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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-20
Chinese Students in Japan.

This current news item is of general in
terest in this country:
THE Chinese students who repair to
Japan. and who. according to the Jill
Shimpo arrive in patches of hundred at
a time, belong to three categorieS-those
sent by the Chinese government, those
whose expenses are paid by the local
Chinese authorities and those who pay their
own way. The majority are between twenty
and thirty years of age; but many have
reached a maturer period of life one of
them being sixty-four."
The awakening In the far east is gen.
eral and profound, and it means much to
all the world. We should at once welcome
1t and be instructed by 1t. 1t Is our hope to
see the Asiatics make progress. and our de-
sire to profit in a legitimate way by what
ever progress Is made. To the extent that
this progress leads to the demand for west
ern products We shall be in the market
with stuffs of various kinds to sell, and,
as the drummers say. we shall ask that our
goods be inspected before trades are closed.
Naturally the Chinese turn to the Japa-
nese for instruction. They are neighbours
and have many things in common. The
japanese are the more alert, and have re-
Gently exhibited very high quality Their
rame is up, and all the world salutes ii.
The war is over. and now they prepare for
business. And so the Chinese stirred them
selves by the recent occurrences, are going
to school to the men. who have shown that
they have something to teach. 1t is well to
note also that the students range all the
way from twenty to sixty-four years; which
means that China Is in the game for all that
she is worth.
The lesson for US is that we must get
move on. too. We shall not only have to
compete with the Japanese-who are prop
erly named the Yankees of the east-but
shall have to meet the requirements of con-
sumers who by their increasing experience
and information will be more and more par
ticular all the time about their purchases
We must study the eastern markets, and In
establishing our business connections in
China have regard to the country and its
purposes. The champions of the coolies tell
us that we can hope for nothing while the
Chinese exclusion law remains in force.
But that magnifes the Importance of the
coolie class in the economy of China They
neither make nor unmake Chinese policies.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-20
"The Rebel Yell.n

The President on this journey will become
fairly familiar with 'the rebel YELL 1t
Is a searching cry, and comes from the
heart. Had he been old enough, he would
probably have made Its acquaintance forty
odd years ago, when it was in its lusty
youth. Then, a Union soldier, he would
have charged it. Now. it tickles his friend
ly ear, and gives him only pleasure. He
will hear it wherever he goes. 1t is the
same in Virginia as In Louisiana. In North
Carolina as in Florida. 1t is all the better
for not being product Of machine politics.
One hears 1t at it's best when the occasion
Is industrial or patriotic, rather than parti-
san. and when it Is spontaneous, and does
not show the influence of the drillmasters
OF the stump. Roosevelt is the sort of
man to like that sort of cry.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-20

order LIS just such revolutionary change
proclaimed. presenting in a small but no
less significant degree an example of the
end to which the theory of personal re-
sponsfbility may be carried II It can be
accepted without demur in this instance
why can Ii not be accepted with equal
equanimity In the greater instance?
The American people fear and despise all
proceedings of a secret nature. They have
even shown Impotence with the grand
jury system of ascertaining the probability
of guilt IN criminal cases In few states
that stage of the judicial process has been
eliminated because of the distrust of all
that savors of privacy of inquiry where hui
man liberty or life is concerned. Were 1t
not for the broad publicity permitted in the
actual trial 1t is not to be questioned for a
moment that the people would demand the
immediate destruction of this single secret
element In our judicial system.
The summary dismissal order would not
be so Immediately distasteful to the average
citizen if II did not provide for punishment
without preliminary notification. The cul-
prit is not even to be arrested, but he is to
be dispatched instanter, without time for
preparation. without defense, without
chance for appeal
1t is all seriously, Extensively contrary TO
the institutions upon which the United
States is founded. whether it is adEninistra-
lively necessary or is mere stroke of per-
sonal convenience.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-20
Rayner and German.

The Maryland electorate would be served,
and greatly entertained, If Mr.. German
could find 1t in his heart to accept Mr.
Rayners challenge to joint debate on the
subject of the Poe amendment. 1t would
not, of course, be an oratorical contest
Mr.. Rayner is an orator of superior quail
ity. and holds his own well in any COM
pany. Mr.. German, on the other hand, is
a plain, blunt man of business, a managing
politician of what is called the practical
school, and cultivates other figures in pref
erence to figures of speech.
While there is sentiment In the subject,
as Mr. Rayner in his long address TO the
public has shown, there is much more
business in it, and this Mr.. Rayner is
evidently prepared TO demonstrate. His
objection to the Poe amendment relates to
the understanding clause" whereby the
SURFACES of thousands of men are placed at
the mercy of registration officers. Those
officials are empowered to quiz citizens ap-
plying to vote about the Constitution OF
the United States, and to reject their bal
lots If the responses are not in agreement
with the views of the catechisers- 1t Is an
amazing grant of power. and capable In
the hands of ignorant or vicious men OF the
gravest abuses r..
Now If Mr.. German Will meet MI Ihdy hcA
the latter's meaning can be thoroughly IL
Illustrated Let them quiz each other race
to face about the Constitution. Although
both are democrats they are very far apart
on several questions of public policy and
their constitutional warrant, or lack OF
warrant. Take the tariff, for instance. MI.
Rayner Is a low tariff man, and holds that
there is no warrant In the Constitution tor
levying revenue for any other purpose than
the support of the government. Mr.. Cor
man Is a protectionist, and has repeatedly
voted to levy taxes for protection purposes
Let us suppose these two men, not sena-
tors, but registration officers. Or this way.
If Mr. Rayner were a registration officer
would he accept Mr.. Germans application
on a constitutional quiz. if he desired a
reason for rejecting 1t? Would Mr.. German
as a registration officer accept Mr.. Rayner' s
application If he hungered for reason to
reject It? And If men of their eminence
differ about the Constitution, what Is to be
supposed of the average politician serving
on a registry board, who does not know b.
from bull s-foot about the Constitution, or
any of the numerous contentious as to the
meaning of its provisions?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-20
An Un-American Innovation.

The Presidents summary dismissal order
is obnoxious to great many people VINO
have not the least personal interest in the
stability of departmental tenure, and 1t is
now subject to severe criticism, not SO
much for it's practical bearing upon the well
fare of the government clerks or the integ-
rity Of the merit system of public place
filling, as for its relation to the broader
question of the rights OF the individual cit
izen
This order IS distinctly contrary to the
spirit OF the period and the republic. 1t is
reversion to the ancient methods, a viola
tion' In terms IL not in practice, of the doc
trine that every man has a right to a
chance for his life. Official as well as physt-
cal.
To defend the new order by asserting that
1t will not be abused is to beg the broad
question of It's justification. This very de-
Tense is significant of belief that 1t is sus-
ceptible OF abuse. that 1t opens the door to
injustice. that 1t places too much power In
the hands Of a few men. The point to be
borne most clearly in mind is that by this
order the individual clerk of the government
service Is to be deprived. on occasion of a
chance to hear himself accused and to an
swer the accusation This is distinctly I'M
American.
The claim that this dangerous power viii
not be abused because the heads of depart
ments are just men would. on extension.
justify the abolition OF all the preliminary
proceedings OF judicial inquiry. the coro-
ner's inquest-absurd as 1t often is today
the grand jury process and the petit jury
trial. and TO sweep at once to the point of
sentence. vesting the judge with the power
OF determining guilt upon a private exami-
nation OF the testimony. without arguments.
examinations or reference to forms OF law.
Such an innovation is utterly inconceivabis
In our civilization. II would not be toll
Grated even in suggestion. however exalted
the public faith in the judges however
wise. pure and above suspicion those men
might be.
Yet here In this departmental dismissal
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-20
RainhoWYille.

Started out one summer day
For Rainbowville, not far away.
Fine location. we were told,
Where you just picked up your gold;
Never saying, IF you please
Always living at your ease.
Just beyond the maple hill
Fortune smiled, In Rainbowville.
Past the fields, where ripening grain
Glistened with the recent rain;
Following still the prismed light
Till 1t faded from our sight;
Where the willow bough inclines,
Where the poison Ivy twines;
Through the orchard, past the mill,
We kept on toward Rainbowville.
Weary, footsore. cold and wet,
Hunger, mingling with regret,
Babe us turn to childish rest
Next day we'd renew the quest.
And we did Ambition fond
Ever lures to the beyond.
Years have passed, and we are still
On our way to Rafnbowvilie.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-20

slain and their owners are now threatening
legal proceedings.
Mr.. Rockefeller VIII probably find that 1t
is difficult IL not Impossible to try to lead
these two lines of life at once. II he Is
going to be the strictly exclusive country
gentleman and shoot dogs and arrest pie
beian trespassers he must give over the at
tempt to win friends in the lower ranks OF
life. The prejudice against him is deep
seated. whether justly 50 not. and IL he
is to try to overcome it he must come out
in the open, play fully and frankly the role
of philanthropist and benevolent patron of
the people and abandon his rigid exclusive
ness: fnasmuch as the fences are already
erected. and wood costs good money. there
seems to be little likelihood that the thrifty
Oil king will consent to their destruction
and to the Inauguration of a new order of
things at Pocantico.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-20
Muzzles for the Cabinet.

From the New York Times.
The President Is not quite consistent. In
defending the dismissal-on-the-sp order
he argues that no man fit to be in the cab
met would abuse the power conferred. But
on the very next day he issues an order
forbidding the cabinet officers to give news
to newspaper correspondents, or to be seen
consorting with them; hereafter all news
of cabinet meetings will be gwen out by
the faithful Loeb. That looks as If the
President felt that he could not trust his
cabinet officers to talk. We should think
the Presidents muzze would chafe some of
the faces upon which IT has been strapped.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-20
. Automobiles.
From the Chicago Reeord-Herald.

From the Chicago RecOru-IitrAlu
In many of the more crowded districts OF
the city and in such of the less crowded
districts as have specially good pavements
automobiles are making the use of the
streets by pedestrians more and more dan
gerous with each month that passes. A
tendency to increasing speeds is clearly no.
ticeable, and even without that the increas-
ing number of the motor cars in use makes
the problem of their regulation increase in
Importance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-20

Have the melancholy days really come
at last. the days of autumn, the days of
somberness? They have been long coming
this year. The air has been mild, even I'M
pleasantly warm at times. The trees have
put on their fall tones lelsurely. for Jack
Frost has not been enterprising. The skies
have smiled persistently for weeks in sue
cession, with scarce break in the blue.
1t has seemed almost though the ele-
ments had forgotten the calendar and were
neglecting their traditional duties.
But now comes the spasmodic rain, now
lazy. now fierce, the typical rain of autumn
and spring. The leaves are falling and lie
soaking on the pave, mute reminders that
in a few weeks the trees will stretch bare
arms aloft in token of the winter. The wise
squirrels in the parks are busily engaged
IL storing up provender for the cold months,
when they lie curled up in sleepy rolls in
their nests. The foolish fellows, needless
OF their instructive promptings, are relying
upon the goodness OF visitors to last for
ever. Overhead long strings and big
punches of birds are to be seen making their
way southwark, fleeing from the first
needle-like shafts of the north wind.
There is something delightfully."- restful
about these gray days of late October;
something suggestive of the finish of a
good work. In his primitive state man did
indeed rest in winter. budding within his
stone hut or his skin lodge and stirring only
to meet the vital necessities of life. Civil
iZation has changed that. Man hustles
about now in winter even more vigorously
than in summer. He has to hustle to keep
the machine going. Still, the October days
are filled with reminders of the simple life
that the many times great theirs led
in the days agone, taking their cue from
the seasons and the creatures of nature
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-20
SHOOTING STARS.
Undecided.

do you believe in government owner
ship"
Il don't know. answered Mr.. Dustin
Stax. 81 don't see why the public should
be in any desperate hurry to take things
out of the hands of the capitalists and in
trust them to the politicians
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-20
The Hunor Of It.

do you see anything funny about Tigh-
prite's latest comedy?'
YES answered the cynical manager.
ct seems funny to me that he should have
imagined it was funny"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-20
Contrasts.

What contrasts strange our statesmen ses
While travelling on in glory's path.
One day they're shaking hands in giee
And next they're shaking fists in wrath.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-20
Austin is Safe.

From the Baltimore American.
Alfred Austin has been writing an ode to
Nelson on the occasion of the Trafalgar
centennial AS Nelson has been dead for
some time he cannot help himself. and MIR.
Austin is perfectly safe.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-20

The New York newspapers now have on
their hands the rather formidable task of
keeping Mr.. Jerome. the humorist, from
being confused in the popular mind with
Mr.. Jerome, the reformer
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-20

People who used to twit Philadelphia on
being too phiegmatic are now reaching for
the smelling salts and begging it 20 be
calm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-20

Chicago advocates of municipal ownership
are beginning to realize that a great many
things which get voted for do not really
happen.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-20

After protesting that the boycott was
outside its control the Chinese government
has issued an order ending it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-20

Whether President Roosevelt has good
ear for music or not he can be depended
on to know Dixie by heart before he gets
home
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-20
Ownership Of Men.

From the Newark Advertiser.
Municipal ownership of public utilities
and private ownership of public men are
both issues In the New York campaign.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-20
Such Despair.

From the New York Mall
The Japs like Bryan. We tremble to
think what would become of this great ma
ton If they should insist on keeping him
over there.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-20

Mr. Bryan's speeches abroad are cheered
as usual: and as usual the cheers have no
political significance worth mentioning.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-20

MIR. WINS has secured one tribute that is
usually accorded to true greatness. He Is
referred to as Uncle Billy
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-20
Coming Events.

From the Cincinnati Commercial Tribune.
Thanksgiving has not yet come. but.
nevertheless, Il is an appropriate time to
remark tfsat the Christmas shopper will
shortIy begin to sit up and take notice.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-20

Mr. Edison says man can do with five
hours sleep In some neighborhoods he has
to do with less.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-20

The Japanese are attIibuting their vic
tories to the spirits of their ancestors. Togt
and Oyama deserve some credit
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-20

1t is difficult to figure out how any work
iii an Insurance company could be so deli
cate and exacting as to call for a S15O,0UO
salary
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-20
Angel Cake.

From the Toledo Times.
OF course all angels are women. Else who
would bake the angel cake?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-20
Too Much Hide Needed.

From the Philadelphia Inquirer.
The price of shoes Is advancing in Chi
cago, owing to the scarcity of hides. Is the
beef trust gong out of business?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-20
Only Themselves.
From the Rochester Herald

From the Rochester Herald.
The foot ball players appear TO be as
reckless as the automobiiists. but. fortu-
nately. the innocent bystander doesn't have
to suffer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-20
YesP

From the Buffalo Express.
Mr. Bryan Is making great speeches in
Japan. ffe may carry It.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-20
Ha! Ha!
From the Atlanta journal.

from the Atlnnta JpurBai
Secretary Wilson says that goats are bet
ter for some things than cows. Yes, they
make better buffers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-20

From the st. IAuis Star-ChroncIe
If the navy's officers too old there Is
nothing left for them but the Senate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-20

DIn order to avoid delays on account OF
personal absence, letters to THE STAB
should not be addressed to any individual
connected with tho once, but simply to
THE STAR. or to the Editorial OF Bust.
ness Departments, according to tenor or
purpose
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-20

Several New York candidates may as
well begin at once TO get ready for Oblivion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-20
The Dominant Facto

1.-THE first husband eloped with her. said
Miss Cayenne.
And the second and third?'
''She eloped with them"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-20

''Dey used ter say" said Uncle Eben, dat
Satan laid in wait fob folks, but nowadays
it pears like he's KEEP busy by folks ringin'
at his do bell.''
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-20

THE STAR has Q regular and permanent
Family Circulation much more than this
combined circulation OF the other wash.
ington dailies.. As News and Advertts'
ing Medium IL has no compstitor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-20
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The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1905-12-06
Mrs. Anna Potts

Frequent backache and distressing
pains, accompanied by offensive dis
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The question that troubles women
is how can woman who has some fe-
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Mrs. Anna Potts, of $40 Park Avenue,
Hot Springs, Ark, writes
NY Dear Mrs. Pinkham:-
Z" During the early part of my married life
was delicate in health both my husband and
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home, but had two miscarriages, and could
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became the mother of a strong, healthy
child, the joy Of our home. Lydia e. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound Is certainly a
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who wants to become mother would try It, I"
Actual sterility In woman is very
rare. If any woman thinks she is ster-
lie, let her try Lydia Il. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound and write to Mrs.
Pinkham, Lynn, Mass. Her advice is
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The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1905-12-06
Lighthouse as a Bird Trap.

The night watch Of the Cape May
lighthouse was chatting with n visitor
when something struck hard against
the netting around the light. The
watch went out upon the tiny circular
balcony and returned with a dead bird
In his hand. "a mud hen," said he.
Sometimes we get five or six in a
night. Often we find robins and ducks
dead ON the balcony"
ITS a fine life you lead here" re-
marked the visitor.
Yes; If it wasn't for the oil-the six
gallons of oil that the light burns
nightly. The Government won't give
us any machinery to hoist It up with.
Consequently every day | ianst carry
the whole six gallons W 'hose 217
steps. That's hard on the hcg"t."
at must be-" agreed the Wis, -, at
would be so easy to rig up rone and
pulley, too, and draw the oil UP that
way"
at amt allowed" said the watch.
"fn every oil-burning lighthouse the
attendants must carry up the oil by
hand. 1t does seem"
Plop!
He slipped out TO get another mud
hen.--New York Press.