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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-04
The independence Day Fund.

II one-fifth Of the money that used to
De spent annually iii this city on fire
works and explosives by individuals in
so-calle,I celebration of Independence day
were contributed To the general fund for
sary there would be no question whatever
of the sufficiency OF the supplies. No rec
ords could ever be kept of the dollars
dribbled out in small purchases of fire
crackers and powder and cheap night
fireworks in the days when the Fourth
of July spelled disaster for thousands in
this country Now that a change has
come and that a sentiment has been
evoked in favor of moro sensible and
safer form of celebration il is with diff
Guilty that the means are provided for
the necessary expenses.
: Every parent in Washington should re-
gard it as his duty to contribute TO tho
municipal fund as means of perpetu-
ating the new plan of celebration. This
plan should be considered as a safeguard
against the .disablement and death OF
scores OF children and adults annually
1t Is estimated that the night fireworks
planned for Independence day In this city
as means of giving entertainment to
an immense multitude of people will cost
about s.. 600. or this sum only $l,5OO ia
now in hand. In addition money will be
needed to finance the athletic games
which are to form an important feature
Of the days events and give the children
opportunity to participate personally In
the affair At the lowest calculation
twice as much as Is now available should
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-04

immortal. They rise and fall. Some rise
slowly. and then fall slowly. Others are
meteoric. But when a party gets a foot
bold. and makes history. and carries deco
rations of attractive myths, 1t is hard to
down permanently 1t may be badly dis
figured in its encounters with the enemy.
but its capacity for renewing the strug-
gle Is extraordinary.
The present is regarded by some per-
sons of note as a good time for forming
a new party. Those Of this view assert
that both of the old parties are corrurt--
both under the domination of the inter
ests." There are sham battles. but moth
ing is ever achieved for the benefit OF
the people. Let the good men regardless
Of past party af7lliations get together,
form a new organization. take name,
and go to work
But how many men, upon reflection.
really believe that both Of the old parties
are corrupt? What is the evidence OF it?
Assertion IL one thing. Proof is an
other or assertion IN politics there is
always superabundance. We have heen
at such high tension for nearly twenty
years that the tongues Of some men now
wag them. In their cases the tongue Is
mightier than either the pen or the
sword.
But we shall probably see both OF the
old parties doing business for years to
come. The democratic party has gone
through enough to kill a horse; but Il 10
still alive. and just now apparently very
much SO. The republican party has had
some hard knocks. and just now seems
in distress: but where are the signs OF
dissolution?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-04
The Injunction and the Market

The stock gamblers of Wall stree+ bo,.
found IN the governments Injunction nro-
ceeolngs TO prevent the wholesale and
Inform increase of railroad freight rates
GOOD excuse for the stock market furry
downward The bear is always ready for
Sich an opportunity and he makes thu
most OF it. lie puts a sinister interpre
taton upon every action In this present
case he insists that the injunction pro-
cecding menaces nationa! prosperity and
ne points to the fact that one or two Of
the larger lines have Cancelled orders for
new material since the injunction pro-
ceeninSs were filed as proof that the rail-
roaos have been by this move checked in
their career of expansion and progress
IL IS sufhcient answer to the calamity
claim or the professional stock depresso-s
VINO nave taken ADVANTAGE Of this proceed
ING 10 start market decline that all the
STOCK that has been offered for sale has
heen bought. For every faint-hearted.
noIder there is a confident buyer. quite
prepared and willing TO take the rejected
holdings as an investment. This in
itself is convincing sign that there is
nothing fundamentally wrong in tha
hnancial situation and that public con-
fdence has not even been seriously
shaken by this retrograde movement or
by its alleged cause, the governments
suit.
wall street Is not a reliable financial
barometer. More and more the public is
coming to recognize it as detached in
sutution rather than as an integral part
OF the financial situation 1t has too
often demonstrated that it is the scene
OF gambling activity TO be longer re-
sarded as governing the financial or in
dusirial condition of the country. II
means could be found 10 stop all stock
dealings save OF a legitimate character,
to put an end TO margin sales in which
the buyers have no intention of ever TAX
hg over the stock itself. Wall street
would regain its prestige
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-04
Parties.

OF the forming or proposing Of new
parties there is never an end. It Is a rec
ognized American industry. and the field
is open to all. The laborers are many.
II a man who has been prominently
identified with one Of the old parties fails
in his calculations and loses his hold there,
he wants new party. and OF course
wants to lead 1t. He sees in his own dis
comhture a sign OF general political de-
moraiization. which must be attended to
At once or the country will go speedily to
ruin.
II an organization not in itself political.
but interested In public policies. fails 10
obtain through one or the other Of the
old parties precisely what II seeks. it pro-
poses a new party. 1t gauges all interests
by its conception Of Us own interests. and
thinks all are threatened when its own
are not advanced as 1t thinks they should
be. new party Is the only remedy It
can sec for. the salvation Of the country.
Well. parties are neither infaliible nor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-04
Faith in the Courts.
From the New York World.

IouI view IOTh "OTid.
If there is any criticism of govern
ment by injunction just now il does not
proceed from the leaders Of organized Ia
Dor. The writ served upon the railroads
the other day is precisely the same as
those against which workingmen COM
plain. 1t was designed to forestall and
forbid a violation of law and to prevent
an injury that might not be easy to REM
edy. The railroads which have attempt
ed to increase rates must appear in court
and accept the Judgment there pro-
nounced. The road to justice is long and
rough When legislators enter new fields
they sometimes err through ignorance or
rancor. Facts are not always under
stood. men profoundly interested are not
always candid and differences arise which
lead to confusion and mischief. Even
laws carefully drawn appear to have con-
flicting provisions. and the impatient or
the arrogant attempt on occasion to
force conclusions for themselves In such
emergencies the courts. sitting apart
from these rivaIries and contentious.
have the power to stay proceedings and
to determine rights. In most cases no
harm is done by delay. In almost every
instance where there is obedience all
parties are benefited by the orderly adju-
dication.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-04
Roosevelt in London.

Mr. Roosevelt's extraordinary triumph
in England continues. His latest achieve.
ment is securing the publication in the
London Times OF a personal letter ex-
planning. a matter of personal interest
1t was a distinguished American jour-
na,:st who paid the penalty OF temerity
on one occasion in London. Being in
town while a great international ques-
ton was under discussion, he wrote to
the Times terrifying certain points OF
the American contention, and in private
note gave the name of his newspaper
and the sources Of his information. But
he went to the waste basket, along with
Tom. Dicl; and Harry. Laughing at his
experience upon his return home, he said:
81 found London too big town for me. ="
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-04
A Better Nation.

From the Pittsburg Chronice-Te Telegraph.
One need not be churchman in order
to realize that the census figures show
ing q greater proportionate increase in
church membership than in population is
d wholesome sign. Even the rabid free
thinker cannot contest the simple fact
that the man who allies himself with d
religious BODY and endeavorS to conform
to its rules finds himself thus constrained
TO observe the requirements OF good citi-
zenship. To be a good Christian one
must be a good citizen. This is an AK
tomato truth, and not to be debated.
Therefore, be the point of view what it
may, the rapid growth of the churches
is to be regarded with satisfaction Here
in We. have irrefragable evidence Of an
advancing tendency toward good order
and right living, and this means that
the republic as whole grows better y it'll
the advancing years.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-04
Calendar Studies.

June is the month of roses,
So they say.
But they also talked OF blossoms
Due in .aay.
And OF rainbow showers in April
Lightly tossed.
But each real demonstration
Was a frost.
So when you sing of roses
And Of June.
Be prepared for speedy changes
In the tune.
Yet be patient, though uncertain
Be the Say.
We may look for settled weather
In July.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-04
The President on Conservation.

The President Is Of opinion that Senti-
mont in favor Of conservation is much in
excess Of an understanding Of what con-
servation means. That Is to say. while
every body wants the country's natural
resources conserved for the public good,
no plan has been worked ont for accom-
plishing that object Here is one idea,
there another. and Wonder is the bal
ancing of the question. without a decision.
Is not this a fair appraisen1ent of the
situation?
When the Pnchot- Ea!inger explosion
occurred. the popular Interpretation put
upon the matter was that the friends OF
conservation lisd met the enemies of that
policy. and that war was on. Take sides
everybody. The Roosevelt administration
had inaugurated a sound policy respecting
natural resources. and the Taft admins
tration had started in by reversing 1t.
Unless the people demurrcd loudly aud at
once predatory wealth would have every
thing of the kind in its clutches. Mr..
Taft and his advisers were playing the
game of Inscriptions capitalists, and
must he called down.
1t was this assertion which fixed such
general attention, and caused conserva-
ton 10 become the paramount issue, so to
say. If il was true. the country must
Insist upon return to the Roosevelt
order of things.
\ congressional investigation. very
properly, was ordered. Mr.. Eallinger
could not rest under the accusations
made and remain in the cabinet, and the
public was all curiosity. The investiga-
ton has closed and the arguments OF
he said that the charges against the aG-
ministration have been sustained? To be-
gin with. was there Roosevelt conser-
vation policy? And to end with. has any
thing been produced showing that there
Is as yet a Taft policy:
As matter of fact. is conservation to-
day more than sentiment? And does
not ACKNOWLEDGEMENT and Taft. Pin
chot and Rallinger-Subscrihe to it? Is
not workable conservation policy the
demand Of the hour. and is not the field
for its application a open now as when
Mr.. Roosevelt left Office:
Interest In the whole question will re-
vfve when Mr.. Roosevelt returns He is
not today without information about the
existing situation. MIR. Pinchot met him
IN Italy and gave him one side Of IT, and
Ssnator Root met him in London and
gave him the other. And by that time
the congressional investigating committee
VIII have reported Mr.. Greeley said about
resumption of specie payments. the way
TO resume is to resume"-a stirring gen
crafty which John Sherman had laho-
riousiy to work out. The way 10 conserve
IS 10 conserve. But who is to work out
the details, and by what means?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-04
Retirement and Economy.

The United States should make rroviJ
sion for the elder ulcH1tcr2 -" = ciril
service. rot simply because or govern
mcnts Go so or because large business es-
tabishme1s have adopted measures to
such an end. 1t does not Heed precedents
and examples to justify action along the
lines of the legislation now contemplate
ed The matter should be viewed strictly
upon its own merits. This government
should provide for the decent retirement
of irs superannuated employees for two
reasons-first. because it is the only hu
name method of treating workers WHO
are expected to devote themselves to the
service as career, and. second. because
it is the only good business principle
upon which to conduct the affairs of the
United States.
There is no particular merit in any
plan of clerks retirement that costs the
government nothing. The argument that
this or that system can be adopted with
out adding dollar TO the public eypendi-
lures is the least convincing of any that
can be advanced. save for the persuasion
Of the obstructive narrow economist. X
the matter is to he viewed from none
tary standpoint let it he assumed that
any system of retirement which will elimi-
nate the superannuated hunlanely and
thereby increase the efficiency of the
clerical force will save the government
money. perhaps by enabling it TO do its
work with fewer clerks. In any case
Congress should be willing that few
thousand dollars should he spent in the
establishment and maintenance of a de-
partmental retirement system to insure
the solution Of the problems which are
continually confronting the secretaries
and commissioners and chiefs Of division
throughout tie government service.
Postmaster General Hitchcock, in a
statement printed in The Star yesterday.
declared himself in favor OF providing
for the elder clerks by shifting them to
positions of less responsibility as their
efficiency fails. In the absence of re-
tirement plan this is a humane method,
and it is gratifying that the head Of the
postal service takes this view OF his re-
sponsibility to the men and women who
have spent the better part of their lives
in his department. But the Postmaster
General cannot be sure that Congress Will
not adopt some drastic provision of for
chile retirements or some plan Of elmina
tons such as was actually proposed a
few years ago The only assurance on
which the clerks can rely is an enact
ment which formally adopts the principle
Of departmental retirements and gives
the elder clerks a definite prospect of de-
cent old age provision regardless of the
personal views Of department chiefs or
the whims OF successive legislators.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-04
Benefits of the Farm Garden.
! the Philadelphia Inquirer.

7
\ striking case in which the benefits
derived from the farm gardens are
shown is that of Germantown widow
who has supported herself and six
children since the death Of her hus-
band last year and has supplied her
table almost entirely from the truck
she herself has raised. There arc
many other similar cases and 1t Is sal
that the Vacant Lots Cultivation So
ciety which is responsible for the dis
tribution of these little farms" is very
much gratifed with the results obtain
ed More lots are needed, however,
and this is a charity that must appeal
to every one. 1t is to be hoped that the
scope of the work may be broadened
to the extent the society wishes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-04
Mentality Ignored.

perior to matter" said the argumentative
friend.
mot always" replied Mr.. Sirius Bar
ker: what a fashionable hat sometimes
covers is not considered nearly as i'm
portant as the hat itself"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-04

be at the disposal of the committees In
charge OF the celebration.
It is important that full assurance be
given without further delay that suffi-
cient amount Of money Will be availab bic
for all of the features. of the Independ-
ence day program. The mere statement
that the requisite amount has not been
contributed should suffice to supply the
deficiency forthwith.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-04
SHOOTING STARS.
BIZ PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Explanation.

81 was very much disappointed in that
spring chicken you sold me-, said young
Mrs Torkius 1t didn't seem at all
like tho genuine article
Madam replied the affabc grocer.
you must remember that this years
spring was one of the most deceptive
on record.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-04
A Dreamer.

You say your boy Josh is a dreamer
said the literary lady. Does he write
poetry or romances?
oh replied Farmer Corntossel. "he
don't write anything. But he jes' match
ely refuses to get up till 8 o'clock
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-04

New Jersey will soon be encouraging
her summer resorts to help people forget
the troubles caused by trusts formed un-
der her auspices
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-04

Another advantage enjoyed by wealth
lies in the fact that there are fewer mi
crobes on a hundred dollar bill than on
the busy one-dollar note.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-04
OCCASIONALLY.

From the Chicago Record Herald.
Every little while some rich American
coming home from Europe gets through
the custom house AT New York without a
squa bible or a scandal.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-04
insufficient.

4 yearly cask of wine they owe
In payment for laureate's lay
It's not enough to drown his woe
At what the envious critics say.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-04

English statesmen think the sphinx
should be a pattern for man who has
Egyptian matters on his mind.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-04

There Is no way OF telling whether a
journey across the ocean TO visit the
colonel is for the purpose Of obtaining or
imparting Information.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-04

4 sleeping car may be technically re-
garded as a hotel, but it is not one that
inspires any enthusiasm concerning the
genial host
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-04

Farmers with bank accounts are now
thinking OF holding to their money for
rise in the purchasing power Of dol
lar
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-04

An impre exists that when dis
tinguished visitor is given the freedom of
London a certain amount of freedom Of
speech gees with it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-04

Some Of the members of Congress who
most resent a Presidents trips do very
little toward making the political home
happy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-04
Makes the Heart Grow Ponder.

From the Boston Transcript.
No sooner has Mr.. Bryan started for
Europe than his senatorial boom revives.
He never seems so popular in his own
country as when he Is out Of It
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-04

The light demand fer ice SO far this sea-
son should be a protection against the an
nual shortage that makes it expensive.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-04

AS one of the objects of Mr. Hearsts
dislkes Mayor Gaynor gets into some
father distinguished company
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-04
Becoming Very Narrow.

From the Baltimore Sun.
The English Channel is getting to be-
quite an insignificant little brook to the
men with wings.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-04

Popularity said Uncle Eben, lis aIlus
uncertain. Oar ain no way Of teliin
exactly what crowd means by the word
'liurrah.' -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-04

The fact that Mr.. Lorimer is paired
with Mr. Davis threatens no new jack pot
complications.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-04
Exposition Rivalry.

From the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Ono might think from reading the
pa pers that the Panama canal extends
from New Orleans to San Francisco.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-04
catered ~ second class mail matter at the posi-
ONCE at Washington. d. c.

sEIn order to avoid delays on account OF
-erronai absence letters to THE STAR
should not be addressed to any individual con-
rected with the once. but simply to THE srAx.
o. to the Editorial or Business Department,
according TO tenor purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-04

England has never been reticent in Of
fering advice as TO how American affairs
should be managed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-04

Another example Of perpetual motion Is
the imperishable joke on the subject.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-04
lift Suggestions for June Weddings.
Combinations of Beauty and Utility
For Home Use and Personal Attainment
Toilet Goods.

Imported Perfumes, Powders and Soaps
All the popular makes and odors from France
Germany and the Orient
Domestic Perfumes Powders and Soaps
\ complete line of high-gradc perfumes .
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-04
Jewelry.
Leather Goods.

Handbags--A large variety of STYLES
foreign and domestic makes. i'm all catn-
ers and many novel colorngs and shapes
Each. SIC
Opera Baes-In odd and beautiful de-
signs. Each ......................... SIX
Envelope Handbass-With strap handle
in black and coors. Each .. 81
Fitted Travelling Eags-F3nglish moroc-
co: in blue green and black. Bach. S42.:
Fitted Auto Baskets-For tea or lunch
con: fitted for two. four or six persons
Each SIG:
Automooiie Pillows Each, ............. SIX
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1910-05-29

Reports as to sugar conditions justify
the strong stock market. The weather
has been favorable, and as far as there
are reports from the various plantations
the Indications are of crops that VIII
be near to the forecasts. This is es
pecially good news as it applies to
those plantations, along the Hamakua
coast, which seemed likely to fall be-
hind.
News comes from Maui that the Ha-
waiaian Commercial and Sugar Com,
panv will finish grinding next week,
and will turn out a record crop. The
output viii be about $500 tons of
sugar. Paia viii finish grinding about
the end of June, and viii have cror
of %. 900 tons. also high record. Wal
luku Will finish grinding next week
with crop of 10000 tons, which /:
great increase for this plantation.
The sugar stock market has been con
sistentlv firm throughout the week
/ There is nothing to cause heavy sales
| and most of the transactions of thu
week have been Of a quiet nature, be
ing merely sales occurring in the natu
raj course Of business affairs, withou
motives of speculation.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1910-05-29

tionally good market on late peaches
and grapes, provided. of course. that
the quality Of these varieties from Cal
ifornia will Justify us shipping to the
Eastern markets.
Arkansas had a light crop last sea
son. and will unquestionably have a
lighter crop this year.
At present the State of Texas will
ship not over 1000 cars of peaches, and,
as the quality is not to be compared
with that Of California, and the mar
kets for Texas fruit are limited, we do
not anticipate any serious competition
from this State either.
Colorado has been damaged about .
per cent. and we have received advices
that their pears will not be as heavy
as last season.
! Il was reported some time ago that
! the State Of Utah would have a heavy
crop. but later advices place the output
at about 80 per cent. of normal.
| The only sections that will compete
with Us in any way vii be North va
/ Bima and Wenatchee, in the State of
| Washington and as these two districts
are reported rs having a very heavy
| crop Of all varieties. and are in such
! close proximity to the northwestern
markets. we viii probably not be able
/ to market as many cars in the North
| this season as last.