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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-08
A Record-Breaking Pitcher.

\ few days ago a catcher of the Wash
ington base ball club gained world fame
by catching ball thrown from the Wash
ington monument a distance of JO5 feet
thereby scoring record and achieving
that which had previously been regarded
as impossible. Thus the name of Street
was written large in the annals of base
ball cleverness and the Washington club
came into the limelight for a few days
Now it is back again with all the calciums
of base ball world playing upon it, for it
has written another record this time
right on the diamond itself In three
consecutive games young Mr.. Walter
johnson of California and Idaho pitched
ball against the New York team with
such finesse, such speed and such accu-
racy that for twenty-seven innings not
one of the metropolitan players managed
to make a circuit of the bases. In other
words, he did what no other professional
pitcher has ever done before, shutting
out the same team three games in suc
cession. And there is little doubt in
Washington that if he had wanted to do
it. and his manager had allowed. he could
have gone back into the second game of
the afternoon and made the record four
straight.
This young Mr.. Johnson came out of
the west year ago with great reputa-
ton acquired somewhere up in the bushes
of Idaho, where they play ball on an in
spirational schedule; that is to say when
they can and feel like it. He had done
some marvellous things in the way of
shutting out teams and striking out bat
tiers, and Washington held it's breath
until it saw him perform. Then he was
voted proper parsonage for big league
company, but there were skeptics. So
often have the .'phenomenons" exploded
| that there was reason to doubt the stay-
ing powers. Many an old-timer of the
bleachers shook his head and predicted
| that another season would find Mr. john
son away back in the bushes again.
The pessimists were wrong. Mr. Johnson
is still here, and is today easily the pre-
mier pitcher of the profession. It would
have, of course, been a bigger feather in
his cap if he had done to a club high in
the race what he has just done to the
tail end of the league, but none the less
the record stands unequaled in the his
tory of base ball, and Washington Is
nightly proud of him. When he and Mr.
Street perform the Nationals unquestion-
ably look very good indeed to the faith
full followers of the game at the capital
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-08

from the usual fortune hunter, who seeks
to exchange a more or less antiquated
title for an American bank account re-
tanning both the title and the bank &C
count in the transa ction.
The Duke OF the Abruzzi has won his
place in the esteem of the people of this
country because of the manner in when
he has done things in the world. He has
been no idler, but has set sharp pace
in science and in exploration. He is rec
ogniZed as a manly, intelligent. Clearly,
fine representative of the best that is in
The old world nobility. and the people
of the United States will as rule feel
honored that such man has come here
for his bride when he might have had
the daughter of king as his consort II
he chose. As for the unfortunate COM
ments and pictures that have appeared
in the American press, possibly the Queen
Dowager of Italy does not fully appre-
ciate the provocation existing for them.
For many years the degenerate scions
of a decadent aristocracy have been com
ing TO this country seeking by cold
blooded business means to replenish their
exhausted purses and rescue their es-
tates from bankruptcy. 1t is to the shame
of the wealthy parents of America that
they have permitted this fortune hunting
game to 90 so brazenly and have
given their consent to matrimonial bar
gains leading inevitably to unhappiness
and In some cases to tragedy.
The spirit of .skepticsm regarding the
European nobility which prevails in some
quarters has it's foundation in many gen.
uine instances of shameless trafficking in
humanity and the misfortune in the
present instance is that the commentators
on the affair have not in every case rec
ogniZed the difference between an Abruzzi
and Il Castellane. between gentleman
and cad 1t is gratifying to learn that,
understanding this opposition from the
queen dowaser. the duke Is persistent in
his efforts. Assuming that the young
people are genuinely fond of one another,
it is to be hoped that no whim or alb
surd convention will stand in the way of
their union
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-08
Cannon and Gompers.

Samuel GOmpers. who characterizes Mr..
Cannon as the worst foe of labor in the
country. is asking Mr.. Cannon's con-
stituency to turn him down in November.
Speaking yesterday at Danville, the home
of Mr.. Cannon. to a labor meeting. Mr..
GOmperS said:
The committee on labor in the House
of Representatives was created by the
demand of labor. The members always
are appointed with the idea of shaping
bills according to the needs of labor.
Under Cannon this committee developed
such hostility that | asked him to APP
point another one composed of more SYM
pathetic members. He not only ignored
my letter. but the committee he appointed
was much more antagonistic than the first
one.
The House committee on labor was
created for the purpose of considering the
interests of labor but not with the view
of having labor alone shape its action.
There are two sides to every question.
Had the House committee been governed
by Mr. Gompers it would not have been
a servant of the House. but his servant.
II would have taken his orders and re-
ported accordingly. Instead of that, the
committee heard both sides, and took a
course in some matters which Mr.. Com
pers did not approve. Hence his displeas-
ure, and his Remuneration of Mr.. Cannon,
who had named the committee.
Acting under his misconception of the
matter, Mr.. Gompers sought to have a
new committee appointed He sought to
exercise the power of the Speaker, and to
secure committee which would be gov
erned by him-one that would permit him
to shape its action in regard to bills pre-
sented in labors behalf. This Mr.. Can
non declined to permit. He did not even
answer Mr.. Gompers letter on the sub
jeCt. The committee whose integrity Mr.
Gompers had impeached was for two
reasons under Mr. CannonS protection.
1t had been appointed by him as Speaker,
and his action had been approved by the
House whose servant he was. He was
answerable 10 the House. and not TO Mr.
Gompers.
This disclosure does not show Mr.. Can
non to he an enemy of labor, nor is it
at all likely to iniure him in the cam
paicn. Whether the House committee
acted wisely or unwisely on the bills pre-
scented 10 il is a fair subject for discus
sion. Mr.. Gompers thinks not Mr.. Cam
non thinks il did. The former thinks
that labor should have shaped the COM
mittee S action. The latter thinks the
committee was bound to consider meas
ures in their broadcast relations, and he
approves of the decision it reached
The responsibility was with Mr.. Can
non, and he took it. He held two COM
mssions-one from the people of the
eighteenth Illinois district as their repre-
sentative In the House. and the other
from the House itself as its Speaker.
lie might have abdicated his authority in
the ease of the membership of the labor
committee, and permitted Mr.. Gompers
to pick the men. But he would not, and
did not, and that is the head and front
of Mr. Cannons offending. Everything,
and this thing in particular, points to his
reelection
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-08

past contributed some notable performers
to the ranks of the American amateur
oarsmen. There are several well man.
aged organizations on the river and prob
ably all that is needed to effect an annual
local regatta is a little cooperation and
the display of the "get-together spirit
A spring regatta open to all local oars
men. with keen competition between clubs.
would surely produce promising material
for the fall meetings such as that held
yesterday. 1t would not require more
than a couple of seasons for Washington
TO produce representation of amateur
rowers capable of holding their own
against the experts of all the eastern
cities.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-08
One of the Worthy.

Oh, the man with the sweet-voiced violin
Is wizard whose delicate wand
Shuts out all the world with it's heartless
din
And transports us to wonderland.
And the man with the brush makes the
colors blend
In a glory that never fails,
And yet in the end we must all depend
On the man with the hammer and nails
The pen may plod and the inli may flow
Through precept and prayer and proof
But we yearn, perforce, when the bleak
winds blow
To the builder of wall and roof
Here's to artist and scholar and soldier
too,
AS each toward fames summit scales,
And tribute in passing-'tis sure his due
To the man with the hammer and nails
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-08
including
Fine Paper Hanging, :.
Frescoing and Interior Painting,
Relief Work, Etc.

thoroughly prepared for designing and making
Draperies and Hangngs Reuphoseng Fine Furniture Fur
nsng Laying Fine Carpets and Rugs Rehng Floors and
Furniture Laying Hardwood Floors Making and Hanging Win
dow Curtains We shall strictly adhere to
policy furnishing only the best materials and wormanshpat
lowest prices.
NOTE-Ths branch business is under the personal
pervon has had twenty
worhavng planned the decorations OF of the
finest city. He will be pleased consult with
natrons regarding any class of Interior Decorations.
hkcrG st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-08
Mr.. Harriman's Announcement,
From the Baltimore Sun.

Mr.. Hartman is rejoicing the hearts of
westerners by his assurances that he "in-
tends to do more railroad building this
year than for long time 1t may be
taken for granted that this very shrewd
and practical magnate will not engage
extensively in the construction of new
railroads unless he is convinced that
there is a demand for them. that they
will yield fair return on the capital in
vested in them. There will not be de-
mand for new railroad projects and addi-
tional transportation facilities until there
is q revival Of industry and b siness Mr..
Harriman's announcement that he in
tends TO do more railroad building this
year than for a long time is equivalent
to a declaration of confidence in the early
restoration of normal conditions in trade
and industry.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-08
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Problems of His Own.

DE mos wonderful invention OF de
age" said Mr.. Collifiower, "is de flynn
machine"
Look yere.' answered MI Erastus
Pinkley. don come aroun' jollifyin' me
bout no high altitude transportation. Is
got worry enough gittin' dis here wheel
barrow over to dat morter box an back
agin."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-08
An Unstable Perch.

THAT politician refuses to commit him.
self" said the able assistant. 'He says
he's on the fence
Yes" answered Senator Sorghum, land
judging from his uneasiness 1 should say
it was a barbed wire tence.''
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-08
Ancient History,

when Adam and his family were ex-
PEELED from the garden of Eden" said the
student, human strife and unhappiness
began"
Yes" replied Mr.. Meekton, land ] sup
pose the first note of discord was sounded
when Adam wanted to start the journey
with suit case, while Eve insisted on
half dozen six-story trunks
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-08
Mere Debaters.

What a nonsensical lot those old al
chemists were"
Yes answered Mr.. Fakington Flimm,
II understand they stuck to their labora-
tories and tried to transmute metals
instead of getting easy money for sea-
water gold or homemade diamonds"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-08

Oak China Cabinets, swell front, ball feet.
carved grifins on top.
S2S.75. Value, $500.
Mahogany Rockers. saddle seat; highly pol,
ished.
S5.65. Value, 5000.
Turkish Leather Chairs. tuftcd seat and back:
large size.
$3.50. Value, $500.
Mahogany Fitting Tables, oval and kidney
shape.
$6.o5. Value, $1,000.
CHARTERED Oak Library Tables. long drawer;
boltcd construction.
$Io.85. Value, $500.
Mahogany Sewing Tables. Sheraton design
two drawers with glass knobs.
$I475.. Value, $500.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-08
The Promoters Complacency.

The stock was water that you bought
From me, it's true, on git-edge terms
And yet, young man, you surely ought
: To thank me since 1t holds no germs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-08

Pluck and determination manifested by
Gov. Hughes have convinced New York
gamblers that he would have made a good
sporting man if destiny had inclined him
that way.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-08

1t is something of a shock to find Cleve-
land. Ohio, called on to consider whether
the three-cent car checks which have at
tanned proud place in it's economics
shall be compelled to figure merely as
souvenirs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-08
THE STAR has regular ana perma-
nent Family Circulation much more
than the combined circulation OF the
other Washington dailies. As . News
aud Advertising Medium It has NO
competitor.

GIN 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, 1908-09-08
The Army!

From the Baltimore American.
We want a bigger standing army. The
nation has grown some since the present
number was thought enough in times OF
peace. We don't want to fight, but we
want to be on the spot with the men If
We HAYES to.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-08

One of Minister Wus rules for long life
is don't worry This is pretty hard for
an oriental diplomat in the present state
of affairs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-08

Mr.. Bryan is to be complimented on the
discretion with which he has for several
months refrained from introducing any
startling economic theories to popular
notice.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-08

The Panama canal is none the less
glorious hope for the future with this
country because France has finally laid it
away as melancholy recollection.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-08
Discovered,
From the New York Herald.

I From The New 1Urk lItTdIu
| After reading the campaign book just
issued by the republican national commit
| tee the conclusion is forced on one that
| the republican party is the only party
| in the world that never made any mis-
| takes
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-08

If attention TO his debts leads to his re-
lease, Harry Thaw must be regarded as
possessing the most valuable set of
creditors on record.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-08

!, There is no need for Mr.. Taft's urban
ity to be disturbed so long Mr.. Hearst
is so willing to conduct the personal at
tacks on the national democracy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-08

Figures mentioned in airship bids make
it plain that it will be a long time before
any manufacturer undertakes to put one
in the reach of every family
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-08

Nalueless securities discovered in the
late Russell Sagc's effects prove that
nobody is absolutely sold-brick proof
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-08

As Yet no efforts have been reported on
the part OF the prohibition party to enlist
orator Carrie Nations efforts as SPELL
binder
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-08

The Sultan of Turkeys business now
consists merely in waiting for notice of
what the Young Turks want next.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-08

When 1T comes to helping the farmer
with better roads, the automobile owners
should be expected to lend a hand.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-08

Specchmakins schedules show that the
time is past when n candidate can take
life easy and let his friends do all the
work.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-08

Ohio's grand republican Ratchet -buryng
comes almost as regularly as recognized
national holiday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-08

Mr.. Gompers goes campaigning with the
enthusiasm of one who has number of
old scores TO settle
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-08

Photographs, mostly fancy subjects
girls, children, etc. in broad gilt frames.
CSC each. Value, soc.
Platinum Photographs, in a large va
riety of subjects. in narrow black frames
35c each. Value, 75c.
Oil Paintings. including landscape
scenes marine views and figure pieces. in
deep gilt frames with shadow boxes; size
6xS.
S1.o5 each. Value, $3.50.
Oil Paintings including country scenes,
marine views, etc, in deep gilt frames
with shadow boxes
$3.50 each. Value, $500.
Carbon Photogra phs, comprising a va
riety of noted subjects, in broad brown
frames; size 1GX2O.
S2.O5 each. Value, $500.
Carbon Photographs. comprising such
noted subjects as The Duchess of Dew
onshire.' by Gainsborough: "FerruzZie's
Madonna and others. in broad brown
oval frames.
1886 each. Value, 5000.
Fourth floor, Tenth st.
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New Department of
Interior Decorations.

~ with Upholstery and Drapery Departments
we have complete line Of the best Foreign and Do
W mestic Wall Papers, and thoroughly equipped to exc
cute all orders for Interior Decorations
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-08

Solid Mahogany Rric-s Brac and Curio Cabl-
nets, cut glass shelves. velvet lined.
S32.oo. Value. $500.
apiece Parlor Suites. upholstered 10 silk dsm-
ask
$3375. Value, 5000.
CHARTERED Oak Toilet Tables two dra wers
with locks; oval plate glass mirror.
S2I.5o. Value, $500.
CHARTERED Oak Chif1oners, full swell front.
fancy shape mirror.
S24.75. Value, $1,000.
Bird s-eyc Maple Dressers. swell front sta
tionary drawer pulls: large size.
S33.75. Value, $4,000.
Mahogany French Drexsers. five dra wers on
either Side 20x4S-ipch oval mirror
S34.75. Value, $500.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-08

Polished CHARTERED Oak Serving Tables with
drawer.
$1,000. Value, $3.50.
Chartered Oak Bullets. long linen drawer, two
dish cabinets.
$4,000. Value, $32.5o.
Oak China Closets three shelves, French legs.
SII.95. Value, $500.
Oak China Cabinets. swell front.
$3.50. Value, $1,000.
Oak China Cabinets carved top. claw feet.
SI7.75. Value, $4,000.
Oak China Cabinets, nuted columns. claw feet.
S2o.75. Value, $500.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-08
September Sale of Rugs.

liable goods has been rgidly adhered and this
showing only the best patterns of the most reputable
manufacturers including kasnirs Tapestry Brussels ngrans.
Administers Body Brussels, Smyrna Wtons, Anglo Perans,
Anglo Indians and Windsor Wiltons
Every size represented from the ISx36-nch Mat to- the
2I5 Rug and also odd special sizes which usually have
to be made to order.
Our line OF the we'll known Biseow make comprchen
and includes Wions Body Brussels and Administers the
following sizes 27x54 inches 56xo3 inches 46x feet feet
S3xIo6 feet, feet. Io6xI go and I3NI5 feet
We have also line OF Beauvas Rugs which,
addition the shown i'll the following hall
2o feet 2xo6 feet 2x2 feet 0 feet 3xIo6 feet and 3xI2
feet.
SPECIAL VALUES I'm RUGS:
$3.50. Value, $500. $4,000. Value, $1,000.
eauvais Rugs 9x12f Body Brussels
$500 Value $500. $3.50 Values, $1,000 and $32. So
1T.
$500 Value, $1,000 $500. Value, $425o.
ssxosr Seamless Brussels Rugs
@
9iSo .u @o $500. Value, $3.50.
fl. Axminst
$3.50 Value $3.50 - e. az Vame s,ro
ng
Fourth a aS G. St ~ P SIPS yard Value, $I.5o
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-08
September Sale of
FIigh=Grade Pictures.
Half and Less Than Half Price.

ale comprises only High-grade Pic
to decorate the finest homes. The
test, and the mountings and franz
site.
S, Water Colors, Old French and
olored Photographers, Cartons, etc,
n, library, den, Office, dining room,
very few duplicates
the reductions actual.
.or those needing pictures for the
% save from SO to Is per cent.
of the entire stock:
i Hand-colored Photographers. including
| landscape, pastoral and country scenes in
deep gold-burnished frames.
1896 each. Value, $1,000.
Old French Prints, in antique frames
to match.
$500 each. Value, $500.
Old French Prints, in antique frames
to match
5000 each. Value, $1,000.
| Large Hand-colored Photographers. in
variety of excellent subjects. in brown
and-gilt and old-time gilt frames
! $O.o5 each. Value, SIS. 100.
Large Photographers. including Mozart
at the Court of Marie Antoinette,' when
the Heart Is Young and other good SUBJ
jects, in broad black-and-gold frames.
$1,000 each. Value, $4,000.
Also large lot of Old English
Prints, in variety of subjects, Of
fered at about half price.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-08
GLASS Vase Special.

4 lot of 1Oinch Imported Glass Vases in as
sorted shapes.
&c each. Value, $50.
Fifth foor
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Oak Dining Room Chairs, box scat.
SI.85. Value, $2.25.
Oak Dining Room Chairs, box seat: neat de-
sign.
SI.S5. Value, S2.25.
Oak Dining Room Chairs, fancy slab back;
claw feet.
S2.25. Value, $500.
Oak Dining Room Chairs. fancy slab back;
leather cane seat
sos. Value, $3.75.
Oak Dining Room Chairs cabinet back, leather
slip seat square stretchcrs.
$500. Value, 5000.
Sixth and Seventh floors. G st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-08
Jardiniere Special.

A lot of 4-inch Jardinieres. in the new mi
green effect.
I5c each. Value, CSC.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-08
Meat Dish Special.

A lot Of Imported China Meat Dishes, In 9
variety Of shapes sizes and decorations.
85c each. Values, $I.oo to $500.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-08

A lot of Thin China Chocolate Cups and Sau-
GERS. In assorted shapes, sizes and decorations.
2sc each. Values, $50 and soc.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-11-07

such as are given in the best approved
colleges. Kelly Miller, A. NJ, dean.
THE TEACHERS COLLEGE. A.
fords special opportunities for prepar.
alton Of teachers. Regular college
courses, with degree of A. B.; Peda-
gosicaI courses leading to Pd.B. de-
gree. High grade courses in Normal
Training, Music, Manual Arts and Do
mestic Science. Lewis 3. Moore, A.
NJ, Phi. D., dean.
THE ACADEMY. Faculty of ten.
Three courses Of four years each.
George J. Cummings, A. M, dean.
THE COMMERCIAL COLLEGE.
Gives business and English High
School education combined. George
w. Cook. A. M. L. NJ, dean.
SCHOOL OF MANUAL ARTS AND
APPLIED SCIENCES. Six instructors.
Offers two-year courses in Mechanical
and Civil Engineering.
THE SCHOOL o FTHEoLoGY. In
terdenominationaI. Five professors.
Broad and thorough courses of study.
Isaac Clark, D. D., dean.
THE SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
MEDICINE, DENTAL AND PHARM-
AcEUTIc COLLEGES. Over forty
professors. Modern laboratories and
equipment. Clinical facilities not sur
passed in America. PHARMACEUTIC
oLLEGE: Twelve professors.
DENTAL COLLEGE,: Twenty-three
professors. Robert Reyburn, M. D.,
dean, Fifth and w Streets, northwest.
THE SCHOOL o FLAW. Faculty
Of eight. Courses Of three years, Civ
ing thorough knowledge Of theory and
practice Of law. Benjamin F. Leigh
ton, IL. B., dean, 42o Fifth Street,
northwest.
FOR cATALoG AND SPECIAL IN
FORMATION, ADDRESS DEAN OF
DEPARTMENT.