davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-08-31
To Clean Coney Island.

Just as Mayor Gaynor got home from
the hospital. to complete his recovery
from his wound received at the hands OF
a would-be assassin. his Official under
study, Acting Mayor Mitchell. has started
something that may cause considerable
trouble. Just whether he has acted with
the knowledge and consent of the mayor
is not clear, but 1t must be presumed
that what he has done has the sanction
OF the municipal executive. for 1t strikes
straight at a condition In which Is in
volved the vital principle OF old-time ma
chine municipal rule. Everybody knows
that Coney Island is free and easy. II is
New York's playing place. and when
New York plays 1t is not particular. A
decent Coney Island IL so different from
the real condition that the orders Just is
sued by the acting mayor TO clean up
that resort morally have caused the big
city 10 gasp with amazement. TIE fact
that these orders were given over the
head OF the police commissioner, without
warning. suggests that the police are
under suspicion, and, indeed. the charge is
virtually made that for some time vice
has prevailed at Coney Island under DO
lice protection, doubtless after the good
old manner shown up by the Lexow In
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-08-31
Criticising the Court.

The speech OF Mr.. Roosevelt at Denver
in which he took occasion TO criticise the
Supreme Court of the United states LOT
two of its decisions, cannot by any proc
ess of reasoning be construed as contempt
Of cpurt. Mr. Roosevelt is not party 10
any controversy now or previously pend
inc before that tribunal. He Is bound by
no order of the justices and directly al
fected by no decree He has exercised
the right of free speech to take excep-
lions to two rulings by the court on
questions Of public importance. right
which is inherent in every American citi7
zen and which is freely used both In pup
lie and private discourse.
a. the same time 1t is in questionable
taste for a man Of such conspicuous
nrominence before the country to hold
the highest judicial institution In the
country IN to criticism for two OF its
ru,;nss. however out OF agreement with his
own views they may be. 1t is more nee
essarv TO preserve public respect Tor the
judicial establishment than 10 proclaim
individual differences with its outgivinss.
Disrespect for the court Is easily bred py
,oud declarations of disagreement ana
dislike. especially by one who has large
nersonal following and a wide influence
II Is impossible to measure the harm
that is done by such speeches. The ere
alton Of disrespect for the rulings OF the
highest court must necessarily react all
along the social line to lessen the regard
in which all the minor courts OF the coun-
try are held by the people. 1t is the part
Of good citizenship to accept court oe-
crees. to abide by them as long as they
remain in force. TO give full credit for
honesty and integrity to the men respon-
sibIe for their utterance. Mr.. RooseVeit
might have engaged in a discussion OF the
merits OF the two cases which he specihed
as climaxing in these decisions without
assailing the court or detracting from It's
prestige. 1t is the right of every citizen to
differ with the law, so long as he ooeys
the law.
But Mr.. Roosevelt has contented himseiI
with UNQUALIFIED denials Of this justice OF
these decisions. In a Characteristic sweep
ing manner he sets them aside as I'M
proper, and he does injury to his own
fame as a public man. as well as injury
"a the people. by weakening their conf
dence i'm the judicial processes by SO
doing. The court cannot act TO defend II
self. 1t cannot take cognizance OF this
episode, and it can only be hoped tna'
the ,mpropriety of this unqualified decla-
ration by the former President VIII De-
come manifest to the people and that no
III effects will result in lessening or the
influence of the courts in general In the
maintenance Of order and the enforce
ment Of law.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-08-31
The Constitution.

President Libby of the American Bal
Association believes that rapidly chang
ing conditions will shortly require a
change in the Constitution. He is not
alone in that opinion. But, when under
taken. the task will be most delicate.
In calling a convention for that purpose
the door will be opened for the introduc-
ton Of all propositions. and many will
be presented. Variety will be the spice
OF the docket. A number OF the older
states have written new constitutions;
and their dificulties-only multiplied
many times-will be the nations when
the latter begins work.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-08-31

Two genial gentlemen of liehtsome
temperament the other day conceived a
Joke. O great and glorious side-splittinS
test. Doubtless they laughed long and
heartily over their concept OF humor be-
fore they proceeded to put 1t into execu-
don. Probably they rolled about with
tears In their eyes as they imagined
it, effect. Then with these jolly pur-
poses and this desire to make fun they
wrote notes indicating suicidal intentions
and placed them in a bottle which they
threw into the Potomac river. This bot
tie was afterward found and the notes
we're read. The joke worked out precise
~ as these merry fellows had planned.
The members of their families were
greatly shocked when the news was COM
municated to them, tears were shed at
home, the police were set to work to find
the bodies and altogether much perfectly
excruciating humor was created. Mean
while the two wits had gone to a lower
Potomac camp, where they were even
tuahy located and where they are now
wisely remaining out of the reach of their
naturally indignant relatives. who APP
pear not TO possess family trait this
particular quality of hunor.
There is no penalty in the law for such
contemplate pranking. Nobody has been
robbed or injured. The statutes do not
forbid prevaTication save for gain But
there Is an unwritten Law Of society
which In some cruder states or organi-
zstion would doubtless lead 10 the ex-
tension TO these testers OF a warm re-
ception upon their return home They
would be welcomed by delegation in a
manner 10 teach not only them but all
others observing the episode that il Is
not funpy 10 joke about life and death.
The. small boy who is spanked when he
cries for help in fun is treated with jus
toe There should be process OF spank
ing Srown-ups who have no more sense
fbsn children and who arc in need OF
the same lesson. \ more despcable prac-
tiesl joke iran an appeal 10 ihc traci
grief Of family cannot he conceived.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-08-31

in the Senate. and who aspires to full
term. He also will enter the primary
next year.
Both Of these men are representative of
the best thought and purpose OF their
people. They recall in their carriage and
breadth of view Mr.. Lamar. Mr.. George
and Gen. walthall OF a little earlier day.
and stand with John Sharp Williams OF
the present day. Both. as both have
shown, are of full senatorial size.
But they are not TO have the field 10
themselves. Gov. Nsrdaman Is to try
again. and that means another contest
between the extremists, represented o!
him. and the conservatives, represented
by Col. Gordon and Mr.. Percy. Would IL
not be better. therefore. for the conserva-
tives to unite on one candidate? IL they
divide their strength between two. Gov.
Nardaman, who has a large followins'
may succeed.
Col Gordon is seventy-seven and MT.
Percy fifty. The former Is not too ola
for action. Mr.. Morgan and MI. Pet'us
when past eighty served Alabama well IN
the Senate and several members OF that
body are today approaching the eighty
mark.
But may not Col. Gordon be tempting
fate" As matters stand he has rafne
apart For his length Of service-only
about a couple of months-he achieved
more reputa ton of desirable kind than
any other short-term member in the Sen
ate.s history Would il not be well Tor
him "a stand on that? He might not
find a long term to his taste. or be aoie
Of np0nIa
him. Mr.. Percy is young. ciean ana
pable. stands for the good 'n'ns
Gordon advocates, and with the
lent start he has made should prove "
be all that his people desire in a senator
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-08-31
Mississippi.

II 10 stated that Col Gordon of Missis-
ssfppi desires TO return to the Senate. and
viii enter the state primary next year
with that object in view.
He is a very interesting old gentleman.
and his short service In the Senate last
winter brought him many deserved COM
ptimsnts from republicans as well as
democrats Everybody liked him. He had
q message OF GOODWILL. and he delivered
IL, IN a manner so unconventional and at
tractive an ovation followed. The usually
'staid chamber became for few mo-
mcnts positively noisy with enthusiasm.
lie had suppressed his hearers so deeply
al Or them testified To their hearty APP
froysl OF his sentiments. and 10 their adj
nsirstlon OF the man.
The Mississippi legislature selected to
succeed Col. Gordon-who was sitting by
apnoinfment-Leroy- Percy, who also
has made q highly favorable impression
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-08-31
Anarchy at Columbus.

peplorahle is far too mild word TO
apply to conditions at Columbus They
are infamous. Anarchy exists. and the
West reds infesting any rendezvous in
Etrrnpe are not capable of more fiendish
conduct than now disgraces the capital
of one OF the foremost states of the
Onion
The man who fires pistol at his an
taeonist or recklessIy into a crowd. at
most kills or wounds but one person. IL
q knife IL his weapon the peril in that
case also il limited. The person or per-
soas upon whom he advances may. il
unprepared TO receive him. find safety in
fiifht But the miscreant who uses dyna-
mite takes chances of killing. and in
tends 10 kill. scores. His aim Is indis-
criminate destruction. He gives nobody a
chance Young and old: men. women and
children: those who do. as we'll as those
Who do not. sympathize with his cause,
are in equal danger at his hands.
Dynamite is in use at Columbus. and
both life and property are its objects.
eniy luck that scores are not dead. Prop
erty ~ large value has been destroyed.
A reign Of terror exists.
IheSe COhultiCuS HdNc STONH pul VI n
dispute between capital and labor. II
was Of the usual order. Labor made GER
tain demands. and capital refused them.
A strike followed. and disorder followed
that Things went from bad 10 worse.
the local authorities not fully rising to
the occasion. until now the uproar is a
disgrace to civilization.
The country has repeatedly shown its
sympathy with organized labor in its eff
forts TO better it's state and the state of
all labor. No cause appeals. or should
appeal. more strongly to the popular
heart In q popular government than that
OF wase-earners seeking good pay. reason
able hours for work and healthy sur
roundings while at work. Men who eat
bread in the sweat Of their faces should
not be forced TO sweat too violently for
their sustenance.
But the original proposition is lost in
the present madness. Order and safety
are always first considerations. When
they are destroyed anarchy appears. and
anarchy Is the enemy alike of labor and
capetal Arbitration is Of the very es-
eAoee OF our institutions. The national
government itself Is socketed in COM
promise. But dynamite is no fit agency
Of ARBITRATION or compromise. and the
creatures who employ it should be hunted
by both sides with vigilance, and punished
10 the extent Of the Law.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-08-31
New Coats
For Infants.

- HE mornings and even
n 'ings are getting cooler.
~ and as babies must. have
their outings, so also
must heavier wraps be provided
for their proper protection.
We have just received and
placed on sale line of Infants
New Fall Coats. made of me-
dium-weight corduroy, in white
and the new shades of navy blue,
brown. mode and gray; made
double-breasted effect, lined
throughout with sateen and fin
ishcd with patent leather belt;
turnover collar and cuffs trim
med with large pearl buttons.
Very neat and becoming little
coats and attractively priced at
$500 each.
Third Soor. Eleventh st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-08-31
THE EVENING STAR, WEDNESDAY. AUGUST 81, 1910

vestigation. Now whether there is some
body higher up az there was in 1885,
must be left TO the public imagination
Acting Mayor Mitchell says that the po-
lice have been doing nothing whatever
to enforce the laws. against certain lines
OF misconduct at the big resort, and II Is
the fairest OF presumptions. based upon
knowledge OF the metropolitan police
character. that large sums OF money
have changed hands II Is TO be notea
that the acting mayor only orders me
laws TO be enforced henceforth. lie does
not propose an investigation. Proprlets
and not publicity is sought. but propriets
based upon executive order without pup
licity to give it stamina is not caicu-
lated to last long. tt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-08-31
Present and Past.

Among the shadows strange that come
Our smiles to overcast,
The one which brings n mood most glul
Is thinking on the past.
For instance, il you say Il bring,
You later say II brought
But il perchance you try to sing
You cannot say Il sought"
No matter where a man may go,
You tell us that he went"
But il the gardener should hoe
You never say The hent.''
II on an airship you should fly
You write us that you flew"
But II some time again you try,
Don't tell us that you trew-'
And if a huntsman goes to shoot
You say next day .'he shot"
But IL a bugle he should toot
You'd never say he tot"
And so perpleSities l find
Where pleasures should be found,
Because my verbs l cannot mind
Just as they should be mound.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-08-31
Peace Work for Warships ?
From the Milwaukee Journal.

From the Milwaukee Journal.
Several months ago MIR. Bryan offered
the suggestion that If the government is
to hire ship owners to sail ships SO that
IL may have ships to use in event OF
war. ii might find It more profitable to
build and operate the ships itself. The
idea Is not new. We have used ii as an
argument against ship subsidy, though
We would not seriously urge the govern
the idea OF the government using its
transports and Golfers in time OF peace
to carry merchandise is not wholly with
out merit. II might not be a bad idea
IL the entire navy could he put TO some
useful service and carry the flag and ex-
ports OF coal oil and other commodities
TO remote places.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-08-31
Dishonest Food Products.
From the Chicago News.

Chicago's commendable desire to be rec
ogniZed everywhere as the great central
market of this continent does not lead
IL to prize the bad distinction it has won
az headquarters for various articles OF
food condemned by law. Therefore it wei
comes the activities of the federal alI-
thorities in preparing to prosecute Chi
cago firms caught shipping into Other
states unhealthful, adulterated or mis-
branded products. Some suits recent!
begun against Chicago firms for viola
tons of the national food and drugs ac'
are founded upon seizures i'm eastern cit
les Of nasty compounds shipped from thi:
city. No community can afford to har
Dor dealers in unclean foodstuffs or In
misbranded articles which are intended Il
deceive purchasers. Honest goods as
suredly are the only kind fit to be sen
from a city which aspires to lead all ii.
competitors in the great field of mer
chandising.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-08-31
Trust Decision Needed.
From the New York Herald.

From the New York Herald.
II is OF the utmost Importance to the
business interests of the country that the
two great cases now before the Supreme
Court OF the United States directly az
fecting the Standard Oil and American
Tobacco companies should be decided at
the earliest possible moment. The de-
cision Of the highest tribunal in these
cases may be such as to necessitate a
reorganization OF the greatest trading and
Industrial interests In the land. or may
open way for these TO conduct their
affairs without disIocation. While this
vital matter Is an abey ance there must
continue a certain feeling of uncertainty
that operates as a check upon business
prosperity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-08-31
A Habit Of Solicitude.

Your wife seemed very much excited
about your airship trip"
''Yes," replied the aviator She al
ways worries about my health"
WAS she afraid you'd get fall?"
mo. She said she was sure I'd take
my death of cold sitting UP there in all
those drafts"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-08-31
Humane Expertness.

What 1 believe in" said Mr.. Erastus
Pinkly. lis kindness to dumb animals"
eyes" replied Miss Miami Brown; I
has hvuhd dat some folks kin lif' chick
an off de roos' SO gentle an tender dat
he won't have his sleep disturbed ska'seiy
none.'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-08-31
A Long Journey.

How large is the apartment house you
live in?'
"wen, I don't remember the exact di-
mensions," replied Mr.. Flatson: but it's
so big that when we asked the janitor
for heat on Sunday morning steam didn't
get around to the radiator till the next
Thursday"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-08-31

A Boston advertiser followed an an
nouncement Of motion pictures of the fu-
neral Of the late King Edward with the
line, zone long round of uproarious mer-
riment." 1t Is feared that this VIII IN
vite further criticism by England or the
American sense OF humor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-08-31
SHOOTING STARS.
BIZ PHILANpER JOHSSO.
At an Advantage.

Noah must have felt lucky when ne
landed after his long sail"
"Yes;" replied the New York importer.
"Think Of a man landing all that cargo
without customs official to say
word"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-08-31

1t has often been said that the interest
Of remark depends much Oh the indi-
vidual who utters il. This is illustrator
by the reception OF Mr.. I.ongworth's by
no means novel comments on Mr.. Can
non.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-08-31

While various communities are ceic-
brating visits by Theodore Roosevelt
Scranton, Pa, will proudly boast that II
saw him first
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-08-31

Statistics show that while automobiles
have become very numerous in Nebraska,
there are by no means political band
wagons enough to go round.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-08-31

Mr. George q. Cox Of Cincinnati is one
of the men who seem TO WELD a great
deal of political influence without the aid
OF the lecture platform.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-08-31

From the Charlotte News and Observer.
Drunkenness at public gatherings in
North Carolina is almost thing OF the
past Sobriety and temperance are maxi
Ing mighty strides In North Cardinal!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-08-31

Spanish swordsman was wounded in
the tongue by his adversary In duel.
This j. a unique but effective way of
disarming a quarrelsome person.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-08-31

1t is remarkable that the same country
should have been the scene OF such con-
trastinG revelations as the crinoline and
the hobbie skirt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-08-31

There used to be a great clamor from
various sections for capital to come OUT
and develop them. With Alaska 1t Is
different.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-08-31

soiid ManosSny Bedroom Ianles, clAr
feet.
5000. Value, SIe.oo.
Mahogany Bedroom Chairs. box seat
$3.50. Value, $500.
CHARTERED Oak Bedroom or Hall Chairs.
wooden seat.
S2.o5. Value. $500.
Mahogany Bullets. mirror back
claw feet.
$500. Value, 5000.
Quartered Oak .BufYets. plain design,
shelf and mirror back.
S2e.75. Value, S3r.oo.
CHARTERED Oak Bullets. French les.
two small and one large drawer ana cup
board.
$4,000. Value, $1,000.
Oak China Closets, bent glass door ana
ends.
SI375. Value. $3.50.
CHARTERED Oak China Closets. one mr.
ror in back. claw feet.
S2I.oo. Value, $1,000.
CHARTERED Oak Serving Tables. sws
drawers.
S1I.5o. Value, $500.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-08-31

MEDICAL men who say that laughter will
cure indigestion have not gone so far as
70 write mirth-provoling observations in
stead Of the customary prescriptions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-08-31
Forbearance.

The hunter spares the tiny bird,
But not because his song is sweet.
His real reason, We have heard,
Is that 1t isn't good to eat.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-08-31

Possibly DR.. Wiley may be induced to
saw a few words this fall about the spar
ror, that masauerades as a reedbird.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-08-31

The London police have now 10 DEMON
stsatc that IL is as easy 10 convict Grip
pen as IL Was 10 catch him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-08-31

Kansas insurgents proceed with the
confidence Of people who think they have
a steam roller OF their own.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-08-31

~ the democratic party should be in
cifnec 10 try . dark horse, Mr.. Alton b.
Perker 10 doubtiess available.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-08-31

M Bryan may yet manage to cut
across lots and catch up with the band
wagon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-08-31
Annual September Sale
High-Grade Furniture

~ designers have begun realize that the demand
sir furniture. combining good good
LII ornamenaton. has followed the awakening of
W. the the laws of hrnishhgsinccry, has
mony and appropriateness.
In presenting this tasteful furniture public al discount
of * 900 following
articles of good by placing RATIONAL well made
within the purchasing of those shoppers who
nizc present values and future possibilities.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-08-31

Bird S-eye Maple ChinonlerS. Soou pldle
glass mirror.
SI5.z5. Value, S2e.D.
Tuna-finish Birch Chiffoniers. plate
glass mirror.
$3.50. Value, $1,000.
High grade CHARTERED Oak Toilet Ia
bles, French plate glass mirror
SI2.5o. Value, $500.
Solid Mahogany Toilet Tables, Grand
Rapids make.
$1,000. Value, $4,000.
Mahogany Bedroom Rockers, box seat.
S4.95. Value, 5000.
Mahogany washstands. well oon-
structed.
$3.50. Value, $4,000.
CHARTERED Oak washstands. good de-
, sign.
$1,000. Value, S22.oo.
CHARTERED Oak and Mahogany-finish
| wardrobes. single and double doors.
SIo.75. Value, $4,000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-08-31
Third Annual September
Sale of Pictures
"a to u Less Than Regular Prices)

A lot Of 3e-inch Colonial Mirrors, in rich
antique gilt frames.
$2.o5 each. Value, $500.
A lot Of Sepia Prints, In 1h-inch brown
oak frames. and In a variety OF choice
subjects.
6oc each. Value, SI.oo. I.
A lot OF Sepia Prints, in walnut-finish
frames to match; Sir Galahad and other
popular subjects.
$I.oo each. Value, SI.5o.
A lot of Sepia Prints. in 3-inch richly
ornamented antique gilt frames; choice
subjects.
$I.o5 each. Value, $3.50.
A lot of Colored Prints. Gainsborough
heads and other attractive subjects, In
cabinet size antique gilt frames.
6oc each. Value, SI.oo.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-08-31

| A lot OF .Sepia Prints. Madonna ana
other popular subjects. in antique Tilt
| oval frames.
SI.25 each. Value, S7.oo.
lot OF Sepia Prints, Penelope. Boothby
and other subjects, in cabinet size antique
gilt frames.
6oc each. Value, $r.oo.
A lot OF Hand-colored Heads. Cherry
Ripe, etc, in beautiful antique Gflt
frames.
$3.50 each. Value, $500.
A lot OF Sepia Prints. In rich dark oak
frames, and in a variety of popular SUBJ
jects. 49,
SI.oo each. Value, SI.5o.
A lot Of Colored Pictures. Landscapes
and other subjects, in rich antique bronze
frames.
SI.5o each. Value, $2.os.