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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-01
The Philippines.

The statement of Secretary Taft before a
House committee the other day that when
they were thoroughly prepared for 1t indie
pendcnce would probably be granted to the
FilpiRos If they then desired IL has been
hailed in some quarters as a change OF
front, or a most material concession. by the
administration. That seems to be a mis-
taken view of the remark. This hypotheti-
cal forecast of the future has been declared
repeatedly by Mr.. Taft. 1t is so obviously
accurate to be axiomatic, and impossl-
BILE of contradiction. But Mr.. Taft, In
making the remark, was not, and did not
pretend to be- discussing a matter of any
thing like immediate moment. He was urg-
ing at the time legislation which would
bring the Filipnos into closer relations
with us than ever, and make our influence,
both commercially and politically, stronger
than ever on Filipino affairs.
If there has been any change of front. or
concession, the anti-imperiallsts have made
1t. They started with the proposition that
we should clear out of the archipelago at,
once. We should not stay a day longer
than necessary to pack up. The people
hated us, and the more they saw of us the
greater their impatience would become. But
these men are not urging immediate scut-
tie now. They concede that some good has
been accomplished in the islands by US, and
that something more of the same kind may
follow. They seem willing that We should
try our hand little further in the way of
teaching the Fflipinos how to attend to
business by up-to-date methods.
II the legislation now sought is obtained;
If the fruits of 1t prove as calculated; If our
trade with the Filipinos and their trade
with US grow as predicted: If the present
war in the orient terminates as now seems
likely, in Japan's favor. and the markets Of
the east remain open and improve and we
share literally in supplying them; are the
Filipinos at the end of score of good
years under American auspices likely to
move for their independence? 1t is to be
doubted. They will begin to appreciate
about that time the value of a flag that
stands for something among the great
powers of the world. and one should think
will want to continue to live under its
prospecting protection. At any rate we
need not give ourselves consuming concern
at present about the duties of 1920 or 1880.
The matter We have now to consider Is that
the Islands are ours, and that we owe them
the best government and the most favora-
bic trading terms possible.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-01
Traffic in Cocaine.

news paragraph in today's Star tells
of a remarkable complaint filed at the police
headquarters by a local druggist to the eff
feet that his trade In cocaine has been
ruined by man who is peddling this drug
from door to door,. He asked for official
intervention to put stop to the unlawful
enterprise. He was told that the police au-
thorities have little sympathy with him in
the loss of his trade in this particular line
but that it is at the same time a matter of
public interest that the unlicensed vendor
of cocaine be apprehended.
Cocaine is a drug which has few legiti-
mate uses. Surgeons employ 1t for the
alienation or prevention of pain in opera
tions, and its sale should be kept under the
most severe restrictions to prevent the drug
from being improperly administered. II it
is a fact, as suggested by this druggists
complaint, that there is profitable trafiic
In cocaine at the stores. which can be
ruined by peddlers, 1t must be for uses
which are to some extent outside of the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-01
February 12.

Preparations show that the anniversary
OF Mr.. I.incoln's birth will be celebrated
this year in many places. The memory
OF that remarkable man has a strong and
growing hold on the country. Sectional
and even party lines have long since dis
appeared in its presence 1t is quite as i'm
possible now to get up an ill-natured con-
troversy over the President who saved the
Union over the President who first
presided over it's destinies. Here and
there, it is true, some whimsical man In
private conversation exercises a not over
pice wit at the expense of "the Illinois
railspiitter," just as an occasional man of
another type will tell you that "the land
ed aristocrat of Mt. Vernon" was no real
American. But all opinion worth while
halls both Washington and Lincoln as not
only great Americans, but great men
among the worlds great men Their
places are secure for all time
1t has been said that Mr. Lincoln was
fortunate both I'm his death and in
bis successor. He was cut down Just as
he had completed his long and trying
task, and his successor unlike him
that the contrast instantly brought out
most sharply his strong and beautiful quail
ties. Andrew Johnson was a man of very
different caiiber. and had so stormy time
IN the place to which death had called
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-01
The Statehood Question.

After all we are to have a vote on the
statehood bill. The result we must be pa
tent about As usual in such cases, both
sides express confidence. Several amend
ments are pending which If adopted will
change the design of the friends of the bill,
and for this reason their fate awakens much
interest.
The recent debate, it is no disrespect to
anybody to say, has developed nothing new
upon the broad proposition presented. 1t
is still a question of two states or four
states, with both Congress and the country
fully advised as to the sections upon which
1t is proposed to bestow the benefits Of full
fellowship in the Union. Now, as when the
matter was first presented, the people of
the territories are holding out for all the
power obtainable, while the country at
large is concerned about their ability to
support the power they ask. And the coun-
try is properly concerned. There Is a wide
spread feeling. and good ground for it, that
there should not be any more lame ducks
among the states.
By uniting Oklahoma and Indian terri
tory we strengthen the good conditions that
exist. and balance one against another con-
ditions that are not so good. The same is
true of Arizona and New Mexico. Condi-
statehood has been proposed, but there
are conditions in these cases which need to
be considered with the EXTREMIST care. Ari-
IONA and New Mexico in particular have
been Of such slow growth as territories that
we find in each the plain explanation of the
difficulty, and this should instruct US now
that we are asked to raise them to the
dignity of statehood. As we cannot eradi-
cate those difficulties and drawbacks we
should If possible make them by union
cancel one another In the general effect.
Let US have two states. and no more. We
are told that Arizona and New Mexico COM
bined would cover too large an area for
one state. We have passed the saddle
horse and ox-cart era of travel. Rail-
roads connect our towns and cities now,
and if statehood does the half for that sec
ton which its advocates predict why should
not the near future show new lines there
sufficient to bring the capital into close
communication with all parts of the COM
monwealth? 1t is good time to settle the
question, and the Senate committee should
be sustained
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-01
Closing the Doors.

The bill which has just passed both
houses of Congress and now goes to the
President for his signature amending the
District code in the matter of the incor-
poration Of companies in this city has been
rendered urgently necessary by the re-
markable activities of certain promoters
who have recently made the District
breeding ground for high-capitaled enter
prises of all sorts. But the existing pro-
visions of the law were in any case de-
fective and needed amendment, even
though there had been during the past year
no great rush of incorporators to the regis
ter's office for certificates. In these days
of public education on the subject of Wild
cat financing. it certainly behooves the ma
tional capital to set q good example to all
other American communities in the matter
Of sound regulation of the process of in
corporation. There is plain evidence that
some of the companies certified under the
District laws last year were designed pure
ly for speculative purposes, with state
ments of enormous capital representing no
responsibility whatever. These companies
are proclaimed to the spectators and in
vestors of the whole country as organized
under the District statutes. When the bub-
bles break, break some of them must,
the District will get the blame In large part
for permitting frauds of this kind to come
SO easily into existence. Thus 1t is de-
sirable not only to put this new law into
operation at once to shut off the rush of
inflated corporations for certificates, but
also if possible to secure some form of cor
rectiye Jurisdiction over the companies
which have during the past year been in
corporated with palpably ridiculous capt
taliZations The capital will always well
come legitimate corporations, which are
chartered with the intention of doing busi-
ness in a proper manner. But it does not
want to become a second New Jersey as a
maker of corporations, either with or with
out New Jerseys large income from this
source.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-01
Dollars and Dimes.
From the Philadelphia Telegraph.

Small change is scarce, and the incon-
venience entailed on the community by lack
of fractional coinage is daily growing more
embarrassing. Under these circumstances
the common sense thing to do Is for Con-
gress to authorize the conversion of our
immense hoard of silver dollars into this
fractional coinage as rapidly as practicable.
We have, speaking broadly, some $500 OOO,-
OOO in silver bullion locked up in the form
of dollars, lying idle in the vaults Of the
treasury. The real value OF this bullion is
only about S120,000,000, but 1t stands for
$500, 600 900 in the national exchequer, and
can be made to do duty for that amount in
the domestic exchanges of the peoples
everyday business. In the name of all rea-
son, then. let the useless silver dollars be
recoined into halves, quarters and dimes,
which the people sorely need. Why not?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-01

legitimate field. It is well known that Co
caine is taken as means of stimulation,
with demoralizing results upon the system.
It Is one of the secret vices against which
every agency Of law should be employed
vigorously.
The peddler who is making money by this
doubly unlawful traffic deserves the sever
est punishment If caught 1t would appear
from the news statement today that there
is not sufficient law on the statute BOOKS
to regulate the sale Of the drug, ana
whether the unlicensed vendor is caught
or not, the case should result in an imme-
date amendment to the existing laws SO
that the police will be able to cope with
such cases and at the same time Keep q
corrective eye upon the drug stores them
selves.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-01
S1.OO a Pair.
Sl.5O and S1.75 Grades.
Paper Fiber Vests
for Out=Of=DOOr Men.

These vests, because of the pro-
lection and comfort they afford the
wearer, should appeal very forcibIy
to all out-of-door men-especially to
the motorman, the letter carrier, the
bicyclist; in fact, to any man whose
vocation causes him to be exposed
to the cold
They are in no wise a clum-
sy feeling, unsightly garment, and
they take UP less room than the or
binary cloth vest, retaining the heat
of the body and preventing the pene-
tration of the wind and cold. They
come in all sizes.
Prices, Soc. and Csc.
Mems Store Main floor, ST.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-01
Explanation.

There was a man who, years ago,
Made a mistake and. filed with woe,
He started in, with might and main,
To conscientiously explain.
And so much time he thus applied
That, though to do his best he tried
He made new errors, DER and DER,
Tried to explain, and made some more
Another man just went ahead,
Nor needed what the others said,
Quoth he, II ne'er apologize,
Yet am accounted rich and WISE"
He ne'er begged pardon. He stood pat
And said he wanted more than that
Success doth stoutly try again,
While failure fingers to explain.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-01
wv. & L." and "Queen''
Blend COffees.

The "W. & L." and Queen
brands of Coffee are selected from
particularly fine grades of green cof-
fee. which are carefully milled be-
fore being blended. The milling
process removes from the bean I'll
impurities, and makes it fit article
for consumption after it has been
roasted. The roasting process is
perfect and the roasters the most
expert, which facts enable us to OF
fer Our customers a beverage whole
some, aromatic and delicious. Dem
onstration in Pure Food Depart
ment.
Fifth floor Tenth st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-01
A Special Value i'm Mems
French Lisle Half Hose.

There is probably no make of
stocking SO altogether satisfactory
as the French. We have secured
and offer at special price lot of
Mems high-grade Fancy French
Isle Half Hose. They were made
on hand looms and are the perfec-
ton of weave, strength and appear
ance. The colored designs on
black, blue and slate grounds are
Of the daintiest sort imaginable. All
sizes from oH to II, inclusive.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-01
New Fashion in Divorce.
From the New York World.

TOM Inc NEW
Ordinary divorce is not sufficiently sensa-
tional to be the fashionable vogue. For a
while divorced couples followed the fashion
of immediate return into new matrimonial
partnerships but the latest divorce fad is
for the man and woman to marry over
again." This is a novelty which will doubt
less find imitators among the newly rich.
In the last case of this kind the woman
made proper terms with her husband In re-
quiring him to pay $4,000 to the man who
in east side parlance would be called her
gentleman friend" This man and his wife
were divorced and he preferred marrying
another previously married woman rather
than the one who already owed him $S3 600
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-01
Aluminium
Cooking Utensils.

Every housekeeper should own
some Aluminium Cooking Utensils,
as those who have tried them are
not buying any other kind. Every
practical housekeeper knows the
danger of enamel ware chipping off
and the particles getting in the
food. These seamless Aluminium
Cooking Utensils combine all the
sanitary advantages of the enam-
eled ware, with the additional wear
ing qualities, which only Aluminium
can have.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-01
Handy to Have
I'm the House

The New Peoples Atlas of the World. CON
ycLent reference Atlas containing 1873 large folio
pages 100 maps and $50 descriptive text ar
ticles illustrations, etc. of the whole habitable
world; flags of all nations in colers and chart
page showing at glance the government o0c
of every country in the world. ............
Map of the Panama Canal-the greatest work In
the history of nations. showing the 1sthmus of
Panama and tie location of the canal the work
already accomplished and a diagram and profile
Of the work yet to be done; folded for 2.C
Mounted on CLOTH for Office use ......... ~
Mounted On rollers SIPS
Standard Guide to Washington, edition,
containing detailed description of points pc
VI interest. ........-.-.-..
Rand & McNallys Guide to Washington, new
edition. full Of valuable information the chapter
on oniciai Etiquette alone is worth the 2,c.
price OF the DOCK
Map Of the City Of Washington, printed Icc
IN colers on heavy paper. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
Book Dept.-Main floor, Tenth st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-01
Vineland
Grape Juice.

A strengthening beverage free
from alcohol.
Vineland Grape Juice is an ideal
home drink, and is enjoyed by both
old and young. 1t is the richest,
fruitiest and most healthful table
beverage-better beyond compari-
son than tea or coffee.
1t is tonic, not stimulant, and a
food as well as beverage. 1t sat
isles the thirst and invigorates the
body, and makes new blood and
strong nerves. Demonstration in
Pure Food Department.
Fifth door. Tenth Ut.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-01
A Roosevelt Day.

From the New York Times.
Monday was a great day for President
Roosevelt. He sent two special messages
to the Congress. He delivered character
istic address to the naval cadets at Annap-
oils and another equally characteristic to
the financial ma3nates of the Union League
Club at Philadelphia, and he received the
news of the decision of the Supreme Court
in favor of the government in the so-called
beef trust case, which matched exceedingly
well with the doctrines he expounded at
Philadelphia.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-01
Demonstration of the
ssUmiyersal" Food Chopper,

which is the most perfect machine
made, and supersedes the old-fasll-
toned chopping bowl and knife, AID
does the work better in a fraction Of
the time. Every modern kitchen ie-
qAires one of these for preparing
most of the favorite dishes.
$Ioo each.
Pure Food Dept. Fifth door. Tenth st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-01
New Books
of interest.

Evolution Of the United States Constitution and
the History of the Monroe Doctrine by CT n
John A. Kasson. Ii. D.; cloth, 273 pages. ph'oO
Arbitration and The Hague Court by John W
Foster, president Of the National Arbitra- Z, M
ton Conference; cloth. 14S pages ........ Pi'Oo
Franz Halz, by Gerald s. Davies in the series Of
Great Masters in Painting and Sculpture:
cloth, IA pages 81 full and double page q, m
Holding the Ropes, or Missionary Methods for
Workers at Home; a volume of practical
plans and suggestions by Belle NJ. Brain; Qr ~
ciOln. "a pages. r
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-01
Sardoutc Glee.

:" tbs sweet to see my victims glee."
Exclaimed the bunco steerer grimI
"To think that he is swindling me
When 1 am really swindling him"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-01

$3.50. Value $4,000.
One Handsome Solid Mahogany
Chair, genuine rush seat, odd de-
sign.
So. so. Value $500.
One Handsome CHARTERED Oak
Dresser, swell front, shaped mirror,
claw feet.
S24.OO. Value $4,000.
One Handsome CHARTERED Oak
Chiffonier, to match the above
dresser.
$500. Value SIS. 90.
One Handsome CHARTERED Oak
Toilet Table, to match the above
dresser and chiffonier.
$3.50. Value S35.OO.
One Large Handsome Mahogany
Round Parlor Table, colonial repro
duction.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-01

The attempt to discipline automobile own
ers by filming the chauffeurs has not proved
the success that was hoped for Being ar
rested merely comes TO be regarded as a
part of the chauffeur's regular duty.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-01
The Attraction of the Incomprehensib]

What do you understand by the higher
criticism? 3"
My dear sir" answered the superior per-
son, 'the higher criticism Is something that
is not supposed to be understood by any
body. If it were thoroughly understood
there would be no further excuse for dis
cussing it."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-01
Those that sell regularly
For S1.OO and Sl.5O.
Special Price, Csc.

These ties are shown in our Mems
Window # street, and the full dis
play may be seen on center counters
in Mems Store, main floor, F street,
just inside the entrance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-01
The Center of Solicitude.

What do you regard as the greatest pro-
duction Of modern literature?'
And without moments hesitation the
publisher answered:
my latest magazine cover
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-01

The state of New Jersey may yet be
moved to protest against this trust agta-
ton, as tending to interfere with one of its
most prosperous industries.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-01

The beef trust intends TO educate the
public. But the theory that the mind
grasps instruction more easily on an empty
stomach should not be a part of the
scheme.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-01

Very few people who listen to the inaug-
uration music will realize the trouble there
was in getting it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-01

1t is now a question who will come out Of
hiding first-the car or the priest who led
the strikers
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-01
Paris Handmade Lingerie.

EVERL lots of Gowns, Drawers, Chemses and Corset Ccv
French nainsook
~ ca prices Dainty garments all made by hand and ta
trimmed with hand embroidery tuc aces embroideries bead
ing featherstching and ribbons.
garments being made of French percales and nanook
heavier than the American goods especially desirable for
and through the will be reduced
most comfortable weight for
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-01

A Norman has created something of a
sensation by defending polygamy. He will
probably be disciplined by the elders for
talking too much
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-01

Paris Is discovering bombs with an indus
try that indicates some jealousy of St.
Petersburgs prominence as a center of ex-
element
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-01

The Philadelphia Cinnamon are doing
their best to compel the Philadelphia police
to adopt program of neutrality.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-01
Trouble Enough

DO you favor the whipping post for wife
beaters?"
Goodness. gracious, no." answered the
tinid and unhappy woman. MY husband
is cross enough now, without having any.
thing more to irritate him"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-01

The scientific eagerness to locate more
radium continues, in spite of the fact that
no one is able to say exactly what it is
good for.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-01

The usual course of events runs smooth
ly on. An extra session has been threatened
and Washington's base ball club is to be
the best ever
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-01

Mr.. Tom Lawson has not yet fully ex-
planned what the public is going to do
about it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-01

U|In order to avoid delays on account Of
personal absence, letters to THE STAB
should not be addressed to any individual
connected with the ONCE, but simply to
THE STAR, or to the Editorial or Bust
ness Departments. according to tenor or
purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-01

The average Russian novelist Is not ac-
counted a success unless he is as famous
for his politics as for his literature
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-01
With Japan's Aid.

From the Chicago News
In pleading with the czar to stop the war
the revolutionaries will be aided by sundry
powerful arguments supplied by Japan.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-01

The average citizen would have taken his
oath that there was beef trust, long ago.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-01

1t has been discovered that Chicago uses
about twice as much water per capita as
Milwaukee. To be sure; water did not make
Milwaukee famous.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-01
Value $4,000.

S22. so. Value $4,000.
One Women's Handsome Quar-
tered Oak Writing Desk, hand
carved posts and feet
$500. Value SA5, 90,
One Mahogany Library Table.
good size, double pedestal legs.
heavy claw feet, two drawers. mcld-
ed top.
$1,000. Value $4,000,
One Bird,s-eye Maple Washstand,
serpcntlne front, nodded top, claw
feet.
SS25 90. Value $500. 90.
One Handsome CHARTERED Oak
Dining Room Suite, consisting of
nine pieces; rich wax finish.