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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-21

yagaries or the speed of the wind 1t
must carry more than the operator. II
must be strong enough to Withstand the
shock of the sudden gust OF air and of
the alishting Finally. it must be capable
of being brought to earth gently. in any
place save a forest or other inaccessible
or exceptionally dangerous place. 1t
must not require. in short. any specially
prepared landing stage.
These are the diflcult requirements of
the airship which is TO realize the dream
of men of many generations. To NEE.
them will call for patient work on the
part of the experimenters and will per-
haps lead to sacrifices. That they will
be met is the confident belief today of
those who are engaged in the study and
DEVELOPMENT of the airship.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-21
Everyday Heroisms.
N the Philadelphia Ledger.


Walt Whitman. the poet. had a plain,
true word to say. which every sort Of
man, including those who deny to him
the appellation poet may accept:
There is no trade or employment but
the young man following it may be-
come a hero great many people
have the notion that romance Is thing
of the dim and distant past. with which
present-day people have no sort of con-
Germ: that the tragic and the wonder
full, the heroic. the glorious. the beauti-
full in life are to be sought and found
only in some distant era: that exalted
virtue and greatness of soul are things
to read about. and that the opportunity
to display and emulate the highly priced
qualities that ennoble and lift up men
and women only comes to certain favor
the actual living present and far distant
from the country and cline in which they
live.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-21

From the New York Times

From the New York Times.
The epithet "schweine'' publicly ap-
piled to the gentlemen in the press gal
lery of the reichstag by Herr BrOeber.
leader Of the center. has been variousy
translated as ''piggish louis and Swine"
Either is Objectionable. The resentme mt
of the Berlin reporters is justified. Herr
Breeder should apologize. as, II he does
nor, the proceedings of the reichstag will
not be reported in Germany or elsewhere.
What is a parliament without a press ?
What fame could any member Of the
reichstag. the house of commons or the
House of Represe natives ever secure
without reporters to give his speeches to
the public? The game of politics would
not be worth the candle. There would
be no statesmen.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-21
Japan's Invitation to the Fleet.
From the New York World.

Since the Atlantic battieship feet is to
cross the Pacific it is only natural and
proper that it should visit Japan. President
Roosevelts prompt acceptance of Japan's
invitation. following that of Australia.
was the obvious course for him to adopt.
1t will furnish proof to the world Of the
sound friendship existing between the two
nations whose relations have given the
International rumOr-mongerS such fire.
quent opportunity for mischievous gos-
sip. 1t should even convince our profess
sional jingoes of the failure OF their
malicious efforts to stir up ill-feeiing be-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-21
Already!

There is lots Of work in waiting
On the hill;
There is room for much debating
On each bill.
Yet, with scant attention paying,
We discern
Men almost prepared for saying
Lets ADJOURN
There is sunshine on the river
And the trees
With their branches all a-quiver
In the breeze
Seem to whisper 'Other sessions
Will return.
Let's dismiss these old impre
Let's adjourn
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-21
First Offering OF
Holland Rose Bushes.

Az,~uN + shall place on sale
nm III Tues day morning.
NANl next. our first direct
importation OF hardy
Holland Rose Bushes, orders for
which are now being taken for
delivery on that day. These are
all monthly boomers from one of
the most careful growers OF Hol-
land and of the usual high quality
we have offered in previous, years.
Each bush is tagged and the
grower assures us is true to name.
The old favorites ard number of
new ones are in the collection.
1Oc and 15c each.
Fifth floor. Eleventh St
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-21
Bogus Butter Men.
the Philadelphia Inquirer.

From the Philadelphia Inquirer
IT, as Commissioner Foust declares,
Pennsylvania is swamped witt. oleo-
margarine colored to initiate butter and
sold as such. then his determination to
push the swindlers to the wall is wholly
commendable.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-21

isIn order to avoid delays On account
of personal absencs letters 50 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, 1908-03-21
Furss Stored
and insured.

@HT1 f beg to announce
N|N|U that we have com
WV pleted arrangements
whereby we arc pre-
pared to store and insure your
furs at nominal cost. This re-
lieves you OF all responsibility
and worry during the warm
months OF your furs.
Full information, etc. given in
the Ready-to-wear Department.
Third hour G ST
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-21

The invitation by the Japanese govern
ment to the fleet to pay friendly call
ought TO cause lulI in the hostilities that
have been raging in the imagination of
Paris.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-21
A Simple-Minded Citizen.

Seine fate unkind doth seem to balk
My good intentions that expand.
The more I hear of tariff talk,
The less | seem to understand.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-21
Clearance Sale of
Elegant Model Wraps
and Costumes.

WV \ os II III II o n
Bischotf David,
Paquin and Adolph Bythiner.
which. contrary to the usual
custom, we offer at extraordinary
price reductions now at the be-
ginning of the season. These
superb garments have not been
III the house fortnight. having
arrived for our Spring Opening.
which occurred last week
These beautiful model cos
tunes are suitable for after
noon weddings. street. evening.
church, visiting and other occa-
sionS.
Each garment is characterized
by marked individuality-attests
some novel feature of designing.
combining the art and grace OF its
maker.
Included in this sale are sew
eral exquisite American creations.
reproductions OF imported models.
embodving a certain stvle-a SIM
pIicitv OF elegance-which is ap-
parent even in the most elaborate
creations.
| We invite inspection of these
snlendid gowns. which cannot
I il to be appreciated by those in
earch OF exclusive and stylish
raiment.
Evening Gown. OF mulberry
chiffon voile and dyed antique
lace-Bisclloff David model
$4,000. Was S145.OO.
Pale Blue Embroidered Chit
ion Grecian Princess Gown.
S85.OO. Was S145.OO.
Maize Satin Princess Gown,
embroidered in gold.
S95.OO. Was S15O.OO.
I GRAY Chiffon Cloth Gown,
handsomely braided.
$500. Was Sl2S.OO.
I Demi-tailored Combination
Suit. OF tan satin and voile-
Paquin model.
Sl1S.OO. Was SlSO.OO.
I Black Chiffon Cloth Cos
tune, made over white and
trimmed with black fllet lace.
$4,000. Was Sl65.OO.
1 Apricot Hand embroidered
Chiffon Cloth Costume.
S135.W. Was S22S.OO.
White Lace Costume, made
over yellow tafeta silk.
S125.OO. Was 100000.
I Tan Tussah Silk Wrap,
trimmed with self-strapping-
Bischoff David model.
S65.OO. Was S115.OO.
Third floor. G st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-21

And still the wonder grows that a man
can be at once active cabinet official
and as active campaisner as Secretary
Taft is
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-21
Long on Words.
, st. Paul Dispatch.

From the st. Paul Dispatch.
The chancellor Of Syracuse University
is respectfully referred to in that passa ge
o. Scripture where Day unto Day uttereth
speech but not knowledge.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-21
A Great ADVANTAGE.

There's one thing I must say l like
about a classical concert said Mr.. Cum
roX.
What is that?"
mo one can come home and whistle
the tunes"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-21

Washington should be quite content
with the inferiority of its CONFEDERATION
displays TO those of other cities
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-21

David b. Hill is out of politics. but occa-
sionally lets the world remember that he
is the author of that much-copied remark
Il am a democrat.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-21

Friends of Gov. Johnson do not see why
man who has had the experience as
often as Mr.. Bryan has should mind an
other postponement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-21
An Actors Confession.

II suppose Shakespeare is your favorite
author
Yes" answered Mr.. Stormingto
Barnes, next 10 my press agent"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-21
It Is the Rule Now.

From the New York Mail
mercenary. moneyg grabbing landlord
of our acquaintance says he will not be
happy until somebody invents pay-as-you-
enter fats.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-21

1t is feared that the cipher alluded to
in the Abruzzi corresp ondence stands for
the dot that the American family intends
to donate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-21

If there is as much hope for MIR. Bryan
as his admirers believe the Washington
ball club certainly has a chance for the
pennant this year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-21

People should have learned by this time
To require careful confederation of the
statement OF any man that he has influ-
ence with Speaker Cannon"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-21
Lesser Of Two Evils.

From the New York Press.
It's less of a trial to eat your wife's
meals and tell her you like them than to
stand her tears IL you don't
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-21

There is no possibility these springtime
days OF mistaking Representative Lilley
for shrinking violet.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-21
The Boston Kind.

From the Boston Record.
Boston has no pay-as-you-enter cars
yet. but is running a large number of
the pay-as-yOu.stand kind.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-21

America has occasional student riots
but fortunately no such political impor-
lance Is attached to them as in Europe.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-21
A Convenient Philosophy.

From the Chicago Record Herald.
In the philosophy of some men heaven
is nothing but a place where everybody
will be able to buy cheap and sell high.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-21
Warm in Africa.

From the Baltimore Sun.
The Germans seem to be making 1t hot
for the Hottentots.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-21

The dollar dinner sometimes proves as
unsatisfactory politically as it is gasrro-
nomically
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-21
CALIFORNIA; Famous Climate.

From the HlrmlHGham Age HeHafu.
Ex-Mayor Schmitz is an all-round graft
err. but under California law he is not
guilty of anything.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-21

Patience said Uncle Eben. lis sumpin'
dat everybody keeps losin' because he
thinks nobody else has ii.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-21
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Out of Style.

why don't publishers issue volumes Of
personal correspondence between eminent
people as they used to?'
Because people don't write letters any
more. They send post cards
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-21
Lingerie%lnfants'A Apparel

display
Hi representing
and exclusiv effects have yet Shown
The San Francisco call., 1908-09-18
PREMIER ASQUITH'S BLUNDER

n REIER ASQUITIIS blunder not have happened in
- America The circumstances that gave here
arise is scarcely possible any form religious
and observance that might be expected provoke
riot IN this country man who should fling insult
form OF sacred ceremonial might easily become the
subject OF riot but would be entirely and he
would finish in Jail.
Mr. Asquth feared that London If the Dro-
cessIon OF the eucasc should through
He was both ashamed and afraid countrymen or that small
part OF them who still burn with the fires religious bgotry He
begged that his for withdrawal street procession
kept secret That wreed blunder The
an insult to his countrymen because to them me-
deya intolerance which may hope cherished by no consd
cradle number OF the English people.
le episode strange echo OF the
anybody read Barnaby Rudge these know ANYTHING Of
dim past when the fires of religious hatred loose in London
But that happened M and would passed into general
oblivion long had not Charles Dickens told the story Mr.
Asqu accuses his counmen of being ready engage another
Gordon riot scarcely that the penal laws
Roman Catholics should have anv bo 90
admirers anywhere in the civilized world.
The San Francisco call., 1908-09-18

its support OF the Home telephone franchise gen.
eral policy OF surrender OF public rights the
tons For the the Chronicle holds receptive attitude
the municipal matter like the with his hand
behind his back there other public rights that could
be surrendered the corporations profit Chronicle
would be pleased to hear OF them. Thus the Chronicles
The doubtless thought
franchise Market railroad
with the Railroads only
occasionally haul
probably
whc
The persistent effort to the OF
public opinion this matter with the help hired press
by doing politics with certain bodies will fail The public
fully understands the tactics and the corporation might
pay honest debts The inncerity United
Railroads position shown by the refusal
the popular vote The supervisors have right
public property without The only with
that right the electorate of San points
the single means by which the question
Pute The refusal OF the corporation
eloquent confession that the political agitation
favor OF the altogether spurious manufactured by
the use of money
The San Francisco call., 1908-09-18
THE NOMINATION OF COOK

THE Lincoln eaguers the republican county
yention when they placed in nomination Judge Dunno
succeed himself had expectation that they could get
him the ticket They knew that the slate had been fixed
and the program ordered They that Carroll Cook the
choice of the powers regardless OF fitness but they desired
make the and the machine record This purpose has
been accomplished convincing fashion that shows the pro-
grammers exng their and defiant public opinion
They drunk with power and riding roughshod public
sentiment.
The made clear unmistakable On was
who had dared hold the scales of justice
poor, had like equal rights the
powerful deinquents Cook in
the Influences that profit put
who is the chosen candidate of push pro-
fessional politician
The fact that Cook given singing rebuke by
Of the bay cities when he sought advancement higher place
the bench did count for much with the Programmes Had
they been yndicated the primaries given mandate
90 with their programmng The protest of the 10000
republicans who voted against machine
not considered matter of the slightest Importance
Very well. The programmes UP the lob Of
eecng Cook and is that they will
Dunno will be elected with without their
politics will rule November, and the
convention by the higher ups simply makes the
Cooks ready and compasant injunction aid OF
profitable forgotten His comradeshp the basr
Cooks closest and boon companion been A. New
bugh Of counsel for Ruef indictment for attempted
jury fixing
They in behalf of Cook that he good criminal LAWYER
Perhaps Criminal lawyers very slight improve
criminals They often do than the crimi-
nails by making crime safe But what the bench
IS honest men, first of ALL
The San Francisco call., 1908-09-18

w B. Jerome, general western pas-
senger agent OF the New York Central
lines. with headquarters in Chicago. Isl
on visit TO the coast
The San Francisco call., 1908-09-18
Personal Mention

J.. X Law of Merced is at the Balti-
more.
C. E. Green of Davis is at the Dor
chester.
o. L. Sutherland of New York is at
the Savoy.
John H. Wolfe of Los Angeles is at
the Grand.
Edward Chapman of San Jose is at
G. T. Cooper of Denver is registered
az the Stewart.
John D. Birk of Vallejo is staying
at the Holland.
p c. Thide of MADEIRA IS registered
at the Fairmont.
Maurice Leon Driver Of Sacramento
Is at the Holland.
S. c. Reid and wife of Sacramento
are at the st. James.
DR.. C. L. Roadhouse of Sutter Creek
is at the Pacific Grand.
Charles A Mitchell of New York is
staying at the Stewart.
Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Holloway of WaIla
Walla are at the Grand.
j. II. Roberts of Sacramento is a
guest at the Pacific Grand.
Mr.. and Mrs. H Lazare of Chicago
are guests at the Fairmont.
J. William Mackenzie of Toronto is
registered at the st. Francis.
A. r IroeScner and Robert TroeScher
OF New York are at the Fairmont.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. C. Dickman of Chi
cago are guests at the st. Francis.
Mr.. and Mrs. James d. Schuyler of
Los Angeles are guests at the St. Fran
els.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. Frederick Kohl of
San Mateo have apartments at the Fair
mont.
Mr.. and Mrs. George ]. Cochran of
Los Angeles have apartments at the
st. Francis.
Late arrivals at the Holland are ]. d.
Burk of Vallejo and Mrs. Louis Pond of
Los Angeles.
c. Z. Linzee of Santa Barbara and C.
NJ Mayze and wife of Modesto are at
the Jefferson.
Among recent arrivals at the Hamlin
are u. z. Eaton of Los Angeles and w.
r. Noble OF Sacramento
The San Francisco call., 1908-09-18
wANToN AND STUPID ATTACK ON SUPERVISORS

YOR apparent than aim cOwardly slap at
II graft prosecution Examiner has attacked the super
awarding the ts bonds the highest bidders
T. r. Rollins and y ". Harris, and, with character
istc disregard honesty and decency, has malcious
msquoted Mayor Taylor attempt show that the ct chief
the advantageous disposition Of the bonds
grave wrong which he would have prevented he had
had the power.
The Examiner Mayor Taylor say yesterday in what
purpored the award grave ethical
wrong would have voted against he had had
the phase Of the transaction which
impressed him unfavoraby that the firm Of Rollins &
deposior bank OF whose officers concerned
in the graft prosecution
Misrepresentation OF Mayor Taylor lies the explanation
the attack straightforward business transaction,
which the city and every payer prohed handsomely The
fac be factha OF the successful bidders deposor
question gave the Examiner far fetched oppor
tuny charge indirectly that the supervisors had been handled
the domination Of connected with the graft
prosecution.
Mayor Taylor denounced alleged interview
unquaihedly whole cloth. He
denied absolutely that he any mentioned the bank que
that he knew that OF the bidders dePositor
that institution lie also denied that he said that he had had
the casting he would have prevented the award.
little thing like plain asehood and misquotation OF ciys
chief executive would be permitted stand between the
Examiner and chance aid by ndrecon otherwise,
friends-the higher ups and grafters
The bond award strictly legal according the best
authority. the advantageous Francisco
could be made The cs every interest fully protected The
award brings moneythe money Francisco
this The supervisors did well All the lying OF
Examiner convince thoroughly pleased people the
contrary
The San Francisco call., 1908-09-18

When George V. Luce, general
freight agent of the Southern Pacific.
returned from his wandering in the
east he was homeless. His family IN
the country. and his house closed
This being a bachelor" remarked
Luce 10 his friends, 'fs not quite as
delightful as IT is supposed TO be-
am tired Of living in a hotel so will
take apartments. I am told that some
OF these up 10 date places are quite
homeIike"
After consulting with several friends
in the freight. operating, passenger
and legal departments Luce was direct
ed to a big caravansary which he was
assured had all the comforts Of home
You are your own master said the
landlord. The service IS perfect and
by touching a button after being called
you can be shot from your bed right
into your bath, which by manipulating
another button can be made warm or
cold"
We'll that's an inducement." replied
Luce ''The extent Of human ingenuity
is really wonderful. is it not?"
In order TO while away the time
before occupying his apartments Luce
went TO a theater. musical comedy
on the bill. but Luce declared il was
a beauty show, and there between the
big bass drum and Edward Greenway.
he spent a happy two hours with other
gentlemen with high foreheads-
where the thunder is the bed2"
asked Luce 10 himself when he reached
his lilliputian apartments. He groped
around the room touching buttons
which started electric lights. water in
the bathtub, fire in the stove, opened
the windows. and other queer things
but no bed.
mantelpieee and the fireplace began
TO descend, covering him with an avail
anche of bric-a-brac and photographs
We'll, sir, when the whole blooming
side of the house began to come down
on me L thought it was time to leave"
explained Luce 10 the night clerk OF
the st. Francis.
why that was the bed
Thunder and lightning."a exclaimed
Luce. who in the dickens wants a bed
in fireplace?
Edward Chambers, assistant freight
traffic manager of the Santa Fe. re-
turned from the east yesterday. where
he had been attending a meeting OF
the high officers OF the company.
Il am not in position TO say any
thing about the rate question" re-
marked Chambers. The truth is that
the eXpeQie0Cy Ol IdiSluS the rates, OF
not raising them, has passed out Of
the hands of the traffic officials and
now rests solely with the executive Of
ficers of all the railroads in the coun-
try. Nothing of a decisive nature can
be said, for so far as l know. no agree
ment has been reached.
Yes, there was a general meeting
of all the line sto discuss the ques-
tion. which was done pretty thor
oughly.
Business is looking up in the east.
and every railroad man told me that
there was a demand for more equip
ment. Crops were good everywhere,