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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-27
BALLADE OF THE SUBJECT.

Once. in paying evening call
Many were subj of conversation.
Varied was talk that was known as small
Light. and with more less animation
vanished the frivolous word -saltaton
Never n climmer. "A glcam
Never n jest scintillaton-
The cost of liyng's the only theme
once we gossiped OF party ball.
Talked about church and the congrcgat ion.
Spoke about shows had seen last fall
Talked about Hcrherts orchestraiion:
Love and kittens and dcgustatien,
1OwbrOw subjects or academa
Now We scorn such dissipaiio ion
The cost of liyings the only theme.
Now the subjects the whrrewthal:
Solving the personal x-equation-
''Innt the prices they get apnail g
It's all the trusts and their bruta liza ions
"Middlemans profits" and stock infiation''l
4Sc quart for cream
Curse the greed OF a corpora ti6n.''
The cost of liyinss the only theme.
I'ENyOI
Muse. ] begged for a variation.
Something apart from the humdrum scheme
And what is the theme versihcation.
The cost of livings the only theme
New York Evening Mall.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-27
The Mall-Avenue Lands.

The Senate having already gone on rec
ord as favoring the acquisition py the
government of all the lands lying De-
tween the Mall and the Avenue for public
building purposes, it was to have been
expected that the committee on pubic
buildings and grounds should again ap-
prove the Hepburn bill to this effect. The
passage of the measure by the upper
house is to be expected to follow shortly
upon the presentation of the favorable
report agreed upon Friday.
AS to the ultimate taking of this land
by the government there can be no rea-
sonable doubt. 1t is certain to be needed
In the course of a comparatively few
years, IL Congress desires to avoid the
serious error OF scattering the public
buildings promiscuously about the city.
II the buildings are to be placed with
reference to systematic plan, there is
no other stretch of land SO suitable as
that which extends from the Capitol to
the White Lot. Congress has in effect
thus designated the Mall-Avenue triangle
as the scene of future building operations
by first placing the Post Office Depart
ment within that area. and next by set
ting the municipal building there. and
W pdi ShoSh6 TIC hsO c1a9A -
lying at the western flank upon which
to erect one. two or three buildings, as
may be decided best for the accommoda-
ton of the departments of Commerce and
Labor, Justice and State.
II economy is to govern in this matter
Congress should act promptly, not mere
accordance with a general plan, but to
20 o yl,nlo tn no 10
by site later as occasion arises. Every
time a square or group of squares is con-
demned for public building purposes the
adjacent squares become more valuable.
The government cannot expect to hold
over this land indefinitely the right of
presumption without paying the incre-
ment of its own improvements and a
penalty for its delay. Every business
man whose establishment is there located
is virtually today under the ban of pos
sible condemnation. In some instances
specific lines of business have de-
veloped, and IL the government is to
take the land it is only fair to these
merchants that they should be given a
sufficient opportunity, after a definite
notice, to go elsewhere and secure the
necessary area in a convenient locality.
The equities of the situation point to
prompt action on the large scale pro-
posed by the Hepburn bill. The govern
ment Is certain to need the land in the
near future. No other purchaser will
enter the field as long as this prospect
continues. Present owners are indisposed
to improve their holdings. The public
buildings already established within the
area are anonymously environed. The
city's historic thoroughfare is disfigured
with unlovely structures and robbed in
large part of it's attractiveness by the
persistence of the conditions which the
failure of Congress to act along the lines
of its plainly indicated purpose creates.
For the sake of the Capital City, for the
sake of the private owners of the prop
erty. for its own sake. the government
should act without further delay in this
direction.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-27
A SHOCK.

crowded house beheld tho play.
Mid tears and merry laughter:
Fer and anon. applause broke forth,
Which shook each sturdy raftcr:
Then on the stage with shyest bow
And child's joy TO receive
Reception OF the heartiest.
There bounded Little Eva.
Her long curls hanging. made her look
With white dress, short and airy,
And big blue sash and ribbon gay
A dainty little fairy.
When suddenly uprose a man,
A burly strong inspector,
Who said, The child law she doth break
Eftsoon, / must arrest her.
He went to seize the tender babe,
The manager came hasty,
And said. .You touch our Eva, man,
I'll beat you to a pasty.'
The man of law said, "On the stage
She'll play not hour another"
The manager: .Oh, yes, she Will:
You chump, that 'child's' my mother:
Baltimore American
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-27
The MISSISSIPPI SENATORSHIP.

From the Boston Advertiser.
We make no extravagant forecast for
the career Of Mr.. Leroy Percy of Green
Vile, Miss, when we record the burning
thought that his victory over Vardaman
in the contest for the Mississippi senator
ship is a public blessing.
From the Newark News.
Ones joy at the squelching of Vardaman
is tempered. however, by the fear that he
won't stay sQuelched.
From the Wilmington News.
1t may be taken as a sign of returning
sense when Mississippi sets itself against
such a man as Vardaman. He is of the
jeff Davis school of present-day states
men and they are properly growing in dis
favor.
From the ST. Louis Globe Democrat.
Again Mississippi has shown by the de-
feat of Vardaman for the Senate that the
state has no desire to place et the front
a reactionary Of the extreme type.
From the Pittsburg Gazette Times.
The disappearance of Col. Gordon Of
Mississippi from the United States Senate
will remove a rarely delightful old gen.
tleman and a picturesque set Of whiskers
from that distinguished body; and like
wise its poet laureate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-27
A LITTLE. Low TUNE.

When you're a bit sad and the work gees bad.
And your thoughts won't flow like stream.
And your eyes blurred and your blood I'M
stirred
And you can't go with your theme,
Don't kick your chair in wild despair,
Or wall like lonely LOOM
Just think OF the joy that comes to the boy,
And whistle little low tune.
Don't whistle so loud you'll disturb the crowd,
Or startie the cat from its doZe:
Don't whistle air that will bring despair
On the faces of friends foes.
But when you glum and the work wone
come,
Don't think from success you're immune:
Just apprise your brain you're boy again,
And whistle little low tune.
Boston Herald !,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-27
The Meat Trnst.

New Jersey, described as the home and
coddler of trusts. is astir over at least
one trust. The meat trust for the moment
is under heavier displeasure than the oil
trust or the sugar trust, and the people
Of Hudson county want to know all about
why they have been oppressed by that
trust. May they be able to go to the bot
tom of the matter Their interests are
the general interests. We all want to
know about the meat market, and why
and how prices are put up and down by
combination.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-27
American Traditions.

Englishmen travelling in this country
are prone to criticise the United states
for its lack OF historical perspective, TO
note its deficiency in the matter OF tradl-
ton and ancient customs. They aver that
we as a people have little reverence for
ancient things and hint that possibly II
is because we have no ancient things.
and therefore have not cultivated an es-
thetic appreciation Of the past. Ihey
have noted the matter-of-fact manner In
which the national legislature begins
work at the opening of a new session, as
contrasted with the pomp and ceremony
Of the British parliament. Even the MIS-
torical search of the cellars for possible
gunpowder plot is cherished in London
as an institution Of dignity and signiti-
canoe, the abandonment OF which Is un-
thinkable.
These critics are far from just. for they
overlook much that is traditional and IN
stitutional in American affairs. Our cities
are full Of landmarks. relics Of none too
lovely past, reminders Of Inconvenience
and danger. The undermining spirit has
not swept away all the ancient and hon.
orable features of American life. And In
the high places there is a reverence for
the antique comparable with the officially
dramatized British fear of explosion. In
the Senate for an instance, Is an institu-
ton which in itself disproves the claim
that Americans are not sufficiently re-
gardful of the past. The ofncial SNUFF
boxes which are kept filled with powdered
tobacco. for which an appropriation Is
solemnly voted annually, alone acquit
Americans OF irreverence. II there were
any senators who use snuff today these
venerated receptacies would be merely
utilitarian But 1t has been many a day
since senatorial fingers impounded pinches
of the perfumed stuff to titillate the legis-
lative nostrils. Long since have passed
the gracious formalities OF snun box Of
fering Ruffied shirt fronts are no longer
in vogue, to denote by their brown deco
rations a devotion to the snuff box. The
linen of the upper house may occasionally
show nicotian stains, but they are not
of snuff Still the boxes remain in their
wonted places, and bold indeed would be
the senator seeking their abolition.
We do cling to our traditions. the Eng
lish to the contrary notwithstanding.
New York still has its horse cars and
folks down in Maine continue to eat pie
for breakfast and Philadelphia holds
fondly to scrapple. In few generations
we will have enough history to satisfy
the most particular of our British cous-
ms. Indeed. In some particulars we have
rather more than enough already. No
Englishmen are ever disposed to raise
doubts as to the generation Of Americans
for the past when they chance to be here
on the Fourth Of July.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-27
PERPETUAL HARD LUCK.

danced with her long years ago,
We trod the stately minuet;
Her step was light. her voice was low.
/ can recall the pleasure yet;
She stepped upon my foot but I
In gallantry ne'er paused to speak,
would have won here ii not
She wed another man last week.
And then another whom ] know.
The fair, the witching Geraldine:
/ met her several months ago.
/ think Ii was at Halloween:
How sweet she was and what blush
Came DER her when / kissed her check.
would have won her had she not
Eloped with some one else last week.
Still there is one to whom my suit
Is not ragged. not too raw.
In fact. my smile is joy to her.
NV simple word IS sternest law:
That is it would have been, I'm sure,
Throughout my single. happy life.
But now / have my doubts and fears
Last night she said she'd be my wife.
st. Louis Sta
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-27
HAPPY COMBINATION.

Now DIR. Cook and William ]
In far-off Chile passed one day.
The Peerless One with joy espied
The polar refugee, and cried:
We'll met, How fortunate for me
To find You here beside the sea,
For / delight in being heard
And you refuse TO say a word
Newark Evening News.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-27
VARIOUS VERSES
ON TIMELY TOPICS
The OLD STUFF.

The birds in the southland still.
The flowers many weeks away.
Mute lies the merry ripply rll-
What can L say
For wit We well. the gentle bard
Like the ungentle plumber is
Helpless without his tools-it's hard
Helicon's friz.
And so. since it is plain TINT I
Without my notes have aughi 10 sing
Don't boiler ''Chestnuts," il l cry
Come. Gentle Spring.
Cleveland Leader.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-27

This world is all q stage-so said
The poet long ago;
With summer scenes OF beauty spreat
Or wastes of wintry snow.
And some are actors who compel
The great worlds pulse to throb,
And some their tiny stories tell
AS members of the mob.
And though no role of lofty pride
May ever fall to me,
I'll not repine. but stand aside
Content to hear and see.
The pageantry that passes by.
AS heroes come and go,
Makes me rejoice that somehow
Got In to see the show!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-27

Flying machine inventors are to be
congratulated on managing to carry on
their discussions of precedence without
falling into the 'irascible methods of
arctic explorers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-27

Decrease in the size of hens eggs will
make life easier for the country corre-
spondent who habitually uses them as a.
standard of measurement for hailstones.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-27

Some of the enthusiasm for Gaynol
as a presidential possibility no doub,
comes from politicians who would rather
see him in Washington than in New
York.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-27

New York has displayed indignation be-
cause a banquet speaker called 1t the
most insolent city on earth. It's SEN
sitiveness on the subject holds out some
hope of Improvement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-27
A Misconstruction.

Ibid you read that eminent chemist s
prediction that some day the worlds ma
chinery will be run by alcohol, water and
windg'
yes answered the slightly bibulous
Briton. Its the most touching tribute
to brandy and soda that ever saw"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-27

1t looks as If some of Theodore Roose-
velt's friends will never be content to
see him sitting quietly down writing
pieces for publication.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-27

II the work of running the government
could be assigned to the lowest bidder
Senator Aldrich would probably get the
lob.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-27

Advance in the price of peanuts may
do little toward mitigating the national
curse of Indigestion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-27

One thing that might be suggested in
favor of those Central American govern
Inents is the manner in which red tape
Is dispensed with at times.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-27

Having dismissed the grounding from
consideration, the public will now wait
to see whether March comes in like a
lamb
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-27

People who went scattering to the ends
Of the earth in quest of excitement have
missed the sensation Of riding in Phila-
delphia street car.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-27

In a brief Washington career Col
Gordon managed to exemplify senatorial
courtesy In its finest aspect.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-27

1t will be shock to many people if
Theodore Roosevelt starts in by positive
ly refusing to be interviewed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-27
A Solemn Thought.

Oh. let this thought your feelings touch
For probably it's true;
You bore some people just as much
AS other folks bore you.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-27
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PfiILANDER JOHNSON.
Unappreciated Effort.

Inexperienced GUOIt'
THAT man hasn't any sense of humor, .
said Mr.. GrOwcher.
why, he is always trying to amuse
his friends
That's just it. If he had any sense Of
humor he would see that there is nothing
funny In interrupting a mans work to
tell him funny Stories
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-27
A Cruel PROGRAM.

'If that unrestrained orator has his
way" said Senator Sorghum, "the trusts
will perish in fearful agony"
I'm what way?"
Hell talk them to DEATH"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-27
A Confusion Of Words.

''Mr. Bliggins' speech is very confused.
He has been mixing his metaphors
again.
Impossible" replied Mrs. McGudley.
He lives in q prohibition town.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-27

Reports of Raisulrs death are merely
repeated; not verified.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-27

How can they forget at Athens the les
son Of a recent experience? The Young
Turks, also. in a moment
Plain of imprudent pride. wished
in 1908 to vote the Rou-
o""S' mehans, Bosnians and
Herzegovinians Ottoman subjects also.
That was enough, although the strict
right in that affair was with Turkey
Austria Hungary annexed Bosnia-Herze-
govina, and Bulgaria proclaimed her in
dependence. Can it be believed that the
entry of the Cretans in the national as
sembly will not provoke a fortiori the
military Intervention of Turkey?''
The Greeks. besides. do not ignore the
situation at Constantinople. The Turkish
government desires war. That govern
ment these last weeks has been on the
verge of an armed conflict with Bulgaria.
Turkey would hail with joy an easy war
with Greece. Haiku Pasha has always
been implacable on the Cretan problem.
The visible rapprochement between Con-
stantinople and Sofia indicates the desire
of the Turks to have their hands free.
The Tanin writes:
when the Hellenes shall have accepted
the Cretan delegates. Ottoman cannon
will open fire against the Piraeus, and
the Turkish army will occupy the plains
of Larissa." This is a very clear notice.
Greece has committed many faults, but
can she commit this one?
CHI. CHAILLE-LONG.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-27

The House Of Representatives having
broken the long deadlock over the speak
ership. found itself I'M
Public able to agree in the mat
p-;.4. ter Of electing q public
printer that position be-
ing then filled by Congress directly. From
day to day the matter was brought up
In the House and discussed. with an &C
casional ballot. but without result for
some time. On February o the House
voted as follows: Defrees, 50; Gloss
brenner. SO: Gales and Seaton. 5: Bow
man, 3: Winter. 2: Coombs. /. The next
day, February "a. the House voted again
without result several times On one
ballot Mr.. Glossbrenner received 81, with
81 necessary to elect, and Defrees. H. The
Defrees strength was then swung to Ed
ward Ball of Ohio. who received 81 votes
against "a for Glossbrenner. IS necessary
to elect. Mr.. Ball came close to election
on the next ballot, receiving So votes, 2
short of the necessary number. The bal
loting was continued throughout the
February %. 1860. that Thomas H. Ford
of Ohio was finally elected public printer
The bill granting charter for a street
railway line between Washington and
Georgetown was reported
Avenue to the Senate from COM
Railway. r"arv o ,ss me :" ,o S o.
Brown, and the measure was then placed
on the calendar for later consideration.
This bill created Messrs. Wallach, Riggs,
Carlisle, Todd, Boteler, Harrington, Coyle
and Cox body corporate under the
name Of the Washington and Georpetoun
Railroad Company and authorized them
to lay q double track on Pennsylvania
avenue and other streets named in the
measure. and q single track on 7th street
to NJ street north. receiving fare OF
five cents for any distance between any
and all Of the termini OF the roads. The
bill stipulated that II the work was not
commenced within six months and COM
pleted within eighteen months the char
ter would be void. The company was
required to purchase the property of the
Vanderwerken omnibus line.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-27

Ing the confidence of the crown and cham
Der, was obliged to resign. Now said
NJ. Theotokis. when We pass beyond the
constitution in order to convoke the ma
tional assembly, it must be borne in mind
that 1t is not the first time we pass be-
yond the constitution. but 1t is. perhaps.
the only chance we may have to return
to the constitution. For a fact. the Mill
tary League, having attained its object,
promises to dissolve, and have made my
adhesion to depend upon that condition. .
No one more than NJ. Theotokis under
stands the possible difficulties OF the as
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-27

The bill granting a charter for street
railway line between Washington and
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1910-04-14

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. APRIL IA. i!
HcII Of Honor.
Sr MARS ACADEMY.
Graduating Glass
Louise Fowler,
JulIa GrinneII.
Leila MatsinQly.
Maud Jarboe.
Second Senior Glass
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1910-04-14

Llll11l.
440S|
parts Of the surrounding country
and towns have made, as II we're. one
city Of Washington. Baltimore. Alex
andria. Rockville, Hyattsyille. Tako-
ma. Chevy Chase and Falls Church,
thus taking III, as ID were. so area
capable Of offering Accommodations 20
half million visitors. But tha
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1910-04-14

TAR. G. ". HAYDEN,
~ DENTIST,
Leonardtown, M(
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-02-20

Wrightsville Beach, and Monday will
hold it's annual meeting. when extern
such an end in sight, The yearly cleo
gtion OF officers will also take place
then.
The engagement OF Miss Annie
iBlount DeRosset and William A.
rownes, both of this city, was an
nounced this week, The bride-elect
is one of Whining tons foremost so-
Iciety women, and Mr.. Townes Is con-
7nected with the law department or
the Atlantic Coast Line here.
The engagement of Edward David.
OF this city, and Miss Rebeccah Lieb-
man, of Atlanta, Ga, was also an-
nounced this week, 81
A marriage of much interest to take
place next week is that of Miss Eva
Einstoin, of this city. and Maurice
Dreyfus, Of Paris and New York.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-02-20
quet. and was attended by number
OF the citY's prominent folks. y

The New Hanover County Alumnae
Association of the Greensboro Female
College held an interesting meeting
this weeF with Mrs. Herbert Nc
Clammy, the president, presiding.
The Cane Fear Golf Club is making
elaborate preparations for n big day
next Tuesday. The regular George
Washington Birthday tournaments will
be held then, and Will last throughout.
the day. In the morning q mems
handicap tournament OF eighteen holes
will be played. and In tho afternoon
the regular mixed tournament will
take place. Several handsome cups
will be given as prizes. f3,
Several interesting marriage ems
gagenlents We're announced this week.
One was OF the approaching marriage
Of MISS Mamie Bear. Che daughter Of
Mrs. Samuel Bear. of this city, ana
Aaron Blnmenthal, of Philadelphia, Pa.
Another was that OF NIisa Mary Winn
Duffy and John nj. Wigglns, both OF
l5thls city, who viii be married on
THE Carolina Yacht CLUB Is looking
forward to q hiG seas on this year All
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-02-20

rado for some time. has now gone
to California to spend some time with
former citizens OF Reidsville-Willia
and Josef Lindsey and Lindsey Ell,
Ilington
Mrs, John G Staples LETT yesterday
for a weeks visit to her uncle, Cap
tain James ". Williamson, and other
relatives in Graham. Sho win spend
part of her time with her cousins, Mr..
and Mrs, Lynn B. Williamson and AIr.
and Mrs. James n. Williamson, Jr., at
Burlington. 5i, rs
Mrs. ], NJ. Brasley and Misses Car-
rie and Eva OVERLY, OF Greensboro. N.
G., have been visiting friends here this
week. IA
James r. Williamson. Of Worthwhile
| N. O.. was a, visitor 10 relatiyes and
friends here this week.
Otto salaman. OF DanyiIle. has bcsnl
here this week Waiting II. W.. HiinM,
and familysson Main street
Mrs. w III. Brooks, OF Greensboro,
| n. "a. aflcr spendlng como tifne w ith
friends IN Reidsyilie, has returned
AtVtlpN