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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-25
The ENFORCEABLE. TAUNT.

He mt red sn the sGr place
Athirst for try at the coveted pie and his
meals at the public bounty.
He bought frock coat to bedazzle the vote,
and he stump-spoke around extensive:
He haunted the bars. buying drinks and cigars.
till the thing grew pretty expensive:
He hired cab TO distribute his CAB, he kissed
several thousands OF babies.
He never once failed till he had The vote nailed
1t seemed-past question of maybes-
But I'm sorry To say that there came
dread day, when his rival. with swelling
Sprung proof that the pa of his great grandmam-
ma once lived near a large corporation.
He couldn't deny that tho charge was no lie
he did not await the election.
He made a night dash in a false red mustache
and barely eiuded detection;
He took new name to conceal his Ill fame.
and faded TO far Mississippi.
And there he forgot his pariahcsl blot, and
Then Cupid's warm dart sped Its way to his
heart,he loved and his love was rewarded;
have os sst he was clear then Of al
sordid?
Butts awful to write-when be dropped 10
fierce Exclamation
Il know all, For the pa of your great grand
mamma once lived near large corpora-
The words were like blows. and he fell coma
tose he lived few hours, say
Then blessed surcease gave his spirit release.
and 1t winged Through mistake) up 70
heaven:
But Peter looked out with face full of doubt
and remarked. with n sign OF rejection.
I'm sorry. dear sir. but can't bnt infer you've
been shown in quite wrong direction:
So his spirit then fell TO the nethermost hell.
to the ultimate gates of disaster,
And Satan stood there with obsequOus air, TIE
King Devil greeting his master.
Quote he, Sir, my pride TO receive you. IN
side. all hades has planned an
ovation
For the arch-rogue whose pa Of his great-grsnd-
ma
tion.'
Richmond Times Dispatch.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-25
The EDITORIAL EX-PRESIDENT.

From the Harrisburg Telegraph.
Wonder If Mr.. Bryan will refer to
Editor Roosevelt next year as "our es-
teemed contemporary"
From the New York Evening Mail
We do wish that President Roosevelt
would become sporting editor of the
Outlook. 1t would do away with abuse
OF the press box, at any rate.
From the Indianapolis Star
Let nature takers prepare to have the
time of their lives while Mr.. Roosevelt
Is in Africa. When he returns and be-
comes an editor-then look out.
From the Richmond Times Dispatch
AS editor Of the Outlook, we dare saw
Mr. Roosevelt will hand out many a
printed slip.
From the Chicago Record Herald
Two weeks from now five or six presi-
Dental candidates will be wishing they
had chances to become associate editors
even at reduced rates.
From the Charleston News and Courier
The President might make a very pass
able editor. but the first essential of a
good reporter Is that he get his facts
straight.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-25
National Interest in Washington.

Keen interest is manifested throughout
the country in the election OF a Bishop OF
Washington by the Episcopalians OF TINS
diocese. This may be taken as CRAFTY
ing sign OF the general view of Washing
ton taken by the people of all the states.
Never before since its foundation has 1t
been regarded so markedly as the national
center. the city of all the people. This is
the spirit upon which the citizens of the
District rely for the full development OF
the capital. With Congress it's local
legislature. the District is dependent for
its laws and the allotment OF money for
the public uses upon the men elected by
the citizens of the states as their repre-
scntativcs. For many years these leg1s-
]atorS mad little time or inclination TO de-
vote themselves III any degree to the con-
sideration o. the local needs and the de-
velopment of the Districts possibilities.
lsatterly, however, they have been i'm
PEELED L. take greater degree of interest
i'll the capital largely by reason of the
fact that their constituents have them
selves shown concern for the welfare OF
the District OF Columbia.
Washington is the object of trave. on
the part o. tens OF thousands OF -Ameri-
calls every year. At inauguration time IL
IS listed BY great :aronsS OF people. EN-
c3fs!Gns arc run 10 this point from all
quarters at various seasons. and the in
ducement is held out oy the transported ton
companies that it is one of the most at
jractive cities III the country for tourists
10 visit. The consequence is that today
several million Americans feel keen
personal concern in Washington as a SYM
Dol of the nation induced by direct OBJ
scISation OF tie capitals attractions and
study of its Significance. Year by year
the District gains in Importance in the
uents. people of culture and observers of
political manifestations. 1t is now recog-
nized as one of the most important edu-
Cational centers i'll the western world. Its
churches are in the van of religious ac-
tivity. 1t is developing an intellectual at
mosphcre, and the belief is that in an
other decade it will be rated as one of the
most significant points on the literary
map.
All these Influences serve to explain the
opric election, which mas been extended,
10y peculiar circumstances, over more than
half a year The fact is that Washington
is the city OF the American people. and
anything that affects its welfare, socially,
politically or economically is properly re-
garded by the residents of ali the states
as matter of national Importance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-25
JAPAN AND AMERICA.

From the Grand Rapids Herald
What has become of Hobson with his
''tom-tom'' alarms about the pending
war with JAPAN" The American fleets
hearty reception by all classes indicates
anything but Japanese hostility.
From the Hartford Evening Post.
Evidently, judging from the experience
of our fleet in Japanese waters and our
jackies OH Japanese lands. 1t is part of
the murderous plot of the little brown
men to kill the Yankees with kindness.
From the Newark Star.
Those enthusiastic banZais in the an
tipodes must have disturbed Hobson's
war dreams.
From the Jacksonville Times Union.
The call Of the fleet at Yokohama may
not silence Mr.. Richmond Pearson Hob
son. but 1t will accomplish the remarkable
feat of making him appear sillier than
ever.
From the Cleveland Plain Dealer
When they drink to the absent in Toxic
do they remember Capt Hobson?
From the Knoxville Sentinel.
II Hobson does not watch Uncle Sam
and the mikado will get so friendly that
they will forget they ever had any differ
enceS
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which go to make up what is called
Organism.
Some weeks ago there was talk of
Judge Gray of Delaware for the Supreme
bench. The appointment in some aspects
would be ideal. He has the legal learn
ing. the judicial experience and the char
acter associated with the Office. Like
wise he has the confidence of the legal
fraternity. But he is nearly seventy years
old-the age for retiring rather than be-
ginning for a Supreme Court justice. And
then Judge Gray would not be acceptable
to Mr.. Bryan's western followers. They
would demand the appointment of
lawyer holding TO the Bryan side OF ques-
tions likely to come before the highest
judicial tribunal And why should not
Mr.. Bryan himself want such man?
In the case OF Judge Parker, age IS In
his favor He is a vigorous man OF
sixty, and on the New York state bench
has shown large capacity for work lie
is esteemed. too. good lawyer. But ne
is as far from what is called the Bryan
school of politics as Judge Gray. He
belongs to the New York school of both
lawyers and politicians, and for four
years has been in corporation practice
i'm the very hotbed of trust circles Could
Mr.. Bryan face his western followers
after making such man Chief Justice
of the Supreme Court? All he has ever
said about the surrender of Mr.. Cleve-
land to Wall street would then be
charged against him. He would be de-
nounced as a "bunco-steerer."
AS for Judge Parker and 1912 in the
political field the subject is hardly worth
a line. There are no conceivable cir
cumstances under which he could be res
directed as a political leader He was
not much above an accident in 1904 and
his failure was complete. There was not
an honest or hearty shout for him dur
ing the campaign. nor tear shed at his
defeat. Az absurd and Spiritless per-
formaNce simply came to an end, leaving
the principal figure and the managers OF
his interests objects almost of ridtcule
before the country. Since then he has
gained nothing in politics, and is today
without a following.
Better wait before choosing Mr.. Bry-
ans successor as his party's leader. IT
he loses by only a small majority next
month he is going to be an exceedingly
active man during the coming four years.
with the object Of trying again. He is
no. easily discouraged
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-25
Special
Message
STRAW VOTES.

From the Newark Evening News.
The straw votes and polls continue to
develop bigger majorities for everybody
but Mr. Chain.
From the st. Louis Globe Democrat.
There must be something occult and
mystic that influences the voter to change
his mind after participating in a postal
card ballot or a straw vote.
From the Birmingham Age-Herald.
Forecaster Grosvenor has a deep con-
tempt for straw votes. He claims to be
the one man who can read the future.
From the Milwaukee Journal.
According to the straw votes the politi-
cal wind is blowing from all points of
the compass.
From the Nashville Banner.
A number of northern newspapers are
resorting to the STRAW vote" AS rule
the 'straWs' are made to suit
From the Cleveland Leader
We no sooner get rid of our straw hats
than we begin to be pestered with straw
votes.
From the indianapolis News.
With the kind of weather we've been
having the straw vote would be whole
lot bigger If it hadn't been DISTINGUISHED
by the September convention.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-25

longer market for skilled labor. An
other school of analysts points to the
recent socfalistic development in the cities
and towns of England, bringing under
municipal control many of the enterprises
which formerly were in private hands.
Again. it is claimed that the extension
of private estates throughout England
has discouraged agriculture and thrown
into idleness many thousands of farmers
and their children.
Whatever the cause, the fact remains
that England is today socioloGically in
low state of health. The measures pro-
posed by the government do not strike>at
the root of the trouble, being confessedIy
only measures of temporary relief. Eng
land cannot calmly face the prospect Of
enlarging the army and the navy solely
as I. means of absorbing the idle popula-
ton. The governments donation OF mil
lion and a half dollars is but the merest
sop. sufficient to give food to the idle
poor of London perhaps nve days run
ming. SO gigantic is the demand for as
sistance that the situation may we'll stag
ger the wisest statesmen.
II is noted III the dispatch that the
premer's proposals are quite unsatisfac-
Tory 10 the LABOR members OF parliament.
Their own program, which mas not been
definitely stated as yel, cOntemplateS in
general the inauguration OF pubIlc works
OH d large scale. Even this is makeShite
measure. The true solution of the matter
is not TO provide Wor, by the devising OF
emergency markets Tor labor, but To re-
move the economic evils which cause the
trouble. The presence OF unemployed men
" The hundreds OF thousands means that
tnere is Il serious misiidjustment in the
relation between the producing and the
consuming classes which must be cured
before any belterment Is effected. y great
iand distribution scheme has been pro
posed, out Its efficacy Is doubted, as u
large part OF the Idle people are by this
rlme wholly unsuited to agricultural pur-
suits.
Enc next general campaign in England
Will probably center upon This issue, anu
there may then be ii reaiignment OF par
Ties ana voters when Will enecllveiy con-
centrate the attention OF the english
people upon domestic questions for pos
slDIy j generation 10 come.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-25
Wholesale Household Service.

Practically every American woman Is Of
the opinion that the servant problem is
the most important issue now before the
people of tins country, rranscending even
The tariff question and the currency trou-
bles in its bearing upon the welfare and
happiness of The nation. Whether dwell
ing IN the city or on the farm. the house
vile of today is finding it more and more
difficult 10 obtain encient hep. Many
efforts have been made to reach the
cause OF the trouble, but the mills and
the department stores and the offices are
absorbing the labor OF girls and women
" sucn an extent that not even the OF
Ter OF hign wages with attractive condi-
lions OF WORK viii induce Intelligent, capa-
Die young women 10 engage Iii domestic
service. They seem regard it as
meAlai work, anu TINS Is stigma from
MnIcII they SHRINK. The consequence Is
tnat the average Kitchen Is turned over
The care d naI-traned woman, VINO
Ddrely worth lie wages that are paIu
10 her. No matter how nigh the wage,
lIIe average OF return less than IL was
years ago, before the advent or
women into the occupations Inal are now
open 10 item
undressing the women's clubs of Illinois
III annual session at East 81. Louis, Mrs.
Alice Z. Norton, who noids the title OF
assistant professor of household aumlnis-
uation in the University OF Chicago, pre-
dicied that the time is coming when
household work will be done by business
firms organized for that purpose. This,
she believes, is the solution of the sery-
ant girl problem. and she bases her faith
upon the tendency of the times toward
supplying. through organization. all exist
ing demand. Her hearers voiced their EN-
phatic approval of her suggestion, and
now the word has gone forth that ripe
field is waiting for harvesting by any
bright business man who has scheme to
do housework by wholesale.
Socialists have from time to time pro-
posed cooperative households. Upton Sin
clair. who pointed out the horrors of the
Chicago stockyards, tried to set up such
an establishment, but had many troubles,
which were finally brought to climax by
destructive fire. The cooperative house
hold may solve the problem, but it is an
unwelcome expedient to those who still
cling TO the traditions of the family. 1t
is for this reason that an organization to
undertake domestic work on contract may
meet with success.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-25
EXACTINC TINES.

More than cxacting is the strife
We wage today.
We have to buckle down to life
In earnest way
Ii we would care for wcans and wife
And earn our pay.
Tireless and steady as a clock
We now must rate:
Nor may one member OF the flock
Escape his fate.
Why. even steamers now they dock
That come I'm late.
Louisville Courier Journal
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MELODRAMA.

! remember. I remember
1t seems like yesterday
The first time, when a little chap,
l went to see a play.
Twas something very sad and slow.
A pale-faced woman cried;
! think somebody's heart was broke.
Or else somebody died.
I remember, / remember
The tolling of a bell,
The dry sobs of the heroine.
Who wasn't feeling we'll:
The wailing of the orchestra,
The villains evil face
He tried his level best to put
The hero in disgrace.
I remember. I remember
My little heart WIS filled
With grief TO see the good abused
My childish being thrilled
With Indignation at the way
Fair virtue was deceived;
Such wickedness in all the world
l never had believed.
/ remember. I remember
My faith was slipping fast.
When, 10. the skies began To clear
Upon the hero and his love;
And l was glad to sec
The devils minions forced to pay
The price Of yillany.
Birmingham Age Herald
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THE old CAMPAIGNERS.

Where are the smoky torches
That beloved the foggy night?
Where are the shrieking rockets
That SCARED In fiery flight:
Where are the roman candles
That popped along the way:
Where are the old campaigners-
The boys of yesterday?
Where are the griZzled drummers
Who led the line alongl
Where is the smell OF benzinc.
And where the Georgia song?
Where Is the scalding coffee
That cheered the dusty way.
Where are the old campaigners-
The boys Of yesterday?
Cleveland Plain Deales
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-25
IN OCTOBER.

When all around upon the ground.
The chestnut burrs were lying.
And here and there. borne down the air.
The chestnut leaves We're dying:
When she and I went stroll!ng by
A maiden and her lover
Twas not task for me TO nsk
The same old chestnut OF her.
And she refused. Just as she used
To do. I'm former sea sons.
From charity, however, she
Would not disclose her reasons.
And so our nutting trip was cut
Short, and We had 10 sever;
And here I write. alone. tonight,
And nuttier than ever.
Cleveland Leader
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AFTER BRET HARTE.

at looks like Bryan the stranger said.
Said the farmer, Say more,
But l will wager n wad of gold
Against you on that score
1T looks like Bryan" the stranger said,
And | should have remarked before
That l referred to a photograph
l saw In q jewelry store"
New York Evening Journal
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She PASSED /!

Said WHEY. care these biscuits good?'
Then waited. half afraid
He answered We'll, my dear they're not
The kind my mother made
And then she cried; "Oh, dear" she sighed,
THAT paragon-your mother!'
But smiled when he said. mo. you see.
They're not, 80 pass another"
-Philxdolphla DuIletD,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-25
Times Whirligir.

Times Whirligig.
Oh. tickle fame! When luck is kind
The statesman looks about to find
Assuring smiles on every hand,
While sweetly plays the village band.
And even those who were his foes
Bid animosities repose
In silence. while toward him they press
TO share the sunshine of success.
But when triumphant shouts grow still
And fortune fades, as fortune will;
When whitening there before his gaze
Lie the bouquets of other days,
The crowd moves on with song and cheer
For other heroes who draw near
And they who pause to note his plight
Will merely murmur, Served him right.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-25

1t is reported that Lloyd's exchange of
London is giving odds of o to 1 against
Bryan's election. That is so much better
than American bookmakers are doing
that it looks as if Lloyd's must have ex-
pert information not accessible over here.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-25

/, Any candidate could be sure of a good
sum for the campaign fund If he would
write a testimonial for some remedy for
hoarSeneSs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-25

Some years ago Mr.. Edison announced
that he was working on storage battery
which would make automobiles much less
expensive. But no such article has
figured in the catalogues.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-25

The kaiser has invented a brake; which
fact affords convincing and gratifying
evidence that he has perceived the desira-
bility Of slowing down now and then.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-25

Hartman has the rheumatism. The
campaign collectors must have known that
his severe attack of cold feet would have
serious developments.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-25

1t is only natural that Richard Croker
should show some little interest in de-
feating a man who has little respect
for horse racing as Gov. Hughes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-25

Iolstoy is quoted as saying that in many
respects his views coincide with Bryan's
In little while the Russian philosopher
may be tempted to wish he had copy
righted his observations
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-25

Emma Goldman has considerably re-
framed from embarrassing any candidate
by declaring in his favor
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| The convalescence of Orvile Wright
| should be materially assisted by the
| CHEEKY reports of what brother Wilbur is
| doing in France.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-25

Mr.. Kern is said to be an optimist. But
there is nothing to show that he has any
the better of Mr.. Sherman in that re-
spect.
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THEODORE W. MOVES. Editor II
TIE STAR has . regular and permanent
Family Circulation much more than the
combined circulation Of tne other wash
.lgton dailies. AZ News ana Advex-
Using Medium 1t has 20 competitor.

The Evening Star. with tue Sunday inornns
sd!t Ion Is delivered by carriers within the city
10 ce.,ts per month: Without the SUNDAY morn
a, edition at ~ cents per month.
By mail, postage prepaid:
fafy. Sunday included. one month. % cents
laiiy. Sunday excepted. one mUnta. ~ cents.
Saturday Star. one year. $1.W
kuuday Star. yeAr. 81.
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SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
A Question of Tae&o

so King Edward objects to noble mar
riages for American heiresseso"
Yes" answered Miss Cayenne; but
what can you expect of a king who ap-
proves of Alfred Austin's poetry?"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-25

Perhaps after it is all over Hisgen will
be allowed to come to the front and ex
plain how it happened.
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Feminine Appreciation.

Feminine Appreciation.
Charley, DEAR said young Mrs Tor
kins. what is the trouble in the Balkans
about?"
DO you really want to know"
No But I feel rather sleepy and it Is
SO soothing to hear you talk"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-25

In few days the straw vote will be
retired along with the straw hat.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-25

1t is needless for Eugene Debs to an
nounce that he expects to be candidate
in 1872.