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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-28
Cftv Noise.

One of the city mans heaviest burdens
Is the noise which he must endure day and
night The resident of the country Is blessed
with silence sometimes so profound as to be
oppressive. His urban brother pays for his
rapid transit, his municipal services, his
proximity to the railroads and the steam
boats, by sacrificing some Of his peace and
comfort. The hucksters cry their wares de-
spite the law. Newsboys shrill the names
of papers. Street cars rattle. gongs clang,
motor horns below and groan and honk.
The ash man and the garbage collector foot
their tin trumpets. The postman whistles.
The railroad locomotives scream and hiss.
Life is indeed made miserable by the con-
catenation of vibrations pleasant and
pleasant-chiefiy the latter.
In another part of today's Star is printed
letter from a resident of the eastern Sec
ton Of the city. complaining of the railroad
whistles. which sound through the day and
night with. as he Claims unnecessary fire.
quency and violence. His complaint will be
Endorsed by thousands Of others. 1t Is just
and it deserves remedial consideration by
the Commissioners who have the power un
der their police-reguation authorize ton ito
regulate prohibit loud noises with horns,
gOngs or other instruments, or loud cries,
upon the streets public places" They
have specifically prohibited the sounding Of
bells, gongs, horns, whistles, drums and
other noise-making articles, instruments and
devices, save in the case Of bicycles. motors
and street cars. There is nothing in the
regulations permitting the blowing of loco
motive whistles within the city limits.
There is no real need OF the blowing of
locomotive whistles In town. The terminals
are equipped with signaling devices which
supposedly cover all the requirements Of the
service. Nevertheless, as The Stars CORE
spondent says. the engineers are constantly
footing their whistles, perhaps to call at
tention to themselves, perhaps to warn work
gangs Of their approach, but. for whatever
the reason, clearly in violation of the regu-
lations and in serious disturbance of the
public.
There has never been prosecution OF a
locomotive engineer for thus breaking the
law The citizens have complained repeat,
eddy of the nuisance to the Commissioners
and to the newspapers. Their letters to the
Commissioners have resulted in official noti-
fication to the railroad companies that the
law was being violated. The companies
have promised that their men would be kept
in check, and in few days the whistles
would begin again, as bad as ever. The
initiative should be taken by the police and
not by the annoyed residents. The police
men have ears and can hear a locomotive
whistle as easily as distracted citizen.
Why should not the men in uniform take
pains to hale a few locomotive engineers
into court? 1t is possible, and it would be
much more corrective than the occasional
holding up of the official finger Of rebuke at
the corporations which employ the noise
makers
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-28
Mr.. BRYAN and the Filipinos.

The Filipinos, who are entertaining Mr..
Bryan In hospitable style, wonder at his
failure to attack the government Instead
OF that. he Is advising them to render unto
Caesar the things that are Caesars. II
they were wiser guys they would search
for the note. There's a good time coming,
boys; walt a little longer" But they are
represented as pleasing him with their
apostrophes to independence and rhetorical
yearnings. WE'LL that is all right. The
world over. orator speaks to orator, and
eloquence knows its own when 1t meets 1t
in the road This trip, both because of its
length and the spirit which now animates
Mr.. Bryan. will tip his tongue with new
fire; and upon his return home we shall
hear from him about all he has seen and
heard '"touchin' on and appertainin to-
the peoples and governments OF the earth.
The Filipinos have as their guest a very
interesting man, although he may never be
President of the United States.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-28
High Money and High Stocks

Wall street Is Just at present the scene
of a remarkable demonstration of concur
rent high rates for money and high prices
for stocks. two conditions which rarely &C.
cur simultaneously. AS a rule high money
means liquidation by stockholders and pre-
vents buying by margin investors. But for
reasons which perplex many of the shrewd-
est students of financial conditions the
stock market has maintained an upward
tendency throughout the period OF money
stringency. In October. when the first de-
ctded furry in call money rates occurred,
stocks broke a few points. but reacted
quickly and held firmly until the peak of
the call money rate advance had been
passed. Pessimists had freely predicted
that the bull period was at an end when
money began TO go above ten per cent.
1t struck fifteen per cent without doing
more than temporarily setting back the
stock list. 1t reached twenty per cent. and
the securities rallied after three days. 1t
hit twenty-five per cent, and still there was
a net rise in the price OF stocks. 1t seemed
as though all the financial world had turned
buyers, despite the excessive cost of call
loans. Fifty per cent was scored the other
day, and yesterday even as high as ninety
per cent was charged ON some loans.
in explanation of this phenomenon IL Is
stated that in some measure the high range
Of call money rates is due 10 the heavy
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-28
Extraordinary Hesitation.

About year ago Mr.. C. L. Freer of
Detroit offered his extraordinary art collec-
lions, with a suitable building, to the
Smithsonian Institution at Washington.
Since then the trustees have been excogi-
tating the proposal, without arriving at any
result. So desirable gift-horse has seldom
been looked In the mouth with such DELHI
erateness Mr.. Freer's collections include
the finest examples of ancient Japanese
painting, admirable Chinese porcelains
choice group of our best American paint
ings and unique series Of the paintings
drawings. etchings and Autographs Of
Whistler
It seems hardly possible that the trustees
of the Smithsonian Institution are oblivious
of the value of these things. and will let
them slip through their Indifferent hands
With good right, Mr. Roosevelt, as a regent
of the institution joys their bureaucratic
memories and urges the acceptance Of the
gift. Meanwhile. Mr.. Freer, with exem-
plary patience, repeats his offer to the
Smithsonian, or. in case of it's continued
silence, to- the government, under liberal
conditions. There should be no difficulty in
finding way to accept 50 valuable be-
quest. That there should be any hesitation
IN the matter is singular commentary
upon the condition of mind as regards mat
tiers artistic. In high quarters. Intervention
is no novelty to Mr.. Roosevelt; but he has
rarely interviewed on surer ground.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-28
Stock Exchange Seats.

In keeping with the recent remarkable rise
in stock prices in this country is a rapid adj
vance In the rates at which New York stock
exchange seats are selling. The member
ship of the exchange Is strictly limited to
LOO. and seats are therefore objects of ar
dent desire on the part of many hundreds of
market operators. to whom a membership
would be materially valuable. A month ago
a seat sold for $4,000. q record price. A
few days ago membership rights were sold
for SOC, 1000. and yesterday seat was bought
at the unprecedented price of $4,000. 1t is
believed that IL there is another transaction
of this character soon the price will reach
100000. or somewhat more than 80 per cent
greater than the rate at which seats were
sold two years ago. In 1872 stock exchange
seats sold for $4,000. and this was regarded
as high.
An idea of the reason why Wall street
operators are anxious to obtain the right to
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-28
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ENTERTAINMENTS.

Four Ladies' 42-inch Coat Suits: In Ok
ford gray; made with cuff and full
sleeves; finished with satin lining; full
killed skirt: sizes 80. 40. AZ 81 II
and A: worth s12. g. T. p.
Eight Ladies' Elton Suits, In blue.
black and novelty cloth; some braid.
others silk trimmed; full flare skirts:
collar and collarless; worth SD. OF
SIS. G. T. P......................
Broadcloth. Herringbone Cheviot,
Thibet, Cheviot Panama and Fancy
Mixture Suits; worth from $25 up to $40;
26-inch Velvet Jacket Suits, 80 and ~
inch Broadcloths 50-inch Cheviot Coat
Suits. 5O-inch Worsted and Mixture
Suits: all sizes. 30 to 46; newest colors;
tailored in latest style. All STA .QS
go now at. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
One Alice Blue Broadcloth Evening
Coat: made with deep collar, handsome
ly appliqued; full sleeve; 80 Inches long;
white satin lined; was sss. $3.50
q. L. P....--..... ........''
Six Rain Coats (Cravenette) in tan
and gray mixtures; made with full box
pleated back: belt and full S6 OF
sleeves; were 81. G. T. P.
ChiIdren's cloth Coats-only IS
green, tan. red and blue: braid and silk
trimmed: made with full back and
sleeves: sizes to - years; Sn .0S
worth $3.50. G. T. P. .........
Six fine quality Kersey Cloth Coats in
castor; three tight-fitting and three
loose effects velvet inlaid collar; full
sleeve tucked at bottom and
finished with cuff; worth $l2. SOS
q. I. +.
One lot of Kersey Cloth Goats In
black and castor; also lot of Tan Cow
ert Cloth Coats In Empire effect and
tight-fitting backs: collar and collar
less; neatly strapped and
stitched: all sizes; were SIS, S1l.0S
G. T. P..................-.
Eleven Cloth Skirts in blue, gray and
novelties; full killed effects: tucked
founce styles, others strapped; mostly
all lengths in the lot, one or two of each
style. Sold for "a and $. S1.08
CT.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-28
Judge" Hamilton's Statement.

AS The Star predicted on Monday,
Judge" Hamiltons statement to the New
York insurance committee turns out to be
a very uninfornring paper. He kept no
books. He can name no names. His prI-
vate memorandum are his own. His bust
ness was complicated, and delicate, and con-
fidential. He was acting under orders, and
handling large sums of money and protect
ing enormous interests from strikers in and
out of state legislatures. The committee
really must excuse him. If his health per-
nlitted he would return and make state
ment by word of mouth. He prefers Amer
lea to France. But his physician prohibits
d sea voyage in midwinter. And so forth
a very interesting man. His accounts as
lobbyist-in-chief may be confused and lead
to suspicion and complaint, but his heart
beats true to his country, and he laments
his inability to satisfy public curiosity at
this time.
Still, there is one man who likes the
statement President Mccall of the New
York Life considers it a very satisfactory
paper. He knows Judge Hamilton well,
and IS familiar with his style Of doing busi-
ness. He was probably expecting just what
the committee has received in reply to it's
request. And thus it is that a man hard
pressed in this world finds somebody to tie
10 when all others have forsaken him.
Lobbying IS not an exact science. Its
learned professors are not In agreement as
to methods. Congressional and other in
vestigations have shown that different
means are employed to accomplish the
same ends. There are the hearty fellows,
loud OF speech and loose of morals who
boast that they do all their business above
the table" There are the quiet, smooth.
unobtrusive agents, very much given to
whisperings and conferences in a corner.
And then the men OF learning, legal and
other. who, with a show of pride and pa
triotism, argue questions from the consti-
tutional standpoint, and ask nothing of a
legislature except in the interests OF fair
play for all the people.
Il may not be safe to class Judge Ham
NtCn without the assistance of cross-ex-
animation as to his achievements. but the
little known about him suggests that he
Is both learned and smooth, and makes his
trades in a corner in low tone, and with
an air of confidence. The world loses by
the failure of the Judge" to meet Mr..
Hughes at this time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-28

transact their business on the floor OF the
exchange Is gained from the fact that the
stock transa ctions nowadays average close
upon 1.O0o. 600 shares day. If every MEM
Der of the, exchange were active. and II
the business were evenly divided. such a
daily business would give to each member
a commission upon about $50 shares,
amounting to a yearly income OF $50, TOO
This is of course entirely apart from in
dividual operations and profits.
These stock exchange seats are regarded
as assets. There has been in the past some
trading in them for the sake Of the profits
gained by the rise in the rate, but the ten
dency was discouraged by a rigid enforce
ment Of the rule that the purchaser must
be acceptable to the governors of the ex-
change. Men now sell their seats only for
some urgent reason. such as the failure OF
health. or removal to other fields In the
latter case the New York seat Is probably
more probably to be turned into cash, at
the high rates now prevailing, than to be
held for future use. When a member Of the
exchange dies his executors sell his seat for
the highest obtainable rate. The bidding is
often spirited. and some of the most strik-
ing advances in the record prices have been
scored In this way.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-28
The Tariff on Art.

If the tariff tax on art is not to be re-
garded as imposed solely for revenue pur-
poses, 1t must be considered in the light of
a protection to Americans artists. 1t has
never been seriously claimed that 1t was
designed otherwise than for the encourage
ment and assistance of native painters. In
view of this fact the action taken yester-
day by the members OF the National Acad-
envy of Design, the oldest and most con-
sentative organization of artists in New
York. and probably the most influential
body of it's kind in the United States, is
strikingly significant. resolution was
adopted in the following language:
I'm the opinion OF the National Acad-
envy of Design the present tariff on works
OF art is not beneficial to American artists
and by tending to prevent the importation
of ancient and modern masterpieces, him
ders the education of our artists. and
above all, the education of the public, on
whom their livelihood depends. The acad-
envy therefore petitions Congress for the
removal of this tariff"
Denounced by the very class 1t is sup
posed TO benefit, the art tariff is without
a single reason for existence. save a
revenue measure. Is Congress prepared to
proclaim such a proposition?
The customs duty on paintings and seulp-
lures has unquestionably tended to lessen
the mportations of the finest types of Eu-
ropean art, both ancient and modern.
Many instances are known of collectors
who have been deferred from bringing for
e!gn purchases into the United States be-
cause of the heavy burden imposed at the
customs houses The people OF this coun-
try have lost seriously in opportunities for
art education and in general culture by
this deprivation. American students have
been forced to go abroad to acquire the
knowledge and obtain the training neces-
s2ry for successful pursuit of the art The
sluggish process of the art education of the
public under this handicap has prevented
the proper development of domestic mar
ket for the works of native painters and
sculptors.
This demand by the National Academy of
Design should be effective with Congress.
Ii destroys the argument which has peren-
uially been advanced to defend the tariff
and it demonstrates that the art workers
of the United States desire the benefit that
comes from a wholesome competition on
their own ground with the art works of
Europeans. The United States can i'll af-
ford to cling TO the small revenue which
the tax yields in view of the disadvantage
which ii entails.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-28

buying Of securities, and that being itself
an effect, IT cannot more than temporarily
upset the stock list. The comparatively
slight effect of the abnormal interest rates
during the past few days is explained In
part by the fact that the squeeze in money
can last only a day or two longer. owing
to the certainty that the banks will call
their loans OF this character before the
New Year. Thus it Is expected that next
week will find money much easier and the
interest rate materially lower. without
tendency toward the Wild fluctuations and
leaps which have so seriously disconnected
the conservative observers Of financial con-
ditions. With money easier after the new
year opens. and in the absence OF any
untoward conditions In the industrial field
to cause back-set. there seems to be
very general feeling that the extraordinary
bull movement in the stock market which
has made 1905 one of the wonders of the
financial history Of the country will be
continued through at least a part of the
winter.
The market has been maintained at such
high prices. with such steadily rising
tendency. for so long that some prophets
are predicting a violent break little later,
without regard to the state Of the money
supply or the range of interest rates. as
cribing merely general causes. In other
words, it is urged that the level OF stock
prices is higher than the dividend-earmng
capacities of the properties warrant and
that sooner or later the quotations must
fall to the level Of intrinsic values, in which
movement 1t is not to be doubted that the
long-hungry bears will be delighted to lend
their assistance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-28
Winter Sunshine.

Another year? Nay, Father Time,
Seek not to touch my soul with grief,
Though melancholy be the chime
Which tells us that day Is brief.
Despite the whitening SHOWS that pass,
Soft sunshine still pervades the sky.
1 shall not frown and say Alas
If you can smile, why, so can I.
The songs this fading year once knew
Are silent, and the blossoms gay
Which once it's path were wont to strew
Are wfthered and have passed away.
But wfntry days may still be bright;
Hope stanchly bides, and storm clouds
fly,
And love and toll make all things right;
If you can smile, why, so can L.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-28
A Matter Of Longitude.
m the New York Tribune.


Years ago Bosnia and Herzegovina got
into pretty nearly as bad state as Santo
Domingo, and Austria-Hungary interviewed
and brought order out of chaos, to the adj
miration of the world. A like work was
done In Crete, and now 1t Is being done
again in Macedonia. The United States
has been doing similar work in Santo Do
mingo. at only a 1.-THE Of the cost and re-
sponsibilty. We are curious to know why
what is superb beneflcence In Europe is
meddlesome wickedness In America; espe-
eially since this country was founded upon
the principle that 1t can do anything that
any country may of right do.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-28
A Consistent Mendicant.

Are you here again." said the kind
hearted woman.
Yes. lady answered Meandering Mike.
II have returned"
Didn't I give you all the turkey and
mincepie you wanted yesterday"
you did. An I'm back with one more re-
quest. Have you got any dyspepsia medi-
cine you could spare2"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-28
A Shadow of Discomfort.

'It is upon the farmer that the greatness
of this country really depends said the
persuasive statesman.
Yes" answered Farmer Corntossel; "but
some times think I'd like to be one of the
fellers. that didn't have so much dependin'
on EN- SOS 1 could have time to wear good
clothes and go to few parties"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-28

Mr.. Bryan could scarcely have had
any facts to communicate with which his
Asiatic audiences were not familiar Yet his
speeches. according to the press reports.
were received with great approval. A really
great orator must possess the gift of being
on good terms with his audience. whether 1t
understands him or not
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-28
Domestics and
Home Needs.

400 Remnants OF Outing Flannel. Cling
ham. Shaker Flannel. Cotton Flannel,
Cahcoes, Tinselline and a lot OF other
materials that sell from &c. to x3z~
12ltc- a yard. G.. T. Sezi~'
Remnants OF our best brands OF Stand
ard Table Oilcloth: generally sold for
19c- and CSC. a yard. To close. fn4Lz
while they last. yard. >eNSs
100 Window Shades, odds and ends:
worth from 25c. to 35c. each. To close
out entirely this small lot. spe- ITO
ctally marked for @. 7. D.. u -"
Brass Extension Rods with fixtures:
this rod can be extended 10 inches.
Worth regularly SC. G. 7. d. Dc
only. @Ss
Remnants of Misunderstanding Perca-
line. Sateen. Silesia and Spun Silks.
Worth regularly from 121fc. to S2Zc
20c a yard. G.. T. P.......... OatAS'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-28
Dress Goods.

Cheviot. Serge. Cashmere. ZIbelines,
Albatross, Nuns Yelling and Suitinss:
sold usually at from 35c. to 7oc- 1QC.
a yard. G.. T. P.....................A
ALI our SOC. and 75c. Wool Suitinss,
such as Fancy Mohairs. Eng
Hsh Suitings and Scotch Plaids. 4Ac-
G. T. P, yard. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Remnants of 36-inch-wide Taffeta, In
almost every color; nice heavy quality:
about Is remnants In all. To AAC
close, per yard. G. T. D....-...-.
45-tnch-wide Atwood Sattn-hnished
Prunella Cloth. in all coiors;
sold regularly at sL25. G. T. S0c.
P, yard observation-disclosures.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-28

The California poultryman who has plan
for compelling hens to lay eggs regularly
the year round is liable to try the patience
of the worlds most patient and industrious
bird. The hens may yet feel compelled to
appoint walking delegates.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-28

The usual entirely trustworthy assurances
are being advanced that the District of CO.
lumbia will not have any more money ap-
propriated for it than Is actually coming
To
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-28

Some time ago 1t was suggested to Andrew
Carnegie that he endow theater. His re-
cent experiences will make him less inclined
to such project than ever.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-28
SHOOTING STARS.
Political Economy,

Have you made any especial study of po-
litical economy"
Not yet" answered Senator Sorghum:
but If the corporations hold out in their
resolutions not to contribute to campaign
funds suppose I'll have to-"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-28

The result of China's boycott was so uu-
satisfactory that the Chinese government
could not under any circumstances be
blamed for insisting it had nothing to do
with IT.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-28

The insurance investigation has again he
come SO prosaic that 1t would be a relief
to have Mr.. Hartman return to the stand
and put little humor into it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-28

Morales may have concluded that the best
way for a president of his country to re-
main in power is to lead revolutionary
army against his own government
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-28
Revelations.

If people always spoke the truth
1t wouldn't make us gladder
The world would wiser be in sooth,
But likewise vastly sadder.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-28

The car Is realizing what it means for
government to depend on the loyalty Of its
troops instead of on the loyalty of its eiti-
zenship.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-28

The Russian government does not hesitate
to believe that Finland would rather enjoy
helping to smuggle arms for the use of the
revolutionists.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-28

The average policy holder is growing a lit
tie weary of hearing where the money went,
and would like some hopeful information as
to what is going to be done with what is
left