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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-14
Washington and the Canal Fair.

Every large city on the American sea-
board Is directly interested in the COM
pletion of the Panama canal. Each one
Of those cities Will be in jubilant mood
when the canal is completed and the
time has arrived to celebrate the opening
Of the waterway between the oceans. So
broadly national is this enterprise. so
Complementary American in its sig
lificance. that fully adequate expression
Of sentiment on the occasion of the
opening would call for expositions in at
least forty places. Not one of the sea-
ports can claim paramount right to selec-
sion as the fully national place of cele-
bration II the question Is to be de-
termined by reference to the tonnage
Of the port. perhaps New York, or San
Francisco, or New Orleans might be
chosen for this purpose. But the Panama
canal Is OF broader Importance than
the mere tonnage of cargoes or ships
accommodated by it. 1t is a world factor
Vt supreme political significance There
S but one city in which an exposition
% celebrate the opening can be held
With propriety to express the full meaning
,f the, eyent-Washington.
Here. was fought the long campaign for
tho assumption by the United States Of
sAs-task Of piercing the isthmus. Here
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-14
The Gaynor Boom.

The proper caper in launching the
boom of a New York democrat for Presi-
dent is to invite him TO make little
Journey away from home and deliver
speech.
Judge Parker, it will be remembered,
was invited to Georgia, accepted, and
addressed a large audience. little
hugger-mugger was necessary in the ar
rangements. inasmuch as the distinguish
ed gentleman was then on the bench. A
political object could not be confessed.
But nobody was misled 1t was gener-
ally believed that the invitation and its
acceptance had to do with the coming
democratic nomination for President, and
shortly the Parker boom, thus launched,
began to grow.
A few years later some bright young
men conceived the idea of booming the
then Lieutenant Governor Chanler of
New York for President, and copied the
proceedings in the Parker case. They Sc
cured an invitation from Georgia-the
Georgians in such matters are kindly
disposed pcople-and Mr.. Chanler jour
neyed thither. made speech, and then
waited for the effect. Unfortunately for
him, there was none. The Chanler boom
failed to boom. The country was cold
and unresponsive, and in due time Mr..
Bryan came along and scooped in the
prize with ease. Mr.. Chauler had been
active and the Georgians hospitable in
vain.
Now Mayor Gaynor is in the spotlight,
and his friends have the same plan in
view. Only it is Missouri, and not Geor-
gia, which this time would be host. If
Mayor Gaynor will make a little journey
to the Ozark country and speak to his
fellow citizens there he may hear some
thing to his advantage. There is de-
sire to hear him, and what he may say
will be read far and near.
Mayor Gaynors friends describe him
as another Tilden. The likeness at a dis
lance is not striking. Mr.. Tilden, for
years before he accepted Office, was
recognized as one of the strongest
political intellects of the time. He was
at once a leading lawyer and leading
writer. He helped to make officials, and
then to guide them. He was a sort of
adviser-in- chief to the democratic party
of New York, and man of weight with
the party elsewhere. In Office Mr.. Tilden
worked important reforms, even In the
face of some opposition in his own party.
Here is where the comparison offered
by the Gaynor boomers comes in. Mayor
Gaynor in Office Is working reforms, and
in opposition to the rank and file who
elected him. Although the beneficiary of
Tammany's activity, he is not playing
Tammany's game, and this boom for
President Is an expression Of appreciation
of his refusal to do SO. But his task
at most is but small in comparison with
Mr.. Tildens. and he has only begun it.
To crown him at this time as another
Tiiden is at least premature.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-14
Asquith's Dilemma.

change of importance in the program
of the British ministry with reference to
The coming parliar :entary campaign Is
indicated in the late dispatches. 1t was
originally agreed by the leaders or the
coalition that the budget should be
first presented and sent to the lords,
and that while the upper chamber was
discussing the finance measure the lower
house would be framing resolution
declaratory of the principle that the peers
possess no veto power over fiscal legis-
lation The attitude OF the Irish ma
tlonaliSts. however, as announced by
john Redmond in his Dublin speech on
the occasion of his reelection to lead
ership. was indicative of a purpose to
force the reversal of this procedure, the
nationalists demanding the curtailment
Of the power of the lords as the measure
of paramount Importance. Within few
hours reports have circulated that Pre-
1nier AsQuith is yielding to pressure
from the extreme wing of his own party
and the laborites aud from the nation
alists. and is now disposed to precede
the budget with the proposed declaration
concerning the Veto power of the lords
The argument against this program is
that it may endanger the passage of the
budget and force another general cleo
ton within a few weeks. On the other
hand, it is quite possible that the ma
1ionalists will refuse to support the budg-
ct if they are not satisfied on the sub
ject of the veto power resolution. Thus
the premier Is between two fires, not
uncommon predicament for a leader
whose following is composed of several
separate political entities, temper arily
acting in unison on certain lines If he
postpones the veto resolution he may
lose the Irish support. If he pushes first
the veto resolution he may precipitate
another general election on the house of
lords issue before any budget has been
enacted. In view of the strong trend of
sentiment against the ministry shown in
The election just held, unionist victory
is not at all unlikely in the event of an
other dissolution of parliament.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-14
IF I We're a Man"
From the Chicago Record Herald.


The remarks of clever and high
spirited women on the IF 1 we're a Man"
text are always stimulating and read
able. They invariably suggest the re-
marks of 1.-The opposition in any par
lament on measures and methods adopt
ed by the party in power. But we know
what happens to minorities when they
succeed in obtaining Office. and would not
the same thing happen to women if they
were, by some magic influence, to be
transformed into men? There are many
desirable things which men do badly.
or not at all. Their shortcomings are
many and painful-as they are prepared
humbly to admit in moments of heart
searching. But would women do better
in their places? Would not women
disagree men do OH questions
of economic and moral legislation?
Are all women of one mind as to poverty,
unemployment, vice suppression, taxation.
the means of promoting order, justice
prosperity? Give women equal suffrage
and every other right and privilege which
they still lack, after decades of remark
able progress for their sex, and the world
would remain what 1t is for centuries.
Women would divide men do. There
would be radicals. moderates and con-
servatfves among them, as among men.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-14
The Aviation Meet.

The interest shown by the diplomats
stationed at this capital In the selection
Of Washington as the site for the avia-
ton meet OF 1910 should have weight with
the committee charged with the duty of
choosing the city for this event. 1t is
assured that if held here the meet of 1910
will possess an official character that
could not be given to it elsewhere. will
be truly international and will attract at
tention from all parts of the world in a
degree impossible If held elsewhere. The
aviators participating in the meet will be
perfor ming before the eyes of the
world WaShingtorS-1aSt pre-eminentlY the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-14
Mr.. Taft on the Trusts.

Mr.. Taft's warning to tho trusts Is
identical with that OF his predecessor
They must obey the law. None of them
is above the law. All arc subject to 1t,
and such as violate it may expect to be
proceeded against. The authorities will
play no favorites.
1t may be asked, Why this announce
ment? Is it not everywhere understood
and accepted that the law is for all alike f?
Does not Congress leSislate on that prn-
ciple? Are not judges sworn to interpret
and enforce the law without fear or ia
vor?
Many of the trusts need the warning.
They have been operating as with a con-
tempt for the law. Retaining eminent
lawyers. and advised by them on all
points of Importance, they have appeared
10 challenge enactments intended to put
a limit on their transactions In this way
they have made themselves a class apart,
and menace to the public. The ordinary
lawbreaker is easily reached. Without
guidance in his course. he soon lands in
the ditch. But predatory wealth hires
guides. and is not easily tracked. I'm
less closely watched and diligently fol-
lowed. it secures and gets away with
the goods.
Recently the President has himself been
warned. Wall street has much as said
to him. do you want to bring on an
other panic? Did Rooseyelt's capers teach
yeu nothing? Have you forgotten, or
are you indifferent to. what happened In
1907 after Roosevelt threatened invest
1nents with infiamnlatory talk about exc
cutting the law? You are playing with
fire, and a confiagration now might be
history
Saturday night Wall street got its
answer. The law is for all If business
methods anywhere are in defiance of law
they must be changed to conform to the
law. The administration has no inten-
ton Of running amuck. But neither does
il intend that the trusts shall run amuck.
All legitimate values are the concern OF
those in authority, and will be protected
at every point. Other values have no
claim upon protection. Why should they
have? Created in defiance of law, even
with the aid of men learned in the law,
they must yield to the public interests.
Mr. Taft's word is good everywhere,
and his ability everywhere respected. He
is not an asitator, crusader, nor is he
surrounded by men of that type. He will
do what he says, and his power is great.
Men violating the law, or contemplating
such conduct, should accept this latest
deliverance of the President at its full
face value. IL any trust suffers 1t will
deserve it's fate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-14
$500 each.
W0rmen's Dress Waists.
Some New and Attractive Models.

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-14
Gates.

John W. Gates having become a citizen
of Texas, friend proposes him to the
republicans as candidate for governor.
The field is not inviting for any man
of that party, but Mr.. Gates would be
about as complete a misfit as it is pos
sible to imagine. transplanted Wall
street magnate appealing for votes in a
state where Wall street and all of it's
works have for years been execrated
would afford as amusing a spectacle as
ever our politics has presented. But if
Mr.. Gates wants to indulge simply in an
expensive lark now is his chance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-14

were conducted the negotiations with
foreign powers which cut the internation-
al knot of difficulties and insured a free
hand for the United States in its under
taking of this project. Here were held
the conferences between legislators and
engineers that marked the slow and often
disheartening process of decision ana
selection. Here were delivered the speeches
for and against the canal construction
which form one of the most important
chapters in the historical records of the
United States. Here have been organized
the forces that have attacked the physical
problems at Panama and have solved
them thus far to the satisfaction OF the
American people.
No other city is identified with the canal
enterprise as intimately as washington.
None other stands for the world sig
nificance of the canal so plainly as does
Washington. The selection of the capltai
as the scene of the great national cele-
bration upon. the opening of the water
way rests upon no local commercial basis,
but is urged by every consideration Oh
fitness. 1t is assumed that Congress Will
provide in some manner for TINS event.
appropriating for an international EXPOSE
ton which will express the world senti-
ment of qualification at the joining OF
the oceans. A score of cities will apply
for the honor, and each will cite its direct
commercial relationship to the canal.
Washington will be in the minds of all
in this connection not because single
ton of goods is shipped TO or from TINS
port by way of the canal, but because
here only can be given to an international
exposition the full expression OF the
sentiment of American pride in the com
petion of this gigantic task. The sus-
gestion OF Representative }. Hampton
Moore to this effect should evoke
general response on the part of lesis-
lators, regardless of Local desires and
prejudiccs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-14
Guaranteed
Sewing Machines.

HE old way of buying Sewing Machines the credit plan
rapidly giving way to the cash bass hen od notion OF
far it goes, but i'll buying that about
article worth Why the dollar
you the required and pay cash? 1t
you about so per cent.
Our Sewing Machines at and S2S the equal of the
machines that for the credit plan
They thoroughly upodate steel bearings hardwood
prey ornamened easy running simple adjustment fully
guaranteed.
course, them high $4,000 but this be-
cause of the all machines
but it is the woodwork which makes them
mental useul-makes them handsome pieces
woodwork
With eac, machine purchased OF give free "Docas
useful device which much and labor darn
ing. Can be adjusted to any make OF machine.
Seundh
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-14
Remember the Maine. !"
From the Boston Traveller

Twelve years ago next Tuesday the
Maine was sunk in Havana harbor by
an explosion The war that followed has
long passed into history. The shattered
hull of the battleship still lies where it
sank, an impeachment to navigation and a
disgraceful monument to forgetful ma
ton.
1t is the duty of this nation to raise
the Maine and give decent burial to the
bones of the brave sailors who went
down with their ship. The cost will moi
be tremendous; if it were, that would
be no reason why such manifest duty
should go unperformed.
The American people today unite in de-
manding of Congress, in the language of
the tocsin which called the young men
to war a dozen years ago, that it ire
member the Maine!"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-14
Nuisance of Waste Paper.
from the Providence Journal.

FTUVIuEnCG
The waste paper nuisance on streets in
the business center should be abolished
There is no reason whatever for permit
ting sidewalks and pavementS to be used
as dumping grounds. The practice is
costing the city large amounts of money
the increase since 1907 is about $4,000
The careless and sovenly practices of
individuals thus are directly accountable
for the additional burden placed upon
taxpayers. In foreign cities the person
who throws scrap of paper on the
street is arrested and prosecuted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-14

place for the international meet of 1910,
whatever may be the financial advantages
possessed by some other cities. 1t stands
ready to guarantee the expenses of the
occasion on liberal scale and to offer
such prizes that the professional aviators
Of all countries will be attracted. There
should be no doubt of the committees
decision in favor Of Washington.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-14
A Precious Thing.

Outside, a gentle rosy sheen
More beauteous than the glow serene
Which makes the Orient pearl a thing
Fit for the faverite of a king.
And just within the colors play
Softly and swiftly as the ray
Which wakes the fire with sudden start
That dwells within the opars heart.
And, further still, a ruby great
CLOVIS In its lone. but radiant state
For explanation do you beg?
The simple answer is-an egg.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-14

Clifford Pinchot has something of the
spirit that the backwoodsman admired
when he said BE sure you are right and
then go ahead Mr. Pinchot always
seems absolutely sure he is right and
perfectly willing to go ahead.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-14
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Consolation.

''That candidate insists that he was de-
feated by the trusts
Yes" answered Senator Sorghum,
whenever man gets the worst of it he
likes to console himself with the idea that
he had a mighty big antagonist
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-14
An Illusion Preserved

"I am quite sure said the self-con-
scious girl, that 1 would have been a
great actress If had gone on the stage
"You are Fortunate" replied Miss Cay.
enne. eff you had gone on the stage you
might have had your doubts"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-14
Excitement.

'People do not pay much attention
to studied oratory as they used to- said
one statesman.
No" replied the other, Sin modern
legislation studied oratory is frequently
less exciting than the roll CALL"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-14

Rostands new play is creating world
wide comment and crowding the theaters;
yet Paris publications deny its success.
It is not to be wondered at that French
authors want to fight duels with French
critics.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-14

Sometimes the ultimate consumer may
have some doubts as to whether he could
afford an investigation sufficiently ex-
tensiye to explain fully high prices.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-14

Dya order to avoid delays on account
81 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. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-14

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-14

J. Hamilton Lewis is maintaining a
silence that suggests possibility that
he split his kid gloves the last time he
applauded the State Department.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-14
Up Against the Real Thing.

From the indianapolis News
After Mr.. Wade III. Ellis has put in
few of his best ticks unifying the Ohio
republicans doubtless trust-busting will
appear to be a very simple task to him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-14

1t would take brave man to attempt
to interest the modern farmer in any
theories To the effect that the price of
silver and the price Of wheat are nearly
celated.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-14
Comparison.

No more we laugh at rural woes
Our customed jibes are wholly lost.
The farmers wheat bin overflows:
The townsman's coal bin is a frost.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-14

Eggs are said to be getting smaller
The trusts are to be congratulated that
this circumstance plainly comes under the
head of natural history and not political
economy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-14

The supply of George Washington anec-
dotes is rather meager owing to the fact
that he lived in u time of very limited
magazine enterprise.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-14
Cost of Living Increasing.

From the st. Paul Dispatch.
The price of diamonds has been in
creased 10 per cent. 1t appears impos-
Sibe for the poor man to get in on the
ground floor anywhere.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-14

Two Chicago bandits distinguished
themselves by going into restaurant.
robbing it and getting out without tipping
a single waiter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-14
Boycott It, Ladies!

From the st. Joseph Gazette.
Now that the price of chewing gum Is
going up 1t is sincerely hoped that our
boycotting friends will turn their atten-
ton in that direction.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-14

An effort to shock Chicago with bare
foot dancing failed. Chicago was the
home of the original Midway plaisance.,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-14

After disposing of mosquitoes, house
flies and similar nuisances, 1t will be
the plain duty of science to start in on
the determination Of the ground hog.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-14

When 7. r. returns the White House
may be able to look forward to a visitor
who will drop in informally.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-14
Eminent Collectors.

"Noah had a .shipload Of specimens Of
all kinds of creatures" said one small
boy.
YES" replied the other. "He was the
Theodore Roosevelt Of his day
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-14
Joy in the Jungle.

From the Newark News.
The few lions and things that are left
in Africa will joyously hail the announce
ment that the Smithsonian African Ex-
petition. has. concluded. se1aborS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-14

St Valentines day is the only one on
which the anonymous letter writer claims
any respect whatever
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-14
Rest.

From the Boston Transcript.
John Wesley Gaines of Tennessee tells
a New York reporter that he never knew
what rest was until he left Congress
Neither did Congress
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-14
Optimist Defined.
From the Syracuse Post-standard

From the SyTacuBe POSt-Standard.
An Optimist is a fellow who remarks.
when the slush is three inches deep on
the walks, that it's fine weather over
head
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-02-14

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