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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-11-23
Hide and Seek.
ON the New York World.

From the new 10TH WORM.
Justice Brewer cannot understand why
his hide and seek" speech in New York
should have created such stir. To prove
that there was no occasion for excitement
over his remarks the Justice ampliaes in
an interview what he said to the Civic
Forum:
IT said the President was playing hide
and seek with the nomination, and I mean
1t. He has declared that he is not can
didate for reelection. and take him at
his word, because I believe him to be an
honest man; but do believe he would
like to control the convention. His every
action points that way, and am only one
Of many persons who have called atten-
ton to the fact. 1t certainly looks as II
he desires to name his successor"
Justice Brewer is right enough when he
insists that other people have said all this
before; but nobody of his prominence and
commanding position happens to have said
1t as simply, plainly and intelligibly as he
After he finished saying it everybody else
understood exactly what the President
was doing-playing hide and seek with the
nomination.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-11-23

achievement to make port at all when
the seas run high and the wind Feges.
The percentage of safety on the ocean
Is materially increased by the develop
ment of the modern steamship The i'm
mense proportions of the vessels render
them comparatively immune from pitch
ing, and there Is in these modern built
ships but little rolling. The sea must
rise to its greatest heights actually to
menace the vessel with destruction, and
there have of late years been no instances
Of well-constructed steel ships collapsing
from the mere force of the sea. Such
ships have sunk after collisions and have
run aground and been lost, but they have
breasted the seas in midocean without
serious danger.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-11-23

Not even a queen Of the seas can
beat the elements when they are in q
rage. The handiwork of man may break
records when the waters are calm and
the airs are clear, but when the fogs
descend upon the sea and the waves
mount high and the wind gains the gait
of gale the most powerful ships slacken
speed and their officers are glad to make
port in any circumstances. The Maure-
tania, of which much was expected on
her maiden voyage, slid modestly to her
anchorage at Sandy Hook yesterday after
a tempestuous voyage, scoring the trip in
days. hours and 10 minutes. She had
broken one record-that for the greatest
days run, having reeled on 624 knots on
the fifth day of the trip. Then 1t was
that she rammed her nose into fierce
burst of bad weather and had to slow
down.
But even though it prevents record
breaking. storm like that through which
the Mauretania travelled serves to test
the seaworthiness Of . ship. It is an
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-11-23
Taggart.

Mr.. Taggart. we are told from French
Lick Springs, does not care for another
term as chairman of the democratic ma
tional committee, but only for an indorse-
ment of his management Of affairs In
1904. That Is reasonable, and should be
accorded. AS success was impossible. all
that Mr.. Taggart could do he did better
than anybody else could have done. He
dispersed the gloom at headquarters fire.
quently with good stories and handshakes,
and made everybody there feel almost
alive. He put his whole talent at his
party's service. An angel could have
done no more. Next year. however. some
thing more than good humor and a sense
of humor will be expected in the chief Of
staff. and this will call for a new man.
Mr.. Bryan will pick him in good time.
All this Capitalization on the subject by
the committee is Of no real consequence.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-11-23

ing the program of reforms and prevent
ing the effective organization Of pro-
gressive parties. They may prevail for a
few years in scattering the forces Of the
opposition. but capitalization must in
evitably set in, with the result Of concen-
trating the various elements that stand
for advance toward the goal Of popular
participation in the government. for a
free electorate, for unrestricted suffrage
and for a parliamentary body immune
from the influence of the court and capa-
BILE of enacting laws that must be en-
forced.
The present hope of the true friends
If Russia is that this result will be ac-
compIished by peaceful means. but the
Ncre weakens at times, when signs Of
foolish reactions appear, when the
court party intrigues to cause the break
up of reform parties. when terrorist
measures are adopted by the crown and
all the fundamental laws of Justice are
swept away in the governments punitive
enterprises. Good sense dictates that
nothing be done by the crown to breed
suspicion in the minds Of the people or
to encourage the maintenance Of secret
organizations. Yet little else has been
done in Russia for some time. So-called
trials of persons suspected Of completely
in assassination plots and In mutin1es
have been marked by the same sad lack
of true justice that formerly stamped all
the judicial measures in Russia. The
court party continues to blunder through
the bureaucratic, processes of reprisal
and repression. No progress 10 made IN
the establishment Of schools and the
spread of enlightment. The influence OF
the late procurator general Of the church
remains a potent force to check hber-
alism, to forbid thought, to hold Russia
down in the mire Of besotted ignorance
and superstition.
The signs OF faction in the duma may
be interpreted hopefully or despairinsly,
according as the observer has expected
deliberate or speedy progress. Svifter
advance would be scored by agreement
on the part of all the forces Of reform
upon a single consistent changeless pro-
gram. But. on the other hand. division
into groups may lead to the political
education of the people, causing eyentu-
ally, perhaps soon. their union upon .
focal point Of attack. Until the Russian
people thus unite and trust to few
faithful leaders they must continue to
founder and suffer. But they are as GER
tain to win their goal ultimately as the
sun is certain to rise tomorrow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-11-23
The Financial Situation.

Mr.. j. Pierpont Morgan's visit to Wash
ington may be interpreted variously, ac-
cording as the observer is optimistic or
otherwise concerning the present financial
situation. But If Mr.. Morgan's words are
accepted at their face value the skies are
Frightening and the pinch In the money!
market is easing off. The extraordinary
measures adopted by the government to
cause an increased flow of currency appear
to have been we'll received in the main by
the larger interests and the outcome is
believed to be certainly helpful to the COM
mercial centers. The immediate effect will
De to enable the banks securing the new
securities to increase their circulation q,
notes and at the same time the action of
the government In permitting the funds
received from the sale of these securities
10 remain on deposit with the purchasing
banks will not withdraw existing currency
from Circulation. Thus to an extent of
practically the full amount of the issue
the volume Of currency will be swelled.
Thus far not the slightest note of disbe
lief in the ability Of the government to
maintain its own credit under this me asure
OF nnance has been expressed. The Treas
ury Is perfectly sound and the whole
country knows the fact. Fortunately
whatever loss of confidence has occurred
has not touched the belief of the people in
the permanent stability OF the public
strong box.
1t Is a matter of Indifference whether
the stock market responds bullishly to
tnese measures of relief. The thing to be
done Is to safeguard the banks from the
possibility of collapse under the strain of
heavy demands for currency. Once the
banks are guaranteed against failure the
industries of the country will be assured
OF reliable basis for their transactions.
This in turn will re-establish confidence
on the part of investors. The stock mar
ket itself. no better in such a situation
tnan an index of conditions and not an
object OF solicitude, will eventually reflect
the betterment of conditions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-11-23
The Tunnel Wreck Inquiry.

1t is gratifying to be assured that the
statutes give the District Commissioners
ample authority to investigate the cir
cumstances attending the tunnel wreck OF
few days ago in order to ascertain Its
cause and to take steps to prevent repe-
titions. If there were any serious doubt
of the matter there should be an innne-
date enactment by Congress giving to
the local government full power to move
in the premises. The right to hold an, in
quest is conferred only when death oc-
ours. That, too, is function Of the
courts and the District Commissioners
are not parties to the proceeding. Always
to be preferred is action in cases where
no lives are lost. so that remedies may
be applied without costing heavily.
The public will feel easier with regard
to the security of passengers with this
supervisory and corrective authority fully
established. 1t is. of course. to be ex-
pected that the railroad corporations will
do everything they can to minimize the
danger to those they transport. But often
the point of view Of the corporation is
not quite as clear as that of the public
official. who is not embarrassed by con-
siderations of cost and who may disregard
lullueuCeS Ildt SOIuSllNleS serve 70 ISSSSu
the corrective and preventive zeal Of those
directly connected with the management.
AS far as known. the circumstances at
tending the tunnel smash point to negli-
gence somewhere. either on the part Of
those responsible for the switches or those
in charge of the operation Of the trains.
If the switch was left unlocked. even in
so remote position as within the tunnel.
blame is to be attached to that person
who is supposed to safeguard these points
from interference. II the switch was
defective, its failure at an important
juncture may be attributable to the lack
Of proper tests before emplacement. These
matters may be cleared UP by the Com
missioners in the course Of their investi-
cation. and the public will feel greatly
relieved when all the facts are known and
the proper steps are taken to prevent
further mishaps.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-11-23
The Cannon Boom.

Mr. Cannon charactelizes as ''far-fetch-
ed and untrue .he story that the ILL.,
nois delegation to the republican national
convention is to be instructed for hin,
only for trading purposes. He might
have added that i Is also thoroughly RI
diculous. No more stupid yarn with the
view of injuring hm could have been
put out.
The Cannon boom has everything
necessary to command serious and re-
spectful attention. Uncle Joe." as the
country insists upon calling the gentle
man from Illinois, is strong in his indi-
viduality. in his office-for he is again
to be Speaker-an1 in his geographical
position. He is an American. in the
rugged. hearty, wholesome sense of the
word-a man without frills. and with a
purpose. He holds. as he himself points
out, the office second only to Importance
to that of Presiden-. He lives in the
most powerful and important state, poit-
lcally considered. in the middle section Of
the country. Around whose name does
presidential speculation with better right
play?
This eminence and this influence impose
heavy responsibilities. Mr.. Cannon has
hard road to travel between now ard con-
vention time. AS Speaker he will have
much to do with shaping legislation in
the House: and all sorts of questions are
coming before that body. The minority Is
not large, but it will De led by a capable
parliamentarian and a shrewd politician,
and Mr.. Cannon must keep an eye open
In that direction. 1t will be Mr.. Williams
duty to score for campaign purposes
whenever possible, and Mr.. Cannons duty
to see that as little democratic capital as
possible is made. No man in public life
Tor the next six months will have greater
need of his eyes and ears and thinking
cap than the Speaker of the House, not
alone for his own sake. but for the
party's and the country's as well.
But, fortunately for himself, his party
and the country. Mr. Cannon, to employ
Mr.. Hanna's laconic eulogy of the re-
publican party. knows his business He
has served for thirty years as a national
legislator. from the first almost in COM
mittee places of Importance. and. next to
Mr.. Allison of Iowa, is his party's high
est authority on the country's needs and
In the preparation of the bills for supply
ing the money for the governments ex-
penses. Home is where the heart is, and
Mr.. Cannon's heart is in the House. He
loves to be there and to work there, and,
as rule. what he does there counts.
1t Is idle and absurd therefore to try to
detract from the standing of such a man
In the contest for presidential delegates.
1t may even be dangerous; for to under.
rate your opponent is bad generalship.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-11-23
A Pervading influence.


Joe Jimpson was a Teller that was allus
causin' strife:
He couldn't settle down in quietude to
save his life.
The neighbors said he did no work. ex-
cept a-bossin' theirs.
He even gave advice about their family
affairs.
Twas Everybody clear the road" when
he would drive dray.
He was 80 'fraid boss would balk, he
made him run away.
An yet, he had his usefulness. because.
beyond q doubt,
Without him there would never be so
much to talk about.
But folks got tired Of Twin in a tumult
all the time.
They threatened an persuaded Joe to
seek foreign cline.
He started in a raisin' Cain, jes' like he
did with US.
An we honestly felt lonesome, missin'
all his noise an fuss.
An the greatest relaxation that we got
from day to day
Was talkin' bout the tidings from Joe
Jimpson, far away.
An finally Sim Perkins says (a-fetchin'
out q sigh,
II wisht that Joe'd come back" An we
all answered. so do 1!'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-11-23

French Nainsook Chemises. hand en-
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buttonhole edge and eyelets run with
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Eacn. paw " va ~
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ly hand artbroidered in several floral
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French Nainsook Drawers. trimmed
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French Handmade Drawers, of fine
French nainsook. trimmed with full deep
hand-embroidered scalloped ruffle fin
ished with dainty bead
Third floor, Eleventh st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-11-23

French Nainsook Gowns. high neck.
long sleeves. finished with tucks down
front; neck and sleeves trimmed with mar
row hand-embroidered scalloped -
rufie. Fl ch. ...................... S1.75
French Fercale Gowns, high neck, long
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ished with hand-scalloped rufile;
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French Hand-embroidered Gowns. Of
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French Handmade Gowns, chemise
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terms; neck and sleeves finished with deem
hand-embroidered scallop and eve
let's run with pink or blue ribbon. ~
Each. xd 20
(making s-piece set. ............ $1o.25
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-11-23
The Present Danger.

from tbe bHTCUOIe NSwB.
Mr.. Roosevelt has done many things
that it were better he had not done, and
has said many things that 1t were better
he had not said; but the danger just at
this moment is not that the country will
60 too far In the way OF reformatory &C
tivity, but quite the opposite. 1t is that.
taking advantage Of the financial trou-
bles, the men who profit by evil practices
will be able to submerge the whole pro-
gram Of improvement and that the coun-
try may in the not distant future enter
once again upon a vicious cycle of pros
perity saturated with rottenness.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-11-23
New French Lingerie ane
Bridal TrOmsseamX.

cHNECENT importaions enable o show this
complete and varied assortment Of French Lingerie single
Hi " pieces matched The range the
practical percas the sheerest and finest of nansooks.
The trimmings especially dainty and include simple designs
dembrodery the elaborate aces embrode and
ribbons.
The of prospective brides directed beautiful
pieces which showing
exquisite effects
The following items unusually good values:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-11-23
The Hand Of Iron.

II suppose you feel that you can depend
on that man. He seems to have a great
liking for you
my boy" answered Senator Sorghum.
IN politics your really valuable friends
are not the people who like you person.
ally so much as those who fear you pro-
fessionally.''
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-11-23

1t would be a great convenience to ice
and coal men in arranging their sched-
ules of prices If Weather Prophet Devoe
could arrange to have his predictions
come true to the minute. They would
probably grant him larger subsidy than
the government could afford.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-11-23

Since John L. Sullivan is in the mood
for discussing public affairs, it might be
worth while to get his opinion on this
much-discussed question Of whether there
is any such thing as real whisky.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-11-23

grin 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 STAR, or to the Editorial
or Business Department, according to
tenor or purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-11-23

joyment out of Washington by eating an
occasional dinner here than he would by
settling down to the grinding RESPONSE
oilities of the White House.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-11-23

1t must have been a relief to certain
capitalists to find the banks instead Of
the railways for a time under popular
suspicion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-11-23
sHooTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON,
Fellow, Sufferers.

Think" said the man whose wife likes
the theater, "of having to sit for hours
listening to q problem play!'
That's nothing" answered the weary
looking citizen. Think Of being detained
Tor days as Juror in one Of these cases
where they appeal to the unwritten law"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-11-23

These political banquets will, Of course,
strengthen Hetty Green in her belief that
the politicians are eating up the country.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-11-23

Possibly the members Of the Young
Mems Christian Association will be es-
pecially welcomed by the President as
men whose intentions are In no wise po-
litical.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-11-23

Howard Gould doubtless wishes now
and then that Boni Castellane would get
a wife of Katherine Clemmons' aSgres-
sive determination.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-11-23

Mr. Taft, should he become President,
would possibly insist that his Official as
sociates must be good sailors as we'll as
horseback riders.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-11-23
The Great Advisers.

From the Houston Post.
The Washington correspondents are de-
termined that Congress shall not lack
advice a. to how to perfect the currency
system
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-11-23

IL will be impossible for Baltimore or
San francisco to regard Cincinnati's 500
600 fire with any great interest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-11-23

Ohio is at present supplied with sew
eral favorite-son possibilities from which
to make q choice. .-,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-11-23

Not bad idea, perhaps, to turn the
town over to the Y. NJ. C. A. for a sea-
son prior to the assemblage of Congress.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-11-23
What John D. Owns.

From the Newark Star.
John D. denies that he owns any
United States government bonds. He
only owns q mortgage on the United
States.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-11-23
Tide Will Turn,

From the Cleveland Leader.
The panic will presently be turned into
a bargain counter rush.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-11-23

Whenever the unwritten law Is men
toned society may as we'll prepare to be
shocked.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-11-23

Now that the panic Is over. any number
of remedies will be suggested.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-11-23
encouragement.

Did your husband get any encourage
ment at the races?"
Yes" answered young Mrs. Torkins.
Ono Of the bookmakers called him old
SPORT and told him he was a good loser"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-11-23
The Sea and the Ship.

The early Christmas shopper saves
both time and temper.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-11-23
lust the Same.

From the Richmond Times Dispatch.
Meantime. Santa Claus is trying to init
mate that he will be glad to handle all
gold coins, with or without the motto.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-11-23
Dress Goods Department
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Easier.

"why," inquired the promoter. do you
pay rent instead Of owning your homer?
Because" answered lne constituencies
person, IT have found that 1t is easier to
stand of landlord than the holder Of a
mortgage note" .ir ~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-11-23
A SLIGHT Danger.

The Christmas tree is on the way.
Once more twill gladden. every heart
Unless, perchance. some experts say
That 1t antagonizes art.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-11-23

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