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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-07

Cleveland through in 1884, declined to
conduct the campaign OF 1855, was moi
mentioned for the task In 1892, and was
rejected even as an adviser to the CHAIR
man In 1895 by Mr.. Bryan.
The democracy has some excellent
timber. whatever section is considered.
Southern men named are politicians.
Eastern men suggested are business men.
Middle state availables are either politi-
clans who have tried for office and failed,
or business men who. although with
taste for politics. have never cared for
Office and are not now seeking 1t.
The post is one Of difficulty. In case
Of defeat the chairman becomes the
target for countless shafts. In case OF
victory he Is overrun with applications
for the use Of his name in the wholesale
oface-seeking that instantly sets up, and
continues as long as there is place un-
bestowed. Was ever there a chairman
who. whether defeated or victorious, did
not feel himself misused by the public?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-07

States senator, and Mr.. Taggart opposed.
Tho convention followed the governor.
and after his defeat Mr.. Taggart, in q
burst Of humiliation far too noisy to be
sincere, announced that his machine had
gone to the scrap pile, and no man need
fear him more,
The other day Mr.. Taggart and the
governor again measured swords, and
this time the governor lost. Mr.. Tag
CARTS candidate for speaker OF the new
legislature was chosen over the COVER
nor's active opposition. In the contest
it is stated, the brewers and the saloon
keepers lined up with Mr.. Taggart. and
together they proved too much for the
governor.
Well, was there not the question OF
gratitude involved? The brewers and the
saloon keepers supported the democratic
candidates last fall, and. as two years
ago, after similar activities. they now
want voice in shaping things. Two
years ago. II we may believe John W.
Kern, they elected Mr.. Shively to the
Senate. Were they unreasonable this
time in demanding the speakership Of the
Indiana house as their share Of the No
vember victory?
The senatcrship Is beyond their reach
That was decided in advance. But If
the matter were now open, Mr.. Kern
would have small chance OF success. His
denunciatio1 Of brewing and saloon ac-
tivities in Mr. Shively's behalf would bar
him now In body where the breweries
and the saloons are so strong. Still, in
dependent OF them as he is. he must take
his commission from body in large part
elected by them. Which cannot make
for perfect comfort.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-07
Taggart Redivivus.

\ cat Is accredited with nine lives.
How many ljves--political nves-has the
Hon. Thomas Taggart of Indiana?
lie has been up and down many times
the past six years. AT the close OF the
Parker campaign 1t was thought he was
done for. Not because that fight was
lost, for nobody could have won 1t, but
because Mr. Taggart had been forced to
play In New York so subordinate a part
He had been o mere entertainer in the
front room Of democratic headquarters
while August Belmont and others pulled
strings in tie back room.
But this was a hasty calculation. Far
from being done for. Mr.. Taggart re-
turned home and was soon running his
machine again. Two years ago he was a
prominent Sgure in the contest which
brought in democratic state ticket and
a democratic legislature after years oil
uninterrupted republican control. !,
Last spring Mr.. Taggart measured
swords with Gov. Marshall. and lost. The
governor ASKED the democratic state con.
yention to express q preference for United
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-07
The Casual Observer.

Dis greet big world am like a book,
VIII pictures fine to view;
An every time takes a look
1t shows me sumpin' new.
Dey tells me dars a heap to learn
OF things both gay an glum;
But I is satisfied to turn
De pictures as dey come.
De flowers an de snowf1akes, too.
Is handsome in DER way;
OF co'se dar's lots O. work to do
An heaps O. things to say
Dat orter make US wise an grand;
But when you gifts to me,
Des femme see de pictures, and
Leave all de teachin' be. y
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-07
The President and Peonage.

The Presidents action In the peonage
case of w. s. Harlan is entitled to, and
will receive, high and general praise. His
reasons for taking 1t are admirably pre-
sented-convincing in every way. They
mark as well the observation-disclosures as the
clear-headedness of the man familiar with
the true spirit Of the law, and charged In
The greatest office with its execution. The
action. indeed. and the paper accompany
ing It reveal Mr.. Taft in a light which
accounts for the elevation he has attained
and tho confidence men have In his judg-
Inent and character. He has done nothing
better since reaching the White House.
Men Of position and influence dread
prison sentence. Reckless operators In
business moving in that sphere will take
long chances on heavy fines and on lee
lures from the bench. but the suggestion
OF prison sobers them. Jail bars and
stripes are a different proposition.
1t is unfortunately true that poor Offend
ers against the law have had quite q
monopoly OF this sort OF punishment. The
rich have managed. after one fashion or
another, to wriggle out AS soon as con-
victed they have set social, financial, po-
litical, and even religious, machinery to
work to relieve them of all but the money
charge, and success has been SO frequent
q national reproach has grown up.
Take the matter Of 'pistol-toting."
Laws against that practice have been
enacted in a number OF states, but have
largely failed because the prison feature
Of conviction proved too much for lenient
judges or executives. Some stumbling
fellow about town caught with a gun
is sent to Jail without difficulty. His per-
sonal plea is Of no moment. But q man
Of means escapes with a fine, which he
pays without inconvenience, and a lecture
from his honor. which he receives with
a mock humility bordering on a chuckle.
The result Is that '.pistol-toting'' is much
too common. Prohibitive measures fail
because Of a lack OF honest execution.
They fail at the top. where they are most
needed, and If executed would prove most
valuable as deterrent.
The popular cry Of the day is against
special privilege. The demand is that 1t
be cut out of the tariff; out Of railroad
opportunities, and trust opportunities
Very we'll. And now the President moves
that 1t be cut out of the processes OF the
courts and the practices of executives,
and all lawbreakers upon conviction
made to stand on an equality as to pun
ishments prescribed. He could not have
taken higher position, or one more nee
essary or timely for the public welfare
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-07
Pomerene's Victory.
From the Sprinefeld Republican.

The democratic majority of the Ohio
legislature has given q good account of
itself in the caucus choice Of a United
States senator to succeed Dick. The fight
was chiefly between Lieut.. Gov. Atlee
Pomerene of Canton and Edward w.
Hanley, chairman of the democratic state
committee. The latter represented the
machine or reactionary faction. and the
former the progressive element. POM
erene's political character may be judged
by the fact that the democratic candi-
dates for the legislature from Cleveland
were pledged at the recent election to vote
either for POmerene or Mayor Brand
Whitlock of Toledo. who is well known
as an earnest and high-minded reformer
along the lines of real democracy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-07
Opening the Postal Banks.
From the Boston Transcript.

The wish to take advantage of the OPEN
ing Of the postal savings banks in the
New England towns In which the system
was inaugurated yesterday was exceed
ingly moderate. In no one of these places
apparently were one hundred accounts
opened. In some instances the spirit OF
curiosity or the desire to be in at the start
was the inspiring motive with depositors,
among whom were bankers, bust
ness men and hotel proprietors. The post
al savings banks have the attraction of
novelty; hence man with 500 to spare
may have been disposed to intrust 1t to
the care Of the federal government at =
per cent rather than to put 1t in one of
the local institutions paying 3ls or A.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-07
An Optical Illusion.

II :specks Mistah 'Rastus Pinkley is in
trouble" said Miss Miami Brown. Las
evenin' saw de teardrops streamin
down his face"
Dem warn't teardrops." replied Miss
Cleopatra Jackson. "He des got hisse'f
a little splattered up film his Christmas
gif' fountain pen"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-07
The Evening Star NewsDaper Company.
Entered a. second-class mail matter 1t the Pos
once at Washington. d. O.

personal absence, letters to THE STAR should
net be addressed to any individual connected
With the ONCE. but simply to THE STAR or to
the Editorial or Business Department. according
10 tenor purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-07
I'M the New York World

From the New 1OTk WOrIu
Whatever faults the new administration
of New York city may have developed or
inherited, whatever mistakes 1t may have
made, however much honest opinion
among the citizens may disagree with it
upon questions Of policy, it has gained
and held public respect. 1t has displayed
energy and resource. 1t has intelligently
sought economy and efficiency. There is
reason to believe and to expect that it
will ably continue the work OF improving
conditions in the city
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-07
Temperamental Energy.

ST don't see any extraordinary emo
tional display in that actress"
MY dear fellow" replied the manager,
''you have seen her only on the stage.
You should see her when she gets thor
oughly in earnest about collecting her
back salary
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-07

Cumberland, Md. has demonstrated
that it is not necessary to be a metropo-
lis in order to become news headquar-
tiers for big homicide sensation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-07

j. p. Morgan was unsuccessful in an
effort to keep business property from
being developed near his residence in
New York Even a king Of finance may
lost out when 1t comes down to q neigh.
borhood alteration.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-07
Homicide and Whisky.

From the Indianapolis News.
It seems that liquor is still the chief
cause Of homicide in Alabama, notwith-
standing the notable advance the state
has made in prohibition legislation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-07

If two governments can get through
with the arguments necessary for an
agreement to arbitrate. the adjustment
of any further points Of difference should
be comparatively easy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-07

Congress may have some little difficulty
In getting one set Of New Year resolutions
under way before another January 1st
rolls around.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-07

Aviators who seek attitudes where
breathing is impossible are even more
reckless than swimmers who exhaust
their strength In going out to sea.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-07

The Champ Clark mules have given
such stalwart after-dinner speech service
that they may he too tired to be driven
up the Avenue.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-07

The London outlaw has the western
American train robber beaten by several
lengths when it comes to holding crowd
at bay.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-07

The postal savings bank may assist in
restoring to the American public proper
respect for the old-fashioned get-rich-
eafely-and-sanely idea.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-07

II is safe to assume that William Wal
dorf Astor's reproduction OF a Pompeian
house will cost considerably more than
the original structure.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-07

The proportion in the recent P street
mix-up seems q triffe unsportsmanlike.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-07
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Easy.

docs it cost much to clothe fam
uy?" asked the economical man.
mot mine,'' replied Mr.. Sirius Barker.
''My only daughter is a barefoot dancer
and my only son is q marathon runner. "
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-07
A Sympathetic Attitude,

"I never enjoyed your chance for an
education" said the reproachful father.
WELL" replied the fiippant youth,
when it comes to that I don't believe l
enjoy it myself
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-07
Few Can Do This.
From the Toledo Blade.

From the Toledo Blade.
The man who can carry a baby grace
fully will never have to wear a ring on
his thumb to indicate that he is married.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-07

The burning Of a portion of Chinatown
in New York. though present calamity,
may mean future benefit.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-07

There is a feeling that much progress
can be made IL Earl Grey will come over
and get personally acquainted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-07
A Politicians Criticism.

True taste that publication shows
My fancy only such can strike
Which regularly roasts my foes
And jollies people that I like.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-07

Mexico's political affairs are as exciting
as a serial story in daily installments
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-07
What, So Soon /?
hester Post-Express.

FrOm the Rochester P0st-Express.
Those plain, bare seats on the water
wagon are getting to be tribe uncom-
Portable.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-07
English Longcloth.

In making or having made
your summer underwear, the
qualities that are worth your
labor or outlay should be given
consideration.
These qualities are the best
obtainable at the prices; made by
the most prominent manufacture
ers in the United States.
II yards i'll each piece.
SI.5o piece. Value, Sis.
SI.75 piece. Value, $2.oo.
$500 piece. Value, S2.25.
$3.50 piece. Value, $500.
Finer Qualities at $500, $500
and $3.50 piece.
200 pieces A alpine Rose" Long
cloth; excellent quality.
$500 piece of II yards.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-07
Excitement in London.

From the Baltimore Evening Sun.
Boys who wish to enjoy the thrills of
wild western life will hereafter sail for
London.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-07

shown in the various qualities.
AS special values we offer the
following:
90x96-inch All-linen Sheets.
$500 a pair. Value, 5000.
5000 pair. Value, $6.75.
Welded Sheets.
Sheets that wear longer than
any other kind-because they are
reinforced in the center, where
the ordinary sheet shows first
signs of wear. Two bands of
selvage threads are welded to-
gether, preserving fiat surface,
the result. being a sheet which is
absolutely unobjectionable in any
respect-and one that will stand
an unusual amount of hard wear,
besides it is easy to launder.
Size 8Ixoo inches. The price is
exceptionally reasonable.
55c each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-07
Cotton Department.

1000 yards 36-inch WamSutta LoHt
cloth; highly recommended for undel
wear and children's garments.
Special price, sc a yard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-07
Our Annual January Sale of Linens

it ding linens
HI a prices TO fgealyin ero
have duuedn hah high Sa and hequaiv Ohand
dhoukee
nhu yea is far most nginteh o depatmen 1t
is ruleto alwasu forward akward
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-07

Table Linens.
Irish Damask Pattern Cloths, full dou-
BILE damask: 139 in the lot.
2x2 yds., $3.50 each. Value, $500.
2x2 yds., $3.50 each. Value, $3.50.
2x2H yds., $3.50 ca. Value, $500.
2x2H yds., $500 ca. Value, $5.75.
2x3 yds., $40 each. Value, 5000.
22-inch Full Bleached Damask Nap
kins. in several excellent patterns.
$3.50 a dozen. Value, $500.
22-inch Fine Quality Scotch Damask
Napkins: plenty Of good patterns.
$500 a dozen. Value, $3.50.
24-inch Scotch Damask Napkins, extra
fine quality and good weight.
$3.75 a dozen. Value, $3.50.
241s-inch Fine Damask Napkins. in two
very. attractive patterns.
5000 a dozen. Value, $500.
Dress Linens.
500 yards 47-inch Ramie Suiting, in
plain white only.
soc yard. Value, 75c.
500 yards 36-inch Round Thread Irish
Linen Shifting, pure flax and an excel
lent quality.
55c yard. Value, 75c.
Second floor, Eleventh st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-07

Toilet Linens.
200 dozen Warranted Pure Flax Huck
Towels; hemstitched or hemmed: size
2Ox3S inches.
25c each; $500 a dozen.
Regular price, $3.50 a dozen.
100 dozen Extra Heavy Hemstitched
Irish Huckaback Towels; extra size,
24x40 inches.
35c each; $500 a dozen.
Regular price, $500 a dozen.
100 dozen "Old Bleach" Hemstitched
Huck Towels; the finest wearing towel
made.
$o.75 a dozen. Regularly, 5000.
Bed Linens.
o2211zx36-inch Hemstitched Irish Linen
Pillow Cases.
$I.85 a pair. Value, $2.25.
$I.o5 a pair. Value, $2.5o.
Hemstitched and Hand-em .roiderad
Linen Pillow Cases, with space for in
itialing.
S2.25 pair. Value, $500.
All-linen Sheets, for single,
three-quarter and double beds,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-06-21
WOMEN VOTE AT lARCHM0NT
Help Elect Village Blacksmith
Tax Collector of Town.

The annual village election in Iarchmont-
cn-the- Sound yesterday brought out many
society women. Who voted Tor the various
village officers and at tho same time assist
Cd in carrying the Appropriation Of $500
for new sidewalks
The only contest for village officers was
between Philip Vaudeville the Democratic
nominee who is the village blacksmith. and
Joseph de Nirin To- Republican candidate
who * ncwsdealer, for tax collector.
There was large vote. considering the
fact that many members Of the Larchmont
Yacht club were AT their offices in Man
haitian. Automobile carriages and trolley
ears were used in taking the. voters TO tho
village hall where tho votes were cast
When the count was ended il was shown
that AR Vaudeville. had won by three
votes. DC having 2i7. against his opponents
~;
Among tie women WHO voted were Mrs
a f.. Ancy. Mrs. William J. Moran. Mrs
W. If. seaich Airs. \. II. Cohn, Mrs. W A.
Merrill. Mrs. T. .. Unit Mrs. H. b. South
wick, Mrs William j.. Webb. ST.. and Miss
Clara Davidson.
When Vaudeville received word that lie
had defeated his opponent he was exceed
fngiy pleased This IS the first Democratic
tax collector the town has had since 1906
The other officers elected were: Village
president. William Y. Sutherland. village
trustee, Wesley NJ. Oler. village treasurer.
A y. Chambers.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-06-21
VOTES FOR SUBWAY REPORT
Citizens Committee TO Urge Ac
ceptance of McAneny Plan.

The citizens committee appointed some
time ago By the presidents Of the Chamber
Of Commerce and the Merchants Associa-
ton. al the suggestion OF Mayor Gaynor.
viii make a recommendation 10 the Board
os Estimate az its meeting to-day That the
licAnery subway report be adopted.
meeting % this committee was held yester-
day in the chamber of Commerce and seth
Low, the chairman. read report he had
prepared. u was later adopted unanimous
T.. after a Few changes had been made.
MI Lows report says in part
Two qualities stand out IN the report that
ought 10 command the enthusiastic ap-
LrovaI OF the citizens. The first Is most
painstaklng desire 10 secure for me city a
Commemorative system Of rapid transit, with
an eve not only 10 the present bu' also 10
the future. upon terms which N the ION
history Of the city. will make us rapid
transit system Of the maximum value as "A
Distribute OF population. The second quail
ity IL the eyideN intention OF the conf"rrees
to be absolutely Just in their recommends
items rs between the city and the private
enterprises affected There may DE differ-
enceS Of opinion a. 10 the proprlety ot some
Of the terms proposed to one Company or
the other. but I think ther" can ne apso-
lutely no difference 81 opinion as 70 me IN
tcntiOn OF the cOn'errees 10 maze recon-
mendatiOns the Justice ~ "'ich. ia every
instance they are prepared TO support
80 one disputes OF can hlsput'' 'hhi
such development. II obtainatl", would
tend g. distribute tho present and tuture
population Of the city as fairly as possible
thorough all the k7IOuGns OF the cry Tor
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-06-21
LEMON FOR UPSTATE CITIES
Amendments to Levy Bill Not as
REPRESENTED.
IBy Telegraph to The Tribune.

Albany, June 20.-Whoever prepared the
amendments to the A. J. Levy election
bill supposed 10 preserve the voting ma
chimes in the upstate cities, where they
NOW are in use. delivered a fine juicy
lemon to those communities. As the
amendments were explained by Mr.. Levy
last night. the scheme was to have a
referendum in each city on the retention
Of the voting machines. That seemed per-
fectIv simple and satisfied the representa-
lives of the upstate territory, where the
machines are popular.
The amendment presented this morning
and Incorporated into the Levy bill after
some harsh criticism are very different
from the matter indicated by that casual
exclamation OF Levys. They provide that
I'm each city where voting machines are
used there shall be a referendum on the
question. Shall voting machines be re-
,ained?' For their retention IL will be
necessary TO have an affirmative vote or
a majority of the qualified electors. II Il
an unheard of thing 70 have majority OF
the electors vote on a referendum, much
more 10 have majority fCr or against a
proposition. Legislators tonight are say
ing that the Levy bill might as we'll have
been left as il was, frankly aboishing the
voting machines because Boss" Murphy
and his upstate lieutenants didn't like
them. They consider this present pro-
vision Just as effective toward stopping
the use OF the machines, and much less
frank.
Politicians who don't happen TO be in the
inner circle OF Tammany cant make out
what lies behind this Juggling with the
voting machine question upstate. Some OF
them wonder IL the voting machine trust
doesn't maintain satisfactory business re-
lations with the New York City poIiti-
clans. Others have Il theory that the Tam
many men who are pushing this bill think
its provisions affecting fusion and wiping
out the Board OF Elections in New York
ii re so bad that they Will disgust the up
state members Upstate votes will be nee
essary to pass tho bill. and some OF the up
staters think this voting machine PROPOSE
ton NAV be fake attack on them. 10 be
withdrawn at length by Tammany as a
concession" for their votes In favor OF
New York provisions which Tammsny re-
ally needs