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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-24
Measuring Suspects.
From the Grand Rapids Herald.

From the Grand Rapids Herald.
Only q few months ago a New York
court, in the case Of q banker charged
with but not convicted Of crime not only
mulcted in damages certain police Off,
Gals Of that city for subjecting him to
the Bertillon measurements and placing
his photo in the rogues' gallery. but also
by mandamus compelled the police de-
partment to remove both from its records.
There is not the least question about the
absolute illegality Of such treatment OF
unconvicted pris0ners; and yet just this
breach Of the law Is now charged a. be-
ing common in Chicago. 1t was supposed
at the time that the widely advertised
result of the New York case would end
this illegal system, but like the illegal
third degree" method of extorting con-
LESSONS from prisoners. 1t seems to- re-
tain it's hold, In some localities at least.
in police administrations. OF all viola
tions of law none are more pernicious In
their effects than those perpetrated by
officials whose duty 1t is to enforce obe-
dience to the laws.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-24
Rayuer.

Senator Rayner. a brilliant man, and
certain to be a star stumper for the Den
yer nominee. has the courage of his con-
victions on the tariff question. He wants
the Dingley law revised by its enemies.
That is to say, the law which rests upon
protection should be displaced by one
prepared by the opponents Of that policy
This is a renewal of the cry of 1892
when protection was challenged to a duel
to the death. But will the Denver plat
form echo this cry? viii Mr.. Rayner
attend the national convention with the
view of having his party adopt his cry!
Such a plank In a platform designed for
MIR. Bryan would be most appropriate
He. like the Maryland senator. favors q
very low tariff all along the line.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-24
For Cheaper and Better Gas.

The action of the District committee
on the gas bill brings the issue of cheaper
and better gas squarely before the House
for consideration and action. When the
subject was last considered in the House
in connection with the District appropria'
tiou bill. an unmist akable sentiment In
favor of a lower rate was made manifest
and it even went so far as to cause the
adoption of an amendment to the appro-
priation bill restricting to 75 cents thou
sand the price to be paid for the use OF
gas in the public schools The committee
recommends that the rate to consumers
of all classes be fixed at 90 cents a
thousand. 1t is now the duty Of the
House to determine upon the rate and to
pass the bill as quickly as possible over
to the Senate for consideration on that
side.
The practical issue in the gas fight is
raised at last by this action. 1t is a
specific and direct move for cheaper gas
with provisions calculated to maintain
proper standard of quality. Irrespec-
tive of the proposed legislation to prevent
stock imitation. which has already been
sent to the House in the form of a
separate bill, this question of cheaper and
better gas should have the right of way.
Time is valuable now. with the final ad-
journment, according to the most reliable
estimates, only a month distant at the
outside.
There is no special urgency about the
anti-stock imitation measure. That ques-
ton cannot possibly become acute to
embarrass the present Congress in the fix
ing of the rate. for the provision has
been declared unconstitutional by the
Court of Appeals, and the United States
Supreme Court cannot in regular course
act upon 1t. either to reverse or confirm,
until this Congress has ended.
Washington would like to have the
stock-inf1ation provision repealed as we'll
~0eclafed unconstitutional, on the prin-
ciple which governed the man who was
asked by telegraph: "Mother-in-law dead.
Shall We bury or cremate?" and who re-
piled: DO both. Take no chances The
court has killed and buried the imitation
provision: but to take no chances on re-
suscitation Of the corpse by the United
States Supreme Court Congress should by
repeal cremate 1t. This operation should
not, however, be permitted to delay or in
terfere with immediate action on the ur-
gent, living. vital issue of cheaper and
better gas.
Whether the House fixes upon IS or 90
cents as a reasonable rate, some meas
ure of reduction may be confidently ex-
pected. and the more speedily 1t is enact
ed by the House the greater will be the
chance OF concurrent action by the Sen
ate. Nothing of greater importance Is
before the House at this time in the form
Of original legislation affecting the Dis
trict. and there is gratifying evidence that
Tue House II fully appreciative of the ne
cessity of prompt action.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-24
Bryan and the Tari6.

The Philadetphfa RECORD nhos thls fduit
with Mr.. Bryan:
Let the democrats of the country So
berly ask themselves. then. before going
to Denver and while 1t IL yet time, what
figure they would cut before the country
and the world with ludicrous travesty
of JefTersonian democracy embodied in
William j. Bryan. What prospect would
they have of digging out tariff reform
from the .isms'' and fads with which he
would overload II and of making 1t the
vital issue of next campaign? There IL
still time to consider these things and to
nominate for President a democrat who
could be elected on a democratic plat
form"
Still, the Record must admit that II
the digging should In the end succeed
and tariff reform be reached. 1t would
be found that Mr.. Bryan was sound on
that policy from the democratic view
point.
Mr.. Bryan made his debut in national
politics as tariff reformer. When he
came to the House the democratic cry
was against the robber barons of protec-
ton, just es 1t now is against the mag
mates OF the great trusts. And 1t may
be mentioned. in passing. that some of the
best abused of those barons were Penn
sylvanians, who had developed many OF
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-24
Best Wishes.
From the Baltimore Sun.

Mr.. Theodore w. Noyes has become ed
flor of The Washington Evening Star
the ne wspaper whose fortunes his father
guided successfully for many years. This
means that the same policy of honesty
fairness. accuracy and prOgressiveness
that has characterized The Star from its
beginning will be continued. Since 1885,
the new editor was associated with his
father. the late Mr.. Crosby Stuart Noyes
in the editorial management Of The Star
and is we'll qualified to direct the jour.
nal. both by natural inclination and ex-
tensive experience.
The Sun feels more than ordinary in.
terest in The Evening Star; for in the
days that succeeded the disastrous Balti'
more fire. in which the Sun building was
destroyed. the Sun found q home in the
building of The Washington Star. Il
was the climax of the friendly relations
that had existed between the two jour-
nails for half a century. 1t Is. therefore
with more than a feeling of ordinary
friendliness that we tender the new ed.
itor Of The Star our congratulations and
cordial good wishes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-24
The Naturalization Laws.

In his brief address to the assistant
United States district attorneys who called
upon him yesterday the President showed
the proper interest in a subject which has
long been valued far too lightly.
Our naturalization laws are not only
carelessly drawn, but have been most
carelessly administered. Not infrequentiy
the administration Of them has touched
the low level of broad farce. Some OF
the best jokes quoted in legal circles re-
late to coloquies that passed between
Judges on the bench and applicants for
citizenship. the judges, half humorously.
exposing the ignorance of the applicants
about American affairs, and the appli-
cants, all unconsciously, responding in
way to heighten the mirth. But none
of these jokes ends with the rejection OF
the applicant. He always qualified, no
matter how unqualified. and left court to
prepare for the coming election.
AS a matter of fact, the whole business.
in too many instances. has been left
in the hands of managing politicians
scurrying around to increase the num-
Der of their followers. Men with no
knowledge at all of the country or of the
requirements of citizenship. and some
without the requisite length of residence.
have been rounded up like SO many
cattle by party bosses, hurriedly coached
for the judicial examination. and marched
in to secure papers. 1t has seemed at
best but a matter of form. with the bosses
thoroughly alive to their interests. and
nobody alive to the countrys interests. OF
thousands of men thus admitted to citi-
zenship many were unprepared for the
prize.
Come easy, go easy. The ballot thus
obtained has often been the selfish sport
of politicians. AS they had secured it
they insisted on controlling 1t. The pos
SCISSOR became their slave-a mere proxy
on election days for them. He has voted
as they directed, and without a thought
of his own as to what his act meant or
might lead to.
1t Is not necessary to go to the opposite
extreme, to correct this evil. The aver
age native voter IL not a student of the
CONSTITUTIONAL fact, has but general
idea of the governmental structure he
supports. The foreigner aspiring to citi-
zenship should not. therefore, be cate
chised as though applying for ONCE. Any
thing approaching a civil service exam
nation in thoroughness would not be just
in this matter. But a fair compromise
between full knowledge and no knowledge
of our institutions should be applied in all
cases respecting an extension of the SUI
frage,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-24
]Diabolo, the
Great French Game.

~ IABOLO, the great
90 French game, has lost
~ none of its popularity. 1t
is just as much the rage
today as it ever was. And now
that the time has arrived for out
door games and pastimes it is just
in season. being a healthful out
door sport.
We are showing a splendid as
sortment. in all the various grades,
and at various prices.
CSC. soc, Csc to $3.50 each.
Fourth floor, Eleventh st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-24
Little Children's
Hats and Caps.

- HILDREN'S Hats and
IN Caps for summer wear
NV shown in pleasing variety.
Made of sheer mulls, dainty
piques and fine linens, in a large
assortment of becoming styles,
from the small, close-6tting cap to
the large white pique hat. Many
are the easily laundered kind.
Infants Tucked Null Caps. cloee-htting' nm
ished about face with hemstitched hem. exc
Each .....................
Infants Null Caps. close fitting. with sOc
turn. back piece Of embroidery. Each.
Infants Tucked Null Caps, close-ht- 7sc
ting. Each. ..............'.'.
Infants Tucked Null Caps close. fit-
ting, trimmed with ribbon and ro'ettes' ST 90
Each. ...'''''.'.''''
Infants White Pique Hats. with crown zoe
buttoned on; easily 1aundered. Zach
Ch,,Iren.s corded Hats. with crown buttoned
on; rim edged with braid; white pink soc
Cbildreu's White Pique Hats. with crown but
toned on: rim finished with embroidered SIPS
(hildren's Linen Hats. with crown
huttoned on; natural color and blue. ST 2S
Zach .....'.'''''''
Childrcn's White Pique Hats. made short IN
the back. with Tame -Shanter crown; RIM edsed
with rufie Of embroidery; finished with 81 90
large ribbon bow. Each. ...........,..
Chiidren's Large White Pique Hats. with cord
ed RIM finished with large ribbon bow 81. 2S
Third door. Eleventh st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-24

which was his undoubted right. but ever
since his removal to a possibly more con-
genial sphere he has lost no chance to
seek to belittle his native land and its
people. and to express his scorn for the
men with whom his grandfather wrought
out his great fortune. This snobbishness
has rendered him the most unpopular of
all ex-Americans
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-24
An Exchange Of Opinions.

An Exchange Of Opinions.
The troubles that another may
Be doomed by fate to bear
Seem. as I note them. far away,
Like trif1es light as air.
! wonder why he should repine;
They are not half so bad as mine.
And as another notes the share
OF sorrow that Is mine.
He says: with only that to bear
Existence should be fine!
His petty burdens day by day
Had no more, then life were gay"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-24
What's Thisf

From the Galveston News.
The Observation-Disclosures of the depart
ments at Washington probably look upon
the Texas congressional delegation as q
corps Of rude fellows who want to know,
you know. and all that sort Of bother.
don't you know"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-24
Sweet Solicitude.

Have you any idea of the money you
could save II you would give up sm0k-
ing?"
Yes" answered the man with the IL
logical mind. But think Of the good ad-
vice should miss
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-24
Wonders.

I'VE live in an age of wonders" re-
marked the inventor.
YES" answered his discontinued
spouse; wondering when the money went
out and where it's going to come from
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-24

The New York head of the diamond
combination declares that in truth the
white gems are not cheaper. as reported.
The American stockholders in the big
diamond mines will breathe easier.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-24

Prince Helie de Sagan declares. that
he is prosecuted by reporters, even In
Europe. He is certainly making enough
noise everywhere he goes to give the
dullest continental newsgatherer a clue
to his whereabouts ::
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-24
Rival Editors!

From the New York Sun.
II Col Bryan would talk less about
what q good newspaper should be and be.
relief to readers Of the Commoner.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-24

All Washington will gladly suffer from
late dinners for a chance at the coveted
pennant.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-24
Special Sale of
Girls Washable Dresses.

T1W have just secured several lots of Girls and Misses
II II which offer less prices than gar
WV ments usually sell for There percales, Persian
lawns India lnons linens and other wash materials.
All the represented, and they particularly
smart being embroidery aces ucks bands, but
your inspection of these practical servceable frock
you will quickly recognize them being
tiona values.
attention superb stock of finer Wash
Dresses Lingerie graduation and general
wear
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-24
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
The Word Of q Goth.

The Word OF q Goth.
You are sure your daughter IS making
great progress In her music?''
YES answered Mr. Cumrox: II can
tell it by the pieces she plays. I have
noticed that the more people know about
music the less inclined they are to play
anything you like to hear"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-24

The truth in the submarine boat scam
dial seems to be as hard to bring to the
surface as some of the French SUBJ
marines themselves have proved to be.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-24

The secret service does not keep its
secrets perfectly, judging from some of
the disclosures in the House of Repre-
sentatives.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-24

erin order to avoid delays on account
Of personal absenes letters 60 TIE
star should not be addressed to any
individual connected with the once. but
simply to TIE STAB, or to the Editorial
or BUSINESS Department, according to
tenor or purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-24
Amateur Events.

When budding craftsmanship appears
With apprehensive look.
Men ask, Will he achieve three cheers.
Or will he get the hook?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-24

A full public hearing of the evidence in
the improperly cases at the District
building will go far toward restoring con-
fidence.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-24
Special Value i'm
W0men's Nightgowns.

TlWYS1 E have just secured
N|NIlI and offer at special
WV price a large lot of
Women's Night
gowns. Made of good muslin,
cambTic or nainsook, with high,
low, We or square necks and long
or short sleeves. and variouslv
trimmed with pretty laces and
dainty embroideries. They are cut
generously full and are we'll made
and finished.
Special value, $I.oo each.
Also Nainsook Nghtgowns. low round neck.
short sleeves; neck and sleeves trimmed with
narrow rufiles and finished with beading e<>r,
run with ribbon. Each. SON
Long Petticoats. cambria top. trimmed with
wide hounce Of valenctennes lace and several
rows of insertion. deep openwork en- G, -
broadery and tucks Value, 81 TO- Each. PLY
Nainsook Corset Covers. full front, low round
neck. variously trimmed with laces. en- rn~
broideries, beading and ribbon. Each... wv
Cambria and Nainsook Drawers. with wide ruff
hes Of embroidery valenciennes lace roc
and insertion. Fair. ................... SSS
Cambria and Muslin Drawers with wide hem
stitched and tucked cambric rufhes >,r,r.
fan ........-..-..-..- .-......--..-..
Good Quality Lawn Dressing Sacques. We neck.
large sailor collar. short kimono sleeves; collar
and sleeves trimmed with wide hands of .o~
light blue pink lawn. Each. ooS
Third hoor. Eleventh st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-24

The strawberry huckster Is once more
drawing his fine distinction between a
box and quart
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-24

Thomas F. Ryan told a grand jury that
95 per cent Of the stock of American
railroads il water. This sounds like one
of Dr. Wiley's chemical food analyses.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-24

William Waldorf Aston has clinched his
repatriation by giving the Chesapeake's
nag to q British semi-Of1cial museum.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-24
Taking Notice.

From the Milwaukee Sentinel.
Gov. johnson may now be taking a mild
interest in the White House plumbing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-24

New Spring Neckwear, 25c and soc each.
Earl Wilson and Cuett Collars, I5c each for CSC.
New Suspenders, 25e and soc pair
New Paamas, 75c, $I.oo and $I5o suit.
New * & E and X. & s. Bouses in white and colors;
plain and plated fronts 5oc $I.oo and ST so each.
New Shirts in white and fancy effects soc, Soo and ST so
each.
New Hats and Caps of CLOTH felt straw splendid
rTeuhst
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-24

Yesterdays performance at National
Park was Of the sort to promise tina
escape from that position which Wash
ington has more than once made famous
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-24

Washington is suffering just now from
a pest of gnats. But then. it might be
much worse
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-24

Has the anti-gambling bill gone into the
limbo Of the unconsidered trifies OF con-
gressional incompleteness?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-24

President Cabrera of Guatemala is TAX
ing heavy toll for the loss OF one finger
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-24
Special value, $I.oo each.
High=grade Toilet Articles

Kinssberys Freckle Remover. Bottle,
soc to 81 10
W. & LIS Benzoin and Almond Cream BOT
tie NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. :::Sc
Kinds Honey and Almond Cream. Jar. :. .3sc
FrOstilla. Bottle. lie
Espeys Cream Jar. ....-...-.--...........l 9c
Amolin Deodorant Powder. Box. ......... i5c
Mum. Battle. ......................l 0c
COrylopsis Talcum Powder. Box. $500. 15c
471l Bath Salt. Box. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES: Csc
Woodland Violet Sea Salt. Box. .35c aud To-
W. LIS Ahtiseptic Tooth Powder. Bottle. lac
Calox Tooth Powder. Box. t9c
Lyons Tooth Powder. Box. lac
Listerated Tooth Powder. Box. lie
w. LIS Chloris Violet Toilet Water. Bot
ELECTROMAGNETIC. 2Sc TO 81 90
Colgate's Toilet Water. assorted Odors. Bot
Michelson's Bay Rum. BOTTLE Ssc 70 o..
Bsrker's Hirsufus Bottle. ................S sc
w. LIS Hair Tonic. Bottle. &c and SOC
Bath Brushes, with and without handles.
Each. ...--.................25 c IN 81 10
Rath Sprays. Each. and 81 80
Main door, 1t.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-24

Girls Guimpes. Of fine Persian and
French lawn, neatly trimmed with French
and German valenciennes lace; also with
fine embroidery; sizes to IA.
7sc to $3.75 each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-24
Chifdren's Footwear
for Every Day and Dress.

~HE more the subject of foot
4 covering is studied the
W more it is becoming recog-
nized that proper leather
has a great deal to do. with health,
and especially in children.
Our footwear for children is as
near perfection as it is possible to
make it. 1t is made by workmen
who make only children's shoes
the materials are the best, feathers
Especially; lasts are the newest and
most approved for comfort Civ
ing; serviceability is another
prominent feature and lastly, they
are moderately priced.
Some attractive items:
Misses and Children's white Canvas 2-eyelet
Princess Ties Goodyear welt sole. plain CT ~
toe; very dresyy; slses to .. Pair..... PTS
Sizes 81. to 1914. Pair. ............$ $500
Size. II to 2. Pair. So. 50
Misses and Children's White Canvas Oxford
Tie: S TO f fsi oooo:e.. wen soe $75
Sizes 81 to ,oM. Pair. $2.oo
Size. II to ?. Pair. ..................$2 S.. 50
Misses and Childrsns Gun Metal Caifskih OK.
ford Ties. blucher cut, Goodyear welt CT ro
sole; sizes to 8. Pair. ply
Sizes 81 to 1ois. Pair. ............... $2.OO
Sizes II to 2. Pair. 50
Misses and Children's Patent Kidskin Oxford
Ties. bucher cut. Goodyear welt sole; e, -
sizes to 3. Pair. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. pA. ~
Sizes s,a to 10is. rair. ............... W 100
Sizes II to ?. Pair. .................. Sc. 50
Boys and Youtha' Gun Metal Calfskin Oxfords,
blucher cut. Goodyear welt sole; sizes G., IN
IL to 1S5S. Pair. Y~'J
s,... "a AZ pair X2yOO
Boys' and Youths Tan Calfskin Oxfords, blu
cher cut. Goodyear welt sole: sizes IL 60 sO
to 1884, Fair. -
s,,.. 4, IA 81. Pair. $3.OO
Roys' and Youths Patent Coltskin Oxfords.
blucher cut. Goodyear welt sole; sizes s.. 20
TO lS1a. Pair. = ~
sizes 1 to S,s. Fair. $3.OO
Third door. Tenth vt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-24

Misses and Young Ladies' One-piece
Princess and Jumper Dresses, In all the
new spring shades. and the fashionable
checks and plaids; sizes IA. 16 and ID.
$5.75 to $40. 50 each.
ird q
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-24

Girls Percale Dresses. In the new plaids
and checks: made with high and low
neck and full plated skirt: sizes to Il.
Special price, ST .o5 each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-24

From the Minneapo polls Journal
Kyrle Bellew says that 1.-THE pubiic-the
great, broad public-will never take to
Ibsen's plays" Well. base ball 10 more
cheerful
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-24
Not Thinking About That.

NVe 1H3A16 13OVUe Z 1Hs's'
do you feel that you have earned your
increased salary?" asked one member Of
Congress.
My dear SIR was the reply. why
should I be concerned with mere personal
gain when my duty is to my country"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-24

Misses and Young Ladies' Peter
Thompson Suits, In blue. brown and
black-and- white checks Also of white
linen: made full regulation style; sizes Il.
IT, Is and 20.
$500 each. Value, $4,000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-24
Special price. $I.45 each.

Girls White Lawn and India Linon
Dresses some with low neck and short
sleeves. and others with high neck and
three-auarter sleeves. trimmed with en-
broidery; skirt made very full and neatly
finished: sizes 6 to IA.
Special prices, $I.45 to $I.oo each