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The sun., 1906-12-31
Som ethinx Needed In Panama.

It would be a great relief to the public
mind IL President ROOSEVELT were to
order the various Government physicians
to agree upon a report concerning mos
quitOes, health conditions, &c., in the
canal zone Of Panama. Such an official
concordance would not, of course, help
the residents Of the locality to any great
extent. These, whether sojourners or
permanents, would still suffer the same
old shakes and fevers, still writhe under
the myriad stabs Of the insect blood
drinkers. But what a comfort to the
country 70 receive at stated periods a
perfectly harmonious bulletin setting
forth ideal conditions as regards sanitary
arrangements of all kinds, showing that
our soldiers and workingmen enjoy more
robust health than they ever did before,
and that in the rare instances in which
q careless or stubborn few may have made
themselves Ill on purpose, they are envel-
oped in such enlightened minstration that
to die or even to suffer seriously would be
an act Of sheer, delibNrate malice on the
part of the patient.
At present, alas, the public mind is
constantly disturbed and the peoples
emotions constantly narrowed by con-
fiicting allegations. From the Canal
Commission we hear that the long wait
in respect Of actual dirt fiinging has
been utilized to the perfection OF a sani-
tary system such as the world has never
- -.
ments. Assurances reach us to the
effect that the Americans on the isthmus
are now well housed, well fed, furnished
with every appliance OF modern civili-
cation, immersed in an atmosphere OF
applied and organized hygiene, and
altogether lifted to the very dizziest
pinnacles Of Olympian luxury. The
mosquitoes have been exterminated;
therefore yellow fever is impossible.
The living quarters are, as the President
once said about something else, abso-
Iutely "fiawless" On this showing none
but O determined and Indignantly in
subordinate malcontent could get sick
or fight a mosquito or exhibit the small
est symptom Of genuine physical indis-
position.
Unfortunately, however, the medical
officers Of the navy tell another and a
different tale. On page 22 Of Surgeon
General RIxEY's report for 1909 we find
the following:
"A battalion OF four companies Of marines Of q
hundred men each left Philadelphia Pa In the U. s.
3. Columbia. May 20, 1905 and on May % and June
dlsembarked at Colon, Panama. All were tempo
rahIy quartered In houses at Camp Elliott. on high
ground. twenty 1--WE miles from Colon. June "a
three companies were transferred to Camp Reid
n CoroGsl, on low ground, about two miles from
Panama. At Camp Reid mosquitoes were very
numerous. Each man was provided with mos.
quito net and men on Fusrd Al night wsrs required
20 wear head nets. 10 was Impossible. however
The sun., 1906-12-31
The Government Clerk a One Place Man.

To THE EDITOR or The SUN-Sir: In q letter
TO THE SUN *" says that the Government clerk
cannot, II he would. obtain other employment
submit that his condition in this respect is not
peculiar Nothing is more dificult than for q man
of mature years and family responsibilities to
change his vocation EVENT. he gets an opportunity
he accepts Il with the risk OF disastrous failure.
The reason of this is plain enough. In the en-
ployment In which a man has been established for
some years he Is something OF an expert; in the
new employment he is a novice, pretty TO come
into competition with others who are experts in
that ned.
cannot see the soundness OF your editorial view
that good prospects await men OF brains who wish
10 leave the Government service In my opinion
many men OF brains and deserts In every walk OF
life are obliged TO struggle on for a livelihood
merely from lack Of the opportunity 70 MI higher
places. ZHx.
BROOKLYN, December 20.
The sun., 1906-12-31
A REPROACH TO THE Law.
The Anti-CIimAx In tho Gillette Case sus'
Eests Preventive Legislation.


To THE EDIron or TIE suN--Sir: Chester
Gillette 10 no longer q public character.
He ceased to be such when he was convicted
OF murder and sentence Of death was pro-
nounced upon him. Nevertheless he was
allowed to posture before the public eye
as far as the tether Of his rope went. His
cheap witticisms. his leers and laughter,
his slang and bravado. his luncheons and
opinions. were recorded az II. forsooth. he were
a hero come home from victory on the high
seas.
What right minded person cares to know
the least detail OF the prison journey OF this
The law had plucked him into momentary
notOriety, Why should the law be degraded
by Investing his mean parsonage with adven-
titious conseQuence2
There were newspapers In Utica and there
abouts that devoted columns to the triumphal
Jail to the prison at Auburn. Their pages
were filled with anecdotes of his personality.
His movements. his remarks, and the state
of his health were turned into copy. It was
regarded as Distinction 10 offer him a cigar
way luncheon with him. To cap the climax.
publicity was given to- the behavior OF the
girls of q theatrical troupe who thronRed about
Gillette to get his autograph, which he wrote
and handed out royslly. right and left.
arsderie, was Haunted IN the presence Of the
officers Of the law who attended him upon what
should have been a grim journey to the death
house. guarded from public intrusion.
IL is high time a law was enacted 10 pro-
tect the processes OF our courts from such q
disgrsceful anti-climax.
NEW YORK December 20
The sun., 1906-12-31
British war once Cat.
From me London Daav Ma

From he London Datlv MaA.
A matter Of momentous concern has lust eome
before the Army CouncIl-the future existence Of
the black cat OF the War once.
II appears that the great transfer OF the War
once stan from Pail Mall 70 whitehall has caused
anxiety 10 the fate Of the several cats which
have made their home at this Government once
The black cat is the most famous Of these having
had the entree 70 the Secretary OF States room
on more than one occasion.
Recently the manageress OF q home for lost and
strsying cats wrote formal letter TO the council
Offering TO harbor the black cat ana prornisinr 40
send q special van 70 PAN Nall 10 convey II 70 the
home.
The council. however after due deiibsrs,,op
decided 20 keep the black cat on me War once
strength and TO transfer the animal 70 the us-y
buildings IN whitehall.
The sun., 1906-12-31
Complaint Of the wsalthiest Sailors. Homo In
the world.

To THE EDITOR oF THE SuN-Sfr: As is well
known this institution Is the wealthiest OF It's class
in the world. Thousands and thousands Of dollars
are annually poured into It's treasury from valuable
parcels OF property In New York city and else
where and yet the food provided s OF the coarsest
cheapest and most unappeuZing kind. recent
spasm OF economy" having actually deprived
the poor old battered hulks In the hospital OF even
an egg At their meals.
This will be deemed Incredible, but Il is never
theless true and right here arises the natural and
logical question, What becomes OF the enormous
surplus and to what purpose Is 10 applied
AN OLD SAILOR.
SAuoRs' SNUo HARBoR December 20.
The sun., 1906-12-31

Believers in goodness will not trust the
tale that the Indiana enemies of the Hon.
CHARLES WARREN FAIRBANKS mean to
have the State Legislature pass a primary
election law whose effect, the wicked be-
lieve, will be injurious to the Skysoraper
Mr.. FAIRBANKS has proved himself to be
an admirable "mixer," tosser OF gay re-
plies from car platforms, a communer with
the Pee-pul on the bench by the old cabin
door He loves to rest his tall and awful
form upon the great heart of the Pee-pul.
How can a primary election law do him
anything but good? The only possible
means Of injuring the Buttermilk Boom is
to kill the Hoosier COWS.
The sun., 1906-12-31
The Cost OF Lumber.

IF the lumber business OF the United
States is in the control of q lumber trust,
the people of the country have a right
to know it," So says Senator KTTr-
REDoE in a recent number of RidgWdy's.
Mr.. KITTREDGE has already submitted to
the Senate a resolution for an investi-
cation with the particular object Of
ascertaining whether or not there exists
among any corporations, companies or
persons engaged in the manufacture or
sale Of lumber any combination, con-
spiracy, trust, agreement or contract
intended to operate In restraint Of lawful
trade or commerce in lumber or to
increase the market price Of lumber in
any part Of the United States"
We have no inside information re-
garding the existence OF such an institu-
ton. II may exist or 1t may not II
there Is such an arrangement it probably
takes the form of what is commonly
known as a "gentleman's agreement,
the most difficult form of trust" 10
organize and maintain, and also the most
difficult TO break and punish. A writer
who chims to be an authority has ex-
pressed his belief that 100 individuals
and corporations own or control rs per
cent. of the timber land not still held by
the Government or attached to farms"
He declares that this body is subdivided
on basis Of species, as the White Pine
Association, the Hemlock Association and
Nha 1tLA auG that fhana aaaontaftAna ea
the claws Of the invisible trust" This is
as it may be and Mr.. KITTREDoE purposes
to find out about it,
Trust or no trust, the price OF lumber
has increased enormously within the
last few years. There are two known
factors in the increase. Mr.. KIrrRRDGE
suspects third and unknown influence.
One Of the known factors appears in the
sweeping devastation OF our forest areas
without renewal Of forest growth by new
paintings. Here We find the simple
proposition OF increasing demand, re-
duced supply and consequent enhance
ment of value. Timber areas regarded
as almost valueless a decade ago are
bringing farm land prices to-day strictly
on a basis Of market values. This ac-
counts for a part Of the present cost Of
lumber in comparison with its cost few
years ago.
The other known factor IA labor. A
tree in the forest may be said to have no
money value. IL represents dollars with
the first stroke Of the woodman's axe,
that being the first step in Its conversion
into a commercial commodity. Behind
that first axe there stand other axes,
saws, peaveys, cant hooks, transporta-
tion and many and various forms Of
handling. Each Of these represents
human labor and payroll which is big
ger now than it used TO be, in daily wage
rate as well as in total volume. From
tree to log, from log to board or joist
or plank, and from them to bridge or
floor or sash or toothpick, increased
wage increases the cost to the final
owner.
All will agree with Senator KITTREDGE
that IL lumber trust is robbing us "the
people Of the country have a right to
know it," 1t is, however, probable that
factors Of equal and perhaps Of greater
importance appear In our reckless waste
of material and in the increased wages
of those who convert a tree into mer-
chantable commodities.
The sun., 1906-12-31

TO TEE EDITOR OF THE sUN-Sfr: Professor
Ross Of the University Of Wisconsin says that popu-
lation pressure has been the principal cause Of
war, poverty and some other evils.
The same pressure has sent men 70 all parts OF
the world; has compelled them 10 develop the
earths resources and has been the principal cause
OF civilization. II the birth rate had been always
low the race would have stayed In the tropics and
would stll be savages.
II our birth rate continues 10 decline mankind
must return 10 tropical regions ana the simple
life. @.
NEW YoRK, December 90.
The sun., 1906-12-31
ANGLO-JAPANEsEI ALLIANCE.
why II was Made and Reasons FOR Believing
Et wnl Continue.

To ruw rn,ron an ruv suN-S;r. Mr.
stnart- TInto- An his Ie,t.r to 'ruR SuN IA at
Mains 10 nroye that England would not lose
her food sunplv IN case on war with America
some az hIs sruumcrta are conyincinx some
are NOT could gIye aSty better reasons. but
none Is needed The varIoua English and
colopIaI Admin nIstrstions al the last twenty
years have devoted verv careful considera-
tion 10 thls oueatior ana thew are entirely
free from unsasineaa Thsv know "a every
sepsible man who taxes Thought must know.
that the Fnglish nation will never atarve
while England he at war with any Power or
Powers 40 long as she retains command OF
the sea. II Ia therefore not very impressive
to use the threat Of staryation as a weapon
with which to bludgeon England into aban-
doninR. or at least modifying. the Anglo
Japanese treaty.
I cannot ngrea Mt all with Mr. stuart-
Iinton that wsr hst~.sn Erglsnd and Amer
Ica h unlikely because thew speak the same
language. or because blood is thicker than
water. History gives no support to such
sentiraentallties. Nations fight irrespective
OF parts OF speech or ties Of blood when self
interest prorlpts them to do so even II they
are OF the same race and country. Witness
the dreadful civil wars in En- gland and Amer
lea and the wars between this country and
En- gland AIasI kinship only too often causes
blood to flow "a freely as water grant that
a war between England and America would
be an unspeakable calamity. but we are not
making it impossible by advancing reasons
which are convincing only to members Of the
Pilgrim Society of London and New York.
BY perpet uating thIs sickly kind of talk we are
doing harm. Candor alone will clear the air.
It Is perfectly certain there Is in this coun-
try very widespread resentment now against
England because of the Anglo-Japapese
alliance. IL has been suggested, with un-
conscious humor. that England should have
explicitly excepted America from the terms
OF the arran cement but treaties Of this nat
ure are only possible in editorial sanctums.
Imagine this conversation between Lord
Lansdowne and Baron Hayashi:
n.,on. ". mus, ,n.,., ON vour armed support n,
7eYmanv ar Russls sttachs Fnsiand
And on yours INV ford. n we are at war with
America.
No. no. no, impossfbiei America 10 our friend.
What, when she Is Japan's euemyt
Evan orIental gravity would not he proof
.oaInst snoh a treaty.
In tyutb Amer,ca must ho,d hsrsaIs mainly
raanoraIhIa Ior tba .Tanaraaa alliance To
nrova ,hIs ossar.toc ~ 10 ~ racssaorv 20 % haclr
to ,sos That ,vaa the yaa- IN tbs Venezuelan
messa "a nerbaps the gravast sf,yopt of mod
arn tin,ss os.rsa hv ons ,rast povsr IN
ano,har ~ ,ha, wt.e onnor,nnist Tord
sai,sh,.,, -, 80 o,,ar,,S ITntn thst tjr,a
T. siand "a n,oint.ir.d b. nnIlov ~ snlen-
Jid ,snIatior ana a, ,hs rnonent r,hsn The
,aasss,r ,ra SO. a,ri,tan 20 rec aana,nr wei
n,,,s" nh.asa r. "s.rod o,r,ro,tin,, n ,,orld
~ orrns U.r s,.1asn,an srnnr that sYnari-
snca haesr to dnuht ths ouaII,y ~ Americas
s-tandshin hvt ha,rr iosth 20 Iosa !, ,hay
strsinsd Carada.s Iov.ltv hv snccessIvs sons
The sun., 1906-12-31
HARTMAN NOT SICK ABED.
Has Cough, but Expects 20 he st Business
by Wednesday.

Z. II. Hartman, who has been at his
home at Arden since December "a with Q
cold, was reported to be better last night.
Dr.. william q. Lyle, Mr.. Harriman's ply
sician, went up from New York last night
and after seeing Mr.. Hartman said;
He has q cold, but 1t is not a heavy one
and nothing serious is feared. The cold
is more in the nature Of a slight touch Of
grip, which has settled in the larynx and
caused an annoying cough. Mr.. Hartman
Is also sufferiIy froma common local trou-
BILE, and II 10 that which has required my
services. He is not confined to his bed
or even to his house, but is out and around
the grounds"
Mr.. Hartman said through Dr.. Lyle
that he was feeling much improved and
expected to return to business on Wednes-
day.
- Il was said that he had gone last week
to Arden to undergo a slight operation.
The sun., 1906-12-31
Cases Of Mistaken Identity in the Courts.

To TIE EprroR OF TEE suN-Sh: The TrEut-
man case adds one more 70 the many cases Of mis-
taken Identity that have been before judicial tri-
bunas. In a series Of articles In the old Edinburgh
Rsvtsp on the "Curiosites OF Crime" many mar
veous cases OF mistaken Identity recorded; and
there are many also In the law reports.
IL is only few years since one Of the most re-
spectacle lawyers OF the New York bar arrested
for Illegally collecting gas bills. II was case OF
mistaken Identity. but he was put TO the peril OF
establishing an alibi. THOMAS W. PIrrMAN.
NHw YORK, December 20
The sun., 1906-12-31
SPEAKER CANNON WILL ATTEND.
Others Invited 20 the brooklyn Dinner 20
LegisIatOrs-Elect.

Speaker Joseph Cannon Of the House OF
Representatives has promised TO attend
the dinner TO be held at the Union League
Club, Brooklyn, on Saturday, January IL.
In honor OF the Republican Congressman
elect, Senators-elect and Assemblymen-
elect from Kings county. He il expected
TO speak. Others invited are Speaker James
W. Wadsworth OF the State Assembly;
Herbert Parsons, leader of the New York
county Republicans; DR.. Wiley Of the De-
partrnent of Agriculture, Assistant Secre-
tary OF the Treasury Reynolds and United
States Assistant Attorney-General Cooley.
IL is expected that about 100 will attend the
dinner, at which Republican State Chairman
Timothy l.. Woodruff will preside.
The sun., 1906-12-31
VIII Discuss Engineers' Demands OF
wednesday.

CHICAGO, Dec. 3O.-At preliminary
meeting between committee from the
General Managers Association and the
chief OF the Locomotive Engineers IL was
decided 20 consider points Of difference
arising from demands made by the griev-
ance con,nittees OF the several lines Of ths
association next Wednesday.
The sun., 1906-12-31
The way Of Man.

Mrs, Knicker-Is your husband practical,
Mrs. Bocker-No: he remembers winter lust uk.
this when he was boy. but he won't recall an er
rand asked him % do In town this morning
The sun., 1906-12-31

Noah was streaking for the arb.
This 10 the last straw he gaspsd; -carnexi,
has offered 20 give no Q hks.-
Piling aboard. he gave ordsrs % casa O.
The sun., 1906-12-31
Eject OF High Exchange on Drinks.

From ne South China Morning Post
The high exchange has caused one OF the leading
hotels not before time. to announce Q reduction
IN the price OF drinks from December l. II 10 en-
coursging 10 60 back to the old days Of 70 cens .
beg.
The sun., 1906-12-31
sAILoRs' sNUo HARMON. December 20.
Mr.. Roosevelt In tn. w.Nmin,tcr Play.
From me !SpsotatUv.

From me !Spectdt1v.
Next comes an amusing reference 10 Mr. Roose
welt, "RuEfeltus" as he Is spelled-an orthographI,
achievement Of which his approval has not ye
been announced. Il don't like the words he pro
poses says Geta-
-rimeo rheodorum % yerba fersnteIn.s
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-11-14
MASouERS ON SKATES.

Tonight is the night for the big masquerade on skates at the Eagle rink. All who attend. those appear ing in costumes for the occasion and those not costumed for the event will share alike in the enjoyment during the evening. All those who desire to enter the contests for the prizes which are to be awarded will appear in a grand march at 9 o'clock, this is sure to be one of the amusing features of the big event. The affair will be carried on in an elaborate manner and will be one of the ban ner events of the season for roller skaters. Special music will be furnished by the American band. The prizes to be distributed are all skates. three prizes in all. the first two prizes are 10 be awarded to the best appearing lady and gentleman in the grand march. while the third goes to the person wearing the most comic costume.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-11-14
Body and Mind.
The Problem of Sound Mind in 1, Sane Body Suggests Itself in
 Dyspepsia.

The reactions of this dreadful di- sease on the mental condition is one of its worst features. Dyspepsia inn poverishes the blood and as it circua lates through the body it gives little nourishment to the brain cells. The result is loss of memory, incOordina- ton in ideas, worriness over trltles. hypochondria, perhaps melanchoiia, etc. Strengthen your stomach, body and mind with Dr Richards Dyspep- sia Tablets and they will all work i'll perfect harmony.
 Mrs Walsh of 122 Round Hill street, Waterbury, Conn.,, says: After sui fering for long time and being nn- able to keep any solid food on my stomach I was induced to try Dr Richards Dyspepsia Tablets. I can truthfully say these tablets did me more good than all the medicine I have taken for years. procured q bottle of these tablets six weeks ago at Apothecaries hall. have contin- ued taking the medicine until now. It has done me so much good that now enjoy my meals and am relieved of all pains in the stomach and have gained in weight. I certainly believe the benefit is permanent.
 For sale by all druggists. Better say Richards" twice. Price 50 cents per bottle. Made by Dr Rich ards Dyspepsia Tablet Association, B Worth street, New York.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-11-14
.coa!HG fVENTS-

Nov 14-Dance and reception siv- en by the Rosebud A. C. at Concordia hall.
 Nov 14-Danee given by the em- ployes of Matthews & Willard Mfg Co for the benefit of Thomas Car mody at Knights of Columbus hall.
 Nov 1s-Columbus hall. fifth an- niversary dance Of Liberty circle. No $50. C. of F.
 Nov 1s-Chariiy vhis, party and dancing at Eagles hall by the Queens Daughters.
 Nov I1-Turn hall. seo,iil street. entertainment and dance gtveu sy Gots Legion lodge. No iso. O. of V.
 Nov 1e-A V. E. Zion church. Pearl street. Star concert at s e'cIeck
 Nov Is-speedveIl hall. entertain ment. drill and harm dance given by Magnolia lodge. No co. K. of P.
 Nov 11-At Eagles han. social and dance os wsterbury Button Co Ad association
 Nov 12--Auditorium. Grand whist and dancing party given hy the Cath- ciic wouen's association.
 Nov 2-cssino sksting rink- grxni carnival
 Dec 2-FnneeAmersczn han scursh anrsai ~npkef. given hy fbr Arsisnns Frr.rA Canadian.
 Nsv z7-0rsn1 ns>icsi for bere-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-11-14
Jacques
VAUDEVILLE.

Miss Mabel Mckinley is the top liner at the Jacques this week Miss Mckinley was as everyone knows the favOrite niece of the late president, as such actracted much attention in Washington. When she went on the stage as soprano soloist she was set down on the bill as plain Miss Me Kinley without any reference to her distinguished connection with the martyred president. She made her success simply on her merits, as a singer. then 1t was that the newspa- pers discovered her relationship. with the prOgressiveness of modern jour nalism made the world acquainted with the fact that niece of presi- dent of the Unitetls States was making her living OH the stage. Supporting the headliner on the program is the superb casting act of the Duffin Red cay trOup. one of the most spectacu- lar nerve tingling and beautiful turns of the type on the variety stage, Rob by North, the Hebrew comedian. the Lattells, Foster and Foster. yenny and Hollis. and Morrow and Schell- berg. Prices are 10, 20 and 30 cents. Matinee To and 70 cents ladies 10 cents. Reserved seats. Tel 1090.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-11-14
POLES
THE GALLnpER.

The production of "The Galoper', at Polls tonight will be an event of uncommon interest It will be the first time here of Richard Harding Davis successful farce which enjoy ed long run at the Garden theater. New York, last season. It wIll also be the first time . local audience has seen Raymond Hitchcock without a comic opera and 1t will be tho first performance of notable cast engag- ed by Henry W. Savage for this new comedy. The background of ",rhe GallOper" is full of color describing the hotel at the Port of Athens and an inn at VOlo fin the Gresian noun tains at the scene of the actual con fiict. The play gets it's title from an expression used by English newspa- permen and army officers to describe | despatch bearer, who first gets to the wire. The company supporting Mir Hitchcock includes Edgar l.. Davenport, Herbert CorthelI, Phillip Smalhy. Herbert Cawthorne, Roland (. Gordon. E.. E. Tilden, Alexander Kearney, Pauline Anthony. Georgie Lawrence, Irene Gaunt, and Susie Forester -Cawthorne. Prices are 2J. 50, a, $1.OO and $1.O. Tel lOS4.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-11-14
SNOW FLAKE BALL

given by Mss RetI1< azB<s,s eiasr<s at the Academy. 43 E4s< Man s<rers. Monday esen;nx- o-<Utex 1.. -<o9- city Bx Snow s<cFM ct fex s1rlsrk <hsrr. Nssse by Galspess's ox1ue <f7