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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-03
A Magnificent Capital.
From the Baltimore American.

1t touches national pride at every
point on the map that the capital OF
this republic Is being developed into a
magniticence that will far surpass the
architectural splendors of any other
city of the present or of the past.
There is no longer talk anywhere
about moving the capital somewhere
nearer the center of the country. Sen
timent the country over has settled
down to the conclusion that, consider
ing the matter in all Of its bearings,
the site originally selected Is the very
best that could be chosen for the CAPT
tai. And as sentiment has settled 1T
that Washington is forever to be the
Capital city there Is no grudging in
any remote corner the lavish outlay
which Congress has been voting. ses-
sion after session, for the building of
such collection of marble palaces as
are grouped in no other city on earth.
Three magnificent structures are to be
added to the state palaces Of the Ma
tional Capital within the next few
years. The Departments of State and
of Justice are to have each separate
building. as also the Department Of
Commerce and Labor. Washington
is to be distinguished among world
capitals not alone for the splendor of
its architecture, but quite as much for
the effective vistas. the delightful
sense of proportion and balance which
is being evolved III the placing of the
state palaces. Our National Capital is
to be dream city, built. however, to
endure through the ages.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-03
Thompson of New Jersey.

Another statesman of the practical
school OF politics Is no more. William z.
Thompson. Duke of Gloucester" who
for years exerted a powerful influence on
affairs IN New Jersey. has, as his sporting
crones would say. .'cashed in" Broken
H. health. empty OF pocket. stripped Of
all influence. he was visiting in Ireland on
charity purse filed BY a few friends
when the end came
He rose from the bottom-if such a man
can be said 10 rise. An eager and capable
boy. without education or means. he made
his way from a small job to a busine ss
worth millions. and 20 a seat in the state
assembly, where he tuggled with public
issues, and made and unmade men, He
even figured in speculation about seat
In the United States Senate.
But such a business, His money, while
he had any, came from barrooms and
race tracks. Every penny was soled
with its associations He exploited the
weakness of weak men. He helped con-
vert New Jersey into a paradise for gam
.,iers Everything was vile open. VIII
Is horses were raced, with tEe gr sUn :
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-03
Mr. BRYAN and the Bluegrass.

VIII Mr. Bryan canvass Kentucky this
year. There is announcement that
Sneaker Clark WILL in the interest par
ticularly OF Oilie James. The relations
between Mr.. James and Mr.. Bryan are
quite as intimate as those that exist be-
tween Mr. James and Mr.. Clark. and the
nomination Of Mr.. James for senator will
be as pleasing TO the Nebraskan as to the
Missourian. 1t is admitted that the fight
for the state will be warm. The republi-
cans now control the state offices. and
are preparing to nominate for governor a
man of conceded popularity and demon
strated political courage. So that the
democrats will need all the help they can
get.
Although Mr.. Bryan lost the state In
1896. he carried it in 1900 and 1905. and
has many friends there. Former Gov.
Beckham. whose support is carrying
former Senator McCreary TO victory In
the contest for the democratic nomination
for governor. is a Bryan man. and Mr..
James is, and has always been. enthusi-
astically for the peerless leader, In his
stumping tours In the state Mr. Bryan
has been. as elsewhere, his party's best
card, drawing great crowds and working
them uD llllO any CDHultltIl he pledScu
But this years situation in the Blue
Grass country possesses a feature which
Mr. Bryan cannot relish. The liquor in
terests are busy, and will be buster still
after the two parties have made their
nominations. They are power, and
they favor democratic success. They will
exert themselves to the utmost against
the man who will head the republican
ticket, and for the election OF a demo-
cratic legislature. If the republicans
should win both the governorship and the
legislature. the way of John Barleycorn.
the chief of transgressors. would be made
hard.
Now, 1t is this sort of thing that Mr..
Bryan deplores and condemns. Speakin &
with regard 10 the political field. he says
the liquor interests must go. At home he
has been fighting them with all his might.
He bolted the nomination of his friend
Dahlman for Governor of Nebraska be-
cause, as he charged. 1t had been brought
about by the saloons. and those higher
up in the liquor trade. The liquor men
recognize In him an impiacable foe, and
ne feels complimented by their hostility.
IL he had the power he would prevent
the acceptance OF money for campaign
purposes from any source leading TO- or
in the direction OF. a distillery, brewery
or a barroom.
II. therefore. Mr.. Bryan does enter Ken
lucky this year and speak for the demo-
cratic nominees. 1t will be at the expense
Of consistency on his part and great
personal tribute to his friends there. They
have done much for him. and suffered
much In his name. For four years-1S96-
l9OO-they were under the displeasure of
Henry Watterson. whose talents were
busy at their expense. and periodically
since. when Mr.. Watterson's support Of
Mr.. Bryan would suffer temporary eclipse,
they have felt the sharp point of his ex
ceedingly sharp pen. Just now Mr.. Wat
terson is in an amiable frame of mind
and asking for harmony, and Mr.. Bryan
as q visitor TO the state would have moth
ing to fear from him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-03
The Delaware!
From the London Chronicle.

Efficiency cannot be tested at a review
OF this kind, but its evidences are Wis
ible to the experienced eye-the king is
a seaman-and We know that the home
fleet. now lying calmly at its anchorage,
is about to put to sea for maneuvers on
a large scale. There is nothing, there
fore, of mere parade in the display at
Spithead. Latent might and sea power
are embodied in the long lines of the
great array. But those who pass along
the line where the foreign ships are
anchored will have other thoughts also.
Here is new experience for the his
toric anchorage. The biggest ship there
is not in the British lines. She is the
United States battleship Delaware, with
her 10000 tons. her ten twelve-inch guns
and her very remarkable record of con-
tinued steaming at sea. II the Hercules
and Colossus had been at the review-and
perhaps they might have been-this could
not have been said. But the very fact
that the most powerful ship present at
Spithead is not a British vessel is suf-
ficient TO bring us up, as the saying goes,
with round turn" The United States.
however, are not our rivals at all, and it
should never be necessary to measure our
strens.s with them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-03
The Odeless Coronation.

II would be interesting TO know j,st why
King George 10 pass without producing
the customary ode which it is supposed
to be the poet laureates duty to write
on all such occasions. Did he feel that
the English public was more interested
In soldiers than in stanzas? Did he doubt
the inspiration o. a sufficiently brilliant
poem to compete with the addresses of
loyalty presented to the king by the
British boroughs? Or was he too much
interested In the progress of the decora-
tons 10 prepare himself? 1t may be that
he had orders. Possibly some one higher
up gave him tip that his particular
brand of poetry was not desired at such
a time.
The poet laureate IS not pieceworker.
He is paid his traditional stipend of a
butt OF sack annually without regard to
his output. He may write fifty poems or
none at all. He may write the most per-
feet verse or the veriest doggerel. Moth
ing can affect his status. The public
may cheer or jeer at his offerings. He is
the one sure thing in the literary world.
as regards position. Nevertheless, the poe;
laureate Is expected to rise to his oppor-
tunities and sing at least a simple lay OF
gladness and jubilation when a new king
is crowned, supposedly the happiest time
in the nations history. unless il be a
royal wedding or the arrival OF a roya
heir.
King Georges coronation may go into
history as the only odeless ceremony of
its kind Not only was Laureate Austin
silent. but the other poets or the realm
were mute on the subject. Perhaps they
were all waiting for Alfred to exercise
his official prerogative. and so missed
their own chance. Of course, the absence
, poetry hes Nut hetSacted in tie slight
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-03
Dukes" dominion a wager might be laid

a
on anything.
His personal habits were carefully regu-
lated. They had to be. The life he led
and the responsibilities he carried called
for a clear head at all times. He could
not afford to befuddle himself with booze.
or plunge with the fraternity on racing
cards prepared for visitors. Sobriety and
some aloofness were needed In his trade.
His friends made much Of this, and
pointed to it as a reply to criticism OF the
man and his course.
1t would be encouraging If one might
turn from Thompson to Gov. Wilson, ana
persuade himself that the old order has
passed for good. The difference between
the two men is as great rs could be Inc
one was wholly unworthy OF the power ne
welded. The other is man or brains
and character and ideals, and aims for
good in all he does.
But, as a matter of fact, the Thomp-
sons we have always had with US In our
politics. and probably always shall nave.
They flourish in large cities. or in places
of advantage nearby. tnwelcome as the
thought is, they seem to be necessary IN
our scheme of things. New York once sent
a prize fighter to Congress. She has nom
ored harkeepers without number with OF
fee and Tammany Hall today without ITS
saloon and gambling influence would be
small and negligible quantity. And IN
other states saloons are too often poiiti-
cal headquarters, and the men who own
them kings themselves or king-makers.
1t is difficult to explain the Thompsons
to foreigners. and quite as difficult to un-
derstand them ourselves But they are
here. some of them powerful. and all OF
them active. Some die. like the Duke.
broken and Impoverished. Others keep
their luck and live In luxury to the end.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-03
Death at the Crossing.

With shocking frequency comes the fol-
lowing almost stereotyped paragraph in
the news dispatches:
"A motor car was today struck by
train at a grade crossing near this city
and three persons lost their lives The
tracks were unguarded ana the motor
was hit as 1t crossing them by
train of whose approach no warming was
given
The details vary somewhat, but the
situation is in general terms the same
in all cases. Within two weeks ten
lives have been sacrificed on the open
grade crossing in this manner, two at
Westbury, n. Y, June IS: three at Perth
Amboy. n. j.. June %; two at Allentown,
Pa, June o. and three near Albany
n. Y. July 1.
These killings have been in progress
for many years in this country. both in
town and in the rural regions. Latterly
large sums have been spent In track
sinking and elevation. and street bridges
and tunnels. and the urban death toll
has been greatly reduced. But with the
wide adoption of the motor car for indi-
vidual transportation and the consequent
~ greater use of country roads the death
toll at the grade crossings has increased
far beyond that exacted formerly In
town.
1t is Of no consequence, as regards the
question of prevention. that the fault
in many of these cases lies with the
motorists. 1t is true that they show
carelessness in going upon railroad rights
of way and taking chances with death,
in the face of repeated tragic warn
ings. At the same time the public secur-
ity demands that the crossings be made
safe, even against the folly and reckless
ness of the motorists. Consideration
must be given to the fact that most Of
those slain at these points are wholly in
nocent of blame, having been carried by
chauffeurs or the owners Of the cars
into the danger zone. 1t Is the function
Of the law to protect even the fools from
the consequence of their own acts, and
in due time doubtless 1t will move to
compel the safeguarding Of every railway
crossing, not merely by the use of bar
riers and fiagmen, but by the elevation
or depression of the highway. which is
the only certain means of preventing dis
aster. AS long as the road crosses the
rails at grade death will be on guard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-03
Paris and American Telephone.
rom the Philadelphia Inquirer.

From the Phtladelphia inquirer.
1t was an unlucky coincidence that upon
the day when American telephone stock
was listed on the Paris bourse for the
first time and after intermina BILE nego-
tiations during which apparently insur-
mountable difficulties were overcome, the
American company should have cut a
melon to the extent of increasing it's al
ready enormous capitalization by $40 Ort.-
coo The stock sells well above par pays
a handsome dividend, and the stockhold-
ers get their proportionate share of the
new issue at par. In this country such
proceeding is SO common as to call
for little comment. but in Paris 1t has
caused such a sensation that there Is talk
of striking the stock from the list and
even of getting rid OF some other listed
American securities. What Paris objects
10 is that the issue made without
any notice whatever although the officials
of the company must have been aware
of it while negotiations for listing were
pending.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-03
A Mockery.
There's a man whose mirth so no

There's a man whose mirth so hollow
Echoes freely on demand.
His chuckles cold will follow
Words he does not understand.
Oft purpose grim is lurking
Meath his efforts bland to chaff.
No one comprehends the working
OF the imitation laugh.
1t Is cold and 1t Is cheerless.
1t Is quite a different thing
From the joyous shout and fearless
That an honest soul will fling
Like the waters clear that bubble
Where the weary pilgrims quaff.
But instead of joy, there's trouble
In the imitation laugh.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-03
SHOOTING sTnas.
BY PHlLANDER JOHNSON.
An Affection.

Don't you think MIR. Doddes is rather
silly?"
Yes" replied Miss Cayenne. But
never make sport of a persons physical
misfortunes.
Has he a physical misfortune?"
Certainly; the style of brain with
which he was BORN.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-03
The Impressiyeness of Sound,

Il don't understand the passion for
noise.' said the nervous man. why
should people insist on explosions to cele-
brate the Fourth of July?"
Il don't know" replied Mr.. Growcher,
ANY more than l know why naval off,
GERS should insist on having salutes
fired"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-03

eyIn order to avoid delays on account OF
personal absence. letters 70 THE STAR should
not be addressed TO any individual connected
with the once. but simply to THE STAR or to
me Editorial or business Department according
70 tenor purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-03
Holiday Sanity.
From the Philadelphia Press.

If a sufficiently sane Fourth has been
arranged 10 avert injuries to persons. 1t
might be worth while to extend the plans
far enough to prevent fires and destruc-
ton of property. That Is something in
which everybody would be willing to
help. The Fourth has usually been too
busy a day for the fire department in
cities.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-03

A Japanese bell boy who has completed
his education in Boston Is going home to
be teacher of philosophy. Some curios-
ity is expressed as to why he became a
bell boy, but the answer is easy. a bell
boy has to be a philosopher.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-03

at Westminster Abbey. George 10 just as
much King OF England without an ode
as though smothered under laudatory
lyrics and lays. Nevertheless. unless in
truth 1t was at his own request that the
court poet checked his pen. II would be
only natural for him to be somewhat
peeved at the failure of the verse crop.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-03
Downtown Talk.

Il squandered quite a sum OF money
yesterday"
Business or pleasure?"
Neither. Consented to fill out table
at my wife's bridge party"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-03

Admiral Togo will be the honored guest
of this country for seventeen days, and
the photographers union should adopt a
resolution temporarily suppressing the
yellow peril topic.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-03

The extensive resources which the
United states always takes pleasure in
displaying and explaining 10 distinguish
ed visitors may exert more or less in
fuence as peace arguments.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-03
Unterrifed.

There are microbes in a kiss" said
the scientist.
Il don't care" replied the summer re-
sort beau. "A microbe can't be witness
in q breach of promise case"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-03

Worcester, Mass, has a law prohibit
ing barkeepers from treating. Most Of
the evil of treating does not result from
the imprisoned hospitality Of the bar
keeper.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-03
An Added Senate.

From the New York Commercial.
Never has a republican Senate In re
cent years been so divided against Itself
as now And only the final roll call or
the reciprocity bill will determine where
each member OF the nominal majority i:
GUa.. at
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-03

Now and then Baltimore develops a
little argument in local affairs just to
fortify itself for experiences with the de-
batting talent of national convention.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-03

No evidence has been discovered to in
dictate that Mormons acquired sugar in
terests in order to offset the confection-
cry bills during polygamous courtships
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-03

IT may be hard-hearted. but Washing
ton fans refuse to express any sympathy
for the disappointments of the ST. Louis
ball club.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-03

Observations on the Texas border make
II clear that a military maneuver is not
nearly so serious matter as some people
consider il.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-03

A disposition to administer the third
degree to detectives may be followed
by a movement to have them all meas
ured by the Bertillon system.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-03

Perhaps the belligerent spirit OF youth
can be persuaded to interest itself for a
time In military matters instead OF foot
ball.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-03

No tariff amendment can be devised
that would restore the industry of arctic
exploration to its former Importance
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-03

Whatever may be its effect on business,
there can be no doubt that the tariff in
terferes with number OF vacations.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-03

1t is pretty hard TO expect the Next
can warrior to be enthusiastic about lay
ing down the rife and picking up the
hoe.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-03
A Sardonic Enthusiasm.

Now let's rejoice with honest glee
For some relief from Folly's reign.
Whatever other days may be,
July the Fourth is safe and sane.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-03

summer session Of Congress makes
business good for the caddies.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-03

1t looks as if the Stumbling season were
about over in London
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-03

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The Evening star with the Sunday morning
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Collection is made by carrier at the end OF eacA
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-03
the Evening Star Newspaper Company.

BUSINESS once. 1fth st. and Pennsylvania Avenue.
New York once: Tribune Building
Chicago once: First National Bark Building.
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-03

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its wide aises like seeking relief
Displays merchandise
all the share equally
construction numbers accommodations
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-10-17
C. G. KINGWILL TO
ORPHEUM MANAGER
Old Time Theatrical Man
Hopes to Put House on a
Paying Basis.

c. G.. Kingwel1 has been selected as
manager of the Orpheum theatre. in
Hammond, and his appointment to this
position has been announced by the
members of the Metropolitan Realty
Co., which owns the theatre building
Kingwell has had some experience
in the management of theatres. and has
a number of first-class bookings to
announced. The theatre will open un-
der the new management in a few
days
This finally clears up the muddled
conditions of affairs following the alb
rogating of the lease which Jas Wing
field held and assures the public of a
number of first-class attractions dur
ing the rest of the theatrical season.
Manager Kingwell will not resign
his position with the Simplex Railway
Appliance Co. but will take charge of
tfA theatre as a side issue
He hopes with his knowledge of To-
cal conditions to put the house on a
paying basis and will cater also to the
out t-of-town patronage. having a mum
ber of new wrinkles to adopt which
he believes will aid materially.
Mr.. Kingwel1 does not propose To
charge $3.50 per seat for road shows
as has been done in the past, and only
attractions which come direct from Chi
cago houses will be allowed to charge
Chicago prices.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-10-17
PEANUT CROPS
ATTRACT KNOEzER
II a m m o n d Manufacturer
Pushes Aggressive Cam
paign in Sunny South.

Realizing that the peanut raising in
dustry is rapidly growing to be one of
the biggest in the country, Otto Knoer-
ger. president of the Champion Potato
Machinery company, has just. conclud-
ed a campaign in some of the south
eastern states to introduce his peanut
digging machine
Mr.. Knoerzer spent several weeks in
the Carolinas and the Virginias and
returned with the satisfaction that the
Champion peanut digging machine is
growing in favor and that demonstra-
tions with 1t proved a success
Peanut machinery is in some respects
yet in its infancy, and while there are
several different machines on the mar
ket, Champion implement is in many
respects their superior. The local peo-
pie have experimental for a number of
years, and are satisfied that their ma
chine is as nearly perfect as possible.
Leo Knoerzer. son of Otto Knoerzer.
has just returned from a months trip
through north Michigan, where he de-
monstrated the famous Champion pota-
to digger.