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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-17

to the modern conception of freedom OF
conscience. A raiding band Of Greeks
sweeps into Macedonian village and
forces the entire community to become
converts to that faith. In few days or
weeks Bulgarians appear and, eludang the
Turkish patrols, attack the offending VII
lage and exterminate its inhabitants. Some
times the process is reversed. The unfor-
tunate Macedonians are caught between
the devil and the deep blue sea- Many OF
them have turned Turks or adopted the
Mosem religion in order the more surely
to secure the protection of the Turkish
government. These raiding bands rush
over the country with a certain facility de-
spite the maintenance of large Turkish
army in the province. Occasionally the
sultan's forces take a hand themselves in
the massacre of Christians, but as a rule
the porte Is content to allow the rival
Christian forces to contend for the record
of shedding the most hereto blood
No solution of the Macedonian problem
will ever be found until the powers of
Europe take full possession of the province
and drive out all three of the prosecutors,
Turks Bulgarians and Greeks, and estab-
lish a strong government capable of main
tanning order. This will be no easy task,
foi a fourth element is involved, the AL
bardans. who. lying west of Macedonia, are
likely at any time to raid the province on
their own account They owe allegiance
to the sultan, but yield it grudgingly They
are feared by the Turks. Any protectorate
over Macedonia, to be effective must be
based for long time upon military occu-
patton by troops that can be relied upon to
punish all offenders thoroughly and with
out discrimination. The difficulty of such
an enterprise is the greater because the
Bulgarian propaganda for the recovery of
Macedonia Is national and patriotic. The
government at Sofia itself encourages the
movement and lends it all possible aid. I'M
offciaily but none the less openly An eff
fective international Intervention may have
to include the suppression of Bulgaria and
the disciplining Of Greece as well as the
elimination Of that anomalous remnant
styled Turkey in Europe.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-17
The Russian ARMY

The disclosure of the fact that the woman
VINO was brutally whipped by soldiers in
81. petersburg Is not of American descent
and Is not known in this country does not
In the least degree lessen American horror
over the affair or weaken the sentiment that
Russia Is in bad way when its army COM
mits such outrages. 1t may not matter to
the members of the cars forces what
Americans think of their conduct. but It
does matter to the Russian government
what Is felt by the civilized world. and the
American opinion is merely an example OF
the feeling that Is sweeping over all ma
lions. A tremendous international demand
for the cure Of the atrocious conditions I'm
the Russian empire is in process of forma-
tion 1t may not take the shape Of active
intervention. 1t may not assume even the
form of unofficial requests that the car
lessen the rigors of the military despotism
which has lately been evolved out of the
turmoil. But that 1t will have its effect,
either In checking the excuses Of the I'M
perial forces or encouraging the revolution
lists. Is not to be doubted There is no dis
counting the great moral force Of public
opinion. and no censorship can avail to
bar from Russia clear exposition of the
attitude of the world.
Inc whipping OI Mile. SmtrnOH as de-
scrloed In the press dispatches was prob
ably merely bit OF characteristic military
rage. IL the truth were known hundreds Of
such outrages have probably been commit
ted by the loyal" troops Of the cars
army In various parts of Russia The SOL
diery are hated there even more cordially
than in Germany. where the uniform is the
sign manual Of tyranny over civilian citi-
Z9nShtD. oil,
or two ago as proof of the failure of the
manifesto issued by the late duma that
some 100000 recruits had been enrolled,
showing, according to the authorities. that
the people are perfectly willing to serve
their car In his troubled administration of
the empire. II this Is true that such a
number OF soldiers have been enlisted il is
undoubtedly true as well that they have
been dragooned into the ranks by the bru-
tai methods common to the Russian mill
tary service
A general course OF forcible enlstments.
such as filled the ranks of the army for the
Japanese war. can have no good effect in
Russia, even IL it serves the immediate pur-
pose OF bringing the regiments and brigades
up to full strength. Such soldiers are
potential mutineers and are dangerous to
the crown. Their enlistment by force
leaves bitter resentments in the VIII
lagos from which they have been wrested
or beguiled. The process is certain to arouse
the nercest animosities Of the peasantry.
Even the fanatical believers in the infaili-
bility of the little father" are weakened
IN their faith when their sons or fathers or
brothers are taken from them to suffer the
tyrannies Of barracks life or the horrors
OF service In Siberia. The duma may have
been futile in its appeal. but that appeal
was nevertheless an expression of the SEN
timent Of the people Of Russia today, that
army srvice is burden that is to be
thrown off IL possible
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-17
Macedonia.

A dispatch from Sofia. printed in The
Star yesterday. stating that the troubles
between the Greeks and Bulgarians in
Macedonia have broken out afresh sug-
gests that the entire Macedonian question
may again become acute as an item In the
European situation. In the usual consid-
Grafton of this problem the chief animosity
OF the Christian peoples of the world is
directed at the Sultan of Turkey, who,
1t II generally believed. IL depressing his
Christians In the great province stretching
west from the Bosphorus and lying be-
tween Greece and Bulgaria. This is the
main body Of the territory known as Tur-
key In Europe and contains a very large
percentage OF Christians. A close examina-
tion of the case reveals the fact that the
Turks themselves are not mainly RESPONSE
Die for the outrages which occasionally
shock the world, but that the Macedonians
are the victims OF their rival would-be
rescusrs. the Greeks and the Bulgarians
The trouble arises from the conflicting
claims Of two church hierarchies. Prose-
lyting Is conducted by them on a great
scale and by means which do not appeal
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-17
Mr.. Cannon's KEYNOTE.

There is no fault to be found with Mr.
Cannon on the score of candor. There never
is. He is accurately described in the phrase,
a plain, blunt man. He takes his own view
of questions, and expresses it in his own
way. He leaves no man in doubt as to his
attitude or meaning. If he is for you he Is
very much that way: If against you
sturdy opponent. His character and straight
forwardness are conceded on all hands.
AS standpatter Mr.. Cannon Is among
the most robust. This latest deliverance
makes nothing palmer than that for him.
the tariff as it stands is all right AS he
believes, while good times reveal gain,
the highest schedule should remain. Stand
patism can go no further. According to this
gospel the time for revising the tariff is in
the day OF panic or depression. At such a
time would the revision be downward or
upward? The question answers itself.
On the question raised by Mr.. Gompers,
Mr.. Cannon speaks with equal Irankness.
He is opposed to the anti-injunction propo-
sition of Mr.. Gompers. and gives his rea-
sons. With much force. too, he presents the
claims of his party upon all labor, organ
ICED and unOrganized. in connection with
the national policies which have wrought
so bountifully for the whole country: In
this way ne sets the record OF MS party lot
what 1t has done and is still doing for labor
against the one thing upon which Mr. Com
pers bases his alliance with the democratic
party. This argument. including the exam
nation OF the anti-injunction bill urged
by Mr.. Gompers. will be repeated by Mr..
Cannon in his canvass of the country. and
the reply to 1t by Mr.. Gompers and his dem
ocratic allies will be read with much in
terest.
Mr.. Cannon, both because of his long eX-
perience in politics and his levelheadedness,
was to be expected to handle his own
presidential boom with sagacity. That he
is proud Of the attitude of his home people
on the subject is an easy guess. Who in
his place wouldn't be? But he sees the
point. The thing to do is to win the COM
ing fight for the House; and he is girding
up his lons for that. There is time and to
spare for considering 1908. He states the
case very clearly, and from his statement
one may be advised of what his course is to
be. Another republican House will mean
another term as Speaker for Mr.. Cannon,
and that will mean a contestant for the
republican nomination for President OF
marked ability in an Office of great power.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-17
The Union Station and Street Cars.

When the announcement was made a few
weeks ago. that the Baltimore and Ohio
road would begin to use-the new union sta
ton on the first OF September notwithstand-
ing its incomplete condition. The Star ex-
pressed the hope that such move would
be carefully considered In advance, in view
of the possibility of serious public discom-
fort and especially on account Of the lack
of adequate street car facilities at the new
station. The statement is now officially
made that the B. and O. will wait until
spring before using the new building. the
officials having taken cognizance of the
probability that the immediate change
would impose a serious hardship upon the
travelling public
This being the case. II Is to be hoped that
Congress will Immediately upon converting
pass some sort of legislation permitting the
street railway companies to readjust their
tracks to the new conditions and prepare to
give the public the best possible service
when the station is opened for use. 1t has
been stated that eight months will be re-
quired by the traction companies to put
their new lines into operation from the date
OF the passage of the legislation. owing to
the heavy demand upon the steel mills and
the necessity of sinking special foundations
for the tracks through the filled ground in
front of the station building Thus even II
the necessary enactment is perfected early
in December 1T may be August before the
cars are running upon the new tracks
around the station plaza and giving pas
sengers access to all parts of the city with
out inconvenience.
The failure of Congress to provide for this
change OF conditions long in advance of the
actual necessity is inexplicable save on the
ground that certain interests thought to
seize the opportunity of this urgently re-
CURED legislation to secure the enactment
OF other propositions affecting the traction
service of the District. Had the public
interests alone been considered there would
have been legislation year before last. There
was abundant opportunity last winter to
produce the required law in season for the
station opening. but delays were encoun-
tered and the session closed without action.
II this process is to be repeated Indefinitely
the public will be treated to the delectable
spectacle of a model union station In Wash
frgton with street car service in contunc-
ton that is disgraceful to the capital. 1t Is
TO be said to the credit of the traction
companies that they are working harmon
iously to serve the convenience of the peo-
pie. at a heavy expenditure which will yield
no increase in business. and It is due to
them to permit the speedy performance of
the work that will eventually be required OF
them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-17
Bullets for Lynchers.
From the Charlotte (N. c. Observer.

N. z
Lynch law is on the increase in North
Carolina. There is no negro vote, no negro
legislation now but there is a growing dis
respect. not to say contempt, on the part
OF the white people for the laws which they
themselves make The mob boots and Jeers
senators. judges and other officers, whom
it helped to elect. when they get up before it
to expostulate with it. and pray Of 1t to OBJ
serve the laws which 1t helped to frame.
There must be an end to this or worse DAYS
will come. Tufts Of grass have been thrown
at iynchers to no effect and volleys have
been fired over their heads without result.
When North Carolina mob is fired into
by deputies or the military, and dozen or
fifteen of the Aawbreakers ar killed, there
will be an instant end to mob law in the
state. The longer the appreciation of the
remedy is delayed the faster the disease will
spread. 1t should be applied to. the next
mob that thunders at the gates Of Jail.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-17
Knownothingism Up to Date.
From the Springfield Republican.

Our old knownOthing goblin has gone
south. and is at present roosting in Missis-
sippi An issue In the campaign for the next
goyernorshiD Is whether foreign immigra-
ton should be welcomed into the state, and
only one of the six candidates has ventured
to say that white immigrants would be an
advantage all around. The other five fol-
low Gov. Vardaman's leadership, which is
based upon the grand and inspiring idea
of mississippi for the Mississippians" This
means. of course. Mississippi for the white
Mississtppians. who are rather of a select
company. The folly of such a narrow pol
icy Is too Gear for argument There is a
large section of the state. known as the hill
country or red lands. situated back from the
river valley that could sustain a greatly
increased population of white farmers. The
Vardaman idea seems to be to keep the
white population small and the negroes in a
state of ignorance and subsection.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-17
Oysters and Geography.

The following paragraph from the Rich
mond T1mes-Dispatch is worthy OF special
consideration:
'In Minneapolis there is much pride and
Joy over an oyster weighing ninety-eight
and a half pounds. Who ever heard of any
Oregon oysters. no matter what they weigh.
comparing with a Chesapeake bivalve? You
might Just as well say that an elephant Is
better to eat than a lamb. But Just sup
pose those Minneapolitans could eat Lynn
haven or Mobjack bay oyster once. what a
shout would come from that land which
now has only Oregonian ignorance on the
oyster question"
1t would be Interesting to know what the
connection may be between this Mime
apolis oyster and Oregon. Are the children
of Richmond taught that Minneapolis Is 10
Gated in q Pacific coast state, or do their
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-17
japanese Thrift.
From the New Orleans PIcayune.

From the New Orleans Picayune.
The shooting of five Japanese seal poach-
ers In the Behring sea is being made the
text for lot of senseless talk about pos
sible misunderstanding with the Japanese
government over the incident, some people
being even so rash as to predict that war
may grow out of 1t. Whatever else the
Japanese may be, they are a careful and
conservative nation and less likely to en-
deavor to fasten a quarrel on another power
where they themselves are clearly in the
wrong than most other civilized nations.
Whatever the japanese government may
think Of the matter it is entirely too wise
to make trouble where the outward appear
ances are so much against it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-17
SHOOTING STARS.
A Compensating Thought,

There seems to be a great deal Of un-
certainty about the outcome Of this trust
business" said the investigator.
YES" answered Mr.. Dustin Stax, 1.-The
outcome is little uncertain, but the in
comes pretty safe.''
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-17

Biographies show Oregon bordering on the
Mississippi river? We hear some strange
stories about the teaching of history in the
south. but this Is the first suggestion that
the maps of the United States in the text
books used In that part Of the country are
not all they should be.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-17

1t is declared that there is no reason why
the railway car of the future should not be
as safe as engineering science can make
it. There Is no good reason why the rail-
way car Of the present does not answer to
the same description.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-17
A Distinction.

why do you insist on annoying the neigh
bors instead of playing in your own yard?''
asked the irritable man.
Because answered the precocious
youngster. when mother tells on us.
fathers likely to punish US. but when the
neighbors tell on US he just says boys will
be boys"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-17
Ignored.

Did your. latest story attract any no.
tice?"
None whatever" answered the Russian
novelist. The public didn't pay any more
attention to 1t than If It had been q ukase
from the royal palace"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-17

American politicians fail to see nearly as
much Importance in a conference between
the Emperor Of Germany and the King Of
England as there is In five-minute confab
at Sycamore HILL
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-17
The Pool.

Within sylvan pool there springs
A stagnate world of swarming things.
Misshapen. strange they throng and press.
Complete in their unloveliness.
With light-poised wings In cuiyering sway
Above 1t nests a creature gay.
1t gazes down. but only sees
The mirrored sky; the tremulous trees;
The bird that sings in Joy complete:
The blossom delicately sweet
Our world, like this small pool. we know
Is filled with shapes Of grieyous show.
And yet 1t need not seem unkind
Since to the calm and passive mind
1t doth reflect, in guise full clear,
higher. purer atmosphere.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-17
Fence-Mending.

The statesman when he's out Of town
Doth tear-the sad truth must be known
Some other fellows fences down
In quest of rails to mend his own.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-17

1t Is often easier for a prosecuting at
torney to make a reputation In a simple
murder trial than in q more complicated
case involving the rights and safety of the
entire public.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-17

New Jersey Is giving an attention to the
garbage bumpers that shows a proper
recognition of the seashore bathers' I'm
portance as a source of revenue.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-17

A colOred man, aged 1O4. was arrested In
Providence. r. l., for flourishing a revolver.
There is no denying that he Is old enough
to know better.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-17

The Brooklyn Rapid Transit fight has
given Paterson, N j., some hope of losing
its reputation as the tough town Of the
neghborhood
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-17

The Argentine Republic can be sincerely
complimented by Secretary Roots assur-
ance that he travelled all that distance to
distribute kind words.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-17

When Russian soldiers are called upon
TO whip women in the streets it is remark
able that the disaffection of the troops is
not greater.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-17

There is some doubt whether the demo-
cratic party can even get UP a. Bryan cele-
bration unless Mr.. Bryan superintends it
himself.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-17
knowledge Withheld.

why don't you make q speech that will
tell your constituents exactly what you
think about this question"
Because" answered Senator Sorghum,
II don't know exactly what think, and
If I did know 1 don't know that / would
want my constituents to know It,"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-17

Judge Gaynor has evidently observed that
| the governorship OF New York is one Of
the most uncertain positions in public life
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-17

e. In order 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 Departments, accoId ding to tenor or
purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-17

An increase Of 100000 in Oyster Bay
assessments proves what a good thing 1t Is
for community to have distinguished
residents
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-17

The Car of Russia Is a typical specimen
Of the man who doesn't believe in reading
the newspapers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-17
Sorry She Is Improving.

From the YanceyviIle IN. c. Democrat
Miss Addie Slade. whose sickness was
noted In this paper some time ago. we are
sorry to note. Improves very slowly.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-17

Saratoga gamblers can depend on even
tually getting most of the money that was
saved during a brief shutdown.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-17

1t is hard to work up any sympathy for
the weak. trusting man who gets buncoed
by a matrimonial advertisement
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-17
Must Go.
rom the New York World

From the New York World
Mr.. Taggart strongly disapproves Of
Mr.. Bryan's ukase against Roger Sullivan.
Naturally. Taggart is another case OF
must get out"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-17
Everywhere.

From the New York Herald.
The Chumps. according to a Louisville
paper, are a fine old Kentucky family, and
their namesakes are spread all over the
country.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-17
More Than Courage

From the Chicago Record Herald.
Fay Templeton has married q Pittsburg
millionaire. This II not bravery. 1t 10 reck-
less daring.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-17
Trimmed
From the Chicago News.

Between the short-weight iceman and the
short-weiRht coal dealer the consumer, as
usual. comes in for a good. symmetrical
trimming.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-17

Business Stops In Brookhaven.
From the Brookhaven (Miss.) Leader
Anderson Kyzar the noted brickiayer, has
been on the sick list for two months, rem
dering him unable to I'LL his engagements.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-17
For the Toilet.

Csc. Lyons Tooth Powder. can....... .14c.
Soc. Genuine Bristle Hair Brushes. .25c.
1 10. box 2O-Mule Borax .12c.
Packers Tar Soap cake .13c.
5Oc Malvina Cream. SOC.
15c. Violet Witch Hazel. ............... &c.
Surgeons and Physicians Soap........6c.
Park & Tilford Bay Rum. soc.
Pompeian Cream. .35c.
Hoyt's German Cologne tic.
N. & L. Florida Water. .45c.
Pears JJnscented Soap .1Oc.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-17

THE STAR has q regular and permanent
Family Circulation much more than the
combined circulation Of the other wash
ington dailies. As q News and Adver-
Using Medium IL has no competitor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-17
Corset Covers.

Women's Long Kimonos.
Odds and ends that have been selling for SLAB
and $I68 all sizes, but not in every style made of
excellent quality lawn in dainty shade of light blue
white and neat figures of black and white yoke,
tight fitting and loose back; daintily zR-
trimmed. Sizes 3o-46. Special. 800. o.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-17

W0men's bingham Petticoats.
And Madras cut full width, finished with full UNI
brela and circular ruf1es, full foundation
Lengths, 3d. 40, a. Actual value, 75c. AMU
Special Observation-Disclosures. So