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rooms distant from them. He believes
that if gambling on the races is evil any,
where it should be declared evil at the
source.
The issue in the local situation is pre-
cisely this same one of location. The
Jaws already prohibit gambling on horse
races within the area defined by line
drawn one mile from the city limits. while
they permit gambling on the horse races
outside of that line. including, of course.
the track itself. This confusion of legal
definitions is demoralizing as well as I'M
just. 1t tends to weaken the prohibition
against gambling within the prescribed
area. The hope Of those who are pressing
for action on the Sims amendment is
that the prohibition may be carried to the
District boundary and may include every
form of gambling. so that there may be
no future Determinations
Gov. Hughes is evidently bent upon pre-
cipitating the issue sharply between the
friends and opponents of this reform. He
is making the most effective campaign
material.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-11
The Anti-Bryan PROGRAM.

The New York Tribune takes this view
of the matter:
The boomers who are just beginning
to boom Gov. John A. johnson of Mime
sofa and Judge George Gray of Della
ware candidates for the democratic
presidential nomination seem to have
overlooked the fact that this is a big
country and that IL takes time to do
missionary work In forty-six states, four
territories and two insular dependencies
They also do not seem to have noticed
that ten or a dozen state, territorial or
dependency conventions have already
been held"
But the task these boomers have set
for themselves is not countrywide They
are playing for only third of the Dem
yer convention and one additional vote.
they are not trying to do more at this
time than insure Mr.. Bryan's defeat for
the nomination. They concede his
strength, and know where 1t lies, and
will not attempt to dispute his strong
holds with him. They will accomplish
their full purpose if they succeed in pick
ing up in lukewarm localities enough
votes to make Mr.. Bryan's nomination
impossible; and they think three months
sufficient time for such campaign.
Nothing Is clearer than that none of
the men now being used against Mr..
Bryan can be nominated at Denver in
case of Mr.. Bryan's defeat He Is a
very human human being, and is taking
close note of all now going on. If his
opponents triumph. and then turn to him
and ask him In the name OF harmony to
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-11
The Book Department

is rich in new fiction. Not in
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Work Before Hughes.
From the Baltimore American.

From the Baltimore American.
Gov. Hughes is one of the men who
make their tasks. Unlike some others in
gubernatorial office, whose rule is to fol-
low the routine track and give free play
to grafters and partisans. the New York
governor has brought to play intellect.
character and pugnacity. The defeat OF
the anti-race track bills on a tie vote
only means still more aggressive laibors
for the executive. Those bills would
have swept the professional track. with
the baneful influence of the bookmaker.
from the state. The fight has raised
the anti-gambling issue into the national
arena. 1t was not simply a New York
fight. for the success of the measures
would have been felt as far as the blue
grass region of Kentucky. Indeed, much
was made of the fact that the industry
of breeding thoroughbreds for the pad
dock would be killed. This was admitted
by friend and foe of the measures But
the incalculable benefit of the safeguards
thrown around the dupes of men who
lead the ignorant and the credulous to
venture their pittances upon race betting
was regarded by all except the gambling
fraternity and allies as more than COM
pensating for the effect of the measure
upon the breeding industry.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-11
Another Step Taken.

The crusade against gambling in this
District was advanced stage yesterday
when the Senate District committee voted
to report favorably the bill to widen Ben
ming road, carrying the Sims amendment
extending the prohibition against gam
bling to include betting on horse races,
anywhere within the District. Thus the
bill will be laid before the Senate prob
ably on Monday and it's prompt passage
is expected. Its immediate enactment and
signature, however, will not suffice to af-
feet the present race meeting, unless, by
means of a special rush, 1t might be ap-
proved in season to permit a test case
to be started on the last day of the meet.
It does not seem possible, however. for a
successful assault to be made by the
race-track gambling interests upon the
proposed amendment to the code when
that has been made into law. The
courts have already upheld the prohibition
against gambling of a general character
anywhere within the the District. They
have also thus far declared that the law
applies prohibitively to race track gam
bling to the extent Of preventing station
airy bookmaking at the track. The princi-
pie of the anti-betting sections of the code
has thereby been established by judicial
decisions which now rest with the Court
of Appeals for affirmation. 1t is incon-
ceivable that any court would rule against
the extension to the District boundary OF
the general prohibition against an already
recognized evil institution.
Thus the Importance of securing test
case before the present meet closes is not
urgent The great gain will be scored by
the enactment itself, and the present
prospect for that end is bright. The Dis
trict expects prompt response in the Sem
ate to the emphatic approval by the COM
mittee of a measure which reaches the
upper house with the Endorsement of a
large majority of the representatives.
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Easter Gifts.
A Few Suggestions.

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-11
Grav and BRYAN.

In the assertion of Pennsylvania.
that with Judge Gray as their candidate
the democrats could carry the keystone
state in November, we have the high
water mark of campaign extravaganza.
II the assertion could be supported not
only would Judge Gray's nomination be
made, but his election assured. There
would be no withstanding what that
change in matters prefigured. Pennsy1-
vania is overwhelmingly republican on
we'll defined national issues. Protection
alone, when that issue Is at stake, brings
out at the polls majority of hundreds of
thousands.
Now, as we all know, Judge Gray is a
low tariff man. He is classed as free
trader. AS a candidate for President he
would have to declare himself on that
issue, and of course would do so frankly
and clearly. Could he carry Pennsyl-
vania on platform pronouncing against
protection as a principle? Who believes
1t? What would serve to give him the
state after such a declaration by him?
Nothing is offered in support of the as
sertion. but it rests probably upon the
part Judge Gray took in the settlement
of the anthracite coal strike several years
ago. MT. ROOSEVELT CdLeu him lHlO Tie
case. and he assisted in work which at
that time was greatly applauded. 1t
was work by which everybody. mine own
ers. and miners, and the public generally
benefited.
Doubtless the miners of Pennsylvania
remember this service with gratitude.
But would it alone, and as against the
record on other subjects, induce them to
support Judge Gray for President?
Nothing could be more unlikely. AS the
democratic candidate he would have to
stand upon and be judged by the party S
platform: and that deliverance would not
have the slightest beating on the coal
strike.
One of the difficulties in the effort to
displace Mr.. Bryan as the leader of his
party is illustrated by this anti-Bryan
Pennsylvania. The whole case is made
to rest upon assertion. 1t is first asserted
that Mr.. Bryan cannot win. But no proof
is offered beyond the fact that he has
failed twice. 1t is then asserted that an
other candidate could win, and, for proof,
we have in Judge Gray's case the extraor-
binary assertion that he could carry
Pennsylvania-somethi SO wild that no
body cares to proceed with consideration
of the subject with that as a starter.
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The Anti-Gambline Issue.

Gov Hughes special message to the
New York legislature has stirred up a
hornets nest. His remarks concerning
the failure of the upper house to pass
the anti-gambling bills have aroused bit
terness on the part of those who voted
against the measures, and on Thursday In
the senate the governor was roundly de-
nounced for his language. Senator Pat"
McCarren. who is the avowed representa-
tive at Albany of the race-track gambling
interests. interrupted one OF the fiery
speeches to remark:
This message is a positive insult to
every senator around this circle. 1t
seems to me that the proper action for
this senate should be to send to him.
couched in respectful language, a message
inviting him to attend to his own bust
ness
The governor has made this matter his
own business, and II the comments on
the failure of the upper house to pass
the bills which have been reported from
various parts of the state are indicative
Of public sentiment he has done so to
good effect The outbreaks of the defend
ers OF the track-gambling system will
only emphasize the necessity of a thor
oughgoing reform.
1t is now proposed by the governor that
a commission be named to inquire into
the methods of the stock gamblers, and
the executive is criticised for his appar-
ent discrimination. His opponents de-
clare that he is>trying to ride rough-shod
over the race-track establishments. but
Is proposing merely a 'grandstand'' at.
tack by commission on the Wall street
gamesters. with the prospect of doing
nothing to the latter. Such a view dis
torts the real issue. What Gov. Hughes
is undertaking to accomplish is precisely
what the friends of the so-called Sims
amendment are trying to secure in Con-
gress for the benefit of the District of
Columbia. The governor discerns the un-
| wholesomeness and the danger of dis
| tinguishing in the law between gambling
on horse races at the tracks and in pool
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-11
As johnson Sees It.
From the Brooklyn Citizen.

From the Brooklyn Citizen.
AS Gov. Johnson sees the political situa-
tion "all that is necessary for the democ-
racy to win is a candidate that will enlist
the support of all elements" Only this
and nothing more. But in the enlisting of
all the elements there appears to be some
difficulty anticipated. for the governor
goes on to say that there is much anti
Bryan sentiment in the east and south, -
while 1t is just as little open to question
that there is at least as much anti-John-
son sentiment in the west and middle
states.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-11
Massachusetts,.

Compromise is written all over the re-
publican result in Massachusetts.
To begin with, Mr.. Bates a former gov
ernor, wanted to go as a deiegate-at-
large to Chicago. He ranks Win the
strong men of his party intellectually. ana
was justified in his aspirations. But
man of the name of Bigney asked Tor rec
oenition. and made himself so noisy 1t be-
came necessary to humor him, and Mr.
Rates. in the interest of harmony, retired
in his favor.
The tariff plank in the platform is very
puardedly drawn 1t Is conceded that
tariff schedules are not sacrosanct, and
that some of the present schedules need
revision. but no time is fixed for the
work No choice is made between the
Fairbanks plan of revision Immediately
after the election, or the plan OF calling the
new Congress in extra session to take 1t
up Immediately after the inauguration Oh
the next President.
The Philippine problem, about which so
much has been spoken and written In the
Bay state, is Jumped with the general
problem growing out of the war with
Spain. Our work in all Of the new possess
sions Is praised. but no expression follows
as to how much longer it should continue
in the Philippines. Judge Tafts views on
that point are clear, as are those or the
anti-imperialists Of Massachusetts,. The
public is not advised as to whether the
Massachusetts republicans would keep the
flag flying at Manila for a generation or
two. or haul it down in the near future
for Filipino republic.
There are no instructions for Judge TAFT,
although it is stated that a majority of
the delegates favored him. This was an
other concession to harmony.
Now If there is any lesson at all In this 1t
in that, as a warm campaign approaches,
republicans must get together. Mas
sachusetts in presidential campaigns has
always been accounted a republican state.
That partys majorities in the last three
contests have been enormous. Mr.. Nc
Kinley in his two contests, and Mr.. Roose-
welt in his, made a show of their company.
But caution is the watchword today. No
rough riding. No reading folks out of the
party. No blacklisting any good and use
full man.
If this Is the situation in Massachusetts,
and this the remedy. what Is necessary
and what should be done in Ohio, in New
York and in other states, where factional-
ism is IN the saddle and threatening all be-
fore it?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-11
Marriage.
From the New York World.

Is the Filthy marriage Mann
mon" to fasten it's grip on our colleges
Several years ago Gen. Corbin in his an
nual report said that the early marriage
Of officers of the army should be dis
couraged. except where they had private
means, their pay was insufficient for the
demands of their Office and family. Now
President Eliot of Harvard urges that
the young college instructor remain sim
gle until he is ready for an assistant
professorship and his salary will ENABLE
him to support a wife and children COM
fortaIbly but not in luxury"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-11
In the China Department,

Fifth floor, several gift tables have
been arranged with Fancy China,
Cut Glass, Vases, Odd Pieces in
Pottery, etc.
This department is rich in gift
suggestions. The Japanese Room
and the Jardiniere Room are full
of unique things.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-11
Sublime Indifference.

'Some people say the earth will be con-
sumed in f1ames!''
Yes answered the languid man.
Others that it will become CONCEALED
mass
Il have heard that, too. But / am not
trying to settle posterity's problems. Let
the coal trust and the ice trust fight it
out between emv'
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fgIn order to avoid delays on socouns
Of personal absence letters 20 THE
STAR should not be addressed 20 any
Individual connected with the once, nus
simply to THE STAR, or to the Editorial
or Business Department, according %
tenor or purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-11
Hauteur.

What makes you think the railways
are arbitrary and inconsiderate?"
Chiefly the manner in which they put
up a passenger station wherever they
choose and expect you to move the city
up to it."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-11

Clerical discussions of whether or not
Chester Gillette. the murderer. went to
heaven sound like some of the abstruse
argument that was considered essential
to theology in the middle ages
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-11
Fairgrounds.
From the Harrisburg Telegraph.

From the Harrisburg Telegraph.
It's a good scheme to use the school
yards as public Fairgrounds. They are
convenient for all sections, and the plan
will be Endorsed by the people. A few
portable swings, an awning with a few
benches and a sand pile or two will fill
the requirements.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-11
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
The Confidence of Youth.

''Why don't you want your SON to adopt
the profession which you have followed?'
Because" answered the quiet-man-
nered man, Il should like to go through
life feeling that there is at least one sub
ject about which that young man doesn't
feel that he knows more than do
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-11
inconsistency.

From the Syracuse Post-Standard.
Public gambling on race tracks is still
protected by New York state. which
makes public gambling a felony outside
of race tracks. and discourages pickpock-
cts and highwaymen
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-11
New Leaves.

New Leaves.
Early springtime!
Everywhere
Reformation
In the air.
Local option
Hear the news.
No more hiccoughs;
No more booze"
And the gamblers
Must go back:
No more betting
At the track.
Resolutions
Now are nursed-
Just like Janu-
AIRY First!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-11
As in Europe.

Surprising these distinctions fine of class
Should one day add unto our public cares
And legislatures be called in to pass
Upon each office-holder's love affairs!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-11

So much business is being brought be
fore the divorce courts that the affairs
of Earle, the affinity discoverer. drift into
unimportance
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-11

New York has at least succeeded in
demonstrating that many Of its people
do not want racing conducted as public
lottery for private gain.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-11

The Independence League has not yet
ventured to criticise w. r. Hearst as a
man who assumes to be bigger than his
party.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-11

Enthusiasm for Mr.. Roosevelt is entire
ly acceptable to the Taft management
SO long as pains is not taken to have it
marked mot transferable"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-11

If Russia were as hard on grafters as it
is on unfortunate generals, the troubles
Of Gen. Stoessel would have seemed mild
by comparison.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-11

disposition manifests itself with some
banquet committees to allow Mr.. Bryan
to save UP his oratory for campaign pur-
poses.
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Does Not Settle It.

From the Baltimore Sun.
Delaware is solid for Gray. Still, this
does not absolutely insure his nomination
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-11

Gov. Johnson realizes that a man who
fatty declines a presidential boom these
days is very likely to be taken at his
word.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-11

"A lazy man." said Uncle Eben, lis
ailus good-natured fob de simple reason
dat he's got to be in order to git friends
to hold up his responsibilities.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-11

Freedom of speech In order to be pre-
served must be protected from the an
archiSts who abuse it,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-11

Hottest-summer-everp prophets still have
a good long time in which to collect
their energies.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-11

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Rather Talk Than Eat.

From the New York Press.
The Democratic Club Mark Antonies
come to feed Bryan, not to hear him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-11

Gov. Hughes keeps sending messages
to the legislature like a man who is re-
hearsing for the management of Con-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-11
The Mint Acreage Reduced.
he Charleston News and Courier

Ffom the charleston News ana Courier.
The reduction in the acreage Of mint is
expected to increase the cotton crop Of
Georgia and Mississippi by 500, 600 bales
this year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-11
Sometimes q Big Peril,

From the Chicago News.
Another yellow peril is the tan shoe Of
the pretty girl.