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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-26

lions. sent IS TO lodging hou-es and other
wise disposed charitably of 106 applicants
for hep. 1t provided transportation for So
people who were thus enabled to reach rel
atives or friends in other cities. secured
legal aid for 81 and in 40 cases exposed
frauds. 1t provided Thanksgiving dinners
for 2i5 and Christmas cheer for 36fi who
otherwise would have lacked the inspiration
of these days.
And the cost of all this work. and much
more not enumerated. was less than $4,000!
Working with the Associated Charities is
the Citizens Relief Association, the collect
Ing and spending agency of the local charity
organization. Incurring no administrative
expenses whatever, 1t spent $1,000 for food,
fuel and clothing. giving relief $3.50 times
to 665 families. 1t saved lives by the score.
and prevented much sickness. II is impos-
stble to estimate the suffering averted by
this systematic means Of succor.
With larger funds these two coordinate
bodies of Jealous, intelligent se1-effacing
men and women will in the coming year
make even greater advances against the
entrenched poverty, viciousness and isno-
rance of the capital city. They are gaining
permanent ground every season, and all
they need to relieve the distress of the weak
and needy is a sufficient bank account. The
people of Washington should regard this
work as their own, and if they do not per-
sonal,y participate at least they should give
generously not merely when the call comes
IN stress of weather, but systematically. to
keep the funds ample for the steady de-
mands upon them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-26
Patrick's Life Saved

Governor Higgins Of New York has in
dlcated that before the expiration of hfs
term he will commute to imprfsonment
for life the death sentence imposed unon
Albert F. Patrick, convicted of murder.
ing Millionaire Rice by tie administration
OF chloroform. Patrick on the other hand
declares that he will continue his fight for
absolute freedom. insisting upon his inno-
cence and contending that he has not had
a fair chance. Thus there is no prospect
OF relief from this perennial case, which
has already established a record for en-
durance.
The full story of the Patrick case rivals
the most imaginative romances of fiction.
1t has demonstrated the weakness of the
American system of criminal jurispru-
dence, IN that 1T has proved that prisoner
or ample means can prolong his trial al
most indefinitely. while other men. without
means, are comparatively hurried to exe
cution. no matter how grave the doubt as
TO their guilt. OF Patrick's guilt there has
always been some doubt in the minds Of
many people He was convicted chiefly on
the strength of the confession Of his all
legged accompifce, and that confession has
been impugned.
Governor Higgins determination to
save the man from the electric chair was
based. it is understood, upon the fact that
the court Of appeals was divided In its
judgment affirming the conviction of Pat
rick. He feels that IL there was such a
difference of opinion among the chief jus-
tees of the state he is not justified in
permitting him to be executed.
This case revives interest in the prop
osition. often preached. that the criminal
statutes of the states be amended so that
capital punishment win never be admin
istered in the case of prisoners convicted
upon circumstantial or indirect evidence
alone. Under the English laws this rule
usually applies 1t Is regarded as espe-
cialiy necessary in England. where the trial
processes are comparatively summary and
the opportunities for appeal ARE linn
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-26
Tim Woodruff and Foot Ball

Let no man in future speak lightly of the
talents of Tim Woodruff. 1t is no small
gift TO be able to rise In a theater filled
with college boys fresh from the foot ball
field and command order enough for the
show to proceed. This is what Mr. Wood
rum did at New Haven Saturday night
And here is an arena for public usefulness
All sections have suffered. and all sec
tons would welcome relief. What to do
with our foot ball victors the night of the
victory has been as disturbing a question
as what to do with our ex-Presidents.
They have been accustomed so long to
taking the town." the theater, and every
tmng IN reach, and standing things on their
heads, that communities have shuddered at
their presence. Mr.. Woodruff has the
remedy; and either let him teach others
now to use it, or tour the country in the
loot ball season and apply it in person.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-26
Carnegie and Baltimore.

From the Baltimore Sun.
- The offer of Mr.. Andrew Carnegie of a
half-million dollars for the extension Of the
benefits of the Pratt Library, In the way it
has been made. is generous, unselfish and
munificent. The city council should show
its appreciation of this act Of generosity by
a prompt acceptance of the offer. The
mayor lost no time in expressing his graft
tude and willingness to accept the terms.
and the council should do the same. If the
offer is accepted Baltimore will have twenty
handsome new library buildings scattered
over the city and located where they win
do the most good. Each building will cost
so, 900, and with that sum such libraries
should be constructed as viii be most pleas
ing and ornamental to the city and, indie
pendent of the books, will be a great public
Improvement. +.,..
The conditions of this munifcent gift are
that sites are to be provided by the city or
Individuals for the twenty buildings. so that
the entire sum given by Mr.. Carnegie can
be devoted to the erection of the buildings.
That will insure buildings which will be a
credit to the city. For $4,000 very hand
some house of suitable size for q branch
library can be built. Many Of the branch
libraries will be located In the poorer Sec
tions Of the city, and in those districts the
cost of lots will not be heavy. One or two
lots in the annexed district have been Of
fered free of cost, and perhaps others Will
be. At any event, 1t Is not likely that the
cost of the lots which win have to be paid
by the city will amount to any great sum-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-26
Cottoning With Miss Columbia.

The English are very frank in discussing
a successor to Sir Mortimer Durand. They
do not confine themselves to an acknowl-
edgment of the Importance of the Washing
ton post, but confess a fear that it may be
difficult for them to rise to the new situa-
ton. Some of the London newspapers are
of the opinion that John Bull has been
"cut OUT over here. and they want him to
make an extra effort to recover favor.
They insist that he must smarter up bit,
don his Sunday go-to-meetings. practice
the. art of pleasing, and ingratiate himself
anew with Miss Columbia. He must strive
to please. He should aspire to be the
lady's STEADY" and make himself alto
gether worthy of her smiles and confidence.
The gentleman accused of supplanting the
Englishman is Baron Speck Won Sternburg,
the German ambassador, whose personal
relations with President Roosevelt are
made the subject of praise for the am
bassador. He is described as the most
welcome of guests at the White House, and
as exercising influence both there and at
the State Department In all matters COM
ing up in which Germany Is Interested 1t
Is tribute to that official of which he and
his government have reason to be proud,
even after an allowance has been made
for the exaggerations of the English jeal-
ousy and anxiety.
1t must tickle the German official, too, to
reflect that only a few years ago his enc
mics at home were demanding his recall, on
the allegation that he was going too far in
his policy of making himself agreeable to
his hosts. The more rabid of them ac-
cused him of bending the knee to the
Americans. and forgetting his nationality
and the dignity of his post. A little cir
cumstance of his going to the railroad sta
ton to say goodbye to the President, when
the exchanges between the President and
himself were familiar and cordial, was
elaborated in German newspapers to the
baron's discredit Let this man be re-
called" some of them insisted, land send a
man of a different stripe. The Americans
themselves cannot like such approaches
from foreign representative. 80
The kaiser was not to be Influenced by
such .railings; and knowing his man kept
him in service. Underrated at that time at
home, and overrated now through jealousy
by England. Baron Speck Won Sternburg
has yet made good at this capital, and con-
tributed no little to the excellent feeling
that now exists between Germany and the
United States. Presumably we shall have
him here for some time to come.
England is in no difficulties here, nor in
danger of getting into any. John Bull at his
best is a good figure Of a man. and now
makes very satisfactory appearance at
Miss Co!umbia's house party. And, by the
way. why have permitted SO agreeable q
representative as Sir Mortimer Duraud to
resign?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-26
Life-Saving Works.

A little folder pamphlet effectively printed
In red and black has lust been issued Joint.
~ by the Associated Charities and the Citi-
zens Relief Association. A copy of II ought
to be In the hands of every citizen Of
Washington who Is In a position to partici
pate IN the great work of relieving and
helping the poor. 1t is a convincing show
ing or good accomplished and progress
scored in the incessant fight against suffer-
Ing and ignorance 1t encourages every
believer In organized charity work. and 1t
should result In materially increasing the
funds with which these bodies of citizens
are annually supplied to carry on their
propaganda of enlightenment and rescue.
Take. for example. some of the things ac-
complfshed by the Associated Charities
during the past year The figures are in
spring In their revelation of work done and
results scored. Not only did this oryani-
zaton. through its agents. deal out assist
ance. but 1t taught better ways of living.
While 14S24 individuals were given char
table treatment, almost one-twentieth of
the population, the organization was helm
ing 5,l21 families to save money. collecting
from them weekly in pennies. nickeis. dimes.
etc. no less than sl2, 20, for deposit and
accumulation. 1t secured temporary work
for applicants 2l9 times and relief work 800
times, and l07 persons were assisted In OBJ
tanning work of a probably permanent char
acter. 1t helped to rescue 179 children from
immoral or unclean surroundings or from
brutal or negiectful parents. influenced 81
truant children to attend school and clothed
259 children to permit of school attendance
1t introduced nurses to 261 cases of sick
ness. obtained physicians or medicines for
$50 sufferers and placed G. patients in hos
pitfalls. 1t aided 1872 widows and 266 deserted
wives It placed "a helpless ones in institu-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-26
Tillman's TRADE,

Senator Tillmans speech at South Haven.
Michigan. may be regarded as an 1ndica-
ton of what he proposes to say in Chicago
tomorrow night. 1t is sorry introduction,
a shameful declaration of an ineendiary
purpose. Such speech, from such a source,
Is no less than an Indictment to riot and
murder. 1t is call to arms.
Not only is Senator Tilman in this utter
ance unreservedy the reckness agitator but
he Is unquaIifedly the demagegue. saying
things which have no basis in fact. distort-
Ing the truth for his malevolent purpose
and seeking to infiame the prejudices of
people without permitting their reason to
dictate Judgment.
Take as an instance the, matter of Till
mans attack upon Booker Washington
Here is a paragraph from the South Haven
speech: s-a4s- -,s-- ss~ 80
THE younger element of negroes are
being taught that they are equal to the
white man and have equal rights, and are
at this time endeavoring to get these rights,
led by Booker T., Washington. a half breed,
who is seeking a political position
This is not the fact Booker Washing
ton has for years been endeavoring to per-
suade his people to abstain from politics.
He has been teaching them sself-improve-
ment in the industries and trades, and his
speeches ana WTitiISS Hfleu WIFI tne
doctrine of political seff-effacement for the
present in order that the vital work of
maintenance and advancement may be well
done. For. this doctrine ne has been saw
agely attacked by some of his. own race,
led by Dubois of Atlanta. These two men
stand at the head. respectively, of the
schools of Industrial and academic educa
ton for the negro. Washington would make
his people self-supportiHg and self-respect
Ing and law-ab.ding through honest toll.
Dubois and his like would have them strive
at once for the higher realms. for intel
lectual equality with the whites and for all
the results of mental development on high
plane. go. 49,.
OF the two men Washington is infinitely
the better leader, safer and more certain of
scoring progress without friction. He is re-
garded by his own state of Alabama as a
valuable citizen, and his institution is
source of pride to the white people who
have the faculty of seeing affairs in the
clear light of truth.
Yet this is the man whom .-Tillman igno-
rantly arraigns. accusing him of political as
pirations and leadership. This is on par
with the sweeping accusations of immoral
ity and eriminaUty againstthe entire negro
race In which TT1fnan jnduIgesH with such
statements as They are like wild beasts"
Lynch law is all We have left" 1.-The ques-
ton of voting will in the dong run be set
tied by the shotgun
'" The man who makes these statements is
a senator of the. United States. from a SOW
ereign state, He is a responsible man.
lawmaker, a leader of thought and action
In his own commonwealth, a firebrand in
powder mill. He has earned the denuncia-
ton of every law-abiding citizen of the
United States. north and south. first for his
fnaecuracy of statement. and second for his
intemperance of speech and his direct invi-
tation to the troub,e-makers and rioters.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-26
Unclean Plays.
From the New York Herald.

Nobody wants the theaters to be "goody-
goody" There is no demand that furniture
legs in New York stage settings shall
wear pantalettes. There s no popular OBJ
lection whatever to presenting dramas here
that hold the mirror up to everyday human
nature, it's weaknesses and virtues. The
New York public are no prudes and IN
dulge in no sickly sentimentalism in de-
cfaring what is not fit for theatrical rep
resentation. On the other hand, there Is
an insistent public demand that care, not
to say everyday ordinary decency. shall be
observed by managers in selecting plays
for presentation to the wives and daugh-
tiers of theater-goers., For. after ALL wom-
en- and young girls form large majority
of evening audiences. while theater at
matinee Is all but dramatic Adamless
Eden. If one, were to say that the New
York stage Is almost wholly given over to
uncIean dramas 1t would be ridiculously un-
true, unless a prurient prude were made
the judge of the local offerings. Never
theless there is ground for complaint.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-26

tci The prisoners chance for prolonging
his case Is reduced to a minimum II.
however, there is doubt IN the mind OF
the home secretary, who passes upon all
applications for pardon and communication,
he ordinarily suspends sentence pending
further inquiry. But there is no complex
system of appeals, and the differences
which are so marked in this country be-
tween the wealthy and the poor prisoner
do not there exist.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-26
SHOOTING STARS.
Doing His Share.

do you contribute to the happiness and
prosperity Of others without expecting any
selfish reward?' asked the sincere man.
II should say so,' answered the crusty
citizen, II have for years been making
directors happy and prosperous by paying
life insurance premiums"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-26

In Cfenfuegos when an ex-ofiicfai gets
few friends together to leave town the ru-
rales Immediately set out in pursuit In
that land Of revolutions the theory that
such an excursion may a hunting trip or
picnic for the purpose of settling a pinoch1e
championship never presents itseH.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-26

The statistician is liable to become very
deadly when he gets to work A Partisan
calculator says that in proportion to his
income Carnegie's generosity does not COM
pare with that of the average humble cIti-
zen who contributes to charity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-26
In q Hurry.

Don you stop me honey
Wifi no scoldin' nor advice,
rs hustlin' fob de money,
Cause rs got to hab de price.
Dat ar Thanksgivin' greetin'
- Something's ism any Joke.
Oars Thanksgivin' when you's eatin'
An 'Thanksgivin' when you's broke.
De cost is so surprisin' 5.-'
Dat it takes a sho'-nuff man .a
To keep de bread a-risin'
An a polk chop in de pan.
:. So don you stop, me honey s.-
Dom femme tell you twice
Thanksgivin' ain SO funny
If you hasn' got de price.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-26

Germans are protesting against the efforts
OF japanese to ferret out the secrets Of
manufacturers. Yet it is not so long since
the entire civilized world was applauding
Japan's efforts to improve it's mind.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-26
An Expert Opinion.

what we want to do said the moralist,
''is to strive for the uplifting of our fellow
man."
THAT. Is easy" said the flying machine
inventor. THE difficulty is to keep him
from dropping back to earth with rude
jar. -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-26

After all, the explorer who goes farther
north than any one else has been, without
actually reaching the pole, merely has the
trouble of an extra long journey back
home.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-26

A German literary expert has discovered
new claimant to the credit of writing
Shakespeare's plays. II this new literary
party shows strength the Baconians should
try to arrange a fusion,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-26

The wireless messages from the Louisf-
ana were a little confused, but they at
least made 1t clear that the ship was COM
ing this way and that the President was
Son board.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-26

Ihere may be no especial significance in
the fact that Thanksgiving day came into
existence prior to the introduction of the
FOOT ball scrimmage and the college veil
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-26

Artistic interest in New York will pres
entity be transferred from the monkey
house. in. the New York zoo and the police
court to the grand opera stage.
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The Hurdygurdy.
From the Hartford Times.

From the Hartford Times.
Let the hurdygurdy alone. So long as
there are real evils to be suppressed and
genuine nuisances to be abated the city
government needn't spend any time In try
ing to chase pleasure-gfving musical In
struunents of the reservation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-26

Mr.. j. ]. Hill can solace himself with
the knowledge that lot of railroading can
be done in the ten years required to COM
plete the Panama canal
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-26

The Russian government continues to
take political prisoners by wholesale and
negotiate for loans from other countries to
pay the cost of keeping them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-26
The Perpetual Strife,

A man, If we believe what's said
In modern scientific terms.
Is little else, from foot to head,
Than just battlefield for germs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-26

one reason why the railways increased
wages may be that food has become so ex-
pensive that it takes more money to keen
a man in condition to work.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-26

If everybody in San Francisco worked as
hard as the grand jury has been compelled
to do the town would soon be rebuilt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-26
widows Union win Object.

From the Houston Post.
A Massachusetts, club woman declares the
law should prohibit women from marrying
more than once.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-26

When Senator Tillman Is about to de-
liver lecture he is not afraid of threats
or any other kind of advertising.
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Excitement.

There Is lot of excitement in running
an automobile" remarked the cheerful citi-
zen. -
Yes" answered the man who smells Of
gasoline. cit gives life the charm Of un-
certainty. You never know whether you
are going to be late for dinner or early
at the emergency hospital
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-26

1t would be strange indeed If those re-
Gently dismissed soldiers should form the
nucleus of colored democratic club.
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stu On.

From the Charleston News and Courier.
The carnival Of crime in Atlanta ceased
can as much be said Of Pittsburg's?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-26
Naughty Trusts!

From the Pittsburg Gazette-Times
Now the sugar trust has been convicted
of accepting rebates. These trusts certain
ly are guilty lot
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Ttckled.
From the Toledo Blade.

From the Toledo Blade.
President Roosevelt seems to be as great
ly pleased with the Panama canal as If he
had dug II himself.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-26

TIN order to avoid delays on account OF
personal absence. letters to NE sTAR
should not be addressed to any individual
connected with the ONCE. but simply to
THE STAR, or to tina Editorial or Busa-
ness Departments, according to tenor or
purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-26
Well Meaning, but Disappointing.

"a horse is mans best friend said the
man who likes animals.
Yes" answered young Mrs. Torkins
with a sigh. but when he gets on the race
track he Is liable to prove one of those fool
friends who make 50 much trouble"
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1906-10-28

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