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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-13
A National Boulevard.

From the Philadelphia Ledger.
The suggestion of wide road from
Washington to Gettysburg as national
memorial to Abraham Lincoln. has a
novelty that challenges discussion. We
are Just awaking. in this country. to
the possible importance of great high
ways. and the idea of a series of ma
tional roads radiating from the capital is
attractive and stimulating. If We have
never before thought Of memorial to a
great man taking this practical shape
that need not weigh against the plan. In
fact streets boulevards. drives have been
constructed and dedicated as memorials.
and If this one were laid out on a splen-
did scale. with architectural and sculptu-
raj adornments. it might fulfill its monu-
mental purpose more worthily than could
architecture and sculpture alone.
The practical utility of road from
the accommodation of automobiles. is
not Immediately apparent. 1t would
provide easy access to the battlefield. but
il could not become a part of any gen.
eral highway until Pennsylvania extended
its new state road from Harrisburg to
Carlisle and thence to Gettysburg. But
n PENNSYLVANIA is to do this. why should
not Maryland supply the other link? II
Congress is to be asked to build roads
In Maryland, will not other states demand
a share of this new form of pork?
This is one of the obstacles that we fore
see to Representative Lafean's prop
osition 1t is not for Pennsylvania. how
ever. to raise objections and if Mr.. La
fean can carry his measure through and
get the appropriation, 1t may give slim
Mus to the general movement for good
roads At all events, 1t is a proposition
worth discussing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-13
The QlYrnpiad.

Today begin in London the Olympic
games, Between the athletics of many ma
tions. High hopes are centered upon the
American competitors In these contests.
for 1t is believed that they stand for the
greatest skill in field and track sports
which this country has developed. mas
much as the sports are held In London
the English competitors are the most nu-
merous, and the keenest competition ap-
pears to lie between them and the repre-
sentatives of the United States. Among
the latter are several record holders, and
unless the differences in climate and rules
of competition affect them unfavorably
the Americans should give a good account
of themselves that will cause high score
to be written for this country in the
finals. Twenty-Five events are on the
program with athletes in competition from
twenty countries. Owing to the large
number, preliminary heats will of course
be necessary in all the contests to reduce
the competitors to small groups for the
finals. Thus 1t will probably be two weeks
before the ultimate scores are written and
the athletic supremacy of the world is
decided.
The next Olympiad should occur In this
country. There are at least a dozen cities
which could successfully entertain the oc-
casion. The London stadium is gigantic
ins tiuticn. seating 6S.GCO people. with
standing room for 23,O0O more in the ordi-
narily available space. and with an emer-
gency standing room for $4,000 additional
Large stadia exist already in this country,
but for an Olympiad such as that now in
progress in London possibly new equip
ment would be necessary. and if that
were the case there is no city better
adapted TO the purposes of International
sports than Washington. There are am
pie grounds here within easy reach for
such an affair, and IL the efforts of those
who have gone abroad hoping to secure
the next Olympic games for America are
successful. 1t is to be expected that Wash
ington will put in a strong bid for the
honor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-13
Patent Office Paw.

Last Saturday the clerks of the United
States patent office INDUCED themselves in
an excursion down the river. Ordinarily
such an affair would not be of especial mo-
ment but this occasion calls for particular
comment. 1t was in celebration of the
recent enactment by Congress of arpro-
priations for the patent Office force con-
siderably in advance of the sums hereto
fore allotted for that purpose. 1t Is esti-
mated that the increased salary scale will
require at least 100000 a year additional
from the Treasury. That sum may be re-
sarded as an investment by Uncle Sam
in good workmanship. For several years
the patent office force has been subject to
constant depletion BY the drafts made
upon 1t by the patent law profession. AS
soon as a young man demonstrated es-
pecial ability in a certain line he was very
likely to be offered such rate of COM
pensation by one of the large manufacture
ing establishments to take charge of the
patent law business of the concern that
he yielded to the temptation. Indeed SC
often did this happen that service in the
patent Office has come to be regarded
la gely as training school for outside
employment at high rates of remunera-
ton. In other words, the government was
not holding it's own in competition.
This condition resulted unfavorably for
the government and inevitably also for the
inventors of the United States. The patent
office work is of the utmost importance.
Our mechanical development for the past
few decades has been unquestionably
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-13
Rrvan and Parker.

Four years ago Mr. Bryan left st. Louis
dissatisfied with both the nomination ana
the platform. He had opposed both, the
platform in committee. and Judge Parker
in the vote for candidates. But the ma
jority having spoken, Mr. Bryan bowed
his assent and placed himself at the COM
mand of the campaign managers. Inc
contest for the time, was over ne
would be regular, and wait for announcer
day to urge his policies again on the
party.
Judge Parker leaves Denver dissatis-
fed at least with the platform he
fought that in committee, and still holds
to the views he then and there expressed
He hopes for another opportunity TO
urge his views as to issues on MS
party. But the thing now is to be regu-
lar, and he will be regular. He Will sup
port the ticket. and ask assignments
from the campaign management
But here the likeness ceases. Judge
Parker expected great things OF Mr.
Bryan's support At his, instance the
peerless leader led. Mr.. Bryan became
chief of the stumpers; special trains were
placed at his service, and the debataole
states-so considered-were stirred from
center to circumference. Judge Parker s
reliance was on Mr.. Bryan's ability TO
bring the whole Bryan following enthusi-
astically to the polls. Alas for the stub
bornness of political followers under the
sun, Hundreds of thousands of Bryan
ties refused to follow their leader into the
Parker camp. some going fishing on cleo
ton day and others going over openly to
Roosevelt.
Mr. Bryan probably expects nothing of
Judge Parker but mis- individual vote. He
has no following. He is not a spellbinder.
His home connections are all with men
and interests Mr.. Bryan is fighting. The
democracy's candidate of four years ago
is now a New York attorney whose eli
ents are corporation men of immense
wealth acquired in the corporation world.
There is no support to be had for. or de-
sired by. Mr.. Bryan in that quarter. Else
where Judge Parker is a stranger. known
only as the man who was at the bottom
after the avalanche of 1904 had fallen.
Judge Parkers regularity. therefore. Is
of small consequence except to himself.
He will cut as small and ineffective
figure in the campaign as he did In the
Denver convention. He and Mr.. Bryan
are not in agreement on any vital propo-
estion. and could not be brought together.
except for the formalities of campaign.
with horses and chains.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-13
Sure Proof.

A little time ago some shrewd American
discovered the factor near-fact, as the
case may be-t..at certain battleships
under construction In England by order
of Brazil were really intended for the
Japanese navy. This discovery was pub
lished and was variously received with
emotions ranging from terrified appre-
tensions of the timid to the unrestrained
amusement OF the optimistic. An effort
was made to prove the proposition. Naval
and diplomatic officers in this city denied
the possibility Of such deal and their
denials were pointed out by the discover
ers of the scheme as proof positive of
its existence. The more the government
officials here denied the story the more
positive became its sponsors. That is an
old and favorite method with, the dis
seminator Of midsummer marveis. But
after a while these domestic denials were
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-13
Bourne and BRYAN.

Senator Bourne of Oregon. not yet re-
signed to fate. and deploring both the
failure OF his third-term project and the
manner of Judge Taft's nomination, says
in an interview:
Secretary Taft's letter of acceptance
should anticipate democratic opposition In
respect to this matter and in terms quiet
apprehension for the future. He should
state specifically that If the people elect
him their chief public servant he will.
to the best of his ability. serve the peo-
pie long as they command him SO to
do but when his party or the electorate
relieve him of service he will in no man
ner attempt TO select his successor other
than to give loyal support to his party's
selection.
Mr. Bryan, in order to improve his
chances for one term, declares that he
will not seek a second Judge Taft Is
here advised that If he would improve
his chances for a first he must declare
a willingness to accept as many terms as
the people may wish to bestow upon
him.
The one proposition is as much against
precedent and sound public policy as the
other. Mr.. Jefferson. who would not toll
crate the idea of a third term. accepted
second. Gen. Jackson might have had
two He nominated Van Buren,. and his
influence carried the election Mr. Cleye-
land sought. and obtained. three nomina-
tions, and was twice elected.
Two terms are well and wise enough.
Mr.. Lincoln's reelection was a godsend,
and his cutting off in the beginning of his
second term an incalculable calamity. His
wisdom. charity, moderation and expert
ence. exercised through a second term in
the presidency. would have saved the
country from much confusion and misfor
tune. Mr.. Mckinley died when his credit
was highest. The country would have fol-
ton; and that they would have promoted
the public interests is a safe assumption
from what he had done His second term
might have been better and more fruitful
than his first, which Is saying much.
But eight years in the White House is
enough for even the best and ablest of
men. If Judge Taft is elected he is GER
tain Of a denomination, and should have a
fine chance Of reelection. That will COM
ply with. not violate, precedent. The mat
ter will work itself out without any declar-
alton now or later by the Chicago nem-
inee. Especially would it be foolish in
him to signify. willingness to remain in
definitely at the head of affairs.
One of the best things SO far of this year
is the fresh reputation the third-term
suggestion has received. We should hear
no more of it.. Let us hope that, at last,
it has gone to that Bourne from which no
Jonathan ever returns.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-13
by confrmatory statements

from abroad and the story was dropped as
an Improbable line Of publication. Now.
with a naivete altogether delightful. the
matter Is revived for one last whirl Of
self-laudation. The statement Is made
that the story was in fact true. but that
its publication caused such a change in
the situation that Japan could not pos
sibly buy the warships ordered by Brazil
So there will be no more need to deny
and the originators OF this interesting
yarn of the sea can point with pride to
their patriotic performance and pose as
the saviors of the nation. This is a merry
world in which We live in this twentieth
century.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-13
Advice.

If you would scale fame's lofty height
Be careful what you say
Lest speech that you send forth tonight
Must be recalled next day.
Learn to extend gladstone hand
And genially beguile
The moments with some kind words and
A beatific smile
Opinions are but tickle things
Which change as years roll by,
And none shall say. since words have
wings,
Just how and where they'll fly.
So lest embarrassments fall,
Content yourself awhile
With greetings kind-and most of all
The beatific smile.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-13
Protecting the Miners.
the Boston Transcript.

The American miner has been the OBJ
iect at one time and another of consider
able sentimental sympathy to which he
has probably paid very little attention
The establishment of a government ex-
pertinent station for the study OF mine
explosives is a much more practical kind
of interest. 1t Is to be hoped that the
European example will be followed to the
full extent of prohibiting the use of ex-
plosives that are proved unnecessarily
dangerous and strictly limiting the
amount of any explosive that can be
used under given conditions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-13
Not Fully Equipped.

II fear said the observer of events,
that public sentiment is not with US as
strongly as 1t used to be-"
Never mind answered Senator Sor-
ghum. you can let that matter wait until
after the campaign funds are collected.
Public sentiment is valuable in it's place,
but 1t doesn't carry any check book"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-13
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
The PROLONGED Applause.

Don't you think asked the sincere
citizen. that a man should prepare him
self studiousiy and carefully for service as
delegate to national convention"
Well" answered the man of experience.
1T would undoubtedly be a good thing to
take year or so Of voice culture
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-13

TIN 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 60
tenor or purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-13
Companionship Barred.

"'Rastus" said the man who gives ad-
vice, .if you want to prosper in this world
you must go to bed with the chickens"
"Yassir,'' answered Mr.. Pinkley. IFS
willin' to go to bed wifi 'em. But de folks
dat owns chickens ain sufficiently trust
full"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-13

1t is doubtful whether any political
party. however small, will be able to pre-
pare platform that will not permit Mr.
Roosevelt to point out some of my
policies"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-13
Promissory.

The platform plank which speakers quot
In many instances appears
To be a promissory note
Renewable In just four years.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-13
Special Value i'm
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-13

Tammany was doubtless amazed to find
that much political business could be
transacted in a country with Colorado's
limited facilities for chowder parties.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-13

Senator Jonathan Bourne will have to
be content to put aside his second
elective term as one of the good things
that the public failed to appreciate
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-13

Il will be difficult to make Inauguration
festivities surpass the standard set by
convention enthusiasm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-13

There Is no argument between Gov.
Johrso and Judge Gray as to which
might have gathered in the eight absent
or not voting.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-13

AS protector of the children Mr.. Bev
sridge OF Indiana must note with salts
faction that the boy orator. is no longer
a conspicuous toiler in politics
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-13

a number of bookmakers will never
cease to regret that Gov. Hughes could
not be landed in the quietude Of the vice
presidency.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-13

There was not even sufficient question
about the Bryan nomination to warrant
ANYBODY in triumphantly remarking Il
tod YOU so.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-13

New York's interest in the convention
seemed largely confined to the question
of developments in the relations of Muir
ply and McCarren.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-13

AS opposed to the steam roller methods
adopted at Chicago, Mr.. Bryan will pur-
sue his usual method Of trying to electrify
the public.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-13
All Signs Fail.

You seem to need rain very badly"
Yes answered Farmer Corntossel in
tone of patient resignation. We've
done our best, but 1t doesn't do any good
We've given one Sunday school picnic
after another. left the rockin' chairs an
hammoeks an buggies out over night an
painted all the buildings fresh. But none
of the things that used to bring rain seem
to work any more!'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-13

There is probably very little use OF
trying to picture to Col Guffey of Penn
sylvania the beauties of party harmony.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-13
Special Value i'm
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-13

For comparative novice In practical
politics, Alton b. Parker managed to gain
considerable recognition at Denver
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-13

The decision to publish the names Of
campaign contributors will be a shock to
those who love to do good by stealth.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-13
New. York Police.
!, the Cleveland Leader.

From the Cleveland Leader.
The police Of New York declare that
blackmaii is on the increase. We know
of no one better able to give inside sta
tistics on this crime.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-13
Natural Element.
the Springfield Republican

TOM tHe SIFInBueFU ikePuUiICdH.
E. III. Hartman has engaged the IA
nous oarsman. Ten Eyck, to teach his
sons to row. The boys are said to take
naturally to water.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-13

Very few of the presidential booms so
ruthlessly uprooted this summer will sur
vive another four years.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-13
CannonS!

From the New York Mail.
In the absence of an Uncle Joe in the
Persian house the shah's cannon wins
Oue
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-13
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-IE STAR has regular ana perma-
ucnt Family Circulation much more
than tho combined circulation Of the
other washington dailies. As News
.nd Advertising Medium 1t has no
,cnpetitor.
The evening world., 1908-11-16
PRIZE.FIGHTING Is A MOLLYCODDLE SPORT
COMPARED TO FOOTBALL.-.BATTLING NELSON
Some Football SldeHghts
as Seen by Battling Nelson

and
a
d i u . 10 a
and unable seconds
= in. murdered
Garesay hsh l
a
have
n the
Ta is
Of /
at md
of the
ia
In a especially you
~ Jn the hea
a
of lie
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The evening world., 1908-11-16

With mos. nconle on account o' ~"
rain, and watch one ton OF humanity
tear INTO an equal amount Of flesh ana
try to carry /. Off the field through
Two solid hours Of dlizzlin- rain ANA
sleet, qu!yering from the cold ana TAX
ing chances OF being taken sick and
ruined tor life, or being possible eye
witness 10 their own sons being tram
pied on ana carried off the field on a
stretcher.
Then again. the same people will
condemn the uoblost and most manly
art OF self-defeEse, known as boxing,
whore it IS man against man and they
are so equally matched in weight that
classy fighters VIII argue apout m
ounce-eyen an hours time Of weiga-
Ing
Then again, We Of the boxing game
have rules that arc "A credit TO the man
who invented them as well as the
The evening world., 1908-11-16
Sweater Is All You Get.

The best you get from varsity game
is the honor-if you call IL such-and a
big sweater that reaches over yOul ears
ana makes person un comfortable, with
T.. J" or whatever initial II happens 10
be, from he college.
For instance, there was $4,000 had To
be returned TO people wanting 10 pur-
chase tickets to the game SATURDAY far
want OF room 10 see the battle on the
sridlron, Just goes to show what a lot
OF people are interested in the varsity
game, And in New York CITY and seV-
tral other large cities boxing is barred
because II ~ supposed 10 hC brutal NV
opinion Of why boxing is barred is ina,
me people VINO condemn II never 20 n
zee a real good box .B match, and only
ledh thc Totsts some sore sport writer
VIII write, because either mis- hghter
lost or the fighter he had preyi0lIsly
DJOst ed, or the club manager, WOuIdn',
klck-In' meaning to come through
or 10 be palm pay the writer SIS for a
There are three classes Of football
players-the varsity the freshmen and
the scrubs. The freshmen and slrIbs
are TO the varsity the same as sp a1.
ring partner 10 a champion, inasmuch
as they are used for practice.
one consolation the public has Is that
any time they see a football PLAYER, es-
pecially n good, successful one, they
know he Is a man, physically, as well as
an educated one, and no one of tie mol
lycoddle type can he a football PLAYER.
words, you can't be champion fighter
without being man, as II lakes heart.
grit and determination, as well as a GER
ain amount OF horse sense. with
aecency enough 20 be gentleman and
stop at good hOtels-li Incy let you.