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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-28
New York Republicans.

Today Is harmony day in the news about
the New York republicans. Saturday was
Odell day. The governor then had Senator
Platt down and was hammering him with
out mercy. Tomorrow may be Plat day,
with the governor underneath and the SEN
ator using his fists remorselessly. But to-
day we have assurances that everything is
pleasant between the two men, that they
understand each other perfectly and are
working together for success next year in
the convention and at the polls. The re-
porters offer US a comedy on very broad
lines. If they ask good deal of the public
they give good deal. They put their char
acters into some amazing positions, and
supply them with some truly 5iverting
lines. The senator and the governor declare
that they are enjoying the play as much as
anybody else. Maybe ALI may not be as
inharmonious as described, but the har-
mony existing might be thicker
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-28
The Suggestion Bearing Greeks.

The latest proposition from the opponents
of the canal treaty is refreshing In the ex-
IRENE. And yet 1t is on all fours with their
previous propositions. They have given
every sign of being a ratified lot ever since
the new government on the isthmus was
proclaimed
Come, now say these sensitive pa
triots. There need be no trouble about
cutting the canal at Panama. Colombia is
Just as anxious for it as We are The at
rnosphere at Bogota has cleared, and there
Is as strong desire among the Colombians
now for an understanding as can be- They
are ready to concede all that We desire-as
much, indeed, as Panama has conceded
Let's sponge off the slate and write afresh.
Let's remove this dark STAN on our ma
tional honor. Let's do business with Colom-
Ola. Cancel the treaty with Panama, which
VIII force her back into her former rela-
lions with Colombia. and then everything
Will work smoothly. 1t is a safe and easv
way out. Let's take It,"
Fancy! The thing really is too beautiful
FOR this world. Plain, everyday human be-
: ihss, who toll and sweat for what thew get
may hardly be expected to fall in with a
suggestion so paradisiacal in its nature
Revolutions do not go backward Neither
90 men in office while they keep their wits
commit political suicide. Enemies of Tbeo-
dore Roosevelt and of John Hay would have
; occasion to rejoice and be glad if those two
ofhciais would drop upon their knees and
confess to perfidy in the matter of the es
taotishment of the new government on the
lsthmus. The charge made is that they
iomented the trouble. timed American plans
Tor the outbreak. rushed to the scene In a
tny. and followed up the role of conspirator
with that of the bully. So that the PROPOSE
ton to cancel the treaty with Panama. hand
Panama over to Colombia and then nego-
tiate with Colombia again for the canal. is
nothing more or less than a proposition to
put tie President. the Secretary of State
and their party out of business.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-28
The Drevfus Revision.

There IS hope for France. despite all
the cruelties and injustices which have
howed from the persecution of the unhappy
Dreyfus during the past few years. He is
AT last to have the opportunity of a COM
plete rehabilitation at the hands of a civil
tribunal. whose verdict II Is confidently
believed. will remove the stain of his for
mer convictions and restore him In full
honor To the army. from which he was
driven in disgrace TO his island prison
nine years ago. Had the courts and the
closed with Dreyfus pardon after his sec
ond conviction he would have remained
under the stigma of declaration of guilt
which not even the act of executive Glenn
ency could have wholly removed from the
minds of some people 1t is not assured. Of
course. that unanimous decision by the
branch Of the court OF cessation which
Will persuade the anti-Dreyfusards of
France that he is innocent of the charge of
treason So vehement was the accusation
against him. SO violently was Ii pressed
50 fiercely did the battle rage that doubt
less many Frenchmen will go to their
graves firmly convinced that the unhappy
captain sold the secrets of his government
these that the retrial Is to be had. but for
the satisfaction Of the great multitude who
believe that Dreyfns IN the victim Of preju-
dice and deserves q fair hearing and, II
indicated. an honorable restoration to his
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-28

rank. Il will be remembered that the real
merits Of the Dreyfus case have never been
heard 10y a civil court. He was tried twice
by a military court, the first one OF which
condemned him. and the second. despite
evidences Of the most fragrant perjury
which should have led to an acquittal,
found him guilty by vote of to 2, with
a recommendation of extenuation, which
resulted in sentence of ten years impris-
onment, half Of which he had already spent
on tho Isle du Diable. Immediately after
ward the president RENTED the remainder
OF the sentence on account of the precari-
Gus state OF the prisoners health. In the
interim between the first and second trials.
however. the court Of cessation had two
opportunities to review the case Indirectly.
One was In connection with the trial OF
lola and the editor of the Aurore for libel
Ing the ministry in the remarkable FAC
cuse" letter. The other was In conse-
quence OF the permission granted Mime.
Dreyfus to appeal to the court for review
OF tho case to ascertain the Justice OF or
dering new military trial. But on neither
occasion did the civil court have full
chance TO examine all the evidence and the
intrinsic merits of the case were not passed
upon. Now, in the light Of the exposed
falsehoods and confessed perjuries Of
Henry. Esterhazy and Patty du Clam. there
should be no doubt whatever of triumph
ant acquittal for Dreyfus. The lovers of
Justice and the admirers Of the best that Is
In the French people will welcome such a
result, for the Dreyfus case as It now
stands on the record is one Of the most out
rageous Instances Of national injustice
ever perpetrated.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-28
National Interest in the Capital.

From all parts of the country come indi-
ca tons that the remarks Of Mr.. Jacob RUS
on the Sums OF Washington have yielded
good fruit. So we'll known II he as an au-
thority on the life Of the very poor. 80 sue
cessful has been his work In New York as
practical refOrmer and philanthropist. that
his statement that some of the local slums
are the worst he ever saw has aroused the
country as never before to a high pitch of
interest in the sanitary welfare of the ma
tionaI capital. Congress Is being admon-
ished from all sides that 1t owes the country
as we'll as the District of Columbia a duty
In the premises. 1t is urged to take up the
Commissioner recommendations and enact
them into law. thus strengthening their
hands and empowering them to deal cura-
lively with the evils which so grievous-
~ shocked Mr.. Riis. and which in point of
fact have been a source of distress to many
Washlngtonians for years
The prompt seizure Of this topic by the
newspapers of the country Is a gratifying
sign of a keen interest outside of Washing
ton in the capital. Time was, not so long
ago when this city was regarded as a mere
meeting place for Congress and site for
the transaction of the necessary business
of the government. The struggles of the
public-spirited, far-seeing citizens of the
District to secure recognition Of the capitals
claims upon the nation for artistic and prac-
teal development were barely noted in the
states A mistaken notion prevailed that
the tax payers of Washington were espe-
Cially favored In that half of the burden of
capital maintenance was assumed by the
federal government. The country was I'M
able to perceive why there was need Of par
tlcular projects unusual measures to
elevate the capital above the common
municipal level
But for some years past this spirit has
gradually been giving way to a sense of ma
tional pride In Washington. The steady
stream of tourists to the capital has aided
in formulating national sentiment to the
effect that here lie an only partly performed
duty and grand opportunity. The formu-
lation and presentation of the park COM
missions project crystalized the country's
sentiment on this score. and now 1t Is no
exaggeration to say that the dominant
thought throughout the states, as attested
by frequent newspaper publications. is that
nothing is too good for the national capital,
and that Congress should proceed actively
In bringing the city up to date In all details.
The revelations of the District Commits
sioners and the comments of Mr.. Riis be-
fore the congressional committees the other
day have shocked the people of the states.
They do not relish the spectacle of a Wash
ington with foul spots half-hidden in OBJ
scure corners. and with the raw edges of
moral and physical corruption showing.
They want a clean. pure Washington, with
out slums. with decent dwellings for the
poor. with sanitary laws and adminstra-
ton effective that the Ills to which
large communities are so often subject may
DE reduced to a negligible minimum
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-28
Three Preventable Disasters.

The country is experiencing another
series of railroad disasters similar to that
which occurred two years ago, and which
cost several hundreds of lives and many
hundreds of thousands of dollars. Last
week In Kansas passenger train ran out
of a switch carelessly left open by the crew
OK preceding freight, and in the wreck
thirty persons were Injured severely and
ten were killed. A day or so later at
Connellsville, Pa, a fast express ran into
some switch timbers strewn on the track
as result OF careless loading. and in the
wreck at least sixty-f1ve people met their
death and many more were injured. Satur-
day night near Grand Rapids, Mich, the
high wind blew out the red danger signal
and passenger tain which should have
stopped dashed past to collide head on with
another train. Twenty-Five were killed and
thirty hurt, many Of the latter probably
fatally.
Thus at least one hundred people were
killed last week-including those whose
death from injuries 1t is practically certain
will follow-in consequence Of the imper-
feet arrangements of three different rail-
roads The open switch in Kansas, the
badly loaded freight In Pennsylvania and
the unmatched signal lamp in Michigan,
all these are effects of the tendency of the
average railroad employee to grow callous
to the possibilities of his calling and to
begin to take things for granted. There
was no one to make sure that the Kansas
switch was closed, nor any automatic de-
vice to give a warning that 1t was open.
There was no track inspection to note the
strewn ties in Pennsylvania, and appar-
emily no car inspection to note the loose
piling of the switch timbers. There was
no disposition in Michigan on the part Of
the operator in charge of the light that
failed to make sure that it was burning
when the train approached.
This Michigan case is ascribed in some of
the dispatches to unavoidable causes 1t
was the breath of the storm that blew out
the lives. 1t is said. The hand Of fate was
, in control But the man in charge of the
light knew that the wind was high, and
that wind often extinguishes lights. 1t
was his duty. morally If not actually ex-
pressed in his specific orders, to go upon
the platform with an emergency red Ian
tern. Certainly It was his duty to make
sure Of the light. not merely two minutes
before the train was due. as he reports
having done, but continuously until the
train appeared In sight
The tower men, switchmen, dispatchers,
all the various human parts of the great
machine of transportation, these are excel
lent men. trained and trustworthy. so far
as human beings can be trained and trust
ed But In many cases they grow indif
ferent. They become mechanical They
gradually forget the fact that they have
charge Of human lives by the hundreds
They do their best, but too much Is ex-
pected Of them. They are not sufficiently
checked and automatically aided Until
the railroads will realize this fact and IN
troduce new methods and relays Of workers
these series Of catastrophes will recur with
awful results.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-28
Farewell, the Friars.
From the New York Tribune.

From the New York Tribune.
With the departure Of the friars from the
Philippines cause of friction three CEN
turtles old and more will disappear. AS
early as the latter part of the sixteenth
century the religious orders were trouble
some to both the Spanish governor of the
Philippines and the Roman Catholic bishop
of Manila. and they have maintained the
record pretty constantly ever since. Some
times they have sided with the governor
times with the latter against the former.
They have done much good. It Is true, but
they have been disturbing element, and
the islands will be better Off without them.
That does not mean, Of course. that the IS
lands VIII be without the Roman Catholic
Church, for the status and efficiency of
that church there will not be perceptibly
affected by the passing of the friars.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-28

mote quarter Of the city has been secured
as site for q building OF q warehouse
nature. It Il to be large and will be used
for no other purpose than the storage Of
documents. But az the plans are at present
understood 1t will be far from the ideal hall
of records, and 1t Will by no means add to
the dignity Of the governments arrange
ments in this city.
Even with the proposed storage warehouse
for documents there win be need Of such a
place as has been in the minds of most
citizens and department officials for dec
AIDES. Such an establishment should be con-
veniently located. absolutely proof against
fire. to the limit Of the building arts. and
should furthermore contribute to the capi-
tails architectural attractions. There Is
room for both buildings, the plain ware
house now Immediately IN view. and the
more presentable, dignifed hall OF records
SO placed as to be easy of access from any
Of the departments and to fit into the grand
scheme Of park and building improvements.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-28
A Simple Recipe.

The man who doth in temperate mood
His earthly joys pursue
Shall benefit by what Is good
And find discomforts few.
For when the festal hour Is flown.
His Is bliss complete;
Who may remark in honest tone,
II didn't over eat"
The man of money may endure
Much trouble and much pain;
So, even though the purse be poor
Some comfort we may gain.
Though fortune from your call may stray
Existence may be sweet;
If. in all candor, you can say,
II didn't over eat"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-28
impractical.

Ode trouble wifi dat man." said Mr.. Eras-
tus Pinkley. sis dat he's too ambitious"
"But he won work" answered Miss Mi
ami Brown.
mo. He's one o. desc people dat would
rather imagine hisse'f ridin' in a automo-
bile dan git down to business an push a
wheelbarrow."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-28
Apt to Be Right.
From the Brooklyn Eagle.

From the Brooklyn Eagle.
Governor Taft has pardoned number of
Fflipinos accused of grave crimes, not mere
ly against the government, but against their
felfowmen. Well. we must experiment with
mercy az we have with severity, and shape
our conduct according as the recipient Of
the favor behaves himself afterward. And
what Judge Taft does Is apt to be right
because he does It.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-28

Yesterday in this city woman was
knocked down and injured by a bicyclist.
who escaped without Identification, this be-
ing the third case Of this character within a
few days, one resulting fatally. Thus does
the proof accumulate that the subject Of
marking the dangerous street users with
distinguishing numbers has not yet been
exhausted by the District Commissioners.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-28

The portrait of George Washington on the
postage stamp wears the expression of a
man who Is still hoping that all employees
of the post office department will finally at
tain his ideals Of veracity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-28

Colombia now realizes the force Of the
proverb about locking the stable after the
horse is gone. By prompt exercise of
prudence. however, it may succeed in saw
ing some OF the hay
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-28
His Economic Views.

do I understand that you favor govern
+ment ownership"
Not exactly" answered Senator Sorg-
hum IT never favor extremes. But do
believe that government employees ought to
own as much as possible
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-28

Chicago has within comparatively re-
cent period had street car strike, wait
ers' strike. q laundry strike and hearse-
drivers strike. The policemen are required
to wear their trousers creased. one of Its
savants declares that It Is Injurious to
battle. and another remains on record with
the assertion that Rockefeller Is greater
genius than Shakespeare Life would be
very undressing without Chicago.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-28
In a Way.

would you regard Miss Clammerton as
belonging to smart society," asked the in
quisitive young woman. T.
'In a way" answered Miss Cayenne.
'You know her grandfather made the fam
ilys money in the pepper and spice trade"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-28
Strong Cars Needed.

From the New York Press.
The lesson Is for lawmakers to learn,
since railroad corporations refuse to be
taught, that loss Of life IN railway acca-
dents can be greatly reduced by compelling
the companies to run none but the strong
est type OF carriages that can be built In
place of the 6arnsy shells that serve so often
as the tombs or crematories of passengers
who cannot afford to ride In steel coaches.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-28
A Needed Resolution.

oh. youth whose horn did loudly bray
On Christmas eve and scatter pain.
Pray make VOW On New Year day
That you will ne er do so again.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-28

DR.. Parkhurst Is becoming SO concerned
about the wickedness of New York that he
may yet be impelled to follow the example
of Noah and build himself an ark.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-28

New York has a cold-blooded way of not
bothering much about what 1t shall do with
its ex-mayors.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-28

President Roosevelt avoids accepting val
liable presents. He does not include the
gratuitous advice that Is showered on him
as coming under this head
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-28

The German emperor is obliged by a most
unfortunate chain of circumstances to de-
vote as much attention to the physicians
as to the diplomats.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-28

The airship problem can wait awhile. It
Is likely to be too cold for some weeks to
come for aerial excursions
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Canada's Appetite.
From, the

From the Memphis Commercial Appeal
Canada wants to annex Greenland Hav-
ing lost a strip OF Alaska that didn't be-
long to her. she now wants an entire coun-
try that doesn't belong to her as sort Of
consultation prfZe.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-28

The formula OF prayer for people who VEN
ture upon the sea may yet be supplemented
by special petitions for those who embark
on railway Journeys
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-28
Behind tho Times,

From the Chicago Record Herald.
Christmas does not come in Russia until
January z. That. however, doesn't begin to
represent the distance which Russia Is be-
hind the rest Of the world in most matters
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-28

Russia and Japan refrain from going into
a fight precipitately. This may be an indi-
cation that it is to be great contest when
1t occurs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-28
Eizzled Out,

From the Baltimore American
The Panama question is reaching such a
pass that the international teapot will have
to seek another tempestuous occupant
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-28

Some Of the villagers are hoping that
Russia will be as careless about its massa-
ere schedule as it was In evacuating Man
churta
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-28

It Is to be hoped that the tin horn talent
exhausted itself on Christmas eve and that
New Year eve will be comparatively or
derJv
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-28

II WIS unkind 10 spoil Mr.. Dowie's pleas
re,trip to Australia by insinua tons that he
may forget to come back
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-28

The phonetic speller has not yet developed
sufficient assurance to allude to 'Krismus'
and "Nu Yeer"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-28
SHOOTING STARS.
Summer and Winter.

''Who is this man who is telling US that
he has found a way Of discriminating mos
quitoes?"
"He's the same man. who last July was
exulting over the fact that he had found
a cheap substitute for coal"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-28
HELPFUL MEDICAL EllNTa.
Importance of Keepinp
Your Blood Purified,

Does your head feel heavy and achep Your throat
dry nose stopped up and hot no appetite little
chuiy Feelings creep along the spine hands hot
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Smiths Pineapple and Butternut Pills cure con-
stipation, biliousness. headache in one night All
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-28

Silk Petticoats OF heavy quality
taffeta, with umbrella hounce and
deliberately trimmed with lace quill
ing or point desprit lace and ribbon
$1,000 to S35. 90 Each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-28

1876 wards 2o-inch Gun Metal Jas
peri Moire Velours, for petticoats,
etc.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-28

Children's Cloth Coats, made with
double cape, turnover collar and
cuffs; trimmed with braid-red
brown and dark blue.
$500. Were So. 50.
Third floor Eleventh st.