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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-04
Lee, Washington and Bassett.

Certain gentlemen have been thrown into
such fury by Prof. Bassett's eulogy
OF Booker Washington they have over
looked the fact that. in q way, Prof WASH
tngton has been very close copyist of
General Lee Did the black man In this
case. as In SO many other cases. take the
white man for his modelf cat may look
at king. Has this particular black man,
born in condition so humble that he had
to-give himself a name, been inspired in his
work by the example of one of the knight
Hest and most attractive white men of his
ags7
After delivering up his sword, General
Lee. at the close Of the civil war. faced
situation gloomy In the extreme. The south
was in ruins. Her people were bankrupt
and discouraged. They needed the best ad-
vice and the best guidance possible. AS he
had led them in war It was plain that he
must lead them In peace. His course must
be lamp unto their feet. He made the
choice which was characteristic of a man
Ipf the highest character and intelligence
tIs DID not lend his name for money con-
liberation to the. shady schemes of gigan-
10 lottery enterprise. He did not take up
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-04
international Arbitration.

At a meeting held yesterday in this city
attended by representative citizens of
Washington, the work Of preparing for
great assemblage here January II in the
interest of international arbitration was
started. Every present indication points to
gathering in January which will be nota-
bic in history. 1t Is the work of the ma
tonal arbitration committee, which has for
some years labored steadfastly for the
writing of a treaty between the United
States and Great Britain to provide for the
adjustment of all questions between those
countries not susceptible of diplomatic set
Element A conference to this end was held
in this city in 1896, and chiefly as a result
of it treaty was negotiated by Secretary
Olney and Sir Julian Pauncefote, but it
failed of ratification by the Senate by a
close vote. Since then. however, conditions
have greatly changed. The Clayton-Bul
wer treaty, always serious obstacle in the
path of those working for general arbitra-
ton between the countries, has been abro-
gated and the Alaskan boundary dispute,
another stubborn fact in opposition, has
been settled amicably. Furthermore in
the meantime the world powers have taken
simultaneous step toward general inter-
national arbitration by their participation
POeiSS
1892 The cause OF Anglo-American arbi-
tration was therefore never so promising
as today.
The enterprise Is in exceptionally able
hands. At the head Of the national arbi-
tration committee Is now Mr.. John w.
Foster. one of the most notable of the
American diplomats and International au-
thorities. With him are associated some of
the leading American thinkers and men of
affairs. 1t is noteworthy that yesterdays
meeting was attended by Admiral Dewey
and General Miles, representatives of the
war power of the United States 1t Is the
highest function of the army and the navy
to preserve the peace, and 1t is a hopeful
Sign that two such distinguished opponents
of military and naval force should stand
shoulder to shoulder as advocates of per-
manent peace between two of the greatest
of nations
The Washington committee is charged
with the duty of arranging for the January
meeting. and ii is evident from the spirit
displayed yesterday at the preliminary ses-
sion that everything possible will be done
by the local workers to insure great
measure of success for the national COM
mitteemen.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-04
New Orleans.

The proposition to hold the republican
national convention In New Orleans is
amusing. Why go there? On account of.
and to encourage, the rising tide of repub-
lfcantsm in the soutn. To give the Lily
Whites an opportunity to shout themselves
black in the face against the President?
To insure the delegates cool weather in the
month of June? The city enjoys a reputa-
ton for hospitality. and doubtless all Wis.,
1tors would be well received and cordially
entertained. But If the republicans of
Louisiana have three hundred thousand
dollars about their clothes with which they
are willing to part, they should save and
contribute it to their party's compaign fund
next year when collections in New York
Will be difficult and the Trusts are active
IN behalf of the opposition. The Lily
Whites and their money should not be
uselessly parted. Mr.. Roosevelt could not
be defeated for the nomination even in New
Orleans.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-04

his headquarters at the nearest tavern, fill
his stomach with mean whisky. and spend
his time GUESSING his LUCK and the
Yankees. He put himself at the head of
an educational institution. and gave all of
himself to preparing young men of the
south for their duties as citizens under the
restored Union. 1t was an admirable and
a patriotic service admirably performed
The stoutest champion of the Union cause
could but view it with enthusiastic appro
baton.
When Booker Washington came to mans
estate he looked about him and saw the
people of his race and section sunk in ig-
norance and helplessness. He sympathized
with them and wanted to assist them.
With the capacity for leadership and the
ambition to lead, he gave himself wholly
to. the work of practical education. He
put aside the temptations of politics. and
addressed himself to what. so far as he
then could see. was mission with but
little personal return outside of a sense of
duty done. He set an example to the
young of his race Of tnestimable value.
He comforted the older members by in
spring them with hope for their children.
His work began to tell, and he found him
self honored by men of both races of the
highest attainments. Statesmen Of inter-
national reputation, bishops Of the church.
educators of renown, became his personal
friends and assisted him in his endeavors.
He is now known all over the world, and
interest in the man and his mission Is
profound and sincere
Can anybody familiar with the highest
type of the manhood of the old south doubt
what the attitude of General Lee would be
toward Booker Washington If he were alive
today? Is it not safe to say that the ia
nous negro educator would have no more
helpful friend than the great man who took
off the headgear of general-in-chief and
put on that Of a college president? Would
General Lee hesitate to listen to the negros
account of the progress of the latter's work,
or hesitate about assisting him with sug-
gestions? And can any man doubt what
the reply Of General Lee would be to any
jack-leg statesman or crossroads rabble-
raiser who might offer an impudent protest
against such a course?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-04
The Sanitary Duty Of the Individual.

An amazing feature OF the outbreak of
typhoid fever in Butler. Pa, is that the
number of cases should continue to increase
long after the natural period of bacillus in
cubation following the first warnings of cpl
demic conditions. The danger of using un-
ster1lized milk and water was doubtless
announced In Butler many days ago, when
the physicians found the cases multiplying
at asrate which indicated wholesale poi
sonfng. Evidently the warnings fell upon
deaf ears. OF course the cases might con-
tinue to increase for brief period after the
entire population had begun to adopt pre-
cautionary measures. but the time would
soon come when the rate of increase would
suddenly and materially drop.
In the old days. before the true nature
of this fever was discovered. when all epi-
demic diseases were known indiscriminat-
ingly as plaques there was nothing re-
markable about the failure Of the people
to avoid the sources of the pestilence. They
did not know them. In fact. They fed the
bodies Of the sick and the dead, their terror
often driving them into the grave by I'M
dermining their powers Of resistance. But
they continued to eat and drink as usual,
without observing any precautions whatever.
absorbing the germs of the disease without
disinfection. Their methods Of disposing Of
the excreta of the sick and Of the bodies of
the dead were such as to facilitate the
spread of the pestilence.
1t is to be doubted whether now one per
cent of the adult population Of the average
small city Is unacauainted with the general
nature of such a disease as typhoid. Re-
peated newspaper discussions Of the subject
have familiarized practically all literate
persons with the fact that this disease Is
taken into the system through the mouth,
In drink or in food. and that 1t can to a very
large degree be prevented by disinfecting
the excreta of patients and by sterlizing
and thoroughly cooking all foods whatso-
ever. Those who can not read are Of course
slower in understanding these truths, but
much Roadway is being made notwithstand-
ing the handicap. The children of the poor
are being taught the fundamental princi
pies of disease prevention and through them
the adult poor are learning. .' f-7a
The first influx of disease germs may
reach the entire population OF a city pro-
vided they come through the water supply,
although only few may succumb. But If
after the first alarm Is sounded the people
do not Systematically boil all the water, and
sterilize the milk. and carefully cook the
foods and exercise a fair degree Of supervi-
sion over the kitchen. the inroads Of the
fever will continue and the epidemic will
reach frightful proportions. as at Butler.
It is evident. from such cases as this now
so pitifully in View that the educational
process Is far from complete. that although
the people understand the nature of the
disease and the danger of its spread and
the methods which are easily at hand to
prevent 1t. they still fail In very large pro-
portion to appreciate the urgent duty which
Is upon every individual to exercise the
greatest precaution in times Of such peril.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-04
Maryland.

Those newspapers which have read Mr..
Cleyeland's letter only twice, and therefore
are inclined to accept 1t as fnal discuss
the question who has been benefited
most by IL. Some say Judge Parker. A
few say Mr.. Olney., The largest number,
however decide for Mr.. German. The
Maryland man, it is thought, has now the
lead in the hist of democratic contestants
for the party's presidential nomination.
But what is Mr.. German going to do about
the Maryland suffrage2 One Interpretation
put upon his attitude on the race question
IN the recent state campaign was that sue
cess at the polls for his legislative ticket
would mean a new election law shutting
out the negroes from the polls altogether.
The present law. 1t is conceded. has not
worked as successfully against the negroes
as was intended and expected. A great
many have triumphed over the job put up
to confuse them. For this reason, it is
urged by many of Mr.. Germans friends. a
new law should be enacted, on the lines of
the laws of the lower southern states,
leaving nothing to chance" so far as the
negroes are concerned. Mr.. Rayner, who
Rspires to sit as Mr.. Germans colleague in
the Senate, is an open advocate of such q
measure
Mr.. German, however, has this to con-
slider. AS matters now stand he can use
Maryland as a caution to his party. mo
wid-eyed platform, or yellow dog ticket,
boys" he can say. "or you leave me with
out the power to carry my own state.
Many of the Maryland democrats are very
Independent when 1t comes to national mat
tiers. Remember how they co-operated with
the republicans in 1895 and 1900. and
set me aside as though 1 didn't count at
all. Let me urge care upon you. both in
what you proclaim as principles and in the
candidate you name to represent them. 1
know a mighty good man who would run
well in Maryland on the right kind of a
platform"
BY this course, if he should take it, Mr..
German will keep Maryland in the column
Of states to be fought for and himself in
the column of men to be considered as
presidential timber. But If he aligns Mary
land with Mississippi and Louisiana and
Alabama. he will make 1t possible for any
democratic candidate on any sort Of plat
form to carry the state. Even Mr.. Bryan
then. on a platform reaff1rming all of his
isms. could win. For 1t was the negro vote,
led intelligently and willingly by white
democrats and white republicans working
together. that helped to save the state the
reproach OF Organism In the last two presi-
Dental elections. In a word II Mr.. Cor
man. by election law trfckery makes Mary
land part of the solid SOUTH will he not
eliminate himself as a presidential guam
tity2 The solid south Is never called upon
to furnish the democratic candidate the
understanding being that anybody wearing
the party label can carry that section.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-04
Beauty and Profit.
From the Philadelphia Inquirer.


Just look at the scores Of millions the
New Workers. have spent on their drives and
parkways and boulevards! They have ex-
pended this money ungrudgingly. because
they are convinced that every dollar of this
expenditure is good Investment, and that
is where they have shown their good sense
They have as many visitors as they can ac-
commodate. because they have made their
city such a source of varied attraction and
public entertainment. Their experience is
that money spent in identifying the city
and in making 1t a desirable place to visit
Is the experience everywhere. 1t Is the
same thing in Boston. a city tonly about
one-third as large as Philadelphia. where
also millions have been spent in the con-
struction of spacious and beautiful avenues
1t Is the same thing in Chicago, with its
unrivaled system of boulevards; while there
is not European capital Of the first class
which does not owe large part Of its
prosperity to the millions devoted to its
Identification.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-04
RetributiOn in Advance

Are you the landlord of this hotel?"
YES" answered the man with the pallid
eyes,
We'll, 1 want to tell you that have
Travelled all over the country and I never
saw a worse hotel than this"
I know It. And I tell you it's great
satisfaction to know that every time we
get beat out Of a board bill we're fully
even with the miscreant that did it."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-04

rom the Denver Republican.

The fact that three Presidents Of the
United States have been assassinated shows
the need OF protecting the man who flls
that Office. and yet, with all the warnings
that have been given by the history Of at
tempts on the part OF cranks to approach
the President. the police have not learned
how to keep all such persons back.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-04

The Beers are too busy with their own
affairs to offer any comments whatever on
the intimations from Central America that
South African occurrences will be dupli-
Gated
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-04
The Ordinary Girl.


She talked about theosophy and transcen-
dental lore
She used a lot of words that you had never
heard before.
She'd learned a wealth of phrases, and she
always had them pat;
Her facts were ''esoteric'-and you let It
go at that.
Her mind was very active, but her hair was
out of curl;
She always tried to be unlike the ordinary
girl.
She couldn't make biscuit and she scorned
the toothsome piei
She didn't have dimple, or q twinkle in
her eye.
She took her whole existence In a very
serious way.
And never deigned to smile upon the hero
in the play.
And though her conversation set their
senses in whirl,
The girl the men all fancied was the or.
binary girl.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-04
SHOOTING STARS.
A Partial Success

Did your husband keep away from the
horses this meeting?'
Well" answered young Mrs Torkins,
che kept away from some of them. He
told me that he never managed to get near
those that Won"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-04

There has never been the slightest ques-
tion OF Richard Cookers integrity as a
horseman. 1t Is curious that number of
men who are punctflious on the turf should
be so easygoing in politics.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-04

There seems to be an impression that
there will not be much use of trying to
have a presidential campaign In which Mr..
Hanna does not figure in some very I'M
portant capacity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-04

BILE Of prompt transfer from one hem
isphere to another. II necessary. and such
adventures as that OF the Moccasin and
Adder and the coming voyage of the tor
pedo boats will throw light upon this prob
lem of distribution.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-04

81. Louis regrets that even SO innocent
and beneficial an institution as a world
ta1r cannot be established without falling
under the shadow of graft.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-04

From the philadelphia Ledger.

The right Of free speecn may be g doubt.
full boon to the fool, the babbler and the
bore. Just as religious freedom Is a vain
and empty freedom to those who never
dream Of being religious at all. All the
same, It must be maintained. Especially
must liberty of academic opinion and ex-
preston be indicated against even reason
able impatience with some of It's fruits
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-04
APPROVING,

"How did you like the operaY'
First rate answered Mr.. Cumrox. IT
didn't care much about the tunes they
played, but it was a great comfort to have
enough noise to drown the .vacuous con-
versation that was going on around nie.''
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-04

Japan and Russia may have reached an
amiable understanding. but the chances
are that they are merely taking a vacation
for the Christmas holidays.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-04
Regret.

The man who once was railing
'Gainst the summers sultry blast
Now sits beside the furnace,
Sadly musing on the past.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-04
Ridiculousi
From the New York Tribune,

Senator Foraker's plan of frankly dealing
with emergencies which involve some con-
sideration Of the tariff must commend it.
self to republican common sense. The idea
that great party in control Of the govern
ment cannot undertake a simple piece of
legislation called for by a new situation for
fear of subjecting to discussion one of its
principal policies, to which 1t points with
pride, Is simply ridiculous.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-04

Some Central Americans will not see how
the possession Of $1O.OOO.OOO by the Panama
government can fail to precipltate another
revolution
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-04
A Woman Wrote This.
From the Savannah News.

FFOm the SaTauuah NeWs.
One reason, probably. why men are OBJ
jecting to won1en's clubs Is that they are
afraid that the women win soon know more
than they do, and will take the positions
they now occupy. There Is no doubt that
in the business world women are making q
record that Is calculated to cause men UNI
oaSinesG.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-04

Mr.. Dowie is at least entitled to commend
ing notice for the fact that he avoids blam-
ing the trusts for his financial disappoint-
mentS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-04

1t may be worth noting that the friend
snip OF Tammany for presidential candi-
date has not been very valuable in the past
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-04

Mr.. Arthur P. German does not under
take to deny that he would be a very fair
selection for the presidential nomination
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-04

Mr. Addicks may lose his private yacht
owing to debts. But his yacht has by no
means been his principal source of amuse-
ment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-04

Mr.. Bryan has demonstrated that 1t is
not necessary to be an off1ceholder to Sc
cure dinner invitations in Europe.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-04

There are people who will sigh for
"Christmas weather when the real consid-
Grafton is the Christmas pocket book
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-04

President MarroQuin of Colombia has
demonstrated that he Is not afraid Of
trouble by ordering an automobile.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-04
For The Baby.
For The HousekeeDer.

Table Silyerware, over dozen
choice patterns Sterling Silver
Tea Spoons, set. ..-...........$S. Is IN
Dinner Sets (more than 200
Varieties) .................7.0 90 to $3.50 90
Toilet Sets (more than 20 varieties);
Cut Glass Bowls and other Table
Pieces, large assortment. from. 50 to IS
Carving Sets and Table Cutlery. Ex-
cellent piece sets, sterling mount
gu .-........ 81 10
Table articles Of unique utility
Russian NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. DIFF
ferept from the ordinary coffee
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-04

Sometimes" said Uncle Eben. ode man
dat sits comfortable befo' de fire an let's de
yuthuh folks scrape around in de cellar fob
coal takes mo- credit dan Is due him fob
lookin' on de bright side O. things"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-04
European Novelties.

Cabinet ornaments: in blsaue. metal and and
rots, owls, Rabbits, Match holders, Deer.
Frames in gilt gun metal and black. mo-
dallioos and standing, 26e. to $1.O0.
Framss-fan-s shaped, holding picturess
26c.
Pearl handle pen knives, &c.
Silver handle pen knives. 20e. and soc.
Pyralin Goods, In soap boxes, powder boxes
combs and brushes. whisk broom and hold
er, Soc.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-01-28
INVESTIGATION BEGUN.
The House Com M iHtee Starts Hear
ing of the Lessler Bribery
Charges.

Washington, Jan. 24.-The house
committee on naval affairs Friday
morning began the investigation au-
thorized by the house as result Of
the statements made by Representa-
tives Lessler to the committee that he
had been approached with an offer of
money to influence his vote in the
committee. The committee first went
into executive session.
At 11:10 the doors were opened and
Chairman Foss announced the pur-
pose of the meeting, reading the reso-
luton adopted by the house Thursday.
Mr.. Foss first called Representative
Lessler, who was sworn.
Mr.. Taylor, of the COMMITTEES, ques-
toned Mr.. Lessler, who stated that he
was opposed to the building of more
submarine torpedo boats. Mr.. Lessler
identified Philip Doblin, and told of his
offering him $4,000 if he could be
brought to the other side. He had been
sent by Mr.. Quigg.
The committee in executive session,
decided to hear Mr.. Doblin next, and a
summons was sent to him to appear
before the committee Saturday, to
which time an adjournment was taken.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-01-28
THE CANAL TREATY..
Provides for Paying Colombia &c.,
OOO, 900 In Gold by Unit ed States
and $25O,OOO Annually.

Washington, Jan. 24.-The canal
treaty provides for the payment by
the United States to Colombia of $1O,-
100000 in gold and a rental of $250,0o0
annually thereafter, after the expira-
.tion of nine years. The lease of a
zone six miles wide for 100 years is
granted. The United States has the
right to send troops to protect it's prop
erty in case Colombia cam OF do so.
Colon, Colombia, Jan. 24.-The news
received here that the canal treaty
between the United States and Colon
bia had been signed caused much jubil-
alton throughout the isthmus and
hopes are expressed that the United
States will soon begin the completion
of the canal.