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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-05
LAUNCH WAS RUN DOWN
ANOTHER FATAL ACCIDENT IN
HAMPTON ROADS.

NEWPORT NEWS. Va. August g.
Their pleasure craft caught by cable at
tached TO a loaded car feat being lowed by
a tug Of the New York Philadelphia and
Norfolk railroad. and overturned in the
waters OF Hamton roads. then swept be-
meath the barge, one child was drowned last
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-05
To Push the Burkett Bill.

The movement in which they are par
ticularly interested now Is designed to
prevent legislation by Congress which will
throw the open range into reserves. This
proposition was embodied in the Burkett
bill which was before Congress at the
last session, and which, it is understood,
the administration intends to push at the
coming session Of Congress. The attitude
of the big cattle and sheep men is that
the open range belongs to the people of
the intermountain states in perpetuity and
that there is no good reason for the gov
eminent undertaking to exercise super
vision over 1t.
THE small ranch owner as a rule is in
favor Of the inclusion Of the open range
in the reserves. Secretaries Garfield and
Wilson have been in the west six weeks
Investigating the open range problem with
great care, and it Is understood out there
that the administration attitude toward
will probably depend on the report they
make to the President.
Everywhere in the mountain west one
finds evidence Of the enforcement Of the
administrations new land policy. The old
order Of things is passing away; indeed,
and timber CRATER is over. Punishment
Is yet to be melted out to many men who
preyed on the governments natural re-
Sources. Federal grand juries in several
states now in the midst Of important
Investigations. continuation Of the ad-
minstration's policy means that there will
be something left for the settler who goes
out there The administration of the ma
tional forests. which devolves on the for
est service, Is a large responsibility, and
the administration seems to realize this
In view of the fact that the new forest
policy is only about two years old the
government has made wonderful progress
toward efficient administration"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-05
Warned by O'Keefe.

Commissioner O'Keefe, who during the
absence of Police Commissioner Bingham
is in charge Of the police department, called
all the inspectors together today for a con-
ference to determine upon further police
measures to protect women and children
from assault. Commissioner O'Keefe d.
rected that the attention Of every member
Of the force be directed to the crime that is
now being committed and that all patrol
men tell mothers along their posts to have
a watchful eye over their daughters. The
commissioner further ordered that the
patrolmen ask families to communicate
as children are found missing. Cases Of
assault and missing children are to have
precedence over other cases in the depart
ment
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-05
NEW YORK CRIME WAVE
Attack Upon a State Senator's
Niece.
ITALIANS THE OFFENDERS
Infatuated Crowd Came Near Lynch
ing Them.
A MILLIONAIRE LED THE MOB
Girls Escort Fought Desperately,
Giving the Young Woman Chance
to Get Away.
ITALIANS THE OFFENDERS
| MILLIONAIRE LED THE MOB

Special Dispatch to The Star
NEW YORK, August 1.-Two Italians who
attacked Miss Sadie Hsshenf,ug, a niece
of State Senator Conrad Hashenl Ig, and
a daughter of James Hashenfiug, clerk OF
the Lee Avenue police court WILLIAMSBURG
are behind the bars today, and will be
vigorously proceeded against
All that saved the two men from lynch
ing was the GOODNESS of Policeman Drum
of the Bushwick police station, who drew
his revolver and held back mob that had
rope all ready and advanced to string
the fellows up.
Adolph Goebel, a millionaire butcher of
Williamsburg, was foremost among those
who sought to wreak vengeance on tire
offenders, and 1t was Mr.. Goebel who pro-
cured the rope with which to hang them.
Mr.. GoebeT and hundreds Of others in
the crowd had been SO wrought up by the
series of murders of young girls and at
tacks on others that they were prepared to
make an example of the men captured after
their attack on Miss Hashenhug.
The attack took place last night at 3
o o'clock while Miss Hashenhug and her
flance, Michael Cam, were walking In the
street.
They were passing rather lonesome
neighborhood, when suddenly two Italians
sprang out and confronted them.
While Cam fought desperately, Miss
Hashenflug broke away from the man who
had hold OF her and ran screaming toward
her home. The Italian followed her and
crowd attracted by the screaming started
after him.
Avengers Thwarted.
When the girl reached her home she
found her father seated on the stoop await
ing her. She gasped out what had hap
pened to her and pointed to her assailant
Hashenflung chased after the italian and
pursued him into the hallway Of house.
Soon afterward Hashenfug dragged out
the Italian, who described himself as Peter
Cana bara twenty-eight years old. A large
crowd, which had gathered in front of the
house, surrounded the Italian and were
beating him numerically when Policeman
Drum appeared on the scene and rescued
him. Another policeman pursued and
caught second Italian and held him as
suspect
The prisoners were taken to the police
station and locked UP on charge of attack
ing the girl. They were arraigned later in
the Manhattan avenue police court and he'd
for a hearing.
Miss Hashenflug was in such a serious
condition that physician had to be called
in to attend to her. but she has been to the
station house and identified the prisoners as
| the men who attacked her and her escort.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-05
Consumer Will PAY.

kpFcIiI Dispatch 10 The star.
CLEVELAND. Ohio, August 5.-Payment
by the consumer of the fine OF $40 $40 900
assessed against the Standard OIL COMPANY
by Judge Lands in Chicago Saturday is
now being planned, according to informa-
tion received by c. D. Chamberlain secre-
tary of the National Petroleum Association.
Mr.. Chamberlain says the standard puts
into effect during the present month an
average increase of 10 per cent ON all
classes and grades of petroleum and 1t may
go TO 70 per cent by the first of the new
year
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-05
Increase of Profit.

"Whcu it Is remembered that from OF
cent 10 / cent per gallon constitutes a good
profit on The business. the meaning OF an
Increase of IL cents IN the last eight years
covered by this report is evident
applied to Illuminating oil alone.
But il must be emphasized that much
Continued on Third faseJ
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-05
Saving and Profit.
Raise Prices?" Of Course Not.

NEW YORk, August 5.-Charlcs NJ
Pratt. secretary Of the Standard oil Com
pany, said today that the company has no
intention of advancing the price Of oil. M
Pratt said:
The statement attributed to Mr.. Cham
berlain of the National Petroleum Associa-
ton of Cleveland that such advance is
10 be made is entirely unwarranted and alb
solutely unfounded. Mr.. Chamberlain, who
represents competitor of this company
Is challenged 10 reveal the source of his
misinformation."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-05

husines. Once. 18th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-05
Weather.

Showers tonight and tomorrow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-05

New York Once: Tribune Building
Chicago ONCE: First National Bank Building.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-05

should come from those individuals and
corporations who had all these years had
the privilege Of taking timber without pay
ing for 1t and Of using the forest range for
their cattle and sheep without paying for
the pasturage. Even the most bitter oppo-
nents Of the Presidents national forests
policy are now willing to admit that the
policy has come to stay.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-05

BY order of William G. Bowen. general
president Of the Bricklayers and Stone-
masons' International Union, the members
of Local No, of that organization will
assemble in special session in Odd Eel
lows Hall next Wednesday night Mr..
Bowen and Firse Vice President Preece
of the national organization and officers
Of the lQral will make Addresses
{
Future action may depend largely upon
the conclusions reached at the meeting.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-11-02

This is an election forecast from
Lincoln:
Present indications are that the repub-
ucan state ticket viii be elected in Ne
braska ~ the normal majority next Tues
dav Re :. the nominee for supreme
Judge. was nominated after d fierce prl-
mary struggle between the progressives.
to whom h. belongs, and the conserVa-
tives and the wounds left by that tigu,
ar expected to materially reduce his
vote
Mr. Bryan begins brief campaign TO-
morrow. making i've speeches in as many
towns Saturday and Monday
In The light Of the continued display OF
his power elsewhere it IS strange that
Mr Bryan has never been able to recover
his lost ground at home. Other states
hear him gladly. and some of them are
greatly influenced by him. But Nebraska
now seems suff-neCked. Having thrown
off his yoke, she refuses to bow to il
again. and goes republican on both state
and national occasions.
And yet the people of Nebraska. regard
less OF party. are proud of Mr.. Bryan.
He is their most eminent citizen and his
extraordinary career has given them
genuine pleasure. 1t has been an adver-
tisement for the commonwealth. In the
national councils of the democracy Ne
braska, for ten years, has. topped all OF
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-11-02
The Man Who Left His Family.

If the New York man whose little boy
Is hunting for him through the medium
o. the letter to The Star. printed yester-
day is still in Washington. he must be
indeed a hard hearted creature to with
stand tie appeal to return home Ihere
Is always hope in such cases man
may desert his family in a moment OF
pique, or dependency, or as a result OF
some indiscretion. He fees his response
billties. perhaps only to regret his acton
Immediately. Then, maybe. he is ashamed
to return. Many man repents rash
move without putting his repentance into
effect because he is a moral coward Then
If his heart is softened while his con-
science is aroused he sometimes turns
back in his tracks and atones Tor ms
wrengdning Possibly the man in this
case has already responded TO the tug
upon his heartstrings and has gone back
home. 1t is to be hoped that he has.
Think twice before you slam the door
Ii is ID good rule. indeed. to think twice
before taking any positive action. Much
OF the evil wrought in this world comes
from thoughtless haste. Bad temper.
temptation. pride, the desire to say some
thing sarcastic or cutting Will often pre-
cpitate uncomfortable situations. some
times incurable. The man or woman who
speaks fl st and thinks afterward usually
has plenty OF room for regret. Many
people ned i brake on their tongues be
cause they have fallen into the habit of
swapping out smart sentences.
Much of the immortality and evil doing
In the world comes from this cause alone.
Most of the suffering is the result of pre-
CipItancy- What are called accidents in
the course of the days work usually
due 10 the lack Of forethought and care.
The mo al accidents spring from the same
lack of consideration. Domestic quarrels
are perhaps regarded in some quarters
as merely a sign of inevitable friction.
There Is no inevitable friction. unless one
side the other is unreasonable or alb
solutely willful And usually even those
causes can be cured by patience. II
takes two to make quarrel in truth.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-11-02

her sister states. including New York.
The home is where the heart is. The
heart of the democracy has been with
Mr.. Bryan But, proud as they are of
him, the majority of the Nebraskans have
ceased to follow him in politics. His pop
ularity is suspended on election day.
Why does not Mr. Bryan exert himself
more at home? Take this campaign. He
has been travelling for weeks, talking pol
itlcs here, leCturing on foreign scenes
and peoples there. addressing school chill
dren yonder. He gave four days to the
Kentucky campaign alone, and for a
ticket which In its personnel Is anything
but model one. But his own state of
Nebraska gets but two days of his time
and tongue. He can hope to change no
votes by anything he may say today and
Monday The utmost to be accomplished
Is little plcasurable excitement in the
localities he visits. If the republicans
should be defeated it could hardly be at
tributed to Mr.. Bryan
The old proverb about the prophet and
ms own country is not applicable to this
case MI Bryan was at one time ac
cepted as a prophet by his own people.
ne carried things with a coCk-a- WhOOp
lor awhile. In 1896 he was the darling of
the Nebraska electorate, and was partly
comforted in his defeat by the reflection
that Nebraska had supported him. But
ne could not hold the prophets crown.
II presently disappeared and his brow
has been bare at home ever since. But
what victory. had he remained in Ne
hraska all through this campaign. touring
the state in behalf of the democratic
ticket, and turning up with a majority on
eleCt!On daNt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-11-02
The ParSons-Hearst Deal,

The private reflections of Chairman Her
bert Parsons of New York, could they be
obtained, would be worth the highe st
space rates. He cannot, in the nature of
things, be happy man. There is some
hing on his mind. and it has right to
be there. Republics have been known to
be ungratefuL The same is true of par
ties. Is Mr. Parsons to. be a victim of
party ingratitud7? He is uneasy, and
there are people who think ne has reason
to be.
Mr.. Parsons is a reformer The word
is comprehensive, but as applied to him it
relates to certain loose practices which
grew up under the bossy career of Benja-
min OdeH, of unfragrant memory Mr.
Odel, it was complained. traded too
much. He would trade with Tammany or
with Mr.. Hearst, or anybody with goods
to deliver. His party at last turned him
down. and Mr.. Parsons came to the front
The change was only last year, but here
IS Mr.. Parsons in the role of a trader
right away. He has struck hands with
Mr.. Hearst over county ticket, and
many members of his party are furious
with him They have repudiated his
work. and viii either sulk ON Tuesday. or
so over 10 Tammany. This puts it up to
Mr. Hearst to elect the fusion ticket. If
his lndepend nee League is not able to
make very heavy inroads on the demo-
cratic vote, fusions cake is certain to be
dough.
And yet. as Mr.. Parsons points out the
choice presented was fusion or certain
defeat Three tickets, Tammany, the In
dependence League. and republican, meant
result at the polls probably in the order
named. Tammany would certainly be
first Mr.. Hearst in two previous races
had shown a large following, and why
not unite with him for the defeat of Tam
many? Was he worse than the demo-
cratic factions with which the republicans
had from time to time fused in fights
against Tammany? Mr.. Parsons thought
not and struck a bargain. 1t looked like
plain business to him, reformer as he
was. Gen. Forrest defined war as "gittin'
the mosteSt men thar first" So Or. Par
sons defined New York politics-"gittn'
the mostest men to the polls on election
day"
He may have erred, but some of the
outcry against him is humbug. 1t comes
from men who have fought both with and
against Tammany, both with and against
Mr.. Hearst, and in presidential years are
open to a trade with anybody for votes
Their horror at this ParsonsHearst deal
is a grotesque manifestation of insincer-
ity. Next year they will be openly work
ing with Murphy and everybody else in
reach whom they are now pretending to
despise.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-11-02
The Trade w eeks.'

The enthusiasm and vigor displayed by
the members of the retail trade commit
tee Of tn Chamber of Commerce in theil
preparations for the Trade weeks IN
Dec mb~r may he accepted as augurine
the success Of that project. 50 we'll caicu-
lated to advance the business interests OF
TIN. District The Stars Greater Wash
ington tram last year attested to the fact
that il Is possible to prove to the m7r-
chants Of the region tributary to this city
the advantages gained in dealing with
Washington in securing their stocks OF
goods TIE Chamber Of Commerce. fol
lowing h" lines of its greatest usefulness,
in promoting the business interests Of the
District. has laid its plans comprehensive
u TO exploit in a most effective manner
the resources of Washington as trading
center.
There is no lusuperable reason why the
District should nos supply the greater part
Of The goods alt in 10y the retail NOR
chants Of a wide area in N.rg MA and
MARYLAND. 1t is natural center of trade
for hundreds of square miles. and yet 1t
dos not now obtain its share of the or
ders. This IS in large part because it has
not gone after the trade systematically in
the past with the result that the mer-
chants Of Maryland and Virginia have
looked to baltimore for their stocks The
task Of the period therefore. is to lay in
attractive stocks and to prove to the near
by merchants that they can obtain their
supplies here at prices as good, If not bet
ter. than those that obtain elsewhere.
TO accomplish this end there must also
b. improved transportation facilities
Thos. facilities can be secured the more
easily if 1t is demonstrated that the trade
can be induced to come in this direction
The raising of premiums in the form OF
rebates and the offering of special attrac-
lions as proposed for the December trade
weeks" Will go far toward proving to the
nearby retailers that Washington is their
natural source of supply. Something must
he done to overcome the inertia of habit,
and the plans now laid are designed to
work that result.
OF course. when the Maryland and Viz
Kiuia merchants are taught the lesson
care must be taken that they do not for
get it. Washington must be kept IN the
first place i'll their recollection and on
their books. This is the task of the mer-
chants of Washington, task rendered
easier in proportion to the success of the
enterprises. of The Chamber of Commerce.
now 50 promisingly under way. With
hearty cooperation on al sides with the
display of an energetic spirit, with
keen appreciation of the peculiar local
needs and the difficulties to be overcome,
the, trade of Washington should be in
creased greatly in volume.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-11-02
Education.

Now readin' is precious gift;
Twill pass the time away.
An Writin' gives a man a lift
On things he wants to say.
Them two inspires your thought profound
Or fills your soul with mirth:
But 'rithmetic-that' what brings round
The trouble on this earth
You see fellow with book;
He's smilin' now an then.
He wears a right contented look
When he picks up a pen
An writes. he's takin' 1t in hand.
But how the wrinkles come
When he gets down to business and
Decides to figure some,
Why should he think about the years
And money he had lost?
Why should he know these doubts and
fears
Through countin up the cost?
But now he sits in anxious woe
Because Unhuman tricky
Some busybody. long ago.
Invented 'rithmetic!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-11-02
Won Moltke Not Content.

The decision Of the public prosecutor of
Berlin to proceed against Editor Harden
on d charge of criminally libeling Count
Won Moltke, Notwithstanding the formers
triumph in the civil action brought against
him, is to be regretted from the point of
view of the public sensibilities, although
possibly such an action may be required
to clear the social and political atmos-
phere of the German capital 1t would
certainly appear as though Harden had
made good his case at the first trial. but
owing to the limitations imposed by the
court the plaintiff at law but virtually the
defendant. Won Moltke, was limited in
his opportunity to defend his reputation
The whole affair seems to be of partlcu-
Iarly unpleasant character. AS far as 1t
affects only the men involved it is of no
moment whatever save as an indication
of atrocIous moral conditions in high
quarters. But If it is true, as Editor
Harden charges, that the group of men
whom he has accused are unduly power
full at court and exercise a baleful infu-
ence upon the kaiser and the imperial
policies. it is desirable that the whole
truth should be laid bare In order that the
corruption may be cured. Harden claims
to have been animated in his publications
solely by a desire to benefit Germany.
His acquittal the other day was hailed by
the anti-government agitators as a great
victory for them as much as for Harden
himself The verdict was undoubtedly popu-
lar with the crowd, and the decision to
proceed with a new form of prosecution
is likely to cause a deepening of the public
resentment already felt against the court
circle Out of the affair may come i'm
portant results affecting the political
future of Germany.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-11-02
No Solace.

The tenor with the artistic temperament
had wept because the audience did mo-
applaud sufficiently
Have you told them of my tears?' he
anxiously inquired.
% es." answered the cynical press agent
And what do they say"
The common opinion seems to be that
you cry better than you sing"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-11-02
Roosevelt Luck.
IN the Springfield Republican.

From the Springfield Republican.
The Parsons Hearst alliance, obiurgated
and cuffed from the hour of It's birth. has
weathered the gales of criticism thus far,
and not even the statements emanating
from Washington that Mr.. Roosevelt de-
clined to be held responsible for it have
given it a deathbloW. The fusion ticket
presents the only opposition that Tam
many confronts. The Presidents luck
again comes to the front In this matter
since oyster Bay, where he votes. is not
In New York county. Thus he does not
face the practical alternative Of Tam
many and the ParsonS-Hea fusion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-11-02
Hearst,

Mr. Hearst out of politics? Don't any
body believe it. 1t only a fortnight
ago that Henry Watterson was reported
as out of politics. Now we all know bet
ter. Maybe Mr.. Hearst is at the moment
little blue. There are reasons why he
should be. But that feeling should pass.
In politics. as IN other walks of life.
some days must be dark and drea-y."
But behind the cloud Is the sun still
shining" Brighter days are In store for
Mr.. Hearst. Erd then We shall see him
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-11-02

IN politics again and full of fight He Is
too young. too rich, too full of ginger TO
retire from so great a game Besides
even his opponents concede that his later
plays show an improvement over his
earlier form. The presidency may not De
within his reach. but, great as that office
is. It is not all OF politics. Forbear,
young reader. to count Mr.. Hearst out
just yet. Your old reader needs no warn
ing. He has seen men retire from poll
tics before.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-11-02
Perfectly LoYelYt

From the Baltimore American.
The most consoling pleasure of old age
looking out of the windows of hope is
the sweet sense of the heart and soul that
you have spread the flowers of life along
the rugged road of humanity instead Of
the nettles of contention.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-11-02
Corporation Reform First.

From the NnlCHRO NEWS.
Talk of currency reform IS excellent.
But reform in corporation methods should
precede accompany legislation. render
ing the circulation medium more abundant
through issues of asset currency or other
wise. Mad speculation fed by asset cur
rency would grow madden.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-11-02

For over year the Chinese empress
has lived in secluSiOn. Like Hetty Green,
she is an example Of the fact that some
of the smartest women do not care much
for the smart set.