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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-23
Mr.. Clark on the Table.

The Senate yesterday received the so
called credentials of W. A. Clark of Mon
tana as a member of the upper house by
appointment 1t Immediately laid them on
the table, pending such action as will indi-
cate the desire of majority regarding
them. This was eminently proper. 1t Is
by many regarded a mistaken notion
that an applicant for admission to the Sen
ate must be sworn in a member merely
upon presentation of a prima facie evidence
of title. Congress has adopted the general
rule that it is safer to admit to active mem
bership those whose credentials are regular
in form. even though they may be assailed
by contest. Otherwise emergencies might
arise. particularly in the House. leading to
failure to secure a majority for organiza
ton. But exceptional cases such as that of
Mr. Clark require exceptional treatment.
The Senate. being continuing body, might
indeed well afford to scrutinize far more
closely than the House even the formal
credentials of applicants. There is no dam
ger that its organization would ever be
threatened through contests. while such
deplorable spectacleS as that presented by
the Clark case in it's present aspect would
be avoided by more conservative view
of the credential question. Had Mr.. Clark
been obliged to cool his heels in the corri-
doris during the months when his case was
being examined by committee he would not
have had the chance to trick the Senate by
fake resignation and a very shady ap-
pointment 1t may well be doubted whether
his services, either to the nation or to his
state. pending the investigation were of any
appreciable value. 1t is not of record that
he made in that interval any contributions
to the public thought or that he aided in
the enactment or the suppression of any
measures of significance. Indeed as far as
the case can be viewed from beyond Mr.
Clarks own personal position he might as
well have been mere outsider despite his
access to the cloak rooms and the execu-
tive sessions. Meanwhile the country is
open at least to congratulation on the fact
that Mr.. Clark's trickery has eliminated
him from the senatorial equation entirely
for the present and that all signs point to
the continuation of this condition.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-23

the game. He plays 1t with skill. He has
had a large measure of success, and has
welded considerable power. While his
health continues. therefore, his ambition
and his habit will spur him on. He could
no more content himself at distance from
conflict, matters now stand, than could
an old soldier within the sound Of big guns.
His very defeat by narrow a margin in
his recent contest operates doubtless to
whet his appetite for another try at the
same office.
With this notice formally served on them.
the people of Pennsylvania have before
them a campaign which should, and prob
ably will, arouse their utmost energies. So
far the state is concerned. the issue will
be Quay and Quayism. Shall the old order
tional life, or shall a new leaf be turned.
and leader chosen more representative OF
and in harmony with the better aspirations
OF the times? Shall Mr.. Quay continue to
run the state, to put his lieutenants in the
high places and then command them for
his own purposes. shall the people come
into possession of their own again, and by
cleaning house and setting 1t in the proper
order invite the applause of the country?
Pennsylvania is a great state, and has
contributed some extraordinarily able and
upper house of Congress, however, she mas
not for some years shone with her old-ume
splendor. She ought to wake up. and give
her commission this year to some son
capable of revivng the great memories.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-23
Nearing the Vaal.

Lord Roberts is again advancing and is
now within a short distance of the Vaal
river. Indeed, an unconfrmed dispatch
from Cape Town asserts that the British
forces have occupied Eereeniging, on the
north bank of the Wall and only about
thirty miles south of johannesburg, Will.
another dispatch states that Lord Methuen
has occupied klcrkSdorp also north of the
Wall, eighty miles TO the west of Vereenig
ing. These announcements do not conform
To the more detailed statements that come
from London, where the fragmentary re
ports from the seat of war are being care
fully digested by officials and experts. They
place the northernmost point OF the British
advance in the Free State at Hebron, and
incline to the view that the Naai will rot
be crossed without heavy lighting. The
Beers are falling back from place to place
with a regularity that suggests either
waning of courage or the pursuit CT a set
tied policy of retreat preparatory to a de-
termned stand in a chosen position. Judg
ing from previous experiences, the British
will not have easy a time crossing the
Vaal If a stand is made there as they have
lately been having in advancing from
Bloemfonten. The country north of the
Free State capital, save in the vicinity of
NtIltisDuiS, IL SuloOlu TTOIl NeHteTSDuTS
to the Vaal it is unbroken veldt. North CT
the Vaal is a chain of hills extending well
to the east from Potchefstroom, fifty miles
west of the railroad to Pretoria. Lord
Methuen's advance is west of these hills,
while Roberts main force is advancing to-
ward the range. 1t is believed that with
the river as first barrier. backed by the
Inevitable kopjes that form conspicuous
feature of the Boer hill country, the
burghers will find an advantage such as
that which enabled them to hold Butler
south of the Tugela for many weeks. Hut
conditions have changed since they faced
Butler. Their armies are weakened by
lcsses. their spirit cannot run as high as
when they were in sight of possible victory
and their opponents are greatly strength
ened and are led by the shrewdest of Brit
ish commanders. few days will doubtless
bring news that will disclose the Boer plans
and the British mode of meeting them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-23

run its course There have beeRfew cases
thus far, arf within the past few days no
cases have developed witch are known pos
itively to be of the plague. 1t is to be as
sumed however, that If the disease becomes
epidemic no measures will be lacking to
quarantine the infected districts and to
punish those Cinnamon who persist in OBJ
structing sanitary efforts.
In Asia the white authorities are handi-
capped by the great preponderance of the
superstitious natives and the paucity of
forces for the maintenance of quarantine
regulations. The process Of teaching the
natives to submit to sanitary rules Is very
slow. Against the white officials rises a
wall of ignorance, reinforced by religious
prejudice. Personal uncleanliness. sus-
picion of western medical methods and nat
ural sloth combine to create conditions
ideal for the development of the disease.
which spreads rapidly among the mis-
guided people One of the most serious
objections to the entry of large numbers
of Chinese into this country is their ten
dency to cluster together and thus to re-
produce In measure the conditions which
surround them in Asia and are so fruitful
of disease. San Franciscos present prob
lem will probably be solved satisfactorily.
Meanwhile there is no reason for appre-
hension elsewhere, and apparently there is
no alarm among the white residents there.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-23
Sanford Ii. Dole.
From the Hawaiian Star.


Sanford Ballard Dole has made a bic
mark upon the history of Hawaii. He has
been the first and only president of the in
dependent republic of Hawaii. and now he
will be the first governor of the territory
of Hawaii for there can be little doubt but
what the nomination of the President viii
be confirmed by the Senate
Governor Dole is well and favorably
known in Washington. He has made a very
favorable impression upon the leading mer
of both parties, both in the Senate and in
the House. as well in administration
circles. and his name carries weight In
Washington.
That during his career as chief executive
he may have made mistakes only proves
that the future governor is human. He has
guided the ship of state in perilous times
when mems minds were intensely heated
and his administration, though meeting
with criticism. has commanded respect
The duties of governor will be more
onerous than those of President and will
entail grave responsibilities. These Mr.
DOles experience in affairs will enable him
to bear with dignity and ability. To some
the appointment of Mr.. Dole will be dis
appointment. but to the large majority 1,
will be highly satisfactory. for it gives as
surance of conservative administration and
honesty in the conduct of executive affairs
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-23
Mr.. QUAY Sill In the RIM

Mr.. Quay sets at rest certain rumors re-
speeding his future political course. He
has no thought of giving up. He still has
his eyes on the Senate. He will be in the
race in Pennsylvania this year. and he
hopes 10 control a majority Of the legisla-
ture to be elected. and so be returned to
the Senate Neither has he thought of
declining reelection member of the
republican national committee. He wants
to remain a factor in national as we'll as in
state affairs. and he evidently intends to
make what In politics Is called 1.-The fight Of
his life"
This was to be expected despite all re-
ports to the contrary. Mr.. Quay has been
In politics for great many years. He Is
what Is termed . born politician. He loves
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-23

Livin' homes day by day:
Gotter work to pay my way:
Does my bes'. 1t amt my fault
Eff l fails to earn my salt
Knows I'll hab a good SCUM sleep
When de evenin' shadows creep.
White folks, you alls ought to be
Livin' homes. jes' like me.
Livin' homes; doesn' fin
Much to jar my peace O. min.
Jes' a chicken now an then;
JeS' a rooster or hen.
Dat amt muffin like desc scamps
What been hookin' postage stamps.
White folks, you should all agree
To live homes, jes' like me.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-23
SeIf-ADprecintion,

Sometimes, said Mr.. Blykins, I'm sur
prised at my own courage"
"'Why. you never went to war" answer
ed his wife.
There are other risks than those of the
battlefield. Every time l pick up a news
paper l find an article on the dangers to
our political system dangers to public
MORALS danger of eating dangers that
lurk in the atmosphere and so on without
end l tell you, it takes mighty nervy
man to go on eating and breathing"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-23

When an effort was made in the Senate
yesterday to secure immediate consideration
for the bill setting apart one of the public
parks in this city for the use Of a certain
patriotic order of women, Senator Chandler
promptly entered an objection which car
ried the measure back to the calendar. 1t
is to be hoped that similar treatment will
be accorded this and all similar bills when
ever they make their appearance. The
park preservation principle must he main
tanned, and it Is gratifying to find Senator
Chandler still active in its behalf. The
character OF the people asking for a
site for building to be erected by them or
thu character of the building itself. has
nothing to do with the principle involved.
The land in question. Rawlins Square, is
part Of the reservation system and It's oc-
equation by a memorial hall or what not
would destroy its utility as one OF the
breathing spaces. The location of the pub
lie library on Mount Vernon Square does
not constitute a precedent. That reserva-
tou was never designated a park in the
sense in which tina; word is formally used.
being merely the space incidental TO the
intersection of several streets which has.
for many years. been fenced and improved
as matter Of ordinary municipal house
keeping, after having been restored to the
public Use by Gov. Shepherd. The emer-
sency which caused its selection as the
site Of the library building amply justified
the departure from the general rule to the
extent that the rule was involved. No such
emergency exists with regard to the ID. A
Il. building, can one ever exist in the
case of a governmental structure. Indeed
this single apparent exception of Mount
Vernon Square should prove the rule in
dealing with all future cases where the in
tegrity of the parking system is threatened
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-23
Effect of the Boycott in Chicago.
From the Boston Herald.

In Chicago the department stores are re-
ducing their working force, the popular
price theaters are shutting up shop for lack
of patronage, the galleries of the higher
price places of entertainment are empty
while the small grocers and provision deal.
ers who cater to the laboring classes are
doing poor business. because they fear to
give credit to their customers who are out
of work. All of which is due to the big
boycott which has now spread it's pail over
that great center of population for six
months and still shows signs of break
ing up
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-23
4 Suspicion.

Don't you admire the little poem, we
Are Seven, asked the literary girl.
You mean the one in which the little girl
keeps repeating that phrase every time a
question is asked?" inquired the young man
with wide ears.
Yes"
well, to tell you the truth. I never could
quite understand it. But l will say this
much: That little girl wasn't frank and in
senuous in her statements. She was too
wise. She was more than seven"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-23

A college litterateur declares that "Sairey
Camp would not be permitted to enter a
respectable house today. This would indi-
cate that the idea of social ostracism has
progressed as to include more than the
trust promoters
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-23


IL remains 10 be in what terms the
protest of the powers to the government at
Pekin against the outrageS OF the Boxers"
was cOuChed in order TO estimate the effect
OF that action FOR peace in the provinces. If
the representations were merely emphatic
without being mandatory probably nothing
will be done to relieve the situation. If,
however the foreign representatives adj
dressed the Tsung Ii Yamen sternly requ!r-
ing that the disorders and outrages cease.
at the same time giving evidence that the
home governments intend to enforce the de-
rnands II necessary, something may be done
But It is difficult To believe that sufficient
pressure can at present be brought to bear
at Pekin To cause the government to sup
press these organized assassins. There is
il strong suspicion that their maraudings
and killings are winked at by the Pekin
officials. Assuredly their operations reflect
the reactionary spirit of the present ruling
party II would be a hard task for the
Pekin government to stop the outrages. As
recently stated in these columns. 1t Is sus-
pected that the so-called army contains
thousands of the Boxers" Indeed so
close is the connection between the military
force and the assassination society that it
has been broadly limited that the whole
program is part Of a governmental propa-
ganda- No accurate estimate of the situa-
ton can be had until it Is made entirely
plain just how Russia actually stands to-
ward the Boxer troubles. The conviction
that she Is the dominant power In China
grows with each fresh development. and
those who have studied the situation close
at hand incline at times to view that the
religious disturbances in China are not re-
garded disapprovingiy at present at ST. Pc
tersburs, where far-sighted diplomacy pre-
walls
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-23

Il suppose you find good memory of
great assistance in your work?'
No, sir said Senator Sorghum. Re
membering is all well enough in its way
but good forgotten, who can change his
opinions on short notice and not worry over
promises Is the man who gets on best in
my part of the state
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-23

The force OF evil example Is seen IN the
results Of talk about Timothy Woodruff as
q candidate for Vice President. James
Hamilton Lewis is now spoken of for a like
place on the democratic ticket. Par mobile
fratrum."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-23

Senator Hoar has declined to be the
Fourth Of July orator at Lowell, Mass. This
will be great disappointment to the peo-
pie who expect him to force every possible
opportunity to work in a tender word for
the Filipnos
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-23

The distinct advantages offered by Wash
ington as convention city may lead some
of the more conservative inhabitants to fear
that life in the District will come to be one
perpetual Fourth of July.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-23
Spared That Fooii.hne...


From the Providence JOurnaI.
When Colonel Baden-Poweil returns to
English soil his welcome may parallel that
extended to Admiral Dewey by his coun-
trymen. But he will be free from one
temptation that was too much for the ad.
miral He cannot be candidate for Presi-
dent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-23

After taking a few trips and looking the
country over Admiral Dewey appears to
have some doubts about whether he cares
to be President of it or not.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-23
A Mystic shrine Mystery.

A Mystic Shrine Mystery.
In the midst Of the fireworks
And gijdy parade,
In the midst of the frolic
And pink lemonade.
There struggles an echo
OF querulous doubt:
Some person keeps asking:
What is it about?"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-23

Kansas City hotel keepers will not .ffer
any hints as to planks about currency in
the platform. They will be entirely content
with amassing the article itself.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-23

The Boer ENJOYS are assured that the
fireworks last night were perfectly nom
partisan so far any international sig
nificance Is concerned
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-23

1t must be admitted that Mr.. Towne is
far from possessing Governor Roosevelt s
felicity in eliminating himself from a vice
presidential situation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-23

Mr.. Taylor of Kentucky might be excused
for reviving that obsolete bit of rhetoric
pathos. Where am l at?''
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-23

Colonel Baden-Powell has disproved any
suspicious that man who parts his name
in the middle cannot become truly great.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-23

Tammany. with its customary acquisitivs
ambition. took a notion that it would like to
be the Ice man.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-23
SHOOTING STARS.


do you intend to take in Paris this sum-
mer?" asked the man who travels.
No" answered the man who is mild but
misanthropic. 81 intend to let Paris take
me in
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-23
But 1. Well Done at Present.

The work of pension commissioner is
about the most thankless task In the whole
machinery of government
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-23

OIn order TO avoid delays, on ac-
count of personal absence. letters TO
THE STAR should not be addressed
to any individual connected with the
Office but simDly to THE STAR, or to
the Editorial or Business Depart
ment. according to tenor or purDose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-23
Special Skirt Values.

We are positively offering unique values in
Ladies' Ready made Skirts. and we show more
distinct varieties than any two departments III
the District
Ladies' Strictly Atwood Fine Scotch Serge
skirts, extremely light weight and finished in
superior manner-positively "a value, Sd O2
for, V0e( ~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-23

lot of superiine silk finished Brilliantine Skirts.
talor-sttched and lined with feather eight
percaiine special s. value, S3 O2
1of ~D9 ~
80 fine Tailor made Cheviot Skirts. made in extra
sizes for stout ladies. We have waist measures
from % to &c inches very superior
garment. we'll worth ST. Our special 81 OS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-23
S. KANN, SONS & co.
Our Delivery System.

WE DESIRE TO CALL SPECIAL AT
TENTION OF THOSE LIVING WITHIN
A RADIUS OF ONE HUNDRED MILES
OF THIS CITY AND MAKING PUR-
CHASES OF s. AND OVER CAN HAVE
III f 1 PACKAGES DELIVERED
FREE
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-12-11

should prevail, having been allude to,
Senator Frye said he was in a position
to make official denial OF that report.
The secretary had no such intention.
Mr.. Frye announced himself as favor.
able TO the ay-Pauncefote treaty. He
snid that deny the effect OF the Clayton
Buiwer treaty as much as, We may. It
still is on the international records of
this country and is given more or less
recognition by every administration
that has to deal with the question of the
construction of an Isthmlan canal.
Senator Chandler asked Senator Frye
to make Secretary Hays position witi,
reference to resigning. public, but the
Maine senator declined. saying tina: lie
was only authorized to make the state
ment to the senate. Mr. Chandla: re-
torted that to do that was equivalent
to giving 1t to the public md the sem,
ate then lnpsed into n discussion of tie
ways in which their executive SECRETS
get into the newspapers.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-12-11
CHAMBERLAIN DEFENDS HIS
FAIR NAME I'm PARLIAMENT.

are monstrous aad absurd. I took no
notice Of the charges during the elec-
ton, although there had been a conspir-
acy OF insInuation. had been charged
with fattening on the profits Of a war
had invoked.
"Of all the companies mentioned,
hold shares in two. My relations In
tend 10 take legal proceedings and the
public will see how these abominable
charges will be dealt with by courts.
My relations are all business men and
have had to make their own fortunes.
No Distinguished Ancestry.
"I come OF family which boasts
nothing OF distinguished birth Or In
herlted wealth, but has an unhrokon
record for nearly two centuries Of un-
stained commercial integrity. Never
during the whole course OF my political
career have I been asked to use nv In
iluence to secure pecuniary gain for
myself or my relations"
After having made further e1plaua-
,lons Of similar kind, Mr.. Chamber
lain exclaimed. amid ministerial cheers:
as It not hard to have to deal with
such rubbish as this. When all 10
reckoned up. perhaps my indireet inter
est in government contracts IS q few
pounds or even shillings. And yot the
house OF commons is called upon to pac1
=, ,,,op,p rneolufIpp whirh rril1 mn
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-12-11
1ELEGRAPRERS' STRIKE
PRACTICALLY AT AN END,
Trade on tile Santa Fe not Seriously Injured by the Difficulty
Operators Broke the Agreement by not Giving Thirty Days
NOtice==COmDany had Violated tle Contract
THE FREIGHT BUSINESS AT CHICAGO PARALYzED

had information that the Gulf. Cclora-
do & Santa Fc intended to reduce
wages. The Santa Fe would have fol-
lowed suit and we proposed to head
them off"
Mr.. Clapp had this to say Of the stu
alton:
West OF Emporia. 80 per cent of the
men are out. Between Emporia and
Fort Madison, Iowa, from 50 to So per
cent arc out, while between that point
and Chicago only three men are work.
Ing. A conductor who came in over the
Santa Fe to-day said that several sta
tions on the line west OF Kansas City
had been cut out. have reliable infor-
nation that the company's freight bus
iness at Chicago Is paralyzed. They
have perisliable freight on their hands.
and several of the big packing firms
have been prodding them up. We have
every reason to feel encouraged and
We are making an honest fight"