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The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-24
Fear Of Consn n,ntIves.

1t appears from some recent deyei-
opments that fear of consumption
has reached the unreasoning stage
here and there IN this country. There
Is some talk of barring out consump-
tives from certain localities known
as possessing climate having a cura-
tive influence on that disease This
seems rather barbarous, and still
more undivided is the plan, seriously
considered by some people, of shut
ting out of the country consumptives
who come here for their health.
So long as the disease is not
brought here from foreign lands, but
already exists under imperfect con
troll, and IS not quarantined to any
appreciative extent, such Precaution-
airy measures as these are obviously
futile, The thing which Is necessary
is to cure the disease where it exists,
and prevent ITS Development in those
susceptible 10 il, If possible Doc
tors agree that this can be done to
some extent. even with the compare
lively limited amount of knowledge
of the subject which we now possess;
and IN course of time research and
inventive genius viii probably devise
ways by which consumptives can be
isolated so far as is necessary, with
out cruelty to anybody.
Impure air imperfect nourishmeut.
and overworll are fruitful causes of
the development of consumption;
and all these things are measurably
under human control With sanitary
dwellings, intelligent care of the
body, and reasonable prosperity, this
disease can often be kept from de-
cIaring itself, and there is no reason
TO suppose that what is called the
consumptive faint viii persist
through generations in spite of all
that can be done TO destroy it
Science shows that when one genera
ton after another of any family lives
in q sanitary. clean, wholesome way
the effect on the descendants Is mark
ed. This holds good in the matter of
hereditary disease as wei as general
health. There is no need of getting
hystericaI over the possible increase
Of consumption.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-24

After the holidays, Congress viii be-
gin the almost hercuIean task of try
ing TO burrow It's way through the
masses OF bills that have been heap
ed upon II Ike an avalanche. The
logic of the situation is that numer-
Gus measures VIII be tossed aside be
cause of the limitation OF time
For this reason, Vashingtonians
should be on the alert The bills in
troduced in behalf of the betterment
of the Capital are numerous and i'm
Portant In the effort to prevent
them from dying in committee or be
ing disregarded in either chamber,
the Commissioners should be backed
by popular sentiment. Perseverance
alone wiz create the new Washing
ton Indifference VIII be fatal to the
several enterprises upon which 1t
largely depends.
To paraphrase a weII-lnown saying,
Congress Is disposed to help those
who help themselves The solons viii
take deeper interest in Capital de
veIopment if they find local enthu-
siasm for the project at the fusing
point
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-24
Three Little stockings.

There were two houses on one Of the
handsome residence streets of Washing
ton which presented a curious contrast
One was stately dwelling of artistic de-
sign and retired aspect. L took a small
army of servants 10 keep it in order,
though only three people lived in it One
was a sunny-laced morseI of humanity,
who, as Christmas drew near, became the
most important person in the establish
nent. Small letters despatched to Santa
Claus, resulted in the delivery Of many
bundles and much holly and evergreen,
and finally handsome tree
Across the street was a little shanty
with all the windows and doors out OF
plumb. so that the wind could come in
and ventilate everything freely. Yenti-
Iation is gcod when there is plenty Of
coal in the house. otherwise it is not al
ways COM ortabIe. The shanty was al
lowed TO occupy q vacant lot until the
owner got ready to build on it, and a
fo-lorn colored family occupied the
shanty. The mother washed for a living:
the fatheS was living somewhere at the
other end Of town with somebody else.
The three children found most Of their
entertainment in watching the windows
Of the opposite house. Their interest
grew intense as they saw the gifts going
in at the door. and they asked many quas
tons about Santa Claus. The mother an
swered them as best she could, and the
children smothered their hope that the
sleigh with the reindeer would stop at
their chimney But faith dies hard. and
finally Unison. aged five. vas struck with
an idea.
Nanny he said. "if IVES 70 hang
our stockin's up right near de door, an
turn de light down low, an keep right
still. don yer s'pose Sandy Claws would
think YES white an bring US sumfn' -
It happened that a charity worker heard
the story, and tire three little stockings
were full that Christmas
1T Is so sad rnurmured the soulful
woman, "byIt nobody understands ne but
you"
Don't you speak English with other
1oIks2" enquired the practical member
from the West
Some men are so anxious to put up a
good front that they don't dare let any
body get around behind them.
"Te may have been case of suspended
animation but don't believe so Ny
brother-in-Iaw remained in an uncon-
scious state for four days and then came
TOP
What do you think it was?"
Well. John was the most absent
minded person ever knew; and It IS my
belief he forgot that he was dead
Great Britain has given up her claims
to the Mosquito Coast"
Mercy, I should think she would.
But does that mean ttat we've got to
take it?''
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-24
THE EVENING TIMES.
FRANK A. MUNSEY.

soldier on the other Coutant evoIv-
ed statuette of two young ladies'
skating. and the gift of Felix Regamy
was a Japanese doll astride Japan
csc pig. This seems to prove that,
after all. the commercial spirit is q
fairly good judge of human nature;
for certainly the ordinary toys of the
shops, ugly as they are, viii please
the average child far better than any
such far-fetcheo and peculiar devices
as these.
The ideal plan, of course, would be
to do what William Morris did in fur
niture combine the manufacturer
with The artist, and devise things
which viii sell. but which are really
beautiful Here and here are fac
tory owners who have grasped this
idea; and there are a few exquisite
picture books on the market, and
many kinds of beautiful dolls and
other toys. But the monstrosities
still appear in spite Of the contrast
ing beauty of the other things Per
haPs there are people who like them
better.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-24
The Code Predfeament.

The consensus of legal opinion is
that Justice cannot be properly ad-
miuistered in the District of Col
umbia until the code has been amend
ed. Notwithstanding the elaborate
series of suggestions made by the
Bar Association, Congress failed 20
make the desired changes before the
holiday recess The interpreta-
ton of the resultant situation Is that
several departments are shorn of
their power TO deal with cases, and
that instead Of being simplifed and
corrected, the local system Of iuris-
prudence has been confused.
It is said by one authority that
several local officials of the law have
no authority to act because Of the
lack OF specific provisions continuing
them in power Whether the omis-
sion IS equivalent to temporary
abolition, however. is an open
question. From common sense
point of view it might seem
that in the absence of a clause
specifically abolishing them or of a
provision transferring their author
jty to either old or new officials, the
judges and lav authorities in ques-
ton would continue TO act. 1t is to
be regretted that Congress left such
an important matter IN 4 condition
thai raises question of this nature.
In a few days the National Legisla-
1ITc viii reconvene. There is little
doubt that, the situation having been
explained, it wiz Immediately author
lie such code amendments as viii re-
iieve Washington Of the existing pre-
Llieament-
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-24
ArtfstEc TOYS.

There was curious development at
the TOY salon in Paris the other day.
This Toy salon. yeritable children'S
paradise was made up of exhibits
frora various makers Of toys, and as
an experiment, the five chief artists
OF France We're asked to contribute
toys OF a sort which they would COLI
slider likely to educate the artistic
sense and please the eye Of the child
The result was unique
Gerome's Offering was painted
Terra Gotta female figure in classic
drapery- Mercie presented a terra
Gotta gorilla with plug hat on. De
tailie contributed a piece of glass
with painting of a French Alpine
soldier on one side, and Russian
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-24
UNIQUE EXAMINATION PAPER.
Civil Service Applicants Views On
the Benefits of Education.

Civil Service Applicants Views on
the Benefits of Education.
At a recent civil service examination
the applicants were required to write
brief letters on the subject of the bene-
fits derived from having a good educa-
ton Among the many letters written,
the following was considered by long odds
to be most original and unique:
In the first. place. what dost thou
mean by education? Fool. Dost thou
think thou art educated because thou hast
a smattering of this or that? Thou
with thy miserable jargon. What canst
thou know (who condemn education) of
the advantages Of good education? Thou
who would impress the world with thy
great knowledge? Fool Dost thou not
scoff at 1t; do not the beautiful adorn
themselves with it; and the wise men
make good use OF it? What can such
drones as thou know of these advantages?
Thou Who dost throw away the morning of
thy life in idle gossip and vicious Sian
der-what carest thou for education?
SUGGEST Dost thou not know that
with blind eyes and deaf ears cannot
know these things Thou canst do moth
ing Thou carest for nothing The af-
fairs Of men are nothing to thee.
Then speak of the advantag es of edu-
cation Is such as thee. 'Tis absurd. O.
fooIl Dost thou not know that thou hast
a place to fill and that education will fit
thee for It? Tell me not that men with
education have no advantage over thee"
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-24
The Days for Young Men.
New York Press

Mr. Low shows in his recent appoint
ments desire to get young men around
him The march of the American who
combines ability and energy with vfgor-
Gus youth is resistless. In selecting Cor
nelius Vanderbilt (28). DR.. Lederle f3D
and Homer Folks (34) the nayor-e1ect
appreciates that in municipal government,
as in finance and industry, this is the day
OF the young man
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-24
Good workers Together.
(St- Louis Starl

Labor and capital can at least feel en-
couraged with the proceedings of the joint
conference recently held at New York.
The arbitration committee IS composed of
strong, earnest men, who know what is
right, and viii do their best to enforce it.
If labor and capital will only stand by the
rulings Of the committee all future trou-
BILE between them will be avoided and
those of the past viii remain only as q
memory
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-24
GOOD gubiect for studv-
(Chieago JournaI.l

If children who have not the proper
home surroundings could be taught some
thing Of the value as well as the beauty
OF good manners while they are attending
school, some of it would stick, and they
would not be so heavily handicapped in
the struggle for success when entering
the world. Good manners should be one
of the chief studies in our public schools.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-24
Germany's Military Humorist.
Baltimore HeraId.)

Now 1t is & German army officer who is
saying queer things about a military con
quest Of the United States This officer
he is eutenant-declares that the Ger
man navy could easily sink the few war
ships which Uncle Sam possesses and then
conquer this country with an army of
50 900 men Undoubtedly, this member of
the Kaiser's forces should be assigned to
duty on the staT of the 'tFliegende Blaet-
tar
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-24
Her Hair Her Fortune.
louisville Courier-Journal.l


An actress has sued druggist for turn
ing her hair green instead of red. This
lady evidently does not know when she is
lucky. Red hair is common enough, but
green hair might bring into prominence
almost any actress who might otherwise
make no headway in her profession.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-24
GeutIemanlinexs In The Pulpit.
Chattanooga Times

Bishop Galloway recently stated in an
address that minister should be a gen
tIeman always and ne should be guilty
of neither coarse nor abusive language in
or out Of the pulpit. The friends of Sam
Jones are disposed to resent this as an
assault upon SamueTs inalienabIe right
to call dram-Grinking church members
-tyaIleT hounds whenever, in his juag-
ment- the case demands strong language.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-24
waiting for the Big Boys.


As the great Powers, including the
United States, declined at The Hague to
commit themselves to scheme of com
pulsory arbitration, nc surprise need be
felt i: the american Conference in
Mexico fails TO do any better When the
big Injuns swear eternal peace, the little
InJuns wilI--snd not before
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-24

Some people are objectiug to Mr..
Pat Garrett because he plays poker
100 well; but did they ever reflect on
the probable fate of a man in Ell
Paso, Texas, who could not play
poker we'll?
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-24

A New Zealand river was recently
swallowed up by an earthquake; and
the indications are that the Potomac
has reversed the process and swal-
lowed some up-river district
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-24

Senator Kearns Of Utah thinks
there is too much language in the
talk of the Senate. What IS it sup
posed that Senate is for, anyway?
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-24

The dry goods stores are now fun
of people who are trying to establish
a connection in their minds between
the bargain counter pictured IN the
advertisement and the genuine thing
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-24

It is estimated that on December
p there are more things which the
shoPkeepers have not got than on
any other day of the year.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-24
Protection Dirt Cheap.

Not the least important of the evidence
captured IN the Al Adams raid In New
York is memoranda showing that the pol
icy men paid S17,S60 to the police during
1901. They got their protection cheap, if
thai was all.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-24

A St Paul woman is complaining
that her husband threw a dog at her
one day. 1t is strange that COM
plants have not been heard from the
dog
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-24

It would be easier 10 come early
and avoid the rush IN Christmas shop
ping, if everybody else did not do it
at the same time.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-24

IF Marconi continues to keep the
public interested there is danger that
Tesla VIII have to have a surgeon put
his nose in joint
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-24

Sousa has come home: and now
Christmas rejoicing can tune up in
good earnest.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-24

1t is not safe to talk about the sick
man of South Africa in England
People might think it meant kitch-
ener-
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-24

The appearances Indicate that the
tuteIary goddess of the Democratic
party is coyIy searching for the mis-
tIetoe. with view to 1904.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-24

Sky-scrapers are all very well, but
just at present the public attention
is directed to the ceiling in
the shape of a Christmas tree.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-24
Raked Beam Remata.
o. Moines I.eatIsrA

Boston man has been poisoned from
eating so prossie and plain a dish as
Goldfish balls. The next thing we know
even @pure food viii be accused of the
Dtemaine habit.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-24

Duluth has a frontage of twenty
eight miles on the lake. This IS what
one might call putting up a good
front. even for a Western town.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-24
a seIg-Confessed Humbur
lphilsdelplsia -pnblic Ledgr.l

(Philadelphia Public Ledger.)
Jerry Simpson eenfesses that most Of
his PopHlist posing in Congress was for
political efeet-as everybody outside of
kansas suspected at the time
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-24
ALONG THE SKIRMISH LINE.

There's one advantage in being dog
town
and what q that2"
We ara sometimes free from the in
structive comments of the man who saw
the Play in Ns8 York"
There are some men so impressed with
their majesty of n1ien that they would
like to be august all the year round, but
the man does not live who can look that
way when it is slippery
What are you doing, children pa
'Playin' Court Of Enquiry, hummer.
We're investigator Santa Claus.
They say he used to be in the army,
but he is a very retired man
''H'mi wonder if he is retired natural
" or involuntarily?"
There comes a time when the worm viii
turn; and sometimes 1t turns out to be
an anaconda.
DO you think the average person finds
Christmas pleasure2"
Cant say. I never saw an average
person, but according to the statistics
they are liable to do most anything
~He said he was going to give me The
cold facts"
And did he?''
Maybe; but he go 50 hot over it that
the facts weren't much more than luke
warm
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-24

a three years service in the Philippines.
and his wife.
Mr. G A Upperman, who has been i'll
at his home in Georgetown, IS reported to
be slightly improved.
Miss Louise Birch, 1923 Dumbarton Ave
nue. northwest. has returned from q visit
to relatives in Hampton, Va
F. a. Lucas. formerly Of this city. is
Dracticing law at Wingo, KY
Mr. W G. Johnson, Of Rhode Island
Avenue, is home for the holidays from the
University Of Virginia He is accompa-
nied by Mr. Allen Fawcett, of Baltimore
Miss Thaddenia C Woodson is home
for the holidays.
Mrs. Fred T. Dubois viii be at home
Thursday in February at the Loudon,
East Capitol Street
Mrs. ". H. o. McGehee, of Richmond,
formerly Miss Helen Nye. is spending
the holiday week with her mother
Mrs. Morris Clark is the guest Of Mr..
and Mrs. I. l. Blout-
away for several seasons, will spend the
winter in Washington
Mrs. John P Jackson and family have
returned to Washington for tae holiday
season and will be at the Richmond for
two weeks before going South. Mr. Wash
ington W Jackson viii return from
Princeton to pass the Christmas holidays
with his mother.
Miss Annie E. O'Br1en, Of St. Eliza
beth's Asylum, and Dr. Michael J. Nc
Gowan, of Chicago, were married yester-
day morning at 10 o'clock at St. Theresa's
Church. Anacostia- The Rev. Francis
Schwallenburg, assistant pastor. oficiat-
ed. and a nuptiaI mass followed the re-e-
naony. Miss Maggie O'Brien, the brides
sister, and Mr.. Charles J. Green, of Ana
costa, were the couples attendants. The
altar vas beautifully decorated for the
ceremony. The wedding was a quiet one
being witnessed by only a few persons,
Dr.. MCGOWAN and bride left Immediately
( after for Chicago, where they viii make
their home.
Mrs. CorneIia L Finley and Mrs Leila
L BueH, her daughter, have gone fer
holiday visit to Ohio
Ar. and Mrs. Frank l. Freeman have
returned to Washington.
Mr.. Daniel c. Fahey and Miss Pearl E.
Ma1tby. both OF this city. we're married
wednesday evening, December il. Upon
their return from their wedding trip they
viii be at home, after January I, at SIT
Sixth Street northwest.
Lieut.. Charles A. Romeyn. Thirteenth
Cavalry. United States Army. recently re-
turned from Samar, Philippine Islands,
is visiting his parents, Major and Mrs.
zomeyp. IA TWentisth Street.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-24

FPllllii!!adelphia Times,

Andrew Carnegie Is being portrayed as
the national Santa Claus. But he VIII
never arouse the enthusiasm of the youth
until hs gives other things than books.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-24
PERSONAL NOTES ABOUT
WASHINGTON PEOPLE.

Captain and Mrs. Merriam, who are at
1914 K Street for the winter, have as
their guests Lieutenant Henry c. Mer-
ram, A C, [. s. A.. just returned from
a three years service in the Philippines,
and his wife.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-24
THE PLAYER FOLK.

Many and devious are the means re-
sorted to by the ca1Iew youth to secure
introductions to the members Of the
comic opera or musical comedy chorus,
but one Of the eleyerest ruses that has
ever come to the notice of Archie Mac
Kenzie. who locks after the business af-
fairs Of The Rogers Brothers occurred in
Washington Saturday afternoon when the
mail carrier who delivers the mail for
the National Theatre delivered a bulky
communication with the following ad-
dress:
Mr.. Postwar, viii you please
Take this letter, a your ease
To Rogers brothers comic show,
Which seems to be splendid 'go2'
This request is not irrational
You'll find them playing at the Netionai-
When this you've doHe-just leave l. there,
Directing them to take good care
To give It to the chorus girl
Who has my head in q whirI.>
They viii know her by her looks
II not, just say it's Eeien BROOKE
The letter was delivered to Ri oks
by Manager Mackenzie, thereby ing
what he has always regarded as VI
clad rule. but as he said when h. I'd
the communication to Miss Broo {
fellow goes to all this trouble IN :
ing his letter, it's no more than ri5yh~-shat
it should reach you as quickly As pos
sibIe."
3irs. Fi5ke entered last night upon the
second month OF her success II The IN
Welcome Mrs Hatch, at the Manhattan
Theatre, New York. where, since Septem-
Der, she Eas enjoyed success as notable
as that OF any season in the metropolis
since she bee NE famous as an actress
IN fact, her vogue in New York is more
notable than ever, for in the theatre that
has been devoted TO her use she has
steadily from its opening faced as dis
tinguished audiences as ever have gath
cred IN New York playhouse IN recog-
milton of those SPECIAL fcrces IN drama
and its management mat in the past made
Wallack's and Days theatres famous.
The Manhattan, under its present man
agement, promises TO establish as proud
record as any Gotham theatre OF the
past, Tor al the outset Il has won a
clientele in keeping with its purpose; and
IN Mrs FisAe it has a figure upon whom
the greatest ultimate possibilities that re-
late TO dramatic art may safely be based
lhe Manhattan Theatre itself when re-
opened, amazed New York Il has been
pronounced the most beautiful and arts
tic playhouse IN America The two pro-
ductions thus far made by Mr. Fiske have
been in line with the policy determined
upon for the Manhattan MIRANDA OF
the Balcony ran for nine weeks 20 large
patronage, and It offered an opportunity
10 study Mrs. Fiske in one Of the most
fascinating roles Of her career The In
welcome Mrs. Hitch has been equally
prosperous and with result even more
satisfying, for 1t has afforded Mrs Fiske
the most sympat betis and effective role
IN which she thus far has been seen and
introduced her IN an absolutely new and
contemporary dramatic environment The
audiences that nightly are moved TO en-
thusiasm BY this play and Mrs FIske's
action IN i CfTer convincing testimony to
the remarkable success OF the most inter
esting theatrical enterprise in Eew York
n do-aTa