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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-15
snrine Signs and Spring Duties.

Spring will not officially begin until next
Thursday, but the spring signs are all in
evidence and Washington has no objection
to ante-dating the advent by several days.
The groundhog's period expires tomorrow.
Whether the little creature went back in
his hole on the % of February, as some
contend or remained outside TO be nipped
by the cold and buried by the snow. as
others insist, there will be no warrant for
his remaining under his regular or make
shift cover after today. The snow Is all
gone and the air has the spring tone. Yes
terday was muggy enough to give people a
touch of the genuine languor of the vernal
season Today is more bracing, but there
is sufficient warmth to encourage the
crocus bulbs to put forth their spikes and
10 give the trees start on the first show
of fuzzIness that is one of the most de-
lfgfltfuI signs of the new time.
The good citizen, who has been worried
nv obligations to his snow shovel during
the mast months, will now turn to othel
means of keeping up his end in the game
The rake and spade and hoe will first en-
gage his attention. He VII -'top-dress'
his lawn and prepare flower beds and
make ready for a campaign of front ano
back yard Improvement that will carry
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-15
High Waters.

Pittsburg Is suffering from an unusual
combination of disasters. with the rivers
flooding the lower portions of the city and
fire destroying numerous dwellings on one
of the heights. 1t is remarkable fact
that the fire got beyond control because, in
the words of the dispatches, mo water was
available"
The rivers of the eastern and central por-
tons of the country are rising and mum
dating wide areas From now on until
May, or perhaps until June, there will
probably be a succession of freshets. The
early ones will be the worst, owing to the
immense quantities of water brought down
from the hills the snow melts.
Washington appears to be in no particular
danger at this time, although the Potomac
is at a high stage. There is no ice in the
river and but little snow in the mountains
of the watershed. This is fortunate, for
the Long bridge still remains in part as a
possible dam and the other bridges are
close at hand to serve in conjunction with
that low-lying structure to cause a choking
of the channel. When the ancient cause
way has been removed the city will breathe
more freely.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-15
Hoke Smith and La Toilette.

In the statement of Hoke Smith, that he
would find it difficult to vote against Mr.. La
Toilette for President. We have an admission
of real interest.
Let us scale it as it deserves. Mr. La Fol-
lette stands small chance of a presidential
nominal ton. He is not the man for either of
the two great parties, and he probably
thinks too much of himself to head a side
show. We need not doubt his sincerity as
respects the reforms he advocates but it is
hardly likely that he would care to go be-
fore the country in what might prove a
freak campaign in support of them.
We must allow too for some of the ee-
ments of Jolly in Mr.. Smith, and also for
a little vanity. In p-aising Mr.. La Toilette
he praises himself. They are full brothers
en- the railroad issue. Both have reached
high office as sharp critics of railway man
agement. Tie one is in the United States
Senate and the other is the governor of
Georgia as the result of campaigns well
known Mr.. Smith. it is true, used the race
issue somewhat. but his top-liner in his can
vass was railroad abuses. Andhe swept
Georgia like whirlwind
But it is something-it is most suggestive.
indeed-that a southern democrat of the
accepted school should find anything in a
L.
outside the question of sound dollar. of
force sufficient to inspire such praise as
Mr.. Smith. even in spirit Of part Jolly"
bestows upon Mr.. La Toilette If nothing
else, it shows how strong hold the rail-
road question has obtained upon the coun-
try. and prefgures racket of no small
proportions next year in dealing with IT..
The question. will not grow less between
now and then, matter how the rate
regulation law may turn out, or what the
next Congress at its first session may add
to that enactment.
Mr.. La Toilette shows what he thinks on
the subject by the way he opens his Chau-
tauqua lecture engagements for the pres
ent season. Straightway he takes up the
railroads again, and resumes where he left
off last season. His purpose remains I'M
changed. He wants the people to put, as
he does. the matter of cheaper and i'm
proved transportation above everything
else. and obtain that by concerted effort
at the polls
If one is tempted to ask why Hoke Smith
forgets Mr.. Bryan in this matter, who
goes even further than Mr.. La Toilette, 1t
may be answered that Mr.. Smith has never
been a Bryan enthusiast, and supported
him in 1896 only on the score of regularity
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-15
A Neglect Of Duty.

II is disgrace to the public spirit of this
city that the Associated Charities, after
appeal upon appeal. has not been able to
raise the comparatively small sum neces-
sary to carry on its work. The Associated
Charities and Citizens Relief work Is not
one to which citizens may or may not con-
tribute; it is absolutely necessary work;
II must be maintained, and citizens owe 1t
to themselves and the community to con-
tribute to il M ney, time, or both. Two
days ago a strong appeal was issued to the
citizens of Washington by the board of
managers. and prominently published in all
the local papers. asking for $500. the
amount necessary to carry on the work
until November /. Up TO : O'Clock today
less than $40 has been received as a result
of this appeal. This is a hum.liating rec
ord, and gives point to the charge that
local pride in local Washington Is In a
trance. 1t is impossible to believe that
an organization which is of benefit to every
resident and taxpayer of Washington; an
organization made up OF DEVOTED men and
women. who are working night and day 10
relieve distress and bring comfort to the af-
nicted and above all to transform depend
ents and paupers into self-respecting and
useful members of the community. will ap-
peal in vain to the common sense. the char
ity and the somnolent civic pride of the
District The needed 5000 ought TO be
subscribed before noon tomorrow 1t ought
not To be furnished BY few. but By a
large number of people. Three hundred
men and women giving $40 each would
do II.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-15


Washington ahead In the progression to-
ward the true city beautiful. He win clean
up the accumulated rubbish of the winter
scour out the corners. seed down the
bare spots in his parking and touch up
here and there with paint and whitewash.
This transition from the furnace to the
lawn-mower season imposes a duty upon
the householder that should be a delight as
well as responsibility His outdoor efforts
will result In pleasure not only to himself
but to others. If he co-operates with his
neighbors he can add richly to the city's
attractiveness and at the same time pro-
vide for his own delectation scene OF
charming restfulness. Washington is fast
learning the lesson of mutually in garden
work. and 1t may not be doubted that this
year will mark an advance over all past
periods in the activity of the citizens in
this important respect.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-15

at home-out of experiences with the rail-
road companies. The populist leaders saw
the railroad magnates operate as almost q
law unto themselves. building up or break
ing down communities at their pleasure,
fixing tariffs for all that the tramc would
stand" watering stocks for their own pur-
poses and profits, and In every way show
ing contempt for the public whose inter-
ests were involved.
!. A hasty judgment followed that no rem
edy existed short of government ownership
and operation. If the people would be well
and properly served they must serve them
selves. The proposition was but gener-
aiity. Its authors did not take time to
work ii out, and some of them might have
found the task difficult, not to say impos-
sibie, had they tried. So in the flush OF
their impatience. and in the hope of at
tracing votes, they put 1t out as a gem
eraiity, and let 1t go at that.
Since that day discussion has shown thai
the people have a remedy short of the ex-
IRENE one offered by the oopulists. and as
a people We have entered upon a trial Of 1t.
These corporations We are assured. can be
made the servants rather than the mas
tiers Of the public. by the simple means of
government regulation. Ownership is not
necessary. The law now on the books
should produce the results desired. and will
do so If not defeated in it's application by
the railroads themselves.
Our difficulties are the greater because
we are not inspired by an imported notion.
If We were only trying to adjust our rail-
road affairs to- foreign model which had
worked well where used an investigation
might cure of a false idea. But our
railroads
that exists against them. and We are
striving to correct American abuses by
Ameri an means. In word our rail-
read problem is our own, and must be
solved not by European methods, but by
our own
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-15
Morgan.

Maybe there is a grain of comfort for
nervous people in the fact that Pierpont
Morgan is on the sea-sailed, indeed. right
at the opening of the furry. He must have
known the situation, and have made up his
mind about 1t. Would he have gone If he
had felt that chaos was near at hand? 1t
does not seem likely. His affairs. to be
sure. are in experienced hands. He has
picked his lieutenants with extreme care.
and drilled them In his ideas and methods.
Still. in great storm in the street. he
would probably want to be in command
of his interests and give all orders affect
ing them The sufferings of gamblers will
stir no sympathy Their life is deliberately
chosen, and a rule they invite the dis
asters that overtake them. The point al
ways is to prevent gamblers from spread
ing fire.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-15
The fitness of Things.

How strange is this human existence!
Ills burdened with terrible doubt.
Though we study with honest persistence,
It's a problem that no one makes out.
If environments wholly propitious
And heredity gives good start,
Perhaps you'll get some of the wishes
You've cherished so near to your heart
Mems methods or pull or position
Make distinctions not easy to see.
What for A would mean instant perdition
Is excusable business for B.
Life's a great hypothetical query
That often seems prosy and long.
No wonder some of US get weary
And find We have answered it wrong.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-15
Wall Streets Phenomenal Condition

From the New 1Ork HERALD
Following the recent severe decline in
stocks a further fall yesterday afternoon
OF twenty dollars share in such active is
sues as Union Pacific and Reading made
hole in the market into which other
stocks tumbled and left the market weak
and excited at the close. Liquidation pro-
ceeded so far that even the powerful bears
who started and engineered the movement
might be ready now to repurchase stocks
sold and lend support for fear of it's getting
beyond their reach. The popularity Of the
phenomenal collapse Is that no disaster of
any sort is known and not even failure
on the stock exchange has been announced.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-15
Mr.. Bryan and Government Ownership

The New York Evening Sun speaks OF
Mr. Bryan's railroad policy as a notion he
imported from abroad. On the contrary,
ne got 1t at home here. and from his friends
the popullsts. In nothing else that he adj
vocates does he so distinctly betray his
populistic leanings. His money views were
good democratic doctrine as far back as
when he was a school boy The. west and
the south had been urging free silver coin
age for years before he captured the Chi
cago convention with his stump speech on
the subject. But 1t remained for the pop
ulists when they came along TO propose that
the government take over all railroad and
telegraph properties. and operate them for
the common veal.
Nor did the populists get the notion from
abroad. II grew out Of observations made
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-15
An Inference.

Zone who is sincerely devoted to music
must not love money" remarked the artist.
Il infer that answered Miss Cayenne,
from the scale of prices for every D.g
performance"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-15

1t is not surprising that the President 8
refusal to consider another term sounds
fainter TO some people. No man could say
no" to the same question so often and
keep up the original emphasis.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-15
A Broken Family,

Il thought your married life was so
happy" said the gossipy woman, land now
you say the courts have separated you
from your husband"
Yes" answered the woman who was
weeping. John has been drawn on the
jury again."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-15
How He Does It.

From the Boston Herald.
We have seldom had President who has
exercised the veto power less frequently.
And yet President Roosevelt is popularity
reckoned headstrong, If not stubborn,
chief executive. He does most of his veto
ing In advance
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-15
SHOOTING STARS.
SURPRISED.

What do you think of the interstate
commerce commission"
Il can't understand" said Mr. Dustin
Stax. why men who know as much about
railroading as they do should be content
not to be managers of trunk lines
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-15
Easily Explained.
San Francisco Chronicle.

From the San Francisco Chronicle.
Tie price of milk and cream has been
materially advanced all over the country.
Nobody any longer attributes the raise to
the manipulation of trusts. It's simple
casesof too many people and too few cows.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-15
inequality.

Opinions are ever with difference fraught
Be your place in the world great or small
Some people approve you much more thar
they ought,
And others don't like you at all.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-15

TIN order to avoid delays ON account Of
personal Absence letters to TIE STAR
should not be addressed 70 any individual
connected with the ONCE. but simply to
TIE STAR, o. to the Editorial or Busi-
ness Department., according to tenor or
purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-15

Jerome and Delmas doubtless regret the
impessibility of getting each other on the
witness stand for cross-examination as to
experiences in law
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-15
Overlooked.

From the Atlanta Georgian
1t was awful careless of Congress to
overlook that $40. coo surplus that Taw-
ney says will be left in the treasury.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-15

Porto Rico is still hoping for a chance in
the remote future to look up and seem in
terested when the desirability of a southern
man for President is suggested.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-15
That Tone of Patronage.

The Japanese are advancing very rap
idly said one of the palace officials.
Yes answered the mikado; lin a CEN
fury or SO We will be saying ", nat
bright. progressive little people those
Americans are!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-15

The fact that the hens are beginning to
lay constitutes weather prophecy that
beats anything the government experts can
offer
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-15

The real railway problem continues to be
that of keeping the public reasonably con-
tent without cutting down dividends.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-15

The question of uniform railway laws has
momentarily overshadowed the question of
uniform divorce laws.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-15

Grover Cleveland's new phrase "sinuosity
of explanation sounds as if it had been
suggested by fishing worm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-15

Boni may regard the intimation that 1t
was worth $4,000 to get rid of him as
another insult.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-15

1t is only proper to insist that small re-
publics shall so conduct their quarreis as
not to annoy the neighbors.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-15
Nothing to Do Now.

From the Milwaukee News.
However. President Roosevelt will miss
Congress. There will be no special mes
sages until 1t meets again.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-15

Doubtless Mr.. Roosevelt has been asked
before this how he would like to take up
railroading when he gets through with his
present employment
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-15

The only sufferer in the Wall street furry
so far is the little fellow whose pile was not
big enough to be worth mentioning.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-15

The hypothetical question should suggest
enormous possibilities to filibustering states
men in the next Congress.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-15
Like Ordinary Men,
Baltimore American.

The Rockefeller family have been better
investors In oil than in salt. One of them
recently bought sailed mine and was
taken in just like any ordinary citizen.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-15
Much Killed.

From the Indianapolis News.
Don't feel too tranquil over the death OF
the ship subsidy bill. Remember what an
awful time they had with the Mad Muilah.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-15

GENUINE MOROCCO WALRUS AND
REAL AMERICAN SEAL HAND BAGS
Finished in the best manner, fitted
with coin purse. very su- CO nR
perior bag; regular price. NO
-$2.98. For this sale. .........
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-07-02
INDIAN OUTBREAK
FEARED IN ARIZONA
Due to Killing Of Austin Navajo,
an Apache Indian, by
Preacher.
HE CLAIMS SELF. DEFENSE
----------
Warned to Leave Reservation
and Officers Start to Sub
+ due Red Men.
HE CLAIMS SELF DEFENSE

Ell PAsO. TEX. July TROOPS at
Fort Apache, Ariz,, it is announced,
have been ordered to be III readiness
to proceed to Fort Mcdowell, Ariz.,
where 1t Is said an outbreak of In
dams is feared as a result Of the kill
ing of Austin Navajo. an Apache, last
Saturday, by w. II. Gill. sub-agcnt at
MCDOWELL, who claims to have shot
the, Indian In self-defense.
Gill has been warned by Indian
friends that 1t Is not safe for him to
remain on the reservation. He called
upon Sheriff Hayden at Phoenix for
protection, and Hayden, with five depu-
ties, has gone to the reservation.
WASHINGTON, July IA telegram
was to-day received from Superin-
tendent Goodman, of Mcdowell Agen-
cy, Ariz., by the Indian bureau, con-
firming the report of trouble at the
agency. He says the shooting by Sub
Agent Gill grew out of an effort tc
remove some troublesome Indians from
the agency, which was undertaken or
orders from Washington. and was II
self-defense. Mr.. Goodman says ths
lives Of whites, friendly Indians ant
the Indian police are in danger, bu
the sheriff of Nlaricopa county Will
seven others is on the way to the
scene Of trouble, and the territorial
! militia will be available If needed. Thu
aid Of the national troops will no
be csked unless the situation assumes
| q more serious aspect than at pres
ent Gill Is q preacher.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-07-02
Jacobs & Levy

pointing n pistol squarely in her face,
threatening to shoot II she gave the
alarm, Mrs. Calls nevertheless screams
ed several times, and with rare pres
ence of mind told the negro that her
husband was coming. He then re-
leased his hold and she ran from the
woods towards her ilo-lse, about 100
yards away. The negro followed a
road in the woods In the direction of
Lunenburg county, and has not been
overtaken, although a large number Of
men are searching in every direction.
a telegram was received this after
noon from the sheriff, stating that he
would reach here tonight.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-07-02
NOMINATE nAnIxER.
Democratic Convention Held In Mar
Observation-Disclosures Named.

Especial to The Times-Di spatch.l
NlARTTNSNILLE, VA, July 1.-The
Democratic county convention met here
this afternoon at 2 o'clock. Thos. G..
Burch was chosen chairman, and j. II.
Copeland, secretary. Hon. J. NJ. Barker
Jr., was nominated for the Legislature
by reclamation. D. s. Davis. incum-
bent, was nominated for treasurer; w.
3. Eanes, OF Irisburg, former repre-
sentative in the Legislature, was
named for sheriff, and Judge N. Y.
Smith. Of Ridgeway, for Common
wealth's attorney.
The only contest was over the office
OF commemorative attorney. which was
contested for by Judge Smith and
George L. Richardson, Esq, Of IRIS
burg. Tllos. G. Burch. ESQ, of Mar
tinsville. was elected county chairman.
succeeding r. w. Blair, resigned. The
convention Endorsed Hon. ". A. Gar
rett, incumbent, for State Senator from
the senatorial district composed OF
Pittsylvania, tDanville and Henry, and
elected delegates to the senatorial con-
ventton at Danville which We're In
structed for him.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-07-02
HOLD NEGRO ON CHARGE
OF KILLING WHITE MAN
Dutton Says He Took Part of His Employer ii
Fight With Another Farmer Other Arrest
Reported to Have Been Made.
,cial to The Times.Dispntch.-

Especial to The Times-Dispatch.l
N1ARTINSV1LL15, VA, July 1.--4GeoS
button. n young negro from Franklin
county, was arrested at Chatmoss,
about five miles east OF here, early
this morning by Sheriff Davis. and
lodged in jail here to await the ar
rival of the Franklin county authors
Ties. Dutton shot and killed white
man named Henry G. Motley near, Sage
IN franklin county Saturday. Dutton
made stntement to several parties
at the Jail here to-day. in which he
claimed that he was driving for a White
man named Henry Adams; that Adams
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-07-02
FINE PEA CROP.
NuppnhnnnOclt River Valley Markets
Most Satisfactory Yield.

Ruppnhnnnocls River Valley Markets
Most Satisfactory Yield
Especial to The Tiines-Dispatch.I
FREDERICKSBURG VA, July L.
The English pea crop In the Rappahan-
mock River Valley, which has just been
marketed, was the most satisfactory
both as TO yield and prices for several
years.
The residence of w. II. Loving, in
Essex county, was destroyed by fire a
few nights ago; loss. $1,000; insurance,
$500.
Tho Democrats OF Westmoreland
county have reorganized by electing
Thomas Brown as county chairman in
the place of c. Conway Baker, re-
signed. w. j, Carey is the secretary.
Rev. Fl. Fl. Barber. rector OF Trinity
Episcopal Church, Of this city. and Rev.
John S. IIansbrough. rector of st.
Thomas Episcopal Church, at Orange
Courthouse, exchanged pulpits yester-
day Mr.. Barber preached at Orange
Courthouse and Mr.. Hansbrough here.
Yesterday was temperance field day
in this city under the auspices of the
Anti Saloon League of Virginia. Rev. j
y. Richardson preached temperance
sermon at tho Presbyterian Church
Sunday morning. at the Peoples Mis-
sion in the afternoon and at the Chris.
tian Church at night. DR.. r. II. Ben.
nett preached at the Methodist Church
in the morning. and at the Baptis,
Church ut night All OF the service,
| We're we'll attended.