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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-18
The Use of Pistols.
From the Indianapolis News.

Everywhere public sentiment is growing
against the use of revolvers ('guns." the
younger generation calls them). Every
murder and holdup is testimony not only
of violence but of the infraction of a law
against carrying concealed weapons. We
try, by law, to prevent men from harm
ing themselves and others. and yet we
permit the sale of weapons designed for
use in killing, and even permit their dis
play in show windows. Perhaps in every
meeting of .one hundred men or more
would be found concealed weapons. 1t is
monstrous 10 think that peaceful and
well meaning citizens will go about armed
with a tempter which may convert them.
at any moment. into murderers. The time
will come. and it ought TO be at hand now,
when the sale of weapons Is prevented.
No one. without a special license, should
be permitted to carry a pistol. There
will come a quick reduction of crime when
such a law is enacted and enforced-and
We put emphasis on the enforcement, for
already we have law forbidding the
carrying of these arms. But so long as
we encourage men to purchase pistols by
permitting dealers to display them and
offer them for sale at attractive prices We
encourage their use and abuse
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-18

in point of public and personal tempera-
mcnt that happenings in that country are
beyond the complete understanding of
Americans There was, for instance. the
upr sing Of the wine growers of the south
err provinces a couple of years ago. The
government temporized with that situa-
ton in a manner to suggest strongly the
plo. Of comic opera. The leader Of
the insurgents finally went to Paris. Dor
rCWed il few hundred francs from the
premier and returned to his people an
emissary of the government, with the re-
suit that the movement promptly col
lapsed.
Such spectacles as the premier march
ing forth into The midst of a mob of
striking workmen and delivering il ha
ranSue the subject of the rights nt
labor and powers of government are not
infrequent in the course of recent French
history. In this present crisis NJ. Glenn
enceau is acting with characteristic verve
and evident love of fight. Yesterday lie
told the justices Of Paris that the postal
employees evidently wanted fight and
that the government would accommodate
them.
The strike is seriously affecting the dip
lomatic relations of France at the in
teresting time of a Balkan crisis, and
at the same time is unfortunately inter-
ferinS with the connections upon which
the financial exchanges of Europe depend.
If the strike ) continued for many days
international complaints will doubtless De
registered in PARIS, and the government
there VIII be confronted with the neces-
slty of restoring communications by dras-
tic means or conIesslng to the other
powers is inability to maintain order.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-18
French Governments Strike Trial.

France Is experiencing "A labor disturb
ancc just now which is without an Amer
lean parallel. The governments postal
and telegraph employees have struck as
protest against what they regard as
harsh and unjust conditions Of employ-
ment. Not only are the private com
munications interrupted. but the public
business Is interfered with seriously BY
the strike. II is estimated that no less
than three million letters and two hum
dred thousand kilograms are now held up
in consequence IN the blockade Of mails
and wires The strikers have even gone
so far as To cut the private telephone
wire connecting the residence of the
Pres dent OF France with the various
ministries. The letter carriers OF Paris
las night voted by large majority 10
strike today after the first delivery. If
such a thing were to happen in this coun-
try, under conditions OF public ownership
such as prevail in France, il would be
called an insurrection. Ii is indeed i'm
possible TO conceive such a situation.
The government employees have never
adopted strike measures as d means of
enforcing their demands for higher wages
or easier conditions. They bring influence
10 bear upon Congress. but even the lat
ter exped ent has In late years been
greatly checked by the adoption OF pro-
hibitive laws
In fact. France is SO distinctly different
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-18
The Payne Bill.

The Payne bill revlscs the tariff down
ward, Is to a certain extent a fulnil-
ment of the republican pledge, and in tn I
particular is a disappointment 10 the OF
position. 1t has been freely predicted
that no such proposition was possible from
a republican quarter. We nave heard
from 5 high authority as Mr.. Bryan that
a downward revision of the tariff by the
party in power might be expected along
with a reversal of the law which would
send water running up hill. But again
Mr.. Bryan as a prophet s failed. Water
is still obeying the old law, and Yet here
is a recommendation to reduce the figures
of number OF the Dingley schedules.
1t is, of course. as yet but recon-
mendation. The House may not accept
H. The Senate may not accept what the
House prepares. In conference, changes
may be made having an important bear
ing on the Whole tariff problem. There is
many a change between the Introduction
of a bill in Congress and its appearance
on the Presidents table for his signature.
The Payne bill will run all the risks-ls
subject 10 all the ills. and 10 all the bene-
fits, that legislative measures are heir to.
But the point Is that we have now, in
form. the basis for the debate. Are the
Payne ngures TOO low, Or should they be
lower still? Win the bill produce the
revenue required and estimated, or must
new sources to be found: If new, what
sources? And, in round numbers. just
how much money will be required to pay
our way according to the standards OF
hv.n- we ourselves have adopted?
we should all set ready tor the discov-
cry OF mares nests, which will LeIome a
81. d. 1 n nj ina n
session lost which uoes not produce a
tall yarn about jueg.ery or worse. The
game of chasing the looby now succeeds
for sea-On that of chasing the octo-
pus. Washington. we are told is full
OF business men with the temerity to ask
Of their representatives and senator's a
championship of interests according TO
local appralsements. And the odds are
at least ten TO one that the constituents
of the men whose votes are TO shape the
new law Will demonstrate some in
fiuence with them We have been con-
Quoting that kind of government from
the first.
1t is trying time for men who, under
the spell of the stump, have said more
than they in ended on the tariff question.
No other question SO incites to extrav-
agance of statement. Its difficulties lead
10 generalites and generalization is
often the mother of confusion. This is
the morning after. Many campaign as
sertions have left dark brown taste
in the mouth. Perfervid free traders
must now look a home protection sen,i-
ment squarely in the face, and the con-
founded thing is embarrassing. But as
votes in Co. gre SIS speak .ouder than words
the stump, we shall see these men,
with their eyes on reelection. favor home
Industries. 1t was SO in the beginning
it Is now. and 1T ever will be, until the
end of the world.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-18
False Economy.
From the Springfield Union.

From the Springfield Union.
At time when the playground move
ment is making such gratifying gains.
the course of the New York city board
of estimate in cutting $4,000 from the
appropriation for vacation schools and
recreation centers seems reactionary. IT
is explained that an effort will be made
to effect sufficient saving in the pur-
chase of supplies to offset this reduction
1t is to be hoped that the explanation
is sincere No doubt the need and OPP
portunity is strong enough. but an effort
to save by narrowing the work of vaca-
ton schc OILS and Fairgrounds would be
an exceedingly poor brand OF economy
especially in great city like New York
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-18
The Taft Smile.

The picture of the cabinet shows the
President without his smile 1t appears
thus that the smile, pleasant and be-
coming as it is. will come off Well. there
are times for smiles. and times for
gravity. Surrounded by the members
of his official family, with business of
Importance up. the President felt grave
and looked it. Later. OF course, the
smile came back We shall have op-
portunity now TO see how trying the
duties Of the presidency are How
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-18
An Alluring Prospect.

so you think you would like to
journey in Africa?"
Yes" answered Mr.. Cumrox. II
fancy it would be a sweet relief to
travel in Il country where there are
no overworkcd railway ticket sellers,
nor Pullman porters, nor hotel clerks.
nor head walters"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-18
Ofhand Philosophy.

Life said the secondhand cynic.
is only Jest
Yes answered Miss Cayenne; but
a joke may be 4 very delightful thing
in the hands Of a person Of intelligence.
1t is disagrecable only when managed
by Il natural bore"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-18
Return of the Robin.
From the Philadelphia Inquirer

When the sweet song of the robin is
heard we may be assured that winter is
past and that spring is upon us. even If
settled weather is MOI absolutely certain
Within few days Robin Redbreast has
arrived in large numbers and is looking
over real estate in the neighborhOod with
view to erecting home for the sum-
mer. Those who live in the suburbs hea'
him caroling each morning and may
watch him as he fits around with critical
eye searching for a nesting place. When
Robin comes to town 1t is for long visit.
and he is ever welcome, for few of the
feathered tribe at liberty are so close to
the human heart.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-18
Hartman.

Mr.. Hartman says he is going to retire
from the railroad world. But his rivals
will want proof. They will not feel en-
tirely comfortable until they have seen
him do it. Old Uncle Ike had neighbor
who had often overreached him and whom
he did not like. The death of the neghbor
was reported to the old colored man. who
shook his head in doubt. You won't be-
lieve he's dead. Uncle Ike. until you see
him nailed down in his coffin?" "Ontil l
sees him nailed down? Not ontil l nails
him down myself"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-18
Where Is The HagueP

From the New York Tribune.
II is not very surprising. but 1t is GER
tainly not highly credi able, that amid all
the protra cted and sometimes acrimonious
discussions of the Balkan complications.
with almost daily omens of war. there
should be little heard about referring
; he matter to The Hague for peaceful set
Element.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-18
Classifying Convicts.
From the Chicago Journal.

FTOM the thItaEO JOurNaI.
The plan to create prison board. il
properly carried out. is step in the right
direction. classification of convicts is
necessary if prisons are to become any
thing more than breeding places for crime.
Separation of professio criminals from
first offenders enables the introduction of
reformatory features. and the ideal prison
system tends to reform no less than to
punish.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-18

e. 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 Oh purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-18
Birds of Promise,

The earliest robin with his song
Will bid our pulses quicken
With hope, deferred alas too long
To greet the first spring chicken.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-18
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Inconsistency Reproved.

~ womans hat is ridiculous affair.""
said the man.
Yes answered the woman: Il don t
see why YOU insist on taking it SO seri-
ously when the bill comes in
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-18
Indications.

How do you know that Mr.. Bligglns
plays poker and that his wife plays
BRIDGE"
Because each is always trying to
suggest methods by which the other
can economZe."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-18

A Georgia court has decided that to
call man liar is a breach of the peace
and means a fight. This is one OF the
cases where custom asserts itself as a
iawmaker.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-18

will the Taft smile Of three years hence
compare in point Of eNpansiveness and be-
comingness with the smile of today? And
how often shall we see it then?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-18

\ scientist is credited with the inven-
ton of a machine that will show whether
people are telling the truth. 1t will not
be in great demand with hunting and
fishing parties
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-18
Full Measure.

From the Providence Journal.
No half way measures will suffice with
the menace of the Black Hand Black
mailerS and asSasSins deserve no quarter
and would appreciate none.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-18

All will be forgiven the weather man if
lie can arrange - prevent the celebra-
ton OF the first of April with a flare back
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-18

Mr.. Tafts message has demonstrated
that it is possible to be terse and convinc-
inc without resorting to the epigram.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-18

Owing to the French letter carriers
strike a number OF challenges to duels
are delayed III transmission.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-18

Every now and then some melancholy
reminder of John Alexander Dowie's for
mer greatness passes from the scene in
financial encouragement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-18

Reports as TO f. III. Harriman's health
indicate that man should have the con-
stitution of a steam engine to keep the
pace in railway financiering.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-18

1t may seem a little lonely for Cuba to
proceed as a hard working, businesslike
country instead of being an object of in
ternationaI concern.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-18

King Edward is very much interested in
the Wright aeroplane. If he were still in
his sportiveiy inclined youth he would
probably insist on owning one.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-18
CARPENTER Has HOPES.

From the PittsburG Dispatch.
The careers of Lamont, CorteIyou and
Loeb are not devoid of encouragement
for Private Secretary Carpenter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-18
GRE Dit

You can't know
all the help that
your credit will
mean until it is
used here.
No other house
in the world will
sell the complete
furnishing for a
home without a
dollar Of the bill
at the time, and
without a 5 king
you to sign some
contract, lease or
notes if you wish
to pay a small
part each week or
month.
We grant these
privileges because
we believe you
are honest in your
intention and
honest people find
help in our store.
If you need any
thing from our
great stock Of
Furniture and
Carpets come and
see if our prices
aren't as low as
you'll find for
values which
carry an absolute
guaranty.
Then tell us
what arrange
ment will be easy
for u-w h at
you can afford.
PETER GROGAN
and Sons Co.,
8I7-823 Seventh St.
=|GREDiE:|=
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-18
Cooling Zelaya.

From the Newark News.
Every additional gunboat that drops
into Nicaraguan waters seems to take a
little Of that war fever out of Zelaya.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-18

The leader of a minority is justified n
some asperity when he discovers symp-
toms of a subminority.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-18

II is matter for coincidence when a
man who desires 10 be private citizen
finds advertising thrust upon him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-18

Uncle Joe Cannon finds himself once
more in a position where he can stand
pat.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-18

The free breakfast table" may become
almost as celebrated phrase as THE
full dinner pail used to be-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-18

Mr. Bryan will have a considerable
period for lecturing before il is time to
again reorganiZe the democratic party.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-18
Getting Theirs.

From the Anaconda Standard
Washinston's blizzard seems to be ex-
tensively visiting the middle west
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-18

China's Sluo.oNoOG0 is likely to strike |
several aggressive governments as being
worth capturing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-18

IHE STAR has q regular ana perma-
nent Family Circulation much more
than the combined circulation Of the
other Washington dailies. As a News
and Advertising Medium it has no
competitor.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1909-12-17
-(175)-

mentos esaban ora parte tQu& era Caeb-que
die el mundo para eaf La vista del ancano hizo
troceder pensamientos al da que bajo e copudo
arbo del cementero vic por primera Jorge Donner
se nici6 vida luz. Pensaba 81,
lg6 Mayor las palabras de toy apenas oy6 las
de Ia de Yabez
i Dios Dos mio Que de dice ell padre Lexcam6
tomando algunos papees que habia encima de la
a1aaAndoos Ell pequeno! Caleb reiria 81 lie oyese.
iCaeb que tiene ses pies pulgadas!
tn es hijo de Yabezs
Si, miss. milady guerra decir. Es Ell que ha estado
tanto tempo extrange Ell que env6 estos per6dicos
anadi6 viendo que Mile mraba e rinc6n donde los ha
ba puesto-hace momento hababa de elos padre;
pero e viejo 10 ha ovdado lido que los hacia eer
cada momento Vera usted Caleb Sc encontr5 toda
aquela historic.
En- la mente de Mrs North habia el menor pensa
miento de reaconar lady Nugent la terrible historic
ALI escra Las habaduas del lugar respecto las
que la habfan levado Woodegh vagas confusas
tenfa idea del concto de sentmientos que hacian pal
ptar tan vvamente ell coraz6n de Mile aque pequeo
recbdor del que cada obeo parecfa grar orno suyo
Use encontr6 todoi-pregunt6-S, me sentare un
ratio 81 usted me 10 perme Mrs North. Ell nho pesa
hoy mas que otros das C6mo fue encontrarse Caleb
todo aquello!
-Conocfa toda aquela gente No quere usted que la
tenga poquito querdo angel mientras usted des
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1909-12-17
-k174)-

IA mansion soportando su desventura de una que
e1usaba l&stima. ST
la pobre Me tan alejada de Redhaven sentfa desfa-
ecer coraz6n pesar de las anmesas paabras de lady
Dewar de las Observaciones de tia Ell nno medaba
prmorosamente, embargabae la pena de madre
IA cratura mas gracioa que darse pueda FL nico
solaz con esfuerzo perma que nng1n otro lie tuvee
ss brazos cuando Mrs Curzon amentaba la mpropiedad
que acarraba por todos ado ell rector la amonesaba
que dejase Mile hacer tuviese por convenente;
al cudado del no la valvula mas segura para la
pansion de sus sentimientos.
Si quisiera ir trabajar el campo 10 prohi-
biriadeciaa constante ocupaci6n la sola que
uede savarla de propos pensamientos pobre angel
La proporconaremos cambo tan pronto los
tcs de Ia parroquia queden solventados.
FL abuelo Yabez habia comprendido perectamente Ell
gocio en- aquea ocasi6n Tom6 Mile por madre pa
recia la rsueha oven que haba casado
Aaca tan POGO. Mile iba verle con frecuenciae vejo
aba orguloso de recordado cuando habfa sban
-donado va su banco debajo del 4rbol mova de
"a Un da recb6a placentera sonrisa la d6 algunas
nuevas con su lengua babuciente por los amos.
Caleb ha venido-djo guihando un ojo frotandose
Aas manos con delete.
-ICa1eb7-repiti6 Mile sin entender 10 que querfa
decir.
ST. Caleb. mi pcqueho. Ha vueto casal -diio
M abueo Yabez aquca que tanto hacfa
er Mile los pasa los dias Ahora reia sus pensa-
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1909-12-17
MACuET[SM0

;Deeea usted poser ese raro, mie4e-
riOso poder que encanta y fascina 4
hombres y mujeres, da forma & sur
ideas, DONNA sus deseos y 10 hace &
usted supreme dueio de todas las 3D.
tuaciones?
La vida esta sembrada de halaglehas
posibilidades para aquellos que llegan
hacerse duefios de los secretos de Ii
Influenza magnetica, para aquellos quo
desarrollan su poder magnetico.
listed puede aprender, en- su casa, a
curar Intermediates y malos habitoe,
sin medicinas, captarse el amor y In
amistad de otr0s, aumentar sus recW-
SOS, gratifcar sus ambiciones, disipa1
las preocupaciones de su mente, mejo-
rar su memoria, desterrar las desdichas
del hogar domestico, y desarrollar una
maravillosa fuerza de voluntad que le
facilitara & usted el modo de venoos
todos los obstaculos que estorben "a
buen exito.
listed puede influenciar & las persc-
mas, instant&neamente, con la rapidea
del relampago, dormirse usted, 8 haeer
dormir otros & cualquier hora del dfa =
de Ia noche; desterrar el dolor y loo
sufrimientos. Nuestro l;bro, que repair
timos gratis, explica exactamente como
puede usted obtener este poder y usa1>
10 para mejorar su condici6n en- Ia
vida. Est6 autOrizado por ministries del
Evangelio, abogados, medicos, hombres
de negocios y mnjeres de sociedad
Hace bien & todo el .mundo y no cuesta
nada. Lo regalamos para anunciar este
Institute. Escriba hoy pidiendolo.
New York Institute Of Sciene4
Dept ATS P
Rochester, n. 7. + .. Do A.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1909-12-17
A g q n t q 8

Sc solicitan agentes activos en- teda IA
isla para la venta de las 1ltimas novesta-
des americanas-Pidanse catalogoa, m
ingles espahol, Observation-Disclosures a
los comerciantes. Particulars han de Pc
mitir diez centavos en- sellos para fran
queo. M. Y. GAUTHIER Co., 70 Beaver
St., NEW YORK. NJ. Y.
Los siguientes arrestos han sido Aefec-
tuados en- esta ciudad, durante las t4t!-
mas "a horas:
Por infracci6n de las ordenanzas mn.
nicipales IL, por hurto menor 3. Ior saeo-
metimiento aggression 3, por infra~i6n
de la ley de carreteras l, por turbar IA
paz 2 y por crueldad con los animates 4.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1909-12-17
CORTAPLUMAS ROGER"
En- el "BOLETIN MERCANTILE

La Directiva del Departamento de
Mujeres del Institute de Truskegee re
Alabama, escribe al Comisionado de
instruction diciendole que las j6venes
puertorriquenas que estudian en- aque.
LA institution gozan de perfecta salud
y en- todos conceptos son dignas del ma
yOr encomio.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1909-12-17
Mas nOticias

Ell domingo pr6ximo Sc verificara IN
rehido desafio de baseball en- la Li-
ga del MORO, entire los esforzados clubs
Puerto Rico" de Rio Piedras y el
"San Juan Invencible'', de esta ciudad.
Hay mucho entusiasmo entire los af-
cionados para asistir al expresadO des-
afio, que sera uno de los mas rehidos de-
la tempOrada.
Anoche las diez ocurri6 un conato
de fuego en- Puerta de TERRA, en- Ia re
sidencia de los se1ores Infanzon. Ell
fuego fue sofocado en- ell acto.
Acudi6 al lugar del suceso numeroso
publico, pues la campana de la igleaa de
aquel poblado TOGO largo ratio.
Aver Sc VIC ante el Supreme. np re-
curse de apelaci6n interpuesto por Mar
|. tin Ortiz, condenado tres amos de pre-
Gdio con trabajos forzados, conviete de
homicidio, voluntario cometido en- Ia per-
soma de su seposa Maria Leonor Mateo,
FL acusado ib&rbaramente nitric scatorce
heridas Ia -Mateo, ocasionanaoae Ia
muerte.
Ell fiscal sefior Rossy sostuvo las con-
clusiones de la Corte inferior, pidisndo.
Ia confirmation de la peua con las cos.
tas al apelante.
La detective de esta ciudad comunica
el arresto de Vicente Vargas, Francisco
Cortes y Gonzalo Martinez, por juego a
10 prohibido y de Jose Martinez y Ra.
fael Allendes, por rila.