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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-01
The Chicago Contest.

Chicago votes tomorrow the second time
on the question of municipal ownership of
public utilities, with special reference to the
street railways. Mayor Dunno has made no
Roadway on the proposition while in office.
but is asking Endorsement at the polls
upon an assurance to the voters that a sec
ond term will show results The city. as
usual. has been turned upside down by the
two parties. and the campaign closes with
both. as usual, contident-on paper-of sue
cess. The democrats see a majority of
thlrty-five thousand and the republicans
have a vision of the same size for them
selves. Guessing is one of the established
privileges in a free country.
vt the beginning of the campaign Mr.
Bryan showed an interest, and. 1t was re-
ported offered his services to Mayor Dunno
1t was decided, however. that as the issue
was local his appearance on the stump
might COmplicate matters 1t was thought
best to stick to the text, and have it ex-
pounded by citizens of the town. So the
peerless leader had to content himself with
a bow and a thank you, sir, delivered In
Mayor Dunnes most diplomatic style.
But toward the close of the engagement
who should bound into the ring. full piano.
piled. but William r. Hearst of New York.
Since then even Mayor Dunno has
dwindlcd in size on the democratic side.
The battle has ragged around the New
Yorker. and libel suits are thicker than
blaCkbcrries in season. At the end the
issue looks more like Hearst and anti
Hearst than anything else.
Now why was Mr.. Bryan rejected and
Mr.. Hearst accepted? Let it be admitted
that through his two Chicago newspapers
Mr.. Hearst is sort of citizen of the town.
But what becomes of the fact that by
organizing the Independence League and
accepting its presidency Mr.. Hearst has
taken himself out of the democratic party?
How can he be independent in New
York and democrat in Chicago? Or. put
in another form, when is Mr.. Hearst "a
democrat, and when not?
Then another point. The New York legis-
lature is on the eve of ordering a recount
of the ballots in the election when Mr.
Hearst as an independent candidate op-
posed Mr. Mcclellan as the democratic
candidate for mayor of Greater New York
MIR. Hearst contends that he was elected
Suppose the recount should give him the
office. And suppose Mayor Dunno should
win tomorrow through Mr.. Hearst's in
fuenCe. Would it not be extraordinary to
see MIR. Hearst presiding as mayor OF New
York as an anti-democrat, and Mayor
Dunno as a democrat in Chicago through
Mr.. Hearst's instrumentality?
Great times these. with many puzzIing
possibilities and alignments.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-01
Mr.. Bryan and Government Ownership

A few weeks ago The Star expressed this
opinion with respect to Mr.. Hartman and
his manipulation OF railroad properties:
Some men think in millions, and some
men act in millions. Mr.. Hartman does
both His delverances as a witness be-
fore the Interstate commerce commission
are worthy OF study even in this day Of
big things and this country of captains
who run them. His manner on the stand
may be described in the lingo OF the prize
ring as smiling and confident That he is
proud OF his performances Is easily gath
cred. That he resents the official inquiry
into them is more than suggested. And
there you are. The Wall street philosophy
to which Mr.. Hartman SubscTibes, Is. May
a man not do as he pleases with his own
and anybody else's which In the course of
manipulation he acquires? The answer is
coming. and the country awaits 1t with
may be mentioned that the Hartman meth
make exceedingly persuasive MIR. Bryan's
proposition for national ownership and con-
troll OF the great trunk lines of railroads"
Mr.. Bryan offers this In the Commoner to
his readers, and makes this observation on
the subject;
''If unchecked and unpunished govern
ment ownership will come. Thus saith The
Washington Evening Star which il mem
ory Is not at fault. criticised Mr. Bryan for
expressing similar oriEion In his Madison
Square speech
Yes. but the Hartman methods have
been checked. and they may be punished.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-01
Good Manners in the Theater.

From the Chicago Post
1t is remarkable how many persons who
would resent the imputation that they were
not well-bred yet leave that same good
breeding behind when they enter the
theater. The noisy box party, of course.
long has been familiar to the general
public. 1t Is appreciated that they of the
box seats are privileged to interrupt the
grand entry about the middle of the first
act Sad experience has taught also that
this same box party requires about ten
minutes to arrange itself in the most strik-
ing array, with many subsequent rear
rangements and much audible small talk.
This comment however. Is not aimed SO
high as the lower boxes. but at the ordinary
individuals in the parQuet.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-01
Higher Telegraph Tolls.

The telegraph companies have chosen a
singularly inopportune time to raise their
tolls, and particularly III view Of the fact
that. despite all official disclaimers of
agreement, the new schedules of the two
corporations not only simultaneously
announced but bear a significant resem-
blance to one another. If there has been
no understanding between the companies
there isscertainly a most remarkable accu-
racy of estimating powers on the part Of
the actuary STATS of the rivals.
This is unpropitious season for higher
rates for Geographic service, with the
country busily engaged in reducing the rail-
road rates and otherwise lessening the cost
to the public of the various public utility
equipments The claim is made by the cor
porations that the cost of service is greater
now than ever owing to higher wages and
higher prices for copper wire. 1t is fur
thermore claimed that the companies have
been reaping very small profits from the
business. a casual examination of the new
schedules serves TO suggest plainly that If
the corporations have been doing business
at any profit at all under the old rates they
will earn very rich returns under the new
schedule. provided the patronage does not
fall off in consequence of the higher tolls.
The new railroad rate law does not affect
the telegraph companies, but 1t would,
nevertheless. seem as though the simultane-
Gus increase of the message tolls through
out the country affords the interstate COM
merce commission an opportunity to exam
inc into the matter with a view at least of
devisng a measure of protection for the
public, possibly to be enacted into law by
Congress later.
1t is always a questionable expedent to
ness depend upon public patronage. To a
certain extent the telegraph service Is a
necessity. But apart from the press dis
patches. which are not affected by the new
schedules. it is likely that the bulk of the
business of the telegraph companies is of a
character that will be unfavorably affected
by the imposition of a higher tax. That is
to say, most of the privat messages are
only of a semi necessitous character, and
under the new rate rules great many
former of the wire will eschew this
service and rely upon the mails. This will
require REIMBURSEMENT of business methods
and the cultivation of a habit of foresight,
but the premium of material saving in
cost Is calcula ted to stimulate such methods.
Instead of increasing the rates the tele-
graph G ,anies should reduce them. They
would gain such volume of new business
that they would more than make up the
difference. 1t should be the settled policy /
of these corporations to attract business to
train the people to use the wire more fire.
quently, to invite them by the offer of low
tolls and good service to transact more of
their business by telegraph than before.
The telephone companies have learned the
lesson of profitable rate reduction, and 1t
is a strange spectacle now to find the tele-
graph corporations pursuing the hazardous
course of inviting regulative legislation by
their defiance of the spirit of the times.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-01
Under Different Circumstances.

Everybody's sort O slow and half inclined
to shirk
When the whistle gives the signal that it's
time to go to work
Everybody's on the jump and lined up In
position
When sunshine gives the signal that it's
time to go a-fishin'.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-01
SHOOTING STARS.
A Case in Point.

DO you believe that art can improve on
nature?' asked the idealist.
Il don't know" answered the matter
of-fact person, but 1 must say l could
never see how the Easter colorings helped
the flavor of an egg
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-01

the business Of municipal administration.
steadfast fidelity to the higher interests of
the community, absolute divorce Of NUM-
cipal from state and national politics. regu-
lar attendance upon primaries and. unfail-
ing exercise of the franchise. In other
words, the average citizen, intent upon
keeping his city free from graft, must be
just as diligent as the professional office
holder and his political bosses.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-01
OPPORTUNITIES.

Everybody has opportunities" remarked
the trite philosopher.
Yes" answered the hard-luck raconteur:
II have had numerous opportunities to let
bad investments alone, but l didn't en-
brace them
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-01

Railway magnates complain that labor is
becoming independent. The workingmen
have not had much opportunity to learn
humility from the heads of that particular
business
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-01

There is absolutely no such thing as
leisure for President Roosevelt. When he
manages to get a few moments from OH
cial cares he is obliged to devote them to
repeating his refusal of denomination
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-01

Harry Thaw's lawyers are prepared 10
demonstrate that so far from being mental
ly deficient their client has displayed e1-
traordinary Intelligence in managing his
legal advisers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-01

TIN order to avoid delays on account Of
personal absence letters to TIE STAR
should not be addressed to any individual
connected with the ONCE, but simply to
THE STAE, or to the Editorial or Bust
ness Departments, according to tenor or
purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-01
Her Ingenious Observation

Charley, dear said young Mrs. Tor
kins, the horses are in good form at the
track"
irritation.
But that doesn't prevent some of the
bettors from being in bad shape, does it?"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-01

Secretary Taft and Senator Foraker are
two of the busiest men before the public.
But a presidential boom does not require
much time at this stage of procedure.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-01
Seasonable.

Seasonable.
Now de sun is shinin',
An mex he's hid away,
An we is lef' a-pinin'
On a bleak an wintry day.
Flowers started bloomin',
Robin-birds awoke;
De norf win come a boomin'
Fob to say twas all a joke.
De climate keeps a floppin'
Till you don't know how to guess.
Oar ism any stoppin'
All dis weather foolishness.
1t acts SO mighty funny
Dat 1 don know what to say,
But you must expect it, honey,
On dis first Of April day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-01
An Invitation.
lesion News and Courier.

From the Charleston News and Courier.
No Lamb" shorn in Wall street lately
need starve. There are jobs for all of them
in the spinning rooms OF South Carolina
cotton mills.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-01

New systems of betting at the races are
constantly devised, out Of difference to the
law, but the result to the average bettor
remains about the same.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-01

President Roosevelt is regarded with awe
by the railway magnates as man who
has important inside Information that they
cannot get.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-01

1t looks as if the day had forever passed
when the small political official pointed to
a railway pass evidence of his influence.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-01

Easter weather was almost as great q
failure as the kind usually produced On In
auguration occasions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-01

The Russian government has not at any
time regarded the duma as much more than
a distinguished debating society.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-01
Not a Molder Of Opinion.

Are you going to favor government
control of railways?'
THAT depends, answered Senator Sor-
ghum.
"On what?"
"On the preference indicated by the
men whose votes l need
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-01

The fact that Mr.. Bryan still favors gov
eminent ownership does not afford Mayor
Dunno of Chicago as much encourage
ment as might have been expected.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-01

If peace can be arranged this summer
between the public and the railways II
will be a greater achievement than the
treaty between Russia and Japan
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-01

If all panics can be conducted like the
re cent one it will be easy to heed MT.
ShaW's advice not to be afraid.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-01

Mr.. Cannons remark, We'll dig the ditch
or bust" is almost worthy of that other
forceful rhetorician, Gen. Bingham.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-01

From the Toledo BLADE.
One reason the democrats should nomi-
nate Mr.. Bryan for President Is the fact
that he is thoroughly accustomed to defeat.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-01
San Francisco.

From the Los Angeles Herald.
Really, San FrancIsco's moral conditions
are worse than its physicai-and they are
bad enough.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-01
Cruelty to Railways.

From the Baltimore Sun.
Somebody may soon organize 1.-THE So
ciety for the Prevention of Cruelty to Rail-
roads"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-01
The Early Candidate.

From the New York Press.
In the presidential world the early can
didate does not often catch the worm,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-01
An Old Disease.

From the Memphis News Seimitar.
Abel was really the first victim Of
brainstorm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-01

TIE STAR has . regular and permanent
Family Circulation much more than the
combined circulation OF the other WASH
ington dallies. Az . News and Adver.
tistng Medium It has no competitor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-01
One Reason.

From the Toledo Blade.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-07-31
TALK OF THE TOWN.

Masonic charms and pins at !. P. Aus.
tins, the watch and clock man."
Old gold and silver wanted at re-
finers' prices in exchange for goods at
r. E. Bur's.
L. P. Austin sells stone cutters
glasses, all kinds and prices from 2oc to
$500 per pair
Stone-cutters' glasses, 2oc per pair,
Lenses, per pair, SC. +. e. Burr g. Co..
So North Main street.
II you want to invest in real estate
that will pay IA per cent. inquire Of
A. A. Smith, Barre, vt.
DR.. Martin will meet patients at his
office Tuesdays and Fridays only, dur
ing his vacation. except by appointment.
The y. A. Perry real estate agency
offers q nearly new 7,room house To-
Gated on the French estate for imme-
date sale. Terms easy, with monthly
payments. Better look it up at once.
just the place you want, located be-
tween the city and South Barre. House
seven rooms, barn, hen. house and about
ten acres Of land. Don't delay; this is
going quick. Gates Real Estate Agency,
Bolster block, Barre.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-07-31

T. #. Goodwin Of Ameshury, Mass,
visited at Joseph Tilton's last week.
Henry Cooke Of Boston, has been
spending few days at his sisters, Mrs,
Charles Crane.
P. d. Banfll is unable to work in his
harness shop fer few days on account
Of trouble with yaricose veins on one
limbe.
Charles Haines was in town from
Waterbury a few days ago 70 visit his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. T. i. Haines.
Scott Cooley of Guildhall, was a guest
of Mrs. Mary Aikens last Monday on
his way to Woodbury..
Miss Hattie Bobbins Of Barre, "a visit
ing at B. G. Rogers for few days.
Oliver FiHeld of Moretown is stopping
with his sister, Mrs. John Noyes.
Mrs. J. T. Stone went to Old Orchard
Beach last Thursday for few weeks
outing with her sister.
Mrs. Jeanette Pike Of Marshfeld, Is
stopping at Mrs. Mary Atkins for few
weeks.
Arthur Senter Of Manchester. N. IT,,
is spending few days with his uncle,
Anthony Perry.
Mrs. Paul Labre has returned home
from visiting her mother in Bost9n.
Alfred Paquin and wife Of Peaoham
were guests of Edward Paquin last week
Mrs. Fred Hammel of Canada, is yis.
iting her father, William Kelley.
Mrs. Seymour Noyce of Littleton, N
H., and two children are at John Noyce's
for few weeks.
Mrs. Gertrude Far Of Hardwicls, i:
visiting her mother, Mrs. Nancy Wal.
bridge.
Miss Nellie Kimbdl has gone to Bur.
lington 10 assist in the Orphans home
for few weeks.
Mr., and Mrs. Charles Hatch were
guests at G. j. Bells in Hardwick a few
days ago.
The tame pet deer Of AGRA Clark'i
broke its leg few days ago by getting
it caught in the wire netting around his
pen.
J. II. Damon, one Of the eldest per
sons in town Is in falling health Ills
son, George, in Kansas City, has been
telegraphed to.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-07-31
H. P. BALDWIN,
"a Lanb from wan street.n

After many delays, the announcement
is positively made that "a Lamb from
Wall Street" will positively be produc-
ed ut the Barre opera house on Thurs
day and Friday nights Of this week for
the benefit of the lntercity Athletic as.
sociation. This new comedy drama is by
the local playwright William Lapoint
and is said by all who have watched the
rehearsals to far excel any previous ef-
fort. The company producing this new
play Is beyond doubt the best that has
ever been seen here in one of Mr.. La
points plays and is headed by Florence
Kramer, the well known Russian prima
donna who appears in the title role, and
This clever artist will be supported by an
all.professional company, including
Laliro Stone, herself a leading lady Of
repertoire WHO is recently from The
Factory Grip and "Volunteer Organist"
companies; Lucretia Mcclure Of the
Proctor stock company; II. Gaillard who
Joins "Brewsters Millions" next week;
Charles X. Claiming who IS well known
IN Barre; Billy Evans of the "Hurdy
Gurdy7 company and Virginia Ashburn
During the performance Miss kramer
and Miss Stone will render number Of
popular solos and Ducts. This company
has been organized for the regular sea-
son and will give finished production.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-07-31
RIIs-pHILLIPs.
Quiet Ceremony in Ipswich. Only Rela-
tiyes Present.

Ipswich, Mass, July 31.--Jacob A.
Riis, the author and sociologist. and Miss
Mary A. Phillips were married at 5
o'clock Monday afternoon at the AS.
cension Memorial church. Only rela-
tives of the persons concerned attended
the ceremony. which was performed by
the Rev Reginald Pearee, the rector of
the church. The simple services Of the
Protestant Episcopal church was read
Mrs. Phillips. the brides mother, who
is a summer resident of this place; her
daughters. the Misses Charlotte and
Caroline; Ernest Smith of Boston. a
former Harvard athlete and the fiancc Of
Miss Caroline Phillips William Riis, the
f2.year-old son Of Mr. Rig, and Miss
Elzebeth Wade Of this place were the
only persons in attendance. Miss Wade
and Mr. Smith acted as witnesses of the
ceremony.
After the ceremony Mr.. and Mrs Riis
went down to the Ipswich river in cab
and there embarked on large motor
boat They did not announce where they
arc to spend their honeymoon.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-07-31
PLAINFIELD.

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Mcknight Of
East Montpelier were ii town Friday.
Mrs w. II. Martin was in Montpelier
the last Of the week.
Mrs. Warren Mears and child ana Mrs.
Charley Little Of North Montpelier
were in town Friday.
John Getchell Of East Montpelier was
a recent visitor in town.
Miss Cynthia Page was in Montpelier
Saturday.
Mrs Z, w. Pitkin and daughter, Ruth,
Of Marshfeld were in town Thursday.
Mrs. Belle Olmstead Of North Calais
was in town Sunday calling on friends.
Mrs. Arthur Colburn of Montpelier Il
spending q few days in town with rela-
tives.
Mrs. Arthur Colburn of Montpelier is
spending few days in town with rela-
tives.
Arch Nye Of Barre was in town sun
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Kelley returned
to their home in Bellows Falls Monday
Little Thelma Holt accompanied them
Rev. and Mrs r. b.. Fiske and the
Misses Fisk we're in Barre Monday.
H. S. Parks, f. II. Bruffee, Mrs. 4.
H. Bartlett, Mrs. George Bolles and
Mrs. Charles Lombard were in Mont
pelier Monday.
Miss Mary Bean is spending few
days with relatives in Montpelier.
Miss Bessie Pitkin of Barre is in
town for few days.
Miss Edith shorey came home from
st. Johnsbury Saturday where she has
been for a few weeks.
Miss Joanna Parks Of Barre is spend
ing few days In town with friends.
Miss Gertrude Goodrich Of gardwicb
and X. i. Battles Of Montpelier were
in town Tuesday.
Paul Burnham Of st. Johnsbury Is
the guest Of Burnham Colby for few
days.
@. X. HOLSTER and Z, W. Burnham
we're in town Tuesday on their way to
North Montpelier, the formers home.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-07-31
IRISH LEADERS MEET
DESPITE CoNsTABLES.
The Government Tried to Prevent the
Gathering in Roscommon County,
but the Promoters Were
Too Wise

London, July 31.-Sir Henry Camp
hell Bannerman's government has pro.
claimed for the first time meeting
convened under the auspices Of the Uni
ted Irish League Il was to have been
held Monday at Bella. county Roscom-
mon, Ireland, whore there is a boycott
ted grazing ranch.
The government, suspeeting that the
meeting would lead to intimidation, no
titled the promoters, including Laurence
Gianell, NJ. r., for North Westmeath,
that the police would prevent the gath
ering, using force Vi necessary
"A large number Of police were sent
90 Bella The meeting was neperthe.
loss held at place two miles distant.
Mr., Ginnel told his hearers that the
anticipating movement had the support
and encouragement Of the Irish parlia.
Rentary party, and urged It's continu.
ance.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-07-31
On Good Authority.

A certain Boston man doesn't 70 to
church often, but week or 80 ago he
was persuaded by his wife and they at
tended services together. Upon their
return home he regarded her with a
teasing look and asked;
'Now look here, my deari which is
worse, not to go to church Mt all, or
to 90 and pay absolutely no attention
to the seryiceg"
ZIG you mean that for me l think you
are horrid," she replied
well, you didn't; you were looking
at all those diamonds the woman in
front of you had on all the time"
For an instant she blushed, for she
is an honest little woman, but quickly
recovered her poise.
"Oh, well, suppose I was" she re-,
torted; didn't you ever hear Of SER
mons in stones ?'-Ilarpers Weekly.