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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-18
The Next House.

The Star the other day expressed the
opinion that democratic confidence In
change in the political tide would snow
# f. existed, in the coming congressional
nominations in the debatable states. Strong
men will contest for those honors, and the
j. en- who win viii make vigorous cam
paigns FOR election We shall see few
months Of real strenuOusness. with every
stump occupied, and every orator afame
With fervor. When men feel that there
is something to fight for they put their
hast foot foremost and fight with all their
night
BY this same token we should see the
republicans putting their best men In front
and bestlrring themselves to the utmost
They cannot afford to take any chances II
tie other side IS at last really alive again
It is not only the next House they must
Keep in view. but the far greater stake OF
1893. Defeat this year would place them
In u very ticklish situation. If 1t begins 10
rain it is likely to pour. and many people
would expect a democratic President 10
follow democratic House. 4 democratic
victory after twelve years of unbroken re-
yublican success would be so inspiriting
to the winners and so full of suggestion
10 the country. that the whole face of po-
IlllCtl speculation might JS dAttlSd' LSA'O
cratic stock would be certain to go up and
republican stock down.
The next House 1t is hardly necessary 10
say, should be on both sides a strong body
1t viii have questions of great moment
10 deal with and what Is done with them.
or left uudonc viii enter into the presi-
dental campaign. In a large measure. In
deed the two party platforms will prob
ably be shaped by the record of the first
session Of the Sixtieth Congress. For this
reason both parties will have need in that
body Of their best material. picked and
drilled with care.
The speakership is open to no specula-
t!on If the democrats are successful Mr.
Williams Of Mississippi Will preside over
the House, while another republican victory
will. of course. mean another term for
Speaker Cannon. They are representative
men of ability, and Mr.. Cannon figures IN
the presidential gossip Of his party. Each
being assured of success at home will be
eble 20 swing around the circle In support
of his party friends and each Will be
star IN the campaign.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-18
SPELLING REFORM.

From the Buffalo Express.
II Uncle Andrew has trouble in using the
traditional spelling of English words,
should think 1t would be cheaper for him
to hire good speller to correct his letters
and writings than to finance a national as
ISOLATION for the reformation of spelling.
From the Newark Advertiser
Mr., Carnegie ought to have reformed the
spelling before he founded Libraries to be
filled with books in the old style.
From the Pittsburg Gazette.
It would be quite job to change the
spelling in all the books in the Carnegie
libraries.
From the Hartford Times.
II the spelling reformers have their way
may not the result be to abolish, in the
minds of a good many people, the need for
any rules of spelling at all?
From thu Columbus Ohio State Journal
Some of the most prominent literary peo-
pie in the country belong to the "Simplided
Spelling Board" and IT is backed by
Carnegie's exchequer. 1t means "bizness."
From the Columbia (s CO. State.
When the spelling reform strikes yir-
ginia, how viii the tidewater folk write
"skyie," "cyar" and ''gyurl?'
From the Boston Herald.
We are waiting to hear from Mark Twain
spelling. Then we'll know whether it's all
a joke.
Fro. the Springfield Republican.
''Andru Karnagy" we shall be obliged to
spell 1t now.
From the Boston Globe
Simplifed spelling? fnj!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-18
THE BURNING QUESTION.

From the Springfield Union.
John Mitchell is quoted as saying that
It looks as II the anthracite operators ARE
looking for a strike" What is John
Mitchell looking for?
From the Syracuse Post Standard.
Mitchell proposes to make a contract
with Baer for one year. That's as long as
he thinks the consumers of anthracite
should be unmolested
From the Pittsburg Dispatch.
It remains to be shown in the mining
rate dispute whether obstinacy and deter
mination to rule the roost will count for
more than the mutual interest Of both
sides and the welfare of the public.
From the Detroit Journal
The President has announced that hts
only appearance in the coal controversy
will be with the Red Cross corps
From the Syracuse Herald
Latest advices from the coal fields make
us all hope for an early spring and warm
summer.
From the Milwaukee Journal.
They tell us the crisis is near in the coal
strike proposition; so, fortunately, IS
spring.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-18
Hamilton and jefferson.

The antagonisms of the flesh are not con-
tnued In the Elysian Fields, and so 1t was
not surprising to see two shades whose war;
fare on earth had been bitter and protract-
ed greet each other in the friendliest way.
one was tall and light--a sort of straw
perry bionde-while the other was of middle
size and dark, with pair of brilliant eyes
that illuminated most Intellectual face.
Tom. are you receiving your copy of the
Congressional Record by wireless regu-
larly?'
Yes, and am reading 1t. Interesting pub
LEGATION just now"
i should say Your fellows seem to
be leaving you. They call your name quito
often, but really they don't share your
old dread OF strong government. The
principle of Capitalization, which used to
stir you SO profoundly, has small terrors
for them
II see what you are driving at But
you'll please observe. also, that the provo
cation comes now, it did in our day, from
your section. New York has kept at the
head of the money hunt, and unless she's re-
strained will soon own the country. My
boys are asking only for chance, and the
government is. or should be, strong enough
to insure that"
lou llleI liuOTSe al they are HOW 0oiiS
to shackle as the President would say. the
railroad cunning?
Pm in favor of q square deal. I always
was. If 1 were on the ground and In charge
1 might make the fight little differently.
But I'll not criticise the boys"
Tom, what say you to return to the
scene?''
"Aleck to be frank, there would be great
risk in such step for either of U.S. AS you
know. we are rated at a high figure by our
countrymen. and our presence In harness
again would be the signal for the most ex-
travagant expectations. All difficulties
would be referred to us by our respective
partisans and il we didn't solve them to
the satisfaction of everybody we'd lose our
regulations. Now, my honest opinion IS
that we couldn't do It,"
I'm inclined to agree with you, Tom.
Everything is so different we should have
to learn our trade all over again. You are
satisfied then, where you are. and as you
are?''
Yes, I like 1t here I was always fond OF
contemplation, and we've plenty of leisure
for that In this place. How is it with you,
$.leck?"
We'll you know I was cut off prema-
t.urely. Aaron's pistol left my work in
complete. Still. It is probably you say 1
should take risk in going back. Elysium
for me, too. We had our fling"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-18
Public Fairgrounds.

1t Is vitality important that the children of
the community be kept in good health
physically and morally. They should be al
lowed every possible opportunity to exer-
else freely during the years of their growth.
They should be kept out of doors as much
as possible consistent with the state of the
weather and the degree of safety from acct
dents In a large city, such as this, the
problem of their proper management at play
is difficult one. To send them out OF doors
means to turn them into the streets. where
they are not only exposed to the possibilities
Of death or manning from vehicles and
street cars, but are often brought into con-
terminating association with evil influences.
A very few bad boys or hoyden girls will
soon demoralize an entire neighborhood.
What city children most seriously need for
their moral and physical training Is a
chance TO engage in games in the open I'M
der the direction or at least the watchful
eye of careful elder person. In other
words, properly equipped and managed pub
lie Fairgrounds are an urgent need in every
city.
Washington has made an excellent begin
ming without public assistance in this direc-
ton, Fairgrounds having been secured In
various sections of the city and furnished
this beginning is, after ALL very meager in
comparison with the real necessities and the
full opportunity which such a city as this
affords. The Fairgrounds are In service
only part of each year, and consequently
there are many months st a stretch during
which the little folks have no place to play
save in the streets. The citizens forming
the public Fairgrounds committee have en-
deavored to secure funds to put this work
on an official basis, and have asked for
an appropriation to extend the system of
grounds and to equip them SO that they
may be kept IN use during the full twelve
months.
A few thousand dollars spent annually on
this purpose Will be a rich investment in the
well being Of the children. The youngsters
should not he cramped In their activities,
but they should be directed and guided in
their pastines They should be kept intent
upon the business of relaxation and physical
exercise without being permitted to overdO
or to wander into strangs ways The public
Fairgrounds of Washington should long ago
have been brought to such high standard
of equipment as to stand forth as models
for all other cities Just as the capital has
only recently undertaken the proper treat
ment of Juvenile deInquents, so it has
Jagged in the precautionary, preventive work
of providing wholesome outdoor opportuni-
ties for the young. The very fact that there
has been a delay should be now regarded as
Il reason for advancing rapidly on all the
paths which lead to the safeguarding of the
child and the evolution OF the good citizen.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-18

be frank with you. and admit that maybe
I'm not well prepared to talk finance FOR
New York readers. I'm for silver, Of course
as my people are, and / talk 1t to them
freely; but talking II to those money sharrs
over In New York Is a different thins
What do you know about the silver aues--
tion7'
I've heard It discussed here in the corr
gressiorai debates. and IN that way have
discovered what may be called the silver
lay
Now, my boy. you are the very fellow
You go home and ask a lot of questions
easy ones. remember-and then bring me
out strong In the answers. Have me say
that the people must have plenty of money
to carry our enormous volume or busi-
ness, and develop the per capita argument
II you were to put it down In my style
II would sound heavy I used to be on the
bench, and 1t would read like a court de-
c.son Put 1t down In your own style, ana
then come back and let me read 1t. Can
you have 1t ready in a couple of hours?
Veil. then, I'll wait for YOU
THE correspondent was so charmed with
the old gentleman. and so tickled with ms
mission, that he put his whole soul into
the WORK, ana turheu out' as ne
a fair sample of the silver patter that then
was going. When he returned to the OLD
Eentleman's quarters he found him buried
in one of SCOTS novels.
Taking the manuscript, the old gentle
man remarked. slyly: Now I'll see what
think about the silver question
THE reading pleased him from the start
and when he had finished he said, WIN
something like enthusiasm: My boy l
won't change a word-not a word. This Is
the very thing. and it will do me a lot OF
good at home
'As the two shook hands at parting the
old gentleman said: Now you stand up for
me, and I'll stand up for the interview
And whenever you want any information
about important matters come around to
see me- "
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-18
The New Regime in Russia

brisiu Of the ST Petersburg Daily Mail
writing from Washington. says Of the inter-
view:
The interview. you know. is OF American
origin. and the Americans are very proud
o. H. But all Is not gold that gIitters
Listen 20 a little story Some years ago
when the silver question was uppernost. a
lew man with an interesting record ap-
peared on the congressional scene, and the
CORES ondent OF a leading newspaper re-
Ceivsd orders from his chief TO interview the
celebrity on silver. The correspondent called
explained his errand. and found himself
comfortable III be presence Of genial old
gentleman. with u happy fow of talk
most refreshing candOg, ana the faculty of
fascinating a visitor IN short order States
man ard correspondent melted into each
other at once. and ran over the small topics
OF the day In easy style. The celebrity said
h liked his new JOE. found his associates
bright and compauionabie men, and de-
ciared with chuckle that any misglvings
he might have had at home as TO the safety
End welfare OF the government were now
ell dispelled. Not doubt remained in his
mind that the government would live ana
continue TO thrive. His confidence In the
men commissioned to save 1t was supreme
Taking up the subject OF the corresponds
ents call. the old gentleman said:
My young friend. yorr paper has COM
plimented me BY this request, and 1 appre-
ciate 1t. I can't afford to decline. But III
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-18
ship never kissed my husband. and he
never kissed me-

never kissed me-
1t may be argued that all women have not
carried prejudice against sweets to such an
extreme as indicated by the testimony Of
Mrs Liebe. but that any woman could go
heroicaiy resist temptation and maintain
such callous and unyieiding obduracy to the
charms OF man is significant. Such self
denial and fortftude are rarely found In the
weaker sex. There have been men who
have refrained from the osculatory habit.
but they were extremely homely and wore
stubbly boards 1t has been said that q
stubbiy beard Is great protection TO q
man.
There is one defect in this news story
regarding Mrs. Liebe. 1t is this; her picture
Is not published. OF course It is barely pos
sible that her escape from the pernicfous
practice indicated was due more to her face
than to any other cause. Sometimes enc
can tell from womans physiognomy
whether she Is In much danger OF being
kissed. Perhaps 1t was not Mrs. Liebe's
Iault Although man In his great gallantry
Will declare that all women are beautiful
and takes pleasure in telling them so, new
ertheless. the statement is In some degree
an exaggeration. Every woman knows this.
Really the hard and brutal fact is that
some women are beautiful only as brides.
For society reporter never saw bride
who was not beautiful, or at least charm.
ing
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-18
An Optimist.

Now why should other folk complain
OF larders incompietea
To understand / strive in vain
have enough to eat.
And why should winters rigor bring
These accents fraught with care?
Fault finding Is a useless thing
have enough to wear.
And wherefore do they shrink in fear
From every passing storm?
Bad weather should not spoil our cheer
My house is snug and warm.
The ills of life. pass them by.
My care they ne.er enlist.
When others bear them: that is why
am an optimist.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-18
MAKE EN- TELL!

From the Chicago Record Herald.
It has been decided by the United States
Supreme Court that trust officials must
answer questions submitted by the grand
jury. Owing to the fact that H. II. Rogers
isn't thinking aloud he cannot be fined for
contempt.
From the Harrisburg Telegraph.
Money talks, no doubt, But in the case
of the trusts. the most formidable sort of
court decisions are required to make 1t
do SO.
From the Leayenworth Times.
The Supreme Court Of the United States
has ruled that corporations cannot plead
immunity. But since when have the cor
porations ceased to take and do things
without claiming the right?
From the Detroit News.
But If trust officials are to be compelled
to answer questions In court, whose graft
will be safe and how IS capital to escape
intimidation?
From the Toledo Blade.
The United States Supreme Court has
held that corporation cannot receive inn
munity from discrimination as individuals
That hits the trusts right between the
horns, or the tentacles.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-18
THE NE ER-D0-K

From the Chicago Tribune.
He was gentle and kind; be would plan half the
day
For an unlooked-for act that would please you
way;
He would sit up ell night with friend who was
III,
And to do you favor would work with will
But he never amounted 10 much
There was something about him that got to your
heart:
1t was plain that he never playing a part.
But that ell that he did he doing for you
And that he was a friend who lasting and
But he never amounted to much.
All the boys he grew up with went rising to fame
There were who made money. and ell made
4 nams
Art and music and letters. the law or finance
Every of the rest made the most Of his
But be never amounted to much
why. there wasn't child but would come to his
For of jingles aud stories be knew all the charms;
Yes. and the dogs in the street used to leap
At his hand with q bark that was laughingiy
deep
Bit he never amounted to much
And nobody could tell why he had such a hold
On the rich and the poor. and the young and the
old;
He always hand for some kind little deed.
He instinetiyely knew when a friend was in
need
But he never amounted to much.
They have folded his hands, they have Iaid Rim
rest
And the church couldn't hold all the friends he
possessed;
And fair memories mingled their smiles with the
tsarS
OF the ones who recalled the good deeds of his
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-18
BANKRUPT ZION.

From tho Omaha Bee.
Advices from Zion City would indicate
that Elijah may again find It necessary to
call upon the ravens.
From the Portland (sfe) Telegram
Zionites are now commanded to give up
all they possess. Can ii be possible that
they have anything left after the contin1-
Gus and persistent demands heretofore
made on them2
From the Scranton Tribune.
Prophet Dowie will take but little COM
fort In the title "Elijah Ill., If some one
else Is to carry the key to the Zion cash
box.
From the Providence Journal.
The double role of prophet and financier
was too much for DIR. Dowie. Indeed. it Is
not certain that he was cut out for either.
From the Birmingham Age Herald
Zion City has snapped Elijah for plain.
everyday business methods.
From the Rochester Herald
The Zion City bank has turned down
Dowie's draft for 5000. Maybe the Zion
lists are wondering what he did with that
last barrel of money which they filed for
him a year or so ago.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-18
Not Curious.

You ought to insist on having your pre-
scriptions written in plain English" said
the man with reformatory Instincts.
What for?" asked the sick man.
so that you may know just what you
are taking"
But I don't want to know. I have
trouble enough"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-18
Inspiration.

Ere long the gentle rhyme OF spring
VIII move our souls to carol;
Although we prudently will cling
To stout and warm apparel
Those rhythms which will gladly flow
In April days and later
Were mostly written weeks ago
Beside radiator.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-18

There was a natural feeling Of uneasiness
when it was learned that II. II. Rogers
was hanging about the capital city. Tom
Lawson says H. H. Rogers Is one OF the
most persuasive people on earth.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-18

The declaration by weather experts that
winter may be regarded as about over viii
be accepted with thanks and at the same
time with the usual allowance for prophecy
NJ this cha racfer
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-18

restrict the use OF wealth TO such a de-
gree that mans only chance OF attaining
public distinction will be to start In the
traditional way, from the ranks Of poverty.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-18
SHOOTING STARS.
a Difficulty of Debate.

Il could convince you that you are
wrong. but you won't listen to my argu-
ment."
''Why should 1 listen? Nobody wants to
be convinced that he is wrong"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-18
The Masterful Negative.

''In order to develop stability man must
learn to say no." said the moralist
Yes" answered Senator Sorghum.
Especially when some one hints that he
ought to resign"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-18
A Complaint.

at Is a remarkable climate" said the
man who tries to be patient.
Yes" answered the man who doesn't
II never thought 1t would be possible for a
climate to change so often and always for
the worse"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-18

Mr.. Carnegie is still wondering whether it
Is not easier to make a great fortune than
It is to bestow It in philanthropic enter
prises which viii be both practical and en-
during.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-18

Mr.. Taft would probably be the last man
IN public life To intimate that seat on the
Supreme bench did not represent an honor
worthy OF any American citizens highest
ambition.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-18

THE Cuban tobacco crop may be a failure.
but this win not prevent the printing
presses from turning out the red and gold
labels so dear 10 the smokers eye.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-18

Whether railway legislation goes through
In a satisfactory manner or not Mr. Till
man viii have to be given credit for doing
the best ne could.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-18

There seems to be no middle ground in
describing the canal zone in Panama Ev-
cry correspondent who goes there finds it
either paradise q purgatory.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-18

Speaker Cannon Is one of the few public
servants who find themselves harshly criti-
c!sed for extraordinary industry outside OF
office hours.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-18

Mr.. Taft. although hotly pursued by a
supreme judgeship, Is not exhibiting any
signs of terror.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-18

Thanks to the Investigations that have
occurred, several bosses have only to re-
fer anxious inquirers to the newspapers n
answer to the query, Where did you get
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-18

1t must make the car particularly indlg-
nant TO observe the habitual public refer
ences to him as an autocrat.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-18

Chicago may select the telephone system
as the one thing about New York that 1t
cares to copy.