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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-04-13
Shading Streets and Roads.

The street and roadside trees are COM
ing In for an increasing measure Of care
and protection. The legislature of Penn
sylvania has recently passed and the gov
ernor has signed q bill which prescribes
q fine OF S. on any person cutting or
otherwise damaging a tree growing by
the side OF any public road in the state.
The state highway commission Of Penn
sylvania. under authority Of the legisla-
ture given at its last session, will plant
trees along all highways built or i'm
proved under the provisions of the state
road law. The state has also entered
upon the work Of planting highway trees
in townships, boroughs and cities Writ
ing on the subject OF highway trees, the
Philadelphia Press says:
The barren. shadeless highways,
whether In country or town. make Bills
tering lire of heat in summer. which is
hard on both man and beast that pass
over them. They are also singularly un-
attractive. Trees give beautiful setting
to any street. especially country road.
disposition now In this state is to reforest
the hillsides and plateaus and give a
green lining of shade trees to the streets
in summer time. The young trees by the
way side are easily destroyed and are in
mischievous boys and gnawing beasts
The city Of Denver last Monday began
the gratuitous distribution OF 10000 trees.
mainly elms and NAPLES. among the resi-
dents OF that progressive city. These
trees are to be planted In the streets by
the citizens at their own expense. This
is an object lesson in civic pride AID
spirit.
Denver also has an organization called
the Outdoor Art League. OF this league
Municipal Facts. q weekly paper pub
lished by the city OF Denver in the inter-
est Of civic betterment, says:
In the army Of workers for . more
beautiful Denver Is q modest squad,
known as the Outdoor Art League Doubt
less In time 1t will enlist enough recruits
to acquire the dignity OF a company OF
perhaps regiment. but even at It's pres
ent size II has dealt some telling blows
against the enemy-Unsightlines The
especial point OF attack intrusted to the
Outdoor Art League is the beautifytng OF
vacant pieces of property. Denver 10
rich in vacant lots"
Denver people seem not to expect that
their city government shall do everything
for them. In the cleanup" campaign
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-04-13

there the citizens are admonished to re
pair your sidewalk" repair and paint
your fences. gates and sheds. take the
dandelions out of your lawn" II your
residence, store front, wagons or automo'
biles look old or faded. have them re-
painted" keep down the weeds on your
property and on the vacant lots near
you," IF your awnings are old. torn or
faded, get new Ones" and do not spit on
the sidewalks"
Some of the old cities might do well 70
catch a bit of the enthusiasm which IN
spires the people of these new towns.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-04-13
Highway Slaughter.
From the New York Tribune.

3
If more than one hundred deaths were
to be caused In this city in fifteen months
by smallpox. or yellow fever, or bubonic
plague. we should have panic. II such
destruction of life were produced. by any
needless and avoidable cause Of general
and increasing prevalence we should prob
ably have public meetings and committees
and what not, demanding that the health
board, the police or other municipal
authorities should exercise prompt and
effective measures for stopping the dread
full sacrifice. Yet in the last fifteen
months more than a hundred lives have
been lost on the public streets of this
city chiefly In a wholly needless and In
deed criminally wanton manner. And now
at last the police and the courts have be-
promises to be measurably effective. It is
high time that they did. For nine-tenths
of these lives were sacrificed to an inso-
lent. reckless. law-defying craze for speed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-04-13
The Senate and the Tariff.

The amendments to the Payne bill re-
ported yesterday by the finance committee
of the Senate to that body are numer-
Gus. as was expected. and lay the
foundation for a discussion that will be
more protracted, and should be much
more interesting. than that the House
has Just concluded. Unhampered by rules
that put restraint upon debate. Senator'S
will be at liberty to discuss the whole
tariff question at length. and offer such
amendments, regardless of the commit
tees work. as they may consider neces-
sary to make the measure reported the
proper revenue producer.
Mr. Aldrich in his statement makes
prominent the fact that the changes rec
commended by the finance committee pro-
vide for three times as many reductions
as increases. Revision downward was
the party promise last year, and here,
it is proclaimed. is the redemption of the
promise. The free list has been en-
iarged. and great many duties have been
reduced But what will be the general
relief? What is the real value of the
reductions to the rank and file OF the
people and what will be the effect on
the revenues of the government?
Here is where the clash comes both be-
tween the two parties and between the
experts. The democrats of the Senate
will when the debate opens controvert
the Aldrich argument. while the experts
who assisted in the preparation OF the
Payne Blk will challenge some at least
OF the figures of the experts who helped
prepare the Senate finance committees
amendments. Mr.. Daniel will open for the
democrats, and we should get from him
the democratic idea Of how much. or how
little. the republicans propose for the re-
lief of the taxpayers.
But what about an inheritance tax.
an income tax, a stamp tax. tax on the
earnings of big corporations. or an in
crease of the beer tax? All OF those
propositions have been discussed. and
the first named was favored by the
President and Endorsed by the House. 1t
was charged that the customs schedules OF
the Payne bill would not supply by many
millions money enough to support the
government. and the same charge will
be brought against the bill as amended
by the Senate. 1t will be in order for
any republican or any democratic senator
to otter any amendment, and take the
sepate's judgment on it. proposing ad-
ditional revenue by any means he thinks
proper and constitutional. Shall we see
in the end the Senate's debate take on
its chief interest from the Introduction
OF some such proposition? An income tax
has friends on both sides Of the chamber.
Six weeks lie between April IS and June
1. In that time. with no other business
before 1t. the Senate should make a
clear and comprehensive record on the
whole tariff question. Everything there
is favorable to discussion. The rules
are all that the democrats should de-
sire. and among the senator's on that
side Of the chamber are some of the best
speakers and best equipped men for tariff
debate the party possesses.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-04-13
The Beginning Of Spring.

Spring has come in truth-the real
spring. the season of hope and enthusi-
asm and good spirits. The calendar
noted the advent Of the seasonal, climatic,
astronomical and conventional spring
some time back in March, but the genu-
inc spring did not open until yesterday.
when the turnstiles began to click on the
multitudes gathering to see the first base
ball game Of the year No matter what
the almanac may say, no matter how the
crocuses may poke their bright blooms
above ground, regardless OF the state of
the foliage and the prevalence of early
year languor. spring Is not actually in
evidence until the ball games are started
Yesterdays spring opening in Wash
ington was suspicious A record-bre akins
crowd. limited only by the capacity of the
park. gave vociferous welcome to the
young men who. every loyal rooter firmly
believes, are to carry the local cofors
into that cherished first division" Of
comparative honor. No mere beating out
some other team for last place will satisfy
the ambition-fired fans" Of the capital.
No good quality of near base BALI will
meet with approval. The town is all
worked up over the possibilities Of the
case. and visions Of worlds champion
ship games are even floating before, the
eyes of some of the more ardent. who.
with altruistic enterprise. are working
out plans to accommodate immense multi
tudes in the titanic struggles Of that
happy time.
Thus is the game opened in Washington,
as it has opened for years. with a strong,
steady following Of devotees who are will
ing to forego the pleasures OF home for
the sake of occupying uncomfortable
seats on the bleachers. or even on the
ground. This is such good base ball
town" that some day 1t will surely get a
pennant winner; 1t has earned one. II
fidelity and intelligent interest and admit
ration of clean sport are worthy OF re-
ward. And when that day comes. this
year. or next year, or the next. Washing
ton will feel we'll rewarded for its patient
patronage. Considering everything, espe-
cially the exceptionally favorable start
Of yesterday, ana all the signs OF the
sport. the present outlook is surely
brighter than for many years. Here's
hoping!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-04-13
Profanity in Boys.
From the Savannah News.

It is a regrettable fact that profanity
has become common among the boys. 1t
is not In the least out OF the ordinary,
where a group of boys Of ten to fifteen
years is together upon the streets or in
any open space to play a game Of ball,
to hear them using oaths that might suit
the tongues of the proverbial fishwife or
costermonger, but which are shocking
falling from the tongues of children OF
tender years: OF all stupid and silly
vices, profanity is one Of the worst and
most abonninable. simple statement Of
fact is much stronger than any statement
embellished with swearwords, and no lie
is made any the more believable by being
framed in profanity. In fact. both truth
and falsehood are weakened by swearing
and taking the Lords name in vain.
Foul epithets and comparisons are not
convincing. but are almost invariably dis
gusting. except to those making use Of
them. Profanity among men seems to be
growing less and less. at least in public
places and among those who may lay
claim to decency and some education. But
the habit seems to have firmly fixed itself
upon great many Of the boys. who may
imagine 1t mannish to use profanity and
smoke cigarettes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-04-13
Census Appointments.

II a paragraph inserted in the census
bill by the Senate the other day is per-
mitted by the cohferees representing the
two houses to pass into the legislation,
not only will the interests Of the Dis
trict residents suffer. but the government
service will be hampered seriously. This
paragraph requires that persons appointed
to position in the new service under the
apportionment OF Offices law must have
been bona fide residents of the states
TO which they are accredited for at least
one year This virtually deprives the
people who live in the District Of all
chance OF appointment to places in the
under the law Is. very meager, the
rule being based upon population. The
consequence has been that Washington
ians seeking employment under the gov
eminent have undertaken to acquire res
idences' in the states. but they have
not been compelled to remain out of this
jurisdiction for twelve months, as is now
proposed by the pending amendment
As far a. the District is concerned the
requirement Of residence in the states
should be done away with entirely, in
stead OF being made more vigorously OBJ
structive Of the appointment Of local
people. The spirit Of the merit system
should be complied with SO that the most
efficient of all the applicants may be ap-
pointed. The. country has progressed only
a short distance away from the old
spoils system in It's retention OF the ap-
porJonment Of ofices law. Under this
division of patronage in proportion to the
population the public places are rated
as political perquisites, and the primary
purpose Is to distribute the Offices not
with reference to the needs Of the seTv.
ice. but among the states in proportion te
their strength. 1t stands to reason
that . true merit system. such as II
contemplated by the civil service Law
in its broadcast aspect. should seek the
selection Of the most eflicient public
service workers. regardless Of where they
hive.
II. however. Congress 10 not ready e
abandon at once the illogical and OBJ.
structiye spportionment law. 1t should al
least make . particular exception In
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-04-13
C13 OTA1 has . regular ana pesma.
asnt Family Circulation much more
thaa the combined circulation Of the
sthsr Washington dstIies. A. . News
sad Advertising 1gsdium It has No
eoupetttor.

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Individual connected With the ONCE ous
simply to TIE STAR. Or to tbs 1diso1aI
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tenor or puyposs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-04-13

It is not likely that Col. cooper mas
influence to prevent the widow OF Eo"aru
Carmack from securing an appointment
in the Columbia. S. c.. post once, or tnat
he would use it If he had.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-04-13
A Condition Remedied.

You Americans eat too much" said the
health expert.
That will be remedied." answered Mr.
Fam. With base ball claiming my at
tention most every day. and my wife busy
with afternoon concerts. most of the at
tention to dinner Will be left to the serv-
ants"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-04-13

The Potomac Park band concerts will
serve to remind many people who have
overlooked the fact that Washinstou's
facilities for popular outdoor life COM
pare favorably with those of some Of the
worlds gayest capitals.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-04-13

Some republican enthusiasts seem IN
cIined TO avoid dissolving the solid south
in the hope that it will come over In
hody
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-04-13

/ The purchase by japan OF new SUD-
marine boat from an American inventor ID
likely to cause Mr.. Hobson some difficulty
in restraining further comment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-04-13

Enterprising citizens of Hoboken have
not held any meetings to deplore deficits
in cash circulation caused by the de-
parture of Hetty Green.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-04-13

In connection with the new deal in the
tariff many industries find their greatest
excitement in waiting to see what they
will get in the draw.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-04-13
Fairgrounds.

From the los Angeles Herald
Fairgrounds should be an important
part of the public school economy and our
children should be taught how to play In
the Fairgrounds.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-04-13

There Is unquestionably disposition in
some literary circles to attribute any odd
scientific suggestion that fancy happens
10 invent to a Chicago college professor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-04-13

Yesterdays game may be cheerfully ac-
copied as an indication of the Nationals
form for the season.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-04-13
Strictly Private.
From the Pittsburs pispstch.

As we interpret 1t, Mr.. Hartman con-
siders the issuance OF railroad securities
none Of the peoples business because all
they have to do with them Is to put UP
the money that they are supposed to rep
resent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-04-13

Castro's protest that his health is being
endangered leads to some curiosity as to
who persuaded him that Venezuela is
health resort.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-04-13

As food product. benzoate Of soda
has the advantage of being under no sus-
picion of adulteration.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-04-13

The Senate will now assume it's share
Of responsibility for any delay in tariff
legislation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-04-13

Base ball appears to be better inspira-
ton for the weather man than an inaugu-
ration.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-04-13
The Stocking Tariff.

What pathways shall our footsteI
trace"
And echo rudely answers:
Perhaps you'll have to hit the pace
Set by Saloanny dancers!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-04-13

Tariff bill jokers do not appeal to the
American sense of humor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-04-13

A presidential election in Mexico IS
merely a ratification meeting.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-04-13
Seeking to Be a Comforter.

You are consuming a great deal Of
valuable time with your tariff argument"
Yes answered Senator Sorghum. Il
find satisfaction in trying to demonstrate
that here is one case where the consumer
doesn't pay the tax"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-04-13
SHOOTING STARS.
BIT PH1LANDER JOHNSON.
Expensive Experience.

II suppose you will do little gardening
this year,"
NO" answered Mr. Sirius Barker. Il
tried 1t once It made me so sympathetic
with the people who raise things to eat
that I stood for any overcharge the
huckster chose to suggest"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-04-13

Eben, lis dat after gifts lot of advice
rs got to go around an git a lot mo-
advice bout which advice rs g'ineter
take
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1909-11-11
Rules for Judging Corn

Because of the widely varying condi-
lions in this state it is impossible to
lay down many definite rules of iudg-
ing Idaho corn. The following, how
ever, may aid the farmer in making
his selections.
l. Smelling Test.-This can be de-
termined with considerable accuracy
by judging the weight of the whole ear,
as the cob is lighter than the corn
kernels. Ears showing as high as IS
per cent of shelled corn should be
given a perfect mark. Cut .one point
for each per cent below So and above
"a and two for each per cent below
"a.
2. Size Ratio-For our conditions
the ratio of length to circumference
should be about as four is to three. An
ear eigth inches in length should be
six inches in circumference. The cir
conference is usually measured one
third of the way from the butt to the
tip A full cut is one-half of one point
per ear.
3. Shape of Ear.-The ear should
be as nearly cylindrical as possible.
Ears varying any considerable amount
from this form should be cut.
4. Color of Kernel-Under our con-
ditions this point must be judged leni-
emily at present. An ear showing ten
kernels off color should be disqualified.
Color of Cob-All cobs should be of
one color. Two cobs off color will dis
qualify the exhibit.
5. Tip of Ear-But little stress
should be laid upon this at present. A
full cut is one-half point for each ear.
6. Butt of Ear.-The size. and shape
of the cavity and the uniformity of the
kernels surrounding the butt should be
carefully considered One-half point
per ear constitutes a full cut.
Z. Uniformity of Exhibit.-All ears
should be of the same size, cclor and
form Cut one point for each ear off
type
s. Shape of Kernel-The kernel
should be slightly, not decidedly
wedge shaped with clean cut edges.
A full cut is one-half point per ear.
9. Depth of Kernel.-A deep kernel
is necessary for a good Smelling test
The ratio noted in the score card is a
good standard to follow. A full cut is
One-half point per ear.
10. Spacing of Kernels. = Close
spacing is necessary to give good
shelling test. Too close spacing, how
ever, may prevent proper drying. A
'ull cut is one-half a point per ear.
H. Uniformity of Kernels.-Uni-
'ormity is essential as it affects the
rate of dropping by the planter. A
ull cut is one-half point per ear.
u. Maturity and Market Condi-
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1909-11-11

thence south with said range PA miles
to southwest corner of the northwest
quarter of northwest quarter of Sec
ton IS, Township North, Range 4
West b. NJ: it appearing that all land
owners over whose premises said road
will extend have consented to the
opening of said road, it is therefore or
dered that said road be declared pub
lie highway and the road oyerseer or
dered to open same for travel.
In the matter of the petition of E. S.
Matteson ct al, inhabitants OF Road
District No. a. praying for the estab-
lishment of a public road, commence
ing at the intersection of the north
west corner of the southwest quarter,
and the southwest corner OF the north
west quarter of Section 3, and north
east corner of the southeast quarter
and the southeast corner of the north
east quarter of Section 4, Township
North, Range 4, thence along the halt
section line one mile to the center OF
the east line of said Section 3, Town
ship g. Range A it appearing to the
board that the land owners over whose
land said proposed road will extend
have signed right-of-way to the coun-
~, it is hereby ordered that the road
)verseer shall open said road and put
same in condition for travel.
In the matter of the application OF
D. ]. Wescott, asking rebate on dou-
de assessment, the same is denied.
Whereupon the Board adjourned till |
November II, 1909.
Approved:
JAS. VANDERDASSON,
Attest: Chairman.
q Y BADLEY, Clerk.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1909-11-11
Barley-Premiums
Rules for Judging Barley.

1. Cut one point for each pound be-
low 4S pounds per bushel of hulled
barley, and so pounds per bushel of
hulless barley.
3 Cut one point for each per cent
of sprouting, bin-burned, decayed or
injured in threshing.
8. Cut one point for each one per
cent of dirt or foreign matter.
A. Cut one point for each per cent
of grain discolored or off color.
5. Divide the sample into two parts
according to texture and hardness of
berries. Let the part having the high
est number determine the classical
ton of the sample and cut one point
for each one per cent of other kind
6. Divide the sample into two parts,
according to size of grain. Let The
part having the largest volume or
weight determine the classification,
and cut one point for each two per
cent of other size.