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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-12-03

thickiy populated alleys, be converted into
minor streets and given the benefit Of the
public improvements pertaining to such
thoroughfares. Much has already been
done in Washington toward the regenera-
ton of the alleys. Model tenements have
been built through the enterprise of public
spirited citizens. and have shown the way
to the solution of some Of the sanitary and
moral problems which beset the worker
among the poorer classes. But much more
remains to be done. in the direction of the
Presidents suggestion, and an enactment
on this subject will materially facilitate
the Transformation of the slums of the cap
ital into places of reasonably wholesome
residence.
The recommendation as to the civil ser
vice law Is the most important of all those
affecting the District 1t is the first time
President has thus specifically urged
that the local government be given the
benefit of the system which maintains the
merit principle in the general departmental
service. Commissioners of the District have
uniformly urged this measure of good gov
eminent for a number of years, pointing
to the success scored by the merit system
in the federal departments, and empha-
sizing the non-partisan nature of the local
administration. Failing to secure such an
extension of the law they have in a certain
measure set up a civil service system of
their own, which works fairly WELL con-
sidering the handicap of political pressure
to which they are continually subject. The
direct inclusion of the District govern
ment within the scope of the civil service
commission. by either specific act or by
presidential order, authorized by statute.
will greatly relieve the Commissioners from
embarrassment in the selection of their
subordinates and facilitate the transaction
of the municipal business.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-12-03
The President on Distric. Need,

The Presidents references to the District
OF Columbia. in the course of his message,
are Few but pointed. He recommends the
enactment Of a local factory law, the en-
iargeuent Of the habited alleys into minor
streets and the extension of the civil ser
vice law 10 the District government 1t is
natural that he should wish TO see the fed
eral capital given the benefit OF the best
possible laws He pleads in his message
In general for closer study OF the welfare
or the wage-wOrkers as contributing TO the
SOLUTION OF many Of the social problems
which now await remedial attention
Among the needs of this class is more
careful legislation TO prevent injustice and
harsh treatment and 10 permit the working
class to better itself mentally and phys,-
caliy. The District has no specific factory
laws. and despite the general excellence of
Industrial conditions here there is room
for Improvement, especially in the light of
the cont emplated increase in the manufac-
turing interests OF the District. A we'll
considered factory law enacted now will
perhaps prevent the growth Of serious con-
ditions later. when additional industries
have been established here and give en-
ployment to large numbers OF people.
Along the same line OF social betterment
Is the Presidents recommendation that the
sluns of the city. comprised within the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-12-03

The District Commissioners annual re-
port places the needs Of the capital before
Congress in such a manner that the case
may be broadly considered in the light of
the actual necessities as well as in view
of Secretary Cages formal reminder that
the District is In debt to the federal gov
eminent and his perfunctory recommended
ton that the appropriations be cut below
the estimates. The Secretary in thus call
ing the attention Of Congress to the need
of further legislation to meet the existing
and prospective conditions states the case
from the point Of view of bare statistics.
The Commissioners report shows on the
other hand that the sums named in the
estimates are necessary for the mainte-
nance of the federal capital upon an appro-
pirate plane Of municipal efficiency. 1t has
been brought to its present level as model
city largely through wise expenditures in
the past. Despite the rapidity with which
the annual appropriations have of late been
increased there yet remain many important
projects requiring attention, and the Dis
trict stands ready to assume its rightful
share of the cost If Congress will but so
order.
More schools more sewers, more police
men, more f1remen, more inspectors for the
preservation of the public health, more
public servants in almost every depart
ment to ensure reliable results In adminis-
tration-these necessities are clearly dem
onstrated by the Commissioners. Their re-
port of the years progress evidences the
requirements of the year to come. They
point to community well governed, with
great care taken to ensure health and pros
perity, safety and comfort. They disclose
high standards of efficiency maintained in
the municipal service. They express the
reasonable hope that Congress will not now
take a retrograde step.
The sole reason alleged for curtailing the
budget is that the District owes money to
the federal government, and that its reve-
nues are mortgaged to pay such heavy ex-
penditureS wholly out of it's own resources
that 1t is impossible to meet the estimates.
The District Is not responsible for this con-
dition, and 1t should not be made to suffer
because Of 1t, as The Star suggested
yesterday. The Commissioners report is
wisely couched in a spirit of confidence that
the Justice of this proposition will be recog-
nized by the houses.
The Commissioners urge the construction
of the Memorial bridge and of national me-
mortal to the late President In this city, the
improvement of the Anacostia river. the
construction of a worthy official home for
the District government, the proper main
tenance of the Public Library in view of
its approaching occupancy Of the new
building provided by Mr.. Carnegie, the es-
Establishment of a high pressure water SER
vice for fire fighting, the enactment of addi-
tfonal laws to regulate the sale Of milk.
and various other changes in the laws to
permit a greater degree Of efficiency in the
public service.
This report bespeaks with confidence
continuation of congressional consideration
for and interest in the development Of an
ideal municipality. such as Washington is
rapidly becoming
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-12-03

Spooner amendment made any difference in
the situation in regard to duties upon i'm
portations into the Philippines since its
enactment. 1t therefore indicates the adj
visibility of enacting a law in relation to
the Philippines similar to the Foraker act
in its application to Porto Rico. Whereas ii
may be possible that the President or the
Philippines commission now has authority
under the Spooner amendment to collect
tariff duties upon importations from the
United States for the maintenance of the
insular administration. which would with
stand the scrutiny Of the Supreme Court,
yet 1t is the short cut to absolute GER
tainty to follow the example set in the case
of Porto Rico. Then there would be no
room for the litigious exporter or importer
to stand before the court and embarrass the
insular administration
The Presidents recommendations as to
the islands relate specifically to the enact
ment Of laws for the development of their
resources, through the grant of franchises
for term of years. He is careful thus to
restrict the proposition. He evidently fore
sees the dangers in the wide opening of the
doors to exploiting corporations. He wants
the islands developed for the sake, prf-
marily, of the inhabitants. Yet the in
weston will not go there without an induce
ment and Congress should at this session
provide a reasonable course of legislation
which will encourage investments in the
islands for the sake Of the upbuildfng of
industries there and the consequent pros
perity Of the natives. 1t is to be assumed
that as far as possible Congress will take
care Of the American interests in the franz
Ing of the necessary statutes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-12-03
Insular Affairs.

The decision Of the Supreme Court as to
the status of the Philippines clears the way
for action by Congress along the line Of
the Presidents recommendation to legis-
late for the Philippines. The message be-
speaks consideration for the welfare of the
islands through the development of their
resources. The courts decision points to
the need or at least the wisdom of specific
legislation providing for the collection of
revenues through carefully formulated tar
III schedules. Thus the case assumes a new
aspect, and the houses should regard 1t as
of paramount Importance In the session
program.
The court declares that the Foraker act
is valid In all its aspects. 1t Furthermore
declares that the collection of tariff duties
between the Philippines and the mainland
at a date prior to the enactment of the
Spooner amendment was illegal. 1t does
not directly assert whether or not the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-12-03

Although this Is the long session Of Con-
gress no attempt will be made to deliver
all those speeches which would appear to
have been delivered. The leave to print
will do business at the old stand and the
Record will continue to be the refuge of
gentlemen with weak lungs, shy nerves
sore Threats and hoarseness. If the rule of
leave to print" could be so enforced as to
strike balance between the silent and the
clamorous orators the effect would be
pleasing. But the silent speaker will per-
sist In committing pious frauds upon his
constituents and the vociferous gentleman
will continue his efforts to produce rain
with vocal bombs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-12-03
Advice.

Have you had thought refined?
Had you some unheard Of plan?-
Have you something on your mind?
Send it to the Congress man.
Have you coined with speech or print
Something from the mental mint?
Do not waste the precious hint.
Send it to the Congress man.
What care you though days be few
In a single sessions span?
He has nothing else to do.
Send it to the Congress man.
Your idea may lack wit:
1t may fail to make a hit:
But, as you've no use for it.
Send 1t to the Congress man:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-12-03

The main argument which some Ameri-
cans advance against the re-enactment of
the Chinese exclusion law is that 1t does
not exclude. IL this be true, Minister WI
Ting Fang and Consul General Yo How
have thoughtlessiy permitted themselves to
become excited Those gentlemen who de-
clare that the exclusion law is a nullity. are
wrong The fact that the law Is violated
does not prove their case. The Ten Conn
mandments are violated. but the Christian
world will not repeal them because of this
fact
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-12-03

The Emperor of Germany had six sons
before his heart was gladdened with a
daughter, and the fortune teller who proph-
esied that such would be the case now
says that the Gear Of Russia will have six
daughters before there is an heir. 1t Is
lucky that the fortune teller is not Rus
sian citizen or there would be another
through ticket to Siberia issued right away.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-12-03

No man worthy of the office would refuse
the presidency because Of the physical
danger that might be attached to it, But
this fact is no excuse for laxity in sup
pressing anarchism.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-12-03

Edward M. Shepard appears as a rival Of
Arthur P German for the role Of demo-
cratic Moses. Mr.. Shepard did not win.
Neither did Mr.. German; he just got there
without winning
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-12-03

1t is said in railroad circles that If the
northwestern legislatures continue to throw
themselves upon the railroad tracks coro-
ners will demand an increase in salary and
the price of burial sites will rise.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-12-03

The fact that few Congresses succeed In
being as good as some of the messages thew
get fortunately does not exercise any infiu-
enee on the men whose duty it becomes to
prepare the documents
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-12-03
Let Jersey Act.

From the Cincinnati Commercial
1t may be coincidence, merely, that
trusts and anarchists find safe lodgment on
New Jersey soil, but 1t is fact. neyerthe-
less. But 1t is a good sign when New Jer-
sey unsheathes the word of justice against
by the repeal of the statutes which have
created and are daily creating organiza-
lions full of danger to the American pub
lie
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-12-03

Representative Littlefield, in introducing
two antitrust bills on the first day Of the
F'ifty-seventh Congress, took the earliest
opportunity to inform the Octopus of his
return to Washington.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-12-03
Distrustful of Oratorv

You can't get something for nothing
''Of course, you can't" answered Senator
Sorghum. That is what 1 keep telling
these men who expect to keep their money
in their pockets and stand up and talk the
people into coming forward and delivering
their votes"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-12-03

A tramp was arrested in Chicago for
sleeping in a church. Possibly some of
the regular members of the congregation
have inadvertently been guilty of SINH
lar offense.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-12-03

From the appearance Of the news and edi-
torial pages Of American newspapers today
one may easily be convinced that Washing
ton is the only city on the map
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-12-03

The Beers are pegging away with per-
sistency which would Indicate that they are
not allowing themselves to depend very far
on the expressions of sympathy once so nu-
merous in this country.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-12-03

There is some disposition to throw diff
culties in the way of the picturesque, Gin
cinnatus, .want-you-m y-honey features of
Mr.. Germans return to the Senate
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-12-03
nangerou. watera

From the New York Tribune.
The number of uncharted rocks ard
shoals which are rudely discovered by the
bottoms of vessels In Philippine waters sug-
gests that in one very important particular
Spanish control did not advance those
islands far toward civilization.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-12-03

If j. Pierpont Morgan was travelling in
Europe now he might be seized with an
impulse to buy Miss Stones release as a
comparatively inexpensive incidental
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-12-03
Strictly USefuJ.

Our church fair was a splendid success. +"
said young Mrs. Torkins.
Did you sell lots Of things"
Yes"
Anything useful?"
Yes, indeed. Everything was ever so
useful, I can't think of single article that
couldn't be saved up and donated to be
sold at the next fair"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-12-03

Mr.. Bryan takes cheer from the fact that
man never gets over being a more or less
remote presidential possibility, so long as
he has his health.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-12-03
A Delicate Choice of Terms.

Il am told,' said the friend, that the
manager you have left was paying you a
fabulous salary?"
NO" answered Mr.. Stormington Barnes;
mot fabulous; imaginary"
Il specks," said Uncle Eben. dat de
gif o. prophecy wouldn do us much good
If we had it. A man knows he's gwinter'
git sick If he eats too much dinner. But
he goes an does it."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-12-03

Sixto Lopez Is wandering about like a
me too politician who has slipped his
moorings and lost the important part Of the
continuation
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-12-03

The people Of Vantage have not risen to
protest against the rumor that Richard
Croker may prolong his visit to America
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-12-03

Sir Thomas Upton says he will try again,
but reserves his remarks about having a
winning boat for the near future
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-12-03

The man with a bill which combine.
profit with patriotism is on hand as usua
tOday
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-12-03
Varied Possibilities.

II understand said the man who de-
lights in the rude vernacular, that the
owner Of that fast automobile is broke
again.
Indeed" rejoined the precise person:
physically or financially? 90
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-12-03

Richard Croker has money enough to hir,
biographies written until he gets one thai
suits him. ..-.-.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-12-03

Some rising oriental statesman may come
into possession of the yellow jacket. But
he will hardly fill Ii Hung Changes shoes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-12-03

The average prize fighter is as naughty
as If defeat, sooner later, were not an
absolute certainty.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-12-03

President Castro proceeds on the theory
that the first duty of a government is to
collect war tax
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-12-03

Yellow butterine is another form in which
the yellow peril threatens
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-12-03
Winter Phenomena

If Christmas should be a warm day
Like these which so often we feel,
Old Santa they say
VIII abandon his sleigh,
And start out in an automobile.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-12-03
SHOOTING STARS.

The day dawned as clear as a Supreme
Court decision.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-12-03

TIN order to avoid delays on nc
count of personal absence, letters to
THE STAR should not be addressed
to any individual connected with the
office. but simply to THE STAR, or to
the Editorial or Business Depart
ments, according to tenor or purpose.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-09-12
COULDN'T WEAR SHOES.

Sumpter, H., June 1o.-Mrs. j. j.
Flanagan, of this place, had suffered
with Dropsy for fifteen years. She
was so very bad that for the last
three years, she has not been able to
wear her shoes. She had doctored all
the time, but was gradually getting
worse.
Last winter Mr.. Flanagan, who was
very much discouraged, called for
some medicine at Mr.. j. j. Dale's drug
store in Carmi. Mr.. Dale persuaded
him to have his wife try Dodd's Kidney
Pills, and he bought six boxes. His
wife used five out of the six, before
she was entirely cured. She is now as
sound and well as ever she was, com
pletely restored to health, and free
from any symptom whatever of
Dropsy.
To say that Mrs. Flanagan is pleased
at her wonderful deliverance, does not
half express her feelings, and she
and Mr.. Flanagan are loud in their
praises of Dodd's Kidney Pills, and of
Mr.. Dale for recommending this won
derful remedy to them.
The fact that Dodd's Kidney Pills
cured Mrs. Flanagan of such severe
case of Dropsy, after the doctors had
given her mp, has made them the most
talked-of remedy ever known in White
County.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-09-12
CURRENT TOPICS.

King Edward, of England, is going
to practice economy.
Over 100000 persons in Germany
are insured against illness.
The queen of Roumania is n success.
tdl lecturer, as learned as eloquent.
In HongKong there are only 400
women, and in Hawaii 5S3 women to
every 1000 men.
Sir Henry Irving has just received
an honorary NJ. A. degree from Dub
lin university. He now holds degrees
from four institutions of learning.
On the Mississippi, between ST.
Louis and Minneapolis. 60 sawmills
are in operation, and ITO steam crafts
OF various kinds navigate this stretch
of the river.
DR.. Reuben Peterson, of Chicago,
has been appointed to the Bates pro-
fessorship of the diseases of women
in Michigan university, to succeed
DR.. ]. N. Martin.
thousand graves in the church
cemetery, Luton, England, have been
dug by one-armed man named AL
len, who became grave digger in 1871
after mill accident.
In the ten years that have elapsed
since 1t was opened the Cripple Creek
district of Colorado has produced
Slo4,0O0,0oo in gold, and its estimated
yield in 1901 is $25,0oo,o00
According to statistics of the Uni
ted States Weather Bureau, As per
cent. of deaths by lightning occur in
the open, "a per cent. in houses, Il
per cent. under trees and per cent.
in barns.
The total valuation upon which
state taxes will be assessed this year
against taxable property in Nebraska
will be approximately S174, 900. or
S2,6S5,00o greater than the assessed
valuation of last year.
The latest invention for life saving
at sea is life belt that carries a
light to guide the struggling swim
mer to it, and whose lamp is lighted
by contact with the sea water. This
device is reported from Germany.
Bears eyebrows, being stiff, and ex-
aetly the right shade, are used in a
newly invented fly that is killing
quantities of salmon this year. These
eyebrows come from the Himalayan
brown bear, and cost about $1.5o per
set.
In addition to the $4,000 bequeathed
to the Albany hospital by Nathaniel
c. Brockway, who died recently in
New Haven, the win provides for be-
quests of like amounts to four other.
charitable institutions in the former
city.
In 1882 the speed record on high
bicycle was 20 miles in an hour and
IL minutes. Behind a motor PAGER a
rider has recently covered 40 miles in
an hour.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-09-12
FAMOUS MAKER OF vIoLINS,
Lately Deceased Philadelphian Who
Was Accounted a Master of
the Art.

Charles +. Albert, of Philadelphia,
who died recently, was famous on two
continents as maker of yiolins.
He was born in Freiburg, Germany,
December 25, 1912, says the Philadel-
phia Press, and came to this country
with his father when he was IL years
old. After working at different trades
he entered his fathers shop to learn
violin making. He took to it at once
and became so successful that at the
age of "a he decided to start in business
for himself.
His first shop was at 233 Arch street,
next to the Betsy Ross Playhouse. In
this place such artists as Vieuxtemps,
Ole Bull, Remenji, Essays and Wienaws-
XII intrusted their violins and bows to
his care for repairs. On one of these
occasions after Mr.. Albert had re-
moved a wolf, a serious defect from
his Stradivarius, the great Wienaws-
XII kissed him on the forehead and eX-
claimed: "Young man, you have done
what no other man could do for me
either in Europe or America"
The bridge Mr.. Albert took from the
violin at the time was framed with his
autograph attached and for many
years has hung in his store.
He took many prizes not only for
violin making, but also for numerous
inventions of improvements and at
tachments for the violin. He discoy-
cred that American wood was far SUI
perior to the foreign for the making
of yiolins. As a repairer and restorer
of old Instruments he had a reputa-
ton second to none.
lie was the man who restored Tom
Moore's Irish harp, which came by in
heritance into the possession Of the
late George w. Chiids who presented
il t. the Drexel institute.