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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-17
Power Under the Government.

Speaking in the House yesterday to the
proposition, which carried almost unani-
mously, to return the agricultural bill to
the Senate because of the attempt of the
latter body to originate revenue legislation
In it, John Sharp Williams said:
ut is particularly inappropriate at this
time for the Senate to make plain palpa-
Bile, obvious and aggressive attack upon the
dignity of the House. 1t is now engaged
in strenuous effort to prevent a real or
supposed attack by the Executive, a usurpa-
ton, in the opinion of the Senate"
Those estimable old gentlemen, the
fathers, whom everybody admires and
often quotes, We're particularly successful
In that part of their work which distributed
the powers of government. To the Execu
tive was assigned this, to the Congress
that, to the Judiciary the other. There
have been clashes and some f1ne-spun spec
ulation on the subject, as was to be eX
pected in a venture comparatively new and
differed at all times by men of intellect
and alertness. But, in the. main, the ar
rangement has worked admirably, and has
exhibited at every point the stroke of
genius Long may it wave.
We may safely discount a good deal of
the talk about the effort of this branch or
that of the government to strengthen itself
at the expense of another 1t has been
going on for years, and as a rule, has al
ways been applicable on the score Of parti-
san heat or personal contention. 1t has
been a form Of attack on President to
represent him as anxious to do away with
Congress altogether. 1t has been a form
of attack on Congress, and particularly on
the upper house, to represent 1t as am
bilious to absorb all power into itself and
dictate to the President whom he shall ap-
point to office and what he shall do with
respect to public measures. Senatorial dig
nifty and senatorial courtesy have been
made to spell by the Senate's enemies sena-
torial tyranny.
Nevertheless, it is good to see the differ
erlt branches of the government jealous of
their constitutional rights as each inter-
prets them. Let the vigilance continue Let
every fellow Skinny on his own side. Let
the game proceed strictly according to rule,
and where, differences as to construction
of the rule arise let the discussion be free
and open. Neither the President nor Con-
gress should surrender any power properly
enjoyed, nor even permit it to, be encroached
upon. And where the two houses of Con-
gress as in this case, divide and dispute
over authority, may the plainest and best
established view of the matter prevail.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-17

of Finland. and now Sergius, grand duke
of the empire, uncle of the car and Mill
tary commander of Moscow. Besides these
several minor officials have been slain or
MANNED by the revolutionists. OF the four
major crimes mentioned two have been in
spired directly by the revolutionary party,
or nihilists. The assassinations in Finland
have been due to the sentiment in that
country against it's classification. But all
four have undoubtedly been fastened by
the war measures of the imperial govern
ment, which have laid especially severe
burdens upon the people.
1t appears from the dispatches that the
Grand Duke SergiuS was condemned to
die by the revolutionists in December last,
some weeks before the disturbances which
were marked by massacre in several cities.
Therefore this latest crime cannot be re-
garded as a part of the workingmens agi-
tation, but must be considered as another
sign that the movement for free govern
ment in Russia is continuous, despite re-
preston. prosecution, exile and execution.
Assassinations of this kind do not of them
selves aid the cause of freedom. There is
no disposition in this country to condone
them, save on the ground that they are an
inevitable result of an intolerable govern
mental system. Assassination has not in
the past brought Russia one step nearer the
goal of liberty. Rather have these success
sive crimes checked whatever tendency
there may have been in-fhe imperial mind
toward granting a greater degree of free
dom That Grand Duke Sergius had earned
his fate by his cruel course, his immoral
life. his evil influence upon the car is hard
ly justifiable conclusion. But that he had
earned the bitter hatred of the people and
forfeited all claims upon their respect or
confidence is undeniable And In Russia
there is unfortunately but pne way in which
an outraged people can visit such man
with punishment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-17
Those Wise Danes.
\ cable from Copenhagen says:

y tdD4t lEOu Copenhagen says.
Two Danish torpedo boats are waiting
at Gjedesby to escort the Russian third Pa
cihc squadron through Danish waters"
Now this is something like. A truly ad
mirable arrangement all round. The Rus
sian sailors will become familiar enough
with torpedo boats to be able to know one
when they meet it in the road, and Danish
fishermen Will have all their fears allayed.
j. the English had only been thoughtful
when the Baltic fleet started, and escorted
II in friendly spirit a little distance on the
way, the Dogger Bank affair would never
have happened. But we live and learn.
One mans meat is another mans poison.
Those dead English fishermen and their
sunken trawlers serve to make secure the
lives and property of the Danish fishermen,
and at the same time to educate the Rus
slams in distinguishing the shapes of war
Graft. Nothing is lost In this world.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-17
Grant and Lew Wallace.

In the obituary notice of Gen. Lew Wal
lace in yesterdays Star appeared this para
graph:
with $500 men, Gen. Wallace inter-
cepted the march of Gen. Jubal A. Early,
with $4,000 men. on Washington, d. c., and
on July 6, 1864, fought the battle of the
Monocacy. Although he was defeated he
gained sufficient time to enable Gen. Grant
to send reinforcements to the capital from
City Point. By order of Gen. Henry w.
Halleck. he was removed from his com
mand and superseded by Gen. Edward ..
c. Ord: but when Gen. Grant learned the
particulars of the action he Immediately
reinstated Wallace, and in his official re-
port in 1865 says:
ION July 6 the enemy (Early) occupied
Hagerstown, moving strong column to-
ward Frederick City. Gen. Wallace, with
Ricketts, division and his own command,
the latter new and mostly undisciplined
troops, pushed out from Baltimore with
great promptness. and met the enemy in
force on the Monocacy, near the crossing
of the railroad bridges. His force was not
sufficient to insure success, but he fought
the enemy. nevertheless, and, although it
resulted in defeat to our arms, yet he
detained the enemy, and thereby served to
enable Wright to reach Washington before
him."
This order was thoroughly characteristic
of Gen. Grant. He admired promptness
and pluck in soldier. He saw al glance
when the reports came in what had actu-
ated Gen. Wallace. and the punishment OF
such a man was repugnant to his sense of
justice. AS a matter of fact, as pointed out
in the order restoring him to duty, Gen.
Wallace, while defeated by a superior force
on the field in question. had yet helped to
save Washington by the celebrity and en-
ergy of his movements. He, capitalized his
small force at the best figure possible. He
did what Gen Grant himself would have
done in the same circumstances.
Not unlikely, too, General Grant remem-
bered that General Wallace, like himself.
had been severely criticised for his part in
the first days work at Shiloh, and, like him
self again, had wiped out the criticism by
the part he played In the second days work.
1t was charged against Grant that he per-
mitted himself TO be surprised, and against
Wallace that he WAS slow In reaching the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-17
Flags for the "22d,"
WashingtOn's Birthday.

we are showing in connection
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The Flags of Our Country, 10 different
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-17

firing line The second days work. how
ever, told the tale, and in that work both
men participated with brilliant success.
General Wallace, it Is understood. leaves
an unfinished autobiography. 1t is to be
hoped that it covers the period OF the civil
war; for while his part in that struggle was
not overly conspicuous. it was full OF merit.
and If his talents as writer have 1ouno
employment on that theme the contribution
to matters still in dispute should be at once
both readable and important. 1t Is seldom
that soldier writes well, or argues his case
to the entertainment and enlightenment Oh
readers outside of his own profession; out
here was man who understood the art OF
and expression, who possessed
the literary faculty in high degree. and II
he has left story of the war 1t should
prove attractive to everybody
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-17
Another ASA SSinatinn

Details of the assassination of Grand
Duke Sergius of Russia at Moscow today
are not needed to explain the crime He
has beer marked man for years. Uncle
NO the present car. and al the same time
his br5tHer-in-law he has formed one of
the inner circle of bureaucrats who really
rule Russia. Reactionary in the extreme
his advice has always been against conces-
sions 40 the people, and in favor of severe
measures of repression. No one knows the
exact degree of his influence for the cabaI
that works within the palace walls sur
rounds itself with an impenetrable secrecy
But that he has been leading exponent
of the drastic policies Ihat lately led to
massacre in the streets of the capital and
10 the violent measures of repression
throughout the empire is clearly under
stood.
This grand duke was in some respects a
typo Of the cars family advisers. His
immoral personal life. his brutal official
actions and his sinister influence over the
emperor were combined in the minds Of
the people to make him an especial object
of hatred Recently. at one of the theaters
q singer known to the people as a mistress
of Sergius was Missed. The sight of the
Jewels she wore maddened the audience,
which shouted: Take them off, They are
drops of the peoples bloodr' During the
strike riots in Moscow several attempts
were made to wreck the palace of Sergius
which, however. was closely guarded by
the military forces. AS governor of Mos
cow he held great local power The Of
flee was recently abolished. but he retained
command of the forces in that province and
his jurisdiction was In no wise lessened.
Sergius is the fourth of the high Russian
officials to die by assassination within q
year: Bobrikoff. governor general of Fin
land; Won Plehve. the Russian minister of
she Interior soininen, procurator general
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-17
New COn~setS.

New goods arriving daily.
Now showing very large assort-
ment Of spring styles, in the very
latest shapes and effects foreign
and domestic.
Materials include coutil, plain and
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-17
Dominican Protocol.
From the New York Tribune.


How effective the arrangement will be for
the rehabilitation of Santo Domingo and
for the promo ton of the general order and
welfare of that republic is subject for spec
ulation, tinged, we may say. with optimis-
tic anticipa tons. OF the benevolent pur-
pose and the administrative efficiency of
our own government there is no doubt.
Neither, we believe, is there doubt of the
sincerity of the Dominican government in
it's desire to be helped out of the pit which
years of incompetence or corruption have
dug and into which it has fallen beyond
the reach of self-rescue 1t will be gen.
erous and gracious thing for this country
thus to aid its weaker neighbor. 1t will
also be practically profitable thing, for it
will rid us in that quarter of state of af-
fairs that has become an almost intoler-
able nuisance, will confirm the good faith
and logic of our traditional foreign policy
concerning Latin America and will relieve
us of the menace of disagreeable disputes,
if not of awkward complications.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-17
tsRusY.',

From the Louisville Courier-Journal.
While the mercury goes coasting into
the sub-celar of the thermometer In these
parts, the birds chirp merrily in the balmy
skies of Florida and the yellow fever mi
crobes diligently ply their trade in Pan
anna, the telephone girl continues to whisper
into the ears of anxious victims the classic
legend:
"Busy please call again.
Thus does she keep in the very foreground
the problem of the telephone girl, which
to the great common people is as important
and complex as is an International treaty
to massive brains and eagle eyes of United
States senator's
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-17
Standard Oil Investigation.

From the New York World.
The passage of the Campbell resolution
by the House gives to President Roosevelt
a direct warrant for proceeding with the in
vestigation of the Standard Oil Company
by the bureau of corporations, which he in
stituted in December Next to the beef
trust he could not find better mark if he
cares for popular sympathy. For it will be
generally assumed that Attorney General
Moody as we'll as Commissioner Garfield,
will find plenty of work to do. The Kansas
incident will be well worth while il 1t re-
suits in thorough investigation of Stand
ard Oil methods. Nor is there any particu-
lar reason why the investigation should
stop at the Kansas boundaries. A corpora
ton with a previous record such as this
trust boasts is properly classed as a sus-
picious character and is always fit SUBJ
ject for examination. with or without i'm
mediate provocation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-17
Mems New
Spring Hats.

Our stock of Hats for spring i.
about complete, and embraces ali Of
the best styles for the coming sea-
son.
Most OF the Stiff Hats have high
crowns, with narrow brims; some of
them have brims on the fiat set
order.
we call special attention to our
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-17
Content.

Didn't get a valentine, I'm rather glad to
say.
Sometimes 'tisnt lucky to be noticed, any
way.
If twas one with flowers and cupids, why
perhaps l wouldn't mind,
But the chances are that it 'ud be one Of
the comic kind.
We struggle to be noticed. Yet this much
is pretty sure,
There's heap O. consolation in remainin'
quite obscure.
If you don't get any brick bat, never mind
bout the bouquet
Didn't get valentine, I'm rather glad to
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-17
Souvenirs of st. Louis
i'm I~eather-Half Price.

Decorated with various Exposi-
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enameled, and consisting of
Card Cases. Purses. Pocket Books. Cigar
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Cases, Pocket Mirrors. Match Cases.
Very pretty and serviceable SOU
venirs of this great exposition, Of
fered at half original prices.
25c. to $2.25 each.
Ada In aoor Eleventh ST
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-17
Saturdays
Pure Food List.

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Curtis Bros blue Label Soups. large 2.s.
pride OF the Sea- Mackerel. choicest selection
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Hansen's Pure Food Colorings, bottle. 1oc.
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Hofman's Ricena fine rice -FOUR, pckg- Toe.
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California Ripe Olives, bottle. .25c. and 45c.
Imported Queen Olives, bottle. .13c. and NC.
Imported Stuffed Olives, bottle. ioc., 15c. and CSC.
Greenbaums Plum Pudding. cans for. :. Csc.
Rabbits. Brooks Crystal Big Master, Circus.
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-17
Fiction.

''Who Is the most successful woman writer
of f1ction?" asked the teacher of literature.
And without hesitation the boy whose
father is a banker answered:
Mrs. Chadwick"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-17
Bryan Clings to Hope.
From the Commones.

From Tie OuihnlUHt..
If the President accomplishes anything
the corporations will try to secure a cor
poration man to succeed him. and that will
give life to the next campaign and hope to
the democratic party. If the President
fails to accomplish anything the democratic
party will profit BY his educational work.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-17
New Spring Books.

We are now receiving orders for
new spring books. One of the first
will be
The Return of Sherlock Holmes.
ByA. Conan Doyle. Ready Febru-
airy rs.
Another-The Marriage of Will
liam Ashe. By Mrs. Humphrey
Ward. Ready March 9.
Another-The Princess Passes.
By Williamson, author of "The
Lightning Conductor" Ready
March II.
Orders placed now will be deliv-
cred on day of publication.
Main floor Tenth st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-17
Tobacco Heart.

From the Cincinnati Enquirer.
We may doubt the scientific statement
that the average mans heart beats 81, 100
times a day. The average man smokes to
excess, and his heart skfps many beats.
The rests are not to his advantage.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-17

The Pennsylvania Railroad intends to
spend $23. 100000 in improvements; which
does not look as if it feared being crippled
by legislation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-17
So 90 Dernbws-

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styles. 0 '0''
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-17

There is no denying that there must be
some extraordinary quality in man who
can command public interest as constantly
as General Miles does.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-17

A New York state senator desires to in
vestigate high charges for telephone serv-
ice. The reason for high charges there is
doubtless the same elsewhere. The COM
pany wants the dividends.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-17
Correct Shoes
for Young Folks.

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Special attention is called to line of Kidskfn
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Also to line of Youths Oil Grain Leather
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Attention is also called to a new
shipment of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-17

If peace between Russia and Japan can
be arranged in this country the American
dove may become almost as significant an
emblem as the American eagle.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-17

Speaker Cannon would probably advise
members of Congress with personal griev-
ances to exploit to stand pat instead of ex-
posing their hands.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-17

If President Roosevelt should succeed in
curbing the trusts Judge Alton B. Parker
might be tempted to send him another tele-
gram of congratulation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-17

The citizens of Washington always see to
it that a President has a flrst-class inau-
guration. After that he must depend large
Iy on his own efforts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-17

The friendship between France and Rus
STA is not preventing the French cartoonists
from INDUCING in some bitter satire on
the recent events in st. Petersburg.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-17

Castro Is not afraid of a crisis in his af-
fairs so long it is more political than
financial.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-17
An Endless Program.

what kind of man is your employer"
oh replied the youth who is always in
trouble che is one of these people who take
up SO much of your time finding fault with
what you did yesterday that you don't have
an opportunity to do things right today
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-17

Sometimes said Uncle Eben, what
passes fur philosopher is simply man
dat kin stand bein' hurt without hollern'."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-17

Tom Watson and w. j. Bryan at least
agree that the republican party will not re-
pent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-17

Insurance company quarrels are liable to
be expensive luxuries for which 1t Is unfair
to expect policy holders to pay.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-17
After the Trusts!


From the Baltimore Sun.
After the administration has regulated
railroad rates 1t might bring out its big
gest stick for interests that corner the
necessaries of life