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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-03
The Tugs and the Bridges.

In another part of The Star today is a
letter from a committing citizen of Vir-
ginia doing business in Washington ex-
pressing appreciation Of the editorial
printed few days ago regarding the de-
lays on the new bridges incident to the
opening Of the draws. The writer Of this
letter expresses the opinion that the own
ers Of the towboats would be willing to
equip their craft with hinged stacks II II
were pointed out TO them that they have
caused many delays and disappointments.
Whether this Is true or not the Commits
sioners might properly make sure Of prac-
teal results by putting the matter in the
way of effective regulation. AS soon as
the hustle incident to the District building
transfer has subsidized this question should
be brought to the attention of the War
Department authorities who are in charge
OF the Potomac river improvement, to as
certain how far the federal jurisdiction
extends over river craft. II the owners
Of the river boats are in fact willing to
adjust themselves to the requirements of
bridge traffic the way out of the dificulty
is easy The minimum clearance between
high water and the lowest bridge membe,
should be exactly ascertained together
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-03
Murat Halstead.

Murat Halstead was one Of the last
surviving members of the generation Of
great editors whose service extended
through the civil war period Entering
the newspaper business at the age of
twenty-four, he remained in active serv-
ice up to a few years ago. During the
trying days Of the war as part owner and
editor Of the Cincinnati Commercial, later
better known as the Commercial Gazette,
Mr.. Halstead was factor Of importance
in maintaining the Union sentiment on
the border, and vas Of material service
to the federal cause. After changes were
effected in the newspaper situation in
Cincinnati he removed to Brooklyn and
undertook the editorial management OF
the Standard Union, but without the
same measure Of success that had been
his in the Ohio city. For some years he
has been best known to the readers of
the United States as contributor. always
IN an interesting vein, to newspapers and
periodicals and as the author OF numerous
books on timely topics. His vigorous
style in editorial composition caused him
70 be widely known as one Of the personal
opponents Of American journalism, and
his passing revives recoilections of the
days when newspapers and individuals
were closely identified.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-03
The London Police.

Two or three years ago complaints
were made by citizens of London that
systematic corruption. brutality and lack
of intelligence characterized the police
Of the great English metropolis A COM
mission was appointed to investigate the
oCncuc: and the duties of the metropoli-
tan police force. Many witnesses were
examined at length and now. after an
exhaustive inquiry, the investigators have
reported that the police of London are
entitled to the confidence of all classes.
While some shortcomings exist here and
there, these are rare, the only general
charge found TO be justified in any de-
gree being that the police do occasionally
accept brides from bcokmakers. This
last exception to what the Investigators
have found to be the rule in London is
Of especial interest just at this time to
Americans.
A corrupt police force is one of the
greatest evils that can befall any COM
munity. If the guardians of the peace
are in league with the forces OF crime
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-03
A Lincoln Highway.

From the Baltimore American.
Cpon the eve Of the Fourth Of July
comes a proposition that will have strong
appeal to the patriotic sentiment Of the
country. Following up the suggestion of
Second Assistant Postmaster General Nc
Cleary to the Abraham Lincoln Memorial
Association. Congressman Lafean OF
Pennsylvania announces his intention to
introduce in Congress bill providing for
the construction of a 15O-foot-wide high
way between Washington and Gettysburg
as memorial to President Lincoln: The
proposed road will run direct from Wash
ington to Westminster and then on to
Gettysburg. AS the proposal has already
aroused the interest Of President Roose-
welt, Senator Knox and other leaders, it
will not be permitted to lag. The good
roads people all over the country will
hail the enterprise as inaugurating fed
eral participation in their favortte move
ment, the projectors Of a revival Of the
old national turnpike will probably see in
this proposition a partial realization OF
their aim, while the patriotic sentiment
will be appealed to by the uniqueness
and appropriateness of the project. Get
tysburg and Washington are closely
linked, in view of the bearing Of the
great battle Of the noted field upon the
fortunes Of the nation. The man who
was at the helm had his eyes fixed upon
the spot where the greatest array of men
were contesting the issues that involved
to a large degree the progress of the war.
Maryland. from every point of view. will
be glad to see the movement take definite
shape
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-03
A Lincoln Memorial.

Representative Lafean of Pennsylvania
proposes TO introduce Immediately upon
the reconvening of Congress bill pro-
viding for the construction of boule-
ward between Washington and the battle
field of Gettysburg as a memorial to
President Lincoln. This work is intended
as commemoration of the Tooth ami
versary of Lincolns birth. which occurs
on the 18th of February next. There is at
this capital no sufficient memorial to Lin
coin. In front of the old city hall or
court house stands slim shaft bearing
at the summit an effigy of the war presi-
dent. In a park at the eastern edge of
the city is a bronze group representing
Lincoln casting the shackles from the
limbs of the emanc.pated slave. Neither
of these is an adequate representation of
the man or fitting monument to the ex-
ecUtive who steered the ship of state
through the troubled seas of the civil
war. 1t is a fact often commented upon
by tourists TO the capital and there is a
sentiment in Congress that the lack
Should be promptly supplied. But with
Characteristic Indifference to the flight of
time members of the two houses have
temporized and procrastinated with this
subject until the centenary of Lincoln's
birth is close at hand without legislation
having been enacted to supply the de-
ficiency.
y boulevard from Washington to Get
tysburg, seventy-two miles in length,
would be appropriate in its way as a tok-
en- of the national affection for Lincoln s
memory. 1t would need. however, TO be
superlatively a masterpiece of road MAX
ing with occasional architectural embel-
lishments or other reminders throughout
IT'S length of the character of the high
way and the motive underlying its con-
struction. There should be at each end
some artistic symbol of Lincoln's work,
a group of Statuary or architectural
creation or what not. symbolizing the
greatness and the completeness Of his
character and Of his services to the
United States.
Here in Washington is, of course, the
fitting place for any climactic expression
OF the national feeling for Lincoln. There
are many sites availa BILE. No fears need
be felt upon this score. Whether the
boulevard scheme is put through or not
no more time should be lost in moving
practically toward contamination of
this project which has been lowering
around approval for years and which now
becomes urgent in view OF the near ap-
prOach OF the Lincoln centenary.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-03

and vice there will be no safeguards
against decentralization. 1t is but a short
step from petty bribery to completely in
however. to the credit of the London po-
has not led to a far-reaching undermin-
ing of discipline.
A policeman is in a position of pc
culiar temptation and he should be given
the protection Of the most efficient super
vision and inspection. 1t is to his benefit
when the superior administration main
tains the closest possible watch over him
to see that he is not led into corrupt
practices or compromises with the law.
In the matter of bookmaking and gen.
eral gambling the policemen who take
brides possibly excuse themselves on the
ground that they are only benefiting in
cidentally in a game that will continue
whether they enforce the law or not This
is of course an unwholesome attitude.
and is to be discouraged by the dismiss
al of any man who is found guilty OF
taking any form of present whatever
while in a position Of responsibility.
The London police force has been so
long held up to admiration on the score
of it's integrity and efficiency that 1t
would have been discouraging to find 1t
condemned by it's investigators. There is
always comfort in a spectacle of an
other community doing certain things bet
ter than we do them ourselves. While
it is perhaps humiliating to have to con-
fess to imperfect performances. yet the
example of good municipal administration
is to be welcomed. wherever found. as an
inspiration to American citizens to strive
continually for higher achievements. We
have much yet to learn in this matter of
managing our cities.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-03
Hammond and Conrad.

Chicago had her John Hays Hammond,
and now Denver is to have her w. C. Con-
rad.
The Hammond vice presidential boom
was a curiosity. People asked themselves
why a successful mining engineer. with
out political experience or acquaintance,
should when past middle life aspire to
such an office. He could bring nothing
to the ticket but a fat campaign SUBJ
scription. He. had no political influence
| anywhere. He was not a speaker. But
somehow the fever had seized him, and
he was very serious on the subject. The
country laughed a little. the crowd at
Chicago smiled when 1t found the time to
spare from important things, and the
Hammond boom faded away.
Mr.. Conrad is on the same order. OF
Virginia birth. he has resided in Mon
tana for many years and amassed wealth
there. He is without political training or
acquaintance. But he would like to be
Mr.. Bryan's running mate, and there has
appeared what in nursery lingo may be
called a teeny-weeny Conrad boom. Bryan
and Conrad is the infantile cry. A good
man, we are told OF southern extraction
and western development. and combining
him, and the ticket is safe. The cam
paign will not lack for sustenance.
Mr. Conrad of course stands no more
chance at Denver than Mr.. Hammond did
at Chicago. No political party would
take up a man on any such recommends
ton for a place on its national ticket. But
why is not this plain to such men? Why
is it that a man who has risen to inde-
pendence in the business world by the
exercise Of sound judgment should go
astray so completely in a matter of poll
tics?
Rich men without political training or
taste have become senators and others
governors of states. But they derived no
comfort from their places. When they
left their element they left their pleasure
and their usefulness. Their great wealth
served simply to advertise their. unpre-
paredness and unfitness for their off,
cial duties.
Fancy a man like Mr. Hammond or Mr.
Conrad presiding over the Senate at a
time of strenuous party maneuverins! Or.
more difficult still. fancy either man called
to the White House by the death of his
chief and suddenly confronted with the
great and complicated burdens of the
presidency!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-03
BRYAN and Hearst.

Mr.. Bryans appeal to Mr.. Hearst to be
calm and reasonable. and appraise the
situation from the logical point of view
is tribute to Mr.. Hearst's power. The
argument is good. Mr.. Bryan can argue
He is not all assertion. though he abounds
in that. He is sometimes at his best
when. laying aside his pontifical tone and
vocabulary. he states his case in kindly
way. and as if conceding the other TEL
lows right TO live and speak.
But is Mr.. Hearst open to argument!
Not if he is of the mind today he was
few months ago. Then he stated. without
qualification that he would not support
Mr. Bryan for President this year The
situation has not materially changed
since. Mr.. Bryan is the recognized leader
of the democratic party, and MIR Hearst
Is no longer a democrat The 1ndepend-
ence League is as much a protest against
democracy as against republicanism. III
We MAY believe Mr. Hearst salvation can
only come through the agency of the
marty he has organized. Both of the old
parties he tells us, are hopeless as re-
spects reform. The trail of the Inter
ests' is over both. The country. being
weary and heavy laden, should turn from
both and seek relief at the hands of the
new and true champion of popular rights
Then there is the personal score to be
:ettled. MIR. Bryan, according to the
Hearst contention. proved ungrateful in
1904. Instead of throwing his support
away on Senator Cockrell of Missouri.
who had no chance at ALL he should have
thrown it to Mr.. Hearst, who with it,
might have Won. Both in 1896 and 1890
NJ Hearst was the only editor of promi-
n nee in the cast who supported Mr.. Bry
an In reciprocity there is strength. But
Mr.. Bryan does not reciprocate-at least
did not with Mr. Hearst. He took all,
and gave nothing in return.
1t must be relief to Mr.. Bryan to shift
the word radical from his own shoulders.
The Clevelandites describe him as a radi
cal, and he passes the designation on to
Mr.. Hearst. Mr.. Hearst will probably
tell you that Mr.. Debs is the radical. So
Mr.. Cleveland was the radical. When he
was inveighing against protection the
business world regarded him with horror.
and when he sent his Venezuelan mes
sage to Congress, his mugwump support
ers angrily declared that he did not I'M
derstand the subject. and in his Ignorance
was willing to plunge the country into
war with the great English-s peaking pow
er across the water. AS we are moving
how long will it take Mr. Debs to shake
down By comparison into the mellow
light of conservatism? And what will be
radicalism in that day?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-03
Sentiment Against Bloody Fourth.

The American people are weary Of tn.
unsafe and insane Fourth. They art
tired of the noise and buster. the burn
ing and manning and killing that disgract
the holiday. Abundant evidence of this
revulsion Of sentiment was seen in ex
tracts from newspapers. east and west
This is an encouraging sign. 1t is higt
time that American common sense rulec
out the Fourth of bangs and burns. 1t 1.
a barbarous method of celebrating tina
requires surgical preparations as if for g
great battle, that Expresses the police ant
fire departments that kills or Injuries NOR
than 1900 Americans every year. The
growth of public sentiment against in
sane methods of celebrating and the en-
actment of municipal ordinances agains
the sale and use of the most dangerous
explosives has somewhat lessened the
number Of casualties and the death rol
has been materially reduced by the great
er precautions taken with even slight
wounds to guard against lockjaw.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-03
Philadelphia Takes to Flats.

From the Philadelphia Inquirer.
Ten years ago there was not q modern
nat-house in this city. There were q
score of old residences turned into house
keeping apartments and quite a number
Of modern buildings in which people could
live and board In the common restaurant
This is rather remarkable. considering
that at the time many persons In other
cities lived in fats by preference. Now
there are many modern lighthouses here
and more are going up all the time. There
are some persons who do not think this
wholly a gain. 1t is not likely that the
time will ever come when We shall live In
flats to the extent of New Workers. bu,
there Is plenty of room right now for a
hundred new houses Of the kind.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-03
The Safety Of the Stupid.

"Bnsgins says that he has no regrets
for anything ne ever said"
Yes answered Miss Cayenne, that
Is a satisfaction enjoyed only by people
who never say anything of the least i'm
portance."
IF you's got to kick" said Uncle Eben.
go to headquarters. hates to see SO
many people tellin' DER troubles to de
Office boy. and den bowin' an scrapin
when de man dat sho' huff makes de
mischief comes in
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-03
Fight the Weeds.
From the Milwaukee Wisconsin,.

This has been a remarkable growing
season. and the weeds are thriving as
we'll as the crops. Look at them in the
gardens that are not properly tended
look at them in the fence corners Of some
of the farms; look at them along the
roads. They are vigorous specimens of
plant life. There is something about their
thrift that inspires the appreciation OF
people who do not stop to think of its
sinister significance as menace to the
crops. 1t will not fool the farmers
however From the standpoint of every
one conversant with agriculture weeds
are enemies whose prosperity Is to be
dreaded; and their 6ourishing aspect at
the present time will suggest the policy
of cutting them down before they ma
ture and scatter their seeds.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-03

with the number of steamers plying these
waters that can be equipped so as to pass
the bridges without causing the opening
of the draws 1t will probably be found
that use the Georgetown channel can at
a very slight expense be so fitted and al
tered as to enable them to pass the
bridges without waiting for the draws to
be opened. and therefore without imposing
any delay upon the bridge users.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-03
Summer Style.


Not much he knows
OF furbelows
And millinery art.
This youth whose way
OF life. they say.
Is from the world apart.
And yet he may
Discreetly say
That he can prophesy
What will be worn
Both night and morn
Along about July.
For when the sun
His work has done
There is no questioning
That freckles will
Be noted still
And sunburn's quite the thing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-03

Speaker cannon volunteering to work
in the ranks this summer is a spectacle
calculated to make some of the more
timid members Of Congress sit up and
take notice.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-03

TIN order to avoid delays on account
o. 7ersonal absence letters to THE
2TAR shou,d not be addressed TO any
Individual connected with the ONCE, but
simply to THE STAR. or to the Editorial
or Business Department, according TO
Tenor or purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-03
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
The Merry Wag.

These electric light bills are driving
me positively crazy" said the man who
worries.
ITS not SO bad as that" answered the
merry wag Its probably a mere case
Of chandelierium."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-03

The weather bureau need not plume it.
self greatly on it's correct Showers fore.
cast of yesterday. Base ball games were
scheduled here. ANY amateur could af
ford to take chances in such a case.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-03

Mai. Sylvester's men are to be relied
upon to prove to the people who regard
the law lightly that they are still on the
job, even if the District is shy a Police
Court judge.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-03

Two Missouri Pacific trains yesterday
effectually demonstrated that head-on
collisions are not yet the exclusive pre-
roeative Of trolley lines
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-03

The least the youth Of Washington can
do tomorrow is to refrain from fastening
fireworks on Fidos tail, as long as the
law has put a muzZle on his nose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-03

Our old friend, the man who assures
everybody that 1t is not the heat but
the humidity that causes discomfort. Is
once more In our midst.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-03

Mr.. Peary starts on Monday for the
north pole. He will be greatly envied IL
the present temperatures continue.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-03
CDR" Morgan's Patient.

From the Boston Journal
Dr. Morgan's latest bulletin regarding
the state OF his favorite patient, Wall
street, Is most reassuring.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-03

The Interstate commerce commissioners
are TO be complmented on the grace and
speed of their side-step that took them
out of the line Of strap-hangers' fire.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-03

The Nationals Homecoming was sue.
cessful enough to cause most Of the
fans to forgive and forget.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-03

A small boy can very easily cause ten
dollar doctor bill with a ten-cent fire.
cracker.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-03
Would Be q Corker.

From the Milwaukee Sentinel.
II Billy Bryan wants a real platform
he ought to ask the Oklahoma legislators
to write one for him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-03

Today fears. tomorrow fires, Sunday
tears.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-03
No Good for Celebration.

Away with this new silent gun
Discharged with smokeless powder.
Our patriotic youth wants one
Still smoker and louder.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-03

Ike GTAE has \ regular and perma-
nont Family Circulation much moro
than tac combined circulation Of the
other Washington dailies. As . News
and Advcrtising Medium It has no
competitor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-03

catercd a, seccnd-class mail matter at the post
efhce at Washington D c.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-02-23

aggregate number Of children in attendance 1885, with 81 rooms
use aside from the High School quarters Of four rooms
The present school year began September a3rd and Will close
the end of the l0month June 26 1905 the first semester
closing February 1905 and the second running from February
to &C. aforesaid The five fine modern buildings that house
the children of Astoria distinct credit to the district and this
half dozen large added to their capacity two at
the Aar and four the Taylor and at the latter building the
latest and best approved system Of heating and venatng has been
added systems that furnish the 400 pupils there with 10000 cubic
feet Of fresh every hour and heats the whole establishment
econ And the proven advantages Of this system creating wide
spread conviction throughout the community that and
public economy demand the installation Of the plant all the
other bung the fresh air generated constantly contributing
plainly minimum of maady of greater and lesser degrees Of
severity and contagious effect
Just fast shall be expedent and possible to adjust to
administrative plans force Superintendent Clark intends
regulate the work Of the graded scholars to divide into parts
that children may be caed according their ability advance
permitting the quicker advance rapidly they able
the time allowing those who not quite rapid to ad
vance according their ability and effort Such system would
practically away with the failures and each would be promoted
the point reached the grade work At the present time the work
schools divided into eight grades years and each
grade classes each covering half years work
The High School enro l2 pupils and employs four teachers