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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-21
The Survey Building Item.

The House passed the public building
bill last night without amendment and
with comparatively little debate. This
carried through for the consideration of
the Senate the provision authorizing the
Secretary of the Treasury to have plans
drawn and estimates submitted for a fire.
proof building to be erected on square 143
in this city, bounded by E and F, 18th
and 10th streets northwest, for the use of
the geological survey, the reclamation
service, the Indian and land ONCE and
the bureau of mines.
The building contemplated is urgently
needed in the interest of both economy
and the proper administration of the pub
lie business. 1t is needless to recite the
depIorable conditions under which much
of the governments work is being done at
present. Nor should it be necessary to do
more than point out the incongruity of
the proposed emplacement. out of all re-
lationship to the virtually adopted build
ing scheme. announcement, waste of pub
lie funds as regards the development of
the capital and a short-sighted stro6e of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-21
The Extra Session at Albany.

A political contest of exceptional inter-
est opened at Albany last night. Gov.
Hughes has called the legislature together
in extra session to deal with several aues-
lions which filled at the regular session.
First comes the question of direct NOM
nations of candidates for office, about
which his party. is warmly divided. He
favors such a law, has canvassed the
state in behalf of the proposition, and
has reason TO believe that popular senti-
ment supports him. But the republican
machine objects. and so far, with demo-
cratic assistance. has baked the gov
ernor He has invited all hands to an
other trial of conclusions.
The republican machine leaders are the
more stoutly in opposition today because
of the fact tht Gov. Hughes is now a
justice-elect, so to say, of the United
States Supreme Court. He will take his
seat on that bench in October. For this
reason they resent his reopening a ques-
ton which was decided against him when
he was unfettered in the field of politics
They regard him as out of the game, and
declare that his present activity is sort
of stubborn improperly.
Maybe the situation is more difficult
because the new republican leader in the
state is yet to be chosen. Gov. Hughes
might have held on in that capacity.
Many of his friends desired it, and Pres
ident Taft added his appeal. But the
governor had tired of his place, and had
he not been appointed to the bench would
have returned to the practice of law.
Who shall succeed him? Who shall head
the republican state ticket this year?
Mr.. Roosevelt has not been drawn
into the controversy yet. but it is difficult
To see how he is to remain out. 1t is
family affair, and he is member of the
family-the most conspicuous member.
No risk is taken in the statement that,
soon or late, he will be consulted, and it
would be amazing if he were to decline
ia advise. He wants his party to win in
November all along the line, and a vic
tory in New York. after all that has
taken place, would be especially graft
Tying.
Speculation is busy. If Gov. Hughes is
again defeated; If the legislature at this
special session remains obdurate. and ad-
journs leaving the Hughes program again
in the air, will the Hughes men resent
the treatment at the polls? On the other
hand, if the Hughes program goes
through, will the machine leaders sulk
and let the state ticket go hang in No
vember? New York is always a puzzle
in politics. A game of chess by two
experts affords no more entertainment to
onookers than New York campaign In
full swing, with everybody in action, or a
long sulking list on view.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-21

organization Of the thirteen original
states into the American Union. Ken
lucky followed in 1192, then Tennessee in
17o6. Only one state was admitted dur
ing the first decade of the nineteenth
century. Ohio in 1903. The eight years
following the admission of Ohio brought
seven states into the Union-Louisiana,
1872: Indiana. 1916; Mississippi, 1917; Illi-
nois 1878: Alabama. 1919; Maine, 49,;
Missouri. 1921, steady progression which
increased the states to twenty-fOur, just
half the present number. Statehood
growth then became slower. as the settle
ment of the country proceeded more leis-
urery. Arkansas was admitted in 1886
and Michigan in 1887 Four states were
admitted close together in the '4Os-Flor-
ida, 1915: Texas. 1916: Iowa. 1916. and
Wisconsin. 1S4S. The slave territory ques-
ton was then under bitter discussion and
the admission of each state was attended
by violent partisan strain. which reveal
ed the increasing antagonism between the
north and the south. The SOS brought
three states into the Union-California,
1850: Minnesota. 1858. and Oregon. 1859.
The admission of Kansas in 1861, on the
eve of the civil war. was the climax of
of the strife soon to follow. During the
civil war two states were admitted-West
Virginia. 1863, and Nevada, 1854. After
the close of the war came Nebraska in
1867. after which no new states were
formed for nine years, the western ter
ritories only slowly gaining in popula-
ton. The admission of Colorado in
1875 was in the nature of a centennial
celebration. Not for thirteen years there
after was a new star added to the flag.
and then in quick succession came six
new commonwealths-Nor and South
Dakota. Montana and Washington in one
group i'm November. 1889, this being the
first time several states were admitted
by virtually one congressional enactment.
Idaho and Wyoming came together in
1880. and six years later Utah brought
the forty-fifth star to the flag. The ad
mission of Oklahoma in 1907 left remain
ing available for statehood only the two
territories now granted full status as
members of the family of states. Their
coming permits a Encouragement of the
flags stars in symmetry for the first
time in many years.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-21
Preliminary Accidents.
From the Philadelphia Inquirer.

In spite of the mayors orders and the
laws, injuries from premature celebra-
ton of the Fourth of July have begun
They will continue just as long as fool
ish parents permit children to buy fire.
works and explode them.
1t is idle to comment on this matter
at any length. If you have a child to
spare, or have some limbs or organs of
a child which are not needed. by all
means furnish him with all sorts Of ex-
plOsives and send him out on an open
lot. At least you ought to have enough
consideration for the public to keep him
away from the settled districts. In the
meantime be sure that you have enough
money for funeral expenses and hospital
charges. If you must sacrifice your
children, do it in a decent and orderly
way.
There is absolutely no sense in per-
hitting a child to have dangerous eX-
plosives at any time, and so far as the
Fourth of July is concerned, wait until
the day comes, and if your children
must have noise, give them some small
firecrackers. Even then they can in
jure themselves enough to make the day
glorious"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-21
A Simple Request.

Backward. turn backward, oh, Time, in
your flight,
Make me boy again, just for night.
Give me go at the food that they fry
Let me make bold with a green apple
pie.
Then let me sink to my innocent rest,
Free from all care as to what l digest
Confident, even in moments of pain,
That mustard or ginger will soothe me
again.
Fain woull I seek with juvenile zest
The cupboard instead Of the medicine
chest.
And drink from. the spring where the
germs roam at will,
Instead of from, crystal. drafts foaming
or still.
Give me not wealth nor the badge of the
proud.
Nor place on the platform. high over
the crowd.
But give me. oh, give me, my old appe-
tite-
Make me a boy again, just for a night.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-21
Mr.. Roosevelt and the Foreign Press

Although deferring his temperance
in the political arena for two months,
Mr.. Roosevelt will promptly return to
the journalistic arena. Tomorrow will
find him in the Outlook office again,
ready for an assignment and full of
writing. May he find plenty to do, and
do it with satisfaction to his readers.
If a suggestion from the outside is in
order, why will it not be we'll for Mr..
Roosevelt, while the subject is fresh,
10 give the country something about the
foreign press, and especially as respects
it's travelling representatives and inter-
viewers? What was his own expert
ence? How did the boys" treat him?
Or do the journalists in Europe con-
sidered worthy of their pens acknowledge
such salutation from home politicians
or wandering celebrities from afar?
He was everywhere an object of great
newspaper interest. The newspaper corre-
spondents in his train were numerous.
and kept their readers we'll advised, not
oHly of what was scheduled to happen,
but of the apparent effect locally of what
had happened or was happening. They
described his person, his manner Of con-
versation and of public speech; specu-
lated about his point of view; told of
his likes and dislikes, both as man and
politician. He probably met the pick of
the men justified by nature, talent and
training for recording swiftly and en-
tertainingly the happenings day by day to
visitor of worldwide note.
How did they strike him? What, if
anything, have their American confreres
10 learn of them, or vice versa? Mr.
Roosevelt knows the American with men,
Gil and notebook in hand as well as any,
body who has served the public i'm the
past quarter century. He has met him in
every shape, and. while complaining of
his treatment at times, yet owes him
much. For had not his strenuousness
been closely followed and picturesquely
chronicled for the daily press, even Mr..
Roosevelt, who is a master of the art
of self-advertising, would have had
hard time reaching the center of the
stage
The term yellow journalism" original
ed in America, but the thing itself had
long existed abroad. And it is found
today in every European capital Paris
and Berlin both know il, and London, 1t
is said. is rewarding it with large patron
age. Did Mr.. Roosevelt observe that any
American features had been grated, or
does he expect to see any new foreign
features grated over here?
Talking shop is as pardonable in a new
shopkeeper as talking about her hus-
band is to a young wife, and Mr. Roose-
welt has been in journalistic harness lust
long enough TO make this subject of in
terest to him and his views on it of in
tereSt TO the public
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-21
Summer Sense.

This is the eve of summer. Tomorrow
it begins officially. Some unscientific
people may think that it is already here,
that it came with rush on Sunday, but
the almanac says nay, and so the time
has come for admonishing, for the sug-
gestion of ways and means of avoiding
the ills that are caused by the heat and
by the unwisdom of summer conduct
These suggestions may be boiled down
into one proposition-be sensible. There
is no need beyond that of long-spun ad-
vice as to eating and drinking. Just be
sensible, which means to remember that
the sun is hot, and that the average hui
man system is under a strain. and that
IL is unsafe TO do many things that can
be undertaken in winter time. Most OF
the suffering OF summer time is caused
by personal folly. And the most foolish
thing in summer is to keep thinking
about the weather. SO that the least said
the soonest mended.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-21
Forty-Eight Stars.

The admission OF Arizona and New
Mexico to statehood will increase the
number of American commemorative
represented in both Senate and House to
forty eight. with little probability Of a
further addition for many years to come.
There now remain only three territories.
under the general classification to which
that term is broadly applied These are
Alaska. Hawaii and the District of Co
lumbia. The District. however. has never
been considered as a territory in the same
sense as the two just admitted, inasmuch
as it has not been regarded as a po-
tential state. The same is true in a de-
gree also of Alaska and Hawaii, both be-
ing detached from the continental group,
the former by a long stretch of foreign
territory and the latter by a wide oceanic
area. Against the admission of either
Alaska or Hawaii as state strong ar
gument would be raised on the ground
of their geographical unsuitability, apart
from other considerations. The fact that
Hawaii consists of group OF islands
would in itself initiate against It's claims
for statehood rights. while the climatic
conditions and the character Of the popu-
!ation of Alaska, not to speak OF its de-
;achment from the main continental body
would in many minds be regarded as in
superable objections to statehood. Porto
Rico and the Philippines have never been
considered In this connection, having nc
territorial status, for which, however, the
former has from the outset been a can
d.daie The fact that the United States
has formally proclaimed its desire to ex-
tend self government TO the Philippines
as early as the islands demonstrate the
capacity and the need renders all consid-
Grafton of statehood in that connection
futile.
Since the organization of the govern
ment there have now been admitted thir-
ty-hve new states. the first being Yer.
mont in 179l, close upon the heels of the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-21

false economy in the utilization of build
ing plat mistakenly acquired in the first
place.
The Senate needs but to amend section
q Of this bill by striking out all after the
word erected" on page 80 to and includ-
ing the word States" in line II. and SUBJ
stituting some such phrase as the follow
ing: ION an entire square of ground locat-
ed between Pennsylvania avenue and B
street north, 9th street and 14th street
west. not now owned by the United
States" This will be in accord with the
Senate's policy of public building en-
placement, as expressed by the passage
on more than one occasion of the So
called Hepburn bill, which is designed to
secure the grouping Of all future govern
ment structures within the Mall-Avenue
triangle.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-21
Bucolic Brooklyn.
From the New York Evening Sun.

The worldwide panorama which is
stretched against the background of this
large and variegated town displayed
quaint picture yesterday when young
woman i'm Sunday finery all bedight called
at the Miller avenue station house in
Brooklyn and said she had come to drive
her cows home. A policeman from that
station had found five cows and bull
ranging the streets and was preparing 10
impOund Them when Miss Upton came
smiling, said so boss! so boss." to the
critters, and they all went galumphing
back to the old pastur' from which they
had strayed. some half mile from the
station house. So the lowing herd wound
slowly through New Lots, the copper
homeward went his weary way and left
the world to Sunday evening peace.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-21
Nicaragua.
From the Philadelphia Inquirer.

How long the Nicaraguans can stand
existing conditions in their country re-
mains TO be seen. With business at
standstfll and security and stability ban
ished from the country, natural forces
must be brought into play sooner or
later to bring the crisis to head. Then,
perhaps, the United States Will nave an
opportunity to assist in the restoration
OF order without arousing the suspicion
and resentment of the Latin American
republics. already too jealous of their big
brother of the north.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-21

PERSONAL absence letters to THE Star
should not be addressed to any individual con.
uecteu with the ONCE. but simply to THE STAR,
or to the Editorial or Business DepaTtne nt
secc-dinx to tenor purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-21

Prof. Lowelrs announcement that he
has discovered a new canal on Mars
proves that astronomic science is pre-
pared to go it's accustomed way, just
as il there had been no comet.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-21
Aboriginal Emphasis.

From the Louisville Courler-Journal
The fact that Indians do not swear is
snoken of by a we'll meaning donor of
advice as an example to white men. But
is the red mans habit of scalping the
neishbors to let off steam preferable to
an occasional verbal outburst that is
unfit for publication?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-21
Not Impressed.

"Bliggins takes great pride in the fact
that he was never arrested in his life
"Humph," replied Mr.. Chuggins, that
doesn't prove anything except that he
never rides in motor car
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-21

Senator Burkett is quoted as saying
that all republicans hope to go to
Heaven. This is not the destination
likely to be mentioned by Speaker
Cannon for members of the insurgent
branch of the party.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-21
Initials.

What are Mr.. Wise's initials?''
Cant say. He has been taking so
many college degrees that nobody can
keep track of them"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-21
The Hearst. Roosevelt Combination
-, s,-.c,se Po,t.standard

From the Syracuse Post-standsrd
The story which persists" according to
The washington Star. is that Roosevelt
and Hearst will be fighting side by side
in newt falls campaign in New York
state. II would, of course. be an immense
-eI;ef to the New York American.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-21
A Menacing Measure.
indianapolis Star

From the indianapolis Star.
Under the new House rules that pre-
vent pigeon-holing bills that bill to reduce
the congressional travel allowance from
20 cents to cent mile cannot be
sidetracked as heretofore. Some I'M
pleasant member will be sure 10 intro
duce Il.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-21
Cabimet=Made Window
and Door Screens.

Attention is called to our facilities for
the quick delivery of Made-to-order Win
dow Screens. Our shops are located on
the premises and orders are placed in
work the same day they are given. Some
of the features of our Screens are: Guar
anteed rustless wire cloth; screens fitted
with full guides, allowing of ventilation
at either top or bottom Of window:
frames made of selected white pine and
finished to match woodwork: mortised
and tenon joints and waterproof glued;
wire secured in frame with spline-and
cannot possibly sag. These and many
other special features are embodied, which
we would be glad to tell you about Esti-
mates free of charge. Write or phone.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-21

Time will show whether Col. Roose-
veits arrival is the end of a corking
good time. or merely the beginning of
some superior form of enjoyment yet
to be picturesquely described.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-21
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Household CONSERVATION.

Charley, DEAR exclaimed young Mrs
Torkins, 1.-The baby has swallowed a gold
dollar!'
Great heavens, Something must be
done There will be no end to the cost
of living if he gets habits like that
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-21

Mayor Gaynor's right to recognition as
a doctor of laws is one of the things that
make him naturally opposed to the doc
toring of pay rolls
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-21

Mr.. Bryan's activities as publish
er have naturally created some doubt
whether he is at the head of a political
party or a subscription list
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-21
Quick Action.

How swift the course Of famous men
When fierce reformers draw the line.
A man Is scarce elected when
He is invited to resign.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-21

Possibly the railways that say they
do not care for the commuters money
would insist on their riding free il the
laws did not prevent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-21

British Guiana has a waterfall as
big as Niagara, but has lacked the en-
terprise to get its share of the tourist
trade.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-21

Jenries and johnson naturally resent so
much wear and tear on their nerves just
a this critical juncture in their training.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-21

Summer tourists abroad are earnestly
advised to spare enough time from guide
books and current fiction to read up on
the requirements of the customs officials
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-21

1t is remarkable TO find SO many MEM
bers of Congress frankly impatient to
hear what Col. Roosevelt has to say.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-21

The adage "a wrong confessed is half
redressed'' is being overworked by some
of the immunity seekers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-21

1t is TO Sir Alfred Austin's credit that
he conquers the constant temptation to
say mean things about other peoples
poetry.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-21
Skv Splendor.

What was that? A flash of lightning?"
mo. Merely q short circuit in an air.
ships sparkling apparatus
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-21

DIR. Cooks supporters still hope for
back -from-Etah demonstration one OF
these days
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-21

Rostand's barnyard drama is direct
challenge to the nature-fake detectives to
do their worst.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-21
Ready
Screen Doors.

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SIPS, SI.5o and $3.50 each.
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-21
Reupholstering and
Refinishing of Furniture

We are now making especially low esti-
mates on all classes of furniture work
Reupholstering, Repairing and Refinish-
ing. This work can be done now and de-
livered in the shortest possible time or held
until fall. as desired In this connection we
are offering number of special values III
brocades, damasks and tapestries, suit
able for covering all kinds of furniture.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-21

Oriental camphor. pkg. 1sc: dczen $500
Lavender Camphcr, pkg. 1oc; Dozen SLID
Crystalline Camphcr. pkg. ioc; dozen SI.OO
Cedar Of Lebanon and Camphsr pkg
lOc; oozen YAsoO
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-21
Special i'm
MUSLIN Curtains.

Just received and placed on sale at a
special price lot of Tambour Muslin
Curtains, in neat and attractive effects.
Very desirable for summer bedrooms, 2l2
yards long.
SO pair. Value, $2.25.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-21

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Mason Porcelain-lined Jar Tops, orc
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Mason Jar Rubbers, dozen......... Sc
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