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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-31
The Kaiser Hears About Bigelow.

tfVon Buelow what is this latest story
from America about Poultney Bigelow?"
,"Sire, your old friend has been talking Of
something he knew nothing about"
"Why. that's nothing new for Bigelow.
is it?''
Nothing new, sire, but this time he
seems TO have been unfortunate in the Sc
lection of his subject
What was that?"
The Panama canal. After an inspection
of some thirty hours he came to the solemn
conclusion that everything was chaotic on
the canal zone, and that America could not
dig the ditch. Then he posted back to New
York, put piece in some paper giving his
views. and the racket began. hope your
majesty may not become involved"
Heavens, mani How can I become In
volved? I know nothing about the canal"
Certainly not sire, but you know Big
Glow, and everywhere that Bigelow goes
your majesty is sure to go. Bigelow trav-
els largely on the acquaintance. Strange,
isn't it. about those Americans. Demo-
cratic country and all that, and yet the
chap who has met and shaken hands with
king enjoys a great distinction among
his fellows"
We'll, what's the rpshot of the matter?'
1.-The Senate threatens your breezy friend
with term In Jail for refusing to answer
questions. He is in contempt as a witness"
How would it do for me to appeal
through Speck to Roosevelt in Bigelow's
behalf?'
Don't think of it, sire! The Americans
are very sensitive and. besides, 1t is not
the Presidents say
why, Is there anything over there IN
which Roosevelt has no say?"
Something of the kind seems at last to
have developed. At any rate the Senate
has the matter in hand. and will decide IL.
At present, however, the people are laugh
ing at your friend. and that may save him.
a Jail sentence would add nothing to his
humiliation"
Then there's nothing I could dor
There's one thing I wish your majesty
would try to do
Whats that?'
Get out an injunction forbidding Bige-
low to mention anywhere his acquaintance
with your majesty. l think the fact hurts
you"
well, confer with Speck about that II
the thing can be secured, Wen apply In
America for it,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-31
Bombs Again in Russia.

The collapse of the Russian revolt has
by no means ended the activities of the
revolutionary agents. They have evidently
decided TO revert to their former methods,
using assassination and terrorism as a
means of compelling the autocracy to yield
to the demands of the proletariat This Is
a discouraging sign. for In all the long
years of Russian reaction few gains toward
popular government were scored by means
of the terrorist propaganda. All that has
been yielded TO the people by the Gear has
been forced by open obstruction to the i'm
perlal rule, by strikes and revolts. 1t may
be questioned whether the Staying of Grand
Duke Sergius had any appreclable effect
upon the state of affairs The killing of
Won Plehve is conceded to have been an
exception. 1t upquestionably did advance
the cause of the people, in that II removed
from the scene the chief exponent OF re-
action and oppression vow Plehve was
more than an efficient official In the direc-
ton OF keeping the people in ignorance
and deprtving them of means of free as
semblage. He maintained the constabu-
larry in such high state OF organization
that there was at all times a solid wall
between the agents OF disorder and the
throne. With him fell the backbone of the
LNHoSiah oSSNNhi W SH4SS.. Tue IeNplullDI-
AIRY movement went forward after his
death by leaps and bounds It has been
declared that with Won Plehve still in Of
fee the workingmen would never have
dared TO organize their march to the cars
palace on Red Sunday last January
Now the assassins are at work again.
Threats to kill have been conveyed to
many of the high officials of the military
and civil service. The viceroy of the
Caucasus. Gen. CraizneA has Just been
killed by bomb at Tihis A plot to kill
, Gen. Sologub has been unearthed Re-
, ports OF plots against the car himself are
rife. One dispatch recently described the
arrest OF two nuns near the cars palace
with bombs In their possession. The evil
dences OF the return of the old spirit of
repriSals are numerous. This is unfor-
tunate. The world at large entertains a
sincere feeling OF sympathy for the Rus
sian people and wishes for them the larg-
est degree OF popular participation in the
government which their condition warrants
For the open rebellion against the autoc-
racy there was In the western country a
pronounced degree OF approval. But there
IS no such feeling for the activities of the
secret assassins or the bomb-throwers
whose methods are usually futile and pro-
ductive only on the other hand OF reac-
tionary reprisals which set back the cause
of Russian freedom
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-31
Summing as a Fad

A well-known novelist told New York
audience wholesome truth last night
when she declared that "slumming' is an
impertinence. and the poor have as much
right TO their personal secrets as have the
rich. Stunning is a form of amusement
much affected by some of the idle mem
bers OF the well-to-do classes. and 1t has
assumed phases which are not only often
sive to the better tastes but are positively
harmful 10 the cause OF social reformation
IN which many earnest. capable men and
women are striving. There is TO be sure
need of the assistance OF every possible
worker I'm the slums, but their efforts must
be carefully supervised and organized. The
individual Summer" who goes forth to
find out how the other half lives. for
mere amusement. reJards the process OF
bringing light and health and morality to
the darker corners OF the big cities. The
poor resent intrusion and inquisi,iSeness
They have their own pride dearly cher
ished as that OF the more, fortunate, mem
bers of society. Their hearts are often har-
dened against the rich by the visits and
the questions of the handsomely dressed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-31
The House. as a Training School.

Claude A. Swanson tomorrow becomes
the governor of Virginia He is compare
81, lively a young man for the office, bat has
bad long training in politics, and should
profit by II in his new duties. He won his
nomination over a good fed or competitors,
and then his election over. probably the
e abIest republican in the state. He has am
bition and ability. and probably7c her'shes
the hope of something still higher in his
peoples gift. For this reason and as well
because of the desire that every man feels
20 meet in office the expectations of his
--ss f5por1ers, Mr. Swanson wifi be certain to
kSeft himself TO give Virginia. "a safe ad-
minis ration. .......
4 THO House OF Representatives has for
Some years been a .sort of training school
for the states. Mr.. Swanson goes to Rich
Snoad after sixteen years here. Proctor
..,Rtott after leaving Congress. became gov
- 1ernDT,,of Kentucky. James z. Campbell
d. and William Mckinley went from the House
to Columbus. Mr. Stone and Afr. Dockery
of Missouri had their national before their
state experience. Mr., Oden served in the
9 House before gsing, to Albany ME. Stone
.Gor Pennsylvania made his first reputation
In the House. Mr.. Sayres and Mr.. ianham
f,of Texas got thetr. traiRing, here, and MI
blanchard. now the governor of Louisiana,
represented MS state DOtn IN lue Rouse anu
in the Senate in-.tha, eighties and ntneties.
And there are others.
There could be no Better trailing School
90 for public Officer state er national Not
only Is the House body OF picked men.
with whom 1t IS an education to serve and
DO business, but the business transacted
IS on a large and comprehensive scale and
calls for study and application by those
who aspire to acquit themselves well of
their duties. Surely after service of ten
or fifteen years IN considering the whole
countrys interests. and. voting on measures
for their support a man should be well
10 qualified to administer the affairs of
state. And besides, during his. service as
q national legislator he has had something
10 do with his states interests, and does
not AS governor take them up as things
entirely new.
Mr.. Swanson takes with him. as others
have done who have. followed the same
road. the good wishes of those with whom
he has been associated in the House on
both sides of the chamber for success In his
new field.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-31
Corporation Contributions.

From the Atlanta Constitution.
Corporations are not anxious to contrib
ute their funds to political purposes. II 1t
is made unlawful for any such contribution
to be made unless the fact is made public
through its being recorded with the clerk
of the United States court or some other
official; and if the contribution Of corpora
ton funds by official of that corporation
without authorization by the board OF
directors Is made unlawful, adequate penal
ties being attached, there will soon be an
end to the evil of gigantic campaign funds
in presidential and congressional elections.
= Now is a good time for this agitation to
be set afoot. If it Is possible to arouse pub
lie sentiment In behalf of this publicity
movement, substantial results may be OBJ
tanned Such d movement must have a
strong public sentiment back of 1t to be
successful, and this one should have the
united support of the people.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-31

men and women who, perhaps with tho
best Intentions In the world. trespass upon
their privacy and ask impairment questions
about their personal habits. their means,
their Ideals and their temptations.
The best work of reformation In the
Sums is done through careful organization
OF all these agents of investigation. the
settlement houses and the charity socie-
ties, when based upon the true principle OF
teaching the poor to respect themselves and
to help themselves, do untold good In the
cities. When we'll managed these organl-
cations hold a tight check upon all the
workers, preventing them from displaying
personal curiosity or studying the poor as
specimens of strange and interesting
race of beings. The denizens of the poor
districts are treated on the plane of equal
ity. Moral suasion is skillfully exerted
The lessons which the shiftless, the intem-
perate and the immoral require are taught
with extreme delicacy. TO foster and de-
velop and never to offend the pride of the
individual.
Mrs Craigle, in her remarks in New
York, said:
"If /, myself, was asked to go out on
such an expedition / would first go. to
Duchess So-and-So. l would ask her If her
husband drank. If they neglected their chill
dren, and IL they were in straitened cir
cumstances. l would explain that l meant
no offense but was simply interested in
her and desired the welfare of her family.
The agent of reform in the slums who Is
animated by the proper spirit ascertains all
the necessary facts about the subject OF
inquiry by diplomatic and perhaps slow
processes. He establishes first spirit or
confidence on the part of the unfortunate
man or woman, by demonstrating human
sympathy which betrays no sign Of patron
age. There are poverty-stricken denizens
OF the slums who fatten on patronage.
They are the true paupers. whose cases be-
come the more hopeless with every item
of assistance thus rendered.
If men and women of the higher walks
of life wish to find a deeply interesting
field OF labor. the slums will afford 1t, but
they will often discover that they have
first to learn an important lesson them
selves and to be trained In the work OF
helping the poor TO help themselves.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-31
Young Rockefeller.
From the Boston Transcript.

No doubt the text of young Mr.. Rookie
feller's sermonette yesterday is one to be
commended to every one everywhere. But
doesn't 1t seem bit as though he were
dragging family affairs into his teachings
when he dwells on the goodness and beauty
of wells? OF course. 1t is quite natural that
he should think them the most desirable
things In the world. They have certainly
been good to him. And so 1t came about
from scriptural suggestions he was able to
draw a lesson from them. His texts. by the
way, are nearly always a blend of stories
cleaned from the Bible with those he must
have drawn from his fathers career. That
Is one reason why outsiders, that Is those
outside his Sunday school class. have found
them interesting.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-31
An Impression.

The fashions change most every year,
I'm mighty glad they do.
Now January skies appear
Decked out In beauteous blue.
We don't use snowstorms any more,
Nor hire sleigh. nor skate,
As people did In days of yore,
For winters out Of date.
The boasting bee will have to cease
@ His long and slumbrous rest.
The prisoned buds will find release,
And birds from many nest
Will give their carols to the breeze
: All year. No more we'll wait
Mid shiverings for such joys as these,
For winters out Of date.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-31
Hygiene in Public Schools.
From the Chicago Post.

T
1t is within the province of the public
ditions and ignorance in the household
The impressionable child should be taught
how to make the best of the human animal
II he listens to practical instruction in
domestic science he will carry the lessons
into his own home, and the city viii profit
therebY.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-31
A Candid Avowal,

1--WE must teach the corporations that
they can't run the government"
"My dear SIR" answered Mr.. Dustin Stax.
I'VE don't wish to run it. The profit to be
derived from taxes is trining compared to
what we're used to-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-31
The Greatest Danger.
From the Portland oresonian.

Summing up the press dispatches, we
might say that IL he is not killed in. the
hazing process, the modern fighting man In
either arm Of the service stands a reason
ably good chance of dying from old age.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-31

The preference shown by Americans for
residence abroad may be sometimes due
to a desire to be where people are content
to take the money without asking where
Won pat
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-31

Tammany Is wondering whether politi-
cal Indians are doomed to determination
with the rest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-31

A Terrible Responsibility.
Now Cupid somewhat pallid growss
His spirit visibly repines,
He'll be responsible. he knows,
For all they say in valentines.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-31

Arizona should observe the joy of Kan
sas in celebrating its golden jubilee and
be more hopeful concerning the future.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-31
Weather Prophecy

''You consider the ground hog wealth,
prophet7'
Yes" answered Mr.. Sirius Barker
"But he isn't reliable
81 said weather prophet not wizardt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-31

There Is some resentment at the disposi-
ton to criticise and badger Congress.
However, congressman do their share of
criticising and badgering.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-31

Russian merchants find that the coun-
try's credit abroad Is failing. More work
for NJ Witte
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-31

1t is a great deal to ask the public to
believe that those canny Chicago beef
packers were buncoed out OF valuable in
formation by Mr.. Garfield
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-31

The ground hog win prepare TO demon
strate whether he Is any more accurate
than the weather prophets who have al
ready had their turns this winter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-31

The kaiser and the car express great
mutual esteem. But there Is no telling
how much is genuine sentiment and how
much Is European diplomacy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-31

The canal commission despairs of get
ting workmen who can do as much in
short time as Poultney Bigelow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-31
Hard tn Touch.

From the Houston Post
In the list of millionaires touched by Col
Mann, has anybody discovered the name of
Uncle Russell Sage?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-31

In case Justice Deuel. should go out of
office he can fall back on his experience
as proof-reader to secure him congenial
literary occupation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-31
A Quick Worker.

From the Chicago Tribune.
1t would help matters wonderfully II
Poultney Bigelow could be induced to take
a few hours off and settle this vexed trac-
tIon problem.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-31

The news that motor, car was driven
in Florida faster than two miles a minute
has caused every sheriff on Long Island to
polish up his badge. ----.-.-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-31

Col. Mann would possibly have been will
ing TO pay literally to keep his affairs out
of print within the past few weeks.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-31
Roosevelt Luck.

From the New York Mall.
President Roosevelt continues to be high
II fortunate In his enemies and assailants.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-31
Fame.
From the Baltimore Sun.

From the Baltimore Sun
In q few days we shall see the picture OF
the man who has sprung into prominence
by receiving an invitation to the wedding
at the White House.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-31

UIn 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 Busi-
hess penartmeuts, according to tenor or
purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-31
There is Hope Yet.

From the Indianapolis News.
II not to the ceremony, maybe you'll get
one TO the reception. Cheer upi
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-31
SHOOTING STARS.
Speaking From Experience

-. SPeahIiB CIol1f 111Poi feHoSs
"How do you like being civilized?" asked
the philanthropist.
-'Well.' answered the simple child Of ma
ture, Civilization is great for the mind. but
1t Is mighty hard on the digestion"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-31

'If everybody tor de exact TRUTH said
Uncle Eben, "dar wouldn' be enough people
on speakin' terms to make any conversation
whatever"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-31

Store closes at $50 pm. daily,
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-22
BETTY JoNS0N IN A BAD
AUTO SMASH, BUT IS ONLY
SLIGHTLY INJURED BY IT

Miss Betty Jonson. the pretty in
nuo of the HotchNiss theater, who
opened with the Hamlton- Howard
company last night, came very near
not playing any more roles on this
lifes stage yesterday. AS II was, she
had to appear with two very black
eyes and u badly cut nose, though
overays of makeup prevented the au-
dience from noting her disflgurement J.
Miss Jonson was the victim OF
speeding ..uto yesterday afternoon.
She went with a party of friends for
trip to Riverside. and on her return
iourney--she did not IN till night
the machine was speeding very rapidly
toward the city when IL struck rail
way crossing not planked over. The
chauffeur was not aware os this con-
dition till too late to stop tine speeding
machine, though he threw on the
brakes, so the whole party bumped
the bumps at q pretty stiff gait, No
one was thrown out. but all had
severe shakeup. Miss Jonson VAS
thrown against the canopy top
with terrific force and her nose was
cut by one of the wooden ribs while
another ', as responsible for her black
ened eyes.
"Iudont see how we came out alive"
said she last night. "I thought we
would all be killed. AS 1t was ! think
the large canopy top saved us; 1t pre-
vented us caroming into spat as we
struck it. But l was the only one to
be injured. My hurts are serious.
and with plenty of makeup can nearly
conceal them, but they are quite pain
full, and naturally l am somewhat un-
nerved."
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-22
BELASc0 PLAYERS TO
RETURN TO ROMANTIC
DRAMA THIS EVENING

The Belasoo stock company will to-
night give local playgoers their first
view of ''Mistress Nell" one Of the big
gest successes in the line Of romantic
plays of recent production. II was In
Mistress Tell" that Henrietta Crosmau
made her triumph in New York, when.
in a single night she was transformed
from fairly we'll known leading wo.
man of n stock company TO one OF
the foremost stars of the native stage.
II success was due primarily to her
splendid "ehicle, Mistress Ne - o.
sparkling romance written byfa young
Philadelphia lawyer, George Haze1tine
with Nell Gwynne as the central fig
ure Miss Crosman used "Mstress Nell'
fer three years but confined her APP
pearances chiefly to the important cities
Of the east, and never visited California
with the play, It's performance to-
night at the Bel SEQ will be the first
time the romance has been made use
of a stock company and Is another
eloquent specimen Of the fine line of Of
ferlngs the Belasco management has
secure7 for the entertainment of its
patrons this season. Henrietta Cros-
mans original role will be played by
Amelia Gardner. The entire BelasGo
company will be found In the cast. as
well as a number of specially engaged
players of repute and worth.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-22
WAS GREE 7 MN
At F|R,T BASE
OWNER OF WHITE SOX HAS
HAD VARIED CAREER
During His Years of Baseball Hs
Has Won Seven Flags and
Two Worlds Cham
pionshpo

Baseball dopeSters are now racking
their brains endeavoring to recall just
how Charles A. Comisky attained his
how Charles A. Comiskey attained his
cago American White Sox, who have
just won the pennant series from
Chances Cubs.
Comskey has had varied career and
during his time has won seven flags
and two worlds championships.
The name Comiskey is one to con-
jure with and is lown by fans who
have followed baseball almost from it's
birth to the present day.
"Commy,"' as he is more Familiarity
known, was born in Chicago forty-seven
years ago. He started his baseball
career with the Libertys, a semi-profes-
sional club, remaining with them only
two months, when he went to Milwau-
kee and played the closing months of
that year with another semi-profes-
sional club.
The next year "Commy" was in Ell
gin. pitching for the Ilgin team. In
1878 he Joined the Dubuque club of the
Western league and was member of
that team when it won the champion
ship the following year. All this time
Comiskey was pitching and in 1881 he
went to st. Louis to manage and cap
tain the ST. Louis Browns Of the Amer
lean association.
1t was while with this club that
"Commy" became a first baseman and
made record i'm baseball which never
has been equaled that of winning four
successive pennants. The first was in
1885, and he won the championship the
following three Years with the Browns.
In two of these years, 1856. the
Browns won the worlds championship
defeating the Chicago club on both
occasions. The "Old Roman" remained
with ST. Louis until 1890, when he went
over to the brotherhood, and it was
here he met the first reVerses of his
career. He played with the Chicago
brotherhood club that year and finally
.returned to the st, Louis Browns again
in 1891.
Changes were coming rapidly for
Comiskey at that time, for the next sea :
son found him manager of the Gin
cinnati club of the National league.
For three years, or until 1896, Comiskey
had charge OF the Reds. Then he went
into business for himself as owner of
the st. Paul club Of the Western league.
This was in 1895 and that step was the
turning point in the career of the 'Old
Roman"