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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-13
The Betting Ring and the Law.

The New York police We're prompt to
enforce the new anti-gambling law at the
GraveSend race track yesterday, and thus
started in motion the process OF sup
pressing the racing game. 1t is expected
that there will be appeals and more an
peals and writs and all that sort of thing
after the traditional style of the en-
trenched interest fighting desperately for
self-preservation. But the law is plain
enough 10 carry to conclusion and the
tnly hope OF the gamblers is that some
scheme of individual betting may be de-
vised which will stand the test. il hav-
ing been suggested that the new law, while
prohibiting bookmaking, does not pro-
hibt the laying of wagers between man
and man. This seems now like a sub
terfuge, and it may be that the courts
will not grant any such leeway to the
betting fraternity Certainly the ex-
tinction of the highly organized book
making system will be a great discourage
.nent TO the gamblers and corresponding
encouragement TO the honest tradesmen,
who now often suffer in their collections
because of the flow of cash to tracks
In making the arrests at Gravesend
yesterday the police and the crowd en-
gagged in the usual sensational methods
without which New York would be at a
loss There was a fight between police
men and a few obstreperous gamblers in
the betting ring, which was of course
magnified in the reports until il became
a riot. A few heads were cracked. but
there was little damage and finally the
crowd made its way to a police station,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-13
Hughes at Chicago.

Has Gov. Hughes victory in the race.
track contest national value? Anc
will his party utilize it?
The answer to the first question is
yes. He appears in the matter to great
advantage. We see him as an official
possessing and exercising both sagacity
and staying qualities. He sits up will
his opponent. a reverse does not dis
courage him. He comes again, the Sec
ond time instructed by his experience
Such an official inspires great conf
dence and respect His following in
Creases in size, and becomes devoted to
him.
Senator Foelker responded to public
sentiment in risking his life to support
Gov. Hughes. but it was Gov. Hughes
who had created the sentiment. He
had brought the question home with
such force to the people of New York
by his speeches and letters that those
who agreed with him were willing to
go all possible lengths in furtherance
of what he was asking. Senator Foel-
ker showed a spirit which only a very
strong man could have inspired.
1t may be said that there are no ma
tional issues partaking of the character
which made the issue of race track gam
bling so powerful in Gov. Hughes hands.
But that is a mistake. The trust issue
and the suffrage issue both embrace the
matter of obedience to law, and show the
necessity of an appeal higher than that OF
mere party advantage or money gain
And Gov. Hughes would present them, We
may be sure, in way to secure consid-
Grafton for them they have not hitherto
popularity obtained. There are many
Foelkers all over the country who under
the influence of his words would exert
themselves to the utmost to support the
policies of his recommendation.
The second question will be answered at
Chicago. Gov. Hughes for first place on
the republican national ticket has been
but suggestion. The suggestion was Of
fered in good faith, and has received re-
spectful attention, but no campaign has
been made, and, as consequence, no
delegates have been obtained for him out
side of his own state. But for Vice Presi-
dent he would strengthen the national
ticket, whether it should be headed by Taft.
Fairbanks. Cannon or Knox, and there
are many republicans who would be
heartily glad to see him SO named. He
answers all the requirements, being prop
erly placed geographically, being pig
enough for first place, and a speaker of
power and responsiveness. If his party
wants him for second place it can COM
mand him, and would be wise in doing so.
Taft and Hughes would make the strong
est possible combination.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-13
Beautiful and
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Commencements, Etc.

on I is becoming more and more
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the younger students at COM
mencement time. 1t is a change
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with discrimination, will be not
only an encouragement, but an as
sistance toward the larger view of
affairs that the student will meet
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-13
Reform in Statuary.
From the Springfield Republican.

From the Springfield Republican.
The removal of the half-nude statue of
Washington from the plaza in front of the
National Capitol building is an encoura ge-
ment to others who are tortured by
statues representing the dark ages of art
in America. 1t is evidently not impossible
to secure the elimination of public statues
which time and the maturing taste of
the people finally condemn. If a compe-
tent art commission could be empowered
to pass upon the curious assortment of
statues now raised in public places
throughout the United States, including
Washington itself, the slaughter would
be terrific.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-13
Public Utilities,

The lightning bug exclaimed, mo mo-
Enjoyment do l find
In shedding my small glimmer DER
The pathway of my kind.
For as look my betters Ger
find they deem it fit
To strive for gain and never for
The public benefit.
And SO anew l shall begin
With thrift to make amends.
III straightway put a meter in
And wait for dividends.''
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-13
Good Time Coming.

From the New York Mail.
Prosperity for the farm, big freight re-
ceipts for the railroads.. more beef at d
lower price. a bounteous breakfast and a
full dinner pail are all included in the
promise of the fields. Nature has done
her part toward a business revival-the
rest is up to us, If this promise is dis
appointed it will be a case where every
prospect pleases and only the politician is
vile
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-13
Fickleness of Public Favor.

FTOm the AUGUSTA HtfdIU.
The 'revulsion of public sentiment as
illustrated in the defeat of Gov. Hoke
Smith is nothing strange. Indeed, it is
most common, and those who are placed
higher in public esteem and maintain
this position to the end of their career
form but a small exception to rule
that is almost general. IT has ever
been thus. before and since the time
when Cromwell declared that the multi
tude which was then wildly applauding
him would come out in even greater
numbers to see him hanged.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-13
Hughes for Vice President.

From the PhiladeIphia Ledger.
The success of Gov. Hughes of New
York in carrying through the legislature
his bills against race track gambling
brings him again into the lmelight of
popularity and availability. New York
republicans are regretting now that they
did not stand more resoutely by Hughes
as a presidential possibility. If he would
accept a nomination for Vice President
there is little doubt that it would go to
him by reclamation. Taft and Hughes
would make an exceedingly strong ticket.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-13
Helps Peace.

From the Philadelphia Inquirer.
The noiseless rifle is welcomed Any
thing that makes war more deadly and
more dangerous is certain to advance
the cause of peace, though few of us ex-
pect to live to see the universal brother
hood of man established.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-13
Country Board,

Since thoughts of homegrown produce
thrilled
Our hearts mid summer plans.
Why is the farmers back yard filled
With old tomato cans?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-13
A Self-Effacing Sentiment.

What are your views on the question
of prohibition?"
WELL" answered Col: Stilwell. PRO
hibition with me is like a mile walk be-
fore breakfast or an hours exercise every
day that the doctors tell you about. It's
fine thing. a mighty fine thing, tor
somebody else
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-13
The Allotment of Benefits.

You believe in the greatest good for
the greatest number, do you not?'' said
the atruist.
YES" answered Mr.. Dustin StaX. But
this Is mercenary age. The greatest
number doesn't count unless it has a
dollar mark in front of it,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-13

Wisdom" said Uncle Eben. lis mighty
desirable. but too many of us has de idea
dat it consists in a large collection of
facts dat nobody ain interested in
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-13

Tag day and Flag day come SO close
together that the public-spirited citizen
strikingly resembles a clothes line in
high wind
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-13

1t was the sick senator's vote that dealt
the blow to race-track betting in New
York. If every legislator were stricken
with the same disease reform would be
the regular order
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-13

The Chicago man who was reprieved
from execution with less than five minutes
TO spare is grateful that there were no
fast slow watches in the pockets OF
those involved in the situation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-13

Maybe the bookmaker, driven out of
New York and Washington and threat
ened with exclusion from New Orleans,
will have to turn in and learn a useful
trade.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-13
Overhead Wires.

From the Utica Post-E1press.
Every effort should be made by the
municipal authorities to hasten the work
of putting telegraph. telephone and cleo
trio light wires under ground.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-13

If the government should make the
Standard Oil Company pay those big
fines only plutocrats could afford a coal
oil lamp.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-13

Every automobilist should be an enthu-
siastic advocate of Fairgrounds as a
means of keeping the children out of the
streets.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-13

TIN order to avoid delays on account
Of personal absence letters to TIE
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, 1908-06-13

The closing of the race-betting ring may
be rated as feature of the good times
movement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-13
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
ONLY for Fun.

"Of course you play bridge whist only
for fun?"
"Of course" answered Mrs. Spangleton.
But 1t isn't any fun unless you are play
ing for money. -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-13

MRS. Hetty Green has given up her
thirty -dollar-a-day hotel suite. But 1t is
only because she is going abroad. More
extraVaganCe.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-13

Senator Foelker of Brooklyn lost his
appendix, but he gained a glorious op
portunity for distinction
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-13
Toad Eaters!

From the Dallas News.
1t is remarkable how much easier it is
to tolerate a rich bore than poor one.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-13

Now that school is closed Willie has no
excuse for not cutting the grass of the
front lawn.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-13

That $500 conscience contribution
would have solved the local playground
fund problem nicely.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-13
Stationery & Engraving
For june Brides.

NNS1 E are showing fine
NVIu Note Papers of the
WV newest fabric weaves
in the approved sizes
and tints. Also Desk and Library
Table Requisites.
The best facilities are afforded
for the Engraving of Wedding
Invitations, Announcements, Re-
ception, AT Home and Visiting
Cards, and for the proper execu-
ton OF Monograms and Address
Dies. Stamping in plain colors,
gold and silver, and Illuminating
are also features Of this depart
ment.
Main doof. G st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-13

Every tag bought today helps a little
toward giving the youngsters a chance to
play in safety all summer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-13
Stay Long.

From the Columbus Dispatch.
Chancellor Day is going abroad for q
rest. Take plenty. doctor: take plenty.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-13
The Vacation Strain,

From the New York American.
Time to begin resting for the strain OF
the summer vacation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-13
SHOOTING STARS.

Dark horses stand a very poor show at
Chicago and Denver this year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-13
Progress.

From the Memphis Commercial Appeal.
Arkansas democracy declares against
leasing convicts. This is a step in the
right direction
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-13
Women's Dainty
bination Suits.

W : : ; G. ' ; &C., f.; II f: ::
and Three Piece
Combination Suits. They not only
do away with SO many single
pieces. but. being made in one
piece, fit and hang better than sep
arate garments. The two-piece
STYLES consist of skirt and corset
cover or corset cover and drawers;
the three-piece combinations have
corset cover, skirt and drawers.
They are made of fine nainsook
and variouSl V trimmed with laces,
embroideries, beading, ribbon, etc.
Three-piece Combination Suits. consist
ing of corset cover, drawers and short
skirt. variously trimmed with pretty va
lenciennes laces. insertions. embroideries,
medallions. beading and ribbon.
SI.5o to $1,000 each.
Two-piece Combination Suits consisting
of corset cover and drawers. trimmed
with laces, insertions, beading and ribbon
or fine embroideries.
$I.oo to $1,000 each.
Two-piece Combination Suits. consisting
of corset cover and short petticoat. trim
med with valenciennes lace and insertion
or fine embroideries, and finished with
beading and ribbon.
$I.5o to $3.50 each.
Attention is called to the following ex-
cellent values in
Long and Short Kimonos:
Womens Lawn Kimonos, in pink. blue
and lavender floral effects; made full and
long and finished with plain colored bor-
der.
75c each. Value, ST.. so.
Womens Lawn Short Kimonos and
Dressing Sacques in all-white, white with
colored borders and pink. blue. lavender
ana black figured effects.
soc each. Value, 75c.
Third floor. Eleventh st. ga
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-13

Attention is called to the following ex-
cellent values in
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-13
Special Sale of
Wash Dress Fabrics
Half Price and Less.

6NozgS1 have purchased and shall place sale Monday
II II morning thousand yards of beautiful new W ASH
WV Goods than half the regular prices
They come direct from the makers and comprise the
pettest and popular kinds of the They
bright crisp and will be conveniently
dspaved on center Goods Section Sec
&
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-13
Long and Short Kimonos:

Womens Lawn kimonos, in pink. blue
and lavender floral effects; made full and
long and finished with plain colored bor-
der
75c each. Value, $I.5o.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-13

Two-piece Combination Suits. consisting
of corset cover and short petticoat. trim
med with valenciennes lace and insertion
or fine embroideries. and finished with
beading and ribbon.
$I.5o to $3.50 each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-13

Women's Lawn Short Kimonos and
Dressing Sacques. in all-white, white with
colored borders and pink. blue. lavender
ana black figured effects.
soc each. Value, 75c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-13

Two-piece Combination Suits. consisting
of corset cover and drawers, trimmed
with laces. insertions. beading and ribbon
or fine embroideries.
M tn CIn M earh
The semi-weekly messenger., 1908-03-03
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The semi-weekly messenger., 1908-03-03
MANN CHARGES CRAFT
Saws Government Was Swindled I'm
Purchase OF Land.

Washington, February "a veil
ed charge was made by Mr.. Mann,
of Illinois, in the house OF represen-
tatives today during the considera-
ton of the army appropriation bill
that some government officials or en-
plovee had yielded 10 his influence,
of a land syndicate with the view to
selling to the government a trait of
land near Washington, d. c.. for a
target range. An appropriation of
s25O,0C0 for six thousand acres was
provided for, which Mr. Mann de-
nounced as far beyond its value He
thought there had been undue temp
tation to some body. He at once
aroused the ire of Mr.. Young, of
Michigan, who, springing to the de-
fense OF the committee on military
affairs Indignantly denied that any
member of it had been approached
by any one but the secretary of war
or his subordinates. The provision
was striken out on a point or order.
The bill was shortly afterward pass
ed the total amount carried by it
being s87, 1885,.
At Alb p. N. the house adjourn
ed. The senate was not in session
today.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1908-03-03
NEW YORK TO PARIS RACE.
american CIR i'm the Lead-Muddy
Roads Make Progress Difficult.

Chicago, February 2O.-The Anne
rican automobile, leading the New
York Paris race tonight, stayed in
Clarence, Iowa, "a miles east of Ce-
dar Rapids. Muddy roads made pro-
gress difficult.
The Italian car passed DeKalb, ILL.,,
at $50 tonight in binding sleet
and rain storm. Bad roads caused
an accident to the French car driven
by Chaffrey and at dark he was four
hours behind the Italian car. The
German car and the other French
car are still struggling through snow
drifts east of Chicago A severe
thunder storm tonight added to their
difficulties.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1908-03-03
Gid SURGEON.
Found Caffcc Caused Hands to TreIa-
bic.

The surgeons duties require clear
Judgment and a steady hand. A slip
oE\an unnecessary incision may do ir-
reBarable damage to the patient.
When he found that coffee drinking
caused his hands to trmeble, and Ills.
surgeon conscientiously gave it up and
this is his story.
For years / was a cofree drfnker
until my nervous system was nearly
groken down. my hands trembled 50
l could hardly write, and insomnia.
tortured me at night.
Besides hoW could I safely per-
form operations with unsteady hands,
using knives and instruments Of pre-
cSion? When I say plainly the bad
effects of coffee. decided to stop 1t.
and three years ago I prepared some
Postum, of which 1 had received d
sample
The first cHpful surprised me. It
was nih, sothing, delicious. At this
time / gave some Postum TO a friend
who was in a similar condition to
mine, from the use OF coffee.
A few days after ] met him and he
was full of praise for Postum declaring
ne Woud never return to coffee but
stick to Postum. We then ordered a
1uI supply and within short time my
nervousness and consequent trembling
as wen as insomnia, disappeared, blood
ejaculation became normal, no dizzi-
ne.s nor hot flashes.
MY friend became Postum enthu-
siast, his whole family using it exclu-
siply.
1t would be the fault of the one
WD brewed the Postum, if it did not
tae good when served.
The lest food would be spoiled if
not properly made. Postum should
be loiled according to directions on
the lkg. Then it is alright, anyone
can rely ON it. 1t ought to become
the naional drink" There's Reas-
SON." Name given by Postum Co.,
Battle Creek, Mich. Read ""Ehe Road
40 Wdlville." in pkgs.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1908-03-03
Good Tor Everybody.

~ iSo Z'an r. Coulter, promin-
ut architect. in the Delbert building,
- --cis1o, SAYS II fully endorse
ii ta3t has leen said of Electric Bit
Is 3 tonic medicine. 1t is good for
'eFybo4s. It corrects stomach, liver
ii kidney disorders and prompt
/ efficient manner and builds up
IL system" Electric 6itters is the
e spcing medicine ever sold over a
d-"gCis's COUNTER as blood purifier
IS upaqGaled. so at R. R. Bellamy &
a
The semi-weekly messenger., 1908-03-03
IMMIGRATION INCREASING
Steamship Amerika Arrives With $40
Steerage Passengers.

New York, N. Y, February %
The tide Of immigration is begin
ming to swell again. The Hamburg
American liner Amerika brought here
$40 steerage passengers today, the
kecOrd trip. One day last week there
were between 1000 and 900 immi-
grants on Ellis Island.
There is little abatement, however,
in the rush Of the alien labor element
from our shores. In January and
February 109, isl third-class passen-
gers went to Europe as against 32,-
260 OF the same class who arrived
here. During January and February
last year S8,13 immigrants arrived
here.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1908-03-03
EATON PRINCIPAL SPEAKER.
Mayor of Winston-Salem Addresses
Building and Loan Associations.

kNew Orleans, February 29.-At to-
days session of the 10Th annual meet
ing of the United States League of
Local Building and Loan Associations
the principal feature was the address
of Mayor 0. b. Eaton, of Winston
Salem, N. c.
Mr.. Eaton spoke on the scope and
character Oh the building and loan
association work, declaring that it
was through this institution that the
American nome is established.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1908-03-03
DEATH OF: AN INFANT.
MT. ano Mrs. Charles Davis Soreley
Bereayed

r. Ad Mrs. Charles Davis will
lave Ae sincere sympathy of many
irien' i IS I'm the death of their infant
oau .ghter, Oracle Odell Davis, which
Scurred yesterday morning at the
family residence, No. 217 South
Sixth street. The infant was ten
months old and its condition had
been regarded as critical for several
days past:
The funeral will be conducted this
afternoon at o'clock from the resi-
dence by Rev. K. D. Holmes, pastor
Of Fifth street 81 E. church, after
which the interment viii be made in
Dakdale.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1908-03-03

The Sunday afternoon service be-
ing conducted under the auspices OF
the Y. N. G. A., will &c held at
Bladen street VI. E. church at p.
M. and the address viii lie delivered
by Rev. T. P Noe. rector OF the
Church OF the Good Shepherd. Nus
ic will be furnished by the cSurch
Quartette and all men in tte city are
invited
The semi-weekly messenger., 1908-03-03

lnstalIatiOn Services At st. Matthews.
ST. Matthews English Lutheran
Church, North Fourth street, Sunday
school at 10 a. n.; Morning sermon
and Holy communion at II a. m by the
pastor Rev. George B. Bearden.
Installation services at 7:30 p. m.
conducted by Gev. George Fl. Cox, D.
D., Of Granite Quarry. n. c. aid Rev.
". A Snyder of this city
The public is cordially invited to
attend.
Prayer services On Thursday at s
L. NJ.