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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-27
Judoe Swayne Acquitted.

Judge Swayne's acquittal on all charges
is in no degree a surprise, despite the TACT
that articles of impeachment drawn by the
House are supposed to constitute formi-
dable prima facie case. When the charges
were first filed they did not impress the
country profoundly, and when the case was
presented to the Senate they seemed to
lack substance. The Senate votes approx
mately two to one in acquittal, the vote
for Judge Swayne being much larger on
some of the specifications. A phenomenon
not generally expected is the drawing OF
party lines in the main. the republicans
with few exceptions voting to acquit on
the graver charges, and the democrats vot-
ing almost solidly to convict The case
now passes and the Senate is freed from
time consuming task to devote itself dur
ing the brief remainder of the session to
a seriously congested calendar of legislative
business The whole affair has thus been
fruitful only of delay in the performance
of the absolutely necessary work of Con-
gress, but it has afforded an interesting
spectacle the Senate pausing at the close
of a short and exceptionally busy session
to sit as trial court and proceeding to dis
pose with all the constitutional formalities
of charges filed against a federal judge.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-27
A Fit Building Assured.

BY agreeing to the Senate's amendment
increasing the cost limit of the municipal
building to 50 5Oo,O 900 the House conferees
have avoided a serious blunder in the ex-
ecution of plans for the development of the
capital It had become absolutely certain
that the money available under the first
enactment would not suffice for structure
of better materials than brick Such
building would be a disgrace to the city
and the country. Whatever its outlines 1t
would loom large on Pennsylvania avenue
as a token of the cheese-paring of Con-
gress in all matters pertaining to the Dis
trict a shameful mark of congressional
failure TO perform faithfully the duty i'm
posed upon the houses by the Constitution.
With s.. 100000 1T will be possible TO erect
a municipal building of the best materials.
either marble or granite. in keeping with
the other public structures of Washington.
Situated in close association with the White
House group, and within the area now re-
garded as the probable site of all the gov
ernment's future buildings, a municipal
building thus constructed will be an orna-
ment to the capital and a credit to the
country.
1t is astonishing that there should have
been any Discrimination on the part of the
House to accept the assurance of the Dis
trict Commissioners that the building. could
not be constructed of granite marble
for the sum originally named, or any re-
luctanCe to regard that assurance suf-
ficient reason to enlarge the cost limit
forthwith. Is the District forever to be
forced to beg for the necessities? Certain
things pertaining to a federal capital must
be regarded as absolutely needful if it is
to be worthy the name and is to become
a type OF the nation. even if they involve
extra expenditures and are to be classified
with esthetic embellishments The scale
must be liberal or the country will never
acquire federal city of which it will be
proud in every detail.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-27
Finishing a Great Work.

With the inauguration five days off, it is
possible TO regard the work of the commit
tees in charge OF the preparations as prac-
tically completed. The final touches are
being put upon the stands and other phys
teal outfit of the occasion. but the great
labor of planning and providing means and
overcoming obstacles is virtually finished
1t has been heavy task heavier this year
than usual for various reasons. Immedi-
ately upon the organization of the commit
tee came the difficulty about the pension
building, which held up the preparations
for the ball and incidentally checked other
enterprises connected with the ceremonies.
1t was unsafe for the committees TO nro
coed unit! they were assured that a gov
eminent building would be given for this
purpose. as usual to enable them 10 defrav
provisions. Then. when the pension Office
about the housing Of troops invited to at
tend the Inauguration. Heretofore these
troops have been quartered in the govern
ment buildings. but permission was refused
this year under statute, and the only
solution of the problem was afforded by a
chance which placed at the disposal Of the
committee the private dwellings condemned
by the government for an office building
Even when this grant was made by Con-
gress some of the occupants refused to
vacate in season and further troubles were
encountered.
But despite all the difficulties and delays
and annoyances. the work has proceeded
smoothly and with enterprise under Chair
man Wilson's energetic supervision and the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-27
John Paul Jones.

Those in charge of the search should be
very particular in the matter of John Paul
Jones bones. The chances would seem
to be against recovery. So many years
have elapsed, and such changes have taken
place since his death in that part of Paris
where he was buried, that numerous diff
culties present themselves. And we must
remember that the hero OF this day was
the charity corpse of that. Those who laid
him away probably had no idea of how
permanent his fame would be, and may not
have made it possible to identify the dust
at the end of hundred years. The coun-
try bows before a great name and would
spare no pains or expense in honoring it,
but we should know beyond a doubt that
our labors have been rewarded before we
prepare a sepucher.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-27
Bebels, German and American.

1t so happens that on Saturday sea pow
er the subject of discussion both in
the German reichstag and in the United
States Senate, and in both bodies increased
governmental expenditures in that line were
severely criticised. In the reichstag Herr
Bebel, the socialist leader voiced the oppo-
sition, and in the Senate Mr.. Hale, the
chairman of the naval committee. The lat
ter, it is true, was supporting the bill under
discussion, but was doing under sort
of compulsion. He improved the opportu-
nifty to lambaste the American program
quite vigorously as Herr Bebel did the
German program and very much on the
same line of argument.
Said Herr Bebel in his speech:
Against whom are these immense naval
preparations directed? England? We can
never compete with England on the sea.
We have not the money. nor is such rivalry
essential to our security. Sea power Is
necessary to England o9t o NOT and 70 forc us
is a sufficient guarantee of our safety. Rus
sia? She will require decades to recuperate.
North America? War with her is unthfnx-
able
Observe that, as against France. Herr
Bebel puts his reliance on the army. AND
yet, as rule, there Is as much complaint
in German socialist circles of army expendi-
lures OF those 1Or tne navy. why A. 10
asked, keep up so great military estab-
lishment in time of peace? Why not lay
out the money in other directions? And as
for Russia, Herr Bebel ignores the fact
that the lack of a navy of sufficient proper
tons explains in large measure Russia's
present plight. What would not the car
give today If he had spent more money for
ships-twice as much@n the last ten years!
Germany is safe from Russia on the sea
for decades, but only for the reason that
Russia failed to provide herself in due
season with sea power enough.
But Germany's case on the sea Is not
Americas. Where she spends one dollar
we can we'll afford to spend two. If we were
to withdraw tomorrow from every island we
now control there would still be our long
coast lines here at home for consideration,
and the proposition for rehabilitating and
protecting our merchant marine. To talk
about canceling our naval program, or,
worse STILL about disarmament, sounds
strange in the circumstances. The Ameri-
can socialists are not numerous or lnflu-
entail as yet, but the leaders among them
the Bebels of the future-win echo every
word that Mr.. Hale has spoken, and feel
very much obliged to him for his company.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-27
Last Week of the Session.

The situation in Congress at the opening
of the last week of the session is such as
promises to disclose the veterans of that
body at their best. All of them will be on
their mettle. with experienced eyes peeled
for whatever opportunities may present
themselves. Now Is the time to push ones
own projects. and block If possible. the
other fellows Society goes on the black
list. A scheme may Turk in any invitation.
The thing TO do is to keep awake and keep
on deck, ready for all corners and scrutiniz-
ing closely everything that shows on the
horizon.
To the casual observer matters appear
chaotic. How will it be possible in five days
and half to dispose of the great amount of
routine business that awaits attention? How
can supply bills carrying hundreds of mil
lions be examined and passed upon in that
time with the proper care? The days, 1t
would seem. should be heightened into weeks
for so important task.
But the casual observer forgets, or does
not know. that much of all this business has
already been threshed out in committee and
in informal conferences, and that official
opinions are now pretty well made up about
1t all. Senators do not gather their first in
formation about one of these bills after it
passes tHe HOUSE Iney nave followed us
course over there both in committee and in
the open debates. and know its totals and
details long before they are called upon
themselves to take 1t up.
What is really on the cards for this week.
therefore, IS the display Of the skill of the
conferee. He holds the center of the stage.
Into his hands many things are committed.
There are the amendments to bills put in
purely for trading purposes. He must
handle them with the utmost care, and
capitalize them at their greatest value.
There are figures put purposely high, and
he must see that they are not scaled below
the point agreed upon by those who have
cast them up with scaling in view. In a
word, the conferee, whether senator or rep
resentative. has a week of strenuosity be-
fore him likely to try him out both intel
lectually and physically.
But these bills will all go through and
some others maybe besides. The work will
be pushed to the limit of time-and not inn
probably the clock for a few minutes be
set back to clear the table-and the Presi-
dent when he reaches the Capitol to take
the oath for his new term will find the
last of the measures awaiting his signature.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-27
An Irresistible Conclusion.

An Irresistible Conclusion.
He was a critic, SO he said
He wrote his way to fame.
II nonsense CHANGED to fill his head
He wrote 1t just the same.
His essays were made up Of queer
Opinionated kinks,
And people trembled at the sneer
OF Jingle Burnem links.
He showed where Shakespeare sometimes
failed.
Although his work was fair;
At Swift he arrogantly rallied;
He patronized Voltaire.
The life work of the worlds great men
He'd crush in forty winks,
And very few escaped the pen
Of Jingle Rurnem links.
But those who followed him at length
Grew very sad indeed.
They cried, pray show us, in your strength,
What is there left to read!
Upon what author may we lean
AS one who really thinks?'
He answered with an air serene,
''Why, Jingle Burnem Jinks.''
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-27
No Industrial Autocracy Wanted.
I'm the Kansas City Stal

From the Kansas City Star.
The universal feeling of unrest under the
monopoly of the Standard Oil Company
ought to suggest to railroad managers the
reason for the public's insistence upon gov
ernmental supervision of freight rates. n
monopoly may insist that its charges are
only reasonable and that a policy of "en-
lightened self-interest' compels it to keep
them at the lowest possible point in order
to develop business. But the people will
never be satisfied to continue indefinitely
under a ponopolistic regime without as
Stunning authority to regulate rates. The
existing industrial system has been built
up On the theory that competition, actual
or potential, would act as an automatic
regulator of charges. But once let this
check be eliminated and the people are
bound to substitute some other. Their ex-
perience has led them to distrust autocra-
cies of every sort-industrial as we'll as
political. This is the reason that the ma
ton will not be satisfied to allow unre-
stricted freedom to the railroads, which, as
the Wall Street Journal says. are NOW
brought practically under the will of eight
or nine men,.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-27

There is no mistakipg the keen interest
which the country at large is taking in the
preparations for President Roosevelt's in
auguration. Yesterdays editions of the
largest of the eastern newspapers contained
spread stories about the affair with
many pictures illustrative of the occasion.
Interesting historical matters were In
eiuded. showing contrasts between inaugu-
rations of the past and that which will take
place next Saturday. To judge from these
prints, which are doubtless only: samples
of what the western newspapers not yet re-
ceived in Washington published yesterday,
the whole country is watching the passing
of the days and noting the provisions in
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-27
The Last of. the Redcoats.
From the Springfield Republican.

The permanent withdrawal of the British
garrisons from the fortresses at Halifax
and Esquimalt has been accomplished so
quietly that North America as whole has
been scarcely conscious of the fact. 1t
means. however, that for the first time in
centuries the British soldier has left our
continent entirely to it's own military de-
vices. and this has historical significance
which does not escape the attention of
those who have in mind the part the Brit
ish soldier has played in America. If you
have the right kind of an imagination it
cannot fail to respond to the stimulus Of
this Interesting, if inconspicuous. event: you
think of Braddock and Wolfe and Bur-
goyne and Brock and the columns Of red
coats that forever will march through the
pages of our school histories.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-27

this city for the accommodation and en-
tertainment of great body of visitors II
is a gratifying sign that the states are
alive to the Importance and significance OF
the ceremonial and an assurance OF
rousng attendance from all parts OF the
country.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-27
THE EVENING STAR has q regular and
permanent YGmily Circulation much
more than the combined circulation Of
the other Washington dailies. As .
News and Ad--ertising Medium 1t has
no competitor.

CIn order to avoid delays on account Of
personal absence, letters to THE STAR
should not be addressed to cny individual
connected with the office, but simply to
THE STAR, or to the Editorial or Busi-
ness DEPARTMENTS according to tenor or
purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-27
SHOOTING STARS.
Not Impressed.

when you grow up you may be Presi-
dent of the United States
"Yes," said the small boy discontentedly,
land ride in carriage with black clothes
and silk hat on, instead of wearing
uniform like the drum major"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-27

Governor Pennypacker should consider
the case of President Roosevelt, who has
had his full share of attention from the
satirists, pictorial and photographic, and is
still, popular
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-27

j. Pierpont Morgan may surrender few
art treasures to Europe, but it would be
pretty hard for anybody to get his prize
collie away from him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-27

Sir Wiifrid Lauriers gratitude TO provi-
dence because he is a citizen of Canada
and not of the United States is reminder
of the Gilbert ditty about the man who re-
sisted ali temptations to belong to other
nations
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-27

Judge Alton Parker may derive some sat
isfaction from the reflection that he can
stick close to the radiator and not take any
chances on 4th of March weather.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-27

The japanese are proceeding to win VIC
tories with the satisfaction which comes
from a conviction that Russia VIII uiti-
mateIy have to pay the cost of the CAM
paign.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-27

The King of England is not expected TO
say significant things in his speeches. He
is not supposed TO be so injudicious as to
jeopaTdize snecure.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-27
Help the Poor Husband!
he Indianapolis Sentinel.

TOM Inc IhdIaHapoUS othtlnel
1t is little late to mention it. but atten-
ton is called to the fact that Connecticut
woman asks the legislature of that state to
include "nagging' wives in the whipping
post penalty.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-27
Hopes.

''Do you think you will ever get even with
that Russian vessel that fired on your"
NO" answered the North sea trawler,
mot unless the Japanese get hold Of it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-27
Try It, OsIer!
From tie New

From tire New York World
If Prof. Osler really thinks a man is no
good after he is sixty, he might try to
beat Uncle Russell Sage on stock deal.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-27

The Russians have always been filling
to admit that those North sea boats id not
deserve to be fired upon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-27

The Senators are being criticised so much
that it is no wonder the Washington ball
club wants to change the nickname of it's
PLAYERS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-27
The Headliner.

This world is but heeting show;
The saying fingers still
Inauguration day will be
The best thing in the bill.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-27

There may yet be an inaugural parade in
which the promoters of really good trusts
may consent TO march exhibit.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-27
Opinions Of Importance.

us he a man whose opinions count for
much?"
II should say he is. He works in the
weather bureau,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-27

Nan Patterson's counsel could probab bly,
pick out six intelligent men that they would
like 10 see serving on the jury a second
time
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-27

Tom Watson may have under considera-
tion few magazine articles on the subject
of frenzed politics
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-27

The specimens of inauguration weather
submitted during the past few days are
entirely satisfactory and the goods should
be ordered without delay.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-27
And Was Not Done.
the Cincinnati Enquirer.

From the Cincinnati Enquirer.
Congress is now on the last ten days Of
its run. 1t would be amusing to go back to
the newspaper files of fortnight ago and
read all about what was going to be done.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-27

DR.. Osler explains, but the chances are
that he will feel it necessary to appear In
print again to explain his explanation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-27
Bombs or Ballots.
From the Toledo Times.

From the Toledo Times.
Bombs and bullets seem to be the only
alternative to government by the ballot
but 1t Is taking royalty In Russia long
time to come to the realization OF this
truth.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-27

Castro is now face to face with revou-
ton. He has had a longer inning than the
average South American president enjoys.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-27
The True Prophet.

From the Chicago Record Herald.
The backbone of winter will be broken
every few days between now and the first
of July
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-27

General Stoessel could hardly be criticised
for feeling that he is not as lucky as
Rogestvensky.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-27
Senate and Bostonese
From IT,

From tie Denver Republican.
Bill Sulzer says the Senate is the most
un-American body in existence. Bill never
attended meeting of the Boston anti
imperiaiists
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-27
The Dear Thing.

From the Chicago News.
Now watch the beef trust wear that look
of injured innocence.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-27
The Country's Interest.

Any one who doesn't believe that man is
useful after sixty can ask Russell Sage.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-27

'De man dat makes de mos noise in dis
worr.' said Uncle Eben, some times gifts
de credit fob what other people manage
to do in spite of his disturbance"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-27
Sale OF Enameled Kitchen Ware.

n prices suchq usually
shud ma
it o
quote these rd1makng low prices:
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1905-11-03
1t Brought Results.

i. D. Carroll inserted an advertise
for sale forty acre place in the vi
cinity of Anthony several weeks ago.
d. G.. Lewis, one of our cOlOred sub
scribers, land prompt payer, too,)
saw the advertisement and as a re-
suit both parties were in Ocala yes
terday having the papers fixed up for
the transfer of the property.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1905-11-03
Escaped Prisoners RetasrnsnR-
Success to them.

Three of the negro prisoners who
made their escape Wednesday night
from the county Jail are again behind
the bars, and the officers are hot on
the trail of the remaining -four.
Those still a. large, and for whoas
the sheriff has offered a coward OF
$25 each are George Sn: tn, 80 years
old; John Pound, IS years cid; Bill
CAVITY. 45 years old, and Lazarus
Green, so years old. Canty was
federal prisoner, while the others
were awaiting trial at the coming
term of the circuit court on various
criminal charges.
One of the three captured telephon-
ed for the officer to come and get
him, AS he was wet and cold and that
all his cloJhes were in the jail
The key which one of the men had
manufactured with which to unlock
the cells is pretty clever piece of
workmanship, considering the means
at hand for making it. 1t is made of
two iron spoons nicely riveted to-
gether
One of the men recaptured, upon
being asked why the other prisoners
did not also make their escape, re-
piled:
Boss. the hole in the wall was
small one, and all that could possibly
squeeze through it left. and you bet
it wasn't because they did MT want
30 go, too"
Jesse Knight. aged SO years. res
dent of Sarasota, INDUCES in a vim
in the bay frequently. and islands 40
foot without knot or a limp He
is a living expmple of the health of
that section. Capitol.
WI. huISho Is dn CHcIe oI IFoI
Josiah Warn and located many years
ago the tract of land which has
recently been made into an orange
grove by the Lemon Bay Fruit Co.,
the owners of which reside in Ocala.
Waiting at all prices 20 sui. all tastes.
-caia Furniture Co.