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The Meeker herald., 1907-05-04

Subject for morning service: "a
Record of Faith"
Song service at p. nj.
Opening of evangelestic services at
1880 p. m. Subject, Goods Message"
REV. WILLIAM Valdez, Pastor.
The Meeker herald., 1907-05-04

Postmaster Sheridan returned from
Denver Friday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-04
Congress and the District.

The ntty-ninth Congress having ad-
journed the people OF the District can now
take an inventory of the benefits they have
gained the benefits they have been denied
and the obnoxious proposals they have es-
capped In the annual recapitula ton of To-
cal legislation there occur several blotches.
Perhaps the saddest Of these is the failure
Of the measure providing for a 20 per cent
increase in the salary of government EN-
ployes. By every argument this Increase
should have been allowed. The hours of
employment have been heightened, disci-
pline OF the clerical force of the depart
ment has been frightened the body of en-
pioyes, largely recruited under the merit
system, is more efficient az a whole than
thar appointed under the spoils system. and
larger volume OF work Is demanded OF the
clerks than formerly. Washington has de-
veioped from a village to a metropolitan
city, the cost OF living has greatly increased
In the last ten OF twenty years. wages ard
salaries have gone up everywhere else, but
the stipend of the government clerk has
not been advanced
Congress talked a good deal about wide
spread national prosperity. the rich reward
that honest labor Is now receiving, and the
inceased demands upon the time and ability
or men who transact the public business.
but the government empioye, the man in
u bitches and behind the guns-the man
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-04
Congress.

1t is over. The unpleasant words spoken
in the heat of debate were all withdrawn
before the end, good fellowship reigned su-
preme, and if unhappiness existed it was
not revealed. Statesmen are now scattering
for the spring blowing at home, or for
fence mending,' or for meditation on
the insecurity of Office and the ickleness
of public favor. Some of these men we
shall not see again. Others are coming
back to resume their job of saving the
country. Public life here at the national
capital has many attractions, and those
who participate in it, whether for long, or
only a little while. are to be congratulated
on their experience. Men come and go, but
the government abides. Crackers cannot
kill it. nor the fools impair its wonderful
usefulness. AS 1t was in the beginning,
Ii is now, and for long will be. the best
expression of rule men have ever known
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-04
Hartman and the Canal.

Edward II. Hartman is reported as hav-
Ing censured the conduct of affairs of the
Panama canal When asked why don't
you build the canal?' Mr.. Hartman said:
Il would II I had a chance. We spend
more money every year on improvements in
tn Union Pacific system than could be ex-
pended in year on the canal. II we ran
railroads in the way Panama affairs are
conducted, there would be great crop of
receiverships."
Mr.. Hartman Is not an unprejudiced
critic. He does not Ike the President and
has publicly said it. The magnates Of the
transcontinental railroad systems have
never displayed any especial affection for
an isthmian canal by a practicable route
But in one way Mr.. Hartman is COM
potent critic in that lie has been the-execu-
tive Of big works. No doubt he has been
involved in big deals. but that is neither
here nor there in this matter.
The '-cut of" from Ogden to Ilcin, in
voiving the I'LL and trestle over Salt Lake
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-04
Defeat of the Park Project.

The park amendments were lost. Well, no
matter, there are to be other Congresses.
the proposition for the purchase of more
park space is a good one, and no question
is ever settled till it is settled right. The
park purchase amendment added to the
sundry civil bill by the Senate went out in
conference the conferees on the part of the
House refusing to concur, and Mr.. Mann's
motion that the House recede from the dis
agreement was voted down by large ma
jority.
The amendment went out in conference.
not simply on the question Of merit. Wound
ed dignity on the part of the House and
desire for revenge had something to do with
Ii. Mr.. Tawney said:
THE Senate has knocked out a House
clause in regard to miscellaneous supplies
IN order to put the park item in. and OBJ
ject The House. II 1t agrees % the park
item. will not only get something it does
not want, but lose something 1t regarded as
essential
Mr.. Sims said that he had objected to hav-
ing his constituents saddled with half the
expenses of the cost of parks in Washington.
The proportion that Mr.. Sims constituents
would pay would be small that it could
never be computed. Besides, do the constit-
uents of Mr. Sims want a national capital
without paying their share?
Mr.. Sims also said that Washington had
more park space than any other city in the
country. Mr.. Bowers of Mississippi showed
that he was wrong. and that the compare
lively small cities of Richmond, Louisville.
Columbus and Los Angeles have a greater
park area. Mr.. Bartholdt. chairman of the
committee on buildings and grounds. talked
straight when he said he thought the park
land should have been bought ten years
ago. and that the parks were needed by the
new Washington that is growing up. Mr.
Bankhead was probably right when he said
the price of outlying land available for
parks is lower now than it ever will be
again.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-04

and new trackage over the dry lake bed
where there b neither fresh water nor
Vegetation. was q big work. The rehuiid-
ing of the Union Pacific across the Rockies,
the ascent from Cheyenne to Sherman Pass
and the descent to Rawlings. and the prac-
tical reconstruction OF the road on Q most
elaborate scale from Cedar Pass down
through the valley Of the Humboldt and
across the Nevada desert was work
stupendous both as regards engineering and
construction. The project to tunnel the
Sierra Nevadas Is another giant feat which
Mr.. Hartman has on the cards.
If the construction of the Panama canal
were within Mr.. Harriman's sphere of ac-
tfvfties he would probably build It. What
were called q few years ago engineering
impossibilities" 'lnsurmountable obstacles"
ETC., ETC., seem to have petered out. The
woril hears little now and then about
tn control OF the Chagres river and the
stability Of the Gatun dam site in connec-
ton with the lock principle. but the Panama
canal has become only a matter Of excava-
ton.
The United States is going TO cut that
canal through the isthmus despite the i'm
patience and the criticism Of Mr.. Hartman.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-04
John C. Spooner.

The retirement of Mr.. Spooner can
awaken but one sentiment-that of sincere
and profound regret. Men of all parties
and all sections will feel it. His capacity
for public business Is of the first class and
for long time he has exercised 1t very
notably to the country's advantage his
part in the debates OF the Senate has been
conspicuous and often brilliant. and at no
time during his service in that body has he
failed to impress himself upon such 1busi-
ness as enlisted his interest and called 1or
his attention. In him the republicans nave
always been sure of champion equal anke
to the comprehension of the most difficult
questions, and to their calculation in mo-
ments Of the most exciting controversy
No debater of larger equipment. or coun-
selor of keener foresight or calmer 1udg-
ment has appeared in the Senate in NIFTY
years. The loss of such servant Is ma
tional and will everywhere stand 50 con-
fessed. 60 .o+ .t.. so
Mr.. Spooner leaves ONCE to build for him.
self. Like many other men. he has served
the country at a sacrifice of his private in
terests These he win now repair. At
sixty-four. still with the energy and action
of a boy he has time for the work. and the
reputation which insures him all the BUSH
ness lie may care W uHucitdhc. AhAo Pi"i'S
seem certain of success. and in that fact
his friends may console themselves for a
step which otherwise would be without
single bright feature. ,.. -.,
Mr. Conking left office poor John c.
Carlisle had nothing. after quarter of a
century spent in national life. Thomas B..
Reed found IL necessary to return to the
practice of law in order to make the proper
provision for his family. Mr.. Hoar, after
forty years of office, died poor. There are
men, easily named. who. with talents Of
character which would command large sums
In private affairs. are today serving the
public for what in comparison is pittance.
And yet the professional muckrakers would
have us believe that the age is thoroughly
sordid and rotten. and that nine out of ten
of our public men are using their official
places for private gain. Their lying charges
have gone everywhere, and many excellent
people have been influenced by them in
appraising the times and the leading actors
on the stage.
Are We seeing the last of Mr.. Spooner in
Office? A few years at the bar should bring
him all he needs in the way of money
Then what? Should his party triumph again
next year. the new President will want a
strong cabinet and in either the Office of
Secretary of State. or that of Attorney Gen
eral Mr.. Spooner would find duties within
the scope of his superior powers, and which
might tempt him back into harness.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-04
A Churchman on the Philippines.

The interview with Archbishop Harry Of
Manila, printed in yesterdays Star. con-
tains matter of Importance to everybody,
interested in our Philippine problem. 1t is
an American view of an American duty. 1t
touches upon all the points at issue, and
vindicates American occupation of the
islands thoroughly.
The representative people of the islands,
We are told, are we'll inclined toward the
United States, and realize the benefits that
have followed American control. Evidences
of this are abundant. There are agitators
urging separation and an Independent gov
eminent, but they are of the professional
order and thrive on the activity of their
tongues. As a rule they have no substan-
tial stake in the islands. They are not
leaders in the proper sense, and have no
great following
The archbishop gives his own unqualified
approval to what has been done for the
people. Going to the islands stranger, and
charged himself with heavy responsibility,
he set to work to inform himself about con-
ditions of every kind. and to get in touch
with the agencies in action. He is pleased
with his surroundings, and rejoices in the
opportunities which appear on every hand
He regards them more than bright. and
the record up to date elicits from him high
praise Civilians and soidiers alike, he tells
u.s. are carrying themselves admirably, and
are a credit to the government they repre-
sent.
AS to the cost of our venture, Archbishop
Harry makes the proper reply 1t is not
to be estimated upon a basis Of cent per
cent returns. No more are many of our
expenditures here at home. All rewards are
not computable in dollars and cents. Some
come in a far more valuable form, and our
outlays in the Philippines will bring their
full share of the rewards of that sort.
A man with these views naturally gives
his vote against withdrawal from the is
lands He sees advantages of all kinds
from continued American soyereignty-ad-
vantages to the Filipinos, to US, and to the
world at large. He wants American prog
ress to do its perfect work in the archi-
pelago, and in doing that, contribute to
the advancement of all good occidental
methods and purposes throughout the
newly awakened east.
We have now statesmen, soldiers, sailors,
and churchmen, who are familiar with mat
tiers, all declaring for what has been done
in the Philippines, and urging Uncle Sam
to remain on deck Are their councils not
of value? Are they to be classed with
oppressors or with commercialized grafters
'.out for the stuff" and willing to grind a
people for mere moneys sake?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-04

who really does the government work-was
passed over. Congress revealed a liberal
spirit toward some measures and them
selves. but the clerk must continue to work
and skimp. Well. its Q long road that has
no turn; every dog will have his day;
ETC., etc. ..
The important measure granting author
ity to the local street railway companies
to extend their tracks to union station was
lost in one Of the worst Legislative tangles
of the Congress- Tied up with the smoke
and broad-tire bills. it was beaten In the
House. and on Saturday night the track ex-
tension and smoke bill bound together
we're further loaded down with the 3-cent
car fare amendment, and either the smoke
amendment or the car-fare amendment rem
dered the track-extension bill impossible
Of passage by the Senate.
The amendment to the smoke law failed
in the Senate after 1t had been unanimously
passed by that body, because Senator kean
made motion to reconsider, and with the
help of various senators prevented consid-
GRAFTON of the bill.
The Hepburn bill appropriating $1O,OO00cO
for the purchase of the irregular triangle
between Pennsylvania avenue and the
Mall was passed by the Senate, but got no
further in the House than reference to the
committee on public buildings and grounds
If the capital is to develop along rationaf
lines and If the buildings which the gov
eminent is setting up on the Mall and Is TO
erect there are to be of maximum useful
ness, the part of the city indicated In the
bill must finally be condemned, and tweuid
have been better to do 1t this year than to
indefinitely postpone it. The bill for the
purchase of the squares on 18th street OPP
posite the White Lot also failed of passage.
The bill for the regulation of child iaoor
in ne District died a legislative death. Inc
House committee failed to act on the Ia
koma Park branch library bill.
On the other side of the ledger the DIS
trict has gained a good deal. The opening
widening and extension Of alleys and
minor streets will go forward; the most
unsightly part of the lower Rock creek
valley will be improved; playground sites
will be bought, and many streets that exist
only on the surveyors books VIII DC
opened. thus adding more land available
for home building. Money was approprl-
ated for substituting granite for the de-
cayed sandstone in the treasury building,
for improving Potomac Park, for strength
ening the Aqueduct bridge and for COM
plotting the approaches of the Connecticut
avenue bridge.
The bill for the reduction in the price or
gas to 20 cents per 1000 feet did not become
a law, but provision was made that here
after the gas and electric light companies
of the District shall make annual reports
to Congress showing their receipts and ex-
penditures
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-04
Modern Boston.
From the Boston Traveller.

from the Boston Traveief.
The changed character of Boston's popu-
latiOn could not be more typicaIly illus
trated than in the reading of the names
of the committees of the Boston common
council AS the Patriots day committee.
for example, President Barrett selects
Councilmen Rachkowsky, Santosuosso and
Purcell. When the descendants of the
tribe Of Israel. a race that for 1000 years.
without country or a flag, has maintained
its racial identity; of those brave peoples
Of Italy that during the varied vicissitudes
of the houses Of Savoy. Lombard and
Guelph, and the never-ceasing conflict be-
tween church and state. have grown
racially stronger century after century, and
the hardy Celts, whose ancestors, during
the middle ages. kept alive learning and
wisdom in the world. and through subse
quent centuries of oppression maintained
burning the spark of race and religion, Join
together in making plans for Boston s
Patriots day, who will deny that they are
qualified for the work. and that in them
is incarnated the spirit of modern Ameri-
can institutions?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-04
The Adjournment.

1t was a carnage fearful,
When the statesmen scaled the hill;
But resolute and cheerful,
They kept battling with a will
The epithets were loaded.
And discharged with aim direct:
The metaphors exploded
With the deadliest effect!
All motionless and scattered,
Mid the panic and dismay;
The hours completely shattered,
And the lifeless minutes lay.
Oh, the solemn bell is calling,
And nations heart is chilled,
While the bitter tears are falling,
For the time that has been killed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-04
Appreciative,

you think that Lent exercises q great
influence?'
Certainly" answered Miss Cayenne; cit
not only has a beneficial effect on the moral
nature, but it gives one chance to econo-
nize."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-04

The Russian press censors will smile at
the decision that details of the Thaw testi-
mony cannot be barred from the mails
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-04
A Success.
nat session Of Congress

DO you think that session Of Congress
was success?"
1T was" answered Farmer Corntossel, "a
great success. 1t didn't do any particular
damage
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-04

Even IL Mr.. Roosevelt should persist in
refusing to run again. there are several
gentlemen who could be depended on to
carry out his ideas.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-04

London has discovered that there can be
good and bad municipal ownership just as
there are good and bad corporations.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-04

People in search Of sinecures will steer
clear of the Interstate commerce and Pan
anna canal commissions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-04
Too Soon to Say This.

From the Newark News.
The Washington and Boston base ball
clubs will soon begin whipping themselves
into shape for the coming slaughter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-04

More parasites are to be shipped to de-
story the boil weevil. Care will of course
be taken to avoid introducing a parasite
that is worse than the weevil.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-04

The efforts 10 stop betting on horse racing
have SO far operated merely toward max
ing life easier for the bookmaxer who is
disposed to welsh $50 81 -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-04

II Senator Tillman decides to add the
Panama canal to his permanent list of
grievances, he will have u busy summer
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-04

Some Of Mrs. Eddy's relations evidently
do not relish that lady's determination to
live forever.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-04

Mr.. Hartman can at least be assured
that there will be no effort to exclude
his testimony from the mails.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-04
Getting 1t.

From the Baltimore American.
Mr.. Hartman says that Mr.. Roosevelt's
mind needs discipline. Apparently, 50 do
Mr.. Harriman's methods.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-04

Governor Hughes makes it clear that in
desiring recount he Is actuated by no
motives of especial friendship for Mr..
Hearst.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-04
Trying to Get Rich.
From the Denver Post.

FROM the Denver Post.
man named Rich is q fugitive from JUS
tice with a reward on his head, in Cali
fornia. All the officers out that way are
trying to get Rich.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-04
Hasn't Much to Say.

From the Louisville Courier Journal
Save for a few weil-known observations
on Sundays and on Thursday evening, Mr..
Rockefeller's money Is remarkably reti-
cent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-04
Proof Of His Insanity.

From the Houston Post
Pittsburg man says Harry Thaw once
expressed desire to run for governor Of
Pennsylvania on the democratic ticket.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-04

Without the expert insanity witness, "the
unwritten law" would soon become a dead
letter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-04

London's Republication of municipal owner
ship looks like another slap at Mr.. Bryan.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-04
Mileage.
From, the PHI,

From the Philadelphia Ledger
The perfection of congressional junket
is one with a mileage attachment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-04
SHOOTING STARS.
His Esteem.

DO you esteem Mrs. Eddy as a seeress?''
NO" answered the relative who is going
into court, "as a fnancieress.'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-04
Game Protection.

From the Towanda pa.) Record.
Seven game wardens were shot-four ia
tally-in the state of Pennsylvania during
the year 1906.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-04

Perhaps some of the Brownsville shooters
were merely suffering from brain storm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-04
From the rhiiadeIphia Inquirer.

Der of railroad wrecks is that they usually
kill the engineers. and good engineers are
getting scarce.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-04

Congress goes out of existence" said
Uncle Eben, "leavin' lot O things undone.
But fob dat matter. who doesn'."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-04
The Magnate's Testimony

He won't reveal the arts by which
He gained this eminence so grim;
For If he did we'd all get rich
By simply initiating him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-04
Palais Royal Opening.
Star Editorial.

THE PALAIs ROYAL announces the
spring Opening" in the departments for
millinery and costumes. A most vaiua-
BILE feature of today's Palais Royal page
h the Paris letter OF The Illustrated
Miliiner." After residing this letter one
feels assured of attending the opening
with proper knowledge al to the correct
fy new millinery and to be both crit
ical and intelligent visitor.
The new cloche. or belt hat, the latest
Paris importation. Is represented In
superb Specimen from Nine. Pouyanne
of Paris. A Photographic reproduction
will be found on the Palais Royal page.
also three chic specimens of Franco
American millinery which illustrate the
newest mushroom effects and the latest
phases of floral and ribbon trimmings.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-04

Lnten -s%s % f
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-04
Costumes. Suits. Dresses and Millinery.

Millinery = That which adorns woman, natures loveiest
handiwork Mhnery-he harbnger Of spring. welcome
the lengtenng days the budding and singing birds
Sunday Star in editorial alluded the Paa Royal Mn-
cry clipping OF which reproduced to the right hand
$3.50 for $40 Hats.
Souvenir of the Opening
Only fifty of these Hats be distributed-at Let us
repeat the request made yesterdays page
visitors who secure these hats will please inform friends that
are $o hats otherwise shall be duplicate
them at $780, which cannot do.
Other Opening Souvenirs.
full
be