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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-15
The Canal INQUIRY.

The New York American. In some obser-
vations about an inquiry the Senate has or
dered, says:
1.-The Panama canal should have been the
great accomplishment of rhe Roosevelt adj
ministration. The man who could carry II
TO completion during his Term In the White
House might almost challenge with Thomas
Jefferson who bought the Louisiana terri
tory, the right TO pre-eminence as the great
benefactor of the nation. President Roose-
Welt however, approaches the middle OF
what he says will be his last term In office.
and today conAetent students say that the
canal, for which he promised quick compile
tion, has scarcely progressed beyond the
point at which the French left it to US"
The man who in four years could dig a
ditch which engineers allow eight or ten
years for might challenge with Jehoshephat
the right to pre-eminence as not only a
nine, but a ninety, days wonder. 1t was
never In Mr.. Roosevelts power to have the
work completed by the 4th of March, 1909.
If every point in dispute had been settled;
IL dirt had begun TO fly the day after the
Spooner bill became q law; IL fever and
ague had bowed themselves off the isthmus
and announced that they would never re-
turn, the digging of the canal would only
have been started during the present ad-
ministration.
Let us indulge in no eXaggerations about
this business. 1t Is job of gigantic size
and. resourceful and competent as the
American people are, we are going to be
taxed in our highest capacities to execute
It. Money, management, courage and pa
thence will all be necessary we go along
There should be no politics in 1t at any
stage of the game; for. as a rule. when
partisan politics, in the matter of our
greater policies where business and the
public credit obtain. comes in at the door
many valuable things fly out at the window.
If we had been guided less by partisanship
and more by higher considerations in deal
ing with the tariff and the finances in the
past, we should have paid far less for what
we have obtained of value in those lines.
The Senate's inquiry is to be welcomed,
not effort to put anybody in a hole,
nor with view of developing material for
next falls congressional campaigns, but
solely for the purpose of taking the latest
bearings and guiding by what they are
shown to be. We all have great confidence
in Secretary Tart. and we may all be sure
that he is dealing with the utmost frank
ness with the public on the subject, and
will assist the Senate in every line OF legiti-
mate investigation. His deliyerances are
sons competent to gather it, and who act.
as he does. in a responsible and official
capacity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-15
Pennsylvania.

The state of Pennsylvania enters today
upon crisis in its career as a self-gov-
erning American commonwealth, and its
course will be watched with concern by all
citizens. The unique spectacle is presented of
a legislature elected under boss rule, sum-
moned by a governor elected under the
same auspices to do certain things de-
manded by an insurgent people and to undo
certain other things condemned by the finally
aroused body polite. The legislative ma
jority is composed of the same men as at
the last regular session. If the November
election had not resulted as 1t did, in the
custer of the ring treasurer of the state
and the emphatic rebuke of the city ma
chine of Philadelphia, there would have
been no special session
1t remains to be seen how clearly the
majority at Harrisburg reads its iustruc-
lions. AS interpreted by the governor,
who promptly read Alright the verdict of the
people, they are to accomplish the follow
ing results specifically named by him as
required in the interest of the common
wealth: The enactment of new laws to
regulate the deposits and to safeguard the
funds of the state; the repeal of the Phil
adelphia ripper laws; the establishment
of a system Of uniform primary elections:
reform of the registration laws; a law to
regulate the use of money at elections; a
reapportionment of the legislative districts
of the state and the institution of a state
civil service system. a few other matters
have been named by the governor in his
original and amended calls for the session.
but those cited embrace the chief duties
of the legislature.
OF all these propositions that to regulate
the handling of the state funds is the most
urgent 1t stands for the issue on which
the state machine was broken last fall.
The new treasurer of the commonwealth
was elected by the independent voters. and
81 he is to make a success of his admin
istration, with all its serious problems, as
in part demonstrated by the failure of the
Enterprise Bank of Allegheny, he must
have the support of honest laws. If the
legislature makes MIDDLE OF this matter
or refuses TO approach it in spirit of sim
cere reform il will invite a complete disas-
ter to the republican machine at the next
general election.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-15
A Professors Relaxation.

A little nonsense now and then,
We've frequently been told.
Is relished by the best of men;
The sayin's very old.
But other peoples nonsense makes
The sage with anguish groan.
Unto his heart he only takes
A product of his own
Nor does he always laugh with glee
To hail his merry jest:
He'll set it forth where all may see
In solemn language dressed.
With syllogistic phrase he'll strut,
And curious words he'll frame
It gives the wise man pleasure, but
It's nonsense just the same
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-15

tanned that they should be regulated on q
national plane. and not according to state
boundaries The day has long passed when
those boundaries confine the business and
social activities of the individual Joint ac-
ton by all the states In agreement upon q
uniform plan. is out Of the question II ever
this country Is to put an end to the scan.
dalous possibilities for the evasion OF duty.
the wreaking Of revenge. the qualification OF
Illicit passions and the breaking up OF homes
which the present confusion Of laws at
fords. 1t must definitely declare this to be q
national question. and enact statute of the
United States. perhaps based upon con-
stitutional amendment, which writes one
law for all the people. wherever they may
live
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-15
Work and Worry.

From the Atlanta Journal
II am working too hard. My work is
killing me-" The man Is mistaken Work
does not kill. Work is medicine to the
body and mind and spirit Work is the sal
walton of men. Work cures a thousand ills
Worry kills. Dissipation kills. Worry is
largely a matter of nerves or indigestion
or liver. Or 1t may be quality of temper
ament, or it may spring from envy or some
other hateful habit of thought. In most
cases worry is concerning things purely
imaginary-things that cannot be helped
One of the best cures for the worry habit
Is work, hard work of body and mind
Work requires concentration of effort and
mind. That makes one forget his troubles
Work may be made joy. And in the JOY
of working there is no room for worry
Right living right thinking, work-these
are specifics for most of the ills caused by
worry.
Dissipation kills.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-15
THE MOST ASTONISHING BARGAIN SALE OF
PIANOS EVER KNOWN IN WASHINGTON.

PIANOS EVER KNOWN IN WASHINGTON.
With their large warerooms at
1928 F street crowded to the doors
with the several carloads of fine
pianos intended for the holiday
trade, but which arrived too late,
Pfeifferss Piano House has been
conducting a most remarkable sale,
during which many wise buyers
have gotten pianos at a fraction of
their value.
Pianos of celebrated makes, such
as Weber, Hazelton, Kroeger,
Knabe, Vose and others, are being
priced at absurd hgures-from SIoo
upward--and new ones are going fast
at prices which are about one-half
OF their regular cost.
This sale is to relieve the packed
condition Of the place and to make
room for the shipments of spring
styles, which are due soon. They
simply MUST be gotten out and
Immediately, too.
Monthly payments are accepted
If you wish it. Every piano war
ranted and delivered in this city,
with one years free tuning.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-15
Municipal Bondage to Parties

From the Chicago Tribune
Few things in human conduct are stranger
than the operations of party loyalty" 4.
makes good men apologists for and tools of
the political manipulation. 1t blinds them to
obvious civic duty. 1t is a disguise of vir-
tue under which the exploiter Of political
power successfully cloaks and plies his
trade II Is a stumbling block in the road
of municipal independence and progress.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-15
Peanut Politics.
From the MILWAUKEE, Free Press.

From the NIIWaukee Free PTeSS.
Members who claim to be in favor of tar
if revision and at the same time oppose
this reduction in the interests OF the Fill
ipinos and in the interests Of the success
full solution of the problem of governing
the Islands, are guilty of peanut politics.
and forfeit the respect of the country by
their actions. The pretended concern of
these members for the interests of their
farmer constituents Is far-fetched; and
without any sound reason back of it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-15
A Later Consideration.

How long do you think it will take to
build the Panama canal?" said the inquisi-
tive person.
II haven't begun to figure on that" an
swered the expert. What I am trying to
ascertain now Is how long 1T will take to
get the building actually started
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-15
Modern Food.

IT have decided that the man who de-
velops the country's resources and helps
to provide food for the masses, is doing a
most useful work." said the earnest citi-
zen.
$50 you have decided to be one of the
food producers?"
Yes"
Which are you going to do run a farm
or set up a chemical laboratory"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-15
BENJAMIN Franklin.
rom the New York World.


The American people can never become
too familiar with the life and works of Ben
jamin Franklin. They cannot know too
much about that wise. tactful, prudent. sac
rificing patriot who touched human life at
more points than any other man of his
century, not excepting Voltaire.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-15
"Poulty" Bigelow.
New York Evening Sun

From tine New York Evening Sun.
Poor Poultney Bigelow! Will he refuse
to answer ION the advice of counsel? The
idea of asking heated magazine sensa-
tionalist to prove his facts on the witness
stsndI Why, the yellow monthlies would
have to become sedate If many Of their ex-
perts had to go through such an expe-
rience,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-15

The Italian vendor who left banana peels
on the steps of DR.. Parkhursts church was
evidently very ill-informed citizen or he
would never have angered a man with the
doctors capacity for raising objections.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-15
SHOOTING STARS.
Striving to Please.

at grieves me to find that you prefer
saying disagreeable things about people"
said the considerate woman.
Yes" answered Miss Cayenne, and 1t
grives me to find such a universal prefer
ence for hearing disagreeable things"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-15
The Test.

It isn't hard to make a speech.
Most any one can do 1t.
But genuine success you reach
II people listen to 1t.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-15

1t is feared that the only Annapolis stu
dents who never hazed are those who have
not been at the academy long enough to
claim the privilege.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-15

The silent immobility of Mr.. II. ii. Rogers
must be especially tempting to the artlsts
whose efforts he SO much resents.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-15

There is no reformer whose indignation
against the railways can equal that of
Pittsburg city official deprived of his pass.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-15

Mr.. w. J. Bryan is missing chance to
make some very sarcastic remarks by being
away during the insurance Investigations.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-15

M. WHITE finds 1t necessary to remind the
Russians that any concessions by the gov
eminent are conditional on good behavior.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-15

There Is no doubt that Mr.. Poultney Bige-
low is a man of achievement. Very few in
vestigators could stir up so much comment
in twenty eight hours.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-15

The question of whether the Philippines
produce good cigars is complicated by the
fact that a gift cigar should never be criti-
cjSed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-15

l The Filipino, were he consulted. would
probably prefer tariff system which VIII
! not develop Industries that will call for bis
services as a laboring man.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-15
Wall street and Money.

From the Chicago News.
Wall street would do its best to make
use OF a more elastic currency simply to
stretch the opportunities for gambling.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-15
Grown Wise.

us yoh husban' lookin' fob work?'
Yes" answered Mrs. Pinkley He's
done foun' out dat its less work to go out
lookin' foh work dan 1t is to stay home an
chop wood an carry water fob de wash
tubs
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-15

After little experience with mountain
lions Mr.. w. r. Hearst may tackle the Tam
many tiger again.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-15

England has just experienced an unpreee-
dented political landslide. 1t is in the air.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-15

Morales would probably advise his sue
cessor not TO attempt any big-stick system
of government.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-15
The Debt.

From. the Toledo Press.
The hell of war is not all In its actual
operation. as both Russia and Japan are
now finding out.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-15

The New York republicans are adopting
the general maxim of the day. which is
Tell your troubles to the President"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-15
Must Slow Up.

From the Newark Advertiser.
Still, II his Cossacks can kill off enough
subjects to preserve the peace, where Is
Nicholas to get the taxes to keep up the
nacp2
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-15
Remarkable
Piano Bargains

Unheard-of Prices Buy Splendid
Pianos at the Sale at PFEIF-
FERS. Uprights go as Low as
$Ioo, $II8. $I37, $I5I and Up
ward.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-15
Only "Poulty."

From the indianapolis News.
Tut. tut, Mr. TaftI Why bother about
it2 1t was only Pouitney Bigeiow.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1906-10-26
BARS OUT SONGS.
Nearer, My God, To Thee" and
Lead, Kindly Light"

New York, Oct. 2O-The singing of
Nearer, My God, to Thee in the CATH
Ollie churches of the Newark diocese has
been prohibited by Bishop O'Connor, and
Lead. Kindly Light can be sung only
after services. An order to this effect
has been sent to the rectors of the vari-
Gus churches by the bishop. Bishop
OConnor said:
THE. rule of the church forbids the
singing of any hymn or anything else
that is not a part of the liturgical SER
vice, and of course Nearer, Ny God, to
Thee is no more part of the service
than is ''In the Sweet Bye ana Bye.
Aside from the church rule this hymn is
purely sentimental and / can see no
reason for its rendition.
Lead, Kindly Light is an appropri-
ate one for spiritual light, but then there
is no cause for singing it in our church
es."
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1906-10-26
LEFT A WILL.
Late Edward r. Jenkins Makes Devils
ion Of His Property.

tIoIH Tludy = Ddliy.
The will of the late Edward f. Jen-
kins of Lake Crystal will be filed for
probate in Il day or two. The property
is scheduled at $500 personal and
$4,000 real estate, Of which $4,000 is
located in North Dakota. The heirs are
the widow, Mrs. Annie L. Jenkins. their
daughter, Ruth, and a fourteen year old
son, Floyd, by previous marriage.
The will is dated Sept. 81 last, and is
i'll the handwriting of the deceased A
life lease of the home in Lake Crystal
il left to the widow, who is also given
one third of all of the other property.
To the son, Floyd, is given the house
and lot at Lake Crystal. subject to the
life estate of the widow and eight
iifteenths of all of the other property.
To the daughter, Ruth. is given two
fifteenths of all of the property. w. W.
James, a brother OF the deceased is
named as executor.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1906-10-26
ENDED FORTUNATELY,
Exciting Runaway on Pigeon Hill
Yesterday Afternoon.

a very fortunate runaway took place
on Pigeon hill yesterday afternoon. A
team attached to two seated carriage
was being driven up the long hill, and
when two-thirds of the way up an au-
tomobile came into sight, slowly de-
scending the hill. The driver of the
team signalled to take the side of the
road next to the bank, but in attempt
ing to do so the horses became fright
ened and whirled the buggy around and
bolted down the hill. The occupants,
two young men and lady, had taken
the precaution to jump out, and one
or two of them narrowly escaped being
run over by the horses. The horses
crossed the railroad track Just ahead
OF a freight train that was west bound,
and started toward the city, but were
caught at the top of the South Bend
hill. No damage was done, fortunately.
The driver was taken in the automobile
to where the horses were standing and
had no blame for the autoists, who had
used extreme care.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1906-10-26
H|GHsCHOOLDEBAT
League Discusses Question
of Navy Enlargement.
FIRST CONTEST LAST EVE.
Candidates for Places on the Team:
Much Interest Is Displayed in
The Organization.

From Saturdays Daily.
The high school has decided to enter
the Minnesota High School Debating
league this year and students are now
at work in the preliminary contest to
determine the personnel of the team to
represent the school. Those who are can
didates for places Oh the team are Bur-
ton Hughes. Frank Clifford, Walter Keep
pen, Walter Sanborn. Ezra Weber, Els
worth Willard. Donald Young. The team
is to be determined by two preliminary
contests. In these contests no organized
work is attempted and students receive
only incidental help or none from the
teachers the purpose being to determine
the power and initiative of the students
themselves. In the first contest three OF
the contestants presented the atfirma
tive and four the negative. At the see
ond all will be compelled to change sides
and represent the opposite doctrine The
Judges rank the students i'll each contest
in order, one to seven. The aggregate
of the two contests will determine the
places on the team, the first three con-
stituting the team and the fourth the
alternate.
The first preliminary contest was held
last evening at the high school building
The judges were DR.. j. S. Young, Mr. w
ID. Willard and Judge w. l.. Comstock
The results of this contest will not be
given out until after the second con.
test. The second contest will occur in
from two to three weeks when the same
judges will be asked to, serve again being
then in q position to determine the rela-
tive growth and promise of the candi-
dates.
Only two of those entering the CON
test have had previous experience in
public debate although all have been
members of the debating club of the
high school during the last year. DON
aid Young and Walter koeppen Were
members of the winning team in the con-
test between the literary societies of the
high school for the cup given by the
Social Science club, in last years con-
test.
The question debated by the high
school league this year is, Resolved,
That the policy of substantially enlarg-
ing the American navy is preferable to
the policy of maintaining it at its pres
ent strength and efficiency" Substan-
tally enlarging is to be interpreted to
mean an addition of approximately two
battleships yearly with corresponding
number of subsidiary vessels.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1906-10-26
HAD THEM GOING.
Republican Speakers Address the
Voters at Good Thunder.
From Saturdays Daily.


The republican rally at Good Thunder
last evening was well attended and en-
thusiastic, and things are looking good
in that part of the county for the re-
pTblicans. General Baker had been sched-
uled to address the meeting, but was
not feeling well, and as he seemed to
be getting worse after arriving there ii
was thought best that he not undertake
the task. Benjamin Taylor appeared
in his place, and discussed national and
state issues i'll plain, unvarnished way
that went home to his hearers He was
followed by w. \. Plymat, who spoke
for ten or fifteen minutes and left Il
good impression.
General Baker was feeling better to-
day and will be in condition to resume
the campaign at once.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1906-10-26
WORK WEAKENS THE
KIDNEYS.
DOan's Kidney Pills Have Done Great
Service for People Who Work
in MankatO.

Most Mankato people work every day
in some strained, unnatural position
bending constantly over a dcsk-riding
on joltinS wagons or cars-dOing labor
ious homework; lifting, reaching or pull
ing, or trying the back in hundred and
one other ways. All these strains tend TO
wear, weaken and injurc the kidneys
until they fall behind i'll their work of
iiltering the poisons from the blood.
Doan's Kidney Pills cure sick kidneys,
put new strength in bad backs. Man
kato cures prove it.
John Wircking, living at 42l Second
St., North Mankato, Mimi, says: Only
business takes me OH long rides through
out this section of the country and the
result was that my back and kidneys
were affected from the Earring and jolt
ing, and | have suffered great deal on
this account. My back would get so
tired at times and the pains would be
so intense that towards nightfall | would
hardly be able to move about, and
got little sleep. Every jar End jolt went
straight to my back and though l doc
tored and doctored, wore plasters and
used liniments, nothing did me much
good. l was nearly discouraged when a
friend advised me to use Doan's Kidney
Pills and L got some at j. c. ThrO's
drug store. / had used only a few doses
when 1 began to realize that they were
helping me, and the aching began to
grow less and less. l continued taking
them and the result is that my back
has not ached for months. Naturally
can heartily recommend Doan's Kidney
Pills"
For sale by all dealers. Price so
cents. Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo, New
York, sole agents for the United States.
Remember the name, Doan's, and take
no other.