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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-14
Bad Luck for the Wall Street Combine.

The grand Wall street anti-Roosevelt
trust combination seems to be in bad luck
all round. Failing In its efforts to induce
Mr.. Hanna or any other prominent repub-
lican to move for the presidential candi-
dacy in opposition to Roosevelt, II has
lately worked industriously to secure the
nomination by the democracy of candi-
date acceptable to the trust combine, prom
Using in that event to put up any amount
of money for campaign purposes But just
when the plan seemed to be prospecting it
has been knocked into sTnithereens by the
openly declared hostility of the antitrust
element in the democratic party to any
candidate favored by the trust combina-
ton.
The distrust of the western democrats of
Wall street influences compelled the aban-
donment of the scheme for holding the
nominating convention in New York; and
then the danger of the convention being
overawed or Influenced by the labor ele-
nlent in Chicago under the leader ship of
Mr.. Hearst induced a retreat in wild
panic from that usually acceptable conven-
ton city and rallying upon ST. Louis.
Here they would be sheltered from the ter
ribie Hearst and his Chicago newspapers
and "rabble'' following. But Willie Is an
his adversafies started on the run for st.
Louis than he was after them with fully
equipped newspaper plant and will doubt
less in a few hours have an active Hearst
organ pouring hot shot into the ranks of
the enemy.
IL has been suggested that If the ma
tional committee is SO afraid of Hearst that
they must run away from him and his
newspapers the party should keep itself in
light marching order for flight at mo-
ment's notice. 1t is also suggested that If
there is no safe place on the mainland the
democratic convention should seek a refuge
from Hearst and his newspapers and his
rowdy following in some place on the other
side of the globe-Manila or Guam, for in
stance. But there is no certainty that the
inveterate Hearst would not follow them
even there with his aceursed newspapers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-14
The Old Favorite Farce Repeated.

So often has the House, in committee of
the whole, voted out of the legislative bill
the appropriation to maintain the civil
service commission. only to vote 1t in again
In the whole House that belief has been
born that no session of Congress would be
legal, certainly not complete without this
annual farce. The spectacle is now entire
ly familiar No merit-system-p protected
government clerk ever feels in the slightest
degree alarmed nowadays over the pros
pect of crippled civil service commission.
For season or two this vote In committee
of the whole did worry some of the more
timorous for fear that by some legislative
legerdemain the appropriation might be cut
on. But as the sessions passed and the
spectacle required in the same way each
year this apprehension wore away, and
now there is no disposition to cayil at the
annual indulgence of the spoilsmen in their
bit of buncombe.
The fact is that probably but few of the
men who vote in committee of the whole
against the commission salaries really wish
TO choke off the merit system. They know
-. that 1t would be an unwise move politically,
for the civil service system has now be-
come thoroughly popular throughout the
country a business-like method of trans
acting the affairs of the government 1t is
TO be believed that any party which would
distinctly assail the system and advocate a
return to the old method would be severely
rebuked at the polls.
Furthermore, these legislators know from
experience that the civil service law is a
wall of protection to them,. Tending off
from them the great mass of the office
seekers who formerly made life miserable
for every member OF the national Con-
gress The cutting off of patronage has
proved boon from which it is seriously to
be questioned if any senator or representa-
tive would deliberately deprive himself
even if there were no danger of political
punishment.
The annual voting out and voting in of
the appropriation for the commissions
maintenance serves its purpose however
1t enables the avowed advocates of the
spoils system to send home to their con-
stituents who clamor for patronage copies
of the Congressional Record showing that
the foes of the iniquitous merit system
never sleep, but are checked by the in
treDched defenders of the salary-drawers
now In Office. 1t makes good campaign ma
terial. does no harm and no longer worries
a soul. So why should not this little farce
be enacted from year to year. a curtain
raiser TO the chief legislative dramatic Of
fering?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-14
Our Treaty With China.

The extraordinary condition of things in
the far east was emphasized to us the other
day when Count Cassini the Russian am
bassador, called at the State Department
and assured Secretary Hay on behalf of the
Russian government that the rights guar
anteed the United States in Manchuria by
China by treaty would be respected.
1t is plain enough that this assurance was
timed with the view of influencing feeling
in this country on the subject of the Russo
Japanese difficulty. far more important
point, however, relates to what colloqufally
may be termed the pure cheek of the trans
action. Our treaty as to open ports in Man
churia is with China. 1t was negotiated
with an Independent nation having author
ity to do business in it's own name. We did
not ask Russias permission, nor did China.
to sign. And yet, just as we are exchang-
ing notifications with China, Russia steps
forward assuringly. and says to us, That's
all right. I'll see that Chinas terms are
kept"
OF course, we know that Russia controls
Manchuria today absolutely. Her soldiers
overrun the country. and If war with Japan
comes she will fight there as she would
within stones throw of st. Petersburg.
We believe. and the world at large believes.
that she is In Manchuria to stay. Certain
1t seems to be that If she has to fight for
her policies In that quarter, and triumphs,
she will never retire With the blood of her
soldiers soaked into Manchurfan soil, and
millions of treasure expended In enforcing
Russian rule. nothing but a superior armed
force would expel her.
Practically. then, we are to enter Man.
churia on the. sufferance Of Russia. Our
treaty is with China. but China no longer
controls Manchuria There Is a higher
power than China in the country now, and
that power by formal visit of its ambas-
sador at this capital to the State Depart
ment. proclaims the fact. That power, it is
true, announces friendship, but it Is at this
moment in close place and is playing for
sympathy. How long will that friendship
continue after the present crisis passes if it
passes so as to increase the prestige of Rus
STA. in ,Asia2 China was glad to make
terms with us, and if unhampered will keep
them. But Russia? If Russia had kept
faith with US and the other powers she
would not be in Manchuria today, and there
would be no threat of war with Japan.
If We are to remain indebted to Russia
for our privileges in Manchuria, would it
not be well to have some writings on the
subject? We rest today upon the personal
assurance of Count Cassint. and We shall
not always have him with us. And officials
at st. Petersburg are changed every now
and then. The bear can write, and we ought
to have his signature in matter of so
much Importance. But with the dupHcity
and falsehood characteristic of Russian
diplomacy and official utterances little faith
can be given to any promises or assurances
from that government.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-14

plank that would mean anything and
everything OF nothing, as the exfgencies OF
the campaign might require. Mr.. Waiter
son, gently but firmly. handed the paper
back. No, sir! Not il he knew himself and
he had not up to that time ever been mis-
taken as TO his own identity. Mr.. Cleveland
would have to stand on his message-on the
record The flag was nailed to the mast
head, and those who did not want to fight
under It must leave the ship.
Argument went for nothing Mr.. Cor
man and Mr.. Scott could see the matter In
many lights, but Mr.. Watterson In only one.
And so he offered FOR the Craftsmanship of
the platform committee, was elected over
MIR. German, and saw to II that the tariff
plank was everything that ha wanted and
nothing that Mr.. Cleveland wanted And
Mr.. German and Mr.. Scott returned to
Washington sadder and wiser men. The
details of their call at the White House
when they reported to Mr.. Cleveland upon
tho reealcftrant Kentnclian have never
been given to the public. but Imagination.
aided by some knowledge Of the men and
the theme, need leave no curiosity unsatis-
fed.
Time at last makes all things even. He
laughs best who laughs last. Everything
comes to him who waits. And there are
other familiar quotations of like tenor. 1t
is now 1904. and the democracy will assem-
BILE at st. Louis again. Shall we see Mr..
German and Mr.. Watterson again among
the delegates? This time Mr.. German Is a
candidate for President; and how strange
it would be to see him the nominee, stand
ing upon platform of Mr.. Watterson's
construction. and dealing, among other
things. with that same old tariff question,
Mr.. German still protectionist, and Mr..
Watterson still a free traderi
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-14
Louisville for the Canal.

The board of trade of Louisville-a nom
partisan organization. but, representing the
business interests of a city normally demo-
cratic. necessarily composed in large meas
ure of democrats-has passed by unani-
nous vote resolution indorsing the Pan
anna canal treaty and requesting the two
Kentucky senators to vote for its ratifica-
ton. This is in line with the action taken
by similar bodies in many other southern
cities. and Louisville is to be congratulated
upon the alertness OF those who have her
material prosperity at heart. Though at
some distance from the seaboard. her con-
nections. both by rail ard river. with south
ern seaboard cities are direct, and no growth
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-14
ST. Louis-1SSS. 1904

1t was in 1SSS-siNteen years ago-that the
democracy met at ST. Louis and renomi-
mated Grover Cleveland for President. The
previous December he had sent in his free
trade message TO Congress. and the coun-
try was still ringing with the challenge.
Men of the Carlisle Morrison w atterson
school We're in a state of exhilaration At
last, as they read the situation, they were
assured a stand-up fight on the tariff issue,
and they welcomed the prospect. They had
a leader who seemed willing to lead and
they saw victory ahead and death to the
Robber Barons. The Star-eyed Goddess of
Reform was TO ascend the throne and be
crowned. while the Painted Harlot of Pro-
lection. who had been reigning in her stead,
was to go to the block, where she prop
erly belonged. There was music in the
land
HeprY WatteFSon was on hand to receive
the company. Louisville and ST. Louis being
not so very far apart. his journey was
not long one. He was smiling and conf
dent as they say in the prize ring, although
fisticuns were not on the cards. Among
the other early arrivals were A. p German
of Maryland and w. L. Scott of Pennsylya-
mia. and they had a little surprise for Mr..
Watterson. In that suave manner for which
he is justly famous, Mr.. German produced
from an inside pocket the text of a tariff
plank which, Mr.. Watterson was assured.
Mr. Cleveland desired inserted in the con-
Vention's platform.
Ar. Watterson read the paper. and could
scarcely believe his own senses. Instead of
a ringing reafflrmation of his message to
Congress on that subject. Mr.. Cleveland was
here proposing a straddle-a surrender OF
his proud position. He wanted a tariff
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-14
Russian Justice.
q the New York Times,

From the New York Times.
1t Is naturally In lands. according to Mr..
Gladstone's famous phrase, Sin which free
dom is indigenous. familiar and full
grown" that such a story as we had to tell
yesterday about the Russian lawyer who
has been terribly prosecuted for the offense
of doing his duty by his client excites most
indignation and resentment. Who
can wonder in the face of the evidence this
case OF k1shineff furnishes, that the sympa-
thy of Sssl civilized mankind should go out
to any power. European or Asiatic, which
attempts to check the extension of this "co-
lossaf' enemy to civilization and incubus
upon humanity?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-14
VIII Need Them.

From the Philadelphia Press.
Democratic senators who expect to fol.
low German in opposition to the Panama
canal treaty should take the precautior
to put on life preseryers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-14

A Chicago minister has discovered that
Homer and Virgil are improper. He will
have the thanks of many brain-weary juve-
niles IL he can establish his theory on q
practical basis.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-14

Mr. Bryan's afability is reeiproeated by
the more conservative element of the demo-
cratic party But there is no hesitation in
assuring him that, although personally well
come, he will have to leave his free silver
in the check room
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-14
A PHILOSOPHER.

"A 3AAAosSopueT.
When l must shovel off the snow
Upon a winters day,
think upon the meadows green,
In summer far away.
And when in summer I must feel
The suns relentless glow.
I'm yainly wishing for the time
When I can shovel snow.
And so 1 seek not to complain
Nor yet to swell with pride:
strive to be content. 1 know
/ can't be satisfied.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-14
Japanese Efficiency.
From the Baltimore Sun

From the Baltimore Sun
The experience of the war with China in
1895 and the more recent Boxer war gave
a practical training which must be of value
in case of conflict with Russia In compar-
fson with the European troops engaged in
the relief of the legations at Picking, the
Japs took very high rank In point of all
around efficiency.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-14

Flying machine experiments have been
temporarily suspended. In order to operate
a flying machine with reasonable safety the
river should not be frozen.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-14

can come to them az the result Of the dig
cling of the isthmian canal which she wiz
not generously share. Outside Of . few
machine politicians. the whole south Is In
favor OF the canal, and warmly deprecates
the effort to befog tho question with triv-
ialties and ward-grade partisanship.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-14
Fire Drill.
From the Chicago Inter Ocean.

The fire drill which is practiced in the
public schools, and which has prevented
panic in those institutions on numerous oc-
casions, Is a measure of discipline which
might be proftably emulated In places OF
amusement and other establishments where
largo numbers of adults are employed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-14

King Menelk shows symptoms of becom-
ing sociable and chatty. But 1t will be
hard to forgive him the race prejudice he
has shown in his dealings with white peo-
ple
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-14
A Microscope Needed.

From the st. Louis Globe-Democrat.
Bill Stones first attempt to "organize''
the Senate looks like lump of alum after
q hard days soaking.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-14

A reading of the war news is sufficient
to prove that the man who said the world
would need a universal language knew
what he was talking about.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-14

Some of the Colombians will be unkind
enough to insist that they could have
found out all General Reyes has to tell
them by merely using the mails
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-14

When a corner in eggs b talked Of the
consumer has right 70 become indignant.
Not only = the expense enhanced. hut tbs
eollectioa Of eggs 30 be retained In custody
untfi prices are advanced b . most pro-
carious experiment .
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-14
The Presidents Bigotry.

From the Indianapolis Journal
President Roosevelt's bigoted partisan
ship again becomes apparent in his choice
OF Luke Wright democrat, as governor
of the Philippines.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-14
Tammany Toys.

From the Syracuse Post-standard.
When they banqueted little Mr.. Mcclellan
they forgot to invite Willie Hearst SO
there's trouble in the Tammany toy shop.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-14
Only Gas.
From the Richmond Times

From the Richmond Times Dispatch.
There is going to be a lot Of escaping
gas before this Panama business is final
iy disposed of, but It will not hurt any
body much.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-14
Senator From Colombia.

From the Pittsburg Gazette.
While Senator German has received the
thanks of the senate of Colombia, the DEM
ocratic senates of southern legislatures now
In session are giving fine exhibition Of
self-restraint.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-14
The Insistent Theater-goer.

From the New York Tribune.
Is the theater- goer asking too much now
adays when he insists not only on a good
play, but on safe playhouse?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-14
Absent,
From the Philadelphia Press.

Neither the Russian ambassador nor the
Japanese minister was reported as "among
those present at the great peace meeting
in Washington.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-14
SHOOTING STARS.


johnny Is a very imaginative child" said
the fond mother. But Willie is more prao-
tieaL When Willie decides that he wants
anything he sets out to get ft.''
II have noticed that difference" an
swered the unfeeling bachelor. Johnny
sings I want to be an angel but Willie
smokes cigarettes and skates on thin ice.''
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-14

Russia is an old enough hand to know the
possibilities of worrying by procrastination
people who are eager to fight.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-14
Ingenuity.

The man who writes the novel
Has ancient plots, you'll find.
The advertisement writer
Has the most inventive mind.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-14

Tai An bought q new automobile and Is
now reported 60 be lost. Possibly she IL
walking home.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-14

Mayor Mcclellan ssema reluctant to allow
Dr. Parkhurst the satisfaction OF saying,
II told you So"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-14

Japan evidently takes no stock in the doc
rine that war and civilization are wholly
opposed.
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Admiration.

why" said the punctilious person. Il
got a letter from the person you have been
praising. and there was actually capital
in the wrong placer
May be so.' answered Mr.. Cumrox. But
he never gets his capital in the wrong place
in the market. And that's more impor-
tant."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-14
Not So Much spouting.
, Birmingham Ledger,

The Texas and Louisiana OIL wells are
producing about 30,Oo0. 900 barrels a year
and are saying less about It than when they
produced tenth of that amount.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-14
Evidence Of Prosperitx.

I'm glad to see that you do not hesitate
to put ashes on the sidewalk when 1t is
freezing"
NO" answered Mrs. Bliggins. SIT not
only makes walking safer, but 1t shows
that the family can afford to buy coal''
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-14

Havana viii never cease To respect Gen.
Wood as tho man who gained . victory
over the city's most deadly enamies-the
microbes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-14
So Ordinary!

From the Memphis CommercialAppeaI
Steel common Is becoming almost vulgar
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-14
And the Goosebone. Too.

From the Birmingham Age Herald
PersimmonS, corn shucks hogs and Dos
sums all foretold a hard winter.
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Relieved.

''What do you think of all this talk of
war in Asia?'
Il like to hear it, answered the sultan.
ut shows that there can be trouble with
out me as storm center"
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Muslin Underwear.
Lot of slightly TnIissed and soiled
Corset Covers: low and v neck styles.
trimmed with lace; French styles, others
embroidery trimmeu; sold form mn.
erly at 25c.-Green Ticket Day. AVS.
One hundred dozen Ladies' Muslin
Drawers; hens and tucks; n6Ac
worth 21c.--Green Ticket Day. hVS'
Lot Of Muslin Gowns in three different
styles; one with rows of "a hemstitched
tucks, between rows of Val inserting;
another style with embroidery and
tucks; several effects torchon
lace trimmed: worth Soc Doc
Green Ticket Day. ...-.....-.......
(Main Store Only)
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DomeStics.
Lot of Absorbent Tea Towel
Day Dag; Mor'A &c, Gree" r,e1e. 3Hc-
Short lengths of White Apron
Check: worth Sc. Green Ticket Ar
Day Observation-Disclosures. to-
Five pieces of Bleached Sheet
Day i9s a sortn Sc. Green Tickle. 4Bc.
Lot of Manchester Apron Bingham:
s worth Sc ss'o srssn Ticket Ss D fssr. u.s.
Lot of Soft-inished Long
nsHsh; wolth loe. Green Ticket 6zBc.
Large lot of Pillow Cases. wide hens:
p payth h...l nse Green Ticket 7zAc.
Lot of Hand torn and Ironed Double
bed Sheets; worth SOC. Green -1QDr
Ticket Day. ........................
main Store OnlyD
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Flannelette Wrappers,
Flan ,,!.;l Wrap RMC
fles on skirt, fitted
waist, sailor collar effects, trim
med with velvet; some with ruff
he shoulder bretelles; double rows
of trimming forming yoke. Worth
up to $I.5o always-we can offer
this SPECIAL at. soc.
CMain storegon1y) a
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-12
ART STUDENTS EXHIBITION OPENS.
The Attendance LaTge-Prizes and Scholar
ships Awarded.

The annual school exhibition Of The Az Students
League opened last night at the American Fine
ATS Building No 10 West Eifty-seventh-st.. with
& large ATTENDANCE All the available wall space
q the cassrooms was covered with the students
work.
The portrait class scholarship Vas awarded TO
Miss Florence Choate. me Saltus prize Of the
antique class 10 Miss HuIda Parton the scholarship
q that class 20 Paul E5aveusJeiT. the womeus life
drawing class scholarship To 8Ilss Agnes N. Rich
mond. The wonens life painting scholarship 70
Miss Hebe Garfield, the mems life drawing schol-
srshtp 10 Charles JaeEer=. the mems life painting
scholarship n George MacrUrn. the sketch class
scholarship 10 John Z Thompson. the Rotterdam
composition class scholarship 70 Miss a. Dunbar
jenkins the Robert j. Collier Prize of composition
class 10 CIeTTetr Beneker the ReUteTdahl ConpO-
lie Robert ! Coiler prize Of Lllstra don class 10
J. Newton Hewitt. and The Du MCud scholarship
ID z. h Nesbit. The lower exhibition rooms were
vel filed with The work o. the instructors. The
exhibition Will open 20 the public every after
noon and evening until Saturday.