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Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-04-10
THE OUTLOOK AT THE HAGUE.

49, w @SSfN ~ VVSNSOGs
On the whole. the outlook Mt The
Hague is hopeful. There is evident.
ly to be no bellwether business, with
all nations kllndly following some ar.
bitrary lead, OF which we are sin.
cerely glad. Nothing could be Of be-.
ter omen than that the nations should
enter that Congress as independent
sovereignites, each venturing to
speak its own mind ana to act nc
cording to It's own conscientious con.
victlons. TO meet as dummies, to
confine themselves to some cut and.
dried program prepared by some
one power--even by so great n power
as Russia-would be to devitallze and
to destroy the moral significance Of
the whole convention.
There are, of course, going 10 he
differences OF opinion, sesing that It
is to be gathering OF rlen, and not
OF archangels. America reserves the
right to introduce two topics, limita..
ton of ornaments and The Draso doc.
t'ine--which are not in the formal
program. Spain wants TO discuss
The limitation question ana so does
Great Britain. whilo Jintr Holland,
Greece, Denmark and Bolivia think
some subjects outside of the set pro-
gram might profitably be discuss
cd. and they reserve The right To pre-.
rone them. Precisely what France
VIII do. or desires to nave done, does
not yet appear, but may be elected
by the pending Interpolation 1.-THE
present presumption being, however,
that she inclines toward the attitude
assumed by Great Britain.
Russia, on the other hand, declares
In favor of sticking to the program
which her own government has pre-.
pared, and she, together with Ger
many and Austriu.Hungary. reserves
the right to refrain from participat-
Ing In the discussion of any subject
outside that program which she
may deem Improbable. In reply,
Great Britain and Japan announce
that they, too, reserve the same right
OF refraining from taking part in any
debate which they do not approve.
or course, Why not? There should
certainly be freedom OF speech, and
freedom to speak implies equal free
dom to remain silent.
But all appeal to be agreed in con.
sidering the four questions of the pre-.
scriDed ngenda as appropriate for
discussion and action. So If all the
participants in the Congress deal def.
initely with those matters they will
accomplish great good for the world.
III In addition they or some of them
discuss some Of those other subjects.
even though no action is taken upon
them this year, so much additional
good will be accomplished. Our @
pectation is that there will be less
withholding from debates, more gen
eral agreement and more actual good
achieved than most people now ex.
pect.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-04-10

Physicians and others desiring an
excellent article are respectfully re-
Quested to give this whIskey a trial
on my guarantee. Mellowed by age,
q. r. coFER, Sole Agent.
Gath Street, near Washington Avenue.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-04-10

7 The young New York clergyman
VINO had an adventure with negro
street walker while studying sociol.
osy is to be Investigated by til.
church to which he belongs. 1t would
pe Just MS we'll as if such sociology
was left to the police force.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-04-10

No employee Of the Daily Press Company IL
authorized TO contract any obligation in tho
name OF the company, OF to make purchases In
tho name Of the same except npon order signed
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-04-10

There is no longer any need of
showing in print the necessity of a
larger police force during the Exn,.
sition days We have strikingly
practical Illustrations every day. viii
the lessons SO forcibly put before us
be needed?
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-04-10

grosscst inhumanity is often practic-
ed by attendants. and that cattle and
sheep are frequently mloaded in pens
belly deep In slime. while the food
and water arc so placed that many OF
the animals can not reach them MT
nil
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-04-10

Don't be alarmed at the reports
lhat the peach crop of Maryland and
Delaware has been ruined a peach
crop is good deal like a cat-it bas
nine lives.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-04-10

mere VIII always be one thing
lacking in the scrap book Of rvo,nn
,naw $ mother and District ATTORNEY
Je,ome and that is the opinion that
Deifaas expressed of them.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-04-10

1t seems as If they would never
stop revealing corruption in San
francisco. No wonder the earth
shnddered so hard that the city col.
lapsed.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-04-10

Let us hope that Old Boreas will
TIRE himself out before the Goth. Its
IDEAL Virginia weather that we want
then.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-04-10
Veteran succumbs To Lockjaw.

Veteran succumbs To Locklaw.
WINCHESTER, VA. April an.
Harvey Aibin, for many years super.
intendeht of Frederick county parish
farm, died yesterday of lockjaw. which
was Caused by running a nail in his
loot. Mr.. Albin served in the Con.
federate war with Company A. Eley.
entD Virginia cavalry. He leaves n
WIDOW, two sons, three daughters and
three brothers.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-04-10

The people will read the verdict
In the Thaw case with Intense inter.
est-and then they will be glad that
1t Is all over.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-04-10

DIR. Edward Everett Hale says that
ne is not believer in long sermons.
No wonder his congregation loves
him.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-04-10

a fashion writer asserts that lin.
s"rie waists should not be rubbed
we always did have an idea tb,,
squeezing was sufficient.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-04-10

II you have an inclination to noae
iuh at Chicago, pause a moment and
ism. fie''rst'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-19
Restore the Fairgrounds Item!

No solid argument has been raised in the
House against the proposed appropriation
of $4,000 for the purchase of playground
sites, which was nevertheless struck from
the District bill on point Of order 1t has
simply been misunderstood. The technical
ity of its improper classification is of no
moment whatever, and 1t Is earnestly hoped
that it will be restored to the bill in the
House and retained in the Senate.
II it is proper for the government and
the District to establish parks for the re-
freshment of the people, to provide breath
ing spaces, to delight the eye and to en-
nance the artistic attractiveness of the
city, it is surely proper to provide spaces
and equipment for the physical advantage
Of the young. II the community supplies
schools for the mental training of the chill
dren, it is proper that it should establish
means for their bodily training.
1t is urged that the children be admitted
to the parks. They are already admitted.
but they cannot be permitted to use them
as athletic fields to romp and race over
the flower beds and to destroy the shrub
berry. 1t would be preposterous to say to
the youngsters: Go into the parks and
play, but do not play ball or run races or
put up horizontal bars or any other ap-
paratus." What the young folks need is a
series of small recreation grounds where
they can engage in all sorts of games under
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-19
A New Constitution.

This is from the press report of Gov.
Cummins' third inaugural address. delivered
at Des Moines, Iowa. Thursday:
He urged the calling OF a constitutional
elect not only United States senators. but
also the President and Vice President by
direct vote of the people.
1.-THE governor deprecated the argument
that the people could not trust a constitu-
Gonal convention, and said he believes the
men of today capable of safegua riding
their country's interests the men who
originally drafted the Constitution OF
America. He ignored the tariff question
not once referring to it,
The demand for constitutional conven-
ton is growing, and the men who favor
the proposition are of recognized weight
in public affairs. Some are democrats
some republicans. All agree that the great
instrument under which as a people we
have been operating should be brought up
TO date, and could be without the slightest
danger to its wholesome and robust funda-
mentals. What danger could arise from a
convention? Delegates would be chosen
with respect to their qualifications and
representative character, and, as Gov
Cummins suggests, could be trusted to safe
guard the public interests America has
not been going backward, and the men OF
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-19
West Virginia and Brownsville.

The republicans of the West Virginia SEN
ate were no more ready to follow demo-
cratic leadership in the Brownsville matter
than the republicans of the Missouri house
OF representatives. Wise men. They saw
the play and the point. Are the republicans
OF the United States Senate less alert? Are
they ready to accept democratic leadership
and walk into a trap set by men whose
principal object is party advantage next
year? If the colored voters north of Mason
and Dixons line could be brought to believe
that the republican party is at one with
the President on the punishment Of inno-
cent men Of their race they would be GER
tain to leave that party, and by leaving 1t
make a gap through which the democrats
would march to victory in the presidential
contest Strange. isn't 1t, that the most
despotic act Of the man the democratic
leaders have been trying to alarm the coun-
try about on the score of his despotic ten
denotes should meet with their most en-
thusiastic approval? Great game. But
played a little too openly.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-19
Congress and Salaries.

1t would have been better had the men,
bers of the House recorded themselv by
name in the matter of the increase of con-
gressional salaries, but in the end the full
story will come out. Whatever the racket
may be here or there about the matter-and
men trying 70 break into Congress will use
the issue for lack OF another-the money is
we'll appropriated. The allowance of the
national lawmakers has long been too low
Their work Is important, and Uncle Sam is
able to pay we'll for it. The old crossroads
notion that 5000 year is "a mig V sight
of money" and that the man receiving it
simply rolls in luxury in this town, cannot
be successfully supported out OF reach of
the blacksmith shop and the grocery and
ought not, therefore, to prevail within the
sphere of influence of the daily Of s and
the telegraph wire.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-19
The Stars Record for 1906.

In another part of today's issue is printed
complete statement showing the actual
circulation Of The Star during the year
1905. and also summary Of the advertising
matter printed during the same period.
This statement will doubtless be of interest
both to The Stars readers and those who
use its advertising columns.
The Stars circulation has long thoroughly
covered the homes of Washington. Last
year. however. was marked by gains, espe-
cially large in the case of The Sunday Star.
The circulation of The Star is not merely
large. burt 1t is of an exceptional quality.
1t is the only circulation in the District that
is proclaimed by sworn statements. 1t Is
the best in the District because 1t reaches
the largest number of readers, being deliv-
cred to them at their homes by carriers
1t reaches all classes of Washingtonians
rich and poor alike. every day Of the year
1t prints only one daily edition. For these
reasons The Star has been accorded the
highest possible marks of approval both
as to the quantity and the quality of its
circulation.
In practical manner the advertisers have
given strong proof of their recognition of
the local supremacy OF The Stars circula-
ton In its extent and its result-producine
qualities. They printed in the daily Star
IN 1905, 30,O03-64 columns, or a daily aver
age of 20 columns, this being a gain over
1905 Of 3,432O2 columns, or nearly one full
page day.
These figures. both as to circulation and
as to advertising. demonstrate that The
Star is the kind Of paper the community
needs and wants The constant SUPPORT
given to it by its readers. which is the
reason why the advertisers support 1t n, ore
and more fully, Is 10 be regarded as proof
that 1t measures up to Washinetons stand
ard as an enterprising, clean Newspaper.
The growth of The Star in circulation and
business shows forth in miniature the de-
velopment and increasing prosperity Of
washington itself. The fortunes of The Star
as the capitals representative newspaper
are completely Identified with those of the
community whose interests and welfare II
labors constantly to promote and whose
reciprocal confidence and support are
proven anew by The Stars record in the
year just ended.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-19
Artillery Reorganization.

There is a cheering prospect that the bill
reorganizing the artillery forces will be-
come law at the present session. thereby
placing this important branch Of the army
upon an effective basis and preventing q
further neglect of the investments in ma
tional defense already made. The Senate
yesterday passed the Warren bill unani-
mously, although a motion to reconsider
was later filed to ensure vote by larger
| number of senator's. The House military
affairs committee at the same time ap-
proved the Hull BILL which is Identical to
the Warren bill, and thus put the measure
In the way Of prompt passage.
The enactment Of this bill into law will
cure one Of the most serious defects of the
military organization. 1t will permit q re-
adjustment Of the artillery service to suit
modern conditions by dividing 1t into two
| branches. one assigned to field service and
the other to the coast defense works. 1t
will encourage and permit specializing work
by officers and induce the enlistment OF
skilled men capable Of caring for and, IN
time Of war, handling the great guns now
lying neglected in their emplacements. 1t
is one of the anomalies of our legislative
system that millions have been spent on
coast defense works without the provision
Of adequate means of ensuring their full
value In an emergency. If war should
suddenly be precipitated these great de-
fensive works would for a considerable
period be of the least value owing to the
lack Of a trained corps of officers and men
to manage them.
Artillery science has rapidly advanced
during the past few years, and Ia even now
in state of change The highest efficiency
is assured only by providing means for
evolving the personnel along with the arms
and ammunition and this can be done best
by means OF the form of organization pro-
vided by the pending measures. As long as
the country is preparing the means OF de-
tense from sea attack, 1t should do Its
work thoroughly, 80 that it will have the
full benefit of every dollar expended ana De
guaranteed the maximum degree Of protec-
ton. Unless this policy Is adopted the
forts and batteries that Line the coasts
were better abandoned, the sites sold ana
the guns sent to the junk pile.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-19

a reasonable guidance. This cannot posi-
bly, be the result of opening the parks as
Fairgrounds.
II there is any reason to fear that later
these public Fairgrounds may so increase
in number as to constitute a new park
system all Congress has to do is to shut
down on the scheme whenever it shows
signs of undue expansion. If Fairgrounds
are needed at all these three should be
provided now. II they are not needed they
should be denied, but not on the theory
that they may be merely an entering wedge
for a great project of land acquisition.
They are needed. sorely, and they will
amply Justify their cost in the improve
ment Of the physical and moral health Of
the children of Washington if they are
provided and properly equipped
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-19
today are as easily equal to their task as
tho mon 0f Yesterday

today are as easily equal to their task az
were the men of yesterday.
One could hope to see this question
brought before the two national conven-
lions. 1t is in no sense political or sec
tional, but truly national and patriotic. Ex-
perience has shown the shortcomings Of the
charter OF the fathers applied to new
things and the country's extraordinary
growth. and we are thus advised of many
changes that should be made. That numer-
Gus suggestions would be offered with
small If any merit would but follow the
simple old rule of many men Of many
minds But as all suggestions would have
to pass through the hopper Of debate only
those of real Importance would be likely to
receive the conventions appreciation. By
introducing the question thus into next
years campaign we should secure the
proper interest in it and verdict at the
polls worthy of all attention.
The fact that Gov. Cummins said moth
ing on this occasion about the tariff is
no indication of a change of view on his
part as to the necessity Of revising the
Dingley law. His record is we'll established.
and a word more now was not necessary.
Nothing Is possible until next winter. and
1t is even question whether anything will
be attempted by Congress then. But as the
year wears and the meeting day of the next
Congress approaches. the republican revi-
sionists would do we'll to renew their agita-
ton, and press for action. all along the line.
The standpatters never stood patter than
now; and as they are veteran campaigners
beautifully supplied with the snews of
war. they are not to be conquered by any
means but those OF tirelessness and genuine
courage.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-19
Climatic.

When the slush is slowly sliding
Through the street,
And the waters softly gliding
Round our feet,
There is one that gaily frolics.
While we're tottering and infinm
With our coughs and colds and colics-
He's germ.
He will squirm.
In his merriment he wriggles
Like a school girl when she giggles,
On quinine
He will dine
With an appetite that's fine.
And what makes him fine and frisky
Is a drink that's steaming hot,
Made from lemon juice and whisky
Twill encourage him a lot.
When the cloud king through his portals
Dumps the snow,
It's a sorry time for mortals
Here below.
But, although by us berated
In the most unstinted terms,
1t is much appreciated
By the germs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-19

Russia was doubtless relieved to find
that the earth's trembling was caused by
an earthquake shock and not terrorist
explosion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-19
His Lofty Purpose.

care you sure your motives are not mer-
cenary rather than patriottc?'
my friend" answered Senator Sorghum,
'if have not been neglectful of this
worlds goods. it was merely because I
wanted to check some Of the idle gossip
about my beloved country being ungrateful
to those who have served it."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-19

If Secretary Taft has devised reliable
plan by which Niagara Falls may be rem
dered useful as well as ornamental, he will
be gratefully remembered through genera
tio.s to come
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-19
Mistaken Grief.

Alexander wept because there were no
more worlds for him to conquer, said the
hero worshiper.
Yes" answered the skeptic; "but in so
doing he did not display great valor so
much as a limited knowledge of .geog-
raphy."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-19
Trauscience.

How fast our chances fade away!
How swift our hopes are banfshed!
Ere you've nitched up your horse and sleigh
The snow, alas, has vanished.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-19
THE star has . regular ana permanent
Family Circulation much moro than the
combined circulation OF the other wash
ington aaiiss. A. . News ana Advef.
Using Medium IL has NO competitor.

0In order TO avoid delays on account OF
personal absence, letters to THE sTA8
should not be addressed to any individual
connected with the once, but simply 70
TIE STAR, or to the Editorial or Busa-
ness Departments, according 70 tenor OF
purpe 70.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-19

There seems to be some doubt whether it
will be any easier for the railways to find
an absolutely reliable understanding
device than it is for them to provide a
block signal system that will always work.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-19

Having settled most matters in which he
was interested to his entire satisfaction,
Richard Croker has decided to hibernate
once more.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-19

If all the members of Mr.. Corey's family
had the determination and reticence that
distinguish him there might be more mil
Honalres among them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-19

AS dispenser of personal popularity and
international good feeling Secretary Root
has that once proud figure, Prince Henry
of Prussia, entirely eclipsed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-19

The OIL question comes up as to whether
a man who neglects to clean the snow off
his sidewalk can be accounted a good citi-
zen.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-19

After running over such figures as are
available, it may be safely stated that what
ever Mr. Hearsts campaigns cost him, he
does not feel that he got his moneys worth
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-19
Weaklings.
lie Indianapolis News

From the Indianapolis News.
And so some of the F'ilipnos think our
policy Is making their people weaklings?
All, this Is bitter! But where did they
get that word?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-19

1t may be remarked that there never was
winter within the memory Of man whose
weather gave entire satisfaction.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-19

After all Washington's school question il
not so violent and dlsconcerting as that OF
San Francisco.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-19
He's Dead.

From the Rochester Post Express
What has become of the man who used
to write plausible articles on How to Live
on Thirty Cents a Day?'" asks an ex-
change. Dead. most likely.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-19

The year 1907 has resumed the story OF
disaster told by 1906.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-19

There is a certain impression that Senator
Tillman makes a study of agreeing Win as
few people as possible at any one time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-19

Jamaica has demonstrated that nature
produces catastrophes even worse than
those of the railways
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-19

From the New York Tribune.
The House of Representatives has finally
decided to raise salaries all around. 1t evil
IDENTIFY wants to enjoy it's share of national
nroSperltY.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-19
Won't Make Time.

From the Atlanta Constitution.
The railroads want more money; but
time is money, and they just won't
make it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-19
SHOOTING STARS.

81 am told that your wife speaks Greek
and Latin.
NO" answered Mr.. Meekto,-. 'she I'M
derstands them, but l regret to say that
she insists on using my own native tongue.
So that there is no excuse for my not pay
ing attention.
Sometimes. said Uncle Eben. its dan
gerous to do q man a favor. He's lfble to
be suspicious of you de res of his life fob
fear you's gwineter try to put on airs over
i'm"