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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-24
Unrest in the Army.
From the Chicago Tribune.


A retired field officer has expressed his
belief that four-fiflhs of the field officers
of the line would retire today If they could
because of the unrest and unhappiness In
the army" Such general unhappiness and
unrest would seem to argue variety of
causes; no special reason can be given why
the life of the officer in the army has lost
its attractiveness to so great majority of
those who lead 1t.
In time of peace. with not a speck of
war cloud anywhere in sight, when promo
emily hopeless; in time of great CONNER
cial prosperity, when fortunes seem to be
easily made, and when milionaires are as
abundant as the well-to-do men of few
years ago, 1t is perhaps not surprising that
the officer on small pay is dissatisfied with
his lot. and believes that all he needs is the
opportunity to jump into fortune. 1t is
true also that officer with social quail
ties has many friends among the civilians
who are ready to assist him in any business
longings and to encourage him to change
his life. More than this, there are not few
men in the army whose training and qualifi-
cations attract the attention of corporations
and business men, and whose services are
eagerly snapped up whenever an opportu-
nifty to profit by this training presents
itself. Such men seem, therefore, to have
an incentive to leave the army.
On the other hand, there are those who
should wisely let well enough alone. If
there are hundreds or thousands of million
aires and men who are apparently on the
safe road to wealth. there are also thou
sands of those who have fallen miSerably
faithfully and creditably in the army, 1t
does not follow that he may leave at any
time and acquire millions. Indeed, the con-
verse of the proposition Is more likely to DE
the truer. The army has its advantages
even in time of peace. The living is assured
and the pay is regular.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-24
Taking Things as They Come.

From the New York Mail.
No nation can look over matter and
say, "Now, let us get interested in that"
It's choices are thrust upon 1t. This has
been notably the case with the American
nation in the last twelve years, as the brief
est glance backward will show. The coun-
try had to work its way out of an ugly in
dustrial panic. and smite the financial delu-
sion that came in the wake of that panic.
Then the Cuban revolution and the blowing
I'D of the Maine forced it to suppress the
nuisance at its doors and acquire dominion
in the Caribbean and the Pacific. After
that there sharply arose the necessity Of
depressing the overweening power OF rail-
road and industrial combinations. Then the
corruption Of politics and its sordid alliance
with business evoked a year of lid-lifting,
with undertaking" as its inevitable &C
compartment Again, wave Of hare
Drained radIcalism arose in the wake of in
telligent reform. 1t has just been beaten
back and now new factor appears on the
Pacific coaSt-a manifestation of race preju-
dice against an oriental nation with which
this country must have much to do in the
commerce and politics of the Pacific, a
strong, proud nation flushed with a great
victory alert to resent discrimination and
insult. This. without warning, an oppor-
tunity or a duty strikes at one door or an
other. The American people have had 1t
put up to them in the last decade to make
sudden, important and irrevocable decis
ons on matters variously affecting their in
ternaI and external policy. They have not
been able to pick their battle-ground. Their
strategy has been only that of the good
officer who approaches battle without orders
from his commander but marches toward
the sound of the enemy's gum
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-24
His Cigar Doesn't
Taste Right.
AND YET 1T is THE SANE HE WAS SMOKING
WITH so MUCH RELISH AFTER DINNER
LAST NIGHT OUT OF THE
VERY SAME BOX. TOO
IT IsN,r THE sEGAR-Ir.s TIE STOMACH

1T ISN'T THE SEGAR-IT'S THE STOMACH
Every smoker has experienced this peculiar con-
dti0n OF the stomach and liver. the result usually
of imperfect digestion Of food. And the blame Is
usually put on the cigar and not where 1t belongs
Such men usually high livers, hard workers
mentally, living under high pressure and high
draught. and II doesn't take a great deal to dis
order the stomach or render the liver torpid.
They should make II a practice to use some tried
and reliable remedy like Stuart's Dyspepsia Tab
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will take Of the sudden attacks of acute In
digestion.
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-24
Pointed Paragraphs.
From the Chicago News.

From the chicago News.
a word to the wise guy is wasted.
Men with sound judgments generate a
lot Of silence.
It seems perfectly natural for some peo-
pie to be unnatural.
Jealousy is an explosive that has wrecked
many an air castle.
Don't follow In the footsteps Of your COM
petitors; set the pace.
A womAn's long tongue is often respon-
sible for her shortness of breath.
II woman is homely she always knows
It; but it's different with a man.
Many Of our anticipated pleasures are
anything but pleasures after we get them.
Some men are able to bear misfortunes
and some others have sense enough to
avoid them.
And nothing is calculated to give self
made man a harder jolt than bill of fare
in French.
If a man is unable to make good on his
own account he usually points with pride
to his ancestors.
A woman is always ready to admit
mans superior intelligence If he'll admit
that she knows more than he does.
Unless a man has more money than he
knows what to do with he can't afford to
believe that poverty and happiness trot In
the same class
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-24
ITALY WITHDREW.
Would Have No Part in the Congo
Administration.

Special Cablegram to The Star.
ROME, December 22-Before the end of
this year the last two of some seventy
ployment of the Congo Free State will
have returned to their own country With
their departure from Bona is closed an
episode upon which the italian government
has little reason to look back with salts
faction, except what can be derived from
the honorable course it pursued In sever
ing connection which might have COM
promised the reputation Of the Italian
army. In the fuller light which has re-
Gently been thrown upon the conduct and
the administration of the Congo Free State
one cannot but suspect that a deliberate at
tempt was made to entrap Italy into giving
support to a system which would sooner or
later be arraigned before the Judgment of
the civilized world. The attempt failed and
Italy stands today absolutely uncom-
promised in the melancholy tale of mis-
government which has been revealed.
The inducements held out to italy to
play part In the civilization" of the
Congo were Of nature which strongly
appealed to her That part would have
been of twofold character. She was to
provide officers for the Congo army. and
to colinize rich and important tr1ct Of
the Free State territory. The question of
emigration. especially to Africa is one that
exercises the Italian mind and here seemed
10 De an outlet which was rich in possibli-
ties. AS to the officers, promotion was slow
at home, and the conditions of employment
In the Congo offered then a prospect of
good pay and a gain in useful experience
Yet so terrible We're the stories told in the
Italian newspapers of the horrors of the
Congo and the uses to which the Italian
officers were put that the government with
drew just in the nick of time
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-24
An Actress Lie
Threatened by Public
Special Correspondence of The Star.

special Correspondence OF The Star.
BUDAPESTH. December IL, 1906.
X 1EVER, perhaps, in the history of the
~ modern stage has any actress
brought down upon herself such
general execration as that which is now
being displayed against Sari Fedak, one OF
the best known and most beautiful women
on the Hungarian stage.
Mile. Fedak has just fed from Budapesth
in terror of her life. angry crowds having
stormed her house and threatened her with
death if she fell into their hands. The
cause of this feeling against the actress Is
the recent suicide of Paul Widor, a widely
known and popular Hungarian dramatist.
who recently engaged Mile. Fedak to ap-
pear in a new piece of his at the Imperial
Theater. Budapesth. The play did not at
tract, largely, it is said on account of the
principal role, but in spite of this the
actress insisted on her contract being car
ried out to the letter.
This action on Mile. Fedak'S part
plunged Widor into serious financial diff
culties. He could not pay the rent of the
and feeling unable to face the situation, he
shot himself Since Widor's death. 1t has
leaked out that he appealed to Sari Fedak
to help him, and she not only refused, but
made preparations to take over the theater
herself when the crash came. The feeling
among Budapesth people is almost indie
scribable. Not only was the actress life in
positive danger so long as she remained in
Budapesth, but all the managers of theaters
in the Hungarian capital have decided not
to allow her to appear on their stages, and
many, provincial managers have taken a
similaf step. Accordingly Sari Fedak has
felt compelled to announce that she has
closed her career as professional actress
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-24
INSTANT AID GIVEN.
Hebrew Association to Care for Lad
Bitten by Mad Dog.

Through the prompt action of l. L. Blout.
head OF the United Hebrew Charities, i'm
mediate relief will be given Isidore De-
bowls. eleven years old, who was severely
bitten by mad collie dog which ran amuck
through the streets last Friday afternoon.
The lad was hurried to the Pasteur Insti-
tute In Baltimore early yesterday morning,
and all that medical science can afford will
be done to prevent the possibility of hydro
phobia developing
The boys critical condition was brought
to the attention OF the Hebrew Charities
Association through the kindly interest of
Poundmaster Sam Einstein, and it was with
the latter that young Isidore made the
trip. The scene at the Debovis home, In
South Washingto is said to have been a
distressing one when Poundmaster Einstein
went there yesterday morning to impress
upon the family the Importance of parting
with their boy Young Isidore himself, ac-
cording to Mr.. Einsten, refused emphati-
cally to go at first, and made an attempt
TO end his life with a small penknife
The Debovis family is said to be In need
of aid. and the Hebrew Charities organi-
cation is going to care for their immedia tie
needs aside from caring for the son.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-24
Perils of the Poor,

Two little children in New Brunswick
were recently burned to death because they
were locked in and could not escape when
the house took fire. The parents of the
children are to be held to an account for
criminal negligence. The case referred to
is very sad one. but those whose duties or
charitable inclinations take them among
the poor state that the practice of locking
young children in the house while the pa
rents go out to earn their living Is much
more general than Is realized It often
happens that both father and mother must
go out to work. and what then Is to be done
with the children? II left to themselves
they are liable to run in the streets and be
crushed under cars or carts. II locked I'D
in the house they escape the dangers of the
street, but they are apt to play with
matches or with the fire, and death finds
and claims them for its own. Poor chill
dren Of the poor. there seems to be no safe
place for them. There are in Newark and
other cities such things as day nurseries,
where little children may be cared for, and
there should be more of them. If there is
any possibility Of avoiding the locking of
little children alone in their homes it should
by all means be avoided.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-24
ALLEGED FLIM-FLAM GAME.
Police Court Judge Considered Trick
pretty Slick


This is pretty slick trick" Judge Null
son and Robert Thomas. both colored,
charged with larceny through finn fam
game. How did you get it up?''
II had it worked on me the other day"
one of the defendants replied, and be-
cause 1 promised not to prosecute the man
he showed me how to work it,"
You were an apt pupil" his honor COM
mented
Robinson and Thomas were alleged to
have obtained $50 from William ]. Overton,
and each was sentenced to six months
Imprisonment. Henry Chapman was the
other defendant. He was charged with
of grand larceny. For the petit larceny
he must serve six months and on the other
charge was held for the action of the
grand jury, and in default of $500 bond was
ordered committed to Jail.
Robinson and Thomas, Il is said, were
passing along Pennsylvania avenue a few
days ago, and as Overton drew near one
of them pretended to find a pocketbook
opened up $50 bill was found in it. Rob-
insOn and Thomas offered to divide the
booty If Overton could change the big bill
The latter wanted some of the money and
he gave up $50 to the other two. and the
latter departed. 1t was later discovered
that the 500 bill turned over 10 Overton was
no good, and report of the matter was
made to the police. Detectives Baur, Har-
tigan, Helen and McNamee made the ar
rests
Chapman is also said to have operated
on Pennsylvania avenue with a similar
scheme, but his partner has not been To-
Gated by the police. Chapman is said to
have obtained 81 from Miles Roddick and
$3.50 from Jefferson Hailstock by similar
game
From Charles Crosby, it is alleged, Chap
man obtained $50. After he had gotten
the 500 in change from Mr.. Crosby it Is
stated. Chapman handed over the $50 BILL
But he snatched it back quickly and made
his escape.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-24
A Turkish Millionaire.

From the Boston PoSt
Mouammer Bey. son Of the richest man
in all Turkey, who will be heir to more
millions than any other person in the Otto
man empire save the heir OF the sultan. is
in Boston on business. and before he leaves
the business men will have something like
a cool half million of his money, while he
will have tons Of Boston's most improved
shoe and cotton machinery.
There Is nothing about this sleek-appear-
ing man of thirty-five years, with his ro-
tund figure. to indicate that he is to be at
some time in the future the richest man in
his native land. He is just as democratic
as any of this countrys wealthy men. and
one wouldn't have to make a very big
stretch of Imagination to pick him out as
an American.
Mouammer Bey. unlike most Of his fell
w-countrymen, is highly educated. and In
stead of wasting his fathers vast wealth by
riotous living he has mastered the many
great Industries that his father controls.
and Is adding to the fortune. Those who
have come In contact with him say that he
Is as keen as the proverbial Yankee busi-
mess man.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-24
SEEK WARMTH AND SHELTER.
Cold Wave Drives Wayfarers to Mu.
nicipal Lodging House.

The sudden fall in temperature to 16 de-
grees. above zero yesterday had the eff
feet of driving many poor wayfaring men
and boys to shelter and a result the
municipal lodging house on 18th street be-
tween C and D streets northwest was
crowded to it's limit almost by those seek
ing protection from the Icy elements. Thirty
men and youths occupied the beds in that
Institution last night, and as many more are
expected to make application this evening
for food and shelter. While few of the
applicants were tramps, the majority of
them, according to Supt. Andrew H. Ty-
son. were mechanics who are Temporal rily
out of employment. In order to pay the
District for their food and sleeping ac-
commodations the men were required to
saw and split certain quantity of wood,
and many of them appeared to be perfectly
willing to make this payment in order to
get in the comfortable quarters and be
provided with hot suppers and breakfasts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-24
TOBACCO IN IRELAND.
Strong Effort to Have the Industry
Revived

Special Cablegram to The Star.
DUBLIN December 22.-Every member Of
parliament for Ireland of every shade of
politics is demanding the repeal of the law
prohibiting tobacco growing in Ireland. The
names of ninety-nine Irish members are at
tached to the memorial which Mr.. William
Redmond has presented to the prime min
lister on the subject Four nationalist men,
bers have not appended their names be-
cause of absence from the country, but
there is not the faintest doubt that they too
are strongly in favor of the prayer of the
memorial.
Never before has there ever been such
unanim1ty among the Irish members, and in
this respect, too, optimists are arguing that
new day is dawning for Ireland when all
or the members can act a unit, even
upon fiscal and industrial questions. Owing
to the personal bitterness and differences
of opinion growing out of home rule prob
lens. quarter of a century ago this would
have been impossible.
Mr. William Redmond has summarized
the situation so far the tobacco growing
is concerned. He claims that the Irish are
merely asking for a privilege which was
theirs until deprived by a statute as late
as the reign of George III. The growing
OF tobacco at that time was prosperous
and progressive industry in Ireland. Sue
cess had been achieved; further develop
ment was assured. But demand arose in
England for its suppression. and it was
suppressed without the slightest considera-
ton of the injury inflicted on Ireland. The
prohibition was preceded by the usual COM
mittee of inquiry but this did not help in
the economic disasters which followed.
Indeed, Irish economists have plainly
pointed out that it was owing to the taking
away of a diversfcation of interests that
the country suffered SO severely later be-
cause of the blight Of the potato famine
Had there been q diversification of in
dustrfes though the blight might have de-
stroyed the potato crop and though Ireland
might have suffered severely had there
been other things like tobacco growing to
fall back upon. the restitution would not
have been So terrible.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-24
Shall It Be "Sir" and "Ma,am p,,


controversy is on in Los Angeles he
cause the school teachers instruct the
children to say sir" and ma am in AID.
dressing or answering their elders. It is
argued by some parents that those old
forms of salutation and response are eff
fete and no longer polite The fact is
that they are far from mere provincial
usage. The employment Of them has come
down from the ages of chfvalry. and ia
still to be found in the court circles of
the older and potter nations Of Europe.
Nothing of polite etiquette can be lost
by continuing. to teach children to say
sir" and ma am when addressed by or
addressing older persons. Suppose they
do not know the patronymic Of the per
son speaking? To say mister" Is but to
say master" which sounds servile, and
to say "mistress-wot's yer other name ?'
would surely sound fiippant and vulgar.
We also faii to see what etiauettical i'm
provement it Is to answer yep" and
nome to questions put to child by a
stranger. The formulae yes, sir" and
mo, ma'am," has the advantage Of both
long usage and conventional Difference,
and surely so small shred Of chivalrous
custom should be spared to US in this
metallic, mechanical and intensely utili-
tartan age.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-24
Personal to River Men.

Capt. John Small of the schooner Co
hasset, now in port here unloading a cargo
of asphalt from Trinidad, was in Baltimore
Saturday on visit to his friends and ar
ranging a charter for his vessel
Mr.. Frank Kersey has been made chief
engineer of the tug Camilla, with Paul
Underwood and William Hese as firemen.
Capt. Roy T. Fowkes of the tug NJ
Mitchell Davis of this city, which Is In
service on the Delaware river, will spend
Christmas with his family in this city
Chief Engineer William A. Moore who
Anne, win again take charge of the repair
work going on aboard steamers belonging
to the Washington and Potomac Steamboat
Company.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-24
Prime Favorite of
British Royalty
Special Correspondence of The Star.

LONDON, December 10, 1906
"HERE has been considerable COM
ment in society over a photograph
generally published this week. 1t is
a large group picture of King Edward and
other royal guests at West Dean Park, Chi
chester, Mr.. and Mrs. Willie James coun-
try house. There are twenty-four people
in the group, thirteen men and eleven wo-
men. These latter are practically all court
favorites and famous beauties. Four Of
them are American women But the most
remarkable thing about the photograph is
the pronounced position of the Duchess of
RoXburghe. She is seated in the very CEN
ter of the group, and standing behind her,
with one hand resting on her chair. is King
Edward. The duchess is seated very
straightly and demurely. with both hands
in muff on her lap. On her right is Con-
suelo Duchess of Manchester; next is the
Hon. Mrs. George keppel; then comes Lady
Colebrooke, with crossed legs and holding
a cigarette between her fingers. On the,
Duchess of RoXburghe's left is the hostess,
Mrs. Willie James, and on the extreme left
is Mrs. George CORVALLIS, better known
as Lady Randolph Churchill.
Much significance is attached to the posi-
ton of the Duchess of Roxburghe, for the
king personally arranges the groupings of
such photographs, and he usually stands
behind his hostess or sits in the central
chair himself.
1t will be remembered that last spring
when the king and the elect of society
spent couple of weeks at the Riviera, the
Duchess of Roxburghe was invited into the
inmost circle and was constantly invited
by the king to motor excursions, bridge,
croquet, dinner, lunch, tea and supper par
ties She was also his guest at the races
and had the honor of entertaining his
majesty at several smart functions. Like
her countrywoman, the Dowager Duchess
of Manchester, however, it is generally
known that the Duchess of Roxburghe is
quite as much a favorite with Queen Alex
andra as she appears to have become of
late with Edward VII