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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-18
The New Regime in Russia.

Brisk is still in Washington taking
notes.. said the managing editor Of the ST.
Petersburg Daily Mail to Briski's substi-
tute. Listen;
We shall shortly have with us in ST.
Petersburg a number of men representing
out-of-town newspapers. The odessa Blad-
der. the Riga Bazoo, the Warsaw Palia-
dunn, the Moscow Guardian, and others
will find it necessary to have Johnny-on-
thc-spot. 1t will be part of cur business
to make the Mail readable and acceptable
to these men, for they will use it in their
business. Anything in 1t of interest TO
them will be appropriated and put on the
wire. 1t is called '1ifting''-one of those
words so readily altered and applied by
the Americans, who, despite their appar--
ent hardness and downrightness, are really
a hearty and philosophical folk. Now and
then some fellow will salve an eccentric
conscience by giving us credit, but such an
item will be small and unimportant. Oar
bigger things when they leave town in this
way will know us no more forever. Be
meath the rule of some of these men the
scissors and the pastepot will be mightier,
and far buster. than the pen
1t will be largely through these SEN
tnels that the Russian people outside Of
ST Petersburg will be able TO keep track
Of their statesmen. At the capital Itself
We shall not be overpowered by them.
Only a few will be of interest to US, owing
to their number and our familiarity with
the breed. But take the member from
Riga. When he addresses the house the
BazoO's St Petersburg story must take
care of him. Probably not a score Of men,
bers will be in their seats, and half or
those present will be inattentive. but Riga
must hear. and will hear that the speech
made a profound impression, and is now
the talk of the town. What Is this? what
but a generous distribution of fame? Other
wise, many a good fellow would miss notice
altogether And when the official Record
gets to Riga. there Will be the speech in
full, punctuated with applause and laugh
ter, and the Bazoo's special will be fully
borne out. Still there are people who In
sst that this is a cold and cruel world.
In this way also is out-of-town society
served For an instance, olga, the beautl-
full and accomplished daughter of General
Rakemoff of Odessa, arrives in st. Peters,
burg for the season. She does not expect
to cut dash, and does not, but the Blad-
der. for home consumption, must make up
10 ner what ST PETERSBURG Is LOO DuS3J
o. too bIase, to grant. The young woman
must appear in the Bladder's correspond
ence as carrying everything before her at
the capital and moving down men in rows
WREN she appears at the receptions. Rarely
has such dazzling beauty visited the seat
o. government. This. of course makes
seine young lawyer, or banker, or mer-
chant, at home very unhappy. and he Won
ders what IS to become of him; but. later,
his joy returns with the charmer hersel+,
who, he always will fondly believe. threw
over the pick of st. Petersburg for his
dear sake.
7 have seen enough here TO feel assured
that when our circus opens it is going 10
be worth the price OF admission "
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-18
DIVINE RIGHT" BAER.

From the Harrisburg Telegraph.
President Baer's indiscretion is likely to
cause the coal operators considerable an
noyance. if nothing worse. in the adjust
ment of the difficulties with the miners.
is hard for some men to learn that silence
is one of the attributes of wisdom.
From the Newark Advertiser.
Is President Baer's assertion that the
Pennsylvania legislature is cowardly and
ignorant an exhibition or testimony of in
gratitude?
From the Omaha Bee.
President Baer says he must be per0ted
to violate the laws of Pennsylvania because
he was violating them at the time the pres
ent state constitution was adopted. From
this II appears that the United States is
not so young that evils have not had time
to acquire the standing OF vested rights by
the laspe of time.
From the Detroit Journal.
We observe that President Baer and ''di-
vine right and the car and "our infiexible
will" have been only lethargic, after all.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-18
Motor Mania and Nervous Breakdown

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bilious to pose as his rival here that driving
a. an excessive rate of speed Is perilous to
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..Su-h plstlme cannot be INDUCED in
without serious risks OF eucroaching upon
~, lHll,Ei.'y OIL me central nervous system
rssrtla5 tEare ,,nI,7d hc iese disnosifio1
fH4r there is al present TO abuse an inven-
tinn whose use, under sensible conditions.
not only AFFORDS pleasure and ECONOMICS
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-18
At THE PHONE.

From the Chicago News.
falter at the last for well know
The words l speak fan listening ear
An unresponsve silence tells so,
In vain do | reiterate 'Hellot'
1 am cut of; that much is very clear.
And so I move the lever up and down.
Slowly at first, but with increasing speed,
The while my brow has furrowed In a frown
And lurid verb and adjectives and
To breathe my thoughts seem very weak Indeed
The booth is hot. and perspiratlon dews
My forehead, and for air / family pant.
Under such circumstances you'd excuse
Ne IL the language that pine TO
Is rather foFcible than elegant.
What in the = ails that "centralr' I supPo"
She's gone TO Lunch, very likely she's
Asleep. III try to wake her up. Here goesi
All. then / reused heri Now again those
Sweet. mellow accents. Drop nickel, please"
wouldn't that jar your When into the slot
You've dropped your coin and heard its signal
click
Five minutes since, and got three numbers, not
What you had called for-1oudn't you be hotl
Wouldn't such monkey business make you sickf
Ana when at last you'd got the girl all right
And then before you had got started quite
To tell her Just how sweet she looked last night,
How would you Ike it then TO be cut on?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-18
A Question of Time.

When first the statesman bold arrives
He tells us what he'll do
To change the current of mems lives
In tustt week or two.
And presently. though naught can shake
The courage he will show,
He says that he suspects twill take
At least a month or so.
And then he gives with some regret
Expression to fear;
But he AYERS he'll conquet YETI
Perhaps within year.
And after that he says he sees
Here's the pathetic touch
That for such great reforms as these
decades not too much
And when his hair is tinged with white,
With heart still stanch and good,
He's sure that things VIII all come right
Just as he said they would.
Though people good advice neglect
And reason oft amiss,
Next generation viii perfect
The things o'erlooked by this.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-18
ROMANCE.

From the Chicago Tribune.
To sum It all, In book or song.
There is one ending of romance.
What boots the signing deep and long.
What boots the yearning, soulful glance,
The speeches sizZin',
The words that burn7-
For she is hisn
And he is her'n.
The chapters writ Of feast or ban,
OF battles of daring deeds,
OF auto rides, or walks-they all
Are waste. Between the lines one reads.
The eyes go whiZZin'
Ahead to learn
IL she is his
And he Is her'n.
The cavalier who twangs a tune
Upon his resonant guitar.
The maid who gazes at the moon
And dreams Of who bdeS 1850
Knows that all prison
Locks viii turn
When she IL his
And he Is her'n.
No odds wherever they may be-
In cities rent with changing no
Or drifting on a puFpled sea
With sunsets adding TO their j.
Gems TO bedizen,
Or wealth 10 spurH,
If she Is his
And he Is her'n.
All this s naught; his high GegIe
Her noble birth or queenly face
The interest for you and
Is IN the ending of the race.
1t Is our bnsin-
Ess to learn
That she Is hs'n
And he is her n.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-18
The Real Question.

I care not for the birds and bees
or which the poet loves to sing;
care not for the Joy he sees
In early promises of spring. =.
These gentle prophecies of his
Are Inappropriate. l vows
The real questions this-How is
The radiator working now2
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-18
SHOOTING STARS.
Approved.

what do you think of this idea of trying
TO reach the north pole with an airship?"
TITS the best yet suggested" answered
Mr.. Sirius Barker.
But 1 thought you were skeptical about
airshIps."
81 am. But they're all right for polar ex-
ploration. They won't get far enough to
make the usual amount of trouble for the
rescuing expedition"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-18

The fact that yesterday was an ideal we'd
ding day should not be cited as an argu-
ment against changing the Inauguration
date from March to April. CuI i'd has his
own way of managing, which Is superior
to the statutes and the calendar.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-18

The Chinese officials continue to insist
that there is no danger to foreigners in
China. But the poet Bret Harte has for
ever destroyed the possibility of unreserved
faith in Chinese assurances. 1t may be
prejudice. but that remark about ways that
are dark and tricks that are vain inya-
rlably presents itself when the Celestial
comes up for discussion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-18

A poet has just been placed in the hanos
OF receiver In New York because he can
not pay his debts. The rece. is to mar
ket his wares and apply the proceeds to
his debts. Who now contends that Ameri-
can literature Is not on business basis?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-18
Appreciation,

''Why are people pleased with compIi-
inents which they know are insincerer
mo compliment is wholly insfncere," an
swered Miss Cayenne. IF 1t is not prompt
ed by admiration 1t at least indicates a re-
spect for the influence you can exert"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-18

If gambling Is really prohibited at New
York race tracks, 1t is possible that men
who pride themselves on what they have
done for the turf will be obliged to turn
their philanthropic energies into enter.
prises of somewhat greater public benefit
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-18

The reyolutionists in Russia are so album
dainty supplied with dynamite that the gov
eminent will always have the hope remain
ing that they will accidentally blow them
selves up with it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-18

The suggestion of May 10 as a date for
the adjournment OF Congress sounds hope
full. But 1t is too much to expect that the
adjournment will be effected without the
usual dark hints of an extra session.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-18

Mr. Bryan gets so much more credit for
public influence than he used to get that he
may be tempted to stay away and not in
terfere with his prestige.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-18
a Harsh Suggestion

why couldn't George Washington tell
lie at the cherry tree?' asked the small boy
Because" answered his father who Is a
rough and irreverent man, ''he was caught
with the goods"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-18

Alfonso of Spain doubtless deplored the
limitations OF kingship yesterday when he
thought of the happy proceedings at Wash
ington which his rank prevented him from
attending.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-18

Count BonI seems to think that he ought
to have his debts paid If his former wife
Is to hold on to the title That is what he
sold to her.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-18

1t must be remembered that Mr.. and Mrs.
Longworth cannot be held responsible for
the snapshot photographers and chronl-
clers who will haunt them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-18

The revolutionists in Russia are too busy
to inquire what the novelists who caused
most of the agitation are doing for any
body except their publishers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-18

Something may yet be done to reconcile
the automobilists and the general public.
Each class should endeavor to remember
that the other IS human.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-18

THE report that he has arranged a tenn
poary peace between Witte and Durnovo
would indicate that tho car is becoming
man of some influence in Russia.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-18

There is danger that the coal operators
will find arguments in the way that many
organized mine workers disapprove OF one
another.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-18

pure food law might cause some OF us
TO lose cur appetite for awhile. until we
get used to the different taste of things.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-18

The health reports from the Isthmus of
Panama are very favorable. but Poultney
Bigelow cannot be tempted to go back
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-18

Money" said Uncle Eben, ''ain' like 1t
used to be. It's gittin' folks into trouble in
stead o. keepin' EN- out of it,"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-18

Pat Grove is IN a fair way to become
Americas most ardent believer Ia the jury
system.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-18

Mr.. Beavers was not feeling well enough
to fully enjoy the reunion at Moundsville.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-18

ALGERNON.-The other night I was sit
ting In the moonlight with a girl and saw 81
shooting star. She paid the forfeit A HIT
tie while later there were too many shoot
ing stars to count. What should I have
done? A. Instructions follow by sealed en-
Veiope. You're a lucky devil Algy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-18

The proyerbisl Roosevelt weather was
IN evidence yesterday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-18

TRANSCONTINENTAL IS the
difference between seasckness and NAL de
mer? A. Just the distance between Ana
costa and Connecticut avenue.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-18

STATISTICAI..-How many steps are
there on the east front of the Capitol? A.
preoccupied to count. A banana peel Is q
treacherous thing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-18

CASUAL.--If YOU saw a man beating his
Wife what would you doy A. Representative
Stanley OF Kentucky In answering that
question on the floor OF the House the other
day remarked that II would depend some
what on the woman and great deal on the
man. Us for Rep. Stan.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-18

ELIZABETH.--Wha hat is the proper way to
make out check? A. Baggage. bank, res
taurant. rein mater Come again, Liz
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-18
From the birmingham News.
From the Syracuse Post Standard.

II am in a position to state" says the
Algeciras correspondent OF the LONDON
Standard, that the final solution of the
Moroccan conference viii come from the
American representatives" Awful news for
those who lie awake nights dreading the
growth of American influence in the affairs
of the world.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-18
The CONFERENCE AT ALGECIRAS.

there is already a secret agreement be-
tween France and Spain.
There is In the text of the Anglo French
agreement of 1904 an article thus con-
ceived:
The two governments take In particular
consideration the interests that Spain occu-
pies from her geographical position and
her territorial possessions on the Moroc-
can coast"
Spain has considered that clause as a rec
ognftion, quasi official, of her rights over
morocco. The agreement which came
ABOUT several months later between France
and Spain contains a secret clause which
leads one to conclude that French dplo-
macy has conceded these pretensions. The
right OF priority date from official rela-
lions. and 1t is a question whether this
could be established by Spain on the tes-
lament of Isabel. the Catholic, of October
L, I5e4. and which may be found in the
prescrtbes that the crusade be continued
against the "Maures'' and commands the
conquest of northern Africa.
me attention OF the reader Is invited to
Inc entente already existing between
France and Spain and the probability that
Germany, In spirit of conciliation, on the
part OF the conference. and with a previ-
Gus understanding with all interested. will
pe permitted to propose an international
poi1ce composed OF French and Spanish
Is this the compromise which Germany will
propose?
There is another eventuality. The in
security which prevails in and around
iahBier is increasing, because of the hos
lIaties between the tribes Andiiera and
haissoulL The last named caused several
members of the Andiera to be assassnatetf
me anJera led one of Raissoulrs lieuten-
ants and two of his partsans into ambush
ana killed them, Raissouli is said to be
secretly in favor of the Germans What
IL ne should rush Tangfer some night and
9eiZe tne person of a German subtect-who
might be waiting to be seized-and take
MIN, la Perdicaris, to the hills?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-18

INFORMED. "A friend tells me that the
free silver issue will be heard from again.
What do YOU think? A. Your friend Is a
spiritualst. We never did take much stock
in slate writing or similar manifestations.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-18
SLOW WORK At ALGECIRAS.

From the St Louis Globe Democrat.
Algeciras is not making much Roadway
with the Moroccan problem The commits
sioners would better adjourn to Portsmouth.
From the Portland Advertiser.
The delegates to Aigeeiras are confident
that something will be done before the con-
ference ends Perhaps France and Germany
may agree to disagree.
From the Birmingham News.
Morocco would doubtless like to occupy at
least position in the Algeciras conference
to keep people from concluding that she
was entirely lost in the shuttle
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-18

DONALD.-What shall I do II I am GER
tain a dog IS about to bite me2 A. Pray
that his paws will be long enough to let
you escape. Bum grammar, but dinged
fine joke. En-, Donnie2
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-18

DENGUE-Ts Cinchona bark good for the
chills2 A. Another species of bark gave us
the chills once We We're not on our own
premises at the time. Similia slmilibus Gu
rantur.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-18

IL, this column viii be answered all questions
Of a proper nature submitted 20 The Star. Iu-
qairers should write side OF the paper only
and address their letters to Uncle Jasper" Star
Office. In OF difficult coHandrums answers may
be delayed for a week or two. Consequently it
may be advisable for all questioners TO watch this
column carefully
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-18

NORTHEAS T.-Please give me a brief
resume of the news features Of the past
week at the Capitol. 4. Bourke Cochran IS
still democrat. John Wesley Gaines OF
Tennessee kept his face closed for nine
moments last week Represen-
tative Dalzell of Pennsylvania is working
on a new inVention-an' automatic switch
throwing. bell-rnging resolution wrecker
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-18

MAJORIE-Kindly give a recipe for
fudge. A. Sure. Take a cup of white sugar.
a large hunk of chocolate piece of butter
the size of fried egg and gallon OF milk.
Mingle and simmer When the mess has
attained the consistency of turtle soup add
a pound and a half of vanilla beans and an
ounce of gum arabic. Turn into pam dust
with violet sachet. mark into squares and
serve.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-18

WOODWORTH.-Is II proper to wear the
pajama Jacket inside or outside the trous-
ers? A. For informal and stag affairs the
Jacket may be worn inside, but this Is con-
sidered bad form for dinners, receptions
and the like. You're J. formal thing.
Woode.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-18

COUCH.-Kindly tell me how to ride
horse? A. We are not competing with the
rrespondence schools. but here goes for
once. Grasp the animal firmly between the
knees clutch the filler and ring two bells.
II haste is essential prod the horse some
where with hat pin or other pointed In
strument Ring one bell to slow down. Stop
when the animal does or you may regret
IT, A beginner should not be stubborn.
When the ride is over release the animal
md me-. u-ifcl "a znl freely
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-18

FLORENCE.-Can you tell me whether
there is a Masonic Lodge in Washington
that meets Mondays, Wednesdays, Thurs
days and Saturdays? a. You must excuse
u.s. Flo. We are married.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-18

CHEVY CHASE-Where can get some
good fresh buttermilk? A. You might see
Secretary of Agriculture Wilson. His de-
partment has just imported a flock of
goats.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-18

Washington's this city in memory of the
Iavel. first President
I'VE have just seen a most
interesting article, being nothing less than
the Masonic gavel used by General George
Washington in laying the corner stone of the
United States Capitol. This was originally
a, plain marble gavel, but a gold cap has
lately bsen fitted to it by Mr.. S. Lewis.
Those who understand the technical difficult
ties attending such a job will appreciate
the workmanlike and artistic manner in
which it Is executed and also the beauty
of the lettering of the inscription, which
was engraved by Mr.. d. o. Hare, and is as
follows:
This gavel was prepared for Brother
Geo Washington for the purpose of laying
the corner stone of the United States Capt
tol. and was so used by him September Is,
1893; he then presented it to Columbia
Lodge, No. 10, of Maryland, afterwards
Potomac Lodge. No. AZ, and now Potomac
Lodge, No .5 of the Grand Lodge of the
District of Columbia, by whose order OF
1910 this inscription was placed upon it
This gavel Is now in the vaults of the
Farmers and Mechanics Bank in GEORGE
town, having been placed there by the Off
GERS of Potomac Lodge for safekeeping
years ago 1t has never been out of the
official possession of Potomac Lodge since
Il was handed to the master of that lodge
on the 18th of September. 1893, by George
washington, after he had performed the
ceremony.
it is never taken out of the vaults of the
bank save In the presence of a committee of
three members of the lodge, duly authoriz-
ed by a vote OF the organization. 1t has
been used at some of the most important
cornerstone layings in the history of the
country, and has been welded by several
Presidents of the United States.