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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-03
Duty Of the Very Rich.


1t is a mere coincidence. that the frus-
trated plan to kill policemen in Union
Square should have been an incident of
a week otherwise shamefully married by
social scandals among the very rich. But
the coincidence Is unfortunate. The ill
feeling represented by that incident. and
smothered rather than extinguished by
prompt oficial action, was not directly
engendered. of course. by the frequent
evidence of the lack OF discipline and re-
spect for moral conventions among very
rich Americans. The disregard Of ordi-
nary prudence in the conduct Of their do
nestle relations. the wtllful neglect of the
proprieties, among rich people, however,
tend to increase. the volubility Of the agi-
tators against existing social conditions.
conspicuous in their condemnation of the
prevailing ideas of law and order are
often noted for their own lack of morality
has nothing to do with the case. There
Is no denying that we have reached
something like a social crisis in the
United States. 1t is the clear duty of
people in high places to assist In the
peaceable solution of its problems as
much by the good example of their own
private lives as by their public acts and
utterances. Inheritors of famous names.
even when the fame Is founded ex-
clusively on the acquisition of power
through accumulated wealth. injure the
whole community when they, exhibit
themselves as creatures of selfish whims
and passions. They escape punishment,
except SO far as their share of social dis
grace Is punishment land that seems to
be negligible In most cases., and do
nestle turmoil seems to lend zest to life
for some Of them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-03
The Cocaine Evil.

Despite the stringent provisions of the
act of May T. 1906, to regulate the prac-
tice of pharmacy and the sale of poisOns
in the District the cocaine evil con-
tinues to exist in this community to an
alarming degree. That statute was
framed in the hope that it would reach
the source OF the evil by prohibiting the
trafflc in the drug except under the most
carefully prescribed conditions. The
vending of cocaine. together with va
riety of other noxious preparations of the
same character. save upon physicians
prescription. was declared an offense pun
ishable by a fine of not to exceed 500 or
imprisonment not to exceed six months.
or both. And even the physicians were
prohibited by the law from prescribing
cocaine morphine. opium choral hy-
drate TO persons known to be addicted to
their use. save in cure of such addiction
or for the treatment of disease injury
or deformity.
Notwithstanding the terms of tie stat
ute. the sale of cocaine continues i'm dis
tressingiy large quantities. The police
are constantly finding evidences OF I'M
limited supplies going to the miserable
victims of the habit. Crimes are COM
mitted by them while under it's influence
Money is stolen In order that they may
have the means to satisfy their craving
for the drug Indeed there has been but
little improvement since the enactment
of the law of May. 1906.
The District Commissioners have there
fore undertaken to strengthen the stat
ute and are forwarding TO Congress. for
consideration. an amendment to the lately
enacted drug law. in the following terms:
1T shall be unlawful for any person
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-03
Indiana.

of Indiana have placed at the head of
their state ticket is man of ability
and may be relied upon to conduct a
vigorous campaign. The platform upon
which he stands is sound, and will help
him. Should Mr. Fairbanks be nomi-
mated at Chicago, that, of course will
materially add to the strength of the
republican position. AS The Star stated
the other day, the contest in Indiana this
year promises to recall an earlier time,
when everything obtained had to be
fought for with might and main. The
democrats are in the field with a good
ticket. and give evidence of good cheer,
and even confidence.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-03
The House Filibuster.

Yesterdays demonstration in the House
was political. Mr.. Williams was ma
neuvering for campaign material. How
much he obtained is a question. How
much there may be in a continuation or
his policy is another question. If he
keeps I'D the work he will at least add
interest to the remainder of the session
Mr. Williams is moving in support of
his contention that the President and
Congress are at odds over several i'm
portant measures His sympathieS-for
campaign purposes-are with the Presi-
dent He has offered the President the
assistance of the minority of the House
as against the Houses organization. If
the President wants his legislative pro-
gram put through. and can command a
minority of his own party to that end,
Mr. Williams thinks matters can be man.
aged. The minority party, plus minor
ity of the republicans. can be made the
majority party. and can control business.
Mr.. Payne on the other side takes the
only possible ground for him as leader,
in the proposition that the republicans
being in control of the House, and there
fore responsible to the country. must. and
will. do business on their own terms. His
was asking the proper references of the
different paragraphs of the Presidents
latest message with view to their con-
sideration for action. He was not. of
course outlining what that action would
be except in the one case of new en-
ployers' liability law to meet the OBJ
jections by the Supreme Court to the
old law.
The republicans would like to close the
session before the meeting of the Chicago
convention. Their national platform
should reflect the full legislative record
Pointing with pride is all the more
effective when the pointing is in every
case specific. A protracted filibuster might
defeat this object, and the minority may
have this, with other things, in mind.
But the republicans can well afford all
the time necessary to keeping their grip
on the situation. Theirs will be the re-
sponsibility for whatever has or has not
been done, and they should hold to-
gether. Roll calls are wearisome, partic-
ularly to reading clerks, but in the spirit
of Artemus Ward. the republican legisla-
tors should offer UP all their force at the
clerks desk rather than surrender to M.
Williams clever tactics.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-03
Not Hostile Alternatives.

The President has recommended to Con-
gress the removal of the duty on wood
pulp and paper and Speaker Cannon now
recommends by implication to the Presi-
dent the prosecution of the paper trust
through the Department of Justice.
These recommendations are not incon-
sistent, or contradictory. or hostile, or
exclusive one of the other. They are not
alternatives. but supplements. 1t is not
a case where IL the President is right
the Speaker must be wrong: or If the
Speaker is right the President must be
wrong. Both President and Speaker may
be and perhaps are right. Remove the
duty on wood pulp, and, If the evidence
discloses paper trust, prosecute 1t. To
both propositions the public will doubtless
say amen.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-03
The Work at Chicago.

Something more is to be done at Chicago
than nominating candidate for Presi-
dent of the United States. man for
second place is to be selected. and that
in itself is an important matter. The
country has been fortunate in the pains
both parties have taken with their vice
presidential nominations for the past
quarter century. Mr.. Hendricks did not
live long after his election. but he adorned
the office. Mr.. Morton served well. as did
Mr.. Stevenson. who followed. Mr.. Hobart
was most useful man in the Office, and
rendered Mr.. Mckinley much valuable
assistance. When death took Mr.. McKin-
ley the republicans were fortunate in a
successor who, three years later, swept
the country as his own successor. And
the distinguished gentleman who presides
over the Senate today is worthy of that
or of any place under the government.
This record should be continued. Who
ever leads the republicans in the coming
contest should be strongly supported in
the nomination for second place. That
nominee should be man worthy of the
first place, and an assurance to the coun-
try that if. from any cause he should
be called to first, affairs would not be in
the least degree shaken by the change
and then there is the platform jim
Cling phrases have lost much of their old
force. They have not gone entirely out
of fashion. but they now need support A
platform must mean something; and the
Chicago platform will have to cover
number, of very important and dificult
questions. The tariff question, the cur
rency question. the trust question, the
railroad question and the question. of
constitutional representation will call for
treatment far above the capacity of mere
phrasemakers and rhetoricians. They
must be thought out and talked out be-
fore pen goes to paper in the committee
room.
In view of these facts it is safe to saw
that the Chicago convention will be a de-
Lucrative body. and should be composed
of men of the highest grade. Even If 1t
should happen that the contest for first
place was settled on the first ballot,
interest in the other work would not be
lessened. The platform comes before the
nomination, and will have to be con-
structed with due regard both to. the
party record and to the records and quail
tiles of those who are to stand on it.
The presidential nomination will be much,
but far from all of the republican task.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-03
ages.

The kaiser wants his salary increased
News note.
Here is a claim that shakes the earth
To it's most distant cline
How much. pray. is a monarch worth
For working overtime;
For eriticising works of art;
For writing songs and plays?
There's CONSERVATION in the mart;
The kaiser wants a raise!
A man of military skill,
And yet an agent fine
For peace. his great and varied skill
Should surely be in line
For recognition, when he takes
His royal pen in hand
And signs the book for what he makes
AS servant of the land!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-03
Castro's Appeal to Congress.

President Castro's official organ pub
fishes letter from the government at
Caracas to the minister of the United
States, embra cling the reply to Secretary
Roots last note in the prolonged series
of exchanges. The tone of the reply is
distinctly defiant and appeals from the
administrative branch of the United
States government to the Congress in
these terms:
We do not believe for moment that
the United States Congress the high rep
resentation of the nation can possibly
authorize any proceeding which will Gre
ate situation contrary TO the rule of
justice among nations"
The case is now resting with Congress,
specifically with the Senate committee on
foreign relations The correspondence is
voluminous and the task of reading and
digesting it will be difficult one. Some
weeks may elapse before the committee
is In position to act. 1t will then be
called upon to decide whether the Ameri-
can claims are just or unjust, and. il
just, whether there Is reason for the
adoption of strong measures to force an
adjustment. The choice will lie. i'm the
final phase of decision to act against
Venezuela. between the dispatch Of a
fleet of war or the adoption of punitive
tariff against Venezuelan exports.
1t is more than likely that the Incl
dental and inevitable delay will cause
the Venezuelan government to adopt an
even more defiant tone than before. Thus
it is possible that a crisis will be pre-
cipitated by some excessive act inspired
by the feeling that a breach has occurred
between Congress and the administration.
Mistaking the silence of study sign
Of deadlock between the executive and
legislative branches, Castro is quite ca
pable of supplying new issue posi-
bly, causing serious increase of tension.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-03
The City Of Sights.
From the Springfield Republican.

Z
The school children of Massachusetts,
are still flowing into Washington by the
hundreds and keeping members of Con-
gress on the keen jump showing the
Sights The spreading popularity of these
Journeys to the National capital promises
lots more trouble ahead. Thus is a new
terror AIDED to the lot of representatives
and senator's
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-03
THE STAR has . regular ana perna-
nsnt Family Circulation much moro
than tho combined circulation Of the
other Washington dailiss. A. . News
and Advertising 1Gedtum it has NO
competitor.

es1n 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 STAB, or to tho Editorial
or Business Department, according to
tenor or purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-03
Widen the Streets.
, York Herald.


If the worst comes to the worst larger
and more spacious cars will have to be
put on by various transit lines to ac-
commodate the women who wear the
latest style Of millinery. II the women's
hats continue 10 increase in size the
average car will not be big enough for
them 10 turn around in.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-03

Talk of increasing the kaiser's pay
should not invite any suspicious that his
finances have been such as to make him
favor diplomats sufficiently rich to oblige
with an occasional loan.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-03

An increase in the price of meat may
tempt some of the Chicago men who
provide it to talk about prosperity, but
second thought must suff1ce to curb the
impulse.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-03
Space.

so YOU are still at work on the study OF
space?'
YES" answered the popular astrono-
mer.
I'm the heavens or in the magazines"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-03

Mr.. Bryan is doubtless convinced that
Mr.. Johnson has not had the experience
on the lecture platform 10 make him
available a democratic candidate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-03

There are times when China must be
tempted to wish that Japan would get in
volved in trouble with some remote coun-
try.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-03

ever in the public eye. as a result of the
affair, and IL there Is one place where
he is perfectly happy, it is in that same
public eye.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-03

Mr. Theodore Shonts' pleasant remarks
about his son-in-law show him to be a
genial optimist whose rosy view of life
should command only the kindest wishes
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-03
The Archives.

You can't always judge politician by
his campaign textbook"
mo" answered Senator Sorghum. but
you could often find out lot that's in
teresting and important by getting a. look
into his check book.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-03

Another curious custom among the Jap
anese is to expect defaulting financier
to commit suicide instead of going abroad
and enjoying himself.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-03

Men who value the leave-to-print privi-
lege in the Congressional Record will
surely welcome any scrutiny Of the paper
trusts methods
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-03
The Home Plate.

From the New YORK Evening Post.
Sprinting for the French legation is be-
con5tng a popular sport with disaffected
officers in Haiti.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-03

Prince de Sagans composure is remark
able for man who finds himself worried
about love and money both at once.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-03

or course Mr. Foraker agrees with Mr..
Bryan that Mr.. Taft is not a good candi-
date And so the erasure of party lines
prOceedS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-03

After all it Is small wonder that a man
low enough to throw a bomb should not
value his own existence very much.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-03
Get Busy :!

From the Philadelphia Inquirer.
Really. now that the Senate has got rio
Of the currency question for a period.
isn't 1t about time to do something?
There is the Presidents message. for in
stance filed with suggestions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-03
Monster

From the Salt Lake Tribune.
The difference between a cud-chewing
COW and a gum-chewing girl Is all In
favor of the COW.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-03
Be Still, Tom.

From the Spokane Spokesman
Tom Taggart is said to be still for
Bryan. The longer he remains that way
the better for Bryan.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-03

From the Los Angeles Times.
If MFR. Bryan ever enters the ministry
he will doubtless make a particular study
Of the book Of Jonah.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-03
April.

A little bit of sunshine and
A little dash of rain;
A little frost throughout the land
The fruit crops failed again!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-03
Can't Buy Happiness.

From the Baltimore Sun.
New York families Of wealth appear TO
be able to buy everything but domestic
happiness.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-03

There may yet come time when Sena-
tor J. Davis will wish that he had been
even as silent as Alton B. Parker.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-03
The idea.

From the Omaha Bee.
What IS the Iowa idea?' asks a sub.
scriber. The Iowa idea is William How
ard Taft.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-03

session of Congress would not seem
complete without at least one first-class
filibuster demonstration.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-03
In the Affairs of Mon.

From the Chicago Record. Herald.
Courtesy Is an asset; churlishness 8
liability.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-03
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON,
Too Great a Sacrifice.

When a man whistles at his work.
suppose he is happy
Yes" answered Mr.. Sirius Barker. but
I hate the sort of man who can't be hap
by without making every one else miser-
able
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-03

Son" remarked Uncle Even. don't
worry about a few failures. Jes' look at
de success wifi which de fruit crop keeps
comm around every year"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-03

The temperance of J. Hamilton Lewis
in politics promises great things for the
epigram crop
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-03
A MADE in France" Article

A made In France" Article.
From the Hartford Times.
Although the Gould properties have not
been greatly In favor in Wall street of
late Prince Helie de Sagan is anxious to
become Gould property.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-03
Sale of Toilets for Saturday.

Surgeons and Physicians Soap.
Special. cake. ............. &c
Murray & Lanman's Florida Wa
ter. Special. hottie. 4;ic
Mennen's Borated and Violet
Tale. Special, can. .11c
Dusenberry's Moth Crystals. -Spe-
clal. can. ............1 oc
Tarine Moth Bags. Special
40c. soc and 65c
Tarine Moth Sheets. Special, :
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-03

Sozodont Tooth Pow der and
Paste. Special. each. .... Ice
Lyons Tooth Powder. Special.
Woodbury's Facial Soap and
Cream. Special, each. ........ .15c
Hebe Soap. Special. 3 cakes for..25c
Cuticura Soap. Special. cakes
Tor .JOC
Pure -Glycerine Bars. Special, 3
lOi .-''t
Cuticura Salve. Special. box. -. soc
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-03
Infants Wearing Apparel.

Russian Dresses. made of good quality cham
bray three box pas back and front; neatly R
med with emb medaons and buttons: oOUN
Babies Mother Hubbard Dresses made of fine IN
quality nansook square yoke dantiy trimmed with ON VIC
emb. and fine tucks f months years. Special. ~ -
Chldrens Fancy Straw Honnets beaut- 60 mo
fully trimmed with pink and blue ribbon and cSZoWS
rosebuds sizes IS and 16 Special. ...........
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-03

The kaiser wants his salary increased
News note.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-11
South Cardinals New Senator.

The South Carolina Legislature, in
selecting a successor 10 the late Sena-
tor I.atimer, made Il choice of one Of its
own members, Frank E. Gary. Several
ballots were required and finally the
conteGt resolved itself into battle Of
the Bryan and ant-Bryan forces in
the Legislature and. as was to be eX
pected in South Carolina, this meant Il
prompt victory for the man who could
shout the loudest for Bryan. Mr.. Ga
rvs chief competitor. Legrand G. Walk
er, was known to be friendly to john
son Of Minnesota as the Democratic
nomiaee The new senator is 4 son II
South Carolina and leading member
OF one of its most distinguished fami-
lies. out is little known outside OF his
the bench OF South Carolina and he
himself has served rs a circuit judge.
He mas also been speaker for five years
of the House Of Representatives Of
which he is now Il member. Mr.. Gary
is IS years of age. a graduate of Union
College and Il lawyer. He served in the
state constitutional convention in 1899.
IL 1902 he was Il candidate for the gu
berna torial nomination but was defeat
ed. Evidently he is a representative
man Of the state and well qualified to
serve it at Washington. His prede-
cesspr was by no means conspicuous
there and his place will not be difficult
t. fill
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-11
The Billboard Nuisance.

In the Rhode Island legislature which
sing a bill giving the cities and towns
the power of regulating outdoor adyer-
Using and to levy and collect license
taxes upon such advertising. The bill
has been endorsed by the American
Civic ISOLATION and by the Rhode
Island Lcaeue of Improvement Socie-
tics. II is further stated that 4 similar
bill will lie introduced in all the stat"
legislatures which are in session this
year. There can be no question that
the movement is directed against hat
has grown to be a nuisance in many
and which. with the development Of
electric roads, is rapidly increasing
There is more room for question wheth-
er the measure, as proposed Is not too
sweeping in its definition of what con-
stituteS outdoor advertising. The frs
section contains the Sist of the bill. 1t
says: "'rhe term out door advertising
as used in this act shall include all
such advertising so displayed as to at
tract the attention Of persons on any
public highway or While in the vehicle
of any common carrier. or in any sta
ton of such carrier or while in
any public building. public park, pub
lie grounds or other public place,
whether such advertising be by means
of printing. writing. pictures or a COM
bination thereof. and whatever may be
the means of display, except that it
shall not include advertising located
upon private property and relating eX-
ciusively to the business conducted in
such property Of the sale or rental
thereon
In SO far as it is proposed to leave
! the licensing and regulating Of suci
| advertising 10 the cities and towns
there is apparently no good GROUND
for objecting to the proposition, bu
when considered as whole it viii
| likely he found that as in so man,
other cases an attempt to do ava,
with recognized evil has led to dis
agreeable. if not serious, complications
The Manchester. ~ H.. Union takes u
the bill in detail and points out tina
: Tor example. the definition quote
above would incl,de pntinaS IF :. ,,,,by;
auction in Il country town, Of a churc
supper. ar IF an entertainment by a
I academy or other educational institr
ton. Says the Union: 1T is scarcej
. TO be supposed that the American CT,
lie association has any quarrel with al
vertising notices such as these. or tn,