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The independent., 1907-01-24

Samuel Pomeroy Colt organizer and
master of the rubber trust, received
thirty-nine votes for senator on the
first ballot of the Rhode Island legisla-
ture, seventeen short of the number
necessary to elect. Senator Wetmore,
who is candidate for reelection, re-
ceived thirty one votes. and William
Goddard. millionaire banker and mer-
chant, received forty In this mill
of the millionaires the real fight is
probably to be between Wetmore and
the rubber king. Mr.. Goddard an.
nounced his candidacy as an independ-
ent on a reform platform last May and
being supported at the polls by un-
tethered voters OF both parties re-
ceived a strong popular endorsement.
The fortv-one votes which he received
In the first legislative ballot repre-
sented n large majority OF the people
OF Rhode Island. though by no means
a majority OF the legislature IL In
not in the least likely that he can
draw votes from either Wetmore or
Colt. and the first ballot probably OK
pressed his greatest strength. Sena-
tor wetmore was the only avowcd
candidate against Mr.. Goddard before
election. but he starts eight votes he-
hind Mr. Colt. Either wetmore OF
Colt ls supposed 10 be satisfactory ia
Senator Aldrich and they VIII prnh-
ably be allowed to spar for points be-
fore Boss nrayton IL sent in TO award
the prize. The proceeding should add
impetus 20 the movement for the pop
ular election OF senator's.
The independent., 1907-01-24
with all his faults. Senator rinman

With all his faults. Senator Tillman
has never had to answer IA charge of
dsssrgsuuuusHess. lie seems often 10
be governed by violent prejudlces, but
he says what he thinks and NaomA to
be incapable of assembling To achieve
an end. As an implacabIe opponent of
President Roosevelt he prefers 10 at
tack him squarely for his action In tho
brownsville case rather than try Ia in
Jure him from ambush by pretending 10
support him as a measure ~ hostility
90 the negroes. That kind of work il
left for the Missouri legislature and
perhaps some other senator's
The independent., 1907-01-24

Lincoln IL not alone In trouble 20
keep 80 preachers. The nlblicai World
complains that the shortage ~ good
prcat hers II general and alarming.
Theological unrest has deferred many,
II thinks. and tho stampede 20 COM
mereiallam and It's moro distinctly vis-
lble rewards has carried with u much
good timber that might ~ a more nplr.
itual age have devoted Itself Ia laying
The independent., 1907-01-24

colorado's law.makers believe thai
when man haa paii for thlnx he
ought u have a. The senatsrship Was
sola 10 Simon GuKrennelm and the Inn
preaNlnn has gnne abroad that he paid
all II wn~ worth.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-21
The Man on the End Seat

Our old friend. the man on the end of the
street ear seat, is with US once again, as
the sun shines vigorously and the summer
cars are brought out and the people take
TO the trolleys for pleasure. He sits as
tight as ever and refuses to bulge. He
minds not the knees that bump into his
own, or the feet that tread upon his feet
or the black looks cast his way, or the
sarcastic remarks let fall for his correction
He is case-hardened, oblivious, Indifferent
He recks not the discomfort he causes. so
long as he maintains what he considers his
right. When pushed for justification of his
course he uses the ancient argument that
first come should be first served When
asked for a better excuse he AYERS that il
Is no worse for others to crowd past him
than for him to squeeze past others when
he gets out of the car. At all events. there
he is, and there he stays. although a great
majority of car riders hold him in scorn
and reject his arguments as illogical and
his conduct as impolite.
The man on the end seat is constitutions ly
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-21

run at present do permit the establish
ment of private stables without regard to
the wishes of neghbors, 1t might be well
for the Commissioners to consider the ad-
visibility of securing amendments which
will interpose some measure of restriction
upon this privilege. A stable Is not an
agreeable adjunct to any property. though
often necessary. The rules governing all
such establishments should be drawn with
reference to the health, comfort and peace
of mind of the greater number In GER
tain neighborhood in the city there is today
in course of construction on a square other
wise exclusively occupied by dwellings
stable building designed for the accommo-
dation of more than score or horses
Under the present regulations no restric-
lions other than those involved in the build
ing laws applied to this proposition mas
much as the horses to be stabbed there are
not to be for hire. but are to be used ex-
clusively In one business. This distinction
permitted the classification of the plant as
a private rather than a public stable, and
thus the wishes of those owning and occu-
plying adjacent and neighboring property
were not consulted and their consent to the
construction was not essential before the
issuance of the permit. This appears to De
a fine distinction which might properly
be considered when this subject Is taken
under adyiSement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-21
The French Situation Serious.

The situation in southern France contin-
ues acute and in some respects alarming.
Although the government has effected the
capture of Albert, the leader of the wine
growers. the strikers" who are in reality
no less than revolutionists, have continued
their demonstrations and have caused the
ministry at Paris to adopt repreSsive tao
ties. The troops have been stationed at
strategic points, and already there have
been encounters between them and the peo-
pie. with fatal results at Narbonne. If the
soldiers remain loyal to the government it
is probably only question of time and the
infliction of many wounds before the revolt
is suppressed. But todays dispatches bring
tIdings of a sign of disaffection on the part
OF the troops. A battalion was recently
shifted from Beziers, which Is a city of
10000. not far from Narbonne, to the sea-
coast town of Agde, on account of the
known sentiments of the soldiers for the
wine growers. Today they mutinied and
marched back from Agde to Bezers, and
at the latest reports Were stubbornly re-
fusIng to return to their station and de-
handing that they be restored to their old
barracks. The people were rejoicing over
this incident, and grave fears were felt
lest the example thus set by the mutinous
battalion might spread to other troops.
More alarming however, than even the
sign of disaffection among the troops Is
the indication of the growth of anti
ministerial sentiment at Paris. The Clemen-
ceau government has thus far maintained
itself In the face of great difficulties and
II has passed several grave crises with skill
avoiding conflicts that have threatened the
peace and stability of the republic. There
would seem to be no good reason now for
Its fall under the stress of the wine grow
ers' strike. which carries with it no such
issues as to precipitate cabinet crisis.
The premier has adopted the watchword
that the law must prevail, and If France
Will not support him in that declaration it
is indeed in the way of inviting disasters
now and hereafter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-21
Day Of the Playground.
From the Chicago Tribune.

From the chicago TrlDun0
1t is creditable. to Chicago that it is to
have the honor of entertaining the first
convention of the Playground Association
of America. 1t Is a notable thing that
such meeting is to be held at all. There
is no need for agitation about Fairgrounds
in the great majority of communities in
the United States The village and the
small town do not have any such problem
to worry them. The small city is like
wise free from the discussions. 1t Is the
tremendous development of the urban pop
ulation in this country which has made this
theme an important one. There are thou
sands of children who never have any place
for recreation except amid the dangers and
dirt of the street. There are thousands
who find no green turf to whom even sand
piles are barred, for whom the path of en-
joyment is narrow and cherries. There
are thousands of others who do not have
the freedom of play which is enjoyed by the
country lad or the dweller in the small
place They have no convenient ground for
their sports, and so they grow up through
the grammar school and the high school
practically debarred from much Of the en-
joyment which is the natural heritage and
privilege of youth.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-21
The Stable Decision.

Inc stars congratulations. extended the
other day to the residents of Bioomingdale
and also 10 the District Commissioners on
the decision OF the latter not to locate the
public stables opposite the new pumping
station while trifie premature were none
the less justified, as the news from the
District building today indicates. BY ruling
against the proposed stable site the Com
m!ssoners have set the standard of public
construction and emplacement satisfactorily
high. The municipality should ALWAYS do
Its work better, If possible, than it requires
OF any private citizen. Thus, while it NAV
be true that IL permit 10 erect n stable
on the site in question had been requested
10y citizen. the Commissioners would have
been compelled to grant it, the municipa!
government itself should recognize higher
considerations than the mere letter of the
law and respect the equities involved This
ruling gives evidence of such a disposition
at the District building and should go far
to reassure the residents in other parts OF
the District that their rights will be safe
guarded whenever the occasion arises to
add 10 the city governments equipment in
AMY manner.
incidentally, L in fact the laws as they
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-21
Japanese War Talk Subsiding.

There are gratifying evidences that the
lingo program in Japan has been over
worked and that the campaign OF anu
Americanism which has been conoucteu
chiefly as a political vancouver for some
time is on the point of collapsins. Inc
appeals of the progresslveS to the hatioiiai
spirit have evoked calm rejoinders from 'he
leaders of both the conservative ana the
unionist parties the latter having just
taken the ground that the differences De
tween the United States and Japan, IL
any exist are susceptible of settlement ny
ordinary diplomatic methods. This sensible
view appears to have obtained IN most
quarters where public sentiment IS shapeo
and from which emanate the influences that
affect the course of the empire.
The dispatches contain an item that may
possibly have a bearing upon the apparent
collapse of the lingo boom, to this effect:
"A committee on financial interests IS
working actively to suppress the agltatloI.
The financial situation is bad Most STOCKS
are at bottom prices and several smaller
banks have failed. Runs on others nave
occurred, and there are also signs that
Japan's financial agents abroad nave given
warnings against the consequences OIL con-
tinued agitation.
Ever since the close of the war with
Russia those best acquainted. WIN tHe Stdte
of things in Japan have understood that
that country was in no position to enter
the lists again with any country The war
funds. it is true. were promptly supplied by
foreign capitalists and Japan still had a
sufficient margin of credit upon which to
draw in case it had been necessary to
continue the war for another year or two.
European and American lenders were ready
to advance millions for the sake Of the
successful prosecution of the conflict. But
with Russia beaten there was no further
occasion to fill the Golfers at Toxic, and it
may be doubted whether Japan could today,
in ease of a war with the United States,
find the funds even in France. its latest
treaty friend, and England, its continuing
ally. Japan needs money badly at this
time. but not for military purposes. Cash
is required to build railroads and factories,
to develop the country. to establish steam
ship lines and otherwise to effect the in
dustrial expansion that is absolutely neces-
sary to give the large population secure
financial foundation. War talk Is calcu-
lated to destroy confidence in any govern
ment. If the foreign credit Is in the least
degree strained, and Japan is certain to be
kept busy for a number of years managing
it's great war debt already incurred, with
out thinking of running up any more
liabilities.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-21
A Disseminating Quest.

We'd like to show we're up-to-date an not
to be outdone.
We think that Pohick on the Crick should
have favorite son.
We want man to stand around a-listenin'
to the bands
An eat heap of dinners an not tire Of
shakin' hands.
He's got to have some style, an cash
enough to meet the cost
OF takin' holidays 'thout chargln' fur the
time he's lost;
An at the finish he must be politely
satisfied
To cheer the reg'lar candidate an bow an
step aside.
There's only one silk hat In town; the one
Bill Tompkins wears.
But Bill says time is precious an gifts mad
an almost swears.
An Ezry Jones, the owner of our sole
Prince Albert coat.
Says he's that shy of politics he almost
hates to vote;
An every one declines the honor with
tremendous haste,
Declarin' crops Is late this year an there's
no time to waste.
Unless some patriot steps right up an does
it purity quick
There won't be any favorite son from
Pohick on the Crick! e.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-21
The Anti-Bryan Case.

The case Of the ant-Bryan democrats
may now be summed up.
1t is held, in the first place that Mr..
Bryan threw his chances of reaching the
White House away by his Madison Square
Garden speech. lie then had everything
safely in hand Silver had been forgiven
him 10y the gold democrats. His talk about
sackcloth and ashes for those who had re-
jcCtci him in 1856 and 1900 had been for
gotten. His personal attractions were con-
Cedel Ills trip abroad had been a success.
Things looked bright both for him and for
the party. But his proposition for govern
meut ownership Of railroads caused con-
s.ernation where confidence had existed.
and since then everything has been in the
air again.
The remedy urged is that Mr.. Bryan re-
tire from the field, naming, if he insists
upon it, friend and follower for the lead
ership. In this way. he is told. the party
can he brought together and the next race
won SO far, Mr. Bryan does not seem to
1e impressed with the suggestion. He
neither talks nor acts like man prepar-
ing for the role of self-sdcrifice.
1t Is much TO be doubted if this view in
Cludcs all the factors of the case. Why
# Mir. Bryan himself is impossible, should
lie name the man? He could not con-
sistently with his character propose a
man not in sympathy with his opinions.
That would not be playing Warwick, but
the game of bunco. And the game would
not succeed if played. If the country does
not want Mr.. Bryan in the presidency it
IS because of his opinions; and those opin-
ions represented by anybody else in the
White House would be as Objectionable.
Mr.. Bryan's present attitude is at least
logical and self-respecting. He is not try
Ing to sneak into office. He as much as
says that the mere honor of an election to
the presidency Is not the sum of his de-
sires. He believes in certain policies, he
describes them frankly, and asks considera-
ton for them. He represents them much
more ably than any of his lieutenants.
Why. therefore, should he retire in favor
of anybody?
AS matter of fact, the men who are
urging this course on Mr.. Bryan should
seek other affiliations. If he is a democrat
they not democrats. II they are demo-
Gratis he should not lead them. No more
combinations merely for the sake of secur-
ing power. The country all but
ruined by that game successfully played
In 1892
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-21

inclined to hold fast to whatever he sees
that is of advantage to him. In other walks
or rides-of life he clings to his advantage
He is no altruist. He is the high type of in
dividualist. He would never be popular In
community maintained upon the principles
of strict socialism. He would probably
spend most of bis days doing penance for
his offenses against the rules of conduct.
Street car companies are powerless to
correct the selfish ways of this class Of
riders. Conductors can only say Move
over" and ring the bell. Passengers can
only ask politely and when refused freer
access to the glover and mutter i'm
precautions. The endseat man is there be-
cause he is that kind. and no laws yet
framed can reach him or move him. Per-
haps in time he may be softened by re-
peated applications of heel and toe as con-
gested passengers make their way past
him. but only such treatment Is likely to be
effective
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-21
Another Trust Hunt Started,

Beef trust, oil trust. railroad trust coal
trust, all have come under the federal har-
row in their turn. Now Uncle Sam Is re-
quested by complainant to go after a
shipping combine that. it is alleged, is
squeezing American traders numerically
by the wiles and ways familiar to the trust
promoters and managers. 1t is charged
that through ironclad contracts with ship
pers and land transportation lines freight
Is directed into particular channels, and
that there Is no competition whatever be-
tween the lines. ostensibly independent,
which furnish transportation for goods sent
from the interior of the United States to
Baltic ports.
An important international question may
be involved in this matter, regarding the
foreign rights of these corporations which
are alleged to have entered into combina-
ton. But there can be no doubt of the
jurisdiction of the United States with re-
gard to the operations Of the steamship
companies in this country In the dictation
of freight rates, and especially with refer
ence to their arrangements with the rail-
road lines for the diversion or concentra-
ton of traffic. If it Is found upon exami-
nation that the facts are as alleged in the
complaint, the administration undoubtedly
haS inc paSis ior prosecution which
should result In complete readjustment
of the relations between shippers and
carrying companies.
Naturally the managers Of the transport
tation lines affected by the complaint are
prompt in characterizing them as absurd
and baseless. Nevertheless the interstate
commerce commission has the last word
with regard to the primary merits of the
charges. and IT is unwise to accept the
statements of those interested as ground
for regarding the accusation as merely q
trade trick, as asserted. If the shippers of
this country are throttled by a steamship
trust, 1t is time they were released from
such a grip, and 1t should not be difficult
for the government to ascertain the truth
and to apply whatever remedies the law
may provide.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-21
Vacation.
Ernm the Portland Advertiser.


The secret of rest is to get rid of detail
for time. Why is it that a sea voyage
is regarded as the best of tonics? Simply
because the entire change of surroundings
wipes out the mass of complications at
tendant upon the daily routine of the ordi-
nary worker. We all need occasional free
dom from the bondage of the tiny strings
that bind US to wearing tasks. The man
who realizes this and plans his vacation
accordingly makes no mistake.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-21
Corsets for
Summer Wear.

NHT7 E are showing complete
Il III Ill lines of all the latest
NN models in the most
wanted materials for
summer wear-batiste, net, light
weight coutil, etc. Corsets for all
occasions-negligee, street. loung-
ing and evening wear; also dainty
Girdles for young ladies' wear.
Special:
IS dozen Corsets, made of good
quality net, with straight front, dip
hip and coutil strippings. All sizes.
Special price, SOC per pair.
Third floor. Eleventh st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-21
"Chandon' Olive Oil
Frances Purest Product.

mf OR medicinal or table use. 1t
mr. is impossible to produce a
o|Nl choicer or more delicate oil.
WI "Chandon" Oil is bottled ex-
pressly for us at Bordeaux, France,
aid is absolutely pure. To those
who desire light, dainty, palatable
oil, we unreservedly recommend
"Chandon" brand.
Glass Bottles, 25c, 45c and S5c.
Tin Cans, screw cap and faucet,
S5c, $I.oo and $3.I5.
Fifth floor, Tenth ST.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-21
Pure Food Department.

Colonial Blend Coffee. lib. can. 35c; BIB.
Queen and Stuffed Olives. bottle. Zoe to Coo
California Ripe Olives, ........ 2}c and 43c
Colonial Tomato Catsup, bottle. ......... De
Colonial Pure Apple Cider Vinegar gallon. SOC
Colonial Absolutely Pure Lard. in blue
eled cans g. 3 and 10 lbs. IJc, 75c and s.. 40
Pure Baking Powder, u Rib. can 15c; lib. can.
Soc; BIB. can. Sl35
Florida Cantaloupes, each .............7c to lie
Choice, Smooth Thin-skn Michigan Potatoes.
peck '3oc
Florida Plneapples. -.......................l1
Extra Fancy Lemons dozen. ................25 c
Colonial Jams. absolutely pure. Jar, pc;
dozen .'.'''' - 300
Maraschino Cherries. bottle. 25c, 4Jc and Toe
Old fashioned Virginia Water ground Meal, white
or yellow, lbs, l5c: 10 lbs. Observation-Disclosures. 25c
Pineapple Edam, Sap Sage English Dairy Rogue
fort and New York Full Cream Cheeses.
Gosman's Cllquot Club and Imported Ginger Ale
dozen ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS $780, 81 % and 81 80
Catawba White Grape Juice, ct. bottle. soc
Alpha Salad Cream the dressing without OIL
bottle. .15c, 25c and soc
Old Virginia Herring Roe. 2-lb. can. ........ zoe
Red Alaska Salmon. tall cans. ............ go
Hawaiian Pineapple Chunks, 2E-lb. can. .25c
Freshly Baked Cakes-Angel, Sunshine Sponge
Gold Loaf Raisln Loaf English Walnut Ginger
Marble. Devil and Layer TALL fllinGs).
Murfn or Drop Cakes, dozen. ............... o5c
Choice Corrections. Id. Csc TO COO
Fifth floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-21
White Pique Coats
For Little Children.

MN EVER so fashionable and
iii never so pretty or stylish.
U1 u "A charming assortment to
select from. Styles for
boys and girls. Some are plain,
some richly trimmed with embroid-
cries, insertions, scallops, etc.; all
moderately priced.
Children's White Pique Coats "N"
length. with large collar finished with q, RI
hem. Each. p-'OO
Children's White Pique Coats, ~" length trim
med down side with insertion and en- c. RI
broidery; turnover collar. Each. ........ %o'Oo
Children's White Pique Coats. made
E Es1 piait. collar finished with stitching $3.50
Children's White Pique Coats 80" length.
collar trimmed with embroidered scallop. G. ~
Eacn T-f'Oo
Children's White PiQue Coats, trimmed on side
and bottom with embroidered scallop; but
toned down side; turnover collar and O. ~
SuiS- I@aSu
Children's White Pique Coats, made with yoke:
cape and collar trimmed with rufie Of en- O. ~
brodery. Each. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. SS.OO
Children's Coats. Of fine white French pique
with cape large collar hand embroidered
and scailoped; ribbon ties. $40 90 70 So2 ~
Eacn fAo'oO ~ T-o'OO
bird floor Eleventh st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-21
Everybody Pleased.

From the Henderson (Neb) Tribune.
1t was delightful affair for all and a
relief for the brides father who Is a poor,
Woodworking man. The groom is a tall,
handsome fellow and should not be blamed
for his brother being in the pententiary
for horse stealing. Miss Katie looked
beautiful, wearing a large red hair ribbon
in her locks and the groom has whiskers