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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-18
Immigration and It's Evils.

The following comes by cable from Lon
don:
Marcus Braun and Maurice Fishberg. the
American immigrant inspectors who have
been investigating immigration from CONT
mental countries to the United States, hav-
ing concluded their labors in Austria Hun
gary and Russian Poland, respectively, are
now investigating conditions at the embark
ing points of the big Atlantic liners. They
express the opinion that immigration, which
has exceeded all previous records, promises
to be even greater in the future. On the
whole, they say the class of emigrants now
going to the United States is not so desr-
able as formerly"
The recent figures are very high, and il
they are to be exceeded in the near future
our immigration problem will take on great
Importance. 1t has been very important
for some years past. and largely for the
reason that many of the people we were
receiving were not desirable. And yet here
we are told the later corners are to be even
less desirable. Surely with this warn
ing Congress will take some steps to put
stop to the abuses from this source.
Strangely enough, while we are invests
eating the European stuation~as respects
this subject, and with the object OF mini
MIXING difficulties, it is proposed in certain
quarters that we relax our vigilance as
against lile '-HlHeSe we ueeO lHLOIIlt-
ton as to the situation in China. Our diff
culties growing out of immigration from
that country are well understood, and ap-
peal alike to all sections. The west is not
alone concerned. A horde of coolies could
not be stopped in California, or In all the
territory west of the Rockies but once
through the gates at San Francisco would
scatter to suit themselves. The whole coun-
try would be before them where to choose.
The human tides will continue to set to
these shores for many years to come Once
1t was hard conditions abroad that directed
them. People ran from penury and starva-
ton. Now they are coming for the larger
opportunity that is presented even to those
who are comfortable in the lands of their
birth. America is advertised as never before
as the scene of abundance and the theater
of such activities in the world of business
as make the ventures in the older countries
look small by comparison. Go west, young
man, is the cry all over Europe, and 1t
reaches the howell of the peasant as well as
the home of the small capitalist.
The politicians as a rule are shy of taking
a stand on this question, but it's character
and proportions are now such that they
cannot much longer evade it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-18
Crooks and High Finance.

District Attorney Jerome was the guest
at dinner Thursday night of the Merchants
Protective Association of New York, and
received its thanks for legislation he Sc
cured In its interests at Albany last winter
His speech in reply was a frank and breezy
deliyerance, in which he raped all kinds
and degrees Of crooks over the knuckles,
and referred particularly to those individ-
uals who under legal guide play their
games proftably right up to the limits of
the law.
This paragraph is taken from the speech:
LAS for Tammany Hall. ii is a pack of
crooks. except those that aren't. But there
are mighty few of them who have not got
a code OF morals of some sort, crude as IL
Island that's more than can be said of
most of the adherents OF high finance
Here we have suggestion that may cut
a figure in the coming mayoralty campaign.
Whenever Tammany has been defeated in
Its contests for control OF the town the
business interests have been prominent
factor In the fight Business men and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-18
JUSTICE BREWERS GALLANTRY,
From the Buffalo Express.

From the Buffalo Express.
Justice Brewer, in addressing the vassar
graduates, intimated that before any Of
them are gray-headed a woman may be
elected President of the United States. How
could he be so brutal as to remind those
Vassar girls that they must some time
become gray-headed?
From the Ohio State Journal.
Justice Brewer thinks 1t possible that we
may have woman President, before gray
hair shall cover the heads of the women
here tonight" That was very gallant.
From the PIttsburg Dispatch
With all respect for the opinions of Justice
Brewer and the position Of womanhood in
America it is scarcely fair for him to hold
out the inducement of the presidency to an
ambitious female college class.
From the Kansas City World.
Justice Brewer Is more diplomatic than
ex-President Cleveland. In his address to
the yassar graduates the justice held out
the hope that woman may some day be
President of the United States. Grover has
no such visions.
From tile st. Louis Globe Democrat.
Justice Brewers views of the woman
question are vastly different from those en-
tertained by ex-President Cleveland The
ladies adore Judge. Brewer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-18
The WAR GAME,

From the Troy Record.
The American navy does not appear to be
getting any Of the glory In the tneoreticai
war game along the southern coast, but
that is no sign that 1t would not abundantly
take care of itself in case of actual hostih-
ties.
From the Birmingham News
The mimic warfare being carried on by
Uncle Sans army and navy doesn't even
interest Oyama and Togo. Those two ols-
tinguished gentlemen haven't time Tor the
lust make-believe fighting. Only the real
thing appeals to them.
From the Portland (Me.) Press.
Rear Admiral Diekins' feet was only
"constructively' destroyed in the Chesa-
peake; that is to say, in the Pickwickian
sense.
From the Dayton tOhio) News.
By watching the American naval maneu-
vers closely the Russian admiralty off1clais
may discover how easy it is to win battles
without sinking ship.
From the Pittsburg Dispatch.
In connection with the fact that our navy
ton and Baltimore in the present campaign
it is observed that whiskers are not con-
fined to the Russian navy.
From the Detroit Journal
The Washington defenses failed to be
taken by surprise and sank five warships.
That shows the excellence of American
newspapers.
From the Pittsburg Gazette.
When that naval fleet that attacked Fort
Howard in the experimental naval tactics
discovers that it has been destroyed there
will be trouble.
From the Columbus Dispatch.
If the American navy cannot get UP the
river past the forts there is certainly no use
for any other navy to try.
From the Boston Herald.
friendly foe is invading your shores,
Maryland. my Maryland.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-18
A Benefactor.

When the day is dark and cheerless,
And the sky is chill and gray,
There's a fellow who Is welcome
AS the blossoming in May.
He has a way that differs
From the manner of the throng,
AS he pauses In the hurry,
Just to jolly you along.
You never stop to question
If his motive is sincere
You never ask the sunshine
If it's character is clear
You never feel suspicious
AS bird pours forth it's song,
And it's that way with the fellow
Who can jolly you along.
We esteem the man Of duty,
And we fear the man of poweri
And each in turn we welcome
AS the hero of the hour.
But there ought to be some medals,
And some praise in language strong,
For the man who makes life brighter,
Just by jollying folks along.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-18
THE PEACEMAKER.

From the Atlanta Journal.
President Roosevelt's success in ADJUST
ing the Russo-Japanese fracas indicates
that he possesses the qualities which go to
make up great base ball umpire.
From the Portland (Ale.) Press
President Roosevelt has brought the
horse to water. Now, will the animal
drink?
From the Charleston News and Courier.
Mr.. Roosevelt will not risk his peace
making reputation by Intervention in the
Scandinavian peninsular trouble.
From the St. Louis Chronicle.
Colorado bears seem to be much harder
for President Roosevelt to get at than the
Russian variety.
From the Detroit Journal.
The President thinks he'll s1et the bellig-
erents arrange the details" But isn't that
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-18


giving irresponsible parties too much lati-
tude?
From the Albuquerque IN. NJ Journal
Roosevelt, the peacemaker, seems to have
scored greater success than ever did
Roosevelt, the aggressive swinger of the
big stick What will his critics say now of
the Presidents belIgerent policy
From the Des Mones Capital.
For an alleged lover of war President
Roosevelt seems to be having a very potent
influence in behalf of peace in the far east
ern situation.
From the New York Evening Mail.
This is not the first peace President
Roosevelt has made. He made one in Pam
anna, AID some people have never forgiven
him for it.
From tie Chicago Evening Post
President Roosevelt may carry a hie
stick, but the strongest blow he has struck
was for peace
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-18

Hoopskirts blockaded storm doors and in
terrupted business in a Pittsburg store The
incident should be warning against their
re-adoption. The bargain counter had not
been invented when they were popular
years ago.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-18
A Distinction.

IF you will be very careful to eat plain
food said the physician, you will enjoy
good health"
IF l have to eat plain food" answered
the epicure, Il may have good health, but
I won't enjoy it."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-18
A Fearful Test,

None doubts that his affection Is
A true, oldfashioned flame
He saw her in bathing suit.
And loves her just the same.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-18

Mr.. Prick sees no objection TO policy of
frank publicity in conducting the affairs of
the Equitable, especially as the public is
not in a position TO do much of anything
about il
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-18
SHOOTING STARS.
A Cherries Person.

Aren't you going to the seashore?"
NO" answered the busy man. Il hire
three hand organ grinders and a popcorn
man to assemble under my window each
evening, and I find that the impression is
much the same"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-18

Mr. Cleveland, In his speech before the
Bar Association, welcoming Mr.. Choate,
was almost as lavish with the first person
singular as a New York dramatic critic.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-18
A Minor Detail.

do you think that foot ball playing In
jures the hearth"
Il don't know" answered the athlete.
II have been too busy taking care of arms,
legs and neck to observe"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-18

So long as the race tracks flourish, the
horse need have no fear of being entirely
subordinated to the automobile
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-18
Sharp Tongues.

From the Austin Statesman.
Sharp tongues, like sharp knives, are ant
to do great deal of damage in this world.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-18

The New York lawyer who created bust
ness for himself by writing letters under an
assumed name must be credited with an
interesting variation of the John Doe"
fiction
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-18

The Goulds have made the familiar dis
covery that house building as an anuse-
ment is likely to be Unexpectedly expen-
sive.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-18

Mr.. Hay returns just in time to take part
in the most interesting and important part
of the peace program.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-18
Portals.
From the Baltimore American.

Hundreds OF years passed after Shake
speare before the world produced another
Portia, but now she looms up In numbers
in the brilliant company of every law school
commencement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-18

Europe has added its Endorsement to the
many that Washington has received as the
ideal convention city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-18

Mr.. Morton is SO closely occupied that he
is compelled to let Mr.. Moody do most of
the worrying about that old time Santa
Fe affair.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-18

The purchase of the Hyde stock by
Thomas F. Ryan will, of course, create sus-
picions or subways that are dark.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-18

Philadelphia hopes TO be not far behind
New York in developing a mayor worthy of
a college degree.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-18

General Linevitch cannot be expected to
put much heart into the campaign from
now on.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-18

Norway coolly reminds the monarch it is
forsakng that half a kingdom is better
than none
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-18

The yellow fever germ is doing what 1t
can to improve the last opportunities which
will ever be open to it in Panama
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-18
Cherry Crop.
rningham Ledger.

From the Birmingham Ledger.
A great cherry crop. We are greatly
don't annoy us with reports of failure OF
the crop.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-18

A backward summer has its advantages
in postponing the excursion disaster
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-18

Yesterday" says The Star of the same
date. "a black man was discovered in the
act of stealing young chick
CnleKen ems, which temptingly chrp-
Thief ed about his premises, intend
ing. doubtless, to have a deli
cate dinner and cheap one, too, In these
times when 1t is SO difficult to procure the
necessities of life. His wife, in yindicatfon
of her husbands character, stoutly denied
the imputation of her female neighbor, and
was exasperated as to make an assault
on the accuser. The consequence was the
black man was taken before a justice of
the peace to answer to the charge and will
be placed in a condition which will prevent
him from enjoying the contemplated chick
en- luxury; while his wife will be required to
keep her arms to herself and to bride the
tongue"
Kentucky was then, as now, the subject
of the liquor joke, and this reprinted ex-
tract from the Princeton Kentuckfan, CIV
ing the recipe for what was described as
the exclusive drink of Mr.. Goodwin then
noted as the humorous editor of the Padu-
cab American, seems to show that the Blue
Grass state was herself responsible for 1t:
Take one pint OF whisky, stir in well one
spoonful of whisky, then add another pint
of whisky beat carefully with a spoon. and
keep pouring in whisky. Fill large bowl
with water. and make the servant set It
out of your way. Take a small lumber
pour in two spoonfuls of water; pour out
the water and fill up with whisky and add
to the above. Flavor with whisky to your
TASTE
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-01-17
SOME DECENT CITIZENS.

The New York Evening Posts asser- ton that the caucus which chose Nor gan G. Bulkeley to be United States Senator from Connecticut represented the corporation interests of the State rather than those of decent citizens" has been received with amusement in this State, where the indifference of the corporations to the whole matter is well known. But that isn't all. The Hart ford Courant makes these pertinent re- marks: Does a newspaper like the Post really believe there is a necessary dis tinction to be drawn between corporate interests and those of decent citi- zens?" That is a pretty raIsk insinua- tion. The big corporation which it re- fers to had nothing to do with the cleo ton, but it is managed by men who stand among the foremost in the State and are decent citizens" if any such exist. Are President Mellen, Commit teeman Brooker, Colonel Cheney, Sen ator Barney, ex-Serlator Milner, Pro- lessor Brush and their associates men who line up against accent citizens? They are among the best we've got, and every interest that they regard is decent one. This mugwump holiness that sits in ignorant judgment makes decent citizens" awfully tired some- times. t..' ,s
 We don't suppose the Post really meant what it said. but a paper that is so insistent that other folks should say and do the right things ought to be a little more careful.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-01-17
KICKED WHILE DOHX.

General stoessel is experiencing the not uncommon fate of a man who is down. While the rest of the world is applauding his heroic conduct of a long and difficult defence, his countrymen are trying to show that he did far less than his duty. He might have held out much longer; his troops were in better condition than he represented: he had plenty Of food and munitions of war. Another charge brought against him is that of professional jealousy. It is said that he has ignored in his dispatches officers who deserved especial com mendation, and that some of these would never have surrendered. Thus General stoessel is likely to pay to the full the penalty of failure. The animosity he has excited is not confin- ed to military circles, and he may con- sequently find few apologists.
 The Japanese are treating him better than his own countrymen treat him. Of course they can afford to, but very likely they would if they couldn't. They know how long and stubborn General StoessePs defense was and how much money and many men it has cost them.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-01-17
Small EurS.

MINK SETs-1OO sets of Mink Fur Scarfs. made in ascot, stole and Victor inc effects. Value sS5 to s25O. Now S2O to $50.
 ERMINE SETS-Made of Royal Err mine, in latest fashion and novelty ef- fects; scarfs ln all lengths, muffs large. Value $sO to s125. Now $50 to $75.
 CHINCHILLA SETS-Made of Boli- via chinchilla. the kind that won't turn yellow; long and short scarfs, Victor ines, collars, etc.,; muffs extra large. Value s65 to $50. Now s55 to ss0.
 Squirrel Scarfs, $S.5O to s2O.
 Squirrel Muffs, $500 to 5000. Worth just double our present price. Fox Scarfs, sS.5O to $lo.
 Fox Muffs, s4.0O to $S. Worth just double the price. 300 odd Scarfs and Muffs in Fox, Isa- bella Fox, Bear, Beaver. Brown Fox or Electric Seal, $2.50 to $10. 4
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-01-17
'tT
 HAD TIME TO GROW.

Represtative Birdsall, who represents Gen. Henderson's old district, is one of the best story teIlers in the House among the Iowa delegation. While up in Minnesota during the recent cam- paign, he annexed some new yarns, which he has been telling.
 I met one old Swede," said Mr. Bird sail, "who was perfectly infatuated with a certain Ole Oleson who was running for the State Legislature. This Americanized son of the Land of the Midnight Sun, looked up to Oleson as the greatest Statesman in the world. He couldn't do anything but sound his praises. All other thoughts were ban- ished from his mind. He thought Oleson, dreamed, worked for Oleson, and said he was not only going to vote for Oleson, but was going to get out the whole Swedish ballot for him.
 You must be fond of this man, Ole Oleson?' said to the Swede.
 ;" oh, Olesons a great man, all right replied the Swede.
 Well, said I you think oleson is greater than Ton Yonson, the Demo- cratic candidate for governor, do you?"
 'Yonson''s all right, said the Swede but he isn't as great a man as Ole Oleson: Ole Oleson is a. mighty big man.
 Well, at least, you like President Roosevelt, don't you said I.
 Oh, President Roosevelt! Yah, President Roosevelt, he's a great man, too. We're all going to vote for him.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-01-17

to consider the best plan of maintain ing and extending the work of allOting plats of ground to worlunen for pur- poses of cultivation.
 United States Consul Atwell at Rou- baix who reports this matter to the State Department, says that many em- ployers in France have made generous gifts of land to be allotted to deserving workmen and at the Paris exposition just closed, a first prize was awarded to the exposition Of gardens for work men,"
 According to reports made in October, 1868, there existed at that date six hum dred gardens in Belgium, in which plats had been allotted to three thous- and persons. France had created 6,1S7 gardens. which had provided assistance to 4S,000 persons. These gardens were provided either by charitable societies or by groups of philanthropists asso- ciated for that purposes.
 The congress of 1903 discussed wheth- CT a Iaborer should derive full profit from the land cultivated or pay rent for his cottage reserving to himself the surplus. French delegates leaned toward the adoption of the full charity basis, while the Germans inclined to view the matter strictly from the point of social preservation and thought it wiser to demand a small re turn for the grounds allotted.
 "In order that the work may thrive in cities where the majority of opera tives have never handled a spade. Consul Atwell says, fit is now thought necessary to encourage a taste for cul- tiyating the soil in children by creating school gardens. It is suggested that on holidays, which are so often i'll em- ployed, scholars shall accompany their tutors to these gardens and there learn to use garden implement and acquire a taste for gardening. Prizes judi ciously awarded would soon furnish the stimulus necessary to form the use- full worker. The school garden has not yet taken form, but 1t is to be hoped that it may become the adjunct of the older work known as the working mems garden. It is but just to say that the first person to put the idea oi workingmen's garden into practice was Mme. .Hervieu, of Sedan. Since that time she has had many coadjutor: as the work comments itself not only as philanthropic, but as one of socia onservation.-F'rom the Washington l Star.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-01-17
A studr i,.Iu ln Enlptlo,n.al co.tu.nes.

 We met at tea timgs witehing hour, When buttered crumpets breathed or Upoh her breast purple flower Set of robe of bale cerise; The garb," unused. tdenotes cling Propose iofS to her, my boy, she's dying to
 be wooed"' But when gazed at her and sighed She never looked the least put out' But anxiously observed that I'd
 Been growing positively stout" The accusation gave my hopes the He, Perhaps her costume erreds perhaps my
 prentice eye. I met her in the ballroom'E glare; She wore an orange creph de chine, With rose kroumeskis her9 and there, And ruched with bows or ample The whole effect was just aI trife warm; Now is your time, said ''to take the
 girl by storm!" sought welI-secluded{ seat,
 And heard her whisper in my ear, T haven't had thing to eat!
 Take me to supper, there's a dear! mentioned Love; she said (and ah! il
 hurt): Don't be goose; I'm here to feed and
 not to flirt!" I called (her sire was out of town) And found her reading Henry James She wore a crimson Empire gown, Trimmed round the edge with whats
 his names.
 An amorous langour that enhanced the
 whole
 Revealed, thought, the yearning pas
 sion of the soul. But when I bent above her chair
 She seemed to feel no answering
 thrill;
 I heaved a groan of mute despair; She laughed and asked if was i'll; Her callous mood my inspiration damp
 ed,
 I said "Goodby" (like that) and hastily
 decamped.
 And then one day met her in
 The railway train; we were alone; She wore g.; coat of sable skin Over a skirt of sombre tone. I pined to speak the word, but her at- tire
 Seemed to betray a mood ilItimed to my desire. But when I urged some trivial jest ] She smiled with such pathetic eyes That something took me in the chest, And, to my own intense surprise, I seized her hand, and with chaste Cried, Lovely one, be n1inel" and she said, Albert! Yes.' A.,5 Punch.