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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-09
The House.

The country should profit by the fact that
an able and experienced man holds the
gavel in the House of Representatives.. a
service of twenty-eight years has made Mr.
Cannon veteran In that arena. But the
length of his service Is only one feature of
his claim to consideration. During the
greater part of that long term he has been
recognized as one Of the strong men on his
side of the chamber. His committee as
slgnments have been important, his appear
ances In debate frequent. and his part in
the sha ping of much notable legislation
honorable and conspicuous. Achievement
therefore as well as long service may be
quoted In support of the confidence felt in
the Speakers ability to meet the exacting
requirements of his great office. He knows
the ms and outs of the House thoroughly;
and having assisted in executing so many
policies of others he should not find 1t diff
cult now that he is to cut out business him
self to perform his task satisfactorily to his
party and to the country.
The minority leader is likewise a man
from whom the country may expect an
open and straightforward course. Not
veteran as compared with Mr. Cannon. Mr..
Williams has yet during his ten years in
the House seen the great issues that now
command attention presented there and
contested with force and spirit. His own
part has been noteworthy. He has partici-
pated in several financial debates has seen
the tariff twice revised. and the policy of
expansion presented and consummated.
Neither sound money, nor protection. nor
expansion Is likely to be overthrown. but
differences on all three questions still exist
between the two parties. and Mr.. Williams
is representative democrat respects
that partys attitude on all of them. He is
a good speaker and parliamentarian, and
has a good deal of ginger in his compost
ton. The proceedings of the House should
not lack for interest with such a man as
leader of the opposition.
Both Mr.. Cannon and Mr.. Williams were
diplomatic in accepting the duties assigned
them. MIR. Cannon will be the servant of
the House. and Mr.. Williams a leader only
to the extent of leading where his party
signifies its desire to go. But notwithstand-
ing these pleasant deliverances, appropriate
enough to the occasion. We may expect to
see both men impress themselves with
Vigor upon whatever passes. and each in
his own way employ the everyday ends of
his place and its requirements Neither is
timid and both know what real leader
shin is.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-09
The Kaiser's Health.

The reports from Berlin about the opera-
ton the kaiser's throat although couch
ed In the most reassuring terms impress
the world disagreeably in view of the fact
that his father died of cancer of the throat
and further because it is generally believed
that the emperor is afflicted with what
have been termed distempers of a treach-
erous nature. 1t is sincerely to be hoped
that the physicians bulletins written in
a spirit of absolute frankness and that the
growth removed from the patients throat
Is of benign nature and is not a pre-
cursof of malignant tendencies. The world
cannot today calmly face the possibility of
a sudden taking OFF OF Emperor William.
He has Gained down from the erratic rest
lessness which marked the first few years of
his reign He is Enthusiastically a great
power in Europe and therefore in the world.
He is personally today good terms with
all of the chief rulers OF the world. the
car. the King of England. the Emperor of
Austria. the King of Italy, the pope and
the sultan and he has established the most
pleasant relations with the President of the
United States. His relations with France
are pleasant IL not hearty 1t is significant
that the news of the throat operation was
received in Paris with CONSERVATION. The
gloomiest views of the future were enter
tained even in the capital of the people who
are regarded as the kaiser's bitterest enc
mics.
The reason for this apprehension lies in
the current belief that Europe Is now at the
turning point between a great war and a
lasting peace. Conditions are at present
more conducive to stability than for years.
The pacific settlement of the issues con-
fronting Japan and Russia, if it has indeed
been reached, removes a possible cause of
trouble between the continental powers.
Germany itself however. is in a state of
unrest. The kaiser has held it in subjec-
ton through the exercise of his dominant
personality, His heir. young man of no
marked ability. on ascending the throne In
the near future would find himself con-
fronted with a problem of first magnitude
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-09
Congress and Panama.

Some curiosity is said to exist in congress
sional circles on the subject of affairs on
the Isthmus of Panama. There Is intima-
ton of the existence of a suspicion that the
administration has been guilty of skuldug--
gerry. and we are promised effort to lay
bare the foul conspiracy, or something to
that effect. There may be pitfalls in such
a path. but there are people who seem to
enjoy broken shins. They sprawled in the
Hawaiian business, and again in the Cuban
business. and now a third opportunity pre-
sents itself. Every man to his taste. Con-
gress is here and here to do business and
if there Is any political capital In impeach-
ing the government while outsiders seem to
approve. now is the time to gather it in
The administration has taken its stand and
has no thought of retreating
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-09
The Arm and the Red Iron.
From the New York Sun

The Panama policy of the administrat ton,
officially declared through the press yester-
day morning, is creditable to the President
and his Secretary Of State. We are sure
that it deserves the approval of the Ameri-
can people. We believe that 1t will receive
that approval as fully and loyalty as did
the Cuban policy of President Nick nley at
the time of our intervention in the interests
both of the United States in particular and
of civilization in general The administra-
tons statement of intentions is what might
have been expected from a fortunate CO.
operation of the enterprising Americanism
of Theodore Roosevelt and the serene and
experienced sagacity of John Hay acting
together in perfect harmony for a patriotic
purpose. 1t is a great thing to have the
courage to strike when the iron is hot. It
is an admirable thing to know exactly when
the iron is hot and to deliver the stroke
with expenditure of force precisely
measured by the requirements of the occa-
sion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-09

One effect of the new railroad terminal
work of material Importance, should not be
overlooked by the authorities in their fore
thought for the future welfare of the city.
These operations have encroached seriously
upon the spaces heretofore available for
the disposal of refuse, as attested by the
Commissioners action upon a request by a
contractor for the removal of rubbish to be
allowed to the citys dumping grounds.
This privilege was denied because it was felt
that the District itself has now only small
margin and that it is wise to make the,
present dumps last as long as possible. This
incident calls attention to the fact that
Washington is still lacking in one of the
most important features of good municipal
housekeeping. 1t has evolved reasonably
satisfactory garbage disposal system out of
the most deplorable conditions, but its
methods of disposing of other refuse mat
use matters are far from being up to date.
In many cities the refuse, other than the
dirt of the street sweepings, Is utilized to
produce power The material is carefully
sorted and much that is valuable is pre-
served and sold. In New York the city sells
the privilege of collecting and handling this
matter at considerable figure and thereby
not only saves the cost of collection but
avoids a serious problem in the disposal.
The contractor is urged by the chance of
greater profit to collect thoroughly, just as
in the case of the contractor here for the
collection and disposal of the garbage.
which is now transformed into valuable
commodity instead of being regarded as
sheer waste. He furthermore reduces 20 a
minimum the amount of material which
must eventually go to the dump. In New
York the problem of final disposal il today
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-09
The Panama Republic.
From the New York Herald


The rapidly made history of the last few
days puts two things beyond reasonable
doubt-the establishment of the republic of
Panama and the construction of the Pana-
ma canal AS yet the administration has
recognized only a de facto government, but
it is merely a question of short time when
permanent government will be set I'D and
the new republic recognized by the United
States. This is the manifest destiny of
Panama. Its people are unanimous for it
and Colombia is powerless to prevent it,
The utter disregard of Panama's welfare
shown in the rejection of the canal treaty
has lost to Colombia forever both millions
of money and one of her most important
states. striking and promising aspect Of
this lightning transformation is the general
satisfaction with which 1t is received The
people OF Panama are naturally jubilant, the
American people evidently indorse the ac-
ton of the administration and Europe is
following the lead of the United States-aII
OF which augurs well for the peace of the
future. That the canal outlook is a bright
one for this country is obvious.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-09
The Recipe Habit.

Il think those neighbors are real mean"
said Mrs. Blggins.
Whats the trouble?" asked her husband.
You know, our Marguerite doesn't get
on in her studies very well, and their Ma
thilde is always at the head of the Glass;
What Of that?"
'They wouldn't tell me what particular
sort of brain-producing patent food they
give their children"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-09
No Delay.

from the New York Mall and Express
1t is the plain duty of Congress in extra
or Urinary session to make effective the
treaty of reciprocity with Cuba. That legis-
la ton, for which Congress Is called to-
gether. should be enacted promptly. There
exists no reason for delay nor excuse for
prolonged debate
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-09

Mr.. Bill Devery used to regard Congress
as too small field for his talents. He
would no doubt be glad to be in Washing
ton today receiving bouquets and con-
CALCULATIONS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-09
Henry's Choice.

From the Memphis News.
What would Henry Watterson do If he
had to choose between Roosevelt and Cleye-
land for the presidency" asks an imperti-
nent contemporary. But this is, Fortunate
ly, free country. and Henry does not have
to answer the question.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-09
He'd Tell.

How old is Ann? Oh, why endure
Suspense and puzzle one another?
The way to find the answer sure
Is just to ask AIMS little brother.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-09

Panama patriots are naturally properly
Indignant at these insinuations that their
revolution was made to order.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-09

The complications in wh.ch number of
magnates are involved doubtless cause Mr..
Carnegie to congratulate himself on know
ing when he had enough
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-09

Canadians who showed disrespect to the
United States flag are. of course. not the
same people who were going to England
with annexation talk a short time ago.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-09

Some of the isthmian people are deter
mined that the Panama canal shall not go
out OF vogue as quickly as did the Panama
hat.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-09

Mr.. Bryan's admirers can remember the
day when he was not tossing $4,000 about
so literally. His career has not been alto
gether failure.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-09

The gentlemen who are refusing to de-
clare themselves candidates realize per-
fectly that there is no time limit on the
OPPORTUNITY
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-09

If Tammany should ally Itself with Arthur
P. German, some democrats would regard
it as a practical politics trust.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-09

Richard Croker can feel assured that he
has left, the business of New York in the
hards of people who will carefully maintain
its traditions
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-09

1t looks if the once belligerent Kaiser
had been prevailed upon to join a don't
worry club
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-09
Keeping Ahead of the Procession.

Why don't you try to get ahead In the
world?"
Mister said Meandering Mike. ITS a
terrible ting to lead a procession. I've
seen de drum major steppin' along grand
an gorgeous an lookin' like de whole out
fit was his willin' subjecks. But de truth
is dat he's got to keep movin', for If he
ever gifts tired dat whole procession Is goin'
to march right over his PROSTATE form, wit
de band playin' Hail Columbia jes' like
notin' had happened. OATS why I amt
ambitious. Me for de tail end, wit de push
carts an de grocery wagons, every time"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-09

The citizens of Panama are determined
to have the canal, even if three Cinnamon
have to be killed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-09

Mr.. Hanna could scarcely be blamed for
wanting to pause and enjoy his victory in
Ohio before plunging into further cam
paigning.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-09

Mr.. Jerome has his opinions about GER
tain matters, election or no election.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-09
SHOOTING STARS.
A Sincere Advertiser

you advertise all the comforts of home,
do you not?' said the traveller.
yep answered the sad-looking rural
landlord. This place is my home and
these are all the comforts 1 get
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-09
Canada Still Sore.

From the Montreal Star
Wonder If it's cheaper getting up revolu-
tons in territory you want than submit
ting it to arbitration?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-09
From the Chicago Post.

. Not only did Tom Johnson use up all his
,asolene, but every tire was punctured.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-09
The Disposal of Refuse.

Congress is now being given another
chance to do something.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-09
Talking Things Over.

~6
Let's talk things over for Congress is here:
Let US discourse in manner severe
Of lofty ideals and ethical claims,
With classic illusions and long proper
names.
Or, let us in fanciful diction array
Our various thoughts as we meet day by
day,
And tell funny stories that help us forget
The cares which may cause US some toll
and regret. g. sz..'
.zr.
And, if the occasions becoming too slow
Wen flash up in wrath and each challenge
a foe;
Well use such strong language and strike
such dismay
That the Record will use only dashes next
day.
And when at the close of the season we
find
There are fences to mend and some axes
to grind,
Well vow-though our tasks may be far
from complete
That for talking things over we couk MT be
beat
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-09

Some men takes much comfort In
talkin bout DER troubles" said Uncle
Eben, dat rs gwine to feel kind O. sorry
for 'em when dey gifts to heaven, whah
dey's 'bliged to be happy
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-09
Pennsylvania Also Went.
Upset.

From the Chicago News
Mississippi went-but why waste words;
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-09

$500 Dinner Sets of
American Porcelain and
English China: these include
dark royal blue @a'= "a =
decorations. A Sill. Q8.
set for. ......
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1903-08-28
BRITISH EAST AFRICA COLONY.
Jews viii Send Committee to inves'
tIgate the Situation.

Basle, Switzerland. Aug. 2S.-The
debate In the Zionist congress on the
British proposal to set apart portion
of British East Africa for colonization
by the Jews closed during the day. The
congress, by 225 votes to 1T. adopted
a resolution to appoint committee OF
nine which will be sent on an expedi-
ton to East Africa to investigate the
situation. The Russian delegates OPP
posed the project and left the hall as
protest.
The territory that Great Britain has
offered for Jewish colonization is an
elevated tract 200 miles long on the
Uganda railroad, between Mau and
Nairobi Sir Harry Johnston, former
special commissioners for the Uganda
protectorate. In his report on the
country. described this region as al
most unparalleled In tropical Africa,
being admirably watered. fertile. COOL
covered with noble forests. almost un
inhabited, and as healthy for Euro
peans as Great Britain.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1903-08-28
AFTER A LONG SEARCH.
Former Deputy Revenue Collector OF
Massachusetts, Arrested.

Philadelphia. Aug. 2S.--Orrin j
Towne, Jr., former deputy collector
OF internal revenue for the Eastern
district of Massachusetts, was arrest.
ed Wednesday by government officers
charged with the defaication of several
thousands dollars. He waived a hear
ing before a United States commits
sioner and bail was fixed at $4,000 He
will be taken TO Boston soon.
The government officers have been
searching oil over the country since
last February for him, when he was
dismissed from the service for cause,
After his discharge the shortage was
discovered His bondsmen covered
$1,000 into the treasury, the amount
for which they stood liable. Towne
had been engaged In the brokerage
business In Philadelphia for several
months.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1903-08-28
PRESIDENT HAS MANY CALLERS.
Financial Legislation and Post At.
fairs Discussed.


Oyster Bay, N Y. Aug. 28.-The
proposed financial legislation and the
pending postolfiee Investigation were
the most important subjects discussed
during the day by President Roosevelt
with his visitors. President Roose-
welt entertained at luncheon Repre-.
sentative ChaAles N. Fowler of New
Jersey, Acting Attorney General j. p.
McReynolds and c. II. Robb, an attor-
ney general for the postoffice depart
ment; Eugene G. Hay Of Minneapolis,
the well known politician of Mime
sofa; Ansley Wilcox of Buffalo, long
time friend, at whose home Mr.. Roose.
welt took the oath as president; John
.. Davis, former attorney general OF
New York, and Hamlin Garland. the
writer
Mr.. Fowler was summoned to Saga.
more Hill in pursuance of the presi-
dents plans Of ascertaining the views
of both representatives and senators
on the subject OF financial legislation
Mr.. Fowler was a member OF the house
banking and currency committee in
the last congress and the author OF
the currency measure which bears his
name.
Acting Attorney General Mercy
nolds and Mr.. Robb laid before the
president details of the latest develop
ments in the prosecutions for frauds
in the postoffice department. Prepare
tions for the trial of persons under In
dictment are proceeding and the presi
dent was fully informed of the status
of each of the several cases. The case
of George w. Beavers, the chief of the
salary and allowance division, was
considered, the president manifesting
particular interest In it.
Some minor matters were discussed
with the president by his other guests
at luncheon.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1903-08-28
BOTH SIDES RESTING.
Little Progress In War Game OF Port
land, Me.

Portland. Me-, Aug. 2S.-At day
break, after a night OF considerable
activity, both sides In the war game
In progress of this port were resting.
Various movements made by vessels
representing the enemy had been met
promptly by the men who manned the
forts and other harbor defenses and
several attempts at landing made by
forces from the feet had been repulsed.
The operations during the night and
morning were conducted entirely by
cruisers and torpedo boat destroyers.
Desultory firing continued from 3:lb
until 5 o'clock. but shortly after dawn
the feet retired to the rendezvous OH
Harpswell and the land troops were
waiting for the next move.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1903-08-28
TRAIN is BLOWN UP
EXPRESS FROM BUDAPEST TC
NSTANTINOPLE.
Every Car Smashed by Explosion
Seven Persons Being Killed
and Fifteen Injured.

Sofia, Aug. 28.-The eastbound daily
express from Budapest to Constants
nople was blown up near Kuleli Bur
gas, about twenty-five miles south OF
Adrianople. early In the day. Seven
persons were killed and fifteen in
jured.
Dynamite bombs were used. Every
car was smashed.
Apparently the outrage was the work
of revolutionistS who travelled on the
train.
ConstantinOple. Aug. 28.-The bomb
which wrecked the train near Kuleli
Burgas was thrown by third class
passenger who was in the buffet car.
Only two cars were destroyed. The
dead include two Mussulman women.
two children and three trainmen.
The continued absence of news from
the interior of Macedonia, where there
is widespread interruption OF tele
graphic communication. is causing
great uneasiness to the Turkish OIL
cials here and much unrest among the
public
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1903-08-28
AFTER EXCITING EXPERIENCE
Redemptorist Fathers Expelled Fror
French Monastery.

Paris. Aug. 28.-The expulsion OF
the Redemptorist Fathers from their
monastery at Les Sables was carried
out after an exciting experience. The
barricaded building was surrounded at
O'Clock In the morning by soldiers,
police and firemen. The monastery
bells summoned crowd OF people to
it's defense, missiles were thrown out
Of the windows and several OF the be-
siegers were injured.
After four hours siege the barri-
cades were forced and the fathers re.
treated to the roof, where they con.
tinued their defense until dislodged
by streams Of water Many arrests
were made