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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-04

Thanks doubtless to wider acquaintance
with the law and the customs the Wash
ington bicycle policeman who oyerhauled
foreign diplomat engaged in Illegally
speeding his automobile avoided the blunder
committed by the Massachusetts, constable
and justice who last summer affronted the
British government by arresting and fining
an attache of its embassy. But the case
has been put in the way of satisfac-
tory settlement nevertheless. 1t has been
brought to official and, what Is better, pub
lie attention, in a manner doubtless to en-
sure corrective results. For 1t is not to be
conceived that any foreign government will
wish to see the laws of the national capital
violated or ignored by its servants In full
immunity under their privileges as official
representatives. There Is quite as much
danger to the lives and limbs Of other occu-
pants of the streets from the scorching
motor cars of diplomats as from those of
ordinary beings. The damage inflicted is
as difficult to cure and the example set is as
harmful. If the Commissioners wish to put
an end to this extra-territoriai infraction of
the rules they have but to lay the case be-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-04
Gossip a Foe to Health.

Civilization Is becoming SO dangerous
that man may have to go back to barbar-
ism in self-defense. After running the
gauntlet of gasoline stoves. grade-cross-
ings, automobiles, slippery sidewalks. SUI
locating smoke and other aids to civiliza-
ton he must still dodge the microbe. These
microbes seem to become bigger, stronger
and more venomous as science progresses
and microscopes gain in magnifying power.
Microbes are found In kisses. handshakes
and communion cups.
A chemical expert has said that So per
cent of whisky is rank poison, and IL this
be true it is evident that the remaining Is
per cent contains so much real whisky that
1t had better be let alone.
Now comes the crushing information that
gossip is fatal to long life. This direful
news is borne in the following item:
Mrs. Jane Goodridge Mansfield, Lynn's
Oldest resident, celebrated the 1O3d ami
versary of her birth today. Mrs. Mansfield
enjoys excellent health for one of her age,
and when asked by one Of the guests to
what she attributed her great longevity,
she replied: 1 have always lived real
simple life. rising early and going to bed
at about the same hour each night, eating
plain food, and never INDUCING in gossip
about my neighbors.' She also expressed
the opinion that if our young people
would cease talking about their peers and
their superiors their paths would be easier
and they might live to be as old as 1 hope
to be- "
1t is feared that gossip is so necessary to
some persons that they would rather die
gossiping than live without gossiping.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-04

try at the ballot box was no more than a
campaign dodge.
The Evening Post puts the President in
opposition. and says that his attitude is an
open secret. Is 1t sure of that? There Is no
such open secret here. The President Is not
authorit4tively quoted here on the subject
one way or the other 1t is expected here
that he will meet that question, as he will
the tariff question, when he reaches 1t. or
when it reaches him. Should the President
remain silent about it in his first message
to the next Congress the friends of suffrage
reform might feel trifle discouraged. but
they would by no means despair. They are
bent on obtaining an answer of some kind
from the representatives of the people on
what so vitality concerns the interests Of all
the people
The Presidents remark to Thomas Nelson
Page may not admit of the Evening Posts
Interpretation The souths fury was ere
ated and fostered by the politicians for cam
paign purposes, and was founded on the
silly charge that the President desired and
was trying to establish social equality be-
tween whites and blacks. Already the south
is beginning to see through that, and in
two years she should have shaken off the
whole nonsense of the proposition. But why
should the President purchase the admiring
regard of any section by consenting to the
notification of any portion of the Constitu
ton of the United States?
The Evening Post puts none too high an
appraisement on the suffrage question when
it declares that it cannot be sidetracked,
but must be met and settled. The debate
will go on until that end in some form is
attained
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-04
The Car and Russia.

The story comes from Paris that the fall
of Port Arthur has stunned the car and
left him in a state of irresolution. He IN
clnes to peace, but hesitates. His condi-
ton has been similarly described ever since
the war began. We were told that he was
opposed to the war, but in effect was forced
into it. The first reverses caused him to
pause again, but again his advisers, playing
first upon his pride. then upon his fears,
and then upon his ignorance of the real
situation, forced him Kuropatkin was
dispatched to the front. Alexieff was re-
called Stoessel was heartened with prom
Uses of relief, and every means adopted to
give the cause the aspect of vigor and res
olution Still would the story crop out that
the in state of pitiable between
ity, in tears one day about the deStruc-
ton of his ships and the slaughter of SO
many of his soldiers, and resolved the next
day to draw II necessary upon the whole
resources of the empire to conquer the foe.
We may probably with safety eliminate
the extreme features of the picture. The
car Is not strong man, intellectually or
physically, nor. we may be sure. an abject
weakling. Because he loves his wife and
treats his mother with profound respect is
no warrant for the charge that he Is under
Neither Is there warrant for the charge
that because he does not change his coun-
Gil radically and Immediately he is hope
lessly under the thumb of bad men.
But that he is incapable of dealing with
the present situation is likely enough, and
that he Is torn with conflicting emotions is
certain. Any man, weak or strong would
be. in his place. He is no soldier and only
soldier can fifty appraise the military
conditions in Manchuria or decide wisely
upon the reports of soldiers about them
And the other questions are so numerous
and home discomfort is so threatening, he
may very well feel himself as a man in a
fog
The difficulty rises above the personality
of the car. 1t Is Russia that is torn with
conflicting views and emotions.
Uncompromising and cruel despotism Is
on one side, as unyielding in the matter of
Russia's interests as In that of Japan's
Progress stands on the other side, con-
cerned for Russia's interests, and unable to
see how they may be promoted by a war
which was begun in error. which has been
prosecuted In disaster. and which promises
nothing but death and debt for the Russian
people.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-04
The President and Suffrage

The following is taken from an editorial
in the New York Evening Post, entitled
Suffrage in the South"
''lt Is already certain that the present
Congress will pass no law relating to the
conditions of suffrage in the southern
states. 1t Is highly probable that the next
VIII not. either. President Roosevelt is
against action of the kind: that is an open
secret: 1t is obvious that he Is about to
WOO the south. Whether 1t be intolerable
10 MN that his popularity should suffer for
righteousness sake in any part of the
country, or whether some other motive die
tate ms present policy, 1t is tolerably clear
that he intends TO do everything In his pow
er to win back the lost and Ionged for
huzzas OF the southern people. Let the
south give me two years Mr. Thomas
Nelson Page reports him as saying and It
VIII see that Ii has entirely misunderstood
me. This can only argue that he now re-
CARDS the plank in the republican platform
calling for the enforcement of the constitu
uonai amendments merely as so much
waste lumber
AT the same time the question ia ton
grave and pressing to be put by at any
mans behest. Both locally and nationally
morally as well as politically, the evils of
the existing situation are too patent to be
Ignored. They must be discussed fearless
ly. and remedy sought with all diligence
The debate Is. in fact, going on and will go
on notable contributions made to 1t
from day to day"
AhiS Suffrage question very properly be-
longs TO the next Congress. That body
was chosen on the Chicago platform and 1t
was that platform that pledged the republi-
can party to remedial suffrage action. The
present Congress at this short session will
have its hands full of other matters, and
could not spare the time for such a discus
sion as the suffrage question is certain to
provoke. But the next Congress must face
the music and we shall see then whether
The promise of q square deal for the coun-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-04
New York and Pennsylvania.

THE old order changeth giving place to
new.
At Albany new state officers, from the
governor down. have just been installed,
and legislature has organized. Many new,
and some quite young. men have gone into
commission. Mr.. Depew. in happy adj
dress to his friends al his hotel. introduced
a note of sadness in the remark that none
Of the men who were prominent in affairs
when he first took office now remained on
the scene. His presence needs no apology.
He does not lag superfiuous on the stage.
as at seventy he is man of vigor, and is
on the eve of reelection to the Senate for
full term. Mr.. Plat. too, is a veteran but
with his power passing The others in
charge of affairs have their spurs to win:
are young men and probably duly sensible
OF the fact that an exceptional opportunity
presents itself. New York is the empire
state. and the successful man in politics
there plays to national audience, and
OFTEN attracts national approval.
AT Harrisburg, the capital of the second
state in the Union, another new set of men
has just taken charge. Descriptions of the
scene are full of suggestions. The absence
OF Mr.. Quay occasions the greatest remark
The man from Beaver continued the Cam
affairs at the state capitol the same gem
erai aspect for many years. But death has
at last opened the way to a new deal, and
many new faces are noted. VIII these men
improve their opportunities? VIII they aid
In breaking up the old rings which have
given the state so bad reputation? The
election of Mr.. Knox to the Senate is a
very fine start, and if the legislature will
match that performance with measures as
creditable to character and Judgment it
will deserve well of the whole common
wealth.
These two states are empires in them
selves. Their people are wealthy and In
dustrious. Their resources are varied and
abundant. By every reason Imaginable
they should be among the best governed
states in the Union. But it must be said
In all truth that their regulations leave
much to be desired on that score. Let us
hope therefore that the new order means
improvement all along the line, and that
these states henceforth may lead the pro-
cession in the matter of good government,
as they do in that of size and material
prosperity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-04
Heroes.
From the New York Tribune

from the New York tribune.
The Pantheon Of the day has two more
occupants Yesterday Japan was wild with
enthusiasm over Togo and Kamimura, who
well deserved the tributes that were paid
to them. Today Japan must somehow raise
her enthusiasm to a still higher pitch, in
which she will be Joined by the whole
world, over two more heroes. Nogi, OF
course. We can remember how dearly Port
Arthur cost Japan ten years ago. We can
recall the determination of Japan not to re-
linquish place won at the price of so
much suffering and blood. We have not
forgotten the deep, intense wrath that pos
sessed Japan when, at the self-seeking in
itiative Of Russia. she was compelled to
abandon that place, only to see 1T occupied
by an alien and hostile power. There are
still fresh in mind the fghtings and the
dreadful butcheries Of the last few months
in that unsurpassed siege and storm. What
can Japan say. or give, or do. that will not
be more than merited by the silent. mex
orable hero who has never once relaxed
his grip until at last he has regained the
Gibraltar of the East and has restored
to its stricken battlements the conquering
banner OF the Rising Sun? But there Is q
gloria victis!' too, instead of the 'vae
victis!' of old, savage days The mikado's
generous message and command voice, we
doubt not. the sentiments of Japan, as they
certainly do those of the rest Of the world.
Stoessel, too, Is the hero of the day, no
less than Nogi.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-04
Leagues Beyond the Whipping Post
From the Milwaukee S,

HAoA Tic hlWtuAee oentlDel
AS convenient topic for newspaper dis
sertation the proposed restoration of the
whipping post as a means of legal punish
ment is well enough, but no thoughtful citi-
zen for a moment believes that anything
tangible will or should result from the dis
cussion now going on.
America has progressed leagues beyond
the whipping-post stage in Its development
as civilized nation, and it Is not likely to
retrograde by returning to a device which
the best thought of the day condemns as
barbaric. The argument that wife beating
may be adequately punished only by the in
Fiction of a penalty of this kind Is far
fetched to say the least. If wife-beating.
why not also inhuman child-beating or eX-
IRENE forms of wanton cruelty to domestic
animals or brutal abuse of the sick, manned
or decrepit of mind or body? There are a
dozen offenses as shocking as wife-beating
which the law does not treat as crimes of
unusual violence.
If the whipping post is to be re-estab-
lished, why not also restore the ducking
stool and the stocks to their erstwhile UNI
questioned place in the social economics
Neither Of them involves the idea of bar
barrie cruelty which is inseparable with the
thought of the lash applied to the bare back
Of the tranSgressor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-04
UnWelcoue.

Come aroun de co'ner a-lookin fob me.
But de chicken is fryin' an de hoe cakes
In de ash,
So it doesn' make no difference if de no'f
win does get brash.
or Mistuh No'f Wind sees de fire so bright.
An he rattles at de windows case he shet
out In de night.
An 1 doesn' hahdly blame him fob a-rasin'
sech fuss.
If was locked outside 1 specks I'd he be-
havin' wuss
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-04

fore the Department OF State, perhaps
through the President, and it is not to be
questioned that discreet representations win
be made to the French embassy that an at
tache who breaks the laws is in danger OF
becoming persona non grata.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-04
Women and War.
From the Providence Journal.

From the Providence Journal.
If some Of the influential women in Russia
and Japan Can do anything to end the war
between the two nations their names should
have an honorable place in history. Per-
haps on the whole women. from Helen Of
Troy down, have done more to inspire war
than peace. And yet they suffer more from
war. by proxy. than men suffer. 1t Is their
husbands, brothers, sons, lovers, who win
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-04
SHOOTING STARS.
An Analysis of Motive

THAT politician speaks very f1atteringly
of you
WELL answered Senator Sorghum. ut
must be for one Of two reasons. He wants
favor or else he wants to lull my sus-
picions and catch me off my guard about
something"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-04
A Real Heroine.

From the Baltimore American.
A girl in Nebraska calmly caught mouse
which was hiding in her dress. thus break
ing another cherished tradition. But It is
not understood that she will apply for any
portion of the Carnegie hero fund, though
none could doubt her claim.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-04

There seems to be some lingering doubt
about the retirement of David B. Hill from
politics. although there is none whatever
about Judge Parker.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-04

When Mr.. Tom Lawson invented the
phrase "Frenzied Finance he showed the
appreciation of a good catchy title that
has founded the success of many writer's of
fiction
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-04

Senator Depew never INDUCED in any of
these threats to retire from public life His
genial disposition would forbid him to sulk.
even if there were any provocatfon
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-04

The Japanese are complimenting the Rus
slams on their valor. The Russian estimate
of Japanese bravery may be taken for
granted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-04

Many a man in Wall street wishes that
Tom Lawson had been allowed to give his
entire attention to beating Sir Thomas Lip
tons yacht.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-04

The people continue to listen TO Parsifal:
but when anything is memorized It usually
has strong favor Of ragtime
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-04

: Some of the state legislatures have so
much to do in the way of deciding political
contests that legislation becomes a subordi-
nate matter
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-04

The growers who have been tempted to
burn their cotton fail to see why there
should have been so much anxiety about
the boil weeyil.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-04
SURPRISED,

THE Romans had small regard for human
life in their amusements.''
Yes" answered the man of violent preju-
dices. tits a matter of great surprise to
me that they failed to discover foot ball."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-04

81. Petersburgs surprise at the situation
AT Port Arthur would indicate that the
people there have not been reading the
newspapers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-04
Uncertainty.

Twas just the other day
You made that New Year vow.
Perchance twill last for aye
Perchance tits broken now.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-04

The Delaware deadlock has become as
regular topic of prediction as the Della
ware peach crop.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-04

Senator Platt must admit that Governor
OdeH is very bright and enterprising
young man.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-04

Tom Watson is possibly so pleased by the
defeat Of Parker that he will be able to at
tend the Inauguration and genuinely enjoy
himself.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-04
Cynical.

Which do you think counts for the most
In life. money or brains?'
WELL" answered Miss Cayenne. IT see so
many people who manage to get on with So
little Of either that am beginning to lose
my respect for both"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-04

Ex-Governor Black has at least demon
Ftrated that he stands high up on the eligi-
BILE list in New York politics.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-04
Searching Diplomats.

Fishing vessels will now clear the way for
the return of the Baltic squadron.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-04

"You Is told to love yoh neighbor." said
Uncle Eben; IAN right now is when you
has a chance to show yoh lection by keep
in de ice of n de sidewalk
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-04

UIn orcer to avoid delays on account Of
personal absence. letters to THE STAR
should not be addressed to any individual
connected with the ONCE, but simply to
THE STAR, or to the Editorial or Bust
ness Department.. -ccording to tenor or
purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-04
Main door. D st.

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and Others.
The "Old Bleach" Linens are the
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aid of chemicals or other injurious
substances.
100 dozen ..old Bleach Towels. mostly in half.
dozen lots, offered at reduction Of
rs per cent
from regular prices.
100 dozen Hemmed Towels, 1ex3s inches.
$I.38 per dozen.
400 dozen Hemmed and Hemstitched Huck and
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Choice $500 dozen.
Regular prices, $3.50 and $3.75.
$500 dozen.
Regular price, $500.
Linen Pillow Cases.
100 pairs Hemstitched Linen Pill
low Cases size 22Hx3o inches.
rs $I.5o pair.
Regular price, $2.oo.
Napkins. {
400 dozen German Bleached Damask Napkins.
2o-inch, $3.50 dozen.
22-inch, $500 dozen.
24-inch, $3.50 dozen.
26-inch, $3.75 dozen.
The best intrinsic values we have
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Damask Sets.
40 Hemstitched Damask Sets. cloths 2 yards
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22-inch Napkins.
Choice, @.75 the set.
Real value, 5000.
Blankets.
100 pairs Ia Golden Wedding White Wool
Blankets, made OF superior quality of wool.
Special price, $3.50 pair.
100 pairs Pure Wool Scarlet Blankets.
1914 size, 4 lbs, $500 pair.
ia size, S lbs, $500 pair.
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-04

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Chfldren's Nsinsook Skirts, made on
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Children's Nainsook Gowns. full from
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Children's Muslin Skirts trimmed with
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-04
Reinforced Sheets
Strong and HEAVY.

Woven heavier in the center, re-
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heaviest at heel and toe.
63x 90 inches, 68c. each.
63x SO inches, 75c. each.
z2x 90 inches, 75c each.
Blk 90 inches, Doc. each.
Blk 50 inches, 85c. each.
COX 90 inches, CSC. each.
ooxIo8 inches, $I.oo each.
Bed Spreads.
100 la Crochet Bed Spreads, with fringe solid
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Our january Sale of
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