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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-04
Conservatism in SPELLING Reform

Members of the simpIifed spelling board
met yesterday in New York to discuss ways
ana means of conducting the propaganda
Tor the advancement of their cause and
after debate decided that henceforth they
VIII proceed more conservatively and SLOWLY
In proposing changes in the English or
biography This a wise move. If spelling
reform Is TO be accomplished it must prob
ably come through successive moves. and
those moves must not be radical. If the
board can obtain public acceptance of even
one new spelling year it will have made
practical progress. Language is eternal and
the result of generations of slow adapta-
tons.
Those who favor the other method be-
lrvr that while of course every word on
tie reform lists will not be adopted by the
public, some of them will, and by such
oHsiaughts upon custom and prejudice, fire.
qurrtiy repeated, success is steadily
u ahiryrd, Thus, they claim that in conse-
qIruce Of the proposal of the 3eO-word list
which was so promptly adopted by the
President last year and finally rejected by
Congress. despite this latter action many
Of the new forms have come into use in
certain quarters. Against this argument is
/; 10 De said that those who have stuck to
the new spelling embraced in this 30o-word
lis are partsans of the reform movement
aud are ready TO go TO any length in fol-
lowing the lead OF the board.
Spelling reform will not come quickly
and generally until the children are accus-
toned TO the new forms. To accomplish
this the changes must De introduced into
The schools. The educators and the text
book printers must agree upon a scheme OF
Change and put it into practical use. But
tAis movement must be national and uni
form. Better the old absurdties against
which complaint is now voiced by the re-
formers than conflicting local systems of
spelling The country can worry along with
q wide range of dialect differences in
speech. but il must have a common, solid
foundation for the written language or 1t
VII huguistically go to smash.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-04

might observe the signs of her skill. Then
she confessed that her husband was not
particularly proud of his facial appear
ance and was keeping under cover as much
as possible until she improved In her
handling of the blade.
This case raises an interesting question.
Who is really contributing to the fund from
this family? Is it the. wife who struggles
with an unfamiliar tool Of trade? Or is
it, the husband who submits to her minis
trations? Truly, the sacrifice this good
man is making for the sake Of the church
is worthy of the highest degree of admira-
ton. He is displaying the spirit OF the
early Christian martyrs. No cut rates for
cut shaves. No beating down the price
on a contract basis. No undue influence
through family connections to secure excep-
uonal favors. Just a straight, plain case
of patient endurance for a cause. This
Trenton man deserves a monument when
he passes away, imposing and commemo-
rative of his inspiring example to all man.
kind.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-04
Preventive Police Work.

Brussels is about to try an experiment in
crime prevention which is of more than
ia sslng interest. Believing that the chief
duty of a police force is TO head off the
Tould-be criminal before he has accom-
plished his purpose, the authorities OF the
Belgian capital have undertaken to rein
force their consta bulary with a special
squad Of badge bearers whose duty it will
Be to hunt up the people who are under
tie stress of circumstances calculated to
drive or tempt them into wrongdoing, and
10 persuade them to forego their evil in
trntions. This undertaking is of Itself a
Sufficient novelty TO attract attention, but
there is one feature of the enterprise which
calls for especial consideration. This squad
will be composed, not of men, but of women
between the ages of forty and fifty years,
either spinsters or childless widows. They
will not be uniformed and thus it is ex-
peoted that they will be able to secure en-
trance into the places where crime-inducing
Conditions chiefly exist
These women will be official missionaries.
d TO convert the criminally inclined to pause
and reflect upon the nature and conse-
quences of their contemplated acts 1t
goes without saying that in selecting them
the Brussels officials will find their chief
difficulty in finding the right kind of women
for this role. They must have unfiinehing
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-04
Hartman and Jimmy" Hyde.

1t now appears that E. H. Hartman was
, among the indorsers of James Hazen Hyde
| for the ambassadorship to France. We need
not be surprised. The choice and the rea
| son for it accord with the ideas of public
| office attributed to Mr.. Hartman. He is
| quoted as taking a money view of official
| responsibilities and those invested with
| them. and why should not Jimmy with
| his wealth have place? An ambassador
| ship of all places. Why, certainly.
Wouldn't Jimmy entertain as lavishly in
Paris the next fellow? Was there much
| more than that for an ambassador to do?
Send Jimmy Give the boy a chance.
Nor did this view originate with Mr..
! Hartman and 'Jimmys' other hackers.
Twenty-Five years ago it prevailed in the
| case of William Waldorf Aston, rich
| young New Yorker, who was sent as min
| lister to Italy on the strength of his purse,
spent year or two there, wrote feeble
novel. and retired. Fourteen years ago Mr..
Cleveland, on Mr.. Whtney's recommended
ton, offered the same post to James Van
Allen, rich New Yorker who had sub
scribed literally to Mr.. Clevelands cam
paign fund. Ridicule, however, drove Mr..
Van Allen from the field. After the offer
and the reasons for it had been freely dis
cussed by the newspapers, Mr.. Van Allen
concluded that he did not desire to go
abroad.
And yet within the past quarter of a CEN
tury New York has contributed to the
diplomatic field some of it's most notable
| and competent figures.
Mr.. Morton's appointment to Paris was
not made on the strength of his wealth
Besides his wealth, he had a record of
usefulness in public office which insured
excellent service at the French capital
returned home to receive even higher
honors. Joseph H. Choates appointment
to London rested upon his standing at the
bar and his brilliant talents as an orator
and he was an ornament to his office
Whitelaw Reid who served at Paris dur
ing the Harrison administration, and is
serving in London now, is one OF the fore
| most of our public men, and easily equal
| to the most important public business.
Mr.. Astor, after his sojourn abroad tried
| for elective office at home, but failed, and
| then in disgust turned his back on the
| country. He is now a British subject, re-
! siding near London. Mr.. Van Allen spends
! the most of his time in Europe. The country
| he aspired to represent in Italy interests
| him but little. Probably never again will
a democratic campaign collector coax fifty
| thousand of his good dollars out of his
| wallet for political purposes. And Jimmy
| as We all know, now lives in Paris, man
| of leisure and fashion, and is quite as well
| satisfied with French violets with any
that were ever plucked for him here in
America.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-04
The Chicago Aftermath.

The watchmen are already telling us of
the ueht-what the signs of promise are
in Illinois and that vicinity.
Judge Dunno may be down and out. 1t
really does not matter much He is not
politician. and in office has shown none of
the qualities of leadership. 1t was prob
ably a mistake to call him from the bench,
where he was serving with credit to him
self and satisfaction to the people He
may. in time, find his way back there And
here is another illustration of the unwis
dom of going to the bench for political
candidates. Let judges be left out of the
calculation. If well placed on the bench,
they certain not to be if transferred to
the hurly-burly of seeking political office,
or invested with the duties of such an
Office.
But how about Mr.. Bryan and Mr..
Hearst? Chicago gossip has it that, both
and particularly the latter-were injured in
Tuesdays contest, and that a movement
Will be made to eliminate both from the
Illinois and the general middle states equa-
tion
The case as to Mr.. Bryan is not so clear.
As The Star suggested yesterday, Mr..
Bryan need not be utterly cast down. His
assistance was declined. His Sympa thies
were with both Judge Dunno and the lat
ter's platform, but he had opportunity
- VOICE them in the campaign. He and
his friends may claim that series of
blasts on his bugle horn would have been
worth thousands of votes But the horn
by Judge DUNES own decision, was silent
Mr.. Hearst on the other hand was in the
thick of the fray. and went down in the
heap Did he injure Judge Dunno? His
enemies charge that he did, and it must
DE admitted that his position was queer
What had he. who had taken himself out of
the democratic party in New York properly
I" do with the democratic leadership of
Chicago? How could he expect the demo-
cratic voters of the latter city to follow
him. when he had repudiated the democ-
Td'. nt the city of his residence. and was
expecting recount of the ballots cast in
the New York mayoralty election to seat
hun as mayor an anti-democrat? And
Yet such was his standing in the Chicago
contest
~ Chicago has refused to recognize him
as democratic leader. can Mr. Hearst
reasonably hope for recognition as demo-
CraT elsewhere? Would not his logical and
his best play be to drop all DISCUSSES. and
appeal for support solely as the leader of
the Independence League, which is equally
opposed to the democratic party and to the
republican party? He certainly cannot hone
To be a democrat in one place and an indie
pendent in another
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-04
A Tragedy of Margin Trading.

From the Boston Journal
Il have lost heavily and there is no use
in my trying to hold out" This was the
message teephoned to a friend by a woman
in Dorchester. who then hung up the re-
ceiver and went to her bed room and shot
herself. 1t has been "a rich mans panic, -
some say. 1t is a mystery according to
the talk on the street. But while the big
railroad jugglers are working their schemes
and the bulls and bears of the exchange are
rioting in reciprocal slaughter ruin is
brought home to smaller people, and if
few of them seek the oblivion of suicide. as
did this woman in Dorchester, 1t is because
they have the greater courage or the
stronger conscience to live and face 1t.
There is misery widespread in the RACES OF
the stock market.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-04
Rayner.

AS a distributor of taffy Senator Rayner
is not without claims to consideration.
Hear him on the subject of the opposition
and the presidential field:
President Roosevelt will not be a can
didate for reelection Taft is man of
tremendous power and popularity. Foraker
is tower of intellectual strength, of ire
sistible purpose and lofty courage Knox
is as charming and attractive in his COM
partnership and modest and humble in
his demeanor as he is massive and COM
plete in his mental makeup Root is as
great a lawyer as there is in America.
Fairbanks at this time is nearer the goal
than any one / have named"
Handsome beyond measure, and certain
to advance the Maryland senator's personal
popularity on the republican side of the
Senate chamber. Equally amiable and COM
plimentary Is he, too. as to his own side Of
the fence. His preference is for southern
candidate. Senator Daniel of Virginia meet
ing all of his requirements, but should Mr..
Bryan be nominated Mr.. Rayner will sup
port him with pleasure and enthusiasm.
But will Maryland? She mas twice refused.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-04

courage infinite tact and keen insight into
the mental and moral processes of the
under world. They must be practical
women. and not mere theorists. They must
know all about the motives that lead to
crime the effects of poverty and illness, OF
bad breeding and unwholesome environ
ment. They must be, finally, experts capa-
BILE of determining just where the unfor-
tunate denzens of the under world draw
their lines between right and wrong.
OF course every city missionary who goes
into the slums seeking the rescue of the
unfortunates from their evil ways is pre-
ventive agent and it is unquestionable that
but for the labors of the great army of
good people who visit the poor on chart
table and Christian errandS the crime per-
centage would be higher than it now is.
But it must be said that much of the work
done by them Is not precisely suited to the
conditions as they exist. Many-of these
well-meaning people are idealists who do
not sufficiently appreciate the extremely
practical nature of the problems that con-
front the poor and the ignorant and the
evilly inclined denizens of the tenements
and the alleys.
1t is hoped that as result of the organ
lied work esta blished by Mrs. Russell Sage
for the study of sociological conditions
much good will be accomplished in the
eradication of the evils to which large COM
munties are now subject. Perhaps a hint
as to one practical way to achieve results
is afforded by the Brussels experiment
But whether the preventive work of re-
form is best done by means of municipal
missionaries or through the agency of we'll
managed associations of citizens, the
of nnt, ic m
all who have studied modern city condi-
tons. 49,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-04
Warship Construction.
From the New York Herald.

FROM tue Ne" 1ork
If the wise pilots of foreign sea powers
may serve as guides, philosophers and
friends, the construction of our warships
should be assigned equally to navy yards
and to private establishments. This spells
economy, minimizes waste and multiplies
agencies of national defense. Such a
policy will, for example, enable the gov
eminent to have always at it's command
officers and men skilled through uninter-
rupted employment in the theory and prac-
tice of a difficult art. 1t will furnish,
moreover, needful standards of time and
cost for estimating the bids Of contractors
and enable navy yards, notably in war. to
go forward speedily and with accumulated
experience on the urgent repairs of fight
ing units.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-04
In the Interests of Peace.

Our manners now are more discreet
Than in the days of yore,
When clashing blades were wont to meet
In combat meant for gore;
We hint at deviations from
The truth in phrase polite,
And though we grow indignant some
We never want to fight.
The Texas gun is put aside,
The old-time bowie knife
Grows rusty; though we're full of pride,
We do not long for strife,
So, when an angry mood dismays,
We turn. with danger slight,
To .circumlocutory ways
That will not start fight. e
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-04
Hughes Fight.
From the New York Evening Post.

From the New YORK Evening POST
That Gov. Hughes is at the parting Of
the ways is now perfectly obvious The
test of his mettle is at hand: if he is the
chivalrous fighter we think him, he must
welcome it, for his is most unusual and
inspiring leadership. Behind him in solid
phalanx are those who desire permanent
good government, with the particular
reforms which Mr.. Hughes has espoused.
On the other side the lineup is distinct,
for the preliminary maneuvering has
brought out clearly the unholy alliance of
Grady and Raines and their followers
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-04

There is some question now as to who
owns the north POLE but there will be no
further doubt about 1t if II. III. Rogers
concludes it would be good piece of prop
erty for Standard Oil.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-04
What Happens.

when Greek meets Greeki' said the
man who quotes.
What happens them
Il don't remember exactly. l suppose
it's time to get an interpreter
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-04
SHOOTING STARS.
Surprising.

There is no way of guessing the races"
remarked the man with sad look in his
eye.
No" answered young Mrs. Torkins. 81
have noticed the jockey with the most
beautiful costume is as liable to win as
anybody else
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-04
Glove Bargains.

Best soc quality of 12-button Lisle
Gloves, in highest favor for spring wear:
as serviceable as they are stylish. G.
T. p, 35c.
Black Milanese Silk Gloves, in 12-but-
ton length; superior in fabric and lus-
trous in finish; s1.OO value. G. I. P, 69c.
Lot of Long Glace Kid Gloves. worth
81 800 and $3.50. The slight imper-
fections have been carefully mended
and are scarcely noticeable; 10. II and
16-button styles. G. T. p, $50.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-04

The Russian novelist may win reputation
by an American lecture tour, but the man
who takes a real chance is the Russian
editor who stays in ST. Petersburg.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-04
A Fornality.

No sprlngtime ever yet has dared
To settle down to weather nice,
Until the fruit crop is declared
An utter failure once or twice.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-04
Millinery Specials.

Under-price purchase of new Burnt
Leghorn Flats: round crown
effects: for women. misses
and children; Sis values. Quo
U. l. e.. ...............
Mammoth assortment of Daisies of
every description, priced at csc. 69c ACC.
39c and 25c. A special Friday value
Is a lot of Six-spray Daisies, Ne
with yellow or brown centers ZSC
and full foliage; worth soc: at.
Beautiful Imported Handmade Roses.
with bud and foliage; choice AN
of twenty distinct shades: in 4tVS
best sl.OO qualities.
Stylish selection of Satin Straw Flats.
in all coors: adaptable for all so
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Lot of $50 Untrimmed Hats of satin
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misses and children, made OF
satin braid straws and trim <0
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G. T. observation-disclosures.
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10 beautiful Trimmed Hats, worth
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-04
A Pair of Them,

From the Kansas City Journal.
1.-The republican party's hope hangs on
one man." says Col. Bryan. This is hardly
accurate. The republican party rests its
hope on two men-its own candidate and
Col. Bryan.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-04

1t looks as if there was never q momen
when Chauncey M. Depew did not have
some kind of a desirable position securely
riveted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-04
Back to the Piues2

From the Atlanta Georgian.
Senator Depew is now a champion of
forestry. Evidently wants the tall timber
there when he has to take to It,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-04
Harki
st. Louis Globe-Democrat.

From the st. Louis Globe Democrat.
Machine politics has disappeared from
most of the states. and the reformers will
not have to waste any more time in smash
ing states. Once more the voice of the
people bids fair to dominate the land.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-04

London will regard Chicago's repudia-
ton of city ownership as another evidence
of the old worlds leadership in opinion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-04
Childrem's Wear.

Children's excellent quality Muslin
Drawers in sizes from l to 10
years: made with felled seams O
and hemstitched ruffies; 121Ac &C
value, G. T. P.......................
Children's 35c Cambria Dresses, in
sizes from months to
years; some have tucked
yokes; others are trimmed nN
with lace and embroidery. We
G.. T. Observation-Disclosures.
Childrens 35c Rompers made of de-
pendable fast-color material, Me
with pocket and belt; sizes ZSC
are /, . and years. G.. T. P.
80 Children's Skirts made with bod
les attached, in sizes from | to years,
Finished with full gathered
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Worth 2Jc G. T. P..............
Childrens White Persian Lawn
Aprons In sizes from to 10
years: made with embroid- an
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-04

The day often comes when the compli-
n-u,ary addresses on letters between intiu-
ertial men sound like sarcasm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-04

Ohio has made such a speciality Of politi-
cal activity that it can take care of several
presidential booms at the same time
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-04

Some kind and influential friend should
try to persuade Harry Thaw, in the event
of acquittal. not to make any effort to pose
as hero.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-04

If the Panama canal never develops any
thing worse than a series of restaurant
overcharges it will be a colossal success.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-04

Tie deuunciation of polygamy by Joseph
Smith does not go so far that there will
never be any more revelations IN its favor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-04
Gould He Do FTP

From the Springfield Republican.
Mr.. Roosevelt has one more triumph
awaiting him. 1t remains for him to show
that he can hypnotic a panic and scare
off hard times.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-04
The Briber.
From the PHILADELPHIA Ledge

From the Philadelphia Ledger.
An important symptom of reform appears
in the popular notion that the giver of a
bride belongs in the same Jail with the
taker
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-04
A Great Nan.
From the Galveston News.

A great man Is one who can make at least
one speech in a lifetime that Is not bitter
appeal to either sectional prejudice, race
prejudice or personal prejudice.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-04

1t is not accurately known whether Rich
ard Mansfield is sick or merely has the ar
tistic temperament hugely.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-04

Some difference of recollection is tho
latest of a number of polite ways of saying
the same thing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-04
The Poor Peach!

From the Baltimore Sun.
The fruit crop liar never. enjoyed a .ner
opportunity than the present In all his life.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-04
Ever Suspicious.
man of lofty ideals"

He is a man of lofty IDEALS :
Perhaps answered Senator Sorghum
although man sometimes gets credit fol
lofty ideals when he is merely holding ou
for high price
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-04

Drn 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, OF to the Editorial or Bust
ness Department.. according to tenor or
purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-04

Oar ain no mo- chance said Uncle
Eben, ''of rich man gittin' tired of maxim
money dan dar is of boy winnin' all de
marbles he wants."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-04
Mems Furnishings.

NNem S furnishings
The famous Otis Egyptian Balbriggan
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Mems pc White and Col
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Balance of our purchase of Mems
UnderShirts. Worth soc and ~
Toe. Plain and fancy kinds in ZSC
best summer materials. G. T. P.
Mems 12lac Linen Collars, in all the
popular shapes: every one per-
feet. All sizes in the lot, but not DC
in each kind. G.. T. P..........