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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-07

seats in the amen corner. Many a man
who sat on these benches thought he
would be governor and was glad to get
the nomination for assembly.
The tone of this is of boastful approval
of the old order. But was that order
best? Would ii not have been better.
both for themselves and for the public. If
those governors and those speakers had
shaped their own courses. as they were
elected to do, and not have yielded the
scepter to Mr. Plat or anybody else?
Things done in a corner-even an amen
corner-smack strongly of chicane and
fine work. and. as rule. do not convey
the greatest good to the greatest number.
At last. as we all know. the old order
broke down. Machine rule reached its
limit. and many scandals resulted. The
people decided upon change. and elected
a man governor who had shown both the
spirit and the capacity to act for himself
They felt that with him at Albany head
quarters would be in the governors office
there and not in the amen corner of the
Fifth Avenue Hotel in New York city.
Nor did they make any mistake. Gov.
Hughes has been his own man. and what
ever has been done by him has proceeded
from 1.-THE executive chamber
There may he established another amen
corner in some other New York hosiery,
and there may arise another boss as ca
pable as Mr. Platt of directing party af-
fairs New York knows little of any other
than machine politics. and il remains to
be seen whether the Hughes brand will
enjoy more than temporary favor. Pre-
dictions are numerous that he will not be
succeeded by a man of his kind. But.
however that may be. the state has
undoubtedly benefited by even this short
service OF one who. having received his
commission, not from an amen corner,
but from the people in the open. has con-
sdered not the interests Of any boss,
but their own.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-07
Taft and Bryan.

Judge Taft and Mr.. Bryan are engaged
in a sort of joint debate. Each is examin-
ing the record of The other on the issues
of the day. and pointing out how weak a
| candidate he would be If put forward by
his party in the coming race Each also
seems to assume that the other will be so
put forward. In way. therefore. the
battle has opened in advanced of the &C
ton of the two national conventions
Judge Taft makes two points against
Mr.. Bryan which will be available in the
| campaign whether the former leads his
party or not.
The first point relates to the Philippine
Islands. Mr.. Bryan eXerted his influ-
ence to have the archipelago taken over
by the United States: and thus he Is
associated with what he now calls our
colonial policy. He explains that his OBJ
ject was to assist in closing the whole
episode with Spain, so as to enable this
government to give the Filipinos gov
eminent of their own. But now he wants
| to carry out that policy without delay. in
the face of the fact that our investigation
and experience have convinced many of
our wisest men that years must elapse
before the United States can withdraw.
with safety to the interests for which
it then becomes responsible
The second point relates to the silver
que stion. 1t is true. as Judge Taft
charges, that there is nothing in Mr..
Bryan's present attitude toward silver
which would prevent him from reviving
his free coinage contention at any time
in future a money stringency and a
black financial outlook existed. He still
holds to his opinions of 1895. and claims,
| moreover that events since then have
verified them. 1t was not the character
of the additional metal discovered-gold-
| which relieved the situation, but the guam
| tity. If we may accept Mr.. Bryan's ex-
| plaration, If he had won his fight in
| 1896. and the government had entered
upon the unlimited coinage of silver prices
| would have risen and good times been
| restored if not an ounce Of gold had been
added to the. worlds supply.
Mr. Bryans great weakness lies not
so much in what he Is now advocating
as In what he has advocated in the past
and has not surrendered. Not only Is he
holding free silver in allegiance but gov
eminent ownership and operation of
railroads as we'll. He believes in both
policies. and. given the power and an
emergency, would push both.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-07
Beers and Citizenship.

This news is from Santa Fe, New Mex
leo:
Gen. Benjamin Jelannis Viljoen. the
Boer leader. today got citizenship papers
from Judge Parker at Las Cruces. He is
the leader of the Boer colony that has
been established at Chamberino. in the
Mesilla valley
Now if Gen. Viljoen will lead the men OF
his colony in this path of duty he will do
a wise thing. Presumably the Beers are
in America to stay, and in order to enjoy
the full advantages of their new home
they should become citizens. At no dis
tant day, too New Mexico will be state,
and then citizenship to it's residents will
be advanced in value hundred per cent
These Beers will find Uncle Sam an i'm
provement on Dom Paul.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-07
Hughes.

From the New York Evening Post.
Gov. Hughes continues to be the mos,
impracticable Of presidential candidates
He has definitely refused to name his
own delegates at large from New York
If the proposal that he should was spread
before him as a snare he has avoided il
IL as an invitation to set up as a boss, he
has spurned 1t. Let the convention and
the party in general attend to their duties
and he will attend to his. This Is magnifi
say with groan. Why won't the gov.
ernor get out and hustle for the nomina.
ton? Why won't ne forever be flingin,
himself at the heads of the voters? This
is like asking why he does not make him
self over. There he stands. the sort OF
man God made him, and he can be nc
other. II the country wants him. he will
respond; il not, no sign of disappointment,
or discomfort will escape him. There is
no doubt how he will stand the test
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-07
Colombia and Panama.

The republic of Colombia claims that
the town of Jurado lies four miles within
its territory. The republic of Panama
claims that the town lies twenty-five
miles inside of the boundary line on it's
side. Colombian troops are now in pos
session of the town. I'm enforcement of the
claim of the government at Bogota and
the Panamans are in high state of ex-
element. even going far as to charge
Secretary Root with unfairly siding with
the Colembians and permitting a spoHa-
ton of the territory of Panama.
The situation calls for a prompt adjust
ment by peaceful means. II the boundary
line has not been definitely settled it
should be referred at once to a commission
of survey for definition. A modus vivendi
guaranteeing peace on the borders should
he speedily established. that there may be
no unnecessary bloodshed.
This country Is in rather larger degree
than In other instances responsible for
peace in that quarter of the world Its
swift recognition of the new republic OF
Panama, justified by all the circum-
stances. has imposed upon it a certain
measure of authority carrying with it a
degree of accountability. In the extreme
~ selfish view. of course, it is justified in
adhering strictly to its own affairs on the
canal strip and allowing Panama to
struggle along as best IL may against any
odds that may arise. But entertainments
upon the Panaman territory must even
tually affect the interests of the United
States within the canal strip 1t is TO the
advantage to this government that Pan
anna be maintained stably and capabIy
and without weakening or irritating loss
of territory.
1t would seem, therefore. to be incum-
bent upon the United States at this juno
ture to move in the premises for the es-
Establishment of court of arbitration or
boundary survey. An appeal to this
government by the weaker state is vir-
tually certain to. be made without delay
if the pressure from Colombia continues.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-07

Senator Depew was among those who
took fearful leave of the famous amen
corner in the old Fifth Avenue Hotel.
New York, which closed its doors Satur-
day night He was familiar with the spot
and its history. and being called upon for
speech spoke with information. Among
other things he said:
II know governors who thought they
did things from the executive chamber,
but they were done from the amen cor
ner. i know speakers who were looked
up to for the makeup OF the committees
from the lower house of legislature. They
said they would consult with the men,
hers of their families in the rural regions
and have found that the families they
consulted were Senator Platt in the amen
corner.
II have known conventions with the
900 delegates who thought they would
make up the state ticket. but they re-
ceived their inspiration from the plush
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-07
BRYAN Thrives on Defeat,

From the New York Times.
Absolutely the only argument worthy
prejudiced men that has been put for
ward in favor of Mr.. Bryan's nomination
at Denver is this: That it will be better
for the party to let him nominate himself
and get whipped again, so that he will be
out Of the way for the campaign Of 1912
The fault of this argument Is that there
is no guarantee whatever that third de-
feat would make an end Of Bryan. He
doesn't mind defeat. Indeed, he thrives
on ii. The democratic party may break
down and die. but Mr.. Bryans Commoner
crculates and MIR. Bryan goes on collect
ing 500 night for his lectures In fact
from the point of view of the pocket ne
is individually better off than if he had
been elected in 1895 or in 1900. He is a
dent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-07
The House Disapproves.

The House OF Representatives has gone
on record against placing the memorial
tn Gen. Grant in the Botanic Garden.
where it will be obscured from public
view. BY vote of 134 to 100 the House
declared it's preference for the site south
of the White House Owing to the ext
gencies of the parliamentary situation
however. this vote does not become eff
fcctive at this time to prevent the hui
initiation of the great soldierPresident or
the butchery of the trees. The only way
in which the matter could be Drought be-
fore the House was by motion to sus
pend the rules requiring a two-thirds
vote. Chairman Mccall being facilitated in
his maneuver by the consideration of the
Speaker who recognized him for the pur
pose of his motion.
Considering the disadvantages under
which he. abored Mr.. Mccall scored a
decided victory. He was confronted by an
adverse report from his own committee.
that report having been framed upon a
totally misconceived view of the issues
involved. He faced the misguided oppo-
sition of the friends of Gen. Grants
family. who have been misled into the
notion that the Botanic Garden site is
the best in the city. whereas in fact 1t is
Culties he won over an absolute majority
and the moral effect of this triumph of
votes must be evident today to those who
study the case calmly and look ahead a
season or two to the legislative needs of
the future in the development of the site
1t is now apparent that an actual ma
jority of the House believes the emplace-
ment Of the monument on the surface of
the reclaimed swamp. in the midst of a
grove of trees which cannot be sacrificed
without additional legislation. to be a HUI
initiation to the memory of Grant 1t is
known that there are serious difficulties
IN the way of securing the additional en-
actments which will be necessary to rem
der the site less Objectionable than it Is
today The advocates of the Botanic
Garden site are thus put in defensive
attitude which will prove embarrassing
to them as time passes.
1t Is not too late for the majority of
the House to work its will in the prem
ises There will surely be opportunities
at this session. before the work of en-
placement Is we'll under way to secure a
consideration of the change of site resolu-
tion strictly on its merits, in circum-
stances to enable the majority to carry
Its proposition. Otherwise the spectacle
will be offered of destructive work
proceeding against the will of Congress,
with every prospect that the result will
be a standing source Of shame to every
true friend of the great man whose name
1t is sought by this enterprise to honor
and perpetuate.
Why should the House, against It's judg-
ment and against it's will, permit the
Grant memorial to be put in an unac-
cesstble hole on the promise of the park
commission to butcher more trees and to
disfgure the natural beauties of the Mall
IN order to render the misplaced monu-
ment trfle more accessible?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-07
The Menagerie.

The good old American eagle
Will soon make its bow once again.
The bulls and the bears
Will enliven affairs
When speakers commence the campaign
The elephant tough and persistent
And the donkey sure-footed though slo'
Will trumpet or bray
For full many day.
And likewise the rooster will crow.
And so If you're seeking excitement,
For impatience there's little excuse.
You have only to wait
For the glorious date
When they turn the menagerie loose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-07
An Avowed Preference,

No" answered Mr.. Sirius Barker, i
can't say l care for the books that are
being constantly turned out
What literature do you prefer?' in
qured the supercilious girl.
We'll. give me the Egyptian hero
glyphics."
But you can't read them
That's what I like about them. I'm
not expected to-"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-07

NIn 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, 1908-04-07
Obsolete Furniture

Small is the fat. One scarce can tur
about.
To wish We now begin
That we could move the radiator out
And put an ice chest in.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-07
A ProViso.

"Of course you won't object to me as a
candidate because I'm a poor man."
NO" answered the cautious constitu-
ent; mot If you'll consent not to get rich
quick after you get the Office.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-07

to anything II it is continued long enough
But there is a marked difference between
thatstaee % endurance which is forced BY
necessity and genuine patience.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-07

If the rarified atmosphere of Denver
makes brief speeches necessary, time
NAV come when the people viii insist on
holding conventions on mountain tops.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-07

Distinguished foreigners are sometimes
embarrassed by the fact that 1t is not
customary in this country for people to
travel incognito unless they are wanted
by creditors
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-07
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
A Defense.

Most of the airs people put on about
the benefits of foreign travel are all a
bluff"
Yes. But you've got to travel yourself
in order to he able to call the bluff
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-07

Popular sentiment is disposed to ignore
the fact that there are many things about
Mr.. Bryan's free silver theories that
would still stand explaining.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-07

man in Indiana has a record of stay
ing at home nearly 1900 nights in sue
cession. Possibly he was trying to read
all the literature produced in his own
state.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-07

Abe Hummel when he goes to Paris
must not expect his tainted money to
meet with the same social recognition as
that enjoyed by Jimmy Hazen Hyde's.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-07
Back to Earth !

From the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
A man and woman were welded on the
top Of the Washington Monument the
other day. But it didn't take 'em long tC
get down to earth again.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-07
A Stand-OH.
From the indianapolis News.

From the IndfanapolIS News.
Still. the bad effect of fiat life on chill
dren may be somewhat Offset by the baC
effect of children On fiat life.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-07
Trade Needs Snrinr.

From the Providence Journal.
Now. If April will only get down to
business every one will be very much
obliged.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-07

The fact that Mr.. WI is not asking as
many questions in public as usual may
indicate that he is seriously In quest of
important information this trip.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-07

New York is at a great advantage in
the fact that its palatial railway stations
will be Immediately accessible by car
lines.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-07

Some of Mr. Taft's champions believe
that he will be. to all intents and pur-
poses, nominated even before the first
ballot Is taken
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-07

Campaign funds will be gathered in
spite of the present general understand
ing that the acceptance of a contribution
implies no obligations whatever.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-07

Raleigh. the original tobacco promoter.
and Calling, the inventor of the machine
gun. never dreamed of the trouble they
were storing up for Kentucky.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-07

1t Is related that the Oklahoma legis-
Iature consumes bushel of popcorn
day. And yet the Oklahoma legislature
is no circus.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-07
A Stroke of Novelty.

What makes you regard that man as
such a brilliantly original orator.
.'He made an after-dinner speech with
out saying that he had not expected 10 be
called on
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-07
Get BusYi

From the Minneapolis Journal.
If Williams and De Almond could puI
off another round of their congressional
go, il might help the filibuster along.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-07

Mr.. Foraker Is credited with being able
TO cut considerable figure In Ohio. even
without any definitely announced boom
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-07
His Fiddle Silent.

From the Charleston News and Courier
Senator Bob" Taylor seems to have
hung up de rosin and de bow"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-07

Observations by Reuterdahl have in no
wise Iessened the enthusiasm or respect
in the receptions of our navy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-07
Gould Name Him.

From the Cleveland Leader.
II that roaring we'll were in Nebraska
the scientists wouldn't look so puzzled.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-07

THE STAR has . regular and psrmA-
nsnt Family Circulation much moro
than the combined circulation Of the
other Washington dailies. A. . News
and Advertising Medium 1t has no
competitor.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-29
WILL W/RESTLE AGAIN

As a result of the bout on the mat
last Thursday night at Corcoran Hall
between George Herbert. the pride of
Richmond, and Young Ajax, the little
giant from Mexico, which resulted in
the former winning the decision. a
return match has been arranged Both
participants are confident that they
can make a better showing than be-
fore. With little delay the wrestlers
are going at it again, the date being
set for April eth.
The conditions of the 60 are that
Young Ajax is to throw Herbert twice
within an hour, or lose THE decision.
Last time Ajax was 10 get three throws
or lose. and he only succeeded in get
ting one. The new arrangement Will
make the contest a very closely con
tested one. and from all Indications the
betting will be even money. The
wrestling of these two boys has aroused
the greatest interest here. and record
crowd will surely he present to see
this second meet. off~the mat the OPP
ponents are the best of friends. con
Quoting boxing and wrestling school
together. but when they come together
in contest, as evinced by their last
bout, they forgot everything but the
desire to win.
There will be two hot prelimiharies,
one between j. S. Gilelmo and Gordon
Woodall and the other between Burke
Ellis and Kid Coleman. Later in April
Mystery" Brown. of Philadelphia. and
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-29
BY w. u. CARTER.
tRrt,uti Rork.l

AT Plain Dealing Farm. which Is near
are some thirty head of stations
brood mares and young things, OF
which nearly all are trotting bred, and
they have wintered In nice shape
Plain Dealing is one Of the old-tine
Virginia estates. and was. until the
death OF the late W., N. Wilmer, the
country home of that well-known New
York lawyer, whose brother. Mr.. JOS
eph Wilmer the warm personal friend
of President Roosevelt, oftentimes a
guest at the old homestead. and now
owner of Pine Knot, his Virginia hunt
ing lodge. nearby.
Plain Dealing was the home of the
Rt Rev. Joseph Pierre Bell Wilmer
father of Messrs. Joseph and William
Wilmer. and the farm Is as sacred
trust in the family, The stations Vir-
ginia Chief, son of Kentucky Prince;
Aebineer. s0923. and Plain Dealing
30921. are' owned at the farm and made
10 earn. their keep. Virginia Chief Is
a big. stout black horse. and being q
bold. rapid walker, he makes good
saadler. while in harness you find few
drivers that are more tractable and
pleasant on the road.
|, Abineer and Plain Dealing have al.
ways been used as pair and our
nations President has frequently rio.
den behind them during his trips &c
Pine Knot. which are usually taken
during the Christmas and Easter holt
days and in the fall, when Thanks
giving dinner is eaten in Virginia. One
of the best formed two-year-olds at
Plain Dealing farm is bay geldlng
by Aebineer out of fine saddle mare
bred and owned by Mrs. Roosevelt
Bon ANworthy. the bay stallion. four
years old. by Axworthy. 2:15 Ia. out
of the eX-trotting queen. Sunol
eos Ia. is owned at the farm. and
he has developed into large. well-fi n-
ished. handsome horse. He trotted a
quarter in 35 seconds at two years old
for his breeder, John II. Shuts, from
whom he passed to Plain Dealing farm
The son of ANworthS has been logged
on the road since. but Mr. Wilmer vii
probably have him trained again next
season. Among the brood mares at the
farm are, Flora Jefferson. SHAPED,
chestnut, daughter of Elk Nutwood
and Flora Diamond. by Bay Diamond
son of Mambrine Patchen. now will
foal to Bon Axworthy. and others by
Onward. 2.25 Ia; Norval. 2:14 ga. anc
Allerton, 2:o91-4. The latter is repre-
sented by Flora Allerton. a beautiful
chestnut mare. seven years old, out OF
Flora Jefferson.
S. C. Beilamy. president of the Com
mercial ard Farmers Bank. of En-
field. n. c., who owns clever country
home fitted up with snug bachelor