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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-02
Gaines and the Governorship.

John Wesley Gaines for Governor Of
Tennessee? 1t is a mistaken ambition.
The ONCE would not suit him. 1t Is for
eign to his tastes and talents. Much Of
his usefulness would be lost in the place.
Some thirty years ago, ]. c. s. Black
burn, who was the John Wesley Gaines
OF that period, developed an ambition to
be Speaker of the House Many of his
friends wondered. and a few mildly pro-
tested against his candidacy, holding that
the office was not In line with his gifts,
and would not afford him the proper scope
for party service.
The subject was mentioned to Alexander
II. Stephens, then member from Geor-
gia, who, in his thin treble, said: II like
Joe, and wish him we'll. But he must be
mistaken as to the Office. The Speaker
doesn't speak. Can you think of Joe sit
ting silent for hours at time, with the
gavel In his hand. and everybody else in
the chamber rising one after another. and
sometimes half dozen at once, for speak
ing purposes? Let's persuade him out Of
his notion"
Is it possible to think Of Mr.. Gaines as
either q happy or a useful man as a mere
executive? The Office of governor Is not
to be sneezed at. to be sure. Its respon-
sibilities are great, and some men have
made lasting reputation in it. But they
were not OF the Gaines type. They were
not orators. or men of bounce, with much
to say and a passion for saying it. They
were square pegs fitted into q square
hole.
Maybe Mr.. Gaines is impatient. Out OF
Office, after a happy experience in ofhce
and with taste of public life. he sighi
for the limelight. The feeling is not un-
common in political circles. 1t has seized
and controlled thousands. to the happt-
ness of some, to the undoing of others
But It is feeling which should be well
guided. Not just any office will answer
Not the playing Of the spotlight on any
part of the stage should allure. All con-
ditions should be favorable. or a return
to the stage may prove disastrous.
Speaking colloquially. Mr.. Gaines made
his lack" in the House. He liked that
body, and that body liked him. He won
a place for himself there which nobody
disputed with him. Why should be not
return? Why should he not restrain his
ambition until the coast is clear for
further, service as a national lawmaker
for the Nashville district? Surely his
old constituents will want him again. He
should become the dearer to them be-
cause Of the retirement they forced upon
him in a moment OF what must have
been haste.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-02
Medievalism in Spain.

This present trouble In Spain has
brought sharply into evidence afresh the
fact that the kingdom Of Alfonso Is in
certain respects still a medieval land, out
of sympathy with the modern trend of
affairs. Were Spain truly progressive
there would be no such censorship of the
news as that which has prevailed since
the outbreak OF the revolt in Catalonia
Nothing Russian has ever exceeded this
Spanish censorship of the news. Dis
patches have been confiscated, even pri-
vate letters intercepted, newspapers have
been suppressed and their editors menaced
with execution. With a faulty which is
easily tracea BILE to the ancient DISPOSE
tion of the Spaniard TO conceal the trou-
blcsome truth and to keep the populace in
ignorance. the government has persisted
in choking off all sources of public in
fornfa ton. and has thought to prevent
the spread abroad of the fact that the
interior conditions OF the kingdom are
desperate.
or course this censorship has only whet-
ted the curiosity of the world outside
and bred suspicion at home. Not even in
Spain Is ii possible to hold the populace
in the thrall OF Official declarations
Every country has its own secret means
OF transmitting intelligence against the
wishes OF the ruling powers. Spain has
been long trained in this practice. 1t
did not pass through the terrors OF the
inquisition without acquiring q facility
! for private communications. There are
sympathetic centers for the distribution
OF news throughout the realm, while In
France. Immediately over the Catalonian
borders. are well established agencies for
the collecting and scattering of news
which not even the rigid censorship can
affect.
1t is stated In today's dispatches that
members of the government council are
disposed to question the wisdom of the
censorship. Certain officials are protest
ing that it is both futile and dangerous.
If the truth Is harmful 1t Is better dis
closed now. during the fight. than later,
when the people are brooding over their
sufferings and nursing their wounds. To
allow the facts of the Barcelona slaugh-
ter 10 dribble out during the course of
weeks or months OF enforced quiet will
only add TO the future troubles Of the
government. which I'm winning this round
of the engagement is far from solving
the problems of which the conflict is the
consequence.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-02
The "Pay-Within. "
From the Philadelphia Inquirer.


We had been expecting that in the
course of the more or less entertaining
talks that the Rapid Transit Company
has been indulging In through the ad-
vertising columns OF the newspapers that
the "Pay- Within atrocity would be dis
cussed and defended. Apparently. the
company thinks that it needs defense. for
the public has been treated to . long ex-
PLANTATION. We are told-by the company
that the car that has no friends outside
the board of directors Is the greatest
ever. 1t saves lives and 1t saves fares.
There are fewer accidents and no knock
downs by conductors. 1t may be con-
ceded that there Is less opportunity for
missing fare. and that the conductor
no longer has to romp up and down the
aisle, tearing buttons from coats, in the
search for the elusive nickel. But it is
the lengthwise seat, with the narrow
strip Of air blowing directly upon the
back of the neck. that is the abomnation
of all passengers. especially those OF the
female variety. There is another abomi-
nation. During the crowded hours the
aisles are packed with q congestion of
humanity, and congested humanity falls
all over the passengers with a seat much
to said passengers annoyance and loss
of temper. 1t is this feature that the
company feels called upon to defend. Ger
tainly it requires defense.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-02
The Next House.

All estimates of the size of the demo
cratic majority in the next House are
to be received with caution. Election
day is fifteen months distant. Not q
single nomination by either party has
been made. Some men carry elections
long before the day set, and lose them
when the day arrives. Let us all wait
and see what the new tariff law looks
like in action. If 1t performs we'll the re-
publicans need not worry; If ill-if the
revenues fall short and the Treasury
deficit grows, and money must be found
from some new source next winter-then
Chairman Lloyd and his lieutenants will
be justified in wearing a broad smile in
broad daylight.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-02
The Millionaire's Son.
From the Omaha Bee

In recent interview. John Arbuckle.
the millionaire, laments the sorrowfu1
spectacle of the sons of rich Americans
who travel over Europe and haunt home
pleasure resorts making fools Of them
selves. Mr.. Arbuckle is not the only
American who is ashamed of these
money burners. for every self-respecting
American bushes at the recital Of their
inane doings. He is unable to COM
prehend how men whose energy and bust
ness acumen have accumulated vast for
tunes can possibly be fathers of such
worthless sons. Every rich young man
who starts out to demonstrate his eliei-
bility to the foolkiler class finds plenty
Of help and so long as the money lasts 1t
is continuous performance on a twenty
four-hour schedule. His assistants will
even show him how to improve on his
home training and by the time he reaches
middle age he can qualify for stellar
roles. The millionaire's son may have no
greater natural ability In this line than
the poor mans boy, but he has superior
opportunities for Improvement and better
press agents to spread his fame.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-02

ONCE he Is now out Of commission. he
is merely an observer Of how other men
play their parts. A want Of exercise pro-
duces biliousness. Out Of Office, and po-
litically inactive. Mr. Shaw has grown
bilious. That is all. He overstates his
case. When his system improves he Will
see things differently.
But there is matter for reflection in the
statement about leadership, and how op-
portunely certain men have appeared in
our affairs. Mr. Shaw mentions Mr.. Nc
Kinley. and political observers will recall
the contests for leadership that took
place between the Ohio man and Thomas
B. Reed. which were decided most con-
spicuously for the good of the country.
First came the contest for the speaker
ship Of the House. and Mr.. Reed won.
He proved to be the very man for the
emergency The reform Of the House
rules was imperative, but the business
was OF character to which Mr.. Nc
Kinley's temperament was not suited. lt
called not only for knowledge of the SUD-
ject. but driving power on the part OF the
man in the chair. Mr.. Mckinley was not
q driver, but Mr. Reed was, and the new
rules were driven through. Mr.. Reed In
the chair at that time proved godsend
to the country.
Six years later came the contest for the
republican presidential nomination. ana
Mr.. Mckinley won. The selection was
most fortunate for the party and the pub
lie. After Mr.. Bryan got into his stride,
the necessity appeared for insisting not
only on sound money, but protection; and
Mr.. Mckinley stood head and shoulders
above any man in his party as the apostle
OF protection When he said, Let us open
the mills instead of the mints." he sound
ed the knell of Mr.. Bryan's hopes. The
same call from Mr.. Reed would not have
been as effective. And, besides. Mr.. Nc
Kinley was personally the most popular
man Of his day.
Now and then we have had insists In
our high places. with terrible cost to the
people. but as a. rule the judgment of the
people. when soberly rendered. has been
justified by the event
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-02
Mr.. shaw's chautauoua Blast.

AS a chautauqua lecturer. former Sec
rotary Shaw ID complying with the rules
OF the game. He is giving his audiences
hot stuff. They gather to be entertained.
They demand to be made to sit up and
take notice. AS at the play. they want
thrills. Whether the subject is the con-
dition Of politics. the state of society. or
the future OF religion, they want 1t pre-
scented in high colors. And, as a rule. all
such audiences get what they want The
lecturer who fails to please plays no re-
turn engagement
Mr. Shaw's real views of Congress and
the state OF the Union may not be fiat
terinS. Something Is to be allowed fol
!. the fact that after years OF success n
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-02
Backyard Improvement.

From the Baltimore Sun.
The ordinary back ward. with its high
board fence and its collection of garbage
boxes. barrels and odds and ends, is an
eyesore. Though 1t is hidden from the
sight of the passerby, it is not hidden
from the jewellers In the house. and it
does not add to the comforts Of home.
Instead of dwelling place Of dirt and
disease breeder. the back yard can be
made an attractive feature of the place.
This is not a mere theory. 1t has been
done and is being done right in this city.
and those who have planted hedges. grass
and flowers take a great pride in these
secluded gardens. II few neighbors In
a single block will get together, agree to
remove the high board fences and sub
stitute therefor hedges Of evergreens
they can start movement that is sure
to spread. AS soon as others see the
vast improvement in appearances and the
pleasure In these gardens they will fol-
low the good example. and soon a whole
neighborhood will be blooming out in It's
hedges, trees and flowers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-02
Tim Campbell.

How soon we are forgot when we are
gone"' sighed poor Rip Van Wrinkle. Tim
Campbell has been dead only five years,
but a controversy having arisen over a
proposition to move his body from one
cemetery to another the New York pa
pers find it necessary to explain to their
readers who he was. But New York is
big town, and celebrities rise and fall
there SO rapidly even SO rare q man AZ
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-02
The Amateur Gardener.

The publication was fair to see
That tempted a man one day
To join with genuine rustic glee
The gardener in his play.
To pictured precepts he gave close hee'
That were carefully made to show
That all you do is to plant the seed
And wait for the things to grow.
Oh. May was a month of joyous hope
And June was a time of,fear:
July beat hot on the planted slope
And August is brown and drear.
And as he gathers his crop complete
1t brings him a sense OF gloom
A big sunf1ower and a withered beet
And a beautiful radish bloom.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-02
Craftsmanship and the Tariff.

The present extra session or congress
has demonstrated the fact that broad
minded craftsmanship which looks at the
nation as a whole Is almost lost art IN
national politics. 1t is every district Tor
itself and every senator looking only for
the interests of his own state. A change
may come at a time not In the distant
future, and 1t will be fortunate Tor the
country when IL does come.
1.-THE foundation of all the wrangilng IN
Congress Is selfshness.
On this subject let US all free our minds
of cant. The foundation of the govern
ment itself is selfishness- Successful trade
is but enlightened seafshness. Eliminate
the selfshness OF conflicting interests
forcing q compromise for the general
good. and we have socialism. Long live
selfishness. naturally exhibited and wise
Iy directed!
The present session OF Congress has
demonstrated nothing new under the sun
Tariff revision was never accomplished
under influences different from those that
have Just prevailed. 1t has been said.
in a careless form of speech, that Gen.
Hancock's famous dicfufn. that the tariff
is a local question has just been nlustrat-
ed by action. AS matter Of fact, 1t
has been illustrated by speeches and
since it was delivered. In every tariff
debate or revision since 1850 the local
character OF the tariff question has been
demonstrated. This latest demonstration
has been very clear and explicit, but on
old lines.
Nor shall we see anything materially
different in the future. While the Union
holds together the business interests of
20
conflict In the matter Of applying the
policy of protection. And in some form
changing. Of course, as the country
grows and changes-we shall always
have protection. Senators and repre-
sentatives will bear in mind the indus
tries and wishes OF their constituents.
and find 1t their duty to harmonic them
on the best terms possible.
IT will be for future Presidents to do
as President Taft has done-to answer
for the country at large, and, holding
the tremendous power OF the veto in
reserve, impress upon tariff makers the
necessity of taking a national along
with a local view Of revision. Presi-
dent Taft did not censure or lecture the
senators and representatives who came
10 him under the spur Of home infiu-
ences. He recognized the force Of those
influences. and only pointed out that as
the representative Of all the people he
must do his part from the national
viewpoint alone. And he did his part
with resolution and success. The new
law will be the better for the part he
took In framing 1t.
The contest has been full of ginger.
with now and then a display Of acri-
mony. but a. permanent division in the
republican party as a result is not at
all likely. Other duties will now pre-
sent themselves. and the party must adj
vance to them in as good fighting shape
as possible.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-02
Special Values Inn
Pattern Cloths and Towels.

lot Irish Damask Pattern Cloths-a pure linen shown
in six good designs.
yards, $500 each. Value, $40
2x21s yards, $3.50 EACH Value $500
2x3 yards $500 EACH Value $500
Irish Damask Napkins & size; odd designs and
discontinued patterns.
$500 Dozen Regular price, $3.50
Hemmed Huck Towels, ready for use
I6x34 inches each. $Ioo dozen
1Sx34 inches each. $35 dozen
1ox38 inches, 12Hc each $Iso Dozen
second hoorE
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-02
Irving to Place Him,

ITO what school does that novelist be-
long,"
II don't know. But from the remark
able theories he presents I should guess
that he is a Chicago college professor"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-02

O1a order to avoid delays on account
Of personal absence letters 70 xO
srA8 should not b addressed % any
individual connected with the once. but
simply TO TKB SxAD, or to the 3d1sosasl
or 1ustness Dspaxtzsss, according -
tenor or purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-02

John D. Rockefeller says the American
people eat too much. Such sentiments
inspire q scorn which the recognized So-
cabuIary cannot express. Such words as
.,balderdash," "tommyrot" and punk
are feeble. Pardon the ejaculation-"Oh,
petrolr'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-02
White House Ways.


from the BunaIo COmmercIaI.
Very different are the methods at the
White House now. President Taft well
comes the congressman. gives them a
good dinner and they leave with the con-
viction that they had better be faithful
to the promises that were made to the
people when he was elected.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-02
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHUANDER JOHNSON.
Accepted on It's Merits.

My money is as good as anybody s.
said the aggressive citizen.
Yes" answered Miss Cayenne" for
tunately for our commercial system. q
dollar is not judged by the company II
keeps"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-02

Tim soon fades out. No New Yorker OF
his generation asked a question which
will live longer than the one he asked of
Mr.. Cleveland: What is the Constitution
between friends?'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-02
Painless.

do you think that man is suffering
from exaggerated ego?'"
"A man never suffers from exaggerated
ego," answered the eminent alienist- HE
always appears to enjoy it."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-02

There has doubtless been some disap-
pointment over the denial that Mr.. Bryan
will move to Texas. II there is anything
that Texas does truly admire. It is high
class oratory.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-02
Overzealous.

You say It was his anxiety for pub
lie morals that got him into trouble?"
YES" answered Col. Stilwell;" he
grew SO enthusiastic voting for the pro-
hibition ticket that he forgot to Keep
count and got arrested for repeating"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-02

Official dinners may be rendered more
or less difficult in England by the fact
that the venerable King Edward would
rather play bridge whist than eat.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-02

Some Of Mexicos politicians have failed
to understand that the duty of a vice
president is to sit perfectly still and not
interfere with the aviator.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-02

Mr. Tafts smile and Mr.. Aldrich's seri-
Gus look have both been the subject OF
comment. But a statesman's intentions
can never be accurately judged by his
facial expression.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-02
The Tariff Authorp

From the New York Mall.
The tariff was revised by Payne. Then
Payne was revised by Aldrich, and both
are being revised by Taft. Who's the
author now?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-02

Col Roosevelt Is brave man. but when
he went hunting In Africa he kept well
away from the preserves Of King Leo
pold Of Belgium.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-02
Extinct,

There is no trace OF mighty Tyre
And Babylon is lost today:
We're cen beginning to inquire
What has become of Oyster Bay?"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-02

II senatorial privilege could be dele
gated, Senator Stones experience with a
Pullman waiter would suggest a prompt
and effectual solution OF the tipping evil.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-02

While other feminine reformers are dis
cussing the ballot and defying jailers. DR..
Mary Walker keeps on talking about
clothes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-02

Spain's latest difficulty is not capable of
solution by turning the turbulent territory
over to some other nation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-02

Pennsylvania is anxious to get rid Of
toll gates. This is q form OF popular
contribution too small to fird much cham
pionship at Harrisburg.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-02
Important News.

From the New York Evening Sun.
1t Is sad to think that interest in DR..
Eliot's new religion should have been
killed by the aeroplane news of the day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-02

Nobody appears to have called Anthony
Comstock's attention to Harry Thaw's
Carvings on.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-02

Sheets.

(The best Sheet made.)
81 ESE sheets are reinforced
n or woven stronger
W through the center, be-
cause that is where the
ordinary sheet first shows signs
of wear. Two bands of extra
warp or selvedge threads are weld
ed together, preserving a fiat sur
face, the result being a sheeting
which is much stronger and more
serviceable than any other made.
These are far superior to the
two-piece sheets made with over
tapping seam, and they are also
very easy to launder.
Size 8Ixoo inches.
soc each.
Second door. Ut.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-02

1t must be a satisfaction to Mr.. Loeb
to find himself in a position where any
explanations relate to his own course OF
conduct
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-02
Try Commission Plan.

From the baltimore American.
Will Baltimore ever become q city
without graft?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-02

The city of Alexandria may find itself
called upon to fit itself out with an air
ship garage.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-02

Abdul Hamid would be a great financial
power IL he could draw royalties on all
the magazine copy he has inspired.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-02
will Fall Over Cloud Banks.

From the New York World.
What will it be when they take to joy
riding in airships?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-02
Bath
Sprays.

- HOWING complete line
NN of Bath Sprays, including
~ Plain Sprays, Sprays with
brush and Sprays with
yoke and they will fit any size
faucet. If you have never used
a Bath Spray you have missed
the greatest pleasure of your
bath.
Csc each and up.
Fifth 0oor. Eleventh 1t.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-02
Infants
Diapers.


o~h SEPTIC, Sterilized and
1Ml Absorbent Diapers,
Nl hemmed ready for use.
Put up in packages OF
one dozen and sold only that
way.
18x36 inches, 85c dozen.
2ox4o inches, $I.oo dozen.
22x44 inches, $I.25 dozen.
24x48 inches, $I.5o dozen.
27x54 inches, $1.75 dozen.
Cotton Bird's-eye, non-irritant,
aseptic, absorbent and durable
Ten yards to the piece.
IS inches wide, CSC piece.
20 inches wide, zoe piece.
~ inches wide, Soc piece.
"a inches wide, 85c piece.
~ inches wide, csc piece.
Third door. = st.