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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-28
The Castro Problem.

What is to be done with Castro of Ven
ezuela? This question is uppermost in the
minds of diplomatic officials in this coun
try and England, in France, in practically
all the countries of Europe. According to
recent dispatches the feeling obtains
abroad that the United States must soon
practically address itself to the problem
Of Castro's regulation If 1t insists upon
further maintenance Of the Monroe doc
trine as a dominating feature OF the inter-
national law OF the western hemisphere
Having a grievance itself against Vene-
zuela. the United States is in a position
to approach this question directly and
selfishly 1t is incredible that after having
taken the ground II has this government
can withdraw from either its attitude
toward Castro or it's insistence upon the
Monroe doctrine. Any government official
seeking prompt reputation by the people
for spectacular effect has but to suggest
that this traditional doctrine be abro-
gated. At the same time it is reasonable
for the foreign governments to expect the
United States, having proclaimed and for
a long period maintained this doctrine In
a measure to guarantee rational courses
of governmental procedure on the part
of the South American republic Castro s
course toward all powers has been that
of ruler superior to international law
Covering in some cases his actual prac-
he has now and then tried TO bluff the
diplomatists of other countries. but IN
every case careful examination OF his
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-28
Last Role of the Thief.


Walker, the absconding banker of Con-
necticut who was returned by the Next
can authorities last week. has confessed
his crime and is beginning term of
twenty years in the penitentiary. AS he is
in advanced years he has little hope Of
being released except by death. 1t is
one of the most pathetic of tragedies and
one that ought to have some lasting in
fiuence for good upon the community at
large. Walker was a respected citizen, a
leader in every good cause. who was
trusted implicitly not only by men, but
by women, who placed their funds in his
control, feeling that he was the best pos
sble agent. He had lived many years In
a God-fearing community, where he ap-
parently conducted himself as a right
thinking man should.
He has explained his downfall in terms
that are patheic and which ought to serve
as a warning. The fact that he handled
SO much money belonging to other persons
finally begat desire to be rich on his
own account. Already lie was well of
for a man in a small city, but the lust OF
wealth grew on him and he was attracted
to the loadstone rock of Wall street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-28

paisn fund. II was a day OF triumph in
Capua. and signs of relief filled the air.
Boodlers would cease from troubling. and
trusts would have a rest.
But this feeling was shortlived. Here
and there doubt found voice. Was the
program on the level? Would the ac-
counts be Droperly kept? Would there
not he some window dressing" as now
and then in the business world. Politi-
clans. it was suggested. are SO full OF
tricks, and of devices for turning them
What more easy than to evade rule
against which there are no checks and
balances?
And now comes this Rochester newspa-
per with doubt which it illustrates. IT
supposes things. 1t suggests things. IL
shows how the Bryan limit of ten thou
sand dollars as single contribution is no
limit at all. Ten times that sum might be
subscribed by one person by a mere juggle
of checks. Or 1t may be added. q single
person, using different names. might sub
scribe in small sums a total of very
healthy proportions.
We can all only hope for the best. OF
one thing however, We may he certain.
The accounts when rendered are not going
to escape question. Democrats will have
their doubts about the republican ac-
count and particularly IL it is not large.
They have asserted long and often that
the republicans spend millions on cleo
lions, and If millions are not confessed
this year fraudulent bookkeeping will be
the allegation.
On the other side, the republicans have
never accepted the poor mouth put up by
the democrats in the matter of their cam
paign funds. and will expect the Bryanites
to show in their promised October exhibit
an amount of very generous proportions.
Clearly. we are not out OF the woods yet.
although account-keeping will be a gain.
After while we may begin to believe in
the accounts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-28

Mr.. Hearsts speech is married by
sprightliness 1t is entertaining and all
that. but the tone is too much that of en-
tertainment. The keynote of a great re-
form movement should be higher 1t
was yielding to what has become a
craze in politics, literature and journal
ism. Epigram-making is now an indus
Try. Polishing invectives Is now an art
Mr.. Hearst turns the trick very we'll Ii
he gave the democrats little severer
trouncing than the republicans it was
probably because he once operated with
them. and feels the bitterer toward them
on account OF the changes he thinks he
sees in them But he spared neither
side. Some OF the things he said are
very duotable. But it is the nomina ton
that will count. If the candidate is a
nobody in the national equation the new
party will have missed fire. II Mr.
Hearst himself is the man there should
be something doing. Today will tell the
tale
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-28
The Revival Of Prosperity.
From the New York Herald

The haryests are still the basis of pros.
perity in this country, and with the fulfill.
ment of their present brilliant promise
the foundation will be laid for restora.
ton of the industrial and commercial &C
tivity interrupted by the panic of last au-
tumn. Much depends upon sentiment. and
the special dispatches from every part OF
the country in the Herald yesterday show
that the American people are cheerful
and encouraged by the considerable re.
covery that has already been made and
are confident of restoration of the full
tide of prosperity in the not distant
future.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-28
War on Loan Sharks.
From the New York Tribune

TON tDe New 10TH
1t is an interesting experiment which
the Baltimore and Ohio railroad is about
to make IT. its endeavor to better the
condition of it's employees. The corpora.
ton has forbidden each and every mar
on its payrclls to assign his wages tc
anybody, under penalty of immediate sus
pension or dismissal. 1t is hoped that
this will drive away from the preserves
that familiar animal, the loan shark
whose ravages at one time or another
have disturbed almost every large en-
ployer in the land. The move gains in
significance by the report that the Penn
sylvania and the Reading will adopt the
same policy If vigorously conducted the
test will affect. directly and indirectly
nearly a stateful of people; and, if re.
suits are good, it will bring into genera
use an euuita BILE loan system which has
already been tried out on a small scale
and found highly profitable to all con.
cerned.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-28
Good Housecieaning.

Maj. SylvesterS efforts to rid the
| new District building of it's objection
able neighbors is entirely praiseworthy
and deserving of the cooperation of
other officials and the courts. One of
the strongest arguments in favor Of
an immediate taking of the entire
Mall-avenue triangle is that such a
move would at single stroke relieve
the city of one of the most disfguring
and Objectionable features. That part
Of the capital lying between the Mall
and the avenue. 9th and 10Th streets,
is in no sense or degree a credit and
the sooner it is changed absolutely in
character the better for the health. the
| morals and the appearance of Washing
ton.
1t would have been wise to antici-
pate the removal of the District officers
to their new headquarters some months
ago with police orders to clear out the
Objectionable tenants from the immedi-
ate vicinity of the building. This might
have been done quietly without undue
publicity or friction. However, the
present enterprise is none the less
worthy of thorough prosecution.
The Star called attention some
hOHIHS dSO 10 tulS COHullIOn III COLI
nection with the annoyance to which
passengers on the electric line to Alex
andria and Mount Vernon are subjected
The cars of that road pass through the
most unpleasant part of Washington
and their occupants are brought into
contact with disagreeable scenes and
conditions in a manner to cause them
serious offense. The Star urged this
fact upon the attention Of Congress in
the hope that full comprehension of
it on Capitol Hill might facilitate the
legislation designed to clean out this
part of town and render it fit for decent
occupation and use.
This argument must have weight
eventually at the Capitol There are
| now two public buildings in use within
the Mall-ayenue triangle, and a con-
| siderable strip of the ground has been
preempted by the government as site
for one or two more. It Is incredible
that the United States should continue
to take land in this section for it's
building needs without paying atten-
ton to the subject of the environment
of its workers. Whether the Mall
avenue triangle is taken as a whole
or by piecemeal, the condition against
which Maj. Sylvester is now moving
remains discredit to the capital and
through it to the United States govern
ment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-28
Turning on the Light.
From the New York Times.

From the New YORK IINles
Mr.. Taft and Mr.. Bryan are TO be con-
graduated on the policy of publicity they
have adopted as to campaign contribu-
tions. II is step forward in civilizat ton
a step away from a kind and degree OF
corruption and Decentralization worse than
Roman There is no profit In balancing
I he merits of the two candidates i'm this
regard Each of them is far ahead OF
the general tone OF the management OF
his party 1t is not improbable that
the managers will evade in some degree
the observance OF the spirit of the stand
ard fixed by the candidates.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-28
5 resulted In his embarra ssment.

claims has resulted In his embarrassment.
At present he is at outs with at least four
countries. one of which through the actions
of its colonists in Curacao may be forced
promptly to take drastic measures of re-
prisal. Nothing can be done at present.
because Congress is not in session and
the President has no power in the absence
of congressional enactment to force
the issue with Venezuela But that some
things will be done next winter Affirmative
ly or negatively disposing of the Venezue-
Ian problem is confidently to be expected.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-28
Campaign Publicity and Accounts

The Rochester. n. Y. Post Express, In
incredulous mood. says:
Mr.. Bryan puts limit OF $4,000 upon
single contribution but If there IL a
successor OF the late Marcus DAILY who
once contributed S159.OOO to Mr.. Bryan's
campaign fund. Il would not take him
long to split up this amount and send
sixteen checks. instead of one. IT has
often been said and never denied that
William A. Clark OF Montana contributed
$4,000 on one occasion to Mr.. Bryan
campaign fund. Would five checks. each
OF $4,000. be rejected with scorn IL Mr.
Clark should send them now"
II had seemed TO simple folk that every
thing was right at last The clamor for
publicity had brought expressions from
both Judge Taft and Mr. Bryan favorable
TO showdown. and Mr.. Sheldon. the re-
publican treasurer, had announced that
he would open a set of books and enter
therein the amount and the source OF
every subscription to that party's cam,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-28
A Rough Exterior.
OF Mistuh Thunderstorm

OF Mistuh Thunderstorm
Growlin' th'oo de sky!
A-rumblin' an a-grumblin'
Like he ak de reason why
De birds has de audaciousness
To keep a-singin' SO
An de flowers an corn an Eaters
Has de nerve to try to grow!
or Mistuh Thunderstorm,
You's like some folks Is met,
A-fussin' an a-cusSin'
WIFI de bes' intentions yet!
Dey does heap O. kindness
An po' folks takes heart again
Like de flowers an corn an 'taters
When dey's had a summer rain!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-28
An Illusion Shattered.

do you remember the motto in the copy
book. Honesty is the best policy?'
Yes" answered Senator Sorghum
and by one of those queer condolences
l came to have dealings with the man
who published that copy book and people
who were on the school board that
adopted it. None of them seemed to be-
lieve a word of that motor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-28

Passengers are naturally a little sur
prised at the spirit of formal etiquette
that animates the street railways in well
coming the interstate commerce commits
sion and sighting the District commits
sion. This sense of systematic dignity
may perhaps go so far as to efface the
'step-lively- and grab-a- strap method OF
street railway management
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-28
No More Looting.
From the Springfield Republican.

Life insurance policyholders may be ex-
cused for trembling a little when they
read that the republican campaign fund
collector has taken offices In one of rhe
insurance company buildings in New
York. But there is apparently no danger
this year that the past looting of trust
funds for political uses will be repeated
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-28

OF course the elimination OF cracked
CHINA may make the ham in the sandwich
a little thinner in some lunch rooms and
the milk in the mug little shalloHer;
but the increase in safety will be worth
the difference
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-28
Titled Privilege.

There's one thing l can't under
stand" said Mr.. CumroX.
What is that?'
How mother and the girls can approve
so heartily of my son-in-law's broken
English and be so terribly annoyed at
my occasional mistakes in grammar.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-28

The latest from England is that Richard
Croker says King Edward is the most
popular man in Christendom. Evidently
Richard has not heard about the prolong-
ed cheering at Chicago and Denver.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-28

TIN 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, 1908-07-28
Neglected Cities.

Quoth old New York to Washington
Our prominence, alas, is done;
Important news all comes today
From Lincoln or from Oyster Bay.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-28
PerilS.

Isn't there danger" said the timid man,
'of dropping things from an airship on
the people below
THAT isn't the worst" answered. the
candid inventor. You're lucky If the
whole airship doesn't fall on YOU"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-28

Mr.. Rockefeller doubtless approves OF
the laws delays. but would be inclined to
classify Judge Lands remarks as an eX.
ample of the insolence OF office.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-28

Mr.. Hearst seems rather inclined to
favor Mr.. Bryan's belief that man can
not successfully be an editor and Presi-
dent of the United States at the same
time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-28

oyster Bay is waiting eagerly to see
whether Mr.. Roosevelt's haymaking eX-
PLOTS this year are to be practical or
merely metaphorical.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-28

Having seen what the car can do with
a duma. the Sultan of Turkey may feel
more like taking chance on constitu
tional government.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-28

Miss Caspari seems TO be a victim of the
impression that high finance can be con-
Quoted on a small scale.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-28

American victories at the Olympic
games have made the cheering a little
difficult for certain self-expatriated citi-
zens of the United States.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-28

The farmer continues to be more inter-
ested in weather forecasts than in party
platforms.
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SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
An Impertinent Curiosity.

An 1mpertlnent Curiosity.
.'Have you read the platform of our
party?
yes" answered Farmer Corntossel.
what do you think of it?''
Its good platform. But what
want to know is why politics should be
the only business that allows man to
collect in advance on the strength of his
good intentions?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-28

Any faint hopes that Senator Foraker
would present the colored vote to Mr..
Bryan have by this time faded from the
democratic mind.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-28

Racing people in New York would rather
see Mr.. Hughes President of the country
than governor of the state.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-28

1t remains to see whether people who
name their children after the President
will call them William B." or William
TT
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-28
One Idea Of Wealth.

From the Atchison Globt.
Our idea of wealth is feeling financially
able to contribute to campaign fund.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-28

Mr. Roosevelt is not in tine game but
he sticks close to the coaching line.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1908-07-09

fed-three times a day. IL work al.
lowed
A quick transformation from dining
room to theater was followed soon by
the arrival Of the audience from shop
and shack. from saloon. camp, distant
ranch-a human mosaic. Sally u.
made an effective speech OF welcome
and explanation: and the ball began.
The fare and dip OF candles twin.
king in the green's; the twang of nd
die; the scrape OF heavy boots In bow
and swing" the few well.mated
couples that whlrled In the dizZylng
old.fashioned waltz. winning time from
the tired musicians because OF their
grace and beauty--how fascinating II
all was! Stella had not before guessed
the possibilities OF her little world.
Deal yer dances fair. Stella" Sally
Il. whispered as she sailed by. herself
as popular as the light.footed Viola.
Where women's skurce. partially
breeds fights" she added a moment
later. when her partner seated her
near Stella. An look out fur Gid.
He's got up 20 kill. haln't he? He'll
be Jealous. whether sc give him any
call or no."
Stella but half listened to Sally BIS
wise advice; her heart was out in the
wild with Alfred. She danced auto.
matically. and forgot the warning be.
cause Gideon was quickest at her ell.
bow.
You know no one else can give you
as good a dance as |. Stella" he
pleaded almost before another had
seated her. and bore her off in the
face of a dozen disappointed ones.
Ten o'clock! Half.past ten! Would
Alfred never come? MIR. Croker came
down to look on, and Stella wished
desperately. unreasoningly. that he
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needles and candle grease impartIAily
on silk and fustian.
All the evening Stella had looked
forward to the moment when she
might dance with Alfred. During the
programme Gideon had knocked at the
door OF grandmaams room. then the
green ROOM" 10 ask for coming
waltzes, and had gone away scowling
at Stella's refusal.
Their brief players moment had
passed. when Alfred's eyes had burned
into hers. revealing his own heart In
Romeos words.
Yet. now that II was over. II seemed
a dream. and Stella began to doubt.
to fear No formal words could more
fully disclose them, one to the other:
still an intangible veil had dropped
between them. Alfred was withheld
from her; or did he withhold himself?
No matter what Il was. this hour she
would claim. One dance! Once TO feel
his arms about her. 10 fancy him her
very own-she would dare fate for
this: would borrow from the future
this one little bit OF time. nor care
what usury she must pay.
As they neared Mr.. Croker stand.
Ing by the ONCE door the lam Of
onlookers halted them. Some one adj.
dressed Stella and she did not hear
Mr.. Crocker's low request for an i'm.
mediate word with Alfred. He told
her of II as they walked slowly down
the room.
She saw an angry CLEAN In his eye
saw his set, stern jaw: but he spoke
hardly word. Stella almost felt that
his anger was for her. In vain she looked
for some tender glance. some whisper
that would explain. She could not
know that Alfred was fighting one Of
the few fierce battles OF his life; that
he was almost ready to strike out
with his fist for possession OF her. to
defy MIR. Crocker, business. all the
sane and safe and dutiful things Of
life. But the wild moment passed.
and more than once on his way TO the
door he looked back tender messages
to her.
The supper hour came; but she
would not go with Gideon upstairs,
where IL was laid in the corral" fear.
Ing that Alfred. In his first search for
her. would miss her. Neither would
she dance afterward. but sat out IL
schottische. refusing all on a plea OF
fatigue.
sNsTNh h.,N 81
la. and hung about her. entranced by
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her new beauty. When at last
waltz was called love and anger Joined
hands. Just a few steps, Stella" he
pleaded; when Vincent comes I'll
give way. Why doesn't he come IN
spite OF Charley Croeker and claim
his dance like q man?"
But he must stay II Mr.. Crocker
wishes" she said, her lips defending.
her heart sore.
DO you suppose 80 Charley Crock
ers or railroad Jobs would keep me
from a promise TO your" Gideon asked
vehemently.
Something In steila's passionate
heart responded for a moment to Gid.
cons lawless fame. though deep In
her soul she knew that she more hon
ored Alfred's devotion to duty.
Anyway. I'D think you would be-
ashamed to let him see 80 plainly that
you love him. Men don't care for girls
that ding themselves openly. They
dOspise EN-"
stung a. BY q lash. Stella rose, aud
without a word stepped out on the
floor with Gideon. Ia any garb be was
a striking figure. Tonight his fault.
less dress enhanced his Spanish grace
and JOY softened his dark. inscrutable
face. Since childhood the two had
danced together. Even In the grim
desert station steIia's father had often
yielded 70 their coaxing and tuned
their measures on his old violin.
She saw Alfred enter and pause sud