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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-20

After a year of exceptionally efficient
service as assistant secretary of the
Treasury Mr.. L. A. Coolidge has re-
signed to give place to an Official OF
the personal selection of the new depart
ment head in accord with the established
custom In changes Of the federal admins
tration. His departure from the public
service is effected in circumstances high
ly c. plimentary to him. as he has dur
ing his brief term written an unusual
record OF executive capacity. diligently
applied in the performance of important
public duties. Mr.. Coolidge's term fol-
lowed closely upon the disturbance In the
financial world and 1t fell to him to do q
large part of the work connected with
the issuance Of emergency currency. Not
only in this connection, but in all the rou-
tine of the department Mr. Coolidge
showed himself capable of handling large
affairs. Whether he returns to public
Office. by appointment to some other posi-
ton. or resumes newspaper work, he will
have left an enviable record as an ad-
ministrative officer and his successor will
profit by the high state OF efficiency to
which he has brought that branch OF the
Treasury service which fell under his tu-
risdiction.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-20

bridge, bat the Fitzseralds and the Nc
Carrens have prevented. They object to
the tiger in the City of Churches. 1t Is
regarded there as an undesirable citizen.
and Brooklyn is barricad ed against an
intrusion.
But Tammany heard Mr.. Fitzgerald.
and needed him. Mr.. Clark's bugaboo
had gone the way Of all busaboos. Tho
House looked at it for q minute, and then
rejected 1t. Next came the Fitzgerald
proposition, and that was adopted. That
carried something practical-something
within the range Of execution. Tammany
still little doubtful. maybe. II anything
good could come out Of Brooklyn-joined
other democrats. and the battle was won.
It IL asserted that the tariff had an in
nuence-that New York wants to be re-
membered in the legislation Of the SEES
sion-that Mr. Clark. being a free trader.
il not acceptable a. leader to his party
in the Empire state. Well. when did the
New York democracy throw its influence
in Congress for FREQ trade? 1t supported
Crisp, q protectionist, against Mills,
free trader. for Speaker Of the Fifty sec
ond Congress. and In the F1fty-third Con-
gress Senator Murphy Of New York helped
Mr.. German to defeat the low tariR pro-
gram as expressed by the Wilson tariff
BILL The New York democrats are not
opposed to having the Industries OF their
state protected.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-20
American COrSetS

Including the Parame, the Sap
phire and the Lily of France.
These excellent corsets have
many points that appeal to par
ticular women. They are made
to our order, from the latest mod
els-lnedium and extremc-for
street, evening and neglige wear:
OF fine coutils, batistes, silk
broche, etc.
Attention is called to the ivy"
very stylish and comfortable
corset of domestic manufacture,
but which has the style and ap-
pearance of an imported model.
high bust and elastics attached: mod Gro ~
els for slender and stout figures pio.oo
Parame CoKsets Of coutfl. with high bust
tremely long hip and elaetics attached: models
that produce the fashionable straight SIsoo
P4fame Corsets, OF silk broche, with high bust.
s BONG mp ana ei..ue' a...eneo We" $3.50
Lily OF France Corsets. of coutil, with
dunn and very long hip and eiastics $500
Lily Of France Corsets, OF couttl. with high
bust. very long hip and elastics at $40. 90
tacned. ....-....
and extremely long hip. $o'oo
wv Corsets Of Ane coutii. with medium bust.
extremely long hip and elasfies at So 20
Imported p. D. Corsets Of coutil. with high
bust, long hip and boned with real SS.sO
whaiebone- -----.--..-- - -
We fit, alter and clean corsets.
Third door, Eleventh st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-20
FORGOTTEN Americans.
GO1 6VVeC8
From the Philadelphia Inquirer.


AT the current meeting of the Philadel-
phia Methodist conference much attention
II being paid to the cause of education
in those parts OF America which have
been forgotten for q century. A move
ment has been organized to do missionary
work on a large scale in the Appalachian
mountains. q section whore education is
either neglected entirely or 10 showing a
feeble light. 1t is of concurrent interest
that Congress at Its late session awoke
to the fact that Appalachian America
was Of value and took steps toward con-
serving the natural resources OF the sec
ton, but seemed to ignore the fact that
here Is the largest body OF native Amer
leans in the country who need help IN
many directions. This mountain region.
extending from the Pennsylvania line to
northern Georgia and Alabama, with an
extent east and west Of from one hun
bred to two hundred miles, contains a
population of several millions of people,
almost exclusively whites and almost ex-
clusively descendants of English and
Scotch settlers in the colonies before the
war of the revolution. Many OF these
people settled originally along the tide
water counties of Pennsylvania. Virginia
and the carolinas. but many Of them
pushed In toward the mountains. espe-
cially after the war of the revolution. in
which they bore leading part.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-20

Kidnapers have stolen the young son of
q wealthy Pennsylvania and demanded
SIC. 600 ransom. The father Is eagerly
willing to pay this amount In order to
recover his boy. and has up to this time
met the overtures of the kidnapers in a
spirit Of agreement. While the public
will sympathize deeply with his feelings,
1t will nevertheless hope that the boy
may be recovered without yielding to the
demands Of the kidnapers. and that this
case may serve as an effective check
upon the enterprise Of the child stealers
The men who engage in this sort OF crime
deliberately play upon the natural dispo-
sition Of the parent to sacrifice every
thing for the child. They know as they
lay their plans that father will ignore
| all considerations Of public welfare in or
der to recover his offspring. It is this
fact that has caused the legislatures Of
several Of the states to pass laws con-
shutting KIDNAPPING an offense punishable
by death.
1t Is impossible to argue with the parent
in case like this to repress his natural
instinct to save his child in order that
society may be protected. However plain
| the case may be. however dangerous the
acceptance by one man Of the terms OF
] kidnapers when he - affected. the fact
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-20
Tammany and the Rules.

Poor Tammany. 1t receives many q
"cuss'' and kick. Loathed by its adver-
saries. and distrusted by its allies. 1t fol-
lows a path leading through difficulties
and execrations. 1t stands for tricks and
trading, and vet is often tried by stand
ards which relate to intelligence and char
acter. Can the leopard change its spots.
or the tiger its stripes? And do not the
beast with spots and the one with stripes
stand for craft. and cruelty. and sur
prises?
At the moment, Tammany is being de-
nounced for the conduct OF some Of its
members in the House. They bolted the
leadership OF Mr.. Clark, and followed that
of their Brooklyn neighbor. Mr.. Fitzgerald.
in the contest over the rules. Therefore,
as their critics charge. they were guilty
OF rotten politics. Let us see.
What was Mr.. Clarks proposition? That
an end be put TO what he characterized
as the one-man power IN the House? How
did that appeal 10 Tammany as far as II
could see its way through the question
Is that organization a stranger to one
man power? Does it abhor such power
What sort Of power does the leader of
Tammany Hall exercise? Consult the res
ords OF John Kelly. Richard Croker and
Charles F. Murphy. all familiar to the
politicians of this day. To take power
from a republican and give 1t to demo-
crat would have suited Tammany to T.
But that was not within the range of Mr
Clark's maneuver. That was impossible.
The one-man-power scare failing to
work on men who had been raised on
such power and sweet milk. they were
open to another proposition. and that
came from their accomplished Brooklyn
neighbor. The wonder Is that they took
1T from him. Tammany has for some
time been trying to cross the Brooklyn
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-20
The New Committee.

The new Senate committee. whose duty
will be the consideration Of government
estimates for expenditures taken az q
whole. Is. in a way. q triumph for Senator
Scott. 1t IL in line with his suggestion
made the other day that while we are de.
termining the sources Of revenue we
should also give thought to where and In
what amounts the money II going. We
may be sure that chesssparing Is the pro-
gram Of no representative man Of either
party. The government needs q great
deal of money, and must have 1t. But &c
provide against waste Is not to deny
the government. but to make the proper
appropriations the easier.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-20

remains that in the very nature Of things
this crime for the time being places the
victim in a position of anita gonism to So
ciety The best that can be hoped for is
that in this case the child may be re-
covered without harm, at whatever cost
to the parent, and that the kidnapers may
be captured and punished to the full ex-
tent of the law. 1t will be UNNECESSARILY
disastrous If this enterprise should prove
successful through the ultimate escape
Of the kidnapers from justice, or II the
child should be slain by them upon the
parents failure to pay.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-20
Our Duty in the Philippines.
rom the New York SUM

The Limitation Of duty free imports
from the Philippine Islands proposed by
the tariff bill is dishonorable evasion
Of an undeniable moral obligation. There
is no new argument which can be ad-
vanced in favor Of the only defensible
course Repetition Of the old arguments
is apparently useless. The warnings OF
dire menace to American producers urged
by our domestic sugar and tobacco In
terests have never been supported by
facts. Tested by all the standards OF
trade in the past and by all the posi-
bilities of trade In the future, these warn
ings have failed. The path OF plain
duty" which has been honorably followed
In Porto Rico has become in the Philip.
pines only a devious track IN jungle OF
political manipulation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-20
Patronage and the Senate.

And now about patronage. There are
many desirable offices at the Presidents
disposal. and shortly there will appear a
hundred times as many good men seeking
them.
We are all too free at the expense OF
the offlceseeker. He is too often portrayed
as political bounder reaching for some
thing beyond his deserts. His check and
his push are ridiculed. His methods are
denounced as demoralizing. The Presi-
dent is warned against him. Beware OF
the man bearing a petition. Turn down
the off1ceseeker, Mr.. President, and be-
come yourself a man-seeker. Give us the
right kind. and they must be sought
There are FOUNDERS in politics as In
society. But not every man seeking ONCE
Is a bounder. 1t Is an honorable ambi-
ton to want to serve the government. and
a good government Office may be made
by a capable man the stepping-stone to
great success Judge Taft himself has
illustrated how ability and character may
start with a small appointment and reach
the top. This country is full Of capable
men, and many Of them would be glad
of an opportunity to serve the public In
federal Office.
But how shall President Taft make his
selections? He must be advised. He
can have personal knowledge of but a
few of the applicants. wide as his ac-
quaintance is. He wants republicans.
Though President of the whole people,
he is the leader of his party, and his
party will be held responsible at the polls
for the conduct of the government. This
makes it important that he pick the best
men. and charge them with their duties.
Senators. we are told. will be freely
consulted. Well. they should be. For
two reasons The man who has reached
the Senate is. as a rule, Of very consid-
cradle Importance at home. and has an In
innate knowledge of the leaders among
his constituents. He should be able to
speak to the President informingly about
such as seek recognition in the distrtbu-
ton of the patronage. His word need not
be final. but it should have much weight.
Then. the senator. after the President
has acted has an official duty of his own
to perform. All nominations by the Pres
ident must be confirmed by the Senate. II
the Senate thinks he has made mistake:
If its advices differ from his as to any ap-
pointment, rejection is in order. So that
the President and a senator comforting
together about appointments are discharg-
ing joint duty.
There are Of course other sources Of
Information open to the President, and he
Is likely to avail himself of all reliable
means OF advisement. The Senate is but
one source. But it Is very important
source and in consulting freely with sena-
tors about patronage the President will
be following some excellent presidents.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-20
The Family Revolver.

From the Bunalo COMMERCIAL
A Hornell woman was badly wounded
yesterday by the accidental discharge OF
q revolver that was kept loaded on one
OF the pantry shelves In how many
families where II is the custom to have
on hand and within reach loaded gun
has there ever been the slightest occa-
sion for its use? On the other hand. what
a long list OF fatal accidents have been
caused by the family revolver that went
off when 1t was not expected to, and
killed some person who had no idea Of
interfering with 1t. The danger from a
family revolver Is Infinitely moro threat
ening than any possible invasion of the
premises by thieves or others who break
In and steal
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-20
The Vardaman View.

What James X. Vardaman. erstwhile
Governor Of Mississippi. thinks OF the
proposition to change the date OF the
Inauguration in order to permit the
American people to witness the ceremony
without imperiling their lives Is not vastly
important. nor is 1t likely that his opinion
will affect a single vote In Congress. I'M
less 1t be to make strength for tho amend
ment. But 1t Is nevertheless Interesting
to reproduce the Vardsman view, as
expressed in his periodical. "The Issue"
recently. because 1t Is . plain statement.
in characteristic Vardaman style. OF .
grouchy. inhumane and altogether un-
patriotic sentiment regarding tho inau-
guration which obtains In some quarters:
changing the date fer the Inauguration of
the President of the United States.
THE inclemency Of the weather on the
occasion Of Mr.. Taft's inauguration &C
centuated the importance Of having the
ceremony in the good old summer time.
II think the most rational thing to do
would be to prohibit by law the spectac-
ular performances and fuss and feathers
which attend the inaugural ceremonies.
Let US 60 back to the democratic
simplicity Of Thomas Jefferson.
1.-THE President should take the oath OF
Office. deliver his address In tho Senate
chamber, get in his carriage and drive
to the White House. and 80 to work
'T do not like these royal airs that are
put on on such occasions.
1T is un-American. undemocratic. alb
surd.
ut is estimated that there will be prob
result from cold caused by exposure.
1T does not make much difference about
that.
Il do not know Of better way to get
rid Of the fools.
to expose himself and imperil his health
in order to sec lot OF people make
buffoons and idiots Of themselves does
not rob the country Of much when he
dies. Stop the foolishness. and the pres
ent day IL - good ~ any,"
This IL q coarse expression of a senti-
ment that has been more taotfully ex-
pressed here and there since the inausura-
ton blizzard shocked the country into a
realization Of the terrible risk It runs by
postponing from Congress to Congress
the amendment Of the Constitution. It is
we'll to set 1t forth as one Of the strong
arguments for Z change. For the issue
is now presented whether tho country is
to revert to aboriginal type and maintain
itself upon the basis Of the ne-gallus
citizenship or render homage to its own
civilization by paying due respect to the
ONCE which was first occupied by George
Washington.
II the Vardaman view prevails there
must be other readjustmepts. extending
all along tho line. Salaries must be cut
down. the army reduced 70 q corporaIs
guard. the naval vessels dasmantied. pub
lie buildings remodeled upon the seterest
lines Of barn architecture. The presi-
denial equipage. must be . mule cart.
The White House receptions must be
eliminated, ana the public must have &C.
cess to the chief executive at all hours
Maybe the President will write all his
own letters with quill pen. For II We
start in on this sort Of thing we must be
consistent, even IL We do cause all the
world to laugh.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-20
Retreat Of the Spoilsmen.
From the Philadelphia Ledger.

It is a subject for rejoicing among the
advocates Of the merit system In place
Of the political system in making ap-
po,ntments to public ONCE that the vicious
non-competitive feature OF. the Crum
packer census bill has been eliminated
and that the bill in its amended form
has passed the House. In vetoing the
bill in its original form, with the objec'
tionable provision which made the census
positions merely congressional perquisites
President Roosevelt justly said: There
Is only one way to guarantee that they
(the census employesD shall be selected
without regard to politics and on merit
and that is by choosing them after com
petitive examination from the lists OF
eligibles provided by the civil service COM
mission"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-20

When troubles seem to have no end
And life Is all a furry
There comes bland, we'll meaning frient
Who smiles and says. Don't worry.
OF course I cannot quite make out
What causes you distress or doubt,
But just the same 1 pause to shout
My little speech. Don't worry.
Now, he has bothers of his own.
He vainly bids them scurry.
They do not fly to parts unknown
At his remark, Don't worry"
And yet his nerve lets him make free
With stereotyped advice to me.
There's no annoyance that could be
Much worse than his don't worry
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-20

A New York woman left q handbag full
Of jewelry hanging in the dressing room
Of a Pullman car and had the woman
who found it arrested on tho complaint
that a single ring was missing. A woman
who was so careless with a satchel full
OF diamonds could scarcely be relied on
to remember for certain that she had not
left tlo ring at home on the bureau.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-20

what is meant by the phrase. AN in
teilectual feast?'"
'I suppose it's a meal made up of fancy
foods that make a speciality OF pretty
pictures and attractive reading matter on
the wrappers
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-20
Beautiful
French
Lingerie
For Easter Brides.

Q u; ;:: :s' Il: :: &c. Ell! FL;
Trousse aux, rep
resenting the recent personal Sc
lections OF our Mrs. Evans. They
embody the most beautiful and
exclusive effects we have yet
shown.
Particular attention is asked to
the following several lots of
French Gowns, Drawers, Chem
Uses, Corset Covers, Petticoats
and Combination Suits, made of
fine French nainsook and percale
and trimmed in the most refined
and effective manner. They rep
resent most exceptional values.
French Nainsook Gowns. low round
neck. short flowing sleeves; neck and
sleeves finished with hand-cmbroidered
| scailoped edge.
$I.5o and $I.75 each.
French Nainsook Gowns. low round
neck, short flowing sleeves; yoke hand
embroidered In pretty aoral sprays; neck
ed scaiioped edge.
$500. $2-25 and SAYS each.
French. Percaie Gowns. high neck. long
sleeves; front Of flne tucks: hand-em-
broidered cuffs and collar.
$2.75, $3.50 and $500 each.
French Nsinsook Chemises. hand-em-
brcidered front; finished with hand-em-
broidered scaIioped edge.
$1.oo, SIPS and $I.75 each.
French Handmade Nainsook Initial
florai designs.
$3.50 each.
French Nainsook Drawers, with wide
rufnes; finished with hand-embroidered
edge.
$I.oo pair.
French Nainsook Drawers. with wide
hand-embroidered sliced rufies
SIPS, $I.5o and $I.75 pair.
French Nainsook Corset Covers. full
front. low round neck: front tandem
broidered In dainty floral sprays and
French knots: finished with scalloped
edge and eyelets run with pink or blue
ribbon.
$I.oO, SIPS and SI.75 each.
French Handmade Nainsook Combine
ton Suits Drawers and Corset Cover,
| trimmed with hand-embroidered scalloped
button-hole edge.
$3.50 pair.
French Percale Petticoats. with deep
hounce. hand-embroidered with French
knots and finished with deep hand-em-
broidered scallops.
$I.75, $2.oo and $3.50 each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-20
An Unkind Epithet.

"In my opinion" said the positive wom-
an" Miss Snifins doesn't mean a word of
her violent talk about demanding the
ballot"
mo-" answered Miss Cayenne. She 8
a bluffragette."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-20

Having extracted alcohol and sugar
from a cactus. Mr.. Burbank may find
some means OF taking the rubber plant
out OF the jardiniere and making 1t use
ff,1
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-20

Missouri's superintendent Of the state
labor bureau advises people to treat serv-
ants as members Of the family. In many
cases servants would resent this as a
hardship.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-20

f6In order to avoid delays on account
Of personal absence letters TO T3S
STAR should not be addressed 70 any
individual connected with the once, but
simply to THE STAR, or to the EDITORIAL
or Business Department.. according %
tenor or purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-20

An announcement from Tom Lawson
that he relies on Taft indicates complete
abandonment OF his ambitions to whip
Wall street single handed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-20

Three Russian policemen have been SEN
fenced TO death for the murder Of noble
man. 1t looks as II the nihilists might
decide TO stand by and let events take
their course
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-20
Unsatisfactory Business.

Remember said the secondhand
cynic, that every man has his price"
Perhaps" answered Senator Sorghum;
"but when a man comes cheap enough
to enable you to buy him, he usually
isn't worth having"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-20

The experiences Of the Cooper jury are
calculated TO make the numerous citizens
who avoided service feel that they are
lucky.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-20

Charges Of graft may enable Pittsburg
to give the courts some occupation that
does not call for the Intervention of
alienfSts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-20

AS there is no occasion for further
anxiety about that $40 oo0. ooo Mr. Rookie
Teller may proceed with his college dona-
tiOns
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-20

Even the ouinine trade has no objections
to offer to a change Of date for the inau-
guration.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-20

Jack johnson can at least demonstrate
that he 10 as game a conveTsationalist as
James J. Jeffries.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-20

1t Is often easy to figure out q mans
business interests by the tariff arguments
he advances.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-20
Aud for the Capital.

From the New York Mail.
It will be a great advertisement for the
Taft administration II Washington has a
top-notch ball team this season.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-20

A prehistoric city has been unearthed In
California. There seems to be no limit to
what that remarkable soil can produce