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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-26
Russia's Crisis.

A sharp conflict between the palace party
and the Russian douma now seems newt
able. Premier Goremykin has delivered his
reply to the answer to the cars speech in
terms which draw the issues distinctly.
General amnesty is impossible, the abolition
of the council of the empire is not to be
considered, the forced exproprla ton of the
crown lands must not be contemplated.
These are the main points of popular
tention. and their emphatic denial will prob
ably lead to a bitter fight between the bu-
rauecrats and the popular representatives.
Not even the promise of political liberty
and a modification of the tax system and
carefully restricted amnesty to certain
classes Of prisoners is likely II assuage the
intensity OF the parliamentary resentment.
Yet no other answer to the douma's de-
mands could logically have been expected
The peoples representatives, asked far too
much at the outset of their campaign for
the release OF Russia from autocratic bond
age. Their demands were revolutionary II
granted completely they would have trans
formed Russia from top to bottom, and pre-
cipitated conditions probably leading to
civil war. Whether their denial will lead
TO the same result remains TO be seen.
In any conflict between the douma and
the car the latter has OF course always
the expedient of dissolution at his disposal
and today's news reports bring the rumor
that Premier Goremykin has in his pocket
an imperial order to this effect, TO be
produced whenever occasion may arise.
But dissolution may not solve the prob
lem. The douma may not dissolve. Popu-
lar assemblages brought into being as the
result of popular demands for freedom have
in the past shown a tenacty which has dis
concerted stronger monarchs than Nicholas.
OF course the ezar still has the military
force to bring to bear. He has weathered
all the revolutionary storms which have
thus far broken upon his head. But 1t re-
mains to be seen whether revolt following
a dissolution of parliament would be as
easily quelled as have the workngmen's
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-26
The Perkins Case.

The decision of the appellate division OF the
supreme court of New York In the case Of
George W. Perkins reads like good law. and
certainly is good common sense. Mr.. Jerome
announces the purpose to take the case
higher. but only. 1t is evident, to have it
finally disposed of. He agrees with the
opinion Just delivered
There is no reason to doubt the statement
made by John A. Mccall as to the motives
which actuated him in contributing money
of the New York Life Insurance Company
to the campaign fund collected in behalf of
Mr.. McKinley's candidacy for the presi-
dency. His views were those OF all the
moneyed interests around him. 1t was the
Judgment of the New York f1nanciers, almost
without exception, that Organism was a
menace to the public credit and must be
defeated All investments were in the same
boat and would swim or sink together.
Mr., Mccall was a democrat, but party
lines We're going for nothing in New York
that year. The one object In view on the
part of republicans and democrats alike
who had anything was to keep the Amer
lean dollar at par. 1t was for that object
and that alone. Mr.. Mccall as president of
the New York Life Insurance Company
made his contribution to the Mckinley fund
He was solctous, not for his individual
pocket, nor yet alone for the investments of
his company. but for all investments. He
was accepting the argument that all mon
eyed institutions should stand together for
cause from which If successful all would
benefit, or from which if defeated all would
suffer. The spirit of larceny was wholly
absent.
That Mr.. Mccall did not have authority
TO 50 use the company's money In that
way Is easily conceded. His office gave him
no such power. But he was exercising a good
deal OF power in other things which had not
been delegated to him, and as New York
hnancier in the thick of the money game he
was not guiding by nice distinctions He
did not wait for orders when he saw a stu
alton in which he thought his company con-
cerned and which called for prompt action
Mr.. Mccall is dead but the lesson of his
ofrense remains and will do good. Trust
funds should be the safer in future. for these
nsIrance exposures. at least from the fin
gers of politicians playing upon the credit
able anxiety of fiduciary agents
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-26
The Government Mendicant. ;.

Senator Hale yesterday painted a pa thett,,
picture of Congress bosseged by hordes Of
hungry government clerks. His f>,Ijnos
reached high pitch Of intensity. 1t Is easv
to imagine him with tears in his eyes as he
told OF the rapacity of the .mendicants,.
who tyrannize over the legislators. HIS
words are worthy OF repetition in part:
For every Office created il is safe 10 say
there are dozens and scores of applicants
desiring 10 get into the government service
They desire to get into the government
service because they are better off than they
are outside. They have regular employment.
they have short hours; they are desirable
places. and the moment they get in they
become an organized and importunate and
hungry band of mendicants begging us for
more favors. We are beset by them con-
stantly, and We forget all the people who
have not been able 10 get into these offices
Committees take the cue from the frnpor-
tunities of the people In office and are con-
ttnually granting them more and more pay.
They organize, they taboo yhey bovoott
their propositions and their demands for
increase and We sit tameiy and grant their
requests. There is no session OF Congress
that We are not importuned and our doors
beaten upon by the employees here in Wash
ington and elsewhere, demanding more pay,
more privileges"
This Is an awful state of affairs. One can
barely conceive the sufferings OF senator
Or representative as he shiyers in his seat
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-26
Regulate the Employment AGENCIES

The Dlll for the regulation of employment
agencies in this District, which has been
fayorably reported TO the House Is worthy
e1-proInpt passage by Congress. The con-
ditIons in this community which it is de-
signed to cure have for some years been de-
plorable Owing to the lack OF law the
Commissioners have found themselves IN
able to correct the abuses which were from
time to time brought to their attention.
only rarely could the police make cases
against the managers of so-caIled employ
ment agencies which took the fees Of men
ana women without rendering any return
whatever. Tbs people who worked the fraud
were so clever that they were usually
shielded behind the laws Charges Of a.
grs.ver nature than that of obtaining money
un1er false preteuses were difficult II not
impossible of proof and yet the belief has
for some time prevailed that some of the
agencies" were merely cloaks Tor immoral
practices OF revolving character. And still
tho lack Of proper laws stood in the way
of prosecution and protection.
The pending bill has the prime merit of
giving the District Commissioners control
over all establishments which purport to
bring together the seeker after work and
the seeker after help. II this legislation is
enacted II will be possible to exercise a
strict supervision over the agencies and to
bring their managers or proprietors into
court promptly upon verified complaint OF
improper methods.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-26
The ''Capital''
Sewing Machinea $780,

Costs hardly more than half what
other good machines cost, but does
the same work and as well.
There is not one machine it does
not equal there are plenty at higher
prices that it excels.
The price is SO low because we
buy and sell quantities and ask only
small profits, and because we have
done away with the old extravagant
practice of selling by agents.
This machine is ideal one; drop-head
style. with automatic lift and with device
that locks the drawers automatically when
closed The case is of handsome solid oak
and highly polished. A full set of nickeled
steel attachments and ten-year guarantee
accompanies each machine.
We also show the Capital at
$500, made similar to the above.
Other riixn-srade Machines from 5000
to 5000 The sieSoo il Hand Machine.
Attention Is also called to the
'sVindex," drop-head cabinet ma
chine, made in the same careful
manner that eharacterizes all our
machines.
Special price, $4,000.
Second door. St
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-26
The Interstate Commerce cOmmissio,

An opinion at one time prevailed that the
members OF the Interstate commerce COM
mission had an easy time. A place on the
board was characterized IN the slang of the
day as soft snap. However this may once
have been. It is not true now. The dis
patches show that not only is the commits
sion very busy body. but that its actiyi-
ties are yielding much important informa-
ton Its inquiries into the methods of the
railroads interested in coal and Into the
practices OF the Standard Oil Company In
absorbing or freezing out opposition, are In
the highest degree valuable to the public,
and should lead to the redressing of many
abuses. II the board were composed OF
twenty members all could find work at this
time I'm the field which as yet has been but
scratched.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-26
Reform and Fiction.

Not often has work of fiction operated
to bring reforms so quickly as The Jun
gle,' story by a comparatively unknown
writer on the subject of the methods of the
Chicago meat packers The book was is-
sued in February, and within month 1t
had aroused the meat-packtns world and
had set the officials of the government to
thinking deeply about the atrocities al
legged. Yesterday the Senate unanimously
adopted an amendment to the agricultural
appropriation bill offered by Mr.. Beveridse
providing a system of meat inspection to
meet the conditions described by Mr. Upton
Sinclair in his novel. In all likelihood the
amendment will become law. In q few
months, within year from the books pub
LEGATION. the remedies devised ought to be
working reforms, If they are adequate to
meet the needs of the case
II half that Mr.. Sinclair has said in his
story Is true the methods OF the meat
packers OF Chicago are unspeakably bad
and a menace to the health Of millions of
people. His book was rapid succession
of horrors. 1t shocked the average reader
almost into incredulity. 1t was too sweep
ing an indictment to be readily accepted
by the country. Yet inquiries conducted
since the publication have demonstrated
that much If not all alleged in THE Jun
GLE has basis in fact
Even II there is not much truth In theea
assertions, the enactment Of a more rigid
inspection law will De beneficial. 1t is
perfectly obvious that unless the inspec-
ton is severe and scrupulously honest the
packers Will be constantly tempted to en-
gage in dangerous practices. Great cor
poratlons, hiring men of low type to
do much of the work, and conducting bust
ness on a vast scale are not likely If I'M
checked to hold vigorously to the standards
Of health established by the scientists
It is interesting to note that Mr. Sin
clair set out a Few years ago, as literary
neophyte, to write the great American
novel" He chose the civil war as his theme
and proposed to produte a trilogy. One
part was written and published, and proved
to be an immediate failure. Turning from
man has now written what promises to be,
If not the loHg-sought great American
novel; at least a work of achievement He
will long be remembered, If he does moth
Ing more, rs the man who had the courage
to go into the filth and misery and vice of
the packing house district and see the stu
alton with his own eyes as a worker, and
gain the point of view OF the laborer, and
from this awful environment produce
book that brought the whole United States
government UP standing. That is an
accomplishment. even K THE Jungle Is
not great literature.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-26

fearing the approach of q page with card
bearing the name OF blazing-eyed clerk
demanding instant promotion The coun-
try's conception OF the dignity and power of
the national legislator must be revised The
real sufferer here In Washington Is not
the subordinate employee OF the government,
but the man who votes on his salary and
emoluments. There Is no such thing as
congressional liberty. 1t is all shackles and
slavery.
Senator Hale must be forgiven some of his
heat. whether his view of the case Is ac-
cepted or not. This is a trying time of the
session. The Senate has Just been through
a severe experience. Tempers have been
tried to the last point Of endurance.
Vocabularies have been exhausted in the
effort to express the sentiments about men
and measures. Everybody has been exas-
perated. 1t is the usual course in such cir
cumstances to take a whack at the govern
ment clerk He Is fair mark. He can
not talk back. He cannot rise in his place
and vituperate If all that Senator Hale
says Is true he can form a flying wedge
and split the congressional ranks wide open
and rush the treasury vaults. But he can
not indulge in sass" That is forbidden by
the rules of the game
The government clerk Is growing accus-
toned to these occasional outbursts. To be
sure he was rather aggrieved by some OF the
things said about him in the House when he
was called a superannuated CRATER. But
that is closed incident. The legislative
bill has passed without the age-limit clause,
and nothing really hurts but legislation,
after all. The clerk Is willing to be ham
nered now and then IL 1t does not lower
his already meager pay or cut off any of
his well-deserved privileges. But it is rather
severe on those who are not hardened to the
process
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-26
Everything Is Not Rotten.

From the New York Sun.
Mr.. Charles E. Hughes is right; the ideals
OF the present time are high and clean.
and never before have public men been so
quick to respond to the call OF duty or had
SO great capacity to legislate wisely. On
the other hand. censure has never been
more extravagant and needless But It
must be distinguished from the criticism
that Is responsible and helpful Much chafr
is mixed with the grain of sound opinion,
ana the dust raised has an effect that con-
fuses standards and clouds regulations.
The man In the street who does not think
for himself, and takes his Views from 9TH
ers IN good faith. is hardly to be blamed
II he believes that the heart of things is
rotten and the republic is degenerate. Well,
he should read history bit, dig in the
muck of Credit Mobiier and Star Route
times, open the dust covered volumes of the
civil war period. or go back to the haIoed
days Of the revolution.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-26
The Gasoline Auto.
From the pittsburg Dispatch.

In the United States the gasoline automo-
bile adyertises its passage to the olfac-
tories. IL 1t should be multiplied in our Cit
les so as to afford a system of transporta-
ton to compete with the trolley lines the
smell, like the poor, would be always with
US. Yet the public inducement of vehicles
not confined to tracks and not suppressing
competition by exclusive franchises is 50
means of avoiding the difficulty. Steam
power and storage batteries impose a dead
weight commercially prohibltive. Can gas
oiine be deodoriZed or can a substitute for
ii be found minus its opprobrious aroma?
The demand certainly points in the direc-
ton of free alcohol FOR use as fuel.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-26
The Amateur Base Ball PLAYER.


The man is base ball crank Today he
Is going out to play shortstop for an Office
team. He Is full of ginger and is confident
that he can stop any grounder that comes
his way and bat over 800 He hasn't
played base ball in five years, but he has
seen others play, and he knows he can do
as well and better. He has often said So
The man is going to wear a base ball suit
and a red undershirt. and he will look the
part. But will he play the part? Tomor-
row the man will smell of arnica and other
soothing lotions. He will have no ginger
The man will be nursing three swollen
fingers and 400 sore muscles. He will walk
with care and elaboration. He will also
hurry over the sporting page for fear he
will see something more there about the
way he played. He Will be full of remorse
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-26

strikes and the local disorders precipltated
by the radicals and the secret society asi-
tators.
The car cannot possibly stay the process
OF evolution. The great mass Of the people
win not always lie dormant or sullenly
rally to the defense of the little father
The army is not thoroughly loyal II the
right note OF summons is sounded at the
psychological moment probably majority
of the men IN the ranks will turn upon
the throne. 1t may be that In the adjust
ments to follow the refusal of the douma' 8
demands the czar win insist upon a con-
ciliatory course. to avoid the breach which
the dispatches now represent as threaten
ing. If such q course is adopted the In
spiration will doubtless come from knowl-
edge of the weakness Of the reliance upon
the army as a means to enforce the dissoIu-
ton,
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Intangible.

No gem was ever polished which
Compared in radiance with the dew at
morn:
NO silken fabric ever shone so rich
AS the soft petal of the rosebud worn.
Yet dew and roseleaf are despised by men
Who seek to gain the treasures of this
earth.
They somehow don't give satisfaction when
2qu put the usual question, What's 1t
WorthY'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-26
The Brides Book,

Which is really record of all the
pre-nuptial events and OF the we'd
ding itself, may be had in several
beautiful bindings. The pretttest,
one is bound in white MORE silk,
with the decorations in gold. This
is a dainty souvenir to give the
bride-a record she will keep and
enjoy always.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-26
SHOOTING STARS.
Severe Discipline.

IT should like to be rich so that I could
own an automobile and be independent"
My friend answered Mr. Dustin Stax,
the man with automobile is dependent
on everybody from the gasoline vender to
the country sheriff The greatest value of
the automobile TO civilization Is its eff
fectiveness in giving wealth lessons In
humility 80
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-26

A French oculist declares that the best
results In eye treatment are 20 be had at
high attitudes, and proposes balloons as
an aid to optic cures. His fees will prob
ably rise with the attitudes attained.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-26

Datto All of Mindanao who was reported
in October as having been pacif1ed by the
lethe method, is again on the wax path Is
he destined to become world famous as the
Father Gapon of the Philippines:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-26
Gloves.
Every desired shade and style-Mens and Womens
Corsets and House Girdles.

Spring models OF exclusive Importation the Param Lily of
Sapphire presenting number Of features
corresponding fashions and materials adapted for spring
including Fancy Cout Embroidered Fancy
Broche Silk, Satin,
Special attention directed latest French model, the Lily
Unexpandng Knitted Silk
that demanding particular and
revouionzng making.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-26
"Clean Backs. "

From the New York Tribune.
There is a probability that the s. green
backs will soon be reinforced by goldbacks
of the same denomination. When these are
supplemented by clean backs for all paper
currency there Will be cause for general
congratulation
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-26
Cynical.

THAT speaker had a tremendous crowd u
yes" answered Farmer Corntossel
People must like to hear his speaking -
"Oh, dunno. Folks is powerful curious
l reckon man could draw crowd by jest
wavln his hands an stompin' his feet
same as he did, without sayin' a word"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-26

In pigeon shoot at Madrid King Al
ionso killed twenty-nine birds out OF
possible twenty-nine. There has been some
Improvement IN Spanish craftsmanship in
recent years.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-26

That pungent odor drifting UP from the
south may be attributed to the action Of the
federal grand jury at Nashville In returning
eighty indictments against the fertilizer
trust.
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It is Suspected.
Chicago Record Herald.

From the Chicago Record Herald.
John D. Rockefeller Is director In only
one company-the Standard Oil trust It
is believed, though, that he has friends in
the directories of several other influential
companies
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-26
Starting the Bores.

Don't you know that when you ask
your little girl to recite 1t makes every
body feel like going homer
Eyes"
Then. why do you do it7'
That's why"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-26

Perhaps Chancellor Day will agree to
modify his view of the President. now that
the tentacles of the oil octopus have been
brought to view by the Cleveland investi-
cation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-26

No scientist has yet attributed the drouth
to the recent long blast Of senatorial hot air.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-26
Pusillanimity.

Such cowardice is sad, VOW.
He was so valiant months agoi
Why can't the ground hog come out now
And prophesy six weeks of snow?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-26
Brides and commandments,

From the Lewiston Journal.
The graduates feel that they are just
completing their education; the brides that
they are Just beginning theirs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-26

santo Domingo IS IN eruption again. Some
body ought 20 pour a bucket Of water
down the crater.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-26

The Standard OIL disclosures in Cleveland
throw suspicion OF interested prejudice
upon the trusts indignation at Mr.. Gar
fields report.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-26

Mr. Bryan proposes TO visit the Russian
oouna before he comes home. Perhaps he
VIII get another new idea" there.
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Hosiery and Underwear.

Italian Silk Vests hand beautifully
trimmed with silk and Vaenciennes lace.
Hosiery, complete line OF white any gown
Hosiery lace effects, in white black, nd gray
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-26

Standard OIL keeps the way to bankruptcy
well CREASED for all rivals.
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Seorchers.
Frorn the omaha Bee.

Our automobile scorchers will soon have
competition from Old Sol, but the latter has
the advantage in eluding police court fines
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-26

The lie has been passed in the House.
will not permit themselves
to be excelied by senatorial courtesy.
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With the Window Open.

I've got to practice on the piano Ave
hours day." said the disconsolate small
girl.
What for?"
Cause mother and father don't like our
new neighbors."
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Suits and Waists.

Travelling Tailored Suits handsome Gowns suitable for call
ing Panama boadcoh wolfe and this
ported fancy materials
New Lingerie Wais-beautu conceptions in French Nu, Or
Candies Sheer and of Handkerchief Linens
being made entirely hand trimmed with the daniest hand
broidery
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-26

The resignation rumor seems to be one of
the earliest products of representative gov
eminent In Russia.