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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-06
The Cabinet.

The new administration is strong on
it's legal side In fact it may be said
TO have no other side. President TAFT
ranks with our best lawyers. Mr.. Knox
was called TO Mr.. McKinley's cabinet be-
cause of his high standing at the bar,
and in that cabinet, and later in the
Senate attracted wide attention because
Of his professional equipment. Mr.
Wickersham has the highest New York
Endorsement and Mr. Dickinson the high
est middle state Endorsement. Mr.. NaSei
is one Of the leading lawyers of the
Mississippi river valley, and Mr.. Ballln-
ger occupies q position of distinction in
the legal world of the Pacific coast. Even
Mr.. MacNeash. who is Classed as
fnancier, was educated for the bar.
Lawyers have always dominated our
politics. Twenty of our twenty-six
Presidents have beer of that profession.
The greatest of our achievements in the
organization of tho government-the
Treasury Department-was the work of a
lawyer-Alexander Hamilton. John Mar
shall was a tower of strength al the start.
Daniel Webster, a lawyer, eXpounded the
Constitution in a way to command the
deepest reverence for the instrument. The
most popular and influential of our po-
ltical leaders-Henry Clay-was a law
yer. The great man who saved the
lnion-Abraham Lincoln-was lawyer
But never were lawyers more needed
than now. The trust question, the rail-
road question. the labor question: the
always present question of national au-
thority and state authority, are In shape
demanding the attention of experts in
legal forms and powers The Roosevelt
period was largely agitatory Evils were
exposed. Remedies were indicated. But
IN large measure, matters have been
left unsettled. There is work aplenty to
De done toward bringing permanent order
out or 1t all; and this ample legal talent
IN executive office cooperating with Con-
gress should be of Unreasonable service
10 the country.
HOW strong We are as a people is Illus
'rated afreSh by the names presented to-
day With an exception or two, all are
those on men new to our national life.
and unknown out of the country. They
have played honorable and useful parts in
their fields, but not SO as to become known
10 the general public. The Attorney Gen.
eral comes upon the stage as suddenly and
surprisingly as did Charles z. Hughes a
few years ago, and is said to be Of the
same grade and fiber. His opportunity is
great, and those who know him are con-
fident that he will improve it to the coun
try's good. Eminent in the legal field,
Mr.. Dickinson is a stranger in the DO
Htical field. and takes a department
whose business stretches to the Philip
pines on the east and to Panama on the
south. The Secretary of War of today
has his hands full; and as able man as
Judge Taft found use for all his talents
in the post.
But new as they are, these men, there Is
all faith, will meet the emergency, and,
under d chief enjoying the country's trust
and admiration, execute their commissions
faithfully and well.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-06
Exhibit Our Selections
And Completed Importations j,
For the Spring and Summer Season of 1909.

omT WILL be privilege show, this occasion,
Hi senbage of and exclusive products, foreign and
U domestic, which will present to inaugurate the
Nowhere else be found greater collection of
chadise mot greater i'm quantity, bt greater i'm being as lit
should be-goods which you most appreciate, goods which
you desire, including every dependable quality from
the finest to the least expensive reliable goods anufac-
tured.
Here found the best expressions of the tribute that
talent to beau-e creations of the worlds foremost
designers wrought into masterpieces of artistic Inventions
The various sections of this store i'm close touch with
the and of style, and its clientele i'm
cudes those who demand the best, and affords m
tied number of extreme fashion ideas The logical result is
atmosphere of correct style pervading everything i'm
which style is concerned.
I'm this representative collection the most elegant
effects inn one=ofaid sorts shown only by
U.S. many of which cannot be duplicated. i.
They include i'm part:
Partisan and American Millinery, Elegant Wraps and
day and evenings Exclusive Novelties i'm Dress
Stuffs Silks Real Laces Partisan Lingerie Bridal Trous
and corsets, Silk Pettcoas and Negiges, Gloves
Neckwear Hosiery, Shoes Parasols, Mems Clothing Hats
and aberdase Curtains Draperie Rugs, Table and Toll
Linens, Pictures Gut Glass, Slverware ChnaWare,
Clocks Marbles Lamps Art Objects and the many differ
emit Things that needed to make the wardrobe and
household complete. 4a~sst4
You cordially invited ~kffsa@a
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-06
The Inaugural Street Cleaning.

The District Commissioners deserve
great credit for the manner in which
they did their work on Thursday
morning in preparing the streets Of
Washington for the movement of the
inaugural parade. In consequence IF
the parsimonious policy of Congress in
doing out funds for cleaning the
streets in winter by driblets, and the
absurdity of law-making or law-con-
struction which renders unavailable
for snow removal the general fund for
cleaning the thoroughfares, an emer-
gency appropriation became necessary
when Wednesday night it was appar-
ent that the streets would be covered
with snow on the morning of Inaugural
ton day. Congress responded to the
demand promptly, and the Commission
els, alert to make use of every avail
able moment to prepare for the days
program, had perfected their plans be-
fore the sun was well clear of the horI-
zon- BY 8 o'clock they had engaged a
large force of men and teams, and al
though the conditions were decidedly
unfaVorable they pressed the work so
vigorously that the march from the
Capitol 10 the White House was made
on practically dry pavements. Had the
government; itself done as well within
the area Of its exclusive jurisdiction
involved in the inaugural program. the
Capitol plaza, the marching troops
would have suffered little or no dis
comfort. The brisk, effective manner
in which the emergency was met by the
Commissioners, as soon as they were
assured of funds for the purpose must
stand as an eloquent demonstration Of
the businesslike efficiency of the Dis
trict government.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-06
Japan.

Japan likes the new President. and with
good reason. He likes Japan. and prob
ably better than any other American
statesman understands the eastern stu
alton in which she plays SO important a
part His administration is certain to re-
fleet the most liberal sentiment toward
all the world. Having approved of Mr..
Roosevelts course in frowning upon and
helping defeat the mischievous anti-Japa-
nese maneuvers on the Pacific coast,
President Taft will, we may all be sure,
square his own conduct in office by the
same broad and liberal and patriotic
spirit. The Taft administration means
friendship fop Japan.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-06

proposition doubtless appeals to the
managers of railroads and telegraph
lines. Maybe they are deferred from
adopting the conduit by the indisposition
to incur large expenditures. Yet as good
business men these people surely recog-
nize the fact that economy Of this sort
ia eventually the greatest extravaganza.
The heavy sums lost in telegraph poles
and in railroad fares on inauguration
day will make a strong showing on the
corporation books as proof that the
penny-wise-pound-foo policy is out
Of harmony with modern conditions Of
business.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-06

Castro talks of returning to Venezuela
to be simple private citizen" The
chances are that he would be received as
a malefactor Of great wealth.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-06

In little while the African villages will
be expected to bestir themselves and APP
point reception committees.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-06
From the Philadelphia Press.
Spring!
rom the Boston Transcript.


A flock OF wild geese passed over Rhode
Island last week. and purple grackles.
robins. bluebirds. bluejays and black
snakes are reported as disporting them
selves freely in the open. A boy caught q
woodchuck in a trap set for a skunk.
Served 1t right for being a false prophet.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-06
THE STAR has q regular ana perma-
nent Family Circulation much more
than the combined circulation Of the
other Washington dailies. AZ a News
and Advertising Medium It has no
competitor.

eBIn order to avoid delays on account
Of personal absence letters to TH1
STAR should not be addressed to any
individual connected with the ONCE, but
strnply to TIE STAR, or to the Editorial
or Business Department., according to
tenor or purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-06

A bareback Is as good a name for an
inauguration blizzard as any other in a
community that confines itself to discreet
language.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-06

Mr.. Taft's appreciation Of lawyers will
doubtless be a great encouragement to
Tom l.. Johnson in his attentions to
Blackstone.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-06

Mr.. Taft's message was satisfying to
many statesmen in the simple fact that it
did not sound like the speech of a man
who is looking for trouble.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-06

The Japanese have praised the feet so
enthusiastically that 1t may be inferred
that they see no need for enlarging 1t or
making other changes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-06
Quoth the Ground Hog.

0UVtA V0o NH0~ ~~06'
There comes a sound OF laughter low,
That gurgles forth anew;
Likewise these words, Il told you so,
On February g.
six weeks Of weather bad said l.
will surely be your lot
But as the time went gaily by,
You answered, 'Tommyrot!'
Still delayed my threatened storm
With self-control immense,
Because I wanted to perform
Before an audience.
'And when the joyous crowds were du'
I verified my huAch
And passed the weather out to you
All in q single bunchr'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-06

The suffragettes In England do not ap-
near to have succeeded in employing Car
RE Nation as expert talent in the demon
STATIONS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-06
Not Curious.

DO you object to anonymous communi-
cations?'
most of them are written by people
whom l shouldn't care to know anyhow"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-06

The weather man should at least
youchsafe a condition that will permit a
little golf.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-06

The manner in which the governors of
various states met the horseback riding
test in the parade would have delighted
Mr.. Roosevelt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-06

American crowds are proverbially pa
tient. But this time when the public says
Change the date of inauguration" it
means il.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-06

No young man just out Of college ever
surpassed Mr.. Roosevelt in confident an
alysis of the exact needs of journalism.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-06
HELPS a Southern Industry.

From the Raleigh News and Observer.
Fads are dangerous things. Since Taft
declared possums mighty good eating
the price has gone UP 200 per cent In
Georgia. And vet Taft says he wishes
mot to harm the south"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-06

The 7th Regiment of New York was
little late for the review, thereby escap-
ing the worst Of the weather.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-06
Domestic Economy.

Did you cheer the big parade?"
NO." answered Mrs. Bliggins. Johnny
had Nthe whooping cough so we took him
along and let him do the shouting for
the family"
II doesn' see much use in desc scientis
folks studyin' monkey talk said Uncle
Eben. But a study of boss talk dat 'ud
let an animal tell all about hisse'f befo' a
trade comes off 'ud save a heap O. hard
feelin's."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-06
Africa Will Wake Up.

From the Birmingham Age-Herald.
Africa may not know it, but she is soc
to be rediscovered.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-06
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Essentials.

You have an original idea Tor
novel?''
YES" answered the publisher.
do you mind telling the plot"
ooh, the plots no secret. But I'm not
going to give away the title or the cover
design"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-06
Waiting for a Train

The traveller cried, In accents sad,
I'll send my folks letter
To say the walking's very bad
And the riding's not much better"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-06
CHANGE THE DATE!
From the New York Tribune.

From the New York Tribune.
The advantages of change in the date
of the inauguration are obvious. Besides
insuring more propitious weather for q
great popular spectacle, a postponement
until April 80 would allow Congress more
time in which to do the work of the short
session. That session is now too brief
Both houses of Congress will be called to-
gether in special session this month
They could take up with advantage the
proposal to do away with the discomforts
and dangers of stOrm-swept Inaugural
ton. There is more in that proposal than
q petty project Ito prevent a few con-
gressmen from catching cOld.''
From the New York Herald.
The discomfort and suffering of a vast
multitude Of persons in connection with
the inaugural ceremonies In Washington
and the danger and distress OF myriad
others snowbound on the way to the CAPT.
tai call attention to the folly of making
the change of administrations In winter
month. Disease and death have followed
many inaugurations in the past, and sew
eral attempts have been made to secure
a constitutional amendment changing the
date to the end Of April-George Wash
ington took the oath April 3O-but here
tofore In vain. The story of yesterday
should settle this matter once and for ALL
Congress upon assembling next December
should promptly pass joint resolution
providing for the needed amendment SO
that the next inaugural ceremony In
Washington may occur at the end Of
April.
From the Brooklyn Citizen.
Today's weather conditions in Washing
ton will add fresh vigOr to the demand OF
those who have insisted that the presi-
Dental inauguration day should be
changed from March to some other month
in which mild weather could be counted
on.
From the Philadelphia Ledger.
Why not change all this? Why go on
longer suffering discomfort on account Of
mere sentiment, sentiment, by the way,
that is based on nothing. and the only
tradition It carries is a long list OF i'm
pressive ceremonies ruined by inclement
weather conditions. 1t was not even dig
nified as a constitutional appointment by
the twelfth amendment until 1904. There
is absolutely no reason why the present
date should be retained. There is, on the
other hand, any number of arguments, in
Guiding that of the conservation Of health,
why it should be changed. A March 4
inaugural means pneumonia revelry.
From the Philadelphia Press.
There is no question about it that the
whole country will now demand that &C
ton. be taken at once and the matter re-
ferred to the several states for their ap-
prevail If such legislation had been
passed before the Inauguration this year
would take place on April 3d. with pos
sibility of weather that would neither be
a menace to individuals nor bar to COM
munication. Certainly after yesterdays
experience, whatever may have been mar
row reasons for refusing to pass the
amendment before. they have lost all
force and should be absolutely ignored by
a Congress that looks at the thing in the
right light.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-06
From the New York Herald.
From the BROOKLYN Citizen.

From the Brooklyn Citizen.
Today's weather conditions in Washing
those who have insisted that the presi
Dental inauguration day should be
changed from March to some other month
in which mild weather could be counted
on.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-07-13
Then He Didn't Fllrt.

Anamosa Prison Press: The dapper
little travelling man glanced at the
menu card and then looked UP at the
pretty waitress. mice day, little
one" he began. Yes 1t Is" she
answered, "and so was yesterday, and
my name Ia Ella, and know I'm a
little peach and have pretty blue eyes,
and I've been here quite while. and
like the place. and don't think I'm
too nice a girl to be working In no
tel; II did I'd quit my job. and my
wages are satisfactory. and / don't
know IL there Is show or dance in
town tonight, and II there is shall
not go with you, and I'm from the
country, and I'm respectable girl,
and my brother Is cook IN this hotel
and he weighs 200 pounds. and last
week he wiped out the dining room
floor with fresh fifty dollar a month
travelling man who tried to make q
date with me. Now whatll you
have?" The darper little travelling
man said he was not very hungry and
a cup OF coffee and some hot cakes
would do.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-07-13
wArERpoWEA soNps.

In its Finance and Business depart
ment for the current month the Re-
view Of Reviews publishes series
|of brief articles dealing with the
merits OF what it calls water bond" :
as investments for the general public.
Three kinds of bonds are mentioned:
irrigation bonds, local waterworks and
water power bonds. Only within four
or five years, since economical insula-
ton and transmission have been
worked out, have the enterprises Of
generating electrical power by water
falls become important They are now
springing up rapidly. The advantages
of such securities are thus briefly
but conclusiveIy stated:
Running expenses are far below
those OF steam. A striking example
is at Niagara Falls. Down where the
rows of dynamos hum out their TO-
900 horsepower apiece, the visitor may
find himself alone except for two or
three oilers" or other mechanics.
Raw material, OF course, costs nothing
An engineer concerned In the
erection of more than 800 plants from
Norway to South Africa, Mr.. j. Whar-
ton Boving. is authority for the state
ment that the expense for mainten-
ance for water power plant aver
ages only one-third that OF steam.
"As for the dam and machinery, II
they are installed and financed by
experienced, trustworthy people, the
proposition, from the bondholder's
standpoint, is good. Tho most expen-
sive part OF the workth tunnel and
fumes are under water and are built
OF concrete for all time
Still another important advantage
from a local point Of view Is stated.
to.wit: that the nydro-electric plant
makes its own market. Factories
spring up because Of the power. Nj
agara is cited as case in proof.
Only ten or fifteen years ago the place
was visited by tourists alone Now it
is a great manufacturing center.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-07-13
Revision VIII Be Downward.

Cedar Rapids Republican: When
President Taft puts his name to the
tariff bill. II will be bill that will
show nine decreases to one increase
In rates, IL not ninety-nine decreases
to one increase. And that is the kind
of revision the President talked Of in
his speeches last year. That is the
kind of revision we have all believed
in. This paper has never deceived IT.
self on this subject. If the tariff was
not to be revised downward there was
no need of revising 1T at all. for GER
tainly the demand for revision did
not come from those who wanted high.
err duties. but from those who wanted
lower duties. But neither have we
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-07-13
sioux CITY journal snap Shot,

Sioux City journal Snap Shots.
A husband is man who doesn't
want the reputation Of employing
professional nurse.
A man may be very bad and yet.
being free OF hypocrisy. be compare
lively good.
When man is dreaming, and
mosquito comes into his life. there's
a horse on aim.
In the sweet summer >time many
people are as thin as they look.
He Is an old lover who Is cool IN
July.
There are people who hesitate to
take of their storm windows for fear
they will not feel at home.
The best time to praise the country
school is when It is in vacation.
If one is determined to be real good
he looks around for some one to crit
icisc.
Court house doors are to swing out.
ward for the convenience Of the
kicker.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-07-13
Is equally bewildered. Things are
topsy-turvy politically and there is as
yet NO risAt,ng In sight.
At Major Byers, Home.

Des Moines Tribune: The sympathy
Of the community goes out to Major
and Mrs. Byers, Their son looked SO
strong. he was in the prime OF such q
promising manhood, there was so
much reaance to- be put upon him
for their old age, SO much Of their
own life was centered IN his--the prop
Of their house is knocked out SO ruth.
lessly.
In far off grave in Switzerland a
little daughter lies. the flower Of
their home. Half Of their life went
out in hers. Today they are childless
And friends count for but little in the
loneliness Of such q time. The grass
Will cover the newly made grave, and
time will cover the scars OF the heart.
But there is a shadow that will never
lift and call that will never be an
swered. "Oh for the sound OF voice
that is STILL" and "oh for the grace
of day that is dead
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-07-13

win be cast with the house and IN
every case will 10 part OF the wall
which It adorns n TACT. the entire
house Will be In one piece e 4 hewn
or carved out Of = solid piece Of stone.
The cost Of the house, 100. MT. Hoi-
son says, includes heating and plumb
ing and e structure ready for oc-
cupancy. He lays special emphasis On
the fact that this price is based on
the building OF houses ~ large num-
Ders where materials can pe pur-
chased IN large quantities ana wnere
the gravel excayated on the site caa
be used IN the mixture