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Watterson and Hill.

Mr.. Watterson does nothing by halves.
When he opposes a man or a measure he
does so with all his might When he
champions. he displays the same degree
of energy.
He has just returned from Lincoln
where he was Mr.. Bryans guest, and he
takes his pen in hand at once in Mr..
Bryan's behalf. He quotes this from an
interview with David. B. HILL given on
the eve of Mr. Hills departure for Eu-
rope:
II admit that the republican party is
badly disorganized at the present time.
Both parties are disorganized. There was
an opportunity. but l fear that 1t was
overlooked. The keynote Of this political
campaign should be Taft, the candidate
of political patronage What else is he ?
He is put before the people as a candi-
date by the power Of political patronage.
Nothing else.
Mr.. Watterson's reply is as follows:
This being true, and true 1t is. along
with a good deal more Of the same sort
or worse. why should not Mr.. Hill stand
and fight? Why should he throw up his
hands in despair? Why should he run
away to Europe?"
1t is hardly fair to-represent Mr.. Hill
as running away. Mr.. Watterson him
self in 1896 left the country for Europe
under somewhat similar circumstances.
Mr.. Cleveland had completely disorgan-
lied his party, and many Of its leaders,
Mr. Watterson among the number, were
discouraged. Things were chaotic. and
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not a few democrats thought the end had

not a lew UeIuOCEdlS luOuSlI lAc cLo ildo
come.
But Mr.. Hill kept up heart and hope
and tried to save the day. He went to the
Chicago convention. and wrestled strenu-
ously with the radicals whose capers
proved to be the prelude to Mr.. Bryan's
nomination. He received small assistance
Not another democrat in the country OF
his consequence and of his way of think
ing appeared on the scene to hold up
his hands. That was the time for action
Had radicalism been successfully resist
ed then, what has since been known as
Organism would never have come into
being.
Again, in 1900 Mr. Hill, unsupported by
the old leaders, of the party, tried to
save the day by fighting for moditica-
ton Of the Chicago platform, but failed.
And still again, in 1904, he exerted him
self to the utmost to put the party in
shape for battle. only to see his candi-
date appropriated by a coterie of Wall
street magnates, and "managed' by them
to his destruction.
Now it is Mr.. Hills time to be dis
couraged. While he was battling twelve
years ago against Mr.. Bryan. Mr.. Wat
terson was in Europe, far from the mad
ding crowds radical strife. This year.
while Mr. Watterson is battling for Mr..
Bryan, Mr.. Hill will be in Europe. taking
his first look around. and surveying older
ruins than the old democratic party of
America, though he will find none more
complete.
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Public Spirited Citizens.

Washington is blessed with a body of
citizens devoted TO the public welfare 1t
is IN truth an exceptional community in
the manner in which the busiest of its
people lend themselves TO objects con-
nected with the public veal and give free
" OF their time, energy and means to ad-
vance causes, to meet emergencies and
TO raise funds for public and semi-publiC
purposes. This devotion to the communi-
tvs interest by the leading citizens is at
tested anew by acceptance of service on
the prison commission, just appointed by
such men as Justice Stafford Mr.. Edison
and Mr.. LaDOw. and later by the APP
pointmens and acceptance of Mr.. Hamil-
ton a a member of the board of charities
In Washington the number of such or
CARNATIONS. made up of individuals who
receive no compensation for their services
one that is merely nominal is unusually
large, and il might easily be the case that
with the capable men avoiding service in
order TO devote themselves exclusively to
their own affairs membership in these off,
cial and semi official bodies would be COM
posed of compar atively incompetent per-
sons. But it is Infinitely to the credit OF
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Gen. Wright.

Gen. Wright should make an excellent
Secretary of War. But the appointment
will not affect politics at ALL No demo-
cratic votes will be drawn to Judge Taft
as the result of it, and, of course, the talk
that it will break the lower solid south in
November is too absurd for serious dis
cussion. 1t is much likelier to cause the
canals on the planet Mars to dry up. It
may be that the appointment will be re-
newed next March. If Judge Taft is
elected he will need good man in the
War Department.; and his opinion of Gen.
Wright is as high as that of Mr.. Roose-
welt. They worked together pleasantly In
the Philippines. and when Judge Taft was
appointed to the War Department Gen.
Wright was his choice for the succession
at Manila
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Independence Day Reform.

Considering the almost unanimous opin-
ion throughout the country that the prac-
tice of celebrating the Fdnrth" by means
of explosives is absurd and dangerous. it
is remarkable that more progress has
not been scored toward reform. Stat
isticians annually present the shocking
record in warlike totals. The newspapers
have spread the figures before the people
in plain terms. Appeals TO reason have
been voiced eloquently on all sides Yet
the barbaric practice persists. Small
boys and grown men cling tenaciOusly to
the belief that they are required by die
rates OF patriotism to make a hideous
noise and to imperil lives. Some of them
DO not think about the matter at all
They merely follow the promptings of
habit and give free play to their desire
TO create a disturbance. Despite mild
regulations they manage to find a way to
burn powder in unlimited quantities and
to rend the air with hideous explosions.
There is nothing beautiful or inspiring
about the pop-pOp-popping of firecrackers
or the bang-bang- banging of pistols all
cay on the Fourth. The din arouses no
feelings of patriotism, no sense of ma
tionality. no high concept of good citizen
ship Few of the noise-makers pause to
reflect upon the traditions of the day The
absolute prohibition of their dangerous
pastimes would in no wise lessen the
popular understanding of Independence
cay, while 1t would save lives and limbs
and spare multitudes of people from the
torments of a foul-smelling, ear-splitting
IerVe-raC!ling outburst of sound.
Why should not the reform in this mat
ter proceed swiftly to the point of for
bidding on the Fourth the indulgences in
noise that are not permitted on other
days? True patriotism demands that the
occasion he rescued from its undignifed
costly practices, and inasmuch as grad
Ual methods of reform succeed so slowly
and queStlonably perhaps the most hu-
name way to reach the goal of a safe
and sane Fourth is by outright denial of
the right to burn powder Such a pro-
lhDition would of course shock seriously
the patriotic sensibilities of some peo-
pie. but II would evoke a sensible dis
cuss.on of tie subject and bring about a
-eallzation of the folly OF unbridled bar
Darlsm IN the name of celebration Incl
dentally il would save many lives
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the community at large and to the men,
bers themselves that these organizations
have been composed almost uniformly of
the highest grade of capacity, public spirit
and intelligent activity. This is equally
true of the board of children's guardians,
the board of charities, the board Of edu-
cation and the board Of trustees Of the
Public Library. all Of which are vitality
important parts of the administrative or
ganization Of the District.
In the matter of occasional organiza-
tions, too, the same rule prevails, with the
most capable of the Districts citizens
responding promptly and literally to all
calls for help. At this time some Of the
busiest Of the Districts citizens are work
ing hard to make a success Of the In
dependence day celebration, which Is to be
also an inauguration of the new Municipal
building These citizens, summoned by
the District Commissioners to duty out
side of their daily work, are throwing into
their task the same Intelligent energy
that they devote to the prosecution of
their own affairs, and the result is GER
tain to be celebration in every respect
worthy of the capital and an inspiration
to all citizens.
Every four years the citizens of Wash
ington work several months to prepare for
the Inauguration of the President and
Vice President of the United States in
manner befitting the nation This is abso-
lutely unremunerative labor, calling for
the devotion of hours daily to the perfec-
ton of details, the letting of contracts, the
collection and expenditure of funds, and
all without the slightest hope of a reward
directly or indirectly. Probably no other
city in the country calls upon its business
men so often for such arduous duties in
the cause of community welfare and COM
munity pride. 1t is a proud record that
the District has written in this regard,
and it is gratifying now to find in these
latest appointments evidence that there is
no slackening of the spirit which animates
the citizens of the capital in all matters
affecting the welfare and upholding the
prestige of the District.
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The Republican Ticket.

Conceding the Importance of New
York. Gov. Hughes was the logical man
Tor service with Judge Taft. His dem
onStrated strength at home recon-
mended him for recognition. But the
New York politicians made the logic of
the situation Impossible. They had not
been able to prevent instructions for
Gov. Hughes for first place. but they
carried themselves toward his candi-
dacy in a way to effaCe him completely
from the Chicago equation. They did
not want him for either place and he
himself did not want second place. but
had his interests been in friendly hands
he would have been drafted, and his
strength secured to the party in that
way
Next in order of strength came Mr..
Fairbanks. d 1rst-Ciass man in every
respect who is filling the office of Vice
President with a dignity and effective
ness leaving nothing to DE desired. He
would have strengthened the ticket this
year as he did the ticket four years ago.
Besides. Indiana this year is debatable
territory. But Mr.. Fairbanks did not
desire denomination, for reasons with
which one may easily Sympathize and
his friends respected his wishes
This brought the convention to the
balancing of New York with Gov.
Hughes out OF the calculat ton, against
Iowa, and New York won. The decision
was probably the best Tor the party.
HAD Iowa won. the republican divisions
In that state. already acute would have
been rendered the more difficult while
elsewhere the party would have gained
nothing Gov Cummins has some snowy
qualities, but none of a commanding
national influence
Mr.. ShermanS candidacy will be SUD-
ported with ardOr by his republican friends
In the House, many of whom will be on
the stump as candidates for reelection
He is popular with them. Mr.. Cannon's
speech 10 the convention. which in sub
stance he Will repeat on the stump, will
affect sentiment in Mr.. Sherman's favor
wherever ii is read. In this way Mr.
Sherman viii receive an introduction to
the voters everywhere by local leaders
and speakers which another man without
congressional service would have lacked
While not an orator. he is an effective
speaker himself, and will hold up his end
of the stick.
Hayes and Wheeler won in 1876, Car
field and Arthur in 1885, Harrison and
Morton in 1855, and Mckinley and Roose-
welt in 1900. Ohio and New York pull
we'll in leather together, and this latest
team should make a fast race for the
stakes.
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Sherman's Strength.
From the New York Times.


Mr.. Sherman has two elements of
strength. His nomination will bring to
the support of the ticket all the energies
Of the New York republican organiza-
ton. Mr.. Sherman comes from Utica,
a stronghold Of stalwart republicanism
He is we'll known all over the state
and has managed TO keep himself alOof
from faction quarrels. so that his name
will not be a case of luke~ armness or
detection. Then Mr.. Sherman is a con-
servative man, not exactly a reaction
airy, yet he has in the House belonged
to Speaker Cannon's group, which has
from time to time put itself in opposi-
ton to some of the policies of Mr.. Roose-
Welt Mr.. Sherman is a rich man, identf-
field with corporation interests. some OF
which his democratic opponents during
the campaign will probably describe as
trusts 1t is obvious that his nomination
" i'll be very much better received in New
York and in the east than that of Mr..
Dolliver. who was the administration
candidate.
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Taft and Harmony.

| Now for business. Judge Taft is the
| candidate by a wonderful demonstration,
and there is business to be done.
| No candid man will deny that the re-
publicans have need to be very much alive.
| Their leaders strength is much. Their
| platform is we'll constructed. The his
tory they recite is impressive. But d.
visions exist in a number of states, all
| of which are necessary to republican sue
| cess in November. Those divisions should
be healed at as early a day as possible,
and Judge Taft is. on every account. the
| man to encourage and to direct the work.
| In the first place. he wants to win. He
has drawn a prize reckoned among the
greatest. A nomination for President brings
great qualification, but at the same time i'm
poses great responsibility. Party followers
look to the nominee for inspiration and
suggestions. They work with all the more
zeal when assured of his approval and
| support.
In the second place. Judge Taft has
demonstrated talents for harmonizing Sc
rDus differences. He is as much of a
diplomat as executive. His triumph In
the Philippines grew out of his ability to
bring men of widely different views to
act together. He handled dissensions in
Cuba and in Panama with marked clever
ness. 1t is easy to believe. therefore. that
this power, which has been exercised SO
successfully on strangers and aliens, can
be used as effectively on home folk.
1t is Judge Taft's duty to bring all re-
publicans together. No more internecine
warfare. All ammunition should be used
against the common enemy. In New
York. in Ohio, in Indiana, in Wisconsin.
in Iowa. wherever republicans have been
hammering each other, that hammering
by Judge Taft's interposition. should
cease. For this campaign. Hughes and
anti-Hughes men, Foraker and anti
Foraker men. Cummins men and Allison
men, La Toilette men and anti-La Fol-
lette men, should all become Taft men,
sinking personalities for the party's wei
fare.
AS little should be heard henceforth
about radicals and conservatives. In the
sense that Judge Taft is a supporter OF
the President he is a radical, but likewise
is 1t true that neither in his mental poise
nor in his temperament does he offer
anything that would make for the slight
est alarm in the event of his elevation to
the presidency. He can lead both factions
with absolute sincerity, and II both follow
him he will be the next President Of the
United States.
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The Endless Story.

The wind is telling a story
AS 1t sweeps DER hill and vale,
And the moon in her distant glory
Smiles at the quaint old tale;
A tale of the morn's bright cleaning,
A tale of the noon SO clear,
A story of daytime dreaming
And of night with its shadows drear.
The stars are carelessly smiling
And the ripping waters flow
Laughs at the wind beguiling
With this tale of the long ago.
And the days and the nights succeeding
Ravel and weave and blend,
While the world laughs on unheeding
The story that has no end.
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Upstate.
From the New York Tribune.

Mr.. Sherman will aid materially in
bringing support to the national ticket
in that part of the state in which repub-
lican majorities are made. He has the
friendship and respect of the great mass
of voters in the upstate republican strong
holds, and there is no active republican
politician above or below the Bronx who
will not exert himself to the utmost to
vindicate Mr.. Sherman's choice as Mr.
Taft's running mate on the national tick
eft. Victory in New York this fall is
clinched by the nominations made at
Chicago.
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Let the Weather Alone.
From the Atchison Globe.

From the Afchfson Globe.
the country" There is either too much
or too little rain. or too much cold wealth
er, or too much hot weather, but have
you ever noticed that the country" does
very we'll? 1t Is little richer every year,
and no other country has ever shown
equal progress. If you do as well as the
country" you will do particularly well.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-20

The manner in which a nominee re-
ceives the notification committee should
never for an instant betray the fac,
that he has been sitting for days and
nights with his ear at the telephone re-
ceiver.
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Endurance Appreciated.

$50 you think my writing that book was
a remarkable achievement" said TIE
gratif1ed author.
YES" answered Miss Cayenne. II
don't see how you managed to stay awake
through the first four chapters let alone
the whole book!"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-20

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 to
tenor or purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-20

Efforts to interview j. p. Morgan
ELECTED only the information that he con-
sidered Taft's nomination "all right" But
this is hardly enthusiastic enough to at
ford much encouragement to the man
with the campaign subscription book.
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"Ev'ybody OATS willin' to do his bes' :"
said Uncle Eben, has de chance to be
some kind of a hero. If he can't be a
victor an a popular idol. he kin take his
lickin' like a man"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-20

The platform, while in many respects
admirable is not as breezy and entertain
ing as the presence of Indiana literary
talent in the convention seemed to
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By PHILANDER JOHNSON.
The Need.

Did you study Volapuk or Esperanto?'
Il did not" answered Mr.. Sirius Bar
ker. 1--WE have plenty of language. What
we need is more ideas of sufficient i'm
portance to deserve expression"
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Long Is Not Short.

From the New Orleans Times Democrat.
Senator Long Of Kansas delivered a
campaign speech Of 10000 words at En-
poria, Kan, the other day.
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Not Glittering Generalities.

Don't you think our military friend in.
dulges in glittering generalities?'
His position requires him to be some
what SNOWY replied the painfully pre-
else person. But his uniform is thai
Of a colonel, not a general
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-20

are those who face the perils of sunstroke
in order to attend a national convention.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-20

There is no way to ascertain whether
the spectators were carefully instructed
about the cheering as the delegates were
about the voting.
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Mr.. RoOsevelt'S declaration that he has
thoroughly enjoyed himself calls sympa-
thetic attention to the business enter
priseS that have not
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-20

Utica. N. Y. is now convinced that it is
almost great a political center as
Oyster Bay.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-20

Ambassador Bryce doubtless secured
material for another large book while
Observing events in Chicago.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-20

The fact that he had a superabundance
does not lessen Manager Hitchcock's curl
osity about the two that got away
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Mr.. Sherman is also famous as the man
who has reintroduced side-whiskers into
national politics.
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The convention at Denver will not be
embarrassed by any peremptory refusals
III advance
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Mr.. Gompers lets it be known that he
regards the Denver convention as having
enormous responsibilities before It,
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Prefers the Siren uous Life.

From the Chicago Tribune.
Gov Hughes would rather preside over
New York than over the United States
Senate.
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Favoritism

eye.
Borrow rich colors from the sun on high,
While all accorded to superior man
Is sunburn, freckles or unsightly tan?
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Washington Wants Him.

From the Boston Transcript.
In the case of Bishop Brent washington
refuses to take mo- for an answer.
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SHOOTING STARS.

Any fears that Ohio or New York might
be neglected are now permanently Ot rest
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Garments, Materials
and Articles for
Summer Use.

TI showing stocks of garments materials
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Hats and Caps.
Luncheon Cases of Wicker for auomobing and touring
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Summer Toys and Outdoor Games, Hammock Swings Base
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Garden Sets, Flags,
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Separate Pieces Hand and Standing Mirrors Extracts Toilet Wa
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-20

THE STAR has a regular and perma-
nent Family Circulation much more
than the combined circulation Of the
other Washington dailies. As q News
and Advertising Medium it has no
competitor.
Seward weekly gateway., 1908-05-30
Two ProspectorS Lost

Victoria-A dispatch from Clayoquot says Harvey and Horace Waters, who five weeks ago set out from Victoria on prospecting trip up the Tahasas river, have been lost. Indians of Nootka report that for the last month the boat owned by the Waters broth CTS has been lying deserted at the mouth of the TahasaS river. It is loaded with full cargo of supplies, a tent and other equipment which the men had brought with them to last during their prospecting trip. But the brothers are nowhere to be found and are believed to have wandered through the thickly wooded country and been lost.