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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-28
No More Trailers.

If the interstate commerce commission
orders the abolition of all trailer cars
from the local street railway lines after
January /, 1910. as recommended by the
local rapid transit board. 1t will confer a
boon upon the travelling public. The
trailer is makeshift Of doubtful value.
1t enlarges the carrying capacity of each
unit of transportation, but at a consider
able disadvantage. The conductor is put
to a task which at times IL beyond per-
Torrance. He must watch four plat
forms while taking the fares. and acct
dents have often resulted from his in
ability to make certain OF the safety OF
all passengers. The trailer car Is usually
furnished. 1t causes jerk in the start
ing and a bump in the stopping which
cannot be wholly prevented by the use OF
the most perfect couplings The motor
man cannot have his train under as COM
plete control in all circumstances as
though he were operating a single car
The two-car train can perhaps be
emptied and loaded more speedily than
a single car. owing to the presence OF
tour doors instead Of Understanding tina,
the front step Of the motor car is avail
able. which is not always the case. Blu,
If the single car were provided with pay.
as you-enter platforms there would be nc
need of the multiple doors Of the trailer
system.
Sufacient time is granted by the order
approved yesterday by the board for sub.
mission to the, commerce commission. to
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-28
The World Persists.

The Spangler prophecy OF the end of
the world. to come to pass December 27,
failed SO utterly of verifcation that the
Inhabitants of Nyack, n. Y, are now
cunning for the forecaster of evil. But
he has discreetly disappeared. He told
some OF his followers Saturday night that
he had received an urgent summons to
go ahead and prepare the way for his
faithful friends and he then expected any
minute to be levitated beyond all earthly
fluctuations and temptations. He van
ished after delivering himself of this
statement and there were rumors of a
hery chariot and a glorious ascension.
Later evidence strongly indicated that
Spangler's exit was by way Of the back
fence and hired livery rig. All further
trace Of the prophet was lost. but the
constable at Nyack has In his pocket a
warrant for his arrest as a public nui-
sance. He should be taken into custody,
wherever he may land on his descent to
the earth. which persists in remaining
in existence with stupendous effrontery
In some manner Spangler should be made
to serve as an example of the hazards
of prophecy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-28
Democracy and the Tariff

"hat are the democratic members of
the next Congress going to do about the
1arin? Accept the bill Of the republicans
II 1t makes substantial reductions. and
thereby give up the issue for 1910? Or
submit a bill of their own embodyine
their well known principles and thereby
save the issue not only for the next con-
gressional elections. but for the next pres
idential election?
The matter is very interesting, but at
present cloudy. An unnamed democratic
member Of the ways and means commit
tee is quoted as follows by the Washing
TON correspondent of the New York Even
ing Post:
There is not man on the democratic
side Of the committee who is a free
trader. Every one Of us believes i'm a
revenue tariff IL the republicans agree
on bill which provides for substantial
. reductions, although not going az FAR as
We would like ii to go, I am inclined Ia
think We will accept such a bill If. on
the other hand. the bill provides for nom
mai reductions only. keeping the rates SO
high that they will look we'll on paper
but Will afford no relief TO those who are
burdened by the prohbitive duties of the
Dingley act, We will make minority re-
port. and will carry our fight TO the floor
of the House
Hereeis man willing to accept half
loaf rather than so longer without
bread. All he asks is Substantial reduc
tons That is what the Chicago plat
form promised, and that Is what the WAYS
and means committee must recommend
Nothing Is said here about protection.
But in number of democratic news,
papers we find a radically different note
The editor of the Ardmore Morning
Chronicle says:
I'VE believe today, as we have AWAY.
believed. that tariff for revenue only i.
the one great living issue that must b,
settled by the democratic party IL tha
party is to survive. II it proves uneuua
To that task. il is unworthy to live
The republicans will soon offer som,
sort of so-called tariff revision bill Wher
this is done. the democratic member.
must not resort to mere opposition, de
murrers, and fiiibusters They must pro
pose a better bill-one they can stand b,
for four years or eight years, or twelv,
years, for that natter
No compromise Of the issue in this
Fight on. hope ever. The whole loaf O
none. Protection must go. 'He VIII
daiies is a bastard: he who doubts i
damned
This is from the Kansas City Post,
democratic newspaper published in Chaml
Clark's own state:
THE admissions OF those who comics
to being tariff hogs and thieves ar
arousing the people and will continu
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-28
Obedience to Law.

The real lesson of Judge Wright's de-
cision. taught TO all Americans without
any exceptions whatsoever, is that the
laws, as they appear on the statute books
and as they are construed by the courts.
cannot be defed and must be obeyed.
One may question the justice and wis
dom of a statute and fight to cause Con-
sress to repeal or amend 1t; one may
question the soundness of the construc-
ton placed upon statute by an inferior
court and may by appeals fight the
courts construction up to the highest
appellate tribunal but as long as the
statute remains unamended and as long
as the inferior courts construction of 1t
is unreversed. the law as thus construed.
must be obeyed. Thus Americans may
divide upon the question whether the law
concerning injunctions should not be
amended by Congress They may divide
upon the question whether Judge Gould's
application of the law to the present case
is sound in every particular. and may
insist upon d final decision upon this
point by the highest appellate court. But
while the law of injunction stands. and
Judge Gould's ruling is unreversed, no
one can with impunity openly defy this
ruling
The only question apparently open to
controversy in this particular case is
whether the punishment proposed for
those pronounced guilty of disobeying the
law as construed by the court is or is not
too severe. 1t should be severe enough to
compel obedience: and not severe enough,
by excessive punishment of any merely
techn cal or disputed d!sobedience,- to
cause a reaction in public opinion, and to
raise powerful popular demand for the
radical modification of law under
which punishments obviously too severe
to be just may be inflicted.
Only injury to all parties in interest
and to the general welfare can result
from a confusion Of the issues, from a
failure to discriminate between the ques-
ton of wise legislation by Congress. the
question of just decisions by the courts
and the question of obedience to the laws
and the courts decisions. The American
program for the aggrieved. of universal
application IN situations like that now
existing, Is: Repeal or amend the law:
appeal from the courts decision; mean
while obey
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-28

TO arouse them to renewed considera-
ton Of this great economic question.
The democratic view of the tariff ques-
ton is today at once the only correct
and the most popular view. 1t would
be suicidal to discard this issue or to
fail to cultivate it.
Politics. right, justice and decency
demand that the party stand to its an
Gent declaration upon this subject.
IF the democratic minority in Con-
gress does less than fight for the prin-
ciples of it's party. as applied to tar
iff, it will present itself as spectacle
of asnine Inconsistency that will not
be lost upon the nation at large: The
democratic party cannot afford to de-
nounce protection from the stump and
accede to protection in Congress. II
goes without saying that 1t cannot az
ford to be one thing in the campaign
and another in office.
THE democratic party stands for the
people against privilege. and the most
dangerous privilege of the day is the
privilege guaranteed to the republican
president makers through the operations
of the so-called protective tariff. Upon
the tariff the democratic minority should
and must have the courage of its CON
victions. The question is fundamental
Nothing could be palmer than this.
The democracy has a record to pre-
serve 1t has for years denounced pro-
lection on the stump; and cannot afford
to change it's position before the enemy
in Congress. 1.-THE question is funda-
mental
1t was in this key that Mr.. Cleveland
challenged the German amendments to
the Wilson bill. and it was in this key
that his nearest friends appealed to him
to veto the bill so amended. But Mr.
Cleveland, when cornered, in effect, sur
rendered. He accepted half loaf rather
than get no bread. He permitted the
bill which he had denounced as tainted
with ''perfidy and dlshonor" to become a
law without his signature. and thus the
democracy lost its hold on the country's
attention as the champion Of a tariff for
revenue only. What will Mr.. Clark IN
the House and Mr.. Culberson in the Sem
ate do?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-28
Taggart and Kern.

The news from Indiana that John w.
kern's chances for the senatorshtp are
declining and Thomas Taggart's rising is
astonishing. 1t ought to be welcome to
the republicans. They will have occasion
to rejoice IL the first democratic victory
in the Hoosier state in fifteen years shall
take that complexion in its national signi-
fication. Nothing would do so much to
turn the state back at the next election
to its former affiliations.
Mr.. Taggart, 1t may be said without I'M
friendliness, does not suggest the Senate.
Nearly any other post would suit him
better. He has talent for politics, but
as a ward organizer. His heartiness, his
industry, his knack Of Jolly are prime
factors in the art Of working up interest
in a ticket and getting the boys to the
polls. His spurs were won In activity of
that kind, although when his too admir-
ing friends sought to spread him out over
the United States in 1904 they miscalcu-
lated and brought him discontinue. The
man who had done SO well In Indianapolis
and fairly well in the state proved unable
to grasp q campaign of national proper
tons
In the Senate Mr.. Taggart would be
helpless and lonesome. Nothing there
would appeal to him. The questions would
puzzle him. The debates would bore him.
An hours discussion OF the general well
fare clause Of the Constitution. garnished
with the fine distinctions of trained law
yer. would drive him to drink or the
cloakroom. Every drop Of his blood and
particle Of his gray matter would rebel;
and six years Of the experience would
rise before him like terrifying specter.
Indiana should take look just now at
New York. A senator Is to be elected
over there. The term of a practical poll
tician Of the old school is ending. Mr..
Plat has had q larger and more notable
career than Mr.. Taggart, but is Of the
same class. In his prime he was an or
ganizer Of great usefulness to his party,
and deserved well Of 1t. But a senator
ship was not the most suitable reward.
He was not well suited to the duties OF
the place, and upon the whole has prob
ably not enjoyed them.
Mr.. Plat Is going out now, ana 1t is
agreed that the new senator must be OF
another school. The Senate is considered
in its exacting aspects, and a man OF
senatorial size and quality Is to be chosen.
New York realizes that much is expected
of her In that body, and she Is preparing
to meet her obligations.
While the Indiana democrats have no
man of Mr.. Roots grade. they have some
men of good capacity. and one of them
should be chosen to succeed Mr.. Hemen-
way Mr.. Kern would do as well as any
body mentioned for the place. He has
been very unlucky in politics. Twice de-
feated for governor and once for Vice
President, he seems to lack at least the
hurrah going with leadership. But his
standing at the bar is excellent. and a
good lawyer in the Senate finds himself
in a congenial atmosphere. He has
claims on his party. and they should be
rewarded. II given the senatorship he
will probably be willing to call things
square.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-28
Taft and the Theater.

Judge Taft's last visit to the theater
was twenty years ago, and the play
Uncle Toms Cabin No wonder he
has not been since He should give the
drama another chance. In it's best es-
tate it is a source of both comfort and
helpfulness. Mr.. Lincoln. who met his
death at the play. had yet found 1t of
much support during the most trying
times of the civil war. A light comedy
well presented had often relieved the
gloom, and braced him for his arduous
work 1t is surprising to hear that the
cheerfulness and the optimism that Judge
Taft possesses owe nothing to source to
which so many others of his tempera-
ment are deeply indebted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-28
Preparation.

preparation.
Bring dat dictionary out
An han my glasses down:
Dem Congress gemmen is about
To hurry back to town.
An when de speechifyin' stahts
I wants to recognize
De words dat comes straight FUN deli
hearts,
Regardless of DER size.
So swiftly dey goes whizzin by.
Dem words bot lahge an small,
Yous got to ketch 'em on de fly
Or dey won git cotched at all!
Remarks dat seems at fust to show
Politeness, grace an dash.
Down unduhneath hints dat some foe
Is ordinary trash!
Is been discoverin' of late
1t fills me wifi amaze
Dat you kin say "prevaricate'
In a million diff unit ways.
I hyuhs de distant, angry shout;
l sees de gather!n' frown;
So, bring dat dictionary out
An han my glasses down!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-28
american Leisure. "
From the London Times.


message to Congress without feeling en-
yious Of the immense leisure and repose
which alone can enable the American
people to digest q document SO volumi-
nous For 1t Is, OF course. understood that.
though addressed to Congress, the presi-
Dental message Is intended to be read
by all good citizens throughout the Union.
No European ruler would venture to ad-
dress such an allocution to his subjects.
Every one Is painfully aware that life
in the old world is too short and too busy
for a disquisition of such length to be-
come the subject of general study. how
ever august may be its source. But it is
evident from the habitual prolixity OF
these manifestoes that those who best
know the American citizen credit him
with those habits of patient study which
leisure alone can evolve.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-28
Lincoln on the Stamps.

From the New York TRIBUNE.
Expressions Of popular dissent from the
decision of the Post Office Department to
Danish the portrait of Lincoln from post
age stamps continue, and indeed seem to
increase in numbers and earnestness, and
it must be confessed that on both special
and general grounds they are not devoid
of force. If it were desirable that the
change should ever be made it would still
seem particularly infelicitous to make ii
at the very time when the nation is with
notable unanimity COMMUNICATING the
centenary Of LincOln's birth. There are
those who suggest that for the year
1909. instead OF being banished from the
five-cent stamps the portrait OF Lincoln
| should be placed upon all stamps Of all
denominations as a part OF the national
commemoration of the year. We might
doubt the advisability OF that, though OF
course there have been numerous prece-
dents set for it in the issuing of specia
sets of stamps in cOmmemoration OF other
anniversaries and in connection with
various celebrations. But certainly ii
would be appropriate to have the por-
trait OF Lincoln retained for the widest
possible distribution during his own cen
tennial year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-28
Woodward e Lothrop.
Woruen's Satin
Dresses at
$3.50.
Worth Nearly Double
This Price.

Oh N OFFERING this lot of
Dresses at such q low price
N we wish to call your atten-
ton to the soft, lustrous
satin of which they are made, the
hand-embroidery used to decorate
them, the chic style, the good
quality net used for trimming, the
Japanese silk lining in the sleeves
and the new and fashionable COL
orS.
These dresses are fresh and
clean, just from one of the fore
most designers and makers OF
women's high-class garments.
Made in the Empire-Princess
style, with yoke and undersleeves
of cream net-front. and back OF
waist hand-embroidered in large
self-colored roses. Skirts are a
new 1909 spring model-fastened
up the front with satin-covered
molds. Colors, duck blue, pea
cock, white, apricot, pink, light
blue, wistaria, rose, taupe gray
and navy blue.
All sizes. Your choice of these
very attractive dresses for
$3.50 each.
Regular value, $500.
Third door, G ct.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-28

enable the local companies, which have
already done much toward the abandon
ment Of the trailer, to replace their anti
quated equipment with large new cars OF
the most convenient design. 1t is to be
hoped that the commission will issue the
mandate and that the companies will pro-
coed promptly to obey it in a spirit Of
intention to give the District the best
possible service.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-28

EIn 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, 1908-12-28

After the great f1stic encounter in Aus
tralia Burns received $4,000. while his
adversary got only 5000. 'Tis better to
have fought and lost than never to have
fought at all.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-28

From the New York Tribune
Christmas celebrations used 4.O0O,OOC
trees. It Is good to know that Mr. Pin
chot the chief forester. regards this ele-
ment in the destruction Of our ferests as
| ''insignihcant. The pretty holiday Gus
tom can be INDUCED without uncomfort-
able afterthouehts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-28

Pittsburg is having so many other xmas
of trouble that it seems unsympatneIic
for Mr.. Carnegie to assume that nothing
Is expected of him except a little fatherly
advice about the tariff.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-28

When he comes to really making up
his cabinet, about thousand Washington
children would not object If Mr.. Taft
should name the generous Mrs. Meyer
to succeed the present Postmaster Cen
eral
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-28

Carbon monoxide. accidentally gener-
ated, sets at naught all these years OF
effort based on the theory that people
would be safe if they could be taught no'
to blow out the gas.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-28

If "the water wagon continues to grow
in popularity some Of the state iegis-
latures are likely to look around for some
pretext of imposing license fee.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-28

Mr.. Taft is quoted to the effect that he
has not been to the theater in years.
This should put the willy press agent on
his mettle.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-28

In estimating the cost of the Panama
canal no consideration is given to Inc
enormous expenditures for typesetting
and paper for which it is responsible.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-28

Congress will soon have to recognize
the fact that the annual peace on earth
season is very brief.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-28

Mr.. Bryan has not come to the front IN
behalf of his former ally, Mr.. Gompers'
with the enthusiasm that some people ex-
pected.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-28

IT is quite possible that Castro will
very soon lose some of his respect for
decisions by the Venezuelan courts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-28

BY asserting that the average price of
woman's hat is s.. Champ Clark places
himself under suspicion of having made
some sort Of rebating arrangement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-28

Talk of furnishing one New York editor
never seems to brighten other New York
editors in the least.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-28

Congress is in a frame OF mind to scru-
tinize very closely the OK on any eA-
pense account presented by Hartman.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-28
1909.

Although a New Year greets the land
Amid the peoples glad acclaim,
The weather seems familiar and
The resolutions sound the same.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-28
SHOOTING STARS.
By PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Tact.

Tact.
II suppose you have asked that titled
sutton about his pedigree?'
"No," answered Mr.. Cumrox. 1--WE were
both too tactful to let anything happen.
He gave me book in genealogy that
covers his case, and presented him with
a marked copy Of a commercial agency's
report
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-28
A Nou.Persuader.

do you expect people to believe all
you say?
mo" answered the disappointed orator.
I'm beginning to feel that I'm lucky II
there are as many agreeing with me at
the end Of speech as there were at Its
beginning
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-28

&n COLLECTION of Beau
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SN a reduction of third to
half from regular prices.
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chiffon taffetas, and other soft
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golden brown, wistaria, cataw-
ba, navy blue, black and sew
eral rich plaid effects. Trim
mings consist of laces of various
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over tucks, etc. There are styles
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dress and general wear. There
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and at the clearance price they
are splendid values:
LOT Consists of Cream and
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Third Floor, G Street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-28
Political Zoology

From the Ohio State Journal.
Perhaps tho Bundle Puppy will succeed
the Teddy Bear.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-28
A Memory.

"That man said he never forgets a
favor"
'He speaks truly" answered Senator
Sorghum HE did me a favor fifteen
years ago and has been talking about it
ever since"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-28

Don't mix in,' said Uncle Eben. 1.-Two
men dat fights kin shake hans an be
friends afterwards. But neither OF 'em
ever has much Of a resyahd fob de
referee"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-28
Special Sale of
WOmen's Waists.

@n COLLECTION of Beau
lMI tiful Waists is offered at
A a reduction of a third to
half from regular prices.