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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-23
A Jail Commission,

IL is gratifying to learn that in the Dis
trict appropriation bill just agreed to in
both houses there is an item of 81 800 to
into the conditions at the Jail and work
house in tins District. The authority
granted the commissioners 10 be named
under this appropriation goes to the ex-
tent of permitting visits to other cities
enabling them TO report by the end of the
year concerning the condition of the insti-
tons and the expediency of removing them
needs and located so near to railroad lines
as to secure suitable facilities for the de-
livery thereto of materials suitable or nee
essary for industries to be therein carried
on
1t is thus to be seen that one object of
the appropriation is to ascertain the de-
STABILITY of conducting the local jail and
Tertiary than that of a mere place of
detention. The District should have the
best planned and best managed penal in
situations in the country. 1t should have
accomm odations of its own for all who
are sent by the courts either to the Jail
or under the present arrangement, to
penitentiaries outside of the local bound
aries. The existing system of contract
ing with the states for the care of long
term prisoners is a wasteful. unbusiness-
like arrangement. 1t should be succeeded
as soon as possible by the establishment
here OF an institution capable Of housing
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-23
A Meeting Hall Needed.

The difficulty that has arisen regarding
q meeting place for the international tu-
berculosis congress draws attention con-
spicuously once again TO the urgent need
OF a large public assembly hall in this
city for the accommodation of such
bodies Every year Washington enter
tains delegates from states and nations in
conference on all subjects. Some of these
are private organizations and others are
OF public character, but their meetings
are all in the interest of a broader I'M
Outstanding of the questions of today
This city is a natural assembly point and
its advantages as such are being more and
more appreciated. Thus the demand for
suitable meeting place is certain to grow
from year 10 year.
About eighteen years ago representa-
tives of all the South and Central Ameri-
can countries met here in a congress OF
great significance in the politics of the
world There was no place for their en-
tertainment and a private house was
rented for the purpose. much to the HUI
initiation of the authorities and the Won
derment of the delegates. A few months
later an international congress on mari
time matters was held and the same
quarters were utilized, even more pointed
ly to the discontinue Of the Americans
engaged in the conference.
No progress whatever has been scored
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-23
Character and the Campaign.

The suggestion that Mr.. Bryan could
afford to pay hundred and fifty thou
sand dollars for the Denver nomination.
for the effect the circulation of his
newspaper. and that he has something of
that kind in mind is not al all credit a BILE
to its author. Nor are there any votes
in it for the republicans
That Mr.. Bryan has profted financially
by the place he has won in politics is
neither unusual nor to his discredt 1t
would have been surprising if he had not
Was it to be expected that after his de-
feat in 1895 he should go back to his ed-
torial chair in Omaha and resume his
lahorS on the old terms? Who would
have done it? What politician in either
party. with his life work before him, has
ever failed to address himself to op-
portunities growing out of legitimately
acquired fame?
Mr.. Bryan has. been forehanded but
only in creditahle way. He writes and
speaks well, and in this country the pen
and the tongue when we'll employed are
sources of large profit. Knowing this
Mr.. Bryan wisely decided to be his own
employer. What money there might be
in his pen and tongue he would collect for
himself. Hence. the Commoner which has
yielded handsomely on the investment
and the continuation of the lectures
which have been entertaining. So far as
the public is advised. neither Mr.. Bryan's
readers nor his hearers have complained
about the quality of his output.
There is much unrest. and the cam
paign may develop some serious features.
But We should all congratulate ourselves
on the personal character of the present
political leadership on both sides. 1t is as
high as has ever been known in our af-
fairs. Mr. Bryan. Gov. johnson. Judge
Gray. Senator Culberson are ali men of
fine quality. And the same compliment
with equal sincerity may be paid Judge
Taft. Mr.. Fairbanks, Mr.. Cannon. Sena-
tor Knox. Gov. Hughes and Mr.. La Fol-
lette All of these men have been tried
in the fires of the public service. and all
have stood the test in way to reflect
credit on American citizenship. All are
above the dollar. and each is man.
The country will demand. therefore, a
campaign pitched upon high ground.
with public policies for texts. Assaults
upon personal character will be danger
Gus only to those who make them and
the party indorsing them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-23

In the nearly two decades that have
elapsed since the need Of a great confer
ence hall was thus demonstrated. 1t Is
true that the bureau of American repub-
lies which evolved from the Pan-Ameri-
can conference. will in the course of time
move into a commodious. attractive home.
but this building. ii should be remarked.
has been provided for by the generosity of
Mr. Andrew Carnegie and is not the result
of far seeing action by Congress.
In few months the international tu-
berculoss congress. a meeting of the
most vital significance to the world. the
entertainment of which is an honor to
Washington and great advantage to the
people of this country will assemble in
this city and it's accommodation is now a
matter of perplexing difficulty to the local
and federal authorities Congress refuses
to grant the use of the Capitol and
House of Representatives building. hut is
willing that certain practically finished
public structures be temporarily utilized
for this purpose. One of the structures
thus proposed for use is the new munich
pal building. and the Commissioners have
properly protested against its designation
inasmuch as they need it in their own
business on the first of July.
1t is a humliating acknowledgment that
after many years the capital of the United
States is so poorly equipped that it cannot
entertain an international body of scien-
fists without making use of unfinished
structures or rented quarters. If Con-
gress-which chiefly means the House of
Representatives in this cnnnection-learns
Alright the lesson which this >situation
teaches no time will he lost in appro-
priating liberal sum for a site and a
building for this purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-23
Dahlnan.

The cowboy mayor of Omaha would
make rafting campaign for Governor of
Nebraska. Vaudeville features would add
to the gaiety of the state. Singing. gags.
buck and wing dancing and all the rest of
it would attract crowds. and votes might
be made. The suggestion that MIR.
Bryan does not look with favor on his
friends aspirations is disappointing. VINO
In Nebraska has done more Npr the peer
less leader than Jim Dahlman? Take
as sample of loyalty and affection the
journey Mr.. Dahlman made to New York
upon the occasion OF Mr. Bryan's return
from his trip around the world and
when the best descriptive writers for the
New York newspapers exhausted their
powers on the picture of the meeting be
tween mentor and man. Maybe Mr.
Bryan will think better of the matter
He is man of gratitude, and knows the
value of the specta cular in politics.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-23
Mr., Fairbanks.

The attempt to injure Mr.. Fairbanks by
representing him without hope of sue
cess at Chicago for first place and willing
to accept the second on ticket with
Judge Taft is both poor and unfair poll
tics. He entered the race in good faith.
his friends have urged his claim with en-
ergy and sincerity and there is nothing in
the character OF the man to suggest the
gutter Those authorized to speak for
him assert that there Is no warrant what
ever for the gossip having for it's object
the elimination of Mr.. Fairbanks from the
presidential equation before the Chicago
convention assemblies.
The story in circulation carries two sug-
gestions. "a Mr.. Fairbanks for second
place again would strengthen the ticket.
even with strong man like Judge Taft
for first place. and co his reelection
would continue him as an active factor In
public affairs.
AS to the first suggestion. to state it is
to draw universal assent. Mr.. Fairbanks
strengthened the ticket in 1904. and has
filled the office of Vice President in way
to increase admiration for his talents and
character. He is public servant of the
first order of merit and enjoys the con-
fdence Of the country.
As to the second proposition. there is
small likelihood that republican success in
November will mean the retirement of
Mr. Fairbanks to private life in any state
of case. His equipment for public affairs
is too large to be denied recognition
should recognition be desired. There is
no place in the cabinet he would not fill
with complete satisfaction to everybody;
and for the first place, the secretaryship
of state. he possesses both the talents and
the temperament especially associated
with its important duties. Equally well.
too. would he serve in any of the leading
ambassa dorships abroad
Mr.. Fairbanks is a candidate for the
presidential nomination, has the support
Of his own people. and his interests are in
the hands of men loyal to him. His
claims will be presented at Chicago in a
way worthy of his party standing and OF
his personal reputation. If he is selected
for first place his party will be we'll and
aagressively led if for second. it will be
fortunate in the use again of a name
everywhere highly respected. If he does
not appear on the ticket at all, he will
yet be an attractive figure in the cam
paign. and a factor of marked value to
his party.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-23
The Brownsville Postponement.

Senator Foraker's explanation of the
reasons which animated him in dropping
the bill for the restoration of the colored
soldiers this session states the case III
such clear terms that there should be no
misunderstanding on the subject. Owing
to the conditions prevailing in the Senate
the votes for the passage of the bill,
even in the first instance, could not be
obtained, while it was perfectly we'll I'M
derstood that even If the bill were passed
by both houses it would be vetoed. In
order to secure results the advocates of
the measure must have at their command
q two-thirds strength in both houses. This
could not be obtained and the choice lay
between pressing the measure 10 certain
defeat and reserving il for possible sue
cess next winter, when the exigencies of
party politics will have become less acute.
Those American people who have been
enabled to this case in a clear light
realize that gross injustice has been done
and know that the only cure for it is the
restoration to the army OF the dismissed
soldiers, thereby oanceling the record of
disgrace which has been written against
them by the arbitrary process of whole
sale dismissal AS long as these men are
denied the privilege of re-enlistm ent they
remain stamped before the world as
criminals. They have not been given a
trial and no man has brought accusations
against any one of them individually
They have been simply swept aside as
undesirables on the strength of a sus-
picion.
The Brownsville case will retain it's vi
tally. An injustice always remains a
living issue. and Senator Foraker loses
nothing by the postponement which in
his Judgment is the only practicable move
At this time. There should. of course, be
no hesitation in the Senate or the House
on the part of those who believe that the
Brownsville soldiers have been harshly
treated and who are in their hearts advo-
Gates of their restoration. They should
be ready to vote now to restore the men
on terms granting them a clean bill of
health. That they are not ready is a
circumstance which Senator Foraker must
deal with in such manner as his knowl-
edge of the tactical requirements of the
case allow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-23
Patriotism.
from the Buffalo News.

From the Buffalo News.
In one respect the sons of our time SUR
pass the fathers of bygone epoch. The
elders were far behind the youngers In
patriotism The idea of nationality was
hardly known except to handful of
men of the revolution time. and. in fact.
cut comparatively small figure until
after Appomattox. If the proud spirit of
the existing America had been the ha bit
of Washington's day he would have had
an army at his back that would have
driven the British out of the land in
month and have included Canada in
the new Union besides.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-23
Twilight Protest.

Lazy day. oh, lazy day.
Has you got to go away?
Can't you stop an take yoh rest
On dat cloud bank in de west?
Has dem flowers got to be
Bloomin' whah no one kin see?
Jes' cause you s. a sleepy head
Mus de whole WORT go to bed?
Can't we watch de golden glow
On de ripplin' waves some mo-?
Can't we hear de robin trill
An shut up dat WhippOorwill!
Is we sure we'll ever meet
Hours dat Is one-half so sweet?
Lazy day, oh, lazy day,
Has you got to go away?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-23
all the wards Of the District and the gov.

all the wards OF the District and the gov.
eminent.
lions of this commission will be promptly
acted upon by Congress next winter.
Nothing will have been gained by investi-
CATION which has merely consumed money
and added to the store of public docu-
ments There is yet time at this session
for Congress to insure q lessening Of the
pressure on the local penal establishments
by passing the probation bill now pending
in the House.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-23
Seeking Solace.

Why do people go to the country in
the summer"
Il think it's because they like to hear
the man who keeps the hotel talk" an
swered Mr.. Sirius Barker. It's COM
fort to hear somebody insisting, even
as a matter of business. that the tenn
perature is a whole lot lower than it is
in the city"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-23
Benches for the House.
the Springfield Republican.

From the Springfield Republican.
II is to be hoped that the House al
Wa shlng,on will adopt the recommends
ton of the committee headed by MIR
Mccall in relation to a reconstruction OF
the interior OF the chamber. AS this has
an important bearing on the TRANSACTION
of legislative business, II becomes ques
ton OF public interest as well as interest
to the members OF the House themselves
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-23
Will Help Some.

From the Duluth News-Tribune.
Washington Is to be made beautiful
s5Eu.WD more il late appropriation
goes into effect. Duluth can be made
beautiful without any such lavish expen-
diture of money. keeping the yards and
vacant lots clean anu planting few
shrubs and flowers on ones own prem
ises will do the work Tor this city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-23
Business With Pleasure.
, the New Orleans Times Democrat.

From the New Orleans Times Democrat
From the fact that most OF the repub-
lican governors who recently visited
Washington gave out interviews favorii.g
the TAFT canaldacy. 1t seems quite likely
that Mr. Roosevelt found time TO do d
little missionary work between the bust
ness sessions of the conservation con-
ference.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-23
No Currency Reform.
the Boston Transcript.

Congress seems likely to close with an
other demonstration OF the practical I'M
possibility, under our system OF govern
lnent and widespread popular preJudices.
of getting any scientific banking iesisla-
ton. A few more panics may supply the
momentum. Nothing less than that Oh
ferS any promise.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-23

Explorer Peary. who is passing around
the hat to raise $4,000 for his next polar
dash. reports a $4,000 clink. Neverthe-
less be will probably look pleasant when
mere hundreds are forced upon him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-23

uIn order to avoid delays on account
Of personal absence letters to THE
STAR should not be addressed to any
Individual connected with the once. but
simply to THE STAR. or to the Editorial
or Business Department, according to
tenor or purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-23
A Relief.

What a wonderful thing electricity
is" exclaimed the man who is always
pleased. Think of the changes it has
made
Yes" answered Mr.. Gunner: lit has
enabled us to change the monotony of
going to the gas office to kick about our
bills for lighting"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-23
Spending Money.
rom the Providence Journal.

from the ProVluente JOUrHdI
France is facing deficit: England ex-
poets to- if the oldage pension program
goes through; Germany. if she under
takes TO put her mighty paper navy on
the seas Uncle Sam is not the only real
sport in the international fraternity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-23

Attorney General Bonaparte may per-
haps be qualifying for admission to a
once select but now widely inclusive circle
of outcasts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-23

Between the campaign-publicity fodder
and the fourteenth amendment goad the
democratic donkey was in an embarra S.
ing position in the House yesterday
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-23

Michgans production of a wholes a lie
murder enterprise story discloses phase
of interstate rivalry which many citizens
will regard as undesirable
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-23

Washington will he grateful to the
weather bureau folks if they will pull the
nails from that showers today sign
they have fastened to the wall
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-23

Senator Platt's announcement that he
will not be candidate for reelection is
not likely TO cause any serious revision
Of Empire State States
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-23

Perhaps the Nationals thought yester-
day that two one-to-nothing victories
from Detroit in succession would prove
monotonous and tiresome 10 the public.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-23

From the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
An eastern woman has been made a
sanitary inspector. Her report concern
ing the condition of her neighbours kitchen
is anxiously awaited.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-23

The duma does not seem to be any
more of a legislative body than the
American Congress.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-23
SHOOTING STARS.
By PHrLANDER JOHNSON.
His Regrets.

1T is very easy to say the wrong
thing" remarked the moralist
That is very true answered Senator
Sorghum.
! suppose. even cautious as you are
that you regret some Of your utter.
ances''
Yes On several occasions I have
said I raise you when I ought to have
said 1 pass.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-23
and House Dresses

at very special prices:
A special lot of Percale Wrappers. with
semi-fitting back, loose front and neat
turn down collar and cuffs; black white
and blue grounds, with white figures;
al sizes.
$I.oo and SI.5o each.
A special lot OF House Dresses Of
percales and ginghams. in blue and
white stripes and black-and- white and
gray and-wh.te figures: all Sizes
SI.25 and S2.5o each.
Third door. G st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-23

The political parties should organize
forestry commission for the conservation
of presidential timber.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-23
Familiar.

From the Birmingham Ledger.
The republicans have got together.
That familiar statement has come again
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-23

Congress should have no fear in adjourn
ing. The President will run things as
usual.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-23

Sometimes plaintiff in a divorce suit
falls into the didn t-knon it was loaded
class of victims.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-23
Doesn't Emerge.

From tie. Brooklyn Standard-Cn!on.
The only trouble with emergency cur.
rency appears to be its failure to emerge.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-23

Col Stewart keeps remarkably quiet
per.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-23

It is easy to believe that the story Of
the deuge is no fable.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-23
The Autocrat.

Take what the iceman brings your way
Without complaint, cen though it's
small,
For if you make him cross today
Tomorrow he won't come at all!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-23
Proverb Practically Applied.

"A man is judged by the company he
keeps" said the aphorist
Eyes" answered the man with boom
which makes it undesirable sometimes
to print the names of all the contributors
to your campaign fund
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-23
Special Sale of
Shirt Waists.

~ HEY comprise the sur
4 plus stocks of prominent
" manufacturers. bought at
price concession and Of
fered at fourth to a third less
than regular prices.
All are fresh, crisp goods, Just
from the cases; dainty lingerie
effects and the new tailored
styles; some richly plain; others
elegantly hand-embroidered and
trimmed with laces. embroideries,
tucks, etc. Many have the long
sleeves and stiff collar and cuffs.
The assortment is an unusual
one. and there is complete line
OF sizes.
Cross-barred Muslin Waists. -
sleeves, trimmed with valenciennes lace
and embroidery insertion fasten in back.
all sizes.
s2.25 each. Value, s2.o5.
Black Lawn Waists. with plated front
and long sleeves: fasten in front. all
sizes.
$3.50 each. Value, $500.
White India Linon Waists. yoke of va
lenciennes lace and fine tucks: full
sleeves: fasten in back: all sizes
$I.oo each. Value, S2.25.
India Linon Waists. with plated front
long sleeves, stiff collar and cuffs: fasten
In front.
SI.75 each. Value, S2.25.
We offer in connection with
the above the following items OF
Wnmnmse wrC mmoMe
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-23
Overlooked This One.
From the Milwaukee Sentinel.

rom the NIIWduhee oeHttHeI.
Robert Hunter has called John D. Rock
efelier a socialist. There is one charge
that Ida Tarbell overlooked.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-23

cHE STAR has . regular ana perma-
nent Family Circulation much moro
snan the combined circulation Of the
other Washington dailies. AZ . News
and Advertising Medium Il has no
competitor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-23

We offer in connection with
the above the following items of
Women's Wrappers
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-23
For June Brides.
Sterling and Plated Silver
For June Wedding Gifts.

A1o1 showing excellent assortment OF plecesser
T|H1] ing and quadruple pated-especay desirable for
Il wedding gifts The variety of styles patterns and de-
NV signs very broad elegant in richness than
ever before.
Attention is called to the following items: