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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-25
Art Tariff Absurdities.
From the New York Mail.

The tariff on art tends to keep our Amer
lean art an infant industry in more senses
than one. 1t encourages pueriiity, and de-
the impression among the people that our
artists are little fellows who cannot COM
pete on open terms with the big painters
and sculptors of the old world. 1t perpet-
yates the idea that art Is a form Of manu-
facture only Moreover, the way in which
the duty Is levied is very much as IT, II,
the domain of books, we should put a tar
if not on the printed copy, but upon the
idea that 1t represents-taXing, for in
stance book of large circulation a great
deal more heavily than we did a book of no
great sale. What would be the effect of
that upon our native literature? Would 4.
not encourage the weak and tawdry, and
tend to render more scarce what is better 2
Yet that is exactly what the tariff on paint
ings and other works of art amounts to,
for the duty is laid ad valorem, upon the
value; and the value of a painting or a
statue depends upon the amount of genius
that is put into it, not upon the canvas
and frame.
Morally, an exactly opposite effect from
that intended Is wrought by this picture
tariff Instead of inclining persons OF
wealth to buy American pictures, 1t leads
them to infer, from the arttficially en-
HANGED value, from the supposed greater
nreciousness, of European works of art,
that they are always better than the prod
not of American artists. This impression
has done more to hurt the American artist
than any other fact or consideration in ex-
istence, and II is largely the product of tie
tariff on art.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-25
Chinatown" Evils.

Another pointed argument in favor of
further restriction of Chinese immigration
to this country was furnished last night
In New York by an outbreak of murder
Gus pistol shooting IN Chinatown" where
the celestial deniZens OF the metropolis hud-
do together in an unbreakable race group,
20 the serious discontinue OF the police.
These feuds reach the eruption stage every
few months. They find their origin In the
rivalry between the big "compsnies,'
which are semi-commerciai. semi-poHtIcaI
In their nature. 1t Is with the greatest dif-
Aculty that the real character of the com
panles'' Is ascertained. and owing to the
peculiar temperament of the Chinese their
outbreaks are almost impossible to I'M
rayel In such a way that the criminals are
detected and punished. AS long as China
men of the coolie and iaundryman classes
are admitted to the United States they will
continue to mass themselves together In
sauaaor and criminal associations san
Francisco has had many serious expert
ences with its Chinatown. Disease has
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-25
The president,s statehood Victory.

The President won notable victory yes
terday when the House 'insurgents
against the statehood blu were beaten By
q substantial majority. These forty-odd
recalcitrant members had gone directly In
opposition to tue expressed Will of the ma
Jority OF the party In the House and In the
face OF the Presidents recommendations on
the statehood matter. They were bent upon
defeating the measure approved In the
message and prepared by the committee,
not by virtue OF their own party majority.
but by coalition with the opposition. The
proposition they favored, that Of ultimate
separate statehood for Arizona and New
Mexico. is regarded by unbiased people al
unwise and unsafe. They were beaten by q
good margin and this result must be re-
gardsd as evidence that there still re-
mains working harmony between the ex-
ecutive branch Of the government and the
House Of Representatives.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-25
The Statehood Victory.

There need be- there will be. no boasting
over the statehood victory in the House 1t
is very gratifying, and those who accom-
pllshed It have good reason to congratulate
themselves, But as all in the end Will De
served by II, even those In opposition, we
may accept the result with composure, and
grid up for the battle in the Senate, which
promises to be spirited. For this BILL like
others, will be resisted in the Senate with
all the weapons which unlimited debate and
a complication of interests on the calendar
put at the command of the other side.
The question was asked in the House,
why was this bill made a party measure?
It was promptly and sufficiently answered,
and the same answer should suffice in the
Senate The republican party is in full
power, and responsible for legisla ton. State
hood for these remaining territories has
been an issue for some years, and been can
vassed thoroughly. both in the press and
on the stump. If politics has entered into
the ISSUE it is because politics has a way
of entering into everything with U.s. But,
at last, here was the opportunity to settle
the matter. and both good politics and
sound public policy demanded action. The
action recommended by the President was
two states, and that has now been Endorsed
by the House, and there we are.
1t is to be hoped that the bill may pass
the Senate in the form received. 1t will be
in good hands over there, and the repub-
lican majority is relatively as large as In
the House. Why amend 1t. or sidetrack 1t,
or trade 1t off for votes for or against Other
measures? There never has been so good
an opportunity to dispose of the matter in
way from which not only the territories
but the whole country should benefit. We
have the whole country to consider In the
premises. II these states are created now
the action is for all time. If the bill fails,
or is passed in a form which will but start
the fight afresh both in the territories
and elsewhere we will have entered upon a
now lease of contention the end or the re-
suit of which no man will be able to pre-
diet. The Senate should not long delay its
action
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-25
The Freer Collection Accepted.

Yesterdays action by the regents Of the
Smithsonian Institution, accepting the offer
of the Freer art collection, happily closes
the case in q manner redounding to the
credit of the institution and to the incalcu-
liable benefit of the capital city. 1t Is not
in order now to consider the delay in the
acceptance Of this proposition, which be-
speaks patriotic desire on the part OF Mr..
Freer to advance Washington to the rank
of the worlds notable art centers, worthy
of emulation by every connoisseur In this
country Sufficient is it to congratulate
the regents upon their wise course and the
country at large upon this step toward es-
tablishing here at the seat of government
the nucleus for great national gallery of
art which shall represent not only the
products and history of the art movement
In America but shall illustrate as we'll the
art development Of the whole world.
The Freer collection meets these require
ments in a manner to mark 1t almost be-
yond comparison as eminently suited to
serve as a beginning of a national gallery.
It is typically American in many items. and
especially in the inclusion of the best col
lection of the works of Whistler. who Is
rated high in the records of artistic achieve
ment. 1t is also representative of Euro
pean art of a high grade 1t Is moreover
distinctive in that IT is recognized by emil
nent judges as probably the most judicious
collection of oriental art now held In the
United States.
Mr.. Freer's terms of gift are liberal
While the collection Is to remain in his
possession during his lifetime, 1t Is to be
given after his death unconditionaly to the
Smithsonian. or to the government save
that 1t is to be permanently maintained
separately and to be known by his name.
To insure a proper separate home for
these treasures Mr.. Freer pledges himself
to beuueath the liberal sum of half mil
lion dollars for the erection of building to
house the collection in a suitable style.
The Smithsonian. or the government, will
be responsible merely for the maintenance
of this building and the safeguarding of its
contents.
1t Is to be hoped that this example Of
high-minded patriotism, calculated to make
for the culture Of the American people. will
be followed by other gifts from men with
the taste and the means to assemble
noteworthy groups Of art objects. Far
more satisfactory than the occasional
purchase by the government Of sepa-
rate additions to a nationa gallery
would be group of buildings each given
and stocked by a distinguished citizen In
q manner rejecting his cultivated taste
and his world searches. In Washington
can such an assemblage of collections best
be displayed Here it would be most thor
oughly appreciated by the widest possible
range of people. Here it would stand for
more than local attraction. 1t would be
truly fully national.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-25
Funds for the Irish canse.

Elsewhere in The Star today Is printed a
stirring appeal from William F. Downey
of this city, as chairman of the finance
committee OF the United Irish League. In
behalf of the parliamentary party OF Ire
land. now In need of funds for mainte-
nance. The elections in Great Britain and
Ireland have completed the collapse OF the
iong-estahlshed unionist majority and have
brought new elements into evidence which
will probably work changes In the order
of thAngs In that country. Irishmen who
cherish the Ideal OF home rule believe that
their prospects OF success are brighter now
than for many years. The nationalist
party. consisting of Irish members In par
liament. has grown to q considerable Size
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-25
The Senate's Rules.

After discussing variety of subjects
yesterday. Mr. Teller said: Il am speak
ing, Mr.. President, to the shipping bill, I
believe"
The Senator is mistaken" said Mr.. Gal
hnger He Is speaking to the pure food
bill"
And yet everything was in order Not q
word the Colorado senator had spoken was
obnoxious 10 the rules of the Senate You
take your teXt-any text-and then. to use
homely old phrase, you "slosh around" TO
suit yourself. The rule has it's abuses, and
yet its uses. 1t is doubtful If it will ever be
radically changed, although every now and
then there is talk about revising the SEN
ates rules to bring them into accord with
those of the House. and thus expedite bust
ness. Hurry and the Senate are not to be
yoked up together. The House is the body
for speed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-25
Hypocrisy.

would not be Millionaire
Decked out in raiment fine,
With curious people everywhere
Awaiting me, In line.
To ask just how got my wealth
And what It's sum might be-,
While cameras were trained by stealth
That all my face might see.
It sure must be a most severe
And disconcerting fate
To hear them shout. when you appear,
Now lets investigator
So If my funds take speedy flight,
Conserved with scanty care,
It is because fear | might
Become a Millionaire
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-25

and the necessity Tor supplying these un-
paid Legislators with the means OF main
tenance calls for contributions from Irish
men and their friends In all lands. Mr..
Downey states the need elouuentiy, citing
the assistance America has rendered Ire
land in the past and also the contributions
of Irashmen to the establishment and de-
velopment Of the United States. He puts
the case upon the plane Of reciprocity ana
his appeal win doubtless result In a hand
some contribution in this city to the fund
Of which he is In charge.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-25
A Matter Of Patience.

The weather prophet speaks out free,
And lets it go at that
What he predicts is sure to be,
If he will just stand pat.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-25

It may be inferred that when Col. Mann
declared he knew the best people he meant
the people who have an abundance OF
money to spend on intangible and problem
aticaI editions de luxe.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-25

Mr. John D. Rockefeller is member OF
a humorists' association. Mr. Hartman
makes jokes and Mr.. Carnegie declares
himself possessed of a strain of bohemian
ism 1t Is jocund era.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-25
Cause for Suspicion.

rs there any question about the socia
position Of the Dollartons?'
There was none until recently" answered
Miss Cayenne. TT has been discovered tina
the society paper Town Whoppers printed
some very complimentary paragraphs abou
them"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-25
But Really Defendants.

From the New York World.
Merely to keep the record straight we de-
sire TO call attention to the fact that Col.
Mann and Justice Deuel. are technically
the plaintiffs in the case.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-25

The Isle of Pines will presently receive a
final reminder that Southern American
geography is sufficiently reconstructed for
the present.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-25

It Is not exactly fair to insist on speech
from the author of play. He is supposed
to have written all the clever things he
knows for the actors to say.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-25
SHOOTING STARS.
Discouraging.

What we want" said the reformer, "is
q system of government in which graft is
impossible
Yes" answered senator Sorghum. but
even were such a condition attained. 1t
would not last long. Some rogue would
corner the harp and halo market
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-25
santo Domingo.

From the New York Sun.
We hope for the speedy ratification of
the Santo Domingo treaty, and for the pa
triotic support OF the Presidents policy by
people of all parties.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-25

1t is on the whole about time to take steps
which will prevent Inauguration day from
being an occasion of especial celebration for
the pneumonia germ.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-25

Some old-timers who are supposed to
know every variation of the gold brick
game in existence were easy for the Fads
and Fancies man
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-25

AS for the blizzard which did not entirely
mater!alize, the west Is welcome to keep
the change.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-25

The class in canal construction at the
Capitol is reported to be making excellent
progress under Mr. Stevens instruction.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-25
Can't Stop It.

From the Chicago Record Herald
1t is easy to arrest editors In Russia, but
arresting a national propaganda is quite
another thing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-25

Some folks" said Uncle Eben, seems to
imagine dey kin make up fob DER own short
comm by scoldin' at de Children"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-25

Morales has subsidized into the ranks OF
patriots who are doubtful IL they viii ever
permit themselves TO love another country.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-25
Getting on Board.
From the New York Tribune.

y
Charles Francis Murphy IS manifesting a
desire to climb on the Hearst band wagon,
which SO nearly ran over him last fail. He
does not want to take chances of that kind
M gain
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-25
Poor Morocco.

From the Memphis Commercial-Appeai.
Morocco is clearly In the attitude of tbs
innocent bystander
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-25

IT is a wise statesman who can remember
just ROW he has gone on record on all his
previous votes
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-25

The theory that the temperature has a
tendency to average up makes the recent
hot wave a source of lingering apprehen-
eli
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-25

Magistrate Deuel. of New York is himself
getting some idea OF how 1t feels to be un-
der the relentless scrutiny of the law.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-25

The Mormons are altogether too alert in
politics to give much time to Valentine day
foolishness.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-25

Every politician of any experience knows
how easy it is to insurge not wisely but
too much.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-25

DIn order 10 avoid delays On account OF
personal absence, letters 70 THE STA3
should not be addressed to any individual
connected with the once, but simply TO
THE STAB, or to tho Editorial or Bush
purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-25

It looks as IL Arizona might as we'll make
up It's mind to be sociable
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-25
Ostentation.

view"
Yes" replied Mr.. Cumrox. He seems
to take great pleasure In vulgar display
of wealth"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-25

THE STAR has q regular and permanent
Family Circulation much more than the
combined circulation of tho other Wash
ington dailiss. As q News and Adver-
Using Medium &c has NO competitor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-25

10 ~ s4iii>o =
Pinaud's Brise De Violet. usual
ly $500 ounce; Palais en- an
Royal Price. ....-.........s " eN
Pinaud's French Carnation Pink,
usually 75c ounce: Palais MSr
Royal Price. WV
Lundborg's Best Perfume, usual
ly BIC ounce; Palais Royal nmo
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-03-08
ELECTION PROCLAMATION.


BY virtue Of authority In me vested
az mayor of the city OF Ardmore and
in conformity with a resolution OF the
city council of the said city. an cleo
lion Is hereby called and the same
shall be held in said city on the 7th
day Of April. 1906 at the fire. station
AT the city hall in the city OF Ard
more. Indian Territory for the purpose
Of determining whether or not there
shall be issued by the said city $780,
600 at per cent 2O.year school bonds
to be used for the purpose OF erect
ing and cqulpplns school buildings In
said city $4,000 at per cent 20
year waterworks bonds TO be used for
the purpose of extending water mains,
putting In Are hydrants, etc, $4,000
al s per cent 2O.year sewer bonds to
be used for the purpose of putting
In sanitary sewers. sceptic tanks. etc.
interest to be paid semiannually on
all the said bonds At said election,
no one shall be allowed 10 vote unless
he Is a qualified elector under the
law. and in addition be the owner Of
real or person property within said
city subject to taxation. Those voting
for the issuance OF said bonds shall
have printed on their tickets, For
the issuance OF $4,000 at s per cent
2o-year School House Bonds" For
the issuance OF $4,000 at 5 per cent
20-year watorworks Bonds For the
issuance OF $4,000 at 8 per cent 90
year Sewer Bonds" and those Voting
against the issuance OF said bonds
shall have printed on their tickets
Against the issuance OF $4,000 at
; per cent 2O-year School House
Bonds" Against the issuance oi
$4,000 at per cent 2O-year Water
works bonds" Against the issuancs
OF $50, 900 at per cent 20.year Sewer
Bonds"
Given in my hand and seal OF Office
as such mayor. This the 9Th day Of
March, 1906. r. w. DICK,
eff Mayor
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-03-08
Japan. Pancake women.

One OF the familiar sights ON the
streets OF a japanese town is the pan
cake woman. who. with her little bra
Eier OF Goals and her tiny frying pan. Is
usually found on a corner not far from
school She has bowl full OF deli.
clous batter. a ladle and cake turner.
and there Ia apt 10 be a hungry crowd
around her little stand az soon as
school Is out. for not many Of the clIll-
dren are able 10 resist the smell OF the
crisp pancakes at least II they have
any money. For small coin worth
only fraction OF one OF our pennies
a child may fry and turn his own
cakes. and happy Is the one who has n
number OF coins In his little klmono
sleeve and can fry and eat TO his
hearts content.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-03-08
The Election.

Considerable interest Is being taken
IN ne approaching election by the cit
liens OF the town. There will be one
alderman 10 elect from each ward.
so far three announcements have
been made and in each instance
frienes OF the candidates have put
them out
w A. Gillian is announced from
the Fourth ward. He has served a
couple Of terms from that ward.
Frem the First ward r. Hardy and
C. NJ. Joiner have also been an.
nounced. Mr.. Hardy has been in the
council before Mr., Joiner has also
had much experience in public Of
fice.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-03-08
Notice.

Notice is hereby given that on Sat
urday the 3lst day d March. 1906, I
shall apply to the United States court
for Toe Southern district OF the Indian
Territory. at Ardmore. for an order
authorizing the sale Of the following
described property:
Tho S f u OF n W y, S w
Y of N w "a, NE 4 OF n w u OF
S w. u, the n VI OF n e u OF w Y
and N w u of N W u OF S E y all in
See %. T 5 s. r f and containing
120 ocres (120) in the Chickasaw Ma
tion. Indian Territory.
Said property being the property OF
willis watson and Richardson Wat.
son, minors. ..
(slgned) c d. WORKMAN.
by Potter. Bowman & Potter. AT.
torneys. .'r' .-''.. ..'''
First published March S, 1906 .-
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-03-08
Scotland NnrH.

Scotland Yard. widely known as the
headquarters OF the London police, is
a historical place, said 10 have been the
site OF a palace where kings OF Scot
land were received when they came to
London. II Is near the banquetlng hall,
Whitehall, The Scotch kings retained
possession Of Il from $50 til tie rebel.
lion Of william OF Scotland. Milton,
Sir Christopher Wren and other nota.
bles lived IN Scotland Yard.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-03-08
nmci.i cnrr..nnnd.nn..

4 fourth class postmaster and he
doesn't live In Billvllle-scnt the fol
lowing TO headquarters In Washing.
ton:
"rhis will mako three times that I've
told you I'm laid up with a bad leg,
hav'n' shot myself In the left leg the
one that was wounded In the war
while wun tryin' TO kin n squirrel for
my breakfast. and will not be be-
sides, don't git much holiday no
howf'-Atlanta Constitution.