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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-16
Doubt as to the Cars Decree.

Now that the terms of the cars recent
proclamation extending religious liberty to
his subjects have appeared in full and have
been subjected to scrutiny there is the in
evitable depression among those friends of
Russia who hope for liberal enforcement
The London Times prints a dispatch from
its st. Petersburg correspondent which is
couched in distinctly pessimistic vein. He
declares that there Is no such feeling of re-
joicing there as the earlier cablegrams
would serve to indicate, but. on the contra
ry, the people are depressed and in some
cases intensely bitter In their view Of the
prospect claiming that the government Is
inslncere In its intentions and has issued the
decree as sop to the agitators The Times
correspondent goes on to venture the opin-
ion that the reforms will not cause cessa-
ton Of the unrest Of the intelligent classes.
and that they will not work for the ma
terial amelioration Of the condition of the
peasantry. The dispatches thus far sent
out, he continues. are optimistic only be-
cause Of the strict censorship.
There seems TO be little or no doubt that
the personal inclinations OF Nicholas are
toward genuine reform In Russia, and doubt
less this proclamation may be read conf
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-16
The american Accent"

The New York police were yesterday en-
abled by means of description cabled from
London to arrest a man who Is wanted to
answer to charges of fraud against a large
number of persons in connection with his
alleged mining investments. The man pos
sesses certain marked characteristics, such
as a weight of about $50 pounds sufficient
in itself TO make him rather conspicuous in
a crowd But the London police were care
full to inform their New York brethren that
the fugitive speaks with a slight Ameri-
can accent" This was surely a valuable
tip. The trained British ear, 1t Is said.
can detect the Americanlsms and the west
ern twist of the tongue with which I'VE
all render the common language, but 1t Is
rather an imposition on the New York po-
lice to expect them to discover this sug
gestion of an accent. They might pick out
a Frenchman. or German, or Chinaman,
with little or no difficulty, but an Ameri-
can-Englishman is somewhat Of problem.
Fortunate it is for both sides that the man
whom London wishes so ardently to see
again is strongly individual other than in
this trifiing difference in pronunciation. In
these days of Anglo-mania, when every
tourist who touches British soil is in dan
ger of finding his diction affected, there
must be safer methods of identification.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-16
Mr.. Chamberlain at Home.

Mr.. Chamberlain has returned from South
Africa, and speaks guardedly about the sit
uation But there is nothing discouraging
in his tone Never, on any topic. an enthu-
sIast. he is TO be expected at this time to
display more than his usual soberness and
carefulness of statement. Upon him more
than upon any other one man rests the bur-
den of the South African problem. Parlia-
ment will hear him with the greatest re-
spect on the subject. and will shape its
course largely II not entirely according to
his suggestions. Fortunately for everybody
in interest, the question has a business as
pect now, ana Mr.. Chamberlain is pre-
eminently a man of business. His expe-
rience in practical affairs has been wide
and his success unusual, and this leads to
the hope that in his hands everything for
Boer and Brton alike will be safe
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-16
That Wisconsin Proposition.

The nronosition Of the Wisconsin legisla-
ture for a national convention to discuss
the race question will fail Sentiment m
the south Is opposed to it, and there has
been no response from the north one way or
another.
The reply OF the dominant party In the
south Is in line with its whole record since
the negro was set free. This Is not your
affair" says the south to the north. GU
don't understand the question. and any in
reference on your part will simply add 10
the difficulty. Let us alone We know the
negro, and you don't. What appears TO
you as harsh in our treatment OF him IS
really for his and the general good, and
will justify itself in time. OF one thing you
may be assured, whether you like it or not.
and that is that we shall not be guided by
your wishes or opinions in this matter at
ALL Keep your own house in order, and
we'll keep ours.
This is trifie brusque, but. In a vague
way, a sort of promise Is held out that. at
some future time, in some fashion, every
thing will work out for the best. We are
led to hope that the race question, even in
southern opinion, is not insoluble on lines
that will give the black man chance for
his white alley, so to speak. But the
Charleston News and Courier pronounces
against the Wisconsin proposition In terms
which would appear to dispel all hope.
That influential and aggressive Journal
says:
THE only convention on the subject of
the race question which would afford any
promise of assured good and desirable re-
suits would be a convention to discuss ways
and means of settling the question forever
by separating the two races absolutely at
the earliest practicable day, and settling the
one which is so out of place in this country
in country of it's own"
The race question, there is no risk what
ever in declaring, can never be settled on
this line In what country would the News
and Courier settle the black race? In
Africa, or Hawaii, the Philippines?
Where would 1t find the ships to transport
the people? There are nearly ten millions
of them. And would 1t first consult the
wishes of the Inhabitants of those coun-
tries concerning so enormous an addition
to the population? And does 1t assume that
the negroes would be willing to leave the
United States? Suppose they should object
Would the News and Courier in that event
counsel an employment by the white race
of It's superior power and decide the matter
by force?
The gravity and Importance of the race
question lies in the fact that it must be
settled right here at home, and with both
races continuing to live side by side. The
negro doesn't want to leave the country,
and the white man, powerful as he is, has
not power enough to drive him out And,
as matter of fact, would he exercise it IL
he had the power?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-16
Foreign Alliances.

In another column in today's issue APP
pears a communication In which Mr..
George Wilson, ''publcist,' takes issue
with The Star on the subject OF foreign
alliances. He asserts that this government
on more than one occasion has violated the
admon,tion of the fathers with respect TO
outside matters of political moment. But
he must offer something far stronger than
he does in the way of evidence before ne
can expect his assertion to be accepted
That mysterious treaty to which he refers
as existing between England and the United
States has. according to his own statement,
never been ratified by the Senate: and what
sort of treaty is that which lacks the one
thing necessary to give 1t existence? Mr..
Wilson should share his fuller information
on that point and about that matter with
the public.
What Mr.. Kruger thought of. our attitude
toward the war in South Africa proves no
alliance between Great Britain and the
United States against the Beers. BEFORE
the war closed Mr.. Kruger thought the
Beers were fighting the whole world. Wnat
he wanted was that the great powers OIL
Europe and the United States should make
an alliance with him against Great Britain
He visited Europe heartened by that mis-
of friendship in France and Holland, but
neither power as a power would lift hand
to help him. The German emperor would
not even receive him.
In the United States here Great Britain
in purchasing supplies ayailed herself OF
our well-stocked markets. 1t Is probably
unnecessary to point out to Mr.. wilson
that those markets were open also to the
Beers Ii was the misfortune of the Beers
that having no navy they were unable to
improve the opportunity. Would Mr.. VIII
son in time of war between two foreign
powers have our markets closed to both?
or would he stipulate that in selling to the
one we should duplicate the invoice of every
sale to the other?
Mr. Wilson will pardon the suggestion
that his communication is disfigured by the
slur upon the memory and services OF Adel-
bert Hay. That accomplished young man
justified his appointment in every way; and
during his stay in South Africa he enjoyed
the confidence of both sides. His youth oc-
casioned some criticism at the outset, but,
as 1t turned out, his father did not put too
high an appraisement upon his sons abili-
ties BY that appalling accident at New
Haven a young man Of brilliant talents and
great promise was cut off on the very
threshold of public usefulness.
The Star repeats the statement which has
met with Mr.. Wilson's dissent. Political
alliances are not for the United States.
None exists. and while the counsels of the
fathers continue TO guide us none will be
made.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-16
Mr.. wilkins Recovery,

Gratifying news continues to come from
New York regarding the condition of Mr..
Beriah Wilkins, editor and publisher of the
Washington Post. who was stricken with a
serious Illness there last week. The first
alarming reports caused a fear to arise in
this city that Mr.. wilkins might not re-
cover, but now II appears that there Is good
reason to believe that he will be restored TO
health and will be able 10 continue at the
head OF his newspaper, which stands today
for so much that is able and progressive
in Washington journalism 1t is to be hoped
that the succeeding reports will further
strengthen this prospect Of his recovery and
that soon Mr.. wilkins will be able to return
10 his home and to his many warm friends
at the national capital.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-16
Tariff Reform Must Come.
FROM the Philadelphia Ledger.

The revision of the tariff has to come.
and the recent cowardly action OF the re-
publican majority of the Senate to stave 1t
off for while longer by delaying or de-
feating the Cuban reciprocity treaty will
prove as futile to prevent ultimate modif-
cation of the Dingley act, In the interests
of the entire country, would be the eff
fort of a drowning man to save himself by
clutching a drifting straw. Wise men rec
ognize the strength Of public sentiment, and
either manfully fight against or saga ciously
yield to it. The certain trend of the COM
mon sentiment Of the country, Of republi-
cans and democrats. Is toward tariff re-
form. and it Is about as certain to come as
is the ebb and flow of the tide.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-16
Impromptu.

Oh, likes to sit by de cabin do
Singin' merse'f to sleep.
De creates satisfaction, sho'
Is singin' merse'f to sleep.
When de sun Is a-shinin' through de tree
An de flowers firt wifi de honey bee,
Use gwine to res. fun trouble free,
An be singin' mersef to sleep.
De white folks say dat it's laziness,
Dis singin' merse'f to sleep;
But de onlies' way l takes my res
Is singin' merse'f to sleep.
/ doesn' trouble to learn no song
Ner try to boiler so big an strong.
De chune jes' whispers ise'f along
When rs singin' merse'f to sleep.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-16

IDENTIFY as expressing his own views OF
what the people need and deserve. But u
has been repeatedly shown that the car
today is by no means the autocrat ne IL
popularity supposed to be, or that some OF
his predecessors have been. Behind him
stands a bureaucracy solidly opposed to all
liberalizing tendencies. Thus now the
world may possibly witness at least the ex-
ternal evidences Of a conflict of Wills, that
Of the car pitted against those OF the re-
dictionary bureaucrats. The influence Of the
official church in political matters Is like
wise great. and IL the great governmental
machine Is not set resolutely In motion
toward the cure OF the evils Of which the
people complain there Is certain to be much
friction and only slow progress. II any.
However. the pessimism with which the
decree is regarded may be chronic and
therefore not reliable sign of the proba-
bilities with regard to its enforcement. 1t
Is easy to doubt the genuineness Of so-called
reforms granted by the st. Petersburg
government But when the cars edict is
read nothing can be found in it Of char
acter to. warrant real doubt Of the good
faith of the emperor. And 1t may be as
stunned that before launching his proclama-
ton he has assured himself as to its en-
forcement. Otherwise the spectacle would
soon be afforded Of a ruler ruled by cir
cumstances and liable to enforce his own
commands.
Agitation in Russia has not accomplished
much, although it has been bitter and muir
derous and persistent 1t has served rather
to tighten the conservatism Of the govern
ment and to postpone the day of refor-
nation and liberalttyt If now the agitators,
suspicious Of the cars motives and SIN
certify, adopt tactics Of doubt and seek to
force the governments hands by a revival
Of nihilism's worst activities, a sorry day
awaits Russia. A far better program will
be to give the car his fullest opportunity
to prove his own case and by policy Of
reciprocating cancellations encourage fur
Their progress toward liberal administration.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-16
The Flower Hats.

The "Opening would be complete without these Hats
They here in the pretst OF pretty styles, of forgetme
nos daisies, cowsips, voe cornfowers and small poppy
budthe buds have superseded the larger flowers The
brim of the flowers and foliage the top and facing of mane
match finished with satin aeta ribbons The best Flower
Hats here for choice Others 81 So only
less elaborate. All pretty be.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-16
T0=Order Millinery.

The moderate prices for Paas Royal Millinery partly
based the less than usual quotations for materials
find profitable supplies here The braids
sold at the obbers the and wanted Ma
line and Chiffon Best of flowers and the fruit
here in wholesale quantities also obbers prices The IN
trimmed Hats include all the shapes Italian braids
made Hats Cuba Brads and Rough and Ready Sraw Shirt
Waist Hats
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-16

A Chicago statistical authority declares
that In fifty years that city will be the best
governed in the world. This calculation
does not seem to take into account the ques-
ton CT whether the Harrison dynasty is
going to hold out
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-16

The Canadian statesman who offered a
suggestion that his country annex the
United States has not made any further
efforts to redeem England's reputation for
lack of humOr
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-16
SHOOTING STARS.
Patriotic Confidence.

Then you don't share the approximations
which some people have expressed concern
ing this country's future"
Certainly not" answered Senator Sor-
ghum, ME and the trusts have too much
money invested in this country to let any
thing very serious happen to it."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-16
Vernal Disappointment,

To winter we have said farewell;
We wait for flowers all aglow-
And straight there comes blast to tell
OF dreary skies and threatened snow.
Even admittin' dat folks is descended
FUN monkeys" said Uncle Eben. Il Knows
some people dat ain no special credit to
DER ancestors"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-16
Again Mystifed.

I'm sure l don't quite understand 1t,
Charley, dear" said young Mrs. Torkins.
What don't you understand"
why people insist on calling the horse
mans truest friend after what he does to
people {. the race track"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-16
Municipal Ownership.
From the New York World.


The emphatic approval given by Mayor
Low and Controller Grout to Commissioners
Monroe's proposition that THE city should
own its own lighting plant Is very signia-
cant. 1t is a striking proof of the growth
of public opinion in favor Of municipal own
ership or control of public utilities J" And
for this growth the greedy and reckless pri.
vate monopolies are chiefly responsible.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-16
A Difficulty.

Life is full Of disappointments," said the
melancholy philosopher.
Yes" answered the optimist; that Is
due to mans egotism. No matter what he
GETS he is always sure that he deserved
more"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-16

1t is reported that King Edward has had
barrel Of Kentucky whisky sent to Wind
sor castle. II King Edwards physicians
sanction his use of some such stimulant he
may as well get the best
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-16
A Cold Blast.
rom the Norfolk Landmark.

From the Norfolk Landmark.
Now, don't "slop over about the return
of Mr.. German to the Senate. Unless he
has learned thing or two during his en-
forced retirement. his return to office will
not be an unmixed blessing for the demo-
cratic party.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-16

This country has a splendid array of
Libraries. The only thing that remains to
be done is to get the masses into the way
of reading the right kind of books.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-16

A large number Of people will not believe
that wireless telegraphy amounts to any
thing until it gives them chance to lose
their money by means of margins in the
stock market.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-16

Boston is evidently disposed to prove to
General Miles that 1t is quite competent
to fittingly entertain eminent American
as any European capital.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-16

China is so accustomed to a war cloud
that a clear sky would probably excite ap-
prehension.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-16
Palais ROYaa Hats.
The New BOmmets.

We all have ndvduaism. Landseers paintings of animals
and Turner's waerscapes ndvduaisms that made them
famous The Palas Royal mners have become famous be-
of their bonnets There's individuality about them that
appeals to who them The result is that the
Palais Royal probably sells bonnes than do all the other
mlners combined S. $50 the prices of the
here. Mourning bonnets included.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-16

After the warning of last winter another
coal famine could be attributed only to gross
and inexcusable negligence.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-16

Colombia may reasonably doubt whether
a canal is not more important to It's inter-
ests than a constitution.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-16

Occasionally the weather predictions get
overzealous and keep three or four days
ahead of time. But they eventually come
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-16

The Montana young woman whose book
shocked people is going to write another.
Encores are often dangerous.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-16

When J. Pierpont Morgan goes anywhere
1t may be stated that his visit has nothing
to do with politics. 1t is finance every time
with Mr.. Morgan
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-16

The st. Louis exposition Is evidently
making preparations to give the picture
machine lecturers material for a season or
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-16

The Buffalo police are in danger of being
left with lot of shop worn and out-of date
clues on their hands.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-16

Mr.. Quay has gone to Florida to shoot
alligators Bear and fish are too tame for
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-16

From the Atlanta Constitution.
Some newspapers used wireless dispatches
before Marconfs invention was ever
heard of. ,ja fss. 81 y s.xye..,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-16
Omaha win Grow.

From the Toledo Times. 81
When Dave Mercer becomes the head OF
the census bureau the city Of Omaha can
have all the population II wants.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-16
The Strike Season.

Count Boni Castellane says he likes
He ought to.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-16
Nor Here.
Yes, Yes!

From the Philadelphia Ledger.
Mr.. Sherlock Holmes is not in Buffalo.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-03-12
Chi1dren's ShOes....
SpOrIeder Shoe Co

whose feasting, revels and extraordin-
airy magnificence, all of which are re
corded in the book of Esther in the
Bible, caused him to give the Jews OF
his land into the hand of his prime
minister. Hannah, ITO do with them as
may seem good in his, eyes Hannah,
being an arch enemy of the Jews. OBJ
tanned the kings consent to have all
the Jews slain in the empire of Per-
STA. Somewhat previous to this de-
Ecree, Esther, a Jewish orphan, d maid
en- of extraordinary beauty. had be-
come the wife of King Ahasuerus and
she, with the assistance of her uncle,
Mordecal. succeeded in frustrating
the evil Vaccinations of that wicked
Hannah, who, with his, NAM confed-
crates, was hung, and the Jews were
given full power to defend themselves
against their enemies. Ahasuerus is
the same monarch whom the Greeks
called Artaxerxes Longimanus. In the
Bible he is named A~chashverosh. In
keeping this feast, the Jews all over
the world remember Gods assistance
in the time, of distress.
{ The name Purim is derived from
the Persian "Pur"-lot-originating
from the fact that Hannah cast lots
to obtain a lucky day-on which he
might be enabled to carry out his
evil devices successfully. In all jew
ish congregations service is held to-
might during which the book of Esth-
Eer is read to the congregation so
that all may remember that 'the
guardian of Israel neither sleepeth nor
|slumbereth."
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-03-12

A FULL Size MILL.

VIM. s. Standish has made a deal
with the Las Vegas iron works where
by h will use the machinery Of that
firm to operate a sampling plant of
his lixiviating mill. Carpenters will
begin work tomorrow, and within a
week Mr.. Standish says he will have
a plant complete that will run FIVE
tons of ore per day. 1t will be made
according to the plans already drawn
and he will be able to thoroughly DEM
onstrate its practicabiiity 70 anyone
interested in milling, or who may care
to become interested. MI. Standish
today completed runs with his small
plant, on samples OF the Overflow
mine. owned by the San Pablo mining
company, and samples of the solution
as well as the cleaned sand can be
cen at The Optic office. The Optic
will have more to say about this mill
as soon as the larger plant is COM
plete.