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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-07
Mr.. Hearst'S Announcement.

Replying TO a good deal of speculation
on the subject, Mr.. Hearst says there are
three things the independence party will
not do:
''First-The independence party is not
going to support Theodore Roosevelt.
.'Second-Tlfe independence party is not
going to support William j. Bryan.
''Third-The independence party is not
going to support John a. Johnson.
The interesting feature of this state
ment relates to Mr. Bryan. Speculation
about Gov. Johnson has never amounted
to much. Excellent man that he is. he
does not meet the requirements of the
situation at all. And even less to the
point has been the wild yarn that Mr.
Hearst intended to nominate Mr.. Roose-
welt and support him. regardless of what
the Chicago convention might or might
not do.
But it has not seemed unlikely that
Mr.. Hearst might swing around to Mr.
Bryan. Notwithstanding recent differences
and the disappointments growing out OF
the convention of 1904. The two men are
good terms personally. Evidently,
however, they have separated politically.
Mr.. Hearst sets Mr.. Bryan aside as
emphatically as he does Mr.. Roosevelt and
Gov. Johnson.
Here is something that cinches mat
tiers:
The independence party is going to
nominate its own candidate. and is going
TO vote for him with a strength and Il
heartiness of numbers that is likely to be
a revelation to the older and sadder po-
litical organizations. If it does not elect
this candidate of it's own in this particular
election. it is going to lay the solid foun-
dation for doing so in the next
Well, who is to be the candidate Why
not Mr.. Hearst himself? That would ac-
cord with popular expectation. and what
is generously described as 1.-The eternal
fitness of things The independence
party? it is he. Organization and insp-
ration both proceed from him. He gives
of both time and means toward forward
ing the cause. Wherever two or three
are gathered together in the name of the
people the spirit of Mr.. Hearst dominates.
He can have the nomination of course
simply for holding up finger.
But he admits that the first attempt
of the new party may fail. 1t may not
be until four years later that the people
will be freed from the thralls Of the
old parties, and be able to take possession
of their affairs in their own name and
for their own benefit. The independence
party therefore may have the expert
ence of the republican party. A stout
skirmish, as in 1856, may precede real
battle and a victory, in 1860.
The subject is most lively and full
of interest. But is Mr.. Hearst to be the
Fremont, or the Lincoln. of the new cru
SADIE? Until that is known there will
be some Impotence on the part of the
gossips.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-07
VIM. Robinson on Formal Gardens.

That The Stars objection to the
straight-lne style of tree culture and
landscape gardening has strong indorse-
ment is amply attested by an article APP
pearing in the news columns today, en-
bodying the text of letter recently writ
ten by Mr. William Robinson, the eminent
English landscape architect, to friend
in this country. This letter. it is i'm
portant to note, was apropos of The
Stars publication of January IA. setting
forth the case of the tree lovers against
the tree butchers Mr.. Robinson pre-
sents the plea of the natural landscapist
in terms which admit of no reasonable
contention While of course in the last
analysis this is largely a question of
taste, it is not to be doubted that the
vast majority of Americans infinitely pre-
fer nature in her untrimmed and undis-
torted moods and not in the malformed
aspects which the gardeners of the old
French school and of the new "beaux
arts movement would present her
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-07
Theodore Roosevelt. Citizen.

Doubtless the Denver Republican is
serious, but one must strain a point to
accept it seriously in the following:
President Roosevelt will have a posi-
ton new to the republic. He will retire
in the prime of his intellectual and physi-
cal vigor. He will step aside of his own
volition, in the knowledge that sign
from him would have meant his retention
"a man of tremendous force who has
had and will have the public with him.
Woe betide the public official. be he PreSi-
dent or congressman who proves untrue
to his trust. The man who originated the
big stick will be there with a prong. He
will be as a shield and a buckler to the
republic"
We may be sure that as long as Mr..
Roosevelt lives he will take an interest in
public affairs and be an influence for
good. Politics is the breath of his being.
He made for the pool as soon as he left
school-like young duck for water-and
has been in it ever since. He would find
it difficult, if not impossible, to be happy
far from the madding, surging, political
crowd of swimmers.
But is it not absurd to say that while
he lives he will hold all public officials to
a strict accountability, and "be as shield
and buckler to the republic? That is
TIE ldHBud Ol duuidtlUU IL TIE country
were as weak as that and Mr.. Roosevelt
that strong, it would be mistake to per-
nit him to retire from the White House.
Shield and buckler should be in place
and ready for instant use. and Mr.. Roose-
welt made President for life.
An interesting study will be presented
after Mr.. Roosevelt lays down his office.
His power while holding it has been I'M
usual He has cast spell over a great
majority of the people, and been sup
ported as few of his predecessors were.
He has had his way about many things,
and is still strong and popular. All things
considered he has achieved remarkable
results.
But how much of this influence can he
hold, and for how long, after his return
to private life? How much of the spell
cast has proceeded from his deft use of
the opportunities of the greatest office in
the country? A part of it, beyond doubt
The presidency itself casts a spell. Men
struggle for it like mad, and those who
merely observe it do SO with feelings of
profound reverence.
The public, everybody knows, is
tickle When politician is up he is
away up, and when down away down.
AS he lives upon favor he must be able
to dispense favor. Will the men who are
following Mr.. Roosevelt now with unques-
tioning approval continue to follow him
after he has no favors to bestow? Is it
Mr.. Roosevelt that commands their allie
glance, or the President of the United
States, who in some cases holds their for
tunes in the hollow of his hand? We
must all wait for the answer
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-07
Fireproof Public Schools.

Public attention is inevitably directed
to the fact that none of the public school
buildings for which bids are about to
be opened at the District building is to
be of fireproof construction. The Collin
wood horror puts an emphasis on all
matters of this kind. The explanation
is given out by the municipal officials
that the appropriations for the new
schools will not permit them to be of
6reproof character, and that they must
therefore do the best they can.
In other words, the responsibility for
the continued erection of non-fireproof
schoolhouses in the District rests upon
the statistics of the matter as presented
by the figures furnished by the District
government.
The three buildings soon to be started
will cost, in terms of the appropriations
which cannot, without change of law, be
exceeded-respectively 100000, $4,000
and $4,000. a total of $4,000. 1t has
been estimated that the best possible non
6reproof construction will cost Ii cents
per cubic foot, whereas fireproof con-
struction would cost II cents, and in
Guiding the roof, 23 cents. At the IT.
cent rate these three buildings would
cost approximately S113,7 100 more than
the present appropriations, and at the
23-cent rate they would cost 1921 SOC
more than the appropriations.
The question which now arises is
whether. in the light of the swift destruc-
ton of the ColIinwood schoolhouse the
other day. with its shocking loss of life
II is worth while to skimp money at this
rate TO spare the public purse. BY in
vesting. on the most liberal estimate
100000 more than now planned the Dis
trict would obtain three fireproof schoo
buildings, which might be relied upon
TO resist flames and to offer a positive
guarantee against disaster for many
years. Such an insurance would surely
be worth the cost.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-07
The Kaiser.

The kaiser's indiscretion is the greater
because he was recently in England and
remained long enough to have talked over
matters and things" with Lord Tweed
mouth and everybody else in the country
worthy of a sovereign's attention. And
words of mouth-even TO Lord Tweed
mouth-are So much safer than letters.
However there will be no war. The kaiser
could not have hoped to affect the British
budget and of course his letter did not.
King Edward is not at home. but that
does not matter. He is still the boss
peacemaker and peace preserver. whether
AT home or abroad, and in Paris he Is near
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-07
Monument to Shakespeare.


The effort to raise half a million dollars
to erect a monument to Shakespeare IN
London by contributions from all over
the world is one that deserves success, as
must any movement to honor the name
and fame of the Bard of all Time. New
ertheless, one fails to detect in the world
that state of appreciation which seems
likely to close up the fund in short
time. 1t is we'll known that it is Amer
leans who have rescued Shakespeare
memory from oblivion on the objective
side. When they began to visit Stratford-
on-Avon it was tumbledown village. with
the church falling in ruin and local senti-
ment very quiescent. In time American
visitors contributed funds which have re-
stored the church. and an American built
fountain, and then the British spirit be-
came aroused, SO that ancient memorials
of the poet were collected and preserved
and a theater was built where at least
once year a Shakespearean play was to
be given.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-07
The Kaiser's Letter.
From the New York Times.

.NtW
One gentleman may be permitted to
write a private letter to another, even
if the one be an emperor and the other
the first lord Of the admiralty in neigh
boring country. The fact that Kaiser
Wilhelm is an honorary admiral in the
British navy is not important. With his
multitude of titles and honors he may
forget that particularly empty honor once
i'm "A while
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-07
Gambling on the Exchanges.
rom the Kansas City Star.

From the kahsas CIty star
The movement to straighten the crook I'd
paths in the business world which has
been sweeping over this country for sew
eral years past under the inspiration OF
President Roosevelt could not be expected
to leave untouched .he demoraIi1ine
gambling that goes on constantly on the
stock exchange.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-07
Cow Johnson's Candidacy.
From the New York World.

The Minnesota state committee owes nc
apologies to Mr.. Bryan or to anybody
else for it's Endorsement of Gov. John A
Johnson for the democratic nomination
for President. The committees action
was the sanest, most intelligent, mos,
hopeful thing that has happened in demo
cratic politics in months. The Minnesota
democrats have a candidate for Presi-
dent whom any state in the Union might
be proud to present to a national con-
Vention.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-07
Unaccustomed Splendor.

II see that you know how to enjoy your
money" said the old-time friend.
Yes, answered ME. Cumrox; I'm:
doing pretty well. 1 don't miss home
cooking near as much as 1 used to, and
am getting so 1 can walk into my owr
house without feeling as if l ought tc
walk up to a desk and register
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-07

aEIn 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, 1908-03-07

enough to be in immediate touch with the
home situation. This letter, unfortunate
as 1t is, is not comparable to the Kruger
telegram which went to the head of a
nation with which Great Britain was
actually at war.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-07
Thankful.

Il hope your constituents are grateful to
you for what you have done for them"
Il hope So" answered Senator Sorghum
"but 1 must confess l am thankful for
the arrangement which makes compensa-
ton for my services Independent of the
gratitude of my constituents
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-07

Although he has managed to become
comparatively inconspicuous for the mo-
ment, it may be assumed that Mr.. Hitch
cock is as Industrious as ever.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-07
Surprising.

Men marveled wheresoe err his voice might
| reach,
| And oft with envy was their marveling
fraught,
speech
From such a modest capital of thought.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-07

Chicago hotel clerks will be expected to
favor republicanism next summer, while
Denver clerks will be instructed to show
q leaning toward Bryan.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-07

No sooner is the problem Of subma-
rine navigation solved than the question
of sub rosa legislation is brought for
ward.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-07

'Let posterity look out for ITSELF is an
argument which will doubtless be seized
upon by the contractor who uses cheap
materials.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-07

New York state produces so many prob
lens for a governor to handle that the
presidency may strike Mr.. Hughes as easy
by comparison.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-07

The fact that some of the country's
greatest orators met with signal defeat
in politics has never discouraged any
speechmaking.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-07

The Easter bonnet joke is tiresome,
chiefly because the Easter bonnet to the
average man is a serious and important
matter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-07

Inventions are produced with such rapid
ity that it is almost impossible for any
nation to have a navy with all the modern
imnrOVementS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-07

Mr.. Hearst clings to the independence
League as method of maintaining the
omen door in New York politics.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-07

One thing to be said in favor of Japa-
nese immigration that it does not con-
tribute perceptibly to the anarchist ele-
ment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-07

Harry Thaw's mentality is not so lax
as TO prevent him from having his sus-
picions about the lawyers bill
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-07

Japan is more or less annoyed by a
certain Discrimination on the part of China
to stay whipped.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-07
Dig.

From the Los Angeles Times.
The smile of the optimist once more
eliminates the landscape Let us roll up
our sleeves and get down to the digging.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-07
Be a Booster.
From the Salt Lake Tribune.

Be a booster The knocker is usual.
the man who waits for something t
turn up or tries to get something fo
nothing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-07

The fate Of Poultney Bigelow evidently
inspires Mr.. Reuterdahl with no fear.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-07
Good Times Coming.

From the birmingham Ago Herald
Base ball is only six weeks away. ant
there is no need of being respondent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-07

In a year from now the question of the
White House tenant will have been def
nitely settled.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-07

Kentucky's method of going after the
tobacco trust makes Senator j. Davis
octopus chase seem tame by comparison.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-07

Senator Foraker may be overlooked, but
it is too much to say that he has been
eliminated.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-07
In for It.
a shville Tennessean.

From the Nashville Tennessean.
The fleet will proceed to a probable
frolic, but Mr.. Reuterdahl will come
home to certain fight.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-07

The ground hogs claiV has about ex-
pired by limitation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-07
An Evidence.

Charley is getting to be a regular
statesman" said young Mrs. Torkins, ad
miringly.
| What makes you think SOP"
HE is always talking in his sleep abou
| standing pat
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-07

THE STAR has regular and perma-
nent Family Circulation much more
than the combined circulation Of the
other Washington dailies. As News
and Advertising Medium It has no
competitor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-07
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
The Customary Program.

Whom do you hold responsible for the
embarrassments that the public suffers?'
WELL answered Farmer Corntossel
lit depends on circumstances 1 own a
few shares of bank stock and I've been
runnin' fur road supervisor Speakin as
financier, 1 blame the politicians, an
speakin as politician. l blame the finan-
Gers"
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1908-03-14

Old Hubby-Dear me, Ella! You
might have that dress made little
higher in the neck.
Young Wifey-Tll have it altered IL
rou like, but this stuff costs three
Iuineas a yard
Old Hubby-H'm!-well, it doesn't
natter.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1908-03-14
BABY CRIED AND SCRATCHED
All the Time-Covered with Tortur-
ing Eczema-Doctor Said Sores
Would Last for Years-Per-
feet Cure by Cuticura.

"My baby niece was suffering from
that terrible torture, eczema. 1t was
all over her body but the worst was
on her face and hands. She cried and
scratched all the time and could not
sleep night or day from the scratch
ing. i had her under the doctors
care for year and half and he
seemed to do her no good. I took her
to the best doctor in the city and he
said that she would have the sores
until she was six years old. But If
had depended On the doctor my baby
would have lost her mind and died
from the want of aid. But l used
Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment
and she was cured in three months
Alice l.. Dowell, 4769 Easton Ave-, st
Louis. Mo-, May and 20, 1907"
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1908-03-14
HIS ONE AVAILABLE ASSET.
ar. johnson Willing +, Give WelI-Wrlt-
ten Note Of Hand.

The financial prospects of Mr.. Wash
mgton Lafayette Johnson were decid-
eddy clouded, but he still preserved a
sanguine spirit, which his friends did
not always appreciate.
I'D like to borrow jes' a little
money OBJ you," said Mr.. Johnson, con-
identially, to friend. Il wouldn't
ak you fo' it, but l ain got single
cent left in de worl."
what security can you glib me?"
asked his friend, without any enthusi-
asm.
"Why, glib you my note oh hand!"
and Mr.. Johnson looked panied and
amazed at such question. Il reckon
you dom know what a good, clear
handwriting / got in de ebening
school. "-Youth's Companion.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1908-03-14
As He Understood Il.

A youngster who has been living
with his grandmother in Nutley, N.
J., was brought to the city for visit
\ short time ago, and while here was
taken to the theater for the first time
In his life. In one of the scenes a but
Ter comes on the stage and announces,
my lord, the carriage waits"
When the little fellow returned to
his grandmother's home he started in
ut once to describe to her the play he
had seen.
"And then, Granny" he said, in his
excited description, a big man with
gold buttons on his coat came on the
stage and said: My God, there's
hack outside IN. Y. Times.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1908-03-14
READ SOMETHING LIKE CIPHER.
Fearful and Wonderful Memorandum
of Baltimore Cook.

In the family Of . former Balti-
.norean now residing In Providence,
r. l., there is a middle-aged German
woman-a relative of the family-who,
though having lived in this country
over a quarter of century, has not
yet thoroughly mastered the English
tongue. The expressions of this rela-
tive, who keeps house for the FAM
lily, sometimes afford much amusement
to those unaccustomed to her peculiar
ly characteristic pigeon English"
Happening to visit the kitchen sew
eral days ago the head Of the house
discovered tackled up against the wall
a crude memorandum pad. Inquiry
developed the fact that it was re-
minder of the days culinary needs.
This is what was written in combina-
ton English-German chirography on
the little sheet:
Tapioca
pruns
corn Starsh
Shradded Wieth
Sardien
saman
Egg Gle
SalSe
\ sellerie
The memorandum was confiscated
and sent to friends of the family in
! Baltimore. 1t is being preserved as q
classic.-Baltimore News.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1908-03-14
Save Your lunus,

Don't neglect that cough. One pair
of lungs is all you'll ever have-treat
them well. Simmons Cough Syrup
will soothe and strengthen them, stop
the cough and give you a chance to
sleep in peace.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1908-03-14

Over 100000 fox skins are sent
every year to the great fur markets of
Leipsic and Nijni-Novgorod.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1908-03-14

Buffalo Died Of ApopIexy.
A buffalo cow at the Wichita ma
tional game preserve died recently Of
apoplexy.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1908-03-14
ONLY ONE .BRoMo oUININE-

That is LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE. Look for
the signature of r. w. GROVE Used the World
over to Cure n Cold in One Day. &c
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1908-03-14

Spanish Proverb.
Many lout is wealthy and clever
man hard put to.
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1908-11-05
Pointers From County Fruit Inspector

1t is necessary that every fruit
grower in Stevens county under
stand the things that are more es-
sential in fighting apple scab.
The nature of the disease makes
it hard to control if great care be
not taken by the grower in whose
orchard it has gotten hold. In
the first place the most essential
thing to do is to pillow under or
take up and burn all leaves and
rubbish in and about the orchard.
This is necessary to prevent the
spread of the spores, which live
over winter, mostly in the leaves,
consequently the more leaves that
are destroyed the less spores we
shall have to contend with.
In late autumn and winter the
ventura, or perfect stage, is pro-
duced on the fallen leavesi In
spring these spores are released
and float and are carried about by
wind, lodging on the nearby trees,
and when they terminate they form
the conidal or summer stage OF the
fungus. which in turn throw OF
great numbers OF spores which con.
tinue to spread the scab broadcast
The severity of the disease is
influenced chiefly by the weather
conditions; cool weather and
abundant moisture are favorable tt
the development of the fungus
consequently scab is worse in cool
damp seasons such as this las
spring.
Neglected, uncultivated orchard.
are more susceptible to scab, ane
careful attention to clean cultur,
in connection with thorough spray
ing will be strong factor in con
trolling the disease.
The spray in this case should b.
the Bordeaux mixture (blue ston
and lime). Be sure the lime i
frst-class and unslacked and tina
the copper sulphate is pure.
1t should be applied just befor
the buds open and great care SHOULD
be taken that every part OF the tire