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Evening star., 1907-11-12
Tom johnson No Cat's-Paw.

Those Missouri democrats, and others,
who are seeking to play Tom johnson
against Mr.. Bryan in the presidential
game should revise their appraisement of
the man. They will find that he is not
at their service. If he were young and
tender, such victory as he has Just
achieved might render him for the
moment little fighty, and open to the
approaches of f1atterers. But he is an old
bird-not tough. maybe, but seasoned
and not a BIT "sot up as the result of
downing Mr. Burton. with the national
administration thrown in for good meas
ure
Mr. Johnson has been q national figure
for many years He attracted national
attention while in Congress in the early
nos by bold stand on the tariff ques-
tion. and he has ever since remained in
the public eye. He is a faddist, but also
Il successful man of affairs, and his large
wealth enables him TO play the game of
politics in a somewhat Independent fash
ion. He owns the man under his hat.
and speaks his own thoughts Still he is
a good partisan. and, single taxer. free
trader and all that. claims to be a demo-
crat And in this day of forty-'leven kinds
of democrats who shall say him nay on
that score?
Mr.. Johnson is a Bryan man. His re-
lations with the peerless leader have from
the first been cordial. The way Mr..
Bryan shook things up in 1896 appealed
TO Mr.. Johnson. While the rich men north
south. east and west were uniting against
the democratic candidate, this rich man
of Cleveland wished him success, and has
ever since remained loyal to him. What
his opinion may be as to the democracy's
best interests next year is not known but
he is not the sort of man to permit him
self to be used to Mr.. Bryan's personal
| injury.
There are Bryan men and Bryan men.
Not every man who shouts for Mr.. Bryan
wishes him well. Some of the fullest
throated of the brethren wish in their
hearts that he were a resident of, or could
be transported to. the planet Mars But
they are forced to keep this feeling a
secret from the general public. A few
friends and the gate-post enjoy their con-
fidence.
Mr.. Johnson is not of this company He
believes in Mr.. Bryan. They meet every
the whole on the state of the Union
Probably the happiest democrat outside of
Cleveland over the result of Tuesdays
election there was the man who in Ne
braska had been showed under the same
day by the republicans. 1t may be easily
seen, therefore. that Mr.. Johnson cannot
be made a cats-paw for raking anti
/ Bryan ChestnutS out of the fire.
Evening star., 1907-11-12

Nj Bryan would have IT," tariff revised
right away. At least he talks that way
Maybe he would talk differently if his
party were in power. He would then
he obliged to look at the matter in what
in politics IS called a practical light. As
the matter stands. he is looking at II
purely in the light of party advantage
Not relief for the people from heavy
schedules hut ernba rrassment for the re
publicans i'm the national campaign, is
his object.
We should see some all-around politics
played with the tariff II the republicans
could he badgered into taking it up next
month The democratic program would
he as plain as a pikestaf and he followed
strictly Nj Bryan might be tempted
10 appear and direct operations from the
,..o4 krooms Of The House Delay would
poe the word from the outset. y long seS-
Contracting INTO September II possible
would he the aim of the minority. NO
hin until fall so as to leave as little
time as possible for the majority TO eX-
Main the performance in full from the
stump. Such tactics were employed III
1890 against the Mck nIey bill. and had
much to do with the republican defeat
that wear. The voters repudiated the
bill i'm a few weeks after its enactment
into law. and Yet six years later elected
is author President, with instructions To
assist in the writing Of a new law upon
rue same lines. This WAS done and that
.aU IS now ten years old
lIr. Bryans demand is all the politics
that now remains in the tariff issue for
mis- party Tariff revision is assured at
last The most stubborn of the stand
uatters must now concede that new sched-
.iia~ arc on the cards. In their national
Platform the republicans next year will
derIar. themselves, and the work then
g,rn,nised will probably he performed at an
extra session Of the Sixty-first Congress,
called for that express purpose.
During the campaign we shall hear
trade. Nir Bryan and his friends VIII
argue from the assertion that protection
is the mother of trusts. and that the
surest means Of dealing with trusts is
To destroy protection. The republicans
should welcome that debate-should well
come even the most veiled attack on a
system which stands so thoroughly justi-
fed by experience. If protection cannot
be defended, nothing can be. 1t was
never more deserving of the title the
American policy than it is today, with
America under its application, in the
front rank of producing and fourishing
nations.
Evening star., 1907-11-12
"Jettaturao -

Popular Italian belief in 'jettatura." >"
or the "evil eye" will be greatly strength
ened by the death of Signor Gianturo
minister Of public works, just reported
For Sgnor Giolotti the premier, is ac-
credited with the possession Of an eye
that brings misfortune upon those who
fall within its range. This evil eye" is
sometimes a mere twist of the optic mus
cles sometimes a popularity OF coloring
sometimes sinister squint There is
no precise definition OF. its qualities. It
simply is recognized by the astute as
'jettatura." and no reasoning will shake
the belief in its malevolence. An Italian
will hasten around a corner out of his
course to avoid meeting a person with
an evil eye Tourists with optical de-
fects have often found travel through
Italy a matter of serious embarrassment
Evening star., 1907-11-12

IL not of actual difficulty, because Of this
superstition. In signor Giolottrs case
there is an excuse for the belief in a
chain of circumstantial happenings. The
late minister Of public works was the
fifth member OF the Ciolotti cabinet to
die while in ONCE. Yet there appears to
have been no special difficulty in find
Ing successors. Possibly the more In
telligent Italians do not subscribe to the
belief that the premier is man whose
glances to be Stunned. At all events
whatever the truth about Signor Giolottfs s
eyes, the death of five Of his colleagues
in rapid succession is calculated TO give
him an unfortunate prominencs IN the
gossip Of the peasantry.
Evening star., 1907-11-12
Russia as "The Helping Hand. "

This cable from st. Petersburg puts the
joke squarely on those Americans who
have been exerting themselves to bring
on a war between this country and Japan:
The talk of the possibility of a war be-
tween the United States and Japan, which
throughout has been taken seriously in
Russia. is bringing many volunteers to
the Americ embassy. who say they are
anxious to serve in the United States
army in case of hostilities.
"A report is also circulating in military
circles here that the American army in
the Philippines needs instructors, espe-
cially for the Artillery and Engineer
corps.
Five or six Russian officers Of these
branches Of the service apply daily at the
embassy for commissions, and are dtsap-
pointed by the assurance that there is no
likelihood of Japan and the United States
going to war.
1t is to laugh! Fancy American troops
for service against Japan licked into
shape by the drillmasters who organized
the Russian disasters in Manchuria!
Evening star., 1907-11-12
Philippine Trade.
From the New York Herald.

Mr.. McKinlay. representative and mem
Der of the committee on insular affairs.
has Just arrived at San Francisco after
an extensive tour in the Philippines. In
an interview he stated that the resources
of the islands are unbOunded and that he
"favors removal of the tariff on Philip
pine sugar and tobacco" In that rema,7 k
Mr. McKinlay hit the right nall on the
head Justice and reason alike demand
that two at least Of the principal prod
ucts of the islands shall be allowed to
enter the United States free Of import
duty If the Philippines are prevented
by the United States from making with
other countries commercial arrangements
that are essential for their prosperity they
should be given a chance for life by be-
ing accorded tariff privileges In the United
States.
Evening star., 1907-11-12
Federal Regulation Of Health.
From the Brooklyn Eagle.


An organized effort is being made to
induce Congress to undertake the regula-
ton of the public health. 1t is repre-
sented that the Ohio river is, in fact, a
thousand miles of typhoid fever, and that
the condition making for this dangerous
disease can be dealt with only by the
federal government. But this condition
is not confined to the Ohio river. Our
own Hudson is not free. And there are
others the waters of which are used for
drinking purposes and for crops Of Ice
which are contaminated.
Then there is tuberculosis from which
5000, 600 out Of SOOOO,O0O must perish.
Only the federal laws, 1t is urged. can
deal with 1.-The white scourge" since so
many Of its victims travel from state to
state. The milk supplies which may be
produced in a state where there ts no
regulation and consumed in states where
regulation exists, but ineffectively. are
causative Of disease. And finally there is
the bubonic plague which has gained a
foothold in California and for the stamp
ing out of which national aid has been
asked.
1t is believed that these diseases cannot
be effectively combated except under fed
eral regulation. So the effort is being
made to secure such regulation. Indeed it
would appear as If it were imperative.
Evening star., 1907-11-12
Natural Attributes,

Oh, de 'possum s tail Is lengthy,
An de rabbits tail is small,
Some critters hab big wavin' ears,
An some hab none at all.
Some birds dey keeps a singin',
An some merely hollers loud;
De hen is meek an modes
An de peacock's mighty proud.
De locus tree is lofty,
An de cabbage done roos' low.
Oar am no explanations;
De good Lord jes' made 'em so,
An as I isn't envious
OF another mans display:
Some folks is rich an some is poor
Cause dey belongs dat way!
Evening star., 1907-11-12
Chatting Dishes,
Coffee Percolators,
Five O'Clock Tea Kettles


Our present display of these and kindred
heretofore. and the arrangement-a sep
such as to render the selection easy and
pleasurable. Bright, fresh pieces, in the
various styles and finishes; worthy OF
close inspection
"Universal' Aluminium Coffee Per-
colatOrS-
In two shapes. for use on stove from A.
cup size, at $3.50, to 14-cup size, at $500
each.
"Universal' PercoIators-
In copper or nickel. complete with alco-
hol stove. from 4-cup size, at $3.50. to o.
cup size, at $3.50 each.
Manning. Bowman & Co.'S Me
teor" Percolators-
For stove use: nickel plated: from 4-cup
size. at $500, to 10-cup size, at $3.50
Meteor" Percolators-
Complete with alcohol stove: nickel or
copper: from 4-cup size, at S5.75 to 10
cup size, at $3.50.
Russian Coffee Machines
Brass or nickel finishes; our own importa-
ton; cups, $500: Caps, S40O; 3 cups,
s4.50; 8 cups. $500.
Marion Harlan Coffee Pots
Complete stock of sizes. from 2-cup size,
at 85c. to 16-cup size. at S1.SJ. We fur
nish repair parts for these pots.
Evening star., 1907-11-12

One Of the reminders conveyed by the
late Wall street disturbance is that it is
never safe to consider j. P. Morgan as
an absolute quantity in business merely
because he is not engaged in creating ex-
citement.
Evening star., 1907-11-12
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
The Dizzv Whir1

I'VE are attempting altogether too rapid
a pace" said the conservative citizen.
That's quite true" answered Mr. Sir
ius Barker. Instead of being content to
have the earth go around once in twenty
four hours. we'd like to have it go around
twenty-four times in one hour!'
Evening star., 1907-11-12

kgIn 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
Business Department, according to
tenor CIR purpose.
Evening star., 1907-11-12
A Modernist.

Don't you wish,'' said the romantic
girl, that You lived in the old days
when there were knights errant?"
Certainly not. answered Miss Cay
enne. "A policeman may not be so pic
turesque as knight errant, but he is
much more reliable in case of disturb
ance"
Evening star., 1907-11-12
An Aid to Ambition.

81 shall devote a great deal of time to
study for my new career" said the states
man who had been promoted in congress
sional prominence.
do you think that study necessarily
prepares a man for the future?''
"No. But it helps him to forget the
past
Evening star., 1907-11-12
Presidential prospect.

There is no room. forsooth, for gloom,
When such an even field one scans,
Where everybody has a boom
AS big as any other mans!
Evening star., 1907-11-12
A Complete MISUNDERSTANDING.

Everybody over here is talking about
the Singer building" said the enthusiastic
New Yorker.
And yet" rejoined the ingenious Eu-
ropean. "some people will tell you that
Americans are not sincere lovers of
music
Evening star., 1907-11-12

Mr. Hartman may well resign him
self To the thought that whatever advice
IN. administration may decide to take it
will not bc his.
Evening star., 1907-11-12

Mrs Russell Sage has restored the con-
fdcnce of those who feared she would be
careless and try 10 give away all her
money at once.
Evening star., 1907-11-12

The somewhat gloomy landing of the
kaiser is merely reminder that the Brit
ish fog is no respecter of persons
Evening star., 1907-11-12

The Bryan dinner will of course be
skillfully arranged so as to avoid the
cocktail complications.
Evening star., 1907-11-12

OF course John D. Rockefeller is glad
that he held on to the money that oelped
carry him through the financial crisis in
stead of paying it out dn fines to the gov
ernment.
Evening star., 1907-11-12

Some Pennsylvania college girls whipped
some college boys who made fun of their
class pennant. The spirit of the Amazon
has survived the classic age
Evening star., 1907-11-12

After all. the gift of the big South
African gem to King Edward is chiefly
important wonderfully fine advertise
ment for the diamond business
Evening star., 1907-11-12

Tammany takes the present state of af-
fairs in New York so much for granted
that it does not even remark we told
you so"
Evening star., 1907-11-12

1t is surmised that Mr.. Tafts boom will
resume its normal proportions as soon
its proprietor gives his first interview in
New York haThOr.
Evening star., 1907-11-12
Eakers.

From the Philadelphia Inquirer.
Speaking of nature takers, is the class
large enough to admit all the long-range
weather prophets?
Evening star., 1907-11-12

The jamestown commemorative postage
stamps. it is feared, did no more than 10
introduce further complication for the
philatelists.
Evening star., 1907-11-12

It is declared that Abe HummeI will
make a tour of Europe after his release
from prison. He doubtless wishes he had
started much sooner.
Evening star., 1907-11-12
Five O'Clock Tea Kettles

Dainty. artistic pieces. practical withal
In brass. copper and nickel finishes; COM
plete with stand and alcohol lamp.
From $500 to $50 each.
Evening star., 1907-11-12
A Height to Be Attained.

Form the Providence Bulletin.
Balloon racing will never rise to the
height of popular sport until one of the
machines breaks through fence and kills
a few spectators.
Evening star., 1907-11-12
Who Will Saw It UP

From the Philadelphia Ledger.
Timber famine is predicted for twenty
years hence. May have to cut the big
stick into lumber yet.
Evening star., 1907-11-12
Oriental Rugs Repaired and Washed.
FIOusefurmishlimgs.

~HINAWARE, Glassware, Crockery, Lamps Tinware Wood
Baskets Kitchen Utensils and the other class
W of home needs known HousefunsIng this
time better ready heir respective
than at period in the history of the department.
These several classes of goods show improvements and
many features that practical and that contribute
the betternent of housekeeping all its branches.
Evening star., 1907-11-12

1t is getting so that Alfred Austin can
write a poem without anybody's saying
much about il one way or another
Evening star., 1907-11-12
Editor

IKE STAR has a regular and per1na-
nent Family Circulation much moro
than the combined circulation of the
other Washington dailies. As a News
and Advertising Medium it has no
competitor.
Evening star., 1907-11-12
Exhibition and Sale of
Oriental Rugs.

~ MONG the large collection Oriental Rugs assembled here
If| number OF beautiful purchased low
Nv considering their designs ooorngS and extureSand
plan and always has been sell rugs other
handie reasonable profit offer these pieces prices which
make them values
We also have display number aknd Carpet Sizes
OF Anlr1zer India Rugs the weavbeng thick and
heavywhch offer unusually low prices Among them the
following:
1no4x14-. Amrzer with light gro1nds2oooo. Value
10000
9xI4t Amrtzer, with deep red ground-s15ooo. Value
$4,000
177x1o7ft Amrtzer, Egyptian dsgn-S1oooo Value $500
o2XI22ft Amritzer, with olive and groundSI75oo
Value, $4,000
o3x124 4t. Amrtzer, in light green and pnk-SI7oo Value
$225oo
We show fine collection. carpet sizes, OF Musk
abods Cashmees gha Ghorevans Tabrz and kermansahs
ranging in price from
$500 to 100000.
Each piece selected personally by representative from
among hundreds others being the best example oorng and
designs obanabe the price and excellent for
lovers of Oriental Rugs
We also show large collection Of other ranging from the
small Hammedan Rug $5 the beautiful antique pieces from
$1,000 to $1,000.
Oriental Rugs Repaired and Washed.
If have oriental domestic that need
repairing washing stretching, drop line and we will call and
cheerfuly give estimate.
We position do this work in the best possible
Armenian expert is specialist along these lines.
Evening star., 1907-11-12
$I.5o to 5000 pair,
Lace Red Sets.

Lace Bed Sets.
Lace Bed Sets. of the best French net.
trimmed with exquisite hand-wrought
renaissance motifs and insertions fin
ished with a new founce which hangs in
graceful valance effect. White and Ara
bian.
$500 to $1,000 each.
Dotted Muslin Bed Sets, S. each.
Fourth floor G st.
Evening star., 1907-11-12
Bonne Femme Curtains.
Cluny Lace Curtains.
Sash Curtains.

Large assortment of Sash Curtains. in
desirable effects: white, ivory and Ara
bian so and 40 inches wide. 212 yards
long.
Evening star., 1907-11-12
Imported Decorated
Parraekins ON Plate.

Decorated and Gold Traced Ramekins
on plate; dainty dishes for baking and
serving.
Choice, 25c each; $2.75 dozen.
Evening star., 1907-11-12
VelOurs.

50-inch Plain Velour. in rich soft tones
Of green, red and old rose: suitable for
draperies and for upholstering high-grade
furniture.
S2.oo a yard.
Evening star., 1907-11-12
Wall Panels.

Rich effects in Tapestry Wall Panels. in
French and German subjects: small, me-
dunn and large sizes.
$500 to $22.5 50 each.
Evening star., 1907-11-12

Imported Decorated
Fruit Plate Special. =.
Assorted fruit decorations. in rich tints.
Choice, 25c each.
Evening star., 1907-11-12

Sill Window Hangings.
Panel or Sill Window Hangings. in
floral and colonial designs: white, ivory
and Arabian; suitable for parlors, halls,
libraries and dining rooms.
$3.50 to $500 each.
Bonne Femme Curtains.
Handsome effects in Dainty Bonne
Femme Lace Window Hangings, made of
the best net. in rich designs, trimmed
with full rufTles; white and Arabian. 30
to "a inches wide.
So. 50 to $3.50 each.
Cluny Lace Curtains.
New and handsome designs in Cluny
Lace Curtains, of heavy French net, fin
ished with rich lace edges and insertions.
Sill and regular lengths. White and Ara
bian.
$500 to $500 pair.
Evening star., 1907-11-12
Upholstery Department.

@ IIENIlON invited facilities afforded for the ur
)N1 nisng of private residences rooms flats hotels
Nv and clubs with Wall Coverings, Draperes Hang
ngs effective color harmones designs pepared
especially to meet the requirements of apartment For this pur
and for the selecting of individual pieces upholstery curtains
etc. mention is made Of the following -
Evening star., 1907-11-12
ClrcaSsian Walnut Furniture

New Importation of Beautiful Hand
carved Clrcassian Walnut Furniture. in
Louis XIV and XVI period designs We
nnish these pieces in plain, waxed and
gold leaf: Especially desirable for high
ciass hoilday gifts. Included are side
cnairs' arm chairs, settees, tables and
Evening star., 1907-11-12
Lamps and
Lighting L Requisites.

Dainty. beautiful effects are being
shown in this department.
OIL Gas and
Electric saes rom L m ps' $I.4o, S2oo and $2.2
Candlesticks in brass and glass each, re
Student Lamps ssss s5sss f7om or Nickel with $S5
japanese Geisha Lamp Shades each, 7Sc
Cuirasses, in gold and silver enects. 2SC
Candles OF various sizes. shapes and col ISC
ors dozen. from.
New Imported India Princess" Desk Lamps,
of green glass, inlaid in German silver S3.OO
Evening star., 1907-11-12

Sofa Cushions.
showing large and beautiful stock of
Cushlons, in floral and oriental designs.
SI.5o to 5000 each.
Evening star., 1907-11-12
Chatting Dishes

and sizes. from the plain. everyday dish
to the most elaborate ebony-trimmed CO.
lonial effect. with cut glass top. Atten-
ton is invited to our
Special" w. & L. Chatting Dish
Made of best grade copper. heavily nickel
plated. nickel frame. full 3-pint, imported
enamel, sanitary. easily cleaned food pan,
ebonized handles and knobs, with latest
improved Perfection lamp with patent
flame regulator.
$500 each.
Other Dishes from S2.75 to SIS.
All Chafing Dish Accessories in full as
sortment, reasonably priced.
Evening star., 1907-11-12

Choice Candies.
Dainty. delicious, wholesome and of the
high quality you expect to find here.
Chocolates and Bonbons.
ROC to Soc the pound.
Fancy Candies, of many colors and sorts.
25c to 4oc the pound.
Fifth floor.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1907-04-19
Sosso Social Afternoons.

Mrs. II. ]. Sprinkler Is giving a series o!
social afternoons 70 hsr large circle Of
friends Las, Saturday the young people
had their oeeasson-2S Of them. Tho en-
sarsainmen: was aofai guessing game
ard the winner carried OF boasue: o.
beautiful crimson roses as her prize. Tho
house decorations were crimson eaTna-
;i5as ard ,~ining sniiss.
Yesterday party Of s~sn;y who en-
5oy cards were entertained with ~tis..
and accompanying refreshments. The
dseofa.Saa Of tho home ~as beautiful IN
yellow !oasuils ard asparagus fern.
For Saturday nsI; party Of 80 more
ladies hold iasi;a;aas. Tho program for
their sa,sftsinmsa. is nSs given out. ss,
is will Of course be equally s1ysya bio
with those preceding.
Tho gracious Hospitality Of tho hostess
Is a conceded Truth among Mrs Ssriaksr's
many friends.
Mrs pavsnpor. was The hostess o. tho
Tuesday Reading Circle this week.
Mrs. J. ". Bowman vas tho enter
;sinsr Of the o. o. rs this week.
The Entire Nous mo. with Mrs. S. ~.
Kellogg Wednesday Of this week.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1907-04-19
TO HOLD JUBILEE MEETING
Rocky Ford Camp No. los w. o. w.
To Celebrate ORDERS Growth.
Splendid Time Assured.

Rocky Ford Camp No. l65 Woodmen
of the World will hold big Jubilee Meet
ing at K. P. hall next Wednesday night to
celebrate the rapid growth Of the order
during the past year. While the meeting
will not be confined to the members OF
the Camp. it is not possible to extend a
general invitation to the public. How
ever. each member will have the privil-
ege Of inviting three guests. and those
fortunate enough to receive one OF these
'.nvites" should avail themselves OF the
privilege. for the Woodmen Of Rocky
Ford have the reputation Of having in
teresting times at their sessions.
The Woodmen OF the World is tho sec
ond in size of the large fraternal benefit
orders. and because Of its large and rap
idly increasing reserve fund is becoming
exceedingly popular with the business and
professional men as well as the wage
Garner. The rates are based on tho ac-
tual cost Of insurance as estimated under
a normal death rate. the reserve fund be-
ing created TO meet emergencies. The
membership here is composed OF repre-
sentative citizens and the Enterprise pre-
diets an interesting session at their Jubi-
lee Meeting and substantial growth in
membership as result.