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The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1903-09-03
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-15

others from the lack Of authoritative SUI
pervision over a place OF possible danger.
For years the people have been going In
winter to the basin to skate, just as long
ago they used to go to Babcock lake. at the
north side of the monument. The latter
place was much safer than the basin. al
though smaller and more likely to be dam
gerously congested. When 1t was filled up
as a measure of precaution to prevent a
possible weakening of the monument foun-
dations the basin succeeded in popular
favor. despite the fact that the tides rush.
ing into this reservoir, designed as means
Of flushing the Washington channel of the
river. necessarily break the ice edges.
The same care should be exercised by the
public authorities over the basin when 1t is
used as skating pond as over the bathing
beach. The danger is indeed greater in
winter than in summer. Yet the fact is
that, save for few policemen, stationed at
the basin to preserve order rather than to
control the situation as regards the public
safety, no effort has ever been made to
provide against accidents on a large scale,
such as that Of yesterday.
Properly provided with entrance and exit
bridges. scrupulously examined at inter-
walls to ascertain the degree of safety or
danger. patrOlled by guards, marked in
weak spots by conspicuous danger signals.
and with search-lights, life lines and other
emergency facilities always on hand for
use in case Of accidents. this basin would
become as secure a place for public skating
as the District could possibly afford. In
any case. the basin should be either closed
absolutely to the public or equipped with
these safeguards. It is most deplorabie
that 1t was not 80 equipped at the begin
ming Of the season.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-15
Work in the Philippines.

Another anti-imperialist prophecy has
failed We were told when the Philippines
were taken over that they would become
the dumping ground for political bosses.
who would fill the offices there with low
grade strikers. Who else would care to
go? What man of promise and good posi-
ton here al home could be induced to give
up his comforts and opportunities for
place in the tropics? What salary would
compensate such man for the risk to
health alone which he would incur? The
picture was drawn of a condition of things
which would repeat the worst features Of
carpet-bag days in the south, and bring
lasting odium on the American name in the
orient. Crime, swagger and incapacity
would mark the administration Of affairs
throughout the whole archipelago, and the
poor Filipinos would soon be either in mu-
tiny or despair
Here are two interesting announcements
of the day. Gov. Taft has declined a seat
on the United States supreme bench in
order to remain in the Philippines and
carry forward the work he has in hand
there. and General Wood has asked for an
assignment to active duty In the archlpel-
ago.
Gov Taft. as we all know. left home
with reluctance. He was holding life
Office whose duties were precisely in the
line of his equipment and ambition. He
was living in the city of his birth. and his
surroundings were in every way attractive.
The appeal for him to go abroad was to
his patriotism, and he yielded on that
ground alone. He has discharged his duties
as governor of the Philippines SO well the
people both there and here applaud him;
and with the choice of returning home to
reside in Washington as member Of the
highest court in the country he elects to
remain in Manila and still further assist
in the solving OF the American problem
there. 1t is patriotism that again controls
him. Every other consideration counseled
acceptance Of the promotion offered
General Wood. as we all know. had
earned an assignment OF ease and comfort.
His work In Cuba was protracted and most
arduous. He Is on the eve OF closing up his
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-15
The Cuban Treaty.

Reports about the prospects Of the Cuban
treaty are conflicting. At the outset ratifi-
cation in the form submitted was conf
IDENTIFY predicted. All opposition, it was
stated. had ceased. The beet-sugar men
had agpeed that their industry would not
be injured. and their friends in the Senate
had accordingly sheathed their swords.
Now we hear of amendments, and of oppo-
sition even with the amendments counted
in. Some of the southern senators are ex-
tremey aggressive against ratification and
insist that there should be no treaty of any
kind. Well. the issue is very plain one.
The President has made it. His party is in
power. The country in November In effect
declared for fair treatment for Cuba, and
is is demanded both by moral and business
considerations. VIII tha republican Senate
vote against the republican President and
in opposition to the verdict rendered at the
polls only two months ago?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-15
Germany Denies a Yarn.

The formal assurance by Germany that
she has no designs on the Panama canal
may be accepted as another evidence of
her desire to maintain friendly relations
with the United States. No such assur
ance was necessary. The yarn discredited
Itself. 1t Was absurd upon its face. Still.
the fact that Germany at a time when sus-
plcion Is rife as to her purposes on this side
of the water thinks 1t best to deny a story
which has nothing to support it is some
thing we should cordially appreciate. The
fakirs and the busybodies. anxious to set
the two governments by the ears, VIII
make no Roadway while this sensitiyeness
even to mere runner continues.
The isthmian canal is a work we have
set apart for ourselves. And the world con-
ours IN the arrangement. All eyes are
turned this way. and our negotiations for
control at Panama are followed with uni
versal interest and no little Impotence.
All nations. and particularly those ad-
vanced in trade have stake in an enter
prise which II 1t realizes but in part what
Is expected Of 1t will be the greatest boon
that commerce has ever known. This
should act as spur to US, and put an end
to delays which have never been founded
upon causes SO slender as those that now
exist.
While the controversy existed as to the
Clayton Buwer treaty, delay about pierre
ing the isthmus was applicable. 1t was not
advisable to proceed In any high-handed
fashion. and negotiations with Great Brit
ain were necessarily slow. The British
government was reluctant to abandon
claims which 1t esteemed most valuable and
had many years asserted. But no difficulty
remains on that score now. We have the
choice between Nicaragua and Panama,
and the good VIII of all the powers in the
matter of an early decision.
Colombia is the stumbling block. Fancy
ing that because We turned from Nicaragua
to Panama rather suddenly, on the induce
ment of low offer Of the property of the
Panama Canal Company. we are committed
now to the latter route. Colombia seeks to
hold us up for a high annual rental. She
mlsconceives the situation and at the same
time the nature of her customer. We are
not only not committed unalterably to Pan
anna. but there Is sentiment of regret in
influential circles in the United States that
that route was even tentatively chosen.
The President has the power to open nego-
tiations for building at Nicaragua. and
should he decide to exercise 1t he would be
heartily applauded by thousands Of people
who warmly resent the Colombian attitude.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-15

1t is not difficult TO conceive means
whereby the shocking disaster at the tidal
basin last evening might have been avoided.
1t is always comparatively easy after the
fact 10 discern it's causes and their remdies.
For instance, had there been provision
sufficient to enable some one in authority to
provide series of light bridges between
the shore and the solid ice there would
have been great rush Of people to the
single point of exit, greatly weakened by
the hot water from the monument engines
Again. had the people paused to think of
the situation they would have avoided the
formation of a crowd at that dangerous
place. Had there been enough police on
duty on the ice and the shore the danger
could have been made sufficiently appa rent
to the skaters to prevent the congestion
In any case, danger signals, such as are
always displayed In other cities where the
ice is frequented by large numbers of
skaters, should have been conspicuousiy
shown.
But there were no bridges. there were not
enough poiiee. there We're no warning
signs, and the skaters acted as most
crowds of people act. without foretho
and when the break came with desperate
folly. BY some remarkable circumstance.
the place of exit was at the most dangerous
point. and was of itself the least suitable
for the occasion. A narrow plank stretched
across a space of comparatively clear
water to a ladder by which the people
many of them with their skates still on
their feet. periiously stepped and climbed
The first break in the ice was caused by
misstep and consequent fall. which pre-
cipitated others. and Instantly panic en-
sued. with mad rush. and the breaking
OF the comparatively solid ice.
This disaster resulted, as do so many
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-15
Taft and the Supreme Court.
From the Philadelphia Press

from the Ph1Iadelphia IreSs.
Governor Taft shows the highest sense OF
public duty In declining the offer Of a Su.
preme Court judgeshfp in order to discharge
what he deems public obligation in COM
pleting his important work In the Philip.
pine Islands. Governor Taft would make
an ideal Judge Of the Supreme Court. II
has been the ambition of his life to hold
that place. He had served on the district
bench with signal distinction and was re.
garded by the whole country as specially
marked out by peculiar qualifications fol
the highest tribunal. He left the bench
only In obedience to the urgent persuasion
of President Mckinley that he could rende,
a still greater service in the civil organiza
ton of the Philippine Islands, and he still
cherished the hope, as the country did
that he might at no distant time return to
his native land and attain the object of his
laudable ambition.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-15
A Winter Day.

l wonders whah de vi'let's hid
Dat used to smile along de lane;
l wonders what de bull-frog did
To stop his singin' dat refrain;
1 miss dac gohgeous butterfly
Dat used to hutter 'roun' so free;
l wonders. as passes by,
If dey all is a-missin' me,
I hyuhs de wind a-blowin' shrill
Among de poplar trees SO high;
A shroud of snow is on de hill
An Grape is on de mo'nful sky.
I feels jes' like does at night
When all de folks is gone away.
Is lonesome with touch O. fright.
I wish dey'd all come back to stay.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-15

Official report OF It. His relations with the
President are SO cordial It Is easy to as
sumo that had he 80 requested he would
have received snug billet in the United
States. But he asked for duty in the Phil
ippines. and has been so assigned. That
means more hard work. residence again in
the tropics. and with far fewer comforts
than he enjoyed while in Cuba. Surely
public spirit alone explains General Wood 8
action.
There will be no carnival of corrup-
ton" in the Philippines while men of the
type of Gov. Taft and General Wood are
in high office there, nor any lack of admin
istrative ability equal to the severest de-
mands
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-15
Fair Play in Alexandria.
From the Alexandria Gazette.


The testimony before Senator Stewart s
committee in Washington showed that GER
tain dealers were getting tremendous prof.
It's on their coal, and were taking undue
advantage of the pressing needs of the
people in that city. Such action is in
marked contrast to that of gentlemen in
Alexandria who are engaged In the coal
business. They have continued to supply
their customers without taking advantage
Of their necessities, and this fact will not
be forgotten by appreciative people Men
may make money under such conditions
but the gold and silver thus acquired NAV
become cankered and a witness against the
possessors some day
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-15
Devotion to DUTY.
a the New York Tribune

From the New York Tribune.
In deciding to remain In the Philippines
for an indefinite time instead of coming
home before long to accept the appointme mt
to the Supreme Court, which it is known
he might have had. Governor Taft has
given an admirable example of devotion to
the public service. His fellow citizens will
earnestly hope that his health may be COM
pletely restored and preserved and that he
may be abundantly rewarded by a sense of
increasing usefulness in the onerous Office
which he has chosen to retain.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-15
Control the Mines.
From the Kansas City Star.

From the Kansas City Star.
In a certain way the long Pennsylvania
strike was the original cause of the present
abuses. for the temporary shortage due to
the idleness of the mines furnished an ex-
cuse to the coal men to advance the prices
But even such an excuse does not Justify
the extreme charges that are being made.
1t may be a recognized principle of bust
ness to get all you can" but the principle
represents a mighty poor standard of NOR
ais. The coal issue is bound to bring about
some changes in the relations of the gov
eminent to the coal industry. Surely the
people are now sufficiently impressed to de-
mand that some proper regulation be ap-
piled to the situation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-15
Standing Up for Josh.

I dunno what to do about JOSH" said
Farmer corntossel HE don't seem to have
much enterprise
you've been complainin' bout the boy
ever sence we went to that theayter," re-
piled his wife. reprovingly. you've gone
ahead an cleared all the debts or the
place. an eff there aln't any incentive for
Josh to go out in the wide world an hustle,
sos he can come back an lift the mortgage
jes' as the landlord Is about to foreclose, It's
your own fault"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-15
The New Corset.
Ga Preniere.)

The "Fasso" will still remain
the Palais Royal speciality, but
La Premiere" is a rival worthy
your consideration, especially at
the low prices-$e.5o to So.
The leading corsetiere of New
York is here, solely to fit and
demonstrate the superiority Of
LA Premiere" Ask for Nine.
Staele.
The Best 81 Straight front Corset of
1908 is to be quoted at COM
plimentary price during the &c
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-15
Monopoly Invites Reprisal.

From the NOrfolk Landmark.
1t makes the blood boil to think that the
general discomfort and forced increase of
expenditure, the misery caused in the vast
numbers of American homes, and the rise
in the death rate In cities would all have
been avoided If the rights of the majority.
instead of the selfish interests of a small
minority, had their proper consideration
In this country. The American people are
too long-suffering for their own good; but
famine will rouse them from their apathy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-15
SHOOTING STARS.
A Reasonable Inferenc,

Il have been everywhere" said Diogenes
as he YEARLY set his lantern down. and ]
haven't been able to find an honest man
What do you think Of that"
1t merely indicates" answered the plain
everyday citizen, that you have an I'M
desirable circle Of acquaintances.'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-15
Art Goods.
TART Needlework.)

Another annual distribution
OF an importers surplus
stock. Littlest prices for us and
you. See details below.
10 for usual SOC Sofa Pillow
AA% Tops In tinted designs for you
to outline. And Head Rests-also at
only 12c.
1Oc for usual SOC Bureau Scarfs,
IN tinted designs: IS inches
long. And Finished Laundry Bags,
also at Ice.
0Q~ for the Extra-size Laundry
AO~ Bags. embroidered with the
word Laundry" finished with cord
and tassels.
AQC for the usual 75c Bonaz EN-
TO~ broidered Bureau Scarfs, IL
yards long. Also Pillow Shams to
match. Art Department, near G
street door.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-15
New Ribbons.
bargain Spots.)


The 1903 season opens with a
$4,000 stock of new year Rib
bons that include the following
spots"
an~ yard for 25c value Taffeta
a>S SILK Ribbons. 5 inches wide.
Plain coiors and the new floral ef-
OSr for SOC quality and 20c for soc
quality Soft-anish Taffeta
Ribbons, with hemstitched edges.
Black. white, blue and rose.
ENC bunch for Ribbon Flowers.
made In imitation of roses
and rosebuds, vtoiets, etc. The fad
Of the new year-here in best variety.
Or for new Ribbon Hair Bows
of Silk Velvet. Satin Taffeta
and Silk Gauze. Plain colors and
fancy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-15
lPsllais Royal ''Speei@ls' .
Two for One)

Broken SetEnonns n
O or
9TH
Roali
o
N o
of
n sylo 70
mornn al
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-15
Not Apprehensive.

Don't the trusts cause you any uneasi-
ness?"
Not the slightest answered Senator
Sorghum. Il see no reason to apprehend
that they Will not go on paying salaries
and dividends as usual
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-15

Richard Croker does not desire to pay
taxes in New York. He evidently wishes
to avoid contributing even indirectly to
Tammany revenues.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-15

The demand Of colored people for pensions
for former slaves shows that the Afro
American has much aptness for getting into
touch with the latest ideas.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-15

Possibly Senator Mason will follow the
example Of few other disappointed states
men and settle down to the prosaic but
comfortable occupation of getting rich.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-15
New Laces.
1Rarca;o Coote \

The spots dotting the new
$4,000 cotection-the best bar
gains secured in months of pa
tient research.
<lE for Spangled Robes worth
rs. only $1850 for Black
Lace, Robes worth $50, and $3.50 for
White Lace Robes worth $50.
E6Ar yard for 75c to 81 value New
Lace 0afioons, In applique,
irregular and medallion designs; the
latest vine and rose patterns.
02r, yard for Best S1.5O Lace Cal
foons. and $1.98 instead. Of
$3.50 yard for 4S-fnch Silk Mousseline
de Sole. with violet spray on white
ground.
1Er for Soc value Collars of lace.
embroidery and hemstitchang,
In the very latest 1908 style-turn-
over and top effects.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-15

Castro might play trick on the revolu-
tionists by letting them take hold of the
government just when the trouble with
Europe becomes intoierabie
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-15

Fourier, the automobile expert. expects
to make a mile in forty seconds in the
coming Paris Bordeaux race. He will hardly
undertake to guarantee against accident.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-15

1t is evident that China has had its
mathematical experts at work to find a
way to get the best Of the indemnity trans
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-15
For New Jersey.

From the New York World.
Governor Murphy thinks trusts are good
thing, and they are---for New Jersey
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-15

| Mascagni Is one Of the musicians who
| will not lnger on the gang plank to tell
| the reporters how much they regret leaving
/ America
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-15

| There is talk of renominatiug Mayor Low
| of New York Mr.. Low will probably think
! twice before he accepts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-15

1t is doubtful whether Apostle Smoot will
ever succeed in doing as much for Utah as
Utah Is doing for him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-15

The threats Of legislation have not de-
preciated trust stock to any perceptible
extent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-15
The New Linens.
Complimentary Prices.)

Offf11I11ISfftdfy IINOS.J
quality. for ZINE s..m n.m.ss >. Soc
terms. Af 75c sae quality. as.. new pat: Csc
qusli 1Sen fa mate Linen namask. 'oc 46c
qusli ali-l for Napkins sioo dozen $I.29
oas,i hll-i fnr Napkins *i,2a dozen $I.oo
20x40 Hemstitched Huck Towels, 700
25c quality, at. ASN
S1x90 Sheets. ready to use, 59c 1or
quality, at. Observation-Disclosures. ~
45x36 Pillow Cases. ironed, Ice TOO
Quaflty, at.
Bed Spreads. full size and full 1rc
weight, 81 quality. .............. ~
Tray Covers. all linen, best Zoe roc
quality, for.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-15

A New Yorker paid 5000 into the city's
conscience fund. Perhaps he is an expo
nceman.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-15

Mr.. Addicks sometimes regrets that he did
not take up his residence In state where
legislatures are easier to handle.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-15

People are not expected to assume any
superior airs because they are burning i'm
ported coal.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-15

The sway Of a New York policeman is
absolute while it lasts, but uncertain in
duration.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-15
The Skating Disaster.

Mr. Addicks is still looking over the bars
into the senatorial clover
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-15

Mr.. Bryan will give advice In Colorado
politics. He does not bar any state in the
Union. -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-15

Riches may not bring happiness" said
Uncle Eben. but dey shorely keeps away
heap o. trouble"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-15

ftroin-the ANACONDA standard. ISL b. ~ NJ
But the Montana legislature Is accom-
plishing quite as much as its esteemed con
temporary, the national Congress.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-15
A Queer State Of Affairs.

a Queer State Of Affairs.
The ways OF this world grow harder to
learn:
There are things that We cannot control
some people there are who have money to
burn ~
And who haven't fair share Of coal
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-15
Toilet Goods.
(p,ro,;,, Cootc

Mennen's new VIOLET Tai
cum Powder at Ioc instead of
csc in "spot" No. I. Others
15c value Floral Extracts, fragrant 2c
and lasting-ounce. .................
15c value Bone Hair Pins. NJ
Soc bottles Kinds Honey and Al ohc
mona cream OSt
6Oc value Olive Wood Hand Mir orc
r0rS I0f. ...s...s.......s ~
roc value Hair Brushes. best hoc
bristles, each. TT
Soc value Unbreakable Dressing 2Jc
COMBS, Tor. '..'-'''
2Dc value ''Sanitor' Tooth Prepara- I1c
tt0nss eacn. ........'.'.'''''
25c value All -bristle Tooth Brushes, re
each. sss''s' s'''-'''
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-15
New ChinaWare.
"Openstock" Patterns.)

Always in stock and choice
offered of all pieces necessary
for dinner or tea set.
Tea Cups and Saucers, from
sl.20 dozen to. .s69S
Tea Plates, SIC dozen to. .$4.9S
Uncovered Vegetable Dishes,
13c each to. .s29S
Individual Buffers, soc dozen
to Observation-Disclosures. 81. 9S
Covered Vegetable Dishes,
53c each to..... 81 %
Fruit Saucers. 4Jc dozen to-. 81 90
Meat Platters. 13c each to. 90. .s698
Pickle Dishes. 15c each to. .$1.75
Sauce Boats. zoe each to....S2.75
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-15
The Apollo Silver Connpamy's Stock
(At Nearly Half Regular Prices.)

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