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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-20
The Schools and the New Board.

The public schools OF Washington close to-
day and thousands of children are released
TO enjoy a summers vacation. The teach
ers are set free from their tasks, happier
this year than for a long time because of
the enactment OF a law which promises
them ii fair scale of pay and an equitable
system % automatic promotions. Their
prospect is brighter than ever before in the
history Of the local public school system
When the schools open in September 1t
will be under an entirely new administra-
tive system. the board of education having
been re created by the appointment of nine
members by the judges of the District Su-
prone Court Today the community awaits
the final act of signature by the President
which makes the school bill law, and
looks expectantly toward the court house
for indications Of the policy to be adopted
by the judges in the discharge of their new
duty.
1t is the hope of the citizens that far
as Is compatible with the choice of the
right men and women for this responsible
duty the judges win hasten their selec-
tons, so that the new board may organize
promptly after the lst of July. and thus
begin the important work that lies before 1t.
This new board Will have much more to do
between July and the school opening than
ordinarily falls to the lot of school trus-
tees. II must resolve itself into commit
tees and prepare the plans for putting the
new salary and promotion law into opera
ton. The statute changes the relations OF
teachers and administrative officials in some
respects. and taken altogether. new era
is about to be opened in the local educa-
tional world. II the board meets public
expectations it will spend very busy sum
mer in preparation.
But whatever may be the task of the
board in putting the new system into effect
there remains 81 much more important duty
10 perform which will test the qualifications
of the members chosen by the judges. 1t
cannot be denied that the schools have
fallen into a low state of discipline during
the past few years. The successive trou-
bles between teachers and pupils and be-
tween principals. and teachers have had a
demoralizing effect The retiring board may
not hand over to its successor any specific
problems but It will bequeath the more
difficult effects of many problems that have
been solved after fashion.
1t is to be believed that the judges of the
court are fully cognizant OF the situation
and the needs of the case. They doubtless
know that the District requires a school
board composed OF men and women who
win be willing to devote their time and ener-
giles to the work notwithstanding the lack
of compensation and the certainty of en-
cOuntering troubles and facing annoyances
IL needs a board with courage and the
capacity for adopting a progressive policy
and sticking to it consistently. without re-
gard for personalities and with the object
solely in view of clearing away all the eff
yects OF past mistakes and building up the
schools upon the broad. solid foundations
that here exist.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-20
The Billboard Nuisance.

From the Chicago Chronicle.
Building Commissioner Bartzen Is some
what vociferous in his methods, but he is
right about the billboard monstrosity The
billboard is not only an eyesore but it is
a menace to life and limb. 1t Will have
to go eventually, though its maintainers
may delay the consummation by testing"
the law which calls for its determination
The billboard nuisance is, of course based
upon property rights; otherwise it could
not have persisted as long as it has. But
property rights constitute the basis of most
other nuisances, too, and other nusances
have been abated-some of them. The bill
board therefore, is not invulnerable
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-20
Here's Dorsey Again.

The Cosmopolitan Magazine has lately
been running a series of muck rake stories
about the United States Senate. In the
current number of the magazine a number
of appropriations" of the undertaking are
printed. These are In the form of com
munications from various sections of the
country. Among them is the following,
headed as From a Washington Magis-
tTate:"
Washington ID. c.
You have my heartiest congratulations
on your efforts to show up the grating
power IN the United States Senate
1T is a very difficult thing to curb this
species of wrongdoing by any other means
than that you are now pursuing, viz, pub
licity.
shame these officials exhibit when their
misdeeds are made public. You are doing a
good work, and all law-abiding citizens
commend It. DORSEY FOULTZ,
Police Magistrate"
Dorsey Foultz viii be remembered as the
colored genlman who, when he had COM
mitted murder a dozen or so years ago in
this city. faded away from the sight of all
pursuers. He has been sought by the
Washington police in every cline, and the
mention Of his name to the police is like
unto the sight of a red rag to bull.
Mr. Foultz. in his communication to the
magazine, exercises. therefore, a keen but
cruel sense of sarcasm when he indites
himself, police magistrate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-20
Insect EXAMPLES.

rs done observe dat busy bee
Dey tells so much about.
Bout copyin' his industry
I sho'ly has a doubt.
De butterfiy's de one dat knows
De way to do de trick.
He alius wars his Sunday clo'es
An never works a lick,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-20

again-at least net for many yeArs--be
reached forth toward anything Japanese.
Korea lie virtually Japan's possession to-
day, and win remain such indefinitely. Rus
STA knows that fact and will respect the
japanese rights. There lis trouble enough
for Russia at home to keep the st. Peters
burg government thoroughly occupied for
years to come.
Really. somebody ought to tell the Ke-
reans the full story of the war that ended
last summer
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-20
SHOOTING STARS.
Giving Him His Due.

You seem to have a very high regard
for your member of Congress-
Yes" answered Farmer CorntosseI eve
think well of him. He amt much OF a
speaker an he don't have many ideas. But
he takes fine Photograph
Il know one or two men, . said Uncle
Eben. dat prays to be made upright and
honest. dat 'ud lose money in DER business
If DER prayers was to come true
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-20
In No Mood To Agree

DO you believe that intense heat is a fac
tor in future punishment"
My friend was the pathetic rejoinder.
isn't the present bad enough without wor-
rying about the future?"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-20
Shop Talk.
From the Tacoma Ledger

From the Tacoma Ledger
Don't talk shop when yeu take your
vacation" Is the advice of a weil-known
medical authority, and il is good advice
for those times and occasions when a man
Is away from his own business. But it Is
advice which few men will refrain from
inducing the other fellow to dsobey Most
persons are at their best when talking
about their own calling.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-20
To Smash Penrose.
From the Springfield Republican

There promises to be two factions in the
democratic convention, and. if Guffey
should be knocked out. the fact would
mean that Mr. Emery would be supported
by the democratic organization. He GER
tainly deserves to be. The only hope OF
smashing Penrese this year is through Mr..
Emery's leadership.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-20

Paterson, n. J., is threatening to sue GER
tain publications for libel for referring to
that city as center of anarchy. Still look
ing for trouble over there
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-20

The one man who voted against the meat
inspection bill will probably be able to ex-
plain to his constituents that he did so be-
cause 1t does not provide capital punish
ment for the packers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-20
Accounted For.

'BliggiRs believes that We are in duty
bound to overlook peoples faults
Indeed. said Miss Cayenne THAT ac-
counts In some measure for his self-es-
teem."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-20
A BY-Product.

FROM the New York Evening Post.
A proper defence for the millinery deal
ers now being prosecuted by the state
forest. fish and game commission would
be that their feathers, wings and plurnes
came from Chicago ported chickens.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-20

French investors are turning their backs
on Russia and seeking openings for cash n
the United States. They evidently regard
the American douma as less menacing than
that at st. Petersburg.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-20

A county official up in New York state
has been found $4,000 short in his ac-
counts. He was popularity known as Hon
est John" Strange how nicknames fool
the people sometimes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-20

The Korean emperors request that Russia
intervene to drive Japan out of his country
reads like the confession OF one OF these
American ancients who are stfl voting for
Andrew jackson.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-20
Does Not shirk.

From the Chicago Tribune.
The President appears to feel that in the
present emergency he has to do the talking
for something like Sas00,eao people, and he
has no disposition to shirk the job.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-20

All danger of a proiongation of the ses-
sion appears now to be averted. and the
congressional fence repairing can therefore
begin early in July.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-20

Ultra fashionable Englshwomen are
wearing chi chi curls and cachepeignes on
their headgear The combination probably
looks as odd as the names.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-20
No W onder.

She wears a baggy bathing suit;
Her big straw hat that's far from cute
No wonder that the breakers roar
Whenever she appears on shore
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-20

Pennsylvania boy rolled hoop eighty
miles. Some members of Congress have
been known to roll logs much farther than
that
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-20

The urgent need of more public play
grounds will become apparent now that
the schools are out for the season.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-20
Too Goodp


Congress, having shut up the canteen in
the army posts. is now going to do the like
for the soldiers homes and Yellowstone
Park. Congress Is growing too sublimely
good for human natures daily food and
drink.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-20
A Day Break.

From the Houston Post.
Another Day break has been pulled of in
Syracuse.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-20

Thousands of school children are happy
today. even if the airship did not come last
Monday
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-20

The Philadelphia kidnaper was sent to
prison in record-breaking time. The old
town can be lively on occasion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-20

Yesterday passed without hard shower.
June must have exhausted the resources
OF the skies
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-20
Time to Put Up Lightning Rods.

Prom the spr1ngheId Union
Now Is the time for all good senators to
step forward and promise that they will
not hide If the Office of president of the
Senate should come around seeking them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-20

Threats of an ice famine have no terrors
in weather like this
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-20

From the st, Louis Globe Democrat.
A trust under IRE can always raise prices
as its consolation prize
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-20

London Punch calls Nicholas Longworth
senator" Is this a boom7
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-20

cyIn order to avoid delays on account Of
personal absence, letters to THE STAR
should not be addressed to any individual
connected with the Office, but simply 70
THE STAR, or to the Editorial or Busi-
ness Departments. according to tenor or
purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-20

THE STAR has q regular and permanent
Family Circulation much more than the
combined cirsulation of the other wash
ington deiliee. As q News and Adver-
Using Medium It has no competitor.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-08

the ward committee wants 10 dish Dunn
and run Councilman Gamer for the chief
Job. Mr.. Gainer. when queried about
the aldermanship. simply smiles and
looks wise. Republican money may heal
these sores in the Dunn camp. however;
but the Tooeville break will be a hard
affair 10 smooth over. especially I'm view
Of the way Dunn and his supporters are
talking about the other man.
The folks out al Tooleville found that
Alderman Dunn didn't know that the
railroad company had been given addi-
tional slices OF their chief highway two
months before Dunn knew anything
about Il; and the folks on Capitol Hill
find out Dunn didn't know anything
about the proposed purchase OF the Har-
ris estate for a contagious hospital.
Naturally the people Of the ward don't
want 10 be represented by dead one
all the time: and the alderman's bluff
about his election being hundred to-
one shot doesn't deceive anyone.
IF the Democrats opposed TO his re-
nomination are wise they will bring every
possible influence TO bear on former
Alderman Mccarthy 10 stand this fall He
can beat Dunn with all the games the
latter can play and can take the ward
out Of the control Of the 'Hessians' for
good and all"
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-08
CUMBERLAND
Tho Bar|ows, Once Dlvorcsd,
Will Be Married a Second
Time

There has been filed in the office Of the
town clerk the intentions OF marriage Oh
Harry Barlow OF Attleboro and Lucy
Barlow OF this town and the chief inter-
est attached TO this proceeding fIes IN
the fact that this is the second venture
which this couple has made on the matri-
nonial sea. They were married several
years ago and after time they applied
for and obtained a divorce. SINCE then
they appear to have repented OF their ac-
tions and have decided To make another
trial 10 live tremendously together, and
so the marriage has been arranged
Both are quite we'll known in this town.
where Mr.. Barlow is engaged in business
PLANNING FOR BRISTOL MUSTER
There will be a meeting OF the Cumber-
land fire department this evening in the
Broad street station, and II is requested
that all members attend. IL is the intea-
tion to enter the Old Ocean in the fire.
mems muster 20 be held soon at Bristol,
and the machine will be taken out foo "A
trial this evening provided enough OF the
members are present at the meeting.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-08
Expensive Flour

There is no question about -four being
a vital necessity TO man, but $4,000 foi
one sack does seem a bit high. That Is
what a sack once brought. however, and
no one had been manipulating the wheat
market either.
IN is an Interesting tale Of an election
bet and its payment, out on the Pacific
slope.
1854 made bet with a friend on Local
election, the loser TO carry a bag OF flour
Grldley lost and on the 20th OF the
month paid the bet by carrying this flour
sack, ornamented with ribbons and flags
while a band played John Browns
Body" as he was a Democrat.
There was a great throng present, and
when the end OF the journey was reached
Gridley proposed that the flour be turned
TO account for the sanitary commission.
Somebody present suggested that IL be
made into cakes and sold. but Gridley
declared that the whole bag should be
put up at auction with the understand
Ing that the purchaser return II TO be
sold again.
Gridley himself was the first purchaser
al 1900. and after that Il was sold again
and again TO those present.
From this beginning there came a kind
OF rage for buying that sack OF nour. and
grldloy went about from one town 20 an.
other selling IL, until no had sent TO the
commission over $500 900.
Gridiey kept the sack as long as he
lived, and bis family preserved IL after
his death for long period. They were
at one time reported 10 be In actual
want, and what finally became OF the
sack and itns possessors is a mystery.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-08
GAVE ELOQUENT
ADDRESS ON
THE NEGROES

An address was delivered last evening
at the congdon Street Baptist church by
Rev Sutton K. Griggs OF Nashville
Tenn. on the condition OF the negroes ir
the South.
Rev. DR.. Griggs is perhaps the most
eloquent negro in the Baptist denomina.
tion and is author OF "The Hinderec
Hand" an able reply TO Thomas Dixon
Jr.'s. novel attacking the negro
He was introduced last evening by Rev
S. w. Smith. pastor OF the church, and
spoke in part as follows:
MANY intelligent men in the North
and South alike have come TO the honest
conclusion that the negro OF the South
is now in a most critical state. TIE
problem In the South has almost reached
a crisis. Throughout the states there is
a growing feeling OF unrest. and the sit
uation is getting darker and darker. Sew
eral things have combined 10 produce
this state OF affairs. In the first place,
there is the pervading desire OF this ma
ton to become a solidifed unit by ef-
facing the Mason and Dixon line and be-
come as one great whole.
Secondly, there is the introduction OF
Northern capital in the South. And In
the third place. there is the great change
in Northern feeling.
"The South. on the other hand. is ac-
lively opposed 10 US. and is becoming
more aggressive every day. Jim Crow
statutes are beginning to fill the law
books OF the states. the grandfather
clause OF disfranchisement seems likely
to be renewed for 12 years and oppres-
sion OF every form increases.
"The important question to be answer
ed is. How may a change be brought
about? As far as assimilation is con-
cerned, we have made no mention OF So
cial equality, nor do we desire 10 lose
ourselves as a race. We simply want the
chains that bind us loosened; we want 10
be allowed 10 take the centre OF the stage
with the rest of the earth's peoples: we
want the negro to be given a chance Ia
stand or fall solely on his merit.
1--WE believe. In all sincerity. that we
like all other mortal beings, are God
made, that we, too. have a. spark Of di-
yinity within us, and should be allowed
to do our share in the uplifting OF the
world. I have faith in the inherent pow
ers of our people. and know that they
have qualities which when freed. will do
some things that have never been done
before.
'As the Jew has given us religion. the
Rome Jurisprudence and the people OF
Venice culture. so the Anglo-Saxon has
contributed individual liberty to the
earth's great store OF wisdom. The negro.
too, can do his mite to advance the
world. but his power is hampered so Ions
as the chains which bind him prove an
indestructible barrier"
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-08
BRISTOL
Mrs. Abby ". Burr, Formerly
Of This Town, Dies al Mel
rose, Mass.

News has been received here OF the
death OF Mrs. Abby w. Burr. widow Of
Lafayette Burr, in Melrose, Mass, Aug.
g. Mrs. Burr was the daughter OF
Rev. and Mrs. Thomas p. Shepard OF
this town. Her husband was former
principal OF the high school here. Her
father was a former pastor OF the Con-
grega tional church OF this town.
The funeral of Mrs. Susan Canheld.
wife OF John Garfield who died Sunday
afternoon OF Brights disease. was held
this afternoon from the family residence
on Prospect street. Rev. DR.. Locke OF st.
Michaers cvhurch conducted the SER
vices.
was held yesterday. The will Of Sarah
p. Peck was received for probate. and
the approval Of Sarah V. G. Peck as ex-
ecutrix onds were fixed a $500.
petition for the appointment OF Geo.
r. Peck, as administrator OF the estate
OF Fanny R. De Wolf, was allowed.
Bonds were fixed at $500
Petitions were received for the approval
Of the appointment OF Theresa Norma,
as guardian OF the estate OF Andie Morn
ha as guardian OF the estate OF Mar
ha, miner Both were allowed. The bonds
in both cases are $1,000.
The petition OF the guardian OF the
estate OF James Francis and Henry
Dwyer De Wolf minors, TO extend the
time OF rendering an inventory OF Rus
sell D Bullock, asking that the admin
istratrix on the estate Of William p. De
Wolf give further bonds and inventory
was continued until September.
The accounts OF Russell n. Bullock and
William T. O'Donnell. for allowance on
the estate OF Martin V. Newton and John
l.. Gladding. administrator OF the estate
OF John T. II. Warren, for allowance.
were granted.
Frederick Perry. residing on Thames
street has asked the police TO locate his
daughter. Ida Smith, who left home two
weeks ago
Mrs. Mark A. De Wolf who underwent
an operation for cancer, has been re-
moved from her former home TO the res
idence OF her sister. Mrs. Samuel Drury
wardwell
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-08
Home Outdoor Game

An outdoor game which may be made
at home and which won't prove expensive
10 play is a target game. The target is
made OF wood and covered with sharp
points. To make IL take a round piece OF
pasteboard OF good weight and paint
IL or cover Il with colored chalk in three
rigs. On the inside ring mark with black
letters Is On the next outer ring mark
TO- and on the outermost circle Of all
mark 3. Then stick a great number of
pins through the target so that the point
ed ends come out on the side where the
colored circles are. The pins should be
very close together Next cut piece OF
light wood the shape OF the target and
back the target with the wood. The wood
should be placed against the side OF the
target having the pin heads. Fssten the
pasteboard and the wood together with
a tack In the middle and tacks at inter-
walls around the outer edge. The target
may then be tackled or hung up on a
fence. wall or post
To throw at the target there are queer
little missiles something like shuttlecocks.
There Is feather at one end attached
10 a stick. The end OF the stick opposite
the feather is covered with round ball
OF hard wax. The missile. which Is called
a dart, although In reality II is not. for
"A dart has a sharp point. flies through
the air when correctly thrown, and the
waxed end sticks fast 10 the points on
the target. III the dart strikes the target
In the centre ring II counts rs for the
player. the next rig 10 and the outer s.
A score which shall be reached Is agreed
upon before the game begins and the
player making II first wins
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-08
LIKE DECISION
OF COMMITTEE
he Selection of Early Date for State and Congr
siOna Conventions Is Generally Commended
Both by Democrats and Independents, and the
Campaign Will Soon Be nade With Hot Pace
for the Brayton Machine to Follow

Democrats and Independents alike are
Delighted at the action OF the Demo
frstic state central committee yesterday
IN ordering early conventions 10 name
Btate and congressional tickets.
They believe Il presages a most inter-
Esting time for the Brayton machine and
It's nominees, and will result I'm material
hdvantages TO the cause OF reform.
Having gotten the jump on the Repub-
|lcan state machine at the outset the
Democrats purpose TO keep their advan-
|age. and 10 this end have determined 10
prosecute their fight with increased
figor beginning next month
An effort made by Chairman O'Neill OF
he Providence Democratic city commit
Zee 10 extend the time within which the
Faucuses must be held from one week 10
wo weeks was defeated Overwhelmingly.
bis motion being opposed by Col Quinn,
Fol. Donahue, former chairman OF the
Pity committee; Edward NJ. Sullivan OF
he town OF Cranston. and Peter c. Can
hon.
Mr.. o'Neill explained after the meet
ing that his idea was really 10 have the
Eaucuses week earlier, in view OF the