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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-01
arriunan.

The public is not in position to COM
prehend the full significance Of Mr.. E.
II. Harriman's latest activities In the
ACKNOWLEDGMENT Of his railroad holdings.
1t Is aware that certain negotiations are
in progress with the Gould interests for
the absorption by the Hartman system of
the Gould lines. But the enterprises en-
brace such a vast array of values and
such complex financial relations that it Is
beyond the powers Of the average citizen
to obtain more than a casual impression
Of the proceedings. The figures of Ameri-
can railroad systems today are SO i'm
mense in their totals and their signifi-
canoe that 1t takes bookkeeper to keep
track of transportation operations in de-
tail. When it comes to Hnance the man
in the street IL likely to be utterly be-
wildered by the determinations between
common and preferred stock. between
classes of bonds. between leaseholds and
options.
But out of the maze of this situation
appears one plain fact, that Hartman.
unquestionably the master mind of the
railroad world today, is at this time en-
sagod n an effort TO increase his power.
1t is not to be doubted that if he sue
ceeds n his present negotiations and OBJ
tains control of the Gould system he will
be irresistible factor industrially in
his country. He is assuming a tre-
mendous responsibility and it must be
believed that he IS conscious of it. No
man can gather to himself such power
lightly. 1t may be merely a game with
Mr.. Hartman. perhaps the pursuit of an
ideal of concentrated influence second to
none in the world, or 1t may be a sincere
effort to improve the transportation con-
tions of the country. 1t Is said by Mr..
Harriman's friends that he is a great
builder. a conservator Of vast forces, an
organizer of the highest ability. 1t is
said by his enemies that he is merely q
stock gambler on a vast scale who cares
nothing for the welfare Of those whose
property he uses In his game. Whatever
may be the truth the fact remains that
when he moves in the railroad world after
his own peculiar fashion he makes his
tory.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-01
Denver and Radicalism.

The Denver convention was lively, but
II might have been livelier. Not enough
attention has been paid to the fact that
the three liveliest men in the democratic
party were not heard from at all during
the meeting.
Mr. Tillman, though absent In Europe.
might have sent letter. and in the old
days would have done so. He has not
for several years past been particularly
sweet on Mr.. Bryan. but has not OPP
posed him. South Carolina instructed for
the Nebraskan, and Mr.. Tillman was
named as a delegate. The Senator is still
antitrust and anti-everything- else that
Mr.. Bryan also opposes. and letter from
him in his old vein would have stirred
from him. His name was not mentioned.
And Gov. Vardaman. Where was he ?
He. too, had been named as delegate,
but If he attended the convention he
cut no figure at ALI There was no call
for him when speakers were in demand.
1t would not have required a loud or
prolonged call to fetch him. He likes
to speak, and on politics opens his heart
freely to the public. But the wires car
ried from Denver no deliverances from
tudC HeTy spirit
And Senator Davis. Was he present
He failed in his attempt to be named as a
delegate. but that should have been no bar
to his attendance. He favored Mr.. Bryan's
nomination. and is reckoned a member
of the old guard. But II In Denver he
was lost in the crowd. The man who for
years ruled Arkansas. and for two hours
once held the attention Of the United
States Senate. seems to have had nothing
whatever to do this year either with his
partys nominations or the construction of
its platform. Denver knew him not. His
eloquence was not on tap there.
So we see that radicahsm was not in the
saddle at Denver. The Chicago conven-
ton of 1896 was governed by men of the
Tillman-Vardaman-Da school. They
shaped things so that when the rafting
young orator from the Platte took the
platform and spoke his piece the question
of the nominee was then and there set
tied. At Denver 1t was different. Things
went little soberly. There was no de-
mand for riot or red-headed language. and
all the, excitement was over the merits Of
the candidate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-01

well understands that he cannot serve
labor and politics. He must cleave to one
or the other, and he chooses labor. It Il
wise choice. both for labor and for him.
1t fnsures labor a continuation of his
services. and him continuation Of his
influence and the confidence Of the coun-
try.
BY. this decision Mr.. Mitchell does not
OF course surrender his personal interest
in politics, or his right Of Individual judy
ment and action. It is understood that
he is democrat, not because of the Den
yer platform, nor the more so on that
account. but on general principles. and
his ballot Is as much his own as that OF
any other citizen.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-01
Aerial Possibilities.

From the New York Tribune.
1t is not surprising that officials OF
the United States Treasury Department
are taking serious interest in Captain
Baldwin's dirigible balloon, which army
men are testing at Fort Myer. The con-
nection between our national strong
box and a harness-broken steel of the
air is very real No less than one-hal1
of Uncle Sans living expenses-some
1898 OOO, 900, in SHORTS collected by
customs officers from boats landing for
eign cargoes on our shores, and in or
der to obtain this money the govern
ment frequently has to have heart
to -heart talk with the importers. The
dirigible balloon, if improved only a
trifie more. will enable smugglers to
avoid conversation on the subject OF
their chattels. No wonder Assistant
Secretary Winthrop of the Treasury De-
partment is going down to Fort Myer!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-01
Long List Of Drawings.

There seems to be no way of perma-
nently shortening each successive sea-
the warnings that can be uttered fall
on some heedless ears. All the stats
tics of former summer seasons seem to
be read over without interest and with
out awakening the slightest apprecia-
man or young woman seems to think
that he or she can possibly be victim
of recklessness. 1t is always some one
else.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-01
The Name to Conjure With.

There's very little in a name:
That's what the poets say.
It may be true, but just the same
I'm feeling blue today.
I'd like to lend a patriot hand
An help the country go.
I wasn't christened William" and
I haven't any show.
In family names your choice Is free,
But with important chaps
It's civilian b. or William IT,
Or civilian H. perhaps.
Sweet William is the national flower
The chance is mighty slim
For any one to rise to power
Whose name is Tom or Jim"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-01
Trouble and Then Some.

Railroad legislation is likely to absorb
most of the time Of our courts IL all
threats made by people and corpora
tions are carried into execution. In sew
eral states a marked disposition to re-
sist the two-cent passenger rate laws is
being exhibited. and in others the au-
thorities announce their intention OF
fighting any increase of freight rates
What the country needs is another spell
of prosperity. Brisk times might have
the effect of decreasing the growing
tendency toward chronic litigiousness.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-01

U1n order to avoid delays on account
Of personal absence letters TO TIM
STAR should not be addressed to any
individual connected with the once. but
simply to THE STAR. or 70 the EDITORIAL
or BUSINESS Department according %
tenor or purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-01
The Mosquito Issue.

From the New York Evening Post.
Speaking of blood-sucking corporations,
Mr.. Taft could have made friends in New
York by q few well chosen words on
predatory mosquitoes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-01
John Temple Graves.
the New Haven Register

From the New Haven Register.
Thomas Hisgen probably deserves his
fate. but John Temple Graves has
merited something better than to be set
up as the Hearst party vice presidential
scarecroW.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-01

Journalistic circles cannot fail to be
somewhat disturbed by these reports that
Editor Bryan and Editor Hearst do not
speak. The line on professional Jealousy
should be drawn somewhere.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-01

Mr.. Taft's admirers are convinced that
his public utterances SO far indicate the
precise sort of talent that ought to make
a good inaugural address.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-01
Our Annual August Sale
High=grade Wool
Bed Blankets
!. III. -
Manufacturers SecOnds} -
-7Tfstf
Begins Monday, August 8.
Manufacturers SecOnds}-
Begins Monday, August 3.

Fluffy Wool Blankets practically perfect at average
& r saving of quarter third on regular prices
LII This sale regular event in years business The
W. goods of the reliable makers the
try being of hghgrade woods and finished by the best
methods.
The manufacturers careful Of their reputation, will
permit single pair of blankets leave their mills that
up the standard respect The slightest
drop grease tear-be what may the blanket at
fected thrown be disposed of second"
The mperfecons this lot consist of either oil spots small
snags cardng which very slight and less noticeable
ever which any careful houseper repair with very
little effort
There pairs white, scarlet gray and fancy
plads for quarter double and extra wide BEDS
11-4 Blankets.
$780, $500, S5.75 and S6.75 pair.
Regular prices, S625, $780, 5000 and $1,000.
12=4 Blankets.
5000, $3.50 and $500 pair.
Regular prices, 5000, Sll.O0 and $1,000.
We also offer small lot (about
1907 Single Blankets and of kind made by the
manufacturer but which strictly perfect respect Shown
white gray and ds for single treequarer and double BEDS
Sl.75 to $500 each. Values, SIPS to $3.50
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-01

Croker now and then discusses Ameri-
can affairs In tone of tolerant patronage
which suggests hope In his mind that
his turn to snub somebody will yet ar
rive.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-01

Requirements of loyalty to candidate
do not go so far as to compel a man to
smoke the cigars named after him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-01

Photographs of Gov. Hughes indicate a
sort of grim determination which would
make 1t hard for him to assume the can
didate's smile. in case presidential pres
poets should again develop
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-01

An airship line between New York and
Boston should be known as the Coin and
Culture route.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-01

The pride that Cincinnati used to feel
init pork packing houses and its brew
cries has been completely eclipsed by its
political glories.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-01

Predictions are ventured that Senator
Foraker will soon be mention as among
those looking pleasant.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-01

Indiana is taking long time to de-
eide whether it will settle down to liter
allure or politics.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-01

Perhaps Rockefeller would loosen up on
that $29,OOO.OOO II he could have assur-
ances that the government would donate
it to educational PURPOSES.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-01

Lord Cromer's discovery that Europe is
on the verge Of war sounds like some
thing that has been heard before a num-
Der Of times.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-01

Congress should appreciate the efforts
made by Washington every summer to
have the town generally reformed before
legislative business opens
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-01

Castro may. yet find 1t desirable to get
down his lexicon and ascertain the Dutch
equivalent for big stick
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-01

Olympic games may be tests not only of
endurance but OF patience and forbear-
ance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-01
Things Looking Up.

From the Atlanta Georgian.
Times are getting better. A New York
exchange notes that Mr.. John D. Rookie
Teller is painting his barn.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-01
Apostate!
From the Des Moines Capital.

We fear that the beautiful things
which Mr.. Bryan and other democratic
| leaders said about Willie Hearst a few
years ago will have to be withdrawn.
| Willie is an apoState now.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-01
Work and Glory.
aastrononic.

eff you could take your choice what
would you have to eat every day."
well. sub. l 'specks I'd have chicken
fob .breakfus an watermelon fob dinner"
and what would you have for SUPPER"
"Lawsy, boss, 1 didn' know you was
gwinter stint me. I 'spected dat water
melon to be huff to las till bedtime!''
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-01
Snnartness!
From the Baltimore American.

From the Baltimore American.
Mr.. Bryan may say smarter things
than Mr. Taft. but smartness is a quail
ity which conservative voters mistrust.
They may enjoy it, but they will not in
dorse it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-01
Unavoidable.

er than his party?'
''Well." answered Senator Sorghum, 1T
isn't desirable. But sometimes you can't
prevent mans party from shrinking"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-01
Taft a Yard Wide.
From the Springfield Union.

Taft is not only "all WOOL" as his
friends say, but they might have added
that he is yard wide.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-01
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
For Social Reasons.

For Social Reasons.
80 you don't permit your husband to
take part in politics7'
Not If I can help it," answered Mrs.
Cumrox. ;rThese candidates have such a
habit Of saying they appeal to the COM
mon people that one really doesn't dare
show much interest in them."
Bait.
amy fish around here?" asked the va
cationist.
Plenty" answered the native.
What bait do you use?'
"See them fellers haulin' seine over
there?"
Yes"
well. If you want to be sure Of gettin'
fish, the best kind O. bait you can use Is
half dollar
Work and Glory.
The man elected must display
The prizes he has truly won.
The man defeated let's them say,
Look at the things he might have
done"
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1908-04-11
REPUBLICAN
Prim airy Meetings.

The Republican voters OF Cecil
County are hereby notified and re-
quested TO assemble in Primary Meet
ing at the usual places OF holding said
primaries in the several Election Dis
tricts OF Cecil County, on
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1908-04-11
PORT DEPOSIT.

The Methodist Sunday School will
hold their aniual Easter Service in the
Auditorium OF the Church Sunday
evening. April 10, at 7 o'clock. The
program for the evening was arrang-
ed by Mrs w. r. Nesbitt. Everybody
is invited to be present
Mrs. Margaret Cornbrooks and Miss
Cornbrooks. OF Newport News, are
visiting Mrs. Margaret Vanneman.
DIR. +. r. Lane was a New York
visitor this week.
Mrs. Elizabeth Hurn and Mr.. Frank
IIurn, oi Elkton. visited Mrs. John
Mohrlein last week.
Mr.. Henry Hindman, OF Baltimore,
is spending several days at his home.
Mr., Rigby Valiant, oi Daver, was a
Port Deposit visitor this week.
Mrs. Morris Acker visited Havre de
Grace relatives Tuesday.
Mrs. V. s. Collins and Mrs. Z. ].
Abrahams are enjoying the delightful
ocean breczes at Rehoboth Beach.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1908-04-11
WHERE " ECONOMY'
WORKS

" II economy OF the present State
Administration has at last be-
gun To get in its work, and il
takes the form OF severe pruning
down OF the appropriations for the in
sane. the blind and the sick. When
the Legislature brought in a supple
mental bill for its extraordinary ex-
penses-asked that $4,000 more be
added to the $4,000 already appro-
priated for its amazingly cxtravagant
expenses-the Governor raised no
question OF economy, but endorsed the
additional appropriation like man
and made the souls oi the legislative
camp-followcrs happy But when he
saw the money OF the State" absurd
ly and unnecessarily appropriated to
siich unworthy purposes rs the care Of
the insane, or the healing OF the con-
sumptivc, or the teaching OF the blind.
then the spasm OF economy fastened
strong upon him. and his pruning knife
began 20 get in its deadly work. He
would have the people OF this State
understand that he has saved them
some 100000. But the question is.
do the people OF the State care to save
money nj the expense OF the sick and
afflicted. to waste il nj the bchest Of
political schcmers. A Legislature
that can increase salaries galore and
multiply employees without limit, can
hardly justify its "cut" on cleemosy-
nary institutions by plea OF economy
And a Governor who follows in that
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1908-04-11
RISING SUN.

Mrs. John Mccoy, OF Baltimore,
visited Misses Helen and Mamie Me-
Coy and Mrs. Jennie Whiteiord dur
ing the week.
Mrs. Jesse Cameron spent two days
OF this week in Philadelphia.
Miss Janette Reynolds has accepted
a position as milliner in Clarified, Pa.
Miss Alma Keilholtz entertained the
Thmble Club at her home on South
Queen street, last Wednesday alter
noon. with the usual number in at
tendance.
Mr.. Harry +. Richards, OF Philadel-
phia. spent last Sunday with friends
IN town.
Miss Genevieve Turner who is at
tending school in Virginia, is spend
ing the Easter vacation with her
mother, Mrs. Clara Turner, on Cherry
street.
Mr.. Banker Duyckinck, student OF
Lafayette College, is visiting his par
cnts, Mr. and Mrs. Ellis Duyckinck.
near town.
The Reading Circle OF the Sixth dis
,rict held its monthly meeting with
Miss Armenia Wilson on Friday after.
noon OF previous week.
Mrs. George Fox has returned home
from a few days visit in Philadelphia.
Mr. and Mrs. Peter Hamilton, OF
Baltimore. were guests OF Mr. Joseph
Pogue and family this week.
The entertainment consisting oil re-
citations. music and dialogues, given
in Town Hall Friday night by several
young people OF the NJ. Z. Church. was
thoroughly enjoyed by very large
crowd
Mr. 4. L. Duyck;nck is having the
house now Occupied by Mr.. and Mrs
Stewart Ward. on Cherry street, i'm
proved by coat OF paint
Mrs Reeve Vanneman. Of Elmira
n. V. was the CITES; last week OF her
cousin. Miss Gertrude S Dare.
Mr.. Chalmer Reynolds pitched ior
the Havrc dc Grace base ball team last
Tuesday against Rochester Eastern
League team at Havre dc Grace. The
score was II to 3. in favor OF Roches-
ter.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1908-04-11
an INTERESTING
DEPARTURE

vryE are glad to call attention TO
w this years new feature IN
w Tones great athletic meet. A
full account OF this interesting meet
appeared in the WING OF last week
and what we want now to emphasize
is Tones courtesy and thoughtful
kindness in providing series Of spec
ial events for boys OF the Rural High
Schools OF Maryland. II the rural
High Schools show any adequate re-
spouse to this overture OF the Tome
School. the movement cannot fail to
profoundly influence the physical and
moral development OF our boys and
young men and will be sure to have
the most beneficial results. The Uni
versity oil Pennsylvania has done some
thing OF this kind for the State OF
Pennsylvania. Tome, now that her
great athletic meet is firmly establish
ed. is eager TO do what she can for
Maryland.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1908-04-11

Mrs. Mollie Clapp spent Sunday with
Mr. Samuel Rowland, in Baltimore.
Mr. Beverly Constable, OF Balti-
more, visited Mrs. George Harvard,
Monday.
Miss Clara White is home from a
very pleasant visit with Annapolis
friends.
Mr. Leslie Roberts was Hickory
Hill visitor Sunday.
Mr. George Quantreli DIETER known
as Tiny spent last week with Wash
ington friends.
Mr.. Clarence Nesbitt, OF Philadei-
phia, spent Wednesday with Mr.. and
Mrs. w. X. Nesbitt.
Mr.. William McClenahan was a
Frederick county visitor this week.
Mr.. Samuel II. Friedman, who has
been spending several months down
al Hendersonville, n. c.. for his
health. has returned to his home, feel
ing very much benefited.
Mr. r. f. McClenahan was Balti-
more visitor Wednesday
Mrs. Hyde and son. Master William
Hyde. OF Washington, are visitingMrs.
Norman Whitelock.
Mr. ana MIS-. george IampDcll ana
Miss Elizabeth Campbell visited their
friends in Philadelphia and Whining
ton this week.
Mr.. T. i. Williams spent Tuesday
in Elkton with Mr. Clinton White.
Mr.. F. W. Besley, Maryland State
Forester. will deliver an illustrated
lecture. under the auspices OF THE
Hytheham' on the evening Of the 22d
OF this month The place where this
entertainment is to be held will be an
nounced later. The Society wishes TO
urge all who would like to come and
enjoy this great treat, to be present.
They feel that II will be very instruc-
tive lecture. as great many things OF
interest will be discussed.
The Omnicron Kappa Phi Literary
Fraternity gave dance at the Tome
Institute Inn Friday night OF this week.
Mrs. Della Woodrow. OF Wilmington
is visiting Mrs. r. L. Stebbing.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. Metzger, oi Viii
mington spent Sunday with Mr.. and
Mrs. Cyrenus Crcswell.
The St. James Dramatic Club has
selected for their initial performance
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1908-04-11
THEY TURNED THE TRICK,
BUT---

"HE Governor has put his sigma
turc to both the General Pri-
Il mary Bill and the Senatorial
Primary Bill in spite oi the fact that
he himself and the great Democratic
organ Uhc Baltimore SUM. together
with a host OF other prominent Demo
Gratis have pronounced il a shameless
Reputation OF the promises made in
the Democratic platform. Condcmna-
ton of the Senatorial Primary Bill
seems to be especially general and Sc
we're. This bill was railroaded through
the legislature on the last day and il
was the Governor himself according
to the statement OF Mr.. Brady, who
was engineering the matterl who
showed the machine how to turn the
trick. The bill had been defeated in
the House. and It's sponsors began at
once to search for some bill to which
il could be tackled as an amendment.
A local measure referring to primaries
in Anne Arundel county was discovered
and on to this the Senatorial Primary
Election Law was tackled and thus
TANNED thrcaph. The whole proceed
ing was in perfect accord with the Ma
chimes unsavory record toward cleo
ton measures and only helps fill up
the cup OF their iniquity--a cup which
they will be called upon 10 drink to
the last bitter dregs when the people
get another chance nj them.