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Evening star., 1907-05-25
The Great Graft Game.

In one Of the news dispatches from San
Francisco relating to the Indictment of sew
eral corporation chiefs and attorneys along
with Mayor Schnitz and Abraham Ruef,
Just returned by the grand jury, is the fol-
lowing:
sensational statements were made today
by the prosecutors of the anti-graft cru
eade. who declared it to be their conviction
that the Standard Oh Company was CO.
operating with Calhoun In an effort to
thwart Justice. According to this story,
Calhoun 10 receiving substantial aid from
Southern Pacific railroad and william F.
Herrin has called the power Of the Stand
ard Oil to his succor.
1T is pointed out that Moritz Rosen-
thai, the attorney of the Standard OIL,
has come to San Francisco to act as coun-
sci for Calhoun.
/, "The prosecutors think they scent q plot
to bring about state of anarchy by
means Of the street car strike, have the
confusion stine the graft Investigation.
There has been no substantiation Of these
contectures.
trace Of hysteria In this suspicion Of a
mixing of high finance In the San Francisco
troubles, allowance must be made for the
highly excitabie condition OF the San Fran
ciscans who are trying to clean house. And
1t must also be remembered that the
methods of the exposed grafters are moi
dissimilar to those that have In broad
manner characterized some OF the grea,
corporation Developments OF the past few
Evening star., 1907-05-25
Massachusetts,.

The democrats of Massachusetts seem to
have put on their thinking caps. Are they
pondering the question of a candidate for
governor? And what may we expect for
outcome?
Mr.. Douglas is good man. though lit
tie lacking in nerve. He declined to put
hts popularity to the test at the close of
his term as governor. Maybe he knew. as
many people charged. that his election had
been sort Of accident. The republican
candidate that year had been weak with
the forces of labor, and had paid the pen
atty at the polls. As Mr.. Douglas In q
second race would have to face man
under no such handicap he declined further
leadership. But since then his friends have
jollied him on his one achievement, and he
has shown signs of pleasure at their COM
plfments.
Mr.. Whitney is a very rich man, and
much more Of politician than Mr..
Douglas. He would like to run for gov
ernor For a time the Bryanites In the
state would not listen to the suggestion, re-
garding Mr.. Whitney as a representative
of that wing of the party against which
the peerless leader wages such relentless
war. Not long since, however, Mr. Bryan
had some friendly communication with Mr.
Whitney on political matters, and that
seemed to indicate that Mr.. Whitney. from
the Bryanite viewpoint was not so bad
after all.
John B. Moran, for the present, has had
enough. He will wait for a more propftious
time before offering again for state leader
Ship Until then the Office of district at
torney, If he can manage to hold on to ii,
will be good enough for him.
George Fred WlIIiams-but why mention
Mr.. Williams? He is an agitator and would
not fit the humdrum of executive Office
1t does not matter so much now about
this nomination as it did a short time ago.
AS the tariff situation clears for the re-
publicans the Bay state democrats lose
their hold on attention. They want tariff
revision, and have been urging 1t with SO
much earnestness the republicans have now
and then shown uneasiness. Thus the two
parties N the state became bidders for
votes on that issue. Gov. Guild went as far
as his democratic opponent In pledging his
influence to help bring about a revision of
the Dingley law.
At last the republicans everywhere are
declaring for revision, and the policy is on
the way. A democratic victory. In Massa-
chusetIs this year would not hasten 1t at
all, and hence the coming campaign in the
state loses some of its promised strenuous
charm.
Evening star., 1907-05-25
A New Brand Of Politics.

1t is said of Gov. Hughes that he Is no
politician. HIS methods are certainly unlike
those # any man of either party who has
preceded him in prominent political Office
In New York state. Neither Mr.. Tilden,
Mr. Hin, Mr.. Croker, Mr.. Platt, Mr.. Odell.
nor Mr.. Depew operated in the day of his
power as this man does. They were mas
ters of the caucus and of finesse. They
played it down fine" Gov Hughes, on
the other hand. is as ingenious as a school
boy after the fruit and melon seasons have
passed and seems to have secrets He
gives his ear to all callers, and transacts
no business behind a screen.
According to the New York definition.
this Is not politics. But whatever 1t Is, It
accomplishes results. Gov. Hughes is sue
ceeding. The probability now is that before
the legislature adjourns he will have car
ried the leading points of his program He
has the support of the people, and this is
telling on the machine politicians in and
out of the legislature. They are weakening
under pressure. He is growing in strength
He stands today as the embodiment of the
best aspirations of both parties.
The explanation of this is as simple as
a. b, C. Charles E. Hughes as governor is
supporting the Charles E. Hughes who was
the candidate. He promised that. If elected.
he would do certain things. He did not
speak idly or insincerely. He was not jol-
lying the people for votes. He was taken
at his word and elected, and in office is
Keeping his campaign promises. That is
the whole story. But it is such an unusual
story that 1t has startled even wise old
campaigners and set them to guessing.
1t VIII be good thing for this country if
as much attention as this Is paid to next
years presidential campaign, and the can
didates are held to full responsibility for
their promises. The people, in big as in lit
Tie things. want a square DEAL They are
tired of tricky politicians and mere vote
catching combinations. They want plat
forms to mean something, and the candi-
dates who stand on them to mean what
they say in explaining them. In a word, the
same methods employed by Gov. Hughes in
state affairs should be employed in national
affairs; and the President who should do
that would find himself as strong In Wash.
ington as Gov. Hughes now finds himself
in Albany. Congress would respond. as the
New York legislature is doing, to the public
sentiment which an honest and fearless ex-
ecutive can always arouse.
The Hughes brand Of politics is excellent.
May it spread, and long flourish!
Evening star., 1907-05-25
Sleeping Car Rates.

A complaint has been filed with the in
terstate commerce commission in the mat
ter of Pullman car rates that vitality af-
fects the interests of the travelling public
and the country will observe with concern
the course of the commission in disposing
of 1t. The complaining citizen sets forth
that 1t is the uniform practice of this cor
poration, which holds a practical monopoly
of the sleeping car facilities, to charge
the same rate for both upper and lower
berths, whereas In point of fact the serv-
ice rendered by the upper berth Is inferior
to that of the lower and should command
q smaller fee.
Should the commission require expert tes-
timony on this point there will be no
lack of volunteers, fully qualified to give
convincing evience Of the inferiority of the
upper berth as compared with the lower
Every stout person who fares forth by rail
at night will be willing to swear that the
upper berth Is a torture The great majority
of women will take their oath that the
elevated post in a sleeping car Is for them
an impossbility. The traveller, indeed, who
prefers the upper to the lower part Of a
sleeping car section is SO rare as to stand
forth giarinsly from the crowd as a re-
markable exception.
Dut "Hetner upper Derth OF lower oerth,
there Is no doubt that the rates charged
by the sleeping car company are excessive
Considering that the general tendency of
railroad fares at this time Is downward,
thanks to state legislation and to the re-
strictive powers of the commission under
the new statute. 1t would seem to be time
that the sleeping car trust were brought
under regulation for the bene1t of the tens
of thousands who are nightly subjected
to the mercies of this monopoly at prices
which unquestionably stand for an enor-
nous profit.
Evening star., 1907-05-25
Modern Eloauence.

Be wise, my son, but do not turn
From ways well worn to look
For something that you didn't learn
In your old copy book
The world viii cheer with one accord
II stout1y you contend
That virtue is its own reward,
Triumphant In the end.
For economic truths.
But pass out freely, DER and DER.
The precepts Of our youths.
Recite them loudly, one by one.
And learn them all by heart.
They'll make hit. Be wise, my son.
But do not be too smart.
Evening star., 1907-05-25

Platform Riders and Damages.
Says the Philadelphia Inquirer, regarding
a lately rendered court decision:
'It has lust been decided in a local court
that whoever rides on the platform Of q
street car does 50 at his own risk, and that
he cannot recover damages for an injury
sustained as a consequence Of the position
occupied. This doesn't deem to be q fair
ruling. There are several hours on every
working day Of the week when the cars
run 50 crowded that people are compelled
to ride on the platform II they would ride
at all Mot only viii every seat be filled,
but all the standing room in the interior
of the car will be taken 50 that It Is
either the platform or Eothing."
This doctrine is contrary to that laid
down by the Supreme Court of the District
In q similar suit involving the responsibility
Of the transportation company for the
safety Of a person accepted as passenger
The washington decision undoubtedly
states the case equitably. II the Phfladel-
phia ruling were to become universally the
Of public safety In connection with the
street railway service. Justice Stafford's 8
decision, rendered here. imposes respon-
sibiiity upon the corporation to furnish
sufficient cars to meet the public demands.
It is an Indirect method OF ensuring safe
as well as decent service to the public.
The more direct way Is by legislation
granting scheduie-revising powers to the
municipal authorities. based upon the re-
lations between the patronage and the
service. Surely, II the courts grant inn
munity to the corporations from damages
In case of injuries suffered by platform
riders, there should be three grades Of fare
Evening star., 1907-05-25
Railroad Regulation.
From the Baltimore Sun.

From the Baltimore Sun.
There are evidences In quarters entitled
against any legislation for railroad regu-
lation and control which goes to destruc-
tive extremes. That grave evils existed
ceded. IL the railroads had been guided
by considerations of enlightened self-inter-
est and practical policy they would have
applied the remedy themselves, but their
attitude, in the face of public protests, was
one OF Indifference or Of defiance. They
made no effort to correct these abuses.
They refused to admit that their patrons
ance Their attitude added fuel to the
flames of popular indignation and resent
ment. When the public found itself In a
position to compel legislation, the work OF
emf determination in some states to exact
reparation for years Of alleged oppression.
Evening star., 1907-05-25
At Crimson Gulch.

Don't you think you ought to improve
your city by putting up some big public
buildings?"
We're afraid to-" answered Three-Anger
Sam. You see, we've gone the limit in
providin' punishment fur hoss-stealin'.
We couldn't find nothin' to fit graft"
Evening star., 1907-05-25

P1n order to avoid delays on account Of
personal absence letters to THE STAR
should not be addressed TO any individual
connected with the ONCE. but simply to
THE STAB, o. to the Editorisl or Bust
ness Department., according 10 tenor OF
purpose.
Evening star., 1907-05-25

Affairs have reached point where any
attempt to convince the reading public that
politics was not discussed" when great
men meet. will be futile.
Evening star., 1907-05-25
Too Severe a Test.

"He says I am the only girl he ever
loved" said the sentimental miss
WELL" answered Miss Cayenne, "per-
haps he means tt. Don't insist on know
ing whether you are the only girl to whom
he has made the same remark
Evening star., 1907-05-25

~ 49, \
| " attractive occasions of the
whole year is upon us.
June will have its full quota of
brides this year, and the latter part
of May and the first of June always
bring an assemblage Of charming
graduates.
! Our superb collection of practical,
quaint and rare gifts is offered for
your inspection and selection.
The range for bridal presents is SO
great that the task of selecting
something appropriate from our
large stock is an easy one. 1t is
more difficult to choose something
dainty, pretty and suitable for the
girl graduate.
Our ,h Of cut glass enns
e.qaisi.e ise.. si,ss large ssid in the :eieetioa
The JeweIry Department offers some beautiful
novelties especially suitable for graduation pres
We know Of nothing which the average giri
would rather have than one Of the pretty Lavaier
latest Freneh designs Imported especially for this
purpose.
One beautiful necklace has the deep festoon ef
feet Of hand.sut Rn.sian amethysts; met smother one
Others are Get with pearls, thyrmsiine. sqaa ma.
rine. topas and turquoise.
Then there are the plain etched and Jeweled
screws which may be WON sithest me ears being
sisreed .s1s mesh bags Y soiSed sseIns and
ling and German silver card eases, jeweled collars.
etc. AL make suitable presents.
will always be among the favorte graduation gifts.
We are showing some perfectly beautiful fans,
ivory. carved, spspsied and decorated mother Of
pearl sticks
The Book Deperiment always offers choice held
book will be appreciated.
| All of the standard authors are offered In at
tractiye bindings Of a new fancy leather and SOFT
limp leather.
The graduation book this year. .'Her Memory
Cupsda. flowers. etc. and the engagement for
nohns 1s e 3 Ge.sed e'''
There is an unusually large array OF late Action
Any Of the following books VIII make nice
graduation gift:
regular zenda story. fail Of action and interest.
"Hilma," by WIN. T. Eldridse. stirring story
OF love and adventure.
| "The Mayors Wife, In Anna Katherine Green's
new st0ry-a story Of mystery which holds your
attention to the last word.
'sThe Slim Princess," By George Ade. be
best described BY saying 1t H. one big laugh from
wrote the book Of last year, The Fighting
Chance" This new book promises to be just as
popular.
''The yivans'' is book Of particular interest to
Washington people Written by the late Ed Hay.
To further add to its value the book contains
autograph photograph of e-author.
ssThree Men and q Maid" by Robert Fraser, is
a vivacious story Of love and mystery.
'aThe Mystics" by Cecil Thurston-written In
| this authors usual masterful way-is q story Of
absorbing interest.
"The Sinner BY Fosa.zaro is an impss-
acters Of THE Saint"
"Phantom Wires" by Stringer. is 4 rapidly NOV
ing story Of adventure.
ssThe Cruise OF the Shining Light" by Norman
Duncan, will take rank with the best books Of
cent years.
Evening star., 1907-05-25

II London follows its trial of municipal
ownership by giving the suffragettes some
encouragement 1t will be entitled to con-
sideration as the worlds greatest eco
nomic experiment station.
Evening star., 1907-05-25

1t is not at all likely that Bryan would
talk about the candidacy of Mr. Ryan or
any one else. while his attention is SO en-
tirely occupied with his own prospects.
Evening star., 1907-05-25

The attitude Of President Baer toward
the patrons of his railway indicate that he
is equally relentless whether dealing in
transportation or coal.
Evening star., 1907-05-25

Commuters who have to pay additional
fares because of Pennsylvania 2-ceut rate
agitation, feel like the innocent bystanders
who always seem to be In the greatest dam
ger when trouble starts.
Evening star., 1907-05-25

When 1t comes to a presidential nominee,
Mr.. Roosevelt will never encounter the
slightest difficulty in finding somebody
equally as good.
Evening star., 1907-05-25

The presentation of the cross Of Pelayo
to the Spanish prince Will not divert his
attention from the usual toys for the diver
SION OF infancy.
Evening star., 1907-05-25

There are confident expectations that the
weather authorities will at least be able to
announce settled climate for the Fourth
of July.
Evening star., 1907-05-25

There will be some rivalry between Pine
Knot and Oyster Bay In claiming Mr..
Roosevelt as a favorite son.
Evening star., 1907-05-25

1t would be a convenience to the Glen
Echo authorities II special tags could be
provided to distinguish the motor cars Of
diplomats.
Evening star., 1907-05-25
Longer,

From the Charleston News and C0urier.
In Berlin a man has been sentenced to
spend nine months in prison for sticking
his tongue out at the emperor. but had
the tongue been a. woman's the sentence
would necessarily have been nine years.
Evening star., 1907-05-25
SHOOTING STARS.
Using Up Material.

''Why is not your nation more musical?'
WELL" answered the American, I'VE un-
doubtediy have good voices. But suppose
we use most of them up cheering at base
ball games"
Evening star., 1907-05-25
Appreciated at Last.

The statesman now is feeling good,
BY lectures, he is drawing pay
For what his fellow statesmen would
Not offer him a chance to say.
Evening star., 1907-05-25
Used to water.

From the Denver Republics.
After all, why should the performances
of the submarine boat Octopus excite such
wonder? Water seems to be the natural
element OF octopusess even In Wall street.
Evening star., 1907-05-25

Tse railway rate agitation has made Tom
Johnson's 3-cent fare proposition seem like
1 a very inconsequential matter.
Evening star., 1907-05-25

John Temple Graves is another states
man who attains great prominence through
a large accumulation Of untaken advice.
Evening star., 1907-05-25
A Real Soldier.
From The Detroit Journal.

From the Detroit Journal.
It is a curious and significant fact that
Gen. Kuroki in appearance, sentiment and
gesture is much more peaceful than many
Of the fire-eating American warriors who
are entert aiming him.
Evening star., 1907-05-25
Disgrace to the Profession.
tha ch,caeo Record-H -Hera,d

From the Chicago Record-Hefaid.
Down In Pennsylvania there are some
Erafters who will hereafter regard Abe
Ruef as the raweet kind Of an amatsHr
and chicken-hearted 10 g fault.
Evening star., 1907-05-25
A Manufacturers
Samples of
Women's sDressin e
Sacques.

zWN ONDAY there will be on
MRM sale a line Of Dressing
~ u1O Sacques at very special
prices. They represent
the samples of a manufacturer and
are made of plain white and figured
lawns, and some are trimmed with
fluffy laces and fine embroideries.
Shown in several attractive styles,
some semi-ftting, others full and
loose; some high neck, some low
neck. Being samples, there is but
one of kind, and there is choice,
of course.
They range in price from
soc to $3.Io per garment.
Values, 75c to $500 per garment.
Third foor Eleventh st.
Evening star., 1907-05-25

Sometimes" said Uncle Eben, "a man
thinks he's got clear conscience when he's
only got q careless memory"
Evening star., 1907-05-25

There Is some feeling in New York that a
recount might jeopardfze Mr. Hearsts pres
tige as political martyr
Evening star., 1907-05-25

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he mib,wh he for he reward
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gWes arneath 10 orant wM o
npexmgh he most in emporium everything
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Evening star., 1907-05-25
..rr.nsparent lGendacity. !.

There are many ways of calling a man
a liar. The under colonial secretary OF
Great Britain accuses q certain peer Of
transparent mendacity.
Evening star., 1907-05-25
Burton's Accomplishments.
the St. Louis cloDe-Dsmocrat.

Representative Burton Of Ohio fs not
only an authority on rivers and harbors
and waterways, but can also distribute
hot air with the skill and generosity Of a
glassblower.
Evening star., 1907-05-25
Washington Knows This.
From the Philadelphia Inquirer

II talk were steel beams and wishes were
brick and stone, what a magnificent con-
vention hall Philadelphia would have by
this timei
Evening star., 1907-05-25

IKE STAR has . regular snd permanent
Family Circulation much more than the
combined circulation of the other wash
ington daIliss. AZ . News and Adver-
tising Medium 1t has no competitor.
Evening star., 1907-05-25

saThe Sinner by Fogazzaro. Is impas-
stoned love. story introducing the principal char
acters Of The Saint
Evening star., 1907-05-25
White COttOnD Dress r1aterials

RADUATES June Brides Bridesmaids and hosts of other
4 ~ thinking of dainty white rocks.
W. The complete stock Of White Cotton
Dress possible assemble is here select fromrep
reseng the of coutys products well those OF
England, Ireland, France and Switzerland.
Evening star., 1907-05-25

phantom wires.'' by stringer. is q rapidly NOV
ing story Of adventure.
Evening star., 1907-05-25

ssThe Cruise OF the Shining Light" by Norman
Duncan, will take rank with the best books Of
cent years.
Evening star., 1907-05-25

'The Mayors Wife, IL Anna Katherine Green's
new story-a story Of mystery which holds Jour
attention to the last word.
Evening star., 1907-05-25

The graduation book this year. 'Her Memory
Cupids. flowers, ETC., and the arrangement for
names. essays college yell and all of the interest
nothing 10 be desired.
Evening star., 1907-05-25

'aThe Mystics" by Cecil Thurston-written In
this authors usual masterful way-is q story Of
absorbing interest.
Evening star., 1907-05-25

There In an unusually large array Of late Action
Amy Of the following books Will make q nice
graduation GIFT:
saThe Princess Virginia" By The williamsons. n
q regular Zenda story, full Of aetion and interest.
Evening star., 1907-05-25

All of the standard authors are offered In at
tractiye bindings Of a fancy leather and soft.
limp leather.
Evening star., 1907-05-25

The Book Department always offers q choice field
for the selection of gifts. One always feels that a
book will be appreciated.
Evening star., 1907-05-25

Fans gloves and silk hosiery have long been and
will always be among the favorIte graduation gifts
Evening star., 1907-05-25

"Hilma," BY WIN. T. Eldridee. A stirring story
Of love and adventure.
Evening star., 1907-05-25

'sThe Slim Princess," By George Ade. can be
best described by saying 1t In one big laugh from
the beginning to the end. clever bit Of humor.
Evening star., 1907-05-25

'SThe yfvians'' fs book of particular interest to
Washington people Written by the late Ed Hay.
To further add to its value, the book contains
autograph photograph Of the-author.
Evening star., 1907-05-25

ssThree Men and q Maid" by Robert Fraser, is
a viyacious story Of love and mystery.
Evening star., 1907-05-25

We are showing some perfectly beautiful fans,
hand painted and spangled silk gauxe, with carved
ivory. carved, spangled and decorated mother-of-
pearl sticks.
Evening star., 1907-05-25

''The Tree Of Heaven" by Robert Chambers. who
wrote the book Of last year. ''The Fighting
Chance" This new book promises to be just as
popular.
Evening star., 1907-05-25
Gifts for the Bride and
the Graduate.

THE time for gift buying for
4 two of the most notable and
W attractive occasions of the
whole wear is upon tis.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1907-10-10
TO PAPER A PAINTED WALL.
Homemade Solution Will Completely
Remove the Paint.

Occasionally a housekeeper wants
to paper room that has previously
had the walls painted.
This is not easily done, nor one that
is by any means cheap If men must
be hired by the day or hour to do it..
Any enterprising woman who is will
ing to take the time and trouble can
get the paint off herself.
Mix in bucket of hot water enough
potash to make strong solution, and
scrub the walls with stiff brush dip
ped in it. Wash off in cold water and
finish with dry flannel.
If the paint is very old it should be
covered with wash of three parts
quicklime slaked in water to which
has been added one part of potash. Al,
low this coating to remain on over
night and the paint may be easily
Scraped off.