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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-29
A Land Slip.

Today's accident, caused by -cave-in of
an earth wall in the excavation for the new
bank building on 18th street, seems to have
been unavoidable. Fortunately only one
man was killed although the conditions
were such as to render possible a much
greater disaster. These large building OPP
erauons, involving deep cuts in the earth
alongside OF standing buildings. some of
them old and none too solid, are always
hazardous, calling for the exercise of the
greatest care and the employment Of scien-
tific devices to prevent the sliding of earth
and the crumbling of walls. 1t has hap
PLY been Washington's experience to be
visited by comparatively few such mishaps,
fact which attests to the good workman
ship and careful provisions of the contract
Ors. Occasionally, however, with the
chances for accident apparently all guard
ed against, slides of earth will occur Last
nights heavy rain was probably the cause
of today's slip, the situation being such
that the danger could not be foreseen-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-29
Father Gapon.

Father Gapon, in confessing to bucking
the tiger at Monte Carlo, shows knowledge
of human nature by adding that he used
only his own money. and won. There are
people with whom that statement will help
the good man. 1t will break the force of
his-well, say indiscretion. But, upon the
whole, the disclosure is very modifying.
Father Gapon did well to get out of Rus
STA. In fact. getting out of Russia was
essential to his continuing above ground.
But he should have sought cleaner pre-
cncts than a gambling town, and cleaner
and more serious company than the fren-
zed patrons Of the green cloth. II his
heart was with his harried friends at home,
how could he keep his mind sufficiently on
the game to put his money on the right
cards? y revolution is something of a
gamble in itself. but those who engage in
1t should. for. the time being, confine their
throws against chance to that one line of
endeavor. The tiger can wait.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-29
Municipal Ownership in New York

While MIR. Hearst is appealing to the
courts in final effort to secure a certff-
cate OF election as mayor of Greater New
York as the exponent of municipal owner
ship. the taxpayers of the big city are
studying certain figures which have been
published relative to the mana cement of the
Staten Island ferry by the municipality
The ferry service has now been in the
hands of the city for a little less than two
months. IN that time the receipts have been
$500 and the expenditures. including In
terest on the bonds, representing the pur-
chase OF the franchise and the build
ing of boats. sIOT, 35S or a loss in operation
of $2s.95S at the rate OF 1886 3 day. This
means, If maintained. an annual loss I'm
municipal operation of $l95, 40. II the in
terest charge is excluded from the equation,
the net loss on operation alone would be
about 976 year
The city's operation OF the ferry costs
more than the private management for sew
eral reasons. First. the employees falling
under the civil service law. are, worked only
eight hours a day, and three shifts are nee
essary. Again. they are paid higher wages
Finally, there are many more men on each
boat than were employed by the private
owners. 1t Is also stated that the crews
are not as efficient and that the service
costs more in many small ways.
II has always been claimed by opponents
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-29
The Freer Collection.
From the Baltimore Herald.


President Roosevelt Is pressing upon the
regents Of the Smithsonian Institution the
desra bility of accepting the offer of Mr..
Charles L. Freer to donate to that insti-
tuition his invaluable collection OF paint
ings and art objects This notable private
collection Is offered to the government with
out any important restriction other than
that 1t shall forever be kept in building
to ITSELF without additions to it, excepting
such as may be made by the donor him.
self. AT his death his executors will be
directed to place in the hands of the gov
eminent half million dollars for the erec-
ton of building for the housing of the
collection.
President Roosevelt regards the offer as
one of the most liberal of its sort that
has ever been made by any one to any
government and intimates that If the re-
gents of the Smithsonian do not see their
way to accept the gift he will seek other
means for its securing by the government.
1t is to be hoped that the regents will not
permit anything to stand in the way of the
acquisition of a collection of art objects
which Is described as being particularly rich
In old Japanese and Chinese subjects.
Possibly the most noteworthy private art
collection In this country is located in Balti-
more. The vastly valuable Walters collec-
ton occupies as conspicuous place in the
eyes of connoisseurs as almost any public
collection in the world. Not that 1t Is as
large as many others. but 1t Is inclusive of
30 many paintings and art objects of great
distinction. Baltimoreans are coming to ap-
oreciate the advantages of this collection In
their city, and the new gallery in course of
erection will bring 1t more intimately to
their attention. The Presidents estimat To
of the Freer collection adds emphasis to the
value of the Walters collection to Bal
timore.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-29
The Real Trouble.

relative of the New York man who
was Killed the other day by the overturn-
ing OF his racing motor car on the public
road comes forward with what he offers as
solution or the problem of preventing
such accidents. He says:
There have been altogether too many
people killed during the last six months II,
automobile driving. and / believe some
thing should be done to remedy the matter
| am an enthusiastic automobilist myself.
and l think that all chauffeurs should be
examined and licensed before they are al
lowed TO operate car. In France. where
the automobile is in the highest state of
perfection and great pleasure Is taken in
automobile riding and racing, every chauf-
feur is licensed, and has to pass a very
rigid examination before he Is allowed ia
take anybody out in a car
I'VE should have the same law In this
country. Why should chauffeurs be al
lowed to take peoples lives in their hands
without having previously passed some kind
Of an examination? There should be q law
passed similar to that by which locomotive
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-29

engineers are examined Their eyesight
and their physical condition are tested. II
there is any accident in which any one can
be blamed. the chauffeur. like the engineer.
should be held responsible. The laws
should be similar for both In any acci-
dent where there Is neglect on the part OF
the chauffeur he should be punished by
criminal action. I think II such an exami-
nation were had and such a law passed 1t
would do much to lessen the number OF
automobile accidents in this country. OF
course, the law could not be such as to
interfere with the owner of an automobile,
or deprive the owners Of machines from
racing In the proper manner
The last sentence OF this statement is
especially significant. 1t discloses the
weakness OF the proposition that with
proper management motor cars can be
raced on the highways at a railroad rate.
The truth Is that these fatal motor acci-
dents result from the inordinate desire OF
their owners for speed. more speed. and
even more speed With the most compe-
tent of chauffeurs in charge there would
still be disasters. It Is true that the men
at the levers should be licensed. after
rigid examination. They should be held
up to a high standard Of efficiency and So
briefly. But the best Of them could not
hold their cars straight on the roads while
going at the rate of fifty and sixty miles
an hour, as they are compelled to do al
the command of their employers II Is
absurd to blame these men for the mishaps
so frequently reported. Let the motor
owners agree to use their machines mod
erately. within the limitations Of the track
less locomotive. and there Will be FEWER
accidents.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-29
Invitation.

New Years now is on de way,
Heaps of fun before US.
Christmas day done pass away.
Honey. jine de chorus.
II one day don't suit you, why
Dar'll be plenty mo- to try;
Git good one, by an by.
Honey. jine de chorus.
Maybe storm clouds in de sky
Hang a-threatenin' DER US;
Sunshine comm by an by.
Honey, jine de chorus.
DIS here life Is like a svong-
Some time sad an some time strong.
Some time short an some time long
Honey. jine de chorus.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-29

A Massachusetts messenger boy Is suing
the Western Union Telegraph Company for
81 which he declares is due him for lunch
and work overtime. Here Is one citizen
who is not afraid of a great corporation
There Is no gainsaying the nerve of the
messenger boy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-29
Green Christmas.
From the New YORK. Tr,bune.

Another ancient saw seems in danger OF
losing It's sharpness. We have certainly
had green Christmas this year. In
deed. we should have to consult the Oldest
lnhabitant to make sure Of recalling an
other season as open as this has BEEN Yet
we can perceive no indications of the pro-
reports are that the fall and early winter
have been uncommonly salubrious That
they have been phenomenally beautiful,
comfortable and enjoyable Is beyond dis
pute.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-29

1t IS related that Mr.. Carnegie has a pri-
vate organist to awaken him with strains of
sacred music at o'clock in the morning. 1t
sounds luxurious, although 1t is difficult to
see why man in Mr. Carnegie's comfort
able and secure circumstances would not
make it s, or even $50.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-29

A Moscow correspondent of the Associated
Press got only as far as the preliminary an
nouncement of a horrible story when COM
munication was cut off. Yet he had man.
aged to give accurate summary of the
situation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-29

It is particularly irritating to some Of the
New York politicians to know that Presi-
dent Roosevelt has been enjoying a serene
vacation out In the woods, where indignant
remonstrance cannot penetrate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-29

Tammany apprehends some danger that
Mr.. Hearst will bring about condition of
affairs in New York which will make the
balloting a mere formaIity and leave most
OF the decisive work in the hands OF the
courts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-29

Mr.. James Hazen Hyde's determination 10
go to France because he Is tired OF TINS
insurance business is quite natural he Is
accustomed to having people paid to DO the
worrying for him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-29
An Exclamation.

Women are naturally more artistic than
men"
EYES," answered the matter of fact per
son, that's why so many of US look funny
when we wear our Christmas neckties and
smoking jackets. Our wives want US te
look artistic"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-29

Miss Mabelle Gilman speaks Indignantly
OF the lack of discrimination shown in using
the word actress Pride of profession is
always to be commended. Possibly Miss
Gilman is studying to play Shakespeare.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-29
Consolation.

81 fear I shall not be able to attract
much attention." said the new congress
man.
Don't worry" answered Senator Sor-
ghum. 'In this era OF accusations and in
vestigations 1t Is sometimes luxury not
to be noticed"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-29

A wealthy New York woman has under-
taken a serious fight against the noises that
disturb sleep in the metropolis. Don
Ouixote's fight with the windmills Is about
the only precedent that history presents tor
such an enterprise.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-29

No doubt if David B. Hill had remained
prominent in politics there would have been
considerably more fuss made about his in
surance connections.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-29

The New Jersey entomologist who wants
an appropriation of $4,000 with winch u
fight mosquitoes is a little out OK season.
The grip microbe is the animal that Is no"
commanding attention.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-29
SHOOTING STARS.
A Difference.

''She Is exceedingly well read said the
admiring young woman.
"Indeed?' rejoined Miss Cayenne.
Eyes. She reads all the new books as
fast as they are published"
That means she is abundantly read. but
not well read"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-29

The American public is evidently deter
mined not to permit any of the customary
plans for quiet wedding In the case OF
Miss Roosevelt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-29
Omen TO Conviction,

do you believe In the reincarnationT
asked the mystical woman.
81 don't know" answered the man who
weighs his opinions; 81 have never seen II
tried
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-29

It is wrong to cali that confidential
service" money set aside by insurance or
fcials as yellow dog fund Even yellow
dogs have some rights to protection against
libelous differences.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-29

The Mother SYMPTOMS will, OF course. be on
hand next Monday with the customary an
nual predictions of floods and riots
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-29

DIn order to avoid delays on account OF
personal absence, letters to THE STAR
should not be addressed to any individual
connected with the office, but simply to
THE STAR, or to the Editorial or Bush
ness Departments, according to tenor or
purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-29

The situation at MOSCOW is reported oee
ter every now and then. on the theory per
haps, that it could not get any worse.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-29

With no hazing and no rough foot Dali
college life would seem a strange affair tt
most students.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-29

Poiands determination to revolt cannot in
any way be looked upon as a sudden deci-
sion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-29

directed showing of French Corsets
Sapphire the Lily of France, the Parame Expert skill
in designing and manufacturing could go further pro-
ducng superb than has in these models
that embody all that there of the latest and best spe
ca lines in the world of fashion that Paris ypifes.
Exclusive effects for and evening
colored satns silks fancy cou embroidered batiste fancy
brohe, garnished with dainty lacs chons embroidr
les and ribbons.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-29
So Cool and wetl

From the Newark News
Someway the water wagon does look
rather attractive these days immediately
following Christmas.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-29
The Accommodation of Wealth.

A saving natures some times shown
Which with regret men view;
Some people try to save their own
And other peoples. too.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-29
Table Linens for New Years Dav.

exceptional showing of Household and Decorative Linens
1 Guiding fine Damask Table Cloths and Napkins
XIV Sizes for banque receptions large dinners and other
functions Lace trimmed Table Cloths
Does Sdeboads Dresser and Bureau Sca Also Noneatab
Table Mats with embroidered linen
high1y-polished tables
eond for Eleventh
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-29
Choice CONNECTIONS.

Choice CONNECTIONS.
Dainty Chocolates Bon Bon Conserved Fruits and fancy Candies
for the table fresh and in complete variety
25c. 4oc, Coo and 8oc pound.
hnor.
DIARIES FOR Ioo6-Dainty
ping bag pocket business diaries Of other different
and sorts Main floor, G street
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-29

ghoes-Back and Gray Suede with Louis XIV heels
eaded Patent Leather Ties colonial shapes and sailor tie eff
ec; Beaded Patent Leather with straps;
Operas, strap Pink, Blue White and Red Kid Beaded
Plain
Third floor Tenth ST.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-29

HosieryS Isle Thread and Cotton black white and all shades
to match the toilet ipperspi lace ankle lace aover,
fine dropsttch silk cocked hand embroidered
Orders for special designs executed at short notice.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-29
Paper Laces, Doiliess Etc.
It able Delicacies,

Marasehino Cherries bottle. 25c 45c and 75c.
Choice English Wanuts, pound. .......... zoe.
Choice Mixed Nuts. 2& pounds for. ,...... soc.
Table Raisins, BIB. layer, each. ......... zoe.
Homemade Plum Pudding pound .... 35c.
Stuffed Olives, bottle. ............. 10c and up
Fancy Figs, pound. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. lie.
Preserved Ginger box. $3.50. 10c., 23c. and 45c
Selected Queen Olives. bottle Toe. and up
Boned Chicken ...........,.........,. Boo
Royal" Luncheon Cheese, Jar 10e 15e and DC
Fancy Cleaned Currants bog 10c.
Fancy Seeded Raisins box............12 c.
Walter Bakers Baking Chocolate cake. 15c.
Walter Bakers Cocoa can ............... lie.
Colonial, Pure Kettle Rendered Leaf Lard
bucket. ............. doe, eJc and 81 rs
Fancy Drained Citron pound .......... 20c
Rae's Best Lucca OIL quar-. can............ zoe.
English Walnut Meats, pound. .......... .40c.
Pecan Meats, pound. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. Soc
Almond Meats, pound. Observation-Disclosures. 60c.
Also complete line of Crackers and Waters In
Iner-Seal and Hayenner packages.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-29
Women's Dress Requirements
For New Years DaY.

millinery beautiful of Hair Ornaments
- wear, imported and of make, in very large
variety New effects aigrettes, gilt and silver butterflies
black butterflies with gilt and silver spangles, bow knots
flowers OF various coo and kinds, gold and silver and
foliage for the corsage
Hair Ornaments and Corsage Garnitures made order
to match the
for 81
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1905-04-19

was not very much mistaken. The bay
itself is much larger than 1 expected.
1t looks to me as though all the ship
ping in the word could be sheltered
here. The German cruiser Fuerst Bis
mark is moored short distance away
to port and almost directly astern is
the US. Bsttleship Wisconsin. Across
the bay at Cavite is almost the entire
AsIatic Squadron. The ships are all
decorated with hunting in honor
of Emperor Williams 46th birthday.
AT 10 all the ships and land batteries
fired salute of twenty-one guns in
honor of the occasion. While write
this am sitting on the mess deck
near hatchway, gang of natives
are busy yelling ana gestulating and,
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1905-04-19

as a side issue, are unloading the
cargo. The troops will not disembark
until tomorrow morning am detailed
for duty as.paymaster' guard and will
go ashore wi tn him and, after escort
ing him to the sub-treasury, will re-
port for duty at Pasey Garrison. the
station of my battery. Tomorrow morn
Ing 1 will say sdios to a number OF
very good friends of mine in the goth
and 28th b tteries. The Goth goes to
Mindanio and the 2Sth to Jolo. l sup
pose we will meet here for the home
ward voyage IN the early part of 49,
OF.
l will say nothing about the city
of Manila, as l only intend this to
cover the trip from San Francisco to
this place.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1905-04-19

little signs of cultivation. The greatest
part looks to be almost untouched by
the hand of man. Here aud there one
can see a small village of bamboo huts
walled and rooted with nipa grass.
l have seen five sharks and school of
porpoise since entering the strait.
We expect to arrive at Manila tomor-
row morning.
Jan. 81. At last We have arrived at
our destination. We passed Corregodar
Island, at the entrance to the tay,
about O'Clock this morning and
dropped anchor about one mile from
the mouth of the river at 7 a. IN. l
had made up my mind as to how the
city of Manila would appear when
seen from the harbor, and l find that |
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1905-04-19

selves by taking salt water baths, turn
ing the fire hose on each other.
Jan. Is. You see 1 have jumped
from the 18th to the 18th, as we cross
ed the international date line last
night at p. m. | retired Saturday
evening, the 10, and awoke this morn
ing, Monday, the 10.
Some of the men who were on deck
at 10 a. IN. claim that they saw a
whale. don { know whether they did
or not. Some others who impress me as
being good men and trne, say that
they were not able to see anything
that even looked like a whale
Jan. IS, l., 18th and 18th. The
trip is getting rather monotonous. There
is nothing to write about and nothing
to be seen but an amending waste of
water which seems to rise at all
points Of the compass in a gradual
incline, which makes it appear as if
we were in a basin.
One of the recruits died on the Il
inst, death being due to typhoid fever
He was not buried at sea but VIII be
taken back to the States. | saw few
albstross the 18TH, but have not sight
ed a ship since leaving Ho nolulu. We
had quite a number of very good box
ing bouts last week.
Jan. 20. l am writing this at 3 p.
IN. OF the beautiful nights l have
seen | think that this excels all. The
moon is tull and appears to be more
brilliant than when seen at home.
Light, fleecy clouds are scurrying
across the sky. occasionally causing
the moon to appear as if thin veil
were over it.
The spirits of the meu are at high
tide. Nearly all seem to enjoy good
health. Some are troubled with tom
porary ailments which are to be ex-
pected to trouble landsmen during a
long sea voyage. A large crowd are
holding high carnival on the spar deck.
can hear them now. The .shrill
notes of fife and the crash of three
improvised snare drums, obtained by
removing the clothing from as many
psper mache telescope grips. This
lmprovlsed drum corps are waking
the echoes of the civil war by strik-
ing vi such tunes as Marching
Through Georgia John Browns
Body "Dixie" and the STARS and
Stripes : | must cloes for to-
night, 60 up and take a smoke and
then go to bed. Right here let me
give the reader pointer which will
not come amiss if you ever take
trip on an army transport. Night be-
fore last | discovered an excellent
place to sleep, that is if the weather
is good. Now am going to put you
next, Wait until taps have sounded
and every body has turned In except
the usual star gazers, then take your
blankets. 90 up on deck, look up little
forward of the bridge and you Will
see the boat deck with four large life
boats lying thereon. Watch your
chances and when the officer on the
bridge is looking the other way, toss
up your blankets. seize the rigging
and pull yourself up, but be careful
and don't expose yourself to view
Now crawl along the deck until you
reach one of the life boats. You will
find that it is pretty large and that
from the keel outward and upward
there is quite slope. Now fold one
of your blankets, making two thick
nesses, spread it under the slope,
remove your clothing, put it where
you would place a pillow if you had
one Now lie down and spread the
other blanket over you and If you
don't fall into a sweet and restful