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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-27
The Way to Peace Still Open.

Last nights meeting of the Building
Trades Alliance furnished gratifying evil
dence that the construction workers of the
District are proceeding conservatively in the
matter now at issue between them and the
master builders of the city. BY referring
back to special committee the question
over which a controversy now prevails and
thus postnoning the possibility of a general
strike they have kept open the way to a
pacific settlement. This policy is best for
all interests precipitate decision to strike
would throw the local building enterprises
into most serious confusion. probably put
ting stop to the expenditure of a very
large sum of money and checking the
growth of the city. besides engendering bit
;erness between the workingmen and the
employers. As long as peaceable settle
meut is possible a strike is bad remedy
Tor even u desperate situation.
It is to be hoped that the adjustment of
this dispute, if arranged, will not merely
avert trouble in the present instance but
viii establish the foundations for reliable
methods of settlement of all controversies
IL the future. These occasional disputes be-
tween the workers and the employers tend
10 keep the situation seriously disturbed
The owners Of capital find it difficult to de-
icrminc whether to proceed with building
expenditures and improvements are some
times seriously delayed in consequence, thus
Jcpr!vinS the workingmen of the opportuni-
ties for labor which otherwise would be Of
!, rr5 10 them.
Washington IS at a point Of development
when any such check initiates harmfully
against its prosperity. Il should have a
mode! system of labor arbitration, to re-
dugc the chances OF interruption to labor to
minimum and to permit continuous work
!n all branches. Indeed, there is no good
reason why Washington. with d body Of ex-
ceptunaily intellgen; wOrkingmen. should
not demonstrate itself before the country DIS
"a city in which strikes are impossible, and
whrr" exact and even-h1nded justice is al
ways done to the workers and the employ
eTs alike.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-27
Douglas of Massachusetts,.

1T looks like Guild versus Douglas in
1891. in the Improbable event o. Douglas
election, il locks Ike BRYAN and Douglas.
OIL the democratic flags in 1905
thus saith the Boston Transcript, which,
being or the scene should know what Is un
the cards in the Bay state
Well. why should no: Mr.. Douglas try
again for governor CT his beloved common
wealth? II was charged that the term he
secured was expensive. but 80 nc is rich
man and liberal he can afford politics The
office itch is something like the writing itch.
Men rarely recover from q severe attack.
The complaint is obstinate. Mr.. Douglas
got aloEg very Well In harness. So we'll
tudced. there WAS surprise that he did not
stand for reelection. For some reason he
did rot. but II after couple of years he
has another Ia &c IT. mind We need not be
surprised.
Nor is the suggestion of Mr.. Douglas for
sccoad place on ticket with Mr.. Bryan
next year OUT of reason. TO be sure the
c1bbicr-s;at"Snae Is ret for free silver and
probably ret for government ownership
ard operation OF railroads In private af-
fairs ire i.as si.awa the long head that Ii
associated with his section. His large for
'1-'e represents both SQUAD money and the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-27
Foraker and Taft.

Senator FOraker's announcement as to
the republican situation in Ohio is straight
forward and comprehensive, and character
istc. He accepts promptly the Taft chal-
lenge So far as his own fortunes are con-
cerned he is ready to submit them to the
decree of his constituents If his services
in the Senate are desired longer he wants
to know it. Likewise he wants to know
what preference his people may entertain
in the matter of a candidate for President
next year.
Ohio thus becomes for the time the most
interesting state in the Union. For not
only are the Foraker people and the Taft
people concerned, but the Fairbanks people,
the Cannon people. the Hughes people will
give attention. II Judge Taft wins he will
he accepted much more distinctly than he
nov is as Mr.. Roosevelt's choice. and can
didatcs from other states may feel the
power Of his boom In their bailiwicks. If
Mr.. Foraker wins he will be advanced In
the equation as having defeated not only
Judge Taft but the President. His stock
from that day will figure high in the quo
tations.
The Taft challenge was not issued by
Judge Taft himself. though it is reasonable
to assume that he knew of his brothers
who is In the forefront of this engagement.
And 1t may be said. very plainly. that. &C
cording to his own statement, he Is not a
very wise maneuverer. If he was confident
that sentiment in the state Is overwhefm-
ingly for his brother why ask an express
sion of 1t at time when local questions
should have the right of way? The state
administration, which has troubles of its
own. and may have more before election
time should not have been brought into
the matter at all. 1t was needless, and
may prove a misCrhievous, complication.
There can be no doubt of Judge Taft's
strong hold on the country. He has acquit-
ted himself of much difficult and important
dent next year he should prove one of the
most attractive candidates his party has
ever offered to the electorate. But the very
nature of his achievements and the fact
that he is a member of the national admin
istration make him, not a favorite-son fac
tor in the presidential fight, but national
figure. 1t was to be assumed that If nomi-
mated. he could carry Ohio. and that Mr..
Foraker would give him as the party's can
didate loyal and active support.
But. wisely or unwisely, the fight is on,
the state from end to end Lucky Will the
republicans be if they do not pay some
heavy local penalty. 1t was hamfat actor,
straying from melodrama into tragedy, who
misread his Shakespeare, and shouted,
Lay on, Macduff. And id If ever I'll get
enough"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-27
No Pause in the Campaign.

II IA" object of the alroad magnates and
the Wall street m8nipuIators has been to
friehten off the state legislators who are
at work upon regulat!ve measures they are
not meeting with marked degree of sue
cess. Yesterday. while the stock mark ct
was turning another somcrsault the Penn
sylvania state senate was passing By the
emphatic vote of 80 TO 3. the two-cent rail-
road rate bill. with a few amenaments
which the house promptly accepted the
measure going TO the governor for approval
or veto. Ii will be remembered in this con-
nection that not long ago President Bacr
of the Reading road communicated his
views to the legislature on this subject In
such explicit terms that the whole state
cried out In protest against his dlctatorial
,oae. Ii Is regarded as moro than likely
That Mr.. Baer was one OF the most efficient
workers sor the bill
Yesterday also the lower house OF 5he
New Jersey legislature passed bill Great
ing state railroad commission with al
,Eost artocratic powers This body. &C
coreing 10 the proposed law. can enter any
railroad office OF yard, can compel The pr,-
duction OF books, can regulate rates, de-
,aurraSn charges and other assessments
upon shippers and can in fact exercise an
authority almost broad as that of the
directors of the railroads themselves This
protest Of The railroads against state regu-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-27
The Canal.

Statesmen returning from visit to PAN
anna all speak Well of the canal. Things
down there look business-like and promising
to them. OF course they are not engineers,
or contractors, or experts in making dirt
fly" But. for all that, their Impressions
are of value. Theirs is the non professional
judgment, which, even in the biggest things,
is to be taken into account; and then as
lawmakers they must pass upon the ques-
ton of the money for the enterprise. They
will vote with the more liberal spirit for be-
Iieying that Uncle Sam is not travelling the
way of France in that business, but has a
grip on his job, and will complete 1t in good
order and in good time Let US all believe
that. The difficulties, which are great,
should but inspire us-wake US up-devclop
us at our best
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-27

principle of Individual Initiative. Such men
In this country are not given to dreams or
reckless experiments.
But we are not advised as yet Of how
far the national democracy win go next
year in its appeal to the people on the main
issues. Where Mr.. Bryan himself stands
Is plain enough. He is out in the open
fighting for what he believes to be best
for the country. But he might be willing
to yoke up with Mr.. Douglas, though DIFF
fering with him, just as in 1895 he ac-
cepted Mr.. Sewall of Maine as a yokemate
when some other man would have come
nearer to his views.
What Mr.. Bryan expected Of Mr.. Sewall
was assistance from the commercial IN
terests Of the east, with which the latter
was Identified, and from labor, of which
Mr.. Sewall was a large employer. Mr..
Douglas row, far more than Mr.. Sewall
did then, represents the successful business
man in politics. He has risen from the
shoemaker's bench, and therefore knows
all the conditions of labor, and has the
confidence OF labor
But the Transcript thinks that Mr.. Doug
las chances for another term as governor
OF Massachusetts, are slim. That of course,
makes a difference. For if he runs for the
local office this year and is beaten, he will
not enter into next years calculations about
the vice presidency.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-27
BUY at Clean Shops.

Health Officer Woodward offers a sug-
gestion to the people of Washington which
is worth thoughtful consideration and prac-
teal application. He urges that the pur-
chasers Of groceries. meat milk and other
commodities of food supply maintain a
close observation of the sanitary conditions
surrounding the retail sources OF supply
and patronize those establishments which
are kept up to the highest standard Of
cleanliness In other words. he advises that
the citizens boycott the dirty stores This
recommendation is. OF course. impossible
of universal adoption, because of the vary
ing conditions which govern in the retail
food trade of the city. In a great majority
of cases the householder himself seldom
visits the store. Again. large part Of the
buying is done by or through servants.
Furthermore. many of the customers have
such scanty means that they trade largely
on credit and are not in a position to choose
their sources of supply on the high ground
of sanitary conditions. Nevertheless. it is
possible to a large extent for the consumers
to exercise a corrective degree Of super
vision over the circumstances which sur
round the vending of their food supplies.
and to the extent that they avail them
selves of their opportunity any retailers
disposed to be careless will be forced to
adopt sanitary methods.
1t Is undeniable that in some retail
grocery stores foodstuffs are handled
with a reckless disregard for the laws Of
health. They are exposed to the attacks
of flies. They are surrounded by unclean
influences. They are often exposed di-
recty to the possibility of disease contami-
nation. Fruit. vegetables, butter, eggs,
milk cheese and meats are ready purveyors
of disease and are often procured from
shops which would not pass muster even in
a casual inspection by sanitary exert.
While many retailers take pride In the
appearance and healthfulness of their es-
Establishments. others are grossly Indifferent.
Sometimes their Indifference Is the result
of complete ignorance of the meaning of
sanitation. But If they are once taught
the lesson that cleanliness is profitable and
dirt means loss of trade. they will quickly
rise to the occasion and clean up their
premises. scour out the foul corners of
store and cellar, inclose the foodstuffs that
are capable of carrying disease from the
attacks OF insects and the influence of foul
odors, and in every possible manner invite
the confidence of their customers. This
form of enterprise Is not costly. 1t should
not impose burden upon any shopkeeper
and neglect of it should on the contrary,
mean shrinkage of business.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-27

lation, and New Jersey has for many years
been regarded as being more completely
under the influence of the railroad corpora
lions than any other state in the Union.
The railroad opposition to the two-cent
rate which Is being proclaimed by many of
the states may prove to be short-sighted
even from a selfish point of view, regard
less of the bad effect which 1t has upon the
temper of the people Rate reduction has
almost uniformly In this and in other
lines of enterprise in the past meant an in
crease in the volume of business and in the
net earnings. The postal service Is a strik-
ing example. The reduction of the post
age unit of payment from five cents to
three was resisted as certain to cause an
enormous loss to the government. On the
contrary 1t so stimulated letter writing that
the department profted heavily. Similarly
the reduction from three to two cents was
opposed, but it has more than Justified the
claims of its advocates, and It is even now
being urged on the same line of reasoning
that further and final reduction to a
penny will cause such a growth of the
postal revenues that the service will stand
for net earning instead of loss.
Cheaper railroad rates mean more use OF
the lines, more travel by passengers and
more shipments by manufacturers. There
is of course a point of economic departure
beyond which it is Improbable for BUSH
ness enterprise to go in the matter of rate
reduction. and unwise for the regulative
power to proceed in compulsory provisions.
But it is the very general belief OF the
country today that the two-cent passen-
ger rate is fair and profitable. and that
if it Is established uniformly throughout
the country, at least In the more closely
populated sections, it will in a very short
time prove boon rather than a burden to
the railroads
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-27
The Establishment Of Spring.

1t looked quite gloomy for while
When Congress went away,
We feared that flowers would fail II
smile
And spring might go astray
If no one made a speech or two
In language finely wise
To tell Us what We ought to do
To start the enterprise.
But 10! Along the waters edge
The frogs ere chattering gay,
And golden blossoms in the hedge
Give promtsings of May!
Yet when the wind comes rather stiff
And chills the balmy air
We feel 'twould be done better IL
1t had a statesman's care.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-27

TIN 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 Bust
purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-27
Under Surveillance.

Behold a prisoner sad and bent,
A victim of laws fury.
OF any crime he's fnfiocent,
They've got him on the jury.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-27
Making the Wheels Go Round

Bradstrcets report that trade conditions
continue TO improve would seem to indicate
that the average American is attending
strictly to business and not worrying about
Wall streets little battles.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-27
No Use.

"Of course said the political economists,
''you think you could run the government"
"Oh, yes" answered the railway mag
nate benignly. but what's the use? We
couldn't make 1t pay dividends without be-
ing accused of graft
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-27
Two Wall Streets.

From the New York Sun.
There is a Wall street which is savings
bank-the greatest and most important saw
ings bank on earth. Don't confuse 1t with
a celebrated gambling hell of the same
name.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-27
His Reason.

why do you insist on going on a lecture
tour after you have done all that Is re-
qufred of you in Congress-"
"Well," answered the candid patriot, "a
man can't be idle all the time
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-27
Welcome to the Brotherhood.

From the New York Evening Post.
The army experts who identified bullets
from Brownsville as having been fired from
rifles that were nailed in box under pile
of iron cots are entitled to the full
fellowship of handwriting experts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-27
Nearly Everybody is Out.

From the Milwaukee Free Press.
In warning people to keep out of the
stock market John d. Rockefeller has at
last rendered public service without
raising the price of oil.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-27

AS custodian of the Liberty Bell, Phila-
delphia can always be sure OF certain
amount of attention when an exposition Is
being arranged.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-27
The Secretary Of Peace.

From the Detroit Journal.
News of that three days battle in Hon
duras makes it inevitable Secretar OF
Peace Taft must go south and do i.t.e
more Latin-American spanking.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-27

With Taft busy adjusting Panama condi-
tons and Foraker looking after the Browns
vile matter, the two eminent Ohio men
may be regarded for the present paired.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-27
They Have It.

From the Springfield Union.
II the automobile manufacturers are
making good their claims it's a cinch to
find out where most of the available supply
of money has disappeared to-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-27

When rural sheriff takes up transit
problem, he does not feel that there is
any time to call on the interstate commerce
commission for advice.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-27
And They Like to Talk.

FROM the Rochester Herald.
The number of congressman going on the
Chautauqua circuits increases each year.
Maybe it is because Speaker Cannon won't
give them opportunity to work off their
hot air on the floor of the House.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-27
Advice to President,

From the Newark News.
AS the Hon. Tim Woodruff has been at
the White House, the chances are that
the President has received enough. advice
to hold him for a week so at the very
least.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-27

At all events the railway magnates had
better luck at the White House than some
of the ladies who have attempted tc see the
President.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-27

The Thaw trial, like the average sensa.
tional story, promises too many sequels.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-27

The Fnpinos are the greatest consumers
of their own tobacco. This looks like a real
grievance for them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-27
Don't Imagine.

Don't imagine, son. remarked Uncle
Eben. dat you shows yoh smartness by
bein' deceitful. One Of de hardest things in
de world is to tell muffin but de exact truth
an sim be good company
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-27

The congressional party at Panama Is
face to face with the fact that the germ ia
no respecter of persons.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-27

A two-cent railway fare ought to leave
statesmen with a comfortable margin on
their mileage accounts after all.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-27

Senator Rurtcn's remark that he was rail-
roaded to jail sounds like an unintentional
compliment for the railroads.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-27

A demand for more pay IN Panama canal
construction would doubtless be considered
more reasonable than a demand for less
work
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-27

Mr. Foraker and Mr.. Taft seem to be
agreed at least on the proposition that
an Ohio man has good chance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-27
Philanthropy's Aim.

From the Outlook.
Modern philanthropy is more and more
seeking the causes that underfie the effect,
poverty. 1t is becoming preventive without
ceasing to be palliative.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-27

San Francisco must regret that the fire
could not have wiped out some of its
polite al past.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-27
Luck.

From the Chicago News.
Lazy men are always talking about some
other men who are feols for luck
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-27
SHOOTING STARS.
A Future.

HAS Panama future?"
81 should say so.'' answered the investi-
gator "All 1t needs Is a hotel and bath
ing beach to be one OF the worlds greatest
resorts for tourists"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-27
1ncongruous.
From the Houston Post

From the Houston Post.
This Is an age of wonders. Col. Sterett
Is said to be a candidate for Congress IN
the Dallas district on a platform calling for
more water.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-27

The Wal! street market quotation is as
erratic as the thermometric reading.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-27
Same Here.
ham ledger

From the Birmingham ledger.
There are sim many fine horses in =.
despite the automobiles.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-12-07
Dry Goods lowered.

n &c Nice smooth Sea Island under
the factory cost price at e. =. &c yd.
IS. 1ac Full Yard-wide sheeting, great
Bargain for you at -. =. :. e. u yd
1Oc One of the incest Sea Island you
ever saw, heavy, smooth at :. Sc yd.
y &c Apron Ginghams in Black, blue
and brown check at =. =. re sc I'd.
1Oc An extra good quality of staple
ginghams at per yard =. =. :. Z lie
sSc Good heavy outing in light and
dark patterns for =. >. :. ..5 Bc yd.
s12 Zee The very heaviest best outing
In light and dark colors :. 91zc yd
9c-Very good bed ticking in staple
and fancy patterns at :. =. &c yd.
I121a extra good mattress ticking,
worth more at :. =. =. =. 97ac yard
d5c Beautiful Serge Plaids in variety
of colors. A great bargain at 10c yd.
T5c Very Lovely Panamas and Mo
hairs in Browns, Blacks and Blues
s2t HOG ydIu'
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-12-07
BILL WOULD KNOCK
OUT BLIND TIGERS
introduction Surprised Sd
vaRnaIl COunCilmen.

SAVANNAH. GA, Dec. 6-tSpe-
cial)-Blird tigers, which it has been
whispered vii. be st large in Savan-
nah after Jan. /, may catch it from
the city as we'll as from the state if a
far-reaching, ordinance, placed on its
first reading before Council Wednesday
night, is cnacting into the city code.
The aide! men, however, had no
chance TO discuss the matter in eau
Gus, being taken b. surprise.
The ordinance provides that after
the first day Of January it shall be
unlawful for any person, firm of cor
pOration to keep for the purpose OF
illegal sale, intoxicating liquors with
in the corporate limits, or within
three miles Of the corporate limits.
Every violation is punishable upon
conviction before the Police Court by
a fine not exceeding 500 and by inn
prisonment not to exceed thirty days.
The court is also authorized to i'm
pose either or both penalties within
its discretion.
The ordinance Classics very care
fully the class of goods of which the
keeping for the purpose of Illegal sale
is prohibited and specifies, any alco-
holic, spirituous, malt or intoxicating
liquors, or intoxicating bitters, or
other drinks, which, if drunk in eX-
cess, will produce intoXication.
Chairman Gordon, of the Liquor
License Committee stated after the
meeting that he could not say wheth-
er he favored it as it was handed to
him late in the afternoon with the re-
quest that it be introduced, and he had
had no opportunity to go over it
carefullY