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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-17
A Civil Service Silver Jubilee.

This is an anniversary of vital signlh-
cameo in the history of the Capitai CITY.
Twenty-Five years ago today Presldent
Arthur signed the civil service act and
placed the government departments upon
the basis of the merit system. putting an
end to the old spoils regime which had
for generations caused the decadence OF
the public service. From the point or
view of the governments welfare this
change was of great moment. 1t gave
to the departmental system regularity
of tenure which insured the retention
In Office Of efficient people and reduced
to a minimum the use of the public
places as a means Of rewarding political
favor. The community of Washington
profited incidentally by the transition
from the spoils system in that the men
and women engaged in the government
service were enabled to regard their po-
sitions as secure during efficiency and
good behavior, and thus became perma-
nent residents instead of mere transients
at the capital
Following a few years after the organic
act of 1873 which equitably divided the
expenses of n1aint aiming the federal mu-
nicipality between the District and the
government the civil service act insured
the growth and development of Washing
ton into a city of material significance.
Thes. two enactments were necessary for
the proper evolution of the capital COM
munity. The one supplemented the
other Together they gave Washington
Q distinguishing character as the city of
the nation. distinctly the seat of govern
ment. created for that purpose and de-
velored in that capacity.
AS a result of the civil service law
Washington has become city Of homes
as would never have been possible under
the old spells system. 1t has today a
far larger percentage OF home owners
than il could have had as long as the
clerks were menaced by the four-yearly
threat of dismissal upon change OF ad-
ninistration. These residents have taken
a direct interest in the welfare Of the
community, and as they have passed out
of the government service for one rea-
son and another they have for the most
part remained here as substantial bust
ness men.
There may be those who look with re-
greet upon the passing of the spoils sys-
TEN or who hope to see it return. But
these are few compared with the citizens
vino have studied the benefits of the
merit system al the means of doing the
governments work and have become ac-
ouainted with it's advantages. 1t would
be q sorry day for the government Of
the United States to return to the old
plan of distributing the Offices down to
tbs lowest clerkships as rewards for
political services. The civil service sys-
TEN Ia not perfect yet by any means
There are loopholes through which po-
litical favorites are rewarded, and there
are inconsistencies which initiate against
q strictly equitable administration based
upon worth alone. But in the main the law
ID admirably applied, and in its working
today draws into the government service
an excellent class of men and women.
we'll equipped for their work.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-17
Hobson and Japan.

Ambassador O'Brien, just landed for a
visit home from Japan says in an inter-
view:
'Hobson is not taken seriously. He has
been talking long time. The Japanese
merely smiled at his remarks before the
heard Of his speech before the democratic
convention"
The Japanese view of Capt. Hobson is
the home view. He is not taken seriously
anywhere. He represents but one idea
and he puts that in so extreme a form he
fails of more than passing attention. He
has no followers, and is not likely to ac-
quire any. In Congress he speaks without
effect, and at Denver he merely beat the
air.
There Is no opposition worthy the name
to the proposition that we need, and
should have, a naval strength sufficient to
meet our obligations as one Of the great
powers of the world. Our coast line is
matter of measurement, the figures being
known to all. What other powers possess
on the sea is also common knowledge.
The world moves, and we must move with
1t. Were we to hold back we should be
annexed and dragged along in spite of
ourselves. Our duty in the premises Is
dictated by considerations Of plain COM
mon sense and self-protection.
But Capt. Hobson puts the matter diff
ferently. He has picked out an antag-
onist, and insists that we should prepare
to try conclusions in a specific case. He
has persuaded himself that Japan is to
be our challenger at an early day, and
he calls for more ships in a hurry to
meet the enemy he has deserted. He
insists that a condition, not a theory.
confronts US. and he would have us arm
for the condition.
This appeal misrepresents the whole
case of naval expansion. We are not
arming against any power, but because
all the powers are armed, and are in
creasing their ornaments. We must keep
up with the procession. War may come,
and If 1t should we must be prepared for
It. But nobody but Capt. Hobson sees
in Japan a certain enemy in the near
future. advising arming as against Japan
is in effect advising declaration of war.
AS The Star on another occasion OBJ
served this attitude on the part Of Capt.
Hobson is to be regretted. He has many
claims to respect, and notwithstanding
his vagares much respect is felt for
him. If war comes he will carry him
self well in the conflict. But he is ''all
off, as respects japan, and the more
he agitates the matter the less will be
his influence on questions relating to the
navy and its growth.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-17
Two Families, One White House.
rom the New York Sun

From the New York Sun.
Mr.. Bryan opens up to us truly idyllic
prospect when he says that in the event
of his election he will ask the Hon. John
w. Kern to share the White House with
him. It Is an arrangement OF long stand
ing. proposed by Mr.. Bryan when both he
and Kern were bleeding outside the
breastworks and renewed now that he at
least sees the presidency within easy
reach. There may be no precedent for it.
and again Mr.. Bryan may not have the
premises at his disposal this year or
next. but it shows neighborly spirit.
Moreover, it will introduce into official
life at Washington a much needed shirt
sleeve simplicity and mark an area of
new observances in the higher walks.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-17
III You Knew

The very best remedy for head
ache, would you hesitate to try
it? OF course not. But how are
you to know? You can't until
you try. We know that DR.. Miles
Anti-Pain Pills relieve pain
quickly. We know because we
have asked those who use them.
We have also asked druggists
who sell them-and thousands of
people recommend them to their
friends. This brings it up to you
try !them-at all druggists.
''Dr. Miles Anti-Pain Pills excel anything l
ever used for headache"
MRS. ]. w. CONVICTION,
SharptOwn, Md.
II they fail to help your druggist will refund
the money on first package.
Is doses. % cents. Never sold in bulk.
Miles Medical Co., Elkhart, Ind.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-17
Hobson!
From the Independent

From the independent
We refer-we more than refer-we point
to. we inculpate, cite and arraign Rich
mond Pearson Hobson as. q public nuis-
ance. who fails to be a menace to public
peace solely because the sensible Ameri-
can people, startled at first by his posi-
tive assurances of what he knows"
will not take him seriously. He has been
going over the country preaching an un-
holy war, slandering a peaceable nation.
swinging Bellona's torch. and mounting
the abuses Of Shime or Thersites He il
a public nuisance and a national disgrace.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-17

necessary for him to interfere personally.
Harmony is the duty of the campaign
managers in the state. They are re-
sponsible for the November vote, which
In the nature of things will be dis
appointment If factionalfsm is not elirni-
mated from the equation. Mr.. Foraker has
pledged his support to Judge Taft, and
will at the same time support the state
ticket and work for the election of a re-
publican legislature. Shall his reward
be the shelf?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-17
Seeking Recognition.

Don't you realize that nobody takes
you seriously as a candidate for the Office
Of sheriff?"
Sure I realize It," answered Farmer
Corntossel That's the reason I'm goin'
to see 1t through. I'm beginnin' to think
that a man nowadays can't git took
serious as a candidate for Office until he's
been defeated a lot O. times"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-17
Overconddence.
From the Baltimore American.

From the Baltimore American.
Gov. Fort of New Jersey has begun a
somewhat unique sort Of political cam
paign; he has called the political cap
tains Of his state together for the mapping
out Of "a war against that too-suredness
which frequently costs a political party a
victory" The New Jersey governor is
taking a most wisely conceived precau-
ton. Other states. Maryland included
should take note of the New Jersey cam
paiEn against "too-suredness," and the
republican leaders generally should follow
the example which Gov. Fort has set.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-17
As They See Each Other.

AS they SEC EacH 0tHef'
1T is strange how people ideas diff
fer" remarked Miss Cayenne.
I'm what respect?'
THAT woman in Directoire gown says
she wouldn't think of reading the risque
novel Of the season, and the woman who
wrote the novel says she wouldn't dream
Of wearing Directoire gown"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-17
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Classic Achievement.

you see," remarked Julius Caesar,
THAT In addition to being warrior and
q nolitician / am something of hand in
literature
YES" answered his faithful amanuen-
sis; land the best of it Is that you have
gotten away with it without stirring up
any embarrassing arguments about ma
ture taking"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-17

Some patient reader of Mr.. Bryan's
voluminous utterances declares that the
Nebraska sage is on record with ridicule
for the Darwinian theory. Darwin is at
this time not in a position to reply to
criticism as DR.. Long did.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-17

George Bernard Shaw is said to be
greatly annoyed because Mrs. Shaw par
ticipated in a suffragette demonstration.
There are times when a satirist finds
topics alighting too close to home.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-17

OIn order to avoid delays on account
Of personal absence letters 70 TA1
STAR should not be Addressed 70 any
individual connected with tho once. uus
simply to THE STAR. or to the 1oaso<ass
or Business Department. according 20
tenor or purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-17

The orators who make a practice of
referring to the effete east will be espe-
clally pleased with the manner In which
the middle west has come to the front in
the democracy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-17

People who have insisted that the divid-
ing line has been effaced in the actual
principles OF the two great parties will
find some interesting points of difference
in the platforms
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-17

Disturbances in Persia may result in
giving the American mills a monopoly in
their already we'll established business
of producing oriental rugs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-17
The Busy Joker!
From the Philadelphia Inquirer.

In Washington, D. c.. an edict has gone
forth that neither firemen nor policemen
shall wear false teeth. That 10 hard lines
toothless policeman 10 not much to be
feared. but think Of q fireman. trying to
call out orders when his store teeth have
been taken away from him. Some re-
forms 20 too far.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-17

1t was foolhardy for anybody to at
tempt to start a revolution with cool
and experienced man like President Diaz
in charge.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-17

1t is relief to find neither Mr. Sher-
man nor Mr.. Kern expressing any inten-
tions that might disturb the traditions of
the Senate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-17

Antagonism manifested by Mr. Hearst
ought to make Mr. Mcclellan feel very
kindly disposed toward the national de-
mocracy
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-17

One satisfaction Peary has in selecting
his route is that he is not likely to bring
back anything that will elicit even pass
ing attention from the customs inspectors.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-17

Cincinnati is rather a proud village that
will scarcely consent to being put in the
suburb class with Oyster Bay.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-17
Hark
From the New York Herald.

From the New York Herald.
Press of the land Is vehemently urging
the populace to support the candidates
standing on a sound platform. Trouble
is that there Is considerable sound about
all platforms
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-17

Even though unsuccessful. Mr.. Bryan
doubtless likes TO keep running In order
to have the satisfaction of getting back
at some old enemies.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-17
A ouandary.

What are you going to do when they
ask you for a campaign contributions"
Its a problem answered Mr.. Dustin
stax. IF 1 don't give they'll say I'm
penurious and if do give they'll say I'm
an easy mark.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-17

No dressmaker has been found trying
to turn Carrie Nation from her resolution
not to wear a sheath skirt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-17

Nebraska is not yet confident that it
Is more than a short step from the front
porch to the back seat.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-17

Perhaps Mr.. Loeb can be persuaded to
go along to Africa and shoe the eie-
pharts into range.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-17
During the Campaign

Now speech is bounteously tossed,
While we reflect with glee,
Whatever beef or grain may cost,
That food for thought is free!
The Winchester news. [volume] (Winchester, Ky.) 1908-19??, 1908-12-22

follows:
Mr.. Lucas Brodhead and Mr.. H.
NJ. Froman to give special attention
to the agricultural interests; Mr..
Daniel F. Murphy and Mr.. 0. H..
Waddell to real estate; Mr.. John B.
Atkinson and Mr.. j. C. C. Mayo to
mining and lumber; Hon. w. F.
Schuerman and Col. Clarence R.
Mengel to manufacturing; Mr.. A. I.
Pearson and Mr.. Alvah L. Terry, to
mercantile interests; Col. Charles E.
Hoge and Mr.. A. Y. Ford, to financial
interests; Mr.. W. o. Davis and Mr..
John 7. Shelby to corporations Col.
j. w. Mccullough and Hon. c. H.
McElroy to personally.
One of the most important things
to be remedied is the taxing system,
as it is now applied in counties and
municipalities. We give as an illus
tration Clark county and the city of
Winchester. We have a County As
SCISSOR that assesses all the property
in the county by magisterial districts /;
districts six and seven take in all of
the city. This Assessor under the law
must take the school census of chill
dren between the ages of six and
twenty.
A City Assessor is appointed by
the Board of Council, who, if he does
his duty, must perform the same
work that has already been done by
the County Assessor, and in addition.
a school census taker is appointed
to do the work that has been done
by the assessors.
There is a County and City Board
of Tax Supervisors when there is no
necessity for more than one Board
There are two tax collectors, the
Sheriff and City Collector, when there
is no necessity for more than one.
Our taxing system is the most un-
equal, cumbersome and expensive of
any in any of the States.
Without going into further details,
it is sufficient to say that the State
has lost millions of dollars in unnec-
essary expenses, and that other mil
lions are lost by the failure of capt.
tai to come into the State by reason
of our bad taxing laws.
The Winchester news. [volume] (Winchester, Ky.) 1908-19??, 1908-12-22
THE TAX COMMISSION.

We heartily commend the action OF
Governor Wilson in appointing a
Tax Commission and an Advisory
Gannmission.
The representive business men that
have been selected by the Governor is
m evidence that something will be
Acne. Unfortunately our Legislat-
.nres, even if they had the ability to
do It, have been so absorbed in petty
politics that this most important of
M our interests has been neglected.
The names of the Commissioners
are as follows: Hon. Thomas A.
Combs, Lexington, KY; Mr.. Lucas
Brodhead, Spring Station, KY; Mr..
H NJ Froman, Client, KY; Mr.. Dan
-isi +. Murphy, Louisville, KY; Mr.. o.
n Waddell, Somerset, KY; Mr.. John
B. Atkinson, Darlington, KY; Mr.. j.
&. c. Mayo, Paintsville, KY; Hon.
n F. Schuerman, Carrollton, KY;
Col Clarence R. Mengel, Louisville,
Ky; Mr.. A. 7. Pearson, Lexington
KY; Mr.. Alvah L. Terry, Louisville,
Ky; Col. Charles E. Hoge, Frankfort
Ky; Mr.. A. Y. Ford. Louisville, KY;
Mr.. w. 0. Davis, Versailles, KY; Mr.
John I. Shelby, Lexington, KY; Col
}. W. Mccullough, greensboro, Ky
Hon. C. o. McEroy, Bowling Green
Ky.
The Commission is subdivided as
The Winchester news. [volume] (Winchester, Ky.) 1908-19??, 1908-12-22

swore that Beach Hargis shot his
father FIVE times and that he dis
armed him after the killing.
He swore that Hargis shot his
father before the Judge grappled
with his son, and that the last two
shots were fred while they lay on
the floor.
Senator Alex. Hargis arrived at
Irvine yesterday and is sitting at the
prosecutions table.
The witnesses introduced were.
for the most part, witnesses to
the tragedy, and were introduced
more for detailing the actual killing
than anything elce.
Attorney Byrd is taking the lead
for the prosecution, while Judge Red
wine has so far assumed the lead for
his client with the other eleven at
torneys and the defendant himself
making suggestions regarding the line
of Interrogation.
Ebert Hargis, one of the surviv-
ing brothers of Judge Jim Hargis.
has a seat at the table with the rep
resentatives of the Commonwealth
and confers with Prosecutor Byrd.
Brophy was engaged in waiting up
on Daniel Taulbee when the first shot
was fired, and he turned and saw
Judge Hargis and Beach Hargis
standing near each other. Two other
shots were fired in rapid succession.
then a pause and then two more.
Witness started toward the men, but
did not get there in time to aid Judge
| Hargis.
The Winchester news. [volume] (Winchester, Ky.) 1908-19??, 1908-12-22
Mr.. and Mrs. s. K. Hodgkin and

Mr.. and Mrs. s. z. Hodgkin and
daughter, Mary, will leave Wednes-
day night for Sulphur, to spend the
holidays with Mrs. Hodghn's par
ents.
Miss Mary Stevenson, of Zanes-
vile, Ohio, is here to spend the
holidays with her sister, Miss Nancy
Stevenson.
The Winchester news. [volume] (Winchester, Ky.) 1908-19??, 1908-12-22
WILL MOVE SOON.

j. FL. Brookshire, formerly of this
county, will move with his family to
a farm near Lexington in a week or
to. For several years he has resid-
ed at Valley View.
The Winchester news. [volume] (Winchester, Ky.) 1908-19??, 1908-12-22
Brown Was With Beach.

Sanford Brown, the next witness.
entered the store with Beach Hargis
having crossed the street with him
from the drug store. He said young
Hargis was drunk and had fourished
his pistol on the drug store corner.
The Winchester news. [volume] (Winchester, Ky.) 1908-19??, 1908-12-22
Saw the Judqe Advance.

Witness saw Judge Hargis advance
to the rear of the store where the de-
fend was standing, but did not see
any struggle or hear any words be-
tween them. He did not think Judge
Hareis' attitude was threatening and
Just as he was within reach of the
boy the first shot was fired. Witness
moved his position to get out of
range Of the bullets.
DR.. W. B. Hogg, brother-in of
the defendant, was in his store when
the shooting occurred. He had seen
Beach there just before the shoot
ing and saw him with a pistol ex-
posed in his hand.
Selden Bach, a relative of Judge
Bach, was one of the most important
witnesses of the day. Several nights
before the killing he was with a
crowd of young men and was joined
by Beach Hargis. He heard young
Hargis, who was drinking, say that
the first time he got good and drunk,
he expected to kill his father, Will
Jet, June Jet and DR.. Hogg.
June Jet, the next witness, clerk
in the Hargis store, gave practically
the same testimony as Brophy,
Brown and Taulbee.
The Winchester news. [volume] (Winchester, Ky.) 1908-19??, 1908-12-22

Do Your Christmas Shopping Ear
Iy, and In the Morning.
The Winchester news. [volume] (Winchester, Ky.) 1908-19??, 1908-12-22

Do Your Christmas Shopping Ear
ly, and in the Morning.
The Winchester news. [volume] (Winchester, Ky.) 1908-19??, 1908-12-22
SEE

Fox Bros. for your Christmas coal.
12-21-2t.
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BEACH HARGIs
TAKES STAND

Confined from Page ~
The daily Alaskan., 1908-03-02
FROZEN 0N THE TRAIL
WILLIAM JOSEPH GOT1ER VICTIM OF INTERFERENCE

la good standing of Butte union of the Western Federation of Miners. He was au unusually strocg and healthy man weighing 195 pounds. He was born in the County Cork, Ire land, au a member of the A. O. Fl. He has brother, James, living at S29 Howard street, San Francisco. With his companions he started to walk 10 Dawson. His friends will not make the trip without him but will return south. A message was sent to the brother but DO reply has been received as yet.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-03-02

For a good smoke, call for the Bull Dog cigar at Touy Dotero's. In
The daily Alaskan., 1908-03-02
Fresh Meat

The Frye-Bruhu Go. keep all slnd of fresh meat constantly on hand.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-03-02
FUR THE
 SUMMER RUIN

Agent of the Canadian Pacific. F, F. w. Lowle, has received word to the et, feet that the Princess Royal of that line will start on the run June first. She and the Princess May will run al- ternate until the eDd oI October. Dur ing June, July, August and September will by this line be five sailings per month and iu October six.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-03-02

Go to Tony DoterO and try Bull Dog cigar. In
The daily Alaskan., 1908-03-02
A Wonderful IustTuw mt

You should drop into the Mascot and near the music. The electric piano has Mandolin attachment equal to 8 whole octette of Mandolin attachments with a string of Eew airs,
The daily Alaskan., 1908-03-02
LIST OF LETTERS

Uncalled for letters remaining in Skagway PoStoflce, Mar, l, 1908: Goddard, Albert Miners Union Wondrak, Joseph
 A. E. kindell, '
 Acting P. M.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-03-02
TOWN TALK

The Priscilla club meets at the home of Miss Lilly Doran tonight at 7;3O.
 
 Mrs. Ward returned last Saturday on the Peterson from Fort Seward, where she has been for three weeks nursing Mrs. Dr. Hutton. She reports Mrs. Hutton and baby Sara doing nicely.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-03-02

Don't be bsshful. Get the Bull Dog cigar at To y Dotero's. I'm
The daily Alaskan., 1908-03-02

WANTED-A frst class Gold or Gold and Copper Mining Proposition in alas ka. State full particulars when you write. Address. Lewis Lusk, P. O. box lO72, Spokane, Washington. 2l9- Inc