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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-15
Wall Street.

Gov. Hughes wants light on Wall street
methods. and has appointed a committee
to prepare the illumination. The desire is
praiseworthy. and the committee named
most excellent. Those chosen for the
work are not only familiar with the local
ity. but command the highest respect for
their successes in life. Wall street may
be. as some of its representatives insist
it is, much maligned strip of territory.
But certainly where so much adverse criti-
cism prevails. and SO much unhappy his
tory has been written, an inquiry by COM
petent men of unimpeachable character
can be productive only OF good. In order
ing it Gov. Hughes has given another evil
dence of his desire to serve his con-
stituents, and of his good judgment as to
what their interests demand.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-15
Free Lectures.

Last season the course of free lectures
conducted under the auspices of the local
board of education cost 81 800. For this
sum sixty-six lectures we're delivered, to
total of 1880 people, with an average
attendance of 239. At this rate the lee
lures cost about &22.72 each and the rate
per capita was about nine and one-half
cents, on the basis OF the average attend
ance. The lectures were on a wide
range of subjects, were all of an educa-
tional character and helped greatly in the
spread Of wholesome knowledge among
the people of the community. The money
was profitably spent.
Nevertheless. when a bill providing for
the continuance of this good work came
up for consideration in the House yes
ierday 1t was defeated upon the ground
that it was improper to put the public
funds to such use. One member. in a fine
frenzy Of imagination. saw visions of ter.
rlbie things to come TO pass in Washing
ton if these free public lectures continue.
He saw the people pampercd by enter
taiprnents and intellectual luxuries until
they demand a revival of the ancient
Roman gladiatorial combats for their
delect ation The House shrank with hor-
ror from such a possibility and gave the
free lecture bill the last stroke that saved
the nation from the degeneracy OF too
much learning.
Possibly the Senate will not take quite
so pessmistic view of the case. May
be II will regard the free lectures as help
full, rather than harmful. and consider
the use of the public funds for the cul-
tivation Of the people on lines of liberal
education to be quite as praiseworthy and
as legitimate as the appropriation Of
federal money for the contraction of
battIeships and the prosecution Of war;
fare against disease. And it is even
possible that the Senate will venture to
lay the matter once more before the
House, in tine hope that the visions Of
Roman saturnalia will have passed and
q more modern concept of the relations
Of the people and the state have been
acquired. Certainly it is to be hoped
thar yesterdays performance I'm the
House was not the final test Of senti-
ment on this subject. There is much TO
be said in favor OF the proposition.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-15
Taft's Tribute to Mckinley.

Judge Tafts tribute to William Mckin-
lev. delivered in New York Sunday even
ing, recalled in feeling and an appropri-
ate way services which the country should
never forget Censured and ridiculed by
men who either did not know the truth or
were Indifferent to it, the man at the heih'
at that time was that rare compound Vi
philosopher and constructive statesman
invaluable in public station at crisis
The gossip in this town at the time the
war with Spain was approaching partooh
largely of abuse Of the President. what
could be mean? What sort of record was
he making for a man who had peen
soldier? Was he willing to swallow the
destruction of the Maine. and accept pay
from Spain for our dead sailors at SO
much a head? Did he imagine he couid
balk the country of its righteous lnteh-
tom Why, Mr.. Cleveland, who had sent
a substitute i'm the war between the states.
had done far better in the matter OF
Venezuela. He sailed right in. regardless
OF circumstances.
All this time. and without complaining
of his critics, Mr.. Mckinley, whose serV-
,ce az soldier had taught him what war
was, was preparing for war. He saw that
IL
into unadvisedly or lightly" No kind OF
warfare should be. A substitute "ou'u
have rushed in. But he made his way
cautiously. and would not strike o"'''
ready. When he did strike he was 30
we'll prepared to deliver the blow tha' tue
war was over in ninety days
The philosopher shines out in the choice
Of Judge Taft for the Philippine mission.
Mr. Mckinley was not afflicted with lana
lust, although so accused by his opponents
His policy did not contemplate en-
shaving a backward people. although IL
was so described. Control of the Phiiip-
pine Islands had not entered into his Gu
ban calculations. But there the Islands
were, helpless after the destruction or the
Spanish power. and. unless taken over by
the United States. certain to become
bone of alarming contention in that quar-
ter Of the world.
Mr.. Mckinley, as Judge Taft tells us,
did not want the islands. but took them
over as a matter Of duty, and now that
he had them on his hands-as Mr. Cleve-
land once said Of Congress-felt that he
must do all possible for their advance
ment in the scale of education and pros
perity. So far then from turning from
Judge Taft after hearing that he, too.
had deplored their acquisition, Mr.. Nc
Kinley held on to his choice of repre-
sentative. AS his own mind had been
sobered and changed by a closer study
Of the situation. he thought it likely
that Judge Taft would meet with a SINH
lar experience. And such proved to be
the case. The occasion. as Mr.. Mckinley
reasoned, called, not for an enthusiast,
but for man who would think the whole
question out carefully. and then do his
duty by everybody concerned. And that
was what Judge Taft in the Philippines
did.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-15

and please. engag ements come to an end.
AS, therefore. Mr. Bryan is still under en-
gagement as a lecturer he must still be
pleasing
The second point in the announcement
Is that Mr.. Bryan is pursuing the same
course he did this time four years ago
He was not for day discouraged by
the Parker fiasco. but started right in to
hearten everybody and prepare for the
next race. His is the best known method
for doing that sort Of thing. OF course
he reaches tens of thousands through his
newspaper. and others through the me-
dunn of private correspondence. But on
his lecture tours he comes in contact
with many thousands more. including
local political Managers and so keeps
well informed of all changes in every
part of the country. This information he
distributes as he moves around.
Here is the new man in our political
affairs Mr. Seymour tried once for the
presidency-and even then reluctantly
and retired Mr.. Greeley's one race sent
him to his grave. Mr.. Tilden was SO
feeble in 1850 his party was afraid to
put him up again. Gen. Hancock. who
never should have tried at all, ceased
TO be of any force in his party's calcula-
tons after the one trial. Then came Mr..
Cleveland with his continuing prestige,
but his interests were financed and man
aged by others. Mr.. Whitney did a good
deal of the travelling in his case
Mr. Bryan is his own traveller. f1nancier.
orator and press agent. A many-sided
and tireless man. And apparently ex-
haustless in the matter of physical
strength. Talk Of him for the pulpit. for
the presidency of university of learning.
for this, that and the other. is talk
wasted. He would fill no place to his own
satisfaction. or so as to employ his best
gifts. outside of politics. The old camp
meeting refrain. changed to suit his case,
we'll describes him:
He's a politician bred. and politician born;
And when he's dead and buried
Thcre'll he another poor politician gone.
Mr.. Bryan is still in the ring. He is no
longer handsome or shapely. but as poll
tician still young, full of ginger. and re-
solved If possible to secure trial of his
pet projects. His democratic opponents
should keep an eye on him as the ele
plant goes round and the band continues
to play.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-15

him. especially If he was driving boss
Very likely over their lunches the Italian
workmen expressed their opinion of him
tn the choicest vituperation of their OK
pressive language
Yet this man was Of the stuff of which
heroes are made. He saw fellow creatures
in danger men for whom he was in
certain sense responsible, and without a
thought for himself he spranS to save
them, acting with that rare presence of
mind and that sureness of stroke that
mark the efficient leaders of men in all
calings and all lines of human effort. In
few more seconds he would probably
have made his escape. but it was not TO
be- and SO he died as brave man as ever
fought in battle, and as true to his trust.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-15
Bryan and His Purposes.

There is rest for the weary. but none
for the eloquent. Back from his visit to
Mexico, Mr.. Bryan is at Fairview for a
change of raiment. ard starts at once
on lecture tour. He never wearies Of
we'll talking. Not even the merry Christ
mas time stops him. Christmas eve will
find him in Philadelphia, over a thousand
miles from home.
There are two points in the announce
nent. and both of interest.
The first point is that the public is not
tired OF listening to Mr.. Bryan. Directors
o. lecture courses are good judges Of
drawing cards. They have to be They
must give the public what 1t wants"
That is one OF the ruling principles In the
amusement world. When the lecturer. or
jugeler. or prima donna ceases to attract
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-15
The Lincoln Centenary.
rom the New York Times


Senator Dicks concurrent resolution in
troduced yesterday TO make the one hun
dredth anniversary of LIncoins birth a
day of national observance is tardy but
we'll meant. Arrangements for great
national celebration IN Washington should
have been made years ago. There are
reports that the President and cabinet
omcers have promised To attend the llli-
nois celebration. Perhaps Senator Dick
may be able to change their plans. His
resolution provides for a joint session OF
Congress February Il with appropriate
exercises. 1t also recommends action to-
ward the erection of suitable monu-
ment in Washington.
The National capital is the proper
place for such monument. and as
Senator Dick says. it should ''fitly COM
mcmorate the grandeur OF character, no
bility OF lite and epOcn-making career OF
Abraham Lincoln. rhe best artistic taste,
judgment and skill procurable i'll this
country should be employed to plan and
build that monument. he Senate reso-
luton is a consolInG offset to the bill in
troduced in the House appropriating ST.
OUOOOO for a useless memorial boulevard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-15
The Gas Bills Pass the House.

In voting yesterday TO dnnui the stat
ute permitting stock increases by the local
gas companies. and at the same time to
reduce the price of gas to consumers from
81 to S. cents, the House of Representa-
tives placed this whole question Of the
gas companys rights and obligations and
limitations squarely before the Senate at
the earliest possible moment IN the ses-
sion. Joint action by the upper house is
necessary to ensure the reform so greatly
desired by the people of the District, but
the case goes to that body from the
House with a practically unanimous vote
and in circumstances to warrant the be-
lief that the Senate will concur.
The Star has repeatedly urged that this
Congress should take cognizance of the
effort Of the gas companies to increase
their capital stock, under an old statute
which does not meet modern conditions.
1t is obvious that II the courts permit
the stock increase the companies can
make a showing of earning percentages
which will prove serious barrier to rate
reduction thereafter. And it Is equally
obvious that the consumers are convinced
that they are paying an exorbitant rate at
present and are entitled to a reduction.
The experts summoned by the House
committee agreed that the rate is too
high. and the House has ITSELF in the light
Of all the known facts placed the price
at IS cents, a reduction of 10 per cent,
al the same time repeating the statute on
which the proceedings for stock increase
are based. Thus the House at one
stroke would protect the consumer and
place the stockholders of the gas COM
pany on basis of perfect understanding
of their rights.
The questions involved in these two bills
do not require protracted hearings and
Investigations for calculation. The Sen
ate District committee is already well
supplied with statistics and has heard
arguments to the point Of exhaustion
The issue to rate reduction is simple
Is it possible. considering all the facts
and figures upon an absolutely fair valua-
ton of every item OF cost. for the local
companies to make and distribute gas
for less than one dollar a thousand cubic
feet and still make reasonable profit?
If so. what constitutes a fair rate and
what is reasonable profit? What is
the proper basis of capita lization. from
which to compute the percentage of
profit? AS to the stock increase law, it's
repeal rests upon the simple proposition
that it is unsafe for Congress to permit
the gas companies virtually at will to
increase their capitalization, and thus con-
troll the bases or rate reckoning. To leave
this right with the company, or to rele-
gate it to the courts, is to transfer from
the legislative body the power to regu-
late the rates to be charged for gas in the
District
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-15
Ohstructionists.
a solemn suffragette

She was solemn suffragette
And he a man whom people know
For scientific lore. They met
BY chance beneath the mistletoe.
1T Is a we'll known fact said he
In careful and we'll chosen terms,
THAT OSCILLATION oft may be
A medium for transmitting germs"
Quoth she. THE topic, 1 should say,
Is quite unworthy OF debate.
The custom in this learned day
Is frivo.ous anu out Of date.
And SWANS and lasseS still drew nea
Where Wisdom meath the mistletOe
Stood like a Ounce with mien auster'
While Cupid vainly twanged his bow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-15
Expelled Cadets and Midshipmen.
From the Baltimore American.

If Congress insists on reinstating cadets
and midshipmen dismissed for hazing, it
will be impossible to conduct the war
and naval academies with the discipline
necessary to make these institutions turn
out efficient men for differing the army
and navy. To go over the heads OF the
authorities of those colleges is prac-
tically to destroy all respect for their
authority and 50 strike at the very root
of discipline, the first essential of all
military and naval duty. Whether haZ-
ing is harmful on not is not question
for the students. The mere fact that it is
strictly forbidden should be enough for
the young men who are being educated
to command by first learning the great
art of obedience.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-15

The Standard Oil Company will doubt.
less find way to utilize for advertising
purpose the publicity it has been re-
ceivins. There is no such thing as a
waste product these days
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-15
Family Discipline.

80 you are going to send your youngest
boy to college.
Yes" answered Farmer Corntossel.
He's too big for me to handle in the
woodshed, and l guess I'll have to have
him hazed."
Zone O. de worst mistakes a man kin
make" said Uncle Eben, lis to git in de
habit Of pointin' out de mistakes of other
people,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-15
A Sapphire Club Some Daye

rom The EUStOn OfUDc
This is good time for those opposed to
woman suffrage to intimate that if the
ballot is ever given to women, there will
soon be a Sapphire club well as an
Ananias club. For did not Sapphira lie
as glibly as her husband, Ananias. about
the amount of money they ought to have
laid at the apostles feet?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-15
IKE star has q regular and permit
uent Family Circulation much more
than the combined circulation Of the
other Washington dsilies. A. . News
and Advertising Medium 1t has no
competitor.

grin order 20 avoid delays on account
Of personal absence letters to TIE
STAR should not be addressed to any
individual counected with the ONCE, but
simply 20 TIE STAR, or to the Editorial
or business Department, according 70
tenor or purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-15
Disappointed.

Look here" said Mr.. Chuggins, that
motor car doesn't make anything like the
speed you guaranteed.
How do you know"
1--WE been running 1t week and haven't
been arrested"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-15
BY PHILANDEH JOHNSON.
Embarrassment.

"Some of the questions addressed to you
must have been rather embarrassing.
WELL answered Mr.. Dustin Stax, the
people conducting the investigation were
more or less embarrassed by my refusal
to answer"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-15

French stockholders in the old enter
prise do not care how much controversy
this country may have over the Panama
canal SO long there can be no steps
taken toward refunding the money and
starting the purchase over.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-15

Very few ducks are said to have yielded
to Mr.. Bryan's prowess as a sportsman.
He should have laid aside the shotgun
and picked up megaphone.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-15
Special Delivery.

From the Buffalo Express.
The issue of new special delivery
stamp serves an occasion to remind
the public that it does not guarantee
immediate delivery--only special
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-15

People who are inclined to enjoy an
occasion where the political fur flies are
naturally disappointed at the placidity
with which Mr.. Taft and Mr.. Cannon are
able to confer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-15
Reichstae Was Unafraid.

From the PROVIDENCE Journal.
The reichstag seems to have succeeded
In abatfng the kaiser; but Congress can
hardly hope to have such complete sue
cess with respect to Mr.. Roosevelt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-15

Being really broke, Tom Johnson is not
wasting much time at present on the
discussion OF social questions as a maya
zine contributor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-15

The English are fearful that airships
will render their navy useless. There is
absolutely no line OF activity that does
not at some point lead to politics
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-15

In the course of time Won Buelow will
possibly think up a few timely and at the
same time inoffensve remarks to be made
by the kaiser.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-15

Carrie Nation was hooted in Glasgow.
She should have been wiser than to 60
into a country that has the ..Hoot mon
habit.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-15
Santa Claus.

They say he's but a myth, so we
Poor mortals, each with all his heart
Must turn right in and strive to be
An understudy for the part!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-15

| Every statesman must feel the difficulty
of devising a tariff which will not lmme-
dialely arouse new demands for revision
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-15

Mr.. Roosevelts opinion OF Congress and
Congress opinion of Mr.. Roosevelt will
not matter much after March L.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-15
The Rascal!

From the Cleveland Leader.
The Christmas spirit is not quite univer-
sal. Some pagan has tried to corner the
cranberry crop
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-15

People hoping for official favors from
Gov. Hughes can not fail to notice that
his beard lacks the exact Santa Claus
cut.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-15

Castro is evidently the sort of a states
man who knows when to let some other
man step in and take the blame.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-15
A Cinch I

From the Rochester Herald.
No doubt good many of the cele-
orators of Miltons precautionary never
read him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-15
SHOOTING STARS.

Constitutions that will not fade in the
wash are not among Persias products.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-14
TWENTY CosrELY GIRLS.
Proposition Made to Exhibit Them at Coming State Fair.

Columbus. O.. Aug I4.-The staId state board of agriculture was shocked yesterday b receive from Miss Anna Delaney. who writes from Philadelphia, a proposition to ex- hibit at the state fair twenty comely girls wearing Directoire skirts.
 Don't place us in the Midway. 1" said Miss Delaney In her letter, for we do not charge admission. We are simply trying to break down the pre- iudiee against the new gown. and are willing to pay any reasonable sun for the privilege of thus exhibiting it at your fair"
 She also wishes to have privilege for the girls to leave the building where they are to exhibit and stroll through the grounds. Miss Delanev does not give her street address, but saTs mail will reach her at the PhIla- dolphin general delivery.
 The proposition has not been acted upon
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-14
MRS GLAvE BADLY WANTED.
Widow of Tailor Not Been Heard
 From in Eight Years,

Wallingford, Aug 14.-The where
 abouts of Mrs Caroline (Renner)
 Glave is at present unknown and Att
 torney Fowler is endeavoring to as-
 certain where she is residing, if alive.
 She has not been heard from for eight years, although she has a daughter living in Meriden and, up to two
 weeks ago, had husband living, in
 the borough-the late Charles Glave, the Center street tailor.
 Some ten years ago MT and Mrs Mrs Glave separated, although no di-
 yorce was obtained. She and her daughter moved to Concord, N. H., and later went to Philadelphia. Upon the marriage of the daughter to Fred Powel Mrs Glave is supposed to have removed to Manchester, N. H., and the daughter came to Meriden. No letters passed between the two and no word has ever been received as to whether the mother is now living in Manchester, or if in fact she is still alive.
 Upon the death of Charles Glave, Attorney Fowler was appointed ad- ministrator of the estate. There is $2,OOO insurance policy which the in- surance company does not care to pay until they learn about the widow. The latter also has an interest in the estate. It is understood that Mrs Glave had no relatives in this coun- try so it will be somewhat of a diff ficult matter tracing her. Attorney Fowler has been unable to get any news of her by communicating with the postmaster at Manchester, and he Is now waiting to hear from firm of attorneys in that city of whom he has made inquiry.
 After separating from his wife Mir Glave sold his property on South Or chard street and went to Germany. Upon returning to this country he set tied in Denver, Col, for a short time and then returned to Wallingford. He bought the Stillman Doolittle place at Pond Hill and sent for rela- tives of his, MT and Mrs William Schmidt, who came on from Germany to run the farm. They are now rent Ing the same, but 1t Is understood they are planning to return to the old country this coming winter. Mira Glave Is said to have been a nurse | when last heard from, eight years lgo. She is about 35 years of age.