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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-06-04
Independence Day Fireworks.

Announcement is made that the extent
of the fireworks program Of Independence
day in connection with the civic cele-
bration is dependent upon the response
made by the public to the invitation to
subscribe. This feature of the occasion
Is always enjoyed by great multitude
Of people and it is appropriate that
those who get the benefit of the display
should bear its cost. Public subscrip-
tons for such a purpose are always diff
cult to bring to success because every
body expects everybody else to give and
frequently it happens that nobody gives
as much as is needed. 1t should not,
however. be impossible to raise enough
on this occasion to provide a satisfac-
tory pyrotechnic exhibition. to cap the
days proceedings in spectacular and
characteristic manner.
Independence day without some sort
Of fireworks seems tame and unsatis-
factory. When the movement was made
to rescue the day from the barbarism
Of the old mode Of celebration there was
no desire to divorce 1t entirely from pyro-
technics, the purpose being to protect
the people from the consequences Of the
careless handling of explosives. Indeed,
1t is altogether desirable to maintain
the tradition by closing the national
birthday with a grand display which will
give pleasure to many thousands, and so
1t is to be hoped that the committees ap-
peal for funds will meet with immediate
and liberal response. The dimes Of thou
sands will make dollars enough to insure
big program Of fireworks. and all who
are interested in the preservation Of this
feature Of the occasion should move at
once to give the committee sufficient
funds to permit a timely letting of con-
tracts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-06-04
At Arlington Today.

Today's ceremonies at Arlington are
especially impressive through the par
ticipation in the dedication of the Con-
federate memorial of veterans of the Fed
eral armies of the civil war. The monu-
ment is specifically in memory Of the
women of the south and it symbolises
the deep reverence which the people Of
the south feel for those who at home
during the long struggle bore so heavy
a burden of sorrow and suffering and
sacrifice. 1t embodies an inspiring senti-
ment which appeals to the national feel
ing regardless of the fact that the shaft
is the product of the enterprise of the
Confederate veterans.
This is undeniably q reunited country.
Northern and southern interests are to-
day identical and in an infinite variety
Of ways the two sections have been knit
together SO firmly that never again can
they be sundered by any conceivable po-
litical difference. The civil war settled
definitely the principle of union and the
south has accepted the verdict In man
ner to leave no question as to its SIN
certify and its determination to remain
permanently true to the flag that now
waves from coast to coast and bound
airy to boundary. This sentiment doml-
mates whenever the blue and the gray
meet on such occasions as that Of today.
and the ceremonies at Arlington thus
serve an admirable purpose in demon
strating to the world that the wounds Of
warfare have healed.
The monument itself is beautiful ad-
dition to the memorials at Arlington.
which has become now In the broadcast
sense a national valhalla. Located In
southern soil. it is appropriate that at
Arlington should be tributes to the brav-
cry of the men who, devoted to the
cause that they believed to be just. gave
their lives on the field of battle, and now
in this monumental tribute to the women
who sustained them during the four Bit
ter years of strife the national cemetery
assumes a new importance and interest
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-06-04
Street Safety Work.

The Street Safety Association OF this
city is doing excellent work in securing
the services Of woman lecturer who is
showing the people Of Washington some
of the III effects Of street carelessness
by means of lantern slides and motion
pictures. This propaganda for the pres
ervation of human life is an important
development Of the past year and de-
serves the fullest encouragement on the
part OF the public. Mrs. McCalrs lectures
have been instrumental in arousing in
terest in various cities in the matter of
street safety and here In Washington.
where during the past twelve months
the subject has been brought to the point
of organized discussion. good start has
been secured which her talks will now
very materially facilitate.
Street safety is obtainable, but 1t re-
Quires persistent educational effort to
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-06-04

teach both children and adults how to
use the thoroughfares. The habit Of the
careless crossing and use Of the streets
acquired in past years is not to be cor
rected quickly, but in a work of this kind
small gains are valuable and there Is an
unmistakable improvement In the local
situation since the organization Of the
association which has kept the subject
alive before the people. Through the
wise regulation Of traffic and the training
Of children to keep out Of the streets save
in cases Of necessity and the teaching Of
habits of carefulness on the part Of
grown-ups in their use of the thorough
fares Washington can be made a safe
city, in which accidents will be rare.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-06-04
The White House Manner.

Col. L. NJ. House of Texas. a very
worthy gentleman and premier of Mr..
Wilson's kitchen cabinet. Is travelling in
Europe. Unlike Mr.. Bryan. the premier
of the other cabinet. he can take a
vacation without arousing protest or any
sort of criticism
In Berlin the other day. where he was
presented to the kaiser. Col. House SUBJ
mitted to an interview about American
politics and said some handsome things
about his chief. whose success in office he
confidently predicts. This paragraph from
the interview is taken from cable re-
port:
President Wilson's reputation of cold
impersonality is due to certain Scotch
reserve which he maintains He lacks
the slapping- on the-back traits of many
politicians who play to the srandstand.
] never met public man who was more
intelligent. This intelligence. combined
with patriotism. is what has enabled
President Wilson to handle the Mexican
situation in the proper manner"
II SO happens that we have never had
. backslapper in the office Of President.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-06-04

Probably the man of .heartiest address
who ever occupied the White House was
Gen. Garfield. He was FLOODED
man. had served in the House Of Repre-
sentatives a long time. where his many
familiars had called him Jim: and pro-
motion to the presidency did not change
his tastes or address. All the others have
been Of soberer mood in company, and
some have been criticised for austerity.
The early, Presidents fashioned them
selves somewhat on Washington. who
played the part in the grand manner.
Even Jackson, who was altogether OF
different texture. rose to the White House
surroundings and precedents in a style
very impressive for a backwoodsman. He
was as far as could be from a back
slapper.
Among the later Presidents. Mr.. Cleve-
land and Gen. Harrison were much criti-
cised for their manner. Mr. Cleveland
was described as unresponsive. and Gen.
Harrison as positively icebergish. The
friends of both men. however, objected;
and the friends of Gen. Harrison de-
clared that. as a matter of fact. he was
one Of the most sympathetic Of men.
Gen. Arthur and Mr.. Mckinley, while
in personal intercourse. and carried their
personal manner to the White House. Gen.
Arthur's address was of the eastern, Mr..
McKinleys of the middle states variety.
Gen. Arthur was club man, with an
abundance of entertaining small talk:
Mr.. Mckinley politician. with an abun-
dance of general information. Both were
as attractive as listeners as takers. Both
knew the occupants Of the political grand
stands and how to catch their fancy. but
neither ever tried to catch 1t by pothouse
capers or lingo.
Mr.. Wilson is losing nothing by refrain
ing from backslapping. In fact, Presi-
dent who should initiate the ordinary can
vasser for votes would lose everything.
When a man is called to the White
House he must play the part in his best
style. free alike from freezing or from
familiarity.
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The Philippines.

II In not a propitious time for intro
ducing in Congress the question OF IN
denendent government for the F1liplnos
Surely with the Mexican question, the
Panama canal question. the trust ques-
,jon. and other questions in hand, sum-
mer here, and congressional campaigns
approaching, there is enough, and 10
spare, on the card.
And vet Mr.. Jones of Virginia is con-
,errinr with the President about pre-
septing the Philippine question to the
House, and getting a line on what the
President desires
There is a good deal OF hugsermugger
ahos,t this business. Nobody in this
country with any information on the sub
dect believes that the Filipinos as peo-
pie are. or soon will be, ready for an IN
dependent government of any kind' ana
least of all a republican form Of govern
ment. They are well on now, and thelr
governmental condition is constantly I'M
proving. 1t may be said that they are IN
a state of training for taking over the
control of their own affairs. The Phli-
ippine question proper relates to the
length of the tutelage.
When Uncle Sam withdraws from the
islands it should be forever, and In CIR
cumstances warranting the fullest conn.,
dence on his part and on the part OF the
European and Asiatic powers in what
he Is leaving behind. Should failure re-
suit, and such bloody chaos as Mexico
has been experiencing for several years.
our shame and responsibility would De
very great.
The advice of American soldiers and
civilians who have served in the islands
and studied the people and the situation
at close range is that We should move
slowly in the premises. Haste would
mean waste and disaster, bearing on the
Filipinos more heavily than on ourselves.
To turn over such rich and tempting
territory as the Philippine archipelago to
a population unequal to its management
as problem of government would be
crime against civilization and an mex
cusable Sinking of duty on our part.
In case of failure-and failure would be
certain-we should have to return and Re-
store order II We did not, some other
great power would undertake the work,
and after performing 1t would insist on
making terms for the future, and those
terms would not have our interests In
view.
Why then at this time. or at any time
soon. take any action likely to inspire
homes in the hearts of Filipino politicians
beyond the power of realization? indie
pendence at an early day is not on the
horizon, and cannot be put there by stump
speeches, or by societies talking in mil
lennialistic terms. The Fflipinos as
people are not now qualified to ad-
minister ordered liberty. and the liberty
we are administering for them is some
thing infinitely better than anything they
have hitherto known.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-06-04
Wild Birds and Unsettled Law.
from the Chicago Record. Herald.

From the Chicago Record Herald.
curious anomaly has arisen in con-
nection with the praiseworthy effort OF
Congress to protect wild birds against the
various species Of the human game hog
The Lacey act, passed in response to a
national demand. imposes certain re-
stnctions on hunters within the states
the theory of this statute being that the
commerce clause of the federal Constitu-
ton applies to migratory birds, whom
no particular state can claim as perma-
nent assets. The law has been attacked
in the courts, and while one district
judge. sitting at Jonesboro. Ark, has
denied its validity, another federal judge
at Sioux Falls. S. D.. has sustained it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-06-04
Roosevelt's Opportunity.
From the Philadelphia Ledx.r.

Those who fancy that Col. Roosevelt is
necessary to unite the Opposition
to democracy in 1916 are provfd-
ing a very narrow margin for success.
To assume that the nation Is thus power
ty stricken in its presidential timber, is
rough on" American manhood. Public
opinion in our country is undoubtedly
progressive, but it does not want prog
ress of the hysterical and hair -trigger'
type, which will leave the country's sec
ond condition worse than the first. II
the friends and followers Of Col. Roose-
welt wish him to have a stable place in
history. they will urge him to rest on
his laurels, and cease to be the stormy
petrol Of our politics.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-06-04
Fighting the Caterpillar Pest.

From the Providence Journal
Farmers and property owners in gen.
eral who attempt to combat the pres
ent caterpillar pest have a right to be
disgruntled at the inactivity of their lazy
or reckless neighbors who do nothing to
diminish the nuisance. If a man clears
his trees OF the worms, while they are
permitted next door to spread unmolest-
ed. he naturally is discouraged and feels
like relinquishing his efforts.
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With Limitations.

.you are in favor of government own
ership?'
..Witb certain limitations replied Mr.
Dustin stax. I'D welcome an arrange
ment by which the government "ouio DC
pledged to buy any OF my property 'ha'
I'm tired Of trying to run
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-06-04
Wheat and Corn Crops.

From the Topeka State Journal.
If there is anything in the maxim
popular with the old-fashioned farmers
that a good wheat year means a peor
corn year. the corn crop. for 1914 Won't
amount to much in comparison with some
that have preceded it. But maybe this
is rule that will be noted for its ex.
ception this year. Here's hoping, any
how
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-06-04
The Serene Egotist.

You sometimes disagree with these
scientific experts
Not at ALL" replied the serene esoust
Notwithstanding the fact that nave
thought matter out to a souno conciu-
sion, they frequently insist on disagree
ing with me-"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-06-04

When a tong war is threatened in New
York the Chinese outlaws claim a certain
amount of credit by refraining from In
volving the police in their affairs any
more than is absolutely necessary.
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Admirable Aviation.

The butterflies meath summer skies
Now drift along. a merry troop.
They float with ease upon the breeze
And never try to loop the loop.
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SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHnANpER JOHNSON.
Ata Disadvantage.

There's nothing like health as
source of happiness.
..oh. 1 don't know replied the con
Trajectory man. I'm so notoriousy
healthy that l never get any encourage
,nant at all to ask for sick leave
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-06-04

ORTHODOXY experts are not prepared to
saw lust what would happen if the dove
Of peace were to make an effort to swal-
low the Monroe doctrine
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-06-04

Washingtons beautiful parks with their
facilities for outdoor enjoyment are rap
Idly making a. summer stay in the ma
TONS capital a privilege instead of the
penalty Congress once considered it.
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Not a Permanent Conviction.

DO YOU think there is any such thing
as justifable homicide?"
Not really. I just feel that way once
in a while at ball game when the UNI
pire gives q rank decision"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-06-04

AS railway president Mr.. Mellen &C
CURED a competency which enables him
to give out some very interesting read
ing matter without compensation from
the magazines.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-06-04

Science claims to have discovered that
the ancient Egyptians played some
thing like base ball But what could
base ball have been without Walter
johnson or Ty Cobb?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-06-04

Some Of London's militant suffragettes
are growing so desperate that they may
vet be found engaging automobiles ana
appearing as gunladies
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-06-04

A small stakeholder in a smasneo
railway does not even get credit LOT
being a picturesque and dasnihs
financier.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-06-04

When summer is fairly under way the
Washington ball club makes for the top
Of the column as naturally as the mer-
curry itself.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-06-04

In order to be the right-hand man Of
a pre-eminent fnancier 1t is sometimes
necessary to be also something of a
strong-arm performer.
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Safety and Sanity,

From the Newark News.
But one short month from now and
the agitation for a safe and sane Fourth
will be at it's safe and sane height.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-06-04

The goyernship of New York looks to
some of Col. Roosevelt's admirers like
a chance for excitement that he should
not be permitted to overlook.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-06-04

Perhaps John Early is afflicted with
something that radium win positively
cure. .a..
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-06-04

II there could be such thing as 4
totter championship. Huerta Woulo Win
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-06-04
Locking the Door.
From the Boston Transcript.

From the BdSt00 Tr1hkcFfpt
The fellow who locked his door after
the theft Of the horse has nothing on
the investigators Of our marine disasters.
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Women's Silk Gloria
Umbrellas, s1.19
They are good $3.50 value.

You couldn't find a better umbrella
than the one we offer At d.l9 FOR pro-
lection against summer showers Covers
of silk gloria silk tape edge. 36-in sise
paragon frame, plain or carved mission
handles. and the price only A.l9
Main F1oor-Cmbrella Section.
Arizona republican., 1914-06-15
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

Sealed proposals will be received by the Trustees of the Pendergast School District No. r. Maricopa County, Arizona, for the construction of a four room addition and certain alterations to their present school building, and certain out buildings and equipment and the heating and 'ventilating plant.
 dance with plans and specifications prepared by Royal W. Lescher X John Rinker kibbey. Architects. 4o0- 420 National Bank of Arizona Build ing. Phoenix, Ariz., from whom plans may be obtained
 All bids to be in the hands of the Board at the office of the Architects by II o'clock A. NJ. of June 18th 1914 and all bids must be accom- panied by certified check for 5To oi the amount of the bid, made payable to the Clerk of the Board.
 All contractors obtaining plans vii be required to make a deposit oi s5.00. which sum will be returned or the safe return of said plans.
 The Board of Trustees reserve tho right to reject any and all bids. Trustees of School District No. r
 by Paul Greenhaw. Clerk of School Dist. No. 17.
Arizona republican., 1914-06-15
NOTICE TO BOND BUYERS
SALE OF DISTRICT NUMBER
 EIGHT SCHOOL BONDS

Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received at the office of the Board of Supervisors of Maricopa County, in the City of Phoenix, Ari- zona, until ten o'clock A. M.
 MONDAY. JUNE TWENTY
 SECOND. 1914.
 for the purchase of forty (40) Dis trict Number Eight School Bonds, with accrued interest. Said bonds being in denomination of Five Hun dred Dollars each. amounting in the aggregate to the sum of Twenty Thousand Dollars ($20 000O0) and bearing interest at the rate of six per cent per annum, payable semi annually. Said Bonds to be dated July first, 1914, and payable twenty years from the date. thereof. Both principal and interest payable in Gold Coin. Lawful Money of the United States at the office of the Treasurer of Maricopa County, Bonds to be delivered to the pur- chaser thereof in the City of Phoe- nix, Arizona, at the Office of the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors OA Sdlu MdrlCOpd county.
 These Bonds are issued under the authority of Title XI. Revised Stat Utes of Arizona, 1913.
 All bids must be accompanied by certified check upon a National Bank or upon a bank in Arizona. for One Thousand Dollars payable to the Treasurer of Maricopa County. No bid for less than par value and accrued interest to date of delivery will be received. The checks of un- successful bidders will be returned upon rejection of each bid. Bids at rate of interest less than six (6Gs) per cent will be considered.
 The Board expressly reserves the right to reject any and all bids or to waive any informality in any bid. Bids will be opened by said Boarl on Monday. June 22nd, 1914. at ten o'clock A. M. and thereafter con- sidered
 Bids must be sealed and addressed: James Miller. Jr.. Clerk Board of Supervisors, Phoenix, Arizona. and marked on outside of envelope: District Number Eight Bond Pro- posal."
 By order of Board of Supervisors Maricopa County
 JAMES MILLER, JR.
 Clerk
Arizona republican., 1914-06-15

Sealed proposals will be received by the City, of Phoenix for the construc- tion of d sewer extension in North Wentworth Addition to the City of Phoenix until three o'clock P. M. on Saturday the goth day of June, 1914. A certified check for five per cent (5%) of the amount of the bid, payable to the City of Phoenix, must accom- pany each proposal, which shall be for feited to the City of Phoenix as liqui- dated damages in case the successful bidder fails to enter into contract for the construction of said sewer line within ten G0) days from the award ing of the contract.
 Plans and specifications may be ob- tained upon application to the Super intendent of the Water Department, City Hall.
 The right is reserved to repect any or all bids and to waive any informali- ties in any proposal.
 W. A. PARISH, City Manager.
Arizona republican., 1914-06-15
CLOVER LEAF REUNION

The Clover Leaf club, if it might be called that after so many years of ap- parent non existence, held a reunion at the home of Mrs. Norment Windes Saturday afternoon in honor of Mrs. Paul R. Mitten of Buckeye. Mrs. Nit ten was formerly Miss Irma Schmidt Of Tempe The occasion was planned with two ends in view. reunion of the club and primarily china shower
 in honor of Mrs. Mitten. That evening" the husbands of the crowd, for be it known the Clover Lear members are now nearly all married, joined the par ty at a picnic supper on the lawn. It was an occasion that all enjoyed to the utmust and naturally the members are already looking forward to the time of their next gathering.
Arizona republican., 1914-06-15
INCREASE IN POST
 OFFICE RECEIPTS
Parcel Post Ruling Makes Local Office Look Like Freight Depot and Freight HauIers Arc
 Complaining.

Since the parcels post ruling went into effect the local postoffice has begun to take on the look of a freight station on busy day. Not only does the local office resemble a freight depot, but the freight haulers who used to ply between this place and Roosevelt have. suddenly been deprived of their usual back haul They have not exactly been deprived of the business, but the government is hauling the stuff so much cheaper that they cannot af- ford to make the trip.
 Yesterday the parcels post to Pine alone included the following freight One thousand pounds of flour, ten crates of fruit and vegetables and one sack of onions.
 It is such wholesale abandoning of the freghting and the taking up of the parcels post that is increasing the receipts of the office. which is said to be a very substantial gain since the first of the present month