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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-08
DlSCRACEfUL CRAFTSMANSHIP.
From the Syracuse Herald

From the Syracuse Herald.
It begins to look as though we aren't
through yet with the troubles following
the naval battle OF Santiago. We may
have to hold courts-martial now for the
men who wasted so many shells In sink
ing the Spanish fleet
From the Pittsburg Dispatch.
Commander Sims doesn't appear to like
the navy little bit, and possibly the feel
ing Is mutual.
From the Pittsburg Gazette-Times.
Commander Sims, naval aid to the Pres
ident, isn't pleased with the naval gun
merry at Santiago. 1t wasn't what the
Standards expected of our marl,Smen,
either, If we remember Alright.
From the Philadelphia North American.
An expert testified before the Senate
naval committee Monday that the Ameri-
can gunnery during the Spanish war was
a disgrace 1t may have been. but 1t
took an expert to find it out.
From the Providence Journal.
Commander Sims declares that the
shooting by the American squadron at
Santiago was disgraceful. OF course.
there is nothing new in his showing OF
the poor percentage of hits-that was
figured out soon after the engagement.
AS target practice it was pretty bad.
Nevertheless, it served the immediate
purpose amazingly well.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-08
OUR LEAST DESIRABLE CITIZENS.

From the New Orleans Times Democrat.
OF all the answers to the question,
"What shall we do with our anarchists?"
that sent in by Chicagos chief of police
seems to be the most logical and salts
factory from every viewpoint.
From the Buffalo Evening News.
archists and murderers the less SYM
pathy is felt for Russian terrorists.
From the Buffalo Commercial.
Arrests of so-called anarchists are re-
ported now from several of the larger
cities and towns. But II 1t Is SO easy to
spot them, why have they not been put
under restraint before?
From the Detroit Free Press.
Chicago is terrified by the menace of
anarchy and every man with bushy
whiskers is being viewed with suspicion.
From the Springfield Union
Emma Goldman asserts positively that
Chief Shippy's assalant is not an an
archist Evidently Emma wishes to be
considered an infallible authority on this
subject.
From the Chicago News.
Chicago is perfectly willing to do with
out anarchists during Lent.
From the Chicago Inter Ocean.
AS matter of fact we should take the
anarchist at his word and without wait
Ing for him to prove what he says.
From the Philadelphia Public Ledger
One of the more remote Philippine Is
lands ought to suit the anarchists as
place of residence. There is no law there,
and the natives are natural anarchists.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-08
The Toxic Exposition.

Congress will be asked to appropriate
$500, 1000 instead Of $4,000 for the Ameri.
can. exhibit at the Toxic exposition in
1912. The amount should by all means
be voted. and even a larger sum would
better testify to the interest the people
feel In an enterprise so noteworthy and
deserving. Foreign nations. Japan in
cluded. have been generous in responding
to American expositions. and have con.
tributed largely in that way to good
feeling. So shall we contribute to good
feeling by appearing at Toxic in form
testifying to the proper appreciation OF
the occasion and its large significance
International expeditions are not always
financial successes. but. properly man
aged. are always promoters of peace. One
Of them Is worth two Hague conferences
in practical results.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-08
SARTORIAL SIGNS.

Clothes should express the individuality Of the
wearer.-Frank y. Somers Of Boston.
Well II you really think they don't,
You surely have misunderstood
The game, and you just bet II won't
Put you q tribe TO the good.
For instance there's the manly form
You see upon the corner stop,
In blue and brass Of uniform
Well, that's the city's pride, q cop.
Another, from neckwear to socks.
Is garmented In hues Of JOY
That sends through you q bunch Of shocke-
An imitation college boy.
There's he Of garments more subdued,
Yet niftiiy upon him hing
To emphasize his pulchritude-
Um.m-m, he's an old chap beng young.
The shapeless hat. the sagg1nG coat.
The baggy trousers-au don't care
Now not infreQuently Denote
Their wearer Is q millionaire.
Per contra. other chaps appear
In raiment fresh with each months spau
And then you're not surprised to hear
They always owe the tailor man.
indianapolis Hev2
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-08
The Grant Monument.

In the matter Of the Grant monument
an effort has been made to belittle the
opposition to the Botanic Garden site on
the score that 1t has been inspired by
small, sentimental motives, and even in
some quarters that II has been animated
by antagonism to the proposal to honor
Gen. Grant. The Star does not believe
that this suggestion has carried convic-
ton anywhere. 1t holds that Gen. Grant
should be honored by the people of the
United States. in a manner to leave no
possible doubt Of the national apprecia-
ton OF his greatness as a man and as a
soldier. 1t is to this end that the Botanic
Garden site for the memorial has been
opposed. as well as for other reasons
1t will not be honoring Grant in the full
measure OF his merits If his efigy be
placed in an obscure corner of the low
lying land at the foot of the Capitol hill
hidden in what is now a public garden,
and which must remain such without
material alteration until Congress has
affirmatively enacted new legislation. The
proponents of the Botanic Garden site
defend it's selection on the ground that 1t
will be made suitable later by the execu-
ton of the grand vista project of the
J.
the few trees Immediately within the area
of the foundation be sacrificed, but hun
dreds of others now standing within the
boundaries of the boulevard-vista which
is planned to stretch from the Capitol to
the river. The sentiment for "a few
trees has a broader bearing when it is
fully understood, as 1t should be under
stood by all who are not disposed to a
partisan view Of the case.
The Star has already warned the real
friends of Gen. Grant that II they adhere
to the Botanic Garden site at this juno
ture they should prepare to conduct a
long campaign for the justification of
their enterprise, for even though they
should secure a free way to the immediate
work of emplacement there will remain
the far more important and difficult task
of obtaining from a probably reluctant,
even obstinate. Congress the legislation
necessary to give the monument it's ap-
propriate surroundings and lines OF view.
AS far as the park commissions plan Is
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-08

concerned. 1t should be repeated now that
there Is nothing sacrosanct about the de-
tails. The commission itself had a doubt.
full jurisdiction and Is not today rated at
'the Capitol as a fully authorised body
Even had it been warranted by vote OF
both houses to proceed to the elaboration
of grand scheme for the treatment OF
the park spaces of the District, its recon-
mendations would have been subject to
amendment at the will of Congress. Nc
guarantee of full and unlimited accept
ance of the recommendations would even
then have passed with the authorization
to proceed to investigate and report.
Yet there Is tendency to resent any
criticism of the park commissions project,
in any particular, as an attack upon the
whole enterprise. The Star is not dis
posed to assail the general plan Of the
commission. It has. however, taken Wig
orous exception to the suggestion that the
Mall be bisected with q straight, ugly
stretch Of formal gardening. treeless and
easily convertible, in some future day of
extreme utilitarianism. into q paved
street.
It would be the broad view to regard
this park commission plan as something
changeable, something susceptible of be-
ing nodded to suit conditions and public
sentiment, and not to hold rigidly to one
plan and to denounce as heretical and
obstructive all suggestions of amend
ment.
The friends of the Grant memorial are
unfortunate in having been enlisted. per-
haps unconsciously at the outset. as allies
of the plan to force this boulevard-vista
plan through Congress. II they do not
already regret their plight they will prob
ably have occasion some day to deplore
the manner in which they have been thus
dragooned into service. They will be
honoring their hero now most fully by re-
fusing to allow his name to be utilized
in this sorry scheme in the interest Of a
small coterie.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-08
WILL BRYAN RUNAWAY?

Yon Yonson. him wan silent man,
Az hear wan day heefn run
For prasidant; ma heart Il 70
LAX wan beeg gatling gun.
Az say Az now sktl walt an hear
What Yonson have to say:
Az bat ma life when Yonson speaks
Bal Bryan run away.
Az waited now tree weeks or four,
Or maybe i've or sax;
Az tank me soon Az hear his voice,
Ay swing no more ma az.
Bay Yiminy! Az tank II queer
Yon Yonson max no noise;
But all the time Bal Bryan, he
Kape talking to the boys.
Az no can max Ii out at all,
Az tank an tank all day:
Az wonder why Yon Yonson dent
Cat up an have his say.
Bay Yiminyi It makes me mad,
Az want to fight an swear,
Az walt to hear Yon Yo1son talk,
An see dat Bryan scare.
Az tai ma Gretchen-shs's ma wife
Az tai her only wait.
Dat Yonson some day he gat mad
An speak. as sure as fate.
An Az skol bat ma life dat when
Yon Yonson CAT his say.
Dat Bryan faller yump his yob-
Az bat he run away.
Detroit Free Press
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-08
BRYAN and the Populists.

The Nebraska populists give notice that
Mr.. Bryan is the only democrat they Will
support for President. They know him.
and if he is nominated at Denver his
party may count upon their votes.
This attachment began as far back as
1892. In that year the populists coop
Grated with the democrats in the interests
of Mr.. Cleveland, and Mr.. Bryan was one
of the men who helped with the scheme
He was young and ardent, and maybe
little unsophisticated, and took his orders
from the eastern wing of his party, then
under the direction Of William G. Whit
ney. He did his work so we'll that when
he appeared in the House as member he
received at once as reward the most
fattering committee assignments.
The particulars of that maneuver have
never been published. 1t was a clever
stroke of practical politics, but, as often
happens in such cases. proved expensive
In the end to both of the contracting par
ties. Mr.. Cleveland was a bitter disap-
pointment to his populist allies, as to
many of his own party supporters; and
Mr.. Bryan once characterized the business
as bunco game. He claimed to have
been buncoed himself.
He must have been among those who
gave assurance that Mr.. Cleveland, If
elected, would do the fair thing by sill
ver." The populists were silverites, and
the point was important with them. Mr..
Vest was another democrat who fell into
the same trap, although, unlike Mr..
Bryan, he gave his support straight to the
democratic ticket. We may see, then,
where such men were left when Mr..
Cleveland, elected with the assistance OF
populists and silver democrats. called
Congress together in extra session and
administered to silver the death blow.
Brothers in that distress, Mr.. Bryan
and the western populists, those of his
own state in particular. have ever since
remained near together. The populists
could appreciate how badly ne had been
used. While other democrats were shout
Ing for the straight ticket, he, under or
ders, was working on side line, and, as
1t turned out, to his own discontinue.
And yet one of the charges against Mr..
Bryan is that he is more populist than
democrat. If tine charge is true are the
eastern democrats wholly without respon-
sibility? May not his incubation have
taken place at the time when, under Mr..
Whitney's leadership, he was laboring
with the populists in Mr.. Cleveland s
behalf?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-08
GONE.

She went away from me- and never more
Will her light foot fall on my lonely floor:
The perfume Of her presence fingers yet
Each day. each hour forbids me to forget
Her empty throne, now that her reign Is DER.
On. to call back my words! Oh. to restore
The old waysi Oh, to be just as OF gore!
Oh. bitter days! Oh. nights of vain regreti
She went away!
Today stand before another's door
To see IL she will come. for dollars four
week. and he my cook. Az but I'll bet
She cannot wear old Bridget's coronet
Or make the kind Of pies she made before
She went away!
Cleveland Leader.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-08
Hearst and Mcclellan.

1t looks as If, at last, we might be on
the eve Of knowing who really was
elected Mayor OF New York a couple of
years ago. The court of appeals has
authorized the opening of the ballot
boxes. and Mr.. Hearst's hopes are based
upon recount He has charged fraud
In the count, and here is his chance to
prove it,
The laws delay IS an old subject of
complaint. Look at this case. II fraud
was perpetrated in the count, 1t should
have been Immediately exposed. An ap-
peal to the boxes should have been DOS
sible at once. Everything called for a
prompt adjudicat m of the question.
The office was the highest in the gift OF
the people Of Greater New York. and the
allegations were the very gravest DOS
sible.
But. instead Of that. skilled lawyers
took charge Of the matter, and began,
with the zest Of prize fighters, sparring
Tor points For two years they have
had their hands I'D. and in that time
have contended all over the ring. If the
Mcclellan lawyers are at last down and
"lnded-they may not bet is only
after an exhibition Of unusual science
and endurance on their part.
Behold some Of the results. If Mr..
Mcclellan was not elected. the people
OF Greater New York have had two years
or local government based upon fraud.
In that time many things have been
done which would not have been done.
and many things left undone which
would have been done. had Mr.. Hearst
taken the chair. Half of a mayoralty
term, has. in effect, been misdirected.
Then as to the personal fortunes Of two
men. II Mr.. Mcclellan was fairly elected
he has suffered grievously by the charges.
Before the mayoralty contest he was con-
sidered promising man for higher hon.
ors. He WAS talked about for governor,
and even for President. Since then he has
been in eclipse. Lieut.. Gov. Chanler has
been substituted as New Yorks fayortte
democratic son.
If Mr.. Hearst was elected, and kept out
by fraud, what shall be said of his for
tunes? Had he been seated as mayor he
would not have run the next year for the
governorship of New York, and he might
not today be at the head OF a movement
to defeat the democratic party In the pres
idential campaign. AS mayor he would
have been obliged to buckle down to busi-
ness of a local nature, and that business
might have brought him into alliances
very different to those he has since con-
tracted, and Is now pushing. The subject
Is full OF suggestion. as, indeed, are all
subjects complicated by chicane.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-08
A Sad Discovery.

My Uncle Jim once made a speech.
It was received with cheers.
And yet his talk had failed to reach
Their hearts. so it appears.
We gathered joyously around
Congratulatin' him.
"'Twas all waste Of time. I've found,
Remarked my Uncle Jim.
II thought at first I'd make a hit
Worth mentionin'. because
The audience would scarcely quit
The laughter and applause.
But each OF them. l understand,
AS on his way he went
Discussed my funny stories and
Forgot my argument"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-08
MY PEOPLE.

Who II II shouts with loud acclaim
At mention OF a magic name
Resembling down the halls Of fame?
My People.
Who Ia 1t sees a Great One stand
Upon the Constitution and
Pass out the word to all the land7
Ny People.
Who is 1t looks upon the trusts
With more than 1fty-sfx disgusts
And shouts with Joy when each one bustsf
My People
Who 10 IL stands upon the crest
OF our illimitable west
And whoops for One who Is the Best?
My People.
Who Is 1t finds supreme delight
In knowing who IL always right
And boss Of everything In sightf
My People.
w. J. hampton IN New York World.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-08
THE PROSPERITY CONVENTION.

Upon the morning after
You always tell your wife
In point Of fact you never
Felt better in your life.
With the engagement broken,
The luckless he or she
Will say they are as happy
As any one can be.
The cottager suburban
Has never any woe:
He says he will not sell II,
He loves the country go.
And thus We hold convention
And make q mighty fuss
To say to all creation
That We are prosperous.
-McLandburgh Wilson in New York Sun.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-08
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Not in His Set.

Remember" exclaimed the serious citi-
zen. that posterity will blame or praise
you for the course you now select"
Don't try to get me worried about
that" answered the placid legislator.
"Posterity is we'll enough in its place. but
circumstances prevent my being on speak
ing terms with it."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-08
Donations.

Experience" said the sage. lis the best
teacher"
Yes answered the sad-eyed specu-
lator. land It gets larger cash contribu-
lions than any other educational institu-
ton in the country"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-08
Not Worried,

do you mean to say that your son
doesn't know the value of dollar?''
Yes" answered Mr.. Dustin Stax but
that doesn't worry me. In these days of
financial fluctuation the value Of dollar
is necessarily a matter Of guesswork more
or less
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-08

Mr.. Bryan's estimates Of the country's
future have sometimes been tinsed with
gloom. But with reference to his per-
sonal ambitions he claims recognition as
the country's champion optimist.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-08

Mr.. Roosevelt's devotion to Mr.. Taft's
interests will hardly 60 SO far as to lead
him to accept the vice presidential nomi-
nation in order to strengthen the ticket
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-08
The UMPIRE.

With padded breast and nerve that's steeled
He stalks upon the trembling held.
The puny fans before him crawl
With thund rous roar he cries PLAY ball!'
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-08

Fortunately the prohibition advocates
are mot as violent in their methods as
the Kentuckians who have undertaken
to discipline the tobacco trust.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-08
Better Yet!

The birds Of spring will soon be here
With song-but what is still more gay
Is this small thought: The time draws nea,
When hens will generously lay.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-08

A Missouri inventor claims that he can
make gas for 1 cent thousand feet.
But 1t is not hoped that he will be able
to persuade any corporation to do 1t.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-08

One of the inspiring features of our
civilization is the courteous restraint which
enables the possessors Of several presi-
Dental booms to take one another seri-
ously.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-08
From One Walk to Another.

What would you do If you was one O.
desc millionaires?" said Meandering Mike
II s'spose." answered Flooding Pete.
dat I'd get meself golf outfit an walk
fur pleasure instid O from necessity"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-08

Senator Bourne is entitled to rejoice
over the fact that he has managed to
discover a second elective term without
being denounced as a nature faker.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-08

Abe Ruers demands for more money
are especially inconsiderate in view of
the financial reverses San Francisco has
suffered.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-08

The impression strengthens that Judge
Lands remarks did not make q $40, GOO 900
impression on Mr.. Rockefeller's sensi-
bilities.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-08

Mr. Harriman's recent victories me rely
put him in control Of more wealth that
he will not be permitted to use in politics.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-08

There is feeling that Senator Aldrich
can always be trusted to conduct finan-
cial legislation in q way that will not
needlessly offend the conservative in.
terests.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-08

Senator J. Davis speech has made SEN
ator Tfllman's rhetorical ''pitchfork' out
fit look like a manicure set by COM
parison.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-08

March produces few days that might
serve for inauguration purposes. but they
are never reliable.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-08

1t may be assumed that Mr.. Reuterdahl
feels very little regret at leaving behind
a feet Of which he so greatly disap-
proves.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-08

Mr.. Bryan may not become President
but he can at least have a convention of
hts own.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-08

The Evening Star, with the Sunday morning
edition. is delivered by carriers within the city
at 80 cents per month: without the Sunday morn
ing edition at Al cents per month.
By mall postage prepaid:
Daily Sunday included. one month. go cents.
Daily. Sunday excepted. one month, % cents.
Saturday Star, one year. $1.0O
Sunday Star, one year. $l.JO.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-08

THE STAR has q regular and permanent
Family Circulation much more than the
combined circulation Of the other Wash
iugton daiies. As q News and Adver-
Using Medium It has no competitor.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-03

Esther Burman, all of Monticello av-
enue.
q. A. Nieb and his family showed in
a white and pink carriage covered
with roses and marguerites.
Another tournout bore Theresa Leh-
man and Margaret Graeff.
DIR. A. G.. and Mrs. Schloesser rode
in a victoria drawn by two spirited
horses, all framed In white.
Fine Turnouts
Mr.. and Mrs. r. H. Won den Bosch
sat In a top buggy concealed by a
wealth of geraniums and palms.
q. w. Twists one-horse rig was also
in geraniums.
The Pacific Telephone company had
al entry decorated in sunflowers.
Little Robert and Catherine Hayes
rode in neat conveyance behind a
white Shetland pony, all trimmed in
white carnations.
Miss Serbia Schoening drove Shet-
land pony drawing a rig smothered In
white carnations and peas
Joseph LIE Roy had a snowy turn
out trimmed in white blooms and ger
aniums.
Richard Holahan sat proudly behind
burro hauling a low two-wheeled
rig. Lilies and geraniums were taste
fully arranged over the wheeled affair
The mounted girls made strikingly
pretty sight Two of them, Misses
Elsie Adams and Margaret Cutler
rode with grace and skill and seemed
to the saddle born. Misses charlotte
Mish, Lena Cover, Alice Cover and
Lucille Smith were also in line.
Clyde Johnston and a bunch of ten
young men had arranged for a squad
of freak riders wearing odd costumes
one of them being in feminine attire
They had used grease paint and other
effects, none of which were designed
to withstand rain. Hence when the
drizzle commenced all of them had tc
back out with their outfits except
Johnston, who rode through. He wore
blue jeans, a false mustache and looked
like a '49-er. Others who were in the
scheme were Warren Sackett, J. E.
Williams and A. Gano.
Tournament Exciting
Arrived at Tournament park the
thousands prepared to see the fitting
The spectators occupied the bleachers
and grandstand erected along both
sides of Wilcox avenue. Here the
tournament invited the best display
Of horsemanship probably seen in the
foothills in years. Three overf1angine
poles held the rings and the riders
duty was to pierce three rings If pos
sible Each contestant had three OPP
portunities. allowing nine as the max
imum score.
In the mems class the contest be-
tween Brown of Colegrove and Mason