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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-06

In some Instances It Is peculiarly delicate
thing and because there are SO many sys-
TENS Of f1irtation. There Is great individu-
ality in Irritation.
However. a Texas Judge has wrestled
with this subject. Houston has an anti
Irritation ordinance. Al youth was arrested
for violation of this ordinance and convicted
in the corporation court. The trial judge,
commenting upon the enormity of the Grim
inal's offense, defined Irritation to be amy
contortion. unusual movement, or hxed UNI
usual attitude OF the eyes, providing the said
contortion or attitude has for Its object the
attracting or aliuring of attention. A cock
ing OF the eye may constitute Irritation"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-06
dough- in Campaigns.

At the time the country is ringing with
the topic of the use of too much money in
elections and a legislative committee is
lelving into the matter in New York. Tam
many Hall announces the following COM
nittee - known in wigwam lingo as the
dough" committee-to solicit subscriptions
sor the Mcclellan campaign:
James w. Gerard, jr. (chaIrman), Thomas
T. Brady, Joseph d. Carroll, William Aston
Chanler, ]. Sergeant Cram, a. Erlanger,
John b. HaSslocher, Peter "A. Hendrlck,
George W. Loft, Alfred B. Maclay, Rocco
Marasco. Charles F. Murphy, Milton Roblee.
Leo Schlesinger, Charles A. Stadler, Henry
J. Thompson, Harry Payne Whitney, James
7. Woodward John Fox, Joseph P. Day.
Edward Swami, William S. Rode, John c.
Heintz and Adolph Hupfel:"
All of these men are rich. and some of
them are very rich William Astor Chan
Ter is rich, and has rich connections. J.
Sergeant Cram Is an offlceholder and man
of affairs, who has fourished in politics
Charles r. Murphy is the leader, of Tam
many Hall and Is worth several millions of
dollars Harry Payne Whitney is worth
many millions. His share of his fathers
estate was large. and his wife brought him
an enormous sum. John Fox, an old crony
of Richard Crokers can draw his check
for a large amount These are the names
best known outside of New York. but the
others on the list represent great prosperity.
The committee, taken as a whole. COM
mands much more than a hundred million
dollars
Can we think of such men-all good par
tisans. and some with a big stake In this
years race-passing around hats for small
subscriptions from the rank and file of their
party? They are not fitted for such role.
Fancy Mr.. Whitney asking some pauper,
who has only few thousands, to pony up
to keep Tammany Hall in power! Unless
the man had job under Tammany, or was
looking for one he would be likely to give
the multimillionaire the laugh, or very
stony stare
Strictly speaking. then, this dough COM
mittee is not appointed to collect dough"
but to subscribe IL. The members have 1t
IN abundance, and they are not likely to
let their party go hungry In such a cam
paign as Is approaching. Is this the answer
to the protest that the trusts and the cor
porations must not contribute to campaign
funds? Are the dough" committees OF
both parties to be so selected that the cor
poratIons and the trusts can in future be
neglected without diminishing the piles that
the managing politicians will handle?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-06
Civic Beauty,

The convention of the American Civic AS
ISOLATION at Cleveland calls attention to the
remarkable growth OF interest in city
beauty. Order. symmetry. cleanliness and
elegance in city are now demanded.
Every city wants to be handsome, and is
devising plans, perfecting projects and
spending money TO improve its looks. Citi-
zens are becoming enthused with city pride
A remarkable change has come over
Americans in their attitude toward the city
It was not so long ago that beauty was not
sought for in city. 1t was not to be
looked for in such an unusual place. A city
was only collection of houses with streets
between them, and place for business
Beauty was matter of sentiment and
sentiment and business would not mix
Beauty dwelt outside the city. She was a
country maid who would not endure trans
Iation TO the town.
Men became so habituated to city ugli-
ness that they could not conceive how a
city could be otherwise than ugly. They
thought the pioneers who preached the
evangel of civic eomeliness Were dreamers
who in moments of luxurious repose con-
tured up fantastic visions OF beauty. They
thought It really laughable that some men
could be so impractical as to concoct
schemes for making over cities. taking up
space required for business purposes just
TO widen or straighten streets, tearing down
shops and stores to make a park planted
with flowers and trees where men might
loaf, setting out forest trees in the public
streets and doing other unheard-of things
Why. these idyllic folk actually had plans
to spend more money than was necessary
on building just that II might be hand
some. What was wanted In q building was
four walls, roof, a cellar, steps, Railways
and rooms. Architecture or the relation of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-06
Extravaganza in Funerals.
From the Boston Herald

Every one realizes that in far too many
cases the funeral expenses incurred. espe-
cially by the poor, are terrible burden,
While one must respect the feelings which
prompt the expending of a large amount to
do honor to the memory of one who has
gone. the burden thus incurred is often
larger than can. be borne by the family.
Undoubtedly there are cases where every
cent that the head of the house has LEFT for
the support of a widow and children has
been used UP in funeral expenses, lavish
ness being thus shown that is entirely UNI
5ustifiable. Admittedly such questions have
to be handled with great delicacy, but the
church can do much to limit to more rea-
sonable amounts what is thus expended.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-06
Abuse of Sport.
From the Philadelphia North American.

rrcul the fuihuripnia Nortn AMERICAN.
When a true sportsman becomes alarmed
at the prevalence of sport. 1t Is time for the
rest of mankind to stop and consider. In
a current issue of the London Standard an
Englishnan who. by his own confession. is
a cricketer. a golfer, fisherman. motor
ist former Harrow and Oxford athlete
and a member of several sporting clubs.
solemnly warns the British nation that 1t Is
allowing sport to become IAN obsession and
a mania. The country Is going sport mad
he says; and he regards 'the whole thing
with as great seriousness as the spread of
some fatal disease" This Is not the first
time that England has been told that she
is too playful. Mr.. Kipling took a rather
venomous fling at the national game when
he wrote OF 'the fianneied fool at the
wicket" There can be no doubt that rea-
son exists for these criticisms. The British
are sporting people. and, among certain
classes sport, instead of being recreation
Ia refreshment of the faculties for the
sterner duties of life-is regarded apparently
as the chief end Of man.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-06

divorce case in a Brooklyn court has
brought out some valuable suggestions to
men on how to promote domestic felicity,
insure the tranquility of home, keep the
wife IN good humor, have breakfast on
time and dinner ready when it should be-
AS divorce cases have been productive of
so much information as to the reason for
domestic strife and household rioting, 1t is
agreeable to note that in one divorce case
is found the clew to happiness by other
than the negative process of reasoning.
The information on how to treat wife
comes. as might be supposed, from a wom-
an Among women there are many experts
on the way a wife should be treated. OF
course, many women also have ideas on
the way husbands should be treated, but 1t
Is not now appropriate TO discuss painful
questions. The information on how to treat
a wife is really valuable.
The only unhappy feature of this divorce
case is that the lady who gives the valuable
advice on how to treat a wife gave 1t to
the husband of another woman. and is be-
ing sued for divorce by her own husband
because she sought to promote domestic
bliss in another household instead of in her
own. But then this is all In Brooklyn.
which is only right across the way from
New York.
The advice which the lady gives is brief,
but comprehensive. She inscribed these
rules under the heading. RULES by Which
a Husband May Make His Wife Dutifui."
The rules follow:
IF she Is pretty, tell her so: IL she Is
saucy, kiss her; If she is a good cook. COM
mend her; If she is lonely. stay at home
with her"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-06
Fame.

The brass band blows
A strident blast:
The hacks in line
Go lettering past;
The bunting flags
And people say
Through force of habit
Hip, hooray."
They listen to
A lot Of talk
And sit around
Too tired to walk,
They strew the earth
With many a bunch
OF paper which
Contained their lunch;
They raise a shout
OF loud acclaim,
But just the same
They wish 1t was
A base ball game,
And this Is fame.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-06

Young Mr. Leonard, with a little more
patience. might have utilized his shrewd-
ness in establishing a double-entry insur-
ance graft that would have been even more
remunerative and comparatively safe.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-06

MIR. Rockefeller may initiate Mr.. Carnegie
In the matter OF donations, but he. Is not
picking out any epitaphs He expects to
have use for this world for some time to
come.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-06

Mr.. ]. ]. Hin refrains from any uncom-
pllmentary references TO President Roose-
welt. But his remarks plainly show that he
does not consider him practical railway
.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-06
Some Slow Ones Here.

From the Baltimore American.
There is threatened famine of snails In
Burgundy, which is alarming the Partisan
epicures. There are a few localities over
here which might be mentioned on the quiet
where they could repienish the stock.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-06

Just how far recent events have affected
Chsuncey NJ. Depew will not be known I'M
til the after-dinner speech season has fairly
opened.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-06

On looking over his pay envelope Judge
Parker may reflect that he Is another OF the
men whose acceptance of government office
would involve pecuniary sacrifice.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-06

Mr.. Bryan has demonstrated that poll
tician can become an editor. His friend Mr..
Hearst will see whether an editor can be-
come politician.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-06
Compatibility.

How is your son getting on with his
work."
Beautifully" answered the father of the
gilded youth HE never troubles it and it
never seems to trouble him."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-06

The coal consumer is not hoping that the
Baer hunting In Pennsylvania will amount
TO much this fall.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-06

It Is safe to say that In the future no
campaign committee will do any vulgar
boasting about its wealth.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-06

Possibly the czar has merely decided to let
NJ. White take up the work of postpoEting
any real action by the Russian government.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-06

municipal ownership, but Chicago knows
how hard 1t is to deliver the merchandise.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-06

If 1t Is true that the trusts own both par
ties, 1t is feared that the democracy will
not figure very high in an inventory.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-06

Baron Rosen and Minister Takahira are
now exchanging visits, and Linevitch and
Oyama may yet be on speaking terms.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-06
Discouraged Ambition.

In Wall street would like to mix
And jnggle with finance,
But they're exposing all the tricks
And leaving me no chance,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-06

1t is remarkable that a man who con-
trolled so much as Mr.. Mccall did escaped
being celebrated as captain of Industry.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-06
Indignation.

These insurance manipulators have rob-
bed us of Millions said the man who gets
excited
That's nothing" answered the base ball
enthusiast. Look at what the umpires
have done to US in those base ball games"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-06
Much to Be Thankful For

From the New York Mall
Pity we couldn't have two Thanksgiving
days this year. 1t looks as If one wouldn't
be enough.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-06
SHOOTING STARS.
Slightly Confused,

Poverty" said the cynical philosopher,
sis no disgrace. On the contrary, it may be
en- honor
YES" answered Mr.. Dustin Stax: II feel
that way about it. But my tastes are SO
expensive 1 can't afford to be poor"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-06

when a man runs fob Office" said Uncle
Eben, ''he ginerally finishes by feelin' a
heap bigger or heap smaller dan de 'casion
really calls for"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-01-04
WITH MONEY IN POCKET
SHE BEGGED IN STREET

New York, jan -S--Mrs. Mary Nc
Namara, with two baby girls. twins three
months old in her arms. was standing at
One Hundred and Twenty-thrd street and
Eighth avenue last night. almost over
come with the cold. when Policeman Erin
OF the One Hundred and Twenty-nfth
street station house passed. The babies
were In a considerably worse condition
than the mother. They were taken from
the station house to the ] Hood Wright
hospital.
While the police were trying to get some
information from Mrs. Mcnamara, Mrs.
Swords OF 173 Morningside avenue entered
the station house and said the woman
was her sister, that she drank habituslly
and that she had disappeared from her
home with the twins early In the day. In
the woman's pocket was found N7 In
change. Her sister said that she had un-
doubtedly got this by begging with the
babies from store 10 store
Mrs McNamara's husband is In hos
pital She was locked up. Late AZ night
the twins were taken back to Mrs
Swords house.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-01-04
THE SENATE.

The senate was called 10 order at 1910
p. m, His Excellency Gov. Utter In the
chair and a quorum present. The records
OF Tuesday were read and approved.
Senator stiness of Warwick offered
resolution adopting the rures Of the SON
ate. These rules differed from those OF
the last session only that they give to
the governor the power TO appoint SEN
ate committees instead OF leaving this 10
the senate Tie resolution was adopted
Senator Stiness also offered a resolu-
ton adopting joint rules and orders,
which was adopted.
The governor presented tho annual re-
port OF the commissioners OF birds and
also the annual report of the adjutant
general for 1904 They were ordered
printed and communicated TO the house.
There was no further business TO be
considered. and on motion OF Senator
Shepard OF Bristol II was voted 10 ad-
journ TO meet Thursday at IL o'clock
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-01-04

amended and that he hoped the matter
would not be acted on until there were
some printed copies available so that the
members could see what they We're voting
on
Mr.. Crafts said he thought the motion
WAS rather ambiguous and was rather In
doubt as 20 the way the rules read at the
end OF the session. The speaker explained
the nature OF the amended rules. an
nouncing that the change OF the previous
question was the chief change.
Mr.. Allen OF East Greenwich said that
rules were very necessary TO proceed with
the business.
II understand that ths speaker cannot
appoint committees without some rules TO
work under"
MR.. FITZGERALDS SUGGESTION.
Mr. Fitzgerald spoke at come length on
the matter OF the rules referring 10 the
action Of the majority last session In
amending the rules 10 best suit It's conve-
nience I'm hustlng matters through and ne
said that as there were lot or new men
this year IL would be only fair that copy
be prepared for their perusal before the
matter was acted on. There was no sec
ond 10 tho motion for delay made by Mr.
Fitzgerald and the motion or Judge Har-
ris was put and carried.
Mr. Crafts made a motion to have the
amended rules printed, but the matter
was dropped when the reading clerk
stated the rule OF the previous question
and for stopping debate would appear
I'm the copy OF the official journal to-
morrow.
Al 1920 the house adjourned on motion
OF Mr.. Bliss of Cranston.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-01-04
BAY STATE LEGISLATURE
ORGANIZES FOR BUSINESS

Boston, Jan. 4--with overwhelming Re-
publican majorities In both branches and
a complete party harmony, there was
little opportunity for friction in the or
ganisation today OF the Massachusetts,
legislature for the session OF 1906. Cau-
cuses by the members OF the party In
power for the election OF officers OF the
two branches had been held previous to
the regular session. the senators meeting
last night and the house members this
morning.
Those members who were not detained
by the nights storm or other reasons
were sworn in by the retiring governor.
John l.. Bates, who visited first the senate
and then the house and administered the
oaths prescribed by law. The work OF
organization was then begun. As usual
the senior senator and member presided
In their respective branches until the
president and speaker had been chosen.
John p. Munroe OF Worcester ofriciated
In the senate and James Sidney Allen OF
Brockton I'm the house.
The Inauguration OF Gov. ELECT William
L. Douglas OF Brockton will take place
tomorrow.
Before the house was called 10 order
an order was filed with the clerk to the
effect that the seat OF Representative
Thomas +. Curley OF Boston be declared
vacated
Curley is now serving a sentence I'm Jail
for committing civil service fraud
against the government His term ex-
pires tomorrow evening.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-01-04
PROVIDENCE HAS TOUCH
Of BLIZZARD WEATHER

advantage. IL being n dry snow, shovel
ing is not as arduous labor a. at some
other times BY noon the snow fall had
so far abated that popular apprehensons
vanished in glad anticipation OF the sun
Let the clouds break, the wind lose It's fu-
riousness the cold its sharpness and ihe
city will rest easily tonight The storm
has been trying and severe. but Its after
effects cannot prove OF long or unpleas-
ant duration.
The storm has been extensive and the
steam trains have had an uncomfortable
time or t. A delay OF from one TO two
hours was general throughout the system
and service, as far as running times were
concerned, completely disturbed. Had the
snowfall been heavier and continued for
a longer time the situation would have
been critical. The country districts felt
the force OF the storm far more than
did Providence, and It is a little hard for
city people 10 understand the why and
wherefore OF such delay OF a steam
train as two hours.
The telephone and telegraph wires
passed through the trying ordeal unscath-
ed. The service IN both cases was con-
tnuous and unhampered. Again the
hardness and dryness OF the snow was
favorable. For time early this morning
IL seemed as though a cutoff in the tele-
were generally entertained for the safety
of local wires No harm Is reported from
either source.
Superintendent Small of the public
school department declared n school half
holiday at o'clock this morning. The
bells and the whistles doubtless made
merry music for the city children and
the teachers. There has been something
doing this afternoon though in those
schools having two daily sessions.
In conclusion, the city has been hard
hit by a severe storm aud has come cred
ltably through the ordeal. No meaner
storm has struck the town since winter
set In and IL Is commonly hoped that no
meaner one Is IN store. Such a complete
change since Sunday IL hard 10 under
stand, but painfully easy 10 realize.
Maybe the New Year. anxious TO try his
skill az mixing up matters desisted until
various matters inaugural had been at
tended 20, here IN Rhode Island, and then
got busy. However IL was. there have been
merry doings In the way OF weather and
1906 has already made hit AZ an active
young year.
CONDITIONS IMPROVED.
New Haven Conn. Jan. frame on
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-01-04
CONTEST OVER CENTRAL
FALLS JUDGESHIP IS WARM

Owing 10 the contest between Judge
Choauet and former Senator Basteh for
the Central Falls judgeship. the matter
was no nearer settlement this morning
a the state house than before. The Re
publicans Of that district were still
squabbling about the matter this after
noon. though the caucus was called off.
The contest is between the French
members and the other Republican mem
bers from that district. the latter sup
porting Mr.. Easton. who is said to have
been working for the position for sew
eral weeks.
Some solution of the matter is sx-
pected by tomorrow.
The judicial district comprises Cen
tral Falls. Cumberland and Lincoln.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-01-04
PROPOSES To ABOLISH
The CANAL Commission

washington. Jan. 4.-Repressrtative
Mann. ~ Illinois. a member of the
house committee on interstate and
foreign commerce, today introduced a
bin soolishing the isthmian canal com
mission and providing that the powers
now vested in the president he extended
until the end of the Fffty.rinth con-
gress. Tho president is authorized 10
employ such persons with such officiai
designation as he may deem necessary
until such time as congress may other
wise direct and is authorized to Ak the
compensation until regulated by con-
gress.
In effect the bill permits the presi-
dent 20 perform through persons he may
designate the duties now performed by
the canal commission
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-01-04

The house OF representatives was called
20 order at 2:07 by Speaker Joseph +, Bur
fingame and after roll call at which
o quorum Yves found present. their being
but few members Oh sent
Mr.. Harris OF Smithheld moved that the
members proceed to draw for seats and
that ex-speakers OF the house be given
the privilege Of selection Arst 1t was so
voted
Al the suggestion OF Mr.. Rathbun of
West Greenwich. that Speaker Burlin-
game be asked that all the seats be va
Gated. so that the progress OF the work
could better be noted.
Mr.. Allen. being ex-speaker had first
choice and he took number one, on the
= extreme right OF the speaker.
George {. Cranston or North Kings
town who had just arrived, was then
sworn in by Secretary OF State Bennett.
the members standing during the cere-
mony.
Henry A. Palmer Of Cranston an
nounced that he would GS~oe l3, Mr.. AL
lens old seat. and bravely dehed the
hoodoo by sitting there.
Speaker Buylingame. when his name
. was Called, allowed lntl ne WIS StNiShSu
with his seat and everybody smiled.
When Judge Harris and Judge Rathbun
had drawn. IL was found they were In
line with Mr.. Allen.
Tai Dodge and John J. Fitzgerald drew
their old seats again, beside each other
The last man 10 draw was Oscar A
Bennett. who took seat ~. which was all
that was left.
Mr.. Crafts of Westerly announced that
ne and Mr. Goblin had "swapped' and
several other changes were announced at
that time. before the business was re-
sumed.
JOINT RULES AND ORDERS.
From the senate was received reso-
luton adopting joint rules and orders.
which were the same last year and with
out reading other than by title. II passed.
There was resolution providing that
the house meet et IL q. m. presented by
Mr.. Harris and passed. Mr.. Harris also
moved the passage OF a Joint resolution
providing for the adjournment OF the
house over from Friday TO Tuesday and
for the hearings OF committees on the in
fervening days the members to serve
without compensation at that time. II
passed
Mr. Harris moved 10 adopt the rules oi
the house for 1904 as the rules for 1905.
Mr.. Fitzgerald said that the rules were