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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-12
Senior Oieda Leaves WASHINGTON.

1t Is appropriate, on the occasion of the
departure of Senior Ojeda, the Span
ish minister at this capital for a new
post of duty. to note the satisfaction
which his efficient services in Washington
during the past few years have caused, and
the regret now felt in the necessity for his
exchange of duties. Senior Ojeda came to
the United States in that most trying pc
Rod in the career of a diplomat the re-
sumption of peace between his country and
that to which he was accredited, after
war which had aroused much bitterness on
both sides. He could very easily have I'M
derplayed overrlayed the part assigned
to him. He could too obviously have sought
to make friends and have uttered hypo-
critical phrases of so-called diplomatic
speech. Or he could have wrapped himself
in the dignity of the representative of an
injured and outraged power and held aloof
from the social life which is so large a
part of the diplomats sphere of activity
Senior Ojeda, however made neither mis-
take. He took his post as though there had
been no trouble between the countries and
referred to the war in his occasional pub
lie speeches only In we'll chosen and eff
fective terms of sincere regret for an in
terruption in the amicable relations of
Spain and the United States. He was COM
missiOned with many delicate and import
ant adjustments in the strictly official line
of business, and all reports show that he
carried himself admirably in his dealings
with the State Department. The aftermath
OF the war was attended by some per-
picking issues that might easily have
caused friction, and it is today due in
large measure to the retiring minister's tact
and conservatism and his appreciation of
the American requirements that this dan
ger was avoided Considering all the ele-
ments it is doubtful IL there was ever a
resumption of pacific relations between war
ring nations with less misunderstanding or
unpleasantness. Senior Ojeda has left many
warm friends in Washington who will miss
his presence and hope for a continuation
of equally pleasant personal and official
relations with his distinguished successor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-12
Judge Parker.

1t is a bit amusing to hear that stir
has been created over the length of the
speech Judge Parker has prepared for the
Jefferson dinner to be eaten in New York
tomorrow night. Twenty minutes time was
the original allowance. This, on his
request was extended five minutes, and
now it stands confessed that the speech, if
delivered in full, will take an hour. Whereat
there is vigorous protest Judge Parker as
a speaker is developing. This time last
year, when the country, and particularly
the democracy, pressed almost daily for
deliverance that would disclose the judges
sentiments on matters political, not
word was obtainable. He sat at Albany, a
handsome, up-to-date Sphinx. Now when
he is willing to talk, and has something to
say, he finds his friends skimping him as
to time. Let The judge ask leave to
print. If the men in charge of the New
York dinner are not curious about the con-
tents of that speech. the country is. THE
Future of the Democracy is Judge Parkers
subject, and 1t may require hour for
him to show that the democracy has
future. But, at any rate, the watch should
not be held on an ex-candidate for the pres
idency, who as a guest will be present at
the dinner for the impairment of knowl-
edge
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-12
The Two Fleets.

1t is probable that neither Togo nor Ro-
testvensky is much in doubt ABOUT the
whereabouts and strength of the other.
Both Russia and Japan employ regiments
of spies-traned men of travel who know
every nook and corner of the worid-ano
this force has, we may be sure, been very
busy of late. And at this time of day spies
work with many facilities The world now
is not as large a place as 1t USED 10 De.
People get over its surface rapidly ana
the wires and the mails perform wonders
Outsiders in this matter are somewhat IN
ignorance, but those on the inside should
be accredited with a good deal OF valuapie
information. And the Japanese in particu-
lar in this war have developed a genius
for keeping secrets as well as for gathering
facts.
Trafalgar is mentioned when the ap-
preaching fight is discussed. If one ~ouio
appreciate how the world has advanced
since Nelson's day let him recall the story
of Nelson's chase after the enemy, when
ended in his greatest battle and his death.
The Englishman was unusually alec., anu
in some things possessed sort of second
sight But at this time he ran hither and
yon. like a man in mist. HIS great
anxiety to come up with the enemy and the
Importance of doing so confused him. Spies
In sea matters were of no force before the
DAYS of the cable. The result was scour-
ing of the sea such as had never been wit
messed before.
Neither the Russian nor the Japanese
admiral is in any such plight today. Even
the outside world has some safe notion ap-
proximately of where the fleets are. We
shall not know in advance the day or the
exact place of the first collision, but we
ought to know the result of 1t very prompt
ly, whether 1t happens in the neighborhood
of the Anambas Islands. as reported today
to Vladivostok. The press is on guard,
and while it is hampered in handling the
stories of dispositions before an engage
ment, it has a reasonably free hand after
ward in reporting the news of how the en-
gagement has gone. The Russian disasters
at Port Arthur were cabled Immediately,
and the details of the disasters on land in
Guiding the latest clash beyond Mukden,
have been all that readers could demand.
Since a naval engagement is inevitable
we are all hoping for duel on the open
sea. with the battle ships particularly ma
neuvered for all they may be worth Ex-
perts want their theories tried in a way
that will aid in future naval investments.
But the men on deck out there are facing
O condition, not theories, and their chief
concern is to send the other fellows to the
bottom. Theories and naval pictures are
probably little in their minds.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-12
Icebergs and Wireless Telegraphy.

Incoming transatlantic steamships bring
reports of encountering large numbers of
icebergs in the direct course of the great
European ferry. From all accounts there
are more and larger bergs afioat this spring
than for many years past, and the danger
to the shipping Is correspondingly in
creased. But thanks to the application of
the wireless telegraphy to the liners, it
is now possible for one vessel to give an
other warning of the location of dangerous
bergs and so lessen the chances of dsas-
trous collision. This occurred on the latest
trip of the Kaiser Wilhelm II. which
reached port yesterday on her first spring
run after thorough overhauling at Bre-
merhaven. So At was the ship that her
officers had hoped to establish a new rec
ord for the run westward. and she was
going ahead at a rate which promised such
a result when she received q signal from
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-12
Kansas and the Senate.

The Emporia, Kansas Gazette discour-
ages the suggestion of Gov. HOch for the
Senate a. this time:
Gov. Hoch has all the qualifications
necessary to make an excellent senator.
There is no question but that as senator
Kansas would be proud of him. But in
Heavens name, what Is the use of spoil
ing a good governor In his first term, and
in the beginning of his first term, to make
senator? Kansas needs Hoch in Topeka
as governor much more than she needs him
in Washington as senator
Excellent advice Kansas has some new
problems on hand. and if Gov. Hoch is
showing the proper grasp of them he is
of far more Importance to the state in his
present office than he could possibly be in
the United States Senate. When the time
comes, however, to choose a senator. Kan
sas cannot be too particular about the Sc
lection. The office is one of consequence
to her and her experience should have
taught her much.
The time is not so distant when Kansas
stood in the front rank in the Senate. Mr..
Ingalls, and Mr.. Plumb were both eminent
and useful members of that body. Each
was the complement of the other. In the
one man brilliant and snowy qualities were
found and in the other thorough and bust
ness-like ones. No jealousies existed be-
tween them. Each man valued the other
as highly as did the country at large. and
they worked together without friction. Mr..
ingalls, was one of the stars on occasions
of dress parade while Mr.. Plumb was a
most effective participant in the running
fire of everyday debate. Visiting Kansans
looked down from the Senate galleries with
pride on their two representatives In
body of picked men.
Then came death, which overlook Mr..
Plumb, and political disaster. which over
took Mr.. ingalls,. Both men were cut off in
the midst of their usefulness. Both were
in the prime of their powers and in the full
enjoyment Of their prestige in the Senate.
The case of Mr.. ingalls, was a tragedy.
He, for the moment, and the country, stood
stunned by the blow. 1t seemed to outsid-
any kind. Why offer up such a victim on
the altar of a mere craze, certain to pass
as rapidly as it had come?
Pass the craze did, very rapidly, and then
Kansas saw her error, SO far as Mr.. In
gals was concerned. But it was too late
to correct it. He was down and out, lit
tie soured by his fate, and he turned to
other things. To nothing, however, that
interested him so much as politics had
done, and not unlikely his end was has
tened by the change of life, which brought
him so little of what he really relished.
Kansas has recommissioned him in marble,
and his effigy, recently unveiled, has
place in our national gallery, but had she
been wise she would have kept him while
he was still in the flesh longer in her
service
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-12

the Teutonic, sixty miles away on the east
bound course, telling of the presence Of
nine bergs in the direct path of the Kaiser.
and supplementing this with a message the
Teutonic had received from the Cunarder
Caronia announcing that there were forty
bergs further on in the Kaiser's course.
Thus warned, the officers of the giant racer
determined to sacrifice speed to safety, and
to slow down upon approaching the prob
able location of the bergs, which had been
given in terms of latitude and longitude by
the Teutonic. On the next morning dense
fog closed in. and the ship crept ahead, COM
paratively speaking, with extra lookouts
on guard and the fog whistle sounding at
intervals for the special purpose of catch
ing an echo from some mass of Ice. There
were no such signs, but presently the tenn
perature of the water dropped from four
teen degrees to one degree centigrade. and
1t was known that Ice was near. Fortu-
nately the fog lifted soon afterward and
disclosed a western horizon studded with
bergs of all sizes, some of them large
enough to have sunk, or at least seriously
crippled, the liner If struck at full speed.
Through the fleet of bergs the Kaiser then
sped at high rate, taking advantage of the
sunlight, but several times being compelled
to shift course to avoid masses of ice. Thus
the ship went in safety through danger
which might have caused the loss of a
great craft and hundreds of people Such
incidents prove that the wireless biography
is being applied to make ocean travel safer,
and If 1t is never put to a broader use 1t
WILL by this application alone, have justi-
fed the expenditures and Iabors of it's in
ventors and developers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-12

idly disappearing from the market owing
to the inordinate demand and the reckless
methods of hunters. At one time the oys-
ter was in such grave danger that the
states of Maryland and Virginia came to its
rescue with laws which have apparently
turned the tide in favor of the bivalve- The
pirates are under surveillance and held
measurably in check. With moderation
few more seasons should see the oyster
once more abundant and in no danger OF
becoming a fit subject for a museum Of
curiosties.
We have been prodigal of natures gifts
in this wonderfully rich country of ours.
We have practically extermnated the buff
falo, and no longer is it possible for the
hunter or the settler in the great west to
secure a delicate bit of the hump for his
table. We have so ruthlessly thinned the
ranks of the elks that no longer can the
gourmet be served in restaurant with
that rare bit of food, the under lip, which
was once regarded as a supreme delicacy
We are canning salmon at such tremen-
dous rate that today it is impossible to buy
that most toothsome of fish morSels, the
tip or throat, save for a high price and
with fears of an early failure of the supply
We know that our orders for terrapin are
being filled from the ignoble meat of the
muskrat. We know that we may get al
most anything but partridge when we order
that dainty bird. We suspect that certain
familiar birds of the city are palmed off
on us in the name of more highly priced
dishes. We regard our chicken salad with
doubt Is the day to come when the APP
pearance of a so-called lobster on the plat
ter will raise questions of celluloid shells
and crab meat with artificial 1avoring?
What says Massachusetts, to this warn
irg? Will she take steps to prevent the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-12
Hone.

Cheer up, although the skies be gray,
The promise of brighter day
Is written in the early flower
That smiles to greet the gentle shower.
IT'S sounded in the woodland tune
'Tis but few more weeks till June.
And We who with affairs of state
Are puzzled, rest in your debate.
Ere long the sweet girl will proceed
Her graduation screed to read
All problems will be settled soon
'Tis but few more weeks till June.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-12
ON Fourth Floor.

Here are Furniture, Draper
les, Pictures, Children's Go
Carts, etc. An abridged list be-
low:
Reclining Go-Carts ca 7R
reduced from $500 to-. pOsIO
Ladies Writing Desks S% O2
reduced from $1,000 to-. ~Vo>
Birds -eye Maple Dressing Tables,
plate = mirrors MI reduced $3.50
40 pairs Plain Swiss Cur
tains, ruffied, reduced from Doc
DOC to-. .-...-.--.--.......--
10 Reversible Tapestry Couch Cow
ers, oriental designs, re- SD 40
duced from 800 to.........
80 Dining Room Pictures, Fish and
Game subjects, in black frames,
16x2O inches, reduced from AOc
S1.OO tO.......-
Folding and Reclining
Go-Carts, full reed body Sd OF
reduced from $50 to.......
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-12
Unresponsive.

$50 you prefer horse to an automo-
bile?'
Yes" answered the irascible man. "a
horse doesn't treat threats and blows with
the silent contempt that an automobile dis
plays
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-12
Protest From Maine.
From the Portland (Me.1 Press.

A Chicago university professor claims
to have discovered a way to restore dead
cats to life. That man should be choked
off as a first-class nuisance and danger
Next he will be inventing means to facili-
tate the propagation of the browntaiI
moth.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-12

It is said that the Duke of Manchester in
tends to become a railway clerk He has
become convinced, no doubt. that it is bet
ter to be q good railway clerk than an in
different sort of duke.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-12
Gifted.

you say you consider that actress ex-
ceptionally gfted?"
Certainly" answered the manager. "She
has had more diamond rings and pearl col
lars given to her than any one else 1 know
Of"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-12

1t is not unlikely that the hints about re-
fusing Mr.. Rockefeller's money have wor-
ried possible beneficiaries more than they
have Mr. Rockefeller.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-12

| Richard Croker, having traced his ances-
| try to nobility, may entertain hopes of
some day persuading the king to reconsider
| and race horses with him. ;zs>a
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-12

The Japanese army, being always ready
to accept suggestions, has decided to fol-
low Russia's example and prepare to reor-
ganize on larger scale.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-12
A Historic Feed.

From the Cleveland Plain Dealer .aaf
That famous Cambon dinner in New
York seems destined to be classed with
the great feasts of all times. And its cost
might make even Lucullus sit up and
look interested
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-12

Mr.. Grover Cleveland can remember when
the newspapers were as eager to report the
number of fish he caught as they now are
to chronicle Mr.. Roosevelt's achievements
as a hunter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-12
A Condition Exnlained

This language that the Russians use
Has difficulties great.
1t is no wonder many choose
To be illiterate .--
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-12
SHOOTING STARS.
Accuracy Demanded.

you object to your combination being
called a trust?'
Il do" answered Mr.. Dustin Stax at
is misnomer. What distinguishes our en-
terprise is not trust, but suspicion"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-12

Having been obliged to have his valet ar
rested, the car is now confronted with the
servant problem along with his other diff
culties
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-12
May It Be Found!

From the Philadelphia Inquirer.
1t is almost time for John Paul Jones'
tomb to be discovered somewhere else
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-12
Attention, DR.. Osler.
From the London Clio

From the London Globe.
Editor-reporter wanted for old estab-
fairs and must be between forty and fifty
Young and "brainy" applicants need not
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-12

The President does not allow the pleas
ures of wolf hunting to be marred by fears
Of any speeches that Judge Parker may
make in his absence.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-12

The remarks of President Castro sound
like some of the talk INDUCED in by Spain
years ago.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-12
Safe!

From the Chicago Record Herald.
1t showed in Kentucky the other dav.
but bulletins just issued show that the
mint crop is unimpaired.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-12

The mysterious trunks found in Chicago
are expected to dispel some of the mystery
surrounding the cost of the ice chests con-
tents.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-12

TIN order to avoid delays on account OF
personal absence, letters to THE STAR
should not be addressed to any INDIVIDUAL
connected with the office, but simply TO
THE STAR, or to the Editorial or Bush
ness Departments, according to tenor or
purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-12

Colonel Bryan says he has faith in the
people, but does not express himself about
hope.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-12
The Missouri Mule.

From the Colorado Springs Gazette.
THE sun never sets on the Missouri
mule" proudly exclaimed Gov. Folk No.
and very few people who have mistaken
the beast for a saddle horse have been able
to set on 1t.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-12

Togo confidently. expects to anchor the
Russian feet in a way that will permit no
future doubt as to it's locati
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-12

Some OF the pictures published of Mr..
Rockefeller look as If the artists had been
prejudiced by his connection with Stand
ard Oil
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-12
The Autoc-rat.
From Puck.

There Is one kind of rats that we never
find deserving sinking ship-that is. not
in Russia. That is the autocrat. Perhaps
the ship might not sink If he only would.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-12
Rojestvensky is There.

From the indianapolis Star.
If there are any fishing boats in the
Malayan waters they will do well to seek
harbor at once.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-12

Col. Watterson is getting careless. While
he is enjoying himself, Texas is cheering
for Roosevelt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-12

If Rojestvensky is wise he will proceed
without delay to put the vodka under lock
and key.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-12

Judge Parker had so little to say in the
campaign that it seems only fair to give
him an hour or so at Jefferson dinner.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-12
Easter.
From the Albuquerque Journal

From the Albuquerque Journal.
Easter comes on April % this year. Only
FIVE times in the past 225 years has it come
later In the year. The latest possible date
Is April IS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-12

"A lot o people, said Uncle Eben, sis
realizin' about now dat de only sure way
to git even wifi de races is to stay away
fun 'em an practice economy"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-12
Notions, lie, &c, Sc, SC.

Darning Cotton spool Ironing Wax Thimbles,
Mourning Pins box English Pins, paper Westerly Cotton
spool Daners &c. Harpns sc package Safety Pins card
Skirt Braid SC piece Sewing Silk SC SPOOL Pin Books EACH
Collar Forms SC EACH Cotton Tape SC roll Iron Holders,
EACH Hooks Eyes, cards for Sc eweed Hat Pins EACH
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-12
Ribbons, SC, &c, 15c.

Remnans-but very best styles and coors All lengths up to
five been cased yard for and Ic
Ribbons &c yard and Ribbons yard for to 800
Ribbons. Widths up inches. esAassE as
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-12

Only Zoe for 25c Centerpieces and
Embroidered Serviettes for &c
only '-'.'''.
Tapestry Pillow Tops. the poe
SOC kind for only. ......-.....
CSC Silver-plated Knives; mnc
set of six.
25c Butter Knives or Su- 1Oc
gar Shells. ....-.....-...'..
S1.5O Cracker Jar, imitation cut
glass, with fine silver 81 0DS
plated cover.
s2.25 Crumb Tray and Scraper Set;
ouadruple silver plate and S1 OS
guaranteed quality 49,.
$3.50 set-Teapot. Sugar. "a 40
Creamer and Spoonholder. ~
lOc Paper-bound Novels. ...... &c
soc Paper-bound Novels. ...... DC
75c Cloth-bound Novels. l5c
Sr.5O CIoth-bound Novels. ...... &c
19c writing Paper go sheets Or
to the pound. .......--.-....'.-'..'
&c Yale Blue" Writing Pa &c
per go SheetS) .....-.....-
25c Stationery Cabinets, "a
sheets paper and 24 envel- nc
0peS. 80
Envelopes. white and colored
all siZes-worth sc to l5c S-
pack. ............
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-12
ON First Floor

The Art Department, the Sill
verware Department and the
Book Department are repre-
scented with grand bargains.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-12
Embroideries, f5c, PC, 44c.

Embroidery Applique designs floral and bow knot pat
yard Only yard for exquisite Cor
Embroidery IS inches wide yard for 45nc Swiss
Embroidery Flouncng.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-12
Laces, DC, Csc, SOC.

Reliable Wash Laces, reduced from to yard 25c yard
soc $IoS Medallion Applique, Inserting and Edge aces
soc yard for 8ncwde Aover Lace white cream and ecr
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-12
Hose, lac and 29c.

The lot at lac choice includes best of 25c Hose the
lot includes zoe Hose-Ladies' and Mems
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-12
Soc for soc Garments.

Go third floor for these Gowns, Skirts Corset Covers
Chemise The table elevator will be
found filled oveaowingby tomorrow early visitors.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-12
Home Needs.

Housefurnishings with little
hurts are sold at greatly reduced
prices every Thursday. Tomor-
rows Basement Floor list con-
tains in part the following: