll rotted ma
nure. With the back Of the rake make
a trench an inch deep and in this plant
seeds of the wild cucumber two inches
apart. Cover lightly. When the plants
are foul inches high thin to four inches
apart, keeping off the beetles, and
when they commence to climb thin to
eight inches apart. They will in Il few
weeks the fence out of sight with
beautiful foliage and be covered with
bloom for Il long seiYson.