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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-02
The Grievous Need of Stricken Italy

For several days after the earthquake
In Italy the horror increased from hour
to hour as the details of the disaster be-
came more clearly known and the fate OF
one city after another was disclosed.
Fortunately. the disaster seems now to
have been fully measured. the death list
approximating 100000. and unless there
are fresh disturbances of the earth there
will be nothing to add to the history of
the catastrophe save the inexpressible
suffering Of the people who have sur
vived. The dispatches now consist of the
recital of scenes of appalling restitution
and agony, together with accounts of the
heroic efforts OF the King of Italy and
his officials to bring order out of the
chaos in Calabrld and Sicily and to re-
duce the sufferings of the people as far
as possible.
IT is now plain that every dollar that
can be spared from the people of all
countries will lie needed in lower Italy.
And CHS money must be had promptly
II the cataclysrl of last Monday is not
10 be followed by terrible losses of life
due TO the lack of food and shelter and
medical supplies. Tens of thousands of
The people have been sorely injured and
are IN urgent need of attention. Many
more than this number are in absolute
want Of the barest necessities of life.
Snort OF the floating of a national loan
The government of Italy will be unable
to meet the demands upon it for the
rescue of the survivors from their wofu
plight. 1t is the duty Of all civilized coun-
tries today to save the government a,
Rome from this requirement by placins
at its disposal their surplus wealth.
The reports of the subscriptions in this
country are encouraging. There has
been a bountiful outpouring in every city
OF the United States. and doubtless in a
very rev days the total will be well
along In the millions. This money is
being forwarded by cable as rapidly as
II Is received. the Red Cross proving in
Iris emergency its admirable orsaniza-
lion. The appeal issued to the people
OF Washington the other day has been
emphasized by the news which has since
oeen received from the stricken region.
and IL IS important that il should be
stu borne in mind that the most urgent
duty OF the hour is that all who hay,
even a little to spare should give of theil
surplus for the rescue of these grievousI,
afflicted people.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-02
The Wastes Of Peace.
From the New York Times.

While the loss of life in the earthquake
ist inexact by thousands of lives, precision
in monetary loss is unimportant as well
as ineXact. One on the spot has haZarded
the guess that the loss is a milliard lire
say, $500, 600 900. Although less than the
San Francisco loss in total. it falls upon
a people so much poorer that the calam'
ity is relatively greater. Some of the
dead would hardly have cared to live tc
face the trial, and the wounds will hea
years before the financial loss is recov'
cred. Pity is heightened by the considera-
ton that the suffering was unacceptable
and, humanity speaking, undes rived. Or
the same day that these consid rations
are presented regard ng Italy the fact IL
liable to escape notice that we custom
ariy inflict upon ourselves a similar bur
den. 1t was a normal year, and yet oul
fire loss was $4,000, 900, about what poor
Calabria and Sicily have suffered.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-02
How the World Might Be Improved

From the Chicago Inter Ocean.
If every man in private life would re-
solve for the coming year to live within
his means, and then keep the resolution;
If every man in private Life would re-
solve to depend on the success Of his
own efforts rather than on the failure OF
other peoples efforts. for his material
advancement; and then keep the resolu-
ZION:
If every man in private life would re-
sol.e 20 cease envying somebody else's
good fortune and devote himself to grasp
ing every opportunity to improve his own
and keep the resolution:
If every man in private life would re-
solve to regard the government over him
as the guarantor of opportunity and the
protector of equal liberties rather than as
n ealth-dispensing and wealth-dist1 but-
ng force; and keep the resolution.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-02
rs mighty disappointed;
Sho'lu neuer SAW
Scylla and Charybdis.
From the Kansas City Times.

From the Kansas City Times.
Scylla and Charybdis cannot be de-
stroyed. The mere rock that was known
as Scylla may have been engu fed The
whirlpool that was Charybdis may be now
and henceforth the calmest water of the
Mediterranean. But Scylla and Charyb-
dis will endure as long as oratory flows In
Kansas and Missouri.
Mr.. Chairman, what do we see? The
Scylla of corruption on the one side; the
Charybdis of opp ess;on on the other. "
Or-"Who shall guide the grand old ship
of state between the Scylla of anarchy on
the one hand, and the Charybdis OF cor
porate greed upon the other?" In such
immortal words are these cherished fig
ures of the spellbinder fortified against
destruction by earthquake. volcano and
flood Virgil may have supposed that he
had given the repository for their fame.
Indeed it may be admitted that he did
have someth hing to do with it as a starter.
But the real shrine Is here with the west
arn orators.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-02
When Imagination Fails.
From the Philadelphia Ledger

From the Philadelphia Ledger
The modern world, cloSe-knit by cable.
telegraph, telephone and postal facilities,
and still more closely united by the touch
of nature that makes the whole void kin,
is thrilled and sympathizes when over
whelming and appalling disaster befalls a
densely populated portion of it; but, for
is not so constituted that it can compre-
lend the meaning of the statistics of the
desolation wrought, the human misery,
rranscending human speech. of such a
situation as that in the southern half of
the italian peninsula
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-02
Time i!
From the Baltimore American.

From the Baltimore American.
Time is ceaseless flow. a tide which
begins nowhere in the past and ends no.
where in the future. But man, to sub.
serve his own finite emergencies, has dot.
ted It off into years, months, weeks, days
hours, minutes and even seconds. The
beginning of new year is always ar
epochal event in human affairs, a point
from which there is both retrospect and
Il forecasting prospect. Today begins the
year 1909. How quickly these new year
dates come and go with men and women
who are using time with active and in
terested minds. Time fingers and drags
only when we have the leisure to take
note of it
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-02
Root.

Mr. Roots committee assignments when
he reaches the Senate will. of course
reflect his ability and experience in
public affairs. He will enter the cham
Der full grown, and be entitled at once
70 work In keeping with his equipment
His party friends there, in whose hands
the matter will be, are well advised about
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-02

him and likely to place him where he will
do the most good. The Senate's commit
tees are as a rule well formed. and re-
fleet the judgment of the whole body. the
minority as we'll as the majority making
recommendations.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-02
Need of Fresh Air.
From the PHILADELPHIA Inquirer

From the PbiladeIphla Inquirer.
Once get nation into inviting fresh air
instead of barring it out. and not only
is that nation going to repel consumption
but 1t is going to better itself physically
in such measure as to be practically
immune from other diseases. An air-lov-
ing world is what the scientists are aim
ing at.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-02
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Embarrassing.

why don't you take more Of an inter-
est in public affairs?''
Il have tried once or twice to assert
myself as a prominent Citizen answered
Mr.. Cumrox. ut merely resulted in CALI
ing attention to the fact that l amt a
good hand at dancing or riding horse
back in a parade"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-02
Not a Comforting Comparison.

..Remember.' said the statesman, Il
consider myself a servant of the peo-
pie
''Mebbe you do" replied Farmer Corn
tossel; but you mustn't expect to put on
as much airs as some of the hired men
we've been meetin' up with"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-02
In Earnest.

Il suppose you will make a speech
favoring a revision of the tariff
NO" answered Senator Sorghum; e.
shall not consume time with speech.
am really in favor of revising it,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-02

Reservations for restaurant tables TOT
New Year eve were made far in advance
in New York. Bread-line patrons TOOK
their chances as usual.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-02
The Christmas Tree.

Dismantled is the festive bough;
Man with his sordid soul
Has put it in the furnace now
To help along the coal.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-02

Use of the word problems in the title
Of Mr.. Carnegie's book must not create an
impression that he is going in for Ibsen-
ism
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-02

Tile Sultan of Turkey proposes to build
Il parliament house. Before he gets
through he is liable to decide on having
its windows barred and keeping the key
in his pocket.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-02

Salaries can never be raised to a degree
that will enable the government to COM
pete for talent with the big corporations
on purely monetary basis.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-02

What is wanted these days is the KIND
of rebuke that does not nave TO De
watched for recoil.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-02

Forestry experts find it as hard to
catch Speaker Cannon's ear as represent
atives find it to catch his eye.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-02

A seismologist is man who can tell all
about earthquakes except how and when
they are to occur.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-02

Some of the expert attention given to the
question OF improving Washingtons gov
ernrnent might be directed to Pittsburg.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-02

Leap year is over, but matrimonial
obligations contracted prior to January
1, 1909, are by no means outlawed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-02
Diplomacy.

why do you insist on undertaking the
kind of golf you playa"
Because" answered the, wise Official
there is no use of making whole lot Of
people jealous and antagonistic over a
little thing like golf
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-02
SHOOTING STARS.

Castro has been saving his money for
rainy day, and thinks this is it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-02

Even If flowers were permitted Mr.
Roosevelt would not send any bouquets
to Congress.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-02
Superstition.

l made my resolutions
On January first;
I says, Now Mistuh Satan,
Go on an do yoh worst
I felt SO proud an happy
Bout whut I'd went an did,
My feet got kind O. keerless;
I suddenly backslid
rs mighty disappointed;
l sho'ly never saw
Such no-'count luck. Next winter
I'll tote my rabbit paw
Jes' see dem resolutions
All piled up In a wreck!
When New Year comes on Friday
Well. what kin you expeck?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-02

II is said that Mr.. Bryan VIII continue
10 take a hand in politics. Not a hand:
a voice.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-02

a. In order to avoid delays on account
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, 1909-01-02
for Southern Wear.

Lingerie
Crochet
ard in AS
Turnove
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-02
Monday, the Fourth,
First Showing of
Spring of 1909
High=Gra
Wash Fabrics
For Lingerie Gowns,
Separate Waists, etc.

~1 DVANCE foreign
1N and domestic nov
Nv ties, including i'm
part:
Kyota Silk,
Satin Broche,
Silk Poplir1,
Japonika Silk,
Eolienne de Luxe,
Belfast Divinity,
Mousseline de Sole,
French Organdie,
Organdie Lisse,
Chiffon Null,
Costume Chiffon Silk,
Embroidered French Wolfe
French Batiste,
Mercerized Poplin,
Silk and Cotton Pongee,
Checked Cotton Wolfe,
Striped Wolfe,
Chiffon Lisse,
Printed Efleure,
Silk Striped FiHet,
Printed jacquard,
Printed Silk Null,
Scotch Zephyr Crepe,
Scotch Madras,
Batiste Lawn
And other exclusive mate
rials, suitable for separate
waists and entire gowns,
especially appropriate for
southern wear.
These materials are the new
1909 styles. and the designs are
artistic and beautiful. This early
display will interest those desir-
ing these dainty materials, so
fashionable for evening gowns,
and also those who contemplate
going to Palm Beach and other
southern resorts. 1t also affords
an opportunity for the selection
of the choicest designs, which
are always among the first shown
- Eco, not dun1ieated
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-02
FaVors for
COtil lions.

AItozuS1 L ARE showing
H II III large assortment OF
NNN Favors for CotiI
lions, etc, in odd
and unique forms. and can supply
any quantity wanted. We also
make to order Cotillion Favors in
any design or style desired at
short notice. Leave orders at
Stationery Department, Main
Floor, G. Street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-02
New Tailored Waists and
Lingerie Blouses for Southern Wear.


Womem's New NeckWear
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-02
Apparel for Southern Wear.


handerc ortreln
sand
Black Cafkm
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-02
Season 1909 White Fabrics.

OF N CONNECTION with the showing of whi
HI Our direct importation OF laces and embroide
NV feature of the embroideries is the colo
ings and all-overs in dainty and elaborate patter
most wanted spring colorings. The match materials
also shown
The newest thing in fine EN- broidery is the combine
embroidery.
New patterns shown in cambria, nainsook, sw
from the very for infants clothes up to the kne
New patterns in match sets for underwear.
New patterns in match sets for infants layettes.
Fresh stock of Smyrna, Torchon, Cuny, Gerr
New and beautiful patterns Swiss, Batiste, Main
Irish Alovers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-02
Household Linens
The Sale of Undermuslims.

HERE much pleasure the readiness of the
aggregation of special values for the January Sale urpas
~ New Undermusin- exquisite wonderful
make this notable white Whether you wish
dainty embroidery lace creation assured Of finding
The materials trimmings style and finish
patterns and Designs exclusive with in Washington.
Chidrens Undemusns and Infants Garments feature.
This includes splendid collection of elegant
Lingerie and Bridal Sets of which offered usually
of domestic goods.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-08-13
TROOPS
RUSHED
TWO HUNDRED REGU.
LARS SENT TO FORT
WILLIAM TODAY
Strikers on Riot and City
Is Under Martial Law
For First Time.

FORT WILLIAM. Ont, Aug. 13.--
Two EunAred regular troops station
at Fort Osborne started for Fort Will
liam today because Of the serious riot
ing that has been in progress here
since the dock iaborers employed by
the Canadian Pacific struck week
ago. This city is under martial law
for the first time In its history
Troops will be used to quell the out
breaks of the thousand strikers. most
of whom are Greeks, Hungarians and
Italians. Twenty four railroad police
arrived here yesterday under Chief
Ball In the fight that followed last
night several were seriously injured,
and BAH is expected to die.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-08-13
DRAWING
YE l)N|
NO ONE FROM THIS
CITY LUCKY ENOUGH
TO LAND CLAIM
Spokane Reservation Is to
Be the Next That
Is Tried Out.

COETR UALENE, Aug 13.-Draw-
ing for the lands of the F'lathead IN
dian reservation in Missoula, was
continued here today. 1t is expected
that the last numbers will be drawn
tomorrow afternoon. Less of a crowd
is in attendance today and less inter-
est is shown than yesterday. Prepa-
rations are being made for the Spo-
kane reservation drawing here Mon
day
'mong the scores of the successful
ou the Pacific coast in todays drawing
Wer- 2l39. Jacob w. Angle; 2l46, AL
bert Jones. 2014, George Sweet; 2O22,
Albert f. LaforGe; POPS. Mary Lee;
20S5. s. Gottlieb. all of Spokane; 210O,
D. Millgara Coifax; 21O2. H. L. Kings
land. Spokane; 21O3, Frank Delsnider,
Mace. Idaho; 2114, Cessna Windhusen,
Spokane; 2O54, George Gelliland, Po-
cateuo, Idaho; 2062, G. F. Toomey,
Genessee Idaho; 206S. A. H. NShutts,
Wallace. Idaho
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-08-13
RULINGS
ONOTHERROAD
RAILROAD COMMISSION MAKES KNOWN SOME
OF ITS DECISIONS IN THE COMPLAINTS
ALONG THE o. r. & N. LINES

OLYMPIA, Aug. 13.-(SpeciaD- Dor
ders have been issued by the state
railroad commission requiring the o..
R. & ~ company to make large num-
Der of improvements to the stations
along its lines in eastern Washington.
The orders are as follows:
Chester-Erection of passenger sta
ton, with combination freight depot.
A.ica-Maintenance of care-taker.
Rockford-Electric lights on plat
form and in waiting rooms.
Tekoa-In of telephone in
station.
Garfield-Additional 16candle- pow
er light at either end of platform; ;
running water in waiting rooms.
Elberton-Moving station to suitable
location.
St. John-Water in waiting rooms
and for stock.
Oakesdale-Electric lights in waiting
room and on platform.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-08-13
Gen. Murray Due Soon.

telegram to Col Whistler command
ing officer of the Puget Sound Artil-
chief of artillery branch of the United
States army, will arrive i'm Seattle
from San Francisco Thursday. His
trip to Puget sound Is for the purpose
of inspecting the artillery defenses Of
this vicinity. Gen. Murray recently
returned from an official visit to the
Philippines.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-08-13

Hooper-Erection of shelter or sta :
ton.
Hay-Erection OF station building.
Canyon-Erec ton of freight and pas
senger depot
Lewiston Junction-Erection of a
suitable station building
Turner-Maintenance Of care txker
Huntsville-Cooperate with Northern
Pacific for maintenance os joint care
taker
Providing water for the
stock in station yards.
Lowden-Erection of station build
ing.
y Touchet-Additional freight storage
room
Nine Mile-Erection of shelter sta
ton for freight and passengers.
Attalia-Erection of freight and pas
senger shelter station.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-08-13
At TA('KS
new LAW
LAFOLLETTE SAYS IT rs
NO IMPROVEMENT
OVER DINGLEY
In an Editorial Republican
Attacks the Work of His
Party in Congress

MADISON, Wis. April I3.-The
new tariff and Speaker Cannon were
both attacked today by Senator La
Toilette in his weekly publication. His
leading editorial bears the caption:
"The' New Tariff Law and the Presi-
dents Statesment.''
1t declares that the president in the
campaign of last fall promised down.
ward revision. and says in part
THE kind of revision demanded,
and decided at the polls wasn't even
partially complied with Insofar as the
price of any article in common use is
affected by the rates under the Payne
Aldrich law, the cost will be increased
to the consumer
The editorial then says that although
many are disappointed at the presi-
dents statement because il is not a
vigorous stand there is hopeful signi-
ficance in the presidents intimation
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The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-08-13
CONGRESSIONAL NOMINATION

OLYMPIA, Aug. 13.-The members
gresSional district held q conference
in Gov. Hays office tonight to discuss
a proposed bill to provide for special
congressional elections. The conference
came to no decision as To whether
nominations shall be made by the di-
convention. 1t was understood, how
ever. that Senator Ralph Metcalf of
Pierce COUNTY should draft bill and
that the direct primary feature should
be thrashed out in the leg gslature.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-08-13
SAM NOT
WORRIED

CHICAGO Aug 13.-Sam Berger is
still unconcerned over Jeffr es state
ment that he wasn't authorized to en-
ter an agreement in behalf Of the boil
ermaker for a fight with Johnson.
L had complete authority to sign
the articles" said Berger. land / did
not overstep it. The only mistake |
made was in not holding out for
larger side bet. Jeffries wanted to make
il $4,000 a side. Johnson objected but
rather than give Johnson an opportu-
nifty to slide from under, l agreed to
make it $4,000 a side. believe Jeffries
has been misinformed.'
The permanent stakeholder is not yet
named.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-08-13

with three men-the bunc manager
,;s loft bower and Rusty MiAe-o''
,,s and two men-the contest man
ager and his assistant-ou'' III '
ninth inning. with the score stanoihs
to in favor of The Statesman al
-, of saving the game for the con
,est- sheet down the street mas gone
-glImmering. and even a squeeze pay
=. tho last moment will not aVah 'he
losing team anything, even tioush 'ie
s,gnal has been given by the man ia
Seattle Not word is being u''ereu'
,o crowd is holding its breath
in silent expectancy, and the excite
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-08-13
IS RELEASED
FROM PRISON

SAN QUENTIN. Calf. Aug. 13.-J.
DaiZell Brown, who was vice -presi-
dent and general manager Of the
wrecked California Safe Deposit Trust
company, was released from San Quen-
tin this morning after serving IS
months The wreck of the bank left a
trail of misfortune and misery among
the poorer classes of San Francisco.
In the course of the scandal. a lifelong
friend of Browns su!cided in branch
of the institution when Brown became
involved. Brown was met at the pris-
on by his son and taken in an automO-
bile to the Hotel Rafael for breakfast.
He then went away in the auto.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-08-13
ONLY ONE
MONTH IS
LEFT NOW

Just one month remains in which
school children may enjoy their vaca-
ton, fer on September IS. the opening
Of the new term will be declared Dur
ing n" summer months. Workmen have
leen bUsI!y employed kalsomining the
walls Of the various buildings and
tresheCiag the interior wood work. and
when n" DOORS arc thrown open for
the c4m!rg semester. spick and span
rooms will be presented No material
changes have been made this year in
the schools. as it was decided by the
board that the only thing required was
a little paint. Sundry repairs have
been made, however. but these have
amounted 10 nothin~ m re than patch
ing little breaks that will frequently
occur whore havs 8 concerned.
The personnel of the teaching staff
Is now practically complete and though
very few changes were made, some
new teachers were appointed by the
board, L. ill various positions made
vacant hy designations. 1t is now con-
S!dered that the teachers department
OF the public schools of this city. COM
pa'eS with any in the state and from
an intellectual point OF view it can
not be eXcened. The work is con-
Quoted with the acme of system pre-
NulIng and under an able superinten-
dent maximum of work is derived
from the pupils.
It is expected that some 5000 pupils
VIII offer themselves for enrolment
curing the next term. Last year the
list numbered 1884. but owing to the
rapidly increasing population and the
number f new comeTs who have ar
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