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Evening star., 1909-05-31
The Dirigible.

Count Zeppelin scores a worlds record
of dirigible long-dstance ballooning by
his latest performance of sailing from
Friedrichshafen to Bitterfeld. a distance
of 456 miles, in less than twenty two
hours. This is average of something
between twenty and twenty-one miles an
hour, which is less than the inventor has
recently claimed for his machine. In a
late magazine article written by. him he
declared that he would be able in his new
dirigible to remain four days in the air.
covering in this period some $500 miles
which is at the rate OF twenty-five miles
an hour.
This achievement, however, must be re-
garded as notable triumph for dirisible
ballooning, even though Count Zeppelin
program and make the whole distance
from his starting place to Berlin, where
the kaiser and a brilliant company Of
notables awaited him, and though he did
come to grief on the return by colliding
with a railway train. The fact of navi-
eating monster gas bag over hundreds
of miles of territory in accordance with
his own desires, even il he was compelled
to change his course, shows that the diri-
gible is not merely toy, but may become
a large factor in the transportation of the
future.
The first requirement Of the "airship" is
reliability, the next speed. and finally
ability to arise and maneuver In all kinds
of weather short of heavy storm.
Thus far the Zeppelin balloon seems to
Evening star., 1909-05-31

teen years ago Mr.. Wilson of West Vlr-
ginia, at that time the leader of the
House. had to be introduced to his tarin
bill after it emerged from the Senate. 1t
had "growed so" he did not recognize 1t:
and he never loved 1t afterward. Had he
left a political testament, the measure
would have been cut off with a penny.
Indeed, there is complaint now and then
that the Senate has come to be the over
shadowing power in the premises. 1t is
a popular saying that the House proposes
and the Senate disposes The real fight
is reserved until the Senate is reached.
Then the contestants grid themselves for
a battle royal.
Such is the tariff situation OF today.
The House gave three weeks to its plan
of revision and then sent its bill to the
Senate There the bill was materially
changed In committee, and six weeks
have already been given to the debate,
with the prospect of four or six weeks
more. The battle for revision is being
fought in the Senate. There is some
complaint that the Houses work Is going
for nothing.
Nobody, however, would seriously pro-
pose a curtailment Of the Senate's power.
AS a body it comes from the people, as
the House does, and is charged, as the
House is, with safeguarding the people S
interests. 1t is now being brought still
closer to the people by new plan of
electing senators, and many strong men
IN both parties are advocates OF con-
stitutional amendment providing for
direct vote in the case of senator as in
that of a representative.
Evening star., 1909-05-31
The Day of Remembrance.

~Forty-four years have passed since the
close of the war between the states,
which permanently solved the greatest
problem ever confronted by free people
and which cost appallingly in blood and
treasure. In this period of nearly half
century the country has travelled far in
the direction Of material and intellectual
development. 1t has met many new con-
ditions and issues and the men of the
war time have almost all passed from
The scene of action. A new generation Is
now carrying the national burden in
spired by the example set in the sixties
by those who went forth to serve with
arms the cause they eSpoused.
But. however great the changes that
have taken place, however long ago the
days when the air was filled with the
reverherations of guns and the shock of
armies, on one day of each year the men,
women and children of the present turn
with one accord to the graves of those
who fell in the fight or who have fallen
since In the civic ranks wearing the en-
hlems of their honorable service, and
give evidence that their memories remain
green and fresh. This is the spirit of
Memorial day, the occasion set apart
for the perpetuation of the names of
those who freely offered themselves to
their country in its time of need.
1t is essential to the spiritual life of a
nation that it should bear vivdly and
permanently in mind the sacrifices of the
martyrs who risked and gave life that
the principles it embodies may survive.
The sentiment of Memorial day is con-
structive. The country for few hours
dwells upon the past in order that the
full meaning of the struggle may be-
come a vital factor In the life Of the
future. The civil war would have been
fought in vain if it had been regarded
merely conflict of opinion settled
by force of arms. Considered as dem
onstration of. valor and suffering for the
sake of a principle, it becomes a powerful
object lesson for the guidance of those
who are now charged with the conduct
of national affairs and those who are
rising to take their places in the ranks of
the workers.
The flowers strewn upon graves today
are tokens not of grief but of gladness
that the men who are thus remembered
were in their day heroic in their concept
of duty. The eloquence Of orators at the
many places of interment is designed to
convey to those who attend the real les
son of patriotism, which is that the ma
tional existence depends not alone upon
those who march forth to war. but upon
those who lead upright lives in time of
peace. who respect the law. who are true
TO the principles upon which this govern
Ipent is founded and who perform the
duties of citizenship in the spirit of de-
votion which led men fortyfour years
ago to leave their homes and suffer priva-
tons and sickness and death in order
that the nation might survive.
Evening star., 1909-05-31
Books for
Graduation Gifts.

~ HE Girl Graduate: Her
4 Book. Contains pages
~ for photos, autographs,
class prophecy, college
yells, etc.-sixteen departments
in all Artistic headings and 'bor-
ders especially designed for this
book Printed in two colors, on
extra heavy tinted paper.
Cloth, design in white and
gold-$I.2o.
Red Leather. stamped in gold,
with gold edges-S2 40.
We also have a fine line of
beautifully bound and illustrated
editions of the Poets and the
Classics of Literature. suitable
for graduation gifts. There are
only a few volumes of some
titles, and these have been mark
ed at half and less than half for
mer prices.
Main door, Tenth st.
Evening star., 1909-05-31
An Infinite Joy-Ride.

This earth pursues a rapid pace;
The figures that define
The speed with which it makes the race
Round the celestial line
That marks its course Is far too great
For plain arithmetic.
And no policeman lies In wait
To play heartless trick.
1t has. no need Of gasoline;
No number 1t displays;
1t travels swiftly. yet serene.
Secure gainst all delays.
Yet, as the milky way CLEANS out.
You find you cannot rid
Your mind of one Overwhelming doubt
Supposng we should skid!
Evening star., 1909-05-31
Mr.. Bailey and the Senate.

Mr.. Bailey denies the report that he
will enter the race for Governor of Texas.
He likes the Senate, and has no desire to
make a change.
He is to be complimented upon his ap-
praisement of his powers and his de-
cision. The Senate is the proper field for
him. His knowledge Of law and political
history, his capacity as a debater, his ex-
perience as a legislator-for, although only
forty-six, ne has served here in Washing
ton since the Fifty-second Congress-all
counsel him to remain where he Is. He
has attained place among the leaders
of the Senate, and no man on his side OF
the chamber is heard with more attention.
He has everything in hand but his tenn
per, and in time he may harness and
control that.
There have been other men after reach
ing the Senate to prefer service there to
service elsewhere and to refuse proposals
for a change. and events have justified
their Judgment. The late Mr.. Allison
was one. He refused several cabinet Of
fers. The Treasury Department was held
out to him by several Presidents. But
his heart was in the Senate, and as he
had reason to believe that his work as a
senator was appreciated, not only by the
people of Iowa but all the people, he kept
his seat. He became, as we all know,
one Of the great congressional forces Of
his day, and died lamented by both
parties.
Mr. Sherman. like Mr.. Allison. found the
Senate most congenial, and did valuable
work there for many years. He twice
left the body under party pressure. Each
1,1 <oI efn o1f ,Dh ac
Secretary of the Treasury under Mr..
Hayes he made a reputation in the Office
second only to that Of Alexander Hamil-
ton. But he was eager to return to the
Senate at the end of four years, and for
the next fifteen years was again a
leader there. His second retirement was
something of a tragedy. But by that
time his day was over, and even had he
remained in the Senate he would, in eff
feet, soon have gone on the shelf.
Mr.. Hale while a member of the House
refused two cabinet portfolios. Thirty
five years ago Gen. Grant invited him to
take charge of the Post Office Depart
ment, and two years later Mr.. Hayes
offered him the Navy Department. He
wisely remained where he was, a few
years later-in 1SS1-was elected to the
Senate. and today Is chairman of the
most important committee Of that body,
and sharing with Mr.. Aldrich the labors
of the present tariff debate from the re-
publican side of the chamber. Had he
left the House in response to either of
the cabinet offers he might never have
reached the Senate.
Mr.. Bailey, although getting to be a
veteran in point of service. is at forty-six
still young man in politics, and If he
continues in the favor of his people.
should. with his conspicuous talents. be-
come as strong a senator as his party
has known in half century.
Evening star., 1909-05-31

approximate all three Of these reaulstes.
The fact of remaining aloft for more tnan
a day attests to the stanchness OIL lhe
apparatus and gives promise OF further
developments. Already plans are FORM
ing for the establishment OF dlrlsio'e
lines across Germany, naturally IN tne
expectation Of at first catering 10 tue
desire for novel experiences. ana uiu-
mately developing practical traffic. But
there is far less interest in this pnase OF
the experiments than in their military
possibilities, which have so vivldy ap-
pealed to the English imagination .na'
every advertising dirigible sent up from
pleasure park nowadays causes a
tremor of apprehension to run from
Lands End to Cape Wrath lest the
dreaded German invasion is at last AT
hand.
Evening star., 1909-05-31
Steamer
Trunks.

m1 OR all round general use
sir fulness the Steamer
IN Trunk has not its equal
W. among the various travel
ing requisites. 1t is a handy size
and light in weight: Has won
derful capacity. and the contents
always accessible. And it will
withstand twice the amount OF
hard knocks as the average large
trunk.
Special attention is called tosa
line of Steamer Trunks we are
showing, and which we believe
the best manufactured at the
price.
They are made of Eastwood,
bound with fiber, covered with
canvas, lined throughout with
cloth and protected on top
with five hardwood Stats; brassed
clamps: three hinges; hanging
bolts; best lock and lock bolts:
thoroughly riveted.
Evening star., 1909-05-31
Special Values inn
MUSLIN Underwear Dept.

%1 LOT of Women's Silk
lMI Petticoats, made of
Nv good, heavy taffeta, in
black, white. light blue,
pink and the dark street shades,
with deep hounce Of wide tucks
and three sectional ruff1es.
$500 each. Value, S6.75.
Women's Gowns of good quality mus
lin. cambria and nainsook. with low,
high. We or square neck and long or short
sleeves, variously trimmed with laces in
sertions, embroideries, beading and rib
bon.
SI.oo each. Value, SI.5o.
Women's Drawers. OF good quality mus
lin. cambria and nainsook. trimmed with
wide ruffies Of deep embroidery and tucks.
soc a pair. Value, 75c.
Women's Nansook Chemises, trimmed
with dainty embroidery edge and bead
ing run with pink or blue ribbon
75c each. Value, SI.oo.
Women's Nainsook and Cambria Corset
lovers, full front and low round neck,
varlously trimmed with laces insertions.
embroideries. beading and ribbon.
25c each. Value, 5oc.
Womens White Cambria Petticoats
with tucked f1ounce. finished with va
ienclenneS lace and insertion, or deep en-
broidery.
$I.oo each. Value, S1.5o.
Third floor. Eleventh st.
Evening star., 1909-05-31
The Lords and the Senate,
Goldwin Smith writes from Toronto
the London Spectator:

Goldwin Smith writes from Toronto in
the London Spectator:
What will the lords doo' is once
more the cry, as II was when the first
reform bill was going up to the house
of lords 1t is the cry here, too, though
in a less anxious strain, for Canada is
still under the supreme power of the
hardly possible that the lords should be
constitutionally barred from voting on a
tax bill now that they pay taxes, what
ever may have been the case when they
contributed not in taxes but in the mill
tary service of their fiefs. However Ii
surely is important to remark that the
budget. measure is not merely financial
bat Is plainly political in socialistic or
semi -socalistic line. The house OF lords
Is the second chamber, the only second
chamber that the nation at present has.
and IL surely Is not to be desired that a
measure Of great political moment should
be passed by the vote of single cham
her. without the possibility of amendment.
/ am not saying whether the measure is
right wrong, but only that it appears
to me unquestionably TO be not only finan-
cial but political. The nation al all events
seems 10 want a little time to think
This is good reasoning. Why should
not the lords, although not elected by the
people. vote on the question of taxation
according to their own views? They pay
their share. and, we say in America
taxes are taxes. once the cash is in the
box, you cannot tell the coin of the
aebleman from that of the commoner
No taxation without representation, or
some sort OF assent-a principle which
England resisted some years ago, but
sound for all that.
Our second house plays a very impor-
tant part in the matter. not only. of how
taxes shall be raised. but how the money
shall be expended. Revenue bills it is
true. must originate in the House, but
when they reach the Senate they are sub
lsct To complete overhauling. And
sometimes they are so completely over
hauled little repains but the title. Fiji
Evening star., 1909-05-31
Following the Fashion.

From the Philadelphia Ledger.
Many women, and men as well, are
disturbed if they feel that the clothes
they wear are In the slightest particular
obsolete. They cannot buy pocket
handkerchief without the anxious in
quiry whether it is what everybody else
is wearing, or purchase a shOestring
without critical scrutiny and compari-
son. Not merely in clothes is the fashion
followed, but in social diversions. One
game gives place to another. one popular
ballad with .whistleable refrain GUSTS
it's forerunner completely: no sooner is a
tune learned than it is gone like the
SHOWS of yesterday. Books suffer the same
incessant vicissitudes of the favor Of
Fortune in mems eyes" In most things
1t does not matter II there is a continual
cycle OF changes. 1t is only when it
comes to our beliefs and our opinions that
1t is not well to try to keep pace with the
Vagaries and eccentricities of fashion.
Evening star., 1909-05-31
Infants
White Slips.

om NFANTS Handmade Slips,
of fine nainsook, with woke.
LII formed of cluster tucks.
featherstitching and French
knots: neck and sleeves finished
with featherstitching; deep hem
on skirt.
S2.25 each.
Infants Nainsook Slips hishop STYLE. neck
ana sleeves trimmed with hemstitched -
lawn ruff1e. Each SOC
INFANTS Nainsook Slips. yoke formed Of clus-
Ter tucks Insertion and French knots: deep hem
on skirt: neck and sleeves finished with
narrow lace. Each. ch........... /SC
Infants Nainsook Slips, pointed yoke formed
OF tucks and lace insertion: skirt trimmed with
iace-edged ruf1e and tucks neck and q, -
sleeves finished with lace. Each - 9l-2o
Infants, Handmade Nainsook Slips, yoke
formed OF cluster tucks and featherstitching;
meek and sleeves finished with feather
Each feihn'ns ana lace deep hem On skirt. SI.zs
Third floor. street.
Evening star., 1909-05-31

The private soldier who left will be-
queathing his entire estate, amounting to
500, to Miss Helen Gould because she is
friend to all soldiers" allowed
wholesome sentiment of gratitude to
rise superior to any prejudice he may
have entertained against allowing the
rich to grow richer.
Evening star., 1909-05-31
Special Values Inn
WOm1em's Hose.

TIT IFTY dozen pairs Wom-
sir ems Imported Black Lisle
lN Thread Hose, in lace
W. ankle and all-over lace eff
fects. Excellent quality.
35c; 3 pairs for $I.oo.
Regular soc quality.
50 dozen pairs Women's Lis'e
Thread Hose, in black and tan,
with embroidered ankles.
25c a pair. Value, 35c.
Main floor. F st.
Evening star., 1909-05-31

When the hard-luck ,fiend that has been
pursuing the Washington team with it's
baleful presence gets tired OF the job and
decides to adopt another victim 1t will
be escorted out of town with all the cere-
monies that any reasonable hoodoo can
exnecf
Evening star., 1909-05-31

Coney Island is not having a particu-
lary hard time making pretense at
being a strictly "educationar' resort on
Sunday. 1t is easy to shake a few ad-
jectives out of the barkers vocabulary
TO fit any emergency.
Evening star., 1909-05-31
Fine White Goods
For Graduation Dresses.

French Lawns 48 inches wide, 25c SI.oo yard
Persian Lawns, As inches wide, 25c $I.oo yard.
Paris Lawns, 81 inches wide, 25c soc yard.
Swiss Muslins 81 inches wide 25c soc yard
French Nainsook 40 inches wide, soc to SIoo yard.
French Batistes, 46 inches wide, 3oc SIoo yard.
Dotted Swisses 81 inches wide 371zc to 75c yard.
Organdies, 68 inches wide, soc and SIoo yard.
India Lnons, I21ac to soc yard.
Also full line Of Embroidered French Nansook and Pitt
metis Linen Lawns and Handkerchief Linens
Special:
47-inch Swiss Batiste. 3oc yard
4o-inch Sheer India Linon, r5c yard. Value
ddnoE ElYenth
Evening star., 1909-05-31

Most Of the large cities are awakening
to the fact that money invested In puohc
Fairgrounds is likely to save a great deai
of future expense in reformatory insti-
tutionS
Evening star., 1909-05-31

Belliserent statesmen will concede that
after practical test the umbrella has been
found a less effectual weapon than the
hisr stick
Evening star., 1909-05-31
The Great Unshod.

sThink of rich men in this country who
once walked barefoot
YES" answered the theatrical manager,
land think of the rich performers who,
once danced barefoot
Evening star., 1909-05-31
Br0Oms-
;Whisk and Floor

~ UR early knowledge of
ANN the unprecedented short
W. age of first quality Hi
nois broom corn last sea-
son enabled us to provide for
present wants. We are conse-
auently able to offer the usual
high-grade Brooms found here at
moderate prices.
Especial attention is invited to
the "Monitor" Broom at 3oc each.
Bassire Fiber
Rug and Carpet Brooms.
These are unequaled for thor
oueh and efficient cleaning; re-
uuire minimum exertion; possess
FIVE times the lasting quality of
the straw brooms and are highly
satisfactory.
75c each.
Fifth hoor Eleventh st.
Evening star., 1909-05-31
The Subtle Force Of Words.

Never trust to synonyms, said the
man who was threatened with breach of
promise suit.
what is the trouble?"
"I wanted to say something fancy, so
I wrote, 'veritably thine instead Of yours
truly"
Evening star., 1909-05-31

The affairs of F. Augustus HeniIe
promise another revelation OF a hish
financier keeping books In his heao IN
stead of putting his accounts In form mat
makes legal inspection possible
Evening star., 1909-05-31

I4non Shirt Waists. tucked tailored style; fin
ished with tailored cuffs and
Dutch collar; long sleeves; fasten Cr 70 eoch
India I4non Shirt Waists. front OF all-over
embroidery and tucks, finished with tailored col
lar and II soft cuffs; long sleeves $225 each
Oriental Crepe Shirt Waists: yoke of fine
tucks; front. collar and sleeves hand-embroid-
sIsa in dainty Z designs long each
Third floor. G st.
Evening star., 1909-05-31
The Iceman,s Race.

He leaves the ice upon the step.
Then hurries forth and cries "Giddep!
To get to the next street he tries
In vain before 1t liquefies.
Evening star., 1909-05-31

There Is a strong disposition to avoid
taking up any more of the Supreme
Courts valuable time with deliberations
on the income tax.
Evening star., 1909-05-31

Enthusiastic approval of Mr.. Carnegie
in italy appears to be entirely sponta-
neous. Not a library endowment has
been hinted at.
Evening star., 1909-05-31

1t should be mentioned In favor Of the
graduation address that it is under no
suspicion of trying to further selfish tariff
interests.
Evening star., 1909-05-31

The members of the international nsn-
cries commission have succeeded admlra-
bly in avoiding the temptation to make
gathering Of fishermen an occasion "nen
marvellous tales Of personal experience
are exchanged.
Evening star., 1909-05-31

There is a rather formidable sentiment
in Cuba to the effect that the questions of
lotteries and cock fighting should be
treated as local issues.
Evening star., 1909-05-31
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PH1LANDER JOHNSON.
Another Defective Memory.

Another Defective Memory.
"Rastus," said the solicitous employer
didn't 1 warn you against the dangers OF
intemperance?"
"Yassr.'
Didn't I tell you not to drink any
thing stronger than ginger ale?"
"Da's de word dat done bother me.
couldn't remember dat ger-ale part.
done my bes', but all I could recolleck
were de first syllable
Evening star., 1909-05-31

If the street car strike in Philadelphia
continues the dwellers in that town will
begin to regret the rate at which the city
limits have been pushed outward.
Evening star., 1909-05-31

It Is reported that up to date the
Lambs gamboled to the tune of $685.
600 last week. This ought to keep the
wolf at a safe distance from the flock
Evening star., 1909-05-31

TIN 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., 1909-05-31

The poorly managed canoe continues TO
contribute sufficiently to the death record
to warrant the demand for safe and sane
water sports.
Evening star., 1909-05-31

Judging from the reports OF what COL:
Roosevelt has done, there has been
stampede among the beasts OF the jungle
to get on the firing line.
Evening star., 1909-05-31

AS the prosperity due in this country
must be largely shared by the Goulds'
Count Boni is less inclined than ever to
allow his case to retire from the courts.
Evening star., 1909-05-31
Johnson's Boom.

From the Cleveland Leader.
Senator Bailey of Texas denounces Gov.
Johnson of Minnesota. Johnson begins to
loom UP as a formidable candidate.
Evening star., 1909-05-31

Patriots who made July memorable
day never dreamed of the significance 1t
would acquire among insurance compa-
nieS.
Evening star., 1909-05-31

Count Zeppelin doubtless considers that
an aerial navigator is free from all lese
majesty restrictions and requirements.
Evening star., 1909-05-31
"Colonial" Extra Fancy
Creamery Butter.

~ 1RECT from the cream
~ If you are particular
about your butter we
should be glad to have you try
Colonial 1t is essentially for
discriminating folks. In clean,
sanitary packages.
36c the pound.
Fifth door. Tenth st.
Evening star., 1909-05-31
The Presidents Preference.

If Mr.. Taft prefers a good base ball
game to long program of speech-mak-
ing. parades and other formalities, he Is
very much like many college men who
are younger than he is.
Evening star., 1909-05-31

While Senator Aldrich may make little
claim to greatness as speaker, there
is no limit to the oratory he inspires.
Evening star., 1909-05-31
Sensational Literature.

II am surprised that you should put
such things into cold type" said the
critic.
II don't know what you mean by cold
type" answered the publisher. "The class
of matter we put into print keeps the
type constantly superheated."
Evening star., 1909-05-31
A Growing Suspicion.
From the Denver Republican.

From the Denver RepubIican.
Honest, now, aren't the manufacturers
of alarm clocks behind this movement to
start work two hours earlier in the morn.
ing?