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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-18
The Fight for Control.

AS the goSsips put it, the Taft hope Is in
the east, and the Bryan hope in the west
and the middle states. However this may
be, vigorous Taft campaign is to be
waged in the west and the middle states.
and an equally vigorous Bryan campaign
this side Of the Alleghenies. The an
nouncement shows good judgment on both
sides.
Let it be admitted that the east does not
look promising for Mr.. Bryan. Opposition
to him there is twelve years old apd deep
seated. He is regarded throughout that
whole section as the adapter and advocate
of heresies His democracy has never
passed muster. Some men who rejected
him in 1896 and 1900 have declared for
him now. but many are still holding back.
1t is still most distinctly the enemys
country.
Let 1t be admitted also that in the mid
die states and in the west the republicans
are not in the shape they were a few
years ago. Quarrels have been numerous.
The rivalries Of local leaders have put the
party's interests in peril in a number OF
states where republican victories have
often been recorded Organism may not
have grown SO much. but Mr. Bryan is
the leader of the opposition. and repub-
lican discomfort taking active form will
rebound more or less to his advantage.
Still the thing for both parties to do Is
to till all open ground. The democrats
should make the republicans hustle for
all they get in the east. and the republi-
cans the democrats for all the latter may
have their eyes and hopes on west of the
Alleghenies. Abandon nothing. Concede
nothing. Labor hard and systematically
for everything in sight. Tall claims may
not be we'll founded. And this is the day
Ct tall claims. 1t is at this stage of
campaign that assertion is strongest and
found numbers are popular.
At Chicago. where the speeches. as a
rule, were disapI ointing, single line Of a
campaign song Carried the whole of ev-
eryday philosophy: Keep on keepin' on.''
That Is the note. What * Mr.. Bryan has
twice lost the east: What If conditions
in the west do not promise Judge Taft
the vote that Mr.. Roosevelt got four
years ago: Keep on keepin' on" Work
away. Do all that may be done, and
leave the rest to fate. All debatable ter
ritory should he debated. That is the
only wise course to pursue.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-18
The Fleet.

Honolulu is glad to see the fleet, and
Jack ashore is meeting with great re-
ception. Even the resident Japanese and
Chinese. whom Capt Hobson has no faith
in. are joining with zeal in the festivities
And so it will be wherever the ships
touch. 1t Is destined to be a record
breaking cruise in many particulars
Uncle Sam Is a popular old gentleman
for fair" and his boys are welcome
everywhere The trouble-and maybe the
only troubles going to be when the
ships come home. A long holiday, so to
speak, filled with so many picnic features.
with hampers packed to bursting and
glasses running over, is bound to tell
on both officers and men, and make the
return to everyday a hard job.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-18
Bad Feeling at London.

1t is very much to be deplored that the
Olympic games at London should have
developed such i'll feeling between the
American competitors and the commit
tees In charge of the meet. The compe-
tition between the American and British
teams was welcomed In advance of the
games, as 1t was believed that the con-
tests would be enlivened by a spirited
rivalry but from the beginning there has
been dissatisfaction on the part of the
American athletes with the rules adopted.
One Of the causes of complaint was that
the American vaulters were not permitted
10 have a small pit dug for the pole in
front of the bar, such as they are accus-
toned to use in their work in this coun-
try. Another item Of difficulty was in
the matter Of drawing for preliminary
heats. it being asserted by the American
managers that the system was designed
to throw Americans into competition in
the heats. and thus reduce their chances
Of winning In the finals. It is to the
credit of the American competitors that
thy accepted the adverse rulings in these
cases in good spirit. But the latest cause
OF Complaint Is calculated to give rise to
mucn bitterness. In fragrant violation of
the rules the British competitors in the
tug Of war came on the field with enor-
nous shoes, far larger than any ordi-
narily worn, with heels bound by steel,
giving them an immense advantage in
securing the footholds necessary In this
contest A protest was Immediately filed.
but was ignored. and as far as the dis
patches have run there Is no prospect
that the committees will take action to
enforce their own rules. Thus the Olym-
piad is opened by controversy which
might easily have been avoided by better
management. 1t is complained that the
actual administration of the games was
turned over by the general committee to
local committees. which at every turn
have manifested their partially for the
British competitors. Unless something is
done at once to correct the mistakes that
have been made already and to restore
the equilibrium OF good feeling between
the two chief rivals for athletic honors
this fifth Olympiad will be marred by Ill
feeling and bitter controversy even to the
point of failure.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-18
The Cleaning Crusade.

OF course there must be no discrimina-
tons In the cleaning-up crusade which
the health department is conducting! 1t
goes without saying that the citizens ex-
pect thorOughness in this matter and
would promptly condemn anything SAVIOR
ing of favoritism or distinctions between
classes of offenders. The public health
demands not only cleanliness in the three
cent eating room, but in the first-class
hotel kitchen. 1t demands cleanliness.
and it may be that the provision shop-will
investigation Indeed, 1t is understood
that unwholesome conditions exist in
some Of these establishments far more
serious than those that have been dis
closed in the restaurants.
movement of this sort should be con-
tinuous and not spasmodic 1t should
persist in and out of season without re-
gard to fly time or frost time. The Dis
trict should set a standard Of cleanliness
operative in all branches Of the work OF
feeding the community. 1t should then
insist through the constant. though not
necessarily daily inspection OF establish
ments of this character that this stand
ard is respected and maintained. We may
have a great cleaning-up time now. with
arrests and prosecutions. and a conse-
quent stiffening Of the rules in all direc-
tions. and yet three months hence there
may be just as much filth in the eating
house kitchens and just as much insani-
tary iaxity In other directions as ever.
If once month an inspector OF the
health department were to find an I'M
clean eating house or grocery or soda
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-18
Why Not Campaign Estimatese

Why should not each Of the two great
parties appoint q committee to figure on
the actual cost OF a presidential campaign
legitimately conducted? Who today can
even approximate what that cost Is?
There Is no guide whatever on the sub
ject. The accounts OF past campaigns are
not available. but are buried with the
years In which those campaigns were
fought.
Both parties are starting out this year,
rs heretofore, by inviting subscriptions.
The formal appeal is to party pride and
patriotism 1t Is stated in general terms
that large sum IS necessary. II the re-
sponses are liberal a large sum will be In
the hands Of each chairman for use as he
may read the necessities of the case.
Now 1t is in this matter as in other
matters. A liberal supply of money leads
to extravaganza. Come easy, go easy.
The voters subscribe the coin. and the pol
iticians direct the disbursements. Bills are
contracted with little thought. Expensive
lads are adopted at the instance Of Tom,
Dick and Harry. AS long as the coin
holds out to pay, waste and lavishness
will have their way.
The better plan would be to ascertain
in advance approximately what Is neces-
sary. What do things cost? What is
the market price of spellbinding? And
what spellbinders charge for their serv-
ices? Who speak for pay, and who for
love of party and country? What is the
brass band tariff? What hire Is paid for
the average town hall? What does 1t cost
to uniform and otherwise equip a march
ing club of shouters? How much for lit
erature clerk hire, stationery. stamps and
SO forth?
Here we should have a working, bust
ness basis. Voters then could be asked
to do a definite thing. So much money
being necessary, SO much would have to be
subscribed in order to give hope of sue
cess. And then the itemized bill in the
end could be checked off as against as
certained and accepted estimates.
In this way money enough for all proper
purposes could be collected. No party
would go hungry. Party pride is always
high. even when party hope is not. Let
the lump sum plar be abandoned. Let
the unlimited appeal give way to an ap
peal based upon actual needs Then we
shall have the right sort of campaigns.
with the smallest opportunity and tempta-
tion for corruption.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-18
Sanity and Common Sense.
nm the New York Sum-

From all parts Of the country come re-
ports Of revivals in various industries
coupled with accounts of moderate but
material reductions in the wage scale.
reductions which are accepted in spirit
of cheerful acquiescence by the workers.
There has been nothing in the history
of organized labor that is SO much to
it's credit or that in such degree has
commanded public respect and sympathy
as it's general bearing throughout this
period of protracted depression and en-
forced idleness. The fortitude and good
temper in which 1t has borne its grievous
share of misfortune and the patience and
forbearance 1t has manifested have BEEN
we must confess. an agreeable surprise.
We had been prepared for something diff
ferent SO inflammatory and 80 malef1c
had been the appeals to class hatred and
SO energetic and capable the Indictment
to evil and destructive passions that it
need have excited no establishment had
serious outbreaks occurred.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-18
Out-of-Doors Culture,
From the Baltimore American.


This Is the camp-meeting season. 1t Is
also the season for Chautauqua gather
ings. It Is the season when mountain
side and lakeside, seaside and riverside
are dotted with culture camps. Even
the camp-meeting in it's modern form
runs as much to culture of the spirit as
1t does to aggressive attacks upon sin.
Thousands Of busy persons are availing
themselves Of recreation and culture in
combination. This is a source of agree
able summer employment for college pro-
fessOrs who do not want to rust during
the summer season. and to whom a little
work of light order and under pleas
ant conditions is an agreeable change
from the set routine of the classroom and
the sedentary experiences. How much
the summer schools affect the educational
standards and cultural quality of the peo-
tain that the summer leaven works
through a great mass of the population.
and its auickening effects must be great.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-18
Idle Words.

Alack-a-day!
Likewise ah me!
Things aren't what
They used to be.
They say fine speeches
Are no more;
And chivalry?
Its days are Ger.
The modern way
OF rhetoric
Is tell the truth
And tell it quick
And wounded honor
Does not stray
With sword or pistol
To the fray.
Although you may
In wrath be led
To punch some foeman's
Silly head.
By stage we do not
Travel far:
We take a swift
Upholstered car,
Less picturesque.
But up-to-date,
And as for comfort,
Simply great.
Yet, as we sit
In soft repose,
While this old world
So smoothly goes,
We say, with yearnings
For chance
At something of
Oldtime romance,
"Alack-a-day,"
Likewise "Ah, me.
Things aren't what
They used to be.'' g.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-18

fountain and cause prosecution to be con-
Quoted. with attendant publicity. there
would be no difficulty about keeping up
the standard in the District. Nothing is
to be permanently gained by pre-adver-
tised campaign Of law enforcement fol.
lowed by official inaction. In this matter
as in all others administrative the secret
OF success Is in keeping everlastingly at
!,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-18
Railroads Inclination.

F. ON the Detroit News.
The railroads say that they must either
cut wages or raise rates. and their in
clinatiOn seems to be to do both
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-18

0In oxdsr 70 avoid delays on account
q personal absence letters TO TIE
star should not be Addressed to any
individual connected With the ONCE. but
simply TO TIE STAR. or 20 tho Editorial
or Business Department, according 20
tenor or purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-18

Muzxling the CANNES Is desirable. A
further precaution would be to muzzle the
nervous and irresponsible person who
starts an unwarranted mad-dog scare.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-18

By taking member of his own family
along to photograph his hunting trip Mr..
Roosevelt will avoid those arguments
which professional artists sometimes ven
ture about what constitutes the best pose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-18

Whatever their differences may be.
Japan and Russia are agreed on the de-
STABILITY of being on friendly terms with
America
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-18
Stung by Standard.

From the st. Louis PostDispatch.
Once year Standard Oil serves a be-
nign purpose. when petroleum Is used to
kill off mosquitoes. The rest of the
time we are stung by Standard Oil.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-18

The Tammany tiger is voracious, but
the swallowing Of presidential candidate
sometimes has it's difficulties
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-18

1t was not to be hoped that DR.. Osler
could pass his sixtieth birthday without
being confronted with the chloroform
misquotation that made him famous.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-18

When Mr.. WI takes up a question of
personal importance, such as diet, he
does not ask questions, but appeals direct
ly to his own judgment
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-18

Fortunately conventions are held in
early summer. 1t would be hardship to
measure applause by the hour after a few
hottest days ever
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-18

1t remains to be seen whether the pub
lie Is deeply interested in the personal
quarrels Of Mr.. Hearst and Mr. Bryan.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-18

Switzerland will lose lot Of revenue
by abolishing the absinthe traffic, but 1t
will doubtless ind some way to coax the
amount OF the deficit out Of the tourists
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-18
Voice Of the Vegetarian.

From the Dayton Herald.
Meat is a bad thing for the stomach
financially and physically.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-18
The Pictorial Era.

THE pen," remarked the aphorist, lis
mightier than the sword"
1T is." replied the astute campaigner:
but when it comes to impressing the pub
lice nowadays the camera is mightier than
either
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-18
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Ringing Speeches.

What we want" said the enthusiast.
lis some ringing speeches.
YES" answered the man who is col
lecting campaign funds: some speeches
that will make the cash register ring"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-18
All Working Now.

From the Pittsburg Gazette-Times.
Since all the wealthy people of New
York are reported to be working over
time to cut down expenses 1t is hardly
fair to speak of them as the idle rich
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-18
Election Bets.

From the Newark News
The attention of Gov. Hughes Is re-
specially called to the fact that there
is heap of election betting going on
right under his nose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-18
All Busy.

From the Newark News.
The saiIboat and the transformations ca
noe begin to loom up in the casualty
list not very far behind the automobile
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-18
Undauuted.

"A man." said the patriot. should be
willing to risk his life in the service Of his
country
II am" answered the constant .candf-
date. I'm willing to take chances on
pneumonia on the 4th of March,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-18

Gov. Johnson may be permitted to run
in 1912-unless Mr.. Bryan is defeated and
wants to try again.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-18

Four restful years will elapse bafore
anybody Is again called on to face the
possibility of being named for Vice
President
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-18

Castro does not care how many diplo-
mats go home SO long as they do not
move the asphalt lakes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-18

Count Boni seems pfilosophically dis.
posed to let his creditors do the worrying
hereafter about his matrimonial affairs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-18

Socialism" takes its place in history
along with lot of other things of which
the administration has formally disap-
proved
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-18
The Permanent (p) Chairman.

The peculiar thing about the perma-
nent chairman of national convention
Is that his job lasts about one day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-18

cit doesn' allus pay to have reppyta-
ton fob bein' terrible smaht," said Uncle
Eben. Sometimes it simply means dat
ev'ybody is gwineter be unduly suspicious
of you if you tries to sell hoss.''
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-18
The Prospective Elephant Hunt.

Nor linger In your native lair.
The only places safe for you
Are now the circus or the zoo.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-03-24

nearly all the democratic federal sena-
tors are opposed to Bryan's nominal
ton, and scarcely any of them dare
say so because they know that their
democratic constituents favor Bryan.
and states further that a large num-
Der of the democratic representatives
in congress are not favorable to Mr..
Bryan.
If these reports and statements are
facts, what is the reason there is no
organized opposition to Mr.. Bryan
He has no hold upon the machinery OF
his party and no power over its lead
ers and bosses. AS Mr.. Bryan truly
says, he possesses no authority with
which to coerce nor money with which
to corrupt. Why, then, do these an
tagenistic individuals, one by one, an
neunce themselves for Bryan?
Here is the answer: The rank and
file of the democratic party will hear
to no candidate but Bryan, and the
men who consider themselves the big
men of the party-the Statesmen" and
leaders" (who can't lead), the bosses
(who can't boss, realize that they will
make themselves unpopular if they try
to organize opposition to Bryan. They
fear the popular fury. Mr.. Bryan's
power lies in the fact that he holds an
impregnable place in the hearts of the
democratic masses. The plutocratic
interests are powerless to stem the
tide for Bryan.
1t is hopeful sign, cheering pros
pect for democratic success, when the
plain commoners of the party assume
control of the party's interests and
dictate the party nomination for presi-
dent. 1t is the peoples power, and not
Mr.. Bryan's power, that is shaping
things for the Denver convention.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-03-24
State Taxation.

The state auditor has recently is
sued small pamphlet which is worthy
a very careful study by every tax pay
er in the state. The pamphlet gives
the amount of appropriations made by
each legislature since the adoption of
the present constitution, as well as
The value of property in the state as
fixed by the state board of equaliza-
ton.
The total appropriations made by
the legislature for the session of 1877
1874 amounted to S6,G4S, 1891.
The total value of the property of
the state as fixed by the state board
OF equalization was 1856, 401 ,317.
The total amount of the appropria-
tons made by the present legislature
was $20,O5S, 660.59.
The total value of property of the
state as fixed by the state board of
equalization last year was $1,251 ,974,-
3O6.
1t will be- seen that while the appro-
priations have increased more than
three fold the value of the property of
he state has decreased over one hun
dIed million.
That the railroad and other prop
erty that is assessed by the state
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-03-24
8he Hrgus Daily Short Story.
Earning His Fee BY Colin S. Collins
lCopyrighted. 1908. NJ: NJ Cunninghaml

What are you doing here, Alma? %
demanded Blake as he ran across his
little hostess in the conservatory.
Mrs. Thearle, lifted n tear stained
face to Blake's. In spite of her three
unhappy years as the wife of Osmund
Thearle, who had obliglngly drunk
himself to death In the third year and
left her with her youth and a round
million of dollars, Alma still was pa
thetically a child In many ways
''It's perfectly horrid," she said sob
bingly. Il had planned to have this
dance sensation, and now
1T is perfect" declared Blake warm
ly. Every one is saying that the ar
engagements could not be improved
upon"
That's just it." was the fearful re-
Spouse. 1T was all going so nicely,
and now that horrid Count CaZman has
spoiled it all''
He has been annoying your Blake's
face grew stern, and his hands clinch-
ed. Ever since they We're children to-
gether he had loved Alma That this
somewhat repulsive scion of nobility
should offer her affront was not TO be
borne.
He hasn't SAID. anything to me-" ex-
planned Mrs. Thearle, but don't be-
lieve that he is a count, for all of his
splendid letters OF introduction. He
stole Bessie Vardon's bracelet. You
know the one mean. the one with all
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-03-24
Mr.. Bryan,s Power.

! Colonel ]. NJ Guffey of Pittsburg,
the Pennsylvania member of the dem
ocratic national committee. is reported
as agreeing to the instruction of his
state delegation to Denver for Bryan.
Colonel Guffey has been strongly OPP
posed to Bryan, and only yielded when
he found the rank and file of the party
had organized Bryan league with w.
H. Berry. ex-state treasurer, as pres
ident, and was likely to sweep the
state at the coming primaries. Guffey
then capitulated. The colonel would
not have done this had there been any
prospect of winning out.
The New York World asserts, with
what accuracy we do not know that
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-03-24

the diamonds. / saw him slip it from
her wrist. She does not know yet.
She thinks she lost it. / have asked
her to say nothing about it for the mo-
ment, and I came here to think what
/ could do"
"Send for a policeman" suggested
Blake grimly.
He was resentful of the counts man.
ner toward Alma, and he would be glad
to see the public humiliation sof his
rival.
Heavens, I can't do thatw gasped
Mrs. Thearle. Don't you see. Paul,
that IL should even accuse the count
he would make q scandal, and that is
the last thing l would wish for at my
first entertainment since-since"-
"Since freedom came" Blake finished
for her. Thearle's death had been a
matter of congratulation to more than
his widow.
1T sort of second debut" she ran
on. THE count is sort of Star fea-
ture. and to have him discovered as
thief would be to make the whole at
fair failure
$50 it would" agreed Blake, "and yet
we cannot get that bracelet back with
out some sort Of scene It's not fair
to Bess to let him get away with the
spoils. It's easily worth $4,000"
I'D gladly pay Bess the cost" gasp
ed Mrs. Thearle; "but. don't you see, /
can't do so without explaining why /
should make good her loss"
And that would never do" agreeu