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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-27
The President as Preacher.

President Taft does not think himself as
well qualified as Mr.. Roosevelt for ar
appearance in the pulpit. The public will
probably differ with him. BY tempera-
ment and manner of discourse and point
of view, he suggests the place more
than his predecessor. A sermon by Mr.
Taft on any text would probably make
good reading.
Several of our Presidents might have
served the public very effectively by an
occasional discourse from the sacred
desk. Mr. Lincoln was one. Although
not member of any church. he was a
man of reverent heart and feeling. who
loved his fellows without discrimination
of any kind Both his matter and his
manner, when he was at his best, would
have answered a pulpit setting well.
Gen. Garfield was another. In fact, he
was sort of lay preacher in the COM
munion to which he subscribed. Politics
did not monopolize his thoughts, and
his oratory was so natural it suited any
occasion. 1t was said of him that had
he turned to theology instead of to
craftsmanship he would have led his sect
in America.
Among the Presbyterians Gen. Harri-
son was strong lay force. He would
undoubtedly have risen to distinction in
the ministry, as he did at the bar and in
politics. And. as We all know, the mother
of Mr.. Mckinley cherished when he
grew up the hope that he might &C.
cupy Methodist pulpit and reach in
time the Office of bishop. 1t was al
ways easy to associate him with his
mothers early appraisement.
Equally true is 1t that many of our emf
nent pulpiteers have had the essence of
good politicians in their composition, and
some have served the parties to which they
belonged very effectively on the stump.
One of the thousand quotable and quoted
things said about Mr.. Beecher was that
of a skeptic who admired the orator but
did not admire the churchman. He ex-
claimed, with a sort of Impotence, after
listening to a political speech of the IA
nous Brooklyn cleric: "Why did Lyman
Beecher ever permit his son to stray into
the church, When this was repeated to
the son he replied: "And if Lyman Beech
er had been here. tonight he probably
would have regretted that his son had
ever strayed out Of the church"
Mr.. Taft is making progress as a
preacher. All the religious bodies should
like him. His sermon at Salt Lake City
was from good text, and we'll prepared.
He left behind something for the people
to think about. Intolerance Is a danger
Gus thing In a country like this, where
there are all sorts of people and perfect
freedom Of belief. In addressing a con-
gregation Mr.. Taft does not, of course, ap-
pear as champion of its religious tenets.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-27
Democratic DISRUPTION.
From the Springfield Republican

The eclipse of Mr.. Bryan has SO far
continued that even in Texas he must
fight for recognition Of the later demo-
cratic doctrine of tariff reform on the
basis of free raw materials. Senator
Bailey openly derides the tariff principles
Of Mr.. Cleveland. to which Mr.. Bryan
has always adhered. and he disputes az
excessively any continuance of the Bryan
leadership. The fact that the south was
tending toward an acceptance of moder-
ate protection has made clear during the
tariff debates in the last session Of Con.
gress, and this was the final blow at the
cohesion o. the democratic party on any
basis other than that of spoils. If the
democrats of the United States could
no longer agree on the tariff, they could
agree on nothing. Mr.. Bryan and Mr.
Cleveland had bitter differences, but the
tariff was not the cause of their es.
arrangement or of the split I'm the demo-
cratic party that followed Mr.. Bryan's
first nomination.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-27
Tariff Veterans.

The trumpet blasts about the tariff are
waking the sleepers. There rises in Ten
nessee the once familiar form of Benton
McMillin. long member of the House.
and once a candidate for Speaker; for
one term governor of his state. and sew
eral times an unsuccessful aspirant for
the United States Senate. He has for
some years been in retirement, but is
taking q look around again. and there
is talk of him as a candidate for the
Senate against Mr.. Frazier. Mr.. Nc
Millin holds with Mr.. Bryan on the
issue of free raw material. while Mr..
Frazier last spring voted for duties on
iron ore and other raw material The
nSht should secome a very pretty one
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-27

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-27
Gossip From and About Rome.

The denial from Rome of the story that
diplomatic relations between the holy see
and this government would soon be estab-
lished, and that President Taft would soon
visit the pope. recalls the large number
| of yarns put in circulation in the past ten
or fifteen years respecting the attitude OF
Rome toward the Roman church in Amer
lea. Some were absurd enough to defeat
| themselves. Others seemed to require
contradiction, and promptly received 1t.
A favorite theme has been the fact that
there is but one cardinal in America. Upon
that fact questions have been based, and
announcements made for answer. Should
not there be more than one cardinal in a
country SO vast, and with the church
growing so rapidly within its borders
Would not the church's growth and in
f1uence be increased by such recognition?
Did not that communion in America pos
sess a number Of clerics worthy Of the
honor?
The answer to these questions has In
variably been yes. and then would follow
a story dealing with the matter. Rome.
1t was said. had at last accepted the
American appraisement of the situation
At the next consistory another cardinal,
named. Archbishop Ireland stood well
with the church powers. Archbishop Cor
rigan figured in the speculation while he
lived, and upon his death rumor fastened
upon the name of his successor. Arch
bishop Farley. Archbishop Ryan of Phil
adelphfa might wear the red hat, and
Archbishop Keane was much admired,
both at Rome and at home.
First one and then another OF these dis
tinguished names would be, drafted for
service by the rumor-nongers. only to
bring forth denial either from Rome, or
from somebody in America speaking from
knowledge. and, as 1t were. by authority.
And. of course, no new cardinal has been
appointed. Cardinal Gibbons remains the
sole prince of his church In this country.
This latest story needed no denial. The
governments diplomatic relations are es-
tablished only with governments of a
political character exercising temporal
sovereignty. The Roman church's SOW
ereignty is spiritual, and in our govern
mental plan church and state have no
connection. AS for President Taft, while
he Is soon to cross a narrow river and
greet the President of Mexico on Mexican
soil, he holds to the presidents, and
would not think of crossing the Atlantic
for any social or business purpose what
ever.
Political matters are fair game for Cos
sip, and politicians are sometimes, in the
way Of advertising. benefited even by
stories that tax credulIty. But church
matters are entitled to immunity from
uses purely sensational and talk-provok-
ing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-27

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THE STAR has . regular and psrma-
nent Family Circulation much more
than the combined circulation Of the
other Washington dailies. Az . News
and Advertising Medium It has no
competitor.

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, 1909-09-27
Prelude to Long Silence.

"I wish Mrs. Flimglt wouldn't talk so
much during a game of bridge whist"
You can't blame her for making the
most of her opportunities, answered
Miss CAYENNE. THE chances are that
none of the players will be on speak
ing terms after the game is over"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-27
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-27
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PH1LANDER JOHNSON.
rh. suhtleties of Jest.

Father" said little Rollo. what IS
tariff joker?"
IT don't know, my son, whether l can
give you a definition that will enable you
to understand it any better than the
average voter does. AS rule IT IS
manifestation of crude style OF humor
which throws cold water on the ultimate
consumer and then hits him with a slap
stick
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-27

The original Half Moon had a great ad-
vantage over its mvuern 4ep. osc..al., g..
II not being obliged to depend on coal for
power nor on sailors whose minds were
oeing distracted from the jib sheets by
their wigs and garter buckles
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-27

Wilbur Wright should not allow himself
to be disturbed because the public de-
mands sensations. Aviation can furnish
an abundance of them without interfer-
ing in the slightest with it's regular busi-
ness.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-27

Some interesting descriptions have been
printed of how the world looks to short
sighted people. Stuyvesant Fish ought to
be able. to contribute some expert testi-
n1OoV
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-27

Harry Whitney is now urgently calieo
on to come out Of the aurC.a boreahs
and get into the limelight.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-27

The late Gov. John A. Johnson left an
| estate of about $4,000. Yet there is as
much genuine admiration for him as for
the late E. II. Hartman, who left $75.-
OOOOOO.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-27

The absolute placidity of Africa as COM
pared with the arctic regions shows now
even the man who makes practice Oh
looking for trouble can go wrong.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-27
Women's Gum Meta Canfskin Shoes

HE trend in Womens Footwear this
dull feathers All very fashionable but gun metal
~ cafskn is the prime fav This rich and
leather and besides bein durable it good
looks much longer than other and requires less dressing
We showing attractive line of models
fashionable leather call attention the following which
represent the very latest styles:
skin
mob Good
$500 per pair. CUBAN neeI 49, -:
Gun Metal
Al
%30o nair tactNe
Third soo Tenth st. $3.50 per pair.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-27

Farmers who, as Secret y Wilson be.
lieves, bought automobiles because they
did not know what to do with their money
are now finding out.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-27

News to the effect that the King OF Por'
tugal will be married soon invites sur
prised attention to the fact that there IL
any such person.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-27

1t would be saa i. prejudice against
pie were encouraged to an extent that
would compel farmers to hold the pump
kin crop for the jack-o' lantern market.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-27

Mr.. Tafts remarks about the acts OF
politeness and self-restraint that go to
make up character will no doubt set MI.
Ballinger and Mr.. Pinchot thinking.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-27

One of the great satisfactions In beng
an end-of- the-world prophet must De tae
privilege of taking so many encores.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-27

If South Americans are as polite as
represented it might be a good idea to
import lot of them to serve as pay-as-
you-enter car conductors.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-27

Despite the mastery way IN which Mr.
Taft pours oil on troubled waters there
are auditors who evinee a preference for
electricity and gasoline.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-27

Peary is tempted to feel that his con-
nection with the navy justifes him in ex-
perimenting with a Bob Evans vocabu-
Iarv
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-27
Among Explorers.

What did you see ahead OF you When
YOU discovered the north pole?
Trouble
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-27
Discoverers' Hardships.

It's bad enough when you begin
Your work by being frozen h.
And it is even worse, no doubt,
When rivals seek to freeze you out.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-27
New Patriotic Order.

From the Detroit Free Press.
How long will 1t take the sons and
daughters of north pole discoveries to or.
ganiZe?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-27
Reduced Value.

"Why do they say talk is cheap?
Probably because the most loquacious
people usually get their ideas second
hand"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-27

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-27
WOmen's Tailored Suits.

T1mY1 ARE showing very choice collection of W omens
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WV materials, workmanship and excusiveness view
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Special price, S25.00 each.
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Special price, $500 each.
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-27
Billboards.

From the Los Angeles Times.
In Pennsylvania billboards are to be
taxed. In California We hope to see them
aXed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-27

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-27

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suitable for slender figures G.
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-27

weute it W at
Just word
charming
to ALL
Evening star., 1909-07-14
"Assa ssin.'
From the London Chronicle


How did the word assa ssn-full of sinis-
ter significance today-come into being?
one likes to credit the story Of its origin
given by NiZam ul Mulk, friend of Omar
hhayyam and of the ill-fated Hassan
Ben Sabhah. Ntzam. after relating the
circumstances of the solemn vow which
the trio took-to share with each other
whatever worldly prosperity might befal
tnem-records how. after many mishaps
ana wanderings. Hassan became the head
OF the Persian sect of the Ismailians-a
party of fanatics who had long muir
INJURED In obscurity, but rose to an evil
emlnence under the guidance of his strong
and evil will
In 1000 Hassan seized the Castle of Ala
NUT among the mountains south OF the
caspian sea, and il was from this noun
famous home he obtained the evil celeb
rlty among the Crusaders as the Old
Man of the Mountains. According 10 FltZ-
Gerald's introduction TO Omar. il is yet
disputed whether the word ASSASSIN,
which they have left in the language OF
modern Europe as their dark me MORTAL, IS
derived. from the hashish, or opidte OF
hemp leaves (the Indian bhangl, with
which they maddened themselves 10 the
sullen pitch of oriental desperation. or
from the name of the founder of the dy-
nasty whom we have seen in his quiet
Evening star., 1909-07-14
The Invincible Army Mule.

From the Atlanta Constitution.
The army can't get along without its
mules and its mule stories"
The Chicago Post thus emphatically
comments on recent order which substi-
tutes the gentle mule for the automobile
In several important army posts.
And we hasten to add our Endorsement
to the sentiment Of our contemporary.
Imagine any group of war survivors,
wherever situated, endeavoring these days
to wax enthusiastically reminiscent while
recalling the exploits Of the automobile
under fire.
1t is self-evident impossiblity
To the 'benztne buggy" it is, of course,
given TO cover ground with celerity and
TO aid in rapid movements for provision
ing and mobilization.
But whoever heard of mule skipping
explosions while yanking an ammunition
wagon through three feet of mud, or of
his gasoline tank running dry at a criti-
cal moment of the battle?
Likewise. ii is possible to put an auto
mobile out of business with a single
we'll directed rife ball
If the regulation army mule succumbs
TO anything short of cataclysm We
love yet to hear the accusation authenti-
Gated!
Evening star., 1909-07-14
PENnSYL VANIA RAILROAD
Bulletin.
ANNOUNCEMENT TO the PUBLIC
CONNECTION
MANHATTAN RAILROAD TUNNELS,

Train service will be naugurated in the Hudson and Man
haitian Railroad Companys tunnels between Jersey City Sta
ton and Hudson Terminal Building Church and Cortlandt
streets, New York Zone block below Broadway after
pm, July 1o, 1909.
The facilities of the tunnels will be the service of pas
sengers by the Pennsylvania Railroad conditions
lowing:
On all tickets issued by valid for passage via the Penn
syvania Railroad which tunnel coupon is included
the holder thereof will be furnished with ticket
application the conductor when final collection made be-
fore reaching Jersey City.
Pennsylvania Railroad passengers New York desiring
the tunnel will present their coupons tickets
the the elevators, in Jersey City train she'd
for collection cancellation
Communication tickets Except those of coupon form) will
be honored and Cancelled by Pennsylvania Railroad collector
elevators in Jersey City train shed.
From New York: All Pennsy yvana Railroad tickets,
tickets valid for passage Penns Railroad from
Jersey will be accepted and Cancelled upon presentation
designated the floor of the Hudson
Terminal Building Church and Coandt for transpor-
tation the Pennsylvania Railroad station Jersey City,
Elevators will passengers between the tunnel station
and train floor of the Pennsylvania Railroad station that
point.
Baggage: Until further notice, baggage will be for
warded through the tunnel lines but will be handled the
Pennsy yvania Railroad ferries present
This additional gateway and from New York adds
much the existing fine facilities afforded patrons OF the
Pennsylvania Railroad