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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-17
Mr.. Hearst's Democracy.

T. NJ Hearst a democrat? There are
men calling themselves democrats VIM
Doubt it, He has not openly peeh ch'i-
lenged here on that point. and may ho' DC
He voted for Mr. Williams for Speaker anu
has hean assigned TO committees as oeih-
ocrat That would appear TO settie .''o
question so far as Congress Is coheerHeo'
a. , distance however, his claims are
dIsputcd. In the south particularly "heie
he sought delegates last year IN His i'Ie
o. 1ts nartv's nomination for the presl-
de,cv his democracy Is ticketed as Oh
bosus variety The Columbia, D - ola'e
r,icc+s if The Norfolk Landmark declares
that the man lis simply a demagosue' anu
rho Petersburg Index-Appeal, in the same
neck of the woods, asserts that MI 'eaiS'
has M claim on earth to CONSIDERATION ''
a true democrat
Nou- why is this? In what particular
has Mr.. Hearst changed since last Seai'
when he supported Judge Parker on the 81
Louis platform, and put all OF ms
naDers at his party's serviceE lie ulo a'
Mr.. Bryan did. and as MI Bryah south
ern friends did. Moreover, he ana MI
BRYAN stand shoulder to shoulder as TO
both the railroad rate question ana Ihe
question of municipal ownership 10 cast
one out and leave the other would oe man
ifestly unfair. They may not be very loNeis
In their lives. but If death Is the oecree
they should not be divided
Is the explanation to be found in the re-
pudIation by Mr.. Hearst of MT McCleiiaii
In New York? If that is the charge then
very curious case is to be considered
Thousands upon thousands OF democrats
repudiated the Tammany eandldate-so
many. indeed that his election is IN dispute
and but for the republicans he would nave
been swept into oblivion So that II MI
Hearst is 10 be read out of his party 1or
his part in that performance so many
others must go along with him that no
chance whatever viii remain to carry Nc"
York for the democratic candidate Tor the
presidency In 1905 In such circumstances
the republicans would have the state. hanos
down.
1t is a bad time for cast-iron dennitloiis-
So little remains of the Old brand OF dem
ocracv that nobody is justified in making
himself dlsagreeable about his share
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-17

boot weighs about sixteen pounds, but the
wearer does not lift his feet, and is thus
not disconnected by the. ballast. The mo-
tors. indeed, serve the excellent purpose OF
keeping the rider-walker right side UP when
in action. They viii develop speed OF
from six to thirty miles an hour.
What Is to become OF US now? When
we are not lodging bicycles and motor cars
we will be coliiding with whizzing motor
footed semi-pedestrians. Are these fleet
footed folks to be permitted the use OF the
sidewalks. or viii they be classed as vehi-
cies, and required to take to the pave? Will
they. as lisht-sailing craft, be given the
right of way? Must they carry horns, and
will such horns have distinctive sounds. to
denote the difference between a motor car
and a motor man?
Verify, this Is an age of marvels and
riddles. The lot of the citizen who is
singular enough to lack the desire to beat
the wind. who Is content to use his feet
as his ancestors used them, and who asks no
more than that he be allowed to live, is fast
becoming difficult and perilous. He regards
with some degree of calmness the furious
antics OF the motormaniacs that lead to
occasional self-smashing complications But
he gravely fears that life will indeed be-
come problem and burden when the
speed craze takes the form of individual
scorching by the worshipers of the great
gods gasoline and electricity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-17
The Last Week.

The coming week VII finish up the Christ
mas buying. With good weather there will
be a tremendous outpouring OF shoppers.
despite the activity shown by them during
thes past few weeks, in recognition of the
often repeated rule that he-or She--who
buys early is best served. The excellent
weather gave the shoppers their fullest OPP
portunity to examine the great stocks on
the counters and shelves, but the wretched
conditions of the past two days have seri-
ousiy disconnected them and given the
merchants occasion to criticise the ele-
ments.
Judging from the crowds in the stores
during these weeks of Christmas prepara-
ton. the District. is blessed with an excep-
tional degree of prosperity. The sales &C
counts of the stores are always reliable
index to the condition of the household eX-
chequer Good times mean heavy holiday
business, and according to this criterion
Washington is closing the year 1860 in
splendid condition.
The tendency in modern Christmas giving
is apparently toward the practical and help
full, rather than the merely ornamental
The merchants have encouraged this IN
clination by Offering especially attractive
goods of such character in holiday guise.
1t is no longer difficult for shopper to
find just the thing wanted by the pros
pective recipient.
Year by year the custom of exchanging
presents is growing, but 1t Is not neces-
sarly burdensome, unless the giver loses
Judgment and attempts to emulate those
with larger resources, who remember IN
this fashion wide circle of friends. The
Christmas spirit is recognized and ex-
pressed by the mere gift of a card token
of remembrance and good cheer. Indeed,
often the most beautiful sentiment is thus
voiced. There is then no suggestion that
return of value is expected.
The modern method of making gifts
serves an excellent purpose in that it IN
sures that serfi-neglig ibie needs are met.
Fathersand mother. writing their schedule
of holiday purchases. are likely to remem-
Der the necessities of the youngsters in the
way of clothing and other equipment. And
1t bespeaks the practical good sense of the
children Of today that most of them are
made quite as happy by the presentation
of some useful article as by the gift OF a
perishable toy.
These last few days are strenuous ones
for all-for the buyers. who must rush
from store to store seeking the best and
cheapest; for the clerks, who must serve
their customers with good temper and I'M
failing patience and infinite wisdom and
good taste; for the delivery wagon workers.
who must cover scores of miles daily in
the effort to get the purchases in the hands
of their owners without loss of time or con-
fusion of packages; for the street-car oper-
atives who are compelled to endure the
holiday embarrassment of carrying great
numbers of bundle-loaded passengers. But
it bespeaks the prime good-nature of the
average American that these difficult days
are always passed without serious friction.
The holiday spirit is in the air, and little
mistakes and lapses are usually condoned
with smile.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-17
Defensive Sanitary Works

Two committees Of Neutrality-suspicious. are
prosecuting active campaigns in the Dis
tlct Tor the accomplishment of objects that
cali Tor the heartiest support of all classes
OF CITIZENS One of these committees Is
STRIVING FOR the improvement of the hous-
ing conditions among the poor and the
othef Is conducting a crusade against con-
sumption. There is a close relationship he
tween the two bodies, and both are identi-
ned with and assisted by the larger charity
ana public Improvement bodies of citizens
Recent reports from the workers have fndf-
Gated that gratifying degree of progress
has been made during the past year ana
there is reason to look for material i'm
provements in the physical conditions af-
fecting the poorer classes OF District resi-
dents within the near future.
The crusade against consumption IS OF
vital Importance. This scourge must be
fought systematically. along well-plannec
lines Education is OF prime value. In
deed. II is the basis of the whole campaign.
The people must be taught that consump-
ton Is infectious, that it is not necessarily
fatal. and that 1t is preventive. They must
be impressed with the fact that it Is spread
mainly through the violation of certain
simple rules of health, that neglect is often
a fatal blunder and that despair is des-
perate mistake.
To conduct such a campaign calls for
funds. They are needed for the hire or
lecture rooms and apparatus. for the pay
Of those workers who must give their whole
time TO the effort and for such miscella-
neous expenses as are always incurred in a
weli-Inanaged work of this kind. The larger
the fund the more effective the campaign
Htli be. Every dollar 10 a contribution to
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-17
PASSING UP THE PASSES,

From the Newark Advertiser
But the worst of 1t is that the railroads
are going about this free pass abolition
Just as IL they meant II this time.
From the Milwaukee Journal
1t is to be hoped that along with cutting
the passes from Legislators, the Pennsyl-
vania railroad will also amputate the
moral obligation"
From the Topeka State Journal.
The Pennsylvania railroad has abolished
free passes to politicians 1t Is very evil
dent that the Pennsylvania business In
and out of Washington is about TO suffer
great falling off,
From the Atlanta Journal.
The railroads seem about to anticipate
Congress and settle the rate problem by
abolishIng free passes and making the
congressman pay regular rates
From the Cincinnati Enquirer.
The abolition of free transportation on the
railroads may keep at home some congress-
men and members OF legislatures who are
of more account away from their seats than
In them.
From the Milwaukee Journal.
If worst comes to worst well pay Ben
Tillman's fare to Washington every time,
just to worry some of those United States
senators.
From the Newark Advertiser.
Is it possible that those Pittsburg alder
men who say to the railroads, free passes
or no franchises" have not heard OF such a
thing as cash eauivalent2
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-17
WHAT HE DOESN'T WANT.

IA married man puts himself ON record just before
Christmas.l
I do not need a china set. a table or chair;
For sofa pillows I've at present
I do not think a toilet set would leave me free
from
Or make the dear old world seem ultra pleasant.
I do not want a gas range, boa or q nun,
And / declare / wouldn't care for spoons OF
chatting dishes;
I may as well confess thar l nave coffee pou
No carpet sweeper comes within the wide range
of my wishes.
do not need E. set Of forks, rug or Jewel case,
And candidly, l don't believe I'd prize
New carving outfit or q hEe frame in which
The portrait of my dariing's Aunt Eliza.
do not want lady's desk.a lamp sugar bowl,
And parior curtains 90 not seem TO me TO bt
anuring;
my soul.
And I dan't want set OF things designed foi
manisn11ng.
g. & Kiaer. In the Chicago Rscord-HeraId.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-17

Young Mr.. Mccall, who went to Paris re-
Gently to ask Judge Hamilton, now So
journing there, either to come home and
submit to an examination on the witness
stand as to his part in the insurance skull
duggery, or prepare formal statement for
publication sailed for New York yesterday.
This should bring him into port on Christ
mas eve, and among the public's Christmas
gifts may be a message from the great
American lawyer with an Albany reputa-
ton. The Investigating committee has dis
covered much. but much remains under
cover, and the opinion Is all but universal
that, If he would, Judge Hamilton couId
put the capstone on the tallest pile of
crookedness ever seen in this country. But
he is not likely to do it. Paris Is COM
Portable town, and few questions are asked
of sojourners there
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-17
Modern Mercuries.

Not content with motor cars that carry
him along at railroad speed, man must try
to equip himself with winged feet. after
the fashion set by Mercury In the good old
days. Roller skates and ice skates have
appropriated to this achievement, but they
have their disadvantages. chiefly the result
OF lack of harmony between the wearers
legs and the tendency OF the skates to strike
off at involuntary tangents. Now comes
Frenchman with winged boots or. at least
so nearly winged that Mercury himself
would probably sue for infringement dam
ages II he were with us today and had
his old eye TO the main chance.
This French invention consists OF pair
OF motor boots, each about fifteen inches
long, with eight-inch wheels. operated from
an accumulation belt capable of transmit
ting one and one-half horse powsn Each
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-17

the general health of the community.
Every giver has an Individual interest OF
the matter. Consumption Is spread into All
quarters conditions now exist, and as
long as the sanitary situation among the
poor and ignorant remains favorable to the
infection of the disease SO. long will the en-
tire community be menaced by 1t.
In the matter of housing Improvement
there is. fortunately, a less serious problem
here to be solved than in some other cities.
But the local work of this character to be
done is nevertheless important and urgent.
The very fact that Washington has no such
slums as are to be found in New York. Bos-
ton, Philadelphia and elsewhere is an
excellent reason for pressing onward vigor-
ousiy, to make clean sweep and to make
sanitary all the unwholesome places. Much
has been done already in this line, thanks
to the public-spirited efforts of citizens who
have constructed sanitary dwellings for the
use of tenants of small incomes Some OF
the alleys and minor streets however, are
In need of reformatory attention in this re-
gard. and here again education OF the poor
helps greatly in advancing the cause, wnie
there is hard work to be done in securing
the enactment of proper laws and theif
full enforcement. This work also calls FOR
contributions from the public, and they are
being received in a gratifying measure But
as in the case of the anti-consumption cam
paign there is need constantly for more
money. And again, as in that case, the
dollars of the wel-to-do, whose own homes
are in the highest degree sanitary. are
really given in self-defense, for the phys
cal and moral health of the whole District
is affected by the bad conditions in the al
leys and byways which this committee is
striving to cure.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-17
WANDERING WEB.

From the Atlanta Constitution.
web" Davis. who got his out of the
Beers and deserted the republican party
has formally announced his return to the
6. o. p. President Roosevelt opened the
doors of the republican party for my re-
turn he declares. Now, see what Presi-
dent Roosevelt has gone and donel
From the Knoxville journal and Tribune.
Web Davis has come back to the republic
can party-who can tell what the party
has done that 1t should deserve thing
like this?
From the Newark Evening News.
Web Davis may be extinct, but he man
graph column by announcing that he has
returned to the republican party
From the Des Moines Capital.
The Hon Lobster Davis Is back into the
republican party again. He seems to have
come on his own motion.
From the Toledo Blade.
After the country has again forgotten
that there Is such person as WEBSTER
Davis. he may be expected to execute an
other political mop.
From the Nashville Banner.
Another evidence that the President Is
friendly to the democrats Is furnished by
Web Davis statement, Roosevelt opened
the doors of the republican party for my re-
turn.
From the Atlanta Journal.
Webster Davis Is now once more a good
republican. This will help the democratic
party lots In those few places where Web
ster is really known.
From the Los Angeles Herald
It Is announced Officially" that Webster
Davis has returned to the republican fold
Since Mr. Davis has located In Los Angeles
at the game time the local republicans can
AFFORD to Kill the fatted calf, for that which
was lost = Eouu6.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-17
THE FAMILY ROW.

From the Buffalo Commercial
1t is all wrong to say that John Sharp
Williams the democratic leader in the
House of Representatives has not much
OF a following; the majority of the demo-
cratic members are going after him with
sharp stick most of the time.
From the Birmingham Age Herald.
John Sharp Williams drives when he cam
not lead.
From the Scranton Tribune.
Mr.. Lamar came out OF his encounter
with John Sharp Williams crushed states
man.
From the Philadelphia Public Ledger.
Report that John Sharp Williams has di-
vided the minority grows from the fact
that he cut a. kicker out of the herd and
hobbled him.
From the indianapolis Star.
Minority Leader Williams In the House
hasn't as many performers In his troupe as
the republicans, but at that it looks as
though he were going to have his hands
full.
From the Rochester Herald
Mr.. Lamar of Florida impresses US as be-
ing something superfuous. He ought TO
subside.
From the Columbia stata
We hope that Lamar, Shackelford ana
williams are not deceiving themselves into
thinking that the people are appiauding
them instead of laughing at their vaudeville
bufYoonery. Mr.. Williams, at least, was
conscious of the fact that the three were
fustifying the choice of q donkey as symbol
of that sort of democracy
From the Charleston News and Courier.
Considering the Lamar-less condition OF
the COMMITTEES on interstate and foreign
commerce., 1t 10 to weep.
From, the New York American.
John sharp Williams should be known not
as the minority leader. but as the minimum
la
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-17
RYAN'S RECONSIDERATION.

From the Philadelphia Press.
After all Mr.. Ryan appeared rather TO
enjoy telling.
From the Chicago News.
Mr.. Ryan will yet make his mark as
conversationaiistf IF the district attorney can
always have his way.
From the Syracuse Herald.
Mr.. Ryan, the witness stand. didn't
appear to be so sorry about having 10 teA
about il.
From the Birmingham Age-Hernld.
. Thomas L. Ryan concluded that answer
ing questions out of jail was better than
stubborn silence within that classic struc-
ture.
From the Rochester Herald.
After ALL 1t is likely that Mr.. Ryan mere
w wanted TO be compelled to peach on Har-
rinan. The fact that he didn't divvy in-
dicates that he hasn't much real affection
for the financial bushwhacker.
From the Cincinnati Commercial Tribune.
Mr. Ryan has found that not only can one
district attorney lead an insurance magnate
to the witness stand, but that he can make
the magnate talk
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-17
. The New Regime in Russia.

We'll, Brisk how has she been heading
in my absence?"
I'm the right direction, l hope. At any
rste, we've done our best How's PARISH
Great! truly great But there are no
particulars. / was told there that Pa
risian record is Cancelled when the visitor
leaves town. Still, I'm glad to be back.
even with the country turned upside down,
and people looking every way for Sunday
Get many pointers about free press,
and all that?"
MY boy, 1 had a strange experience. l
met an American. who is the Paris cor
respondent of one of the leading newspa-
pers of his country, and he warned me
against Partisan models. Very bright fell
low and talks like a house ATTIRE. Never
heard a man fuller of his subject. He says
the real thing in the free press line is In
America. The newspapers over there have
never had bit in their mouths. and go
the gait. He advises me to go over myself,
OF send somebody, and says I'll thank him
later for the suggestion. How does an
other trip to America strike you? l can't
spare the time"
II should like it. That Portsmouth jaunt
was very pleasant"
well, this is the Americans idea. He
says that sooner OF later we Slidil HtifO
rings in this country, and when exposed they
need vigorous handing. He recommends
New York for study of rings and how to
rattle them Then when Congress meets
we shall want to handle that in the best
style A visit to Washington will help US
out there. Then we must boom our town
keep it before the pubic in the light of the
greatest ever. Let me see Where do we
go to study that trick? big town, back
in the country somewhere"
"Chicago?"
Spell it."
"C-h-i-c-a-g-o."
Pronounce it."
She kaw-go-with the accent on the sec
ond syllable"
That's the place-Chicago. Well. we go
there to learn how to boom a town. And
that's a point we must cover particularly.
| want the Mail to lead in advertising st.
Petersburg New York. Washington and
Chicago, then, should supply you with all
you'll need, and that'l give us lift. Wen
arrange the trip. But not WORD ABOUT IL.
Just disappear when the time comes, ana
leave your cronies guessing. No letters,
understand except few of a private ma
ture to me, giving a suggestion or two, as
they may occur for use before your re-
turn. Well make the Mail bang-up sheet.
B1fski or break the presses in the at
tempt"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-17
Supremacy.


When Ger winter skies so gray
Storm clouds hurry on their way
And the winds across the hill
Sweep the leaves with gusts so chill
And the lacing branches make
Eerie pictures as they shake.
Gaunt and ghostly 'gainst the moon,
That is when we miss you, June.
June with roses, June with smiles,
June with all your gentle wiles,
Shimmering leaf and blossoning spray,
Still beloved, though far away.
Days of sunshine glided past,
All UNDECIDED till at last
June had left US all to sigh,
Kissed the world and said goodbye,
But she dominates the year
Though the skies may frown severe.
Memory echoes stin the tune
That the robin sang In June.
Still beloved, though far away.
Shimmering leaf and blossoming spray,
Shall return. Juue's gentle wiles
Rule ua stin With flowers and SMILES
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-17

The Carnegie Veterans Association. COM
posed of steel magnates, now has poet
laureate He is w. B. Dickson, second vice
president of the U. s. Steel Corporation. If
Mr. Dickson can go as far in supplying
the poetry as Mr.. Carnegie has gone in put
ting up the Libraries American literature is
70
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-17

The reports that Armenians have engaged
in a massacre Of Mohammedans will cause
the Sultan of Turkey TO wonder whether
there is any respect for tradition surviving
In the world.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-17
Philosophic Finance.

This life would bring me few regrets.
II could see Its struggle out
With cash to pay my daily debts
An not enough to fight about.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-17
Disposed to Criticise.

"Of course you are going to entertain
this season."
~ dunno" answered Mr.. Cumrox. Were
going to have lot of doings. But I'm
blest if l cali it entertainment
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-17

After observing the dissenting opinions in
the court of appeals concerning the ballot
box cases. Mr. Hearst will admit, despite
his high regard for the sentiments of the
crowd. that a minority occasionally has a
lot of intelligence.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-17

The Standard OIL Company's stock opera
tons make 1t appear that some of that Or
ganizations managers would have no OBJ
lection to putting Thomas w. Lawson
where he would have to depend on litera-
ture for living.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-17

me discovery OF new element similar to
Tao4un, and almost equaling it in activity.
mas oeen announced. When it Is learned
"Hat radium IS good for this new article
may be used as a substitute.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-17
Forrnalities.

"Of course you are in favor of arbitra-
tion," said one diplomat.
Yes" answered the other. 1T will at
least insure reasonable amount of quar-
reling before the actual fighting starts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-17

The Russian revolutionists think they
have a case against the cZar which makes
the American brand of frenzied finance
seem like innocent play.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-17

The people who put up their money for
''Fads and Fancies' in good faith because
they wanted q nice book must feel particu-
larry aggrieved.